P – BLOCK ELEMENTS CLASS - XII

(M C Q )
1. Among the following, which one is a wrong statement.
(a) P𝐻5 and Bi𝐶𝑙5 do not exist. (b) pπ-dπ bonds are present in S𝑂2
(c) Se𝐹4 and C𝐻4 have same shape. (d) 𝐼3 has bent geometry.
2. Chlorine reacts with excess of N𝐻3 to form
(a) N𝐻4 Cl (b) 𝑁2 + HCl (c) 𝑁2 + N𝐻4 Cl (d) N𝐶𝑙3 + HCl
3. Which of the following pairs of ions are isoelectronic and isostructural?

(a) C𝑂3 2−, N𝑂3 − (b) Cl𝑂3 − , C𝑂3 2−

(c) S𝑂3 2− , N𝑂3 − (d) Cl𝑂3 − , S𝑂3 2−

4. Bond dissociation enthalpy of E—H (E = element) bonds is given below. Which of the
compounds will act as strongest reducing agent? [NCERT Exemplar]
Compound N𝐻3 𝑃𝐻3 𝐴𝑠𝐻3 𝑆𝑏𝐻3
∆𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑠 (E – H) kJ𝑚𝑜𝑙 −1 389 322 297 255

(a) N𝐻3 (b) P𝐻3 (c) As𝐻3 (d) Sb𝐻3

5.. In a cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid molecule, how many single and double bonds are present?
(a) 3 double bonds; 9 single bonds (b) 6 double bonds; 6 single bonds
(c) 3 double bonds; 12 single bonds (d) Zero double bonds; 12 single bonds
6. Which of the following elements can be involved in pπ–dπ bonding?
(a) Carbon (b) Nitrogen (c) Phosphorus (d) Boron
7. On heating with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of C𝑂2 , white
phosphorus gives a gas. Which of the following statement is incorrect about the
gas?
(a) It is highly poisonous and has smell like rotten fish
(b) It's solution in water decomposes in the presence of light
(c) It is more basic than N𝐻3
(d) It is less basic than N𝐻3
8. Fluorine react with water to give :
(a) Hydrogen fluoride and oxygen (b) Hydrogen fluoride and ozone
(c) Hydrogen fluoride and oxygen fluoride (d) Hydrogen fluoride, oxygen and ozone
9. The percentage of ozone in ozonised oxygen is about:
(a) 40 (b) 80 (c) 10 (d) 100
10. In the upper layers of atmosphere ozon is formed:
(a) By action of electric discharge on oxygen molecule
(b) By action of ultraviolet rays on oxygen molecule
(c) By action of infrared rays on oxygen molecule
(d) Due to sudden drops of pressure
11. On heating ‘ozon’ its volume:
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(a) Increase to 12 times (b) Decrease to half

