Select the element (M) whose trihalides cannot be hydrolysed to form [M(H2O)6]3+.
1. Ga 2. In 
3. Al 4. B

Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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The \(E^{\ominus}\) values for 
\(\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{Al}^+ / \mathrm{Al}=+0.55 \mathrm{~V} \text { and } \mathrm{Tl}^{+} / \mathrm{Tl}=-0.34 \mathrm{~V} \\ & \mathrm{Al}^{3+} / \mathrm{Al}=-1.66 \mathrm{~V} \text { and } \mathrm{Tl}^{3+} / \mathrm{Tl}=+1.26 \mathrm{~V} \end{aligned} \)
The incorrect statement among the following is:

1. Al is more electropositive than TI.
2. Tl3+ is a good reducing agent than Tl1+.
3. Al+ is unstable in solution. 
4. Tl can be easily oxidized to Tl+ as compared to Tl3+​​​​​​.
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Identify the correct relationship of stability from the options provided:
1. \(\mathrm{TlI > TlI_3}\) 2. \(\mathrm{TlCl_3 > TlCl}\)
3. \(\mathrm{InI_3 > InI }\) 4. \(\mathrm{AlCl > AlCl_3 }\)
Subtopic:  Compounds of Boron- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Match the allotropes of carbon given in List I with the respective characteristics given in List II:

List-I List-II
A. Coke  I. Carbon atoms are sp3 hybridised.
B. Diamond II. Used as a dry lubricant
C. Fullerene III. Used as a reducing agent
D. Graphite IV. Cage like molecules
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
1. III IV I II
2. II IV I III
3. IV I II III
4. III I IV II
Subtopic:  Compounds of Carbon, Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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In the reaction given below, the product "X" is :
\(\mathrm{Na_2B_4O_7\xrightarrow{\text{ heat }~~}X+NaBO_2 }\)
 
1. H3BO3 2. B2O3
3. Na2B2O5 4. NaB3O5
Subtopic:  Compounds of Boron- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
(Compounds)
List-II
(Molecular formula)
(a) Borax (i) NaBO2+B2O3
(b) Kernite (ii) Na2B4O7.4H2O
(c) Orthoboric acid (iii) H3BO3
(d) Borax bead (iv) Na2B4O7.10H2O

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
2. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
3. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
4. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Subtopic:  Compounds of Boron- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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The chain length of silicones can be controlled by adding:
1. \(\mathrm{CH_3SiCl_3}\) 2. \(\mathrm{SiCl_4}\)
3. \(\mathrm{(CH_3)_2SiCl_2}\) 4. \(\mathrm{(CH_3)_3SiCl}\)
Subtopic:  Properties of Structure of SiO2 & Other Compounds |
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Which of the following is the correct statement?
1. Ga+ is more stable than ln+.
2. Al+ is more stable than ln+.
3. Ga+ is more stable than Al+.
4. Al+ is more stable than Ga+.

Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the structure and properties of diamond and graphite?
1. Both diamond and graphite are used as dry lubricants.
2. Diamond and graphite have a two-dimensional network.
3. Diamond is covalent, and graphite is ionic.
4. Diamond is sp³ hybridised, and graphite is sp² hybridized.
Subtopic:   Structure & Properties of Allotropes of C |
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Which of the following statements is not correct about diborane?
1. Both the boron atoms are sp2 hybridised.
2. There are two 3-centre-2-electron bonds.
3. The four terminal B-H bonds are 2-centre-2-electron bonds.
4. The four terminal hydrogen atoms and the two boron atoms lie in one plane.
Subtopic:  Compounds of Boron- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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