Subject – Chemistry (P- Block Elements)

Group 15 elements:
Symbol Atomic General
Electronic configuration introduction, electronic
number configuration, occurrence,
7 [He]2s22p3 oxidation states, trends in physical
N and chemical properties; nitrogen -
P 15 [Ne] 3s23p3 preparation, properties and uses;
As 33 [Ar]3d104s24p3 compounds of nitrogen:
Sb 51 [Kr]4d105s25p3
14 10 2 3 preparation and properties of
Bi 83 [Xe]4f 5d 6s 6p
ammonia and nitric acid, oxides of
nitrogen (structure only);
Phosphorous-allotropic forms; compounds .of phosphorous:
preparation and properties of Phosphine, halides (PCl 3, PCl5) and
oxoacids (elementary idea only)
Group 16 elements:
Symbol Atomic General introduction, electronic
Electronic configuration
number configuration, oxidation states,
8 [He]2s22p4 occurrence, trends in physical and
O chemical properties; Dioxygen:
S 16 [Ne] 3s23p4 preparation, properties and uses;
Se 34 [Ar]3d104s24p4 simple oxides; Ozone. Sulphur -
Te 52 [Kr]4d105s25p4
14 10 2 4 allotropic forms; compounds of
Po 84 [Xe]4f 5d 6s 6p
sulphur: preparation, properties
and uses of Sulphurdioxide;
sulphuric acid: industrial process of manufacture, properties and
uses, oxoacids of Sulphur (structures only).

Group 17 elements:
Symbol Atomic Electronic General introduction, electronic
number configuration configuration, oxidation states,
F 9 [He]2s22p5 occurrence, trends in physical and
chemical properties; compounds
Cl 17 [Ne] 3s23p5 of halogens: preparation,
Br 35 [Ar]3d104s24p5 properties and uses of chlorine
I 53 [Kr]4d105s25p5
and hydrochloric acid,
At 85 [Xe]4f 145d106s26p5
Interhalogen compounds,
oxoacids of halogens (structures
only).

Group 18 elements:
Symbol Atomic Electronic
number configuration
He 2 1s2 General introduction, electronic
Ne 10 [He]2s22p6 configuration. Occurrence, trends
Ar 18 [Ne] 3s23p6 in physical and chemical
Kr 36 [Ar]3d104s24p6 properties, uses.
Xe 54 [Kr]4d105s25p6
Rn 86 [Xe]4f 145d106s26p6

1.Account for the following: (Group 15 elements)

(i) There is a considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P. However, from As to Bi

only small increase in covalent radius is observed.
Ans: This is due to the presence of completely filled d and/or f orbital in heavier members which
have low screening effect.

(ii) Ionization enthalpy decreases down the group 15.

Ans: Due to gradual increase in atomic size.

(iii) The ionization enthalpy of the group 15 elements is much greater than that of group 14
elements in the corresponding periods.
Ans: Because of the extra stable half-filled p orbital electronic configuration and smaller size.

(iv) Nitrogen exists as gas and phosphorus as solid.

Ans: Because N2 is Diatomic molecules, hence weak Vander Waal’s force of attraction thus is a
gas whereas P4 is tetra atomic hence Stronger Vander Waal’s force of attraction thus it is solid.

(v) NH3 is basic while BiH3 is only feebly basic.

Ans: NH3 is basic due to smaller size & high electron density on lone pair of Nitrogen.

(vi) The HNH angle value is higher than HPH, HAsH, and HSbH angles.
Ans: Due to increase in repulsion by the lone pair with increase in size of lone pair from N to Sb.

(vii) R3P=O exist but R3N=O does not.

Ans: Due to the absence of d orbitals in valence shell of nitrogen. Because of inability of
Nitrogen to expand its covalency beyond four, nitrogen cannot form d π–p π bond.

(viii) Nitrogen shows catenation properties less than phosphorus.

Ans: Because N-N bond is weaker than the single P-P bond.& strong pπ–pπ overlap in Nitrogen.

(ix) Ammonia has higher boiling point than Phosphine.

Ans: Ammonia (NH3) form hydrogen bond but Phosphine (PH3) does not.

(x) H3PO3 is diprotic acid.

Ans: Due to presence of two ionisable –OH group. (Draw the structure of H 3PO3).

(xi) Oxides of nitrogen have open chain structures while those of phosphorus have closed
chain or cage structures.
Ans: Nitrogen has ability to form multiple bonds involving p-p overlap while Phosphorous
does not.

(xii) A nitrogen atom has five valence electrons but it does not form the compound NCl 5.
Ans: Because of absence of d-orbitals it can’t expand its covalency from 3 to 5.

(xiii) Nitrogen is fairly inert gas.

Ans: Nitrogen exists as triply bonded diatomic non polar molecule. Due to short internuclear
distance between two nitrogen atoms the bond strength is very high. It is, therefore, very difficult
to break the bond.

(xiv) All the bonds in the molecules of PCl5 are not equal.
Ans: PCl5 has a trigonal bipyramidal shape in the gas space. A trigonal bipyramidal is an irregular
structure in which some bond angles are 90 degree and others of 120 degree resulting in unequal
P-Cl bond lengths
PCl5 + H2O POCl3 + 2HCl & PCl5  PCl3 + Cl2
According to VSEPR theory, axial bonds experience more repulsion and are thus longer
than equatorial bonds.

(xv) In solid state PCl5 exists as Ionic compound.

Ans: Since solid phosphorous pentachloride exists as [PCl 4]+ [PCl6]- and hence exhibit some
ionic character. [PCl4]+ is tetrahedral and the anion, [PCl6]–octahedral.

(xvi) Nitrogen does not form pentahalides.

Ans: Nitrogen with n = 2, has s and p orbitals only. It does not have d orbitals to expand its
covalence beyond four. That is why it does not form pentahalide.

(xvii) NH3 is a good complexing agent.

Ans: Because nitrogen has lone pair of electrons which it can donate to form co-ordinate bond
(xviii) Nitrogen shows anomalous behaviour.
Ans: Nitrogen differs from the rest of the members of this group due to its smaller size, high
electronegativity, high ionisation enthalpy and non-availability of d orbitals

(xix) Pentavalent Bismuth is a strong oxidizing agent.

Ans: Bi3+ is more stable than Bi5+ due to inert pair effect.

(xxi) The first ionization energy of nitrogen is greater than oxygen.

Ans: Because of the extra stable half-filled p orbitals electronic configuration of nitrogen.

(xxii) NCl3 gets hydrolysed easily while NF3 does not.

Ans: In NCl3, Cl has vacant d-orbital but in NF 3, F does not have to accept lone pair of electrons
donated by Oxygen atoms of H2O

(xxiii) PH3 has lower boiling point than NH3.

