S Block And P Block Elements MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 28
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The reaction of solid XeF 2 with AsF 5 in 1 : 1 ratio affords
Correct Answer: Option B — XeF6 and AsF3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
XeF6 and AsF3 is the correct answer to “The reaction of solid XeF 2 with AsF 5 in 1 : 1 ratio affords”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 2 of 28
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The number of hydroxyl (OH) groups present in phosphorus acid is
Correct Answer: Option B — two
Detailed Academic Explanation:
two is the correct answer to “The number of hydroxyl (OH) groups present in phosphorus acid is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 3 of 28
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The reaction of ammonium chloride with BCl 3 at 140°C followed NaBH 4 gives product X. The formula of X is
Correct Answer: Option B — B3N3H6
Detailed Academic Explanation:
B3N3H6 is the correct answer to “The reaction of ammonium chloride with BCl 3 at 140°C followed NaBH 4 gives product X. The formula of X is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 4 of 28
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The first ionization potential of Mg, AI, P and S follows the order
Correct Answer: Option D — Mg < AI < S < P
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mg < AI < S < P is the correct answer to “The first ionization potential of Mg, AI, P and S follows the order”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 5 of 28
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Among the following diatomic molecules, the one shows EPR signal, is
Correct Answer: Option B — B2
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B2 is the correct answer to “Among the following diatomic molecules, the one shows EPR signal, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 6 of 28
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The Lewis acidity of BF 3 is less than BCl 3 even though fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine. It is due to
stronger 2p (B) - 2p (F) π-bonding is the correct answer to “The Lewis acidity of BF 3 is less than BCl 3 even though fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine. It is due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 7 of 28
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Which one of the following will show closo structure?
Correct Answer: Option B — B12$${\text{H}}_{12}^{2 - }$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
B12$${\text{H}}_{12}^{2 - }$$ is the correct answer to “Which one of the following will show closo structure”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 8 of 28
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The correct classification of [B 5 H 5 ] 2- , B 5 H 9 and B 5 H 11 respectively is
Correct Answer: Option C — closo, nido, arachno
Detailed Academic Explanation:
closo, nido, arachno is the correct answer to “The correct classification of [B 5 H 5 ] 2- , B 5 H 9 and B 5 H 11 respectively is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 9 of 28
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The order of acidity in boron trihalides is
Correct Answer: Option B — BBr3 > BCl3 > BF3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BBr3 > BCl3 > BF3 is the correct answer to “The order of acidity in boron trihalides is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 10 of 28
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Among the following, the group of molecules that undergoes rapid hydrolysis is
Correct Answer: Option C — BCl3, SiCl4, PCl5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BCl3, SiCl4, PCl5 is the correct answer to “Among the following, the group of molecules that undergoes rapid hydrolysis is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 11 of 28
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Mg 6 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 8 is commercially known as
Correct Answer: Option A — asbestos
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asbestos is the correct answer to “Mg 6 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 8 is commercially known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 12 of 28
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The Lewis acid character of BF 3 , BCl 3 and BBr 3 follows the order
Correct Answer: Option C — BF3 < BCl3 < BBr3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BF3 < BCl3 < BBr3 is the correct answer to “The Lewis acid character of BF 3 , BCl 3 and BBr 3 follows the order”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 13 of 28
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Which of the following is an arachno borane?
