Chapter 17

\(2 \mathrm{~g}\) of aluminium is treated separately with excess of dilute \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) and excess of \(\mathrm{NaOH}\). The ratio of the volumes of hydrogen evolved is (a) \(1: 1\) (b) \(1: 2\) (c) \(2: 1\) (d) \(2: 3\)

Which of the following reactions written here are correct? (1) \(\mathrm{B}+\mathrm{NaOH} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{BO}_{3}+\mathrm{H}_{2}\) (2) \(\mathrm{P}_{4}+\mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{NaH}_{2} \mathrm{PO}_{2}+\mathrm{PH}_{3}\) (3) \(\mathrm{S}+\mathrm{NaOH} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}+\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3

Match the following: List I List II 1\. Sorel's cement (i) \(\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}\) 2\. Albite (ii) \(\mathrm{MgO}\) 3\. A salt of carnalite (iii) \(\mathrm{NaAlSi}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{8}\) 4\. Glauber's salt (iv) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4} \cdot 10 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) The correct matching is: 1 2 \(3 \quad 4\) (a) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (b) (iv) (ii) (ii) (i) (c) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) (d) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

Aluminium is more reactive than iron because its standard reduction potential is higher. Still aluminium is less easily corrdoed than iron because (a) Al reacts with atmospheric carbon dioxide to form a self protective layer of \(\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) (b) it has higher reducing power and forms a self protective layer of \(\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) (c) it has higher reducing power and does not react with oxygen so easily (d) both (a) and (b)

Some large white transparent crystals are left out in a bowl for several days. They are then observed to have changed their form into white powder. The crystals may have been of (a) calcium oxide (b) sodium carbonate (c) ammonium chloride (d) sodium chloride

A solution when diluted with water and boiled, gives a white precipitate. On addition of excess of \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl} /\) \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}\), the volume of precipitate decreases, leaving behind a white gelatinous precipitate. Identify the precipitate which dissolves in \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH} / \mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}\). (a) \(\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\)

\(1.04 \mathrm{~g}\) of bleaching powder was made into a paste with water and then the volume was made upto 200 ml. \(25 \mathrm{ml}\) of this solution was found to oxidize \(13.4\) \(\mathrm{ml}\) of a standard solution of arsenic containing \(4.3 \mathrm{~g}\) \(\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) per litre. Find the percentage available chlorine in the sample. (a) \(31.7 \%\) (b) \(36.7 \%\) (c) \(41.7 \%\) (d) \(63.6 \%\)

A white, water-insoluble solid \((\mathrm{A})\), is attacked by an acid, liberating a colourless, odourless gas (B), leaving a clear solution (C). The solution (C) gives a white precipitate (D) on addition of dilute \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4},(\mathrm{C})\) gives a yellow precipitate (E) on addition of \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{CrO}_{4}\) solution. Gas (B) bubbled through a suspension of \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) causesdis solution of that compound. Identify (E). (a) \(\mathrm{CaCrO}_{4}\) (b) \(\mathrm{BaCr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\) (c) \(\mathrm{BaCrO}_{4}\) (d) none of these

The aqueous solution of an inorganic compound \((\mathrm{X})\), gives a white precipitate with \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}\), which does not dissolve in excess of \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}\). This aqueous solution also gives white precipitate with \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) and the precipitate is soluble in dilute \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3} .\) Here ( \(\mathrm{X}\) ) is (a) \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{AlBr}_{3}\) (c) AIN (d) \(\mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\)

Match the following: \(\begin{array}{ll}\text { List I } & \text { List II }\end{array}\) 1\. efflorescent (i) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) 2\. deliquescent (ii) \(\mathrm{KOH}\) 3\. fusion mixture (iii) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) 4\. washing soda (iv) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3} \cdot 10 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) The correct matching is 1 2 3 4 (a) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) (b) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (c) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) (d) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)

small quantities in the electrolytic reduction of alumina dissolved in fused cryolite \(\left(\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{AlF}_{6}\right)\) is 1\. as a catalyst 2\. to make the fused mixture very conducting 3\. to lower the temperature of melt 4\. to decrease the rate of oxidation of carbon at the anode (a) 2,3 (b) 1,2 (c) \(2,3,4\) (d) 3,4

The pair of compounds which cannot exist together in aqueous solution is 1\. \(\mathrm{NaH}_{2} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) and \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{HCO}_{3}\) 2\. \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) 3\. \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) and \(\mathrm{NaH}_{2} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) 4\. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) (a) \(1,2,3\) (b) 3,4 (c) 1,4 (d) 2,3

When brine solution is saturated with \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) a slightly alkaline white sodium salt (A) is formed which has \(\mathrm{pH}\) of nearly 8.4. (A) on heating liberates a gas (B) leaving a highly alkaline residue (C) of \(\mathrm{pH}\) nearly 10 to 11 . Gas (B) is colourless and turns a solution of \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) milky. Identify (B). (a) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\)

