Unit II: p-Block Elements I - Online Test

Q1. An aqueous solution of borax is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:



Q2. Boric acid is an acid because its molecule
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

B(OH)3 + H2O ↔ [B (OH)4 + H+



Q3. Which among the following is not a borane?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

nido borane : BnH4+n

aracno borane : BnH6+n

B3H6 is not a borane

Q4. Which of the following metals has the largest abundance in the earth’s crust?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q5. In diborane, the number of electrons that accounts for banana bonds is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

There are two 3c – 2e-bonding in the bridges account for 4 electrons.

Q6. The element that does not show catenation among the following p-block elements is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q7. Carbon atoms in fullerene with formula C60 have
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q8. Oxidation state of carbon in its hydrides
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Example : CH4+ in which the oxidation state of carbon is +4

Q9. The basic structural unit of silicates is
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q10. The repeating unit in silicone is
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.