MASTER QUESTION BANK

(JEE-MAIN)

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

PERIODIC TABLE & METALLURGY

1. The method of zone refining of metals is based on the principle of
(A) Greater mobility of the pure metal than that of impurity.
(B) Greater solubility of the impurity in the molten state than in the solid.
(C) Higher melting point of the impurity than that of the pure metal.
(D) All above the correct

2. The atomic masses of Li and K are 7 and 39, respectively. According to law of triads the
atomic mass of Na will be
(A) 23 (B) 32 (C) 46 (D) 64

3. Electrometallurgical process is used to extract

(A) Fe (B) Pb (C) Na (D) Ni

4. Three elements X, Y, and Z have atomic numbers 19, 37 and 55 respectively. Then the
correct statements (s) is/are
(A)their ionization potential would increase with increasing atomic numbers
(B) Y would have an ionization potential between those of X and Z
(C) Y would have the highest ionization potential
(D) Z would have the highest ioniztion potential

5. Which of the following oxides are acidic ?

CuO,Mn2O7,CO,SO2,CrO3
(A) CrO3,Mn2O7, and SO2 (B) only SO2
(C) Mn2 O7 and SO2 (D) CO and SO2

6. Which of the following orders is incorrect with respect to the property indicated ?
(A) NH3 < PH3 < AsH3 ( acidic behaviour)
(B) Li < Be < B < C( First ionlsation energy)
(C) Al2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O (basic character)
(D) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Cs+ ( ionic radius)

7. Electrolytic reduction of alumina to aluminium by Hall-Heroult process is carried out

(A) in the presence of NaCl
(B) in presence of fluorite
(C) In presence of cryolite which forms a melt with lower melting temperature.
(D) in the presence of cryolite which forms a melt with higher melting temperature.

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8. When of the following processes involves smelting
(A) ZnCO3 →ZnO + CO2 (B) Fe2O3 + 3C → 2Fe + 3CO
(C) 2PbS + 3O2→ 2PbO + 2SO2 (D) Al2O3.2H2O → Al2O3 + 2H2O

9. Identify the correct decreasing order of acid strength for the following compounds.
(I) HclO, (II) HbrO, (III) HIO
(A) I > II > III (B) II > I >III (C) III > II > I (D) I > III > II

10. Which among the following elements have lowest value of IE1?
(A) Pb (B) Sn (C) Si (D) C

11. Which of the following process involves smelting ?

∆
(A) ZnCO3  → ZnO + CO2 (B) Fe2O3 + 3C 
Heat
→ 2Fe + 3CO

(C) 2PbS + 3O2 

Heat
→ 2PbO + 2SO2 (D) Al2O3 .2H2O 
Heat
→ Al2O3 + 2H2O

12. Which among the following species have the same number of electrons in its outermost as
well as pendultimate shell
(A) Mg2+ (B) O2– (C) F– (D) Ca2+

13. Which one of the following ores is known as Malachite :

(A) Cu2S (B) Cu2O
(C) Cu(OH)2. CuCO3 (D) CuFeS2

14. The atomic numbers of vanadium (V) chromium (Cr) manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) are,
respectively 23, 24, 25 and 26. Which one of these may be expected to have the highest
second ionisation enthalpy.
(A) V (B) Cr (C) Mn (D) Fe

15. Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for
Ca, Ba, S, Se and Ar ?
(A) Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar (B) Ca < Ba < S < Se < Ar
(C) Ca < S < Ba < Se < Ar (D) S < Se < ca < Ba < Ar

16. How many molecules are acidic oxides among the following:
CO, NO2, SO2, SO3, NO, N2O, SiO2, Cl2O7
(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 6 (D) 7

17. During the process of electron refining of copper, some metals present as impurity settle down
as anode mud. These are:
(A) Sn and Ag (B) Pb and Zn (C) Ag and Au (D) Fe and Ni

18. Which of the following metals cannot be extracted by carbon reduction process
(A) Pb (B) Al (C) Hg (D) Zn

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19. An example of halide ore is
(A)Galena (B) Bauxite (C) Cinnabar (D) Cryolite

20. In the metallurgy of iron, when lime stone is added to the blast furnace, the calcium ion ends
up in:-
(A) Slag (B) Gangue (C) Metallic Ca (D)CaCO3

21. Which of the following are not more basic than Al(OH)3 ?
(A) Ca(OH)2, Ce(OH)3 (B) Yb(OH)3, Lu(OH)3
(C) B(OH)3, Be(OH)2 (D) Ce(OH)3, Lu(OH)3

22. Which of the following statements incorrect?

(A) In Hall-Heroult process, the electrolyte used is a molten mixture of alumina, sodium
hydroxide and cryolite.
(B) Lead is extracted form its chief ore by both carbon reduction and self reduction.
(C) Tin is extracted from its chief ore by carbon monoxide reduction.
(D) Siderite and cassiterite are carbonate ores.

23. Al2O3 was leached with alkali to get X. The solution of X on passing of gas Y, forms Z. X, Y
and Z respectively are :
(A) X = Na[Al(OH)4], Y = SO2, Z = Al2O3
(B) X = Na[Al(OH)4], Y = CO2, Z = Al2O3.xH2O
(C) X = Al(OH)3, Y = CO2, Z = Al2O3
(D) X = Al(OH)3, Y = SO2, Z = Al2O3.xH2O

24. The correct order of electron gain enthalpy is

(A) S > Se > Te > O (B) Te > Se > S > O
(C) O > S > Se > Te (D) S > O > Se > Te

25. Identify the elements X and Y using the ionisation energy values given below :
Ionization energy (kJ/mol)
1st 2nd
X 495 4563
Y 731 1450
(A) X = Na ; Y = Mg (B) X = Mg ; Y = F
(C) X = Mg ; Y = Na (D) X = F; Y = Mg

26. The absolute value of the electron gain enthalpy of halogens satisfies :
(A) I > Br > Cl > F (B) Cl > Br > F > I (C) Cl > F > Br > I (D) F > Cl > Br > I

27. Which of the following ore is concentrated using group 1 cyanide salt ?
(A) Sphalerite (B) Calamine (C) Siderite (D) Malachite
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28. Al2O3 was leached with alkali to get X. The solution of X on passing of gas Y, forms Z. X, Y
and Z respectively are :
(A) X = Na[Al(OH)4], Y = SO2, Z = Al2O3
(B) X = Na[Al(OH)4], Y = CO2, Z = Al2O3.xH2O
(C) X = Al(OH)3, Y = CO2, Z = Al2O3
(D) X = Al(OH)3, Y = SO2, Z = Al2O3.xH2O

