Super Problemsin Inorganic Chemistry

SUPER PROBLEMS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY HYDROGEN & S-BLOCK ELEMENTS
HYDROGEN &
S-BLOCK ELEMENTS
CHAPTER
EXERCISE-1
[SINGLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE]
HYDROGEN AND ITS COMPOUNDS
Hydrogen
Q.1 Which is true about different forms of hydrogen :
(A) ortho hydrogen has same spins of two nuclei clockwise or anticlockwise
(B) para hydrogen has different spins of two nuclei
(C) at absolute zero, there is 100% para form and at high temperature, there is 75% ortho form
(D) all are correct
Q.2 Out of the following metals which will give H2 on reaction with NaOH :
I : Zn, II : Mg, III : Al, IV : Be
(A) I, II, III, IV (B) I, III, IV (C) II, IV (D) I, III
Q.3 The gas used in the hydrogenation of oils in presence of nickel as a catalyst is :
(A) methane (B) ethane (C) ozone (D) hydrogen
Q.4 Atoms in hydrogen have abundance of :

(A) 1H1 atoms (B) 1D2 atoms
(C) 1T3 atoms (D) All three are in equal proportions
Q.5 Weakest reducing agent :

(A)Atomic hydrogen (B) Nascent hydrogen
(C) Molecular hydrogen (D) Occluded hydrogen
Q.6 In large amount dihydrogen is prepared by

(A) Zinc + HCl (B) Zinc + NaOH
(C) petroleum (C) coal
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Q.7 Which of the following statement is not true for 1H1, 1H2, 1H3 respectively –
(A) They are isotopes of each other
(B) Theyhave similar electronic configuration
(C) They exist in the nature in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3
(D) Their atomic masses are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3
Q.8 Hydrogen has three isotops, the number of possible molecule will be –
(A) 3 (B) 6 (C) 9 (D) 12
Q.9 Dihydrogen has :

(A) Two isotopes and no isomers (B) Three isotopes and two nuclear isomers
(C) Three isotopes and two optical isomers (D) Two isotopes and two geometrical isomers
Q.10 Hydrogen is :
(A) Electropositive
(B) Electronegative
(C) Both electropositive as well as electronegative
(D) Neither electropositive nor electronegative
Q.11 In which property listed below hydrogen does not resemble alkali metals ?
(A) Tendency to form cation (B) Nature of oxide
(C) Combination with halogens (D) Reducing character
Q.12 In which of the following reactions does dihydrogen act as oxidising agent ?
(A) Ca + H2  (B) H2 + O2  (C) H2 + F2  (D) CuO + H2 
Q.13 Which of the following is an nuclear isomer of hydrogen ?

(A) Ortho-H (B) Para-H (C) both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Q.14 The correct order of reactivity among

I (atomic hydrogen); II (Dihydrogen) and III (Nascent hydrogen) is
(A) I > II > III (B) I > III > II (C) II > III > I (D) III > II > I.
Q.15 Which combination cannot be used for the preparation of hydrogen gas in the laboratory ?
I. zinc/conc. H2SO4 ; II zinc/dil. HNO3 III. zinc/dil. H2SO4
(A) I and II (B) I, II, III (C) III only (D) I and III

Q.16 By which reaction. best yield of H2 gas forms :

A B C
Li + Ca + Cu +
H2O H2O H2O
(A) By C only (B) ByA, B only (C) By A, B, C only (D) None of these
Q.17 H2 gas can not be prepared by :

(A) Be + NaOH (B) Na + NaOH (C) Mg + NaOH (D) By (B & C) method
Q.18 H2 gas is liberated at cathode and anode both by electrolysis of the following aq. solution except in :
(A) NaH (B) HCOONa (C) NaCl (D) LiH
Q.19 Under what conditions of termperature and pressure, the formation of molecular hydrogen from atomic
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
Q.20 Which set of properties has same value for D2 & H2

(I) Bond length (II) Bond energy (III) Boiling point
(A) Only I (B) Only I & II (C) Only II & III (D) Only II
Water
Q.21 When bismuth chloride is poured into a large volume of water the white precipitate produced is
(A) Bi(OH)3 (B) Bi2O3 (C) BiOCl (D) Bi2OCl3
Q.22 Select correct order of boiling point

(A) H2O > D2O (B) H2 > T2 > D2
(C) H2O2 > H2O (D) (CH3)2O > H2O
Q.23 Which of the following carbide gives methane gas on reaction with water?
(A) Be2C (B) CaC2 (C) Li2C2 (D) Mg2C3
Q.24 Gas that can not be collected over water is

(A) N2 (B) O2 (C) SO2 (D) PH3

Q.25 A + H2O B + HCl

B + H2O  C + HCl
Compound (A), (B) and (C) will be respectively.
(A) PCl5, POCl3, H3PO3 (B) PCl5, POCl3, H3PO4
(C) SOCl2, POCl3, H3PO3 (D) PCl3, POCl3, H3PO4
Q.26 When borax is dissolved in water

(A) Only B(OH)3 is formed (B) Only B(OH)4– is formed
(C) Both B(OH)3 and B2O3 are formed (D) Both B(OH)3 and [B(OH)4]– are formed
Q.27 Select correct statement about hydrolysis of BCl3 and NCl3

(A) NCl3 is hydrolysed and gives HOCl but BCl3 is not hydrolysed.
(B) Both NCl3 and BCl3 on hydrolysis gives HCl
(C) NCl3 on hydrolysis gives HOCl but BCl3 gives HCl.
(D) Both NCl3 and BCl3 on hydrolysis gives HOCl.
Q.28 Which of the following acid is not formed during the step wise hydrolysis of P4O10?
(A) Tetrameta phosphoric acid (B) Hypophosphoric acid
(C) Pyrophosphoric acid (D) Tetra polyphosphoric acid
Q.29 Anhydrous AlCl3 is covalent however when it is dissolved in water hydrated ionic species are formed.
This transformation is owing to :
(A) The trivalent state ofAl. (B) The large hydration energy of Al3+
(C) The low hydration energy of Al3+ (D) The Polar nature of water
Q.30 In which of the following cases hydrolysis takes place through SN2 and SN1 mechanism respectively.
(A) P4O10, SiCl4 (B) NCl3, NF3 (C) SiCl4, SiF4 (D) SF4, TeF6
Q.31 Which of the following metal carbides is a methanide carbide?

(A) CaC2 (B) Mg2C3 (C) Al4C3 (D) BaC2
Q.32 Which of the following carbides yields carbon containing compound having sp hybridisation on hydrolysis.
(A) Be2C (B) Al4C3 (C) Mg2C3 (D) None of these
Q.33 What is the hydrolysis product of hypo phosphoric acid.

(A) H2PO3 ,H4P2O7 (B) H3PO4 (C) H3PO3 (D) H3PO3 , H3PO4

Q.34 In the hydrolysis of ICl, the products are -

(A) HI + HCl (B) HI + HOCl (C) HCl + HOI (D) HOCl + HOI
Q.35 Which of the following compounds are the common product/s obtained in the hydrolysis of XeF6 and
XeF4.
(A) XeO2F2 (B) HF (C) XeO3 (D) Both (B) & (C)
Q.36 Select the compound in which HCl is NOT the product of Hydrolysis
(A) NCl3 (B) PCl3 (C) AsCl3 (D) BiCl3
Q.37 Nitrogen dioxide is dissolved in water to produce

(A) HNO3 and HNO2 (B) only HNO3
(C) only HNO2 (D) HNO2 and N2
Q.38 One mole of calcium phosphide on reaction with excess of water gives
(A) one mole of phosphine (B) two moles of phosphoric acid
(C) two moles of phosphine (D) one mole of phosphorus penta-oxide
Q.39 When NF3 undergoes in hydrolysis at room temperature then product will be-
(A) HNO2 (B) N2O3 (C) NO + NO2 (D) None of these
Q.40 Which of the following molecule does not produce HCl as one of the hydrolysed product?
(A) NCl3 (B) PCl3 (C) AsCl3 (D) SbCl3
Q.41 Which of the following combination does not liberate NH3 gas.
(A) Heating of NH4ClO4 (B) Heating of NH4Cl
(C) (NH4)2CO3 +NaOH (D) Li3N + H2O
Q.42 In which of following case the hybridisation of transition state in the hydrolysis reaction is sp3d.
(A) SF4 (B) SiF4 (C) BF3 (D) BeCl2
Q.43 Which of the following is final hydrolysed product of P4O6.

