p-Block Elements (B & C family)

This Section is not meant for classroom discussion. It is being given to promote self-
study and self testing amongst the Resonance students.

PART - I : PRACTICE TEST-1 (IIT-JEE (MAIN Pattern))

Max. Time : 1 Hr. Max. Marks : 120
Important Instructions
1. The test is of 1 hour duration.
2. The Test Booklet consists of 30 questions. The maximum marks are 120.
3. Each question is allotted 4 (four) marks for correct response.
4. Candidates will be awarded marks as stated above in Instructions No. 3 for correct response of each
question. ¼ (one fourth) marks will be deducted for indicating incorrect response of each question. No
deduction from the total score will be made if no response is indicated for an item in the answer sheet.
5. There is only one correct response for each question. Filling up more than one response in any question
will be treated as wrong response and marks for wrong response will be deducted accordingly as per
instructions 4 above.
1. Which of the following is the correct graph for EN values of carbon family :

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

2. Select the incorrect statement :

(1) Silicon does not form an allotrope like graphite because of its no tendency of multiple bond
formation.
(2) Catenation tendency is greater in C than in Si.
(3) CO is stable in nature but SiO does not
(4) None of these
3. Which of the following statement about Si is correct.
(1) Si predominantly forms covalent componds with oxidation number as +4.
(2) Ionisation enthalpy of Si is more than that of carbon.
(3) Electron affinity of Si is less than that of carbon.
(4) Si can't show coordination number more than 4.

4.

Identify correct statement.

(1) C is a weak lewis acid (2) B is a weak lewis base
(3) C is a strong acid (4) D reacts with NaOH to produce C

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5. 4BCl3 + 3LiAlH4  A + 3AlCl3 + 3 LiCl
When A reacts with NaOH it produces a colourless combustible gas and another compound 'B'. Select
incorrect statement about 'B'.
(1) It aqueous solution turns red litmus blue (2) It shows anionic hydrolysis
(3) It shows cationic hydrolysis (4) It can also produce by reaction of boron with NaOH
6. When heating white lead then find out released gas (A) and (B)

2PbCO3.Pb(OH)2  Pb3O4 + (A) + (B) + H2O
(white lead)
(1) CO, O2 (2) CO2 , O2 (3) CO2, CH4 (4) CO, CO2
7. Amorphous boron is extracted from borax by following step
(A) Heat (B)
Borax   H3BO3  B2O3   Boron
Then (A) and (B) are :
(1) H2SO4, Al (2) HCl, carbon (3) H2SO4, Mg (4) HCl, Fe
8. The role of addition of Me3SiCl during the hydrolysis followed by conduction of Me2SiCl2 is.
(1) To catalyte the reaction.
(2) To terminate the chain and hence controlling the molecular weight.
(3) For obtaiming a proper cross linking.
(4) All of the above
9. Given type of silicones are called [P]

[P] is prepared by controlled hydrolysis of [Q]. [P] & [Q] are respectively.
(1) Linear silicone, CH3SiCl3 (2) branched silicone, (CH3)3SiCl
(3) Cyclic silicone, (CH3)2SiCl2 (4) Cyclic silicone, CH3SiCl3
10. Which of the following is not a property of silicones ?
(1) They are combustible
(2) They are water - repellant
(3) They are polymeric liquids or solids
(4) Their viscosity does not change significaltly with rise in tamperature.
11. Tourmalene is a class of cyclosilicates with general formula.
(Ca, K, Na) (Al, Fe, Li, Mg, Mn)3 (Al, Cr, Fe, V)6 (BO3)3 (Si, Al, B)6O18 (OH, F)4
Which of the following is not a correct example of tourmalene ?
(1) CaAl3Fe6(BO3)3 S6O18F4 (2) Ca2Li3V6(BO3)3 Si6O18(OH)4
(3) KMg3Cr6(BO3)3 Si6 O18 F4 (4) CaAl9 (BO3)3 Si6O18 (OH)4
12. The silicate anion in the mineral kinoite is a chain of three SiO 4 tetrahedra, that share corners with
adjacent tetrahedra. The charge of the silicate anion is :
(1) –4 (2) –8 (3) –6 (4) –2
13. The dehydration of malonic acid CH2(COOH)2 with P4O10 gives :
(1) carbon monoxide (2) carbon suboxide (3) carbon dioxide (4) all three
14. Borax on heating with cobalt oxide forms a blue bead of :
(1) Co(BO2)2 (2) CoBO2 (3) Co3(BO3)2 (4) Na3Co(BO3)2
15. The dissolution of Al(OH)3 by a solution of NaOH results in the formation of :
(1) [Al(H2O)4(OH)]2+ (2) [Al(H2O)2(OH)4]– (3) [Al(H2O)3(OH)3] (4) [Al(H2O)6(OH)3]

