Which of the following statements about PCl₅ is incorrect?
| 1. | PCl5 molecule is non-reactive. |
| 2. | Three equatorial P-Cl bonds make an angle of 120° with each other. |
| 3. | Two axial P-Cl bonds make an angle of 180° with each other. |
| 4. | Axial P-Cl bonds are longer than equatorial P-Cl bonds. |
The correct structure of tribromo octoxide is:
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The basic structural unit of silicates is:
1. (SiO4)4–
2. (SiO3)2–
3. (SiO4)2–
4. (SiO)
Which of the following correctly explains the strong reducing nature of H₃PO₂?
1. Presence of one -OH group and two P-H bonds.
2. High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus.
3. High oxidation state of phosphorus.
4. Presence of two -OH groups and one P-H bond.
Match the compounds given in Column-I with the shape given in Column-II and mark the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II | ||
| A. | XeF6 | 1. | Distorted octahedral |
| B. | XeO3 | 2. | Square planar |
| C. | XeOF4 | 3. | Pyramidal |
| D. | XeF4 | 4. | Square pyramidal |
| 1. | A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3 | 2. | A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 |
| 3. | A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 | 4. | A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 |
Which of the following reactions does not exhibit the oxidising behaviour of H2SO4?
1. Cu + 2H2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
2. 3S + 2H2SO4 → 3SO2 + 2H2O
3. C + 2H2SO4 → CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H2O
4. CaF2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2HF
Which of the following statements regarding the stability of lead and tin compounds is incorrect?
1. is more stable than
2. is less stable than but is more stable than
3. is less stable than
4. Pb(II) is a good reducing agent while Sn(II) is not
Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms a complex 'A'.
The formula of A and hybridisation state of Al in 'A' is respectively:
1. [Al(H2O)6]3+, sp3d2
2. [Al(H2O)4]3+, sp3
3. [Al(H2O)4]3+, dsp2
4. [Al(H2O)]3+, d2sp3
A compound "X", upon reaction with H2O, produces a colourless gas "Y" with a rotten fish smell. Gas 'Y' is absorbed in a solution of CuSO4 to give Cu3P2 as one of the products. The compound 'X' will be:
1. Ca3P2
2.
3.
4. Ca3(PO4)2