(A) H3PO4 (B) H3PO3 (C) H4P2O7 (D) None of these
Q.44 Hydrolysis of which of the following compound liberates acidic gas:

(A) Li2NH (B) Al2S3 (C) Al4C3 (D) CaNCN

Q.45 Which halogen oxidizes water at room temperature but does not undergo disproportionation into it?
(A) F2 (B) Cl2 (C) Br2 (D) I2
Q.46 Which of the following compound liberates acidic gas during its hydrolysis.
(A) Ca3P2 (B)AlN (C) Al2S3 (D) CaH2
Q.47 One of the hydrolysed product of the following compound does not react with silica of glass vessel
(A) BF3 (B) ClF5 (C) XeF2 (D) SF4
Q.48 Which of the following Xenon compound does not produce explosive XeO3 on its complete hydrolysis:
(A) XeO2F2 (B) XeF2 (C) XeF4 (D) XeF6
Q.49 In following reaction 'X' is


X  Y H
2O
X
(A) H3PO3 (B) H3PO4 (C) HClO2 (D) HClO3
Q.50 Which of the following hydrolysis product is not common in hydrolysis of XeF2 and XeF4 respectively?
(A) XeO3 (B) HF (C) Xe (D) O2
Q.51 CrO3 dissolves in aqueous NaOH to give

(A) Cr2O72– (B) CrO42– (C) Cr(OH)3 (D) Cr(OH)2
Q.52 Density of H2O is maximum at :

(A) 0°C (B) 100°C (C) –273°C (D) 4°C
Q.53 Which is true statement about H2O:

(A) hardness can be removed by passing through ion exchenge resin
(B) its presence can be detected by anhydrous CuSO4
(C) it is amphoprotic
(D) all are correct
Q.54 Which is true statement about D2O and H2O :

(A) D2O has lower dielectric constant than H2O
(B) NaCl is more soluble in D2O than in H2O
(C) both are correct
(D) none is correct

Q.55 The reactions of heavywater are slow. The reason is

(A) Heavy water is associated (B) Heavy water is dissociated
(C) Heavy water is of higher mass (D) Heavy water is of lower mass
Q.56 4D2O + 3Fe 

Re d hot
 FeO + gas. The gas produced in the above reaction is :
(A) O2 (B) H2 (C) D2 (D) None
Q.57 Hard water when passed through ion exchange resin containing RCOOH group, becomes free from
(A) Cl– (B) SO4–2 (C) H3O+ (D) Ca+2
Q.58 When zeolite is treated with hard water the sodium ion are exchange with –
(A) H+ (B) Ca+2 (C) OH (D) SO42–
Q.59 Permutit is a technical name given to :

(A) Aluminates of Ca and Na (B) Hydrated silicates of Al and Na
(C) Silicates of Ca and Na (D) Silicates of Ca and Mg
Q.60 Permanent hardness in water due to presence of :

(A) Ca+, Mg+ (B) CaCl2, MgCl2 (C) CaCO3, MgCO3 (D)All
Q.61 Temporary unstable hardness of water due to presence of :

(A) CaCl2, MgSO4 (B) Ca+2, Mg+2
(C) K, CaCO3 (D) Ca(HCO3)2, Mg(HCO3)2
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
Q.62 Acidified chromic acid + H2O2 Org

  X + Y , X and Y are
. solvent
(blue colour)
(A) CrO5 and H2O (B) Cr2O3 and H2O (C) CrO2 and H2O (D) CrO and H2O
(x) (y)
Q.63 MnO4– Mn2+ Mn4+
(z)
MnO2
For above reaction x, y, z are respectively

(A) H2O2 / H+ , H2O2 / OH– , H2O2 / OH– (B) H2O2 / OH– , H2O2 / OH– , H2O2 / H+
(C) H2O2 / OH– , H2O2 / H+ , H2O2 / OH– (D) H2O2 / H+, H2O2 / H+ , H2O2 / OH–

Q.64 H2O2 can be obtained when following reacts with H2SO4 except with :
(A) PbO2 (B) BaO2 (C) Na2O2 (D) KO2
Q.65 A mixture of hydrazine and H2O2 is :

(A) antiseptic (B) rocket fuel
(C) fire extinguisher (D) insecticide
Q.66 In the reaction 2H2O2 2H2O + O2 oxidation state of oxygen changes as :

(A) Only – 1 to –2 (B) Only – 1 to zero (C) Both of the above (D) –1 to –3
Q.67 Hydrogen peroxides cannot be concentrated easily because

(A) It is highlyvolatile in nature (B) It is not dissolve in H2O
(C) It decompose at its boiling point (D) It has a very high b.p.
Q.68 An aqueous solution of H2O2

(A)Alkaline (B) Neutral (C) Strongly acidic (D) weekly acidic
Q.69 Bleaching action of H2O2 is due to its :

(A) Oxidising nature (B) Reducing nature (C) Acidic nature (D) Thermal instability
Q.70 Correct order of BP is :-

(A) H2 > H2O2 > D2O > H2O > D2 (B) H2O2 > H2 > D2O > H2O > D2
(C) H2O2 > D2O > H2O > D2 > H2 (D) H2O2 > D2O > H2O > H2 > D2
s-BLOCK
Alkali
Q.71 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
Q.72 Which of the following alkali metal chloride exist in hydrated form.
(A) LiCl (B) CsCl (C) NaCl (D)KCl
Q.73 Which one of the following electrolyte is used in Down's process used for extracting sodium metal?
(A) NaCl (B) NaCl + CaCl2+ KF
(C) NaOH + KCl + KF (D) NaCl + NaOH

Q.74 Which one of the following reaction is not associated with the Solvay's process for manufacturing of
sodium carbonate?
(A) NH3 + H2O + CO2  NH4HCO3
(B) 2NaOH + CO2  Na2CO3 + H2O

(C) 2NaHCO3  Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2
(D) NaCl + NH4HCO3  NaHCO3 + NH4Cl
Q.75 Which of the following statement about LiCl and NaCl is wrong?
(A) LiCl has lower melting point than NaCl.
(B) LiCl is more soluble in organic solvents than NaCl
(C) LiCl form hydrate LiCl.2H2O but NaCl does not
(D) Fused LiCl would be more conducting than fused NaCl.
Q.76 The least soluble compounds among fluorides and iodides of alkali metals are respectively.
(A) LiF and CsI (B) CsF and LiI (C) LiF and LiI (D) CsF and CsI
Q.77 On dissolving moderate amount of sodium metal in liquid ammonia, which of following does not occur:
(A) Blue coloured Solution is obtained
(B) Na+ ions are formed in solution
(C) Liquid ammonia becomes good conductor of electricity
(D) The liquid ammonia remains diamagnetic
Q.78 In synthesis of sodium carbonate by Solvay's process, the recovery of ammonia is done by treating
NH4Cl with Ca(OH)2. The by-product obtained in this process is
(A) CaCl2 (B) NaCl (C) NaOH (D) NaHCO3
Q.79 Which among the following is maximum thermal stable compound ?

