Q. No.The structures of beryllium chloride in solid-state, and vapor state are :
1. Dimer, and Linear, respectively.
2. Chain in both.
3. Chain, and dimer, respectively.
4. Linear in both.
Among the following alkaline earth metal halides, the one which is covalent and soluble in organic solvents is:
1. Magnesium chloride
2. Beryllium chloride
3. Calcium chloride
4. Strontium chloride
Among the role of gypsum, CaSO4.2H2O in the setting of cement, identify the correct option from the following:
1. It fastens the setting process
2. It provides water molecules for the hydration process
3. It helps to remove water molecules
4. It slows down the setting process
Identify the correct statement from the following:
| 1. | The correct order of hydration enthalpies of alkaline earth cations is Be2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Ba2+ |
| 2. | Lithium and Magnesium show some similarities in their physical properties as they are diagonally placed in the periodic table. |
| 3. | Lithium is softer among all alkali metals. |
| 4. | Lithium chloride is deliquescent and crystallizes as a hydrate, LiCl·6H2O. |
| List-I | List-II | ||
| (a) | Li | (i) | absorbent for carbon dioxide |
| (b) | Na | (ii) | electrochemical cells |
| (c) | KOH | (iii) | coolant in fast breeder reactors |
| (d) | Cs | (iv) | photoelectric cell |
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| 1. | (ii) | (iii) | (i) | (iv) |
| 2. | (iv) | (i) | (iii) | (ii) |
| 3. | (iii) | (iv) | (ii) | (i) |
| 4. | (i) | (iii) | (iv) | (ii) |
LiF is sparingly soluble in water because it has:
1. partial covalent character.
2. small electronegativity.
3. high lattice enthalpy.
4. low hydration enthalpy.
Alkali metals, though white, impart characteristic color to the flame because of
| 1. | excitation and coming back of valence electrons to the original level. |
| 2. | oxidation of metal in the presence of flame. |
| 3. | excitation of valence electrons. |
| 4. | gain of electrons. |
1. gypsum
2. Portland cement
3. bleaching powder
4. lime water
| Assertion (A): | Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution, which is paramagnetic. |
| Reason (R): | The deep blue solution is due to the formation of amide. |
| 1. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 4. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 1. | Mg plays role in neuromuscular function and interneuronal transmission. |
| 2. | The daily requirement of Mg and Ca in the human body is estimated to be 0.2-0.3 g. |
| 3. | All enzymes that utilize ATP in phosphate transfer require Ca as the cofactor. |
| 4. | The bone in the human body is an inert and unchanging substance. |
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