Match the species given in Column I with the shape given in Column II and mark the correct option.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| A | Its partial hydrolysis does not change oxidation state of central atom. | 1 | He |
| B | It is used in modern diving apparatus. | 2 | XeF6 |
| C | It is used to provide inert atmosphere for filling electrical bulbs. | 3 | XeF4 |
| D | It's central atom is in sp3d2 hybridisation. | 4 | Ar |
Codes
| A | B | C | D | |
| 1. | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 2. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 3. | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 4. | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Which of the following types of π-bonding is present in the N₂ molecule?
1. \(p\pi-p\pi\)
2. \(p\pi-d\pi\)
3. \(d\pi-d\pi\)
4. Only sigma bond
Which of the following is true about reactivity of group 15 elements?
1. Stability of their hydrides increases down the group.
2. Higher oxides are acidic in nature.
3. All elements form pentahalides.
4. They do not react with metals.
Which of the following Group 15 elements forms the strongest bond with hydrogen?
| 1. | N | 2. | P |
| 3. | As | 4. | Sb |
Which of the following is not a condition used in the Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia?
1. Pressure (around 200 ×105 Pa)
2. Temperature (700 K)
3. Catalyst such as iron oxide.
4. Presence of inert gases.
Which of the following Group 15 elements does not have a d-orbital in its valence shell?
| 1. | P | 2. | N |
| 3. | As | 4. | Bi |
Which of the following Group 15 hydrides has the least basic character?
1. BiH3
2. AsH3
3. PH3
4. NH3
Which of the following statements about red phosphorus is incorrect?
1. It is hard and crystalline.
2. It is poisonous.
3. It is less reactive than white phosphorus.
4. It is insoluble in water.
Which element exhibits the highest catenation property?
1. Phosphorus
2. Nitrogen
3. Antimony
4. Bismuth
What role does PCl₅ play in a redox reaction?
1. Reducing agent
2. Oxidising agent
3. Dehydrating Agent
4. None of the above.