P block -1

Subjects : Chemistry Practice work p block 1 Date : 12-08-2026

Total Marks : 120 ( Solutions ) Hours : 3 Hours

Chemistry - Section A ( MCQ )

1. Choose the INCORRECT statement
A) Among the isotopes of carbon, 13 𝐶 is a radioactive isotope.
B) Carbon exhibits negative oxidation states along with +4 and +2.
C) Carbon cannot exceed its covalency more than four.
D) 𝐶𝑂 2 is the most acidic oxide among the dioxides of group of 14 elements.
Solution : (Correct Answer: A )
𝐶 13
is not radioactive
𝐶 14
is radioactive

2. The correct statements from the following are:

(A) Ionic radii of trivalent cations of group 13 elements decreases down the group.
(B) Electronegativity of group 13 elements decreases down the group.
(C) Among the group 13 elements, Boron has highest first ionisation enthalpy.
(D) The trichloride and triiodide of group 13 elements are covalent in nature.
Choose the correct answer from the otpions given below:
A) A and C only B) A and D only C) C and D only D) B and D only
Solution : (Correct Answer: C )
(A) 𝐵+3 < 𝐴𝑙+3 < 𝐺𝑎+3 < 𝐼𝑛+3 < 𝑇𝑙+3 : ionic size
(B) 𝐵 > 𝑇𝑙 > 𝐼𝑛 > 𝐺𝑎 > 𝐴𝑙 : 𝐸𝑁
(C) 𝐵 > 𝑇𝑙 > 𝐺𝑎 > 𝐴𝑙 > 𝐼𝑛 : IE
(D) Trichlorides and triiodides of group 13th elements are covalent in nature

3. Two p-block elements X and Y form fluroides of the type 𝐸𝐹3 . The fluoride compound 𝑋𝐹3 is a Lewis acid
and 𝑌 𝐹3 is a Lewis base. The hybridization of the central atoms of 𝑋𝐹3 and 𝑌 𝐹3 respectively are
A) Both 𝑠𝑝3 B) 𝑠𝑝 2
and 𝑠𝑝3 C) 𝑠𝑝 3
and 𝑠𝑝2 D) Both 𝑠𝑝2
Solution : (Correct Answer: B )
𝑋𝐹 3 = 𝐵𝐹 ; 𝑠𝑝3
2

𝑌𝐹 3 = 𝑁𝐹 ; 𝑠𝑝3
3

4. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: The number of pairs among [ 𝑆𝑖𝑂2 , 𝐶𝑂2 ], [SnO, 𝑆𝑛𝑂2 ], [PbO, 𝑃𝑏𝑂2 ] and [GeO, 𝐺𝑒𝑂2 ], which
contain oxides that are both amphoteric is 2.
Statement II: 𝐵𝐹3 is an electron deficient molecule can act as a lewis acid, forms adduct with 𝑁𝐻3 and has
a trigonal planar geometry.
In the light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the option given below.
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D) Statement I is false Statement II is true.
Solution : (Correct Answer: A )
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 𝑆𝑖𝑂 , 𝐶𝑂 , 𝐺𝑒𝑂, 𝐺𝑒𝑂 are acidic in nature.
2 2 2

SnO, 𝑆𝑛𝑂 , 𝑃𝑏𝑂, 𝑃𝑏𝑂 are amphoteric in nature.

2 2

→ 𝐵𝐹 is lewis acid according to Lewis octet theory and has 𝑠𝑝

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2
hybridization with trigonal planar geometry
and it can accept lone pair from ammonia to form adduct.
5. Consider the following elements In, Tl, Al, Pb, Sn and Ge .
The most stable oxidation states of elements with highest and lowest first ionisation enthalpies,
respectively are _______.
A) +4 and +1 B) +1 and +4 C) +4 and +3 D) +2 and +3
Solution : (Correct Answer: C )
Among Al, In, Tl, Ge, Sn, Pb, the metal having highest IE1 is Ge and lowest IE1 is In .
Most stable oxidation state of Ge is +4 and In is +3 .