Ans: PH3 molecules are not associated through hydrogen bonding in liquid state. That is why the
boiling point of PH3 is lower than NH3.

(xxiv) Pentahalides of group 15 are more Covalent than trihalides

Ans :Higher the positive oxidation state of central atom, more will be its polarizing power which,
in turn, increases the covalent character of bond formed between the central atom and the other
atom.

(xxv) N2 is less reactive at room temperature.

Ans: Because of strong pπ–pπ overlap Nitrogen has triple bond between two nitrogen atoms N≡N
which has high bond dissociation enegy. So it is less reactive.

(xxvi) NH3 act as Lewis base.

Ans: Nitrogen atom in NH3 has one lone pair of electrons which is available for donation.
Therefore, it acts as a Lewis base.

(xxvii)Bond angle in PH4+ is higher than that in PH3.

Ans: Both are SP3 hybridised. In PH4+ all the four orbitals are bonded whereas in PH 3 there is a
lone pair of electrons on P, which is responsible for lone pair-bond pair repulsion in PH 3 reducing
the bond angle to less than 109° 28′ as in PH4+.

(xxviii) NO2 dimerises to form N2O4

.Ans:NO2 contains odd number of valence electrons. It behaves as a typical odd molecule. On
dimerisation, it is converted to stable N2O4 molecule with even number of electrons.

(xxix) NO2 is coloured but N2O4 is colourless.

Ans. NO2 has unpaired electrons therefore it absorbs light from visible and radiate brown colour
whereas N2O4 does not have unpaired electrons so it does not absorb light from visible region.

(xxx) H3PO2 and H3PO3 act as good reducing agents while H3PO4 does not.
Ans: In H3PO2, two H atoms are bonded directly to P atom & in H 3PO3 one H atom is bonded
directly to P atom which imparts reducing character to the acid, whereas in H3PO4 there is no H
atom bonded directly to P atom

(xxxi) NH3 form hydrogen bond but PH3 does not.

Ans: Due to smaller size & high electro-negativity of Nitrogen.

(xxxii) CN¯ ion is known but CP¯ ion is not known.

Ans: Due to inability of P to form  bond while N can.

(xxxiii) Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule and phosphorus as P4.

Ans: Because N has  bond forming capacity while P does not.

Account for the following: (Group 16 elements)

(i)Elements of group 16 generally show lower value of first ionization enthalpy compared to
the corresponding periods of group 15.
Ans: Due to extra stable half-filled p orbitals electronic configurations of Group 15 elements,
lesser amount of energy is required to remove electron by Group 16 elements.

(ii) Tendency to show –2 oxidation state diminishes from Sulphur to polonium in group 16.
Ans: The outer electronic configuration of group 16 elements is ns 2 np4. These elements therefore
have the tendency to gain two electrons to complete octet. Since electro-negativity and I.E.
decrease on going down the group, tendency to show –2 oxidation state diminishes.
(iii) Oxygen generally exhibit oxidation state of –2 only whereas other members of the
family exhibit +2, +4, +6 oxidation states also.
Ans: Oxygen is an electronegative element thus exhibit oxidation state of –2. .Other members of
the family have d orbitals and therefore, can expand their octets and show + 2, + 4, + 6 oxidation
states also.

(iv) There is large difference between the melting point of Oxygen & Sulphur.
Ans: The large difference between the melting and boiling points of oxygen and sulphur may be
explained on the basis of their atomicity; oxygen exists as diatomic molecule (O 2) whereas
sulphur exists as polyatomic molecule (S8).

(v) SF6 is known but SH6 is not known.

Ans: Because of very high oxidising power (electro-negativity) of fluorine, sulphur exhibits its
maximum oxidation state of +6 in SF 6. SH6 is not formed because hydrogen is feebly
electronegative.

(vi) Oxygen is anomalous in many properties.

Ans: The anomalous behaviour of oxygen is due to its small size and high electro-negativity.

(vii) SF6 is not easily hydrolysed.

Ans: Since sulphur is hexa-covalent it cannot expand its covalency. Sulphur hexafluoride, SF 6 is
exceptionally stable for steric reasons (Small S can accommodate six small F, but not other
halogens).

(viii) SCl6 is not known but SF6 is known.

Ans: Because of high oxidising power (electronegativity) of fluorine, sulphur exhibits its
maximum oxidation state (+6) in SF6. (Small S can accommodate six small F, but not other
halogens).
(ix) The acidic strength of hydrides of group 16 varies in the order H2O< H2S < H2Se < H2Te.
Ans: The increase in acidic character can be explained in terms of decrease in bond (H–E)
dissociation enthalpy down the group.

(x) H2S is less acidic than H2Te.

Ans: Due to the decrease in bond (E–H) dissociation enthalpy down the group, acidic character
increases.

(xi) H2O is a liquid and H2S is a gas.

Ans: Because of small size and high electronegativity of oxygen, molecules of water are highly
associated through hydrogen bonding resulting in its liquid state.

(xii) Ozone (O3) act as a powerful oxidising agent.

Ans: Due to the ease with which it liberates atoms of nascent oxygen (O 3 → O2 + O), it acts as a
powerful oxidising agent.

(xiii) Sulphur vapours exhibits paramagnetism

Ans :In vapour state sulphur partly exists as S 2 molecule which has two unpaired electrons in the
antibonding π* orbitals like O2 and, hence, exhibits paramagnetism.

(xiv) Dioxygen is a gas but Sulphur is a solid.

Ans: Because O2 is Diatomic molecules, hence weak Vander Waal’s force of attraction thus is a
gas whereas S8 is octa-atomic hence Stronger Vander Waal’s force of attraction thus it is solid.
(xv) H2O has higher boiling point than H2S.
Ans: Due to presence of Intermolecular hydrogen bonding in H 2O.

(xvi) Inspite of nearly the same electro-negativity, oxygen forms

hydrogen bonding while Cl does not.
Ans: Oxygen has smaller size than chlorine. Smaller size favours hydrogen bonding

Account for the following: (Group 17 elements)

(i)Halogens have the smallest atomic radii in their respective periods.

Ans: The halogens have the smallest atomic radii in their respective periods due to maximum
effective nuclear charge.

(ii)Halogens have max. negative electron gain enthalpy in the respective periods of the
periodic table.
Ans: Halogens have the smallest size in their respective periods and therefore high effective
nuclear charge. As a consequence, they readily accept one electron to acquire noble gas electronic
configuration.

(iii) Halogens are coloured.

Ans: Halogens are coloured. This is due to absorption of radiations in visible region which results
in the excitation of outer electrons to higher energy level. By absorbing different quanta of
radiation, they display different colours. For example, F 2, has yellow, Cl2, greenish yellow, Br2,
red and I2, violet colour.

(iv) Bond dissociation energy of F2 is less than Cl2.

