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JEE Main 2022 — Inorganic Chemistry

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156 Inorganic Chemistry Questions from 2022

The hybridization of central atom in SF₆ is:

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${\mathrm{PCl}}_{5}+{H}_{2}O\rightarrow A+\mathrm{HCl}$ $A+{H}_{2}O\rightarrow B+\mathrm{HCl}$ Find number of ionisable hydrogen in $B$

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In neutral or faintly alkaline medium, ${\mathrm{KMnO}}_{4}$ being a powerful oxidant can oxidise, thiosulphate almost quantitatively, to sulphate. In this reaction overall change in oxidation state of manganese will be

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Among the following species ${N}_{2},{N}_{2}^{+},{N}_{2}^{-},{N}_{2}^{2-},{O}_{2},{O}_{2}^{+},{O}_{2}^{-},{O}_{2}^{2-}$ the number of species showing diamagnetism is

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Which one of the lanthanoids given below is the most stable in divalent form?

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Amongst ${\mathrm{SF}}_{4},{\mathrm{XeF}}_{4},{\mathrm{CF}}_{4}$ and ${H}_{2}O$, the number of species with two lone pairs of electrons is

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${[\mathrm{Fe}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]}^{4-}$ ${[\mathrm{Fe}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]}^{3-}$ ${[\mathrm{Ti}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]}^{3-}$ ${[\mathrm{Ni}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{4}]}^{2-}$ ${[\mathrm{Co}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]}^{3-}$ Among the given complexes, number of paramagnetic complexes is

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Concentrated ${\mathrm{HNO}}_{3}$ reacts with Iodine to give

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Consider the following metal complexes : ${[\mathrm{Co}({\mathrm{NH}}_{3})]}^{3+}$ ${[\mathrm{CoCl}{({\mathrm{NH}}_{3})}_{5}]}^{2+}$ ${[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{CN}{)}_{6}]}^{3-}$ ${[\mathrm{Co}{({\mathrm{NH}}_{3})}_{5}({H}_{2}O)]}^{3+}$ The spin-only magnetic moment value of the complex that absorbs light with shortest wavelength is B.M. (Nearest integer)

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The correct decreasing order for metallic character is

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The disproportionation of ${\mathrm{MnO}}_{4}^{2-}$ in acidic medium resulted in the formation of two manganese compounds $A$ and $B$. If the oxidation state of $\mathrm{Mn}$ in $B$ is smaller than that of $A$, then the spin-only magnetic moment $(\mu )$ value of $B$ in $\mathrm{BM}$ is____ . (Nearest integer)

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The number of molecule(s) or ion(s) from the following having non-planar structure is______. ${\mathrm{NO}}_{3}^{-},{H}_{2}{O}_{2},{\mathrm{BF}}_{3},{\mathrm{PCl}}_{3},{\mathrm{XeF}}_{4}$, ${\mathrm{SF}}_{4},{\mathrm{XeO}}_{3},{\mathrm{PH}}_{4}^{+},{\mathrm{SO}}_{3},{[\mathrm{Al}{(\mathrm{OH})}_{4}]}^{-}$

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Match List I with List II <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I</td><td></td><td>List-II</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>${\mathrm{XeO}}_{3}$</td><td>I</td><td>${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}d$; linear</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>${\mathrm{XeF}}_{2}$</td><td>II</td><td>${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}$; pyramidal</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>${\mathrm{XeOF}}_{4}$</td><td>III</td><td>${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}{d}^{3}$; distorted octahedral</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>${\mathrm{XeF}}_{6}$</td><td>IV</td><td>${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}{d}^{2}$; square pyramidal</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Polar stratospheric clouds facilitate the formation of

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Identify the incorrect statement for ${\mathrm{PCl}}_{5}$ from the following.

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(a) ${\mathrm{CoCl}}_{3}.4{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}$, (b) ${\mathrm{CoCl}}_{3}\cdot 5{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}$, (c) ${\mathrm{CoCl}}_{3}\cdot 6{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}$ and (d) $\mathrm{CoCl}{({\mathrm{NO}}_{3})}_{2}\cdot 5{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}$ Number of complex(es) which will exist in cis-trans form is/are

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According to $\mathrm{MO}$ theory, number of species/ions from the following having identical bond order is____ ${\mathrm{CN}}^{-},{\mathrm{NO}}^{+},{O}_{2},{O}_{2}^{+},{O}_{2}^{2+}$

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The oxidation state of manganese in the product obtained in a reaction of potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide in basic medium is

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${\mathrm{Fe}}^{3+}$ cation gives a prussian blue precipitate on addition of potassium ferrocyanide solution due to the formation of

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Match List - I with List - II. <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I ($\mathrm{Si}$-Compounds)</td><td></td><td>List-II ($\mathrm{Si}$-Polymeric/Other Products)</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>${({\mathrm{CH}}_{3})}_{4}\mathrm{Si}$</td><td>I</td><td>Chain Silicone</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>$({\mathrm{CH}}_{3})\mathrm{Si}{(\mathrm{OH})}_{3}$</td><td>II</td><td>Dimeric Silicone</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>${({\mathrm{CH}}_{3})}_{2}\mathrm{Si}{(\mathrm{OH})}_{2}$</td><td>III</td><td>Silane</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>${({\mathrm{CH}}_{3})}_{3}\mathrm{Si}(\mathrm{OH})$</td><td>IV</td><td>$2D$- Silicone</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is

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The correct order of energy of absorption for the following metal complexes is $A:{[\mathrm{Ni}{(\mathrm{en})}_{3}]}^{2+},B:{[\mathrm{Ni}{({\mathrm{NH}}_{3})}_{6}]}^{2+},C:{[\mathrm{Ni}{({H}_{2}O)}_{6}]}^{2+}$

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Arrange the following coordination compounds in the increasing order of magnetic moments. (Atomic numbers: $\mathrm{Mn}=25;\mathrm{Fe}=26$) A. ${[{\mathrm{FeF}}_{6}]}^{3-}$ B. ${[\mathrm{Fe}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]}^{3-}$ C. ${[{\mathrm{MnCl}}_{6}]}^{3-}$ (high spin) D. ${[\mathrm{Mn}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]}^{3-}$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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In the cobalt-carbonyl complex : $[{\mathrm{Co}}_{2}{(\mathrm{CO})}_{8}]$, number of $\mathrm{Co}-\mathrm{Co}$ bonds is "$X$" and terminal $\mathrm{CO}$ ligands is " $Y$". $X+Y=$___

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Transition metal complex with highest value of crystal field splitting $({\Delta }_{0})$ will be

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Consider the following reaction : $2{\mathrm{HSO}}_{4}^{-}(\mathrm{aq})\frac{(1)\mathrm{Electrolysis}}{(2)\mathrm{Hydrolysis}}2{\mathrm{HSO}}_{4}^{-}+2{H}^{+}+A$ The dihedral angle in product $A$ in its solid phase at $110K$ is

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The hybridization of $P$ exhibited in ${\mathrm{PF}}_{5}$ is ${\mathrm{sp}}^{x}{d}^{y}$. The value of $y$ is

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The total number of $\mathrm{Mn}=O$ bonds in ${\mathrm{Mn}}_{2}{O}_{7}$ is

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${[\mathrm{Fe}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]}^{3-}$ should be an inner orbital complex. Ignoring the pairing energy, the value of crystal field stabilization energy for this complex is $(-)$_____${\Delta }_{0}$.

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The spin-only magnetic moment value of the most basic oxide of vanadium among ${V}_{2}{O}_{3}$' ${V}_{2}{O}_{4}$ and ${V}_{2}{O}_{5}$ is____B.M. (Nearest integer)

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White phosphorus reacts with thionyl chloride to give

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Match List-I with List-II <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I</td><td></td><td>List-II</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>${\Psi }_{\mathrm{MO}}={\Psi }_{A}-{\Psi }_{B}$</td><td>I</td><td>Dipole moment</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>$\mu =Q\times r$</td><td>II</td><td>Bonding molecular orbital</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>$\frac{{N}_{b}-{N}_{a}}{2}$</td><td>III</td><td>Anti-bonding molecualr orbital</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>${\Psi }_{\mathrm{MO}}={\Psi }_{A}+{\Psi }_{B}$</td><td>IV</td><td>Bond order</td></tr></tbody></table>

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In the structure of ${\mathrm{SF}}_{4}$, the lone pair of electrons on $S$ is in.

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason. Assertion: The ionic radii of ${O}^{2-}$ and ${\mathrm{Mg}}^{2+}$ are same. Reason: Both ${O}^{2-}$ and ${\mathrm{Mg}}^{2+}$ are isoelectronic species. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Total number of relatively more stable isomer(s) possible for octahedral complex $[\mathrm{Cu}{(\mathrm{en})}_{2}{(\mathrm{SCN})}_{2}]$ will be____

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Dinitrogen is a robust compound, but reacts at hig altitude to form oxides. The oxide of nitrogen the can damage plant leaves and retard photosynthes is

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Metals generally melt at very high temperatures, Among the following which one has the highest melting point?

