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Variable oxidation state is NOT observed for
(a)Fluorine
(b)Bromine
(c)Chlorine
(d)lodine

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Important Questions on Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
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Which among the following is the strongest acid ?

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The copper halide which does not exist is:

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Arrange the hydra-acids of halogens in increasing order of acidity.

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Among the following reactions of hydrogen with halogens, the one that requires a catalyst is:

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Which one of the following reactions does not come under hydrolysis type reaction?

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and are known when and are :

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Which of the following statements is not true for the reaction,

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During the process of preparation of which among the following statements are true?
(i) Bleaching powder on reaction with gives
(ii) reacts with ethanol and produces acetic acid.
(iii) Chloral is formed from the reaction of excess with acetaldehyde.
(iv) cannot hydrolyze chloral to give

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Oxidising power increases from left to right in the order.

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Chlorine on reaction with excess of ammonia gives nitrogen gas along with a compound . reacts with and gives , a colourless gas with pungent smell. on reaction with excess of chlorine gives and . What is ?

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Among the following, which species represents a pseudohalide ?

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The non-metal that does not exhibit positive oxidation state is:

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is known to exist while does not exist. The reason is

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The photographic industry relies on the special light sensitive properties of

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Statement I: Acid strength increases in the order given as
Statement II:
As the size of the elements increases down the group, the bond strength of and HI decreases and so the acid strength increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Sulphur dioxide reacts with chlorine in the presence of charcoal to give

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The oxide formed by iodine which is used for the estimation of carbon monoxide is ________

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At room temperature, the reaction between water and fluorine produces:

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Which of the following statement is correct?

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Chlorine water on standing loses its color and forms:

