Subject Name - Chemistry NEET

Class - 11th NEET

Chapter Name – The p-Block Elements

PPT No.- 02/02

PPT CONTENT

Sr. No. TOPICS

1. Carbon Family
2. Atomic and Physical Properties
3. Chemical Properties
4. Allotropes of Carbon
5. Important Compounds of Group 14 Elements
 Topic : Group 14 Elements: The Carbon Family

• Carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn) and lead (Pb) are the members of
group 14.
• Carbon is the seventeenth most abundant element by mass in the earth’s crust. It is
widely distributed in nature in free as well as in the combined state. In elemental
state it is available as coal, graphite and diamond; however, in combined state it is
present as metal carbonates, hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide gas (0.03%) in air.
• Silicon is the second (27.7 % by mass) most abundant element on the earth’s crust
and is present in nature in the form of silica and silicates.
 Topic : Atomic Properties

 Electronic Configuration
The valence shell electronic configuration of these elements is ns2np2. The inner core
of the electronic configuration of elements in this group also differs.
 Covalent Radius
There is a considerable increase in covalent radius from C to Si, thereafter from Si to
Pb a small increase in radius is observed.
 Ionization Enthalpy
The first ionization enthalpy of group 14 members is higher than the corresponding
members of group 13. The influence of inner core electrons is visible here also. In
general the ionisation enthalpy decreases down the group. Small decrease in iH from
Si to Ge to Sn and slight increase in iH from Sn to Pb is the consequence of poor
shielding effect of intervening d and f orbitals and increase in size of the atom.
 Electronegativity
Due to small size, the elements of this group are slightly more electronegative than
group 13 elements The electronegativity values for elements from Si to Pb are
almost the same.
 Topic : Physical Properties

All group 14 members are solids. Carbon and silicon are non-metals, germanium is a
metalloid, whereas tin and lead are soft metals with low melting points. Melting points
and boiling points of group 14 elements are much higher than those of corresponding
elements of group 13..
Question

#Q. The element which forms only one hydride is:

A C

B Si

C Pb

D None of these
Question

#Q. Carbon has valency four in CH4. Its valency in acetylene is:

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4
Question

#Q. In group IVA or 14 of the extended form of the periodic table

with increase in atomic number, the metallic character:

A Increases

B Decreases

C Remains the same

D First increases then decreases

 Topic : Chemical Properties

Oxidation states and trends in chemical reactivity

The group 14 elements have four electrons in outermost shell. The common oxidation
states exhibited by these elements are +4 and +2.
In heavier members the tendency to show +2 oxidation state increases down the group.
It is due to the inability of ns2 electrons to participate in bonding.
Germanium forms stable compounds in +4 state and only few compounds in +2 state.
Tin forms compounds in both oxidation states (Sn in +2 state is a reducing agent). Lead
compounds in +2 state are stable and in +4 state are strong oxidising agents.
Reaction with O2
M + O MO / MO2
The dioxides — CO2, SiO2 and GeO2 are acidic, whereas SnO2 and PbO2 are amphoteric
in nature. Among monoxides, CO is neutral, GeO is distinctly acidic whereas SnO and
PbO are amphoteric
Reaction with Water
Carbon, silicon and germanium are not affected by water.
Tin decomposes steam to form dioxide and dihydrogen gas.
Sn + 2H2O SnO2 + 2H2
Lead is unaffected by water, probably because of a protective oxide film formation.
Reaction with halogen
M + X2 MX2 / MX4
Most of the MX4 are covalent in nature. Exceptions are SnF4 and PbF4, which are ionic
in nature.
PbI does not exist
Heavier members Ge to Pb are able to make halides of formula MX2.
Stability of dihalides increases down the group.
Except CCl4 , other tetrachlorides are easily hydrolyzed by water.
Most of the MX4 are colourless. Exception GeI4 and SnI4 (orange)
Hydrolysis of their Halides
Hydrolysis can be understood by taking the example of SiCl4. It undergoes hydrolysis by
initially accepting lone pair of electrons from water molecule in d orbitals of Si, finally
leading to the formation of Si(OH)4 as shown below:
Question

#Q. The element which forms neutral as well as acidic oxide is

A Sn

B Si

C C

D Pb
Question

#Q. The stability of dihalides of Si, Ge, Sn and Pb increases steadily

in the sequence:

A PbX2 << SnX2 << GeX2 << SiX2

B GeX2 << SiX2 << SnX2 << PbX2

C SiX2 << GeX2 << PbX2 << SnX2

D
SiX2 << GeX2 << SnX2 << PbX2
Question

#Q. Quartz is extensively used as a piezoelectric material, it contains

___________.
[NCERT Exemplar ]
A Pb

B Si

C Ti

D Sn
Question #ImpQ.

The most commonly used reducing agent is

[NCERT Exemplar ]

A AlCl3

B PbCl2

C SnCl4

D
SnCl2
 Question

#Q. Cement, the important building material is a mixture of oxides of

several elements. Besides calcium, iron and sulphur, oxides of
elements of which of the group (s) are present in the mixture ?
[NCERT Exemplar ]
A group 2

B groups 2, 13 and 14

C groups 2 and 13

D groups 2 and 14
Question

#Q. Which of the following oxide is amphoteric ?

A CO4

B SnO2

C CaO

D SiO2
Question

#Q. Which of the following is incorrect statement?

[NEET 2019]

A PbF4 is covalent in nature

B SiCl4 is easily hydrolysed

C GeX4 (X = F, Cl, Br, I) is more stable than GeX2

D
SnF4 is ionic in nature
 Question #ImpQ.

Which of the following species is not stable?

[NEET 2019]

A [SiF6]2–

B [GeCl6]2–

C [Sn(OH)6]2–

D
[SiCl6]2–
 Question

#Q. It is because of inability of ns2 electrons of the valence shell to

participate in bonding that :
[NEET 2017]
A Sn2+ is reducing while Pb4+ is oxidising

B Sn2+ is oxidising while Pb4+ is reducing

C Sn2+ and Pb2+ are both oxidising and reducing

D Sn4+ is reducing while Pb4+ is oxidising

 Question #ImpQ.
Match the following and identify the correct option.
a. CO(g) + H2(g) i. Mg(HCO3)2+Ca(HCO3)2
b. Temporary hardness of water ii. An electron deficient
hydride
c. B2H6 iii. Synthesis gas
d. H2O2 iv. Non-planar structure
[2020]
a b c d a b c d
A iii ii i iv B iii iv ii i

C i iii ii iv D iii I ii iv
Question

#Q. The substance used as a smoke screen in warfare is

[1989]

A SiCl4

B PH3

C PCl5

D
Acetylene
 Topic : Important Trends and Anomalous Behaviour of
Carbon
Like first member of other groups, carbon also differs from rest of the members of its
group. It is due to its smaller size, higher electronegativity, higher ionisation enthalpy
and unavailability of d orbitals.
In carbon, only s and p orbitals are available for bonding and, therefore, it can
accommodate only four pairs of electrons around it. This would limit the maximum
covalence to four whereas other members can expand their covalence due to the
presence of d orbitals.
 Topic : Catenation Property

Carbon also has unique ability to form pπ– pπ multiple bonds with itself and with other
atoms of small size and high electronegativity. Few examples of multiple bonding are:
C=C, C ≡ C, C = O, C = S, and C ≡ N.
Heavier elements do not form pπ– pπ bonds because their atomic orbitals are too large
and diffuse to have effective overlapping.
Carbon atoms have the tendency to link with one another through covalent bonds to
form chains and rings. Down the group the size increases and electronegativity
decreases, and, thereby, tendency to show catenation decreases.
The order of catenation is C > > Si > Ge ≈ Sn. Lead does not show catenation.
 Topic : Allotropes of Carbon

Carbon exhibits many allotropic forms; both crystalline as well as amorphous. Diamond
and graphite are two well-known crystalline forms of carbon. In 1985, third form of
carbon known as fullerenes was discovered by H. W. Kroto, E. Smalley and R. F. Curl. For
this discovery they were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1996.
Diamond:
(i) It has a crystalline lattice.
(ii) sp3 hybridization.
(iii) The C–C bond length is 154 pm.
(iv) Structure three dimensional network of carbon atoms.
(v) Diamond is a hardest substance on the earth
(vi) Typically colourless. Most naturally occurring diamond contain a trace of N but
“Blue diamond” contain trace of Al instead.
(vii) Chemically unreactive.
(viii) Melting point very high (3930°C)
Use: In glass cutting.

