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In H3PO2 and H3PO3, the numbers of P-H bonds are, respectively,

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Important Questions on Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties – Physical and Chemical

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In the case of nitrogen, NCl3 is possible, but not NCl5 while in the case of phosphorous, PCl3 as well as PCl5 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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Name the following element:

  • A trivalent metal used to make light tools.
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In which substance does nitrogen exhibit the lowest oxidation state?
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Name the following element:

  • An alkaline earth metal present in group 2 and period 3.
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Which of the following statements are correct?
I) P4 molecule is very reactive because of angular strain.
II) The basicity of H3PO3 is 3.
III) In gas phase, all P-Cl bonds of PCl5 have same bond length.
IV) In solid state, PCl5 exists as an ionic solid, in which anion PCl6- has octahedral and cation PCl4+ 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) B10 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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Which of following elements does not react with hot concentrated sulphuric acid?
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A group 15 element, which is a metal and forms a hydride with strongest reducing power among group 15 hydrides. The element is :
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Phosphorus pentoxide P2O5 is the starting material for phosphate esters used as surfactants and extraction agents. P2O5 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
P 13
Q 7
R 10

Which element has an electron affinity zero?

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Consider the following radioactive decays

I. U92-α90Th and

II. 90Th-αRa88

In which case group of parent and daughter elements remains unchanged.