p-Block Elements

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p-Block Elements: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as p-Block Elements, Inert Pair Effect, Maximum Oxidation State of a p-Block Element, Group Oxidation States in p-Block, Anomalous Behaviour of First Element of Each Group and its Reasons, etc.

Important Questions on p-Block Elements

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Examples for neutral oxides

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The number of lone pairs present in SF4 and XeF4 respectively, are

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The correct order of acidity is

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Which of the following is a representative element?

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What is the maximum oxidation state of gallium and selenium respectively are 

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What is the maximum oxidation state of Antimony?

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The oxide, which is neither acidic nor basic is

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Select CORRECT statement.

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Non-metallic character _____ down the group.

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The oxides of nonmetal which is neutral is

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In aluminates, the co-ordination number of Al is:

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The strongest oxidant among the following is:

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 In contrast, thallium exists in +1 and +3 oxidation states. Aluminium is usually found in +3 oxidation state. This is due to:

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Two units lower in charge than expected from the group oxidation state, this tendency to form ions is called as:

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What is the reason behind the following phenomenon?

Ge2+ compounds are powerful reductants, whereas Pb4+ compounds are strong oxidants.

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 Flerovium and Livermorium elements belongs to which group or family in periodic table. 

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Identify the false/wrong statement among the given options.

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Choose the correct option for the stability of dihalides of Si, Ge, Sn and Pb.

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Which of the following elements has the most stable +2 oxidation state? 

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What is the order of stability of +1 oxidation state of Group 13 elements down the group?