Preparation of Compounds of Phosphorus

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Preparation of Compounds of Phosphorus: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Phosphine, Phosphorus Pentachloride, Oxoacids of Phosphorus, Phosphorus Trichloride, Phosphorus Halides, Structures of Oxoacids of Phosphorus, Preparation of Phosphine and, Structure of Phosphorus Pentachloride

Important Questions on Preparation of Compounds of Phosphorus

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State which of the following statements are true:

(i) Nitrogen is more reactive than phosphorus  (P4)

(ii) All the bonds in  PCl5  are of equal length.

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In solid PI5, how many P-I bonds are present in the cation?

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The hybridisation of phosphorus atom in phosphorus trichloride is-

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The order of the oxidation state of the phosphorus atom in H3PO2, H3PO4, H3PO3 and H4P2O6 is

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_____ is generally prepared in the laboratory by heating white phosphorus with an aqueous solution of caustic potash.

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The number of P-O-P bonds in the structure of phosphorous pentaoxide and phosphorous trioxide are respectively.(6,6/6,10)

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PCl5 is ionic in solid state in which cation is tetrahedral and anion is _____.

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Write the balanced reaction for the preparation of the following acid. Pyrophosphoric acid

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Explain the following:

Water is added to calcium phosphide.
 

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In what way can it be proved that PH3 is basic in nature?
 

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Phosphine is prepared in an inert atmosphere of CO2 or H2. Give reason.

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The average oxidation number of oxygen in H4P2O8 is

 

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A(1 mole)+4H2ODiphosphoric acid(2 mole)+2H2OB(4 mole)

Find sum of number of P-O-P linkage in compound A and basicity of compound B.

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PCl5ΔPCl3+Cl2 Select correct statement for following conversion.

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In solid state PCl5 is a .........

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The most powerful reducing agent is:

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Which of the following salt is not possible :

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How many P-O-P linkage (s) are present in P4O12-4?

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Correct for H3PO4 is :

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The phosphorous in +3 oxidation state is: