Chemical Properties of Group 16 Elements

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Chemical Properties of Group 16 Elements: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Mixed Oxides, Anomalous Properties of Oxygen, Chemical Properties of Group 16 Elements, Geometries of Halides of Group 16 Elements and, Properties of Hydrides of Group 16 Elements

Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Group 16 Elements

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What are the oxidation states of iron in its oxide Fe3O4.

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Select a pair of amphoteric oxides from the following.

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Among C, S and P, the element (s) that produce (s) SO2 on reaction with hot conc. H2SO4 is/are

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Which of the following statements are correct?
a) All elements of group 16 form their hydrides.
b) The bond angles of H2O and H2S are 104°28' and 92°30', respectively.
c) Dry SO2 is a reducing agent.
d) Pyrosulphuric acid is H2S2O7.

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Oxygen exhibit - 1 oxidation state in:

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Maximum covalency of sulphur is:

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Which one has lowest boiling point?

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Which of the following is incorrect?

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Which element of chalcogens has maximum tendency to show catenation ?

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What is the oxide that formed during the rusting of iron ?

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What is the nature of metal oxides ?

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Which oxide is formed when sodium burns in the air ?

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What is the nature of magnesium oxide ?

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The number of S-S bonds in sulphur trioxide trimer S3O9 is

 

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Most volatile hydride of element of group16 is

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SF4 molecule has _____ geometry.

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HCOOH reacts with conc. H2SO4 to produce

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Acidity of diprotic acids in aqueous solutions increases in the order :