Ans: Due to large electron-electron repulsion among the lone pairs in F 2 molecule where they are
much closer to each other than in case of Cl 2.

(v)Although electron gain enthalpy of Fluorine is less negative as compared to Chlorine,

Fluorine is stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine.
Ans: It is due to (i) low enthalpy of dissociation of F-F bond, and (ii) high hydration enthalpy of
F-.

(vi) Halogens are strong oxidizing agent.

Ans:Due to strong tendency to accept electrons.

(vii) Fluorine exhibit oxidation state of –1 only whereas other halogens exhibit +1, +3, +5, +7
oxidation states also.
Ans: Fluorine is the most electronegative element and cannot exhibit any positive oxidation state.
Other halogens have d orbitals and therefore, can expand their octets and show + 1, + 3, + 5 and +
7 oxidation states also with more electro-negative elements.

(viii) Fluorine is anomalous in many properties. (I.E, Bond dissociation, etc)

Ans: The anomalous behaviour of fluorine is due to its small size, highest electro-negativity, low
F-F bond dissociation enthalpy, and non availability of d orbitals in valence shell.

(ix)Most of the reactions of fluorine are exothermic.

Ans: Due to the small and strong bond formed by it with other elements.

(x) Fluorine forms only one oxoacid, HOF.

Ans: Due to high electro- negativity and small size F does not form HOFO,HOFO 2 & HOFO3 in
which oxidation no. will be +3,+5 &+7.

(xi)The acidic strength of hydrogen halides varies in the order HF<HCl<HBr<HI.

Ans: Because bond (H–X) dissociation enthalpy decrease in the order: H–F > H–Cl >H–Br > H–
I. and stability of halide ion increases from F- to I-.

(xii) HI in aqueous solution is strong acid than HF.

Ans: Due to low bond (H–X) dissociation enthalpy in HI.
(xiii) HF is the weakest acid among hydrohalo-acids inspite of the fact that fluorine is most
electronegative.
Ans: Due to highest bond (H–X) dissociation enthalpy in HF.

(xiv) Metal fluorides are more ionic than its chlorides.

Ans: Greater the difference in electro-negativity, more will be its ionic character, fluorine being
more electronegative than chlorine.

(xv) HF has higher boiling point than HCl.

Ans: Due to presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding in HF.

(xvi) HF is least volatile whereas HCl is most volatile among all halogen acids.
Ans: HF is associated with intermolecular hydrogen bonding, so it is least volatile whereas HCl
is gas and has least surface area, therefore minimum Vander waals forces of attraction and
minimum boiling point.

(xviii) The boiling point of hydrogen halides varies in the order: HF > HI>HBr>HCl.
Ans: The boiling point of HF is highest due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding then
HI>HBr>HCl. (Decreasing Vander waals forces)

(xix) Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than related elemental halogens.
Ans: In general, inter halogen compounds are more reactive than halogens due to weaker X–X 1
bonding than X–X bond. Thus, ICl is more reactive than I2.

(xx). ICl is more reactive than Cl2.

Ans: Due to weaker I-Cl bonding than Cl-Cl bond. Thus, ICl is more reactive than I2.

(xxi) The acidic strength of oxoacids of halogens varies in the order

HOF>HOCl>HOBr>HOI.
Ans: Greater the electro-negativity of halogen in oxoacids greater is acidic strength of oxoacids.
(F>Cl>Br>I)

(xxii) The acidic strength of oxoacids of halogens varies in the order:

HClO4> HClO3> HClO2> HClO
Ans: Greater the oxidation state of halogen in oxoacids greater is acidic strength of oxoacids.
(+7>+5>+3>+1) due to more resonance stabilization.

(xxiii) OF2 should be called oxygen fluoride and not fluorine oxide.
Ans: OF2 should be called oxygen fluoride and not fluorine oxide. Since oxygen is less
electronegative than fluorine, OF2 should be called oxygen diflouride.

(xxiv) ClF3 exists but FCl3 does not.

Ans: Due to unavailability of d-orbitals in fluorine atom it cannot expand its valence shell.
Therefore it is unable to form FCl3 whereas Chlorine has vacant d-orbitals. Hence it can promote
one of the 3 p electrons to the 3-d sub shell and shows +3 oxidation state and forms ClF 3.
(xxv)Cl2 bleaches a substance permanently but SO2 does it temporarily.
Ans: Cl2 bleaches a substance permanently because it is due to Oxidation but SO 2 does it
temporarily because it is due to reduction.

(xxvi)When HCl reacts with finely powdered iron, it forms ferrous chloride and not ferric
chloride.
Ans: Its reaction with iron produces H2.
Fe + 2HCl FeCl2 +H2 .Liberation of hydrogen prevents the formation of ferric chloride.

(xxvii) Chlorine water has both oxidizing and bleaching properties.

Ans: Because Cl2 show bleaching property due to its oxidizing nature.

Account for the following: (Group 18 elements)

(i) The elements of group 18 are known as noble gases.

The elements present in Group 18 have their valence shell orbitals completely filled and,
therefore, react with a few elements only under certain conditions. Therefore, they are now
known as noble gases.

(ii) Noble gases are mostly chemically inert.

Their inertness to chemical reactivity is attributed to the following reasons:
(i) The noble gases except helium (1s2) have completely filled ns2p66 electronic configuration in
their valence shell.
(ii) They have high ionisation enthalpy and more positive electron gain enthalpy.

(iii) Noble gases have comparatively largest atomic sizes.

In noble gases we can measure only Van der Waals radii which are larger than covalent radii.

(iv) Noble gases exist as monatomic.

Noble gases have stable electronic configuration, therefore, they cannot form covalent bonds. So
they exist as mono-atomic.
(v)Noble gases exhibit very high ionization enthalpy.
Due to stable electronic configuration these gases exhibit very high ionisation enthalpy.

(vi)Noble gases exhibit large positive values of electron gain enthalpy.

Since noble gases have stable electronic configurations, they have no tendency to accept the
electron and therefore, have large positive values of electron gain enthalpy.

(vii)Noble gases have very low boiling points

Noble gases being mono-atomic have no inter-atomic forces except weak dispersion forces and
therefore, they are liquefied at very low temperatures. Hence, they have low boiling points.

(viii) Of the noble gases only Xenon is known to form real chemical compounds.
The ionization energy of xenon is relatively low and therefore, it is possible to excite the paired
electrons from np orbitals to nd sub-shell.

(ix) Noble gases form compounds with fluorine and oxygen only.
Because fluorine and oxygen are strong oxidizing agents (most electronegative elements)

(x) Helium is used for inflating aeroplane tyres & filling balloons for meteorogical
observations.
Helium is a non-inflammable and light gas

(xi)Helium is used in diving apparatus.

Because of its very low solubility in blood.

(xii)It has been difficult to study the chemistry of radon.

