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Solved Problems
Problem-1
The atomic radius for Li and Li+ are 1.23 Å and 0.76 Å respectively. Assuming that the difference
in ionic radii relates to the space occupied by 2s electron, calculate the % of volume of Li-atom
occupied by single valence electron.
Solution–
4
Volume occupied by Li+ =  × (0.76 ×10–8)3
3
4
 Volume occupied by 2s’e’ =  × [(1.23–0.76) ×10–8]3
3
 Volume occupied by 2s’e’ of LI-atom

 
3
4
  1.23   0.76  108 
3 3
3  
= 4 3
 1.23 108 
3
1.42
=  100 = 76.34%
1.233
Problem -2
How many gram of lithium would you need to prepare 455 mL pure H 2 from H2O if the density
of hydrogen is 0.0893 g/L. At. wt. of Li is ?
Solution–
1
Li + H2O  Li(OH) + H2
2
E.q. of Li = Eq. of H2\
w 0.0893  0.455
 ,
w = 0.142g
7 2
Problem -3*
A 0.265 g sample of alkali metal M was burnt in air to give a mixture of oxide M 2O and nitride
M3N. The reaction product was then dissolved in water to a volume of 250.0 mL. 50 mL of the
resultant solution was titrated with 0.10 MHCl requiring 96.8 mL for complete reaction. Assume
NH3 is not given out but remains in solution state.
(a) What is the identity of alkali metal?
(b) What mole fraction of the product was the oxide and what fraction was nitride?
Solution–
The alkali metal reacting with O2 and N2 is lithium (Li). No other alkali metal reacts with N2.
4Li + O2  2Li2O
Li2O + H2O  2Li(OH)
6Li + N2  2Li3N
Li3N + 3H2O  3Li(OH) + NH3
Let a mole of Li react to form Li2O and b mole of form Li3N
.265
 a+b= = 0.038
7
Also mole of LiOH = a + b (From Li2O) (From Li3N)
b
Also mole of NH3 =
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Mole of LiOH + mole of NH3 = mole of HCl
b 250 1
(a + b) + = 0.1 × 96.8 × ×
3 50 1000
 3 a + 4 b = 0.0484 ×3
or 3a + 4b = 0.1452
By eq. (i) and (ii) b = 0.0312 and a = 0.0068
a 0.0068
Mole of oxide = = 0.0034
2 2
b 0.0312
Mole of nitride = = 0.0104
3 3
0.0034
 Mole fraction of oxide = = 0.25
0.0104  0.0034
 Mole fraction of nitride = 0.75
Problem -4*
What happens in the following changes:
(i) Na2SO4 + H2SO4 
(ii) Na2SO4 + C  Na 2 [Fe(CN)5 NO]
A   B
CdCl2 Purple
C (yellow ppt.)
ZnCl2
(iii) Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2  A B C +D
NaOH
Solution– E
(i) Na2SO4 + H2SO4  2NaHSO4
prism type crystals
(ii) A : Na2S B : Na4[Fe(CN)5NOS], C : Cds
(iii) A : NaHCO3, B : ZnCO3, C : ZnO, D = CO2, E : Na2ZnO2
Problem -5*
Identify A to E.
A + N2 B H 2O
  C + D
HCl HCl
E White fumes
Solution –
Among alkalimetals only lithium reacts directly with N2.
3Li + N2 Li3N H 2O
  LiOH + NH 3
(A) (B) (C) (D)
HCl HCl
Licl + H2O NH4Cl
(E) (White fumes)
Problem -6*
Identify A to D.
Li +H2  A  H 2O
 B+C
AlH3
D

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Solution
Li + H2  LiH 
2 H O
 LiOH + H2
A B C
AlH3
Li[AlH4]
* D
Problem -7
Identify A to E.
H
P,T
A + NaOH   B C  D
(a gas) CaCO2
White ppt.
Both D and E decolorise acidified KMnO4.
Solution–
A: Co (it reacts with NaOH at high P and T to act as acid).
B: HCOONa, C : (COONa)2, D: H2C2O4, E : CaC2O4
5C2O42– + 2MnO4– + 16 H+  2Mn2+ + 10CO2 + 8H2O
Problem -8*
Identify A to C.
A + NaOH HCl
B   White Fumes
Colorless salt
CaCl2 KMnO 4  acid 
C    Colorless
White ppt.
Solution-
(A) : (NH4)2C2O4. (B) : NH3; (C) : CaC 2O4
(decolorises acidified KMnO4).
Problem -9*
Identify A to C.
BaCl2
KO2 + S A   B
 Al2(SO4)3(aq.)
C
(Crystallised product)
Solution-
A : K2SO4; B : BaSO4 , C : K2SO4Al2(SO4)3.24H2O
Problem -10*
When 16.8 g of white solid X were heated , 4.4 g of acid gas A that turned lime water milky
was driven off together with 1.8 g of a gas B which condensed to a colorless liquid . The solid
that remained , Y dissolved in water to give an alkaline solution , which with excess barium
chloride solution gave a white precipitate Z . The precipitate effervesced with acid giving off
carbon dioxide . Identify A , B and Y and write down the equation for the thermal
decomposition of X .
Solution-
(i) (A) turns lime water milky, so (A) is CO2 or SO2 gas . (ii) (Y) gives alkaline solution and
forms white ppt. (Z) with BaCl2and (Z) on heating with acid gives effervescences of CO2, so(Z)
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(iii) Since, (Y) and (A) are formed from (X) and thus, (X) is metal bicarbonate and (A) is CO 2.
(iv) X A +B + Y
16.8g 4.4g 1.8g
(v) The above data reveal that
2MHCO3  CO2 + H2O + M2CO3
44 g CO2 is obtained by 168 g MHCO3

Molecular weight of MHCO3 = 168 = 84

2
 Atomic weight of metal 23, Hence, metal is Na .
Reactions:
2 NaHCO3 CO2 + H2O + Na2CO3
(X) (A) (B) (Y)
Na2CO3 + BaCl2 2NaCl +BaCO3
(Y) (Z)
Problem -11*
An inorganic compound (A) on treatment with AgNO3 gives white ppt. of (B) soluble in aqueous
ammonia to form a compound (C). (A) provides colour gas (D) which gives white fumes with
NH3. (A) also give golden yellow flame inflame test. Identify (A to D). If (A) gives brown
vapours with conc. H2SO4 which turns water to yellow colour on passing through H2O, what it
may be?
Solution-
The given reactions are :
(i) NaCl + AgNO3  AgCl + NaNO3
(A) (B)
A gCl + NH 3 [Ag(NH3)2]+Cl–
(B) (C)
(ii) 2NaCl + H2SO4  Na2SO4 + 2HCl  (D)
HCl + NH3  NH4Cl
Also if it gives brown vapours, then it would be NaBr.
2NaBr + H2SO4  Na2SP4 + 2HBr
2HBr + H2SO4  Br2  + 2H2O + SO2 
Br2+ H2O  Yellow colour
Problem -12*
Element (M) is a shiny and highly reactive metal (melting point 63ºC and gives violet flame ion
flame test) and element (X) is a highly reactive non-metal (melting point –7.2ºC). They react to
form a compound with the empirical formula MX, a colorless, brittle solid that melts at 734ºC.
When dissolved in water or when in the molten state, the substance conducts electricity. When
chlorine gas is bubbled through and aqueous solution containing (MX), a reddish-brown liquid
appears and Cl– are formed. From these observations, identify M and X.
Solution-
The given facts suggest M to be potassium (K) and (X) to be bromine (Br2).
2K + Br2  2KBr
Being ionic solid KCl conducts current in fused state.
2KBr + Cl2  2KCl + Br2

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Problem -13*
On the basis of following reactions, identify (A), (B), (C) and (D) and write down their chemical
formulae:
(i) Heat
(A) aq. + Zn   (B)gas
(ii) Heat
(A) aq. + (C)   PH3
(ii) Heat
(A) aq. + NH4Cl   (D)gas
Solution-
(i) (A) is an alkali and the equation is,
2NaOH + Zn  Heat
 Na2ZnO2 + H2
(A) (B)
(ii) (A) is NaOH and (C) is phosphorus. The equation will be,
3NaOH +3H2O + P4  Heat
 PH3+ 3NaH2PO2
(A) (C)
(iii) (D) is NH3 gas and (A) is NaOH. The equation will be,
NaOH + NH4Cl  Heat NH3 + NaCl + H2O

(A) (D)
Problem -14*
An inorganic compound (A) loses water of crystallization or heating. It’s aqueous solution:
(i) Gives white turbidity with HCl.
(ii) Decolourizes I2 in KI solution.
(iii) Gives white precipitate with AgNO3 which turns black on standing.
Solution-
Steps (i), (ii) and (iii) indicate the (A) is hypo Na2S2O3.5H2O.
Reactions:
(i) Na2S2O3.5H2O Na2S2O3.+ 5H2O
(A)
(ii) Na2S2O3+ 2HCl 2NaCl + SO2 + S + H2O
Turbidity
(iii) 2Na2S2O3+ I2 Na2S4O6+ 2NaI
(iv) Na2S2O3 + 2AgNO3 Ag2S2O3+ 2NaNO3
White ppt.
Ag2S2O3 Ag2S+ SO2
Black ppt.
Problem -15*
A metal (A) is silver white and soft. It remains unchanged in dry air but is readily oxidised by
moist air becoming covered with a blue film. Metal chloride solution gives yellow ppt. (B) with
sodium hexanitrochobaltate (III) solution. Similar test is given by ammonium ion also. On adding
perchloric acid (HClO4) yellow crystalline ppt. (C) is formed which is slightly double in water
but practically insoluble in absolute alcohol. Ammonium ion does not respond in this test. Identify
(A), (B) and (C) and white balanced chemical reactions also.
Solution-
Nature of (A) and resemblance of its cation with NH4+ in reaction with hexanitrocobaltate solution
reveals that (A) should be potassium (A) .

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 (A) = K ;
(B) = K3[Co(NO2)6]
(C) = KClO4
The chemical reactions involved are:
(i) 3KCl + Na3[Co(NO2)6]  K3[Co(NO2)6] + 3 NaCl
Potassium hexanitro cobaltate (III)
Yellow ppt. (B)
+
Reaction is given by NH4 also.
(ii) KCl + HClO4  KClO4  + HCl
Potassium per chlorate
Yellow ppt. (C)
(C) is slightly soluble in water but almost insoluble in alcohol.

Problem -16*
When 20.02 g of a white solid X is heated 4.4 g of an acid gas A and 1.8 g of a neutral gas B
are evolved , leaving behind a solid residue Y of weight 13.8 g . A turns lime water milky and
B condenses into a liquid which changes anhydrous copper sulphate blue . The aqueous
solution of Y is alkaline to litmus and gives 19.7 g of white precipitate Z with barium chloride
solution . Z gives carbon dioxide with an acid . Identify A , B , X , Y and Z
Solution-
CO2 , H2O , KHCO3 , K2CO3 , BaCO3
Problem -17*
A is a binary compound of a univalent metal . 1.422 g of A reacts completely with 0.321 g of
sulphur in a evacuated and sealed tube to give 1.743 g of a white crystalline solid B , that
forms a hydrated double salt C with Al2 (SO4)3 . Identify A , B and C .
Solution-
KO2, K2SO4 , K2SO4. Al2(SO4)324H2O

Problem 18*
A colourless and transparent crystal of a compound (A) burns with apple green flame. When
(A) treated with some soluble sulphate, produced a white solid (B), which is extremely sparingly
soluble in water, but moderately soluble in conc. HNO3. The compound (B) is used in the
manufacture of a paint known as permanent white. When (B) is strongly heated with coke and
HCl followed with water gives the compound (A). Identify (A) and (B) and explain the reactions.
Solution :
The given reactions suggests for barium metal (Apple green colour on flame ) and Cl– ions. The
compound (A) is baCl2.2H2O
(i) BaCl2 + SO42–  BaSO4 + 2Cl–
(White, insoluble)

BaSO4 + 2HNO3–  BaNO3)2 + H2SO4

Conc.

(ii) BaSO4 is used in making white paint known as lithopone (ZnS + BaSO4.)
BaSO4 + 4C + 2HCl  BaCl2 + 4CO + H2S

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Problem 19*
There are two metal carbonates (A) and (B), which are insoluble in but soluble in acetic acid
with the evolution of CO2 . When potassium chromate is added to their solution, (A) gives a
yellow precipitate which gives apple green colouration in flame test. The precipitate is filtered
out. The filtrate is treated with (NH4)2SO4. White ppt. is formed which gives crimson red colour
in flame test. Identify (A) and (B) and also give equation for the reaction involved.
Solution :
The given reactions are :
(i) Both BaCO3 and SrCO3 are water insoluble but reacts with acetic acid give CO2.
BaCO3 + 2CH3COOH  (CH3COO)2Ba + H2O + CO2
SrCO3 + 2CH3COOH  (CH3COO)2Sr + H2O + CO2
K CrO
(ii) Aq. sol. of (A) + (B) 
2 4
 BaCrO4 is precipitated (Yellow)
(NH 4 )2 SO 4
Filtrate after filtering ppt.   SrSO4 is precipitated. (White)
Ba gives apple green colour whereas Sr gives crimson red colour to Bunsen flame.
Problem 20*
A metal chloride (A) gives white precipitate (B) in presence of NH4OH and (NH4)3PO4. (B) on
heating gives (C) and a pungent small gas (D) which turns red litmus blue. Identify (A) to (D)
and give reactions.
Solution : The given reaction are:
(i) aq.NH3
MgCl2(aq.) + (NH4)3PO4(aq.)   Mg(NH4)PO4.6H2O + 2NH4Cl
(B)
(ii) 2Mg(NH4)PO4.6H2O  aq.NH3
 Mg2P2O7 + 2NH3 + 7H2O
(B) (C) (D)
(iii) NH3 being base turns red litmus to blue.
Problem 21*
A colourless crystalline solid (X) deliquescent in nature is obtained from kiesserite. It loses
6H2O at 150ºC and becomes anhydrous at 200ºC. On strong heating it gives white residue
which is purgative and a suffocating gas. Identify (X).
Solution :
The given reactions suggest that (A) is Epsom salt i.e., MgSO4.7H2O,
(i) Kiesserite is MgSO4.H2O which gives MgSO4.7H2O
150ºC
(ii) MgSO4.7H2O  MgSO4+ 6H2O
200ºC
(iii) MgSO4.H2O   MgSO4
strong heat 1
(iv) MgSO4  MgO + SO2 + O
2 2
Problem 22*
Hydrogen reacts with a metal (A) to give an ionic hydride (B) . The metal (A) gives brick red
colour with Bunsen flame. The hydride formed is commonly known by its trade name. The
compound (B) on treating with water gives back H2 and (C) Identify (A), (B), and (C) .
Solution :
The given reactions are:
(i) Ca gives brick red colour to flame
(ii) Ca + H2 CaH2 (hydrolith, trade name)
(A) (B)
(iii) CaH2 + 2H2O  Ca(OH)2 + 2H2
(B) (C)

