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1. Which of following trihalides of nitrogen behave as 10. Which of the following hydrogen halides has
the weakest base? maximum bond dissociation enthalpy ?
(a) NF3 (b) NCl 3 (a) HF (b) HCl
(c) HBr (d) HI
(c) NBr3 (d) NI 3
11. The order of the bond energies of the halogen
2. Halogens are coloured because - molecules is
(a) Their atoms have high electronegativity (a) F2> Cl2> Br2> I2 (b) Cl2> Br2> F2> I2
(b) Their atoms absorb energy causing excitation of (c) Cl2> F2> Br2> I2 (d) Cl2> Br2> I2> F2
outer electrons to higher energy levels.
(c) Some wavelengths of visible light are absorbed by 12. The C–X bond energy order and thermal stability
their molecules causing excitation of outer electrons to for carbon tetra-halides is :
higher energy levels (a) CF4> CCl4> CBr4> CI4
(d) The interparticle forces between their molecules are (b) CCl4> CBr4> CI4> CF4
very weak (c) CI4> CBr4> CCl4 > CF4
(d) None of these
3. Ge (II) compounds are powerful reducing agents
whereas Pb (IV) compounds are strong oxidants. It 13. The correct order of decreasing ionic nature of lead
is due to - dihalides is -
(a) Pb is more electropositive than Ge (a) PbF2> PbCl2> PbBr2> PbI2
(b) Ionization potential of Lead is less than that of Ge (b) PbF2> PbBr2> PbCl2> PbI2
(c) Ionic radii of Pb2+ and Pb4+ are larger than those of (c) PbF2< PbCl2< PbBr2< PbI2
Ge2+ and Ge4+ (d) PbI2< PbBr2< PbCl2< PbF2
(d) More pronounced inert pair effect in lead than in Ge
14. Which statement is correct with respect to the
4. The decreasing order of boiling point for nitrogen property of the elements with increase in atomic
family hydrides is ? number in the carbon family ?
(a) NH3> PH3> AsH3> SbH3 (a) Their metallic character decreases
(b) SbH3> NH3> PH3> AsH3 (b) The stability of +2 oxidation state increases
(c) SbH3> NH3> AsH3> PH3 (c) Their ionisation energy increases
(d) PH3> NH3> AsH3> SbH3 (d) Their atomic size decreases

5. The increasing order of volatility of hydrides of 15. The stability of dihalides of Si, Ge, Sn and Pb
group 16 elements is - increases steadily in the sequence:
(a) H2O < H2Te < H2Se < H2S (a) GeX2< SiX2< SnX2< PbX2
(b) H2S < H2O < H2Se < H2Te (b) SiX2< GeX2< PbX2< SnX2
(c) H2O < H2S < H2Se < H2Te (c) SiX2< GeX2< SnX2< PbX2
(d) H2Te < H2Se < H2S < H2O
(d) PbX2< SnX2< GeX2< SiX2
6. Which of the following trihalide are hydrolysed by
nucleophilic attack of water ? 16. The correct order of the thermal stability of
(1) BF3 (2) NF3 (3) PCl3 (4) AsCl3 hydrogen halides (H – X) is :
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (a) HI > HBr > HCl > HF
(c) Both (3) and (4) (d) Both (1) and (3) (b) HF > HCl > HBr > HI
(c) HCl < HF < HBr < HI
7. Which of the following does not form clatherates ? (d) HI > HCl < HF < HBr
(a) He (b) Ar
(c) Kr (d) X 17. The halogens are :
(a) Transition elements
8. Which of the following trihalides of nitrogenis the (b) Inner-transition elements
least basic ? (c) Noble elements
(a) NF3 (b) NCl3 (d) Representative elements
(c) NBr3 (d) NI3
18. Astatine is the element below iodine in the group
9. Which of the following regarding N2O is not correct VIIA of the periodic table. Which of the following
? statements is not true for astatine ?
(a) The solubility of N2O in greater is cold solution as (a) It is less electronegative than iodine.
compared to a hot solution (b) It will exhibit only –1 oxidation state.
(b) The solubility of N2O is more in hot solution as (c) Intermolecular forces between the astatine
compared to a cold solution molecules will be larger than that between iodine
(c) The gas N2O is known as laughing gas molecules.
(d) Nitrous oxide mixed with oxygen is used as (d) None of these.
anaesthetic
19. Which of the following hydrogen halide is most
volatile.