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Match List-I with List-II. <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I</td><td></td><td>List-II</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>$4{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}(g)+5{O}_{2}(g)\rightarrow 4\mathrm{NO}(g)+6{H}_{2}O(g)$</td><td>I</td><td>$\mathrm{NO}(g)$</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>${N}_{2}(g)+3{H}_{2}(g)\rightarrow 2{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}(g)$</td><td>II</td><td>${H}_{2}{\mathrm{SO}}_{4}(l)$</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>${C}_{12}{H}_{22}{O}_{11}(\mathrm{aq})+{H}_{2}O(l)\rightarrow {C}_{6}{H}_{12}{O}_{6}(\mathrm{Glucose})+{C}_{6}{H}_{12}{O}_{6}(\mathrm{Fructose})$</td><td>III</td><td>$\mathrm{Pt}(s)$</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>$2{\mathrm{SO}}_{2}(g)+{O}_{2}(g)\rightarrow 2{\mathrm{SO}}_{3}(g)$</td><td>IV</td><td>$\mathrm{Fe}(s)$</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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The number of inter halogens from the following having square pyramidal structure is ${\mathrm{ClF}}_{3},{\mathrm{IF}}_{7},{\mathrm{BrF}}_{5},{\mathrm{BrF}}_{3},{I}_{2}{\mathrm{Cl}}_{6},{\mathrm{IF}}_{5},\mathrm{ClF},{\mathrm{ClF}}_{5}$

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The most stable trihalide of nitrogen is.

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Dihydrogen reacts with $\mathrm{CuO}$ to give

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Aqueous solution of which of the following boron compounds will be strongly basic in nature?

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An acidified manganate solution undergoes disproportionation reaction. The spin-only magnetic moment value of the product having manganese in higher oxidation state is____B.M. (Nearest integer)

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Borazine, also known as inorganic benzene, can be prepared by the reaction of $3$-equivalents of "$X$" with $6$-equivalents of "$Y$". "$X$" and "$Y$", respectively are

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Element "$E$" belongs to the period $4$ and group $16$ of the periodic table. The valence shell electron configuration of the element, which is just above "$E$" in the group is

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason $R$. Assertion $A$ : Boric acid is a weak acid Reason $R$ : Boric acid is not able to release ${H}^{+}$ ion on its own. It receives ${\mathrm{OH}}^{-}$ ion from water and releases ${H}^{+}$ ion. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$. Assertion $A$ : The first ionization enthalpy for oxygen is lower than that of nitrogen. Reason $R$ : The four electrons in $2p$ orbitals of oxygen experience more electron-electron repulsion. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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The sum of number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atoms of ${\mathrm{XeO}}_{3},{\mathrm{XeOF}}_{4}$ and ${\mathrm{XeF}}_{6}$ is

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Which one of the following elemental forms is not present in the enamel of the teeth?

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Number of lone pair $(s)$ of electrons on central atom and the shape of ${\mathrm{BrF}}_{3}$ molecule respectively, are :

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The correct order of ionic size of ${N}^{3-},{\mathrm{Na}}^{+},{F}^{-},{\mathrm{Mg}}^{2+}$ and ${O}^{2-}$ is :

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The most common oxidation state of Lanthanoid elements is $+3$. Which of the following is likely to deviate easily from $+3$ oxidation state?

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The total number of acidic oxides from the following list is: $\mathrm{NO},{N}_{2}O,{B}_{2}{O}_{3},{N}_{2}{O}_{5},\mathrm{CO},{\mathrm{SO}}_{3},{P}_{4}{O}_{10}$

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Among the given oxides of nitrogen ; ${N}_{2}O,{N}_{2}{O}_{3},{N}_{2}{O}_{4}$ and ${N}_{2}{O}_{5}$, the number of compound/(s) having $N-N$ bond is

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Match List-I with List-II, match the gas evolved during each reaction. <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I</td><td></td><td>List-II</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>${({\mathrm{NH}}_{4})}_{2}{\mathrm{Cr}}_{2}{O}_{7}\overset{\Delta }{\longrightarrow }$</td><td>I</td><td>${H}_{2}$</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>${\mathrm{KMnO}}_{4}+\mathrm{HCl}\rightarrow$</td><td>II</td><td>${N}_{2}$</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>$\mathrm{Al}+\mathrm{NaOH}+{H}_{2}O\rightarrow$</td><td>III</td><td>${O}_{2}$</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>${\mathrm{NaNO}}_{3}\overset{\Delta }{\longrightarrow }$</td><td>IV</td><td>${\mathrm{Cl}}_{2}$</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Amongst the following the number of oxide(s) which are paramagnetic in nature is ${\mathrm{Na}}_{2}O,{\mathrm{KO}}_{2},{\mathrm{NO}}_{2},{N}_{2}O,{\mathrm{ClO}}_{2},\mathrm{NO},{\mathrm{SO}}_{2},{\mathrm{Cl}}_{2}O$

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Given below are two statements : Statement I: The pentavalent oxide of group-$15$ element, ${E}_{2}{O}_{5}$, is less acidic than trivalent oxide, ${E}_{2}{O}_{3}$, of the same element. Statement II : The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group $15$ elements, ${E}_{2}{O}_{3}$, decreases down the group. In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer from the options given below

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Amongst ${\mathrm{FeCl}}_{3}.3{H}_{2}O,{K}_{3}[\mathrm{Fe}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]$ and $[\mathrm{Co}{({\mathrm{NH}}_{3})}_{6}]{\mathrm{Cl}}_{3}$, the spin-only magnetic moment value of the inner-orbital complex that absorbs light at shortest wavelength is B.M. [nearest integer]

