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. |
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 |
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) |
I: | Hydrated chlorides and bromides of Ca, Sr and Ba on heating undergo hydrolysis. |
II: | Hydrated chlorides and bromides of Be and Mg on heating dehydration. |
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. |
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
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.