
A metal dissolves both in dilute and dilute to liberate Addition of and excess to an solution of produces as a precipitate. is also produced by adding to the solution of The species and respectively, are

Important Questions on The p-Block Elements

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason .
Assertion In isomorphous to , the metal is present in oxidation state.
Reason metal has fourteen electrons in its electronic configuration.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) exhibit the maximum covalency of
(B) have less electronegativity
(C) possess large charge to radius ratio












Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason
Assertion : Boron is unable to form
Reason : Size of is very small.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below


Identify the correct statements about the anomalous behaviour of Boron
I. Boron trihalides can form dimeric structures.
II. Boron shows as stable oxidation state
III. Maximum covalency of Boron is four.
IV. Boron does not form ion.


(I) Boron trioxide is acidic.
(II) Oxides of aluminum and gallium are amphoteric.
(III) Oxides of indium and thallium are basic.


