P-Block Group - 15-18

THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Sl.No MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Learning

objective
Q.1 Among the tri halides of Nitrogen, which one is the least basic? Understanding
(A) NF3
(B) NCl3
(C) NBr3
(D) NI3
Q.2 The ion or group detected by K2[HgI4 ] is : Understanding
(A) NO
(B) Cl–
(C) NH4+
(D) NH2–
Q.3 What is the maximum covalency of the nitrogen atom? Knowledge
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
Q.4 Which gas is released when copper chips are subjected to concentrated Application
nitric acid?
(A) Nitrogen (I) oxide
(B) Nitrogen (II) oxide
(C) Nitrogen (III) oxide
(D) Nitrogen (IV) oxide
Q.5 Stability order of Hydride of Gp15 is ___________________. Understanding
(A)NH3> AsH3> SbH3> PH3
(B) NH3> PH3 > AsH3 > SbH3
(C)PH3>SbH3>NH3 > AsH3
(D) PH3> NH3 > SbH3> AsH3
Q.6 What is the shape of HNO3 molecule in its gaseous state? Understanding
(A) Bent
(B) Linear
(C) Trigonal Planar
(D) See Saw
Q.7 Which of the following represents the general electronic configuration of Knowledge
an element belonging to the p-block of the periodic table?
(A) (n-2)f0 (n-1)d0 ns2 np0 -6
(B) (n-2)f0 (n-1)d1 – 10 ns2 np1- 6
(C) (n-2)f0(n-1)d0 ns2np1-6
(D) (n-2)f1- 14(n-1)d1- 10ns2np1- 6
Q.8 What is catalyst used for oxidation of ammonia to produce nitric acid? Knowledge
(A) Palladium hydride
(B) Platinum-Rhodium gauze
(C) Vanadium(V) oxide
(D) Sodium amalgam
Q.9 Which of the following fluoride does not exist? Understanding
(A) NF5
(B) PF5
(C) AsF5
(D) SbF5
Q.10 Silver chloride dissolves in excess of NH4OH.The cation present in Application
the solution is
(A) Ag+
(B) [Ag(NH3)4]+
(C) [Ag(NH3)2]+
D) [Ag(NH3)6]+
Q.11 The best reducing agent among the following is Understanding
(A) NH3
(B) SbH3
(C) PH3
(D) AsH3
Q.12 Which of the following molecule is most basic in nature? Understanding
(A) PH3
(B) AsH3
(C) NH3
(D) SbH3
Q.13 For getting very pure nitrogen, which of the following compound is Understanding
heated?
(A) Ammonium dichromate
(B) Lead nitrate
(C) Nitrogen di oxide
(D) sodium or barium azide
Q.14 Why does nitrogen show poor tendency towards catenation? Understanding
(A) N atom can form multiple pπ – pπ bonds
(B) Octet of N2 is complete unlike carbon
(C) The N ≡ N is unreactive at room temperature
(D) The N – N single bond is weaker and unstable
Q.15 Which of the following conditions would improve the yield of ammonia Application
production from Bosch-Haber process?
(A) High temperature, high pressure
(B) High temperature, low pressure
(C) Low temperature, low pressure
(D) Low temperature, high pressure
Q.16 H2S is more acidic than H2O because Understanding
(A) oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur.
(B) atomic number of sulphur is higher than oxygen.
(C) H — S bond dissociation energy is less as compared to H — O bond.
(D) H — O bond dissociation energy is less also compared to H — S bond.
Q.17 Chemical formula of Epsom Salt is Knowledge
(A) MgSO4. 7H2O

(B) MgSO4. 5 H2O
(C) CaSO4.2H2O
BaSO4.7H2O
Q.18 The boiling points of hydrides of group 16 are in the order Understanding
(A) H2O > H2Te > H2S > H2Se
(B) H2O > H2S > H2Se > H2Te
(C) H2O > H2Te > H2Se > H2S
(D) None of these
Q.19 Hot cone. H2SO4 acts as moderately strong oxidising agent. It oxidises both Analysis
metals and non-metals. Which of the following element is oxidised by cone.
H2SO4 into two gaseous products?
(A) Cu
(B) S
(C) C
(D) Zn
Q.20 Stability order of halide of sulphur is Analysis

(A) SF4> SCl4> SI4> SBr4
(B) SCl4> SI4> SBr4 > SF4
(C) SF4> SCl4> SBr4 > SI4
(D) SI4> SBr4> SF4> SCl4
Q.21 On heating KCIO3, we get Understanding

(A) KClO2 + O2
(B) KCl + O2
(C) KCI + O3
(D) KCl + O2 + O3
Q.22 Which of following oxide is neutral ? Knowledge
(A) NO
(B) CaO
(C) CO2
Al2O3
Q.23 On addition of cone. H2SO4 to a chloride salt, colourless fumes are evolved Application
but in case of iodide salt, violet flames come out. This is because
(A) H2SO4 reduces HI to I2

(B) HI is of violet colour
(C) HI gets oxidised to I2
(D) HI changes to HIO3
Q.24 Which of the following product is formed by the reaction of sulphur dioxide Understanding
with chlorine in presence of o charcoal (which acts as a catalyst)?
(A) SO2Cl
(B) SO2Cl2
(C) SOCl2
SO3Cl
Q.25 Which of the following chemical reactions depicts the oxidising behaviour Application
of H2SO4?
(a) 2Hl + H2SO4 → 12 + SO2 + 2H2O
(b) Ca(OH)2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2H2O

(c) NaCI + H2SO4 → NaHSO4 + HCI
(d) 2PCI5 + H2SO4 → 2POCl3 + 2HCI + SO2Cl2
Q.26 Which of the following is not correct? Understanding
𝑆𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒

(A) 3O2⇔ 2O3 ; ΔrHƟ 298 K) = +142 kJ mol–1
(B) Ozone undergoes addition reaction with unsaturated carbon
compounds
(C) Sodium thiosulphate reacts with I2 to form sodium tetrathionate and
sodium iodide.
Ozone oxidises lead sulphide to lead sulphate.
Q.27 Ozone is a/ an __________ molecule and the two O-O bond lengths in Understanding
ozone are (i)_______and (ii) ____________
(A) linear ,110pm ; 148pm
(B) angular, 110pm ; 148pm
(C)linear, 128pm ; 128pm
(D)angular, 128pm ; 128pm
Q.28 Bond angle is minimum for Understanding
(A) H2O
(B) H2S
(C) H2Se
(D) H2Te
Q.29 Sulphur trioxide when dissolved in H2SO4, the product formed is Knowledge
(A) H2SO3
(B) H2SO5
(C) H2S2O7
(D) H2S2O8
Q.30 The charring action of conc. H2SO4 on carbohydrates is due Understanding

to____________.
(A) Hydrolysis
(B) Hydration’
(C) Decolourisation
Dehydration
Q.31 A pale yellow solid (A) having crown shape is heated with concentrated H2SO4 , Analysis
it gives suffocating Smell of gas B, which is passed through moistened with
starch iodide paper and turn it into blue. The gas B and solid A are
respectively.
(A)SO3 & S8
(B)SO2 & S8
(C)SO3 & S2 N2
(D)SO3 & SO2
Q.32 SO2 and Cl2 bleaches moist coloured substance due to__________. Application
(A)by reduction and oxidation respectively
(B)by reduction and reduction respectively
©by oxidation and reduction respectively
(D)by oxidation and oxidation respectively
Q.33 The key step in the production of sulphuric acid is the catalytic oxidation of Application
SO2 with O2.
2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) ⇌ 2SO3 (g); 𝛥HƟ = -196 kJ/mole
Select the favorable condition for maximium yield of production H2SO4.
(A) Low temperature and Low pressure
(B) High temperature and Catalyst
(C) High temperature, High pressure and Catalyst
(D) Low temperature, High pressure and Catalyst
Q.34 Which of the following is the wrong statement? Analysis

(A) Ozone is violet-black in solid state
(B) Ozone is diamagnetic gas
(C) ONCl and ONO- are isoelectronic
(D) O3 molecule is bent
Q.35 Identify the INCORRECT statement Knowledge
(A) S8 ring has a crown shape
(B) The S – S – S bond angles in the S8 and S6 rings are the same
(C) S2 is paramagnetic like oxygen
(D) Rhombic and monoclinic sulphur have S8 molecules
Q.36 Anomalous behaviour of oxygen, compared to other 16 group elements is due to: Understanding
(A) its high electronegativity
(B) its small atomic size
(C) non availability of d-orbitals
(D)All
D all
Q.37 Formation of O−(g) is ________, whereas formation of O−2(g) is __________. Understanding

(A)exothermic, endothermic
(B) endothermic, exothermic
(C )endothermic, endothermic
(D) exothermic, exothermic
Q.38 The one with lowest negative electron gain enthalpy in group 16 is Knowledge
(A)Oxygen
(B) Sulphur
(C) Selenium
(D) Tellurium
Q.39 Oxygen is used Application

(A) in the manufacture of fertilizers like ammonium phosphate,
superphosphate etc
(B) In petroleum refining
(C) In storage batteries
(D) Oxyacetylene welding
Q.40 Which of the following are peroxoacids of sulphur? Understanding
(A)H2SO5 and H2S2O8
(B)H2SO5 and H2S2O7

(C)H2S2O7 and H2S2O8
(D)H2S2O6 and H2S2O7
Q.41 Which of the following statements is not true for halogens? Understanding
(A)All form monobasic oxoacids
(B)All are oxidizing agents
(C)All but fluorine shows positive oxidation states
(D)Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy
Q.42 Which of the following orders is correct for the bond dissociation enthalpy Application
of halogen molecules?
(A)Br2>I2>F2>Cl2
(B) F2> Cl2> Br2> I2
(C) I2> Br2> Cl2> F2
(D) Cl2> Br2> F2> I2
Q.43 Among the following which is the strongest oxidizing agent? Knowledge
(A) Br2
(B) I2
(C) Cl2
(D) F2
Q.44 Which one of the following orders is not in accordance with the property Analysis
stated against it?
(A)F2>Cl2>Br2>I2: Bond dissociation energy
(B) F2>Cl2>Br2>I2: Oxidizing power
(C)HI>HBr>HCl>HF: Acidic property in water
(D) F2>Cl2>Br2>I2: Electronegativity
Q.45 Which statement is wrong? Knowledge
(A)Bond energy of F2>Cl2

(B)Electronegativity of F >Cl
(C)F is more oxidizing than Cl2
(D)Electron Gain Enthalpy of Cl > F
Q.46 Which of the following has highest negative electron gain enthalpy? Understanding
(A)I
(B)Br
(C)F
(D)Cl
Q.47 When Cl2 gas reacts with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide solution, Application
the oxidation number of chlorine changes from
(A)0 to +1 and 0 to -5
(B)0 to -1 and 0 to +5
(C)0 to -1 and 0 to +3
(D)0 to +1 and 0 to -3
Q.48 Which of the following is used in the preparation of chlorine? Understanding
(A)Both MnO2 and KMnO4
(B)Only KMnO4
(C)Only MnO2
(D)Either MnO2 or KMnO4
Q.49 When chlorine is passed over dry slaked lime at room temperature, the main Understanding
reaction product is
(A)Ca(OCl2)2
(B)CaCl2
(C)CaOCl2
(D)Ca(OCl)2
Q.50 Among the following, the correct order of acidity is Understanding

(A)HClO2<HClO<HClO3<HClO4
(B) HClO4< HClO2< HClO< HClO3
(C) HClO3< HClO4< HClO2< HClO
(D) HClO< HClO2< HClO3< HClO4
Q.51 The bleaching action of chlorine is due to Knowledge
(A)reduction
(B)hydrogenation
(C)chlorination
(D)oxidation
Q.52 Which of the following is not an oxoacid of chlorine?
(A) HCl (B) HOCl (C) HOClO (D) HOClO2
Q.53 Which of the following sets gives the correct arrangement of the Understanding
compounds involved based on their bond strengths?
(A) HF > HCl > HBr > HI
(B) HI > HBr > HCl > HF
(C) HF < HCl > HBr > HI
(D) HCl > HF > HBr > HI
Q.54 Which pair give Cl2 at room temperature? Understanding
(A) conc. HCl + KMnO4
(B) NaCl + conc. H2SO4
(C) NaCl + MnO2
(D) NaCl + conc. NHO3
Q.55 Among the following halogens, which one is more electronegative? Knowledge
(A) Cl
(B) Br
(C) F
(D) I
Q.56 Which among the following is the most reactive?

(A) I2
(B) ICl
(C) Cl2
(D) Br2
Q.57 Which of the following is isoelectronic pair? Understanding
(A) ICl2, CLO2
(B) BrO2 – , BrF2+
(C) ClO2, BrF
(D) CN–, O3
Q.58 Chromyl chloride test is performed for the confirmation of the presence of Knowledge
the following in mixture:
(A) SO42-
(B) Cr3+
(C) Cl-
(D) Cr3+ and Cl-
Q.59 A greenish yellow gas reacts with an alkali metal hydroxide to form a halate Understanding
which can be used in fireworks and safety matches. The gas and halate
respectively are :
(A) Br2, KBrO3

(B) Cl2, KClO3
(C) l2, NalO3
(D) Cl2, NaClO
Q.60 Iodine gas turns starch iodide paper:
(A) Blue
(B Red
(C) Colourless
(D) Yellow
Q.61 When chlorine reacts with cold and dilute solution of sodium hydroxide, it Understanding
forms
(A) Cl– and ClO–
(B) Cl– and ClO2–
(C) Cl– and ClO3–
(D) Cl– and ClO4–
Q.62 Which of the following statements is not correct when a mixture of NaCl Application
and K2Cr2O7 is gently warmed with conc. H2SO4 :
(A) A deep red vapour is evolved
(B) The vapour when passed into NaOH solution gives a yellow solution of
Na2CrO4
(C) Chlorine gas is evolved
(D) Chromyl chloride is formed
Q.63 Cl2O7 is the anhydride of Understanding
(A) HOCl
(B) HClO2
(C) HClO3
(D) HClO4
Q.64 The increasing order of reducing power of the halogen acids is Application
(A) HF < HCl < HBr < HI
(B) HI < HBr < HCl < HF
(C) HBr < HCl < HF < HI
(D) HCl < HBr < HF < HI
Q.65 Which one is most basic in character? Understanding

(A) F–
(B) Cl–
(C) Br–
(D) I–
Q.66 Iodine is placed between two liquids C6H6 and water : Understanding
(A) It dissolves more in C6H6
(B) It dissolves more in water
(C) It dissolves equally in both
(D) Does not dissolve in both
Q.67 The correct order of oxidising power is Application

(A) HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO2 > HCIO
(B) HOCl > HClO2 > HClO3 > HClO4
(C) HClO3 > HClO4 > HClO2 > HClO
(D) HCIO2 > HOCl > HClO3 > HClO4
Q.68 Which of the following is not oxidized by MnO2? Understanding

