P Block (II) Flashcards
Sulphur is seen in volcano in the form of?
What is its smell?
H2S. Rotten egg smell
Po is radioactive and exist as decay product of
Thirium and uranium minerals
Oxygen shows +2 in
OF2
Oxygen shows -1 in
Peroxides. H2O2. Na2O2. BaO2
Oxygen show -(1/2) in
Superoxides. Ko2. RbO2. CsO2
Sulphur compounds in which oxidation state are covalent
+4 and +6
What can you say about electron gain enthalpy of group of 16 elements
They have negative values. It becomes less negative from S to Po and oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy.
Structure of allotropes of S
Alpha S- rhombic/octahedral.
Beta S- monoclinic/prismatic
Gamma S- plastic
In oxides of group 16, ___ and ___ are gases while others are ___
O3, So2, solids.
Reducing property of grp 16 oxides?
Dtg Decrease. EO3 are all O.A.
Geometry of Tetrafluorides and dichlorides of group 16
Tetraflourides:-
•Sp3d hybridisation.
•Trigonal bipyramidal.
•Sea saw geometry.
Dichlorides:-
•Sp3
•tetrahedral
Dimeric monohalides of group 16 undergo disproportionation to form
EX4 and E
Preparation of oxygen?
1)thermal decomposition of :-
- oxygen containing salts.
- oxides of metals low in reactivity series and higher oxides of some metals.
2) decomposition of H2O2.
Catalyst: MnO2 or finely divided metals (pt).
3) industrially:-
•fractional distillation of liquid air in claude’s apparatus.
•electrolysis of acidified or alkaline water using pt electrode.
Magnetic nature of oxygen?
Paramagnetic inspite having even electrons. This is due to unpaired e in pi2px and pi2py mooecular Orbital
Deacon’s process?
4 HCl + O2 → 2 Cl2 + 2H2O.
In the presence if CuCl2 and at 723K
Give some simple and mixed oxides
Simple- MgO, Al2O3
Mixed- Pb3O4, Fe3O4
How is the following formed and why are they called so.
a) basic oxides
b) acidic oxides ? excpetion?
c) amphoteric oxides with eg
d) neutral oxides
Basic oxides: formed by metals
Give a base with water
Give salt with acid
Acidic oxides: formed by non metals
Give an acid with water
Give salt with base
Note: oxides of some transition metals in high oxidation state( +5,+6,+7) also are acidic. V2O5, CrO3, Mn2O7
Amphoteric oxides: by metals or metalloids.
Form salt with both acid and base.
BeO, Al2O3, SnO, SnO2, PbO, PbO2, AsO3, Sb2O3, ZnO….
Neutral oxide: by some non metals
According to bronstef lowry concept, water is amphoteric.
Reaction of Al2O3 with acid and base
Al2O3(s)+6NaOH(aq)+3H2O(l)→
2Na3 Al(OH)6
Al2O3+6HCl(aq)+9H2O(l)→2[Al(H2O)6]Cl3
What is the preparation of ozone?
What to do if conc of ozone greater than 10% is neede?
Subjecting pure dry steam of oxygen to a silent electric discharge in a siemen’s ozoniser.
Use battery of ozonisers.
Why is it necessary To use a silent electric discharge in the preparation of ozone?
O2 gives O3. The forward reaction is endothermic. To prevent the decomposition of ozone back into oxygen we use silent electric discharge. 
Physical properties of ozone? (3)
Pale blue gas
Dark blue liquid
Violet black solid
Above what concentration ozone becomes harmful
Above 100ppm.
Why is decomposition of ozone spontaneous?
1) ozone is thermodynamically unstable and decomposes to give oxygen with the liberation of heat. Delta H= -ve
2) During the decomposition there is increase in entropy. Delta S= +ve
These two factors result in large
-ve delta G
Give three example for the oxidation reaction using ozone
Ozone oxidises
black PbS to white PbSO4
KI solution to I2
Certain metals to their oxides.
Give the quantitative method for estimation of ozone gas
Ozone reacts with excess of KI solution liberating I2. This oxygen can be titrated against a standard solution of Na2S2O3(sodium thiosulphate)
Give the reaction used for detection of ozone. what is it called?
Ozone oxidides Hg to Hg2O. Due to formation of Hg2O, Hg loses its mobility and sticks to glass surface. This is called tailing of mercury. 
What is the reaction of ozone with nitric oxide(NO)?
It gives NO2 and O2
What is the structure of ozone give the bond length and bond angle
Angular or bent
Both single and double bond has 128pm
Bond angle 117 degrees
Give three uses of ozone
1) as a germicide , disinfectant and for sterilising water.
2) as a bleaching agent for fat ,oil ,starch flour et..
3) as an oxidising agent in manufacture of KMnO4 from K2MnO4
What is the colour of Alpha S
Yellow
What is the colour of beta S
Colourless
What is the solubility of alpha S
Insoluble in water but highly soluble in CS2. Also slightly soluble in benzene alcohol and ethers.
What is the solubility of beta S
Insoluble in water. soluble in CS2
What is the preparation of alpha S
By evaporating a solution of roll S in CS2
What is the stable temperature of alpha S
It is stable below 369K, above 369K it transforms to beta S
What is preparation of beta S
By melting alpha S followed by cooling. 
What is the stable temperature of beta S
Stable above 369K. below it, it transforms to Alpha S.
Compare the melting point and the specific gravity of alpha and beta S
Mp : alpha less than beta
SG: alpha greater than beta
What is the structure of alpha and beta S
Both exist as S8 the molecules having puckered ring or crown like a structure.
What is the bond length and the bond angle in puckered ring structure of alotrope of S
Bond length: 204pm
Bond angle: 107 degree
What are the other modifications of sulphur allotropes structure
6-20 S atoms per ring structure.
Eg: Cyclo S6 molecules have a chain shape
What is the Bond angle and bond length in cyclo s6 molecules
Bondle length: 205.7pm
Bond angle: 102.2 degree
Magnetic nature of diatomic S2
Paramagnetic like O2.
Sulphur is mined from underground deposits by
Frasch process
Give three preparation of sulphur dioxide
1) lab preparation:by acidifying sulphite (SO3 2-) with dilute H2SO4
SO3 2-(aq)+2H+ (aq)→H2O(l)+SO2 (g)
2) industrial: as a by-product of the roasting of sulphide ores.
4FeS2 (s) +11O2 (g) → 2Fe2O3 (s) + 8SO2
3) it is formed together with a little (6-8%) sulphur trioxide when sulphur is burnt in air or oxygen.
What is the physical property of sulphur dioxide
Colourless gas with pungent smell
What is the solubility of sulphur dioxide
Highly soluble in water forming sulphurous acid H2SO3
What is the reaction of sulphur dioxide with bases
Being acidic, It forms salt
What is the reaction of sulphur dioxide with chlorine and oxygen
Directly react with chlorine in the presence of charcoal forming sulphonyl chloride( SO2Cl2)
With oxygen in the presence of V2O5 forming SO3
What is the oxidising or reducing nature of sulphur dioxide
Moist sulphur dioxide act as reducing agent
What is the test for sulphur dioxide. why is this test used
Reduction of MnO4-(purple) to Mn2+(colourless). it decolourises permagnate MnO4-
What is the structure of sulphur dioxide
Angular / V shape/ bent
Similar to oxygen
A resonance hybrid of two canonical structures. 
Give five uses of sulphur dioxide
1) for refining of petrol and sugar
2) as a disinfectant, preservative and Anti-chlor
3) bleaching agent for wool, silk et..
Bleaching action due to reducing action
4) manufacture of sulphuric acid (by contact process), NaHSO3, Ca(HSO3)2
5) liquid sulphur dioxide is a good solvent for many organic and inorganic chemicals.