(A) LiH (B) NaH (C) KH (D) CsH
Q.80 Which one of the following statement is true for all the alkali metals?
(A) Their nitrates decompose on heating to give NO2 and O2 gas
(B) Their carbonates decompose on heating to give CO2 and normal oxide
(C) Oxide (M2O) & peroxide (M2O2) of alkali metals are diamagnetic
(D)All alkali metals bicarbonates exist in solid state

Q.81 For reaction : NH3(liq) + Na warm

 P + Q
Incorrect statement is :
(A) Hydrolysis of 'P' produces NH3 gas.
(B) Gas 'Q' reacts with heated alkali metals.
(C) Anionic part of 'P' is weaker base than NH3.
(D) Gas Q is also produced, when Li metal is heated with NH3 gas.
Q.82 Incorrect statement for s-block metal solution in liquid NH3.

(A) Highly pure dilute solution of Na and Cs has same colour.
(B) Solution of Be and Mg in liquid NH3 is paramagnetic.
(C) On adding impurity of transition metal cation H2 gas is released.
(D) Solution of alkali metal in liquid NH3 is powerful and selective reducing agents.
Q.83 Which group elements exhibit regular increment of melting point as atomic number decreases
(A) alkali metals (B) alkaline earth metals
(C) boron family (D) carbon family
Q.84 In which of the following combination product is paramagnetic species.

(A) Na(s) + NH3 (l) (B) Hot Na(s) + NH3 (g)
(C) Zn + excess NaOH (aq.) (D) AlCl3 (aq.) + excess NaOH
Q.85 Correct order of monoxide formation tendency among alkali metal is

(A) Li > Na > K > Rb > Cs (B) Li < Na <K < Rb < Cs
(C) Li > Na > K < Rb < Cs (D) None
Q.86 Which of the following statement about the carbonates of alkali metals is true :
(A) Except Li2CO3 all alkali metal carbonate are insoluble in water.
(B) Thermal stability decreases as we move down in a group.
(C) The solubility in water increases down the group.
(D) Na2CO3 cant be prepared by solvey process.
Q.87 Which salt is NOT deliquescent

(A) NaCl (B) CaCl2 (C) MgCl2 (D) None of these

Q.88 Which of following statement is not true about solution of alkali metal in liquid NH3 ?
(A) Blue colour is due to ammoniated electrons.
(B) Blue colour changes to bronze on dilution due to formation of metal ion clusters.
(C) Paramagnetic nature of solution decreases due to electron-electron pairing with increase in
concentration of alkali metal.
(D) On warming blue colour becomes colourless due to formation of metal amide and H2 gas.
Q.89 During hydration of alkali metal cations the signs of G , H and S respectively are:
(A) –ve, –ve, –ve (B) –ve, –ve, +ve (C) +ve, +ve, +ve (D) –ve, +ve, –ve
Q.90 Sodium Metal + NH3(liq) warm

 P + Q (g)
Incorrect statement for P & Q is
(A) Q is hydrogen gas
(B) P is Na2NH
(C) Hydrolysis of P produces NH3 gas
(D) Anionic part of P acts as lewis base
Q.91 X + H2O  NaOH;

C
 Y 
  NaOH + O2
H O
X + O2 400 2
25C
Which of the following statement is false regarding Y.

(A) Y turns green chromium salt solution to yellow
(B) Y can be used to purify the air in submarines.
(C) Y can be used as an reducing agent
(D) Y is also named as oxone
Q.92 Which of the following is not common property of all alkali metals
(A) Exhibit characteristic flame colour (B) Basic nature of oxide
(C) Reaction with liquid NH3 (D) Formation of hydrated chloride
Q.93 Which of the following bicarbonates does not exist in solid state?
(A) NaHCO3 (B) KHCO3 (C) RbHCO3 (D) Ca(HCO3)2
Q.94 The principle products obtained on heating iodine with concentrated caustic soda solution:
(A) NaIO3 + NaI (B) NaIO + NaIO3 (C) NaIO + NaI (D) NaIO4 + NaI

Q.95 The correct statement is

(A) Na2CO3. 10H2O is known as soda ash (B) Na2CO3. H2O is known as soda ash
(C) Na2CO3 is known as soda ash (D) NaHCO3 is known as soda ash
Q.96 The alkali metals which form normal oxide, peroxide as well as super oxides are
(A) Na, Li (B) K, Li (C) Li, Cs (D) K, Rb
Q.97 The pair of compounds, which cannot exist together in a solution is

(A) NaHCO3 and NaOH (B) Na2CO3 and NaOH
(C) NaHCO3 and Na2CO3 (D) NaHCO3 and H2O
Q.98 Solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is a strong reducing agent due to presence of
(A) solvated sodium ions (B) solvated hydrogen ions
(C) sodium atoms or sodium hydroxide (D) solvated electrons
Q.99 The order of solubilityof lithium halides in non-polar solvents follows the order
(A) LiI > LiBr > LiCl > LiF (B) LiF > LiI > LiBr > LiCl
(C) LiCl > LiF > LiI > LiBr (D) LiBr > LiCl > LiF > LiI
Q.100 Fire extinguishers contain

(A) conc. H2SO4 solution (B) H2SO4 and NaHCO3 solutions
(C) NaHCO3 solution (D) CaCO3 solution
Q.101 Na + Al2O3 High temperature  O

     2  X 2  Y; compound Y is :
CO in water
(A) NaAlO2 (B) NaHCO3 (C) Na2CO3 (D) Na2O2
Q.102 When K2O is added to water, the solution becomes basic in nature because it contains a significant
concentration of
(A) K+ (B) O2– (C) OH– (D) O22–
Q.103 The non-metal which does not react with water but reacts with alkali
(A) Boron (B) Bromine (C) P4 (D) Fluorine
Q.104 An aqueous solution of an halogen salt of potassium reacts with same halogen X2 to give a brown
coloured solution, in which halogen exists as X3– ion, then halogen X is
(A) chlorine (B) bromine (C) iodine (D) fluorine

Q.105 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.
Q.106 Sodium metal is highly reactive and cannot be stored under

(A) toluene (B) kerosene oil (C) alcohol (D) benzene
Q.107 The compound formed on heating sodium metal in a current of dry ammonia gas, is
(A) sodium imide (B) sodium nitrite (C) sodium amide (D) sodium azide
Q.108 Crown ethers and cryptands form

(A) complexes with alkali metals
(B) salts of alkali metals
(C) hydroxides of alkali metals used for inorganic quantitative analysis
(D) organic salts of alkali metals
Q.109 Which of the following is not a property of lithium?

(A) Hydrated lithium ion is the largest among alkali metals
(B) The melting and boiling points of lithium are comparatively higher than other alkali metals
(C) Lithium is softer than that of other alkali metals
(D) The ionisation potential and electronegativity of lithium are higher than those of other alkali metals
Q.110 The commercial method of preparation of potassium by reduction of molten KCl with metallic sodium at
850°C is based on the fact that
(A) potassium is solid and sodium distills off at 850°C
(B) potassium being more volatile and distills off thus shifting the reaction forward
(C) sodium is more reactive than potassium at 850 ºC
(D) sodium has less affinity to chloride ions in the presence of potassium ion
Q.111 Which of the following groups of elements have chemical properties that are most similar
(A) Na, K, Ca (B) Mg, Sr, Ba (C) Be, Al, Ca (D) Be, Ra, Cs
Q.112 Which of the alkali metal is having least melting point?

(A) Na (B) K (C) Rb (D)Cs

Q.113 Sodium bicarbonate is less soluble in water than potassium bicarbonate, it is due to
(A) low molecular weight of NaHCO3 as compared to KHCO3
(B) Due to hydrogen bonding, sodium bicarbonate contains a dimeric anionic structure while in potassium
bicarbonate, anions form an infinite chain
(C) Due to hydrogen bonding, potassium bicarbonate contains a dimeric anionic structure while in sodium
bicarbonate, anions form an infinite chain.
(D) KHCO3 is thermally less stable than NaHCO3.
Q.114 The correct representation of 'X' and 'Y' will be.

M + (x + y)NH3  X + Y
(M = Na, K)
(A) X = [M (NH2)x]+, Y = [e(NH2)y]–
(B) X = [M2(NH3)x]+, Y = [e(NH3)y]–
(C) X = [Mx (NH3)]+, T =[ey(NH3)]–
(D) X = [M(NH3)x]+, Y = [e (NH3)y]–
Q.115 Correct order of density is –

(A) Li > Na (B) K > Na (C) Mg > Ca (D) Cs < Rb
Q.116 Weak reductant among alkali metal is –

(A) Li (B) Na (C) K (D) Cs
Q.117 The metal used in photoelectric cell is –

(A) Na (B) K (C) Mg (D) Ca
Q.118 Lithium chloride is highlysoluble in –

(A) C6H6 (B) H2O (C) D2O (D)All
Q.119 Alkali metals salts are –

(A) Diamagnetic and coloured (B) Diamagnetic and colourless
(C) Paramagnetic and coloured (D) Paramagnetic and colourless
Q.120 Which of the following halides has the highest melting point –
(A) NaCl (B) KCl (C) NaBr (D) NaF
Q.121 On heating sodium metal in the current of dry ammonia leads to the formation of which gas–
(A) NaNH2 (B) NaN3 (C) NH3 (D) H2

Q.122 Sodium reacts with water more vigorously than lithium because it –
(A) Has higher atomic weight (B) Is more electronegative
(C) Is more electropositve (D) Is a metal
Q.123 Dissolving metallic zinc in NaOH produces

(A) Zn(OH)2 (B) Na2ZnO2 (C) ZnO (D) Zn(OH)2 + Na2ZnO2
Q.124 NaHCO3 can be used to –

(A) Decrease acidity of stomach (B) Prepare CO2 used as fire extinguisher
(C) Produce sponge in bread (D)All of these
Q.125 In K, Rb and Cs, the decreasing order of reducing power in gaseous state is:-
(A) K > Cs > Rb (B) Cs > Rb > K (C) K < Cs < Rb (D) Rb > Cs > K
Q.126 On addition of metal ions, colour of liquid NH3 solutions converts into bronze, the reason is :-
(A)Ammoniated electrones (B) Metal amide formation
(C) Liberation of NH3 gas (D) Cluster formation of metal ions
Q.127 Nitrate of an element of alkali metal group, decomposes on heating, gives brown colour gas. Nitrate and
brown colour gas are respectively:-
(A) NaNO3 and NO (B) LiNO3 and NO2 (C) KNO3 and NH3 (D) NaNO3 and NO2
Q.128 If NaOH is added to an aqueous solution of Zn+2 ions, a white precipitate appears and on adding excess
NaOH, the precipitate dissolves. In this solution zinc exists in the
(A) Cationic part (B)Anionic part
(C) Both in cationic and anionic part (D) There is no zinc left in the solution
Q.129 Potassium is kept :-

(A) Under cold water (B) InAmmonia (C) In Alcohol (D) In Kerosene

Alkaline Earth Metals

Q.130 Ametal X on heating in nitrogen gas givesY.Yon treatment with H2O gives a colourless gas which when
passed through CuSO4 solution gives a blue colour Y is:
(A) Mg(NO3)2 (B) Mg3N2 (C) NH3 (D) MgO
Q.131 Anhydrous MgCl2 can be prepared by :

(A) heating MgCl2.6H2O(s)
(B) heating MgCl2.6H2O(s) in dry HCl atmosphere at 175°C.
(C) heating KCl.MgCl2.6H2O
(D) All of these.
Q.132 A metal is brunt in air and the ash on moistening smells of ammonia. The metal is
(A) Na (B) Fe (C) Mg (D)Al
Q.133 All decomposition product(s) of which salt can react with NaOH solution
(A) BeCO3 (B) MgCO3 (C) CaCO3 (D) BaCO3
Q.134 Which of the following on heating produces CO2 as the only gaseous product?
(A) BeC2O4 (B) (CH3COO)2Ca (C) HCOONa (D) Ag2C2O4
Q.135 Which of the following metal on burning in moist air does not give smell of ammonia
(A) Mg (B) Ca (C) K (D) Li
Q.136 The 'milk of magnesia' used as an antacid is chemically

(A) Mg(OH)2 (B) MgO (C) MgCl2 (D) MgO + MgCl2
Q.137 EDTAis used in the estimation of

(A) Mg2+ ions (B) Ca2+ ions
(C) both Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions (D) Mg2+ ions but not Ca2+ ions
Q.138 The complex formation tendency of alkaline earth metals decreases down the group because
(A) atomic size increases
(B) availability of empty d and f-orbitals increases
(C) positive charge to volume ratio of cation increases
(D) all the above
Q.139 The alkaline earth metals, which do not impart any colour to Bunsen flame are
(A) Be and Mg (B) Mg and Ca (C) Be and Ca (D) Be and Ba
 , 205C
Q.140 Y   ,120C
 CaSO4·2H2O    X, X and Y are respectively..
(A) plaster of paris, dead burnt plaster (B) dead burnt plaster, plaster of paris
(C) CaO and plaster of paris (D) plaster of paris, mixture of gases
Q.141 A metal M forms water soluble sulphate, and water insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2, Its oxide MO is
amphoteric, hard and has high melting point. The alkaline earth metal M must be
(A) Mg (B) Be (C) Ca (D) Sr
Q.142 (Milky cloud) C 

2 A + Na2CO3 
CO
 B + C
The chemical formulae of Aand B are
(A) NaOH and Ca(OH)2 (B) Ca(OH)2 and NaOH
(C) NaOH and CaO (D) Ca(OH)2 and CaCO3
Q.143 Which of the following metal is used in flash bulbs?

(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Ca (D) Ba
Q.144 Which of the property increases to bottom in a group?

(A) Solubility and thermal stabilityof alkaline earth metal sulphates.
(B) Solubility and covalent character of alkali metal fluoride
(C) Thermal stability and ionic character of alkali metal carbonates
(D) Solubility and ionic character of alkaline earth metal carbonates.
Q.145 If X and Y are the second ionisation potentials of alkali and alkaline earth metals of same period, then
(A) X > Y (B) X < Y (C) X = Y (D) X << Y
Q.146 Suspension of slaked lime in water is known as

(A) lime water (B) quick lime
(C) milk of lime (D) aqueous solution of slaked lime
Q.147 White heavyprecipitates are formed when BaCl2 is added to a clear solution of compoundA. Precipitates
are insoluble in dilute HCl. Then, the compound Ais
(A) a bicarbonate (B) a carbonate (C) a sulphate (D) a chloride
Q.148 X + C + Cl2     Y + CO ;

High temperature
of about 1000 K Y + 2H2O  Z + 2HCl
Compound 'Y' is found in polymeric chain structure, then 'Y' must be

(A) BeO (B) BeCl2 (C) BeH2 (D)AlCl3
Q.149 BeCl2 + LiAlH4 

 X + LiCl +AlCl3
(A) X is LiH (B) X is BeH2 (C) X is BeCl2·2H2O (D) None
Q.150 A pair of substances which give all same products on reaction with water is :
(A) Mg and MgO (B) Sr and SrO (C) Ca and CaH2 (D) Be and BeO
Q.151 The incorrect statement(s) is/are

(A) Mg2+ does not form complexes.
(B) Be2+ can form complexes due to a very small atomic size.
(C) the first ionisation potential of Be is higher than that of Mg.
(D) Mg forms an alkaline hydroxide while Be forms amphoteric oxides.
Q.152 MgBr2 and MgI2 are soluble in acetone because of

(A) Their ionic nature (B) Their coordinate nature
(C) Their metallic nature (D) Their covalent nature
Q.153 Which of the following is not the characteristic of Barium? .