(A) F–
(B) Cl–
(C) Br–
(D) I–
Q.69 Consider the following reactions: Analysis
(i) 2NaOH(Cold and dilute) + Cl₂ → A+B+H₂O
(ii)6NaOH(Hot and conc.) + 3Cl₂→C+D+3H₂O Here, A, B, C and D refer to
(A)NaCl, NaCIO, NaOCI, 5NaCl
(B)5NaCl, NaCIO, NaOCI, NaCl
(C)NaCl, NaOCl, 5NaCl, NaClO3
(D)5NaCl, NaOCl, NaCl, NaClO3
Q.70 CuCl₂,273K Analysis

4HCl + O₂→ 2Cl₂ + 2H₂O
The above reaction of chlorine preparation is of
(A)Deacon's process
(B)contact process
(C)electrolytic process
(D)None of the above
Q.71 Chlorine reacts with excess of NH3 to form Understanding

(A) NH4Cl
(B) N2 + HCl
(C) N2 + NH4Cl
(D) NCl3 + HCl
Q.72 Which of the following is not a mineral of fluorine? Knowledge

(A)Fluorspar
(B)Cryolite
(C)Fluoroapatite
(D)Carnallite
Q.73 The increasing order of reducing power of the halogen acids is Understanding
(A) HF < HCl < HBr < HI
(B) HI < HBr < HCl < HF
(C) HBr < HCl < HF < HI
(D) HCl < HBr < HF < HI
Q.74 Chlorine water loses its yellow colour on standing because: Understanding
(A) HCl gas is produced, due to the action of sunlight.
(B) a mixture of HOCl and HCl is produced in the presence of light
(C) HOCl and hydrogen gas is produced
(D) a mixture of HCl and ClO3 is produced, due to the action of sunlight
Q.75 The correct order of the thermal stability of hydrogen halides (H – X) is : Understanding
(A)HI > HBr > HCl > HF
(B)HF > HCl > HBr > HI
(C)HCl < HF < HBr < HI
(D)HI > HCl < HF < HBr
Q.76 Identify the incorrect statement among the following. Understanding
(A)Cl2 reacts with excess of NH3 to give N2 and HCl.
(B)Br2 reacts with hot and strong NaOH solution to give NaBr, NaBrO4 and
H2O.
(C)Ozone reacts with SO2 to given SO3.
(D) Fluorine oxidises water to oxygen.
Q.77 Which of the following options are not in accordance with the property Analysis
mentioned against them?
(i) F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2 Oxidising power.
(ii) MI > MBr > MCI > MF Ionic character of metal halide.
(iii) F2 > Cl2 >Br2 > I2 Bond dissociation enthalpy.
(iv) HI < HBr < HCl < HF Hydrogen-halogen bond dissociation enthalpy
(A) i (B) i,ii,iii (C) ii,iii (D) ii,iii,iv
Q.78 Concentrated hydrochloric acid when kept in open air sometimes produces a Understanding
cloud of white fumes. This is due to :
(A)Strong affinity of HCl gas for moisture in air results in forming of

droplets of liquid solution which appears like a cloudy smoke.
(B)Strong affinity for water, conc. HCl pulls moisture of air towards self.
The moisture forms droplets of water and hence the cloud.
(C)Conc. HCl emits strongly smelling HCl gas all the time.
(D)Oxygen in air reacts with emitted HCl gas to form a cloud of chlorine
gas.
Q.79 Which of the following is obtained when gold is treated with aqua regia. Understanding
(A)AuCl4
(B)AuCl5
(C)[AuCl4]–
(D)[AuCl4]+
Q.80 Which amongst the following reactions cannot be used for the respective Understanding
preparation?
(A)2KBr + H2SO4 (conc.) → K2SO4 + 2HBr
(B)NaCl + H2SO4 (conc.) → NaHSO4 + HCl
(C)NaHSO4 + NaCl → Na2SO4 + HCl
(D)CaF2 + H2SO4(conc.) → CaSO4 + 2HF
Q.81 P-BLOCK GROUP-18 ELEMENTS Learning

objective
Q.82 Positive Electron gain enthalpy of noble gases decreases in the order:
Understanding
(A)He > Ne >Ar> Kr > Xe > Rn
(B)He > Ne >Ar = Kr > Xe > Rn
(C) Ne >Ar = Kr > Xe > Rn > He
(D)Ne >Ar = Kr > Xe < Rn > He
Q.83 Partial hydrolysis of XeF4 gives

(A) XeO3 Understanding
(B) XeOF2
(C) XeOF4
(D) XeF2
Q.84 Which of the following noble gas has the highest positive electron gain
enthalpy value ? Understanding
(A)He and
(B) Kr
(C) Ne Knowledge
(D) Xe
Q.85 [Xe]4f145d106s26p6 is the electronic configuration of which noble gas?

Evaluation
(A)Xe
(B)Te
(C) Og
(D) Rn
Q.86 Which of the following reactions is an example of redox reaction? Analysis

(A) XeF4 + O2F2 → XeF6 + O2
(B) XeF2 + PF5 → [XeF]+ [PF6]–
(C) XeF6 + H2O → XeOF4 + 2HF
(D) XeF6 + 2H2O → XeO2F2 + 2HF
Q.87 Which noble gas forms interstitial compounds with heavy metals?
Knowledge and
(A) He
(B) Ne
Application
(C) Ar
(D) Kr
Q.88 What is the Oxidation state of Xe in XeO2F2 ?

Evaluation
(A) +5
(B) +6
(C) +7
(D) +8
Q.89 Noble gases which form clathrates are- Knowledge

and
a)He b) Ar c) Kr d) Xe
(A) a and b Application
(B) a and c
(C) b and d
(D) b, c and d
Q.90 Which of the following has maximum number of lone pairs associated with Analysis
Xe?
And
(A)XeF4
Creation
(B) XeF6
(C) XeF2
(D) XeO3
Q.91 What is the shape of XeOF4? Analysis
(A) Square pyramidal And
(B) Trigonal bipyramidal Creation

(C) Pentagonal bipyramidal
(D) Distorted octahedral

Q.92 Correct geometry and hybridisation of XeF4 is : Analysis,
A)Octahedral – sp3d2
Evaluation
B) Trigonal bipyramidal – sp3d
And
C) Square planar – sp3d2
D) Square pyramidal - sp3d Creation
Q.93 Helium gas is used as a diluent for oxygen in modern diving apparatus. Why
? Understanding
A)Due to its very high solubility in blood. And
B) Due to its very low solubility in blood. Knowledge
C) Due to its very high solubility in water.
D) Due to its very low solubility in water.
Q.94 Name the type of reaction that occur in Analysis
6XeF4 + 12H2O → 4Xe + 2XeO3 + 24HF + 3O2
A)Oxidation Reaction
B) Reduction Reaction
C) Disproportionation Reaction
D) Combination Reaction
Q.95 A) Which noble gas is used in flash tubes in photography?

Application
He
B) Ne
C) Ar
D) Kr
Q.96 Which gas is used in discharge tubes and fluorescent bulbs for
advertisement display purpose? Knowledge and
A) He
Application
B) Ne
C) Ar
D) Kr
Q.97 Which of the following statement is not true for helium ? Knowledge &
(A) It is used in gas cooled nuclear reactors understanding
(B) It is used as cryogenic agent for carrying out experiments at low

temperature.
(C) It is used to provide inert atmosphere in high temperature metallurgical
processes.
(D) It is used as a diluent for oxygen in modern diving apparatuses.
Q.98 Which one of the following does not exist? Analysing &
evaluate
(A) XeOF4
(B) NeF2
(C) XeF2
(D) XeF6
Q.99 Main source of helium is Knowledge

(A) Air &understanding
(B) Radium
(C) Monazite
(d) Water
Q.100 Helium is preferred to be used in balloons instead of hydrogen because it is Knowledge &
(A) incombustible understanding
(B) lighter than hydrogen
(C) more abundant than hydrogen
(D) non polarizable
Q.101 Which of the following noble gases do not have an octet of electrons in its Application
outermost shell?
(A) Neon
(B) Radon
(C) Argon
(D) Helium
Q.102 Number of unpaired electrons in inert gas is Application

(A) zero
(B) 8
(C) 4
(D) 18
Q.103 In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had taken O2+ Pt F6– as a Analysing &
base compound. This is because evaluate
(A) both O2 and Xe have same size.
(B) both O2 and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy.
(C) both O2 and Xe have almost same ionisation enthalpy.
(D) both Xe and O2 are gases.
Q.104 The most abundant inert gas in the atmosphere is Knowledge &
(A) He understanding
(B) Ne
(C) Ar
(D) Kr
Q.105 The lowest boiling point of helium is due to its Knowledge &
(A) inertness understanding
(B) gaseous nature

(C) high polarisability
(D) weak van der Waal’s forces between atoms
Q.106 Noble gases do not react with other elements because Analysing &
evaluate
(A) they have completely filled valence shell (ns2np6) and high ionisation
enthalpy
(B) the sizes of their atoms are very small
(C) they are not found in abundance
(D) they are monoatomic
Q.107 In XeF2, XeF4, XeF6 the number of lone pairs on Xe are respectively Analysing &
(A) 2, 3, 1 evaluate
(B) 1, 2, 3
(C) 4, 1, 2
(D) 3, 2, 1.
Q.108 Which of the following noble gases has the highest positive electron gain Application
enthalpy value?
(A) Helium
(B) Krypton
(C) Argon
(D) Neon
Q.109 Which statement about noble gases is not correct? Application

(A) Xe forms XeF6
(B) Ar is used in electric bulbs
(C) Kr is obtained during radioactive disintegration
(D) He has the lowest boiling point among all the noble gases
Q.110 Argon is used Knowledge &

(A) in filling airships understanding
(B) to obtain low temperature

(C) in high temperature welding
(D) in radiotherapy for treatment of cancer
Q.111 Which element out of He, Ar, Kr and Xe forms least number of compounds? Analysing &
(A) He evaluate
(B) Ar
(C) Kr
(D) Xe
Q.112 When Xenon reacts with flourine in a ratio of 1:20 at a temperature of 573K Knowledge
it form
(A)XeF4
(B)XeF6
(C)XeOF4
(D)XeF2
Q.113 Which of the following statement is incorrect about noble gaes Knowledge
(A)They have very high ionisation energy
(B)They are monoatomic gas
(C)He has lowest boiling point.
(D)They all have an outer electronic configuration of ns2np6.
Q.114 Which of the following noble gas can diffuse through rubber, glass and Application
plastics?
(A)He
(B)Ne
(C)Ar
(D)Kr
Q.115 Which of the following is the life saving mixture for an asthma patient. Application
(A)Mixture of Neon and oxygen
(B)Mixture of Helium and oxygen
(C)Mixtutre of Argon and Oxygen
(D) Mixture of Xenon and Nitrogen.
Q.116 Which of the following represent the correct chemical equation Knowledge
(A)Xe+H2O →Xe+ HF+O2
(B)XeF6+H2O→Xe+HF+O2
(C)XeF4+O2F2→XeOF6+ O2
(D)XeF6+H2O→XeO3+HF+O2
Q.117 Which of the following has sp3 hybridisation? Application
(A)XeO3
(B)BCl3
(C)XeF4
(D)BBr3
Q.118 The forces acting between noble gas atoms are Knowledge
(A)van der Waals forces
(B)Ion-dipole forces
(C)Dipole-dipole interaction.
(D)Magnetic forces
Q.119 The number of lone pairs and bond pairs of electrons around Xe in Application
XeF4 respectively are
(A) 2 and 4
(B) 1 and 5
(C) 1 and 4
(D) 2 and 3
Q.120 Match the list of noble gas compounds in column I with their shapes in Analysis
column II and mark the appropriate choice.
Column I Column II
(a) XeF2 (i) Distorted octahedral

(b) XeF6 (ii) Tetrahedral
(c) XeO3 (iii) Linear
(d) XeO4 (iv) Trigonal pyramidal
A. (a)→(iv), (b)→(iii), (c) →(ii), (d) →(i)
B. (a)→(i), (b)→(ii), (c) →(iii), (d) →(iv)
C. (a)→(ii), (b)→(iii), (c) →(iv), (d) →(i)
(a)→(iii), (b)→(i), (c) →(iv), (d) →(ii)
ANSWER KEY
Q.N ANSWER MCQ
Q.1 A
Q.2 C
Q.3 D
Q.4 D
Q.5 B
Q.6 C
Q.7 C
Q.8 B
Q.9 A
Q.10 C
Q.11 B
Q.12 C
Q.13 D
Q.14 D
Q.15 D
Q.16 C
Q.17 A
Q.18 C
Q.19 C
Q.20 C
Q.21 B
Q.22 A
Q.23 C
Q.24 B
Q.25 A
Q.26 A
Q.27 D
Q.28 C
Q.29 C
Q.30 D
Q.31 B
Q.32 A
Q.33 D
Q.34 D
Q.35 B
Q.36 D
Q.37 A
Q.38 A
Q.39 D
Q.40 A
Q.41 C
Q.42 D
Q.43 D
Q.44 A
Q.45 A
Q.46 D
Q.47 B
Q.48 D
Q.49 C
Q.50 D
Q.51 D
Q.52 A
Q.53 A
Q.54 A
Q.55 C
Q.56 B
Q.57 B
Q.58 C
Q.59 B
Q.60 A
Q.61 A
Q.62 C
Q.63 D
Q.64 A
Q.65 A
Q.66 A
Q.67 B
Q.68 A
Q.69 C
Q.70 A
Q.71 C
Q.72 D
Q.73 A
Q.74 B
Q.75 B
Q.76 A
Q.77 C
Q.78 D
Q.79 C
Q.80 A
Q.81 D
Q.82 D
Q.83 C
Q.84 D
Q.85 A
Q.86 A
Q.87 B
Q.88 D
Q.89 C
Q.90 A
Q.91 C
Q.92 B
Q.93 C
Q.94 D
Q.95 B
Q.96 C
Q.97 B
Q.98 C
Q.99 A
Q.100 D
Q.101 A
Q.102 C
Q.103 C
Q.104 D
Q.105 A
Q.106 D
Q.107 D
Q.108 C
Q.109 C
Q.110 A
Q.111 B
Q.112 B
Q.113 D
Q.114 A
Q.115 B
Q.116 C
Q.117 A
Q.118 A
Q.119 A
Q.120 D
II. ASSERTION REASON TYPES QUESTIONS
Q.1 Assertion : N2 is less reactive than P4. Understanding

Reason : Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorous.
(A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of
assertion.
(B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
(C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false, reason is true.
Q.2 Assertion : Maximum covalency of Nitrogen is 4. Knowledge
Reason: Since only four(one s and three p) orbitals are available for
bonding.
assertion.
Q.3 Assertion: SF6 cannot be hydrolyzed but SF4 can be. Understanding
Reason: Six F atoms in SF6 prevent the attack of H2O on sulphur atom of
SF6.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C)A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.

Q.4 Assertion : Ozone is thermodynamically stable with respect to oxygen. Knowledge
Reason: Decomposition of ozone into oxygen results in the liberation of

heat.

Q.5 Assertion: Group-16 elements show volatility in the order: Understanding
H2S> H2Se> H2Te> H2O
Reason: Electronegativity of group-16 elements increases down the group

from oxygen to tellurium.

Q.6 Assertion: Sulphur dioxide readily reacts with NaOH solution . Analysis
Reason:Sulphur dioxide behaves as a reducing agent

Q.7 Assertion: S2 form of Sulphur shows paramagnetic behaviour Understanding
Reason: S2 form of sulphur is more stable as compared to O2 form of
Oxygen

Q.8 Assertion (A): Oxygen exhibits anomalous behavior. Understanding
Reason (R): Absence of d-orbitals
A Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct
explanation of Assertion
B Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct
explanation of Assertion
C Assertion is true but Reason is false
D Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.9 Assertion:Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as S8 but oxygen exists Understanding
as O2.
Reason:Oxygen forms pπ−pπ multiple bond due to small size and small bond
length but pπ−pπ bonding is not possible in sulphur.
A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct
explanation for Assertion
B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct
C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
D Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
Q.10 Assertion- The O—O bond length in ozone is identical with that in Application
molecular Oxygen
Reason- The Ozone molecule is a resonance hybrid of two canonical
structures
A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct
B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct
C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
D Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
Q.11 Assertion: HCl reacts with finely powdered Fe to form Ferrous chloride Understanding
Reason: Liberation of H2 prevents the formation of Ferric chloride
assertion.

Q.12 Assertion: NaCl reacts with conc. H2SO4 to give colourless fumes with Understanding
pungent smell but on adding MnO2 the fumes become greenish yellow
Reason: MnO2 oxidizes HCl to chlorine gas which is greenish yellow
assertion.

Q.13 Assertion: ClF is more reactive than F2 Understanding
Reason: The F-F bond is weaker than ClF bond
assertion.

Q.14 Assertion : Halogens have maximum negative electron gain enthalpy in the Understanding
respective periods of the periodic table.
Reason: Halogens are most electronegative elements in the periodic table.
assertion.

Q.15 Assertion:Chlorine is known for its bleaching and oxidizing properties. Understanding
Reason:- Chlorine reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid (HOCl),

which gives nascent oxygen which is responsible for oxidising and
bleaching properties of chlorine
assertion.

Q.16 Assertion (A): F2 is a strong oxidizing agent. Understanding
Reason (R): Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative
assertion.

Q.17 Assertion (A): F2 has lower bond dissociation energy than Cl2. Knowledge
Reason (R): Flourine is more electronegative than chlorine.
assertion.

Q.18 Assertion (A): F2 has lower reactivity. Understanding
Reason (R): F-F bond has low Δbond Ho.
assertion.

Q.19 Assertion: HI cannot be prepared by the reaction of KI with conc H 2SO4. Understanding
Reason: HI has lowest H-X bond strength among halogen acid.
assertion.

Q.20 Assertion: F2 is a strong oxidising agent. Understanding
Reason: conc. H2SO4 oxidises HCl produced to Cl2
assertion.

Q.21 Assertion: NaCl reacts with conc. H2SO4 to give colourless fumes with Understanding
pungent smell. But on adding MnO2 the fumes becomes greenish yellow
Reason: MnO2 oxidises HCl to chlorine gas which is greenish yellow.
assertion.

Q.22 Assertion: Fluorine exists only in-1 oxidation state. Understanding
Reason: Fluorine has 2s22p5 configuration and thus shows only − 1
oxidation state in order to complete its octet.
assertion.

Q.23 Assertion: The noble gases are inert in nature. Understanding
Reason: The gases have complete octet structure.
assertion.

Q.24 Assertion: XeF2has a straight linear structure. Understanding
Reason: XeF2 does not contain lone pair of electron.
assertion.

Q.25 Assertion: NeF2 does not exist. Knowledge
Reason: Neon has vacant d-orbital.
assertion.

Q.26 Assertion :- Noble gases are monoatomic in nature. Knowledge
and
Reason :- In noble gases, all the orbitals are completely filled.
(A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of Appliocation
assertion.
Q.27 Assertion :- Among all the noble gases mainly Xenon is known to form Analysis and
compounds. Creation
Reason :- Xenon has smallest size and highest Ionization Enthalpy
assertion.

Q.28 Assertion :- Helium gas is used in filling balloons for meteorological
observations. Application
Reason :- Helium is the lightest and non-inflammable gas .
assertion.

Q.29 Assertion:- Increasing order of boiling point of noble gases follows the Understanding
sequence: He <Ar<Kr <Xe <Rn
Reason:- As we go down the group. Size of atom increases so van der

Waals forces of attraction increases.
assertion.
Q.30 Assertion:- Noble gases have strong tendency to accept the electrons.
Reason:- Noble gases have positive values of electron gain enthalpy
assertion.
Q.31 Assertion (A): The melting point/boiling points of noble gases are quite Knowledge &
high. understanding
Reason (R): The interparticle forces among the noble gases are weak
Vander Waal’s forces.
assertion.

Q.32 Assertion(A): Group 18 gases exhibit very high ionisation enthalpy. Analysing &
Reason (R): They have a stable electronic configuration. evaluate
assertion.
Q.33 Assertion(A): Helium diffuses through most commonly used laboratory Application
materials.
Reason(R): This gas has a very low melting point.
assertion.
ANSWER KEY OF ASSERTION REASON TYPES
Q.1 C
Q.2 A
Q.3 A
Q.4 D
Q.5 C
Q.6 B
Q.7 C
Q.8 A
Q.9 A
Q.10 D
Q.11 A
Q.12 A
Q.13 D
Q.14 B
Q.15 A
Q.16 C
Q.17 D
Q.18 D
Q.19 B
Q.20 B
Q.21 A
Q.22 A
Q.23 A
Q.24 C
Q.25 C
Q.26 A
Q.27 C
Q.28 A
Q.29 A
Q.30 D
Q.31 D
Q.32 A
Q.33 B
III. CASE BASED QUESTION
Read the passage given below and answer any four out of the following
questions:
Ammonia is present in small quantities in air and soil where it is formed by
the decay of nitrogenous organic matter e.g., urea. On a large scale, ammonia
is manufactured by Haber’s process. In accordance with Le Chatelier’s
principle, high pressure would favour the formation of ammonia. Ammonia
is a colourless gas with a pungent odour. Its freezing and boiling points are
198.4 and 239.7 K respectively. In the solid and liquid states, it is associated
through hydrogen bonds as in the case of water and that accounts for its
higher melting and boiling points than expected on the basis of its molecular
mass. Ammonia gas is highly soluble in water. Its aqueous solution is weakly
basic due to the formation of OH– ions. The presence of a lone pair of
electrons on the nitrogen atom of the ammonia molecule makes it a Lewis
base.
1 The catalyst which is used in the preparation of NH3 by Haber’s process Knowledge
(A)Zinc oxide, Mg2O3 + K2O
(B) Iron oxide, Al2O3 + K2O
(C)Copper oxide, Na2O + K2O
(D) Nickel oxide, CaO + K2O
2 NH3 burns in air under suitable conditions to produce Uderstanding
(A) N2
(B) NO
(C) N2O
(D) N9O3
3 A compound reacts with aqueous ammonia to form deep blue colouration Application
solution, identify the metal ion present in the compound.
(A)As2+
(B) Ca2+
(C) Cu 2+
(D) Sb2+
4 Which one of the following compounds on strong heating evolves ammonia gas? Knowledge
(A) (NH4)2Cr2O7
(B) NH4NO3
(C) NH4NO2
(D) (NH4)2SO4
Q. All the elements of group 16 have ns2 np4 configuration in their outermost
shell. Therefore, the atoms of these elements try to gain or share two
electrons to achieve noble gas configuration. Sulphur and other elements of
group 16 are less electronegative than oxygen, so, they cannot accept
electrons easily. By sharing of two electrons with other elements, these
elements acquire ns2 np6 configuration and exhibit +2 oxidation state. Except
oxygen, group 16 elements have vacant d-orbitals in their valence shell to
which electrons can be promoted from p- and s-orbitals of the same shell. As
a result, they can show +4 and +6 oxidation states also.
The following questions are multiple choice questions. Choose the most
appropriate answer:
5 Oxygen shows +2 oxidation state in Understanding
(A) OF2
(B) H2O
(C) Cl2O
(D) H2O2
6 Like sulphur, oxygen is not able to show +4 and +6 oxidation states because Understanding
(A)oxygen is a gas while sulphur is a solid
(B)sulphur has high i42onizationenthalpy as compared to oxygen
(C)oxygen has no d-orbitals in its valence shell
(D)oxygen has high electron affinity as compared to sulphur.
7 Which shows maximum catenation property? Knowledge
(A) Te
(B) Se
(C) S
(D) O
Q. All the elements of group 16 have ns2 np4 configuration in their outermost
shell. Therefore, the atoms of these elements try to gain or share two
electrons to achieve noble gas configuration. Sulphur and other elements of
group 16 are less electronegative than oxygen, so, they cannot accept
electrons easily. By sharing of two electrons with other elements, these
elements acquire ns2 np6 configuration and exhibit +2 oxidation state. Except
oxygen, group 16 elements have vacant d-orbitals in their valence shell to
which electrons can be promoted from p- and s-orbitals of the same shell. As
a result, they can show +4 and +6 oxidation states also.
The following questions are multiple choice questions. Choose the most
appropriate answer:
8 Which of the following statements is not correct for ozone? Understanding

