The p-Block Elements - Online Test

Q1. Which among the following does not exhibit positive oxidation state?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Fluorine is most electronegative element, it shows only -1 oxidation state.

Q2. Fluorine reacts with H2S to produce
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

3F2+ H2SSF4+ 2HF
Q3. Which of the following is the strongest Lewis base?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Because of lower electronegativity of I

Q4. Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Higher oxidation state oxides are acidic while lower oxidation state oxides are basic. Intermediate oxidation state oxides are amphroteric.

Q5. Which gas has a smell of rotten fish?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Phosphine has smell like rotten fish.

Q6. Which of the following turns lead acetate paper black?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Pb2++S2PbS(black)
Q7. Which gas is evolved when urea is treated with NaOH?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Urea on reaction with NaOH liberates ammonia.

Q8. Ozone reacts with KOH solution to form
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

O3 reacts with KOH to form KO3
Q9. Hydrogen sulphide reacts with lead acetate forming a black compound which reacts with hydrogen peroxide to form another compound. The colour of the compound is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:


Q10. Which of the following is thermally the most stable?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Stability of hydrides decreases down the group so most stable is H2O