(A) It emits electrons on exposure to light
(B) It is a silvery white metal
(C) It forms Ba(NO)2 which is used in preparation of green fire
(D) Its ionization potential is lower than radium.
Q.154 Which is correct statement:
(1) CaSO4 is known dead burnt plaster
(2) Gypsum contains more percentage of calcium than plaster of paris
(3) Plaster of paris is obtained by heating Gypsum
(4) Gypsum is obtained by hydration of plaster of paris
Correct code is :
(A) 1,2,3,4 (B) 1,3,4 (C) Only 2 (D) 2, 4
Q.155 The metal X is prepared by 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
Q.156 Which is Incorrect statement:

(A) Both LiCl and MgCl2 are deliquiscent in nature.
(B) Both Li3N and Mg3N2 on hydrolysis give ammonia gas.
(C) Both LiHCO3 and Mg(H CO3)2 do not exist in solid state
(D) Both Li2CO3 and MgCO3 are thermally stable
Q.157 The element which has least tendency to form nitride is

(A) Li (B) Mg (C) Al (D) K
Q.158 Slaked lime and quick lime are respectively

(A) Ca(OH)2(s), CaO(s)
(B) Ca(OH)2(s), aqueous suspension of Ca(OH)2
(C) Aqueous suspension of Ca(OH)2 , aqueous solution of Ca(OH)2
(D) CaO(s), aqueous suspension of Ca(OH)2
Q.159 Which of the following categories of salts of alkali and alkaline earth metals show same solubility trend
in water.
(i) Carbonates (ii) Nitrates (iii) Hydroxides (iv) Chlorides
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iv) (C) (ii) and (iii) (D) Only (ii)
Q.160 Which of them is pair of most insoluble white compound and most insoluble coloured compound among
BaSO4, SrSO4, BaCrO4, SrCrO4
(A) BaSO4,BaCrO4 (B) BaSO4,SrCrO4 (C) SrSO4, BaCrO4 (D) SrSO4, SrCrO4
Q.161 Incorrect statement(s) for reaction :

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2(g) 40 C
 Products.
is / are:
(A) Chlorine undergoes disproportionation. (B) Bleaching powder is obtained as product.
(C) Ca(OH)2 is called milk of lime. (D) Oxidation state of oxygen changes.
Q.162 Highly pure dilute ammonia solution of which of the following metal(s) is paramagnetic and blue colour.
(A) Be (B) Ca (C) Mg (D)All
Q.163 Which of the following alkaline earth metal chloride does not contain water of crystallization in solid
state :
(A) BeCl2 (B) CaCl2 (C) SrCl2 (D) BaCl2
Q.164 Magnesium metal burns in air to give :

(A) MgO (B) Mg3N2 (C)MgCO3 (D) MgO and Mg3N2both

Q.165 A  B+C
H2O
D +C A + H2O
IdentifyAfor above reaction.

(A) CaO (B)Ca(OH)2 (C) CaCO3 (D)Ca(HCO3)2
Q.166 Choose incorrect statement

(A) BeCO3 is kept in atmosphere of CO2 since it is least thermally stable.
(B) Be dissolves in alkali forming [Be(OH)4]2–.
(C) BeF2 forms complex ion with NaF in which Be goes with cation.
(D) BeF2 forms complex ion with NaF in which Be goes with anion.
Q.167 By adding gypsum to cement:

(A) Setting time of cement becomes less (B) Setting time of cement increases
(C) Colour of cement becomes light (D) Shining surface is obtained
Q.168 Which statement is correct regarding the diagonal relationship between Be and Al?
(I) Both carbides on hydrolysis produces CH4 gas
(II) Both Be and Al oxides are amphoteric in nature.
(III) In vapour state chlorides of both exist as chloro-bridge dimer having (3c – 4e) bonds
(IV) Both Be andAl nitrides on hydrolysis give NH3 gas.
(A) I, II are correct (B) I, II and IV are correct
(C) I, II, III, IV are correct (D) Only III is correct
Q.169 Which is having highest m.p. –

(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Ca (D) Sr
Q.170 Which of the following element have maximum tendency to form complex compound –
(A) Be (B) Ba (C) Ca (D) Mg
Q.171 Which one of the following is most soluble in ether

(A) BeCl2 (B) CaCl2 (C) SrCl2 (D) None of these
Q.172 The normal dehydrating agent, which used in a laboratories:-

(A) MgCO3 (B) CaF2 (C) MgF2 (D) CaCl2

Q.173 Which statement will be true for solution, when Ba is dissolved in ammonia:-
(A) Solution becomes blue (B) Solution becomes good conductor
(C) Solution remains colourless (D) Both (A) and (B) are correct
Q.174 Whenchlorine is passedslowover dryslakedlime Ca(OH)2 atroomtemperature, the product not obtained is
(A) CaCl2 (B) CaOCl2 (C) Ca(ClO2)2 (D) Ca(OCl)2
Q.175 Identify the correct statement -

(A) Gypsum contains a lower percentage of Ca than plaster of paris
(B) Gypsum is obtained by heating plaster of paris
(C) Plaster of paris can be obtained by hydration of gypsum
(D) Plaster of paris is obtained by partial oxidation of gypsum
Q.176 Alkali metals forms following compound

(A) All form amide, MNH2 (B)All form ionic salt like hydride MH
(C) All form superoxide like KO2 (D)All form nitrides
Q.177 Na2[Be(OH)4] is formed when :

(A) BeO reacts with NaOH solution (B) Be reacts with NaOH solution
(C) both correct (D) none is correct
Q.178 Which of the following hydride is covalent and polymeric :-

(A) CaH2 (B) BeH2 (C) NaH (D) BaH2

EXERCISE-2
[MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE]

Q.1 Correct order(s) is/are
(A) Melting point: H2O < D2O (B) Vapour pressure at 25°C: H2O > D2O
(C) Dielectric constant: H2O < D2O (D) Thermal stability: H2O < D2O
Q.2 Which of the following species is/are not liberating oxygen gas on reaction with water at 25°C.
(A) Na2O2 (B) Cl2 (C) P4 (D) KO2
Q.3 Select the correct order of property mentioned is brackets :

(A) Li2CO3 < Na2CO3 < K2CO3 (Solubility)
(B) BeSO4 < MgSO4 < CaSO4 (Thermal stability)
(C) Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs (Reducing property in aquous medium)
(D) LiOH < NaOH < KOH < RbOH < CsOH (Basic strength)
Q.4 Correct statement( s) about sodium carbonate is / are :

(A) Crystalline Na2CO3·10H2O is called washing soda
(B) Crystalline Na2CO3·H2O is called soda ash
(C) NaOH can be prepared by its reaction with milk of lime
(D) It is used in water softening and laundering
Q.5 Which products are obtained on electrolysis of Brine ?

(A) H2 (B) Cl2 (C) NaOH (D) O2
Q.6 Correct statement(s) for solution of potassium in liquid ammonia is/are :

(A) dilute solution shows blue colour in presence of impurity
(B) exhibits paramagnetic character at all concentration
(C) produces metal amide on warming
(D) Blue colour fades on adding transion metal cation
Q.7 Which of the following are common products of Hydrolysis of Na2O2 and KO2 at 0°C ?
(A) OH– (aq) (B) H2O2 (C) O2 (D)All
Q.8 Select correct set of species which can't react with water but react with NaOH
(A) NO2 (B) P4 (C) Al (D) I2

Q.9 Which of the following compounds is/are consumed in solvay process of preperation of NaHCO3?
(A) NH3 (B) H2O (C) CO2 (D) NaCl
Q.10 The compounds formed upon cumbustion of Na-metal in excess dry air is/are
(A) Na2O2 (B) Na2O (C) NaO2 (D) NaOH
Q.11 The golden yellow colour associated with NaCl to Bunsen flame can be explained on the basis of
(A) low ionisation potential of sodium ion (B) emission spectrum
(C) photosensitivityof sodium. (D) sublimation of metallic sodium of yellow vapours
Q.12 The correct statement is/are :

(A) BeCl2 is a covalent compound
(B) Be2Cl4 is an electron deficient molecule
(C) Co-ordination no. of Be in BeCl2(s) is equal to four
(D) the hybrid state of Be in BeCl2(s) is sp2
Q.13 KO2 finds use in oxygen cylinders used for space and submarines. The fact(s) related to such use of
KO2 is/are -
(A) it produces O2 (B) it produces O3
(C) it absorbs CO2 (D) it absorbs both CO and CO2
Q.14 Hydrogen gas is not evolved by :

(A) Mg + NH3(liq.) (B) B2H6 + H2O (C) NaNH2 + H2O (D) Be + H2O
Q.15 Which of the following will not give any colour to flame?
(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Na (D) Li
Q.16 Which of the following compounds are paramagnetic in nature?

