AIPMT & AIIMS QUESTIONS EXERCISE - 1(A)

1. A solid compound 'X' on heating gives CO2 gas and 8. Which of the following oxides is not expected to
a residue. The residue mixed with water forms 'Y'. react with sodium hydroxide ? [AIPMT 2009]
On passing an excess of CO2 through 'Y' in water,
(1) BeO (2) B2O3
a clear solution, 'Z', is obtained. On boiling 'Z',
compound 'X' is reformed. The compond 'X' is : (3) CaO (4) SiO2
(1) CaCO3 (2) Na2CO3[AIPMT 2004] 9. The compound A on heating gives a colourless gas
(3) K2CO 3 (4) Ca(HCO3)2 and a residue that is dissolved in water to obtain B.
Excess of CO2 is bubbled through aqueous solution
2. The correct sequence of increasing covalent
of B, C is formed which is recovered in the solid
character is represented by – [AIPMT 2005]
form. Solid C on gentle heating gives back A. The
(1) BeCl2 < NaCl < LiCl compound is :- [AIPMT 2010]
(2) NaCl < LiCl < BeCl2 (1) Na2CO3 (2) K2CO3
(3) BeCl2 < LiCl < NaCl
(3) CaSO 4 .2H 2O (4) CaCO3
(4) LiCl < NaCl < BeCl2
10. Property of the alkaline earth metals that increases
3. The paramagnetic species is :– [AIIMS2003] with their atomic number :- [AIPMT 2010]

(1) KO2 (2) SiO2 (1) Electronegativity

(3) TiO2 (4) BaO2 (2) Solubility of their hydroxides in water

4. On dissolving moderate amount of sodium metal (3) Solubility of their sulphates in water
in liquid NH3 at low temperature, which one of the (4) Ionization energy
following does not occur [AIIMS2003] 11. Which of the following compounds has the lowest
(1) Blue coloured solution is obtained. melting point ? [AIPMT Pre.-2011]

(2) Na+ ions are formed in the solution. (1) CaCl2 (2) CaBr2
(3) CaI2 (4) CaF2
(3) Liquid NH3 becomes good conductor of electricity.
12. Match List-I with List-II for the composition of
(4) Liquid ammonia remains diamagnetic.
substances and select the correct answer using the
5. Which of the following gives propyne on hydrolysis code given below the lists :- [AIPMT Mains-2011]

(1) Al4C3 (2) Mg2C3 [AIIMS2005] List-I List-II

(3) B4C (4) La4C 3 Substances Composition

(A) Plaster of Paris (i) CaSO 4 .2H 2 O
6. The pair of amphoteric hydroxides is :
(1) Al(OH)3, LiOH [AIIMS2005]
1
(B) Epsomite (ii) CaSO 4. H O
(2) Be(OH)2, Mg(OH)2 2 2
(3) B(OH)3, Be(OH)2 (C) Kieserite (iii) MgSO 4.7H 2 O
(4) Be(OH)2, Zn(OH)2 (D) Gypsum (iv) MgSO4.H 2O
7. The pair whose both species are used in antiacid (v) CaSO 4
medicinal preparations is – [AIIMS2006] Code :
(1) NaHCO 3 and Mg(OH)2 (A) (B) (C) (D)
(2) Na 2CO 3 and Ca(HCO 3) 2 (1) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

(3) Ca(HCO3)2 and Mg(OH)2 (2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

(3) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(4) Ca(OH) 2 and NaHCO3
(4) (i) (ii) (iii) (v)

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13. Which of the following statements is incorrect :- 14. Which of the following is not hygroscopic–

[AIPMT Mains-2011] (1) NaCl (2) MgCl 2 [AIIMS-2011]

(1) NaHCO3 on heating gives Na 2CO 3 (3) CaCl2 (4) LiCl
(2) Pure sodium metal dissolves in liquid ammonia 15. The compound which does not exist as hydrate form:
to give blue solution
(1) Ferrous sulphate [AIIMS-2011]
(3) NaOH reacts with glass to give sodium silicate
(2) Copper sulphate
(4) Aluminium reacts with excess NaOH to give
Al(OH)3 (3) Magnesium sulphate
(4) Sodium Chloride