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The metal complex that is diamagnetic is (Atomic number : $\mathrm{Fe},26;\mathrm{Cu},29$)

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Match List I with List II. <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I (Anion)</td><td></td><td>List-II (gas evolved on reaction with dil. ${H}_{2}{\mathrm{SO}}_{4}$)</td></tr><tr><td>(A)</td><td>${\mathrm{CO}}_{3}^{2-}$</td><td>(I)</td><td>Colourless gas which turns lead acetate paper black.</td></tr><tr><td>(B)</td><td>${S}^{2-}$</td><td>(II)</td><td>Colourless gas which turns acidified potassium dichromate solution green.</td></tr><tr><td>(C)</td><td>${\mathrm{SO}}_{3}^{2-}$</td><td>(III)</td><td>Brown fumes which turns acidified KI solution containing starch blue.</td></tr><tr><td>(D)</td><td>${\mathrm{NO}}_{2}^{-}$</td><td>(IV)</td><td>Colourless gas evolved with brisk effervescence, which turns lime water milky.</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic configuration $[\mathrm{Rn}]5{f}^{14}6{d}^{1}7{s}^{2}$ is

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Given below are two statements: Statement I : The chlorides of $\mathrm{Be}$ and $\mathrm{Al}$ have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble in organic solvents and act as Lewis bases. Statement II: Hydroxides of $\mathrm{Be}$ and $\mathrm{Al}$ dissolve in excess alkali to give beryllate and aluminate ions. In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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${\mathrm{PCl}}_{5}$ is well known but ${\mathrm{NCl}}_{5}$ is not.Because,

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Match List - I with List - II <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-II</td><td></td><td>List-II</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>${N}_{2}(g)+3{H}_{2}(g)\rightarrow 2{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}(g)$</td><td>I</td><td>$\mathrm{Cu}$</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>$\mathrm{CO}(g)+3{H}_{2}(g)\rightarrow {\mathrm{CH}}_{4}(g)+{H}_{2}O(g)$</td><td>II</td><td>$\mathrm{Cu}/\mathrm{ZnO}-{\mathrm{Cr}}_{2}{O}_{3}$</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>$\mathrm{CO}(g)+{H}_{2}(g)\rightarrow \mathrm{HCHO}(g)$</td><td>III</td><td>${\mathrm{Fe}}_{x}{O}_{y}+{K}_{2}O+{\mathrm{Al}}_{2}{O}_{3}$</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>$\mathrm{CO}(g)+2{H}_{2}(g)\rightarrow {\mathrm{CH}}_{3}\mathrm{OH}(g)$</td><td>IV</td><td>$\mathrm{Ni}$</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Given below are the oxides : ${\mathrm{Na}}_{2}O,{\mathrm{As}}_{2}{O}_{3},{N}_{2}O,\mathrm{NO}$ and ${\mathrm{Cl}}_{2}{O}_{7}$ Number of amphoteric oxides is :

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The coordination number of central metal ion in [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ is:

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The incorrect statement is

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The geometry around boron in the product '$B$' formed from the following reaction is ${\mathrm{BF}}_{3}+\mathrm{NaH}\overset{450K}{\longrightarrow }A+\mathrm{NaF}$ $A+{\mathrm{NMe}}_{3}\rightarrow B$

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The spin-only magnetic moment value of ${M}^{3+}$ ion (in gaseous state) from the pairs ${\mathrm{Cr}}^{3+}/{\mathrm{Cr}}^{2+},{\mathrm{Mn}}^{3+}/{\mathrm{Mn}}^{2},{\mathrm{Fe}}^{3+}/{\mathrm{Fe}}^{2+}$ and ${\mathrm{Co}}^{3+}/{\mathrm{Co}}^{2+}$ that has negative standard electrode potential, is_____ $B.M.$

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Low oxidation state of metals in their complexes are common when ligands

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Given below are two statements : Statement I: ${[\mathrm{Ni}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{4}]}^{2-}$ is square planar and diamagnetic complex, with ${\mathrm{dsp}}^{2}$ hybridization for $\mathrm{Ni}$ but $[\mathrm{Ni}{(\mathrm{CO})}_{4}]$ is tetrahedral, paramagnetic and with ${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}$ hybridication for $\mathrm{Ni}$. Statement II : ${[{\mathrm{NiCl}}_{4}]}^{2-}$ and $[\mathrm{Ni}{(\mathrm{CO})}_{4}]$ both have same d-electron configuration, have same geometry and are paramagnetic. In light the above statements, choose the correct answer form the options given below

