A tin chloride Q undergoes the following reactions (not balanced) Q + C l - → X Q + M e 3 N → Y Q + C u C l 2 → Z + C u C l X is a monoanion having pyramidal geometry. Both Y and Z are neutral compounds. Choose the correct option(s).

There is a coordinate bond in Y

The oxidation state of the central atom in Z is + 2

The central atom in Z has one lone pair of electrons

Match the items in Column I with its main use listed in Column II : Column I Column II A Silica gel i . Transistor B Silicon ii . Ion-exchanger C Silicone iii . Drying agent D Silicate iv . Sealant

A - iii , B - i , C - iv , D - ii

A - iv , B - i , C - ii , D - iii

A - ii , B - i , C - iv , D - iii

A - ii , B - iv , C - i , D - iii

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Example of a three-dimensional silicate is :

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The element that does not show catenation is

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The gas evolved on heating

{CaF}_{2}

and

{SiO}_{2}

with concentrated

H_{2} {SO}_{4}

, on hydrolysis gives a white gelatinous precipitate. The precipitate is:

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Among the following substituted silanes, the one which will give rise to cross-linked silicone polymer on hydrolysis is:

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An allotrope of carbon which exhibits only two types of

C - C

bond distance of

143.5 pm

and

138.3 pm

, is

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A tin chloride

Q

undergoes the following reactions (not balanced)

Q + C l^{-} \to X

Q + M e_{3} N \to Y

Q + C u C l_{2} \to Z + C u C l

X

is a monoanion having pyramidal geometry. Both

Y

and

Z

are neutral compounds. Choose the correct option(s).

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What is the chief constituent of pyrex glass?

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Identify the correct statements from the following:

a) Silicones are hydrophobic in nature.

b) The repeating unit in silicones is

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c) In a $C_{60}$ molecule, twenty $C_{6}$ rings and twelve $C_{5}$ rings are present.

d) Dehydration of formic acid by concentrated $H_{2} {SO}_{4}$ at $100^{o} C$ gives ${CO}_{2}$ .

e) The distance between two layers in graphite is $34 pm$ .

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Zeolites are shape selective structures because of

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Mention any three uses of silicones.

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p-Block Elements - I>Group 14 (Carbon Group) Elements

The correct statement about silicone is

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p-Block Elements - I>Group 14 (Carbon Group) Elements

Identify the correct statements from the following:
(a)

{CO}_{2} (g)

is used as a refrigerant for ice cream and frozen food.
(b) The structure of

C_{60}

contains twelve six-membered carbon rings and twenty-five membered carbon rings.
(c)

ZSM - 5

, a type of zeolite, is used to convert alcohols into gasoline.
(d)

CO

is a colourless and odourless gas.

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Among the following substituted silanes, the one which will give rise to cross linked silicone polymer on hydrolysis is?

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Match the items in Column

I

with its main use listed in Column

II

	Column $I$		Column $II$
$A$	Silica gel	$i .$	Transistor
$B$	Silicon	$ii .$	Ion-exchanger
$C$	Silicone	$iii .$	Drying agent
$D$	Silicate	$iv .$	Sealant

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p-Block Elements - I>Group 14 (Carbon Group) Elements

What product is formed when

HF

reacts with glass?

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p-Block Elements - I>Group 14 (Carbon Group) Elements

Identify the incorrect statements from the following

I .

Tin in

+ 2

state acts as reducing agent while lead in

+ 4

state acts as strong oxidising agent.

II .

Silicon exists as both

{[{SiF}_{6}]}^{2 -}

and

{[{SiCl}_{6}]}^{2 -}

forms.

III .

The hybridisation of carbon in fullerene is

{sp}^{3}

IV .

Among

Ge, Sn

and

Pb

lowest melting point is for

Sn

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Si

reacts with

{CH}_{3} Cl

573 K

in the presence of

Cu

powder to form methyl substituted chlorosilanes. Among the given methyl substituted chlorosilanes, whose yield is minimum?

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Correct statements among regarding silicones are:
$(a)$ They are polymers with hydrophobic character.
$(b)$ They are biocompatible.
$(c)$ In general, they have high thermal stability and low dielectric strength.
$(d)$ Usually, they are resistant to oxidation and used as greases.

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Chemistry>Inorganic Chemistry>p-Block Elements - I>Group 14 (Carbon Group) Elements

Identify the correct statements

I)

Germanium exists only in traces.

II)

The order of electronegativity of

Si, Ge, Sn

Sn > Ge > Si

III)

All group

14

elements are available in solid state

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The basic structural unit of feldspar, zeolites mica, and asbestos is:

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