(A) It Oxidise lead sulphide.
(B) It oxidises potassium iodide
(C) It oxidises mercury
(D) It cannot act as bleaching agent in dry state.
9 Ozone reacts with moist iodine gives Application
(A) HI
(B) HIO3
(C) I2O5
(D)I2O4
10 Ozone is: Knowledge
(A) a compound of oxygen
(B) allotrope of oxygen
(C) isotope of oxygen
(D) mixture of atomic and molecular oxygen

Q.When triatomic gas X3 reacts with an excess of KI solution buffered
with borate buffer (Ph =9.2) , diatomic product Y2 is liberated which can be
titrated against a standard solution of Hypo . This is a quantitative
method for the estimation of X3 gas in the mixture of X3 and X2 gas of same
atom X .
11 X2 and Y2 are respectively Application
(A) Cl2 ,I2
(B) O2 ,I2
(C) N2 ,I2
(D) O2 ,H2
12 When liberated Y2 reacts with Hypo, it produces (Z) Identify Z. Understanding
(A) Na2SO4
(B) Na2SO4 + S
(C) Na2S2O3
(D) Na2S4O6
13 Which of the following is paramagnetic Understanding
(A) Y2
(B) X3
(C)X2
(D) Both X2 and X3
Q. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions
The halogens have the smallest atomic radii in their respective periods. The
atomic radius of F is extremely small. All halogens exhibit -1 oxidation state.
They are strong oxidizing agents and have maximum negative electron gain
enthalpy. Among halogens, F shows anomalous behaviour in many
properties. For example, electronegativity and ionization enthalpy are higher
for F than expected whereas bond dissociation enthalpy, m.p and b.p and
electron gain enthalpy are quite lower than expected. Halogens react with
hydrogen to give hydrogen halides(HX) and combine amongst themselves to
form a number of compounds of the type XX’, XX’3, XX’5, XX’7 called
interhalogens.
14 The stability of interhalogen compounds follows the order
(A) IF3 > BrF3 > ClF3
(B) ClF3 > BrF3 > IF3
(C) BrF3 > IF3 > ClF3
(D) ClF3 > IF3 > BrF3
15 Identify the correct match from the following
(A) [ICl2] - - Bent
(B) IF7 – Pentagonal bipyramidal
(C) ClF3 – Trigonal planar
(D) [BrF4]- - Square pyramidal
16 In XX’5, the central atom has
(A)5 bond pairs and 0 lone pair
(B)5 bond pairs and one lone pair
(C) 6 bond pairs and 0 lone pair
(D)4 bond pairs and one lone pair
17 Which of the following is not the characteristic of interhalogen

compounds?
(A)They are more reactive than halogens.
(B) They are quite unstable but none of them is explosive.

(C) They are covalent in nature.
(D) They have low boiling points and are highly volatile.
18 BrF5 is a :
(a) Interhalogen compound
(b) Pseudohalogen compound
(c) Both the above
(d) None of the above
19 Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Among halogens, radius ratio between iodine and fluorine is maximum.
(B) Leaving F – F bond, all halogens have weaker X – X bond than X – X’

bond in inter-halogens.
(C) Among inter-halogen compounds maximum number of atoms ate present

in iodine (III) fluoride.
(D) Inter-halogen compounds are more reactive than halogen compounds
20 The geometry of BrF3 molecule is
(A) Pyramidal
(B) T- shaped
(C) Tetrahedral
(D) Square Planar
21 The chlorine atom in ClF5 involves
(A) sp3 hybridisation
(B) sp3 d hybridisation
(C) sp3d2 hybridisation
(D) sp3d3 hybridisation
22 In the structure of ClF3, the number of lone pairs of electrons on central atom
‘Cl’ is
(A) one
(B) two
(C) four
(D) three
Q. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions :-
Chlorine is a greenish yellow gas with pungent and suffocating odour. With
dry slaked lime, it gives bleaching powder. Bleaching power is a mixture of
calcium hypochlorite and basic calcium chloride. The amount of chlorine
obtained from a sample of bleaching powder by the treatment with excess of
dilute acids or CO2 is called available chlorine. Chlorine is a powerful
bleaching agent. Bleaching effect of chlorine is permanent.
23 Chlorine gas reacts with _______ to form bleaching powder.
(A)Ca(OH)2
(B) CaCl2
(C) CaSO4
(D) dry CaO
24 Chlorine reacts with cold and dilute alkali to form
(A) Chloride
(B) Hypochlorite
(C) Chlorate
(D) both i and ii
25 Chlorine is used as a bleaching agent. The bleaching action due to
(A)Oxidation
(B)Chlorination
(C) Hydrogenation
(D) Reduction
26 Bleaching powder contains a salt of an oxoacid as one of its components.

