Chapter 15

The p-Block Elements (Group 13 to Group 18)

Only One Option Correct Type Questions

1. The percentage of p-character in the orbitals forming P–P bonds in P4 is [IIT-JEE-2007 (Paper-1)]
(A) 25 (B) 33
(C) 50 (D) 75
2. Argon is used in arc welding because of its [IIT-JEE-2007 (Paper-1)]
(A) Low reactivity with metal (B) Ability to lower the melting point of metal
(C) Flammability (D) High calorific value
3. XeF4 and XeF6 are expected to be [IIT-JEE-2007 (Paper-1)]
(A) Oxidizing (B) Reducing
(C) Unreactive (D) Strongly basic
4. Among the following, identify the correct statement [IIT-JEE-2007 (Paper-2)]
(A) Chloride ion is oxidised by O2 (B) Fe2+ is oxidised by iodine
(C) Iodide ion is oxidised by chlorine (D) Mn2+ is oxidised by chlorine
5. Aqueous solution of Na2S2O3 on reaction with Cl2 gives [IIT-JEE-2008 (Paper-1)]
(A) Na2S4O6 (B) NaHSO4
(C) NaCl (D) NaOH
6. The reaction of P4 with X leads selectively to P4O6. The X is [IIT-JEE-2009 (Paper-1)]
(A) Dry O2 (B) A mixture of O2 and N2
(C) Moist O2 (D) O2 in the presence of aqueous NaOH
7. Extra pure N2 can be obtaine by heating [IIT-JEE-2011 (Paper-1)]
(A) NH3 with CuO (B) NH4NO3
(C) (NH4)2Cr2O7 (D) Ba(N3)2
8. Concentrated nitric acid, upon long standing, turns yellow-brown due to the formation of
[JEE (Adv)-2013 (Paper-1)]
(A) NO (B) NO2
(C) N2O (D) N2O4
9. The product formed in the reaction of SOCl2 with white phosphorous is
[JEE (Adv)-2014 (Paper-2)]
(A) PCl3 (B) SO2Cl2
(C) SCl2 (D) POCl3

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10. Under ambient conditions, the total number of gases released as products in the final step of the reaction
scheme shown below is [JEE (Adv)-2014 (Paper-2)]
Complete
Hydrolysis
XeF 6 P + Other product
OH /H O
–
2

Q
Slow disproportionation
in OH /H O
–
2

Products
(A) 0 (B) 1
(C) 2 (D) 3
11. The increasing order of atomic radii of the following Group 13 elements is [JEE (Adv)-2016 (Paper-1)]
(A) Al < Ga < In < Tl (B) Ga < Al < In < Tl
(C) Al < In < Ga < Tl (D) Al < Ga < Tl < In
12. The reaction of HClO3 with HCl gives a paramagnetic gas, which upon reaction with O3 produces
[JEE (Adv)-2022 (Paper-2)]

(A) Cl2O (B) ClO2

(C) Cl2O6 (D) Cl2O7

One or More Option(s) Correct Type Questions

13. In the reaction, 2X + B2H6  [BH2(X)2]+ [BH4]– the amine(s) X is(are) [IIT-JEE-2009 (Paper-2)]
(A) NH3 (B) CH3NH2
(C) (CH3)2NH (D) (CH3)3N
14. The nitrogen oxide(s) that contain(s) N-N bond(s) is(are) [IIT-JEE-2009 (Paper-2)]
(A) N2O (B) N2O3
(C) N2O4 (D) N2O5
15. With respect to graphite and diamond, which of the statement(s) given below is (are) correct?
[IIT-JEE-2012 (Paper-2)]
(A) Graphite is harder than diamond
(B) Graphite has higher electrical conductivity than diamond
(C) Graphite has higher thermal conductivity than diamond
(D) Graphite has higher C–C bond order than diamond
16. The correct statement(s) about O3 is(are) [JEE (Adv)-2013 (Paper-2)]
(A) O–O bond lengths are equal
(B) Thermal decomposition of O3 is endothermic
(C) O3 is diamagnetic in nature
(D) O3 has a bent structure
17. The pair(s) of reagents that yield paramagnetic species is/are [JEE (Adv)-2014 (Paper-1)]
(A) Na and excess of NH3
(B) K and excess of O2
(C) Cu and dilute HNO3
(D) O2 and 2-ethylanthraquinol

