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p-Block Elements Group 15 and 16 NEET MCQ & Practice Questions

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p-Block Elements Group 15 and 16 Revision Guide for NEET Chemistry

p-Block Elements covers periodic trends, structures, oxidation states and important compounds of groups 13 to 18 depending on the syllabus. Questions often test trends together with exceptions.

For NEET Chemistry, organise revision group-wise and compare oxidation states, acidic or basic character, anomalous behaviour, structures and important reactions.

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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NEET Chemistry · p-Block Elements Group 15 and 16 · Very Very Hard

1. H2SO4 sulfur oxidation state is:

  • A. -2
  • B. +6
  • C. +2
  • D. +4
Answer: B
Explanation: 2(+1)+S+4(-2)=0 gives +6.

NEET Chemistry · p-Block Elements Group 15 and 16 · Very Very Hard

2. NH3 shape is:

  • A. Linear
  • B. Tetrahedral
  • C. Trigonal planar
  • D. Trigonal pyramidal
Answer: D
Explanation: Three bonds plus one lone pair give pyramidal shape.

NEET Chemistry · p-Block Elements Group 15 and 16 · Very Very Hard

3. HNO3 nitrogen oxidation state is:

  • A. +5
  • B. +3
  • C. +1
  • D. -3
Answer: A
Explanation: H=+1, O=-2 gives N=+5.

NEET Chemistry · p-Block Elements Group 15 and 16 · Very Very Hard

4. SO2 is commonly:

  • A. Only oxidising agent
  • B. Strong base
  • C. Neutral salt
  • D. Reducing agent
Answer: D
Explanation: S(+4) can be oxidised to +6.

NEET Chemistry · p-Block Elements Group 15 and 16 · Very Very Hard

5. O3 is an allotrope of:

  • A. Sulfur
  • B. Phosphorus
  • C. Oxygen
  • D. Nitrogen
Answer: C
Explanation: Ozone is triatomic oxygen.

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p-Block Elements Group 15 and 16 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.

Continue with another chapter to build connected concepts and strengthen your overall Chemistry preparation.

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