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16. Select the incorrect statement about the boron.
(1) Pure form of the elements are obtained by the reduction of BCl3 with zinc at 900ºC.
(2) Crystalline boron is attacked only by hot concentrated oxidising agents.
(3) Amorphous boron and ammonia at white heat gives (BN) x, a slippery white solid with a layer
structure resembling that of graphite.
(4) Boron does form B3+ cation easily.
17. Aqueous solution containing 1 mol of borax reacts with 2 mol of acids. This is because of :
(1) formation of 2 mol of B(OH)3 only
(2) formation of 2 mol of [B(OH)4]– only
(3) formation of 1 mol each of B(OH)3 and [B(OH)4]–
(4) formation of 2 mol each of [B(OH)4]– and B(OH)3, of which only [B(OH)4]– reacts with acid
18. Match List (Fuels) with List II (composition) and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the lists :
List I (Fuels) List II (Composition)
(1) Water gas i. A mixture of CO and N2
(2) Producer gas ii. Methane
(3) Coal gas iii. A mixture of CO and H2
(4) Natural gas iv. A mixture of CO, H2, CH4 and CO2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4)
(1) iii i iv ii (2) iii i ii iv
(3) i iii iv ii (4) iii ii iv i
19. Water transported through lead pipes becomes poisonous due to the formation of:
(1) PbO (2) PbO2 (3) Pb(OH)2 (4) Pb3O4
20. When steam is passed over red hot coke, the outgoing gas contains –
(1) Producer gas (2) Water gas (3) Coal gas (4) None of the above
21. In BF3, the B-F bond length is 1.30 Å, when BF3 is allowed to be treated with Me3N, it forms an adduct,
Me3N  BF3, The bond length of B-F in the adduct is :
(1) Greater than 1.30Å (2) Smaller than 1.30 Å
(3) Equal to 1.30 Å (4) None of these
22. Aluminium is extracted by the electrolysis of :
(1) alumina (2) bauxite
(3) molten cryolite. (4) alumina mixed with molten cryolite
23. A compound of boron X reacts at 200ºC temperature with NH3 to give another compound Y which is
called as inorganic benzene. The compound Y is a colourless liquid and is highly light sensitive. Its
melting point is –57ºC. The compound X with excess of NH3 and at a still higher temperature gives
boron nitride (BN)n. The compounds X and Y are respectively :
(1) BH3 and B2H6 (2) NaBH4 and C6H6 (3) B2H6 and B3N3H6 (4) B4C3 and C6H6
24. For given processes, choose the correct order of purity of silicon obtained.
I. SiO + 2C  Si + 2CO
2

II. Si(pure) + 2Cl2  SiCl4

SiCl4 + 2Mg  Si + MgCl2
III. Na2[SiF6] + 4Na  6NaF + Si Zone refined Si
(1) I > II > III (2) III > II > I (3) I = II = III (4) II > I > III
25. E represents an element belonging to boron family.
2E + 3X2  2EX3 (X = F, Cl, Br, I)
(1) Oxidation state of E in all EX3 is +3
(2) All EX3 are predominantly ionic
(3) Tl does not form TlX3 as Tl+1 is more stable than Tl+3
(4) There exists some EX3 for which E shows +1 oxidation state.

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26. E represents an element belonging to carbon family.

E + 2X2  EX4 (X = F, Cl, Br, I)
(1) Stability of EX4 decreases down the 14th group
(2) PbI4 does not exist
(3) Ge & Pb forms EX2 as well.
(4) All are correct
27. When Al is added to KOH solution
(1) No action takes place (2) Oxygen is evolved
(3) Water is produced (4) Hydrogen is evolved
28. Which of the following reactions lead to chemical inertness :
(1) Lead with dilute H2SO4 (2) Lead with conc. HCl
(3) Aluminium with oxygen (4) All of above reactions
29. Which of the following statements regarding ortho boric acid (H3BO3) is false ?
(1) It acts as a weak monobasic acid (2) It is soluble in hot water
(3) It has a planar structure (4) It acts as a tribasic acid
30. Which of the following is a correct match :
I : Potash alum – K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O
II : Chrome alum – K2SO4.Cr2(SO4)3.24H2O
III : Potash alum K2SO4.Fe2(SO4)3.24H2O
IV : Ammonium alum – (NH4)2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O
(1) I, II, II & IV (2) I, II & III (3) I, II & IV (4) Only II & IV

Practice Test-1 (IIT-JEE (Main Pattern))

OBJECTIVE RESPONSE SHEET (ORS)
Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ans.

Que. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Ans.

Que. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Ans.

PART - II : NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN CHEMISTRY (NSEC) STAGE-I

1. Carborundum is the commercial name of : [NSEC-2000]
(A) H3PO4 (B) Ca(H2PO4)2 (C) AI2O3 (D) SiC
2. Which of the following is used in making printer’s ink, black varnish and shoe polish ? [NSEC-2000]
(A) gas black (B) carbon black (C) bone black (D) lamp black
3. Graphite is used in nuclear reactor : [NSEC-2000]
(A) for reducing the speed of neutrons (B) as a fuel
(C) as a lubricant
(D) for lining the inner surface of the reactor which will work as an insulator.
4. Which Group IIIA element is expected to have physical and chemical properties least similar to other
members of that group ? [NSEC-2000]
(A) Ga (B) Al (C) B (D) Ln
5. Select the group of oxides that cannot be reduced by carbon to give the respective metals.
[NSEC-2000]
(A) CaO, K2O (B) Fe2O3, ZnO (C) Cu2O, K2O (D) PbO, Fe2O3
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6. SnCI2 acts as a reducing agent because [NSEC-2003]
(A) SnCI2 can accept electrons readily (B) Sn3+ is more stable than Sn2+
(C) Sn4+ is more stable than Sn2+ (D) Sn2+ can be readily converted to metallic tin.
7. The acidic hydroxide is [NSEC-2003]
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) AI(OH)3 (C) B(OH)3 (D) TIOH.
8. Carbon dioxide is gaseous, while SiO2 is solid because [NSEC-2003]
(A) CO2 is a linear molecule, while SiO2 is an angular one
(B) the van der Waal`s forces are very strong in SiO2
(C) CO2 is covalent, while SiO2 is ionic
(D) unlike C, Si cannot form stable bonds with O, hence Si has to form a 3D lattice.
9. The metal that can be extracted from its oxide by reduction with carbon is [NSEC-2003]
(A) sodium (B) calcium (C) iron (D) aluminium.
10. Aluminium oxide exists in nature as gems with different colours. The reason for the difference in colour
is that [NSEC-2003]
(A) the oxidation states of aluminium in these gems are different
(B) the extent of crystallinity in these gems is different
(C) the AI–O bonding is different in these gem structures
(D) there are different transition metal ions present as impurities in these gems.
11. White lead is [NSEC-2004]
(A) PbCO3 (B) PbCO3. PbO (C) 2PbCO3.Pb(OH)2 (D) 2PbSO4.PbO.
12. Boron nitride is isoelectronic with [NSEC-2004]
(A) LiF (B) CO (C) (CN)- (D) AIN.
13. Which of the following carbides on treatment with water evolves methane? [NSEC-2005]
(A) CaC2 (B) AI4C3 (C) B4C (D) SiC.
14. In borax bead test, the borax used is Na2B4O7.10H2O. However, the species that is responsible for the
test is [NSEC-2006]
(A) Na3BO3 (B) B2O3 (C) Na[B(OH)4] (D) Na[BO)4.
15. Thallium forms stable chloride, TICl, unlike Aluminum which forms chloride AlCl3. This is because:
(A) inert pair effect makes TI+ more stable than TI3+ [NSEC-2007]
(B) TI is not a group 13 element.
(C) TI-X bond is covalent while AI-CI bond is ionic.
(D) TI-X bond is ionic while AI-Cl bond is covalent.
16. Silicones are water repelling in nature because- [NSEC-2007]
(A) they have highly covalent Si–O–Si linkages.
(B) they have organic groups forming hydrophobic exterior.
(C) they are polymeric in nature.
(D) they have Si-H bonds as in hydrocarbons.
17. The correct balanced chemical equation for the reaction between Al and S is : [NSEC-2009]
(A) 16Al + 3S8  8Al2S3 (B) 12Al + S8  4Al3S2
(C) 8Al + S8  8AlS (D) 4Al + S8  4AlS2
18. The silicates formed from [SiO4]4– tetrahedral units by sharing three oxygen atoms are : [NSEC-2009]
(A) Sheet silicates (B) Pyrosilicates
(C) Linear Chain silicates (D) Three dimensional silicates
19. The change in hybridization of aluminium when Al2Cl6 decomposes in the gas phase is : [NSEC-2010]
(A) sp2  sp3 (B) sp  sp2 (C) sp  sp3 (D) sp3  sp2
20. Pure germanium is an example of- [NSEC-2010]
(A) an intrinsic semiconductor (B) a n-type semiconductor
(C) a p-type semiconductor (D) a n-p type semiconductor

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21. Lead dissolves most readily in dilute [NSEC-2011]
(A) acetic acid (B) sulphuric acid
(C) phosphoric acid (D) sodium hydroxide
22. The most abundant element in the earth's crust is : [NSEC-2011]
(A) aluminium (B) oxygen (C) silicon (D) iron
23. In chlorides, the common oxidation states of aluminium and thallium are +3 and +1 respectively
because. [NSEC-2017]
(A) Tl–Cl bond is ionic and Al–Cl bond is covalent
(B) 6s electrons of Tl are bound more strongly than the 3s electron of Al
(C) Tl–Cl bond is stronger than Al–Cl bond
(D) 3s electrons of Al are bond strongly than the 6s electrons of Tl
24. Sn2+ compounds like SnO and SnCl2 are well known reducing agents, while PbO2 acts as an oxidizing
agent. Which of the following statements support these reactivities? [NSEC-2017]
I. SnO is more stable than SnO2 II. Sn4+ is more stable than Sn2+
III. Pb4+ is more stable than Pb2+ IV. Pb2+ is more stable than Pb4+
(A) I and III (B) I, III and IV (C) II and IV (D) I, II and IV
25. The gaseous product obtained on reaction of BF3 with LiH is [NSEC-2018]
(A) HF (B) H2 (C) B2H6 (D) F2
26. Which one of the following is not used as a monomer for the synthesis of a high molecular weight
silicone polymer ? [NSEC-2018]
(A) MeSiCl3 (B) Me2SiCl2 (C) Me3SiCl (D) PbSiCl3
27. Which of the following is a strong oxidizing agent ? [NSEC-2018]
(A) AlCl3 (B) TlCl3 (C) NF3 (D) PCl3
28. During World War II, soldiers posted at high altitudes experienced crumbling of the tin buttons of their
uniforms into a grey powder. This can be attributed to [NSEC-2018]
(A) oxidation of tin (B) interaction with nitrogen in the air at low pressure
(C) change in the crystal structure of tin (D) reaction of tin with water vapour in the air

PART - III : HIGH LEVEL PROBLEMS (HLP)

ONE OR MORE THAN ONE OPTIONS CORRECT TYPE
1. Boron can be obtained by :
(A) reduction of B2O3 by C.
(B) reduction of BCl3 with H2 at 1270 K.
(C) thermal decomposition of boron halides at 1173 K.
(D) electrolytic reduction of KBF4 in KF at 1073 K.
2. Aluminium can be prepared by :
(A) Electrolytic reduction of alumina in presence of Cryolite & fluorspar.
(B) Reduction of AlCl3(s) by potassium amalgam.
(C) Reduction of aqueous solution of Al2(SO4)3 (aq) by zinc metal.
(D) Thermal decomposition of aluminium oxide.
3. Which of the following can produce silicon.
(A) Reduction of SiO2 by carbon (B) Reduction of SiO2 by Silicon carbide
(C) Thermal decomposition of SiH4 (D) Thermal decomposition of SiC
4. Which of the following facts regarding boron and silicon is/are true ?
(A) Boron is used to make boron steel or boron carbide control rods for nuclear reactor.
(B) Boron and silicon form halides which are not hydrolysed.
(C) Boron and silicon react with magnesium to form magnesium boride and magnesium silicide which
are decomposed by acids to give volatile borane and silane, respectively.
(D) Both boron and silicon react with alkali to form borates and silicates containing BO 33– and SiO44–
tetrahedral units, respectively.
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5. Which of the following statements are true.

(A) Red lead (Pb3O4) is diamagnetic and contains both Pb+2 and Pb+4 ions.
(B) Both PbO and PbO2 are amphoteric in nature.
(C) Stannate and plumbate ions results in SnO2 and PbO2 with acidic solution.
(D) Concentrated Nitric acid oxidises red lead into lead dioxide.
6. Which is/are incorrect about permutit or zeolite :
(A) By it both temporary and permanent hardness of water can not be removed.
(B) It formula is Na2Al2Si3O8.xH2O
(C) It softens hard water by exchanging its Na+ ions with Ca2+ and Mg2+ present in hard water.
(D) Exhausted zeolite can be regenerated by passing conc. solution of NaCl through it.

