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The following question consist of two statements one labelled ASSERTION (A) and the another labelled REASON (R). Select the correct answer to the question from the codes given below:

Assertion: Pure phosphine is non-inflammable.

Reason: Impure phosphine is inflammable owing to the presence of P2H4 or P4 vapours.

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Important Questions on The p-Block Elements

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The pair that contains two P-H bonds in each of the oxoacids is:
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Good reducing nature of H3PO2 is attributed to the presence of:
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Which of the following oxy-acids has the maximum number of hydrogens directly attached to phosphorus?
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Identify the correct statement from the statements given below.
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Consider the following statements concerning N2H4:

(i) It is an exothermic compound.

(ii) It burns in air with the evolution of heat.

(iii) It has kinetic stability.

(iv) It reduces Fe3+ to Fe2+ in acidic medium.

Which of the following combinations is correct?
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Which among the following oxoacids of phosphorus shows a tendency of disproportionation?
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Excess of ammonia with sodium hypochlorite solution in the prescence of glue or gelatine gives:
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Among the following compounds, the one which does NOT produce nitrogen gas upon heating is
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Among the oxides of nitrogen:

N2O3, N2O4 and N2O5; the molecule(s) having nitrogen - nitrogen bond is/are:
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Iodine reacts with concentrated HNO3 to yield Y along with other products. The oxidation state of iodine in Y , is:
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The most stable Lewis acid-base adduct among the following is
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Concentrated nitric acid, upon long standing, turns yellow-brown due to the formation of
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Consider the following compounds:

1. NH42Cr2O7

2. NH4NO2

3. NH4VO3

4. NH4NO3

Which compound(s) yield(s) nitrogen gas upon heating?
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The product obtained as a result of a reaction of nitrogen with CaC2 is: