CHEMISTRY (P-BLOCK GROUP 13 - 14)

ANSWER KEY

1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (c)

5. (a) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (d)
9. (b) 10. (d) 11. (b) 12. (d)
13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (d) 16. (b)
17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (b)
21. (c) 22. (a), (b), (c) 23. (a), (c), (d) 24. (a), (b), (c), (d)
25. (a), (c) 26. (a), (c), (d) 27. (b), (d) 28. (a), (b), (c), (d)
29. (002) 30. (c) 31. (d) 32. (a)
33. (c) 34. (a) 35. (b) 36. (c)
37. (a) 38. (b)

SOLUTIONS

SINGLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Solution 1: (d)
The chlorides of both are liquid and readily hydrolysed by water.
BCl3 + 3H2O ⟶ B(OH)3 + 3HCl
SiCl4 + H2O ⟶ Si(OH)4 + 4HCl

Solution 2: (b)
When AlCl3 dissolves in water, it dissociates into cation and anion and due to hydration of these ions
compound; it dissolves in water so this happens due to large hydration energy of ions.

Solution 3: (a)

From figure it can be seen that:

Boron is approximately sp3 hybridized.
There are two terminal B–H bonds for each boron atom.
There are only 12 bonding electrons available.

Solution 4: (c)
It exists as dimer in vapour.
It is a strong Lewis acid due to incomplete octet and because of that it can be easily hydrolyzed.

Solution 5: (a)
Na2B4O7 + 2HCl + 5H2O → 2NaCl + 4B(OH)3
𝑀𝑔, 𝛥
𝐵2 𝑂3 → 𝐵(Amorphous)

Solution 6: (d)
Borazone: A crystalline form of boron nitride which has diamond like structure. (Non-planar)
Borazole: Inorganic benzene: B3N3H6 (planar)

Solution 7: (b)

Solution 8: (d)
BF3 + LiAlH 4 ⎯⎯⎯
Ether
→ B2 H 6 + LiF + AlF3
(X )
NH3 can react with B2H6.
warm
𝐵2 𝐻6 + 2𝑁𝐻3 → [𝐵𝐻2 . 2𝑁𝐻3 ]+ . [𝐵𝐻4 ]− → 𝐵3 𝑁3 𝐻6 (Inorganic benzene)
Solution 9: (b)

Solution 10: (d)

1 1 1
Total no. of oxygen atoms per silicon atom = 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 2.5
∴ Formula (𝑆𝑖2 𝑂5 )2𝑛−
𝑛

Solution 11: (b)

Solution 12: (d)
(i) Pyro silicate: (1 corner O-atoms per tetrahedron is shared)
(ii) Cyclic silicate: (2 corner O-atom per tetrahedron is shared)
(iii) Double chain silicate: (One unit shares two corner O-atom while one unit shares three corner O-
atom)
(iv) Single chain silicate: (2 corner O-atom are shared)
(v) 3D silicate: (4 corner O-atom are shared)
(vi) Sheet silicate: (3 corner O-atom are shared)

Solution 13: (c)

Due to inert effect the stability of lower oxidation state gradually increases while stability of higher
oxidation state gradually decreases down the group in elements of group 13th to 15th. So correct orders
are:
(iii) Pb2+ > Pb4+, Bi3+ > Bi5+
(v) Sn2+ < Pb2+, Sn4+ > Pb4+

Solution 14: (c) (𝑆𝑖2 𝑂5 )2𝑛−

𝑛 ,3
General formula for sheet silicate is (𝑆𝑖2 𝑂5 )2𝑛−
𝑛 .
In sheet silicates, three oxygen atoms of tetrahedral are shared with adjacent 𝑆𝑖𝑂44− tetrahedrals

Solution 15: (d)

In disilysether there is p –d bonding and so disilylether cannot act as Lewis Base.

Solution 16: (b)

Statement 1: AlCl3 forms dimer since it is an electron deficient species and thus accepts EP-from Cl

AlCl3 when dissolved in water forms [Al(H2O)6]3+ due to presence of vacant ‘d’ orbital.

Statement 2: 𝐴𝑙𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐴𝑙(𝑂𝐻)3 + ⏟

3𝐻𝐶𝑙
makes solutions acidic
But reason not explanation of Statement-1

Solution 17: (c)

S1: Borax/B4O72– on hydrolysis produces B(OH)3 (boric acid)
𝐻 + /𝐻2 𝑂
S2: 𝑆𝑖𝑂44− → 𝑆𝑖2 𝑂72−
S3:
S4: Nonmetallic oxides are acidic, metallic oxides are basic.

Solution 18: (d)

Solution 19: (a)

+3 0
𝐵 𝐵𝑟3 + 𝐻2 → 𝐵; Reduction
𝑁𝑎2 𝐵4 𝑂7 . 10𝐻2 𝑂 + 𝐶𝑢𝑆𝑂4 → 𝐶𝑢(𝐵𝑂2 )2 ; Borax bead
𝐴𝑙𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐴𝑙(𝑂𝐻)3 + 𝐻𝐶𝑙
→ White fumes due to HCl gas
→ Hydrolysis reaction
𝐶𝑟2 𝑂3 + 𝐴𝑙 → 𝐴𝑙2 𝑂3 + 𝐶𝑟; Reduction

Solution 20: (b)

𝐴𝑙2 (𝐶2 )3 + 6𝐻2 𝑂 → 3𝐶2 𝐻2 + 2𝐴𝑙(𝑂𝐻)3
⇓ } → C2H2 has 𝜎, 𝜋 bond & hydrolysis reaction of Al2(C2)3
𝐻−𝐶 ≡𝐶−𝐻

𝐶𝐻2 (𝐶𝑂𝑂𝐻)2 → 𝑂 = 𝐶 = 𝐶 = 𝐶 = 𝑂} → dehydration C3O2 has 𝜎, 𝜋 bond

(malonic acid) −2𝐻2 𝑂 carbon suboxide

SnCl2 .2H 2O ⎯⎯⎯→on

standing
undergoes hydrolysis

Solution 21: (c)

(A) Bi3+ easily reacts with water to form mononuclear complex BiO+
(B) 𝑁𝑎𝐴𝑙𝑂2 + 𝐻2 𝑂 + 𝐻𝐶𝑙 → 𝑁𝑎𝐶𝑙 + 𝐴𝑙(𝑂𝐻)3 ⇒ Acidification
ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡
(C) 𝑆𝑖𝑂44− → 𝑆𝑖2 𝑂76−
(D)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Solution 22: (a), (b), (c)

Three oxygen atoms of tetrahedral are involved in sharing. (𝑆𝑖2 𝑂52− ) and (𝐴𝑙𝑆𝑖3 𝑂10
−5 )
𝑛
Spodumene is a chain silicate

Solution 23: (a), (c), (d)

𝐵(𝑂𝐻)3 + 𝐻2 𝑂 ⇌ [𝐵(𝑂𝐻)4 ]− + 𝐻 +
[𝐵(𝑂𝐻)4 ]− ⇌ 𝐵𝑂2− + 2𝐻2 𝑂

⟶ Optically resolvable due to asymmetric structure

⟶ Two six membered rings

Solution 24: (a), (b), (c), (d)

Anhydrous aluminium chloride can be prepared by the following methods:
(B) Heating a mixture of alumina and coke in a current of dry chlorine.
Al2O3 + 3C + 3Cl2 ⟶ 2AlCl3 + 3CO↑

(C) Passing dry HCl gas over heated aluminium powder.

2Al + 6HCl ⟶ 2AlCl3 + 3H2

(D) Passing dry chlorine over heated aluminium.

2Al + 3Cl2 ⟶ 2AlCl3

It can not be obtained by heating of AlCl3.6H2O, because AlCl3 is covalent and hence when the water
of crystallization is evaporated. AlCl3 will react with the water to form the hydroxide.

Solution 25: (a), (c)

Reaction is:
H2C2O4 + H2SO4 + Heat ⟶ H2O + CO + CO2
It’s a method for preparation of CO.

Solution 26: (a), (c), (d)

Phenomenon of inert effect increases downward.

Solution 27: (b), (d)

Cyclic silicate having three Si atoms (Si3O96–) contains three Si–O–Si linkage

One tetrahedron shares three oxygen atoms while other share two oxygen atoms and these two
tetrahedrons constitute one unit. Therefore, no. of oxygen atoms shared per tetrahedron or Si atom=
3+2 1
= 22
2
(2+𝑥)−
⇒ General formula of double chain silicates: (𝑆𝑖2𝑥 𝑂3𝑥−1 )𝑛
⇒ As the tendency of formation of multiple bond increases the extent of polymerization decreases.
Silicon has large size hence, it forms less effective pπ-pπ overlapping with oxygen.

Solution 28: (a), (b), (c), (d)

(a) Borax can act as buffer because it aqueous solution contain boric acid, i.e., weak acid.
(b)

(c) Titration of Borax can be done using methyl orange

(d) In borax bead test the bead colour is due to metal meta borate.

NUMERIC ANSWER TYPE

Solution 29: (002)

( SiO2 )4 → ( Si4O8 ) →  Al2 Si2O8 
x−

+ 6 + 8 − 16 = −2, x = 2

COMPREHENSION # 1 (FOR Q. 30, 31, 32)

Solution 30: (c)

(i) 𝐵2 𝑂3 + 3𝐶 + 3𝐶𝑙2 → 2𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐶𝑂 ↑
(𝑃) (𝑄)

(ii) 𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 3𝐻𝐶𝑙

(𝑄) (𝑅)

(iii) 𝐵𝑁 + 3𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 3𝐻𝐶𝑙

(𝑅)

(iv) 4𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐿𝑖𝐴𝑙𝐻4 → 2𝐵2 𝐻6 + 3𝐿𝑖𝐶𝑙 + 3𝐴𝑙𝐶𝑙3

(𝑄) (𝑆)

(v) 𝐵2 𝐻6 + 6𝐻2 𝑂 → 2𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 6𝐻2 ↑

(𝑆) (𝑅)

(vi) 𝐵2 𝐻6 + 2𝑁𝑎𝐻 → 2𝑁𝑎𝐵𝐻4

(𝑆) (𝑇)

Solution 31: (d)

(i) 𝐵2 𝑂3 + 3𝐶 + 3𝐶𝑙2 → 2𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐶𝑂 ↑
(𝑃) (𝑄)

(ii) 𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 3𝐻𝐶𝑙

(𝑄) (𝑅)

(iii) 𝐵𝑁 + 3𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 3𝐻𝐶𝑙

(𝑅)

(iv) 4𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐿𝑖𝐴𝑙𝐻4 → 2𝐵2 𝐻6 + 3𝐿𝑖𝐶𝑙 + 3𝐴𝑙𝐶𝑙3

(𝑄) (𝑆)

(v) 𝐵2 𝐻6 + 6𝐻2 𝑂 → 2𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 6𝐻2 ↑

(𝑆) (𝑅)

(vi) 𝐵2 𝐻6 + 2𝑁𝑎𝐻 → 2𝑁𝑎𝐵𝐻4

(𝑆) (𝑇)

Solution 32: (a)

(i) 𝐵2 𝑂3 + 3𝐶 + 3𝐶𝑙2 → 2𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐶𝑂 ↑
(𝑃) (𝑄)

(ii) 𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 3𝐻𝐶𝑙

(𝑄) (𝑅)

(iii) 𝐵𝑁 + 3𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 3𝐻𝐶𝑙

(𝑅)

(iv) 4𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐿𝑖𝐴𝑙𝐻4 → 2𝐵2 𝐻6 + 3𝐿𝑖𝐶𝑙 + 3𝐴𝑙𝐶𝑙3