6. Given below are the atomic numbers of some group 14 elements. The atomic number of the element with
lowest melting point is _______.
A) 6 B) 82 C) 14 D) 50
Solution : (Correct Answer: D )
Order of M.P. of group 14: C > Si > Ge > Pb > Sn
element M.P. ( C) ∘
Z=6=C 3730
Z = 14 = Si 1410
Z = 32 = Ge 937
Z = 50 = Sn 232
Z = 82 = Pb 327

7. Given below are the pairs of group 13 element showing their relation in terms of atomic radius.
(B < Al), (Al < Ga), (Ga < In) and (In < Tl)
Identify the elements present in the incorrect pair and in that pair find out the element (X) that has higher
ionic radius (M3+ ) that the other one. The atomic number of the element (X) is
A) 31 B) 49 C) 13 D) 81
Solution : (Correct Answer: A )
Size order
Al > Ga
3+ 3+
Al < Ga
Atomic number of Ga is 31

8. The correct orders among the following are

Atomic radius : B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
Electronegativity : Al < Ga < In < Tl < B
Density : Tl < In < Ga < Al < B
1st Ionisation Energy : In < Al < Ga < Tl < B
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A) B and D Only B) A and C Only C) C and D Only D) A and B Only
Solution : (Correct Answer: A )
Property B Al Ga In Tl
Atomic radius (pm) 88 143 135 167 170
Electronegativity 2 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
Density (g/cm³) 2.35 2.7 5.9 7.31 11.85
Ionisation Energy (kJ/mol) 801 577 579 558 589

Radius Order Tℓ > In > Aℓ > Ga > B

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 EN Order B > Tℓ > In > Ga > Al
Density Order Tℓ > In > Ga > Aℓ > B
IE 1 Order B > Tℓ > Ga > Aℓ > In

9. Identify the incorrect pair from the following.

A) Fluorspar- 𝐵𝐹3 B) Cryolite- 𝑁𝑎3 𝐴𝑙𝐹6
C) Fluoroapatite- 3𝐶𝑎3 (𝑃𝑂4 )2 ⋅ 𝐶𝑎𝐹2 D) Carnallite- 𝐾𝐶𝑙 ⋅ 𝑀𝑔𝐶𝑙2 ⋅ 6𝐻2 𝑂
Solution : (Correct Answer: A )
10. Match List 𝐼 with List 𝐼𝐼 . Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List 𝐼− List 𝐼𝐼 −
𝐴. Melting point [K] 𝐼 . Tl > In > Ga > Al > B
𝐵. Ionic Radius [M /pm] 𝐼𝐼 . B > Tl > Al Ga > In
+3
≈
𝐶. Δ Hi 1
−
[ kJ mol ]
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𝐼𝐼𝐼 . Tl > In > Al > Ga > B
𝐷. Atomic Radius [𝑝𝑚] 𝐼𝑉 . B > Al > Tl > In > Ga

A) 𝐴 − 𝐼𝐼𝐼 , 𝐵 − 𝐼𝑉 , 𝐶 − 𝐼 , 𝐷 − 𝐼𝐼 B) 𝐴 − 𝐼𝐼 , 𝐵 − 𝐼𝐼𝐼 , 𝐶 − 𝐼𝑉 , 𝐷 − 𝐼
C) 𝐴 − 𝐼𝑉 , 𝐵 − 𝐼 , 𝐶 − 𝐼𝐼 , 𝐷 − 𝐼𝐼𝐼 D) 𝐴 − 𝐼 , 𝐵 − 𝐼𝐼 , 𝐶 − 𝐼𝐼𝐼 , 𝐷 − 𝐼𝑉
Solution : (Correct Answer: C )
Melting point : B > Aℓ > Tℓ > In > Ga
Ionic radius (M+3 /pm) : Tℓ > In > Ga > Aℓ > B
kJ
(Δ IE H) 1 [ mol ] : B > Tℓ > Aℓ ≈ Ga > In

Atomic radius (in pm ) : Tℓ > In > Aℓ > Ga > B

11. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion 𝐴 and the other is labelled as Reason 𝑅:
Assertion 𝐴 : The stability order of +1 oxidation state of Ga, In and Tl is Ga < In < Tl.
Reason 𝑅 : The inert pair effect stabilizes the lower oxidation state down the group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A) Both 𝐴 and 𝑅 are true and 𝑅 is the correct explanation of 𝐴.
B) 𝐴 is true but 𝑅 is false.
C) Both 𝐴 and 𝑅 are true but 𝑅 is 𝑁𝑂𝑇 the correct explanation of 𝐴.
D) 𝐴 is false but 𝑅 is true.
Solution : (Correct Answer: A )
The relative stability of +1 oxidation state progressively increases for heavier elements due to inert pair effect.
∴ Stability of 𝐴ℓ +1
< Ga
+1
< In
+1
< Tℓ +1