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If ${[\mathrm{Cu}{({H}_{2}O)}_{4}]}^{2+}$ absorbs a light of wavelength $600\mathrm{nm}$ for $d-d$ transition, then the value of octahedral crystal field splitting energy for ${[\mathrm{Cu}{({H}_{2}O)}_{6}]}^{2+}$ will be____$\times {10}^{-21}J$ [Nearest integer] (Given : $h=6.63\times {10}^{-34}\mathrm{Js}$ and $c=3.08\times {10}^{8}{\mathrm{ms}}^{-1}$)

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White precipitate of $\mathrm{AgCl}$ dissolves in aqueous ammonia solution due to formation of

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Match List - I with List - II : <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-II</td><td></td><td>List-II</td></tr><tr><td>(A)</td><td>${[{\mathrm{PtCl}}_{4}]}^{2-}$</td><td>(I)</td><td>${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}d$</td></tr><tr><td>(B)</td><td>${\mathrm{BrF}}_{5}$</td><td>(II)</td><td>${d}^{2}{\mathrm{sp}}^{3}$</td></tr><tr><td>(C)</td><td>${\mathrm{PCl}}_{5}$</td><td>(III)</td><td>${\mathrm{dsp}}^{2}$</td></tr><tr><td>(D)</td><td>${[\mathrm{Co}{({\mathrm{NH}}_{3})}_{6}]}^{3+}$</td><td>(IV)</td><td>${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}{d}^{2}$</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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The oxidation state of Cr in K₂Cr₂O₇ is

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Arrange the following in increasing order of their covalent character. (A) ${\mathrm{CaF}}_{2}$ (B) ${\mathrm{CaCl}}_{2}$ (C) ${\mathrm{CaBr}}_{2}$ (D) ${\mathrm{CaI}}_{2}$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason. Assertion: Flourine forms one oxoacid. Reason: Flourine has smallest size amongst all halogens and is highly electronegative. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the Question: options given below.

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The dark purple colour of ${\mathrm{KMnO}}_{4}$ disappears in the titration with oxalic acid in acidic medium. The overall change in the oxidation number of manganese in the reaction is

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Which of the following is a metalloid?

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Choose the correct stability order of group $13$ elements in their $+1$ oxidation state.

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Given below are two statements: Statement I : Iron (III) catalyst, acidified ${K}_{2}{\mathrm{Cr}}_{2}{O}_{7}$ and neutral ${\mathrm{KMnO}}_{4}$ have the ability to oxidise ${I}^{-}$ to ${I}_{2}$ independently. Statement II: Manganate ion is paramagnetic in nature and involves $p\pi -p\pi$ bonding. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options.

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Given below are two statements. Statement I : ${O}_{2},{\mathrm{Cu}}^{2+}$ and ${\mathrm{Fe}}^{3+}$ are weakly attracted by magnetic field and are magnetized in the same direction as magnetic field. Statement II : $\mathrm{NaCl}$ and ${H}_{2}O$ are weakly magnetized in opposite direction to magnetic field. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer form the options given below

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The gas produced by treating an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride with sodium nitrite is

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Match List - I with List - II. <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I (Compound)</td><td></td><td>List-II (Shape)</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>${\mathrm{BrF}}_{5}$</td><td>I</td><td>bent</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>${[{\mathrm{CrF}}_{6}]}^{3-}$</td><td>II</td><td>square pyramidal</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>${O}_{3}$</td><td>III</td><td>trigonal bipyramidal</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>${\mathrm{PCl}}_{5}$</td><td>IV</td><td>octahedral</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Cerium $(\mathrm{IV})$ has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is correct statement about it?

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The metal ion (in gaseous state) with lowest spin-only magnetic moment value is

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During the qualitative analysis of salt with cation ${y}^{2+}$, addition of a reagent $(X)$ to alkaline solution of the salt gives a bright red precipitate. The reagent $(X)$ and the cation $({y}^{2+})$ present respectively are :

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$ Assertion $A$: Boron is unable to form ${\mathrm{BF}}_{6}^{3-}$ Reason $R$: Size of $B$ is very small. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Identify the correct statement for ${B}_{2}{H}_{6}$ from those given below. (A) In ${B}_{2}{H}_{6}$, all $B-H$ bonds are equivalent. (B) In ${B}_{2}{H}_{6}$, there are four $3$-centre- $2$-electron bonds. (C) ${B}_{2}{H}_{6}$ is a Lewis acid. (D) ${B}_{2}{H}_{6}$ can be synthesized from both ${\mathrm{BF}}_{3}$ and ${\mathrm{NaBH}}_{4}$. (E) ${B}_{2}{H}_{6}$ is a planar molecule. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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The interhalogen compound formed from the reaction of bromine with excess of fluorine is a

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Match List-I with Match List-II <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I (Metal)</td><td></td><td>List-II (Application)</td></tr><tr><td>(A)</td><td>$\mathrm{Cs}$</td><td>(I)</td><td>High temperature thermometer</td></tr><tr><td>(B)</td><td>$\mathrm{Ga}$</td><td>(II)</td><td>Water repellent sprays</td></tr><tr><td>(C)</td><td>$B$</td><td>(III)</td><td>Photoelectric cells</td></tr><tr><td>(D)</td><td>$\mathrm{Si}$</td><td>(V)</td><td>Bullet proof vest</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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The number of non-ionisable protons present in the product $B$ obtained from the following reaction is___${C}_{2}{H}_{5}\mathrm{OH}+{\mathrm{PCl}}_{3}\rightarrow {C}_{2}{H}_{5}\mathrm{Cl}+A$ $A+{\mathrm{PCl}}_{3}\rightarrow B$

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Which of the following $3d-\mathrm{metal}$ ion will give the lowest enthalpy of hydration $({\Delta }_{\mathrm{hyd}}H)$ when dissolved in water?