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 OTHER EXAM QUESTIONS EXERCISE - 1(B)
1. Which of the following pair can't exist in solution ? 9. Which of following equality with NaCl :[RPMT 2001]
[IIT 86] (1) Na(s) (2) Cl2(s)
(1) NaHCO3 and NaOH (3) RbBr(s) (4) NaI3(s)
(2) Na2CO 3 and NaOH 10. The thermal stability of alkaline earth metal car-
(3) Na2CO3 and NaCl bonates MgCO 3, CaCO 3, BaCO 3 and SrCO 3 de-
(4) NaHCO3 and NaCl creases as : [MP PMT 2002]
2. Sodium sulphate is soluble in water whereas barium (1) CaCO3 > SrCO3 > MgCO3 > BrCO3
sulphate is sparingly soluble because [IIT 89]
(2) BaCO3 > SrCO3 > MgCO3 > CaCO3
(a) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is less than its
(3) BaCO3 > SrCO3 > CaCO3 > MgCO3
lattice energy
(b) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is more than its (4) MgCO3 > CaCO3 > SrCO3 > BaCO3
lattice energy 11. At anode in the electrolysis of fused NaCl :
(c) the lattice energy of BaSO4 is more than its hy- (1) Na+ is oxidised (2) Cl— is oxidised
dration energy
(3) Cl— is reduced (4) Na+ is reduced
(d) the lattice energy has no role to play in solubil-
ity 12. One mole of magnesium nitride on the reaction
(1) a & b (2) b & c with an excess of water gives
(3) c & d (4) b & d (1) Two moles of ammonia [AIEEE–2004]
3. The minimum equivalent conductance in fused state (2) One mole of nitric acid
is shown by – [REE 93]
(3) One mole of ammonia
(1) MgCl2 (2) BeCl2
(4) Two moles of nitric acid
(3) CaCl2 (4) SrCl2
4. NaOH is manufactured by electrolysis of brine so- 13. Which alkali metal on flame test gives red violet
lution. The products of the reaction are colour [RPMT 2004]
[KCET 90]
(1) Li (2) Cs
(1) Cl2 and H2 (2) Cl2 and Na–Hg
(3) Cl2 and Na (4) Cl2 and O2 (3) Na (4) Rb
5. Sodium carbonate is manufactured by Solvay proc- 14. In presence of iron, alkali metal react with liquid
ess, the products that are recycled are ammonia and form [RPMT 2004]
[KCET 93]
(1) CO2 and NH3 (2) CO2 and NH4Cl (1) Metal mixture + H2
(3) NaCl and CaO (4) CaCl2 and CaO (2) Iron metal mixture + H2
6. Which of the following does not illustrate the anoma-
(3) Metal mixture
lous properties of Li ? [MP PET 93]
(4) Metal amide + H2
(1) The m.p. and b.p. of Li are comparatively high
(2) Li is much softer than the other I group metals 15. The ionic conductance of following cation in a given
concentration are in the order [Orissa JEE2004]
(3) Li forms a nitride Li3N unlike group I metals
(4) The ion of Li and its compounds are more heavily (1) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+
hydrated than those of the rest of the group (2) Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+
7. Of the following the commonly used as a laboratory
desiccator is [MP PET 87] (3) Li+ < Na+ > K+ > Rb+
(1) Na2CO 3 (2) CaCl2
(4) Li+ = Na+ < K+ < Rb+
(3) NaCl (4) None of the above
8. Lithopone is a combination of ZnS and 16. Photoelectric effect is maximum in [AFMC 2004]

(1) PbSO4 (2) CaSO4 [AFMC 92] (1) Cs (2) Na

(3) SrSO4 (4) BaSO4
(3) K (4) Li

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17. Which one of the following compounds gives 24. Potassium superoxide is used in oxygen cylinders
methane on treatment with water ? of space craft as it - [RPMT-2009]

[Kerala PMT 2004]

(1) Absorbs CO2
(1) Al4C3 (2) CaC2 (2) Eliminate moisture
(3) VC (4) SiC (3) Absorbs CO2 and increases O 2 content
18. When a standard solution of NaOH is left in air for (4) Forms ozone
a few hours, [Kerala PMT 2004]
25. Compounds of alkaline earth metals are generally
(1) a precipitate will form less soluble in water than that of alkali metals
because of :- [RPMT-2010]
(2) strength will decrease
(1) High hydration energy
(3) strength will increase
(2) More covalent character
(4) the concentration of Na+ ions remain same
(3) More ionic character
(5) all are wrong
(4) Less lattice energy
19. The ionic mobility of alkali metal ions in aqueous
26. The melting point of NaCl is high because :-
solution is maximum for [AIEEE-2006]
[RPMT-2011]
(1) Li+ (2) Na+
(1) The distance between the ions the large
(3) K+ (4) Rb+
(2) Repulsion exists within NaCl lattice
20. Which is used in purification of air in the space (3) Lattice energy is high
craft. [RPMT-2006]
(4) Size of sodium as well as chlorine is big
(1) Slaked lime
27. The products obtained on heating LiNO3 will be :-
(2) Quick lime [AIEEE-2011]

(3) Pottassium superoxide (1) LiNO2 + O2

(4) CaCl2 (2) Li2O + NO2 + O2

21. Which of the following alkaline earth metal sulphate (3) Li3N + O2
is least soluble in water :– [RPMT-2006] (4) Li2O + NO + O2
(1) BaSO4 (2) CaSO4 28. Which of the following on thermal-decomposition
(3) BeSO4 (4) SrSO4 yields a basic as well as an acidic oxide ?
[AIEEE-2012]
22. In aqueous solution, the largest ion is :
(1) NH4NO3 (2) NaNO3
(1) Na(aq.) (2) Cs(aq.)
(3) KClO3 (4) CaCO3
(3) Rb(aq.) (4) Li(aq.)

23. The correct order of ionic character of oxides of

alkali earth metal :- [RPMT-2007]

(1) MgO > CaO > SrO > BaO

(2) BaO > SrO > CaO > MgO

(3) CaO > SrO > BaO > MgO

(4) SrO > BaO > MgO > CaO

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 EXERCISE - 2
1. Correct order of density is – 14. Ionic conductances of hydrated M+ ions are in the
(1) Li > Na (2) K > Na order –
(3) Mg > Ca (4) Cs < Rb (1) Li+ (aq) > Na+ (aq) > K+ (aq) > Rb+ (aq) > Cs+ (aq)
(2) Li+ (aq) > Na+ (aq) < K+ (aq) < Rb+ (aq) < Cs+ (aq)
2. Which is having highest m.p. –
(3) Li+ (aq) > Na+ (aq) > K+ (aq) > Rb+ (aq) < Cs+ (aq)
(1) Be (2) Mg (3) Ca (4) Sr
(4) Li+ (aq) < Na+ (aq) < K+ (aq) < Rb+ (aq) < Cs+ (aq)
3. Weak reductant in alkali metal is –
15. Which of the following halides has the highest melt-
(1) Li (2) Na (3) K (4) Cs
ing point –
4. The metal used in photoelectric cell is – (1) NaCl (2) KCl
(1) Na (2) K (3) Mg (4) Ca (3) NaBr (4) NaF