12. Given below are two statements :

Statement 𝐼 : Gallium is used in the manufacturing of thermometers.
Statement 𝐼𝐼 : A thermometer containing gallium is useful for measuring the freezing point ( 256 K ) of
brine solution.
In the light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A) Both Statement 𝐼 and Statement 𝐼𝐼 are false.
B) Statement 𝐼 is false but Statement 𝐼𝐼 is true.
C) Both Statement 𝐼 and Statement 𝐼𝐼 are true.
D) Statement 𝐼 is true but Statement 𝐼𝐼 is false.
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Statement - 𝐼 ⇒ Correct
Statement - 𝐼𝐼 ⇒ False
Ga is used to measure high temperature
13. The correct statements from the following are :
(𝐴) The decreasing order of atomic radii of group 13 elements is Tl > In > Ga > Al > B.
(𝐵) Down the group 13 electronegativity decreases from top to bottom.
(𝐶 ) Al dissolves in dil. HCl and liberate H 2 but conc. HNO 3 renders Al passive by forming a protective oxide
layer on the surface.
(𝐷) All elements of group 13 exhibits highly stable +1 oxidation state.
(𝐸 ) Hybridisation of Al in [Al (H 2 O) 6 ] ion is sp3 d2 .
3+

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A) 𝐶
( ) and (𝐸) only B) 𝐴 𝐶
( ), ( ) and (𝐸) only
C) 𝐴 𝐵 𝐶
( ), ( ), ( ) and (𝐸) only D) 𝐴
( ) and (𝐶 ) only
Solution : (Correct Answer: A )
𝐴. size order Tℓ > In > Al > Ga > B
𝐵. Electronegativity order B > Al < Ga < In < Tℓ
𝐷. B, Al are more stable in +3 oxidation state
So, only 𝐶 , 𝐸 statements are correct.

14. Given below are two statements :

Statement 𝐼 : In group 13, the stability of +1 oxidation state increases down the group.
Statement 𝐼𝐼 : The atomic size of gallium is greater than that of aluminium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) Statement 𝐼 is incorrect but Statement 𝐼𝐼 is correct
B) Both Statement 𝐼 and Statement 𝐼𝐼 are correct
C) Both Statement 𝐼 and Statement 𝐼𝐼 are incorrect
D) Statement 𝐼 is correct but Statement 𝐼𝐼 is incorrect
Solution : (Correct Answer: D )
Statement 𝐼 : Number of 𝑑 & f electrons, increases down the group and due to poor shielding of 𝑑 & 𝑓 e− ,
stability of lower oxidation states increases down the group
Statement 𝐼𝐼 : The atomic size of aluminum is greater than that of gallium.

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement (𝐼 ) : SiO2 and GeO2 are acidic while SnO and PbO are amphoteric in nature.
−
Statement (𝐼𝐼 ) : Allotropic forms of carbon are due to property of catenation and p𝜋 d𝜋 bond formation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) Both Statement 𝐼 and Statement 𝐼𝐼 are false
B) Both Statement 𝐼 and Statement 𝐼𝐼 are true
C) Statement 𝐼 is true but Statement 𝐼𝐼 is false
D) Statement 𝐼 is false but Statement 𝐼𝐼 is true
Solution : (Correct Answer: C )
SiO 2 and GeO2 are acidic and SnO, PbO are amphoteric.

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Carbon does not have d-orbitals so can not form p𝜋 d𝜋 Bond with itself. Due to properties of catenation and
p𝜋 −
p𝜋 bond formation. carbon is able to show allotropic forms.

16. Consider the oxides of group 14 elements SiO2 , GeO2 , SnO2 , PbO2 , CO and GeO. The amphoteric oxides are
_______.
A) GeO, GeO 2 B) SiO 2 , GeO 2 C) SnO 2 , PbO 2 D) SnO 2 , CO

Solution : (Correct Answer: C )

SnO 2 and PbO2 are amphoteric.

