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s-Block Elements

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Oxidation state of the central atom in A and B are _______ and _______ respectively.

 A + H2O → C + H2O+ O2
 B + H2O → C
 2B → D + 2K (At 670K)
 K is pottasium

    • 1, + 4
    • 4, + 1
    • 1, + 1
    • 4, + 4
  1. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 A and B are KO2 and K2O respectively. As KO2 is a superoxide, oxidation number of K in it is +1, and in K2O the oxidation number is +1.

Which statement(s) is/are false about A?

  1. It is a peroxide.
  2. It is paramagnetic in nature.
  3. On reaction with water, it produces a weak base.

     A + H2O → C + H2O+ O2
     B + H2O → C
     2B → D + 2K (At 670K)
     K is pottasium

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 2

  3. 1, 3

  4. 2, 3

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  A is KO2 and it is a superoxide, it is paramagnetic in nature  because of one unpaired electron in π*2p molecular orbital. It also produces KOH on reaction with water, which is a strong  base. So, only statement 2 is correct.

X: D + H2O → C + H2O2 Y: D + H2O → C + O2 Reactions X and Y are carried out in __________ and ___________ temperatures respectively.

 A + H2O → C + H2O+ O2
 B + H2O → C
 2B → D + 2K (At 670K)
 K is pottasium

  1. low, high

  2. high, low

  3. room, high

  4. very low, room

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 C is KOH and D is K2O2. These reactions take place in low temp. and high temp. respectively.

The solubility of Na2SO4 ______________ with increase in temperature upto 305K and thereafter _____________.

  1. increases, decreases

  2. decreases, increases

  3. increases, remains constant

  4. remains constant, decreases

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The initial solubility is due to the hydrated salt. Below 305K, Na2SO4.10H2O crystalises out. Above 305K the anhydrous salt separates out due to its negative temperature co-efficient of solubility.

What is/are true about C?

  1. It conducts electricity.
  2. It is used as Lindlar's catalyst.
  3. It is used in organic synthesis.

    When a metal M is heated in excess of air, it gives two products A and B. A is pale blue in colour. B on reaction with liquid ammonia gives C. B on rection with water produces D. B  dispropotionates to A on heating at 670K.

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 2

  3. 1, 3

  4. 2, 3

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

C is NaNH2, and it is not Lindlar's catalyst. But, it conducts electricity and is used in numerous organic syntheses.

M + N2 → A A + H2O → NH3 Which metal can M be?

  1. Be

  2. Mg

  3. Ca

  4. Sc

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

M may be Mg or Li, so this option is correct.

Metal M does not impart any color to flame, and its chloride in solid state is polymeric. The hybridization of M in its chloride in vapor state above 900oC is

  1. sp

  2. sp2

  3. sp3

  4. sp3d

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Metal M is Be, and above 9000C its chloride BeCl2 exists as a linear monomer having hybridisation as sp.

When dry chlorine is passed over a heated mixture of coke and MgO, the product formed is

  1. MgCO3

  2. CCl4

  3. CO

  4. CO2

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 MgO+C+Cl2→MgCl2+CO

When a mixture of CaSO4 and C is heated, product formed is

  1. CaO

  2. CaS

  3. CO

  4. SO3

  5. SO2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 CaSO4 +4C→CaS+4CO So, this is  a product formed.  CaSO4 +4C→CaS+4CO So, this is  a product formed.

Which of the following will release H2O2 when treated with cold dilute acids?

  1. KO2

  2. MgO

  3. Na2O

  4. BaO2

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A peroxide will release H2O2  on reaction with dilute acids.

F is used for which of the following purposes?

  1. As a deliquescent.
  2. As a desiccator.
  3. As an agent to dry NH3.

    A white coloured compound A on heating gives a gas C and a solid residue B. C on reaction with RMgX gives carboxyilic acid. B on reaction with water gives D which on reaction with H2O2 gives E through formation of an intermediate compound. E on reaction with dil. HCl gives F and hydrogen peroxide. F is used for removing ice on the roads. F on reaction with sulfuric acid gives G and an acid.

