Important Topics
- Group-wise periodic trends
- Anomalous behaviour of first elements
- Oxidation states and inert-pair effect
- Structures of important compounds
- Acidic and basic character
- Important reactions and uses
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JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
1. p-Block reasoning: Boron differs from aluminium mainly because boron is:
Answer: A
Explanation: Boron is small and nonmetallic, unlike heavier Group 13 members.
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2. p-Block reasoning: The inert-pair effect becomes more important down Group 14 and stabilises:
Answer: A
Explanation: The ns2 pair becomes less available for bonding down the group.
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3. Boron differs from aluminium mainly because boron is:
Answer: A
Explanation: Boron is small and nonmetallic, unlike heavier Group 13 members.
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4. The inert-pair effect becomes more important down Group 14 and stabilises:
Answer: A
Explanation: The ns2 pair becomes less available for bonding down the group.
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5. The first element of Group 13 shows anomalous behaviour mainly due to:
Answer: C
Explanation: Boron differs strongly from heavier congeners because of its small size and electronic structure.
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6. JENPAS advanced: Boron differs from aluminium mainly because boron is:
Answer: C
Explanation: Boron is small and nonmetallic, unlike heavier Group 13 members.
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7. JENPAS advanced: The inert-pair effect becomes more important down Group 14 and stabilises:
Answer: C
Explanation: The ns2 pair becomes less available for bonding down the group.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
8. JENPAS advanced: The first element of Group 13 shows anomalous behaviour mainly due to:
Answer: A
Explanation: Boron differs strongly from heavier congeners because of its small size and electronic structure.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
9. p-Block reasoning: The general valence-shell configuration of Group 13 elements is:
Answer: C
Explanation: Group 13 elements have three valence electrons with configuration ns2np1.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
10. p-Block reasoning: The general valence-shell configuration of Group 14 elements is:
Answer: B
Explanation: Group 14 elements possess ns2np2 valence configuration.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
11. p-Block reasoning: Boric acid behaves mainly as a:
Answer: D
Explanation: B(OH)3 accepts OH- from water and acts as a weak Lewis acid.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
12. p-Block reasoning: Diborane contains:
Answer: C
Explanation: Its bridging B-H-B bonds are electron-deficient 3c-2e bonds.
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13. p-Block reasoning: Carbon shows strong catenation because of:
Answer: C
Explanation: Small carbon atoms form strong covalent C-C bonds.
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14. p-Block reasoning: Maximum covalency of carbon is usually limited to:
Answer: B
Explanation: Carbon has only 2s and 2p valence orbitals and normally forms up to four covalent bonds.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
15. The general valence-shell configuration of Group 13 elements is:
Answer: C
Explanation: Group 13 elements have three valence electrons with configuration ns2np1.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
16. The general valence-shell configuration of Group 14 elements is:
Answer: B
Explanation: Group 14 elements possess ns2np2 valence configuration.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
17. Boric acid behaves mainly as a:
Answer: D
Explanation: B(OH)3 accepts OH- from water and acts as a weak Lewis acid.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
18. Diborane contains:
Answer: C
Explanation: Its bridging B-H-B bonds are electron-deficient 3c-2e bonds.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
19. Carbon shows strong catenation because of:
Answer: C
Explanation: Small carbon atoms form strong covalent C-C bonds.
JENPAS Chemistry · Some p-Block Elements · Very Very Hard
20. Maximum covalency of carbon is usually limited to:
Answer: B
Explanation: Carbon has only 2s and 2p valence orbitals and normally forms up to four covalent bonds.
Some p-Block Elements Practice Tests
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Some p-Block Elements Frequently Asked Questions
How should I memorise p-Block Chemistry?
Use comparison tables by group and focus on trends, important exceptions, structures and reactions instead of memorising disconnected facts.
Why are exceptions important in p-Block questions?
Small size, high electronegativity, absence of d orbitals in second-period elements and inert-pair effects create frequently tested deviations from simple trends.
What is a good revision method for p-Block?
Revise one group at a time, write the common oxidation states and key compounds, then immediately solve targeted MCQs.
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