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Problem 23*
A white compound (A) on red heating decomposes to give a residue (B) and two gases (c) and
9D). The gas (C) burns with a blue flame. The gas (D) turns aqueous solution of (B) to milky
suspension. The aqueous solution by dissolving (B) in water gives heat and solution becomes
alkaline to litmus. The compound (A) imparts brick red colour to flame. Identify (A) to (B) .
Solution :
The given reaction are:

(i) CaC2O4   CaO + CO + CO2
(A) (B) (C) (D)
1
(ii) CO + O2  CO2 (CO bruns with blue flame )
2
(C)
(iii) CO2 + Ca(OH)2  CaCO3 + H2O
(D)
(iv) CaO + H2O  Ca(OH)2 ; H = –ve (alkaline)
(v) Ca imparts brick red colour to flame.
Problem 24*
0.5 g of magnesium ribbon was placed in a closed crucible and all the magnesium was burnt. If
the amount of product formed is 0.7 g, how will you explain it. Write down the chemical reactions
when the residue left in crucible is dissolved in water.
Solution : 2 Mg + O2  2MgO
3 Mg + N2  Mg3N2
Let a g Mg forms MgO and b g Mg forms Mg3N2.
 a + b = 0.5 .........(1)
a b
Also mole MgO and mole Mg3N2 is formed.
24 24  3
a b
 wt. of MgO = ×40 g wt. of Mg3N2 = ×100 g
24 72
Cr2O3 + 2Al  Al2O3 + 2Cr
Problem 25*
A 1.84 g sample of an alkaline earth metal hydride was treated with an excess of dil. HCl and
the resulting gas was collected in 1.0 litre container at 20ºC. The measured pressure was 750.0
mm of Hg. Identify the alkaline earth metal and write its molecular formula.
Solution :
Let alkaline earth metal be M with at. wt. a.
Thus hydride will be MH2.
MH2 + 2HCl  MCl2 + 2H2
PV 750  1
Moles of H2 formed =  = 0.041
Rt 760  0.0821 293
0.041
 Moles of MH2 = = 0.0205
2
 Moles of MH2 = 0.0205 × (a + 2) = 1.84
a = 8.76
Thus alkaline earth metal with at. wt 87.76 is Sr and its hydride is SrH2

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Problem 26
Assume that you have three white solids : NaCl, KCl and MgCl2. What bests could you do to
tell which is which?
Solution :
Prepare aqueous solutions of three salts. Add a solution of (NH4)2HPO4 to one part of each
solutions. The solution showing white precipitate is MgCl2.Now perform flame tests for rest of
the two solids. A yellow flame test indicates NaCl and violet flame test indicates KCl.
Problem 27*
Two metals (X) and (Y) have the following characteristic:
(i) (X) a low melting point solid, forms only one chloride and occurs only as chloride. The oxide
reacts with water to form hydroxide.
(ii) (Y) a high melting point solid, forms chloride but occurs only as oxide. The oxide is stable.
Identify (X) and (Y) and describe briefly how (X) and (Y) are obtained from their ores.
Solution :
The properties suggest ‘X’ to be strongly electropositive metals i.e. alkali or alkaline earth metal.
M2O + H2O  2M(OH) ; M is alkali metal
MO + H2O  M(OH)2 ; M is alkaline earth metal
M can be obtained by the electrolysis of their fused salts. The properties suggest ‘Y’ to be
metallic any metal with high b. pt.It can be obtained by reducing their oxide by C or al.
Cr2O3 2Al  Al2O3 + 2Cr
Problem 28*
A 1.0 g sample of alkaline earth metal M reacts completely with 0.8092 chlorine gas to yield an
ionic product MCl2 along with 9.46 kJ heat.
(a) What is the molecular mass and identity of alkaline earth metal M?
(b) How much heat (in kJ) would be released by reaction of 1.0 mol of M with stoichiometric
amount of Cl2?
Solution :
M + Cl2  MCl2
Milli-mole of M = Milli-mole of Cl2 = Milli- mole of MCl2
1 0.8092
× 1000 = ×1000
a 71
 a = 87.74
Thus molecular mass of M(a) = 87.74 and it is 38Sr
1
Also mole of Sr gives heat = 9.46 kJ
87.74
 1 mole of Sr will give heat = 0.46 ×87.74 = 830 kJ