Correct Answer: Option D — [B6H12]
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[B6H12] is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an arachno borane”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 14 of 28
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Using chlorobenzene as solvent, the reagents needed for an efficient synthesis of borazine are
Correct Answer: Option B — NH4CI and BCl3 and NaBH4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NH4CI and BCl3 and NaBH4 is the correct answer to “Using chlorobenzene as solvent, the reagents needed for an efficient synthesis of borazine are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 15 of 28
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BH 3 $$ \cdot $$ CO is more stable than BF 3 $$ \cdot $$ CO because
Correct Answer: Option A — CO is a soft base and BH3 and BF3 are soft and hard acids respectively
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CO is a soft base and BH3 and BF3 are soft and hard acids respectively is the correct answer to “BH 3 $$ \cdot $$ CO is more stable than BF 3 $$ \cdot $$ CO because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 16 of 28
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The number of 'framework electron pairs' present in the borane cluster [B 12 H 12 ] 2- is
Correct Answer: Option D — 13
Detailed Academic Explanation:
13 is the correct answer to “The number of 'framework electron pairs' present in the borane cluster [B 12 H 12 ] 2- is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 17 of 28
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Triple superphosphate is made by treating phosphate rock with
Correct Answer: Option D — cone H3PO4
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cone H3PO4 is the correct answer to “Triple superphosphate is made by treating phosphate rock with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 18 of 28
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The most populated rotational state for HCl (B = 8.5 cm -1 ) at 300 K is
Correct Answer: Option B — 3
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3 is the correct answer to “The most populated rotational state for HCl (B = 8.5 cm -1 ) at 300 K is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 19 of 28
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The perxenate ion Xe$${\text{O}}_4^{4 - }$$ can be prepared by
Correct Answer: Option D — hydrolysis of XeF6 in basic medium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
hydrolysis of XeF6 in basic medium is the correct answer to “The perxenate ion Xe$${\text{O}}_4^{4 - }$$ can be prepared by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 20 of 28
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BaTi[Si 3 O 9 ] is a class of
Correct Answer: Option B — cyclic silicate
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cyclic silicate is the correct answer to “BaTi[Si 3 O 9 ] is a class of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 21 of 28
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The reagents required for the synthesis of cyclic phosphazene N 4 P 4 Cl 8 are
Correct Answer: Option D — PCl5 and NH4Cl
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PCl5 and NH4Cl is the correct answer to “The reagents required for the synthesis of cyclic phosphazene N 4 P 4 Cl 8 are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 22 of 28
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Which of the following statements is/are true for X? i. X is not isoelectronic with benzene. ii. X undergoes addition reaction with HCI. iii. Electrophilic substitution reaction on X is much faster than that of benzene. iv. X undergoes polymerization at 90°C
Correct Answer: Option B — ii only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ii only is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is/are true for X? i. X is not isoelectronic with benzene. ii. X undergoes addition reaction with HCI. iii. Electrophilic substitution reaction on X is much faster than that of benzene. iv. X undergoes polymerization at 90°C”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 23 of 28
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The overall charge present on the cyclic silicate anion [Si 6 O 18 ] n- is
Correct Answer: Option B — 12
Detailed Academic Explanation:
12 is the correct answer to “The overall charge present on the cyclic silicate anion [Si 6 O 18 ] n- is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 24 of 28
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Pyroxenes are class of silicate minerals, which exhibit a polymeric chain structure, as shown below Its simplest repeating unit is
Correct Answer: Option B — [SiO3]2-
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[SiO3]2- is the correct answer to “Pyroxenes are class of silicate minerals, which exhibit a polymeric chain structure, as shown below Its simplest repeating unit is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 25 of 28
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Using the Wade rule, the structure of B 10 C 2 H 12 can be predicted. The structure and the number of isomers of B 10 C 2 H 12 respectively, are
Correct Answer: Option B — closo and three
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closo and three is the correct answer to “Using the Wade rule, the structure of B 10 C 2 H 12 can be predicted. The structure and the number of isomers of B 10 C 2 H 12 respectively, are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 26 of 28
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According to Wade's rule, the structures of B 10 C 2 H 12 and [B 9 C 2 H 11 ] 2- respectively are
Correct Answer: Option C — closo and nido
Detailed Academic Explanation:
closo and nido is the correct answer to “According to Wade's rule, the structures of B 10 C 2 H 12 and [B 9 C 2 H 11 ] 2- respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 27 of 28
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White phosphorus, P 4 belongs to the
Correct Answer: Option B — nido system
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nido system is the correct answer to “White phosphorus, P 4 belongs to the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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Question 28 of 28
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Match the silicate minerals (Column I) with their compositions (Column II) and order of hardness (Column III) Column I Column II Column III P. Talc U. KAl 2 AlSi 3 O 10 (OH) 2 X. High Q. Muscovite V. Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2 Y. Low R. Margarite W. CaAl 2 AlSi 3 O 10 (OH) 2 Z. Intermediate
Correct Answer: Option A — P, V, Y - Q, U, Z - R, W, X
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P, V, Y - Q, U, Z - R, W, X is the correct answer to “Match the silicate minerals (Column I) with their compositions (Column II) and order of hardness (Column III) Column I Column II Column III P. Talc U. KAl 2 AlSi 3 O 10 (OH) 2 X. High Q. Muscovite V. Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2 Y. Low R. Margarite W. CaAl 2 AlSi 3 O 10 (OH) 2 Z. Intermediate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for S Block And P Block Elements.
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