PART - IV : PRACTICE TEST-2 (IIT-JEE (ADVANCED Pattern))

Max. Time : 1 Hr. Max. Marks : 69
Important Instructions
A. General %
1. The test is of 1 hour duration.
2. The Test Booklet consists of 23 questions. The maximum marks are 69.
B. Question Paper Format
3. Each part consists of five sections.
4. Section 1 contains 8 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) out
of which ONE is correct.
5. Section 2 contains 5 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) out
of which ONE OR MORE THAN ONE are correct.
6. Section 3 contains 6 questions. The answer to each of the questions is a single-digit integer, ranging from
0 to 9 (both inclusive).
7. Section 4 contains 1 paragraphs each describing theory, experiment and data etc. 3 questions relate to
paragraph. Each question pertaining to a partcular passage should have only one correct answer among
the four given choices (A), (B), (C) and (D).
8. Section 5 contains 1 multiple choice questions. Question has two lists (list-1 : P, Q, R and S; List-2 : 1, 2,
3 and 4). The options for the correct match are provided as (A), (B), (C) and (D) out of which ONLY ONE
is correct.
C. Marking Scheme
9. For each question in Section 1, 4 and 5 you will be awarded 3 marks if you darken the bubble
corresponding to the correct answer and zero mark if no bubble is darkened. In all other cases, minus one
(– 1) mark will be awarded.
10. For each question in Section 2, you will be awarded 3 marks. If you darken all the bubble(s)
corresponding to the correct answer(s) and zero mark. If no bubbles are darkened. No negative marks will
be answered for incorrect answer in this section.
11. For each question in Section 3, you will be awarded 3 marks if you darken only the bubble corresponding
to the correct answer and zero mark if no bubble is darkened. No negative marks will be awarded for
incorrect answer in this section.

SECTION-1 : (Only One option correct Type)

This section contains 8 multiple choice questions. Each questions has four choices (A), (B), (C)
and (D) out of which Only ONE option is correct.

1. Which of the following statements is false.

(A) PbO, PbO2 are amphoteric, CO is neutral and CO2, SiO2 are acidic.
(B) Carbon shows oxidation number from –4 to +4 in its various compounds.
(C) B2O3 is acidic, SnO is amphoteric and Ga2O3, GeO2 are acidic.
(D) Boron is non metal, Ge, Ga are metalloids and Pb, Sn, In are metals.

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2. Which of the following are the correct matches :

Miniral Element present
(i) Kernite Boron
(ii) Carbonandum Aluminium
(iii) Colemanite Calcium
(iv) Mica Silicon
(v) Carnalite Boron
(A) (ii) ,(i) (B) (i) ,(ii) (iv) (C) (i) ,(iii), (iv) (D) none of these

3.

Select the correct option :

(A) (A) is SiF4 (B) (B) is H2SiF6 (C) (C) is H4SiO4 (D) All of these
4. NaBH4 + I2  X  + Y  + 2NaI
X + C2H5OH  Y  + D
X + HCl  Y  + E
D gives following colour with flame
(A) Red (B) Green (C) Blue (D) No colour

5. B2H6 + NH3 X  Y
Which of the following around X is correct.
(A) X is ionic in nature, Hybridisation state of B in both cationic and anionic part is same.
(B) X is ionic in nature, hybridisation state of B in cationic and anionic part are differernt.
(C) Y is covalent and hybridisation state of all B is not same.
(D) Y is ionic and hybridisation state of all B are same.

6.

(C) & (D) are respectively.

(A) Mn(BO2)2, MnO2 (B) AgNO2, Ag2O (C) Cu(BO2)2, CuO (D) none of these

7.

Select the correct option ?

(P) (Q) (R)
(A) B2Cl4 B2F2 B2Cl4 (NMe3)2
(B) B4Cl4 B2F4 B2Cl4 (MMe3)4
(C) B2Cl4 B2F4 B2Cl4 (NMe3)2
(D) B4Cl4 B2F6 B2Cl2 (NMe3)2
8. Thortretite, Sc2Si2O7 is :
(A) a orthosilicate (B) a pyrosilicate (C) a sheet silicate (D) a cyclic silicate

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Section-2 : (One or More than one options correct Type)

This section contains 5 multipole choice questions. Each questions has four choices (A), (B),
(C) and (D) out of which ONE or MORE THAN ONE are correct.

