S Block (Micro)
S Block (Micro)
S Block (Micro)
GOOGOL-XIII
s-BLOCK ELEMENTS
CONTENTS
EXERCISE-I 2 - 10
EXERCISE-II 11 - 15
EXERCISE-III 16
ANSWER KEY 17
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
EXERCISE-I
2. Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali
metals reacts with water least vigorously ?
(A) Li (B) Na (C) K (D) Cs
3. The reducing power of a metal depends on various factors. Suggest the factor which makes Li, the
strongest reducing agent in aqueous solution.
(A) Sublimation enthalpy (B) Ionisation enthalpy
(C) Hydration enthalpy (D) Electron-gain enthalpy
4. Metal carbonates decompose on heating to give metal oxide and carbon dioxide. Which of the metal carbon-
ates is most stable thermally?
(A) MgCO3 (B) CaCO3 (C) SrCO3 (D) BaCO3
5. Which of the carbonates given below is unstable in air and is kept in CO 2 atmosphere to avoid
decomposition.
(A) BeCO3 (B) MgCO3 (C) CaCO3 (D) BaCO3
6. Metals form basic hydroxides. Which of the following metal hydroxide is the least basic ?
(A) Mg(OH)2 (B) Ca(OH)2 (C) Sr(OH)2 (D) Ba(OH)2
7. Some Group 2 metal halides are covalent and soluble in organic solvents. Among the following metal halides,
the one which is soluble in ethanol is
(A) BeCl2 (B) MgCl2 (C) CaCl2 (D) SrCl2
9. The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of the indi-
vidual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of LiF in water is due to
(A) Ionic nature of lithium fluoride (B) High lattice enthalpy
(C) High hydration enthalpy for lithium ion. (D) Low ionisation enthalpy of lithium atom
10. Amphoteric hydroxides react with both alkalies and acids. Which of the following Group 2 metal hydroxides
is soluble in sodium hydroxide ?
(A) Be(OH)2 (B) Mg(OH)2 (C) Ca(OH)2 (D) Ba(OH)2
11. In the synthesis of sodium carbonate, 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
12. When sodium is dissolved in liquid ammonia, a solution of deep blue colour is obtained. The colour of the
solution is due to
(A) ammoniated electron (B) sodium ion
(C) sodium amide (D) ammoniated sodium ion
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
13. 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.
1
(A) CaSO4 (B) CaSO4. HO (C) CaSO4.H2O (D) CaSO4.2H2O
2 2
16. Which of the following elements does not form hydride by direct heating with dihydrogen?
(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Sr (D) Ba
18. A substance which gives brick red flame and breaks down on heating to give oxygen and a brown gas is
(A) Magnesium nitrate (B) Calcium nitrate (C) Barium nitrate (D) Strontium nitrate
20. A chemical A is used for the preparation of washing soda to recover ammonia. When CO2 is bubbled through
an aqueous solution of A, the solution turns milky. It is used in white washing due to disinfectant nature.
What is the chemical formula of A?
(A) Ca (HCO3)2 (B) CaO (C) Ca(OH)2 (D) CaCO3
21. Dehydration of hydrates of halides of calcium, barium and strontium i.e., CaCl26H2O, BaCl2.2H2O, SrCl2.6H2O,
can be achieved by heating. These become wet on keeping in air. Which of the following statements is
correct about these halides ?
(A) act as dehydrating agent
(B) can absorb moisture from air
(C) Tendency to form hydrate decreases from calcium to barium
(D) All of the above
(A) O2 ions is stable only in the presence of large cations such as Rb+ and Cs+
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
25. Statement-1 Except Li, other alkali metals react explosively with water.
Statement-2 Alkali metals react with proton donor species. (as ROH, NH3, R–CCH)
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
28. LiNO3 X + O2 + NO2
NaNO3 Y + O2
The incorrect statement regarding these reactions
(A) X is an oxide (B) Y is a nitrite
(C) X react with water and give hydroxides (D) Y react with water and give nitride
29. Statement-1 Lithium and magnesium both form Li3N and Mg3N2 respectivly.
Statement-2 The similarities between lithium and magnesium are due to their similar size.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
33. The correct statement is
(A) Na2 CO3 . 10H2O is known as soda ash (B) Na2CO3 . H2O is known as soda ash
(C) Na2 CO3 is known as soda ash (D) NaHCO3 is known as soda ash
34. Which gas responsible for leaving holes in cakes or pastries and making them light and fluffy.
(A) O2 (B) CO2 (C) H2 (D) CH4
36. Statement-1 Compound of alkaline earth metals are more extensively hydrated than those of alkali metals.
Statement-2 The hydration enthalpies of alkaline earth metal ions are larger than those of alkali metal
ions.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
37. Statement-1 The alkaline earth metals readily react with acids liberating dihydrogen.
Statement-2 The alkaline earth metals are good reducing agents.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
39. Statement-1 The solubility of alkaline earth metal hydroxides in water increase down the group.
Statement-2 For metal hydroxides the lattice enthalpy decreases much more than the hydration enthalpy
with increasing cationic size.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
40. Statement-1 Be does not exhibit coordination number more than four.
Statement-2 In case of Be, d-orbitals are absent.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
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41. 2– –
Statement-1 Beryllate ion, [Be(OH)4] as well as aluminate ion, [Al(OH)4] ; both are in existance.
Statement-2 Charge/radius ratio for Be2+ and Al3+ nearly same.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
42. Statement-1 oxo-acids are those in which atleast one –OH groups is directly attached to central
atom (non-metal)
Statement-2 The alkali metals form salts with all the oxo-acids.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
43. Statement-1 The thermal stability of the alkali metal carbonates and hydrogen carbonates increases
down the group.
Statement-2 Li2O is more stable than Li2CO3 towards the heat.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
44. Statement-1 LiX is most covalent among other alkali metal halides.
Statement-2 The size of Li+ is smallest in the group so polarising power is also high.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
45. Statement-1 Na is least powerful reducing agent among the alkali metals.
Statement-2 Na can form stable peroxide with oxygen.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
46. Statement-1 The solution of alkali metal with liquid ammonia giving deep blue colour due to ammoniated
electron.
Statement-2 The standard reduction potential for alkali metals are more positive
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
47. Statement-1 The chlorides of both Be and Al have bridged chloride structure in vapour phase.
Statement-2 BeCl2 and AlCl3 are used in friedal craft reaction.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOTcorrect explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
48. The correct composition of portland cement is -
CaO SiO2 Al2O3 MgO
(A) 50-60% 20-25% 5-10% 2-3%
(B) 40-50% 25-30% 15-20% 5-6%
(C) 50-60% 5-10% 20-25% 2-3%
(D) 50-60% 5-10% 2-3% 20-25%
50. Several sodium compounds find use in industries. Which of the following compounds are used for textile
industry ?
(A) Na2CO3 (B) NaHCO3 (C) NaOH (D) NaCl
52. When Zeolite, which is hydrated sodium aluminium silicate is treated with hard water, the sodium ions are
exchanged with which of the following ion(s) ?
(A) H+ ions (B) Mg2+ ions (C) Ca2+ ions (D) SO42– ions
53. Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.
(A) BaCl2.2H2O (B) BaCl2.4H2O (C) CaCl2.6H2O (D) SrCl2.4H2O
54. Choose the correct statements from the following.
(A) Beryllium is not readily attacked by acids because of the presence of an oxide film on the surface of the
metal.
(B) Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water as the greater hydration enthalpy of Be2+ overcomes the
lattice enthalpy factor.
(C) Beryllium exhibits coordination number more than four in coordination compound.
(D) Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.
55. Which of the following are the correct reasons for anomalous behaviour of lithium ?
(A) Exceptionally small size of its atom
(B) Its high polarising power
(C) It has high degree of hydration
(D) Exceptionally low ionisation enthalpy
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
58. The correct statement(s) is/are.
(A) The alkaline earth metal hydroxides are less basic then corresponding alkali metal hydroxides
(B) Basic character of hydroxides increases top to bottom with increasing atomic number of metal ions.
(C) Except for beryllium halides, all other halides of alkaline earth metals are ionic in nature.
(D) Beryllium hydroxide is known as milk of magnesia.
61. Match the compounds given in Column I with their uses mentioned in Column II.
Column I Column II
(i) CaCO3 (a) Dentistry, ornamental work
(ii) Ca(OH)2 (b) Manufacture of sodium carbonate from caustic soda
(iii) CaO (c) Manufacture of high quality paper
(iv) CaSO4 (d) Used in white washing
62. Match the elements given in Column I with the colour they impart to the flame given in Column II.
Column I Column II
(i) Cs (a) Apple green
(ii) Na (b) Violet
(iii) K (c) Brick red
(iv) Ca (d) Yellow
(v) Sr (e) Crimson red
(vi) Ba (f) Blue
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
64. Column I Column II
(A) M2O (P) Cs + Air
(B) M2O2 (Q) Li + Air
(C) MO2 (R) Na + Air
(S) Paramagnetic
(T) Yellow oxide
68. Product ‘X is
(A) (NH4)2 CO3 (B) NH4HCO3 (C) NH4OH (D) NH4Cl
600–800K
X + C + Cl2 Z + CO
Z + H2O W (Amphoteric in nature) + white fumes
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73. The compound Z is
(A) BeCl2 (B) [Be4O(Cl)6] (C) [BeCl4]2– (D) Be(NO3)2
74. Compound ‘W’ is
(A) BeO (B) Be(OH)2 (C) BeCl2 (D) Be(NO3)2
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
EXERCISE-II
PREVIOUS YEARS AIEEE (IIT-JEE MAINS) QUESTIONS
1. A metal M readily forms its sulphate MSO4 which is water soluble. It forms oxide MO which becomes inert
on heating. It forms insoluble hydroxide which is soluble in NaOH. The metal M is - [AIEEE 2002]
(A) Mg (B) Ba (C) Ca (D) Be
2. KO2 is used in space and submarines because it - [AIEEE 2002]
(A) Absorbs CO2 and increase O2 concentration (B) Absorbs moisture
(C) Absorbs CO2 (D) Produces ozone
3. In current cement plasters, water is sprinkled from time to time. This helps in - [AIEEE 2003]
(A) Hydrating sand and gravel mixed with cement (B) Converting sand into silicate
(C) Developing interlocking needle like crystals of hydrated silicates (D) Keeping it cool
4. The solubilities of carbonates decreases down the magnesium group due to decrease in - [AIEEE 2003]
(A) Inter-ionic attraction (B) Entropy of solution formation
(C) Lattice energy of solids (D) Hydration energy of cations
5. The substance not likely to contain CaCO3 is - [AIEEE 2003]
(A) Sea shells (B) Dolomite (C) A marble statue (D) Calcined gypsum
6. One mole of magnesium nitride on reaction with excess of water gives - [AIEEE 2004]
(A) Two mole of HNO3 (B) Two mole of NH3 (C) 1 mole of NH3 (D) 1 mole of HNO3
7. Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many properties which are similar. But the two elements differ in
(A) Exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds (B) Forming polymeric hydrides [AIEEE 2004]
(C) Forming covalent halides (D) Exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides
8. The ionic mobility of alkali metal ions in aqueous solution is maximum for - [AIEEE 2006]
(A) Rb+ (B) Li+ (C) Na+ (D) K+
9. Which one of the following is the correct statement ? [AIEEE 2008]
(A) Beryllium exhibits coordination number of six
(B) Chlorides of both beryllium and aluminium have bridged chloride structures in solid phase
(C) B2H6.2NH3 is known as inorganic benzene
(D) Boric acid is a protonic acid
10. The correct sequence which shows decreasing order of the ionic radii of the elements is [AIEEE 2010]
(A) Na+ > F– > Mg2+ > O2– > Al3+ (B) O2– > F– > Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+
(C) Al3+ > Mg2+ > Na+ > F– > O2– (D) Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+ > O2– > F–
11. Which one of the following orders presents the correct sequence of the increasing basic nature of the given
oxides ? [AIEEE 2011]
(A) Al2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O (B) MgO < K2O < Al2O3 < Na2O
(C) Na2O < K2O < MgO < Al2O3 (D) K2O < Na2O < Al2O3 < MgO
12. Which of the following on thermal decomposition yields a basic as well as acidic oxide? [AIEEE-2012]