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18. The correct statement(s) for orthoboric acid is/are [JEE (Adv)-2014 (Paper-1)]
(A) It behaves as a weak acid in water due to self ionization
(B) Acidity of its aqueous solution increases upon addition of ethylene glycol
(C) It has a three dimensional structure due to hydrogen bonding
(D) It is a weak electrolyte in water
19. Under hydrolytic conditions, the compounds used for preparation of linear polymer and for chain termination,
respectively, are [JEE (Adv)-2015 (Paper-2)]
(A) CH3SiCl3 and Si(CH3)4 (B) (CH3)2SiCl2 and (CH3)3SiCl
(C) (CH3)2SiCl2 and CH3SiCl3 (D) SiCl4 and (CH3)3SiCl
20. The correct statement(s) regarding, (i) HClO, (ii) HClO2, (iii) HClO3 and (iv) HClO4, is(are)
[JEE (Adv)-2015 (Paper-2)]
(A) The number of Cl=O bonds in (ii) and (iii) together is two
(B) The number of lone pairs of electrons on Cl in (ii) and (iii) together is three
(C) The hybridization of Cl in (iv) is sp3
(D) Amongst (i) to (iv), the strongest acid is (i)
21. The crystalline form of borax has [JEE (Adv)-2016 (Paper-1)]
(A) Tetranuclear [B4O5(OH)4]2– unit
(B) All boron atoms in the same plane
(C) Equal number of sp2 and sp3 hybridized boron atoms
(D) One terminal hydroxide per boron atom
22. The nitrogen containing compound produced in the reaction of HNO3 with P4O10 [JEE (Adv)-2016 (Paper-2)]
(A) Can also be prepared by reaction of P4 and HNO3
(B) Is diamagnetic
(C) Contains one N-N bond
(D) Reacts with Na metal producing a brown gas
23. The colour of the X2 molecules of group 17 elements changes gradually from yellow to violet down the group.
This is due to [JEE (Adv)-2017 (Paper-1)]
(A) The physical state of X2 at room temperature changes from gas to solid down the group
(B) Decrease in HOMO-LUMO gap down the group
(C) Decrease in *-* gap down the group
(D) Decrease in ionization energy down the group
24. The correct statement(s) about the oxoacids, HCIO4 and HCIO, is(are) [JEE (Adv)-2017 (Paper-1)]
(A) The conjugate base of HCIO4 is weaker base than H2O
(B) The central atom in both HCIO4 and HCIO is sp3 hybridized
(C) HCIO4 is formed in the reaction between Cl2 and H2O
(D) HCIO4 is more acidic than HCIO because of the resonance stabilization of its anion
25. The option(s) with only amphoteric oxides is(are) [JEE (Adv)-2017 (Paper-2)]
(A) ZnO, AI2O3, PbO, PbO2 (B) Cr2O3, CrO, SnO, PbO
(C) Cr2O3, BeO, SnO, SnO2 (D) NO, B2O3, PbO, SnO2