5. Lithium chloride is highly soluble in – 16. Which of the following does not give an oxide on
(1) C6H6 (2) H2O (3) D2O (4) All heating –
(1) MgCO3 (2) Li2CO3
6. Which metal will not form superoxide –
(3) ZnCO3 (4) K2CO3
(1) Li (2) Be (3) Na (4) All
17. When heated in steam, Mg burns brilliantly pro-
7. More stable hydride is – ducing –
(1) Cs – H (2) Rb – H (1) Mg(OH)2 (2) MgO and H2
(3) K – H (4) Li – H (3) MgO and O2 (4) MgO and O3
8. In which compound hydrogen is electronegative – 18. When magnesium ribbon is heated to redness in an
(1) CaH2 (2) CH4 (3) HCl (4) All atmosphere of nitrogen and subsequently cooled
9. Be shows diagonal relationship with – with water, the gas evolved is –
(1) Li (2) Mg (1) N2 (2) NH3 (3) O2 (4) CO2
(3) Al (4) Ba 19. The hydration energy of Mg is greater than that of
+2

10. Which of the following metal will give apple green (1) Na+ (2) Be+2 (3) Al+3 (4) All
colour on Busen flame – 20. Molten potassium chloride conduct electricity due
(1) Ba (2) Sr to the presence of –
(3) Ca (4) K (1) Free electron (2) Free ions
11. The density of – (3) Free molecules
(1) Na > K (2) Na = K (4) Atom of potassium & chloride
(3) K > Na (4) Li > K 21. Which of the following element have maximum ten-
12. Alkali metals salts are – dency to form complex compound –
(1) Diamagnetic and coloured (1) Be (2) Ba (3) Ca (4) Mg
(2) Diamagnetic and colourless 22. On heating sodium metal in the current of dry
(3) Paramagnetic and coloured ammonia leads to the formation of which gas–
(4) Paramagnetic and colourless (1) NaNH2 (2) NaN3 (3) NH3 (4) H2
13. Alkali metals show –
23. The degree of hydration ............. down the group
(1) Only + 1 oxidation state from Li+ to Cs+ –
(2) Only – 1 oxidation state (1) Decrease (2) Increase
(3) + 1 and +2 oxidation states (3) Remain same (4) None of these
(4) –1 and –2 oxidation states

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24. The reactivity of IA elements is due to – 35. Which one of the following is most soluble in ether
(1) Low I.P. (1) BeCl2 (2) CaCl2
(2) Large atomic size (3) SrCl2 (4) None of these
(3) Low heat of atomization 36. Li has the maximum value of ionisation potential
(4) All the above among alkali metals i.e. lithium has the minimum
tendency to ionise to give Li + ion. Thus, in aq.
25. The metal not found in the native state is –
solution lithium is –
(1) K (2) Cu (3) Ag (4) Au
(1) Strongest reducing agent
26. The property of Be resembles with – (2) Poorest reducing agent
(1) Mg, Al (2) Li, Al (3) Na, Mg (4) K, Ca (3) Strongest oxidising agent
(4) All
27. In barium hydride, hydrogen is –
(1) Electro positive (2) Electro negative 37. Be(OH)2 is –
(3) Neutral (4) None of these (1) Acidic (2) Basic
(3) Amphoteric (4) Neutral
28. Sodium reacts with water more vigorously than
lithium because it – 38. MgBr2 and MgI2 are soluble in acetone because of
(1) Has higher atomic weight (1) Their ionic nature
(2) Is more electronegative (2) Their covalent nature
(3) Is more electropositve (3) Their co-ordinate nature
(4) Is a metal (4) None is correct
39. Sodium loses its lustre on exposure to air due to
29. Which of the following alkali metals has the biggest
formation of –
tendency of the half reaction –M(g)  M+(aq) + e–
(1) Na 2O, NaOH and Na2CO3
(1) Sodium (2) Lithium (3) Potassium(4) Cesium
(2) Na2O and NaOH
30. Which of the following forms the most basic hy- (3) Na2O and Na2CO3
droxide – (4) NaOH and Na2CO 3
(1) Cu (2) Al (3) Na (4) Zn 40. The alkali metals are soft due to –
31. Complex forming tendency is more for – (1) B.C.C. structure
(1) Na+ (2) K+ (2) 68% packing efficiency
(3) Rb+ (4) Li+ (3) Weak metallic bond
(4) All the above
32. The strongest reducing agent is –
41. Potassium carbonate when heated to high tempera-
(1) Be (2) Mg ture.
(3) Sr (4) Ba (1) Gives CO2 (2) Gives O2
33. Both Be and Al become passive on reaction with (3) Gives CO (4) Gives no gas at all
conc. nitric acid due to – 42. On Flame test K give -------- colour –
(1) The non reactive nature of the metal (1) Golden yellow (2) Crimson red
(2) The non reactive nature of the acid (3) Violet (4) Apple green
(3) The formation of an inert oxide layer on the
43. Sodium has ----------- as compared to potassium –
surface of the metals
(1) Less electronegativity
(4) None of these
(2) More ionization potential
34. Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide –
(3) Large atomic radius
(1) CaO (2) SrO (3) BeO (4) MgO
(4) Lower melting point

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 44. Dissolving metallic zinc in NaOH produces 57. Which of the following forms metal oxide on heating
(1) Zn(OH)2 (2) Na2ZnO2 (1) Na2CO 3 (2) Li2CO3
(3) ZnO (4) Zn(OH)2 + Na2ZnO2 (3) K2SO4 (4) NaHCO3

45. In the case of the alkali metals – 58. Which of the following releases 0.2 moles of
(1) The cation is less stable that the atom hydrogen on hydrolysis –
(2) The cation is smaller than the atom (1) 0.1 mole of LiH (2) 0.2 mole of LiH
(3) The cation and the atom have about the same size (3) 0.3 mole of LiH (4) 0.4 mole of LiH
(4) The cation is larger than the atom 59. On electrolysis of fused NaCl the final product is –

46. An element having electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 (1) Na (2) NaOH
2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 will form – (3) NaClO (4) NaClO3
(1) Acidic oxide (2) Basic oxide 60. Increasing order of stability of –
(3) Amphoteric oxide (4) Neutral oxide I. K2CO3 II.MgCO3 III Na2CO3
47. The reaction of water with sodium and potassium is (1) I < II < III (2) II < III < I
(1) Reversible (3) II < I < III (4) I < III < II
(2) Irreversible and endothermic 61. Which of the following has an unpaired electron in it
(3) Exothermic (1) K2O (2) K2O2 (3) KO2 (4) Na2O
(4) Endothermic 62. A compound which on hydrolysis releases ammo-
48. Which does not form double salt – nia is –

(1) Li2SO4 (2) Na 2SO4 (1) Li3N (2) LiNO3

(3) K2SO4 (4) Rb2SO4 (3) NaNO3 (4) None of these

63. The metal ion which does not give any flame
49. Sodium and potassium occur –
colouration is –
(1) In native state (2) In combined state
(1) Li+ (2) Be+2 (3) Na+ (4) K+
(3) In gaseous state (4) All
64. Which of the following exists as hydrated salt –
50. Which decomposes on heating – (1) NaCl (2) LiCl (3) RbCl (4) KCl
(1) NaOH (2) KOH (3) LiOH (4) RbOH
65. NaHCO3 can be used to –
51. Which is hard in nature –
(1) Decrease acidity of stomach
(1) Li (2) K (3) Na (4) Be
(2) Prepare CO2 used as fire extinguisher
52. KO2 is –
(3) Prepare bread
(1) Normal oxide (2) Super oxide
(4) All of these
(3) Suboxide (4) Peroxide
53. Cesium oxide will be – 66. Strong reductant in IIA and IA group is –
(1) Very strongly basic (2) Acidic (1) Ba, Li (2) Li, Be (3) Cs, Ba (4) Ba, Cs
(3) Weakly basic (4) Amphoteric 67. The sulphate of which metal does not form alum:-
54. A solution of KOH in water is called – (1) Li (2) Na (3) K (4) Cs

(1) Potashlye (2) Sodalye (3) Salt cake (4) None 68. The electrolytic reduction process is used for alkali
metals, because:-
55. Which metal does not form ionic hydride –
(1) They are strong reducing agent
(1) Na (2) Rb (3) Ca (4) Be
(2) They are weak reducing agent
56. The element of IA group which combines directly (3) The are good oxidising agent
with nitrogen is – (4) They are available in solid form
(1) Li (2) Na (3) K (4) Cs

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69. Which statement is false for an element, having 79. Identify the correct statement elemental sodium:-
2,8,8,2 electronic configuration:- (1) Is a strong oxidising agent
(1) This element is of IInd group (2) Can be extracted by electrolysis of aqueous
(2) This element is of IVth period solution
(3) It forms MO2 type oxide (3) It's density is lower than K
(4) It forms M2O type oxide (4) Is easily oxidised
70. Mostly metals are hard, but metals of Ist A group
are soft, because:- 80. On addition of metal ions, colour of liquid NH3
solutions converts into bronze, the reason is :-
(1) Their metallic bond is weak
(1) Ammoniated electrones
(2) They have close packing
(2) Metal amide formation
(3) They have face-centred cubic lattice
(3) Liberation of NH3 gas
(4) Their b.p. is low
(4) Cluster formation of metal ions
71. The normal dehydrating agent, which used in a
laboratories:- 81. Nitrate of an element of alkali metal group,
(1) MgCO3 (2) CaF2 (3) MgF2 (4) CaCl2 decomposes on heating, gives brown colour gas.
72. What is the decreasing order of standard oxidation Nitrate and brown colour gas are respectively:-
potential of K, Ca and Li :- (1) NaNO3 and NO (2) LiNO3 and NO2
(1) Ca, Li, K (2) Li, Ca, K (3) KNO3 and NH3 (4) NaNO3 and NO2
(3) Li, K, Ca (4) K, Ca, Li
82. On allowing ammonia solution of s-block metals to
73. Which statement will be true for solution, when Ba
stand for a long time, blue colour becomes fade.
is dissolved in ammonia:-
The reason is:-
(1) Solution becomes blue
(1) Formation of NH3 gas
(2) Solution becomes good conductor
(2) Formation of metal amide
(3) Solution remains colourless
(3) Cluster formation of metal ions
(4) Both (1) and (2) are correct
(4) Formation of metal nitrate
74. Alkaline earth metals show:-
83. Which of the following s-block element reacts with
(1) Divalency (2) Monovalency NaOH to give water soluble complex :-
(3) Variable valency (4) Zero valency (1) Al (2) Ca (3) Be (4) Li
75. In K, Rb and Cs, the decreasing order of reducing 84. Dolomite is :-
power in gaseous state is:-
(1) KCl.MgCl2.6H2O (2) CaCO3. MgCO3
(1) K > Cs > Rb (2) Cs > Rb > K
(3) CaSO 4.2H2O (4) MgSO4.7H2O
(3) K < Cs < Rb (4) Rb > Cs > K
85. Which is having least mpt. :-
76. Prefix 'Alkali' denotes for:-
(1) Ba (2) Ca (3) Mg (4) Be
(1) Silvery lustre of IA group
(2) Metallic nature of II A group 86. When Na and Li placed in dry air we get :-
(3) Active metals of IA group (1) NaOH, Na2O, Li2O
(4) Ashes of plants for IA group (2) Na2CO3, Na2O2, Li2O
(3) Na2O, Li3N, NH3
77. Which of the following is the weakest base :-
(4) Na2O, Li2O, Li3N
(1) NaOH (2) Zn (OH)2 (3) Ca(OH)2 (4) KOH
87. Which of the following oxide having O2–2 (peroxide)
78. The correct order of density of following elements anion :-
is:- (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr)
(1) Na2O (2) BaO2
(1) Be > Mg > Ca > Sr (2) Ca > Mg > Be > Sr
(3) RbO2 (4) KO2
(3) Ca < Mg < Be < Sr (4) Mg < Ca < Sr < Be

