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Account for the following: `PCl_5` is more covalent than `PCl_3` .

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  2. Arrange the following in the order of property indicated against set ...

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  3. Account for the following: PCl5 is more covalent than PCl3 .

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  5. What is the oxidation number of central atom [Pt Cl2 (C5H5N) (NH3)]

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  6. Bi (V) is a stronger oxidising agent than Sb (V). Why ?

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  7. N-N single bond is weaker than P-P single bond.

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  8. Noble gases have low boiling points. Explain.

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  9. Draw the molecular structure of the following : XeF4

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  10. Draw the structures of the following compound : N2O5

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  11. Write the structural difference between white P and red P.

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  12. Explain: Electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is more negative than fluo...

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  13. How H(3)PO(3) is diprotic acid?

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  14. Give two methods of preparation of dioxygen in laboratory and give its...

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  15. What happens when PCl5 is heated?

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  16. Complete the reaction: 4Al + 3O2 rarr

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  17. Why is H2S less acidic than H2 Te ?

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  18. How is nitric acid manufactured by Ostwald process?

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  19. Why sulphuric acid is oily and viscous liquid ?

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  20. Molecular nitrogen is chemically very inert. Explain why?

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