9. Which of the following are the ores of Boron

(A) Tincal (B) Kernite (C) Colemanite (D) Bauxite
10. When an inorganic compound X having electron dificient bonding (banana bonding) react with
ammonia gas at certain temperature gives a compound (Y), isostructural with benzene. Compound (X)
with ammonia at a high temperature produces a substance (Z).
(A) X is B2H6 (B) Y is B3N3H6
(C) Z is hard substance (D) compound X contain 3C-2e and 2C-2e bond.
11. Which of the following statement is/are correct ?
(A) All III A group elements forms trihalide
(B) Only Al react dirrelly with N2 at high temperature and form AlN
(C) Al Passivated by concentrated HNO3
(D) All IV A (14th) group elements forms trihalide
12. Which of the following is/are true about silicones.
(A) Silicones contain repeated R2SiO units
(B) RSiCl3 gives a complex cross linked silicones
(C) (CH3)2 SiCl2 gives a chain silicone.
(D) When silicone undergo combustion, it form solid white powder as one of the products.
13. Cation exchanger zeolite Na12Al12Si17O58.27H2O can exchange cation with which of the following in
aqueous solution ?
(A) Mg(HCO3)2 (B) K2SO4 (C) CaCl2 (D) NH4NO3

Section-3 : (One Integer Value Correct Type.)

This section contains 6 questions. Each question, when worked out will result in one integer
from 0 to 9 (both inclusive)

14. How many of the following parameters/properties are greater for diamond as compared to graphite?
Denisty, Electrical resistivity, Thermal conductivity, Stability, % s-character for hybridised orbitals,
Hardness, Bond angle, C–C (bond length), Standard enthalpy of formation.

15. Na2B4O7  NaBO2 + B2O3
NaBO2 + H2O2 + H2O  compound A(aq)
The compound A the sum of oxidation states of all the oxygen atoms is X. Then the value of |X| is
16. A Boron mineral have pentaborate anion whose molecular formula is [B 5O6(OH)4]–. The number of B–
O–B linkage present are.......
17. Consider the following sequence of reactions :
B2O3 + CaF2 + H2SO4  (A) + (B) + H2O
(A) + LiAlH4  (C)(g) + (D) + LiF

(C) + H2O  (D) + H2
(D) + Na2CO3  (E) + NaBO2 + CO2
(E) + NH4Cl  (F) + B2O3 + NaCl + H2O
What is the empirical formula mass of compound (F) ?
18. How many of the following statatment are correct ?
(1) CF4 can be prepared by reaction between SiC and F 2.
(2) In SiF4 Si–F observed bond length is shorter than actual Si–F bond length
(3) (C2F4)n is known as PTFE.
(4) CCl4 react with Anyelrony HF, gives Chloro Flouro carbon (CCl2 F2)
(5) CCl4 can hydrolysis under super heating conditious.
(6) Hydrolysis of SiF4 is not complete of SiF4 is partially hydrolysis.

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19. How many of the following may react with SiCl4 to produce a non-polar product ?
NaH, CH3MgCl, H2O, LiAlH4, H2SO4(l), NH3, Be

SECTION-4 : Comprehension Type (Only One options correct)

This section contains 1 paragraphs, each describing theory, experiments, data etc. 3 questions
relate to the paragraph. Each question has only one correct answer among the four given
options (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Paragraph For Questions 20 to 22

(i) P + C(carbon) + Cl2  Q + CO (ii) Q + H2O  R + HCl
(iii) BN + H2O  R + NH3 (iv) Q + LiAlH4  S + LiCl + AlCl3
(v) S + H2  R + H2 (vi) S + NaH  T
(P, Q, R, S and T do not represent their chemical symbols)
20. Compound Q has :
(I) zero dipole moment (II) a planar trigonal structure
(III) an electron deficient compound (IV) a Lewis base
Choose the correct code
(A) I, IV (B) I, II, IV (C) I, II, III (D) I, II, III, IV
21. Compound T is used as a/an :
(A) oxidising agent (B) complexing agent (C) bleaching agent (D) reducing agent
22. Compound S is :
(I) an odd-e– compound (II) (2C – 3e–)
(III) an electron deficient compound (IV) a sp2 hybridized compound
Choose the correct code :
(A) III (B) I, III (C) II, III, IV (D) I, II, IV

SECTION-5 : Matching List Type (Only One options correct)

This section contains 1 questions, each having two matching lists. Choices for the correct
combination of elements from List-I and List-II are given as options (A), (B), (C) and (D) out of
which one is correct

23. Choose the correct match :

Silicates Number of oxygen atoms shared per tetrahedron
(a) Ortho silicate (p) 4
(b) Pyro silicate (q) 1
(c) Cyclic silicate (r) 0
(d) 3-D silicate (s) 2
(A) a – p , b – q, c – r, d – s (B) a – r , b – q, c – s, d – p
(C) a – s , b – r, c – q, d – p (D) a – r , b – s, c – q, d – p

Practice Test-2 ( (IIT-JEE (ADVANCED Pattern))

OBJECTIVE RESPONSE SHEET (ORS)
Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ans.