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EXERCISE 1
1. A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of
(A) sodium atoms (B) sodium hydride (C) sodium amide (D) solvated electrons
2. The alkali metal that reacts with nitrogen directly to form nitride is:
(A) Li (B) Na (C) K (D) Rb
3. A solution of sodium sulphate in water is electrolysed using inert electrodes. The products
at the cathode and anode are respectively
(A) H2, O2 (B) O2, H2 (C) O2, Na (D) O2, SO2
4. Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of Li?
(A) the m.p. and b.p. of Li are comparatively high
(B) Li is much softer than the other I group metals
(C) Li forms a nitride Li3N unlike group I metals
(D) The ion of Li and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group.
5. Molten sodium chloride conducts electricity due to the presence of
(A) Free electrons (B) free ions
(C) free molecules (D) atoms of sodium and chlorine
6. Sodium carbonate is manufactured by solvay process, the products that recycled are
(A) CO2 and NH3 (B) CO2 and NH4Cl
(C) NaCl, CaO (D) CaCl2, CaO
7. Which of the following pair can’t exist in solution?
(A) NaHCO3 and NaOH (B) Na2CO3 and NaOH
(C) Na2CO3 and NaCl (D) NaHCO3 and NaCl
8. The following compounds have been arranged in order of their increasing thermal stabilities.
Identify the correct order.
(I) K2CO3 (II) MgCO3 (III) CaCO3 (IV) BeCO3
(A) I < II < III < IV (B) IV < II < III < I
(C) IV < II < I < III (D) II < IV < III < I
9. A compound X on heating gives a colourless gas. The residue is dissolved in water to obtain
Y. Excess CO2 is passed through aqueous solution of Y when Z is formed; Z on gentle
heating gives back X. The compound X is:
(A) NaHCO3 (B) Na2CO3 (C) Ca(HCO3)2 (D) CaCO3
10. A fire work gives out crimson coloured light. It contains a salt of
(A) Ca (B) Na (C) Sr (D) Ba
11. Which of the following ions forms a hydroxide highly soluble in water?
(A) Li+ (B) K+ (C) Zn2+ (D) Al3+
12. Which of the following alkali metal ions has lowest ionic mobility in aqueous solution?
(A) Li+ (B) Na+ (C) Rb+ (D) Cs+
13. The blue colour of alkali metal in liquid ammonia is mainly due to
(A) coloured cations (B) ammoniated cations
(C) ammoniated electrons (D) colour of liquid ammonia
14. Alums are not formed by which alkali metal
(A) Rb (B) K (C) Na (D) Li
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15. Which of the alkali metals has the polarising power close to that of magnesium?
(A) Li (B) Na (C) K (D) Rb
16. The alkali metal used in photoelectric cell is
(A) Fr (B) Cs (C) Na (D) Li
17. Sodium metal can not be stored under
(A) Benzene (B) Kerosene oil (C) Alcohol (D) Toluene
18. Which is manufactured by electrolysis of fused NaCl?
(A) NaOH (B) Na (C) NaClO (D) NaClO3
19. The electrochemical process is employed to extract
(A) Fe (B) Na (C) Pb (D) Ag
20. The electrolyte employed in the extraction of sodium by Down’s electrolysis method is
(A) an aqueous solution of NaCl (B) molten NaCl
(C) molten NaOH (D) a molten mixture of MgCl2 and NaCl
21. Sodium thiosulphae, Na2S2O3.5H2O is used in photography to
(A) reduce the AgBr into Ag
(B) convert the metallic Ag to Ag salt
(C) remove undecomposed AgBr as a soluble silver thiosulphate
(D) remove reduced silver
22. Out of the following elements which one do you expect to be most reactive chemically?
(A) Magnesium (B) Calcium (C) Strontium (D) Barium
23. Density is the highest for
(A) Ca (B) Sr (C) Ba (D) Mg
24. Compound of alkaline earth metals are less soluble in water than the corresponding alkali metal salts
due to
(A) their increased covalent character (B) high lattice energies
(C) their high ionisation energies (D) none of the above

25. The hydration energy of Mg++ is larger than that of

(A) Al3+ (B) Na+ (C) Be++ (D) Li+1

26. Excess of sodium hydroxide reacts with Zn to form

(A) ZnH2 (B) Na2ZnO2 (C) ZnO (D) Zn(NO3)2
27. A piece of magnesium ribbon is heated to redness in the atmosphere of nitrogen and cooled with
water. The evolved gas is
(A) H2 (B) N2 (C) O2 (D) NH3
28. Which of the following properties is more applicable to alkaline earth metals compared with alkali
metals
(A) larger ionic size (B) lower ionisation potentials
(C) less basic hydroxides (D) lower electronegativities
29. Which mineral is used in the isolation of radium
(A) Limestone (B) Pitch blende (C) Rutile (D) Haematite
30. Carnallite is the mineral of
(A) Ca (B) Mg (C) Na (D) Zn
31. The metal that is extracted from sea water is
(A) Cl (B) Br (C) Mg (D) Ca
32. Which one of the following is used in desiccator
(A) Na2CO3 (B) CaCl2 (C) NaCl (D) None
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33. Which one of the following does not liberate O2 in Bunsen burner
(A) MgO (B) Pb3O4 (C) NaNO3 (C) KClO3
34. Which of the following is not correct statement:
(A) NaHCO3 reacts with Na HSO4 to liberate carbondioxide
(B) XeF6 on hydrolysis gives XeO3
(C) Na2S2O3 is unstable in acidic medium
D) K2CO3 can be prepared by Solvay process
35. Aqueous NaOH + P4 (white)  PH3 + X . Compound X is :
(A NaH2PO2 (B) Na2HPO4 (C) Na2CO3 (D) NaHCO3
36. For Na + PH3  (A) + gas (X), Na + NH3  (B) + gas (X), which of the following is correct
A) The anion of (A) is trinegative while the anion of (B) on reaction with acetylene gives ammonia
(B) The anion of Both (A) and (B) are uninegative
(C) The anion of both (A) and (B) are trinegative
(D) None of the above
37. Sodium carbonate can be manufactured by Solvay’s process but potassium carbonate cannot be
prepared because:
(A) K2CO3 is more soluble (B) K2CO3 is less soluble
C) KHCO3 is more soluble than NaHCO3 (D) KHCO3 is less soluble than NaHCO3
38. The colour of iodine solution is discharged by shaking it with aqueous solution of
(A) H2SO4 (B) sodium sulphide (C) sodium sulphate (D) sodium thiosulphate
39. KOH is preferably used to absorb CO2 because :
(A) KOH is more soluble than NaOH in water
(B) KOH is stronger base than NaOH
(C KHCO3 is soluble in water and NaHCO3 is insoluble in water
(D) KOH is cheaper than NaOH
40. The reaction of sodium thiosulphate with I2 gives:
(A) sodium sulphide (B) sodium sulphite (C) sodium sulphate D) sodium tetrathionate
41. In the following reaction, NaOH + S  A + Na2S5 + H2O,
A) Na2SO3 (B) Na2SO4 (C) Na2S2O3 (D) Na2S
42. One of the natural minerals of sodium is tincal. Its formula is:
(A) Na2CO3.10H2O (B) NaNO3 C) Na2B4O7.10H2O (D) NaCl
43. The reaction of sodium is highly exothermic with water. The rate of reaction is lowered by:
(A) lowering the temperature (B) mixing with alcohol
(C) mixing with acetic acid D) making an amalgam
44. What are the raw materials used in Solvay process?
A) NaCl, NH3, CaCO3 (B) NaOH, CO2
(C) NaCl, CO2 (D) NaCl, CaCO3, C, H2SO4
45. Na2CO3 + Fe2O3  A+ CO2, what is A in the reaction?
A) NaFeO2 (B) Na3FeO3 (C) Fe3O4 (D) Na2NeO2
46. The principal products obtained on heating iodine with concentrated caustic soda solution:
(A) NaIO + NaI (B) NaIO + NaIO3 C) NaIO3 + NaI (D) NaIO4 + NaI
47. When ammonical common salt solution is saturated with carbon dioxide we obtain:
(A) NH4HCO3 (B) (NH4)2CO3 C) NaHCO3 (D) Na2CO3
48. Which one of the following does not react with NaOH
(A) Zn (B) Si (C) Al D) Fe