17. The correct order of bond enthalpy (𝑘𝐽 𝑚𝑜𝑙−1 ) is :

A) 𝑆𝑖 − 𝑆𝑖 > 𝐶 − 𝐶 > 𝑆𝑛 − 𝑆𝑛 > 𝐺𝑒 − 𝐺𝑒 B) 𝑆𝑖 − 𝑆𝑖 > 𝐶 − 𝐶 > 𝐺𝑒 − 𝐺𝑒 > 𝑆𝑛 − 𝑆𝑛
C) 𝐶 − 𝐶 > 𝑆𝑖 − 𝑆𝑖 > 𝑆𝑛 − 𝑆𝑛 > 𝐺𝑒 − 𝐺𝑒 D) 𝐶 − 𝐶 > 𝑆𝑖 − 𝑆𝑖 > 𝐺𝑒 − 𝐺𝑒 > 𝑆𝑛 − 𝑆𝑛
Solution : (Correct Answer: D )
(Bond enthalpy order 𝐶 −𝐶 > 𝑆𝑖 − 𝑆𝑖 > 𝐺𝑒 − 𝐺𝑒 > 𝑆𝑛 − 𝑆𝑛)
18. The Lewis acid character of boron tri halides follows the order:
A) 𝐵𝐵𝑟 3 > 𝐵𝐼 3 > 𝐵𝐶𝐼 3 > 𝐵𝐹 3 B) 𝐵𝐶𝑙 3 > 𝐵𝐹 3 > 𝐵𝐵𝑟 3 > 𝐵𝐼 3

C) 𝐵𝐹 3 > 𝐵𝐶𝑙 3 > 𝐵𝐵𝑟 3 > 𝐵𝐼 3 D) 𝐵𝐼 3 > 𝐵𝐵𝑟 3 > 𝐵𝐶𝑙 3 > 𝐵𝐹 3

Solution : (Correct Answer: D )

Extent of back bonding, reduces down the group leading to more Lewis acidic strength 𝐵𝐹3 > 𝐵𝐶𝑙3 > 𝐵𝐵𝑟3
> 𝐵𝐼 3 (extent of back bonding) (2𝑝 2𝑝)(2𝑝 3𝑝)(2𝑝 4𝑝)(2𝑝 5𝑝) − − − −
𝐵𝐹 3 < 𝐵𝐶𝑙 3 < 𝐵𝐵𝑟 3 < 𝐵𝐼 3 (lewis acidic nature)

19. Boric acid in solid, whereas 𝐵𝐹3 is gas at room temperature because of
A) Strong ionic bond in Boric acid B) Strong van der Waal's interaction in Boric
acid
C) Strong hydrogen bond in Boric acid D) Strong covalent bond in 𝐵𝐹3
Solution : (Correct Answer: C )
Boric acid has strong hydrogen bonding while 𝐵𝐹3 does not. Therefore boric acid is solid.

20. When borax is heated with 𝐶𝑜𝑂 on a platinum loop, blue coloured bead formed is largely due to
A) 𝐵𝑂 2 3 B) 𝐶𝑜 (𝐵𝑂 ) 2 2 C) 𝐶𝑜𝐵 𝑂 4 7 D) 𝐶𝑜[𝐵 𝑂 (𝑂𝐻 ) ]
4 5 4

Solution : (Correct Answer: B )

𝑁𝑎 𝐵 𝑂2 4 7 ⋅ 10 𝐻𝑂 2
Δ
⟶ 𝑁𝑎 𝐵 𝑂 2 4 7 + 10𝐻𝑂 2

𝑁𝑎 𝐵 𝑂2 2𝑁𝑎𝐵𝑂 (sodium meta borate) + 𝐵 𝑂

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Δ
7 ⟶ 2 2 3

𝐵 𝑂 + 𝐶𝑜𝑂 → 𝐶𝑜 (𝐵𝑂 ) (cobalt (II) meta borate)

2 3 2 2

Blue Bead

21. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion 𝐴 and the other is labelled as Reason 𝑅.
Assertion 𝐴 : Boric acid is a weak acid
Reason 𝑅 : Boric acid is not able to release 𝐻 + ion on its own. It receives 𝑂𝐻 − ion from water and releases
𝐻 + ion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
A) Both 𝐴 and 𝑅 are correct and 𝑅 is the correct explanation of 𝐴
B) Both 𝐴 and 𝑅 are correct but 𝑅 is NOT the correct explanation of 𝐴
C) 𝐴 is correct but 𝑅 is not correct
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Solution : (Correct Answer: A )

