Chemical Properties of Group 13 Elements

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Chemical Properties of Group 13 Elements: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Anomalous Behaviour of Boron, Chemical Properties of Group 13 Elements, Nature of Oxides of Group 13 Elements & Reaction of Group 13 Elements with Water etc.

Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Group 13 Elements

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If the formula of Borax is Na2 B4Ox(OH)y·zH2O, then  x+y+z= ______

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Group-13 elements react with O2 in amorphous form to form oxides of type M2O3 (M= element). Which among the following is the most basic oxide?

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Which of the following is most basic?

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Which of the following metallic oxides exhibit amphoteric nature?

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AlF3 is soluble in HF only in the presence of KF. It is due to the formation of 

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Concentrated HNO3 is stored in containers made up of

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For BCl3, AlCl3 and GaCl3 the increasing order of ionic character is

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Predict the correct shape of BH4-.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Which of the following oxides is amphoteric in nature?

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In which of the following reactions, the geometry around the boron atom in the product is non-planar?

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Which of the following oxides is acidic in nature?

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The hardest substance among the following is

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H3BO3 and HBO2 resemble in:

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The correct statements from the following are :

(A) The decreasing order of atomic radii of group 13 elements is Tl>In>Ga>Al>B.
(B) Down the group 13 electronegativity decreases from top to bottom.
(C) Al dissolves in dil. HCl and liberate H2 but conc. HNO3 renders Al passive by forming a protective oxide layer on the surface.
(D) All elements of group 13 exhibits highly stable +1 oxidation state.
(E) Hybridisation of Al in AlH2O63+ ion is sp3 d2.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The number of neutrons present in the more abundant isotope of boron is 'x'. Amorphous boron upon heating with air forms a product, in which the oxidation state of boron is 'y'. The value of x + y is …

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Statement 1: For 13th group element stability of oxidation state is: Ga+<In+<Tl+

Statement 2: On moving down the group stability of lower oxidation state increases due to poor shielding of d and f electron.

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If the number of neutrons in the most abundant isotope of boron X and its highest oxidation state in unsaturated compound is Y then find the value of X+Y.

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I: Group 13 trivalent halides get easily hydrolysed by water due to their covalent nature.

Statement II: AlCl3 upon hydrolysis in acidified aqueous solution forms octahedral AlH2O63+ ion.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :