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EXERCISE # O-1
SELECT THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE (ONLY ONE CORRECT ANSWER)
Alkali metals
1. Cs+ ions impart violet colour to Bunsen flame. This is due to the fact that the emitted radiations are
of -
(A) high energy (B) lower frequencies
(C) longer wave-lengths (D) zero wave number
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2. The reaction of an element A with water produces combustible gas B and an aqueous solution of C.
When another substance D reacts with this solution C also produces the same gas B. D also produces
the same gas even on reaction with dilute H2SO4 at room temperature. Element A imparts golden
yellow colour to Bunsen flame. Then, A, B, C and D may be identified as
(A) Na, H2, NaOH and Zn (B) K, H2, KOH and Zn
(C) K, H2, NaOH and Zn (D) Ca, H2, CaCOH2 and Zn
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3. Which of the following carbonate of alkali metals has the least thermal stability?
(A) Li2CO3 (B) K2CO3 (C) Cs2CO3 (D) Na2CO3
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4. The alkali metals which form normal oxide, peroxide as well as super oxides are
(A) Na, Li (B) K, Li (C) Li, Cs (D) K, Rb
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5. The pair of compounds, which cannot exist together in a solution is
(A) NaHCO3 and NaOH (B) Na2CO3 and NaOH
(C) NaHCO3 and Na2CO3 (D) NaHCO3 and H2O
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6. Solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is a strong reducing agent due to presence of
(A) solvated sodium ions (B) solvated hydrogen ions
(C) sodium atoms or sodium hydroxide (D) solvated electrons
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7. The order of solubility of lithium halides in non-polar solvents follows the order
(A) LiI > LiBr > LiCl > LiF (B) LiF > LiI > LiBr > LiCl
(C) LiCl > LiF > LiI > LiBr (D) LiBr > LiCl > LiF > LiI
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8. The salt which finds uses in qualitative inorganic analysis is
(A) CuSO4·5H2O or ZnSO4·5H2O (B) K2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·24H2O
(C) Na(NH4)HPO4·4H2O (D) FeSO4·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O
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9. Fire extinguishers contain

(A) conc. H2SO4 solution (B) H2SO4 and NaHCO3 solutions
(C) NaHCO3 solution (D) CaCO3 solution
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10. CsBr3 contains
(A) Cs–Br covalent bonds (B) Cs3+ and Br– ions
(C) Cs+ and Br3– ions (D) Cs3+ and Br33– ions
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High temperature CO 2 in
11. Na + Al2O3 X Y; compound Y is
water
(A) NaAlO2 (B) NaHCO3 (C) Na2CO3 (D) Na2O2
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12. aq. NaOH + P4 (white) PH3 + X; compound X is
(A) NaH2PO2 (B) NaHPO4 (C) Na2CO3 (D) NaHCO3
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13. When K2O is added to water, the solution becomes basic in nature because it contains a significant
concentration of
(A) K+ (B) O2– (C) OH– (D) O22–
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14. The order of melting point of chlorides of alkali metals is
(A) LiCl > NaCl > KCl < CsCl (B) LiCl > NaCl > KCl > CsCl
(C) NaCl > KCl > CsCl > LiCl (D) LiCl > NaCl > CsCl > KCl
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200 C
15. NaOH(Solid) + CO X; product X is
(A) NaHCO3 (B) Na2CO3 (C) HCOONa (D) H2CO3
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16. The aqueous solutions of lithium salts are poor conductor of electricity rather than other alkali metals
because of
(A) high ionisation energy
(B) high electronegativity
(C) lower ability of Li+ ions to polarize water molecules
(D) higher degree of hydration of Li+ ions
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17. In LiAlH4, metal Al is present in
(A) anionic part (B) cationic part
(C) in both anionic and cationic part (D) neither in cationic nor in anionic part
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18. Which one of the following fluoride of alkali metals has the highest lattice energy?
(A) LiF (B) CsF (C) NaF (D) KF
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19. Crown ethers and cryptands form
(A) complexes with alkali metals
(B) salts of alkali metals
(C) hydroxides of alkali metals used for inorganic quantitative analysis
(D) organic salts of alkali metals
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20. The correct order of degree of hydration of M+ ions of alkali metals is
(A) Li+ < K+ < Na+ < Rb+ < Cs+ (B) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+
(C) Cs+ < Rb+ < K+ < Na+ < Li+ (D) Cs+ < Rb+ < Na+ < K+ < Li+
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21. The commercial method of preparation of potassium by reduction of molten KCl with metallic
sodium at 850°C is based on the fact that
(A) potassium is solid and sodium distils off at 850 °C
(B) potassium being more volatile and distils off thus shifting the reaction forward
(C) sodium is less reactive than potassium at 850 °C with respect to Cl2
(D) sodium has less affinity to chloride ions in the presence of potassium ion
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Alkaline earth metals
22. The ‘milk of magnesia’ used as an antacid is chemically
(A) Mg(OH)2 (B) MgO (C) MgCl2 (D) MgO + MgCl2
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23. An alkaline earth metal (M) gives a salt with chlorine, which is soluble in water at room temperature.
It also forms an insoluble sulphate whose mixture with a sulphide of a transition metal is called
‘lithopone’ -a white pigment. Metal M is
(A) Ca (B) Mg (C) Ba (D) Sr
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24. The hydroxide of IInd A metal, which has the lowest value of solubility product (Ksp) at normal
temperature (25°C) is
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) Mg(OH)2 (C) Sr(OH)2 (D) Be(OH)2
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25. Which of the following metal is inert towards reaction with H2O.
(A) Be (B) Na (C) Ca (D) K
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26. Mg2C3 + H2O X (organic compound). Compound X is
(A) C2H2 (B) CH4 (C) propyne (D) ethene
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27. The hydration energy of Mg2+ is

