Al4C3 is an ionic carbide. It is also known as :

1. Acetylide

2. Methanide

3. Allyide

4. Alloy

Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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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.

Subtopic:  Properties of Glass, Pb & Sn compounds |
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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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Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2019
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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 |
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2006
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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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AIPMT - 2009
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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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AIPMT - 2011
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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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AIPMT - 2013
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Which of the following products is formed when orthoboric acid is heated to red heat?

1. Metaboric acid 2. Pyroboric acid
3. Boron and water 4. Boric anhydride
Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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 Which among the following is a gas?

1. BF3

2. BCl3

3. BBr3

4. BI3

Subtopic:  Compounds of Boron- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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What happens when aluminium is added to an aqueous potassium hydroxide solution?

1. No reaction takes place 

2. Oxygen gas is evolved

3. Water is produced 

4. Hydrogen gas is evolved

Subtopic:  Boron Family- Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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