(c) Remains unchanged (d) Becomes double

12. Ozone belong to which group of the periodic table:
(a) IV (b) V (c) VI (d) VII
13. The gases respectively absorbed by alkaline pyrogallol and oil of Cinnanol is:
(a) 𝑂3 , C𝐻4 (b) S𝑂2 , C𝐻4 (c) 𝑂2 , 𝑂3 (d) 𝑁2 O , 𝑂3
14. Oxygen can be obtained from bleaching powder by:
(a) Adding dilute acid (b) Passing carbon-di-oxide
(c) Heating with a cobalt salt (d) Adding alkalies
15. Which of the following statements are correct for S𝑂2 gas?
(a) It act as bleaching agent in moist conditions
(b) It's molecule has linear geometry
(c) It's dilute solution is used as disinfectant.
(d) It can be prepared by the reaction of dilute 𝐻2 S𝑂4 with metal sulphide.
16. All the elements of the oxygen families are
(a) Non-metals (b) Metalloids (c) Radioactive (d) Polymorphic
17. 𝐾2 [Hg𝐼4 ] detect the ion/group :
(a) N𝐻2 (b) NO (c) N𝐻4 + (d) 𝐶𝑙 −
18. Which pair give 𝐶𝑙2 at room temperature?
 (a) conc. HCl + KMn𝑂4 (b) NaCl + conc. 𝐻2 S𝑂4
(c) NaCl + Mn𝑂2 (d) NaCl + conc. HN𝑂3
19. Among the C – x bond (where X = Cl, Br, I) the correct bond energy order is:
(a) C – Cl > C – Br > C– I (b) C – l > C – Cl > C – Br
(c) C – Br > C – Cl > C – I (d) C – l > C – Br > C – CI
20. Which one is most basic in character?
(a) 𝐹− (b) 𝐶𝑙 − (c) 𝐵𝑟 − (d) 𝐼−
21. In the presence of KF, Al𝐹3 is soluble in HF. Find the complex formed
(a) 𝐾3 [Al𝐹6 ] (b) Al𝐻3 (c) K[Al𝐹3 H] (d) 𝐾3 [Al𝐹3 𝐻3 ]
22. Which is the correct order of decreasing bond dissociation enthalpy?
(a) 𝐹2 > 𝐶𝑙2 > 𝐵𝑟2 > 𝐼2 (b) 𝐼2 > 𝐵𝑟2> 𝐶𝑙2 > 𝐹2
(c) 𝐶𝑙2 > 𝐵𝑟2> 𝐹2 > 𝐼2 (d) 𝐵𝑟2 > 𝐼2 > 𝐹2 > 𝐶𝑙2
23. On addition of conc. 𝐻2 S𝑂4 to a chloride salt, colourless fumes are evolved but in case of
iodide salt, violet fumes come out. This is because
(a) 𝐻2 S𝑂4 reduces HI to 𝐼2 (b) HI is of violet colour
(c) HI gets oxidised to 𝐼2 (d) HI changes to HI𝑂3
24. Affinity for hydrogen decreases in the group from fluorine to iodine. Which of the halogen
acids should have highest bond dissociation enthalpy?
(a) HF (b) HCl (c) HBr (d) HI
25. Which classification is correct?
(a) Xe𝐹2 is a fluoride donor
(b) Xe𝐹6 is a a fluoride acceptor and but not a fluoride donor
(c) As𝐹5 donates fluoride ions to Xe𝐹𝑛

(d) Sb𝐹5 is a fluoride acceptor and always forms [𝑆𝑏𝐹6 ]−

26. Which structures for Xe𝑂3 and Xe𝐹4 are consistent with the VSEPR model?

(a) Xe𝑂3 , trigonal pyramidal; Xe𝐹4 , square planar

(b) Xe𝑂3 , trigonal planar; Xe𝐹4 , square planar

(c) Xe𝑂3 , trigonal pyramidal; Xe𝐹4 , tetrahedral

(d) Xe𝑂3 , trigonal planar; Xe𝐹4 , tetrahedral
27. Which statement is incorrect about Xe𝐹2 , Xe𝐹4 and Xe𝐹6 ?
(a) All three compounds react with silica glass at 298 K.
(b) All three compounds can be sublimed under vacuum.
(c) All three compounds are oxidizing agents.
(d) All three compounds react with 𝐻2 O.

28. Values of ΔH0 𝑉𝑎𝑝 (bp) for the group 18 elements follow the sequence:

(a) He> Ne > Ar (b) Xe> Kr > Ne

(c) Ar> Kr > Xe (d) Kr< Ne < He
29. Which statement about the reactions of xenon fluorides with water is correct?

