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s-Block Elements · Question 11

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1

Enzymes that utilize ATP in phosphate transfer require an alkaline earth metal (M) as the cofactor. M is

  1. Ca
  2. Sr
  3. Be
  4. Mg

Answer

(4) Mg

Solution

As per NCERT (biological importance of magnesium and calcium), all enzymes that utilise ATP in phosphate transfer require magnesium as the cofactor.

Magnesium is also the main pigment metal of chlorophyll.

M = Mg

Answer: (4)

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2

Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature?

  1. MgO
  2. BeO
  3. BaO
  4. CaO
NEET 2018
3

Magnesium reacts with an element (X) to form an ionic compound. If the ground state electronic configuration of (X) is 1s2 2s2 2p3, the simplest formula for this compound is

  1. Mg2X3
  2. MgX2
  3. Mg2X
  4. Mg3X2
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4

Ionic mobility of which of the following alkali metal ions is lowest when aqueous solution of their salts are put under an electric field?

  1. K+
  2. Rb+
  3. Li+
  4. Na+
Out of syllabusNEET 2017
5

Which of the following statements is false?

  1. Ca2+ ions are not important in maintaining the regular beating of the heart.
  2. Mg2+ ions are important in the green parts of the plants.
  3. Mg2+ ions form a complex with ATP.
  4. Ca2+ ions are important in blood clotting.
Out of syllabusNEET 2016 (Phase 1)
6

The product obtained as a result of a reaction of nitrogen with CaC2 is

  1. CaCN2
  2. Ca2CN
  3. Ca(CN)2
  4. CaCN
Out of syllabusNEET 2016 (Phase 1)
7

The suspension of slaked lime in water is known as

  1. lime water
  2. quick lime
  3. milk of lime
  4. aqueous solution of slaked lime.
Out of syllabusNEET 2016 (Phase 2)
8

In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. It is rendered passive by nitric acid.
  2. It forms Be2C
  3. Its salts rarely hydrolyze.
  4. Its hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric.
Out of syllabusNEET 2016 (Phase 2)
9

On heating which of the following releases CO2 most easily?

  1. Na2CO3
  2. MgCO3
  3. CaCO3
  4. K2CO3
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2015
10

The function of "Sodium pump" is a biological process operating in each and every cell of all animals. Which of the following biologically important ions is also a constituent of this pump?

  1. K+
  2. Fe2+
  3. Ca2+
  4. Mg2+
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
11

Solubility of the alkaline earth metal sulphates in water decreases in the sequence

  1. Sr > Ca > Mg > Ba
  2. Ba > Mg > Sr > Ca
  3. Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba
  4. Ca > Sr > Ba > Mg
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)

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