22. Identify the correct statement for 𝐵2 𝐻6 from those given below.
(𝐴) In 𝐵 2 𝐻 6 , all 𝐵 −
𝐻 bonds are equivalent.
−
(𝐵) In 𝐵 2 𝐻 6 there are four 3 centre 2 electron bonds. −−
(𝐶 ) 𝐵 2 𝐻 6 is a Lewis acid.
(𝐷) 𝐵 2 𝐻 6 can be synthesized form both 𝐵𝐹 3 and 𝑁𝑎𝐵𝐻 4 .
(𝐸 ) 𝐵 2 𝐻 6 is a planar molecule.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below..... .
A) 𝐴
( ) and (𝐸) only B) 𝐵 𝐶
( ), ( ) and (𝐸) only
C) 𝐶
( ) and (𝐷) only D) 𝐶
( ) and (𝐸) only
Solution : (Correct Answer: C )
𝐴 𝐵 Two 3 centre −2-electron bonds
( )( )

(𝐶 ) 𝐵 𝐻 is 𝑒 − deficient species
2 6

(𝐸 ) 𝐵 𝐻 is non - Planar molecule

2 6

(𝐷) 𝐵𝐹 + 𝐿𝑖𝐴𝑙𝐻 → 2𝐵 𝐻 + 3𝐿𝑖𝐹 + 3𝐴𝑙𝐹

3 4 2 6 3

𝑁𝑎𝐵𝐻 + 𝐼 → 𝐵 𝐻 + 2𝑁𝑎𝐼 + 𝐻
4 2 2 6 2

23. Match List −𝐼 with List−𝐼𝐼 :

−
List 𝐼 −
List 𝐼𝐼
𝑎
( ) NaOH (𝑖) Acidic

(𝑏) Be(OH) 2 (𝑖𝑖) Basic

(𝑐) Ca(OH) 2 (𝑖𝑖𝑖) Amphoteric

(𝑑) B(OH) 3

(𝑒) Al(OH) 3

Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below :
A) 𝑎
( ) − 𝑖𝑖 𝑏
( ), ( ) − 𝑖𝑖 𝑐
( ), ( ) − ( 𝑖𝑖𝑖), (𝑑) − (𝑖𝑖), (𝑒) B) 𝑎
( ) − 𝑖𝑖 𝑏
( ), ( ) − 𝑖𝑖𝑖), (𝑐) − (𝑖𝑖), (𝑑) − (𝑖), (𝑒)
(
− ( 𝑖𝑖𝑖) − (𝑖𝑖𝑖)
C) 𝑎
( ) − 𝑖𝑖 𝑏
( ), ( ) − 𝑖𝑖 𝑐
( ), ( ) − 𝑖𝑖𝑖), (𝑑) − (𝑖), (𝑒)
( D) 𝑎
( ) − 𝑖𝑖 𝑏
( ), ( ) − 𝑖 𝑐
( ), ( ) − 𝑖𝑖 𝑑
( ), ( ) − 𝑖𝑖𝑖), (𝑒)
(
− ( 𝑖𝑖𝑖) − ( 𝑖𝑖𝑖)
Solution : (Correct Answer: B )
NaOH ⟶ Basic
Be(OH) 2 ⟶ Amphoteric
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B(OH) 3 ⟶ Acidic
Al(OH) 3 ⟶ Amphoteric
24. The reaction of H3 N3 B3 Cl3 (𝐴) with LiBH4 in tetrahydrofurane gives inorganic benzene (𝐵). Further, the
reaction of (𝐴) with (𝐶 ) leads to H3 N3 B3 (Me)3 . than Compounds (B) and (C) respectively, are
A) Boron nitride and 𝑀𝑒𝐵𝑟 B) Borazine and 𝑀𝑒𝑀𝑔𝐵𝑟
C) Borazine and 𝑀𝑒𝐵𝑟 D) Diborane and 𝑀𝑒𝑀𝑔𝐵𝑟
Solution : (Correct Answer: B )
𝐴 In terahydrofurane
H 3 N 3 B 3 Cl 3 ( ) + 3LiBH 4 ←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←→H 3 N 3 B 3 H 3 ( ) + 3
𝑇 𝐻 .𝐹 .)
( .
𝐵 𝐿𝑖𝐶𝑙 + 3𝐵𝐻 𝑇𝐻𝐹 3

