Chemical Properties of Group 18 Elements

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Chemical Properties of Group 18 Elements: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Uses of Noble Gases, Chemical Properties of Noble Gases, Compounds of Noble Gases, Xenon-Oxygen Compounds, Xenon - Fluorine Compounds, Preparation of Xenon-oxygen Compounds and, Structures of Xenon - Fluorine Compounds

Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Group 18 Elements

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The product obtained on complete hydrolysis of   XeF 4  and   XeF 6 would be:

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Number of lone pairs of electrons on Xe atoms in XeF2,XeF4,XeF6 and XeO4 molecules are respectively.

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The formation of O2+PtF6- is the basis for the formation of xenon fluorides. This is because

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Partial hydrolysis of XeF6 gives

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Among the following, the relative acidity based on oxide acceptor nature of Xenon fluorides, Oxyflourides and oxides is

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In which of the following hydrolysis (complete) reaction O2g is not released?

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When Xe and F2 in 1: 20 ratio is heated at 400°C in a sealed nickel vessel it form?

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How many right angles are there in XeF5+ ?

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XeF6 upon reaction with AsF5 form compound X. Which is true for compound X ?

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Structure of XeO2 F2 is correctly represented by

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In xenon fluorides most reactive in XeF6, XeF4 and XeF2 is

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Which one of the following does not form during the hydrolysis of XeF6?

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Pick out the correct statement for XeF6

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Match the items of Columns I and II and mark the correct option.

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 (A) Its partial hydrolysis does not change oxidation state of central atom  (1) He
 (B) It is used in modern diving apparatus  (2) XeF6
 (C) It is used to provide inert atmosphere for filling electrical bulbs  (3) XeF4
 (D) Its central atom is in sp3d2 hybridisation  (4) Ar

 

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The shape of XeF4 is 

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XeF6 on partial hydrolysis with water, produces a compound X. The same compound X is formed when XeF6 reacts with silica. The compound X is:

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It is unfeasible for which of the following reactions of Xenon compounds to take place?

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In which one of the following pairs, the second compound has more number of - bonds than the first one?

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Under ambient conditions, the total number of gases released as products in the final step of the reaction scheme shown below is:

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