29. Number of sigma bonds in P4O10 is

(A) 6 (B) 7 (C) 17 (D) 16

30. The geometry of XeOF4 by VSEPR theory is:

(A) Trigonal bipyramidal (B) Square pyramidal
(C) Pentagonal planar (D) Octahedral

31. In which of the following species, each atom carries same number of lone pair of electrons on
it?
2–
(A) XeO4 (B) XeF2 (C) XeO64– (D) O3

32. Which of the following is a cyclic oxoacid ?

(A) H4P2O7 (B) H2P2O6 (C) H3P3O9 (D) H5P5O15

33. Identify the correct order of increasing number of π-bonds in structures of the following
molecules.
(i) H2S2O6 (ii) H2SO3 (iii) H2S2O5
(A)I < II < III (B) II < III < I (C) II < I < III (D) I < III < II

34. The polarity of (i) (CH3)2P(CF3)3 and (ii) (CH3)3 P(CF3)2 respectively are ?
(A) (i) Non Polar (ii) Polar (B) (i) Polar (ii) Non Polar
(C) (i) Non Polar (ii) Non Polar (D) (i) Polar (ii) Polar

35. The carbon-carbon bond distance in benzene is

(A)Longer than a C–C single bond (B)Longer than a C–C double bond
(C)Shorter than a C=C double bond (D) Shorter than a C=C triple bond

36. Which type of silicate compound, Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) is ?

(A) Chain silicate (B) Cyclic silicate (C) Planar silicate (D) Disilicate

37. Least stable peroxide among the following:

(A) MgO2 (B) CaO2 (C) SrO2 (D) BaO2

38. Select which type of overlapping is responsible for π-character in Si–N bond of H3SiNCO
(A) 3pπ → 2pπ (B) 2pπ → 2pπ (C) 3dπ → 2pπ (D) 3dπ → 2dπ

What is the ratio of number of nodal planes present in π2p and σ1s molecular orbitals?
* *
39.
(A) 0 (B) ∞ (C) 2 (D) 1

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40. The gas which has similar shape and bond order as that of azide ion is:
(A) Sulphur dioxide (B) Ozone
(C) Sulphur trioxide (D) Carbon dioxide

41. The correct shape and I–I–I bond angles respectively in I3– ion are :
(A) Distorted trigonal planar; 135° and 90°
(B) T-shaped; 180° and 90°
(C) Trigonal planar; 120°
(D) Linear; 180°

42. A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds.
The shape of this molecule is :
(A) see-saw (B) planar triangular (C) T-shaped (D) trigonal pyramidal

43. Which of the following compound CANNOT act as a Lewis base ?

(A) NF3 (B) PCl5 (C) SF4 (D) ClF3

44. How many EDTA (ethylenediamineteraacetate) unit(s) are required to make an octahedral
complex with a Ca2+ ion ?
(A) Six (B) Three (C) One (D) Two

45. The total number of possible isomers for the complex compound [Cu(NH3)4][PtCl4]
(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 6 (D) 3

46. The π-bounded organometallic compound which has ethylene as one of its component is
(A)Dibenzene chromium (B)Zeise salt
(C)Ferrocene (D)Tetraethyl tin

47. How many geometrical isomers are formed by the complex Pt (Py )(NH3 ) BrCl ?
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 0 (D) 2

48. The correct statement on the isomerism associated with the following complex ions.
(a) [Ni(H2O)5NH3]2+ (B) [Ni(H2O)4 (NH3)2]2+ and (C) [Ni(H2O)3 (NH3)3]2+ is
(A) (a) and (b) show only geometrical isomerism
(B) (a) and (b) show geometrical and optical isomerism
(C) (b) amd (c) show geometrical and optical isomerism
(D) (b) and (c) show only geometrical isomerism

49. Which of the complexes is expected to have lowest ∆0 value? [consider only magnitude]
(A) [Co(NH3 )6 ]3 + (B) [Rh(NH3 )6 ]3 + (C) [lr(NH3 )6 ]3 + (D) [CoF6 ]3 −

50. Nickel (Z = 28) combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand to form a diamagnetic
complex [NiL4]2–. The hybridization involved and the number of unpaired electrons present in
the complex are respectively.
(A) dsp2, zero (B) sp2, zero (C) dsp2, one (D) sp2, two
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51. Which of the following coordination compounds has maximum number of isomers?
2+ 2−
(A) Pt ( NH3 ) 4 Cl2  (B) Pt ( gly )3 
4+
(C) Pt ( en )3  (D) Pt ( NH3 )3 Cl2 

52. Which of the following complex has the highest value of ∆t.
(A) [CoCl4]2– (B) [CoBr4]2– (C) [CoI4]2– (D) [Co(NCS)4]2–

53. [NiCl4]2–, [PtCl4]2– and [PdCl4]2– are respectively :-

(A) high spin, low spin, high spin
(B) low spin, low spin, low spin
(C) high spin, low spin, low spin
(D) low spin, high spin, high spin

54. Types(s) of isomerism shown by [Co(en))2Cl2]Br :-

(A) Geometrical (B) Optical (C) Ionisation (D) All of these

55. Which of the following statement is wrong

(A) [RuCl6 ]
2– 4
has a t 2g configuration

(B) Fe ( Ox )3 
3–
is a low spin complex
(C) Pairing energy of 4d and 5d series metal tend to be lower than the 3d series metals.

(D) Number of unpaired electrons in Mn ( CN)6 

3–
is 2.

56. Incorrect match among the following is:

(A) Vitamin B12– Cu (B) Cis-platin -Pt
(C) Wilkinson catalyst – Rh (D) Chlorophyll - Mg

57. A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds.
The shape of this molecule is :
(1) see-saw (2) planar triangular
(3) T-shaped (4) trigonal pyramidal

58. Which of the following compound CANNOT act as a Lewis base ?

(1) NF3 (2) PCl5 (3) SF4 (4) ClF3

59. Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of lithium ?
(A) Li is much softer than the other group first metals
(B) The melting point and boilling point of Li are comparatively high
(C) Li forms a nitride Li3 N unlike group first metals
(D) The ions of Li and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the
group first elements

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60. When an inorganic compound X having 3c – 2e– as well as 2c – 2e– bounds react with NH3
gas at a certain temperature, gives a compounds Y, isostructural with benzene. Compound X
with ammonia at a high temperature produces a substance Z, then
(A) X is BH3, Y is B2N2H3, Z is inorganic Benzene
(B) X is B2H6, Y is B3N3H6, Z is Boron nitride
(C) X is borax, Y is B2O3 , Z is inorganic Benzene
(D) Reactions insufficient to predict

