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INTRODUCTION
1.In p–block elements, the last electron enters the
outermost:

A)s–orbital
B)d–orbital
C)p–orbital
D)f–orbital
2. The maximum number of electrons that can be
accommodated in a set of p–orbital is:

A)3e-
B)6e-
C)8e-
D)4e-
3. How many groups are there in p–block?

A)4
B)2
C)6
D)5
4. The general electronic configuration of p–block elements :

A)ns2 np0-6
B)ns2
C)ns2 np1-6
D)ns2 np6
5. Which among the following elements of p–block doesn’t have
electronic configuration of ns2np1-6 ?

A)B
B)C
C)He
D)N
6. The physical & chemical properties of p–block elements
are influenced by:

A)Difference in valence e- of outer most shell

B)Difference in inner core of elements
C)Difference in outer core of elements
D)Difference in lattice enthalpy
7. The maximum oxidation state shown by a p–block
element in equal to:

A)sum of s & p electrons

B)p–orbital electrons
C)total number of valence electrons
D)both A & C
8.In p–block elements, the number of possible oxidation
state __________ towards the right of periodic table .

A)Increases
B)Decreases
C)Remains same
D)Doesn’t follow a particular trend
9. The occurrence of oxidation states two unit less than
group oxidation states are attributed to

A)Inert pair effect

B)Coordinate effect
C)Back bonding
D)Synergic effect
10. p–block contains

A)Metals
B)Non–metals
C)Metalloids
D)All of these
11. The non–metallic character of p–block elements

A)Increases down the group

B)Decreases down the group
C)Remains same across the group
D)Doesn’t follow a particular trend
12. The heaviest element in p–block is:

A)Least metallic
B)Most metallic
C)Metalloids
D)None of these
13. Non-metals have higher ________ than metals

A)Ionization enthalpy
B)Electronegativity
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
14. Generally metals form ______ & Non-metals form ______

A)Both form cation

B)Both form anion
C)Anion & Cation
D)Cation & Anion
15. The bond formed due to large difference in electronegativity is:

A)Covalent
B)Ionic
C)Metallic
D)Coordinate
16. The compound formed by highly reactive non–metal &
highly reactive metal are ______ in nature

A)Covalent
B)Metallic
C)Coordinate
D)Ionic
17. Compounds formed between two non–metals are _____
in character

A)Ionic
B)Covalent
C)Metallic
D)Coordinate
18. In p – block elements, the non – metals oxides are
_______ in nature
A)Basic
B)Acidic
C)Neutral
D)Both B & C
19. In p – block elements, the nature of metal oxide is:

A)Basic
B)Acidic
C)Neutral
D)None of these
20.The first member of p – block differs from remaining
members of their corresponding group. The main reason
for this is:

A)Small size of elements of first member

B)Absence of d – orbitals in first member
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
21. In p – block elements, first member of group has
maximum covalence of:

A)Three
B)Two
C)Four
D)One
22. Which among the following element form covalence of
more than four?

A)Boron
B)Aluminium
C)Carbon
D)Both A & C
23. Which kind of bond are formed by first member of
groups in p – block elements?

A)p𝜋 - p𝜋
B)p𝜋 - d𝜋
C)d𝜋 - d𝜋
D)all of the above
24. Heavier elements of group in p – block forms:

A)p𝜋 – d𝜋
B)d𝜋 - d𝜋
C)both A & B
D)none of these
25. which of the following compounds do not exists:

A)BF4-
B)AIF6-3
C)BF6-
D)None of these
26. In which oxidation state N & P forms oxoanions?

A)+3
B)+5
C)+1
D)+2
11.1 Group 13 Elements: The Boron Family
27. Which among the following is typical non – metal?

A)Al
B)B
C)Ga
D)Both A &C
28. Which among the following statement is correct
regarding aluminium?

A)It is metal
B)It has some chemical similarities to boron
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
29.Which among the following element is exclusively
metallic in character?

A)Indium, gallium, thallium

B)Aluminium
C)Boron
D)Both B & C
30.Boron is mainly found in nature in which form:

A)Orthoboric acid
B)Borax
C)Kernite
D)All of these
31. What is correct formula of orthoboric acid:

A)H3BO3
B)B(OH)2
C)B2O3
D)Na2B4O7.4H2O
32.What is correct formula of borax:

A)Na2B2O3
B)Na2B4O7 ∙ 10H2O
C)Na2B4O7 ∙ 4H2O
D)Na2B4O8
33. What is the correct formula of kernite:

A)Na2B4O7 ∙ 10H2O
B)Na2B4O7 ∙ 7H2O
C)Na2B4O7 ∙ 4H2O
D)Na2B4O7
34. The number of isotopes of boron is:

A)3
B)2
C)4
D)5
35. The isotopes of boron are:

A)B10 (19%)
B)B11 (81%)
C)Both A & B
D)No isotopes are found
36. The molecular formula for bauxite is:

A)Al2O3
B)Al2O3 . 2H2O
C)Al2O3 . 3H2O
D)Al2O3 . H2O
36. The molecular formula of cryolite is:

A)Na3AlF6
B)Na3AlF5
C)Na2AlF6
D)NaAlF3
37. The synthetically prepared radioactive element of group
13 is:

A)In
B)Nh
C)Al
D)Ga
11.1.1 Electronic configuration
38.The outer electronic configuration of group – 13 element
is:

A)ns1
B)ns2 np1
C)ns2
D)ns2 np2
39.The correct statement regarding electronic configuration of
group -13 elements is:

A)B & Al have noble gas core

B)Ga & In have noble gas core & 10d electrons
C)Th has noble gas core + 10d electron + 14f electrons
D)All are correct
11.1.2 Atomic Radii
40.The correct order of atomic radii of boron family is

A)B<Al<Ga<In<Tl
B)B<Ga<Al<In<Tl
C)B>Al>Ga>In>Tl
D)B>Ga>In>Al>Tl
41.Atomic radius of Ga is less than that of Al. The appropriate
reason for this is:

A)Poor shielding of d – electrons

B)Poor shielding of p – electrons
C)Poor shielding of s – electrons
D)Both B & C
11.1.3 Ionization Enthalpy
43.The correct order ionization enthalpy of boron family is:

A)B<Al<Ga<In<Tl
B)B>Al>Ga>In>Tl
C)B>Tl>Ga>Al>In
D)B>Tl>Al>Ga>In
42.The correct reason for the discontinuity in ionization
enthalpy between Al and Ga is:

