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Germanium (II) compounds are powerful reducing agents whereas lead (IV) compounds are strong oxidising agents. It is due to :
(a)Pb is more electronegative than Ge.
(b)The ionisation energy of Pb is less than that of Ge
(c)The ionic radii of Pb2+ and Pb4+ are less than those of Ge2+ and Ge4+.
(d)More pronounced inert pair effect in Pb than in Ge.

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Important Questions on The p-Block Elements
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The number of non-ionisable protons present in the product obtained from the following reaction is___

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Match List I with List II.
List I | List II | ||
A. | Reverberatory furnace | I. | Pig iron |
B. | Electrolytic cell | II. | Aluminium |
C. | Blast furnace | III. | Silicon |
D. | Zone refining furnace | IV. | Copper |


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Match List I with List II
List I | List II | ||
A | Nitrogen oxides in air | I | Eutrophication |
B | Methane in air | II | of rain water becomes |
C | Carbon dioxide | III | Global warming |
D | Phosphate fertilisers in water | IV | Acid rain |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Reaction of with ammonia and hydrogen fluoride gives which on thermal decomposition gives and . What is ?

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(i) Boron has high density and good electrical conductivity.
(ii) isotope metal borides are useful as protective shields in nuclear industry.
(iii) Borax and boric acid are used in the manufacture of glasses.
(iv) Orthoboric acid is toxic and hence not useful in antiseptic solutions.

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Match List I with List II
List I Type of Hydride |
List II Example |
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A | Electron deficient hydride | I | |
B | Electron rich hydride | II | |
C | Electron precise hydride | III | |
D | Saline hydride | IV |
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Match List-I with Match List-II
List-I (Metal) |
List-II (Application) |
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(A) | (I) | High temperature thermometer | |
(B) | (II) | Water repellent sprays | |
(C) | (III) | Photoelectric cells | |
(D) | (V) | Bullet proof vest |
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