Important Compounds of Group 13 Elements

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Important Compounds of Group 13 Elements: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Important Compounds of Group 13 Elements, Diborane, Preparation of Diborane, Structure of Diborane, Properties of Diborane, Uses of Diborane, Orthoboric Acid, Preparation of Orthoboric Acid, etc.

Important Questions on Important Compounds of Group 13 Elements

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In   Fe ( CO ) 5 ,  the   FeC  bond possesses

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Heating an aqueous solution of aluminium chloride to dryness will give

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The states of hybridisation of boron and oxygen atoms in boric acid   ( H 3 BO 3 )  are respectively

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Which salt does not give the borax bead test?

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Which of the following is formed when borax is heated strongly.

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Three centre- two electron bonds exist in:

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A molecular adduct is formed between BF3 and Et2O. Which of the following values describe the coordination number (CN), valency (V) and oxidation state (OS) of B atom in this adduct?

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The banana bond in diborane is formed by

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The bonding in diborane can be described by:

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BF3 is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are:

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The tendency of X in BX3 X=F, Cl, OMe, NMe2 to form a π-bond with boron follows the order

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An unknown inorganic compound 'A' on reduction with LiAlH4 produced a hydride product 'B' (along with other by-products). The product 'B' contains 21.72% of hydrogen in it. The product 'B' on exposure to air gave boron trioxide. The compounds 'A' and 'B' are:

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With reference to diborane B2H6, identify the correct statement. 

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A Lewis acid 'X' reacts with LiAlH4 in ether medium to give a highly toxic gas. This gas when heated with NH3 gives a compound commonly known as inorganic benzene. The gas is

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B2H6 can't be prepared by :-

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The bond dissociation energy of B-F in BF3 is 646 kJ mol-1 whereas that of C-F in CF4 is 515 kJ mol-1. The correct reason for higher B-F bond dissociation energy as compared to that of C-F is:-

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Which of the following is/are correct?

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Which is correct for diborane :-

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Borax on heating with cobalt oxide forms a blue bead of