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Important Questions on Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties – Physical and Chemical
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Which element among the following does form multiple bonds?

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In the case of nitrogen, is possible, but not while in the case of phosphorous, as well as are possible. It is due to

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Which of the following fluoro-compounds is most likely to behave as a Lewis base?

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The correct order of the bond angles of the given compounds is

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Name the following element:
- A trivalent metal used to make light tools.

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In which oxidation state, group 15 elements act as Lewis base?

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In which substance does nitrogen exhibit the lowest oxidation state?

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Of the following compounds, the most acidic is:

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Name the following element:
- An alkaline earth metal present in group and period .

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Give a reason for the following:
Inert gases do not form ions.

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Which of the following statements are correct?
molecule is very reactive because of angular strain.
The basicity of is .
In gas phase, all of have same bond length.
In solid state, exists as an ionic solid, in which anion has octahedral and cation has tetrahedral shape.

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Which statements about Boron and its compounds, among the following are true?
(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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The best reducing agent among the following is

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Which of following elements does not react with hot concentrated sulphuric acid?

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A group element, which is a metal and forms a hydride with strongest reducing power among group hydrides. The element is :

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Anomalous behavior of nitrogen is due to

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Acid having oxidation state of phosphorus is

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Phosphorus pentoxide is the starting material for phosphate esters used as surfactants and extraction agents. is extensively used as

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The following table represents the elements and the atomic number. With reference to this, answer the following using only the alphabets given in the table.
Element | Atomic number |
Which element has an electron affinity zero?

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Consider the following radioactive decays
I. and
II.
In which case group of parent and daughter elements remains unchanged.

