The correct statement among the following is:

1. Silicon exhibits 8 coordination numbers in its compound.
2. The bond energy of F2 is less than Cl2.
3. Mn(III) oxidation state is more stable than Mn (II) in an aqueous state.
4. Elements of 15th gp show only + 3 and + 5 oxidation states.

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Incorrect statement among the following is:

1. Among halide ions, iodide is the most powerful reducing agent.
2. Fluorine is the only halogen that does not show a variable oxidation state.
3. HOCl is a stronger acid than HOBr
4. HF is a stronger acid than HCl
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In X- H ----- Y, X, and Y both are electronegative elements. The correct statement among the following is:

1. Electron density on X will increase and on H will decrease.
2. In both electron density will increase.
3. In both electron density will decrease.
4. On X electron density will decrease and on H increases.
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Nitrogen form N2, but phosphorous  form P2, it's at a time convert in P4, reason is:

1. Triple bond present between phosphorous atoms. 
2. pπ-pπ bonding is weak in phosphorous.
3. pπ-pπ bonding is strong in phosphorous.
4. Multiple bonds easily form phosphorous.

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NH3 forms a hydrogen bond but PH3 does not because:  

1. Phosphorus is more electronegative as compared to nitrogen.
2. Nitrogen is more electronegative as compared to phosphorus.
3. Nitrogen and phosphorous have equal electronegativity.
4. Nitrogen is more stable as compared to phosphorus.

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Nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule and phosphorus as P4 because on moving 

1. up a group, the tendency to form pπ−pπ bonds decreases.
2. down a group, the tendency to form pπ−pπ bonds decreases.
3. down a group, the tendency to form dπ−dπ bonds decreases.
4. up a group, the tendency to form dπ−dπ bonds decreases.

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A chemical that depletes the ozone layer is:

1. Sulphur

2. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

3. Nitrogen

4. Hydrogen

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Fluorine forms only one oxoacid, HOF because of -

1. Low electronegativity and small size

2. High electronegativity and small size

3. High electronegativity and big size

4. Low electronegativity and big size

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Oxygen forms hydrogen bonds while chlorine does not, because :

1. Chlorine has a bigger size and as a result, a higher electron density per unit volume.
2. Oxygen has a smaller size and as a result, a lower electron density per unit volume.
3. Oxygen has a smaller size and as a result, a higher electron density per unit volume.
4. Oxygen has a bigger size and as a result, a higher electron density per unit volume.

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The uses of ClO2 is /are-

1. It is used for purifying water

2. It is used as a bleaching agent

3. Both '1'and '2'

4. None of the above

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