(a) Xe𝐹2 reacts rapidly with water at 298 K

(b) Xe𝐹2 reacts with water to give HF, Xe and 𝑂2
(c) When Xe𝐹6 reacts with water, Xe is liberated as the only Xe-containing compound

(d) Water reduces Xe𝐹6 , but does not reduce Xe𝐹4

30. The oxidation state of Xe in [𝐻𝑋𝑒𝑂4 ]− is:

(a) +6 (b) +8 (c) +4 (d) + 7

31. Kr𝐹2 reacts with Au to give [KrF][ [Au𝐹6 ]. Which of the following best describes the role of Kr𝐹2 in
this reaction?
(a) Kr𝐹2 acts only as a reducing agent (b) Kr𝐹2 acts only as an oxidizing agent

(c) Kr𝐹2 acts as a fluoride donor and an oxidizing agent

(d) Kr𝐹2 acts as a fluoride donor and a reducing agent

32. First ionization energies (𝐼𝐸1 ) and van der Waals radii (𝑟𝑉 ) for the noble gases follow the trends:

(a) IE1: He > Ne > Ar > Kr > Xe; rv: He > Ne > Ar > Kr > Xe
(b) IE1: He < Ne < Ar < Kr < Xe; rv: He > Ne > Ar > Kr > Xe
(c) IE1: He > Ne > Ar > Kr > Xe; rv: He < Ne < Ar < Kr < Xe
(d) IE1: He < Ne < Ar < Kr < Xe; rv: He < Ne < Ar < Kr < Xe

ASSERTION & REASON

1. Assertion : 𝑁2 is less reactive than 𝑃4.
Reason : Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorus.
2. Assertion : HN𝑂3 makes iron passive.
Reason : HN𝑂3 forms a protective layer of ferric nitrate on the surface of iron.
3. Assertion : 𝐻3 P𝑂3 is a dibasic acid .
Reason : There are two H atoms directly bonded to P .
4. Assertion ∶ 𝑃4 is more reactive than 𝑁2 .
Reason : P – P single bond in 𝑃4 is much weaker than N≡ N in 𝑁2 molecule .
5. Assertion : Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent in comparison to 𝑂2 .
Reason : Ozone is diamagnetic but 𝑂2 is paramagnetic .
6. Assertion : Hydrides of group-16 elements show volatility in the order :
𝐻2 S > 𝐻2 Se > 𝐻2 Te > 𝐻2 O
Reason : Electronegativity of group-16 elements decreases down the group from oxygen to
tellurium.
7. Assertion : Out of all the elements of the group-16, sulphur has the largest tendency to
catenation.
Reason : Sulphur-sulphur bond energy is very high
8. Assertion : S𝐹6 cannot be hydrolysed but S𝐹4 can be.
Reason : Six F atoms in S𝐹6 prevent the attack of 𝐻2 O on sulphur atom of S𝐹6 .
9. Assertion : NaCl reacts with conc. 𝐻2 S𝑂4 to give colourless fumes with pungent smell . But
on adding Mn𝑂2 the fumes become greenish yellow .
Reason : Mn𝑂2 oxidises HCl to chlorine gas which is greenish yellow .

10. Assertion : Cl𝐹3 exists but F𝐶𝑙3 does not .

Reason : Due to high electronegativity of absence of d- orbital in F .

11. Assertion : HCl when reacts with finely divided iron forms ferrous chloride and not ferric chloride .
Reason : Liberation of Hydrogen gas prevents the formation of Ferric chloride .

12. Assertion : Bleaching action of chlorine is temporary where as that of S𝑂2 is permanent .

Reason : Bleaching action of chlorine is due to oxidation where as that of S𝑂2 is due to
reduction .
13. Assertion : Xenon forms fluorides .

Reason : 5d – orbitals are available for valence shell expansion .

14. Assertion : Charcoal is used in the separation of Inert gases .

Reason : Charcoal has porous structure .

15. Assertion ∶ White Phosphorus is more reactive than red Phosphorus .

Reason : White phosphorous is tetrahedral in shape and red phosphorus is polymeric .

16. Assertion : Out of all the elements of the group-16, sulphur has the largest tendency to
catenation.
Reason : Sulphur-sulphur bond energy is very high