The anhydride of that oxoacid is
(A)Cl2O
(B)Cl2O7
(C) ClO2
(D) Cl2O6
Q.Read the passage given below and answer the following questions
Chlorine reacts with hydrocarbons and gives substitution products with
saturated hydrocarbons and addition products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Chlorine water on standing loses its yellow colour due to the formation of
HCl and HOCl. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) so formed, gives nascent oxygen
which is responsible for oxidising and bleaching properties of chlorine. It is
used (i) for bleaching wood pulp (required for the manufacture of paper and
rayon), bleach.
27 Which of the following products are formed when chlorine reacts with water
(A)HCl
(B)HOCl
(C)HClO
(D)HCl+HOCl
28 Which of the following can be used as chlorinating agent for halogenation of

hydrocarbon
(A)Cl2, hv
(B)CoCl
(C)CrO3
(D)Cr2O7
29 Which of the following can be used for bleaching purpose
(A)Cl2
(B)Br2
(C)F2
(D)I2
30 Which of the following is Reddish-Brown liquid?
(A)Cl2
(B)Br2
(C)F2
(D)I2
Q.Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
Noble gases are inert gases with general electronic configuration ns2np6.
These are monoatomic, colourless, odourless and tasteless gases. The first
compound of noble gases was obtained by the reaction of Xe with PtF6. A
large no. of compounds of Xe & F have been prepared till now. The structure
of these compounds can be explained on the basis of VSEPR theory as well
as concept of hybridization. The compounds pf Krypton are fewer. Only the
difluoride of Krypton has been studied in detail. Compounds of Radon have
not been isolated but only identified by radio tracer technique. However no
true compounds of He, Ne or Ar are yet known.
31 In the preparation of compound of Xe, Bartlett had taken O+2Pt F6- as a base Knowledge &
compound. This is because : understanding
(A) both O2 and Xe have same size

(B) both O2 and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy.
(C) both O2 and Xe have almost same ionization enthalpy
(D) both O2 and Xe are gases.
32 The shape & hybridization of some Xenon-Oxy fluoride & fluoride Application
compounds are given below. Find the incorrect one.
(A) XeOF2 T-shaped-sp3d
(B) XeOF4 Square pyramidal – sp3d2
(C) XeF6 Square planar – dsp2
(D) XeF2 Pyramidal – sp3d
33 The no. of lone airs and bond pairs of electrons around Xe in XeOF4 Application
respectively are
(A) 0 & 5
(B) 1 & 5
(C) 1 & 4
(D) 2 & 3
34 Structure of XeO3 Application
(A)Linear
(B)Planar
(C)Pyramidal
(D)T-shaped
Q.Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
In spite of the predictions of stable noble gas compounds since at least 1902,
unsuccessful attempts at their synthesis gave rise to the widely held opinion
that noble gases are not only noble but also inert. It was not until 1962 that
this dogma was shattered when Bartlett in Canada published the first stable
noble gas compound XePtF6. This discovery triggered a worldwide frenzy in
this area, and within a short time spans many new xenon, radon, and krypton
compounds were prepared and characterized. The recent discoveries show
the ability of xenon to act as a ligand . The discovery by Seppelt’s group that
more than one Xenon atom can attach itself to a metal centre which in the
case of gold leads to surprisingly stable Au- Xe bonds. The bonding in
[AuXe4]2+ involves 4 Xe ligands attached by relatively strong bonds to a
single Au(II) centre in a square planar arrangement with a Xe-Au bond
length of about 274pm This discovery provides not only the first example of
multiple Xenon ligands but also represents the first strong metal - xenon
bond.
35 In the complex ion [AuXe4]2+, Xe acts as: Application

(A) central atom
(B) ligand
(C) chelating agent
(D) electrophile
36 Which of the following is not formed by Xe? Knowledge &

(A) XeF5 understanding
(B) XeF3
(C) XeF
(D) All of these
37 Compounds of noble gases except _______ are known. Knowledge &

(A) Krypton understanding
(B) Radon
(C) Helium
(D) Xenon
38 Gradual addition of electronic shells in the noble gases causes a decrease in Analysing &
their evaluate
(A) ionisation energy
(B) atomic radius
(C) boiling point
(D) density
Q.Read the passage given below and answer the following questions :-
The reactivity of noble gases has been investigated occasionally, even since
their Discovery, but all attempts to force them to react to form the
compounds, were unsuccessful for quite a few years. In March 1962 Neil
bartlett, then at the University of British Columbia, observed O2+PtF6-. He,
then realised that the first ionization enthalpy of molecular oxygen (1175 kJ
mol-1) was almost identical with that of Xenon (1170kJ mol-1). He made
efforts to prepare same type of compound with xenon and was successful in
preparing another red colour compound Xe+PtF6- by mixing PtF6 and Xe.
After this discovery a number of Xenon compounds mainly with most
electronegative elements like fluorine and oxygen have been synthesized.
Xenon forms three binary fluorides, XeF2,XeF4, XeF6 by the direct reaction
of elements under appropriate experimental conditions. Hydrolysis of XeF4
and XeF6 with water gives XeO3.
39 Partial hydrolysis of XeF6 gives. Application
A) XeOF4
B) XeO2F2
C) XeO3
D) Both i and ii
40 Which of the following fluoride compound is / are not formed by Xe? Knowledge and
A) XeF5
B) XeF
C) XeF3
D) All of the above
41 Of the following, which shape and hybridization of Xenon- oxy fluoride and Evaluation
fluoride compounds given is incorrect.
A)XeOF4 – Square pyramidal – sp3d2
B)XeF6 – Octahedral – sp3d2
C)XeF2 – Linear – sp3d
D)XeF4 – Square planar – sp3d2
42 The number of lone pairs and bond pairs of electrons around Xe is XeO 3 Analysis,
respectively are
A)1 and 6
B) 1 and 3
C) 0 and 6
D) 2 and 3
III.ANSWER KEY OF CASE/STUDY BASED QUESTION

Q.1 B
Q.2 B
Q.3 C
Q.4 D
Q.5 A
Q.6 C
Q.7 C
Q.8 D
Q.9 B
Q.10 B
Q.11 B
Q.12 D
Q.13 C
Q.14 A
Q.15 B
Q.16 B
Q.17 D
Q.18 A
Q.19 C
Q.20 B
Q.21 C
Q.22 B
Q.23 A
Q.24 B
Q.25 A
Q.26 A
Q.27 D
Q.28 A
Q.29 A
Q.30 B
Q.31 C
Q.32 B
Q.33 A
Q.34 C
Q.35 B
Q.36 C
Q.37 C
Q.38 A
Q.39 D
Q.40 D
Q.41 B
Q.42 B
IV. TRUE FALSE QUESTION
Q.1 The chemical formula of Indian saltpetre is KNO3(True/False)
Q.2 SbCl3 more covalent than SbCl5(True/False)
Q.3 The basic character of hydides of Group-15 decreases in the order NH3 > PH3 >
AsH3 > SbH3 > BiH3(True/False)
Q.4 NH3 the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of
Group 15 elements(True/False)
Q.5 Zinc reacts with dilute nitric acid to give NO(True/False)
Q.6 In iron and steel industries dinitrogen is used for making inert atmosphere
(True/False)
Q.7 Nitric acid is used to oxidise iodine to iodic acid. (True/False)
Q.8 Pure ozone is pale blue solid, dark blue gas, and violet black liquid.(True/False)
Q.9 Ozone is thermodynamically stable with respect to oxygen. (True/False)