61. Referring to the following reactions the missing products A, B, C, and D respectively are
NH4Cl(aq) + NaNO2(aq) → [A] + H2O(l) + NaCl(aq)
∆
(NH4)2Cr2O7  → [B] + H2O(l) + Cr2O3(s)
Cu + HNO3(dilute) → Cu(NO3)2 + [C] + H2O(l)
Cu + HNO3 (concentrate) →Cu(NO3)2 + [D] + H2O(l)
(A) N2, N2, NO, NO2 (B) N2, NH3, N2, NO
(C) N2, N2, NO2, NO2 (D) N2, NH3, NO2, N2O4

62. A : Hybridization of carbon is sp2 in all its crystalline allotropes.

R : There are alternate double-single bonds in each allotrope of carbon.
(A) Both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the
assertion.
(B) Both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the
assertion.
(C) Assertion is true statement but Reason is false.
(D) Both Assertion and Reason are false statements.

63. Alkali metals act as

(A) Good dehydrating agent (B) Good reducing agent
(C) Good oxidising agent (D) None of these

64. XeF6 on particle hydrolysis with water, produces a compound ‘X’. The same compound ‘X’ is
formed when XeF6 reacts with silica. The compound ‘X’ is:
(A) XeF4 (B) XeF2 (C) XeO3 (D) XeOF4

65. Cr2+ and Mn3– both have d4 configuration. Thus

(A) both are reducing agents
(B) both are oxidizing agents
(C) Cr2+ is an oxidizing agent while Mn3+ is a reducing agent.
(D) Mn3+ is an oxidizing agent while Cr2+ is a reducing agent.

66. Copper becomes green when exposed to moist air for a long period. This is due to :
(A) The formation of a layer of cupric hydroxide on the surface of copper.
(B) The formation of a layer of basic carbonate of copper on the surface of copper.
(C) The formation of basic copper sulphate layer on the surface of the metal.
(D) The formation of a layer of cupric oxide on the surface of copper.

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67. Which one of the following pairs of substances on reaction will not evolve H2 gas?
(A) Iron and steam (B) Iron and H2SO4 (aqueous)
(C) Copper and HCl (aqueous) (D) Sodium and ethyl alcohol

68. The dissolution of Al(OH)3 by a solution of NaOH results in the formation of

(A) [Al(H2O)4(OH)2]+ (B) [Al(H2O)3(OH)3]
4 –
(C) [Al(H2O) (OH) ] (D) [Al(H2O)6(OH)3]

69. Which statements among the following are correct ?

I. Ce+3 is an oxidizing agent &colourless.
II. Lu3+ is colourless.
III. Actinoids exhibit a higher number of oxidation states than lanthanoid
IV. All 3d elements give H2 with 1M HCl
(A) II, III (B) I, III (C) I, II, III (D) I, IV

70. In curing cement plasters water is sprinkled from time to time. This helps in :
(A)keeping it cool
(B)developing interlocking needle-like crystals of hydrated silicates
(C)hydrating sand and gravel mixed with cement
(D)converting sand into silicic acid

71. NaOCl is used as a bleaching agent and sterilising agent. It can be synthesised the action of
(A) NaCl with H2O (B) NH4Cl with NaOH
(C) Cl2 with cold and dilute NaOH (D) Cl2 with hot and concentrated NaOH

72. Hydrolysis of PI3 yield

(A) a monobasic acid and a dibasic acid
(B) a monobasic acid and a salt
(C) a monobasic acid and tribasic acid
(D) a monoacid base and a dibasic acid.

73. Which of the following pair is expected to exhibit the same colour is solution ?
(A) VOCl2; ZnSO4 (B) MnCl2; ZnSO4
(C) CuCl2; HgCl2 (D) CuCl2;VOCl2

74. The compound A on heating gives a colourless gas and a residue that is dissolved in water to
obtain B. Excess of CO2 is bubbled through aqueous solution of B, C is formed which is
recovered in the solid form C on gentle heating gives back A. The compound is
(A) CaCO3 (B) Na2CO3 (C) K2CO3 (D) CaSO4.2H2O

75. Consider the following statements:

(l) La(OH)3 is the least basic among hydroxides of lanthanides.
(Il) Zr4+ and Hf4+possess almost the same ionic radii.
(Ill) Ce4+ can act as an oxidizing agent.
Which of the above is/are true?
(A) (l) and (Ill) (B) (Il) only (C) (Il) and (Ill) (D) (l) only

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76. Which pair of the following chlorides do not impart colour to the flame?
(A) BeCl2 and SrCl2 (B) BeCl2 and MgCl2
(C) CaCl2 and BaCl2 (D) MgCl2 and CaCl2

77. CIO2is an/a

(A) anhydride of HCIO2
(B) anhydride of HCIO3
(C) mixed anhydride of HC1O2 and HCIO3Correct Answer
(D) mixed anhydride of HC1O3 and HCIO4

78. In which of the following reactions, the product(s) given is/are not correct?
(A) 3Cu + 8HNO3(dil) → 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O
(B) 3Zn + 8HNO3(very dil) → 3Zn(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O
(C) 3Sn + 10HNO3(dil) → 4Sn(NO3)2 + NH4NO3 + 3H2O
(D) As + 3HNO3(dil) → H3AsO3 + 3NO2

79. SOCI2 + HOH → [X] + [Y]

Which of the following is /are incorrect statements(s)?
(i) one of the products is a gas having sp3d hybridization
(ii) Both the products are strong acids.
(iii) one of the product has one pπ – dπ bond.
(iv) one of the product when react with NH3 gives white fumes.
(A) II,IV (B) I,II (C) I, II, III (D) II, III

80. Which of the following statement is incorrect for hydrogen peroxide?

(A) It is stored in plastic bottles in dark.
(B) It acts as an oxidizing as well as reducing agent.
(C) It is used as a bleaching agent.
(D) It has acidic as well as basic properties.