(A) more than that of Mg3+ ion (B) more than that of Na+ ion
(C) more than that of Al3+ ion (D) more than that of Be2+ ion
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28. The correct order of second ionisation potentials (IP) of Ca, Ba and K is
(A) K > Ca > Ba (B) Ba > Ca > K (C) K > Ba > Ca (D) K = Ba = Ca
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29. EDTA is used in the estimation of
(A) Mg2+ ions (B) Ca2+ ions
(C) both Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions (D) Mg2+ ions but not Ca2+ ions
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30. The correct order of solubility is
(A) CaCO3 < KHCO3 < NaHCO3 (B) KHCO3 < CaCO3 < NaHCO3
(C) NaHCO3 < CaCO3 < KHCO3 (D) CaCO3 < NaHCO3 < KHCO3
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31. The complex formation tendency of alkaline earth metals decreases down the group because
(A) atomic size increases
(B) availability of empty d and f-orbitals increases
(C) nuclear charge to volume ratio increases
(D) all the above
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32. The alkaline earth metals, which do not impart any colour to Bunsen flame are
(A) Be and Mg (B) Mg and Ca (C) Be and Ca (D) Be and Ba
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33. Y , 205 C CaSO4·2H2O ,120 C X. X and Y are respectively

(A) plaster of paris, dead burnt plaster
(B) dead burnt plaster, plaster of paris
(C) CaO and plaster of paris
(D) plaster of paris, mixture of gases
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34. A metal M readily forms water soluble sulphate, and water insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2. Its oxide
MO is amphoteric, hard and having high melting point. The alkaline earth metal M must be
(A) Mg (B) Be (C) Ca (D) Sr
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35. The purpose of addition of gypsum in the cement is -
(A) To slow down the process of setting of the cement
(B) To fasten the process of setting of the cement
(C) Not to affect the process of setting of the cement by any means
(D) None of these
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CO 2
36. (Milky Cloud) C A + Na2CO3 — C
The chemical formulae of A and B are
(A) NaOH and Ca(OH)2 (B) Ca(OH)2 and NaOH
(C) NaOH and CaO (D) CaO and Ca(OH)2
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37. The correct order of basic-strength of oxides of alkaline earth metals is
(A) BeO > MgO > CaO > SrO (B) SrO > CaO > MgO > BeO
(C) BeO > CaO > MgO > SrO (D) SrO > MgO > CaO > BeO
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N2 , H 2O
38. X Y Z(colourless gas) CuSO 4
T(blue colour)
Then, substances Y and T are
(A) Y = Mg3N2 and T = CuSO4·5H2O (B) Y = Mg3N2 and T = CuSO4·4NH3
(C) Y = Mg(NO3)2 and T = CuO (D) Y = MgO and T = CuSO4·4NH3
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39. Weakest base among KOH, NaOH, Ca(OH)2 and Zn(OH)2 is
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) KOH
(C) NaOH (D) Zn(OH)2
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40. If X and Y are the second ionisation potentials of alkali and alkaline earth metals of same period,
then -
(A) X > Y (B) X < Y (C) X = Y (D) X << Y
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41. In castner-kellner cell if cathode is made up of graphite instead of mercury, then product that will
be obtained first at cathode will be -
(A) Na-amalgam (B) Na only (C) H2 gas (D) NaOH
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42. Na+ ion can form complex with which of the following ligand.
(A) Cryptands (B) Crown ether (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None
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High temperature
43. X C Cl 2 Y CO ; Y 2H 2 O Z 2HCl
of about 1000 K

Compound Y is found in polymeric chain structure and is an electron deficient molecule. Y must be
(A) BeO (B) BeCl2 (C) BeH2 (D) AlCl3
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44. BeCl2 + LiAlH4 X + LiCl + AlCl3

(A) X is LiH (B) X is BeH2
(C) X is BeCl2·2H2O (D) None
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45. The order of thermal stability of carbonates of IIA group is
(A) BaCO3 > SrCO3 > CaCO3 > MgCO3
(B) MgCO3 > CaCO3 > SrCO3 > BaCO3
(C) CaCO3 > SrCO3 > BaCO3 > MgCO3
(D) MgCO3 = CaCO3 > SrCO3 = BaCO3
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46. A pair of substances which gives all the same products on reaction with water is
(A) Mg and MgO (B) Sr and SrO (C) Ca and CaH2 (D) Be and BeO
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47. A metal which is soluble in both water and liquid NH3 separately -
(A) Cr (B) Mn (C) Ba (D) Al
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48. Be2C + H2O BeO + X
CaC2 + H2O Ca(OH)2 + Y; then X and Y are respectively
(A) CH4, CH4 (B) CH4, C2H6 (C) CH4, C2H2 (D) C2H2, CH4
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49. Which of the following groups of elements have chemical properties that are most similar
(A) Na, K, Ca (B) Mg, Sr, Ba (C) Be, Al, Ca (D) Be, Ra, Cs
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50. MgBr2 and MgI2 are soluble in acetone because of
(A) Their ionic nature (B) Their coordinate nature
(C) Their metallic nature (D) Their covalent nature
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EXERCISE # O-2
SELECT THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVES (ONE OR MORE THEN ONE CORRECT ANSWERS)
Alkali metals
1. Nitrogen dioxide can be prepared by heating-
(A) KNO3 (B) AgNO3 (C) Pb(NO3)2 (D) Cu(NO3)2
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2. Which of the following compounds are not paramagnetic in nature?
(A) KO2 (B) K2O2 (C) Na2O2 (D) RbO2
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3. The golden yellow colour associated with NaCl to Bunsen flame can be explained on the basis of
(A) low ionisation potential of sodium
(B) emission spectrum
(C) photosensitivity of sodium
(D) sublimation of metallic sodium of yellow vapours
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4. KO2 finds use in oxygen cylinders used for space and submarines. The fact(s) related to such use of
KO2 is/are
(A) it produces O2 (B) it produces O3
(C) it absorbs CO2 (D) it absorbs both CO and CO2
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5. The compound(s) which have –O–O– bond(s) is/are
(A) BaO2 (B) Na2O2 (C) CrO5 (D) Fe2O3
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6. Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in ammonia
(A) shows blue colouration due to solvated electrons
(B) shows electrical conductivity due to both solvated electrons as well as solvated sodium ions
(C) shows red colouration due to solvated electrons but a bad conductor of electricity
(D) produces hydrogen gas or carbonate
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7. Sodium metal is highly reactive and can be stored under
(A) toluene (B) kerosene oil (C) alcohol (D) benzene
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Alkaline earth metals
8. The compound(s) of IInd A metals, which are amphoteric in nature is/are
(A) BeO (B) MgO (C) Be(OH)2 (D) Mg(OH)2
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9. The correct statement is/are

(A) BeCl2 is a covalent compound
(B) BeCl2 is an electron deficient molecule
(C) BeCl2 can form dimer
(D) the hybrid state of Be in BeCl2 is sp2
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10. Which of the following substance(s) is/are used in laboratory for drying purposes?
(A) anhydrous P2O5 (B) graphite
(C) anhydrous CaCl2 (D) Na3PO4
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11. Na2SO4 is water soluble but BaSO4 is insoluble because
(A) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is higher than that of its lattice energy
(B) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is less than that of its lattice energy
(C) the hydration energy of BaSO4 is less than that of its lattice energy
(D) the hydration energy of BaSO4 is higher than that of its lattice energy
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12. Which of the following statements are false?
(A) BeCl2 is a linear molecule in the vapour state but it is polymeric form in the solid state
(B) Calcium hydride is called hydrolith.
(C) Carbides of both Be and Ca react with water to form acetylene
(D) Oxides of both Be and Ca are amphoteric.
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13. Which of the following are ionic carbides?
(A) CaC2 (B) Al4C3 (C) SiC (D) Be2C
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14. Which of the following orders are CORRECT :
(A) AgCl > AgF : Covalent character order
(B) BaO > BaF2 : Melting point order
(C) BeF2 > BaF2 : Solubility order
(D) LiNO3 < RbNO3 : Thermal stability order
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15. Which of the following statements are CORRECT :
(A) Mg is present in chlorophyll
(B) Alkaline earth metals does not form super oxide
(C) NaHCO3 is known as baking soda
(D) Permanent hardness of water is removed by boiling
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16. Which of the following carbides on hydrolysis does not form methane :
(A) Be2C (B) CaC2 (C) SrC2 (D) Mg2C3
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17. Select the incorrect order for given properties :
(A) Thermal stability : BaSO4 > SrSO4 > CaSO4
(B) Solubility : BaSO4 > SrSO4 > CaSO4
(C) Thermal stability : Li2CO3 < Na2CO3 < K2CO3
(D) Solubility : Li2CO3 > Na2CO3 > K2CO3
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18. The correct statement(s) is/are
(A) Mg cannot form complexes
(B) Be can form complexes due to a very small atomic size
(C) the first ionisation potential of Be is higher than that of Mg
(D) Mg forms an alkaline hydroxide while Be forms amphoteric oxides
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19. Which of the following is are the characteristic of barium?
(A) It produce water soluble sulphide, sulphite and sulphate
(B) It is a silvery white metal
(C) It forms Ba(NO3)2 which is used in preparation of green fire
(D) It produce blue-black solution in liquid ammonia
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EXERCISE # S-1
NUMERIC GRID TYPE QUESTIONS :
1. Find the number of compounds from the following in which the element in the anionic part is in the
minimum oxidation state of it
LiH, Mg3Bi2, Al4C3, Ca3P2, BaO2
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2. How many nitrate groups are present in 1 molecule of Basic beryllium nitrate?
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3. Consider the following order :
(1) CH4 < CCl4 < CF4 : E.N. of central atom C
(2) Mg+2 < K+ < S–2 < Se–2 : Ionic radius
(3) Be+2 +2 +2
(aq) > Mg (aq) > Ca (aq) : Ionic mobility

(4) Be+2 > Li+ > Al+3 : Hydrated size

(5) Be > Li > Cs : Reducing power
(6) F(aq) > Cl(aq) > Br(aq) : Electrical conductance in infinite dilute solution
Then calculate value of |x – y|2, where x and y are correct and incorrect orders respectively.
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4. Consider the following elements :
Li, Cs, Mg, Pb, Al, N
• x = number of elements which can form MO type of oxides.
• y = the highest oxidation state shown by any one of them.
• z = the number of elements which can form amphoteric oxide(s).
Find the sum of x, y and z.
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Fill your answer as sum of digits till you get the single digit answer.
5. Find the number of s-block elements which can produce ammoniated cation and ammoniated electron
with liquid ammonia.
Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Ca, Sr, Ba
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6. How many of the following metal chlorides impart characteristic colour to the oxidising flame.
LiCl, NaCl, KCl, BeCl2, MgCl2, CaCl2, SrCl2, BaCl2
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EXERCISE # S-2
COMPREHENSION BASED QUESTIONS
Comprehension # 1
A B (oxide) + CO2
B + H2O C
C + CO2 A (milky)
C + NH4Cl D (gas)
D + H2O + CO2 E
E + NaCl F
F Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O
1. A is :
(A) Ca(HCO3)2 (B) CaCO3 (C) CaO (D) Na2CO3
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2. B and C are :
(A) CaO, Ca(OH)2 (B) Ca(OH)2, CaCO3
(C) CaCO3, Ca(OH)2 (D) Ca(OH)2, CaO
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3. D, E and F are :
(A) NH3, NH4Cl, NH4HCO3 (B) NH3, NH4HCO3, NaHCO3
(C) NH4HCO3, Na2CO3, NaHCO3 (D) None
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Comprehension # 2
Alkali metals readily react with oxyacids forming corresponding salts like M2CO3, MHCO3, MNO3,
M2SO4 etc. with evolution of hydrogen. They also dissolve in liquid NH3 but without the evolution
of hydrogen. The colour of its dilute solution is blue but when it is heated and concentrated then its
colour becomes bronze.
4. Among the nitrate of alkali metals which one can be decomposed to its oxide easily?
(A) NaNO3 (B) KNO3 (C) LiNO3 (D) RbNO3
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5. Among the carbonates of alkali metals which one has highest stability?
(A) Cs2CO3 (B) Rb2CO3 (C) K2CO3 (D) Na2CO3
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6. Which of the following statement about the sulphate of alkali metal is correct?
(A) Except Li2SO4 all sulphate of other alkali metals are soluble in water
(B) All sulphates of alkali metals except lithium sulphate forms alum.
(C) The sulphates of alkali metals cannot be hydrolysed.
(D) All of these
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7. Which of the following statement about solution of alkali metals in liquid ammonia is correct?
(A) The solution have strong oxidizing properties.
(B) Both the dilute solution as well as concentrated solution are paramagnetic in nature
(C) Charge transfer is the responsible for the colour of the solution
(D) None of these
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8. Which metal bicarbonates does not exist in solid state?
(i) LiHCO3 (ii) Ca(HCO3)2 (iii) Zn (HCO3)2
(iv) NaHCO3 (v) AgHCO3
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (v) (B) (i), (ii), (iii) (C) (i), (ii), (v) (D) (ii), (iii), (iv)
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MATCH THE COLUMN :
9. Column-I Column-II
(A) Hydrolith (P) Contain Ca
(B) Nitrolim (Q) Used as a fertilizer
(C) Dolomite (R) Used to prepare H2
(D) Pearl's ash (S) Contain potassium
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10. Column-I Column-II
(A) Metal sulphate metal oxide + SO2 + O2 (P) Ba
(B) Metal cation + K2CrO4 yellow ppt (Q) Sr
(liquid)
(C) Metal + NH3 blue solution (R) Na
(D) MCl2 + conc. H2SO4 white ppt. (S) Mg
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MATCH THE CODE :
11. List–I List–II
(P) CaH2 (1) Paramagnetic anion
(Q) K2O2 (2) Homodiatomic, diamagnetic anion
(R) KO2 (3) Neutral aqueous solution
(S) NaCl (4) Gives hydrogen on hydrolysis
Codes :
P Q R S
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 4 2 1 3
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12. Column-I Column-II
(P) Solvay process used for (1) NaCl
(Q) Evolve CO2 on heating (2) Na2O2
(R) aq. soln. is neutral towards litmus (3) NaHCO3
(S) Oxone (4) Na2CO3
Codes :
P Q R S
(A) 3,4 3 1 2
(B) 4,1 1 3 2
(C) 2,3 4 1 3
(D) 2,4 1 3 4
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ASSERATION & REASONING :

Questions given below consist of two statements each printed as Assertion (A) and Reason (R);
while answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following four responses:
(A) if both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) if both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
(C) if (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) if (A) is false and (R) is true
13. Assertion : Beryllium does not impart any characteristic colour to the bunsen flame.
Reason : Due to its very high ionization energy, beryllium requires a large amount of energy for
exciation of the electrons.
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14. Assertion : In fused state, calcium chloride cannot be used to dry alcohol or NH3.
Reason : Anhy. CaCl2 is not a good desiccant.
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15. Assertion : Diagonal relationship is shown between Be and Al.
Reason : Ionic potential of Be is almost the same as that of Al.
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16. Assertion : Beryllium halides dissolve in organic solvents.
Reason : Beryllium halides are ionic in character.
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17. Assertion : BeCl2 fumes in moist air.
Reason : BeCl2 reacts with moisture to form HCl gas.
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18. Assertion : Calcium carbide on hydrolysis gives methane.
Reason : Calcium carbide contains C22– anion.
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19. Assertion : When CO2 is passed through lime water, it first turns milky and then the solution
becomes clear when the passage of CO2 is continued.
Reason : The milkiness is due to the formation of insoluble CaCO3 which then changes to
soluble Ca(HCO3)2 when excess of CO2 is present.
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20. Assertion : MgCO3 is soluble in water when a current of CO2 is passed.
Reason : The solubility of MgCO3 is due to the formation of Mg(HCO3)2.
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MATCHING LIST TYPE 1 × 3 Q. (THREE LIST TYPE Q.)
The following column 1, 2, 3 represent elements of s block and their different oxide formation abilities.
Answer the questions that follow
Column-1 - Elements of s-Block
Column-2 - Product formed on reaction with excess oxygen
Column-3 - Characteristics of species form on reaction with excess oxygen
Column - 1 Column - 2 Column - 3
Elements Product formed on reaction Characteristics of species form
with excess oxygen on reaction with excess oxygen
(I) Na (A) Superoxide (P) Paramagnetic

(II) Ba (B) Peroxide (Q) Diamagnetic

(III) K (C) Monooxide (R) Bond order = 1.5

(IV) Ca (D) Dioxide (S) Bond order = 1

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21. Which of the following is an INCORRECT match.
(A) (I), (B), (QS) (B) (II), (B), (QS) (C) (II), (A), (PR) (D) (IV), (C), (Q)
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22. Which of the following matches will result in species having magnetic moment equal to that of Mn+6
(A) I, (B), QS (B) IV, B, (QS) (C) IV, (A), (PR) (D) III, (A), (PR)
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23. On reaction with oxygen, which of the following combination is possible
(A) I, (A, C), (P, Q) (B) I, (B), (Q)
(C) II, (A, B), (P, Q, S) (D) IV, (B, C), Q
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EXERCISE # JEE-MAIN
1. A metal M readily forms its sulphate MSO4 which is water soluble. It forms oxide MO which
becomes inert on heating. It forms insoluble hydroxide which is soluble in NaOH. The metal M
is:- [AIEEE-2002]
(1) Mg (2) Ba (3) Ca (4) Be
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2. KO2 is used in space and submarines because it [AIEEE-2002]
(1) Absorbs CO2 and increase O2 concentration
(2) Absorbs moisture
(3) Absorbs CO2
(4) Produces ozone
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3. In curing cement plasters, water is sprinkled from time to time. This helps in :- [AIEEE-2003]
(1) Hydrating sand and gravel mixed with cement
(2) Converting sand into silicate
(3) Developing interlocking needle like crystals of hydrated silicates
(4) Keeping it cool
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4. The solubilities of carbonates decreases down the magnesium group due to decrease in-[AIEEE-2003]
(1) Inter-ionic attraction
(2) Entropy of solution formation
(3) Lattice energy of solids
(4) Hydration energy of cations
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5. The substance not likely to contain CaCO3 is :- [AIEEE-2003]
(1) Sea shells (2) Dolomite
(3) A marble statue (4) Calcined gypsum
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6. One mole of magnesium nitride on reaction with excess of water gives :- [AIEEE-2004]
(1) Two mole of HNO3 (2) Two mole of NH3
(3) 1 mole of NH3 (4) 1 mole of HNO3
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7. Berylium and aluminium exhibit many properties which are similar. But the two elements differ
in - [AIEEE-2004]
(1) Exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds
(2) Forming polymeric hydrides
(3) Forming covalent halides
(4) Exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides.
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8. The ionic mobility of alkali metal ioins in aqueous solution is maximum for :- [AIEEE-2006]
(1) Rb+ (2) Li+ (3) Na+ (4) K+
SB0102
9. The products obtained on heating LiNO3 will be :- [AIEEE-2011]
(1) LiNO2 + O2 (2) Li2O + NO2 + O2
(3) Li3N + O2 (4) Li2O + NO + O2
SB0103
10. What is the best description of the change that occurs when Na 2 O(s) is dissolved in
water ? [AIEEE-2011]
(1) Oxidation number of sodium decreases
(2) Oxide ion accepts sharing in a pair of electrons
(3) Oxide ion donates a pair of electrons
(4) Oxidation number of oxygen increases
SB0104
11. Which of the following on thermal-decomposition yields a basic as well as an acidic
oxide ? [AIEEE-2012]
(1) NH4NO3 (2) NaNO3 (3) KClO3 (4) CaCO3
SB0105
12. Fire extinguishers contain H2SO4 and which one of the following :-[JEE MAIN-2012, Online]
(1) CaCO3 (2) NaHCO3 and Na2CO3
(3) Na2CO3 (4) NaHCO3
SB0106
13. Based on lattice energy and other considerations, which one of the following alkali metal chloride
is expected to have the highest melting point ? [JEE MAIN-2012, Online]
(1) RbCl (2) LiCl (3) KCl (4) NaCl
SB0107
14. Which one of the following will react most vigorously with water ? [JEE MAIN-2012, Online]
(1) Li (2) K (3) Rb (4) Na
SB0108
15. A metal M on heating in nitrogen gas gives Y. Y on treatment with H2O gives a colourless gas which
when passed through CuSO4 solution gives a blue colour, Y is :- JEE MAIN-2012, Online]
(1) NH3 (2) MgO (3) Mg3N2 (4) Mg(NO3)2
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16. The correct statement for the molecule, CsI3, is : [JEE(Main)-2014]
(1) it contains Cs3+ and I– ions
(2) it contains Cs+, I– and lattice I2 molecule
(3) it is a covalent molecule
(4) it contains Cs+ and I3 ions
SB0110
17. Which of the following statements about Na2O2 is not correct ? [JEE MAIN-2014, Online]
(1) Na2O2 oxidises Cr3+ to CrO42– in acid medium
(2) It is diamagnetic in nature
(3) It is the super oxide of sodium
(4) It is a derivative of H2O2
SB0111
18. Amongst LiCl, RbCl, BeCl2 and MgCl2 the compounds with the greatest and the least ionic character,
respectively are : [JEE MAIN-2014, Online]
(1) RbCl and MgCl2 (2) LiCl and RbCl
(3) MgCl2 and BeCl2 (4) RbCl and BeCl2
SB0112
19. The correct order of thermal stability of hydroxides is : JEE(Main)Online-2015]
(1) Ba(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Mg(OH)2 (2) Mg(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Ba(OH)2
(3) Mg(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Ba(OH)2 (4) Ba(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Mg(OH)2
SB0113
20. Which of the alkaline earth metal halides given below is essentially covalent in nature :-
(1) SrCl2 (2) CaCl2 (3) BeCl2 (4) MgCl2
JEE(Main)Online-2015]
SB0114
21. Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its
lattice enthalpy ? [JEE(Main)-2015]
(1) BaSO4 (2) SrSO4 (3) CaSO4 (4) BeSO4
SB0115
22. The commercial name for calcium oxide is : [JEE(Main)-2016]
(1) Quick lime (2) Milk of lime (3) Limestone (4) Slaked lime
SB0116
23. The correct order of the solubility of alkaline-earth metal sulphates in water is : [JEE(Main)-2016]
(1) Mg < Sr < Ca < Ba (2) Mg < Ca < Sr < Ba
(3) Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba (4) Mg > Sr > Ca > Ba
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24. The main oxides formed on combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air are respectively :
(1) Li2O, Na2O2 and KO2 (2) Li2O, Na2O and KO2 [JEE(Main)-2016]
(3) LiO2, Na2O2 and K2O (4) Li2O2, Na2O2 and KO2
SB0118
25. Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship ;
however, the one which is incorrect is : [JEE(Main)-2017]
(1) Both form basic carbonates
(2) Both form soluble bicarbonates
(3) Both form nitrides
(4) Nitrates of both Li and Mg yield NO2 and O2 on heating
SB0119
26. Which of the following ions does not liberate hydrogen gas on reaction with dilute acids?
(1) Ti2+ (2) Cr2+ [JEE(Main)-2017 on line]
(3) Mn 2+ (4) V2+