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(a) HCl (b) HF (ii) +1 oxidation state of Tl is more stable than +3

(c) HI (d) HBr Select the correct option.
(a) (i) is true, (ii) is false.
20. Which of the following pairs is not correctly (b) Both (i) and (ii) are false.
matched ? (c) (i) is false, (ii) is true.
(a) A halogen which is liquid at room temperature – (d) Both (i) and (ii) are true.
Bromine
(b) The most electronegative element–Fluorine 32. Which one of the following molecular hydrides acts
(c) The most reactive halogen – Fluorine as a Lewis acid?
(d) The strongest oxidising agent – Iodine (a) NH3 (b) H2O
(c) B2H6 (d) CH4
21. Hydrogen bonding does not play role in the boiling
point of :
(a) NH3 (b) H2O 33. The halide of group IIIA element behaves asLewis
acids. The acceptor ability is maximum for the
(c) HI (d) HF halide of:
(a) Tl (b) Ga
22. Which of the following possess the highest bond (c) Al (d) B
energy ?
(a) F2 (b) Cl2 34. Assertion: Elements of p-block always form coloured
(c) Br2 (d) I2 ions in the aqueous solution.
Reason: p-block elements are also called
23. Elements of which one of the following groups will transfermium elements.
form anions most readily ? (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(a) Oxygen group (b) Nitrogen group explanation of A.
(c) Halogens (d) Alkali metals (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A.
24. The strongest reducing agent is : (c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.
(a) F– (b) Cl–
(c) Br– (d) I–
35. Statement I: XeF6 hence seven electron pairs.
25. Which of the following is the strongest acid ? Statement II: It has a distorted octahedral structure.
(a) HBr (b) HF (a) Statement I and Statement II are correct and
(c) H2S (d) PH3 statement II is the correct explanation of
statement I
(b) Statement I and statement II are correct but
26. Which one of the following noble gases is not found
statement II is not the correct explanation of
in atmosphere ?
statement I
(a) Rn (b) Kr
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
(c) Ne (d) Ar
(d) Statement II is correct but statement I is incorrect.
27. The inert gas abundantly found in atmosphere is :
36. The correct decreasing order of bond oxygen
(a) Ar (b) Kr
(c) He (d) Xe among the C − X bond is:
(a) C − I  c − Cl  C − Br
28. Of the following species, one which is non-existent : (b) C − I  c − Br  C − Cl
(a) XeF6 (b) XeF5 (c) C − Cl  C − Br  C − I
(c) XeF4 (d) XeF2 (d) C − Br  c − Cl  c − I

29. Helium is added to oxygen used by deep sea divers 37. Match the interhalogen compounds of Column I
because : with geometry in Column II and assign the correct
(a) It is less soluble in blood than nitrogen under high code.
pressure Column I Column II
(b) It is lighter than nitrogen A. XX’ (i) T‐shape
(c) It is readily miscible with oxygen B. XX’3 (ii) Pentagonal
(d) It is less poisonous than nitrogen C. XX’5 (iii) Linear
D. XX’ (iv) Square pyramidal
30. Which of the following is weakest oxidising agent ?
(v) Tetrahedral
(a) F2 (b) Cl2
Codes
(c) Br2 (d) I2 A B C D
(a) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
31. Consider the following statement. (b) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(i) TiCl3 is more stable than TiCl . (c) (v) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(d) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

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38. Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many properties 47. Good reducing nature of H3PO2 is attributed to
which are similar. But, the two elements differ in the presence of
(a) exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds (a) One P–H bond (b) One P–OH bond
(b) forming polymeric hydrides (c) Two P–OH bonds (d) Two P–H bonds
(c) forming covalent halides
(d) exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides 48. Among the following molecules, (i) XeO3 (ii)
XeOF4 (iii) XeF6 those having same number of
39. Which one of the following orders presents the lone pairs on Xe are :
correct sequence of the increasing basic nature of (a) (i) and (ii) only (b) (i) and (iii) only
the given oxides ? (c) (ii) and (iii) only (d) (i) , (ii) and (iii)
(a) Al2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O
(b) MgO < K2O < Al2O3 < Na2O 49. In case of nitrogen, NCl3 is possible but no
(c) Na2O < K2O < MgO < Al2O3 NCl5 while in case of phosphorus, PCl3 as well
(d) K2O < Na2O < Al2O3 < MgO as PCl5 are possible. It is due to :
(a) availability of vacant d-orbital in P but not in N.
40. Sn2+ compounds like SnO and SnCl2 are well known (b) lower electronegativity of P then N.
reducing agents, while PbO2 acts as an oxidizing (c) lower tendency of H bond formation in P than
agent. Which of the following statements support N.
these reactivities? (d) occurrence of P in solid while N in gaseous
I. SnO is more stable than SnO2 state at room temperature
II. Sn4+ is more stable than Sn2+
III. Pb4+ is more stable than Pb2+ 50. Which one of the following statements
regarding helium is incorrect ?
IV. Pb2+ is more stable than Pb4+
(a) It is used to produce and sustain powerful
(a) I and III (b) I, III and IV
superconducting magnets
(c) II and IV (d) I, II and IV (b) It is used as a cryogenic agent for carrying out
experiments at low temperatures
41. Which of the following are the correct matches : (c) It is used to fill gas balloons instead of
Miniral Element present hydrogen because it is lighter and non-
(i) Kernite Boron inflammable
(ii) Carbonandum Aluminium (d) It is used in gas-cooled nuclear reactors
(iii) Colemanite Calcium
(iv) Mica Silicon 51. Which among the following factors is the most
(v) Carnalite Boron important in making fluorine the strongest
(a) (ii) ,(i) (b) (i) ,(ii) (iv) oxidizing halogen?
(c) (i) ,(iii), (iv) (d) none of these (a) Hydration enthalpy
(b) Ionization enthalpy
42. The correct order of acidic strength is : (c) Electron affinity
(a) Cl2O7 > SO2 > P4O10 (d) Bond dissociation energy
(b) CO2 > N2O5 > SO3
(c) Na2O > MgO > Al2O3 52. The correct order of the thermal stability of
(d) K2O > CaO > MgO hydrogen halides (H – X) is :
(a) HI > HBr > HCl > HF
43. Amongest H2O, H2S, H2Se and H2Te the one (b) HF > HCl > HBr > HI
with highest boiling point is : (c) HCl < HF < HBr < HI
(a) H2O because of H-bonding. (d) HI > HCl < HF < HBr
(b) H2Te because of higher molecular weight.
(c) H2S because of H-bonding. 53. Which among the following is the most
(d) H2Se because of lower molecular weight. reactive ?
(a) Cl2 (b) Br2
44. Which of the following oxoacids of sulphur has (c) 2 (d) Cl
–O–O– linkage ?
(a) H2 S2 O3 (b) H2 S2 O5 54. Shapes of certain interhalogen compounds are
(c) H2 S2 O6 (d) H2 S2 O8 stated below. Which one of them is not
correctly stated?
45. The number of hydrogen atom (s) attached to (a) IF7 : pentagonal bipyramid
phosphorus atom in hypophosphorus acid is (b) BrF5 : trigonal bipyramid
(a) zero (b) two (c) BrF3 : planar T-shaped
(c) one (d) three (d) ICl3 : planar dimeric

46. The non-metal that does not exhibit positive 55. The least number of oxyacids are formed by:
oxidation state is (a) Nitrogen (b) Fluorine
(a) Fluorine (b) Oxygen (c) Chlorine (d) Sulphur
(c) Chlorine (d) Iodine

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56. The non-metal that does not exhibit positive Reason : Carbon has unique ability to form 𝑝𝜋 − 𝑝𝜋
oxidation state is : multiple bonds with itself like C = C, C ≡ C.
(a) Fluorine (b) Oxygen (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is
(c) Chlorine (d) Iodine the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not
57. The following statements concern elements in the correct explanation of assertion.
the periodic table. Which of the following is (c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
true? (d) If assertion is false but reason is true.
(a) The Group 13 elements are all metals.
(b) All the elements in Group 17 are gases. 62. The element of 15th group which cannot exhibit
(c) Elements of Group 16 have lower ionization allotropy
enthalpy values compared to those of Group 15 in (a) 𝑃 (b) As
the corresponding periods. (c) Sb (d) Bi
(d) For Group 15 elements, the stability of +5
oxidation state increases down the group. 63. The trend in the hydrides from Bi to N is
(a) Bond length increases
58. With respect to halogens, four statements are (b) Bond length decreases
given below (c) Acidic nature increases
(I) The bond dissociation energies for halogens (d) Bond energy decreases
are in the order : I2 < F2 > Br2 < Cl2 64. The largest bond angle is in
(II) The only oxidation state is –1 (a) AsH3 (b) NH3
(III) The amount of energy required for the (c) H2 O (d) PH3
excitation of electrons to first excited state
decreases progressively as we move from F to 65. Which of the following is a Hydride of Nitrogen?
I (a) NH3 (b) N2 H4
(IV) They form HX2- species in their aqueous (c) HN3 (d) All
solutions (X = halogen)
The correct statements are 66. How many bond pairs and lone pair of electrons
(a) I, II, IV (b) I, III, IV respectively are present in ammonia
(c) II, III, IV (d) I, III molecule?
(a) 2 and 4 (b) 3 and 1
59. In this type of questions, a statement of assertion (A) (c) 1 and 2 (d) 4 and 2
is followed by a statement of reason
(R). Mark the correct choice as 67. Which of the following is a true Chalcogen?
Assertion : CCl4 is inert towards hydrolysis but SiCl4 is (a) Nitrogen (b) Oxygen
readily hydrolysed. (c) Phosphorus (d) Chlorine
Reason : Carbon cannot expand its octet but silicon can
expand its octet. 68. Strongest reducing agent of the following is
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is (a) H2 O (b) H2 S
the correct explanation of assertion. (c) H2 Se (d) H2 Te
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion. 69. The halogen which can form both cations and anions
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false. also
(d) If assertion is false but reason is true. (a) 𝐹 (b) Cl
(c) Br (d) I
60. In this type of questions, a statement of assertion (A)
is followed by a statement of reason 70. The bond dissociation energy of 𝑭𝟐 is very low due
(R). Mark the correct choice as to
Assertion : In 𝑝-block elements, a lot of variation in (a) Low density
properties of elements in a group is observed. (b) Repulsions between non bonding electrons
Reason : Difference in inner core of electronic (c) Its low atomic number
configuration greatly influences the physical and (d) Attractions between non bonding electrons
chemical properties of elements.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is 71. The property that correspond to the order 𝐇𝐈 >
the correct explanation of assertion. 𝐇𝐁𝐫 > 𝐇𝐂𝐥 > 𝐇𝐅 is
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not (a) Thermal stability (b) Reducing power
the correct explanation of assertion. (c) Ionic character (d) Bond strength
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If assertion is false but reason is true. 72. The set with correct order of acidity is
(a) HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4
61. In this type of questions, a statement of assertion (A) (b) HClO4 < HClO3 < HClO2 < HClO
is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the (c) HClO < HClO4 < HClO3 < HClO2
correct choice as (d) HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO
Assertion : Carbon atom is tetravalent though it has
two unpaired electrons.

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73. The number of lone pairs on chlorine atom in 81. These questions consist of two statements each,
𝐂𝐥𝐎− , 𝐂𝐥𝐎− − −
𝟐 , 𝐂𝐥𝐎𝟑 , 𝐂𝐥𝐎𝟒 ions are printed as Statement-I and Statement-II.
(a) 0,1,2,3 (b) 1,2,3,4 While answering these questions, you are required
(c) 4,3,2,1 (d) 3,2,1,0 to choose any one of the following four responses.
Statement-I: The halogens have the smallest atomic
74. Which of the following statement is not correct for a radii in their respective periods.
noble gas? Statement-II: Halogens have very less effective
(a) Argon is used to fill the incandescent bulbs nuclear charge.
(b) Krypton is obtained in nuclear fission. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.
(c) Radon is present in the atmosphere (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
(d) Xenon cannot form XeF3 (c) Statement-I is correct & Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect & Statement-II is correct.
75. Which of the following is a false statement?
(a) Radon is obtained by the decay of radium 82. These questions consist of two statements each,
(b) Helium is an inert gas printed as Statement-I and Statement-II.
(c) Xenon is the most reacting among rare gases While answering these questions, you are required
(d) The most abundant rare gas in the atmosphere is to choose any one of the following four responses.
helium Statement-I: Interhalogen compounds are less reactive
than halogens (except fluorine).
76. Which of the following pairs is not correctly Statement-II: X − X ′ bond in interhalogens is stronger
matched than X − X bond in halogen (except fluorine).
(a) A halogen which is liquid at room temperature - (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.
Bromine (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
(b) The most electronegative element-Fluorine (c) Statement-I is correct & Statement-II is incorrect.
(c) The most reactive halogen-Fluorine (d) Statement-I is incorrect & Statement-II is correct.
(d) The strongest oxidizing halogen-Iodine
83. These questions consist of two statements each,
77. Shape of 𝐗𝐞𝐎𝐅𝟒 is printed as Assertion and Reason. While
(a) Octahedral (b) Square pyramidal answering these questions, you are required to
(c) Pyramidal (d) T-Shaped choose any one of the following four responses.
Assertion: Nitrogen does not form pentahalide.
78. Match the species given in Column-I with the shape Reason: Nitrogen has the absence of vacant ' 𝑑 ' orbital.
given in Column-II and mark the (a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and the Reason
correct option. is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is
Column I Column II
not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(A) SF4 (I) Tetrahedral (c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Assertion is False but Reason is True.
(B) BrF3 (II) Pyramidal
84. In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had
(C) BrO3− (III) Sea-saw shaped taken 𝐎𝟐 + 𝐏𝐭 𝐅𝟔 − as a base compound.
This is because:
(D) NH4+ (IV) Bent T- shaped (a) Both O2 and Xe have same size.
(a) (A)-(III) (B)-(II) (C)-(I) (D)-(IV) (b) Both O2 and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy.
(b) (A)-(III) (B)-(IV) (C)-(II) (D)-(I) (c) Both O2 and Xe have almost same ionisation
(c) (A)-(I) (B)-(II) (C)-(III) (D)-(IV) enthalpy.
(d) (A)-(I) (B)-(IV) (C)-(III) (D)-(II) (d) Both Xe and O2 are gases.

79. Select the incorrect statement : 85. In solid state, 𝐏𝐂𝐥𝟓 is a:

(a) H2 Te has higher boiling point than H2 Se. (a) Covalent solid
(b) Ozone (O3 ) and sulphur dioxide (SO2 ) are gases (b) Octahedral structure
while (c) Ionic solid with [PCl6 ]+ octahedral and [PCl4 ]−
selenium dioxide (SeO2 ) is solid. tetrahedral
(c) SO2 is an oxidising while TeO2 is a reducing agent. (d) Ionic solid with [PCl4 ]+ tetrahedral and [PCl6 ]−
(d) H2 O is most stable while H2 Te is lcast stable. octahedral

80. Which of the following statement is not correct 86. Reduction potentials of some ions are given below.
about fluorine? Arrange them in decreasing order of
(a) Fluorine is the most electronegative element in the oxidizing power:
periodic table. Ion 𝐂𝐥𝐎− 𝐈𝐎− 𝐁𝐫𝐎𝟒−
𝟒 𝟒
(b) F2 has smaller enthalpy of dissociation as compared
to that of Cl2 . E∘=
Reduction
(c) The negative electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is 1.19 E ∘ =1.65V E ∘ =1.74V
less than that of fluorine. potential E ∘ /V
V
(d) 𝐹2 is the strongest oxidising halogen.

