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Assertion : N2 is less reactive than P4.
Reason : Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorus.

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Important Questions on The p-Block Elements

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Assertion : Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as S8 but oxygen exists as O2.
Reason : Oxygen forms    multiple bond due to small size and small bond length but    bonding is not possible in sulphur.

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Assertion : NaCl reacts with concentrated H2SO4 to give colourless fumes with pungent smell. But on adding MnO2 the fumes become greenish yellow.
Reason : MnO2 oxidises HCl to chlorine gas which is greenish yellow.

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On heating lead II nitrate gives a brown gas A. The gas A on cooling changes to colourless solid B. Solid B on heating with NO changes to a blue solid C. Identify A, B and C and also write reactions involved and draw the structures of B and C.
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On heating compound (A) gives a gas (B) which is a constituent of air. This gas when treated with 3 mol of hydrogen (H2) in the presence of a catalyst gives another gas (C) which is basic in nature. Gas C on further oxidation in moist condition gives a compound (D) which is a part of acid rain. Identify compounds (A) to (D) and also give necessary equations of all the steps involved.
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Match the items of Columns I and II and mark the correct option.

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 (A) Its partial hydrolysis does not change oxidation state of central atom  (1) He
 (B) It is used in modern diving apparatus  (2) XeF6
 (C) It is used to provide inert atmosphere for filling electrical bulbs  (3) XeF4
 (D) Its central atom is in sp3d2 hybridisation  (4) Ar