The Structure of Diamond

Graphite:
(i) Graphite has layered structure figure.
(ii) Layers are held by van der Waals forces and distance between two layers is
340 pm.
(iii) Each layer is composed of planar hexagonal rings of carbon atoms. C—C
bond length within the layer is 141.5 pm.
(iv) Each carbon atom in hexagonal ring undergoes sp2 hybridization and makes three
sigma bonds with three neighbouring carbon atoms. Fourth electronforms a
pi-bond. The electrons are delocalized over the whole sheet.
Graphite:
(v) Electrons are mobile, graphite conducts electricity. Conduction can occur in a
sheet, but not from one sheet to another.
(vi) Graphite cleaves easily between the layers and, therefore, it is very soft and
slippery. For this reason graphite is used as a dry lubricant in machines
running at high temperature, where oil cannot be used as a lubricant.
(vii) Chemically reactive
Types of Graphite:
(i) α- graphite : layers are arranged in the sequence ABAB.
(ii) β-graphite: the order of layers is ABCABC.

The Structure of Graphite

Important Points
(i) Electrical conductivity of graphite is more than that of diamond.
(ii) Thermal conductivity of diamond is greater than that of graphite.
(iii) Graphite is thermodynamically more stable than diamond.
(iv) Graphite can be converted two synthetic diamonds at 1600°C by a pressure
50000 – 60000 atm.
Buckminster fullerene
(i) Fullerenes are made by the heating of graphite in an electric arc in the
presence of inert gases such as helium or argon. The soot is mainly carbon
black, but contains significant amount of a C60 carbon cluster compound
sometimes called BMF.
(ii) Smaller amounts of other similar fullerenes like C32, C50, C70, C76, C84 may
also be produced.
(iii) The fullerenes are easily extracted from the soot by dissolving them in benzene
or hydrocarbon solvent, giving a wine red solution and finally mustard
coloured crystals.
Buckminster fullerene
(iv) C60 reacts with OsO4 which adds across one of the double bonds in the cage.
(v) The C60 molecule looks rather like a soccer ball, and is sometimes called a
Bucky balls.
(vi) Hybridization sp2
(vii) Types of ring
(a) Five membered ring : 12 (fixed)
(b) Six membered ring : variable
Buckminster fullerene
Calculated by following method
number of six rings = 10
where n number of carbon atoms
Example: In C60 number of six membered ring : 20
Number of C–C linkage n
Buckminster fullerene.
Important Points
(i) One Five membered ring is surrounded by five
six membered ring.
(ii) One six membered ring is surrounded by
three six membered and three five membered ring
alternatively.
Question

#Q. In C-60 all carbon atoms are:

A sp2-Hybridized with a truncated icosahedron shape

B sp3-Hybridized with a square antiprism shape

C sp2-Hybridized with a diamond shape

D sp2-Hybridized with a graphite like shape

Question

#Q. With respect to graphite and diamond, which of the statement

given is correct?

A Graphite is harder than diamond

B Graphite has higher thermal conductivity than diamond

C Graphite has higher C—C bond order than diamond

D None of these
Question

#Q. Which of the following is the chemically inactive allotropic form

of carbon?

A Diamond

B Coal

C Charcoal

D Animal charcoal
 Question #ImpQ.

Catenation i.e., linking of similar atoms depends on size and electronic

configuration of atoms. The tendency of catenation in Group 14 elements
follows the order :
[NCERT Exemplar ]
A C > Si > Ge > S

B C >> Si > Ge ≈ Sn

C Si > C > Sn > G

D Ge > Sn > Si > C

Question

#Q. In graphite, electrons are

[1993, 1994]

A Localised on every third C-atom

B Present in anti-bonding orbital

C Localised on each C-atom

D Spread out between the structure

Question

#Q. Which of the following types of forces bind together the carbon
atoms in diamond?
[1992]
A Ionic

B Covalent

C Dipolar

D Van der Waals

 Question #ImpQ.

Which of the following statements are correct?