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The correct order of melting points of hydrides of group $16$ elements is

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On the surface of polar stratospheric clouds, hydrolysis of chlorine nitrate gives $A$ and $B$ while its reaction with $\mathrm{HCl}$ produces $B$ and $C$. $A.B$ and $C$ are, respectively

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Given two statements below : Statement I : In ${\mathrm{Cl}}_{2}$ molecule the covalent radius is double of the atomic radius of chlorine. Statement II : Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic radius. Choose the most appropriate answer from options given below

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Number of complexes which will exhibit synergic bonding amongst, $[\mathrm{Cr}{(\mathrm{CO})}_{6}],[\mathrm{Mn}{(\mathrm{CO})}_{5}]$ and $[{\mathrm{Mn}}_{2}{(\mathrm{CO})}_{10}]$ is

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The oxoacid of phosphorus that is easily obtained from a reaction of alkali and white phosphorus and has two $P-H$ bonds, is

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Reaction of ${[\mathrm{Co}{({H}_{2}O)}_{6}]}^{2+}$ with excess ammonia and in the presence of oxygen results into a diamagnetic product. Number of electrons present in ${t}_{2g}$-orbitals of the product is

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Consider the ions/molecule ${O}_{2}^{+},{O}_{2},{O}_{2}^{-},{O}_{2}^{2-}$. For increasing bond order the correct option is

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Which of the following pair of molecules contain odd electron molecule and an expanded octet molecule?

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Outermost electronic configurations of four elements $A,B,C,D$ are given below: (A) $3{s}^{2}$ (B) $3{s}^{2}3{p}^{1}$ (C) $3{s}^{2}3{p}^{3}$ (D) $3{s}^{2}3{p}^{4}$ The correct order of first ionization enthalpy for them is

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The number of statement(s) correct from the following for Copper is/are (A) $\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{II})$ complexes are always paramagnetic (B) $\mathrm{Cu}(I)$ complexes are generally colourless (C) $\mathrm{Cu}(I)$ is easily oxidized (D) In Fehling solution, the active reagent has $\mathrm{Cu}(I)$

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The difference between spin only magnetic moment values of $[\mathrm{Co}{({H}_{2}O)}_{6}]{\mathrm{Cl}}_{2}$ and $[\mathrm{Cr}{({H}_{2}O)}_{6}]{\mathrm{Cl}}_{3}$ is

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The spin only magnetic moment of the complex present in Fehling's reagent is____$B.M.$ (Round off your answer to the nearest integer)

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The spin-only magnetic moment value of the compound with strongest oxidizing ability among ${\mathrm{MnF}}_{4},{\mathrm{MnF}}_{3}$ and ${\mathrm{MnF}}_{2}$ is_____ $B.M$ (nearest integer)

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Number of lone pairs of electrons in the central atom of ${\mathrm{SCl}}_{2},{O}_{3},{\mathrm{ClF}}_{3}$ and ${\mathrm{SF}}_{6}$, respectively, are

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Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$ Assertion $A$ : Zero orbital overlap is an out of phase overlap. Reason $R$ : It results due to different orientation/ direction of approach of orbitals. In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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When borax is heated with $\mathrm{CoO}$ on a platinum loop, blue coloured bead formed is largely due to

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In neutral or alkaline solution, ${\mathrm{MnO}}_{4}^{-}$ oxidises thiosulphate to

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The first ionization enthalpies of $\mathrm{Be},B,N$ and $O$ follow the order

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In the flame test of a mixture of salts, a green flame with blue centre was observed. Which one of the following cations may be present?