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26. Among the following, the correct statement(s) is(are) [JEE (Adv)-2017 (Paper-2)]
(A) AlCl3 has the three-centre two-electron bonds in its dimeric structure
(B) BH3 has the three-centre two-electron bonds in its dimeric structure
(C) Al(CH3)3 has the three-centre two-electron bonds in its dimeric structure
(D) The Lewis acidity of BCl3 is greater than that of AlCl3
27. The compound(s) which generate(s) N2 gas upon thermal decomposition below 300ºC is(are)
[JEE (Adv)-2018 (Paper-1)]
(A) NH4NO3 (B) (NH4)2Cr2O7
(C) Ba(N3)2 (D) Mg3N2
28. Based on the compounds of group 15 elements, the correct statement(s) is (are) [JEE (Adv)-2018 (Paper-1)]
(A) Bi2O5 is more basic than N2O5
(B) NF3 is more covalent than BiF3
(C) PH3 boils at lower temperature than NH3
(D) The N–N single bond is stronger than the P–P single bond
29. A tin chloride Q undergoes the following reactions (not balanced)
Q + Cl–  X
Q + Me3N  Y
Q + CuCl2  Z + CuCl
X is a monoanion having pyramidal geometry. Both Y and Z are neutral compounds. Choose the correct
option(s). [JEE (Adv)-2019 (Paper-1)]
(A) The oxidation state of the central atom in Z is +2
(B) The central atom in X is sp3 hybridized
(C) The central atom in Z has one lone pair of electrons
(D) There is a coordinate bond in Y
30. With reference to aqua regia, choose the correct option(s). [JEE (Adv)-2019 (Paper-2)]
(A) The yellow colour of aqua regia is due to the presence of NOCl and Cl2
(B) Aqua regia is prepared by mixing conc. HCl and conc. HNO3 in 3 : 1 (v/v) ratio
(C) Reaction of gold with aqua regia produces an anion having Au in +3 oxidation state
(D) Reaction of gold with aqua regia produces NO2 in the absence of air
31. With respect to hypochlorite, chlorate and perchlorate ions, choose the correct statement(s).
[JEE (Adv)-2020 (Paper-1)]
(A) The hypochlorite ion is the strongest conjugate base
(B) The molecular shape of only chlorate ion is influenced by the lone pair of electrons of Cl
(C) The hypochlorite and chlorate ions disproportionate to give rise to identical set of ions
(D) The hypochlorite ion oxidizes the sulfite ion
32. Choose the correct statement(s) among the following. [JEE (Adv)-2020 (Paper-2)]
(A) SnCl2.2H2O is a reducing agent
(B) SnO2 reacts with KOH to form K2[Sn(OH)6]
(C) A solution of PbCl2 in HCl contains Pb2+ and Cl– ions
(D) The reaction of Pb3O4 with hot dilute nitric acid to give PbO2 is a redox reaction
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33. The correct statement(s) related to oxoacids of phosphorous is(are) [JEE (Adv)-2021 (Paper-2)]
(A) Upon heating, H3PO3 undergoes disproportionation reaction to produce H3PO4 and PH3.
(B) While H3PO3 can act as reducing agent, H3PO4 cannot.
(C) H3PO3 is a monobasic acid.
(D) The H atom of P-H bond in H3PO3 is not ionizable in water.
34. The treatment of galena with HNO3 produces a gas that is [JEE (Adv)-2022 (Paper-1)]

(A) paramagnetic (B) bent in geometry

(C) an acidic oxide (D) colorless

35. The compound(s) which react(s) with NH3 to give boron nitride (BN) is(are) [JEE (Adv)-2022 (Paper-2)]

(A) B (B) B2H6

(C) B2O3 (D) HBF4

Linked Comprehension Type Questions

Paragraph for Q.Nos. 36 to 38
There are some deposits of nitrates and phosphates in earth's crust. Nitrates are more soluble in water. Nitrates
are difficult to reduce under the laboratory conditions but microbes do it easily. Ammonia forms large number of
complexes with transition metal ions. Hybridization easily explains the ease of sigma donation capability of NH3
and PH3. Phosphine is a flammable gas and is prepared from white phosphorus. [IIT-JEE-2008 (Paper-1)]
Choose the correct answer :
36. Among the following, the correct statement is
(A) Phosphates have no biological significance in humans
(B) Between nitrates and phosphates, are less abundant in earth's crust
(C) Between nitrates and phosphates, nitrates are less abundant in earth's crust
(D) Oxidation of nitrates is possible in soil
37. Among the following, the correct statement is
(A) Between NH3 and PH3, NH3 is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies
spherical s orbital and is less directional
(B) Between NH3 and PH3, PH3 is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp3
orbital and is more directional
(C) Between NH3 and PH3, NH3 is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp3
orbital and is more directional
(D) Between NH3 and PH3, PH3 is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies spherical
s orbital and is less directional
38. White phosphorus on reaction with NaOH gives PH3 as one of the products. This is a
(A) Dimerization reaction
(B) Disproportionation reaction
(C) Condensation reaction
(D) Precipitation reaction

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Paragraph for Q.Nos. 39 and 40