Sulphurous acid formula
H2SO3
Formula of thiosulphurous acid
H2S2O2
Formula of hyposulphurous acid
H2S2O4
Formula of pyrosulphurous acid
H2S2O5
Name of H2SO3
Sulphurous acid
Name of H2S2O2
Thiosulphurous acid
Name of H2S2O4
Hyposulphurous acid
Name of H2S2O5
Pyrosulphurous acid.
Formula of thiosulphuric acid
H2S2O3
Name of H2S2O3
thiosulphuric acid
Formula of pyrosulphuric acid
H2S2O7
Name of H2S2O7
pyrosulphuric acid
Pyrosulphuric acid is also called
Fusing sulphuric acid/ oleum
Formula of dithionic acid
H2S2O6
Name of H2S2O6
dithionic acid
Formula of polythionic acid
H2S(n)O6
n=3,4,5,6
Name of H2S(n)O6
Polythionic acid.
Formula of peroxomonosulphuric acid
H2SO5
Name of H2SO5
peroxomonosulphuric acid
Name of H2s2O8
Peroxodisulphuric acid.
Formula of Peroxodisulphuric acid.
H2s2O8
Peroxodisulphuric acid. Also called
Marshalli acid
Peroxomonosulphuric acid is also called
Corous acid
Corous acid is
Peroxomonosulphuric acid
Marshalli acid is
Peroxodisulphuric acid
Blue vitrol?
CuSO4.5H2O
green vitrol?
FeSO4.7H2O
White vitrol?
ZnSO4.7H2O
Describe first step of contact process
Sulphur or pyrites burned in air or oxygen to get So2
Contact process is what type of catalysis
Heterogenous
Contact process is favoured at hig/low P and hig/low temp?
High P
Low T
2nd step of contact process
Oxidation of SO2 in the presence of V2O5 at 720k and 2 bar pressure to give SO3
3rd process and last process of contact process
SO3 absorbed in 98% H2SO4 to get oleum. Oleun is diluted with water to get H2SO4 of any strength.
Sulphuric acid produced through contact process is how much % pure
96-98%
What type of catalysis is lead chamber process
Homogenous
Describe lead chamber process
Sulphur dioxide+ oxygen+ water (in the presence of NO(g) gives sulphuric acid
Lead chamber process is used in the preparation of
Sulphuric acid
Physical properties of sulphuric acid
Colourless dense oily liquid.
Mp and bp of h2SO4
Mp: 283k
Bp: 611k
types of chemical reactions given by sulphuric acid are due to? (4)
Strong acidic character
Great affinity for water(dehydration)
Less volatility
Oxidising action
H2SO4 ionises in how many steps
Two
Ka1 for first step and Ka2 for second step of ionisation of h2so4 are in the order
Ka1>ka2
First step of ionisation of h2so4 gives
Hso4^-
Second step of ionisation of h2so4 gives
So4^2-
How many series of salts are produces by h2so4 with bases like naoh?What are they?
Two.
Acidic salt hso4^-
Normal sal so4^2-
What does h2so4 do in a reaction due to its low volatility
Displace volatile acids from their salts
Oxidising action of h2so4 is intermediate of?
Hno3 (strong) and h2po4 (weak).
During the oxidising action of h2so4, it gets reduced to
So2
What happens in the reaction of h2so4 with cl2
OH group in h2so4 gets substituted by Cl atom forming chlorosubstituted products.
Manufacturing of nitrocellulose products and pickiling agents is a use of
Sulphuric acid
Which is used as an electrolyte in lead storage battery
Sulphuric acid
Flourine occurs as
Insoluble flourides like flourspar (CaF2), cryolite, flourapatite.
Chlorine bromine and iodine is present as
Cl- Br- I- of Na,K,Mg,Ca in sea water.
Formula of sylvine?
