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5451.

Euchlorine is a mixture of [CPMT 1988]

A. \[C{{l}_{2}}\] and \[S{{O}_{2}}\]
B. \[C{{l}_{2}}\] and \[Cl{{O}_{2}}\]
C. \[C{{l}_{2}}\] and \[CO\]
D. None of these
Answer» C. \[C{{l}_{2}}\] and \[CO\]
5452.

Chlorine acts as a bleaching agent only in presence of [IIT 1983; DCE 2002]

A. Dry air
B. Moisture
C. Sunlight
D. Pure oxygen
Answer» C. Sunlight
5453.

Chlorine cannot be used [MP PET/PMT 1988]

A. As bleaching agent
B. In sterilisation
C. In preparation of antiseptic
D. For extraction of silver and copper
Answer» E.
5454.

Chlorine is used in water for [CBSE PMT 1988]

A. Killing germs
B. Prevention of pollution
C. Cleansing
D. Removing dirt
Answer» B. Prevention of pollution
5455.

When cold \[NaOH\] reacts with \[C{{l}_{2}}\] which of the following is formed [AFMC 1992]

A. \[NaClO\]
B. \[NaCl{{O}_{2}}\]
C. \[NaCl{{O}_{3}}\]
D. None of these
Answer» B. \[NaCl{{O}_{2}}\]
5456.

When chlorine water is exposed to sunlight, \[{{O}_{2}}\] is liberated. Hence [AFMC 1989]

A. Hydrogen has little affinity to \[{{O}_{2}}\]
B. Hydrogen has more affinity to \[{{O}_{2}}\]
C. Hydrogen has more affinity to \[C{{l}_{2}}\]
D. It is a reducing agent
Answer» D. It is a reducing agent
5457.

Chlorine can be manufactured from [CPMT 1989]

A. Electrolysis of \[NaCl\]
B. Electrolysis of brine
C. Electrolysis of bleaching powder
D. All of these
Answer» C. Electrolysis of bleaching powder
5458.

Chlorine gas is dried over [CPMT 1980]

A. \[CaO\]
B. \[NaOH\]
C. \[KOH\]
D. Conc. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
Answer» E.
5459.

Which of the following has greatest reducing power [CPMT 1984, 88, 89, 94]

A. \[HI\]
B. \[HBr\]
C. \[HCl\]
D. \[HF\]
Answer» B. \[HBr\]
5460.

In the preparation of chlorine from \[HCl,\] \[Mn{{O}_{2}}\] acts as [CPMT 1981]

A. Oxidising agent
B. Reducing agent
C. Catalytic agent
D. Dehydrating agent
Answer» B. Reducing agent
5461.

The electrolysis of a certain liquid resulted in the formation of hydrogen at the cathode and chlorine at the anode. The liquid is [EAMCET 1979]

A. Pure water
B. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] solution
C. \[NaCl\]solution in water
D. \[CuC{{l}_{2}}\] solution in water
Answer» D. \[CuC{{l}_{2}}\] solution in water
5462.

In which of the following, oxygen has + 2 oxidation number [EAMCET 1986]

A. \[{{F}_{2}}O\]
B. \[C{{l}_{2}}O\]
C. \[N{{a}_{2}}{{O}_{2}}\]
D. \[N{{a}_{2}}O\]
Answer» B. \[C{{l}_{2}}O\]
5463.

Fluorine reacts with water to give [BHU 1988, 89]

A. \[HF\] and \[{{O}_{2}}\]
B. \[HF\] and \[O{{F}_{2}}\]
C. \[HF\] and \[{{O}_{3}}\]
D. \[HF,{{O}_{2}}\] and \[{{O}_{3}}\]
Answer» E.
5464.

In the isolation of fluorine, a number of difficulties were encountered. Which statement is correct [NCERT 1983, 86]

A. The potential required for the discharge of the fluoride ions is the lowest
B. Fluorine reacts with most glass vessels
C. Fluorine has great affinity for hydrogen
D. Electrolysis of aqueous \[HF\] gives ozonised oxygen
Answer» B. Fluorine reacts with most glass vessels
5465.

Fluorine does not form positive oxidation states because [AIIMS 1987]

A. It is most electronegative element
B. It forms only anions in ionic compounds
C. It cannot form multiple bonding
D. It shows non-bonded electron pair repulsion due to small size
Answer» B. It forms only anions in ionic compounds
5466.

Which of the following will displace the halogen from the solution of the halide [EAMCET 1979]

A. \[B{{r}_{2}}\] added to \[NaCl\] solution
B. \[C{{l}_{2}}\] added to \[KCl\] solution
C. \[KCl\] added to \[NaF\] solution
D. \[B{{r}_{2}}\] added to \[KI\] solution
Answer» E.
5467.

Mark the element which displaces three halogens from their compounds [MP PMT 1980, 82; BHU 1984; NCERT 1987]

A. \[F\]
B. \[Cl\]
C. \[Br\]
D. \[I\]
Answer» B. \[Cl\]
5468.

Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine in aqueous solution. This is attributed to many factors except [Pb. CET 1989]

A. Heat of dissociation
B. Electron affinity
C. Heat of hydration
D. Ionisation potential
Answer» C. Heat of hydration
5469.