(A) NaNO3 (B) KClO3 (C) CaCO3 (D) NH4NO3
13. The first ionisation potential of Na is 5.1 eV. The value of electron gain enthalpy of Na+ will be
[JEE-MAINS-2013]
(A) +2.55 eV (B) –2.55 eV (C) –5.1 eV (D) –10.2 eV
14. Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice
enthalpy? [JEE-MAINS-2015]
(A) SrSO4 (B) CaSO4 (C) BeSO4 (D) BaSO4
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
15. Which of the following atoms has the highest first ionization energy ? [JEE-MAINS-2016]
(A) Rb (B) Na (C) K (D) Sc
16. Which one of the following statements about water is FALSE ? [JEE-MAINS-2016]
(A) Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis.
(B) Water can act both as an acid and as a base.
(C) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
(D) Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water.
17. The main oxides formed on combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air are, respectively :
(A) Li2O, Na2O and KO2 (B) LiO2, Na2O2 and K2O [JEE-MAINS-2016]
(C) Li2O2, Na2O2 and KO2 (D) Li2O, Na2O2 and KO2
18. Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship, however, the
one which is incorrect, is [JEE-MAINS-2017]
(A) Nitrates of both Li and Mg yield NO2 and O2 on heating
(B) Both form basic carbonates
(C) Both form soluble bicarbonates
(D) Both form nitrides on direct heating
19. A metal ‘M’ reacts with nitrogen gas to afford ‘M3N’. ‘M3N’ on heating at high temperature gives back ‘M’ and
on reaction with water produces a gas ‘B’. Gas ‘B’ reacts with aqueous solution of CuSO4 to form a deep blue
compound. ‘M’ and ‘B’ respectively are : [JEE-MAINS_Online-2017]
(A) Ba and N2 (B) Li and NH3 (C) Al and N2 (D) Na and NH3
20. The metal that forms nitride by reacting directly with N2 of air, is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Cs (B) Li (C) K (D) Rb
21. The alkaline earth metal nitrate that does not crystallise with water molecules, is [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Ba(NO3)2 (B) Ca(NO3)2 (C) Mg(NO3)2 (D) Sr(NO3)2
22. Sodium metal on dissolution in liquid ammonia gives a deep blue solution due to the formation of
(A) Sodium-ammonia complex (B) Sodium ion-ammonia complex
(C) Ammoniated electrons (D) Sodamide [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
23. The metal used for making X-ray tube window is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Mg (B) Na (C) Ca (D) Be
24. Math the following items in column-I with the corresponding, items in column-II. [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
Column-I Column-II
(i) Na2CO310H2O (A) Portland cement ingredient
(ii) Mg(HCO3)2 (B) Castner-Kellner process
(iii) NaOH (C) Solvay process
(IV) Ca3Al2O6 (D) Temporary hardness
(A) (i) (C); (ii) (D); (iii)(B); (iv)(A) (B) (i) (D); (ii) (A); (iii)(B); (iv)(C)
(C) (i) (C); (ii) (B); (iii)(D); (iv)(A) (D) (i) (B); (ii) (C); (iii)(A); (iv)(D)
25. The amphoteric hydroxide is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) Sr(OH)2 (C) Mg(OH)2 (D) Be(OH)2
26. A metal on combustion in excess air forms X. X upon hydrolysis with water yields H2O2 and O2 along with
another product. The metal is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Rb (B) Li (C) Mg (D) Na
27. Magnisium powder burns in air to give : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) MgO only (B) MgO and Mg3N2
(C) Mg(NO3)2 and Mg3N2 (D) MgO and Mg(NO3)2
28. The alloy used in the contruction of aircrafts is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Mg-Mn (B) Mg-Zn (C) Mg-Sn (D) Mg-Al
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
29. A hydrated solid X on heating initially gives a monohydrated compound Y. Y upon heating above 373 K leads
to an anhydrous white powder Z. X and Z, respectively, are : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Washing soda and soda ash. (B) Washing soda and dead burnt
(C) Baking soda and soda ash. (D) Baking soda and dead burnt plaster.
