Q2.Which of the following oxides is acidic in nature?
Answer : Option BExplaination / Solution: As we down the group metallic character increases. So most acidic oxide is the oxide of most non metallic element, i.e. B2O3
The geometry of a complex species can be understood from the knowledge of type of hybridisation of orbitals of central atom. The hybridisation of orbitals of central atom in [Be(OH)4] and the geometry of the complex are respectively
Answer : Option DExplaination / Solution: In [B(OH)4]− B is tetrahedrally surrounded by 4 OH−ion.
Q5.Catenation i.e., linking of similar atoms depends on size and electronic configuration of atoms. The tendency of catenation in Group 14 elements follows the order:
Answer : Option DExplaination / Solution:
Catenation property decreases down the group as size of the atom increases.
Q6.Silicon has a strong tendency to form polymers like silicones. The chain length of silicone polymer can be controlled by adding
Answer : Option BExplaination / Solution: Me3SiCl has only one Cl and (can react once) to forms only dimer thus it is used as chain controlling agent (terminate the polymerisation process).
Answer : Option BExplaination / Solution: B2H6 has 4 terminal H attached to B atoms ans all these lie I the same plane. Also in diborane we have 2 bridging hydrogen(3 centre 2 electron ) which lie perpendicular to the plane.
Answer : Option CExplaination / Solution: In CO2 (O=C=O) hybridisation of C is sp so due to pЛ –pЛ bonding it is linear. Further carbon is sp hybridised, and have linear structure.
Q10.The reason for small radius of Ga compared to Al is _______.
Answer : Option CExplaination / Solution:
due to screening effect size of Ga< Al as in Ga d-electrons are present which have poor shielding effect so nuclear charge increases and size decreases.
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