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 88. Which of the following properties of IA group metals 97. Which of the following carbonate will not
increases as the atomic number rises: decompose on heating :-
(a) Metallic character (b) Ionic radius (1) BaCO3 (2) ZnCO3 (3) Na2CO3 (4) Li2CO3
(c) Melting point (d) Density
98. The decomposition temperature is maximum for:-
(e) Ionisation potential
(1) BeCO3 (2) CaCO3 (3) K2CO3 (4) Li2CO3
Correct answer is :-
(1) a, b, c (2) a, b, d 99. Metallic magnesium is prepared by -
(3) c, d, e (4) All (1) Reduction of MgO by coke
–
89. The hydride ion H is stronger base than its (2) Electolysis of aqueous solution of Mg (NO3)2
hydroxide ion OH–. Which of the following reaction (3) Displacement of Mg by iron from MgSO4 solution
will occur if sodium hydride is dissolved in water:- (4) Electrolysis of molten MgCl2
–
(1) H (aq ) + H2O  H3O+
1 0 0 . Alum is the name used for all double salts having
(2) H (aq ) + H2O  OH– + H2
– the composition M2I SO4.M2III(SO4)3.24H2O. Where
MIII stands for Al+3, Cr+3, Fe+3, while MI stands for:-
(3) H– + H2O  H2 + O2
(1) Li+, Cu+, Ag+ (2) Li+, NH4+, Na+
(4) H– + H2O  No reaction
(3) Na+, K+, Rb+ (4) Ca+2, Mg+2, Sr+2
90. Which of the following s-block metals do not impart 1 0 1 . Which valuable byproduct is obtained in the Down's
any colour to the flame - process for extraction of sodium :-
(1) Li, Be (2) Cs, Fr (3) Be, Mg (4) Ba, Ra
(1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen
91. The metal extracted by electrolysis of its fused salt
(3) Chlorine (4) 1 and 2 both
is :-
1 0 2 . Which does not exists in solid state :-
(1) Fe (2) Pb (3) Cu (4) Na
92. Lime stone is :- (1) LiHCO3 (2) CaCO3
(1) CaO (2) Ca(OH)2 (3) NaHCO3 (4) Na2CO3
(3) 1 & 2 both (4) None of the above 1 0 3 . Alkali metals dissolve in liquid NH3 then which of
93. Be (IIA) shows different behaviour as compared to the following observations is not true:
other elements of the same group the reason is (1) It becomes paramagnetic
(1) Small size and high electronegativity (2) Solution turns into blue due to solvated electrons
(2) Small size and low electronegativity (3) It becomes diamagnetic
(3) Bigger size and low ionization energy (4) Solution becomes conducting
(4) Bigger size and large ionic radius 1 0 4 . On passing excess of CO2 in lime water, its milky
94. Which can not be used to generate H2 :– appearance disappears because -
(1) Al + NaOH (2) Zn + NaOH (1) Soluble Ca(OH)2 is formed
(3) Mg + NaOH (4) LiH + H2O (2) Soluble Ca(HCO3)2 is formed
95. Only those elements of s-block can produce
(3) Reaction becomes reversible
superoxides which have :-
(4) Calcium compound evaporated
(1) High ionisation energy
1 0 5 . Which of the carbide will give methane when reacts
(2) High electronegativity
with water -
(3) High charge density
(1) BeC2 (2) CaC2 (3) Be2C (4) Mg2C3
(4) Low ionisation potential
1 0 6 . Alkali metals give colour in bunsen flame due to –
96. In the Down's method for the extraction of sodium,
the melting point of the electrolyte is lowered by (1) Low electronegativity
adding :- (2) One e— in outer most orbit
(1) Potassium chloride (2) Calcium chloride (3) Smaller atomic radii
(3) Potassium fluoride (4) Low ionisation energy
(4) Both calcium chloride and potassium fluoride