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49. When sodium hydroxide solution is electrolysed:
A) hydrogen is discharged at cathode (B) hydrogen is discharged at anode
(C) sodium is liberated at anode (D) no hydrogen is liberated
50. A white solid reacts with dil. HCl to give colourless gas that decolourises aqueous bromine. The solid
is most likely to be:
(A) sodium carbonate (B) sodium chloride (C) sodium acetate D) sodium thiosulphate
51. For the preparation of sodium thiosulphate by “spring’s reaction”, the reactants used are:
(A) Na2S + Na2SO3+ Cl2 (B) Na2S + SO2
C) Na2S + Na2SO3 + I2 (D) Na2SO3 + S
52. The Pairs of compounds which cannot exist together in aqueous solution are:
(A) NaH2PO4 and Na2HPO4 (B) Na2CO3 and NaHCO3
C) NaOH and NaH2PO4 D) NaHCO3 and NaOH
53. Select wrong statements about alkali metals.
(A) all form (M NH2) amide B) all form superoxides (M O2)
(C) all form ionic hydrides (M H) D) all form nitrides
54. Li does not resemble other alkali metal in following properties:
(A) Li2CO3 decomposes into oxides while other alkali carbonates are thermally stable
(B) LiCl is predominantly covalent
(C) Li3N is stable D) all of the above
55. CO2 gas along with solid (Y) is obtained when sodium salt (X) is heated. (X) is again obtained when
CO2 gas is passed into aqueous solution (Y). (X) and (Y) are:
(A) Na2CO3, Na2O (B) Na2CO3, NaOH
C) NaHCO3, Na2CO3 (D) Na2CO3, NaHCO3
56. Na and Li are placed in dry air. We get
(A) NaOH, Na2O, Li2O (B) Na2O, Li2O
(C) Na2O, Li2O, Li3N, NH3 D) Na2O, Li3N, Li2O
57. Which of the following is best CO2 absorber as well as source of O2 in submarines?
A) KO2 (B) K2O2 (C) KOH (D) LiOH
58. The largest ionic radii in water is of
(A) K+ (B) Cs+ (C) Rb+ (D) Li+
59. The correct order of basic tendency of following oxides is :
(A) K2O > BaO > CaO > MgO (B) K2O< BaO < CaO < MgO
(C) K2O > BaO< CaO < MgO (D) K2O < BaO > CaO > MgO
60. Consider the following reaction : M  O2  MO2  M  alkali metal 
 sup er oxide 
Select the correct statement:
(A) M can not be Li and Na (B) M can not be Cs and Rb
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EXERCISE 2
1. The reaction of an element A with water produces combustible gas B and an aqueous solution
of C. When another substance D reacts with this solution C also produces the same gas B . D
also produces the same gas even on reaction with dilute H2SO4 at room temperature . Element
A imparts golden yellow colour to Bunsen flame . Then A , B , C and D may be identified as :
(A Na , H2 , NaOH and Zn (B) K , H 2 , KOH and Zn
(C) K , H2 , NaOH and Zn (D) Ca , H2 , CaCOH2 and Zn

(Yellow ppt.) T 2 4 X   Y (Yellow ppt.) + Z  (pungent smelling gas) .
K CrO dilute HCl
2.
If X gives green flame test , then X is :
(A) MgSO4 (B) BaS2O3 (C) CuSO4 (D) PbS2O3
3.* Fire extinguishers contain :
(A) concentrated H2SO4 solution (B H2SO 4 and NaHCO3 solutions
(C) NaHCO3 solution (D) CaCO3 solution
4. The correct order of second ionisation potentials (IP) of Ca , Ba and K is :
(A K > Ca > Ba (B) Ba > Ca > K (C) K > Ba > Ca (D) K = Ba = Ca
5. An aqueous solution of an halogen salt of potassium reacts with same halogen X 2 to give KX3,
a brown coloured solution , in which halogen exists as X 3– ion , X2 as a Lewis acid and X– as a
Lewis base . Halogen X is :
(A) chlorine (B) bromine (C iodine (D) fluorine
6. The aqueous solutions of lithium salts are poor conductor of electricity rather than other alkali
metals because of :
(A) high ionisation energy (B) high electronegativity
+
(C) lower ability of Li ions to polarize water molecules
(D higher degree of hydration of Li+ ions

7. Zinc on reaction with NaOH gives a salt (A) along with a gas (X) and (A) on reaction with a gas (Y)
gives white precipitate (W). Which of the following is correct?
(A) (A) is Na2ZnO2, (Y) is H2S (B) (X) is H2, (W) is Zn(OH)2
(C) (A) is Na2ZnO2, (X) is O2 D) (W) is ZnS, (X) is H2
8. Which disproportionates on heating with NaOH
(A) P4 (B) S (C) Cl2 (D) All of these
9. A + Na2CO3  B + C
CO2
Milky cloud C
The chemical formulae of A, B and C respectively are:
A) Ca(OH)2, NaOH, CaCO3 (B) NaOH, Ca(OH)2, CaCO3
(C) NaOH, CaO, CaCO3 (D) CaO, Ca(OH)2 , NaOH
10. An aqueous solution of an halogen salt of potassium reacts with same halogen X to give KX3, a violet
coloured solution which is used in volumetric exercises (iodiometric titrations). The halogen X is:
(A) fluorine (B) bromine (C) chlorine D) iodine

11. A colourless solid (X) on heating evolved CO2 and also gave a white residue, soluble in water. Reside
also gave CO2 when treated with dilute acid (X) is:
(A) Na2CO3 (B) CaCO3 C) NaHCO3 (D) Ca(HCO3)2

