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Earn 100

Explain why boron and silicon show similar properties.

Important Questions on Some p-Block Elements

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The correct statements among I to III regrading group 13 element oxides are,
(I) Boron trioxide is acidic.
(II) Oxides of aluminum and gallium are amphoteric.
(III) Oxides of indium and thallium are basic.
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The correct order of catenation is:
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When metal M is treated with NaOH, a white gelatinous precipitate X is obtained, which is soluble in excess of NaOH. Compound X when heated strongly gives an oxide which is used in chromatography as an adsorbent. The metal M is
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Sodium borohydride upon treatment with iodine produces a Lewis acid (X), which on heating with ammonia produces a cyclic compound Y and a colorless gas Z. X, Y and Z are
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The relative order of electronegativity of C,Ge, and Pb is
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Which one of the following elements is unable to form MF63- ion?
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Which of these statements is not true ?
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A group 13 element  'X' reacts with chlorine gas to produce a compound XCl3. XCl3 is electron deficient and easily reacts with NH3 to form Cl3XNH3 adduct; however, XCl3 does not dimerize. X is:
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The correct order of bond enthalpy (kJ mol1) is:
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The stability of +1 oxidation state among Al, Ga, In and Tl increases in the sequence:
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Identify the correct statements
I) Germanium exists only in traces.
II) The order of electronegativity of Si, Ge, Sn is Sn>Ge>Si
III) All group 14 elements are available in solid state
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Which statement is incorrect in context with Anthracite?
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The element that does not show catenation is
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Assertion : Si-Si bonds are much weaker than Si-O bonds.
Reason : Silicon forms double bonds with itself.
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Aluminium is obtained from aluminium oxide by electrolysis.
Name the element used to make the electrodes in the electrolytic cell.
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Which of the following is a semiconductor?
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Explain why is there a phenomenal decrease in ionization enthalpy from carbon to silicon?

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Properties of the elements are given below.
Where would you locate the following element in the periodic table?
An element which is tetravalent and forms the basis of organic chemistry.
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Explain the following :

Carbon shows catenation property but lead does not.