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1 0 7 . In the preparation of sodium carbonate which of 1 1 9 . Calcium is obtained by -
the following is used – (1) Roasting of lime stone
(1) Slaked lime (2) Lime stone (2) Electrolysis of calcium chloride in H2O
(3) Lime (4) quick lime (3) Reduction of calcium chloride with Carbon
1 0 8 . Hardest s-block metal is - (4) Electrolysis of molten anhydrous calcium chloride
(1) Li (2) Na (3) Mg (4) Be 1 2 0 . Which of the following has the highest ionization
potential
1 0 9 . An ingredient of baking powder is -
(1) Magnesium (2) Barium
(1) Sodium metabisulphate
(3) Strontium (4) Calcium
(2) Sodium bicarbonate
(3) Sodium chloride 1 2 1 . Which of the following metals forms grignard re-
(4) Sodium thiosulphate agent ?
(1) Magnesium (2) Calcium
1 1 0 . Which of the following metals can easily be cut with
(3) Barium (4) Strontium
a knife ?
(1) Magnesium (2) Barium 1 2 2 . The magnesium is used in
(3) Aluminium (4) Sodium (1) Flash Bulb (2) Grignard's reagent
(3) Electron alloy (4) All of these
1 1 1 . Which of the following ions forms a hydoxide that is
highly soluble in water ? 1 2 3 . The main source of magnesium chloride is
(1) K+
(2) Zn2+
(3) Ni 2+
(4) Al 3+
(1) Carnallite (2) Magnetite
1 1 2 . The sodium carbonate is manufactured by - (3) Limonite (4) Siderite
(1) Castner's process (2) Solvay's process 1 2 4 . Which of the following is used as an antacid ?
(3) Ostwald's process (4) Electrolysis process (1) MgO (2) MgCO3
1 1 3 . When NaCl is dissolved in water, the sodium ion is - (3) Mg(OH)2 (4) MgSO4
(1) Reduced (2) Oxidised 1 2 5 . The slaked lime is prepared by adding water to-
(3) Hydrated (4) Hydrolysed (1) Quick lime (2) Nitrolim
1 1 4 . The excess of NaOH reacts with zinc to form - (3) Lime stone (4) Plaster of paris
(1) Zn(OH)2 (2) ZnH2 1 2 6 . When chlorine is passed slow over dry slaked lime
(3) ZnO (4) Na2ZnO2 Ca(OH)2 at room temperature, the main product is
(1) CaCl2 (2) CaOCl2
1 1 5 . The sodium chloride is used in the manufacture of -
(3) Ca(ClO2)2 (4) Ca(OCl)2
(1) Cl2 (2) NaOH
(3) Na2CO 3 (4) All of these 1 2 7 . The plaster of paris is hardened by
1 1 6 . The sodium hydroxide is used in the manufacture of (1) Liberating CO2 (2) Giving out water
(1) Soaps (2) Dyes (3) Combining with water (4) Changing into CaCO3
(3) Rayon (4) All of these
1 2 8 . Identify the correct statement -
1 1 7 . Which of the following potassium compounds is
(1) Gypsum contains a lower percentage of Ca than
known as "Pearl ash"
plaster of paris
(1) KOH (2) KMnO4
(2) Gypsum is obtained by heating plaster of paris
(3) K2CO3 (4) K2SO4
(3) Plaster of paris can be obtained by hydration of
1 1 8 . The potassium hydroxide is used in the manufac- gypsum
ture of -
(4) Plaster of paris is obtained by partial oxidation
(1) Cement (2) Glass of gypsum
(3) Soft soap (4) Both (1) & (2)

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 1 2 9 . When a standard solution of NaOH is left in air for 1 3 7 . Na+ and Ag+ differ in
a few hours (1) Na2CO 3 is thermally stable while Ag2CO3 de-
(1) A precipitate is formed composes into Ag, CO2 and O2
(2) Strength of NaOH decreases (2) Ag+ forms complexes, Na+ does not
(3) Strength of NaOH increases (3) NaCl is water soluble, AgCl is insoluble
(4) Concentration of Na+ ions will remain constant (4) All
1 3 8 . When magnesium burns in air, compounds of mag-
1 3 0 . Which of the following alkali metal carbonate is the nesium formed are magnesium oxide and
least stable and decomposes readily (1) Mg3N2 (2) MgCO3 (3) Mg(NO3)2 (4) None
(1) Li2CO3 (2) Na2CO 3 1 3 9 . Consider the following points
(3) K2CO3 (4) Cs2CO3 (a) Cs is the strongest reducing agent in IA group
element
1 3 1 . In the reaction M + O2  MO2 (super oxide) the
(b) Be does not form peroxide in II A group ele-
metal is
ments
(1) Li (2) Na (3) K (4) Ba
(c) The density of potassium is less than sodium
1 3 2 . If NaOH is added to an aqueous solution of Zn +2
(d) In alkali metals Li, Na, K and Rb, lithium has
ions, a white precipitate appears and on adding the minimum value of M.P.
excess NaOH, the precipitate dissolves. In this Point out that the statement -
solution zinc exists in the (1) (a) & (b) are correct
(1) Cationic part (2) (a), (b) & (c) are correct
(2) Anionic part (3) (b) & (c) are correct
(3) Both in cationic and anionic part (4) (b), (c) & (d) are correct
(4) There is no zinc left in the solution 1 4 0 . Mg+2 does not form either preoxide or superoxide,
because
1 3 3 . Li does not resemble other alkali metals in follow-
(1) Mg+2 ion is relatively bigger
ing properties
(2) Mg+2 ion is relatively smaller
(1) Li2CO3 decomposes into oxides while other al-
(3) Mg+2 ion is stable
kali carbonates are thermally stable
(4) Mg+2 ion is unstable
(2) LiCl is predominantly covalent
1 4 1 . The stability order of oxide, peroxide and
(3) Li3N is stable superoxide of alkalimetal is
(4) All (1) Normal oxide > super oxide > per oxide
1 3 4 . Be and Al resemble in (2) Normal oxide > per oxide > super oxide
(1) Both become passive on reaction with HNO 3 (3) super oxide > per oxide > normal oxide
due to formation of oxide layer (4) per oxide > normal oxide > super oxide
(2) Their chlorides are lewis acids 1 4 2 . Match list I with list II and choose the correct an-
(3) Hydroxides are soluble in alkali as well as in acid swer from the codes given below
(4) All List I List II
1 3 5 . The hydride which doesno't act as reducing agent is (A) NaNO3 (a) Baking soda
(1) NH3 (2) CaH2 (B) Na(NH4)HPO4 (b) Chile salt peter
(C) NaHCO3 (c) Microcosmic salt
(3) NaH (4) LiAlH4
(D) Na 2CO 3.10H 2O (d) Washing soda
1 3 6 . The correct order of hydration energy of alkaline
earth metal ions is Codes is :
A B C D
(1) Be+2 > Mg+2 > Ca +2 > Sr +2 > Ba+2
(1) a b c d
(2) Ba+2 > Be +2 > Ca +2 > Mg+2 > Sr+2
(2) b c a d
(3) Mg+2 > Be +2 > Ba+2 > Ca +2 > Sr+2
(3) c a b d
(4) None
(4) d a b c