A)Poor shielding of d – electrons

B)Poor shielding of f – electrons
C)Poor shielding of p – electrons
D)Poor shielding of s – electrons
44. The correct reason for discontinuity in ionization
enthalpy between In and Tl is:

A)Poor shielding of d – electrons

B)Poor shielding of f – electrons
C)Poor shielding of p – electrons
D)Poor shielding of s – electrons
The correct order of increase in ionization energy is given by

A)IE1 > IE2 > IE3

B)IE3 > IE2 > IE1
C)IE1 = IE2 = IE3
D)IE1 > IE3 > IE2
45.Why boron do not form +3 ion:

A)Boron can’t form +1 ion

B)Boron is highly metallic in nature
C)Sum of IE1 & IE2 & IE3 is very high
D)Boron can’t form +2 ion
46. Al can form Al+3 ion:

A)The sum of IE1 & IE2 & IE3 is less

B)The sum of IE1 & IE2 & IE3 is high
C)Al is non metallic in nature
D)Both A & C
11.1.4 Electronegativity
47.The correct order of electronegativity of boron family is:

A)B<Al<Ga<In<Tl
B)B>Al<Ga<In<Tl
C)B>Al>Ga>In>Tl
D)B>Al<Tl<Ga<In
An abrupt order of Electronegativity in group 13 is seen -

A)Because of discrepancies in size of Group 13

B)Because of discrepancies in density of Group 13
C)Because of non metallic character of Group 13
D)All of these
11.1.5 Physical Properties
48.Which of the following statement is not correct
regarding boron:

A)It is metallic in nature

B)It is extremely hard & black colored solid
C)It exists in many allotropic forms
D)All of these
49.Why does boron has high melting point?

A)Due to it’s extremely small size

B)Due to very strong crystalline lattice (icosahedron str)
C)Due to very high electronegativity
D)Due to absence of d – orbitals
50.Which of the following elements exists in liquid state
during summer?

A)B
B)Al
C)Ga
D)Tl
50.Galium exists in liquid state during summer due to ?

A) Low melting point

B) High melting point
C) Low density
D) High density
51.The correct order of density of boron family is?

A)B<Al<Ga<In<Tl
B)B<Al<Ga<Tl<In
C)B<Al<In<Ga<Tl
D)Al<B<Ga<Tl<In
11.1.6 Chemical Properties
Oxidation state & trends in chemical reactivity
52.Boron does not form +3 ion and forms only covalent
compounds. The correct reasons for this is:

A)Boron exists in many allotropic forms

B)Boron has very high melting point
C)Due to small size, sum of its first three ionization
enthalpy is very high
D)Both A & B
53.The sum of first three ionization enthalpies of aluminium
is quite low, hence it forms

A)Al+
B)Al3+
C)Al2+
D)Both A & C
54. Due to inert pair effect:

A)Lower oxidation state is stable down the group

B)Higher oxidation state is stable down the group
C)lower oxidation state is unstable down the group
D)all of these
55.which oxidation state are shown by Ga, In, & Tl?

A)+1, +2
B)+1, +3
C)+2, +4
D)Only +1
56.The correct order of stability of +1 oxidation state is:

A)Al<Ga<In<Tl
B)Al<In<Ga<Tl
C)Al<Tl<In<Ga
D)In<Al<Ga<Tl
57. The correct order of stability of +3 oxidation state in
boron family is:

A)Al>Ga>In>Tl
B)Al>In>Ga>Tl
C)Al>Ga>Tl>In
D)Ga>In>Al>Tl
58. Which oxidation state is predominant in Tl?

A)+1
B)+2
C)+3
D)+4
58. Which of the following is highly oxidizing in nature ?

A)B+3
B)Al+3
C)Ga+3
D)Tl+3
59. What is the reason of +1 oxidation in Tl?

A)ns2 electron do not participate in bonding

B)inert pair effect
C)both A & B
D)Tl do not show +1 oxidation state
60. In trivalent state of BF3 molecule, the number of
electrons around boron atom is

A)2
B)3
C)6
D)5
61.Tl+3 is ________ in nature

A)Oxidizing
B)Reducing
C)Both
D)None
62.Which of the following statement is correct regarding BF3?

A)It is an electron deficient molecule

B)It has tendency to accept lone pair of electrons
C)It behaves lewis acid
D)All of these
64.In Boron family the tendency to behave as Lewis acid

A)Increases down the group

B)Decreases down the group

C)Remains same the group

D)Doesn’t follow a particular trend

64.In Boron family the tendency to behave as Lewis acid
decreases with

A) Increase in size

B) Decrease in size

C) Do not depend on size

D) Lewis acidic character is same for all elements

63.Which of the following statement is correct?

A)Tl+1 is more ionic than Tl+3

B)Tl+1 is less ionic than Tl+3
C)Tl+1 is more covalent than Tl+3
D)Tl+1 do not form compound
65.BF3 is ____

A)Lewis acid

B)Lewis base

C)Bronsted acid

D)A & C Both

66.BCl3 accepts lone pairs of electrons from ammonia to
form

A)BCl3. NH3

B)BCl3. 2NH3

C)BCl3. 3NH3

D)None of these
68.The shape of BCl3 Molecule changes when it accepts
lone pair from ammonia.

A)Trigonal planar → tetrahedral

B)Tetrahedral → Trigonal planar

C)Trigonal planar → Octahedral

D)Linear → Octahedral
69.Which of the following is correct:

A)BCl3 accepts a lone pair from NH3 and from BCl3. NH3

B)AlCl3 Forms a dimer → Al2 Cl6

C)AlCl3 is a 3 Center 4 e- bond

D)All of these
70.Which of the following statement is correct regarding AlCl3

A)It does not behave as Lewis acid

B)--It achieves stability by forming dimer.

C)Both A & B

D)None of these
71. In boron family, the trichlorides on hydrolysis in water form

A)[M(OH4)]-

B)[M(OH)5]-

C)[M(OH)6]-

D)None of these
72. Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms

A)[Al(H2O)6]2+

B)[Al(H2O)6]3+

C)[Al(H2O)5]3+

D)[Al(H2O)5]2+
73.In complex ion [Al(H2O)6]3+, the hybridization state of Al
is

A)sp3

B)sp3d

C)sp3d2

D)sp2
Reactivity towards air
74.Which among the following statement is correct
regarding Boron?

