Good reducing behaviour of H3PO2 is attributed to the

presence of
a. One P-OH bond

b. One P-H Bond

c. Two P-H Bonds

d. Two P-OH Bonds

The metal(s) that forms Nitride by reacting Directly with air

a. Na

b. Li

c. Cs

d. Mg
The temporary hardness of water is due to presence of

a. Calcium Bicarbonate

b. Sodium Chloride

c. Sodium Sulfate

d. Calcium Chloride
The alkaline earth metal nitrate that doesn’t crystallize with
water molecule(s) is

a. Sr(NO3)2

b. Mg(NO3)2

c. Ca(NO3)2

d. Ba(NO3)2
Sodium Metal on dissolution in liquid ammonia gives a blue
color due to the formation of

a. Sodium ion - Ammonia Complex

b. Sodamide

c. Sodium Cations

d. Ammoniated Electrons
NaH is an example of

a. Electron Rich Hydride

b. Molecular Hydride

c. Saline Hydride

d. Metallic hydride

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydride
The amphoteric Oxide is

a. CaO

b. SrO

c. BeO

d. MgO
The least soluble alkali metal carbonate is

a. Li2CO3

b. Na2CO3

c. K2CO3

d. Rb2CO3
The metals whose bicarbonates exist as solid are

a. Li

b. Na

c. Mg

d. K
The least soluble Chloride among the following is

a. LiCl

b. NaCl

c. CsCl

d. KCl
The least soluble Chloride among the following is

a. LiCl - 84g/100ml

b. NaCl - 36g/100ml

c. CsCl - 191g/100ml

d. KCl - 34g/100ml

Find the order for fluorides

Decomposition temp of CaCO3 is around 900oC. Which of the
following decompose at temperatures higher than 900oC

a. BeCO3

b. BaCO3

c. SrCO3

d. MgCO3
Which one of these is the most soluble

a. BeCO3

b. BaCO3

c. SrCO3

d. MgCO3
What is the best way to prepare Potassium’s Oxide

a. Heating of K2CO3

b. Heat KHCO3

c. React K with a limited amount of O2

d. Reaction of KH with water

In which of the following pairs, their melting point difference
is the lowest

a. LiCl, NaCL

b. RbCl, LiCl

c. CsCl, LiCl

d. NaCl, CsCl
In which of the following pairs, their melting point difference
is the lowest

a. LiCl, NaCL

b. RbCl, LiCl

c. CsCl, LiCl

d. NaCl, CsCl

Orders:

For Chlorides and Bromides:

Na > K > Rb > Cs > Li

For Iodides:
K > Na > Rb > Cs > Li

For Fluorides:
Na > K > Li > Rb > Cs
Highest Thermal Stability

a. Ba(OH)2

b. Ca(OH)2

c. Sr(OH)2

d. Mg(OH)2
Select the incorrect statement

a. LiH > NaH > KH > RbH (Thermal Stability)

b. CdCO3 > CaCO3 > K2CO3 (Covalent Character)

c. BeCO3 > MgCO3 > CaCO3 (Ease of oxide formation

on heating at same temp)

d. BeF2 > MgF2 > CaF2 > SrF2 (Solubility in Water)

An inorganic compound X which produces brick red color
in the flame, dissolves in water to produce an alkaline
solution and a combustible gas Y.
X and Y are

a. CaO, O2

b. Ca3N2, NH3

c. CaCO3, CO2

d. CaH2, H2
Ionic Mobility of which of these alkali metals is lowest
when an aqueous solution of their salts is put under an
electric field

a. K

b. Na

c. Li

d. Cs
With respect to Beryllium, which statements are correct?

a. It reacts readily with Nitric Acid

b. It forms Be2C

c. Its hydride is electron deficit and polymeric

d. Its halides can catalyse EAS reactions

Which of the following is an active ingredient in Bleaching
powder

a. Ca(OCl)2

b. CaOCl2

c. CaCl2

d. CaO2Cl
A Metal M on heating with Nitrogen gas gives Y. Y on
treatment with water gives a colorless gas, which on
passing through CuSO4 solution gives a blue color. Y is

a. NH3

b. Mg3N2

c. MgO

d. Mg(NO3)2
What is the best description of the process when Na2O is
dissolved in water?

a. Oxidation number of Na decreases

b. Oxide ion accepts a pair of electrons

c. Oxide ion donates a pair of electrons

d. Oxidation number of Oxygen increases

KO2 is used in oxygen cylinders because

a. It absorbs CO2 to increase O2 Content

b. It eliminates moisture

c. It produces ozone

d. Both a and b