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1 4 3 . Alkali metals forms following compound 1 5 0 . The metal A is prepared by the electrolysis of fused
(1) All form amide, MNH2 chloride. It reacts with hydrogen to form a colourless
solid from which hydrogen is released on treatment
(2) All form ionic salt like hydride MH
with water the metal is
(3) All form superoxide like KO2
(1) Al (2) Ca (3) Cu (4) Zn
(4) All form nitrides
1 5 1 . Which of the following statement is not correct
1 4 4 . Which alkaline earth metal compound is volatile
(1) BeF2 forms complex ion with NaF in which Be
(1) Be3N2 (2) Mg3N2 goes with cation
(3) Ca3N2 (4) None (2) BeCO3 is kept in the atmosphere of CO2 since it
is least thermally stable
1 4 5 . Match the compound(s)/metal(s) in X with their uses
in Y (3) Be dissolves in alkali forming [Be(OH)4]–2
X Y (4) BeF2 forms complex ion with NaF in which Be
goes with anion
A. Liquid sodium metal I. Breathing apparatus
submarine 1 5 2 . Molten sodium chloride conducts electricity due to
B. Potassium stearate II. Explosive the presence of :
C. Potassium nitrate III. Coolant in nuclear (1) free electrons (2) ions
reactor (3) Na atom (4) Cl atom
D. Potassium superoxide IV. Soft soap
1 5 3 . CO2 gas along with solid (Y) is obtained when so-
hence correct order is dium salt (X) is heated. (X) is again obtained when
A B C D CO2 gas is passed into aqueous solution of (Y). X
(1) I III II IV and Y are :
(2) III IV II I (1) Na2CO3, Na2O (2) Na2CO 3, NaOH
(3) II I III IV (3) NaHCO3, Na 2CO3 (4) Na2CO 3, NaHCO3
(4) IV II III I 1 5 4 . Magnesium oxide can be obtained by heating :
1 4 6 . The reaction of sodium with water is highly (1) MgCO3 (2) Mg(NO3)2 (3) Mg(OH)2 (4) All
exothermic the rate of reaction can be lowered by
1 5 5 . A compound which can be used in space vehicles
(1) Decreasing the temperature
both to absorb CO2 and liberate O2 is :
(2) Mixing with alcohol
(1) NaOH (2) Na2O
(3) Mixing with acetic acid
(3) Na2O2 (4) CaO + NaOH
(4) Making an amalgam
1 4 7 . Which of the following statement is not correct 1 5 6 . Nitrate is converted into metal oxide on heating.
This metal is :
(1) LiOH is amphoteric in nature
(1) Li (2) Na
(2) LiCl is soluble in pyridine
(3) Mg (4) (1) and (3) both
(3) Li3N is stable while Na3N doesn't exist even at
room temperature 1 5 7 . There is loss in weight when mixture of Li2CO3 and
(4) BeO is amphoteric in nature Na2CO3.10H2O is heated strongly. This loss is due
1 4 8 . In between the metals A and B both form oxide but to :
B also forms nitride, when both burn in air so A and (1) Li2CO3 (2) Na 2CO 3.10H 2O
B are (3) both (4) none
(1) Cs, K (2) Mg, Ca (3) Li, Na (4) K, Mg
1 5 8 . Which of the following metal forms M2O2 (perox-
1 4 9 . When SiCl4 vapours are passed over hot Mg, the ide)?
products formed are (1)Li (2) Na
(1) SiCl2 + MgCl2 (2) MgSi + Cl2 (3) both (4) Be
(3) Si + MgCl2 (4) MgSiCl6

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 1 5 9 . Which is main constitutent of egg-shell ? 1 6 6 . Which is/are true statement(s) when metal carbides
(1) CaCO3 (2) CaSiO3 react with H2O ?
(1) Al4C3 + H2O  CH4
1
(3) CaSO4. H2 O (4) CaSO4.2H2O (2) CaC2 + H2O  CH  CH
2
(3) Mg2C3 + H2O  CH3C  CH
1 6 0 . Baking powder contains : (4) All true
(1) NaHCO3, Ca(H2PO2)2 and starch 1 6 7 . Be is placed above Mg in the IIA group. Be dust
(2) NaHCO3, Ca(H2PO2)2 therefore when added to MgCl2 solution will
(3) NaHCO3, starch (1) Have no effect
(4) NaHCO3 (2) Precipitates Mg metal
Note : Q.171 to 174 are based on following reaction (s) : (3) leads to the dissolution of Be metal

