| Assertion (A): | PF5 and IF3 have similar shapes. |
| Reason (R): | All the bond lengths are equal in PF5. |
| 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. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| Assertion (A): | The atomic size of F is smaller than that of Cl. |
| Reason (R): | F-F bond is stronger than the Cl-Cl bond. |
| 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. |
| Assertion (A): | Noble gases have the highest ionization energies in their respective periods. |
| Reason (R): | The outermost sub-shell of noble gases in which the electron enters is completely filled. |
| 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. | Both (A) and (R) are false |
| Assertion (A): | The valency and oxidation number of sulphur in S8 respectively are 2 and 0. |
| Reason (R): | S8 Rhombic is the most stable allotropic form of sulphur. |
| 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. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
The given sequence among the following arrangements that is not strictly according to the property indicated against it.
| 1. | H2O < H2S < H2Se < H2Te : \(\small{\text{increasing} \ p K_{a}\ \text{values}}\) |
| 2. | \(\small{\mathrm{N H_{3} < P H_{3} < A s H_{3} < S b H_{3}} : \text{increasing acidic character}}\) |
| 3. | \(\small{\mathrm{C O_{} < S i O_{} < S n O_{} < P b O_{2}} : \text{increasing oxidising power}} \) |
| 4. | \(\small{\mathrm{H F < H C l < H B r < H I} : \text{increasing acidic strength}} \) |
Total number of bridging oxygen atoms present in are:
1. 4
2. 2
3. 5
4. 6
Match List-I (substances) with List-II (processes) employed in the manufacture of the substances and select the correct option.
| List –I (Substances) | List – II (Processes) |
| (a) Sulphuric acid | (i) Haber's Process |
| (b) Steel | (ii) Bessemer's Process |
| (c) Sodium carbonate | (iii) Leblanc Process |
| (d) Ammonia | (iv) Contact Process |
| Options : | (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) |
| 1. | (i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) |
| 2. | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) | (i) |
| 3. | (iv) | (ii) | (iii) | (i) |
| 4. | (i) | (iv) | (ii) | (iii) |
| Assertion (A): | H2O is the only hydride of the chalcogen family that is liquid. |
| Reason (R): | The acidic nature of hydrides of the chalcogen family increases down the group. |
| 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. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
Wrong statement among the following is:
1. Bond energy of F2 > Cl2
2. Electronegativity of F > Cl
3. F is more oxidizing than Cl
4. Electron affinity of Cl > F
From the given options, the compound that has a planar structure is:
1. XeF4
2. XeOF2
3. XeO2F2
4. XeO4