A)Crystalline Boron reacts with oxygen to form B2O3

B)Crystalline Boron reacts with Nitrogen to form BN

C)Crystalline Boron is highly reactive

D)Crystalline Boron is unreactive

75.B + O2 → B2O3; The Boron used is

A)Crystalline Boron

B)Amorphous Boron

C)Metallic boron

D)Any boron can be used

76. Which of the following element form a very thin oxide
layer on surface which protects metal from further attack?

A)B

B)Ga

C)In

D)Al
77.The compound formed when amorphous Boron is metal
is air

A)B(OH)3

B)BO6

C)B2O3

D)Both B & C
78.The compound formed when aluminium metal is heated
in air

A)Al2O3

B)AlO2-

C)AlO+

D)Both B & C
79. Given reactions are
∆
2Al (s) + 3O2(g) →
2 X (s)
∆
2Al (s) + N2(g) →
2 Y (s)

A)Al2 O3.H2O , AlN

B)Al2 O3 , AlN2

C)Al2O3, AlN

D)No reaction occurs

80. Boron trioxide is _____________

A)Acidic

B)Basic

C)Neutral

D)Amphoteric
82.Which among the following oxides are amphoteric

A)Aluminium oxide

B)Galium oxide

C)Boron oxide

D)Both A & B
83.The oxides formed by Indium & Thallium are ________.

A)Acidic in nature

B)Basic in nature

C)Amphoteric in nature

D)Neutral in nature
Reactivity towards Acids and Alkalies
84. Which among the following does not react with acids
and alkalies?

A)B

B)Al

C)Ga

D)In
86. Which element in boron family react with acid & base
to form amphoteric compound?

A)B

B)Al

C)Ga

D)In
85. Which among the following element dissolves in dilute
HCl to liberate H2 gas?

A)B

B)Al

C)Ga

D)Tl
87. The gas liberated when Aluminium dissolves in dilute
HCl

A)Hydrogen

B)Chlorine

C)Both A & B

D)None of these
88. Al (s) + HCl (aq) → X + Y.
X & Y are

A)AlCl3 & H2

B)AlCl3 & H2O

C)Al(OH)3 & H2

D)AlCl3 & Cl2

90.Al(s) + Conc HNO3 → __X___.
(X becomes / passive)

A)Al2O3

B)Al(NO3)3

C)Al(NO2)3

D)Al(OH)3
91. Which among the following oxidizes Al and form this
layer of Al2O3?

A)Conc. H2 SO4

B)Conc. HCl

C)Conc. HNO3

D)Both A & B
92.Al(s) + NaOH (aq) + H2O → __X___ + __Y___.
X & Y are

A)NaO2 & H2O

B)Na[Al(OH)4] & H2O

C)Na[Al(OH)4] & H2

D)All of these
93.The molecular formula for Sodium tetrahydroxoaluminate(III) is

A)Na2 [Al(OH)4]

B)Na+[Al(OH)4]-
1
C)Na [Al(OH)4]. H2O
2

D)Na [Al(OH)4].H2O
Reactivity towards Halogens
94.Given reaction is
2E(s) + 3X2(g) → 2EX3 (s) (X= F, Cl, Br, I)
E can be
A) B

B) Al & Ga

C) In

D)All of these
95.Which among the following does not react with halogen
to form trihalides?

A) B

B) Al

C) In

D) Tl
96. White fumes appear around the bottle of anhydrous
aluminium chloride. The reason for this is

A)Anhydrous AlCl3 is partially hydrolyzed with atmospheric

moisture to liberate HCl gas.

B)Moist HCl appears white in color

C)Both A & B

D)None of these

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11.2 Important trends & anomalous
properties of boron
98. The monomeric trihalides are

A)Electron – deficient

B)Strong Lewis acid

C)Both A & B

D)None of these
99. Given reaction is
F3B + :NH3 → __P__
P is

A)F3B → :NH3

B)F3B ← :NH3

C)F2B ← :NH3

D)F2B2 ← :NH3
100. Why boron trifluorides react with lewis base?

A)To complete octet

B)To complete duet
C)To complete its metallic character
D)To show non metallic character
101. Boron is unable to form BF63- ion. The reason for this
is:

A)Due to unavailability of d – orbitals

B)Due to low lattice enthalpy

C)Due to low electronegativity

D)Both B & C
102. Al 𝐶𝑙3 complete its octet by

A)Accepting lone pair from lewis base

B)By making dimer
C)By making 3 centered 4𝑒 − bond
D)Both B & C
102. The dimer of Al 𝐶𝑙3 complete its octet by

A)Bridge halogen donates lone pair to central Atom.

B)Central atom donates lone pair to halogen.
C)By making 3 centered 2𝑒 − bond
D)All of these
11.3 Some Important compounds of Boron
11.3.1 Borax
103. Borax is a

A)Blue crystalline solid

B)White crystalline solid

C)White amorphous solid

D)Blue amorphous solid

104. The tetra nuclear units of boron is

A) [𝐵4 𝑂5 (𝑂𝐻)4 ]2−

B) [𝐵4 𝑂4 (𝑂𝐻)5 ]2−
C) [𝐵4 𝑂6 (𝑂𝐻)3 ]2−
D) all of the above
105.The chemical formula of borax according to structure is

A) Na2 [B4 O4 (OH)4 ]. 8H2 O

B) Na2 [B4 O5 (OH)4 ]. 8H2 O
C) Na2 [B4 O5 (OH)4 ]. 7H2 O
D) Na2 [B4 O5 (OH)4 ]. 6H2 O
106. The chemical formula for borax is

A)Na2B4O7 ∙ 9H2O

B)Na2B4O7 ∙ 11H2O

C)Na2B4O7 ∙ 10H2O

D)Na2B4O7
108. Borax dissolves in water to give an

A)Acidic solution

B)Alkaline solution

C)Amphoteric solution

D)Neutral solution
109. Given reaction is
Na2B4O7 + 7H2O → ___X___ + ___Y___
X & Y are
A)Na2O, H3BO4

B)Na2O, H3BO3

C)NaOH, H3BO3

D)NaOH, H3BO4
110. Borax on heating give

A)Sodium metaborate

B)Boric acid

C)Boric anhydride

D)Both A and C
111. Given reaction is
Na2B4O7 ∙ 10H2O ⟶ __X___ ⟶ Y + Z
X, Y & Z

A)Na2B4O7, NaBO3 & B2O6

B)Na2B4O7, NaBO2 & B2O3
C)NaB4O7, NaBO2 & B2O3
D)Na2B4O7, NaBO3 & B2O3
107. Sodium metaborate on further heating gives a glass
like material known as

A)𝐵2 𝑂3
B) 𝑁𝑎𝐵𝑂2
C) 𝐵𝑂3
D) Both A & B
112. A compound which on heating turns into a
transparent liquid and then solidifies into glass like
material known as borax bead. Identify the compound

A)Na2BO2 + B2O3
B)NaBO2 + B2O3
C)NaBO2
D)None of these
114. When borax is heated in Bunsen burner flame with
cobalt oxide on a loop of platinum wire

A)A brown colored bead is formed

B)A blue colored bead is formed
C)A orange colored bead is formed
D)None of these
115. The colour of Co(BO2) is

A)Red
B)Blue
C)Black
D)Brown
11.3.2 Orthoboric acid
117. Orthoboric acid, H3BO3 is a ______.