(a) Fullerenes have dangling bonds
(b) Fullerenes are cage-like molecules
(c) Graphite is thermodynamically most stable allotrope of carbon
(d) Graphite is slippery and hard and therefore used as dry lubricant in
machines
[NCERT Exemplar ]
A a, b, c B b, c

C a, b, d D a, c
 Topic : Carbon Monoxide

Preparation
Direct oxidation of C in limited supply of oxygen or air yields carbon monoxide.
On small scale pure CO is prepared by dehydration of formic acid with concentrated
H2SO4 at 373K
373K
HCOOH Conc.H2SO4
H2O + CO

On commercial scale it is prepared by the passage of steam over hot coke. The mixture
of CO and H2 thus produced is known as water gas or synthesis gas.
C(s) + H2O(g) CO(g) + H2(g)
Water gas
Preparation
When air is used instead of steam, a mixture of CO and N2 is produced, which is called
producer gas.
2C(s) + O2(g) + 4N2(g) 2CO(g) + 4N2(g)
Producer gas
Properties
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and almost water insoluble gas. It is a
powerful reducing agent and reduces almost all metal oxides other than those of the
alkali and alkaline earth metals, aluminium and a few transition metals.
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
ZnO(s) + CO(g) Zn(s) + CO2(g)
Properties
CO molecule acts as a donor and reacts with certain metals when heated to form
metal carbonyls. The highly poisonous nature of CO arises because of its ability to form
a complex with haemoglobin, which is about 300 times more stable than the oxygen-
haemoglobin complex. This prevents haemoglobin in the red blood corpuscles from
carrying oxygen round the body and ultimately resulting in death.
 Topic : Carbon Dioxide

Preparation
It is prepared by complete combustion of carbon and carbon containing fuels in excess
of air.
C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g)
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
In the laboratory it is conveniently prepared by the action of dilute HCl on calcium
carbonate.
CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
On commercial scale it is obtained by heating limestone.
Properties
It is a colourless and odourless gas. With water, it forms carbonic acid, H2CO3 which is a
weak dibasic acid and dissociates in two steps:
H2CO3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇋ HCO3–(aq) + H3O+(aq)
HCO3–(aq) + H2O(l) ⇋ CO32–(aq) + H3O+(aq)
Carbon dioxide, which is normally present to the extent of ~ 0.03 % by volume in
atmosphere, is removed from it by the process known as photosynthesis.
h
6CO2 + 12H2O Chlorophyll C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
Question

#Q. Dry ice is :

[NCERT Exemplar ]

A Solid NH3

B Solid SO2

C Solid CO2

D
Solid N2
Question

#Q. The linear shape of CO2 is due to _______.

(a) sp3 hybridisation of carbon
(b) sp hybridisation of carbon
(c) pπ-pπ bonding between carbon and oxygen
(d) sp2 hybridisation of carbon
[NCERT Exemplar ]
A a, b, d B a, b, c

C b, c D a, d
Question

#Q. Identify the correct resonance structures of carbon dioxide from

the ones given below :
(a) O – C ≡ O (b) O = C = O
(c) –O ≡ C – O+ (d) –O – C ≡ O+
[NCERT Exemplar ]

A a, b B b, d

C b, c D a, d
Question

#Q. Which of the following is not correct about carbon monoxide?

[2020]

A It reduces oxygen carrying ability of blood.

B The carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin bound to CO) is less stable than

oxyhaemoglobin.

C It is produced due to incomplete combustion.

D It forms carboxyhaemoglobin
 Question #ImpQ.

Water gas is produced by

[1992]

A Passing steam through a red hot coke bed

B Saturating hydrogen with moisture

C Mixing oxygen and hydrogen in the ratio of 1 : 2

D Heating a mixture of CO2 and CH4 in petroleum refineries.

Question

#Q. Identify the correct statement with respect to CO:

A It combines with water to give carbonic acid

B It combines with haemoglobin of the blood

C It is used to prepare aerated water

D It is used to prepare aerated water

Question

#Q. When carbon burns in air it forms two oxides CO and CO2.
This shows that carbon has:

A Two allotropic forms

B Two oxidation states

C Two isotopes

D Four electrons in valency shells

 Question #ImpQ.