(A) KO2 (B) K2O2 (C) Na2O2 (D) RbO2
Q.17 H2O2 can act as reductant with :

(A)Acidified KMnO4 (B) Ag2O (C) H2S gas (D) O3
Q.18 The hydration energy of Mg2+ is

(A) more than that of Ca2+ ion (B) more than that of Na+ ion
(C) more than that of Al3+ ion (D) more than that of Be2+ ion

Q.19 Highlypure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia

(A) shows blue colouration due to solvated electrons.
(B) shows electrical conductivity due to both solvated electrons as well as Solvated sodium ions.
(C) shows red colouration due to solvated electrons but a bad conductor of electricity.
(D) produces hydrogen gas.
Q.20 Which of the following combination(s) of reactants produce hydrogen gas.

(A) B2H6 + H2O (B) CO(g) + H2O (g) (C) Fe + NaOH (D) Sn + NaOH
Q.21 The compound(s) which have –O–O– bond(s) is/are

(A) BaO2 (B) Na2O2 (C) CrO5 (D) Fe2O3
Q.22 Which of the following statement(s) for H2O2, is/are correct ?

(A) In pure state H2O2 is very pale blue or almost colourless liquid
(B) It is concentrated by distillation under reduced pressure
(C) In solid state dihedral angle of H2O2 molecule is different from its gaseous state
(D) Its boiling point is determined by extrapolation
Q.23 Which of the following substance(s) is/are used in laboratory for drying purposes?
(A) Anhydrous P2O5 (B) CaCl2·6H2O
(C) Anhydrous CaCl2 (D) Silica gel
Q.24 Incorrect statement(s) about use of polyphosphates as water softening agents is/are
(A) They form soluble complexes with anionic species
(B) They precipitate anionic species
(C) They form soluble complexes with cationic species
(D) They precipitate cationic species
Q.25 When Zeolite is treated with hard water, the sodium ions are exchanged with which of the following
ion(s)?
(A) Li+(aq.) (B) Mg2+(aq.) (C) Ca2+(aq.) (D) K+ (aq.)
Q.26 Select correct order(s)

(A) Temperature of maximum density : H2O < D2O
(B) Boiling Point : 1° > 2° > 3° for isomeric amines.
(C) Ionization constant [H+] [OH–] : H2O > D2O
(D) Vapour pressure at R.T. : NH3 < HF < H2O < H2O2

Q.27 Which of the following hydrids are ionic

(A) CaH2 (B) BaH2 (C) SrH2 (D) BeH2
Q.28 Which of the following statement is/are true for H2

(A) It is lighter than air and soluble in water
(B) H-H bond dissociation enthalpy is the highest for a single bond between two atoms of any element
(C) It is used in fuel cells
(D) It can reduce heavy metal oxides into their respective metals
Q.29 Which of the following pair of compound gives different volatile product when heated seperately:
(A) Na2CO3 and CaCO3 (B) NaHCO3, CsHCO3
(C) Na2O2 , BaO2 (D) Na2SO4·10H2O and CuSO4·5H2O
Q.30 Which of the following statements are false?

(A) BeCl2 can exist as linear molecule in the vapour state but it is polymeric in the solid state
(B) Calcium hydride is called hydrolith.
(C) Carbides of both Be and Ca react with water to form acetylene.
(D) Oxides of both Be and Ca are amphoteric.
Q.31 H2O2 can be prepared by

(A)Auto-oxidation of 2-ethylanthraquinol (B) BaO2 + H3PO4
(C) Hydrolysis of peroxodisulphates (D) Hydrolysis of superoxides
Q.32 Which of the following are ionic carbides?

(A) CaC2 (B) Al4C3 (C) Fe3C (D) Be2C
Q.33 The correct statement is -

(A) Be2+ cation has largest hydration enthalpy among the alkaline earth metals.
(B) The second ionisation enthalpies of the alkaline earth metals are smaller than those of the corresponding
alkali metals.
(C) Li is most reducing agent among all the metals.
(D) Be does not impart any colour to the flame.
Q.34 In which of the following combination of reactants H2O2 acts as oxidizing agent
(A) HOCl + H2O2 (B) I2 + H2O2+ OH–(aq)
(C) Fe2+(aq) + H2O2 (D) Mn2+(aq) + H2O2 + NH4OH

Q.35 Which of the following combination of reactants produce Hydrogen gas.

(A) CaH2 + H2O RT
 (B) Na + NH3(liquid) Warm

(C) Be + H2O RT

 (D) Zn + NaOH RT

Q.36 Which of the following reagents are used to remove hardness present in water either temporary or
permanent.
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) Sodium zeolite (C) Na2CO3 (D) MgCO3
Q.37 Sodium metal reacts with

(A) Phenol (B) Water
(C) HC  CH (D) Wax
Q.38 Na2CO3 is prepared by Solvay process but K2CO3 can not be prepared by the same process because
(A) K2CO3 is highly water soluble (B) KHCO3 is highly water soluble.
(C) KHCO3 is sparingly water soluble. (D) KHCO3 never exists in solid state.
Q.39 Select correct order of given property

(A) BeCl2 < MgCl2 < CaCl2 (Covalent character)
(B) CaSO4 < SrSO4 < BaSO4 (Order of solubility)
(C) BeO < MgO < CaO (Basic nature)
(D) BeCO3 < MgCO3 < SrCO3< BaCO3(Order of thermal stability)
Q.40 Which metal(s) gives blue colour when react with liquid ammonia
(A) Na (B) Be (C) Mg (D) Li
Q.41 Which of the following metal(s) does/do not impart characteristic colour to flame:
(A) Li (B) Sr (C) Be (D) Mg
Q.42 Na2SO4 is water soluble but BaSO4 is insoluble because

(A) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is higher than that of its lattice energy.
(B) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is less than that of its lattice energy.
(C) the hydration energy of BaSO4 is less than that of its lattice energy.
(D) the hydration energy of BaSO4 is higher than that of its lattice energy.

Q.43 Select the correct statements regarding Na6P6O18 compound:

(A) It is water softening agent.
(B) The name is sodium hexa metaphosphite.
(C) It contain total number of 24 sigma bond.
(D) In this compound P–O–P linkage is in Bent form.
[REASONING TYPE]
Questions given below consist of two statements each printed as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R); while answering these questions you are required to choose anyone of the following
four responses:
(A) if both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) if both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
(C) if (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) if (A) is false and (R) is true
Q.44 Assertion : Beryllium does not impart any characteristic colour to the bunsen flame.
Reason : Due to its veryhigh ionization energy, beryllium requires a large amount of energyfor excitation
of the electrons
Q.45 Assertion : Anhyd. calcium chloride cannot be used to dry alcohol or NH3
Reason : Anhyd. CaCl2 is not a good desiccant.
Q.46 Assertion : Diagonal relationship is shown between Be and Al.