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(a) ClO− −
4 > IO4 > BrO4
−
(d) Both (a) and (c)
(b) IO4 > BrO4 > ClO−
− −
4 95. The most commonly used reducing agent is:
(c) BrO4− > IO4− > ClO−
4 (a) AlCl3 (b) PbCl2
(d) BrO− − −
4 > ClO4 > IO4 . (c) SnCl4 (d) SnCl2

87. In which of the following molecules, all the bonds 96. In this type of questions, a statement of assertion ( A
are not equal :- ) is followed by a statement of reason
(a) ClF3 (b) BF3 (𝐑). Mark the correct choice as :
(c) AlF3 (d) NF3 Assertion : HClO is stronger acid than HBrO .
Reason : Greater is the electronegativity of the halogen,
88. The element that does NOT show catenation is: more acidic is the halic acid.
(a) Ge (b) Si (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is
(c) Sn (d) Pb the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not
89. Boron halides are the correct explanation of assertion.
(a) Electron deficient compounds (c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(b) Ionic compounds (d) If assertion is false but reason is true.
(c) Lewis bases
(d) Used as refractory compounds 97. In this type of questions, a statement of assertion ( A
) is followed by a statement of reason
90. For the properties mentioned, the correct trend for (𝐑). Mark the correct choice as :
the different species is in Assertion : Xenon forms fluorides.
(a) Strength as Lewis acids −BCl3 > AlCl3 > GaCl3 Reason : 5𝑑-orbitals are available for valence shell
(b) Inert pair effect −Al > Ga > In expansion in xenon.
(c) Oxidising property −Al3+ > In3+ > Tl3+ (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is
(d) First ionization enthalpy −B > Al > Tl. the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not
91. The non-metals and metalloids exist in the correct explanation of assertion.
(a) Only p-block elements (c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(b) Only s-block elements (d) If assertion is false but reason is true.
(c) Both 𝑠 and p-block elements
(d) None of these 98. In this type of questions, a statement of assertion (𝑨)
is followed by a statement of reason
92. Match the species given in Column-I with the (R). Mark the correct choice as:
chemical formula given in Column-II. Assertion : Hydrides of group- 16 elements show
Column-I Column-II volatility in the order :
(A) Most abundant (I) H2 O > H2 S > H2 Se > H2 Te
B Reason : Electronegativity of group-16 elements
element
(B) Lowest m. pt. (II) Tl increases down the group from oxygen to tellurium.
(C) Inert Pair Effect (III) Ga (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is
(D) No d-orbitals (IV) Al the correct explanation of assertion.
(a) (A)-(II) (B)-(I) (C)-(IV) (D)-(III) (b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not
(b) (A)-(IV)(B)-(II) (C)-(I) (D)-(III) the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) (A)-(IV)(B)-(I) (C)-(III)(D)-(II) (c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) (A)-(IV)(B)-(III)(C)-(II)(D)-(I) (d) If both assertion and reason are false.

93. Match the elements given in Column-I with their 99. Non-metallic character of group 15 elements
electronic configuration given in Column-II. (a) Increases down the group
ColumnI Column-II (Unit) (b) Decreases down the group
(Symbol) (c) First increases and then decreases
(d) Remains same
(A) Ga (I) [He]2s 2 2p2
(B) In (II) [Ne]3s 2 3p2
100. The oxidation state of group 15 elements when they
(C) C (III) [Ar]3d10 4s 2 4p1 react with metals is
(D) Si (IV) [Kr]4d10 5s 2 5p1 (a) +3 (b) +5
(a) (A)-(III) (B)-(IV) (C)-(I) (D)-(II) (c) -5 (d) -3
(b) (A)-(II) (B)-(I) (C)-(IV) (D)-(III)
(c) (A)-(I) (B)-(II) (C)-(III) (D)-(IV) 101. Interhalogen compound which exists in dimeric
(d) (A)-(III) (B)-(II) (C)-(I) (D)-(I) form is
(a) BrF5 (b) IF7
94. Identify the incorrect statement from the following: (c) ICl (d) ICl3
(a) Heavier elements of group - 14 do not form 𝑝𝜋 − 𝑝𝜋
bonds. 102. Assertion: All the zero group members possess eight
(b) The order of catenation is Sn > Ge > Si > C. electrons in their outermost subshell.
(c) Carbon is able to show allotropic forms.

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Reason: Due to completely filled outermost shell, the

zero group members are more reactive.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason
is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) If assertion is true, but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

103. Statement I : Bond energy of 𝐂𝐥 − 𝐂𝐥 bond is more

than 𝐅 − 𝐅 bond.
Statement II: Shorter the bond length, stronger the
bond, more is the bond energy.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason
is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) If assertion is true, but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

104. Given below are two statements.

Staement I XeF6 can be used as an oxidising agent.
Statement II Oxidation state of Xe in XeF6 is +6 .
choose the correct answer from the options given
below.
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(b) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
(c) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.
(d) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

105. Given below are two statements.

Statement I The hybridisation of XeF2 is 𝑠𝑝3 𝑑.
Statement II The hybridisation of XeF4 and XeF6 are
𝑠𝑝3 𝑑 2 and 𝑠𝑝3 𝑑 3 respectively.
choose the correct answer from the options given
below.
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(b) Statement 𝐼 is true, but Statement II is false.
(c) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.
(d) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

