AlF3 is soluble in HF only in the presence of KF due to the formation of:

1. K3[AlF3H3] 2. K3[AlF6]
3. AlH3 4. K[AlF3H]

Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Which of the following correctly describes  behavior of Sn²⁺ and Pb⁴⁺?

1. Sn2+ is an oxidizing agent while Pb4+ is a reducing agent.
2. Sn2+ and Pb2+ both are oxidizing agents.
3. Sn4+ is a reducing agent while Pb4+ is an oxidizing agent.
4. Sn2+ is a reducing agent while Pb4+ is an oxidizing agent.

Subtopic:  Carbon Family - Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Which of the following Group 13 elements cannot form the hexafluoro complex ion [MF₆]³⁻?

1. Ga 2. Al
3. B 4. In
Subtopic:  Compounds of Boron- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Select the correct order of atomic radii for the elements of Group 13.

1. B < Al < In < Ga < Tl
2. B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
3. B < Ga < Al < Tl < In
4. B < Ga < Al < In < Tl

Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Which of the following compounds exhibits a layered structure similar to that of graphite?

1. Boron (B)

2. Boron carbide (B₄C)

3. Diborane (B₂H₆)

4. Boron nitride (BN)

Subtopic:  Carbon Family - Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Which of the following is least likely to act as a Lewis base?

1. NH3 2. BF3
3. OH- 4. H2O
Subtopic:  Anomalous Behaviour of B & C |
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Silicate, among the following, has only one oxygen atom of \([SiO_4]^{4-}\) shared with the next unit:
1. Sheet silicate 2. Pyrosilicate
3. Three dimensional silicate 4. Linear chain silicate
Subtopic:  Properties of Structure of SiO2 & Other Compounds |
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The stability of the +1 oxidation state increases in the sequence:

1. Al <Ga<In<Tl

2. Tl<In<Ga<Al

3. In<Tl<Ga<Al

4. Ga<In<Al<Tl

Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Al2O3 can be converted to anhydrous AlCl3 by heating:

1. Al2O3 with HCl gas

2. Al2O3 with NaCl in solid-state

3. a mixture of Al2O3  and carbon in dry Cl2 gas

4. Al2O3  with Cl2 gas

Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

1.  SnF4 is ionic in nature.

2.  PbF4 is covalent in nature.

3.  SiCl4 is easily hydrolysed.

4.  GeX4 (X = F, Cl, Br, I) is more stable than GeX2

Subtopic:  Carbon Family - Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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