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heat CaCl
12. CO + NaOH 200

ºC
 (B)  
 (A)  2
 White ppt. (A) and (B) are:
510 atm
(A) NaHCO3, Na2CO3 B) HCOONa, Na2C2O4
(C) HCOONa, NaOH (D) NaHCO3, NaOH
heat
13. NH4Cl + (A)  Microcosmic salt heat
 (B) 
 (C) (A), (B) and (C) are:
 MnO Violet bead
(A) Na3PO4, NaPO3, (Mn)3(PO4)2 (B) Na2HPO4, Na3PO4, Mn3(PO4)2
(C) Na2HPO4, NaPO3, Mn(PO3)2 D) Na2HPO4, NaPO3, NaMnPO4
14. The aqueous solution of and unknown sodium salt gives the following reactions:
(I) It gives white turbidity with dilute HCl solution
(II) It decolourises a solution of iodine in potassium iodide
(III) It gives a white precipitate with AgNO3 solution which changes colours and finally becomes
black on standing. The unknown sodium salt is:
(A) sodium sulphite (B) sodium sulphide (C) sodium bisulphite D) sodium thiosulphate
15. Tin dissolves in excess of sodium hydroxide solution to form:
(A) Sn(OH)2 B) Ba2SnO3 (C) Na2SnO2 (D) SnO2
16. Which salt on heating does not give brown coloured gas?
(A) LiNO3 B) KNO3 (C) Pb(NO3)2 (D) AgNO3
17. Microcosmic salt bead is used in the detection of:
(A) ZnO (B) Al2O3 (C) MgO D) SiO2
18. N2O + Li  Product
(A) Li2O (B) Li2O2 (C) Li3N (D) All of these
19. N2O + Na  Product
(A) Na2O (B) Na2O2 (C) Na3N (D) All of these
20. Mg + NO2  product
(A) MgO  (B) Mg3N2 (C) MgO2 (D) all of these
21. N2O + NaNH2  Product
(A) NaNO3 (B) NaN3 (C) NaNO2 (D) None of these
22. Which of the following compounds on reaction with NaOH and H2O2 gives yellow colour?
(A) Zn(OH)2 B) Cr(OH)3 (C) Al(OH)3 (D) None
23. Some of alkali metal salts are coloured Na2CrO4-yellow. KMnO4-Pink, K2MnO4-green. It is due to:
(A) cations are coloured ions B) anions are coloured ions
(C) both are correct (D) none is correct
24. Consider the following statements
(I) Cs+ is highly hydrated among the alkali metal ion
(II) Among Li, Na, K and Rb, Li has highest mp.
(III) Among the alkali metals only Li forms a nitride.
Which of the above statements are true
(A) I, II and III are correct (B) I and II are correct
(C) II and III are correct (D) I and III are correct
25. For Na + NH3  (A) N O Heat
2 (B)  gas (X), which of the following is correct?
(A) (A) on creation with water gives NaOH and NH3 (B) (B) contains anion of linear geometry
(C) (X) is coloured (D) All are correct
26. Lithium does not form stable peroxide because:
(A) of its small size (B) d- orbitals are absent in it
(C) it is highly reactive and form superoxide in place of peroxide
(D) Covalent nature of peroxide
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27. In hydrolysis, the alkali metal oxides, peroxides and superoxides act as:
(A) Bronsted acid (B) Bronsted base (C) Lewis acid (D) Lewis base
28. In which of the following compound/s, HCO3 exists as Dimer due to hydrogen bond
(A) NaHCO3 (B) KHCO3 (C) Both (D) none
29. The oxide which is paramagnetic in nature :
(A) K2O (B) Na2O (C) KO2 (D) All of these
30. The correct order of the basic nature of alkali metals oxide will be :
(A) Li2O > Na2O > K2O > Rb2O (B) Li2O < Na2O < K2O < Rb2O
(C) Li2O > K2O > Na2O > Rb2O (D) Li2O < Rb2O < K2O < Na2O
31. Which of the following option is correct:
(A) Lithium reacts with oxygen and form lithium oxide and lithium peroxide
(B) Sodium reacts with oxygen and form sodium oxide and sodium super-oxide
(C) KO2 is coloured which is used as mask for inhaling O2 in mines.
(D) In peroxide ion odd electron bond is present
32. Which compound will liberate oxygen when react with water:
(A) Na2O2 (B) KO2 (C) Na2O (D) Cs2O2
33. Among the nitrate of alkali metals which one can be decomposed to its oxide?
(A) NaNO3 (B) KNO3 (C) LiNO3 (D) All of these
34. Among the carbonates of alkali metals which one has highest stability?
(A) Cs2CO3 (B) Rb2CO3 (C) K2CO3 (d) Na2CO3
35. Which of the following statement about solution of alkali metals in liquid ammonia is correct?
(A) The solution have strong oxidizing properties.
(B) Both the dilute solution as will as concentrated solution are paramagnetic in nature.
(C) Charge transfer is the responsible for the colour of the solution.
(D) None of these.
36. Which metal bicarbonates only exist in solid state?
(A) LiHCO3 (B) Ca(HCO3)2 (C) Zn(HCO3)2 (D) NaHCO3
37. Which of the following alkali metal gives hydrated salt?
(A) Li (B) Na (C) K (D)Cs
38. Which of the following has the lowest melting point?
(A) LiCl (B) NaCl (C) KCl (D) RbCl
39. The reducing property of alkali metals follows the order
(A) Na < K < Rb < Cs < Li (B) K < Na < Rb < Cs <Li
(C) Li < Cs < Rb < K < Na (D) Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li
40. Which metal oxide reacts with water to form a peroxide which is used as an agent for restoring
colour of old paintings. Identify that metal and nature of the metal peroxide formed.
(A) K , paramagnetic (B) Na , diamagnetic
(C) Rb , diamagnetic (D) Li , paramagnetic
41. Aqueos solution of an organic compound (X) shows the folloiwng reactions.
(i) It decolourises an acidified KMnO4 solution accompanied by the evolution of oxygen.
(ii) It liberates iodine from an acidifed KI solution.
(iii) It gives a brown precipitat with alkaline KMnO4 solution with evolution of oxygen
(iv) It removes black stains from old oil paintings.
Identify (X).
(A) H2O (B) H2O2 (C) H2 (D) BaO

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42. On heating sodium metal in current of dry ammonia the compound formed is:
(A) Sodium nitride (B) Sodium hydride (C) Sodium amide (D) Sodium azide
43. Sodium carbonate reacts with SO2 in aqueous medium to give
(A) NaHSO3 (B) Na2SO3 (C) NaHSO4 (D) Na2SO4
44. When CO2 is bubbled into an aqueous solution of Na2CO3 the following is formed
(A) NaOH (B) NaHCO3 (C) H2O (D) OH–
45. Which one is the highest melting halide?
(A) NaCl (B) NaBr (C) NaF (D) NaI

46. Lowest solublity of the group-1 metal halides is of

(A) LiF (B) NaF (C) KF (D) CsF

47. Which of the following methods would you use to extinguish a fire of lithium, sodium or potassium
metals?
(A) Water (B) Nitrogen (C) Carbon dioxide (D) asbestos blanket
48. Which of the following oxides of potassium is not known ?
(A) K 2O (B) K 2O4 (C) K O3 (D) K 2O3
49. Sodium is heated in air at 350ºC to form X. X absorbs CO2 and forms sodium carbonate
and Y. Which of the following is Y?
(A) H2 (B) O2 (C) H2O2 (D) O3
50. Hypo react with Cl2 and forms
(A) Na2S (B) Na2SO4 and S (C) Na2S4O6 (D) Na2SO4
51. Which of the following reaction liberate SO2 gas
(A) NaHSO3 Na2CO3  
(B) Na2S2O3  
(C) NaHSO3  NaHCO3  (D) NaHSO3 + NaHSO4 
52. Calgon, used as a water softner, is
(A) Na2[Na4(PO3)6] (B) Na3[Na3(PO3)6]
(C) Na4[Na2(PO3)6] (D) Na4[Na2(PO4)6]

