HCl is a gas but HF is a low boiling liquid .This is because : f

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631.

The substance used in smoke screen is :

  • sodium chloride

  • sodium phosphate

  • calcium fluoride

  • calcium phosphide


632.

Which of the following is the correct statement for PH3?

  • It is less poisonous than NH3.

  • It is less basic than NH3.

  • Electronegativity of PH3 >NH3.

  • It does not show reducing properties.


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633.

HCl is a gas but HF is a low boiling liquid .This is because :

  • H-F bond is strong

  • H-F bond is weak

  • molecules aggregate because of hydrogen bonding

  • HF is a weak acid


C.

molecules aggregate because of hydrogen bonding

HF is a low boiling liquid due to the presence of hydrogen bonding in the molecules .Due to hydrogen bonding in HF molecules it exist as associated molecules (HF)n

···H-F···H-F···H-F···

or , (HF)n

HCl is a gas due to absence of hydrogen bonding in it's molecules .

Hydrogen bond is formed between H-atom and most electronegative atom (like , N , 0 and F)


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634.

Ostwald process is used for the manufacture of :

  • nitric acid

  • sulphuric acid

  • ammonia

  • bleaching powder


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635.

The chemical used for cooling in refrigerators is :

  • CO2

  • NH4OH

  • NH4Cl

  • liquid NH3


636.

Which oxide of nitrogen is coloured gas ?

  • N2O

  • NO2

  • N2O5

  • NO


637.

Which of the following inert gas liquifies easily ?

  • He

  • Kr

  • Ne

  • Ar


638.

Which will not form precipitation after addition of (NH4)2CO3 in presence of NH4Cl?

  • Mg

  • Ba

  • Sn

  • Sr


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639.

Difference in atomic radius is maximum for

  • Rb-Cs

  • K-Rb

  • Na-K

  • Li-Na


640.

Which is correct order of solubility in water?

  • Ba(OH)2 <Mg(OH)2

  • BaCO3> CaCO3

  • CaSO4 <MgSO4

  • Ca(OH)2Mg(OH)2


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