PYQSide ExamsMy practice

p-Block Elements (Group 15–18) · Question 23

NEET (UG) 2019MCQEasy📈 Topic in 50% papers+4−1
1

Identify the incorrect statement related to PCl5 from the following :

  1. Axial P–Cl bonds are longer than equatorial P–Cl bonds
  2. PCl5 molecule is non-reactive
  3. Three equatorial P–Cl bonds make an angle of 120° with each other
  4. Two axial P–Cl bonds make an angle of 180° with each other

Answer

(2) PCl5 molecule is non-reactive

Solution

In PCl5, P is sp3d hybridised and the molecule is trigonal bipyramidal.

The three equatorial P–Cl bonds lie in one plane at 120° to each other and the two axial bonds are at 180° to each other statements (3) and (4) are correct.

As per NCERT, the axial bond pairs suffer more repulsion from the equatorial bond pairs, so the axial bonds are slightly longer and hence slightly weaker than the equatorial bonds, which makes PCl5 molecule more reactive.

Statement (1) is correct and statement (2) is incorrect.

Answer: (2)

NEET (UG) 2019

Keep practising — p-Block Elements (Group 15–18)

2

Match the Xenon compounds in Column-I with its structure in Column-II and assign the correct code :

  1. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
  2. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
  3. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
  4. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2019
3

Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?

  1. All are oxidizing agents.
  2. All form monobasic oxyacids.
  3. All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.
  4. Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy.
NEET 2018
4

Match the interhalogen compounds of column-I with the geometry in column-II and assign the correct code.

  1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
  2. (a)-(v), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
  3. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  4. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
NEET 2017
5

In which pair of ions both the species contain S-S bond?

  1. S4O62-, S2O32-
  2. S2O72-, S2O82-
  3. S4O62-, S2O72-
  4. S2O72-, S2O32-
NEET 2017
6

Name the gas that can readily decolourise acidified KMnO4 solution.

  1. SO2
  2. NO2
  3. P2O5
  4. CO2
NEET 2017
7

HgCl2 and I2 both when dissolved in water containing I- ions, the pair of species formed is

  1. HgI2, I-
  2. HgI42-, I3-
  3. Hg2I2, I-
  4. HgI2, I3-
NEET 2017
8

Match the compounds given in column I with the hybridisation and shape given in column II and mark the correct option

  1. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
  2. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
  3. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
  4. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
9

Which is the correct statement for the given acids?

  1. Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.
  2. Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a monoprotic acid.
  3. Both are diprotic acids.
  4. Both are triprotic acids.
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
10

Which one of the following orders is correct for the bond dissociation enthalpy of halogen molecules?

  1. Br2 > I2 > F2 > Cl2
  2. F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2
  3. I2 > Br2 > Cl2 > F2
  4. Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
11

When copper is heated with conc. HNO3 it produces

  1. Cu(NO3)2, NO and NO2
  2. Cu(NO3)2 and N2O
  3. Cu(NO3)2 and NO2
  4. Cu(NO3)2 and NO
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)

All p-Block Elements (Group 15–18) PYQs →

PDFDownload p-Block Elements (Group 15–18) PYQs as PDF Free, with answer key and a QR code to every solution — print it or study offline⬇
All NEET Chemistry chapters
Physical ChemistrySome Basic Concepts of ChemistryStructure of AtomStates of MatterThermodynamicsEquilibriumRedox ReactionsSolid StateSolutionsElectrochemistryChemical KineticsSurface Chemistry
Inorganic ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureHydrogens-Block Elementsp-Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Environmental ChemistryGeneral Principles of Isolation of Elementsp-Block Elements (Group 15–18)d- and f-Block ElementsCoordination Compounds
Organic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and TechniquesIsomerismHydrocarbonsHaloalkanes and HaloarenesAlcohols, Phenols and EthersAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsAminesBiomoleculesPolymersChemistry in Everyday LifePrinciples Related to Practical Chemistry