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EXERCISE 3
1. Sodium sulphate is soluble in water whereas barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because:
(A) the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is more than its lattice energy
(B) the lattice anergy of barium sulphate is less than its hydration energy
(C) the lattice energy has no role to play is solubility
(D) the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is less than its lattice energy
2. Water is added to calcium carbide and the evolved gas is passed through dilute H2SO4 containing
HgSO4. The organic compound formed is:
(A) HCHO B) CH3CHO (C) CH3COOH (D) HCOOH
3. Select incorrect statement:
(A) Na2CO3 is thermally stable while Ag2CO3 decomposes into Ag, CO2 and O2
(B) Ag+ forms complexes, Na+ does not
(C) NaCl is water soluble, AgCl is insoluble
D) NaCl and AgCl both gives colour in flame when ignited
4. Which of the following changes is not realised in the laboratory?
(A) absorption of NO\ by alkaline sodium hydroxide
(B) Combustion of metallic Mg in CO2
(C) Heating hydrated magnesium chloride to get the anhydrous salt
D) Displacement of chlorine from KClO3 by iodine to form KIO3
5. Which are true statement about s-block elements?
(A) Metals are obtained by the electrolysis of fused chlorides
(B) Only one type of valency, +1 for I A and +2 for II A, is shown
(C) Oxides are basic except BeO D) All are correct statements
6. Setting of cement is:
A) exothermic reaction (B) endothermic reaction
(C) neither endothermic nor exothermic (D) none of the above
7. Which disproportionate into M2O2 (peroxide and M (metal) on heating?
(A) Li2O B) Na2O (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
8. Match compounds given in (X) with their uses in (Y):
X Y
a. Na2CO3 I glass
b. Na2SiO3 II bleach
c. NaOH III. SO2 absorber
d. NaOCl IV detergent
hence, correct order is
a b c d a b c d
A) IV I III II (B) I III IV II
(C) II IV I III (D) III II IV I
9. Which of the following is covalent c carbides ?
(A CaC 2 (B Al4C3 (C) SiC (D Be2C
10. Out of AgF, CaF2, BeF2, MgF2
A) AgF and BeF2 are soluble, and CaF2 and MgF2 are insoluble in water.
(B) AgF is soluble , others are insoluble
(C) AgF is insoluble, other are soluble
(D) All are insoluble
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11.* BaC2 + N2  (A) ; CaC2 + N2  (B). (A) and (B) are:
(A) BaCN2, CaCN2 (B) Ba(CN)2, Ca(CN)2 C) Ba(CN)2, CaCN2 (D) None is correct
12. 1 mole of substance (X) was treated with an excess of water. 2 mole of readily combustible gas were
produced along with solution which when reacted with CO2 gas produced a white turbidity. The
substance (X) could be:
(A) Ca B) CaH2 (C) Ca(OH)2 (D) Ca(NO3)2
13. A metal readily forms water soluble MSO4. It also forms oxide MO which becomes inert on
heating. Hydroxide M(OH)2 is insoluble in water but soluble in NaOH solution. What is M?
(A) Mg (B) Ba (C) Ca D) Be
14. Which one among the following is the most soluble in water?
A) LiI (B) LiBr (C) LiCl (D) LiF
15.* The stability of K2O, K2O2 and KO2 is in order K2O < K2O2 < KO2. This increasing stability as
the size of metal ion increases is due to stabilization of:
(A) larger cation by smaller anions through lattice energy effect
B) larger cation by larger anions through lattice energy effects
(C) smaller cations by smaller anions through m.p.
(D) smaller cations by larger anions through m.p.
16. The metal X is prepared by the electrolysis of fused chloride. It reacts with hydrogen to form a
colourless solid from which hydrogen is released on treatment with water. The metal is :
(A) Al B) Ca (C) Cu (D) Zn
17. Identify the correct statement :
A) Gypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than plaster of Paris
(B) Gypsum is obtained by heating plaster of Paris
(C) Plaster of Paris is obtained by hydration of gypsum
(D) Plaster of Paris is obtained by partial oxidation of gypsum
18. The name and the formula of a compound of Ca, C and N used as a fertilizer is :
(A) calcium cyanide, Ca(CN)2 (B) calcium cyanamide, CaCN2
(C) calcium cyanide having carbon particles, (Ca(CN)2 + C)
D) calcium cyanamide plus carbon (nitrolim), (CaCN2 + C)
19. The name and the formula of a compound of magnesium, chlorine and oxygen used as a drying agent
is
(A) magnesium oxychlorite, Mg(OCl)2 (B) magnesium chlorate, Mg(ClO3)2
C) magnesium perchlorate, Mg(ClO4)2 (D) none of the above

20. CaOCl2  product. The product are
CoCl2
(A) CaCl2 (B) O2 (C) Ca(ClO3)2 (D) All of these
21. The compound insoluble in water and acid is
(A) CaCO3 (B) ZnCO3 (C) BaSO4 (D) Zn(NO3)2

22. Melting point is lowest for

(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Ca (D) Sr
23. Which one of the following does not give flame test?
(A) MgCl2 (B) BaCl2 (C) SrCO3 (D) Ca(NO3)2
24. Metallic magnesium is prepared by
(A) Reduction of MgO by coke (B) electrolysis of aqueous solution of Mg(NO3)2
(C) displacement of Mg by iron from magnesium sulphate solution
(D) Electrolysis of molten magnesium chloride
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25. The wire of flash bulbs is made up of
(A) Mg (B) Ba (C) Cu (D) Ag
26. Magnesium is present in
(A) chlorophyll (B) haemoglobin (C) vitamin C (D) vitamin B12
27. Magnesium burns in
(A) N2 (B) CO (C) NO2 (D) All of these
28. Calcium is obtained by the
(A) electrolysis of molten CaCl2 (B) electrolysis of solution of CaCl2 in water
(C) reduction of CaCl2 with carbon (D) roasting of limestone
29. Which type of hydride is formed by the element having atomic number, Z = 43?
(A) metallic hydride (B) Saline hydride (C) Covalent hydride (D) No hydride
30. Which of the following has the lowest melting point?
(A) SrF2 (B) BeF2 (C) MgF2 (D) CaF2
31. Which of the following alkaline earth metal oxides shows a co-ordination four?
(A) BeO (B) MgO (C) SrO (D) CaO
32. Which of the following statements is/are wrong?
(A) Be salts are extensivelyhydrolysed
(B) Anhydrone can be used to dry organic metarils
(C) Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions form complexs with EDTA
(D) Amongst the sulphates of alkaline earth metals BeSO4 is thermally more stable
33. Which of the following has a structure possesing only ‘Banana’ bonds
(A) BH3 (B) AlH3 C) BeH2 (D) All of these
34. An alkaline earth metal (M) gives a salt with chlorine , which is insoluble in water at room
temperature but soluble in boiling water . it also forms an insoluble sulphate whose mixture with
a sulphide of a transition metal is called “lithopone” a white pigment . Metal M is :
(A) Ca (B) Mg (C Ba (D) Sr
 , 205 º C  , 120 º C
35. Y   CaSO4 . 2 H2O   X . X and Y are respectively :
(A plaster o paris , dead burnt plaster (B) dead burnt plaster , plaster of paris
(C) CaO and plaster of paris (D) plaster of paris , mixture of gases
N , H 2O
36. X 2  Y   Z (colourless gas) CuSO
  T (blue colour) .
4
Then substances Y and T are :
(A) Y = Mg3N2 and T = CuSO4 . 5 H2O (B Y = Mg3N2 and T = CuSO4 . 4 NH3
(C) Y = Mg (NO3)2 and T = CuO (D) Y = MgO and T = CuSO4 . 4 NH3
high temperature
37. X + C + Cl2      Y + CO ; Y + 2 H2O  Z + 2 HCl . Compound Y is found
of about 1000 K
in polymeric chain structure and is an electron deficient molecule . Y must be :
(A) BeO (B BeCl2 (C) Be (OH)2 (D) BeO . Be(OH)2
38. BeCl2 + LiAlH4  X + LiCl + AlCl3
(A) X is LiH (B X is BeH2 (C) X is BeCl2 . 2 H2O (D) none of these