Que. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Ans.

Que. 21 22 23

Ans.

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PART - I

1. (2) 2. (4) 3. (1) 4. (3) 5. (3)

6. (4) 7. (3) 8. (2) 9. (3) 10. (1)

11. (1) 12. (2) 13. (2) 14. (1) 15. (2)

16. (4) 17. (4) 18. (1) 19. (3) 20. (2)

21. (1) 22. (4) 23. (3) 24. (2) 25. (4)

26. (4) 27. (4) 28. (4) 29. (4) 30. (3)

PART - II

1. (D) 2. (B) 3. (A) 4. (C) 5. (A)

6. (C) 7. (C) 8. (D) 9. (C) 10. (D)

11. (C) 12. (A) 13. (B) 14. (D) 15. (A)

16. (B) 17. (A) 18. (A) 19. (D) 20. (A)

21. (A) 22. (B) 23. (B) 24. (C) 25. (C)

26. (C) 27. (B) 28. (C)

PART - III

1. (BCD) 2. (AB) 3. (ABC) 4. (ACD) 5.(ABC)

6. (AB)

PART - IV

1. (C) 2. (C) 3. (D) 4. (B) 5. (A)

6. (B) 7. (C) 8. (B) 9. (ABC) 10. (ABCD)

11. (ABC) 12. (ABCD) 13. (AC) 14. 6 15. 24

16. 6 17. 25 18. 6 19. 4 20. (C)

21. (D) 22. (A) 23. (B)

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PART - I
1. The EN values of Carbon family are :
Element C Si Ge Sn Pb
EN 2.5 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.9

4.

5. A is B2H6
B2H6 + 6 NaOH  2 Na3BO3 + 6 H2
B is Na3BO3 a salt of SBWA.

6. 2PbCO3.Pb(OH)2  Pb3O4 + CO + CO2 + H2O

7. Na2B4O7 + H2SO4 + 5H2O  Na2SO4 + 4H3BO3

2H3BO3  B2O3 + 3H2O
B2O3 + 3Mg  2B + 3MgO
8. Being contaning one halogen atom it is ultilized for terminating the chain.
9. 4(CH3)2 + 8H2O  [P] + 8HCl + 4H2O
10. It is a fact.
11. You are not expected to have a prior knowledge of tournaline. It is simply a common-sense based
question based on adding all the charges.
(1) +2 + 3 × 3 + x × 6 – 3 × 3 + 4 × 6 – 2 × 18 – 1 × 4 = 6 × –14  0 for x = +2 or + 3 (possible on Fe)
(2) +2 × 2 + 1 × 3 + 3 × 6 – 3 × 3 + 6 × 4 – 18 × 2 – 1 × 4 = 0
It fits, so it is possible
(3) +1 × 1 + 2 × 3 + 3 × 6 – 3 × 3 + 4 × 6 – 2 × 18 – 1 × 4 = 0
(4) +2 × 1 + 9 × 3 – 3 × 3 + 6 × 4 –2 × 18 –1 × 4 = 0

14. CoO + B2O3  Co(BO2)2 (blue bead)

15. As Al(OH)3 is amphoteric in nature and thus form [Al(H 2O)2(OH)4]-.
16. Due to small size of boron, the sum of its first three ionization enthalpies is very high. This prevents it to
form +3 ions.

17. [B4O5(OH)4]2– + 5H2O 2B(OH)3 (weak acid) + 2[B(OH4)]– (salt)

22. Alumina is mixed with cryolite, in molten state which make alumina good conductor and lowers the
fusion temperature also.
23. The reactions involved are
at higher temperature
3B2H6 + 6NH3  2B3N3H6 + 12H2 ; B2H6 + NH3(excess)   (BN)n + H2
(X) (Y)
Y is borazole which is isosteric with benzene.

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28. (1) Pb + H2SO4  PbSO4 (layer) + H2
 (2) Pb + Conc. HCl  PbCl2(Coating) + H2
(3) 2Al + 3/2 O2  Al2O3(s)
29. B(OH)3 + 2HOH [B(OH)4]– + H3O+.
In aqueous solution the boron completes its octet by accepting OH – from water molecules. It therefore
function as a weak monobasic lewis acid.