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 2

  3. 2, 3

  4. 1, 3

  5. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 F cannot be used as a drying agent for ammonia because it forms an addition compound with ammonia.

When a mixture of G and carbon is heated, it gives __________.

A white coloured compound A on heating gives a gas C and a solid residue B. C on reaction with RMgX gives carboxyilic acid. B on reaction with water gives D which on reaction with H2O2 gives E through formation of an intermediate compound. E on reaction with dil. HCl gives F and hydrogen peroxide. F is used for removing ice on the roads. F on reaction with sulfuric acid gives G and an acid.

  1. B

  2. C

  3. D

  4. F

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 CaSO4+4C→CaS+CO And C is CO.

The metal in compound F imparts which color to the flame?

A white coloured compound A on heating gives a gas C and a solid residue B. C on reaction with RMgX gives carboxyilic acid. B on reaction with water gives D which on reaction with H2O2 gives E through formation of an intermediate compound. E on reaction with dil. HCl gives F and hydrogen peroxide. F is used for removing ice on the roads. F on reaction with sulfuric acid gives G and an acid.

  1. Burgundy red

  2. Brick red

  3. Apple green

  4. Crimson red

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The metal in F is calcium, and it imparts brick red color to the flame.

G on heating at high temperature gives _________ .

A white coloured compound A on heating gives a gas C and a solid residue B. C on reaction with RMgX gives carboxyilic acid. B on reaction with water gives D which on reaction with H2O2 gives E through formation of an intermediate compound. E on reaction with dil. HCl gives F and hydrogen peroxide. F is used for removing ice on the roads. F on reaction with sulfuric acid gives G and an acid.

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 G is CaSO4. CaSO4→CaO+SO3 B is CaO.

Solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals _______________ down the group due to ____________ of hydration energy down the group.

  1. increases, decrease

  2. increases, increase

  3. decreases, decrease

  4. decreases, increase

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals decreases down the group due to decrease of hydration energy down the group as increase in cation size down the group is seen.

A on reaction with ___________ and ____________ H2SO4 produces H2O2 and O2 respectively.

When a metal M is heated in excess of air, it gives two products A and B. A is pale blue in colour. B on reaction with liquid ammonia gives C. B on rection with water produces D. B  dispropotionates to A on heating at 670K.

  1. cold dilute, hot dilute

  2. cold dilute, cold concentrated

  3. cold dilute, hot concentrated

  4. hot dilute, hot concentrated

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 A is Na2O2,which is a peroxide, and this is the right answer.

Which statement(s) is/are true?

  1. M2SO4.10H2O is known as Glauber's salt.
  2. Carbonate of metal M is used as an antacid.
  3. Cooling M2SO4.10H2O below 285K results in M2SO4.3H2O.

    When a metal M is heated in excess of air, it gives two products A and B. A is pale blue in colour. B on reaction with liquid ammonia gives C. B on rection with water produces D. B  dispropotionates to A on heating at 670K.

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 2

  3. 1, 3

  4. 2, 3

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Statement 3 is wrong besause cooling M2SO4.10H2O below 285K results in M2SO4.7H2O.

D on reaction with chlorine gives _____________ .

A white coloured compound A on heating gives a gas C and a solid residue B. C on reaction with RMgX gives carboxyilic acid. B on reaction with water gives D which on reaction with H2O2 gives E through formation of an intermediate compound. E on reaction with dil. HCl gives F and hydrogen peroxide. F is used for removing ice on the roads. F on reaction with sulfuric acid gives G and an acid.

  1. bleaching powder

  2. glauber's salt

  3. hydrolith

  4. fusion mixture

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 As E on reaction with dilute HCl gives H2O2, so E is a peroxide. F is used for removal of ice on the roads, so F may be NaCl or Ca(Cl)2. As E is a peroxide, so F is Ca(Cl)2. So, E is CaO2. Hence, D is Ca(OH)2 and on reaction with chlorine gives bleaching powder.

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