Q.10 At 369 K rhombic sulphur is stable while monoclinic is unstable. (True/False)
Q.11 Sulphur dioxide form acidic solution when passed through water. (True/False)
Q.12 Sulphurdioxides behave as a reducing agent. (True/False)
Q.13 In charring action sulphuric acid remove water from carbohydrate. (True/False)
Q.14 Ka1<<Ka2 for suluphuric acid. (True/False)
Q.15 Ozone and Sulphur dioxide both performs permanent bleaching (True/False)
Q.16 The acidic character decreases down the group in group 16(True/False)
Q.17 It is necessary to use a silent electric discharge in the preparation of ozone to prevent
its decomposition (True/False)
Q.18 H2O is a strong reducing agent than H2S(True/False)
Q.19 HF exist as an associated molecule(True/False)
Q.20 HBr is a stronger acid than HI because of H-bonding(True/False)
Q.21 The oxidizing action of halogens decreases from F to I(True/False)
Q.22 HF can be stored in glass bottles(True/False)
Q.23 HClO4 is a stronger acid than HClO3(True/False)
Q.24 Interhalogen compounds are generally less reactive than halogens(True/False)
Q.25 ClF an OF2 are isoelectronic as well as isostructural(True/False)
Q.26 General electronic configuration of halogens is ns2np5 (True/False)
Q.27 The negative electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is more than that of chlorine.
(True/False)
Q.28 The fluorine atom has no d orbitals in its valence shell and therefore cannot expand
its octet. (True/False)
Q.29 Chlorine water on standing loses its yellow colour due to the formation of HCl and
HOCl. (True/False)
Q.30 Fluorine can forms more than one oxoacids. (True/False)
Q.31 Generally halogens are more reactive than interhalogen compounds. (True/False)
Q.32 IF7 has pentagonal bipyramidal structure. (True/False)
Q.33 Interhalogen compounds are less reactive than halogens(True/False)
Q.34 HF is used for making permanent marking on glass
Q.35 The order of decreasing basicity in the four halide ions is : F – > Cl – > Br – > I –
(True/False)
Q.36 I2 has melting point less than 298 K(True/False)
Q.37 Bleaching powder is formed by the interaction of Cl2 and conc. Solution of
Ca(OH)2(True/False)
Q.38 Fluorine shows an oxidation state of -1 only. (True/False)
Q.39 Hybridisation of 𝐼𝐶𝑙2− is sp3d2(True/False)
Q.40 The main commercial source of Helium is Natural gas(True/False).
Q.41 Argon has an unusual property of diffusing through most commonly used laboratory
materials such as rubber, glass or plastics. (True/False)
Q.42 The ionization enthalpies of noble gases are the highest in their respective periods
due to their stable electronic configurations. (True/False)
Q.43 Electron gain enthalpy of Argon is same as that of Neon. (True/False)
Q.44 Noble gases are insoluble in water. (True/False)
Q.45 Argon is the most abundant noble gas in the atmospher(True/False)e.
Q.46 XeF4 molecule has tetrahedral shape. (True/False)
Q.47 Radon is the most soluble gas in water. (True/False)
Q.48 The electron gain enthalpy of noble gases is highly negative. (True/False)
Q.49 All the noble gases have an outer most electronic configuration ns 2np6. (True/False)
Q.50 XeO3 has pyramidal shape. (True/False)
Q.51 Argon was discovered by Cavendish. (True/False)
Q.52 Number of lone pair in XeOF4 is 3 lone pairs of electron. (True/False)

Q.53 The noble gases are inert in nature. (True/False)
Q.54 Helium is used in diving apparatus because of its high solubility in blood.
(True/False)
Q.55 Xenon is used in illuminating warning signals. (True/False)
Q.56 XeF4 is the major constituent of noble gases in the atmosphere. (True/False)
IV. ANSWE KEY OF TRUE FALSE QUESTION

Q.1 TRUE
Q.2 TRUE
Q.3 TRUE
Q.4 FALSE
Q.5 FALSE
Q.6 TRUE
Q.7 TRUE
Q.8 TRUE
Q.9 FALSE
Q.10 FALSE
Q.11 TRUE
Q.12 TRUE
Q.13 TRUE
Q.14 FALSE
Q.15 FALSE
Q.16 FALSE
Q.17 TRUE
Q.18 FALSE
Q.19 TRUE
Q.20 FALSE
Q.21 TRUE
Q.22 FALSE
Q.23 TRUE
Q.24 FALSE
Q.25 TRUE
Q.26 TRUE
Q.27 FALSE
Q.28 TRUE
Q.29 TRUE
Q.30 FALSE
Q.31 FALSE
Q.32 TRUE
Q.33 FALSE
Q.34 TRUE
Q.35 TRUE
Q.36 TRUE
Q.37 FALSE
Q.38 TRUE
Q.39 TRUE
Q.40 TRUE
Q.41 FALSE
Q.42 TRUE
Q.43 FALSE
Q.44 TRUE
Q.45 TRUE
Q.46 FALSE
Q.47 FALSE
Q.48 FALSE
Q.49 FALSE
Q.50 TRUE
Q.51 TRUE
Q.52 FALSE
Q.53 FALSE
Q.54 FALSE
Q.55 FALSE
Q.56 FALSE

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THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Sl.No MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Learning

(A) oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur.

(B) atomic number of sulphur is higher than oxygen.

(C) H — S bond dissociation energy is less as compared to H — O bond.

(D) H — O bond dissociation energy is less also compared to H — S bond.

Q.17 Chemical formula of Epsom Salt is Knowledge

(A) MgSO4. 7H2O

Q.20 Stability order of halide of sulphur is Analysis

Q.21 On heating KCIO3, we get Understanding

Q.22 Which of following oxide is neutral ? Knowledge

(A) H2SO4 reduces HI to I2

(a) 2Hl + H2SO4 → 12 + SO2 + 2H2O

(b) Ca(OH)2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2H2O

(d) 2PCI5 + H2SO4 → 2POCl3 + 2HCI + SO2Cl2

Q.26 Which of the following is not correct? Understanding

𝑆𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒

(A) linear ,110pm ; 148pm

(B) angular, 110pm ; 148pm

(C)linear, 128pm ; 128pm

(D)angular, 128pm ; 128pm

Q.28 Bond angle is minimum for Understanding

Q.30 The charring action of conc. H2SO4 on carbohydrates is due Understanding

Q.34 Which of the following is the wrong statement? Analysis

Q.37 Formation of O−(g) is ________, whereas formation of O−2(g) is __________. Understanding

Q.39 Oxygen is used Application

Q.40 Which of the following are peroxoacids of sulphur? Understanding

(A)H2SO5 and H2S2O8

(B)H2SO5 and H2S2O7

(D)H2S2O6 and H2S2O7

(A)All form monobasic oxoacids

(B)All are oxidizing agents

(C)All but fluorine shows positive oxidation states

(D)Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy

(B) F2> Cl2> Br2> I2

(C) I2> Br2> Cl2> F2

(D) Cl2> Br2> F2> I2

(A)F2>Cl2>Br2>I2: Bond dissociation energy

(B) F2>Cl2>Br2>I2: Oxidizing power

(C)HI>HBr>HCl>HF: Acidic property in water

(D) F2>Cl2>Br2>I2: Electronegativity

Q.45 Which statement is wrong? Knowledge

(A)Bond energy of F2>Cl2

(C)F is more oxidizing than Cl2

(D)Electron Gain Enthalpy of Cl > F

Q.48 Which of the following is used in the preparation of chlorine? Understanding

(A)Both MnO2 and KMnO4

(D)Either MnO2 or KMnO4

Q.50 Among the following, the correct order of acidity is Understanding

(B) HClO4< HClO2< HClO< HClO3

(C) HClO3< HClO4< HClO2< HClO

(D) HClO< HClO2< HClO3< HClO4

Q.51 The bleaching action of chlorine is due to Knowledge

Q.52 Which of the following is not an oxoacid of chlorine?

(A) HCl (B) HOCl (C) HOClO (D) HOClO2

(A) HF > HCl > HBr > HI

(B) HI > HBr > HCl > HF

(C) HF < HCl > HBr > HI

(D) HCl > HF > HBr > HI

Q.54 Which pair give Cl2 at room temperature? Understanding

(A) conc. HCl + KMnO4

(B) NaCl + conc. H2SO4

Q.37 Formation of O−(g) is , whereas formation of O−2(g) is __. Understanding