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Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their covalent character : (A) $\mathrm{LiCl}$ (B) $\mathrm{NaCl}$ (C) $\mathrm{KCl}$ (D) $\mathrm{CsCl}$ Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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The spin-only magnetic moment value of an octahedral complex among ${\mathrm{CoCl}}_{3}\cdot 4{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}$, ${\mathrm{NiCl}}_{2}\cdot 6{H}_{2}O$ and ${\mathrm{PtCl}}_{4}\cdot 2\mathrm{HCl}$, which upon reaction with excess of ${\mathrm{AgNO}}_{3}$ gives $2$ moles of $\mathrm{AgCl}$ is_____B.M. (Nearest Integer)

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What is the correct oder of electron gain enthalpy of $\mathrm{Cl},F,\mathrm{Te},\mathrm{Po}$

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In following pairs, the one in which both transition metal ions are colourless is

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In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent elements are nearly the same or identical? (A) $\mathrm{Rb}$ and $\mathrm{Cs}$ (B) Na and $K$ (C) $\mathrm{Ar}$ and $\mathrm{Kr}$ (D) $I$ and $\mathrm{At}$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Among ${\mathrm{Co}}^{3+},{\mathrm{Ti}}^{2+},{V}^{2+}$ and ${\mathrm{Cr}}^{2+}$ ions, one if used as a reagent cannot liberate ${H}_{2}$ from dilute mineral acid solution, its spin-only magnetic moment in gaseous state is _____ B.M. (Nearest integer)

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Based upon VSEPR theory, match the shape (geometry) of the molecules in List-I with the molecules in List - II and select the most appropriate option. <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I (Shape)</td><td></td><td>List-II (Molecules)</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>T-shaped</td><td>I.</td><td>${\mathrm{XeF}}_{4}$</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>Trigonal planar</td><td>II.</td><td>${\mathrm{SF}}_{4}$</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>Square planar</td><td>III.</td><td>${\mathrm{ClF}}_{3}$</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>See-saw</td><td>IV.</td><td>${\mathrm{BF}}_{3}$</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Among the following, which is the strongest oxidizing agent?

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How many of the following molecules are with non-zero net dipole moment, ${\mathrm{NH}}_{3},\mathrm{HCl},{H}_{2}O,{\mathrm{BeF}}_{2},{\mathrm{BH}}_{3},{\mathrm{CCl}}_{4}$

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Which of the following is structure of a separating funnel?

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Which of the following will have maximum stabilization due to crystal field?

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Consider, ${\mathrm{PF}}_{5},{\mathrm{BrF}}_{5},{\mathrm{PCl}}_{3},{\mathrm{SF}}_{6},{[{\mathrm{ICl}}_{4}]}^{-},{\mathrm{ClF}}_{3}$ and ${\mathrm{IF}}_{5}$ Amongst the above molecule(s) ion(s), the number of molecule(s)/ion(s) having ${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}{d}^{2}$ hybridisation is

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The '$f$' orbitals are half and completely filled, respectively in lanthanide ions [Given : Atomic no. $\mathrm{Eu},63:\mathrm{Sm},62:\mathrm{Tm},69;\mathrm{Tb},65;\mathrm{Yb},70;\mathrm{Dy},66$]

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Consider the following reaction : $A+\mathrm{alkali}\rightarrow B(\mathrm{Major}Product)$ If $B$ is an oxoacid of phosphorus with no $P-H$ bond, then $A$ is

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In the titration of ${\mathrm{KMnO}}_{4}$ and oxalic acid in acidic medium, the change in oxidation number of carbon at the end point is

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Consider the species ${\mathrm{CH}}_{4},{\mathrm{NH}}_{4}^{+}$ and ${\mathrm{BH}}_{4}^{-}$. Choose the correct option with respect to the there species:

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The products obtained from a reaction of hydrogen peroxide and acidified potassium permanganate are

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A white precipitate was formed when ${\mathrm{BaCl}}_{2}$ was added to water extract of an inorganic salt. Further, a gas $'X'$ with characteristic odour was released when the formed white precipitate was dissolved in dilute HCI. The anion present in the inorganic salt is:

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Sum of oxidation state (magnitude) and coordination number of cobalt in $\mathrm{Na}[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{bpy}){\mathrm{Cl}}_{4}]$ is ![JEE Main 2022 Chemistry, Coordination Compounds — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Chemistry/images/Coordination_Compounds/648b5a6e417cc3fb48d67e18/question_1__q_648b5a6e417cc3fb48d67e18__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__4308f3e0-9582-4b8d-93e2-118bd586d1c2-image__0f2050b00e_final_ppt_sync.png)

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The oxide which contains an odd electron at the nitrogen atom is

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Dinitrogen and dioxygen the main constituents of air do not react with each other in atmosphere to form oxides of nitrogen because

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The conductivity of a solution of complex with formula ${\mathrm{CoCl}}_{3}{({\mathrm{NH}}_{3})}_{4}$ corresponds to $1:1$ electrolyte, then the primary valency of central metal ion is

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Which oxoacid of phosphorous has the highest number of oxygen atoms present in its chemical formula?