Radon is radioactive with very short half-life which makes the study of chemistry of radon
difficult.

(xiii) Xenon readily forms compounds but Krypton does not form compounds easily.
Xenon has lower ionization energy than Krypton, therefore, Xe forms compounds.

(xiv) He and Ne does not form compounds with fluorine.

Due to non-availability of vacant d-orbital.

(xv) Xe does not forms compounds such as Xe F3 and XeF5.

By the promotion of one, two or three electrons from filled p-orbital to the vacant d-orbital in the
valence shell, 2,4 or 6 half filled orbitals are formed. Thus Xe can combine only with even
number of fluorine and not odd.

2. Answer the following: (Group 15 elements)

(i) A translucent white waxy solid (A) on heating in an inert atmosphere is converted to its
allotropic form (B). Allotrope (A) on reaction with very dilute aqueous KOH liberates a
highly poisonous gas (C) having rotten fish smell. With excess of chlorine forms (D) which
hydrolyses to compound (E). Identify compounds (A) to (E).
Ans: :P4 (White or Yellow Phosphorus)  P4 ( Red Phosphorus)
(A) (B)
P4 + KOH  PH3 + KH2PO4 P4 + 10Cl2  4 PCl5
(C) Phosphine (D)Phosphrous penta-
chloride
PCl5 + H2O  POCl3 + HCl
(E) Phosphorus oxy chloride

(ii) Discuss the general characteristics of group 15 elements with reference to their
electronic configuration, oxidation state, atomic size, and ionization enthalpy and electro
negativity.
Ans: Electronic configuration : ns2np3
Oxidation state, atomic : -3, +3 and +5.
Size : Increases down the group.
Ionization enthalpy : Decreases down the group.
Electro negativity : Decreases down the group.
(iii)Nitrogen is anomalous in many properties. Why? Give two examples to show that
Nitrogen is anomalous in many properties.
Ans: Nitrogen differs from the rest of the members of this group due to its smaller size, high
electro-negativity, high ionisation enthalpy and non-availability of d orbitals. Nitrogen has unique
ability to form p π-p π multiple bonds with itself and with other elements having small size and
high electro-negativity. Nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule with a triple bond (one s and two
p) between the two atoms. Consequently, its bond enthalpy is very high.

(iv) Arrange the following in increasing order of the property indicated:

(a) NH3, PH3, AsH3, SbH3, BiH3 (Thermal stability)
(b) NH3, PH3, AsH3, SbH3, BiH3 (Bond dissociation enthalpy)
(c) NH3, PH3, AsH3, SbH3, BiH3 (Reducing character)
(d) NH3, PH3, AsH3, SbH3, BiH3 (Basic character)
Ans: (a)NH3> PH3 > AsH3 >SbH3 >BiH3
(b) NH3< PH3 < AsH3 <SbH3 <BiH3
(c) NH3< PH3 < AsH3 <SbH3 <BiH3
(d) NH3> PH3 > AsH3 >SbH3 >BiH3
(v) Write the balanced equations involved in the laboratory preparation of Dinitrogen.
Ans (a) In the laboratory, dinitrogen is prepared by treating an aqueous solution of ammonium
chloride with sodium nitrite. NH4Cl (aq) + NaNO2 (aq) → N2 (g) + 2H2O (l) + NaCl (aq)
(b) It can also be obtained by the thermal decomposition of ammonium dichromate.
(NH4)2Cr2O7 → N2 + 4H2O + Cr2O3
(c) By the thermal decomposition of sodium or barium azide. Ba (N 3)2 → Ba + 3N2
(vi) How is Dinitrogen commercially produced?
Ans: Dinitrogen is produced commercially by the liquefaction and fractional distillation of air.
Liquid dinitrogen (b.p. 77.2 K) distils out first leaving behind liquid oxygen (b.p. 90 K).

(vii)Write the reaction of Thermal decomposition of sodium azide.

Ans: 2NaN3→ 2Na +3N2

(viii) How is Ammonia manufactured industrially?

Ans: On a large scale, ammonia is manufactured by Haber’s process.
N2(g) + 3H2(g)  2NH3(g); Δf H0 = – 46.1 kJ mol–1

(ix)Mention the conditions required to maximize the yield of ammonia?

Ans: The optimum conditions for the production of ammonia are a pressure of 200 × 10 5 Pa
(about 200 atm), a temperature of ~ 700 K and the use of a catalyst such as iron oxide with small
amounts of K2O and Al2O3 to increase the rate of attainment of equilibrium.

(x) How is Ammonia obtained on small scale?

Ans: Ammonia is present in small quantities in air and soil where it is formed by the decay of
nitrogenous organic matter e.g., urea.
NH2 CONH2 +2H2O  (NH4)2CO  2NH3 +H2O+CO2
On a small scale ammonia is obtained from ammonium salts which decompose when treated with
caustic soda or lime.
2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2  2NH3 + 2H2O + CaCl2
(NH4)2 SO4 + 2NaOH  2NH3 + 2H2O + Na2SO4

(xi)Draw the structure of Ammonia?

Ans:

(xii)Write down the names, reaction involved in

preparation, physical appearance and chemical nature of N2O, NO, N2O3, NO2, N2O4, & N2O5.
Ans:

(xiii) Draw the structure of N2O, NO, N2O3, NO2 , N2O4, & N2O5.
Ans:

(xiv)Why does NO2 dimerise.

Ans: NO2 contains odd number of valence electrons. It behaves as a typical odd molecule. On
dimerisation, it is converted to stable N2O4 molecule with even number of electrons.

(xv)What is the covalence of nitrogen in N2O5?

Ans: From the structure of N2O5 it is evident that covalence of nitrogen is four .

(xvi) How is nitric acid obtained on large scale by Ostwald process?

Ans: On a large scale it is prepared mainly by Ostwald’s process. This method is based upon
catalytic oxidation of NH3 by atmospheric oxygen.

Nitric oxide thus formed combines with oxygen giving NO2.

Nitrogen dioxide so formed, dissolves in water to give HNO3.

NO thus formed is recycled and the aqueous HNO3 can be concentrated by distillation upto ~
68% by mass. Further concentration to 98% can be achieved by dehydration with concentrated
H2SO4.

(xvii) Write the balanced equations involved in the laboratory preparation of nitric acid.
Illustrate how copper metal can give different products on reaction with HNO 3.
Ans: NaNO3 +H2SO4  NaHSO4 + HNO3.
3Cu + 8 HNO3(dilute)  3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O
Cu + 4HNO3(conc.)  Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O

(xviii) Draw the structure of nitric acid in the gaseous state.

Ans:
(xix)Metals like Cr, Al do not dissolve in nitric acid. Why
Ans: Metals (e.g., Cr, Al) do not dissolve in concentrated nitric acid because of the formation of a
passive film of oxide on the surface.