(𝑄) (𝑆)
(v) 𝐵2 𝐻6 + 6𝐻2 𝑂 → 2𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 + 6𝐻2 ↑
(𝑆) (𝑅)

(vi) 𝐵2 𝐻6 + 2𝑁𝑎𝐻 → 2𝑁𝑎𝐵𝐻4

(𝑆) (𝑇)

COMPREHENSION # 2 (FOR Q. 33, 34, 35)

𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑙𝑦𝑚𝑒
𝑁𝑎𝐵𝐻4 + 𝐼2 → 𝐵2 𝐻6 + 𝐻2 (diglyme is ether)
(𝐴) (𝐵)

𝐵2 𝐻6 + 𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3
(𝐵) (𝐶)

NOTE: H3BO3 is a weak acid, but with polyhydroxy like glycerol it forms stable cyclic complex and
thereby act as strong acid.

Solution 33: (c)

Boric acid in solid state forms H-bonds

Solution 34: (a)

𝐵(𝑂𝐻)3 + 𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻 ⇌ 𝑁𝑎[𝐵(𝑂𝐻)4 ]
Cis-diols form stable complex with Na[B(OH)4] pushing equilibrium forward.

Solution 35: (b)

+
B2 H 6 + 2 NH 3 →  H 2 B ( NH 3 )2   BH 4 
ionic compound

COMPREHENSION # 3 (FOR Q. 36)

Solution 36: (c)

Silicate anion: (Si3O10)8–
Mineral has Cu and Ca as 1 : 1 ratio
 Mineral Ca2 Cu2 Si3O10
COMPREHENSION # 4 (FOR Q. 37 & 38)

Solution 37: (a)

Solution 38: (b)

SUBJECTIVE ANSWER TYPE

Solution 39:
2 NaBO2 + B2O3
Y=
X = Na2 B4O7 glassy material Z = H 3 BO3

Solution 40:
𝑅𝑒 𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑡
(A) 2𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 → 𝐵2 𝑂3 + 3𝐻2 𝑂; 𝐵2 𝑂3 + 3𝐶 + 3𝐶𝑙2 → 2𝐵𝐶𝑙3 + 3𝐶𝑂
𝑅𝑒 𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑡 𝑀𝑔𝛥 𝑑𝑖𝑙.𝐻𝐶𝑙
(B) 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 → 𝐵2 𝑂3 → 𝑀𝑔3 𝐵2 → mixture of hydrides
100°𝐶 160°𝐶
(C) 𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 → 𝐻𝐵𝑂2 + 𝐻2 𝑂; 4𝐻3 𝐵𝑂3 → 𝐻2 𝐵4 𝑂7 + 5𝐻2 𝑂
4𝐻𝐵𝑂2 → 𝐻2 𝐵4 𝑂7 + 𝐻2 𝑂
Solution 41:
(A) Ca2B6O11.5H2O; (B) CaCO3;
(C) Na2B4O7; (D) NaBO2;
(E) B2O3; (F) Co(BO2)2

Solution 42:
Na2 B4O7 .10 H 2O
Na2 B4O7 + 7 H 2O → 2 NaOH + 4 H 3 BO3
Weak

Due to presence of NaOH. the aqueous solution is alkaline to litmus.


Na2 B4O7 .10 H 2O ⎯⎯ → Na2 B4O7 → ( 2 NaBO2 + B2O3 )
Glassy Bead

Na2 B4O7 .H 2 SO4 + 5H 2O → Na2 SO4 + 4H 3 BO3

Solution 43:
A : K2 SO4 . Al2 ( SO4 )3 .24H 2O
Al2 ( SO4 )3 + 6 NH 4OH → 2 Al ( OH )3 + 3 ( NH 4 )2 SO4
 NaOH
NaAlO2 + 2 H 2O

Solution 44:
(A) : CaC2 (Ca2+, C22– binary)
(B) : Ca(OH)2
(C) : C2H2
(D) : C2Ag2