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1. (a) Because of high electronegativity of F atom, the 20. (d) Amongst halogens fluorine is the strongest oxidising
nitrogen atom attains positive charge and therefore, it has agent on account of low bond dissociation energy and
practically no electron donating properties. high enthalpy of hydration.
2. (c) Halogens are molecules 21. (d) Electrongativity of iodine is low. So HI does not form
3. (d) hydrogen bonding whereas NH3, H2O and HF show
Ge4+ > Ge2+ (order of stability) intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
 Ge2+ act as good reducing agent 22. (b) The X-X bond disassociation enthalpies from
while Pb2+ > Pb4+ (inert pair effect) chlorine onwards show the expected trend : Cl – Cl > Br
 Pb4+ act as good oxidising agent – Br > F – F > I – I. The reason for the smaller enthalpy
Pb4+ + 2e– ⎯→ Pb2+ of dissociation of F2 is the relatively larger electrons-
4. (c) The decreasing order of boiling point is electrons repulsion among the lone pairs in F2 molecule
SbH3 > NH3 > AsH3 > PH3
5. (a) As boiling point decreases volatility increases. where they are much closer to each other than in case of
Cl2.
6. (c) BF3 is not hydrolysed due to p – p bonding bond
strength of B – F bond increases. NF3 is not hydrolysed 23. (c) As they have highest electron affinity values in their
because nitrogen do not have vacant d-orbitals. PCl3 and corresponding periods.
AsCl3 are easily hydrolysed because water molecules are 24. (d) As the size of anion increases the distance between
able to coordinate with vacant d orbitals present in them. the nucleus and valence shell electrons increases
7. (a) due to small size He does not form clathrate resulting into weak force of attraction between them.
8. (a) Because of the –I effect of F, NF3 is least basic This leads to increase in the ease of the donation of
9. (b) The dissolution of N2O in aqueous solution is an electrons in the order F– < Cl– < Br– < I–. Hence I– acts
exothermic process as a strongest reducing agent.
10. (a) Because of the greater difference in electronegativity 25. (a) Order of acidic character is HI > HBr > HCl > HF as
the bond dissociation enthalpy of HF is the highest. their acidic character depends on their bond dissociation
11. (b) Bond dissociation energies , D of the halogen energies which follows HF > HCl > HBr > HI.
molecules are 26. (a) All the noble gases except radon occur in the
DF – F = 126 kJ/mol ; DCl – Cl = 210 kJ/mol ; atmosphere. Xenon and radon are the rarest elements of
DBr – Br = 158 kJ/mol ; DI – I = 118 kJ/mol ; the group. Radon is obtained as a decay product of
12. (a) The C–X bond energy in CF4, CCl4, CBr4 and Cl4 are 226Ra.
116, 81, 68, 51 respectively. 226 222 4
13. (a) Larger anion are more easily deformed to produce 88 Ra ⎯⎯→ 86 Rn + 2 He
covalent nature. also note decreasing ionic nature and not 27. (a) Most abundant element in air is Ar. Order of
increasing. abundance in the air is Ar > Ne > Kr > He > Xe.
14. (b) Due to inert pair effect, which is increases down the 28. (b) Xenon form maximum number of compounds like
group. XeF2 , XeF4 , XeF6, XeO3, XeO4 etc.
15. (c) Due to the inert pair effect (the reluctance of ns2 29. (a)
electrons of outermost shell to participate in bonding), 6 XeF4 + 12 H2O ⎯
⎯→ 4 Xe + 2XeO3 + 24 HF + 3O2
the stability of M2+ ions (of group IV elements)
increases as we go down the group. CaCN2 + 3H2O ⎯
⎯→ CaCO3 + 2NH3.
16. (b) As the size of the halogen atom increases from F to I, 30. (d)
H–X bond length in HX molecules also increases F2 + 2e– ⎯ ⎯→ 2F– e° = + 2.87 V ; Cl2 + 2e– ⎯ ⎯→
from H–F to H–I (H–F < H–CI < H–Br < H–I). The increase in
H–X bond length decreases the strength of H–X bond from 2Cl– e° = + 1.36 V
H–F to H–I. The decrease in the strength of H–X bond is Br2 + 2e – ⎯ ⎯→ 2Br –
evident from the fact that H–X bond dissociation energies e° = + 1.09 V ;
decrease from H–F to H–I . Due to successive decrease in
the strength of H–X bond from H–F to H–I, thermal stability I2 + 2e– ⎯ ⎯→ 2I– e° = + 0.54 V
of HX molecules also decreases from HF to HI (HF > HCI > HBr More the value of the SRP, more powerful is the
> HI). oxidising agent. Hence the order of oxidising power is F2
17. (d) s-block & p-block elements collectively comprise > Cl2 > Br2 > I2.
the representative elements. The valence shell electronic 31. (c) TiCl is more stable because it shows +1 oxidation
configuration of halogen is ns2 np5 and the last state while TiCl3 shows +3 oxidation states due to inert
electron enters in p-subshell. Thus, halogens belongs to pair effect.
p-block elements. 32. (c) Among the given molecules, only diborane is
18. (b) It has d- and f-orbitals so it can show higher positive electron deficient, i.e. it does not complete octet. Thus,
oxidation states with highly electronegative fluorine and it acts as a Lewis acid. NH3 and H2O being electron-rich
oxygen. species behave as Lewis base.
19. (a) HF has highest boiling point on account of 33. (d) BCl3 is the stronger Lewis Acid as the bond formed
intermolecular hydrogen bonding. But from HCl to HI with the base will involve 2p orbital overlap which is
the boiling point show a regular increase due to a stronger than the 3p orbital overlap in the case of
corresponding increase in the magnitude of van der AlCl3 .Hence, the bond formed between Lewis Base
Waal's force of attraction as the size of the halogen
increases.