(xx)Describe Brown ring Test.

Ans: The brown ring test for nitrates depends on the ability of Fe 2+ to reduce nitrates to nitric
oxide, which reacts with Fe2+ to form a brown complex. The test is usually carried out by adding
dilute ferrous sulphate solution to an aqueous solution containing nitrate ion, and then carefully
adding concentrated sulphuric acid along the sides of the test tube. A brown ring at the interface
between the solution and sulphuric acid layers indicate the presence of nitrate ion in solution.
NO3 - + 3Fe2+ + 4H+ → NO + 3Fe3+ + 2H2O
[Fe(H2O)5]2+ + NO → [Fe (H2O)5 (NO)]2+(brown) + H2O

(xxi) Give some uses of nitric acid?

Ans: The major use of nitric acid is in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate for fertilisers and
other nitrates for use in explosives and pyrotechnics. It is also used for the preparation of
nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene and other organic nitro compounds. Other major uses are in the
pickling of stainless steel, etching of metals and as an oxidiser in rocket fuels.

(xxii)Write main differences between the properties of white phosphorus and red
phosphorus.
Ans: White phosphorus is a translucent white waxy solid. It is poisonous, insoluble in water but
soluble in carbon disulphide and glows in dark (chemiluminescence). It dissolves in boiling
NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere giving PH3.
P4 +3NaOH+3H2O  PH3 + 3NaH2PO4 (sodium hypophosphite)
White phosphorus is less stable and therefore, more reactive than the other solid phases under
normal conditions because of angular strain in the P4 molecule where the angles are only 60°. It
readily catches fire in air to give dense white fumes of P 4O10.
P4 +5O2  P4O10
It consists of discrete tetrahedral P4 molecule.
Red phosphorus is obtained by heating white phosphorus at 573K in an inert atmosphere for
several days. When red phosphorus is heated under high pressure, a series of phases of black
phosphorus are formed.
Red phosphorus possesses iron grey lustre. It is odourless, nonpoisonous and insoluble in water
as well as in carbon disulphide. Chemically, red phosphorus is much less reactive than white
phosphorus. It does not glow in the dark.

(xxiii) Write the balanced equations involved in the preparation of PH3 (Phosphine).
Ans: P4 +3NaOH+ 3H2O PH3 +NaH2PO4
(xxiv)In what way can it be proved that PH3 is basic in nature?
Ans: PH3 reacts with acids like HI to form PH4I which shows that it is basic in nature.
PH3 + HI  PH4I Due to lone pair on phosphorus atom, PH 3 is acting as a Lewis base in the
above reaction.

(xxv) What happens when white phosphorus is heated with concentrated NaOH solution in
an inert atmosphere of CO2?
Ans: P4 +3NaOH+ 3H2O PH3 +NaH2PO4
(xxvi) Write the balanced equations involved in the preparation of PCl3 & PCl5.
Ans: P4 + 6Cl2  4 PCl3
P4 + 10Cl2  4 PCl5
(xxvii) Draw the structure of PCl5 in the gaseous state and in the
solid state
Ans:

(xxviii)Why does PCl3 fume in moisture?

Ans: PCl3 hydrolyses in the presence of moisture giving fumes of HCl.
PCl3 + 3H2O H3PO3 +3HCl

(xxix)Are all the five bonds in PCl5 equivalent? Justify your answer.
Ans: PCl5 has a trigonal bipyramidal structure and the three equatorial P-Cl bonds are equivalent,
while the two axial bonds are different and longer than equatorial bonds.

(xxx) Write the name and draw the shape of oxacids of phosphorous.
Ans:

(xxxi)What is the basicity of H3PO4, H3PO3, H3PO2?

Ans: Basicity of H3PO4=3, H3PO3=2, H3PO2=1
Only those H atoms which are attached with oxygen in P–OH form are ionisable and cause the
basicity. Thus, H3PO3 and H3PO4 are dibasic and tribasic, respectively as the structure of H 3PO3
has two P–OH bonds and H3PO4 three.

(xxxii)What happens when H3PO3 is heated?

Ans: orthophophorous acid (or phosphorous acid) on heating disproportionates to give
orthophosphoric acid (or phosphoric acid) and phosphine.
H3PO3  H3PO4 + PH3

(xxxiii)Why does the reactivity of nitrogen differ from phosphorus?

Ans: N2 is less reactive than phosphorus Because of strong pπ–pπ overlap Nitrogen has triple
bond between two nitrogen atoms N≡N which has high bond dissociation enegy. So it is less
reactive

(xxxiv) Give the disproportionation reaction of H3PO3.

Ans: 4H3PO4 → 3H3PO4 + PH3

(xxxv) Can PCl5 act as an oxidising as well as reducing agent? Justify

Ans: It can act as oxidizing agent only by reducing itself to +3 oxidation state. It can not extend
its o.s. beyond +5.

(xxxvi) How do you account for the reducing behaviour of H 3PO2 on the basis of its
structure?
Ans: In H3PO2, two H atoms are bonded directly to P atom which imparts reducing character to
the acid.

Answer the following: (Group 16 elements)

1. Write the name and draw the shape of following of following: H 2SO4, H2SO3,H2S2O8 and
H2S2O7.
Ans:
2. Draw the structure of Sulphur in S8 (rhombic form) and S6 form.
Ans: S8 ring in both the forms is puckered and has a crown shape and in cyclo-S 6, the ring
adopts the chair form.

3. Give two examples to show that Oxygen is anomalous in many properties.

Ans: The anomalous behaviour of oxygen is due to its small size and high electronegativity
one typical example of effects of small size and high electronegativity is the presence of
strong hydrogen bonding in H2O which is not found in H2S.

4. List the important sources of Sulphur.

Ans:Combined sulphur exists primarily as sulphates such as gypsum CaSO4.2H2O, epsom
salt MgSO4.7H2O, baryte BaSO4 and sulphides such as galena PbS, zinc blende ZnS, copper
pyrites CuFeS2.Traces of sulphur occur as hydrogen sulphide in volcanoes. Organic materials
such as eggs, proteins, garlic, onion, mustard, hair and wool contain sulphur.

5. Write the order of thermal stability of the hydrides of group 16 elements.

Ans: H2O>H2S > H2Se > H2Te> H2Po

6. Write the balanced equations involved in the laboratory preparation of Dioxygen.(Hint:

FromKClO3, Ag2O, HgO, Pb3O4, PbO2, H2O2)
Ans: Dioxygen can be obtained in the laboratory by the following ways:
(i) By heating oxygen containing salts such as chlorates, nitrates and permanganates.
2KClO3 MnO Heat 2KCl + 3O2
(ii) By the thermal decomposition of the oxides of metals low in the electrochemical series and
higher oxides of some metals.
2Ag2O(s) → 4Ag(s) + O2(g); 2Pb3O4(s) → 6PbO(s) + O2(g)
2HgO(s) → 2Hg(l) + O2(g) ; 2PbO2(s) → 2PbO(s) + O2(g)
(iii) Hydrogen peroxide is readily decomposed into water and dioxygen by catalysts such as
finely divided metals and manganese dioxide.
2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(1) + O2(g)
(iv) On large scale it can be prepared from water or air. Electrolysis of water leads to the release
of hydrogen at the cathode and oxygen at the anode.