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EXERCISE 4
1. Under what conditions of temperature and presssure the formation of atomic hydrogen from molecular
hydrogen will be favoured most?
(A) High temperature and high pressure (B) Low temperature and low pressure
(C) High temperature and low pressure (D) Low temperature and high pressure

2. NaOH HCl White fumes

Salt (A) B(gas)
CaCl2 solution
KMnO4
white ppt. (C) decolourizes

What is (A)?
(A) (NH4)2C2O4 (B) NH3 (C) CaC2O4 (D) CaCO3

3. The correct order of increasing hydrolysis is

(A) BeCl2 < MgCl2 < CaCl2 (B) MgCl2 < CaCl2 < BeCl2
(C) CaCl2 < MgCl2 < BeCl2 (D) CaCl2 < BeCl2 < MgCl2

4. Which are true statements when metal carbides react with H2O?
(A) Al4C3 + H2O  C2H2 + Al(OH)3 (B) CaC2 + H2O  CH4 + Ca(OH)2
(C) Mg2C3 + H2O  CH3CCH + Mg(OH)2 (D) All are true
5. When a satrurated solution of magnesium sulphate is treated with NH4Cl and NH3, followed by the
addition of disodium hydrogen phosphate, a white ppt. is form of
(A) Mg2P2O7 (B) Mg3(PO4)2 (C) Mg(NH4)PO4 (D) Mg(NH4)HPO4

6. While moving down the group (in alkaline earth metals) following property increases except
(A) Hydration energy increases (B) Solubility of hydroxide
(C) Solubility of sulphtes (D) Thermal stability of carbonates
7. A chemical compound A is used for water softening to remove temporary hardness. A reacts with
Na2CO3 to form caustic soda. The chemical formula of A is:
(A) CaO (B) Ca(OH)2 (C) Ca(HCO3)2 (D) CaCO3

8. Which of the following statement is correct?

(A) Thermal stability of CaCO3 is more than that of MgCO3
(B) MgO is more basic than Na2O
(C) Beryllium oxide is acidic oxide (D) Magnesium oxide is amphoteric
9. On addition of a solution containing CrO42– ions to the solution of Ba2+, Sr2+ and Ca2+ ions precipitate
obtained first will be of
(A) CaCrO4 (B) SrCrO4 (C) BaCrO4 (D) A mixture of all the three
o
10. Sodium nitrate decomposes at 800 C to give
(A) NaNO2 (B) N2 (C) O2 (D) Na2O

11. Mg + NH3  product


(A) Mg(NH2)2 (B) Mg3N2 (C) MgH2 (D) No reaction

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12. Which statements is wrong?
(A) In the electrolsysis of fused CaH2, H2 is liberated at cathode
(B) Marble is another name of gypsum.
(C) BeH2 is ionic molecule
(D) All alkaline earth metals can be tested by flame test
13. The correct order of hydration energy of following metal ions
(A) Be2+ > Mg2+ > Ca2+ > Sr2+ > Ba2+ (B) Mg2+ > Be2+ > Ba2+ > Sr2+ > Be2+
+ + + + +
(C) Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li (D) Ca+ > Rb+ > K+ > Na+ > Li+
14. Mg burns in air to give
(A) MgO (B) MgCO3 (C) Mg3N2 (D) both ‘A’ and ‘C’

15. Which of the following option(s) is/are correct ?

(A) Hansging process is used to extraction of Mg.
(B) MgO is used in basic lining of furnances due to its high melting point
(C) When MgO reacts with Carbon , Mg and CO will produced
(D) When MgO reacts with Carbon , Mg and CO2 will produced
16. Which of the following option is/are correct for the complex basic berillium acetate:
(A) Berillium is sp3 hybridised (B) It is a square planar complex
(C) It show optical isomerism (D) It is a tetrahedral complex
17. Which of the following statement is / are true?
(A) BrF5 on hydrolysis forms HBrO3 and HF
(B) Cs   Br Cl I  on heating forms CsCl and BrI


(C) KClO3 on heating with conc. HCl, gives chlorine and chlorine dioxide
(D) KClO3 on heating with conc. H2SO4 gives chlorine dioxide and perchloric acid
18. Correct order of increasing thermal stabilities of alkaline earth metal sulphates is :
(A) SrSO4 < CaSO4 < MgSO4 < BeSO4 (B) BeSO4 < MgSO4 < CaSO4 < SrSO4
(C) CaSO4 < BeSO4 < MgSO4 < SrSO4 (D) MgSO4 < BeSO4 < CaSO4 < SrSO4
19. There are three alkaline earth metal chlorides A, B and C. Their aqueous solution show neutral
slightly acidic and apprecially acidic behaviour respectively. A, B and C may be:
A B C
(A) BaCl2 BeCl2 CaCl2
(B) BeCl2 BaCl2 CaCl2
(C) BaCl2 CaCl2 BeCl2
(D) CaCl2 BaCl2 BeCl2
20. Which hydroxides is amphoteric?
(A) Be(OH)2 (B) Mg(OH)2 (C) Ca(OH)2 (D) Ba(OH)2
21. Which alkaline earth metal forms superoxide?
(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Ca (D) none of these
22. The correct order of ability to form complexes is :
(A) Be2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+ < Ba2+ (B) Be2+ > Mg2+ < Ca2+ > Ba2+
(C) Be2+ > Ba2+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ (D) Ba2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+ < Be2+

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ANSWERSHEET
Exercise - 01
1. D 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. A
7. A 8. B 9. D 10. C 11. B 12. A
13. C 14. D 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. B
19. B 20. B 21. C 22. D 23. C 24. B
25. B 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. B
31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. A 36. A
37. C 38. D 39. C 40. D 41. C 42. C
43. D 44. A 45. A 46. C 47. C 48. D
49. A 50. D 51. C 52. CD 53. BD 54. D
55. C 56. D 57. A 58. D 59. A 60. A

Exercise - 02
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. D
7. D 8. D 9. A 10. D 11. C 12. B
13. D 14. D 15. C 16. B 17. D 18. AC
19. AB 20. AB 21. B 22. B 23. B 24. C
25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. B
31. C 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. C 36. D
37. A 38. A 39. D 40. B 41. B 42. C
43. AB 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. B
49. B 50. C 51. D 52. A

Exercise - 03
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. A
7. B 8. A 9. C 10. A 11. C 12. B
13. D 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. D
19. C 20. AB 21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D
25. A 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B
31. A 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. A 36. B
37. B 38. B

Exercise - 04
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. AC
7. B 8. A 9. C 10. BCD 11. B 12. AD
13. A 14. AC 15. ABC 16. A 17. ABCD 18. B
19. C 20. A 21. D 22. B

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