H 3 N 3 B 3 Cl 3 ( ) + 3 𝐴 𝑀𝑒𝑀𝑔𝐵𝑟(𝐶) →H N B (CH ) 3 3 3 3 3 +3𝑀𝑔𝐵𝑟𝐶𝑙

25. The correct order of catenation is
A) 𝐶 > 𝑆𝑛 > 𝑆𝑖 ≈ 𝐺𝑒 B) 𝐺𝑒 > 𝑆𝑛 > 𝑆𝑖 > 𝐶 C) 𝑆𝑖 > 𝑆𝑛 > 𝐶 > 𝐺𝑒 D) 𝐶 > 𝑆𝑖 > 𝐺𝑒 ≈ 𝑆𝑛
Solution : (Correct Answer: D )
In this order of catenation is asked. Catenation is a self-linking property here and for group 14 : Self-linking is
≈
through covalent bonding 𝐶 > 𝑆𝑖 > 𝐺𝑒 𝑆𝑛 In 𝐶 there is 2𝑝 2𝑝 overlapping further 3𝑝 3𝑝, 4𝑝 4𝑝 and so − − −
on and the extent of overlapping is more in 2𝑝 2𝑝 > 3𝑝 3𝑝 > 4𝑝 4𝑝 5𝑝 5𝑝 − − − ≈ −
26. 𝐶 60 , an allotrope of carbon contains
A) 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons. B) 12 hexagons and 20 pentagons
C) 18 hexagons and 14 pentagons D) 16 hexagons and 16 pentagons
Solution : (Correct Answer: A )
In 𝐶 60< 𝑉 𝑠𝑢𝑏> molecule there are 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons Ans.(1) ∴
27. Diborane (𝐵2 𝐻6 ) reacts independently with 𝑂2 and 𝐻2 𝑂 to produce, respectively
A) 𝐻 𝐵𝑂 3 3 and 𝐵2 𝑂3 B) 𝐵𝑂 2 3 and 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 C) 𝐻𝐵𝑂 2 and 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 D) 𝐵𝑂 2 3 and [𝐵𝐻4 ]−
Solution : (Correct Answer: B )
𝐵𝐻2 6 +3 𝐻 𝑂 2𝐻 𝐵𝑂 + 3𝐻
2 ⟶ 3 3 2

𝐵𝐻2 6 + 3𝑂 𝐵 𝑂 + 3𝐻 𝑂
2 ⟶ 2 3 2

28. The number of 2 centre − − − electron and − centre − − electron bonds in 𝐵 𝐻 , respectively, are
2 3 2 2 6

A) 2 and 1 B) 4 and 2 C) 2 and 2 D) 2 and 4

Solution : (Correct Answer: B )

29. Which one of the following is an oxide ?

A) 𝐾𝑂 2 B) 𝐵𝑎𝑂 2 C) 𝑆𝑖𝑂 2 D) 𝐶𝑠𝑂 2

Solution : (Correct Answer: C )

Compound nature
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 𝐾𝑂 2 Superoxide
𝐵𝑎𝑂 2 Peroxide
𝑆𝑖𝑂 2 Oxide
𝐶𝑠𝑂 2 Superoxide
30. Given below are the statements about diborane.
(𝑎) Diborane is prepared by the oxidation of NaBH 4 with I 2 .
(𝑏) Each boron atom is in sp 2 hybridized state.
−−
(𝑐) Diborane has one bridged 3 centre 2 electron bond.
(𝑑) Diborane is a planar molecule.
The option with correct statement(s) is :
A) ( ) 𝑐 and (𝑑) only B) 𝑐
( ) only C) 𝑎
( ) only D) 𝑎
( ) and (𝑏) only
Solution : (Correct Answer: C )
Diborane is prepared by the reaction of NaBH4 with I2 .
2NaBH 4 + I 2 → B 2 H 6 + 2NaI + H 2

In diborane, ' 𝐵′ is sp3 hybrid, it is Non-planar and two 3c − 2e − bonds are present.