7. How is Dioxygen manufactured?

Ans: On large scale it can be prepared from water or air. Electrolysis of water leads to the release
of hydrogen at the cathode and oxygen at the anode. Industrially, Dioxygen is obtained from air
by first removing carbon dioxide and water vapour and then, the remaining gases are liquefied
and fractionally distilled to give dinitrogen and dioxygen.

8. Give some uses of Dioxygen?

Ans: (i) In normal respiration and combustion processes (ii) oxygen is used in oxyacetylene
welding, in the manufacture of many metals, particularly steel. (iii)Oxygen cylinders are widely
used in hospitals, high altitude flying and in mountaineering. (iv)The combustion of fuels, e.g.,
hydrazines in liquid oxygen, provides tremendous thrust in rockets.
9. How are simple oxides classified, explain with examples?
Ans: Simple oxides can be classified on the basis of their acidic, basic or amphoteric character.
An oxide that combines with water to give an acid is termed acidic oxide (e.g., SO 2, Cl2O7, CO2,)
The oxides which give a base with water are known as basic oxides (e.g., Na 2O, CaO, BaO)
Some metallic oxides exhibit a dual behaviour. They show characteristics of both acidic as well as
basic oxides. Such oxides are known as amphoteric oxides. They react with acids as well as
alkalies.
There are some oxides which are neither acidic nor basic. Such oxides are known as neutral
oxides. Examples of neutral oxides are CO, NO andN2O.

10. Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) shows amphoteric character .Justify with chemical
reactions.
Ans: Al2O3 + 6HCl + 9H2O 2[Al(H2O)6]3+ + 6Cl-
Al2O3+ 6NaOH + 3H2O 2Na3[Al(OH)6]

11. How is Ozone prepared?

Ans: When a slow dry stream of oxygen is passed through a silent electrical discharge,
conversion of oxygen to ozone (10%) occurs. The product is known as ozonised oxygen.
3O2 → 2O3 ΔH0 (298 K) = +142 kJ mol–1
12. Draw the structure Ozone (O3).
Ans:

13. (a)What are the threats to Ozone layer?

Ans: Experiments have shown that nitrogen oxides (particularly nitric oxide) combine very
rapidly with ozone and there is, thus, the possibility that nitrogen oxides emitted from the
exhaust systems of supersonic jet aeroplanes might be slowly depleting the concentration of
the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. Another threat to this ozone layer is probably posed
by the use of freons which are used in aerosol sprays and as refrigerants.

13(b) How is Ozone (O3) estimated quantitatively? Or On addition of ozone gas to KI

solution, violet vapours are obtained
Ans: When ozone reacts with an excess of potassium iodide solution buffered with a borate
buffer (pH 9.2), iodine is liberated which can be titrated against a standard solution of sodium
thiosulphate. This is a quantitative method for estimating O3 gas.
O3 + 6KI + 3H2O  6KOH + 3I2(Violet Vapours)

14. Which form of Sulphur shows paramagnetic behaviour?

Ans: S2 is the dominant species and is paramagnetic like O 2.

15. Write differences between monoclinic Sulphur (α) and rhombic Sulphur (β).
Ans: Rhombic sulphur (α-sulphur) This allotrope is yellow in colour, m.p. 385.8 K and
specific gravity 2.06. Rhombic sulphur crystals are formed on evaporating the solution of roll
sulphur in CS2. It is insoluble in water but dissolves to some extent in benzene, alcohol and
ether. It is readily soluble in CS 2. α-sulphur is stable below 369 K and transforms into β-
sulphur above 369 K
Monoclinic sulphur (β-sulphur) Its m.p. is 393 K and specific gravity 1.98. It is soluble in
CS2. This form of sulphur is prepared by melting rhombic sulphur in a dish and cooling, till
crust is formed. Two holes are made in the crust and the remaining liquid poured out. On
removing the crust, colourless needle shaped crystals of β-sulphur are formed. It is stable
above 369 K
and transforms into α-sulphur below it.

16. Write the balanced equation involved in the laboratory preparation and industrial
preparation of Sulphur Dioxide.
Ans: Lab Prep.:- SO32-(aq) + 2H+ (aq) H2O(l) + SO2 (g)
Industrial Prep 4FeS (s) 11O2(g)  2Fe O (s) 8SO2 (g)
 17. Draw the structure of Sulphur Dioxide. Comment on the nature of two S-O bonds
formed in SO2 molecule. Are the two S-O bonds in this molecule equal?
Ans:

18. What happens when:(a)Sulphur Dioxide is passed through an aqueous solution of

Fe (III) salt? (b) Sulphur Dioxide reacts with acidified potassium permanganate (c)
Sulphur Trioxide is passed through water.(d)Concentrated H 2SO4 is added to
calcium fluoride.
Ans:(a)2Fe3+ + SO2 +2H2O 2Fe2+ + SO42- + 4H+ (c)CaF2 + H2SO4 CaSO4 + 2HF
(b)5SO2 + 2MnO4- +2H2O5SO42- +4H+ +2Mn2+ (d)SO3 + H2O  H2SO4
19. How is the presence of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) detected?
Ans: When moist, sulphur dioxide behaves as a reducing it decolourises acidified potassium
permanganate(VII) solution. 5SO2 + 2MnO4- +2H2O5SO42- +4H+ +2Mn2+
20. Explain how sulphuric acid is manufactured by the contact process. Give reactions
also.
Ans: Sulphuric acid is manufactured by the contact process which involves three steps:
(i)Burning of sulphur or sulphide ores in air to generate SO 2. S8 +8O2 8SO2
(ii) Conversion of SO2 to SO3 by the reaction with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst
(V2O5),
2SO2 + O2 2SO3
(iii)Absorption of SO3 in H2SO4 to give Oleum (H2S2O7) SO3 + H2SO4  H2S2O7
(iv)Dilution of oleum with water gives H2SO4 of the desired concentration.
H2S2O7 + H2O  2H2SO4