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Match List-I with List-II <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I</td><td></td><td>List-II</td></tr><tr><td>(A)</td><td>${\mathrm{Cl}}_{2}{O}_{7}$</td><td>(I)</td><td>Amphoteric</td></tr><tr><td>(B)</td><td>${\mathrm{Na}}_{2}O$</td><td>(II)</td><td>Basic</td></tr><tr><td>(C)</td><td>${\mathrm{Al}}_{2}{O}_{3}$</td><td>(III)</td><td>Neutral</td></tr><tr><td>(D)</td><td>${N}_{2}O$</td><td>(IV)</td><td>Acidic</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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The correct order of bond orders of ${C}_{2}^{2-},{N}_{2}^{2-}$ and ${O}_{2}^{2-}$ is

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The number of paramagnetic species among the following is ${B}_{2},{\mathrm{Li}}_{2},{C}_{2},{C}_{2}^{-},{O}_{2}^{2-},{O}_{2}^{+}$ and ${\mathrm{He}}_{2}^{+}$

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Which of the following oxoacids of sulphur contains "S" in two different oxidation states?

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Acidified potassium permanganate solution oxidises oxalic acid. The spin-only magnetic moment of the mangenese product formed from the above reaction is B.M.___(Nearest Integer)

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The metal that has very low melting point and its periodic position is closer to a metalloid is

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Number of electron deficient molecules among the following ${\mathrm{PH}}_{3},{B}_{2}{H}_{6},{\mathrm{CCl}}_{4},{\mathrm{NH}}_{3},\mathrm{LiH}$ and ${\mathrm{BCl}}_{3}$ is

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Nitrogen gas is obtained by thermal decomposition of:

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Which of the following has least tendency to liberate ${H}_{2}$ from mineral acids?

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The number of bridged oxygen atoms present in compound $B$ formed from the following reactions is $\mathrm{Pb}{({\mathrm{NO}}_{3})}_{2}\overset{673K}{\longrightarrow }A+\mathrm{PbO}+{O}_{2}$ $A\overset{\mathrm{Dimerise}}{\longrightarrow }B$

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Heating white phosphorus with conc. $\mathrm{NaOH}$ solution gives mainly

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Bonding in which of the following diatomic molecule(s) become(s) stronger, on the basis of $\mathrm{MO}$ Theory, by removal of an electron? (A) $\mathrm{NO}$ (B) ${N}_{2}$ (C) ${O}_{2}$ (D) ${C}_{2}$ (E) ${B}_{2}$ Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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The number of terminal oxygen atoms present in the product $B$ obtained from the following reaction is ${\mathrm{FeCr}}_{2}{O}_{4}+{\mathrm{Na}}_{2}{\mathrm{CO}}_{3}+{O}_{2}\rightarrow A+{\mathrm{Fe}}_{2}{O}_{3}+{\mathrm{CO}}_{2}$ $A+{H}^{+}\rightarrow B+{H}_{2}O+{\mathrm{Na}}^{+}$

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Which statement is not true with respect to nitrate ion test?

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The first ionization enthalpy of $\mathrm{Na},\mathrm{Mg}$ and $\mathrm{Si}$, respectively, are: $496,737$ and $786\mathrm{kJ}{\mathrm{mo}1}^{-1}$. The first ionization enthalpy $({\mathrm{kJmol}}^{-1})$ of $\mathrm{Al}$ is

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Match List-I with List-II <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td></td><td>List-I (Complex)</td><td></td><td>List-II (Hybridization)</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>$\mathrm{Ni}{(\mathrm{CO})}_{4}$</td><td>I</td><td>${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}$</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>${[\mathrm{Ni}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{4}]}^{2-}$</td><td>II</td><td>${\mathrm{sp}}^{3}{d}^{2}$</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>${[\mathrm{Co}{(\mathrm{CN})}_{6}]}^{3-}$</td><td>III</td><td>${d}^{2}{\mathrm{sp}}^{3}$</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>${[{\mathrm{CoF}}_{6}]}^{3-}$</td><td>IV</td><td>${\mathrm{dsp}}^{2}$</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Consider the following sulphure based oxoacids. ${H}_{2}{\mathrm{SO}}_{3},{H}_{2}{\mathrm{SO}}_{4},{H}_{2}{S}_{2}{O}_{8}$ and ${H}_{2}{S}_{2}{O}_{7}$. Amongst these oxoacids, the number of those with peroxo $(O-O)$bond is

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Octahedral complexes of copper $(\mathrm{II})$ undergo structural distortion (Jahn-Teller). Which one of the given copper $(\mathrm{II})$ complexes will show the maximum structural distortion? (en-ethylenediamine; ${H}_{2}N-{\mathrm{CH}}_{2}-{\mathrm{CH}}_{2}-{\mathrm{NH}}_{2}$)

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Given below are two statements . Statement $I$ : In ${\mathrm{CuSO}}_{4}\cdot 5{H}_{2}O,\mathrm{Cu}-O$ bonds are present. Statement $\mathrm{II}$ : In ${\mathrm{CuSO}}_{4}.5{H}_{2}O$, ligands coordinating with $\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{II})$ ion are $O$-and $S$-based ligands. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Spin only magnetic moment of ${[{\mathrm{MnBr}}_{6}]}^{4-}$ is _____ B.M. (round off to the closest integer)

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The difference in oxidation state of chromium in chromate and dichromate salts is___

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