on hydrolysis gives -
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Which of the following statements regarding the relative stability of tin and lead compounds is incorrect?
1. PbX₂ is generally more stable than PbX₄.
2. PbCl₄ is less stable than SnCl₄, whereas PbCl₂ is more stable than SnCl₂.
3. PbCl₄ is less stable than SnCl₄.
4. Pb(II) is a good reducing agent, whereas Sn(II) is not.
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
Quartz is made of silicon and oxygen joined in a network arrangement that is similar to:
1. Diamond
2. Graphite
3.
4. None of the above
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
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. |
The correct statement regarding polymeric silicon dioxide is :
| 1. | Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms. |
| 2. | Each silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms. |
| 3. | Silicon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms. |
| 4. | These are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms. |
Which of the following statements regarding germanium compounds is incorrect?
1. is amphoteric
2. is more stable than
3. is weakly acidic
4. GeCl4 + 2HCl ⇄ H2[GeCl6]
Borax bead test is responded by:
1. Divalent metals
2. Heavy metals
3. Light metals
4. Metal which forms coloured metaborates
Aluminium becomes passive in nitric acid because it-
1. Is a noble metal
2. Forms a thin film of oxide
3. Has a positive reduction potential
4. None of the above