Kcl
Formula of carnallite
KCl.MgCl2.6H2O
Iodine is present in? Give with %
Sea weeds—-0.5%
Chile saltpeter—— 0.2% as NaIO3
Iodine is present in chile saltpetee as
NaIO3
Physical occurrence and colour of F2?
Pale yellow gas
Physical occurrence and colour of Cl2
Greenish yellow gas
Physical occurrence and colour of Br2?
Reddish brown liquid
Physical occurrence and colour of I2?
Dark violet solid
The only liquid non metal?
Br2
Name of HClO
Hypochlorous acid
Formula of Hypochlorous acid
HClO
Name of HClO2
Chlorous acid
Formula of chlorous acid
HClO2
Name of HClO3
Chloric acid
Formula of chloric acid
HClO3
Name of HClO4
Perchloric acid
Formula of perchloric acid
HClO4
The only oxidation state shown by flourine
-1
Cl and Br also shows ___ and ___ oxidation state in their certain oxides
+4 and +6
Which two halogens show +4 and +6 in their oxides
Cl and Br
Which group has largest -ve electron gain enthalpy values. Give reason
Halogens. Because they are short of inly one elctron.
Dtg, electron gain enthalpy values of halogens become
Less negative
Order of negative value of electron gain enthalpy of halogens
Cl>F>Br>I.
Why does F has lesser negative electron gain enthalpy value than chlorine
Because of its small size and hence string interelectronic repulsion.
Down the group, order of mp and bp of halogens ___
Increases
Dtg, density of halogens ___
Increases
What is the order of bond dissociation enthalpy of halogens
Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2.
Lesser bond enthalpy of flourine is due to
Large electron -electron repulsion among the lone pairs.
Dtg, solubility of halogens in water ___
Decreases.
F2 dissolves in water forming
HF and ozonised oxygen
Which two halogens undergo disproportionation in water
Chlorine and bromine.
chlorine with water forms?
Hcl and HOCl
Solubility of iodine in water?
Almost insoluble.
How do you make iodine soluble in water
Iodine dissolves in water containing Ki due to formation of ionic complex KI3
Which complex is formed when iodine dissolves in water containing KI?
Potassium triiodide. KI3
Oxidation of I- using O2 in acid medium forms
I2 and water
Oxidation of I- using O2 in acid medium is equivalent to which reaction
Recerse of reaction of F2 with water
Order of mp of halides of hydrogen/hydride of halogen
HCl< HBr< HF< HI
Order of bp of halides of hydrogen/hydride of halogen
HCl< HBr< HI< HF
Higher mp and bp of HF is due to
Hydrogen bonding
HF exists as ___ due to H-bonding
Liquid
HF exists as liquid due to ___
H-bonding
Oxides of F
No oxides but oxygen flourides. OF2 and O2F2
O.s of halides except florine varies from
+1 to +7
Give three charecteristics of chlorine oxides
Powerful OA
Highly reactive
Tend to exlplode
Which chlorine oxide is a good bleaching agent
ClO2
Which chlorine oxide is used in water treatment
ClO2
Euchlorine is a mixture of
ClO2 and Cl2
Euchlorine is used as
Bleaching agent
Mixture of ClO2 and Cl2 is called
Euchlorine
Which halogen oxides are the least stable
Bromine oxides
Which halogen oxide is most stable
Iodine oxides
Iodine oxides are most stable soluble/insoluble gases/liquids/solids?
Insoluble solids
Iodine oxides decompose only on
Heating
Which haligen oxide is used for estimation of CO?
I2O5
I2O5 is used in the estimation of
CO
Order of stablity of halogen oxides?This order obtained is due to
I oxides > Cl oxides > Br oxides.
Due to combined effect of kinetic and thermodynamic factors
Oxygen flourides are good
Flourinating agents just like IHC
Order of ionic character of metal halides
MF > MCl > MBr > MI
If a metal exhibits more than one o.s, halides in which o.s will be more covalent
Halides in higher o.s will be more covalent