A)Blue crystalline solid with soapy touch

B)White crystalline solid with soapy touch
C)White crystalline solid with dry touch
D)Blue crystalline solid with dry touch
119. Which of the following is correct regarding H3BO3 ?

A)It is sparingly soluble in water

B)It is highly soluble in hot water
C)Both of these
D)None of these
120. Given reaction is
Na2B4O7 + 2HCl + 5H2O ⟶ A + B
A & B are

A)Na2O, B(OH)3
B)Na2O2, B(OH)3
C)NaCl, B(OH)3
D)NaCl, B(OH)2
116. The product of hydrolysis reaction of boron hydrides
& boron halides are

A) Boric oxide
B) Boric anhydride
C) Orthoboric acid
D) Borax
123.Boric acid is

A)Strong monobasic acid

B)Weak monobasic acid
C)Weak dibasic acid
D)Weak tribasic acid
124. Which of the following statement is correct regarding
boric acid?

A)It has a layer structure

B)It is a weak monobasic acid
C)It acts as a Lewis acid
D)All of the above
122. Which among the following compound has a layer
structure in which planer BO3 units are joined by
hydrogen bonds?

A)B2H6
B)H3BO3
C)B2O3
D)Both A & C
118.Given reaction is B(OH)3 + H2O → ______X_____+ __Y___
X & Y are

A)[B (OH)4]- + H3O+

B)H3BO3 + H3O+
C)BH4 + H3O+
D)B(OH)−
4 + O2
125.When orthoboric is heated above 370K, the product
formed is

A)Diborane
B)Meta Boric acid
C)Borax
D)Boric anhydride
113.The correct formula of meta boric acid

A)H3 BO3
B)HBO2
C)H3 BO4
D)HBO3
126. Given reaction is
∆ ∆
H3BO3 ⟶ HBO2 ⟶ X
X is

A)B2O3
B)B2O4
C)B2O
D)Both B & C
11.3.3 Diborane B2H6
127.When boron trifluoride reacts with LiAlH4 in diethyl
ether, the product formed is

A)Borax
B)Diborane
C)Boric acid
D)Both A & C
128. Given reaction is
4BF3 + 3LiAlH4 ⟶ 2____ + 3LiF + 3AlF3

A)B2O3
B)H3BO3
C)B2H6
D)B2H4
129. Which among the following is the laboratory method
for preparation of Diborane?

A)4BF3 + 3LiAlH4 ⟶ 2B2H6 + 2NaI + 3AlF3

B)2NaBH4 + I2 ⟶ B2H6 + 2NaI + H2
450𝑘
C)2BF3 + 6NaH ⟶
B2H6 + 6NaF
D)None of these
130.Given reaction is
BF3 + NaH 450𝑘
⟶
B2H6 + NaF
Which method of preparation of diborane is shown by this
reaction?
A)Laboratory method
B)Industrial method
C)Commercial method
D)None of these
131.With reference to diborane, which of the following
statement is correct?

A)It is colorless
B)It is highly toxic
C)It has a boiling point of 180K
D)All of these
132.Which among the following compound burns in
oxygen releasing an enormous amount of energy

A)Boric anhydride
B)Boric acid
C)Borax
D)Diborane
133.Given reaction is
B2H6 + 3O2 ⟶ X + 3H2O
∆cH- = -1976 KJ/mol
X is
A)NaBO2
B)B2O3
C)B(OH)3
D)Both A & B
134.Which of the following compound catches fire on
exposure to air?

A)B2O3
B)B(OH)3
C)B2H6
D)All of these
135.Boranes are readily hydrolyzed by water to give

A)OrthoBoric acid
B)Boric anhydride
C)Borax
D)Metaboric acid
136.Given reaction is
X(g) + 6H2O(l) ⟶ 2B(OH)3(aq) + 6H2(g)
X is
A)B2O3
B)HBO2
C)B2H6
D)B2H2
137.Diborance undergoes cleavage reactions with _____ to
give borane adducts?

A)Lewis base
B)Lewis acid
C)Bronsted base
D)Bronsted acid
138.Given reaction are
B2H6 + 2NMe3 ⟶ X
B2H6 + 2CO ⟶ Y
X & Y are

A)2BH3 ∙ NMe3 & 2BH3 ∙ CO

B)2BH3 ∙ NMe2 & 2BH3 ∙ CO
C)2BH3 ∙ NMe3 & 2BH3 ∙ CO2
D)2BH3 ∙ NMe2 & 2BH3 ∙ CO2
139.The compound formed when diborane reacts with
ammonia
A)B2H6 ∙ 2NH3
B)B2H5 ∙ 2NH3
C)B2H6 ∙ 3NH3
D)B2H6 ∙ NH3
140.When [BH2(NH3)2]+ [BH4]- is heated the compound
formed is called as ______

A)Borazine
B)Boric acid
C)Meta Boric acid
D)Borax
141.Which among the following compound is known as
inorganic benzene?

A)Meta boric acid

B)Borax
C)Borazine
D)Boric anhydride
142. The chemical formula for inorganic benzene is

A)B3N3H4
B)B3N3H5
C)B3N3H6
D)B3N2H4
143.Given reaction is
∆
3[BH2(NH3)2]+ [BH4]- ⟶
X + H2
X is

A)B2N2H3
B)B3N3H6
C)B3N4H5
D)B3N4H6
144.Which of the following statement is correct regarding
inorganic Benzene?

A)Borazine is known as inorganic Benzene

B)Inorganic Benzene is more reactive than organic benzene
as its bonds are polar
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
145. With respect to structure of diborane, which of the
following is true?

A)4 Terminal H – atoms & 2 Boron atoms lie in one plane

B)Above & below plane there are two bridging H – atoms
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
146. In structure of diborane, which of the following
statement is correct?