A mixture of two gases is formed when an organic acid is heated with conc.
H2SO4. When the gaseous mixture is passed through KOH solution, one gas
is absorbed. The unabsorbed gas combines with chlorine and forms a
poisonous gas. The organic acid and the two gases evolved with conc.
H2SO4 are respectively:

A CH3COOH, CO2, CO

B Oxalic acid, CO2, CO

C HCOOH, CO, H2O

D
None of these
 Topic : Silicon Dioxide

95% of the earth’s crust is made up of silica and

silicates. Silicon dioxide, commonly known as silica,
occurs in several crystallographic forms. Quartz,
cristobalite and tridymite are some of the crystalline
forms of silica, and they are interconvertible at suitable
temperature. Silicon dioxide is a covalent, three-
dimensional network solid in which each silicon atom is
covalently bonded in a tetrahedral manner to four
oxygen atoms. Each oxygen atom in turn covalently
bonded to another silicon atoms as shown in diagram:
Properties
Silica in its normal form is almost non-reactive because of very high Si—O bond
enthalpy. It resists the attack by halogens, dihydrogen and most of the acids and
metals even at elevated temperatures. However, it is attacked by HF and NaOH.
SiO2 + 2NaOH Na2SiO3 + H2O
SiO2 + 4HF SiF4 + 2H2O
 Topic : Types of Silicones

1. Crossed linked silicones

2. Linear silicones
R R R
R2 Si(OH)2 
R2SiCl2 + H2O O Si O Si O Si O
–2HCl H2O
R R R
Linear Silicone
3. Dimer silicones
Using R3SiCl in a certain proportion we can control the chain length of the
polymer
 Topic : Silicates

Binary compounds of silicon with oxygen are called silicates but they contain other
metals also.
Topic : Ortho-silicates
Topic : Pyro-silicates
Topic : Cyclic silicates
 Topic : Chain silicates

(i) Single Chain silicate

(ii) Double Chain silicate
Topic : Two Dimensional Silicates
Topic : Three Dimensional Silicates
 Topic : Zeolites

If aluminium atoms replace few silicon atoms in three-dimensional network of silicon

dioxide, overall structure known as aluminosilicate, acquires a negative charge.

Cations such Na+, K+ or Ca2+ balance the negative charge. Examples are feldspar and
zeolites.

Zeolites are widely used as a catalyst in petrochemical industries for cracking of

hydrocarbons and isomerization, e.g., ZSM-5 (A type of zeolite) used to convert alcohols
directly into gasoline. Hydrated zeolites are used as ion exchangers in softening of
"hard" water.
 Topic : TIN & ITS COMPOUND

1. Sn + H2O no reaction
2. Sn + H2O SnO2 + H2
3. Sn + dil HCl Reaction is very slow
4. Sn + conc. HCl SnCl2 + H2
5. Sn + dil. HNO3 Sn(NO3)2 + NH4NO3 + H2O
6. Sn + conc. HNO3 H2SnO3 + NO2 + H2O
metastannic acid

7. Sn + NaOH + H2O Na2SnO3 + H2O

SnCl2
1. Sn + 2HCl (conc.) → SnCl2 + H2
2. A piece of Sn is always added to preserve a solution of SnCl2
SnCl4 + Sn → 2SnCl4
3. Reducing properties of SnCl2
Sn+2 + 2Fe+3 → 2Fe+2+ Sn+4
2Cu+2 + Sn+2 → 2Cu+ + Sn+4
Hg+2 + Sn+2 → Hg↓ + Sn+4
K2 Cr2O7 + SnCl2 + HCl → Cr+3 + Sn+4 + KCl + H2O
SnCl4
1. Sn + Cl2 (Excess) → SnCl4

2. Sn + Aq.(dry)
(molten) Regia → SnCl4 + NO + H2O
 Topic : Compounds of Lead

PbO
Yellow form of PbO known as massicot.
Red from of PbO known as Litharge

Laboratory Prep𝒏 :
Pb(NO3)2 ⟶ 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2

Pb2O3 (reddish yellow)

2PbO
Hot sol + NaOCl
n Limited ⟶ Pb O + NaCl
2 3
of it in NaOH amount
Reaction with HNO3
Pb2O3 + 2HNO3 ⟶ PbO2 + Pb(NO3)2 + H2O
This reaction suggest that Pb2O3 contains PbO2.

