Assertion (A): Melting point of gallium is lesser than aluminum.
Reason (R): Due to the inert pair effect, increased effective nuclear charge holds ns-electrons tightly. 
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Gallium (Ga) has a low melting point, so it is used in thermometers.
Statement II: A substance having a melting point of 253 K can be measured by a Gallium thermometer.
 
1. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
4. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
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The protective film of oxide on the surface of Al metal may be strengthened by:

(1) galvanizing

(2) cathodizing

(3) sheradizing

(4) anodizing

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Among the following statements, the correct set of statements are:
a.  \(B_2H_6 \) is Lewis acid. 
b.  \(B_2H_6 \) has a planar structure. 
c. All B-H Bond lengths are equal in \(B_2H_6 \).
d. In \(B_2H_6,\) four \(3C-2e^- \) bonds are present. 
e.  \(B_2H_6 \) can be prepared by the reaction of \(BF_3 \) and \(NaBH_4 \).
 
1. a, b, c, d, e 2. a, e
3. a, b 4. d, e
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Given below are two statements: 

Assertion (A): Boric acid is considered a weak acid.
Reason (R): Boric acid is not able to release H+ ions on its own.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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Boric acid on heating at 150°C gives

1.  B2O3

2.  H2B4O7

3.  HBO2

4.  H2BO3

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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Sn4+ ion is more stable than Sn+2.
Reason (R): The inert pair effect dominates down the groups.
Options:
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of  (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Carbon Family - Preparations, Properties & Uses |
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In group 14, a significant increase in covalent radius is observed from carbon to silicon and thereafter, a small increase in covalent radius is observed from silicon to germanium.
Statement II: A considerable difference in the values of electronegativity from silicon to lead is observed.
 
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. 
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. 
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. 
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. 
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The element among the following that forms dioxide and evolves
hydrogen on treatment with steam is:

1. C 
2. Si 
3. Sn 
4. Pb 
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The best reducing agent is

1. GeCl2

2. SnCl2

3. PbCl2

4. PbCl4

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