A)4 Terminal B-H bonds are 2 centre 2 electron bond

B)2 bridging B-H bonds are 3 centre 2 electron bond
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
147.Which of the following statement is correct regarding
hydridobrates?

A)The hydridobrate formed by Boron is BH4- ion

B)Lithium & sodium tetra-hydridobrates are known as
Borohydrides
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
148.The product formed when metal hydrides reacts with
B2H6 in diethyl ether?

A)Boro hydrides
B)Boro dihydrides
C)Boro trihydrides
D)None of these
11.5 Group 14 elements : Carbon family
1.In elemental state carbon is available as

A)Coal
B)Graphite
C)Diamond
D)All of these
2. In combined state carbon is present as

A)Metal carbonate
B)Hydrocarbons
C)Carbon dioxide
D)All of these
4. The total number of isotopes of carbon

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
3. Carbon has _______ stable isotopes.

A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)Four
5. The two stable isotopes of carbon are

A)12C, 13C
B)11C, 13C
C)11C, 14C
D)All of these
6. The radioactive isotopes of carbon are

A)13C
B)11C
C)12C
D)14C
7. The element which Is present only in traces

A)C
B)Si
C)Ge
D)Sn
11. Silicon is preset in nature in the form of -

A)Silica
B)Silicates
C)Both of these
D)Slicones
8. Tin occurs in nature in the form of

A)Cassiterite
B)SnO2
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
9. Lead occurs in nature in form of

A)PbS
B)Galena
C)Both A & B
D)None
10. The synthetically prepare radio active element of
carbon family is

A)C14
B)C12
C)Flerovium
D)Both A & B
11.5.1 Electronic configuration
12. The valence shell electronic configuration of those
elements is

A)ns2
B)ns2 np1
C)ns2 np2
D)ns2 np3
11.5.2 Covalent Radius
13. the correct order of covalent radius in carbon family is

A)C < Si < Ge < Pb < Sn

B)C < Si < Ge < Sn < Pb
C)Si < C < Ge < Pb < Sn
D)C < Si < Sn < Ge < Pb
14. A considerable increase in radius from C to Si & small
increase in radius from Si to Pb is observed due to -

A)effective nuclear charge increases down the group

B)Due to the presence of completely filled d and f orbitals in
heavier member
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
11.5.3 Ionization Enthalpy
15. The first ionization enthalpy of group 14 member is ______
than the corresponding member of group 13

A)Higher
B)Lower
C)Variable
D)None of these
16. In general, the ionization enthalpy of group 14

A)Increases down the group

B)Decreases down the group
C)Remains same across the group
D)Does not follow a particular trend
17. The ionization enthalpy slightly increases from Sn to Pb,
due to
A)decrease in size of atom
B)Poor shielding of d & f orbitals
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
11.5.4 Electronegativity
18. Group 14 elements are slightly more electronegative
than 13 . The appropriate reason for this is

A)Inner core of electronic configuration

B)Small size
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
19. The correct order for electronegativity of group 14
element is

A)C > Si > Ge > Sn > Pb

B)C > Ge > Sn > Si > Pb
C)C > Si > Sn > Pb > Ge
D)C > Si = Ge = Sn = Pb
11.5.5 Physical Properties
20. All members of group 14 are

A)Liquid
B)Solid
C)Gas
D)None of these
21. With respect to elements of group 14, which of the
following statement is correct?

A)Carbon and silicon are non-metal

B)Germanium is a metalloid
C)Tin & lead are soft metals
D)All of these
22. With respect to group 14 elements, which of the
following is correct?

A)Group 14 contain metals, metalloid and non-metal

B)MP & BP of group 14 is higher than corresponding
group 13 elements
C)All member of group 14 are solids
D)All of these
11.5.6 Chemical Properties
Oxidation states and trends in chemical reactivity
23. The common oxidation states exhibited by these
elements are

A)+2 and +1
B)+2 and +3
C)+2 and +4
D)+2 only
24. Compounds in +4 OS are covalent in nature due to -

A)They are very small in size

B)They have very high lattice enthalpy
C)Their sum of first four ionization enthalpy is very high
D)Their sum of first four ionization enthalpy is very low
25. The tendency to show +2 oxidation state has sequence

A)Ge < Sn < Pb

B)Ge > Sn > Pb
C)Sn < Ge < Pb
D)None of these
26. The correct order of stability of +4 oxidation state is

A)C < Si < Ge < Sn < Pb

B)C > Si > Ge > Sn > Pb
C)C > Si > Pb > Ge > Sn
D)C > Ge > Sn > Pb > Si
27. Carbon cannot exceed its covalence

A)More than 2
B)More than 4
C)More than 5
D)More than 6
Sn+2 acts as -

A)Reducing agent
B)Oxidizing agent
C)Both A & B
D)It is a neutral species.
Pb+4 acts as -

A)Reducing agent
B)Oxidizing agent
C)Both A & B
D)It is a neutral species.
Which of the following stability order is correct -

A)Pb+2 > Pb+4

B)Pb+2 < Pb+4
C)Pb+2 = Pb+4
D)Pb+1 > Pb+4
29.Elements other than carbon exceed their covalence more
than 4, the correct reason for this is:

A)Due to presence of d-orbital

B)Due to presence of p-orbital
C)Due to presence of s-orbital
D)Both B & C
30.The hybridization of the central atom of species like SiF62-,
[GeCl6]2- & [Sn(OH)6]2- is

A)sp3
B)sp3d
C)sp3d2
D)None of these
Reactivity towards oxygen
31. Members of group 14 when heated in oxygen form

A)Only monoxide
B)Only dioxide
C)Both monoxide & dioxide
D)None of these
32. Which among the following only exists at high
temperature?

A)CO
B)SiO
C)CO2
D)SiO2
33. Which of the following statement is correct regarding oxides
of carbon family?

A)Oxides in higher oxidation state is more acidic than

lower oxidation state
B)CO2 & SiO2 are acidic
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
34. Which among the following is acidic in nature?

A)CO2
B)SiO2
C)GeO2
D)All of these
35. Which among the following are amphoteric in nature?

A)CO2
B)SnO2
C)PbO2
D)Both B & C
36.Which of the following monoxide of carbon family is
neutral in nature?

A)CO
B)GeO
C)SnO
D)PbO
37. GeO is ________.

A)Acidic
B)Basic
C)Neutral
D)Amphoteric
38. SnO & PbO are _______.

A)Basic
B)Acidic
C)Neutral
D)Amphoteric
39. The member of group 14, which forms the most
acidic dioxide is

A)Si
B)C
C)Ge
D)Sn
Reactivity towards water
41. Which of the following elements remains unaffected
by water?