30. The INCORRECT statement is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Lithium is least reactive with water among the alkali metals.
(B) LiCl crystallises from aqueous solution as LiCl.2H2O.
(C) LiNO3 decomposes on heating to give LiNO2 and O2 .
(D) Lithium is the strongest reducting agent among the alkali metals.
31. Among the statement (a)-(d), the correct ones are [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(a) Lithium has the highest hydration enthalpy among the alkali metals.
(b) Lithium chloride is insoluble in pyridine
(c) Lithium cannot form ethynide upon its reaction with ethyne
(d) Both lithium and magnesium react slowly with H2O
(A) (b) and (c) only (B) (a), (b) and (d) only (C) (a), (c) and (d) only (D) (a) and (d) only
32. The first and second ionisation enthalpies of a metal are 496 and 4560 kJ mol–1, respectively. How many
moles of HCl and H2SO4, respectively, will be needed to react completely with 1 mole of the metal hydroxide?
[JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 0.5 (C) 1 and 0.5 (D) 1 and 1
34. A metal (A) on heating in nitrogen gas gives compound B. B on treatment with H2O gives a colourless gas
which when passed through CuSO 4 solution gives a dark blue violet coloured solution. A and B
respectively,are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) Na and NaNO3 (B) Na and Na3N (C) Mg and Mg(NO3)2 (D) Mg and Mg3N2
35. Oxidation number of potassium in K2O, K2O2 and KO2, respectively, is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
1
(A) +1, +2 and +4 (B) +1, +4 and +2 (C) +1, +1 and +1 (D) +2, +1 and +
2
36. The metal mainly used in devising photoelectric cells is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) Cs (B) Na (C) Li (D) Rb
37. On combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air, the major oxides formed, respectively, are :
(A) Li2O 2, Na2O2 and K2O 2 (B) Li2O, Na2O2 and KO2 [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(C) Li2O, Na2O and K2O 2 (D) Li2O, Na2O2 and K2O
38. Two elements A and B have similar chemical properties. They don’t form solid hydrogencarbonates, but
react with nitrogen to form nitrides. A and B, respectively, are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) Na and Rb (B) Na and Ca (C) Cs and Ba (D) Li and Mg
39. An alkaline earth metal ‘M’ readily forms water soluble sulphate and water insoluble hydroxide. Its oxide
MO is very stable to heat and does not have rock-salt structure M is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) Sr (B) Ca (C) Mg (D) Be
40. The correct set from the following in which both pairs are in correct order of melting point is
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) LiCl > LiF ; MgO > NaCl (B) LiF > LiCl ; NaCl > MgO
(C) LiCl > LiF ; NaCl > MgO (D) LiF > LiCl ; MgO > NaCl
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
41. Match the following compounds (column-I) with their uses (Column-II) : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
S. No. Column-I S.No. Column-II
(I) Ca(OH)2 (A) casts of statues
(II) NaCl (B) white wash
1
(III) CaSO4 H O (C) antacid
2 2
(IV) CaCO3 (D) washing soda preparation
(A) (I) - (D), (II) - (A), (III) - (C), (IV) - (B) (B) (I) - (B), (II) - (D), (III) - (A), (IV) - (C)
(C) (I) - (B), (II) - (C), (III) - (D), (IV) - (A) (D) (I) - (C), (II) - (D), (III) - (B), (IV) - (A)
42. One of the by-products formed during the recovery of NH3 from Solvay process is :
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(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) NaHCO3 (C) CaCl2 (D) NH4Cl
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
47. Match List - I with List - II : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
List - I List - II
(a) Ca(OCI)2 (i) Antacid
1
(b) CaSO4 HO (ii) Cement
2 2
(c) CaO (iii) Bleach
(d) CaCO3 (iv) Plaster of Paris
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iii ii i iv
48. Among the following, number of metal/s which can be used as electrodes in the photoelectric cell is
__________. (Integer answer) [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(i) Li (ii) Na (iii) Rb (iv) Cs
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
EXERCISE-III
PREVIOUS YEARS IIT-JEE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following statement is correct for CsBr3?
