Correct statement(s) about the compounds X, Y and Z is(are) MnO2 + Conc. HCl MnCl2 + (greenish yellow gas)X + H2O NH3 + (excess)X Y + HCl X + (excess)F2 573 K Z
- X is used for sterilizing drinking water.
- Y has a planar structure.
- Z is used in the enrichment of 235U.
- Y is a stronger Lewis base than ammonia.
Answer
(1) X is used for sterilizing drinking water., (3) Z is used in the enrichment of 235U.
Solution
MnO2 + 4HCl MnCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O, so X = Cl2 (greenish-yellow gas).
NH3 + 3Cl2 (excess) NCl3 + 3HCl, so Y = NCl3.
Cl2 + 3F2 (excess) 573 K 2ClF3, so Z = ClF3.
(A) Cl2 is used to sterilise drinking water. Correct.
(B) NCl3 is pyramidal, not planar. Wrong. (D) NCl3 is a much weaker Lewis base than NH3. Wrong.
(C) ClF3 fluorinates U to UF6, which is used for 235U enrichment. Correct.
Answer: (A), (C)