A)C
B)Si
C)Ge
D)All of these
42. Tin decomposes steam to form ______.

A)Monoxide & dihydrogen

B)Dioxide & dihydrogen
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
43. Given reaction is
Sn + 2H2O X + 2Y X and Y are

A)SnO, H2
B)Sn2O, H2
C)SnO2, H2
D)Sn2O2, H2
44. Why lead remains unaffected by water?

A)It forms an protective oxide film layer

B)It has high lattice enthalpy
C)It has low electronegativity
D)It is very big in size
Reactivity towards halogens
45. Which type of halides are formed by carbon family?
Here M = member of carbon family X = F, Br, I, Cl

A)MX & MX2

B)MX & MX3
C)MX & MX4
D)MX2 & MX4
46. Which of the following does not react directly with
halogen to form halides?

A)C
B)Si
C)Ge
D)Pb
47. MX4(where M is a member of group 14) are _______ in nature

A)Ionic
B)Covalent
C)Coordinate
D)Metallic
48. The hybridization of central atom of MX4 type of compounds,
where M is member of carbon family & X = F, Cl, Br, I is

A)sp2
B)sp3
C)sp3d
D)sp3d2
49. The shape of MX4 type of molecule, where M is carbon
family & X = F, Cl, Br, I

A)Tetrahedral
B)Trigonal planer
C)Trigonal pyramid
D)Octahedral
50. Which among the following is ionic in nature?

A)SiF4
B)SnF4
C)PbF4
D)Both B & C
51. PbI4 does not exist, the correct reason for this is

A)PbI4 has very high lattice enthalpy

B)PbI4 has high hydration enthalpy
C)Pb-I bond does not release enough energy to excite electron
D)Both A & B
52. Heavier member of group-14 from Ge to Pb are able
to make halides of formula

A)MX4
B)MX2
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
53. In group-14 the stability of di-halides

A)Increases down the group

B)Decreases down the group
C)Remains same across the group
D)Does not follow a particular trend
54. With respect to the stability of halides of group-14,
which of the following is correct?

A)GeX4 is more stable than GeX2

B)PbX2 is more stable than PbX4
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
55.Which of following tetra chlorides of carbon family is not
hydrolyzed in water?

A)CCl4
B)SiCl4
C)GeCl4
D)PbCl4
56. SiCl4 is easily hydrolyzed in water, the correct reason
for this is:

A)Si can accommodate lone pairs of electron from water

molecule in d-orbital
B)Si atom can accommodate lone pairs of electron from
oxygen atom in p-orbital
C)Si atom is small in size
D)None if these
57. Given reaction is

X is

A) Si(OH)
B) Si(OH)4
C) Si(OH)2
D) Si(OH)3
58. The chemical formula for silicic acid is:

A)Si(OH)2
B)Si(OH)3
C)Si(OH)4
D)None of these
59. [SiF6]2- exists, but [SiCl6]2- not, the main reason for this is

A)Six large Cl- ions cannot be accommodated around Si4+

due to limitation of size
B)Interaction between lone pair of Cl- ion and Si4+ is not
very strong
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
11.6 Important trends &
Anomalous behavior of carbon
60. Carbon differs from rest of the member of the group,
the correct reason for this is

A)It is small in size

B)Unavailability of d-orbital
C)Higher EN & IE
D)All of these
61. Carbon has _______.

A)Higher ionization enthalpy, lower electronegativity

B)lower ionization enthalpy, lower electronegativity
C)Higher ionization enthalpy, higher electronegativity
D)Lower ionization enthalpy, higher electronegativity
62. The orbitals which are available for bonding in carbon
atom are

A)Only s
B)s and p
C)s, p and d
D)only p
64. Which among the following has unique ability to form
p𝜋-p𝜋 multiple bonds?

A)C
B)Si
C)Ge
D)Sn
65. Why does heavier elements of carbon family does not
form p𝜋-p𝜋 bonds?

A)Because they have high lattice enthalpy

B)Because they have high electronegativity
C)Because they have large atomic orbitals
D)Both A & B
66. Which of the following atom has tendency to show
catenation?

A)Si
B)C
C)Ge
D)Pb
67. Why does carbon show catenation?

A)C-C bonds are very weak

B)C-C bonds are very strong
C)C-C bonds are polar
D)C-C are very high low bond order
68. In carbon family the tendency to show catenation

A)Decreases down the group

B)Increases down the group
C)Remains same
D)Does not follow a particular trend
69. The tendency to show catenation decreases down the
group, the correct reason for this is

A)Size of atom increases & electronegativity increases

B)Size of atom decreases & electronegativity decreases
C)Size of atom decreases & electronegativity increases
D)Size of atom increases & electronegativity decreases
70. The correct order of catenation in carbon family is:

A)C > Si > Ge > Sn

B)C > Si > Ge ≈ Sn
C)C >> Si > Ge ≈ Sn
D)C = Si = Ge = Sn
71. The element of carbon family which does not
show catenation is _______.

A)Si
B)Ge
C)Sn
D)Pb
72. Carbon show allotropic forms, the correct reason for this is

A)Due to catenation & p𝜋-p𝜋 bond formation

B)Due to catenation & p𝜋-d𝜋 bond formation
C)Due to catenation & d𝜋-d𝜋 bond formation
D)All of the above
11.7 Allotropes of carbon
73. What kind of allotropic forms are shown by carbon?

A)Only amorphous
B)Only crystalline
C)Amorphous & crystalline
D)None of these
74. The crystalline form of carbon are

A)Diamond & Graphite

B)fullerenes
C)Graphite & fullerenes
D)Both A & B
11.7.1 Diamond
75. The hybridization of carbon atom in diamond is

A)sp2
B)sp3
C)sp3d
D)sp3d2
76. the structure of hybridized orbitals of C atom in
diamond is

A)trigonal planner
B)tetrahedral
C)octahedral
D)none of these
77. In structure of diamond, the C-C bond length is _______.

A)150pm
B)151pm
C)152pm
D)154pm
78. In structure of diamond __________ are present
throughout the lattice

A)Unidirectional covalent
B)Directional covalent
C)Unidirectional ionic
D)Directional ionic
79. Diamond is hardest substance on earth, due to

A)It is very difficult to break extended covalent bonds

B)It is very difficult to break extended ionic bond
C)It is very difficult to break extended unidirectional covalent bond
D)None of these
80. Diamond is covalent in nature, yet it has high melting
point why?