81. Cl2(g) + Ba(OH)2 

→ x(aq.) + BaCl
X + H2SO4 
→ Y + BaSO4
∆
Y 
∆ > 365K
→ Z + H2O + O2
Y and Z are respectively :
(A) HClO4, ClO2 (B) HClO3, ClO2 (C) HClO3, ClO6 (D) HClO4, Cl2O7

82. Which of the following is deliquescent?

(A) ZnCl2 (B) Hg2Cl2 (C) HgCl2 (D) CdCl2

83. Number of metal oxygen bonds in the orange-red coloured compound formed when NaCl
reacts with K2Cr2O7 and H2SO4.
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 0

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84. Which statement is incorrect with reference to inner transition elements?
(A) The oxides of lanthanoids are basic
(B) Pm is radioactive element among actinoids
(C) The value of ionization enthalpy of actinoids are less than the values of ionization enthalpy
of lanthanoids.
(D) Only in the electronic configuration of lanthanoids like Ce, Gd, Lu the electrons are filled in
5d orbitals.

85. Incorrect statement about carbon monoxide is-

(A) It is highly soluble is water.
(B) It burns is oxygen to produce considerable amount of heat
(C) It is toxic having bond order = 3
(D) It is found in coal gas, water gas and produces gas

86. On heating Potassium permanganate the product is obtained is/are :

(A) Manganese dioxide (B) Potassium manganite
(C) Oxygen (D) All of these

87. Compared with the alkaline earth metals, the alkali metals exhibit
(A) Greater hardness (B) Smaller ionic radii
(C) Lower ionisation energies (D) Highest boiling points

88. Choose the incorrect statements.

(A) BeCO3 is preserved in an atmosphere of CO2 asit is thermally least stable.
(B) BeF2 forms a complex compound with excess NaF, in which the complex entity containing
Be,is a cation.
(C) Beryllium dissolves in an alkali to form [Be(OH)4 ]2 − ion
(D) Beryllium exhibits no diagonal relationship withsodium.

89. HF is not preserved in glass bottles because

(A) It reacts with SiO2 the aluminium oxide of the glass
(B) It reacts with of the glass
(C)It reacts with the visible part of the light
(D) It reacts with sodium oxide of the glass

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90. Incorrect statement about Mn2O7 is :
(A) It is a covalent oxide (B) Mn – O – Mn linkage is present
(C) It is purple in colour (D) Mn is tetrahedral surrounded by O atoms

91. Which of the following reaction does not occur spontaneously ?

(A) Fe+3 + Cd → Cd+2 + Fe+2 (B) Fe+3 + I– → Fe+2 + I2
+
(C) Fe + 2 + MnO−4 →
H
Fe +3 + Mn+2 (D) Fe+3 + Ce+3 → Fe+2 + Ce+4

92. Which of the following increases in magnitude as the atomic number of alkli metals increase ?
(A) Electronegativity (B) First ionization energy
(C) Ionic radius (D) Melting point
93. A fire work gave bright crimson light. It probably contain an element of
(A) Ca (B) Sr (C) Ba (D) Mg

94. The gas produced by the passage of air over hot coke is
(A) carbon monoxide (B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Producer gas (D) Water gas

95. Which of the following statement about anhydrous chloride is correct?

(A) It fumes in moist air
(B) It exists as dimer both in the vapor state below 350°C and in non-polar solvents
(C) It is prepared by heating Al2O3 in a stream of Sulphur chloride (S2CI2) vapor and chlorine.
(D) All of these

96. Which one of the following is the correct statement?

(A) Boric acid is a protonic acid.
(B) Both Ti3+ and AI3+ ions act as oxidising agent in aqueous solution.
(C) Hydrogen bonding in H3BO3 gives it a layered structure.
(D) B ( OEt )3 imparts blue colour to the burner flamer.

97. Identify the incorrect statement among the following

(A) d-block elements show irregular and erratic chemical properties among hemselves.
(B) La and Lu have partially filled d-orbitals andno other partially filledorbital.
(C)The chemistry of various lanthanoids is very similar.
(D) 4ƒand 5ƒ-orbitals are equally shielded.

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98. Increasing order of density is
(A) Li < K < Na <Rb < Cs (B) Li < Na < K <Rb < Cs
(C) Li < Na < K <Cs < Rb (D) K < Li < Na <Rb < Cs

99. Number of amphoteric compound among the following is __________

(A) BeO (B) BaO (C) Be(OH)2 (D) Sr(OH)2

100. Match List-I with List-II :

List-I List-II
(Salt) (Flame colour wavelength)
(a) LiCl (i) 455.5 nm
(b) NaCl (ii) 670.8 nm
(c) RbCl (iii) 780.0 nm
(d) CsCl (iv) 589.2 nm
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) (a)–(iv), (b)–(ii), (c)–(iii), (d)–(i) (B) (a)–(ii), (b)–(i), (c)–(iv), (d)–(iii)
(C) (a)–(i), (b)–(iv), (c)–(ii), (d)–(iii) (D) (a)–(ii), (b)–(iv), (c)–(iii), (d)–(i)

101. The correct set from the following in which both pairs are in correct order of melting point is :-
(A) LiF > LiCl ; MgO > NaCl (B) LiCl > LiF ; NaCl > MgO
(C) LiF > LiCl ; NaCl > MgO (D) LiCl > LiF ; MgO > NaCl

102. Among the following allotropic forms of sulphur, the number of allotropic forms, which will
show paramagnetism is ________.
(A) α-sulphur (B) β-sulphur (C) S2-form (D) None

103. The correct statement about B2H6 is:

(A) Terminal B–H bonds have less p-character when compared to bridging bonds.
(B) The two B–H–B bonds are not of same length
(C) All B–H–B angles are of 120°
(D) Its fragment, BH3, behaves as a Lewis base

104. Water does not produce CO on reacting with:

(A) CO2 (B) C (C) CH4 (D) C3H8

105. Given below are two statements :

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 Statement I : Colourless cupric metaborate is reduced to cuprous metaborate in a luminous
flame.
Statement II : Cuprous metaborate is obtained by heating boric anhydride and copper
sulphate in a non-luminous flame.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below.
(A) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

106. The major components in "Gun Metal" are :

(A) Cu, Zn and Ni (B) Cu, Sn and Zn
(C) Al, Cu, Mg and Mn (D) Cu, Ni and Fe

107. The electrode potential of M2+ / M of 3d-series elements shows positive value of :
(A) Zn (B) Fe (C) Co (D) Cu

108. Given below are two statements:

Statement I : CeO2 can be used for oxidation of aldehydes and ketones.
Statement II : Aqueous solution of EuSO4 is a strong reducing agent.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Statement I is false but statement II is true
(B) Statement I is true but statement II is false
(C) Both statement I and statement II are true
(D) Both statement I and statement II are false

109. Which one of the following lanthanoids does not form MO2? [M is lanthanoid metal]
(A) Pr (B) Dy (C) Nd (D) Yb

110. Given below are two statement : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
Reason R :
Assertion A : Size of Bk3+ ion is less than Np3+ ion.
Reason R : The above is a consequence of the lanthanoid contraction. In the light of the
above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) A is false but R is true
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(D) A is true but R is false

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 SOLUTION & ANSWER KEY
1. (B)
Sol. A movable heater is fitted around a rod of impure metal. As heater is moved from one end to
another pure metal crystallises while impurities pass on to adjacent melted zone.