21. Write the conditions to maximize the yield of H 2SO4 by contact process.
Ans: Low temperature and high pressure are the favourable conditions for maximum yield.
But the temperature should not be very low otherwise rate of reaction will become slow.
22. Mention the areas in which Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2) and sulphuric acid (H2SO4) plays
an important role.
Ans: Sulphur dioxide is used
(i) in refining petroleum and sugar
(ii) in bleaching wool and silk and
(iii) as an anti-chlor, disinfectant and preservative. Sulphuric acid, sodium hydrogen sulphite and
calcium hydrogen sulphite (industrial chemicals) are manufactured from sulphur dioxide.
Liquid SO2 is used as a solvent to dissolve a number of organic and inorganic chemicals
Sulphuric acid is a very important industrial chemical. A nation’s industrial strength can be
judged by the quantity of sulphuric acid it produces and consumes. It is needed for the
manufacture of hundreds of other compounds and also in many industrial processes. The bulk of
sulphuric acid produced is used in the manufacture of fertilizers (e.g., ammonium sulphate,
superphosphate). Other uses are in:
(a) petroleum refining (b) manufacture of pigments, paints and dyestuff
intermediates
(c) detergent industry
(d) metallurgical applications (e.g.,cleansing metals before enameling, electroplating and
galvanising
(e) storage batteries (f) in the manufacture of nitrocellulose products and
(g) as a laboratory reagent.
23. How is Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) an air pollutant?
Ans: It dissolves in rain water and produces acid rain.

24. Which aerosols deplete ozone?

Ans: Freons

25. Draw the structure of SF6 & SF4.

 Ans:

26. Give chemical reaction in support of each of the following;

(a) Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is a strong dehydrating agent
(b) Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is a strong oxidising agent.
(c) Sulphur Dioxide is reducing agent.
Ans: (a) C12H22O11  12C + 11H2O
(b) Cu +2H2SO4 (Conc.)  CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
(c) 5SO2 + 2MnO4- +2H2O5SO42- +4H+ +2Mn2+
27. Concentrated sulphuric acid is added followed by heating to each of (i) to (v)
(i)Cane sugar (ii) Sodium Bromide (iii) Copper turnings (iv) Sulphur powder (v) Potassium
Chloride .Identify in which of the above the following change will be observed. Support
your answer with the help of a chemical equation. (a) Formation of black substance (b)
Evolution of brown gas (c) Evolution of colour less gas (d) Formation of brown substance
which on dilution becomes blue.(e) Disappearance of yellow powder along with evolution of
colourless gas.
Ans: (i) Cane Sugar : Formation of black substance (Sugar charcoal)
C12H22O11 Conc. H SO
2 4 12 C + 11 H2O

(ii) Sodium Bromide : Evolution of brown gas (HBr )

NaBr + Conc. H2SO4 Na2SO4 + HBr
(iii) Copper turnings : Formation of brown substance which on dilution becomes blue
Cu + 2 H2SO4(conc.) CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
(iv) Sulphur powder : Disappearance of yellow powder along with evolution of colourless
gas.
3S + 2H2SO4(conc.) → 3SO2 + 2H2O
(v) Potassium Chloride : Evolution of colour less gas
KCl + Conc. H2SO4 K2SO4 + HCl

28. When conc. H2SO4 was added into an unknown salt present in a test tube, a brown gas
(A) was evolved. This gas intensified when copper turnings were also added into this test-
tube. On cooling, the gas (A) changed into a colourless gas (B).(a) Identify the gases A and
B.(b) Write the equations for the reactions involved.
Ans: The salt is a Nitrate or Nitrite:
NO3- + Conc. H2SO4 SO4- + H2O + NO2
A- Brown gas
2NO2 N2O4
Brown gas Colourless

Answer the following: (Group 17 elements)

(i)Considering the parameters such as bond dissociation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy
and hydration enthalpy, compare the oxidising power of F2 and Cl2.
Ans:F2 has more oxidising power than Cl 2. Because standard electrode potential value of F2 is
higher than Cl2 .Standard electrode potential value are dependent on the parameters bond
dissociation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy and hydration enthalpy.

(ii)Give two examples to show that Fluorine is anomalous in many properties.

Ans: Ionisation enthalpy, electronegativity, enthalpy of bond dissociation and electrode potentials
are all higher for fluorine than expected from the trends set by other halogens. Also, ionic and
covalent radii, m.p. and b.p. and electron gain enthalpy are quite lower than expected. The
anomalous behaviour of fluorine is due to its small size, highest electronegativity, low F-F bond
dissociation enthalpy, and non availability of d orbitals in valence shell.
(iii)Sea is the greatest source of some halogens. Comment
Ans:Sea water contains chlorides, bromides and iodides of sodium, potassium, magnesium and
calcium.

(iv)Give the reason for bleaching action of Cl2.

Ans:It is a powerful bleaching agent; bleaching action is due to oxidation.
Cl2+ H2O  2HCl + O
Coloured substance + O → Colourless substance, Bleaching effect of chlorine is permanent.

(v)Name two poisonous gases which can be prepared from chlorine gas.
Ans: Poisonous gases such as phosgene (COCl2), tear gas (CCl3NO2), mustard gas

(vi) Write the balanced equation involved in the laboratory preparation of chlorine gas.
(Hint: from MnO2 and KMnO4)
Ans: By heating manganese dioxide with concentrated hydrochloric acid.
MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O
However, a mixture of common salt and concentrated H2SO4 is used in place of HCl.
4NaCl + MnO2 + 4H2SO4 → MnCl2 + 4NaHSO4 + 2H2O + Cl2
(ii) By the action of HCl on potassium permanganate.
2KMnO4 + 16HCl → 2KCl + 2MnCl2 + 8H2O + 5Cl2
(vii) How is chlorine gas manufactured by Deacons process and Electrolytic process?
Ans: (i) Deacon’s process: By oxidation of hydrogen chloride gas by atmospheric oxygen in the
presence of CuCl2 (catalyst) at 723 K.
4HCl +O2 → 2Cl2 + 2H2O
(ii) Electrolytic process: Chlorine is obtained by the electrolysis of brine (concentrated NaCl
solution). Chlorine is liberated at anode. It is also obtained as a by–product in many chemical
industries.

(viii) Give five uses of chlorine gas.

Ans:It is used (i) for bleaching wood pulp (required for the manufacture of paper and rayon),
bleaching cotton and textiles, (ii) in the extraction of gold and platinum (iii) in the manufacture of
dyes, drugs and organic compounds such as CCl4, CHCl3, DDT, refrigerants, etc. (iv) in sterilizing
drinking water and (v) preparation of poisonous gases such as phosgene (COCl 2), tear gas
(CCl3NO2), mustard gas (ClCH2CH2SCH2CH2Cl).

(ix) Write the balanced equation involved in preparation of Hydrogen Chloride.