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and BCl3 will be stronger. In case of Ga and Tl, the O O

|| ||
bond between base and Lewis acid is much weaker. HO — S — O — O — S — OH
34. (d) Elements of p-block does not form coloured ions in || ||
the aqueous solution and it does not called O O
transfermium elements.
(H2S2O8)
35. (a) XeF6 hence seven electron pairs (6 bonding pairs
and one line pair) and would thus have a distorted
octahedral structure as formed experimentally in the gas
45. (b) Hypophosphorus acid
phase.
36. (c) Among the C − X bond ( where
Number of hydrogen atom(s) attached to
K = Cl,Br & I) the correct decreasing order of bond phosphorus atom is 2 which are called as
energy is reducing hydrogen
C − Cl  C − Br  C − I. 46. (a) Fluorine is the most electronegative element
37. (b) in periodic table hence it shows –1 oxidation state
XX’( ClF,BrF,F,ICl ) Linear in all its compounds.
47. (d) H3PO2
XX3' ( ClF3 ,BrF3 ,ICl3 ) Bent T‐shaped
O
XX5 ( CIF5 ,Brcl5 ,IF3 ) Square pyramidal
P (Two P–H bond)
XX7 ( IF7 ) Pentagonal HO H
H
diphyramidal (b)
Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens
(except F) this is because X − X1 bond in interhalogens 48. (d)
smaller than X − X bond.
1

38. (a) Beryllium has the valency +2 while aluminum

exhibit its valency as + 3. 49. (a) In phosphorous the vacant 3d-orbitals are
39. (a) As metallic character of element attached to oxygen available. So it can increase its covalence beyond
atom increases, the difference between the three.
electronegativity values of element and oxygen 50. (c) Helium is twice as heavy as hydrogen. But it is
increases and thus basic character of oxides increases a non-inflammable gas has 92% lifting power to
and vice-versa. Hence the increasing correct order of that of hydrogen.
basic nature is Al2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O. 51. (a) The bond dissociation energy of F–F bond is
+2 +4 +4 +2 very low. The weak F–F bond makes fluorine the
40. (c) Sno ⎯⎯
→ Sno2 PbO2 ⎯⎯
→ PbO strongest oxidising halogen.
+2 +4 52. (b) As the size of the halogen atom increases
SnCl2 ⎯⎯→ SnCl4 from F to I, H – X bond length in HX molecules
Sn+4 is more stable than Sn+2 & Pb+2 is more stable also increases from H–F to H–I (H–F < H–CI < H–
than Pb+4. Br < H–I). The increase in H–X bond length
So, Sn+2 acts as reducing agents & Pb+4 acts as decreases the strength of H–X bond from H–F to
H–I. The decrease in the strength of H–X bond is
oxidising agents.
evident from the fact that H–X bond dissociation
Above fact can also be explain by inert pair effect.
energies decrease from H–F to H–I. Due to
41. (c)
successive decrease in the strength of H–X bond
42. (a) As non-metallic character of element attached
from H–F to H–I, thermal stability of HX molecules
to oxygen atom increases, the difference between
also decreases from HF to HI (HF > HCI > HBr >
the electronegativity values of element and oxygen
HI).
decreases and the acid character of oxides
53. (d) In general, interhalogen compounds are more
increases and vice-versa.
reactive than halogens except fluorine
43. (a) Intermolecular forces between H2S, H2Se and
54. (b)
H2Te molecules are purely Van der Waal’s force of
55. (b) Fluorine only forms HOF as it cannot show
attraction while in water there is stronger H-
multiple oxidation states.
bonding between the water molecules. H-bond is
56. (a) Fluorine is the most electronegative element in
stronger than Van der Waal's force of attraction
periodic table hence it shows –1 oxidation state in
and thus more energy is required for converting
all its compounds.
H2O() to (H2O)(g).
57. (c)
44. (d) It is peroxodisulphuric acid, the Marshall’s
58. (d)
acid and contains one –O–O– linkage as given in
59. (a) Carbon cannot extend its valency due to absence of
structure
𝑑-orbital. Hence can't hydrolysed.
60. (a)
61. (b) In carbon, only 𝑠 and 𝑝-orbitals are available for
bonding and therefore, it can accommodate

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only four pairs of electrons around it. This would limit the 85. (d) In solid state, PCl5 exists as an ionic solid with
maximum covalence to four in carbon. [PCl4 ]+ tetrahedral and [PCl6 ]− octahedral.
86. (c) Greater the standard reduction potential (SRP) value
of species, higher will be its oxidizing
𝐶 (ground state) power.
0
Species Ecell

ClO−
4 1.19 V
C (excited state)
IO− 1.65 V
62. (d) ′ Bi′ Fe(H2 O)5 (NO)]2+ doesnot show allotropy. 4

63. (b) From Bi to N bond length decreases BrO4− 1.74 V

64. (b) As electronegativity decreases down the group, the
electron density on central atom of ∵ SRP of species increases, oxidizing power increase.
hydride decreases and thus repulsion between bond pair and 87. (a) In the ClF3 , Cl atom is sp3 d hybridised, having
lone pair of electrons decreases which ultimately decreases trigonal bipyramidal geometry, in which axial
H − M − H bond angle. Therefore NH3 will be having bonds are longer than equatorial bonds. The structure is:
highest bond angle.
65. (d) Hydrides of nitrogen are NH3 , N2 H4 , HN3 etc.
66. (b) Three bond pairs and one lone pair of electrons are
present in ammonia molecule.
67. (b) O, S, Se, Te are called chalcogens Hence, two Cl − F (axial bonds) are not equal to Cl − F
68. (d) Reducing power of hydrides (equatorial bond).
H2 O < H2 S < H2 Se < H2 Te 88. (d) Pb does not show catenation property.
69. (d) I − , I + can exist. 89. (a) Boron halides are electron deficient compounds
70. (b) F2 bond dissociation energy is low because of because the central atom i.e. B has incomplete octet.
repulsion between non-bonding electrons. 90. (a) Only option (a), is correct i.e., strength of Lewis
71. (b) The correct order of reducing power: HI > HBr > acids decreases in the order BCl3 > AlCl3
HCl > HF GaCl3 while all other options are incorrect as explained
72. (a) Acidic nature of oxyacids increases with increase of below:
oxidation number of central atom. Al does not show inert pair effect
73. (d) ClO− has 3 lone pairs, ClO− 2 has 2 lone pairs, Tl3+ has the highest oxidising power
ClO− −
3 has I lone pair, ClO4 has zero lone pair of electrons. Ionization enthalpy of Tl is higher than that of Al .
74. (c) Radon is not present in the atmosphere. B > Tl > Al
75. (d) Argon is the most abundant rare gas found in the 91. (a) The non-metals and metalloids exist only in the p-
atmosphere. block elements of the periodic table.
76. (d) In halogens, oxidizing ability decreases while 92. (d)
moving down the group. 93. (a)
77. (b) Shape of XeOF4 is square pyramidal. 94. (b) Down the group, the size increases and
78. (b) electronegativity decreases, and, hence, tendency to
79. (c) In group 16 elements, reducing property of dioxide show catenation decreases. Therefore, the order of
decreases from SO2 to TeO2 thus SO2 is reducing while catenation is C ≫ Si > Ge ≈ Sn.
TeO2 is an oxidising agent. 95. (d) Those substances which reduces other substances
80. (c) Due to small size of fluorine atom, there is more and itself gets oxidised are reducing
electronic repulsions, as a result the incoming electron agents. In SnCl2 , Sn exists in +2 oxidation state, thus, acts as
is unstable. Hence, the negative electron gain enthalpy a strong reducing agent. i.e.,
of fluorine is less than that of chlorine. SnCl2 + 2FeCl3 → 2FeCl2 + SnCl4
81. (c) The halogens have the smallest atomic radii in their SnCl2 + 2CuCl2 → 2CuCl + SnCl4
respective periods due to maximum effective nuclear 96. (a)
charge. 97. (b) Xenon forms fluorides primarily because only
82. (b) Since, 𝑋 − 𝑋 ′ bond in interhalogens is weaker than fluorine and oxygen are electronegative enough to
𝑋 − 𝑋 bond in halogens except 𝐹 − 𝐹 bond, hence excite electron of xenon into its vacant 5𝑑-orbitals and
interhalogen compounds in general are more reactive allow bonding.
than halogens (except fluorine). 98. (d) Hydrides of group-16 elements show volatility in
83. (a) Formation of pentahalides requires 𝑠𝑝3 𝑑 the order :
hybridization of central atom. This is obtained by H2 S > H2 Se > H2 Te > H2 O Oxygen is most
excitation of electrons of central atom to empty d- electronegative than other elements of group-16, it
orbitals. Since, nitrogen does not contain d-orbitals, undergoes hydrogen bonding. Due to strong intermolecular
therefore it does not form pentahalides. hydrogen bonding in H2 O, it shows lowest volatility. As the
84. (c) Bartlett had taken O+ −
2 PtF6 as a base compound size of the atom increases regularly from sulphur to
because O2 and Xe both have almost same ionisation tellurium, van der Waals' forces of attraction increase and
enthalpy. The ionisation enthalpies of noble gases are hence volatility decreases from H2 S to H2 Te.
the highest in their respective periods due to their stable 99. (b)
electronic configurations. 100. (d) All these elements react with metals to form their
binary compounds exhibiting -3 oxidation state.

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101. (d) ICl3 exist in I2 Cl6 (Dimeric) solid.

102. (d) He has 𝑛𝑠 2 configuration.

103. (a)
104. (d) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
105. (d) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

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