The reactions of Cl2 gas with cold-dilute and hot-concentrated NaOH in water give sodium salts of two (different)
oxoacids of chlorine, P and Q, respectively. The Cl2 gas reacts with SO 2 gas, in presence of charcoal,
to give a product R. R reacts with white phosphorus to give a compound S. On hydrolysis, S gives an oxoacid of
phosphorus, T. [JEE (Adv)-2013 (Paper-2)]
Choose the correct answer :
39. P and Q, respectively, are the sodium salts of
(A) Hypochlorus and chloric acids (B) Hypochlorus and chlorus acids
(C) Chloric and perchloric acids (D) Chloric and hypochlorus acids
40. R, S and T respectively, are
(A) SO2Cl2, PCl5 and H3PO4 (B) SO2Cl2, PCl3 and H3PO3
(C) SOCl2, PCl3 and H3PO2 (D) SOCl2, PCl5 and H3PO4
Paragraph for Q.Nos. 41 and 42
Upon heating KCIO3 in the presence of catalytic amount of MnO2, a gas W is formed. Excess amount of W reacts
with white phosphorus to give X. The reaction of X with pure HNO3 gives Y and Z. [JEE (Adv)-2017 (Paper-2)]
Choose the correct answer :
41. W and X are, respectively
(A) O3 and P4O6 (B) O2 and P4O6
(C) O2 and P4O10 (D) O3 and P4O10
42. Y and Z are, respectively
(A) N2O5 and HPO3 (B) N2O3 and H3PO4
(C) N2O4 and HPO3 (D) N2O4 and H3PO3
Matrix-Match / Matrix Based Type Questions
43. Match each of the reactions given in Column I with the corresponding product(s) given in Column II.
[IIT-JEE-2009 (Paper-2)]
Column I Column II
(A) Cu + dil HNO3 (p) NO
(B) Cu + conc HNO3 (q) NO2
(C) Zn + dil HNO3 (r) N2O
(D) Zn + conc HNO3 (s) Cu(NO3)2
(t) Zn(NO3)2
44. All the compounds listed in Column I react with water. Match the result of the respective reactions with the
appropriate options listed in Column II. [IIT-JEE-2010 (Paper-2)]
Column I Column II
(A) (CH3)2SiCl2 (p) Hydrogen halide formation
(B) XeF4 (q) Redox reaction
(C) Cl2 (r) Reacts with glass
(D) VCl5 (s) Polymerization
(t) O2 formation

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45. The unbalanced chemical reactions given in List I show missing reagent or condition (?) which are provided
in List II. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
[JEE (Adv)-2013 (Paper-2)]
List I List II

?  PbSO + O + other product

PbO2 + H2SO4 
P. 4 2 1. NO

?  NaHSO + other product

Q. Na2S2O3 + H2O  2. I2
4

?  N  other product
R. N2H4  3. Warm
2

S. ?  Xe + other product
XeF2  4. Cl2

Codes :
P Q R S
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 3 2 1 4
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 3 4 2 1
Integer / Numerical Value Type Questions
46. The coordination number of Al in the crystalline state of AlCl3 is [IIT-JEE-2009 (Paper-2)]
47. The value of n in the molecular formula BenAl2Si6O18 is [IIT-JEE-2010 (Paper-1)]
48. The difference in the oxidation numbers of the two types of sulphur atoms in Na2S4O6 is [IIT-JEE-2011 (Paper-1)]
49. Among the following, the number of compounds than can react with PCl5 to give POCl3 is O2, CO2, SO2, H2O,
H2SO4, P4O10. [IIT-JEE-2011 (Paper-2)]
50. The total number of lone pairs of electrons in N2O3 is [JEE (Adv)-2015 (Paper-1)]
51. Three moles of B2H6 are completely reacted with methanol. The number of moles of boron containing product
formed is [JEE (Adv)-2015 (Paper-2)]
52. The total number of compounds having at least one bridging oxo group among the molecules given below is
N2O3, N2O5, P4O6, P4O7, H4P2O5, H5P3O10, H2S2O3, H2S2O5 [JEE (Adv)-2018 (Paper-2)]
53. Among B2H6, B3N3H6, N2O, N2O4, H2S2O3 and H2S2O8, the total number of molecules containing covalent bond
between two atoms of the same kind is_____ [JEE (Adv)-2019 (Paper-1)]
54. At 143 K, the reaction of XeF4 with O2F2 produces a xenon compound Y. The total number of lone pair(s) of
electrons present on the whole molecule of Y is_______ [JEE (Adv)-2019 (Paper-1)]
55. The amount of water produced (in g) in the oxidation of 1 mole of rhombic sulphur by conc. HNO3 to a
compound with the highest oxidation state of sulphur is ___
(Given data : Molar mass of water = 18 g mol–1) [JEE (Adv)-2019 (Paper-2)]
56. Ozonolysis of ClO2 produces an oxide of chlorine. The average oxidation state of chlorine in this oxide is ____.
[JEE (Adv)-2021 (Paper-2)]
57. Dissolving 1.24 g of white phosphorous in boiling NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere gives a gas Q. The
amount of CuSO4 (in g) required to completely consume the gas Q is _______.
[Given: Atomic mass of H = 1, O = 16, Na = 23, P = 31, S = 32, Cu = 63] [JEE (Adv)-2022 (Paper-1)]
58. The reaction of Xe and O2F2 gives a Xe compound P. The number of moles of HF produced by the complete
hydrolysis of 1 mol of P is _______. [JEE (Adv)-2022 (Paper-2)]
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