A)C-C bond length is very high

B)C-C bond is polar in nature
C)Diamond has a 3-D network involving strong C-C bonds
D)Both A & B
81. The allotrope of carbon used as abrasive for sharpening
of tools

A)Diamond
B)Graphite
C)Fullerene
D)All of these
Paragraph – 11.7.2

Graphite
82. Graphite has ______ structure

A)Layered
B)Ring
C)Chain
D)None of these
83. Graphite has layered structure, these layers are held by

A)Intra molecular forces

B)Vander wall forces
C)Dipole – dipole interaction
D)None of these
84. The distance between two layers of graphite is _____

A)340pm
B)342
C)344
D)346
85. Each layer in graphite structure is composed of ______

A)Planer octagonal ring

B)Non planer octagonal ring
C)Planer hexagonal ring
D)Non planer hexagonal ring
86. The hybridization of c – atom is hexagonal ring structure of
graphite is

A)sp2
B)sp3
C)sp3d
D)sp3d2
87. with respect to hexagonal ring str of graphite, which is
correct?

A)Carbon atoms forms 3𝜎 & 1π bond

B)The structure are delocalized over whole sheet
C)The hybridization of c atom is sp2
D)All of these
88. Why is graphite a good conductor of electricity?

A)It has mobile electron.

B)It has pentagonal ring structure.
C)It has very high hydration enthalpy.
D)Both B & C
89. Graphite cleaves easily between the layers and
therefore it is ______

A)Hard & dry

B)Soft & wet
C)Soft & rough
D)Soft & slippery
90. Which of the following statement is correct regarding
graphite?

A)Graphite is soft & slippery.

B)It is used as a dry lubricant
C)Both A & B
None of these
91. Which is thermodynamically most stable allotrope of
carbon?

A)Diamond
B)Graphite
C)Fullerenes
D)None of these
Paragraph – 11.7.3

Fullerenes
 92. Fullerenes are made by ______

A)Heating of diamond in an electric arc in presence of inert gases.

B)Heating of graphite in a electric arc in presence of inert gases
C)Heating of graphite in an electric arc in absence of inert gases
D) None of these
93. Fullerenes are pure form of carbon, the reason for this is

A)They have smooth structures without having dangling bonds.

B)They have rough structure with dangling bonds
C)They have slippery structure with dangling bonds
D)Both B & C
94. Fullerenes are _______ molecules

A)Cage like
B)Ring like
C)Planer
D)Non-planer
95. Which of the following statement is correct regarding C60?

A)It has shape like soccer ball

B)It is called as Buckminster fullerene
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
96. Which of the following is true regarding Buckminster
fullerene?
A)It contains 20 six-membered rings & 12 five-membered rings
B)A 6-membered ring is fused with 6 or 5 number rings
C)A 5-membered ring is fused only with 6 membered rings
D)All of these
97. In Buckminster fullerene, carbon undergo ________
hybridization
A)sp
B)sp2
C)sp3
D)sp3d
98. In Buckminster fullerene each carbon atom forms _______
sigma bonds
A)1𝜎bond
B)2𝜎bond
C)3𝜎bond
D) 4𝜎bond
99. Which of the following statement is correct regarding buck
minster fullerene?
A)Each carbon atom form 3−𝜎bonds
B)The remaining electron is delocalized to give aromatic
character to molecule
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
100.The number of vertices in Buckminster fullerene molecule

A)58
B)59
C)60
D)61
101. Which of the following statement is correct regarding
Buckminster fullerene?
A)Each vertex is occupied by one carbon atom
B)It contains both single & double bonds with C-C distance
of 143.5pm and 138.3pm
C)It has the shape of soccer ball
D)All of these
102. Spherical fullerenes are also known as

A)Bucky balls
B)Spherical balls
C)Circular balls
D)All of these
103. Carbon black, coke, charcoal are __________ forms of
graphite or fullerene

A)Impure
B)Pure
C)Crystalline
D)Stable
104. Carbon black is formed by

A)Burning hydrocarbon in sufficient amount of air

B)Burning hydrocarbon in limited amount of air
C)Burning hydrocarbon in excess amount of air
D)Burning hydrocarbon in absence of air
105. Charcoal & coke are obtained by heating

A) Wood or coal in presence of air

B)Wood or coal in absence of air
C)Wood or coal in limited supply of air
D)Wood or coal in excess of air
Paragraph 11.8

Some Important Compounds of carbon

and silicon
Oxides of carbon
106. Carbon forms oxides in ______ oxidation state

A)+1, +2
B)+2, +3
C)+3, +4
D)+2, +4
Paragraph 11.8.1

Carbon Monoxide
107. Direct oxidation of C in limited supply of
oxygen or air yields _______

A)Carbon dioxide
B)Carbon monoxide
C)Methane
D)Both A & C
108. Given reaction is
∆
2C(s) + O2(g) ⟶
X X is
A)CO2
B)CO
C)Both
D)None
109. On a small-scale pure CO is prepared by dehydration
of
A)Formic acid with conc. HCl at 373k
B)Formic acid with conc. H2SO4 at 373k
C)Acetic acid with conc. HCl at 373k
D)Acetic acid with conc. H2SO4at 373k
110. Given reaction is

A)CO, H2
B)CO2, H2
C)CO, H2O
D)CO2, H2O
111. The method of preparation of CO on commercial
scale is
A)It is prepared by passing of water over hot coke
B)It is prepared by passing of steam over hot coke
C)It is prepared by passing of water over charcoal
D)It is prepared by passing of steam over charcoal
112. Given reaction is
C(s) + H2O(g) 473−1273𝑘
⟶
X+Y X and Y are

A) CO(g) + H2(g)
B) CO2(g) + H2(g)
C) CO2(g) + H2O(g)
D) CO(g) + H2O(g)
113.The mixture of CO and H2 is known as
A)Producer gas
B)Water gas
C)Greenhouse gas
D)None of these
114. When air is paused over hot coke, in place of steam,
the product formed is

A)Producer gas
B)Water gas
C)Greenhouse gas
D)None of these
115. Given reaction is
1273𝑘
2C(s) + O2(g) + 4N2(g) →
X+Y

A)2CO(g) + 4N2(g)
B)2CO2(g) + 4N2(g)
C)2CO(g) + 4NO(g)
D)2CO(g) + 4NO2(g)
116. Carbon monooxide in water gas or producer gas can
undergo further combustion to form _______

A)Carbon dioxide with absorption of heat

B)Carbon dioxide with liberation of heat
C)Methane with absorption of heat
D)Methane with liberation of heat
117. Which of the following is true regarding carbon
mono oxide?