Pb3O4 (red)
6PbO + O2 2Pb3O4 {In the same way, prove that its formula is 2PbO.PbO2}

Reaction with conc. HNO3

Pb3O4 + 4HNO3(cold. conc) or (hot dil.) 2Pb(NO3)2 + PbO2 + 2H2O
Reaction with HCl
Pb3O4 + 8HCl ⟶ 3PbCl2 + 4H2O + Cl2

PbO2 (dark brown)

Pb(OAc)2 + Ca(OCl)Cl + H2O ⟶ PbO2 [Brown(dark)] + CaCl2 + 2CH3CO2H
⟶

Excess bleaching powder

is being removed by stirring
with HNO3
 Question

#Q. Silicon has a strong tendency to form polymers like silicones. The
chain length of silicone polymer can be controlled by adding
[NCERT Exemplar ]
A MeSiCl3

B Me2SiCl2

C Me3SiCl

D
Me4Si
 Question #ImpQ.

Me3SiCl is used during polymerisation of organosilicons because

(a) The chain length of organosilicon polymers can be stopped by
adding Me3SiCl
(b) Me3SiCl blocks the end terminal of silicone polymer
(c) Me3SiCl improves the quality and yield of the polymer
(d) Me3SiCl acts as a catalyst during polymerisation.

a, b, c a, c [NCERT Exemplar ]
A B

C b, b, d D a, b
 Question #ImpQ.

Which one of the following anions is present in the chain structure of

silicates ?
[AIPMT 2007 ]
A SiO44–

B Si2O76–

C (Si2O5)2–

D
(SiO3)2–
 Question #ImpQ.

Name the type of the structure of silicate in which one oxygen atom of
[SiO4]4– is shared ?
[AIPMT Pre. 2011]
A Linear chain silicate

B Sheet silicate

C Pyrosilicate

D Pyrosilicate
Question

#Q. Solder is an alloy of:

A 70% Pb, 30% Sn

B 33% Pb, 67% Sn

C 80% Pb, 20% Sn

D 90% Cu, 10% Sn

Question

#Q. Which of the following statements is not correct?

A Silicon is used extensively as a semiconductor

B Carborundum is SiC

C Silicon occurs in free state in nature

D Mica contains the element silicon

 Question #ImpQ.

Which is not correct?

A Ge(OH)2 is amphoteric

B SnCl4 is more stable than SnCl2

C Trisilylamine is pyramidal

D GeCl4 in HCl forms H2[GeCl6]

Question

#Q. The basic structural unit of silicates is

[NEET UG 2013]

A SiO42–

B SiO–

C SiO44–

D SiO32–
Question

#Q. Which of these is not a monomer for a high molecular mass

silicone polymer ?
[NEET UG 2013]
A PhSiCl3

B MeSiCl3

C Me2SiCl2

D
Me3SiCl
Question

#Q. The straight chain polymer is formed by :

[AIPMT 2009]

A Hydrolysis of (CH3)2SiCl2 followed by condensation polymerisation

B Hydrolysis of (CH3)3SiCl followed by condensation polymerisation

C
Hydrolysis of CH3SiCl3 followed by condensation polymerisation

D
Hydrolysis of (CH3)4Si followed by addition polymerisation
 Question #ImpQ.

Which one of the following anions is present in the chain structure of

silicates ?
[AIPMT 2007 ]
A SiO44–

B Si2O76–

C (Si2O52–)n

D
(SiO32–)n
 Question #ImpQ.
Identify the correct statements from the following:
(a) CO2(g) is used as refrigerant for ice-cream and frozen food.
(b) The structure of C60 contains twelve six carbon rings and twenty five
carbon rings.
(c) ZSM-5, a type of zeolite, is used to convert alcohols into gasoline.
(d) CO is colourless and odourless gas.
[2020]
A (a) and (c) only B (b) and (c) only

C (c) and (d) only D (a), (d) and (c) only

Question

#Q. Which statement is wrong?

[NEET Kar. 2013]

A Feldspars are not aluminosilicates

B Beryl is an example of cyclic silicate

C Mg2SiO4 is orthosilicate

D Basic structural unit in silicates is the SiO4 tetrahedron

Question

#Q. Which one of the following statements about the zeolites is

false?
[2004]
A They are used as cation exchangers

B They have open structure which enables them to take up small molecules

C Zeolites are aluminosilicates having three dimensional network

D Some of the SiO44– units are replaced by AlO45– and AlO69– ions in zeolites
Question

#Q. Glass reacts with HF to produce

[2000]

A SiF4

B H2SiF6

C H2SiO3

D
Na3AlF6
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