PART - III
1270 K
1. (B) 2BCl3 + 3H2  2B + 6HCl
1173 K
(C) 2BCl3  B + 3Cl2

(D) K+ [BF4]– K+ + [BF4]–

[BF4]– + e–  B + 2F2 (At anode)
K+ + e–  K (At cathode)
3. SiO2 + 2 C 

 Si + 2 CO 
SiO2 + SiC 

 Si + 2 CO 
 SiH4 

 Si + 2 H2 

Hydrolysis Hydrolysis
4. (B) BCl3 + 3H2O  H3BO3 + 3HCl ; SiCl4 + 3H2O  H2SiO3 + 4HCl

(C) B + Mg  Mg3B2 + H3PO4  Mix of borones  B2H6
(D) 2B + 6NaOH  2Na3BO3 + 3H2 ; Si + 4NaOH  Na4SiO4 + 2H2
6. (A) Both hardness can be removed by it.
(B) Zeolite : Na2Al2Si2O8.xH2O

PART - IV
1. Statements (A), (B), (D) are true.
Statement (C) SnO2 is amphoteric, Ga2O3 is amphoteric.

3.

4. X : B2H6 Y : H2
NaBH4 + I2  B2H6  + H2  + 2NaI
B2H6 + C2H5OH  H2  + B(OC2H5)3
B2H6 + HCl  H2  + B2H5Cl

5. B2X6 + 2NH3 

In X hybridisation state of both B is sp3.

Boiled with water
6. Na2B4O7 + AgNO3(aq) + H2O  AgBO2 + NaNO3 + H3BO3   Ag2O + H3BO3

8. Sc2Si2O7 contains Si2O7–6 units

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9. Borax or Tincol : Na2B4O7.10H2O Kernite : Na2B4O7.4H2O
Colemanite : Ca2B6O11 Bauxite : Al2O3.2H2O

10.

11. (A) All 13th group elements forms trihalide even Tl+ as TlI3 BX3 AlCl3, GaCl3 InCl3 Tl+ (I3)– tri iodide ion.
(B) At high temparature only Al react direelly with N 2 and gives AlN
(C) Conc. HNO3 is oxidising agent, It forms an oxide layers on Al surface, this makes al passive
towards conc. HNO3.
(D) Except Pb, all 14th group element forms MX4 tetrahalides.
12. Combustion of silicone produces solid silica.
13. Zeolites can exchange cation to release more soluble cation in aqueous solution.
14. Density, Electrical resistivity, Thermal conductivity, Hardness, C – C (bond length), Hfº.

15. 2NaBO2 + 2H2O2 + 6H2O  Na2[(OH)2B(O–O)2B(OH)2] sodium peroxoborate

X = [(–2) × 4 + (–1) × 4] = –12 Hence |X| = 12

16.

No. of B–O–B linkages = 6

17. B2O3 + CaF2 + H2SO4  2BF3 + 3CaSO4 + 3H2O

(A) (B)
4BF3 + 3LiAlH4  2B2H6 + 3AlF3 + 3LiF
(C) (D)

B2H6 + H2O  H3BO3 + H2
(C) (D)
H3BO3 + Na2CO3  Na2B4O7 + NaBO2 + CO2
(E)
Na2B4O7 + 2NH4Cl  2(BN)x + B2O3 + 2NaCl + 4H2O
(E) (F)
Empirical formula mass of BN = 10.8 + 14 = 24.8  25
18. (1) SiC + F2  SiF4 + CF4 (2) Because of d–p back bonding in SiF4.
(3) PTFE= Poly tetra flouro ethane (4) CCl4 +HF  CCl2 F2 + HCl
H O
(5) CCl4  2
Super heating( steam )
 COCl2 + HCl
(6) SiF4 + F–  [SiF6]–2 (F– form in Ist stape hydrolysis of Si F4)

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19. 4NaH + SiCl4  4NaCl + SiH4 (non-polar)
CH3MgCl + SiCl4  MgCl2 + Si(CH3)4 (non-polar)
3H2O + SiCl4  H2SiO3 + 4HCl
LiAlH4 + SiCl4  LiCl + AlCl3 + SiH4 (non-polar)
H2SO4() + SiCl4  no reaction
NH3 + SiCl4  Polymeric substance
2Be + SiCl4  2BeCl2 + Si (non-polar)
(20 to 22)
(i) B2O3 (P) + 3C + 3Cl2 —2BCl3 (Q) + 3CO 
(ii) BCl3 (Q) + 3H2O — H3BO3 (R) + 3HCl
(iii) BN + 3H2O — H3BO3 (R) + NH3
(iv) 4BCl3 (Q) + 3LiAlH4 — 2B2H6 (S) + 3LiCl + 3AlCl3
(v) B2H6 + 6H2O — 2H3BO3 (R) + 6H2 
(v) B2H6 (S) + 2NaH — 2NaBH4 (T)

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