Halogens exist in -1,+ 1, + 3, + 5 and 47 oxidation states. The h

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291.

The most abundant noble gas in atmosphere is

  • neon

  • argon

  • xenon

  • krypton


292.

The least stable hydride of 15th group elements is

  • BiH3

  • NH3

  • AsH3

  • SbH3


293.

Which one of the following oxides of nitrogen dimerises into colourless is solid/ liquid on cooling?

  • N2O

  • NO

  • N2O3

  • NO2


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294.

Halogens exist in -1,+ 1, + 3, + 5 and 47 oxidation states. The halogen that exists only in -1 state is

  • F

  • Cl

  • Br

  • I


A.

F

Fluorine atom has no d-orbitals in its valence shell, therefore cannot expand its octet and thus, does not exhibit variable oxidation states. Being the most electronegative, it exhibits only -1 oxidation state.


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295.

Among the oxyacids of phosphorus, the dibasic acid is

  • H3PO3

  • H4P2O7

  • H2PO2

  • HPO3


296.

Which of the following is the correct method of preparation of methyl fluoride?

  • CH4 + HF →

  • CH3OH + HF →

  • CH4 + F2

  • CH3Br + AgF →


297.

Which of the following species can function both as oxidising as well as reducing agent?

  • Cl-

  • ClO4-

  • ClO-

  • MnO4-


298.

Which of the following is used as an oxidiser in rocket propellants?

  • Ammonium perchlorate

  • Alcohol

  • Acrylic rubber

  • Polyurethane


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299.

Concentrated sulphuric acid can be reduced by

  • NaCl

  • NaF

  • NaBr

  • NaOH


300.

The element evolving two different gases on reaction with conc sulphuric acid is

  • P

  • C

  • Hg

  • S


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