A  B (oxide) + CO2 (4) Form A complex

B + H2O  C 1 6 8 . Potassium is kept :-

C + CO2 A (milky) (1) Under cold water (2) In Ammonia

C + NH4Cl  D (gas) (3) In Alcohol (4) In Kerosene

D + H2O + CO2  E 1 6 9 . Which of the following is not present in cement

E + NaCl F (1) Gypsom (2) Clay

F  Na2CO 3 + CO2 + H2O (3) Alumina (4) Alum

1 6 1 . Name of the process is : 1 7 0 . A wire of an alkaline earth metal X, burnt in air

(1) solvay (2) ammonia-soda and dipped in water, a gas ‘Y’ is evolved X and Y
(3) both correct (4) none is correct are respectively :–
(1) Na, NO2 (2) Be, NO2
1 6 2 . A is :
(3) Mg, CO2 (4) Mg, NH3
(1) Ca(HCO3)2 (2) CaCO3
(3) CaO (4) Na2CO 3 1 7 1 . Which of the following statement is correct for s–
block elements :-
1 6 3 . B and C are :
(1) CaO, Ca(OH)2 (1) Be has smallest atomic size in II A group

(2) Ca(OH)2, CaCO3 (2) Li is most metallic

(3) CaCO3, Ca(OH)2 (3) Mg impart red colour to the flame
(4) Ca(OH)2, CaO (4) Cs is most reducing in water

1 6 4 . D, E and F are : 1 7 2 . One element which is used in flash light in

(1) NH3, NH4Cl, NH4HCO3 photography, when heated with alkyl halide, gives
(2) NH3, NH4HCO3, NaHCO 3 an organometalic compound. The element is :-
(3) NH4HCO3, Na 2CO3, NaHCO3 (1) Calcium (2) Tungston
(4) None (3) Mangenese (4) Magnesium
1 6 5 . Na2[Be(OH)4] is formed when : 1 7 3 . Which of the following hydride is covalent and poly-
(1) BeO reacts with NaOH solution meric :-
(2) Be reacts with NaOH solution
(1) CaH2 (2) BeH2
(3) both correct
(3) NaH (4) BaH2
(4) none is correct

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ASSERTION & REASON QUESTIONS EXERCISE -3

These questions consist of two statements each, printed as Assertion and Reason. While
answering these Questions you are required to choose any one of the following four responses.
A. If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B. If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.

1. A s s e r t i o n : In the solution of K in liquid NH3, 10. A s s e r t i o n : When cement is mixed with water
blue colour appears. and left as such, it becomes hard mass.
Reason : K reacts with NH3 to form KNH2 Reason : Setting of cement is exothermic
process.
2. A s s e r t i o n : Na 2 O 2 is coloured and
11. Assertion : Beryllium is most reducing
paramagnetic
s-block element
Reason : Na 2 O 2 is superoxide Rea son : Hydration energy of Be is greater
3. A s s e r t i o n : KHCO 3 can not be obtained by than its I.P.
solvay process. 12. A s s e r t i o n : Halides of Be dissolve in organic
Reason : KHCO3 is less soluble than NaHCO3. solvents
Reason : Atomic size of Be is smallest in the
4. A s s e r t i o n : Mg can burn in the atmosphere of
s–block elements.
N 2.
13. Assertion : Be has complex formation tendency
Reason : Mg reacts with N2 to form nitride.
Rea son : Be is s-block element.
5. A s s e r t i o n : Li2SO4 do not form double salt like 14. A s s e r t i o n : Be exhibit photoelectric effect.
alum. Reason : Be has least IP in the s–block
Reason : Atomic size of Li is too small. 15. Assertion : In Down's process CaCl2 and NaF
6. A s s e r t i o n : Li and Mg shows similar chemical is added with fused NaCl
properties. Rea son : CaCl2 and NaF lower down melting
point of NaCl
Reason : Li and Mg belongs to 2 nd period.
16. Assertion : Chlorides of Li, Be and Mg are
7. A s s e r t i o n : NaCl when exposed in air it covalent in nature
becomes wet. Rea son : Li, Be and Mg have large cationic
Reason : NaCl contains hygroscopic size in the s-block elements
impurities like CaCl2, MgCl2 etc. 17. Assertion :- Barium is not required for normal
8. A s s e r t i o n : Lithium is most reducing element. biological function in human. [AIIMS2003]
Reason :- Barium does not show variable oxidation
Reason : IP of lithium is minimum in the
state.
elements.
18. Assertion :- BaCO3 is more soluble in HNO3 than
9. A s s e r t i o n : Lithium is the weakest reducing
in plain water. [AIIMS2003]
agent among alkali metals.
Reason :- Carbonate is a weak base and reacts
Reason : In alkali metals IP increases down with the H+ from the strong acid causing the barium
the group. salt to dissociate.

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 ANSWER KEY EXERCISE-1(A)
Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans. 1 2 1 4 2 4 1 3 4 2 3 3 4 1 4

ANSWER KEY EXERCISE-1(B)

Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans. 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 4 3 3 2 1 4 4 1
Q. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Ans. 1 1 2 4 3 1 4 2 3 2 3 2 4

ANSWER KEY EXERCISE-2

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

ANSWER KEY EXERCISE - 3

Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans. B D C A A C A C D B D B B D A
Que. 16 17 18
Ans. C B C

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