The correct reaction(s) among the following options is/are -
1.
2.
3.
4. All of the above
Which statement among the following is incorrect?
| 1. | The inert pair effect is due to the poor shielding of the ns² electrons by d- and f-electrons. |
| 2. | Allotropy is the existence of an element in more than one form. |
| 3. | Catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series called a chain. |
| 4. | None of the above. |
The correct statement(s) regarding diborane and boric acid is/are :
1. Diborane has two 3c-2e- bonds.
2. Boric acid has a layered structure.
3. Four 2c-2e- bonds are present in diborane.
4. All of the above
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
| 1. | Conc. HNO3 can be transported in an aluminium container. |
| 2. | Diamond is used as an abrasive. |
| 3. | A mixture of dilute NaOH and aluminium pieces is used to declog the drain. |
| 4. | Graphite can't be used as a lubricant. |
Which of the following statements about aluminium are correct?
| 1. | Aluminium alloys are used to make aircraft bodies. |
| 2. | Aluminium utensils should not be kept in water overnight. |
| 3. | Aluminium wire is used to make transmission cables. |
| 4. | All of the above |
Which of the following statements regarding diamond and graphite is incorrect?
| 1. | In diamond each carbon is sp2 hybridised and in graphite, each carbon is sp3 hybridised. |
| 2. | Diamond is an insulator |
| 3. | Graphite has a planar geometry. |
| 4. | Both (2) and (3) |
Consider the following reaction,
X and Y in the above reaction are:
Identify the statement that incorrectly describes the preparation of carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide.
| 1. | CO2 can be prepared by the action of dilute hydrochloric acid on calcium carbonate. |
| 2. | CO is prepared by the dehydration of formic acid with conc. H2SO4. |
| 3. | CO2 is commercially prepared by passing steam over hot coke. |
| 4. | CO is commercially prepared by passing steam over hot coke. |
Which of the following is primarily responsible for the formation of a layered
polymeric structure in solid boric acid (H₃BO₃)?
1. Its acidic nature.
2. The presence of hydrogen bonds.
3. Its monobasic nature.
4. Its trigonal planar geometry.
Identify the pair in which both oxides are amphoteric in nature.
1. Tl₂O₃ and SiO₂
2. CO₂ and B₂O₃
3. B₂O₃ and SiO₂
4. Al₂O₃ and PbO₂