Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). 
Assertion (A): Lithium and beryllium unlike their other respective group members form compounds with pronounced ionic character
Reason (R): Lithium and Magnesium have similar properties due to a diagonal relationship
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. (A)is True but (R) is False
2. (A) is False but (R) is True
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Subtopic:  Preparations, Properties & Uses of S Block Elements |
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2023
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Hydrated chlorides and bromides of Ca, Sr and Ba on heating undergo hydrolysis.
Statement II: Hydrated chlorides and bromides of Be and Mg on heating dehydration.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Subtopic:  Preparations, Properties & Uses of S Block Elements |
Level 4: Below 35%
NEET - 2023
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Match List-I with List-II.
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
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
2. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
3. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
4. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Subtopic:  Preparations, Properties & Uses of S Block Elements |
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2022
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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

Subtopic:  Preparations, Properties & Uses of S Block Elements |
 61%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2020
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