(A) it is a covalent compound (B) it contains Cs3+ and Br– ions
(C) it contains Cs+ and Br3– ions (D) it contains Cs+, Br– and lattice Br2 molecule [IIT 1996]
4. Polyphosphates are used as water softening agents because they [IIT 2002]
(A) form soluble complexes with anionic species (B) precipitate anionic species
(C) form soluble complexes with cationic species (D) precipitate cationic species
5. MgSO4 on reaction with NH4OH and Na2HPO4 forms a white crystalline precipitate. What is its formula?
(A) Mg(NH4)PO4 (B) Mg3(PO4)2 (C) MgCl2.MgSO4 (D) MgSO4
[IIT 2006]
6. White phosphorus on reaction with NaOH gives PH3 as one of the products. This is a
(A) Dimerization reaction (B) Disproportion reaction
(C) Condensation reaction (D) Precipitation reaction [IIT 2008]
7. The compounds formed upon cambustion of Na-metal in excess dry air is/are
(A) Na2O2 (B) Na2O (C) NaO2 (D) NaOH [IIT 2009]
8. Reaction of Br2 with Na2CO3 in aqueous solution gives sodium bromide and sodium bromate with evolution of
CO2 gas. The number of sodium bromide molecules involved in the balanced chemical equation is :
[IIT 2011]
10. Which of the following is the energy of a possile excited state of hydrogen? [IIT-2015]
(A) +6.8 eV (B) +13.6 eV (C) –6.8 eV (D) –3.4 eV
11. The molecular formula of a commercial resin used for exchanging ions in water softening is C8H7SO3Na
(Mol. wt. 206). What would be the maximum uptake of Ca2+ ions by the resin when expressed in mole per
gram resin? [IIT-2015]
1 1 1 2
(A) (B) (C) (D)
412 103 206 309
12. Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice
enthalpy? [IIT-2015]
(A) SrSO4 (B) CaSO4 (C) BeSO4 (D) BaSO4
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)
ANSWER KEY
EXERCISE-I
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS :
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. A
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A 12. A 13. B 14. A
15. C 16. A 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. D
22. C 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. D
29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. D
36. A 37. A 38. D 39. A 40. A 41. A 42. B
43. B 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. A
MATCHING TYPE :
60. (i) (c), (ii) (b), (iii) (d), (iv) (a), (d), (e)
61. (i) (c), (ii) (d), (iii) (b), (iv) (a)
62. (i) (f), (ii) (d), (iii) (b), (iv) (c)
(v) (e), (vi) (a)
63. A–T; B–S ;C–R ; D–P 64. A – QR; B – PQR; C – PST
65. A–S; B–R ;C–Q ; D–P 66. A – R ; B – P ; C – Q,S; D – S
67. A 68. B 69. B 70. C 71. A 72. D 73. A
74. B 75. B 76. D 77. C 78. B
EXERCISE-II
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D
6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. B
11. A 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. D
16. C 17. D 18. B 19. B 20. B
21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. D
26. A 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C
31. C 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C
36. A 37. B 38. D 39. D 40. D
41. B 42. C 43. B 44. B 45. B
46. A 47. C 48. 01.00
EXERCISE-III
1. C 2. A 3. A,B,D 4. C 5. A
6. B 7. A, B 8. 5 9. A, B, C 10. D
11. A 12. C 13. B
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