Properties of Compounds of Phosphorus

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Properties of Compounds of Phosphorus: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Physical Properties of Phosphine, Chemical Properties of Phosphine, Physical Properties of Phosphorus Trichloride, Physical Properties of Phosphorus Pentachloride and, Properties of Oxoacids of Phosphorus

Important Questions on Properties of Compounds of Phosphorus

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What is the colour of phosphorus pentachloride.

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Find difference in number of moles of H2O required during partial and complete hydrolysis of 1 mole of PCl5.

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Holme's signals can be given by using :

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In which of the following pairs both are monobasic, proton donor acid when dissolve in water ?

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The compound which does not liberate H2 gas when treated with water is

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PCl3 on reaction with aq. H3PO3 produce :

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What is the odour of phosphorous trichloride ?

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How many covalent bonded units are present in the phosphorous trichloride ?

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What is the structure of phosphorus trichloride ?

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What is the colour of phosphorous trichloride ?

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Which of the following gas has rotten fish smell ?

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What is the colour of phosphine?

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What is the colour of Phosphorus pentachloride powder ?

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Which is correct for H3PO3:

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Aqueous solution of PH3 in presence of UV radiations gives:

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The compound which has ionic nature in solid state is:

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The true statement for the acids of phosphorus, H3PO2,H3PO3 and H3PO4 is:

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The following question consists 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: PCl3 fumes, when it is exposed in moist air.

Reason: PCl3 is hydrolysed in presence of moisture giving fumes of HCl.

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Which of the following statement is incorrect for phosphine?

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The solution of phosphine in water decomposes in presence of light to give: