In which compound does phosphorous have the lowest oxidation state?

1. H3PO3 

2. PCl3 

3. Ca3P2 

4. POF3

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 A xenon fluoride that does not exist is:

1. XeF4
2. XeF2
3. XeF3
4. XeF6

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(a) XeF+ 3H2O →

(b) XeF+ H2

The products formed in the above reactions, respectively, are:

1. XeO3 , XeOF4
2. XeO6 , XeOF4
3. XeO3, XeOF6
4. XeO, XeOF6

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Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their acidity:
HF, HCl, HBr, HI 

1. HCl < HBr < HI<HF  

2. HF < HCl < HI< HBr

3. HF < HCl < HBr < HI

4. HF< HBr < HI< HCl 

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XeF4 is isostructural with :

1. ICl4-       

2. IBr2-                   

3. BrO3-

4. ICl3-

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding noble gases?

1. The atomic radii corresponds to van der Waal’s radii.

2. They have the largest size in a period.

3. They are also called inert gases.

4. They combine to form molecules.

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In solid-state, PCl5 exists as: 

1. Covalent solid.
2. Octahedral structure.
3. Ionic solid with [PCl6]+ octahedral and [PCl4]- tetrahedral.
4. Ionic solid with [PCl4]+ tetrahedral and  [PCl6]- octahedral.

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Match the items in Columns I and II and mark the correct option.

Column I Column II
A. H2SO4 1. Highest electron affinity
B. CCl3NO2 2. Chalcogen
C. Cl2 3. Tear gas
D. Sulphur 4. Storage batteries

Codes:

A B C D
1. 4 3 1 2
2. 3 4 1 2
3. 4 1 2 3
4. 2 1 3 4
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Given below are two statements: 

Assertion (A): HNO3 makes iron passive.
Reason (R): HNO3 forms a protective layer of ferric nitrate on the surface of the iron.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

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Select the correct option based on statements below:
Assertion (A): HI cannot be prepared by the reaction of KI with concentrated H2SO4.
Reason (R): HI has the lowest H—X bond strength among halogen acids.
  
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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