A)It is colorless, odourless gas

B)It is almost water insoluble gas
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
118. Which of the following is true regarding carbon monoxide?
A)It is powerful reducing agent
B)It reduces all metal oxides other than those of alkali &
alkaline earth metals
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
119. Which property of CO is used in the extraction of
metals from their oxide ores?

A)Oxidizing property
B)Reducing property
C)Catenation
D)None of these
120. Given reaction is
∆
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) ⟶
2X + 3Y X & Y are
A)FeO, CO2
B)Fe3O4, CO2
C)Fe, CO2
D)None of these
 ∆
121. ZnO(s) + CO(g) ⟶
X+Y
X & Y are
A)Zn, CO2
B)ZnO2, CO2
C)Zn2O3, CO2
D)None of these
122. Which of the following is true with respect to CO
molecule?
A)It has 2𝜎 bonds & 2𝜋 bonds
B)It has 1𝜎 bonds & 2𝜋 bonds
C)It has 3𝜎 bonds
D)None of these
123. CO reacts with certain metals when heated to
form ________

A)Metal carbide
B)Metal carbonyl
C)Metal bicarbonate
D)All of these
124. CO reacts with certain metals when heated to form
metal carbonyls. The reason for this is

A)Due to lone pair on carbon atom, it acts as donar

B) Due to lone pair on oxygen atom, it acts as donar
C) Due to 𝜋 −bond in CO molecules it acts as donar
D) All of these
125. The reason for CO being poisonous is:
A)It forms complex with haemoglobin
B)It forms carboxy haemoglobin which is 300 times more
stable than oxyhaemoglobin
C)Formation of carboxy haemoglobin ultimately results in
death
D)All of these
Paragraph 11.8.2

Carbon dioxide
126. Carbon dioxide is prepared by

A)Complete combustion of carbon in excess of air

B)Complete combustion of methane in excess of air
C)Complete combustion of CO in excess of air
D)Both A & B
127 Given reactions are
∆
C(s) + O2(g) →
X
∆
Y + 2O2(g) →
CO2(g) +2H2O(g)
X & Y are

A)CO, CO2
B)CO2, CH4
C)CO, C2H6
D)None of these
128. In laboratory method, it is prepared

A)By action of dil. HCL on calcium chloride

B)By action of dil. H2SO4 on calcium carbonate
C)By action of dil. HCL on calcium carbonate
D)By action of conc. HCL on calcium carbonate
129. Which among the following is the laboratory method
of preparation of CO2?

A)CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) ⟶ CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) +H2O(l)

∆
B)C(s) + O2(g) ⟶
CO2(g)
∆
C)CH4(g) + 2O2(g) →
CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
D)All of these
130. On commercial scale, CO2 is produced by

A)Heating lime stone

B)Heating methane
C)Heating carbon mono oxide
D)All of these
131. Which of the following is correct with respect to
carbon dioxide?

A)It is colourless, odourless gas

B)It has low solubility in water
C)With water it forms carbonic acid
D)All of these
132. carbonic acid is __________.

A)Monobasic acid
B)Dibasic acid
C)Tribasic acid
D)None of these
133. Which of the following is correct regarding H2CO3?

A)H2CO3/HCO−
3 buffer system helps to maintain pH of

blood
B)H2CO3 is acidic in nature
C)It combines with alkali to form metal carbonate
D)All of these
134. Which of the following statement is correct regarding CO2
A)CO2 is used in photosynthesis
B)CO2 gets converted into carbohydrates through a chemical
change
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
135. Given reaction is

X is
A)C6H12O6
B)C12H22O11
C)CH4
D)C2H6
136. Which of the following statement is correct regarding
CO2?

A)CO2 is a non-poisonous gas

B)High amount of CO2 in atmosphere results in green
house effect
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
137. Which among the following is called as dry ice

A)Solid CO2
B)CO
C)CH4
D)None of these
138. Dry ice is obtained by

A)Rapid expansion of liquified CO2

B)Rapid cooling of solid CO2
C)Rapid cooling of liquified CO2
D)Both B & C
139. Which gas is used in soft drink?

A)CO2
B)CO
C)CH4
D)SO2
140. The gas used in manufacture of urea is:

A)CO
B)CO2
C)CH4
D)SO2
141. Which among the following is used as fire
extinguisher?

A)CO
B)CO2
C)CH4
D)None of these
142. The hybridization of carbon atom in CO2 molecule
is?

A)sp2
B)sp
C)sp3d
D)sp3d2
143. Which of the following is correct with respect to
CO2?

A)It has 2-𝜎bonds

B)Carbon atoms form p𝜋-p𝜋 bonding with oxygen atom
C)It has a linear shape
D)All of these
144. Which of the following is correct resonating
structure of CO2?
A)

B)

C)

D) All of these
145. Which of the following is correct regarding CO2?
A)It has zero dipole moment
B)C-O bond length is 115pm
C)It is linear in shape
D)All of these
Paragraph 11.8.3

Silicon dioxide
146. Which among the following is crystalline form of silica?

A)Quartz
B)Cristobalite
C)Tridymite
D)All of these
147. Which of the following statement is correct regarding SiO2
A)It is a covalent compound
B)It has a 3-D network in which each silicon atom is covalently
bonded in a tetrahedral fashion
C)The molecule of SiO2 is a giant molecule in which eight membered
rings are formed with alternate silicon & oxygen atom
D)All of these
148. Why is silica non-reactive in its normal form?

A)It has very high electronegativity

B)It has very high hydration enthalpy
C)The bond enthalpy of Si-O is very high
D)All of these
149. Silica does not react with ________

A)Halogens
B)Dihydrogen
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
150. Which of the following statement is correct regarding
SiO2?

A)It reacts with HF

B)It reacts with NaOH
C)It reacts with halogens
D)Both A & B
151. Given reaction are
SiO2 + 2NaOH ⟶ X + H2O
SiO2 + 4HF ⟶ Y + 2H2O
X & Y are

A)NaSiO2, SiF4
B)Na2SiO3, SiF2
C)Na2SiO3, SiF4
D)Na2SiO4, SiF4
152. Which among the following used as piezo electric
material?

A)Silica gel
B)Kieselguhr
C)Quartz
D)Dry ice
153. Which of the following is used as a drying agent?

A)Silica gel
B)Silica
C)Silicones
D)Silicate
154. The amorphous form of silica is

A)Kieselghur
B)Silica gel
C)Silicone
D)Silicate