SB0120
27. In KO2, the nature of oxygen species and the oxidation state of oxygen atom are, respectively
[JEE(Main)ONLINE-2018]
(1) Superoxide and –1/2
(2) Oxide and -–2
(3) Peroxide and –1/2
(4) Superoxide and –1
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EXERCISE # JEE-ADVANCED
1. The species that do not contain peroxide linkage are - [JEE 1992]
(A) PbO2 7(B) H2O2 (C) SrO2 (D) BaO2
SB0122
2. Read the following statement and explanation and answer as per the options given below :
Statement-1 : The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion H–.
Statement-2 : The alkali metals have low electronegativity ; their hydrides conduct electricity when
fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode. [JEE 1994]
(A) Both 1 and 2 are true and 2 is the correct explanation of 1.
(B) Both 1 and 2 are true but 2 is not the correct explanation of 1.
(C) 1 is true but 2 is false.
(D) 1 is false but 2 is true.
SB0123
3. The following compounds have been arranged in order of their increasing thermal stabilities. Identify
the correct order. [JEE 1996]
K2CO3(I) MgCO3(II) CaCO3(III) BeCO3(IV)
(A) I < II < III < IV (B) IV < II < III < I
(C) IV < II < I < III (D) II < IV < III < I
SB0124
4. Property of all the alkaline earth metals that increase with their atomic number is - [JEE 1997]
(A) ionisation energy (B) solubility of their hydroxides
(C) solubility of their sulphate (D) electronegativity
SB0125
5. Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia - [JEE 1998]
(A) shows blue colour (B) exhibits electrical conductivity
(C) produces sodium amide (D) produces hydrogen gas
SB0126
6. The set representing the correct order of first ionization potential is - [JEE 2001S]
(A) K > Na > Li (B) Be > Mg > Ca (C) B > C > N (D) Ge > Si > C
SB0127
Asseration and Reason
7. This questions contains statement-1 (asseration) and statement-2 (reason) and has 4 choices (a), (b),
(c) and (d) out of which only one is correct.
Statement-1 : Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to give blue solutions. because.
Statement-1 : Alkali metals is liquid ammonia give solvated species of the type [M(NH3)n]+
(M = alkali metals). [JEE 2007]
(A) Both 1 and 2 are true and 2 is the correct explanation of 1.
(B) Both 1 and 2 are true but 2 is not the correct explanation of 1.
(C) 1 is true but 2 is false.
(D) 1 is false but 2 is true.
SB0128
8. The compound(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess air is (are) [JEE 2009]
(A) Na2O2 (B) Na2O (C) NaO2 (D) NaOH
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ANSWER KEY

EXERCISE # O-1
1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (D)
5. (A) 6. (D) 7. (A) 8. (C)
9. (B) 10. (C) 11. (C) 12. (A)
13. (C) 14. (C) 15. (C) 16. (D)
17. (A) 18. (A) 19. (A) 20. (C)
21. (B) 22. (A) 23. (C) 24. (D)
25. (A) 26. (C) 27. (B) 28. (A)
29. (C) 30. (D) 31. (A) 32. (A)
33. (A) 34. (B) 35. (A) 36. (B)
37. (B) 38. (B) 39. (D) 40. (A)
41. (C) 42. (C) 43. (B) 44. (B)
45. (A) 46. (C) 47. (C) 48. (C)
49. (B) 50. (D)

EXERCISE # O-2
1. (B),(C), (D) 2. (B),(C) 3. (A),(B) 4. (A),(C)
5. (A),(B),(C) 6. (A), (B) 7. (A), (B),(D) 8. (A),(C)
9. (A),(B),(C) 10. (A),(C) 11. (A), (C) 12. (C),(D)
13. (A),(B),(D) 14. (A),(B),(C),(D) 15. (A),(B),(C) 16. (B),(C),(D)
17. (B), (D) 18. (B),(C),(D) 19. (B),(C),(D)

EXERCISE # S-1
1. (4) 2. (6) 3. (4) 4. (10), OMR - (1)
5. (8)
6. (6)
Except Be & Mg other s-block metals impart characteristic colour to oxidising flame.
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EXERCISE # S-2
• Comprehension Based Questions
Comprehension # 1
1. (B) 2. (A) 3. (B)
Comprehension # 2
4. (C) 5. (A) 6. (D) 7. (D) 8. (A)

• Match the column

9. (A) P,R ; (B) P,Q ; (C) P ; (D) S
10. (A) P,Q,S ; (B) P,Q; (C) P,Q,R ; (D) P,Q

• Match the code

11. (D) 12. (A)

• Asseration & Reasoning

13. A 14. C 15. A 16. C
17. A 18. D 19. A 20. A
21. C 22. D 23. B

EXERCISE # JEE-MAIN
1. (4) 2. (1) 3. (3) 4. (4)
5. (4) 6. (2) 7. (1) 8. (1)
9. (2) 10. (3) 11. (4) 12. (4)
13. (4) 14. (3) 15. (3) 16. (4)
17. (3) 18. (4) 19. (3) 20. (3)
21. (4) 22. (1) 23. (3) 24. (1)
25. (1) 26. (3) 27. (1)

EXERCISE # JEE-ADVANCED
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. B
5. A,B 6. B 7. B 8. A,B