p-Block Elements (Group 15–18) · Question 6

Identify the incorrect statement from the following :

1. The acidic strength of HX (X = F, Cl, Br and I) follows the order: HF > HCl > HBr > HI.
2. Fluorine exhibits -1 oxidation state whereas other halogens exhibit +1, +3, +5 and +7 oxidation states also.
3. The enthalpy of dissociation of F2 is smaller than that of Cl2.
4. Fluorine is stronger oxidising agent than chlorine.

Identify the incorrect statement.

1. PEt3 and AsPh3 as ligands can form d - d bond with transition metals
2. The N - N single bond is as strong as the P - P single bond
3. Nitrogen has unique ability to form p - p multiple bonds with nitrogen, carbon and oxygen
4. Nitrogen cannot form d - p bond as other heavier elements of its group

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true but R is false.
3. A is false but R is true.
4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
2. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
3. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
4. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Given below are two statements In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Which of the following reactions is a part of the large scale industrial preparation of nitric acid?

1. Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O [500 K, 9 bar]Pt 4HNO3 + Cu
2. NaNO3 + H2SO4 [500 K, 9 bar]Pt NaHSO4 + HNO3
3. 4NH3 + 5O2 (from air) [500 K, 9 bar]Pt 4NO + 6H2O
4. 4HPO3 + 2N2O5 [500 K, 9 bar]Pt 4HNO3 + P4O10

Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine because : Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given :

1. B and C only
2. A and B only
3. A and C only
4. A and D only

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.

Noble gases are named because of their inertness towards reactivity. Identify an incorrect statement about them.

1. Noble gases have large positive values of electron gain enthalpy
2. Noble gases are sparingly soluble in water
3. Noble gases have very high melting and boiling points
4. Noble gases have weak dispersion forces