Ans: In laboratory, it is prepared by heating sodium chloride with concentrated sulphuric acid.
NaCl + H2SO4 → NaHSO4 + HCl at (420K)
NaHSO4 + NaCl) → Na2SO4 + HCl at ( 823K)

(x) Give uses for each of the following ;(i) ClO2 (ii)I2O5 (iii)HCl (iv)Interhalogen compounds.
Ans:
(i) ClO2 is used as a bleaching agent for paper pulp and textiles and in water treatment.
(ii) I2O5 is a very good oxidising agent and is used in the estimation of carbon monoxide.
(iii) It is used
(a) in the manufacture of chlorine, NH4Cl and glucose (from corn starch),
(b) for extracting glue from bones and purifying bone black,
(c) in medicine and as a laboratory reagent.
(iv) These compounds can be used as non aqueous solvents. Interhalogen compounds are very
useful fluorinating agents. ClF3 and BrF3 are used for the production of UF6 in the enrichment of
235U.
U(s) + 3ClF3(l)  UF6(g) + 3ClF(g)

(xi)Deduce the molecular shapes of following on the basis of VSEPR theory.

(a)BrF5 (b) ClF5 (c) IF7 (d) BrF3 (e) ClF3
Ans: (a) BrF5 : Square pyramidal ( sp3d2 hybridisation with one lone pair)
(b) ClF5 : Square pyramidal ( sp3d2 hybridisation with one lone pair)
(c) IF7 : Pentagonal bipyramidal ( sp3d3 hybridisation )
(d) BrF3 : Bent T- shape ( sp3d hybridisation with two lone pairs)
(e) ClF3 : Bent T- shape ( sp3d hybridisation with two lone pairs)
(xii) Write the name and draw the shape of following of following: HClO 4, ClO4-HClO3,
HClO2, and HClO.
Ans:

(xiv)Write the reactions of F2 and Cl2 with water.

Ans: F2 + H2O HF + HOF

Cl2 + H2O 2HCl + [O]

(xv) Give chemical reaction in support of each of the following;

(i) Chlorine gas is Oxidising agent.
Ans: SO2 + 2H2O + Cl2 → H2SO4 + 2HCl
(ii) Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine.
Ans: F2 + 2X– → 2F– + X2 (X = Cl, Br or I)

(xvi)How can you prepare Cl2 from HCl and HCl from Cl2.Write reactions only?
electrolysis
Ans: 2HCl H2 + Cl2
Light
H2 + Cl2 2HCl

(xvii)Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of Cl 2 with hot and concentrated
NaOH. Is this reaction a disproportionation reaction? Justify.
Ans:3Cl2 + 6NaOH → 5NaCl + NaClO3 + 3H2O, Yes, chlorine from zero oxidation state is
changed to –1 and +5 oxidation states.

Answer the following: (Group 18 elements)

(i)How are XeF2 XeF4, XeF6, XeO3, XeOF4 prepared?

Ans: (i) Xe (g) + F2 (g) XeF2(s) Temp= 673K, Pressure=1bar
(xenon in excess)
(ii) Xe (g) + 2F2 (g) XeF4(s) Temp= 873 K, Pressure=7 bar
(1:5 ratio)
(iii) Xe (g) + 3F2 (g) XeF6(s) Temp= 573 K, Pressure=60 -70bar
(1:20 ratio)
(iv) XeF6 +3H2O  XeO3 + 6HF
(v) XeF6 +H2O  XeOF4 + 2HF

(ii)Draw the shape of following of following: XeF2 XeF4, XeF6,

XeO3, and
XeOF4.
Ans:
 Linear Square Planar Distorted
Octahedron

Pyramidal Square Pyramidal

(iii) Give the formula and describe the structure of a noble gases species which is
isostructural with
(i) BrO3- (ii) ICl4-(iii) IBr2-
Ans: (i) XeO3 (ii) XeF4 (iii) XeF2
(iv)Give two uses for each of the following: (i) Helium (ii) Neon (iii) Argon
Ans: Helium is used in filling balloons for meteorological observations.It is used as a diluent
for oxygen in modern diving apparatus because of its very low solubility in blood.
Neon is used in discharge tubes and fluorescent bulbs for advertisement display purposes. Neon
bulbs are used in botanical gardens and in green houses.
Argon is used mainly to provide an inert atmosphere in high temperature metallurgical processes
(arc welding of metals or alloys) and for filling electric bulbs. It is also used in the laboratory for
handling substances that are air-sensitive

(v) Which compound led to discovery of compounds of noble gases?

Ans: O2+PtF6-
(vi)Does the hydrolysis of XeF6 lead to a redox reaction?
Ans:No, the products of hydrolysis are XeOF 4 and XeO2F2 where the oxidation states of all the
elements remain the same as it was in the reacting state.

(vii) What inspired N.Bartlett for carrying out reaction between Xe and PtF 6?
Ans In March 1962, Neil Bartlett, then at the University of British Columbia, observed
the reaction of a noble gas. First, he prepared a red compound which is formulated as O 2+PtF6-.
He, then realised that the first ionization enthalpy of molecular oxygen (1175 kJmol -1) was almost
identical with that of xenon (1170 kJ mol -1). He made efforts to prepare same type of compound
with Xe and was successful in preparing another red colour compound Xe +PtF6- by mixing PtF6
and xenon. After this discovery, a number of xenon compounds mainly with most electronegative
elements like fluorine and oxygen, have been synthesized.

3. Complete the following equations: (Group 16

elements)
1. Ca + O2  2. Al+ O2 
3. P4+ O2  4. ZnS + O2 
5. CH4+ O2  6.SO2+ O2 
7. HCl+ O2  8. CaO+ H2O 
9. PbS+ O3  10. Cu + H2SO4 (Conc.) 
11. C + H2SO4 (Conc.) 12. S + H2SO4 (Conc.)
13.MX + H2SO4 (Conc.)

Complete the following equations: (Group 17

elements)
(i) NaCl + MnO2 + H2SO4  (ii)MnO2 + HCl 
(iii)KMnO4 + HCl  (iv) NaCl + H2SO4 
(v)Cl2 + NaOH (cold & dilute)  (vi)Cl2 + NaOH(Hot&Conc.) 
(vii)Ca (OH)2 + Cl2  (viii)NH3 (excess) + Cl2
(ix) NH3 + Cl2 (excess) (x)Al + Cl2
(xi) Na + Cl2 (xii) Fe+ Cl2
(xiv) P4+ Cl2 (xv) S8+ Cl2
(xvi) H2+ Cl2 (xvii) H2S+ Cl2
(xviii) C10H16+ Cl2 (xix) H2O+ Cl2
(xx)F2 + X- (xxi) Cl2 + X-
(xxii) Br2 + X- (xxii)NaI + Cl2

Complete the following equations: (Group 18 elements)

(a)6XeF4 + 12H2O
(b) XeF6 +3H2O 
(c) 2XeF2 + 2H2O 
(d) XeF4+O2F2
(e) XeF2+ PF5
(f) XeF4 + SbF5
(g)XeF6 +MF