Reason : Polorising power () of Be2+ is almost the same as that of Al3+.
Q.47 Assertion : Beryllium halides dissolve in organic solvents.

Reason : Beryllium halides are ionic in character.
Q.48 Assertion : BeCl2 fumes in moist air.

Reason : BeCl2 reacts with moisture to form HCl gas.
Q.49 Assertion : Calcium carbide on hydrolysis gives methane.

Reason : Calcium carbide contains C22– anion.
Q.50 Assertion : When CO2 is passed through lime water, it first turns milky and then the solution becomes
clear when the passage of CO2 is continued.
Reason : The milkiness is due to the formation of insoluble CaCO3 which then changes to soluble
Ca(HCO3)2 when excess of CO2 is present.
Q.51 Assertion : MgCO3 is soluble in water when a current of CO2 is passed.

Reason : The solubility of MgCO3 is due to the formation of Mg(HCO3)2.
Q.52 Assertion : The carbonate of lithium decomposes easily on heating to form lithium oxide and CO2.
Reason : Lithium being very small in size polarises large carbonate ion leading to the formation of more
stable Li2O and CO2.
Q.53 Assertion : Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of carbon dioxide

Reason : Beryllium carbonate is unstable and decomposes to give beryllium oxide and carbon dioxide.
[PARAGRAPH TYPE]
Paragraph for question nos. 54 to 57
 Y excess
 2  Z CO
Ca + O2  W   X H

H 2O CO 2
(limited ) 2O
Q.54 The compound X is

(A) CaO (B) Slaked lime (C) milk of lime (D) lime water
Q.55 The incorrect statement is :

(A) Yis almost insoluble in water (B) Z is soluble in water
(C) Formation of X known as slaking of lime (D) Y is Ca(HCO3)2
1200 K
W + Gas(P)
HCl Q + H2O + Gas(P)
Y
Q.56
H2SO4
R + H2O + Gas(P)
W P Q R
(A) CaO SO 3 CaCl2 Ca(HSO4)2
(B) CaO SO 2 CaCl2 CaSO4
(C) CaO CO 2 CaCl2 CaSO4
(D) Ca(OH)2 CO 2 CaCl2 Ca(HSO4)2
Q.57 The compound 'Y' is

(A) Ca(HCO3)2 (B) CaCO3
(C) CaSO4 (D) Ca(HSO4)2


The s-Block of the periodic table constitutes Group-1 (alkali metals) and Group-2 (alkaline earth metals).
They are so called because their oxides and hydroxides are alkaline in nature.
The alkali metals are silvery white, soft and low melting. They are highly reactive. The compounds of
alkali metals are predominantly ionic. Their oxides and hydroxides are soluble in water forming strong
alkalies.
The chemistryof alkaline earth metals is verymuch like that of the alkali metals. However, some differences
arise because of reduced atomic and ionic sizes and increased cationic charges in case of alkaline earth
metals. Their oxides and hydroxides are less basic than the alkali metal oxides and hydroxides.
Q.58 Select the incorrect order of basic strength of oxides
(A) Li2O > Na2O > K2O (B) Na2O > MgO > Al2O3
(C) K2O > MgO > BeO (D) BaO > SrO > CaO
Q.59 Select the correct order:

(A) Na3N > Mg3N2 >AlN (Lattice energy)
(B) Na+(g) < Mg2+(g) < Al3+(g) (Ionic radius)
(C) Li+(aq) > Na+(aq) > K+(aq) (Hydrated radius)
(D) F–(aq) > Cl–(aq) > Br–(aq) > I–(aq) (Ionic mobility)
Q.60 Identify the species which has maximum second ionisation energy
(A) Beryllium (B) Boron (C) Magnesium (D)Aluminium

Lithium & Beryllium both are abnormallysmall in their respective groups. Theyshow different properties
with their respective group elements.Atomic size of lithium is almost equal to Mg & polarising power of
Be2+ cation is almost equal to Al3+ cation so they show similar properties which is called diagonal
relationship
Q.61 Be andAl are dissimilar in
(A) nature of their oxide (B) reaction with acids
(C) bonding in their chlorides (D) Maximum co-ordination number of metal cation
Q.62 Which is correct transformation ?
5

(A) LiHCO3(aq)  LiHCO3(s) 
(B) 2LiNO3  Li2O(s) + N2(g) + O2(g)
2

(C) Li2CO3(s)  Li2O(s) + CO2(g) (D) None of these
Q.63 Which is incorrect order of given property :

(A) Li+ > Mg2+ Ionic radius (B) Li > Mg Atomic radius
(C) Be < Al Atomic radius (D) Be2+ <Al3+ Ionic radius


All elements of 1st and 2nd group of periodic table are called s-block metals. These metals are generally
characterized bylow melting point, high electropositive, highly reactive.
Q.64 M + NH3(liq)  Deep blue colour solution.
Which of the following metal does not follow above reaction:
(A) Na (B) Be (C) Ca (D) Cs
Q.65  Y 
X + NaOH solution warm
If gas 'Y' has basic properties, then which of the following substance does not follow above reaction.
(A) P4 (B) NH4Cl (C) PH4I (D) Zn
Q.66 Hydrolysis of which of the following carbide liberate propyne.

(A) Al4C3 (B) Mg2C3 (C) CaC2 (D) Be2C
[MATCHING TYPE]
Q.67 List- I List - II
On exposure to Air Metal
(P) Li(s) (1) Nitride + Oxide
(Q) Na(s) (2) Nitride + Oxide + Peroxide
(R) K(s) (3) Oxide + Peroxide
(S) Mg(powder) (4) Peroxide + Superoxide
Codes:
P Q R S
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 1 2 3 4

Q.68 List-I List-II (Metals)


(P) Metal + N2  Metal Nitride (1) Na

(Q) Metal + O2(Excess)  Metal peroxide (2) Li

(R) Metal + H2  Metal hydride (3) Mg

(S) Metal + C  Methanide Carbide (4) Be
Codes:
P Q R S
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 2 1 3 4
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 3 1 4 2
Q.69 List-I (s-block metal) List-II (Stable compound)

(P) Na (1) Nitride
(Q) Li (2) Carbide
(R) K (3) Peroxide
(8) Mg (4) superoxide
Codes:
P Q R S
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 4 1 2 3

Q.70 List-I List-II

Reaction(s) (Characteristics of product(s))
(P) Mg3N2+ H2O R
 ..... + ....
.T. (1) Evolution of basic gas
(Q) Al3+(aq} + excess NaOH soln. R

 ....
.T. (2) Colourless solution
(R) Ca3P2 + H2O R

 .... + ......
.T. (3) Form ppt with (NH4)2C2O4
(S) NaNH2+ H2O R

 .... + .....
.T. (4) White precipitate
Codes:
P Q R S
(A) 1 4 3 2
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 1 2 4 3
(D) 4 2 3 1
[INTEGER TYPE]
Q.71 Consider the following chemical reaction

Na + O2(excess)  (P)

K + O2(excess}  (Q)
Determine the value of expression (x + 2y) (where x and y are the bond order of oxygen -oxygen linkage
in compound (P) and (Q) respectively).
Q.72 Read the following statements regarding Na6P6O18 compound.

(I) It is used as a water softner.
(II) It is called as calgone.

(III) It's structure has 5,bond ratio.

(IV) All Phosphorous has sp3 hybridisation.
(V) It's IUPAC name is sodium hexa-meta phosphate
How many total number of above statements are correct?
Q.73 Calculate the total no. of Peroxy linkage in the following compounds H2S2O8, CrO5, H2TiO4
Q.74 Find total number of metal which gives hydrogen gas reacting with HCl.
Zn , Na, K, Cu, Ag, Au
Q.75 How many of the following will form a coloured precipitate with Na2CO3 (except white)?
CaCl2, BaCl2, MgCl2, AgNO3, CuSO4, ZnCl2,HgCl2, Pb(CH3COO)2, Hg2(NO3)2.

