The element that forms stable compounds in low oxidation state is

• Mg

• Al

• Ga

• Tl

Atomic radius (pm) of Al, Si,N and F respectively is:

• 117, 143, 64, 74

• 143, 117, 74, 64

• 143, 47, 64, 74

• 64, 74, 117, 143

The correct order of hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions is:

• Li⁺ > Na⁺ > K⁺ > Cs⁺ > Rb⁺

• Na⁺ > Li⁺ > K⁺ > Rb⁺ > Cs⁺

• Na⁺ > Li⁺ > K⁺ > Cs⁺ > Rb⁺

• Li⁺ > Na⁺ > K⁺ > Rb⁺ > Cs⁺

The covalent alkaline earth metal halide (X = Cl, Br, I) is :

• MgX₂

• BeX₂

• CaX₂

• SrX₂

The isoelectronic set of ions is :

• Li⁺, Na⁺, O^2- and F^-

• N^3-, O^2-, F^- and Na⁺

• F^-, Li⁺, Na⁺ and Mg²⁺

• N^3-,Li⁺, Mg²⁺ and O^2-

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Magnesium powder burns in air to give:

• Mg (NO₃)₂ and Mg₃N₂

• MgO and Mg₃N₂

• MgO only

• MgO and Mg(NO₃)₂

A hydrated solid X on heating initially gives a monohydrated compound X,Y upon heating above 373 K leads to an anhydrous white powder Z , X and Z respectively are :

• Baking soda and dead burnt plaster.

• Baking soda and soda ash

• Washing soda and dead burnt plaster

• Washing soda and soda ash

The correct statements among (a) to (d) are:

a) Saline hydrides produce H₂ gas when reacted with H₂O

b) Reaction of LiAlH₄ with BF₃ leads to B₂H₆

c) PH₃ and CH₄ are electrons- rich and electron- precise hydrides, respectively.

d) HF and CH₄ are called as molecular hydrides.

• a, b, c and d

• a, b and c only

• a, c and d only

• c and d only

Which one of the alkali metals, forms only the normal oxide, M₂O on heating in air?

• Rb

• K

• Li

• Li

In the replacement reaction



The reaction will be most favourable if M happens to be

• Na

• K

• Rb

• Rb