Consider the following statements: 1\. Cs ion is more highly hydrated than other alkali metal ions 2\. Among the alkali metals \(\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Na}, \mathrm{K}\) and \(\mathrm{Rb}\), \(\mathrm{Li}\) has the higher melting point 3\. Among the alkali metals, only Li form a stable nitride by direct combination (a) 1 and 3 are correct (b) 2 and 3 are correct (c) 1,2 and 3 are correct (d) 1 and 2 are correct

Metal \(X\) on heating in nitrogen gas gives Y.Y on treatment with \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) gives a colourless gas which when passed through \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) solution gives a blue colour. Y is (a) \(\mathrm{MgO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}_{3} \mathrm{~N}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\)

Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia 1\. shows blue colour 2\. exhibits electrical conductivity 3\. produces sodium amide 4\. produces hydrogen gas (a) 1,2 (b) \(1,2,3\) (c) \(2,3,4\) (d) all of these

Out of the following metals, those that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of the aqueous solution of their salts are 1\. \(\mathrm{Ag}\) 2\. \(\mathrm{Mg}\) 3\. Cu 4\. Al (a) 2,4 (b) 2,3 (c) 1,4 (d) all

When zeolite, which is hydrated sodium aluminium silicate, is treated with hard water the sodium ions are exchanged with 1\. \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\)ions 2\. \(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}\) ions 3\. \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{-2}\) ions 4\. \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\) ions (a) 2,4 (b) \(1,2,3\) (c) \(2,4,5\) (d) all are correct

Match the following: List-I List-II 1\. Beryl (i) \(\mathrm{KCl} \cdot \mathrm{MgCl}_{2} .6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) 2\. Carnalite (ii) \(\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}\) 3\. Asbestos (iii) \(3 \mathrm{BeO} \cdot \mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} \cdot 6 \mathrm{SiO}_{2}\) 4\. Magnesite (iv) \(\mathrm{Ca}_{2} \mathrm{Mg}_{5} \mathrm{Si}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{22}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (v) \(\mathrm{CaSO}_{4} \cdot 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) The correct matching is: \(\begin{array}{lll}1 & 2 & 3\end{array}\) 4 (a) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) (b) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (d) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)

Select the correct statement(s): (a) \(\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}\) is soluble in water (b) \(\mathrm{Ba}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) is soluble in water (c) \(\mathrm{MgSO}_{4}\) is soluble in water (d) \(\mathrm{CaF}_{3}\), is soluble in water

Select the incorrect statement(s): (a) Milk of magnesia is an aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{KOH}\) is a weaker base than \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CaO}_{2}\) is less stable than \(\mathrm{MgO}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\) ions are precipitated with the addition of \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}\) in the presence of \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}\)

Select the correct statement(s) are: (a) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{NaHCO}_{3} \cdot 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is a mineral called trona. (b) \(\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}\) both are thermally stable (c) \(\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) is only sparingly soluble in water and no \(\mathrm{LiHCO}_{3}\) has been isolated. (d) \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) cannot be made by a method similar to the ammonia-soda process.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true? (a) Stability of alkali metal peroxide increases with increase in atomic number (b) Hydration energy of \(\mathrm{AgF}\) is higher than its lattice energy (c) Anhydrous \(\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}\) cannot be prepared by direct heating of \(\mathrm{MgCl}_{2} \cdot 6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) The milk of magnesia used as antacid is chemically \(\mathrm{MgO}+\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}\)

Select the correct statement(s): (a) Be dissolves in alkali forming \(\left[\mathrm{Be}(\mathrm{OH})_{4}\right]^{2-}\) (b) \(\mathrm{BeF}_{2}\) forms complex ion with \(\mathrm{NaF}\) in which Be goes with cation (c) \(\mathrm{BeCO}_{3}\) is kept in the atmosphere of \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) since, it is least thermally stable (d) \(\mathrm{BeF}_{2}\) forms complex ion with \(\mathrm{NaF}\) in which \(\mathrm{Be}\) goes with anion.

The pair of compounds which cannot exist together in aqueous solution is [IIT 1992] (a) \(\mathrm{NaH}_{2} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) and \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{HCO}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) and \(\mathrm{NaH}_{2} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{NaOH}\)

Nitrate of which of the following elements can be converted into their oxides on heating? (a) \(\mathrm{Na}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Li}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Rb}\)

Which of the following carbonates cannot evolve \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) on heating? (a) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Rb}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}\)

Sodium sulphate is soluble in water whereas barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because [IIT 1988] (a) The hydration energy of sodium sulphate is more than its lattice energy (b) The lattice energy of barium sulphate is more than its hydration energy (c) The lattice energy has no role to play in solubility (d) The hydration energy of sodium sulphate is less than its lattice energy.

Which of the following oxides have rock salt structure with coordination number \(6: 6\). (a) \(\mathrm{MgO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CaO}\) (c) \(\mathrm{SrO}\) (d) \(\mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)

\(\mathrm{Mg}\) and \(\mathrm{Zn}\) have following resemblance: (a) Both of them can be used as electrodes (b) \(\mathrm{MgO}\) and \(\mathrm{ZnO}\) are amphoteric. (c) Both of them can be used to prevent corrosion (d) \(\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}, \mathrm{ZnCO}_{3}\) both on heating give their oxides.

Out of the following the correct statement is/are: (a) \(\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}\) is an electron deficient molecule (b) \(\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}\) is a covalent compound (c) The hybridisation state of Be in \(\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}\) is \(\mathrm{sp}^{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}\) can form dimer

Gypsum on heating gives: (a) \(\mathrm{CaS}+\mathrm{O}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CaO}+\mathrm{SO}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}^{.} 1 / 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}\)

Which of the following metals are extracted by using \(\mathrm{Al}\) as a reducing agent? (a) W from WO \(_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Mg}\) from \(\mathrm{MgO}\) (c) Na from \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cr}\) from \(\mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)

Which is true about beryllium? (a) \(\mathrm{Be}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) is basic in nature only. (b) Beryllium halides are electron deficient. (c) Aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}\) is acidic. (d) It forms unusual carbide \(\mathrm{Be}_{2} \mathrm{C}\).

Match the following \begin{tabular}{ll} \hline Column-I & Column-II \\ \hline (a) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\) & (p) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) absorber \\\ (b) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}\) & (q) Detergent \\ (c) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) & (r) Glass \\ (d) \(\mathrm{NaOCl}\) & (s) Bleach \\ \hline \end{tabular}

Match the following List-I (Compounds) List-II (Use of 0 0 20 compounds) a (a) Magnesium hydroxide (p) As a fertilizer (b) Barium sulphate (q) As a purgative (c) Magnesium sulphate (r) As a constituent of lithopone (d) Calcium cyanamide (s) As a constituent of sorrel cement

Match the following \begin{tabular}{ll} \hline Column-I & Column-II \\ \hline (a) Magnesia & (p) \(\mathrm{MgSO}_{4} \cdot 7 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) \\ (b) Epsom salt & (q) \(\mathrm{MgO}\) \\ (c) Anhydrone & (r) \(\mathrm{CaH}_{2}\) \\ (d) Hydrolith & (s) \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{ClO}_{4}\right)_{2}\) \\ \hline \end{tabular}

Match the following \begin{tabular}{ll} \hline List-I & List-II \\ \hline (a) Aqueous solution of (p) Anhydrone \(\mathrm{NaOCl}\) & (q) Javelle water \\ (b) \(\mathrm{KClO}_{3}\) & (r) Euchlorine \\ (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{ClO}_{4}\right)_{2}\) & (s) Berthelot's salt \\ (d) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{ClO}_{2}\) mixture & \end{tabular}

\(\mathrm{KO}_{2}\) (potassium super oxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it [2002] (a) produces ozone (b) absorbs \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) (c) absorbs \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and increase \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) contents (d) eliminates moisture

A metal M readily forms water soluble sulphate \(\mathrm{MSO}_{4}\), water insoluble hydroxide \(\mathrm{M}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) and oxide MO which becomes inert on heating. The hydroxide is soluble in \(\mathrm{NaOH} . \mathrm{M}\) is (a) \(\mathrm{Mg}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Sr}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Be}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ca}\)

Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia to form a deep blue coloured solution. The deep blue colour is due to formation of (a) solvated electron, e \(\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{x}_{y}^{-}\) (b) solvated atomic sodium, \(\mathrm{Na}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{y}\) (c) \(\left[\mathrm{Na}^{+}+\mathrm{Na}^{-}\right]\) (d) \(\mathrm{NaNH}_{2}+\mathrm{H}_{2}\)

In curing cement plasters, water is sprinkled from time to time. This helps in (a) hydrating sand gravel mixed with cement (b) keeping it cool (c) converting sand into silicic acid (d) developing interlocking needle like crystals of hydrated silicates

The substance not likely to contain \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) is \([\mathbf{2 0 0 3}]\) (a) sea shells (b) calcined gypsum (c) dolomite (d) a marble statue

Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many properties which are similar. But the two elements differ in [2004] (a) forming polymeric hydrides (b) forming covalent halides (c) exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds (d) exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides.

Which of the following on thermal - decomposition yields a basic as well as an acidic oxide? (a) \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{KClO}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{NO}_{3}\)

The mainoxides formed on combusting of \(\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Na}\) and \(\mathrm{K}\) in excess of air are respectively? (a) \(\mathrm{LiO}_{2} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{KO}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{KO}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) and \(\mathrm{KO}_{2}\)