Q.76 With how many of the following KI will react to liberate iodine?
CaSO4, K2Cr2O7, AgNO3, HNO3, Pb(CH3COO)2, H2O2, KMnO4 and CuSO4.
Q.77 Portland cement contains how many of the following compounds?

MgO, MgCO3, MgCl2, CaO, SiO2, Fe2O3, CaSO4, FeSO4, SO3, Al2O3 and CaCl2.
Q.78 Which of following substance is having higher lattice energy than NaBr.
CaCl2, NaI , CsBr, LiF, MgO, Al2O3, TiO2
Q.79 How many X–O–X linkages are present in the structure of calgon (NaPO3)6
Q.80 Total number of reagents which are used to remove hardness either temporary or permanent.
Ca(OH)2 Sodium zeolite Na 2 CO3 Ba(OH)2
BaCO3 MgCO3 Sr(OH)2

[ANSWER KEY]
EXERCISE-1
Q.1 D Q.2 B Q.3 D Q.4 A Q.5 C
Q.6 C Q.7 C Q.8 B Q.9 B Q.10 C
Q.11 B Q.12 A Q.13 C Q.14 B Q.15 A
Q.16 B Q.17 D Q.18 C Q.19 D Q.20 A
Q.21 C Q.22 C Q.23 A Q.24 C Q.25 B
Q.26 D Q.27 C Q.28 B Q.29 B Q.30 B
Q.31 C Q.32 C Q.33 D Q.34 C Q.35 D
Q.36 A Q.37 A Q.38 C Q.39 D Q.40 A
Q.41 A Q.42 B Q.43 B Q.44 B Q.45 A
Q.46 C Q.47 A Q.48 B Q.49 B Q.50 A
Q.51 B Q.52 D Q.53 D Q.54 A Q.55 C
Q.56 C Q.57 D Q.58 B Q.59 B Q.60 B
Q.61 D Q.62 A Q.63 A Q.64 A Q.65 B
Q.66 C Q.67 C Q.68 D Q.69 A Q.70 C
Q.71 D Q.72 A Q.73 B Q.74 B Q.75 D
Q.76 A Q.77 D Q.78 A Q.79 A Q.80 C
Q.81 C Q.82 B Q.83 A Q.84 A Q.85 A
Q.86 C Q.87 A Q.88 B Q.89 A Q.90 B
Q.91 D Q.92 D Q.93 D Q.94 A Q.95 C
Q.96 D Q.97 A Q.98 D Q.99 A Q.100 B
Q.101 C Q.102 C Q.103 C Q.104 C Q.105 D
Q.106 C Q.107 C Q.108 A Q.109 C Q.110 B
Q.111 B Q.112 D Q.113 C Q.114 D Q.115 C
Q.116 B Q.117 B Q.118 A Q.119 B Q.120 D
Q.121 D Q.122 C Q.123 B Q.124 D Q.125 B
Q.126 D Q.127 B Q.128 B Q.129 D Q.130 B
Q.131 B Q.132 C Q.133 A Q.134 D Q.135 C
Q.136 A Q.137 C Q.138 A Q.139 A Q.140 A
Q.141 B Q.142 B Q.143 B Q.144 C Q.145 A
Q.146 C Q.147 C Q.148 B Q.149 B Q.150 C
Q.151 A Q.152 D Q.153 A Q.154 B Q.155 B
Q.156 D Q.157 D Q.158 A Q.159 C Q.160 A
Q.161 D Q.162 B Q.163 A Q.164 D Q.165 C
Q.166 C Q.167 B Q.168 B Q.169 A Q.170 A
Q.171 A Q.172 D Q.173 D Q.174 C Q.175 A
Q.176 B Q.177 C Q.178 B

EXERCISE-2
Q.1 ABD Q.2 BC Q.3 ABD Q.4 ACD Q.5 ABC
Q.6 CD Q.7 AB Q.8 BCD Q.9 BCD Q.10 AB
Q.11 AB Q.12 ABC Q.13 AC Q.14 ACD Q.15 AB
Q.16 AD Q.17 ABD Q.18 AB Q.19 AB Q.20 ABD
Q.21 ABC Q.22 ABCD Q.23 ACD Q.24 ABD Q.25 BC
Q.26 ABC Q.27 ABC Q.28 BCD Q.29 AD Q.30 CD
Q.31 ACD Q.32 ABD Q.33 ABCD Q.34 CD Q.35 ABD
Q.36 ABC Q.37 ABC Q.38 B Q.39 CD Q.40 AD
Q.41 CD Q.42 AC Q.43 ACD Q.44 A Q.45 C
Q.46 A Q.47 C Q.48 A Q.49 D Q.50 A
Q.51 A Q.52 A Q.53 A Q.54 B Q.55 D
Q.56 C Q.57 B Q.58 A Q.59 C Q.60 B
Q.61 D Q.62 C Q.63 B Q.64 B Q.65 D
Q.66 B Q.67 C Q.68 B Q.69 B Q.70 D
Q.71 4 Q.72 4 Q.73 4 Q.74 3 Q.75 4
Q.76 5 Q.77 6 Q.78 5 Q.79 6 Q.80 3

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SUPER PROBLEMS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY HYDROGEN & S-BLOCK ELEMENTS

Q.4 Atoms in hydrogen have abundance of :

Q.5 Weakest reducing agent :

Q.6 In large amount dihydrogen is prepared by

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Q.9 Dihydrogen has :

Q.13 Which of the following is an nuclear isomer of hydrogen ?

Q.14 The correct order of reactivity among

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Q.16 By which reaction. best yield of H2 gas forms :

Q.17 H2 gas can not be prepared by :

Q.20 Which set of properties has same value for D2 & H2

Q.22 Select correct order of boiling point

Q.24 Gas that can not be collected over water is

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Q.25 A + H2O B + HCl

Q.26 When borax is dissolved in water

Q.27 Select correct statement about hydrolysis of BCl3 and NCl3

Q.31 Which of the following metal carbides is a methanide carbide?

Q.33 What is the hydrolysis product of hypo phosphoric acid.

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Q.34 In the hydrolysis of ICl, the products are -

Q.37 Nitrogen dioxide is dissolved in water to produce

Q.43 Which of the following is final hydrolysed product of P4O6.

Q.44 Hydrolysis of which of the following compound liberates acidic gas:

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Q.49 In following reaction 'X' is

Q.51 CrO3 dissolves in aqueous NaOH to give

Q.52 Density of H2O is maximum at :

Q.53 Which is true statement about H2O:

Q.54 Which is true statement about D2O and H2O :

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Q.55 The reactions of heavywater are slow. The reason is

Q.56 4D2O + 3Fe 

(A) O2 (B) H2 (C) D2 (D) None

Q.59 Permutit is a technical name given to :

Q.60 Permanent hardness in water due to presence of :

Q.61 Temporary unstable hardness of water due to presence of :

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)

Q.62 Acidified chromic acid + H2O2 Org

For above reaction x, y, z are respectively

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Q.65 A mixture of hydrazine and H2O2 is :

Q.66 In the reaction 2H2O2 2H2O + O2 oxidation state of oxygen changes as :

Q.67 Hydrogen peroxides cannot be concentrated easily because

Q.68 An aqueous solution of H2O2

Q.69 Bleaching action of H2O2 is due to its :

Q.70 Correct order of BP is :-

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Q.79 Which among the following is maximum thermal stable compound ?

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Q.81 For reaction : NH3(liq) + Na warm

Q.82 Incorrect statement for s-block metal solution in liquid NH3.

Q.84 In which of the following combination product is paramagnetic species.

Q.85 Correct order of monoxide formation tendency among alkali metal is

Q.87 Which salt is NOT deliquescent

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Q.90 Sodium Metal + NH3(liq) warm