2. (A)
Sol. Atomic mass of middle element of triad is equal to average of masses of terminal elements.
Li Na K
7 + 39
7 23 39 = 23
2
3. (C)
Sol. Because Na is very reactive and can not be extracted by means of the reduction by C, CO
etc. So, it is extracted by electrolysis of molten NaCl Solution

4. (B)
Sol. The elements X(19), Y(37) and Z(55) are the elements of same group (IA). As atomic number,
increases, the ionization potential decrease down the group. Since, the position of Y is in
between X and Z. Thus, the ionization potential of Y will also be in between X and Z.

5. (A)
Sol. CuO is basic oxide an CO is neutral oxide
CrO3 + H2O → H2CrO4
Acid

SO2 + H2O → H2SO3 (acid)

Mn2O7 + H2O → 2HMnO4 (acid)

6. (B)
Sol. (i) Bond angle of NH3 = 107°
PH3 > AsH3 = 90°
According to bond angle the %s character of Ip in NH3 = 22% while in PH3 & AsH3 having
approximately 100%, so the donation of Ip in PH3 & AsH3 are difficult. Hence, the acidic
character increases and the order of acidic character is NH3 < PH3 < AsH3 is correct.
(ii) On moving left to right in a period ionisation energy increases. Li < Be < B < C but the first
ionisation potential of Be is higher than that of B because Be has fulfilled configuration.
(iii) Metallic character increases hence the basic character of oxide increases.
(iv) In a group form top to the bottom, the number of the shell increases hence radius
increases.

7. (C)
Sol. Cryolite is used to lower the meeting point of alumina (Al2O3) as well as to make it good
conductor of electric current.

8. (B)
Sol. Reduction with carbon is called smelting
Fe2O3 + 3C → 2Fe + 3CO

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9. (A)
Sol. The acidic character of hypohalous acid depends on the electronegativity of halogen. As the
electronegativity value of halogen increases the acidic strength of hypohalous acid increases.
Here, Electronegativity of atom X (Cl, Br or I) attached to O decreases down the group,
polarity of OH bond decreases, acid strength decreases. It means more the electronegativity
of the halogen atom, more the tendency to pull electron and weaker the O–H bond and hence
proton (H+) can easily be removed.

10. (B)
Sol. Ionisation energy of carbon group follows the order C > Si > Ge > Pb > Sn. IEPb > IESn
because of poor shielding effect of electrons resulting in lanthanide contraction.

11. (B)
Sol. We know that smelting is reduction with carbon, Here Fe2O3 with the help of carbon.

12. (D)
Sol. 20Ca = 2, 8, 8, 2
Ca2+ = 2,8,8
Hence, Ca2+ has 8 electrons each in outermost and penultimate shell.

13. (C)
Sol. Basic copper carbonate
Cu(OH)2 CuCO3 is Malachite green
[ CuFeS2- copper pyrite]
[ Cu2S- copper glance]

14. (D) Fe+ (26 ) = [Ar] 3d6, 4s1

Mn+(25 ) =[Ar] 3d5, 4s1
V+ (23) = [ Ar] 3d2 , 4s2
Cr+ (24)= [Ar] 3d5 [ By first IP]
The electronic configuration of Cr+ is most stable hence formation of Cr2+ by second IP
requires maximum enthalpy.

15. [A]
Sol. Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar
Ba, Ca belong to gr llA ( alkaline earth metals)
Se and S belong to gr VI A (Chalcogens) and as we go down the group ionaization enthalpy
decreases with increasing atomic size. So, Ba < Ca and Se < S
Ar has stable completely filled electronic configuration and, therefore,has higest ionization
[Link],the correct order is
Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar
–1
In kJ mol 503 590 941 999 1520

16. [B]
Sol. Acidic oxides:
SO2, NO2, SO3, SiO2, Cl2O7

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17. [C]
Sol. In anode mud, less electropositve elements are present. Ag and Au are less electropositive
than Cu.

18. (B)
Sol. Al is highly electropositive. It can be obtained by electrolytic reduction.

19. [D]
Sol. Cryolite (Na3AlF6) → Halide ore
Galena (PbS) 
 Sulphide ore
Cinnabar(HgS)
Bauxite Al2O3. 2H2O → Oxide ore

20. [A]
Sol. Lime stone acts as flux in this process.
CaCO3→ CaO+ CO2
CaO + SiO2→CaSiO3(slag)

21. [C]
Sol. The basic strength of the hydroxides decreases as we move from cerium to lutetium Also the
lanthanoid hydroxides are more basic than Al(OH)3 but less basic than Ca(OH)2. B(OH)3 is
more covalent than Al(OH)3. Be(OH)2 is as covalent as Al(OH)3. B(OH)3 is acidic while
Be(OH)2 and AI(OH)3 are amphoteric while all others are more basic than AI(OH)3. Hence
choice (B) is correct while (A),(B) and (D) are incorrect.

22. [D]
Sol. (i) Molten mixture of alumina and cryolite
(ii) 2PbS + 3O2→ 2Pb + 2SO2 (self-reduction)
PbS + 2PbO → 3Pb + SO2 (Self reduction)
PbO + C → Pb + CO (carbon reduction)
(iii) SnO2 + C → Sn + CO (carbon reduction
(iv) siderite = FeCO3, cassiterite = SnO2 and argentite = Ag2S.

23. (B)
Sol. Al2O3(s) + 2NaOH(aq.) + 3H2O()

2Na[Al(OH)4](aq.) X

CO2 Y

Al2O3.xH2O(s) + 2NaHCO3(aq.)
Z
So
X : Na[Al(OH)4]
Y : CO2
Z : Al2O3.xH2O

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24. (A)
Sol. Correct order of electron gain enthalpy is :
O < S > Se > Te
⇒ S > Se > Te > O
(Oxygen shows least electron gain enthalpy due to small size of atom)

25. (A)
Sol. Na → [Ne] 3s1 IE1 is very low but IE2 is very high due to stable noble gas configuration of Na+.
Mg → [Ne] 3s2 IE1 & IE2 → Low
IE3 is very high.

26. (C)
Sol. Order of electron gain enthalpy (Absolute value)
Cl > F > Br > I

27. (A)
Sol. Sphalerite ore : ZnS
Calamine ore : ZnCO3
Siderite ore : FeCO3
Malachite ore : Cu(OH)2.CuCO3
It is possible to separate two sulphide ores by adjusting proportion of oil to water or by using
'depressants'. In case of an ore containing ZnS and PbS, the depressant used is NaCN.

28. (B)
Sol. Al2O3(s) + 2NaOH(aq.) + 3H2O()

2Na[Al(OH)4](aq.) X

CO2 Y

Al2O3.xH2O(s) + 2NaHCO3(aq.)
Z
So
X : Na[Al(OH)4]
Y : CO2
Z : Al2O3.xH2O

29. (D)
Sol.
O

O O
O
O O
O P P

O O

O
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30. (B)
1
Sol. H= (V + M − C + A)
2
1
= (8 + 4 ) =
6
2
sp3 d2hybridiztion
4 B.P + 1 B.P (Doubly bounded) + 1L.P Square pyramidal

F F
Xe
F F
O
Oxygen atom doubly bounded to Xe lone pair of electrons on axial position.

31. (B)
Exp. (a) (sp3d)
O –
O

Xe
–
O
O

(b) (sp3d) •••F• – •Xe

• ••
• – F•• all atoms carry 3 long pair each.
•• •• • ••

(c)(sp3d2)
O –
– O
O
Xe
– –
O O
O

(d)(Lewisstructure)
+
O
–
O O

32. (C)
Exp. H3P3O9 is a cyclic trimetaphosphoric acid.
O OH
P
O O
O
O
O P
O OH
OH
P
Structure of H3P3O9

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33. (B)
O O
Sol. H2 S2O6 , H – O – S – S – OH 4π-bonds ;

O O
O
H2 SO3, HO – S – OH one p-bond ;
O
H2 S2O5 , HO – S – S – OH 3π-bonds ;

O O

34. [B]
CF3 CH3 CF3 CH3
Sol.
P P
CF3 CH3 H3C CH3

CF3 CF3
µ≠0 µ= 0

35. (B)
Sol. The bond order of carbon-carbon bond is 1.5 in benzene.
Hence, carbon-carbon bond distance
(1.397 Å) is less than C = C single bond
(1.33 Å) and more than C = C double bond (1.33 Å)

36. (B)
Sol. Beryl is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminum cyclic silicate with the cemical formula
Be3Al2(SiO3)6.

37. (A)
Sol. Stability of peroxides of group-2 elements increases down the group.

38. (C)
Sol. π-character is due to 3dπ → 2pπ back bonding between 3d orbital of Si and 2p orbital of N.

39. (C)
Number of Nodal planes in π2p = 2, σ1s = 1
* *
Sol.

40. (D)

−
Sol. Azide ion N3 has linear shape and bond order = 2, same as CO2

41. (D)
I
Θ
Sol. I
I
Shape : Linear, I–I–I Bond angle ⇒ 180°

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42. (C)
X

A X
Sol.
X
3
sp d hybridised
t-shaped

43. (B)
Sol. Lewis base : Chemical species which has capability to donate electron pair.
In NF3, SF4, ClF3 central atom (i.e. N, S, Cl) having lone pair therefore act as lewis base.
In PCl5 central; atom (P) does not have lone pair therefore does not act as lewis base.

44. (C)
Sol. As EDTA is hexadentate ligand. Hence, only one EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetate
molecule is required to make an octahedral complex with Ca2+.

45. (A)
Sol. 1. [Cu(NH3)4][PtCl4]
2. [Cu(NH3)3Cl][PtCl3(NH3)]
3*. [Cu(NH3)2Cl2][PtCl2(NH3)2] – cis isomer
4*. [Cu(NH3)2Cl2][PtCl2(NH3)2] – trans isomer
5. [Cu(NH3)Cl3][Pt(Cl)(NH3)3]
6. [Pt(NH3)4][CuCl4]
* These isomers would not exist as charge on the cation& anion would be zero.

46. (B)
Sol. Zeisesalt : K[PtCl3 (η2 – C2H4)]
π - electrons of ethylene bond by way of π - bonding ot Pt.

47. (A)
Sol. Pt (Py )(NH3 ) BrCl can have three isomers.

Py NH3 Py Br Py NH3
Pt Pt Pt
Cl Br Cl NH3 Br Cl
(i) (ii) (iii)

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48. (D)
Sol. [Ni(H2O)5NH3]2+ does not show any isomerism
[Ni(H2O)4(NH3)2]2+ shows cis-trans (geometrical isomerism)

49. (D)
Sol. The magnitude of ∆0 varies from stronger to weaker ligand. According to spectrochemical
series, F– is a weaker ligand while NH3 is a stronger [Link] ligand gives a larger
value ofHence, among the given complexes [CoF6 ]3 − is expected to have lowest value of ∆0
value.

50. (A)
Sol. 28Ni has +2 oxidation state and since the complex is Diamagnetic, all electrons are paired in
inner 3d, orbital to provide the electronic configuration as under:
28Ni ⇒ 18[Ar]
3d8 4s 4p

dsp2
hybridisation
L might have been a strong field like CN.
Hybridisation is dsp2. Number of unpaired electron = 0.

51. (B)
2+
Sol. Pt (NH3 ) 4 Cl2  has 2 geometrical isomers.
2−
Pt ( gly )3  will have 2 geometrical isomers, both of which will be optical active, giving a total
of 4 isomers.
4+
Pt ( en )3  Will have no geometrical isomers, but the compound will be optically, hence total
two isomers.
Pt (NH3 )3 Cl2  will have two geometrical isomers

52. (D)
Sol. NCS is the strongest ligand among Cl–, Br– and I–.

53. (C)
Sol. [NiCl4]2– → Ni is 3d series element
→ Cl– weak ligand
→ High spin
[PtCl4]2– → Pd is 4d series element
→ Low spin
[PdCl4]2– → Pt is 5d series element
→ Cl– act as strong field ligand for Pt and Pd as they are 5d, 4d elements respectively with
high effective nuclear charge.

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54. (D)
Sol. [Co(en)2Cl2]Br 
Ionisation
→ [Co(en)2ClBr]Cl
en Cl
Cl
Co Br en Co en Br
Cl
en Cl
cis trans
Cis-isomer is optically active.

55. (B)

Mn ( Ox )3 
3–
Sol. is a high spin complex.

56. (A)
Sol. Vitamin B12 contains Co.

57. (C)
X

A X
Sol.
X
3
sp d hybridised
t-shaped

58. (2)
Sol. Lewis base : Chemical species which has capability to donate electron pair.
In NF3, SF4, ClF3 central atom (i.e. N, S, Cl) having lone pair therefore act as lewis base.
In PCl5 central; atom (P) does not have lone pair therefore does not act as lewis base.

59. (A)
Sol. Li is much softer than the other group first metals. Actually, Li is harder than other alkali
metals.

60. (B)
Sol. This problem is based on preparation of inorganic benzene and structural charactristics of
diborane. Student must be familiar with concept of bonding in diborane to solve this problem.
Identify the compounds and complete the chemical reaction using information supplied in the
question.
B2 H 6 + 2NH 3 ( excess ) →
Low temperature
∆
B2 H 6 ⋅ 2NH 3 
473K
∆
→ B3 N 3 H 6
(x) borozole ( y)

Y has structure similar to benzence (inorganic benzene)

B2 H 6 + NH 3 ( excess )  
High temperature
∆
→ ( BN ) X
boron nitride ( Z )

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61. (A)
Sol. (i) In the laboratory, dinitrogen is prepared by treating an aqueous solution of ammonium
chloride with sodium nitrite.
NH4Cl(aq) + NaNO2(aq) → N2(g) + 2H2O(l) + NaCl(aq)
Small amounts of NO and HNO3 are also formed as impurities, which can be removed by
passing the gas through aqueous sulphuric acid containing potassium dichromate.
(ii) Dinitrogen can also be prepared by heating ammonium dichromate
∆
(NH4)2Cr2O7(s)  → N2(g) + 4H2O(l) + Cr2O3(s)
(iii) Copper metal reacts with dilute HNO3 to form nitrogen (ii) oxide (NO)
3Cu(s) + 8HNO3(dilute) → 3Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2NO(g) + 4H2O(l)
(iv) Copper metal reacts with conc. HNO3 to form nitrogen (IV) oxide or nitrogen dioxide
(NO2).
Cu(s) + 4HNO3(conc.)
→Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2NO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

62. (D)
Sol. (i) In diamond, all C-atom are sp3 hybridized.
(ii) In graphite hybridization is sp2.
Elimination of 1α and 2β particles give isotope.

63. (B)
Sol. Alkali metals have only one electron in their ultimate shell, hence they can easilydonate
electron and act as reductant.

64. (D)
Sol. XeF6 + H2O → XeOF4 + 2HF
(X)
SiO2 + 2XeF6→ 2XeOF4 + SiF4
(X)

65. (D)
Sol. Mn3– + e– → Mn2+

3d4 3d5
Extra stability is galned when Mn3+ is reduced to Mn2– and is thus an oxidizing agent.
Cr2+ → Cr3+ + e–
has half-filled
T2g level
4
3d

66. (B)
Sol. Due to formation of basic copper carbonate [Link](OH)2 in atmosphere.

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67. (C)
Sol. Fe + dil. H2SO4→ FeSO4 + H2↑
3Fe + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4 + 4H2↑
Cu + dil. HCl→ No reaction
2Na + C2H5OH→ 2C2H5ONa + H2↑
Copper does not evolve H2 from acid as it is below hydrogen in electrochemical series. The
electrochemical series is built up by arranging various redox equilibria in order of their
standard electrode potential (redox potential). The most negative E0 values are placed at the
top of the electrochemical series, and the most positive at the bottom.
Metals at the top of the series are good at giving away electrons.

68. (C)
Sol. Al(OH)3 dissolve in NaOH solution to give Al(OH) 4– ion which is supposed to have the
octahedral complex species [Al(OH)4(H2O)2] in aqueous solution
Al(OH)3 + NaOH(aq) → [Al(OH)4(H2O)2]– (aq) + Na+(aq)

69. (C)
Sol. I. Ce+3 formation favoured by its noble gas configuration, but it is a strong oxidant reverting to
the common +3 state and it is colourless.
II. Lu3+ is diamagnetic and colourless.
III. Actinoids exhibit a higher number of oxidation states than lanthanoid.
IV. all 3d elements do not give H2 with 1M HCl.

70. (B)
Sol. Water develops interlocking needle-like crystals of hydrated silicates. The reactions involved
are the hydration of calcium aluminates and calcium silicates which change into their colloidal
gels. At the same time, some calcium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxides are formed as
precipitates due to hydrolysis. Calcium hydroxide binds the particles of calcium silicates
together while aluminium hydroxide fills the interstices rendering the mass impervious.

71. (C)
Sol. NaOCl is used as a bleaching agent and sterilising agent. It is formed by the action of Cl2 with
cold and dilute NaOH.
2NaOH + Cl2 → NaCl + NaOCl + H2O
Cold and dil
6NaOH + 3Cl2 → 5NaCl + NaClO3 + 3H2O
Hot and conc.

72. (A)
Sol. PI3 + H2O 
→ H3PO3 + HI
O
P
H OH
OH
Basicity = 2
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73. (D)
Sol. In CuCl2, Cu2+ has d9 configuration, exhibit d-d transition and show colour. Similarly in VOCl2,
V4+ has d1 configuration, can exhibit d-d transition and show colour.
MnCl2 = Pink colour
Zn2+⇒ 3d10 (Colourless)
Hg2+⇒ 5d10 (Colourless)
V = 4s23d3
V4+ = 4s03d1 (d – d transition)
Cu+2 = d9 configuration = 1 – unpaired e– electrons.
Since, in both CuCl2 and VOCl2, Cu2+ and V4+ ion contain 1 unpaired electron each, so their
colour may be same.

74. (A)
Sol. The reaction can be summarised as follows :
∆
A  → Colourless gas + residue
∆
Residue + H2O → B  Excess CO2
→ C  →A
This is possible only when A is CaCO3. The reactions are as follows :
∆
CaCO3  → CO 2 + CaO
(A) (Colourless gas) (Residue)

∆
CaO + H2O 
→ Ca(OH)2 
CO2
(excess)
→ Ca(HCO3 )2  → CaCO3
(B) (C) ( A)

75. (C)
Sol. The basic character of hydroxides decreases from La(OH)3 to Lu(OH)3
Due to smaller size of Lu, the Lu — OH bond attains more covalent character. Also, due to
Lanthanide contraction Zr4+and Hf possess almost the same ionic radii.
Ce4+ is a strong oxidant.
Ce4+ + eΘ→ Ce3 +
( more stable )

76. (B)
Sol. Among the alkaline earth metals, the size of beryllium and magnesium metals is very small.
Therefore, the electrons in these metals are bounded more strongly and are not excited by the

77. (C)
Sol. ClO2reacts KOH forming KCIO3 and KCIO2
2 KOH + 2ClO2→ KClO2 + KClO3 + H2O
This reaction indicates that ClO2 is a mixed anhydride of HClO2 and HCIO3

78. (B)
Sol. With very dilute HNO3, Zn produces NH4NO3.

79. (B)
Sol. SOCl2 + HOH → SO2 + HCI

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80. (D)
Sol. H2O2  H+ + HO2− ;H2O2  2H+ + O22−
2NaOH + H2O2 → Na2O2 + 2H2O

81. (B)
Sol. 6Cl2 + 6Ba(OH)2  → Ba(ClO3)2 + 5BaCl2
(X)
Ba(ClO3)2 + H2SO4 → 2HClO3 + BaSO4↓
(Y)
∆ 1
2HClO3 
∆ > 365K
→ 2ClO2 + H2O + O2
2

82. (A)
Sol. ZnCl2 is deliquescent as it absorbs moisture from atmosphere and gets dissolved it.

83. (B)
Sol. K2Cr2O7 + 4NaCl + 6H2SO4 
→ 2KHSO4 + 2CrO2Cl2 + 4NaHSO4
Chromyl chloride
O
Cr
O Cl
Cl
Orange-red coloured chromyl chloride.

84. (B)
Sol. Pm is not actinoids, it’s a lanthanide.

85. (A)
Sol. CO is sparingly soluble in water.

86. (D)
∆
Sol. 2KMnO4  → K2MnO4 + MnO2 + O2

87. (C)
Sol. Because of the larger size and smaller nuclear charge, alkali metal have low ionisation
potential relative to alkaline earth metals.

88. (B)
Sol. BeF2 + NaF→ Na2 [BeF4
Complex entity is an anion.

89. (B)
Sol. SiO2 + 4HF → SiF4 + 2H2O
SiF4 + 2HF → H2SiF6
HF is not preserved in glass bottles because it reacts with SiO2 of the glass.

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90. (C)
Sol. Mn2O7 is green in colour

91. (D)
Sol. Ce+4 is a strong oxidizing agent so the reverse reaction takes place
Ce+4 + Fe+2 → Ce+3 + Fe+3

92. (C)

93. [B]
Sol. Ca = Brick red
Sr = red/crimson
Ba = Apple green
Mg = no flame test

94. [C]
Sol. 2C(s) + O2 (g) + N2 (g) 
1263
→ 2Co(g) + 4N2 (g)

producer gas

95. (D)
Sol. (i) AlCl3 + 3H2O → Al(OH)3 + 3HCl ↑ (fumes)
(ii) It exists as dimer in non-polar solvents like benzene and in vapour state below 350°C.
(iii) 4Al2O3 + 3S2Cl2 + 9Cl2 → 8AlCl3 + 6SO2↑ A,B,C are correct D

96. (C)
Sol. (i) It is a weak monobasic acid soluble in water and in aqueous solution boron atom completes
its octet by accepting OH– from water molecules:
B(OH)3 + 2H2O → [B(OH)4]– + H3O+
(ii) Only Tl3+ acts as an oxidizing agent on account of inert pair effect.
(iii) In the solid state, the B(OH)3 units are hydrogen bonded together into two dimensional
sheets with almost hexagonal symmetry.
(iv) B(OEt)3 imparts green colour to the burner flame.

97. (D)
Sol. 4ƒ and 5ƒ-belongs to different shell, experience different amount of shielding.

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98. (B)
Sol. As per Lother-Meyer's curve, the atomic volume of Cs is maximum among s-block elements.
But atomic masses increases. But atomic masses increases more rapidly than atomic volume,
hence density increases along the group

99. (B)
Sol. Both compounds BeO and Be(OH)2 are amphoteric in nature and both compounds BaO and
Sr(OH)2 are basic in nature.

100. (D)
Sol. Colour λ/nm
Li Crimson red 670.8
Na Yellow 589.2
Rb Red violet 780.0
Cs Blue 455.5

101. (A)
Sol. L.E. ∝ M.P.
L.E. : LiF > LiCl, MgO > NaCl

102. (A)
Sol. α-sulphur and β-sulphur are diamagnetic.
S2-form is paramagnetic.

103. (A)
H
H
Sol. θ2 B θ1 ≈90 B
H H
θ2 > θ1

• θ2 > θ1, ∴ B–H (terminal) having less p-character as compare to bridge bond.
• Both B–H–B bridge bond having same bond length.
• B–H–B bond angle is ≈90°
• BH3 is e– deficient species and therefore act as Lewis acid.

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104. (A)
Sol. CO2 + H2O → H2CO3
C + H2O(steam) → CO + H2
CH4 + H2O → CO + 3H2 both reactions are carried out
at 1270 K temperature with
C3H8 + H2O → 3CO + H2 Ni catalyst

105. (B)
Sol. (i) Blue cupric metaborate is reduced to colourless cuprous metaborate in a luminous flame
2Cu(BO2)2 + 2NaBO2 + C 
Luminous flame
→ 2CuBO2 + Na2B4O7 + CO
(ii) Cupric metaborate is obtained by heating boric anhydride and copper sulphate in a non
luminous flame.
CuSO4 + B2O3  → Cu(BO2)2 + SO3
Non-luminous
Flame

Cupric metaborate
(Blue-green)

106. (B)
Sol. The major components in "Gun Metal" are
Cu : 87%
Zn : 3%
Sn : 10%
107. (D)
Sol. Only copper shows positive value for electrode potential of M2+/M of 3d-series elements.
EΘ / V(Cu2+ /Cu) : + 0.34

108. (C)
Sol. The +3 oxidation state of lanthanide is most stable and therefore lanthanide in +4 oxidation
state has strong tendence to gain e– and converted into +3 and therefore act as strong
oxidizing agent. Eg. Ce+4 And therefore CeO2 is used to oxidized alcohol aldehyde and
ketones. Lanthanide in +2 oxidation state has strong tendency to loss e– and converted into
+3 oxidation state therefore act as strong reducing agent.
∴ EuSO4 act as strong reducing agent.

109. (D)
Sol. Yb is the only element that do not form MO2 type oxide.

110. (C)
Sol. Size of 97Bk3+ ion is less than that of 93Np3+ due to actinoid contraction.
As we know that in a period from left to right ionic radius decreases and in actinide series it is
due to actinoid contraction.

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