Bromine is liberated when an aqueous solution of potassium bromide is treated with [CBSE PMT 1989]

A. \[C{{l}_{2}}\]
B. \[{{I}_{2}}\]
C. Dilute \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
D. \[S{{O}_{2}}\]
Answer» B. \[{{I}_{2}}\]
5470.

Which of the following is strongest oxidising agent [CPMT 1978, 91, 94; MNR 1990; AMU 1983, 84;   MP PMT 1991, 92, 96; IIT 1992; UPSEAT 2000]

A. \[{{F}_{2}}\]
B. \[C{{l}_{2}}\]
C. \[B{{r}_{2}}\]
D. \[{{I}_{2}}\]
Answer» B. \[C{{l}_{2}}\]
5471.

Which of the following arrangement for the three halogens \[Cl,\]\[Br\] and \[I\] when placed in the order of their increasing electron affinity is correct [CPMT 1990]

A. \[Cl,\] \[Br,\] \[I\]
B. \[I,\] Br, \[Cl\]
C. \[Br,\] \[Cl,\] \[I\]
D. \[I,\] \[Cl,\] \[Br\]
Answer» C. \[Br,\] \[Cl,\] \[I\]
5472.

Mark the element which shows only one oxidation state [BHU 1988; MP PET 2002]

A. \[F\]
B. \[Cl\]
C. \[Br\]
D. \[I\]
Answer» B. \[Cl\]
5473.

Mark the smallest atom [CPMT 1984, 89]

A. \[F\]
B. \[Cl\]
C. \[Br\]
D. \[I\]
Answer» B. \[Cl\]
5474.

As the atomic number of halogens increases, the halogens [MP PMT 1991]

A. Lose the outermost electrons less readily
B. Become lighter in colour
C. Become less denser
D. Gain electrons less readily
Answer» E.
5475.

Iodine is formed when potassium iodide reacts with a solution of [MNR 1984; MP PET/PMT 1998]

A. \[ZnS{{O}_{4}}\]
B. \[CuS{{O}_{4}}\]
C. \[{{(N{{H}_{4}})}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
D. \[N{{a}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
Answer» C. \[{{(N{{H}_{4}})}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
5476.

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched [MP PET 1993]

A. A halogen which is liquid at room temperature?Bromine
B. The most electronegative element?Fluorine
C. The most reactive  halogen?Fluorine
D. The strongest oxidizing halogen?Iodine
Answer» E.
5477.

When thiosulphate ion is oxidised by iodine, which one of the following ion is produced [CPMT 1989; AFMC 1990; CBSE PMT 1996]

A. \[SO_{3}^{2-}\]
B. \[SO_{4}^{2-}\]
C. \[{{S}_{4}}O_{6}^{2-}\] (Tetrathionate)
D. \[{{S}_{2}}O_{6}^{2-}\]
Answer» D. \[{{S}_{2}}O_{6}^{2-}\]
5478.

Aqueous solution of which of the following acids cannot be kept in a bottle of glass [MP PET 1989]

A. \[HF\]
B. \[HCl\]
C. \[HBr\]
D. \[HI\]
Answer» B. \[HCl\]
5479.

Which of the following after reacting with \[KI\] do not remove iodine [MP PET 1989]

A. \[CuS{{O}_{4}}\]
B. \[{{K}_{2}}C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}\]
C. \[HN{{O}_{3}}\]
D. \[HCl\]
Answer» E.
5480.

The more activeness of fluorine is due to [MP PMT 1990]

A. F-F bond has less energy
B. \[{{F}_{2}}\] is gas at normal temperature
C. Its electronic bond is maximum
D. F-F bond has more energy
Answer» B. \[{{F}_{2}}\] is gas at normal temperature
5481.

In dark, which of the following reacts with hydrogen [MP PMT/PET 1988; Kurukshetra CEE 1998]

A. \[B{{r}_{2}}\]
B. \[{{F}_{2}}\]
C. \[{{I}_{2}}\]
D. \[C{{l}_{2}}\]
Answer» C. \[{{I}_{2}}\]
5482.

Which reaction cannot be used for the production of halogen acid [MP PMT 1989]

A. \[2KBr+{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\to {{K}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}+2HBr\]
B. \[NaHS{{O}_{4}}+NaCl\to N{{a}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}+HCl\]
C. \[NaCl+{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\to NaHS{{O}_{4}}+HCl\]
D. \[Ca{{F}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\to CaS{{O}_{4}}+2HF\]
Answer» B. \[NaHS{{O}_{4}}+NaCl\to N{{a}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}+HCl\]
5483.

In \[KI\] solution, \[{{I}_{2}}\] readily dissolves and forms [MP PMT 1989; EAMCET 1992]

A. \[{{I}^{-}}\]
B. \[K{{I}_{2}}\]
C. \[KI_{2}^{-}\]
D. \[K{{I}_{3}}\]
Answer» E.
5484.

Nitric acid converts iodine into [MP PMT 1990]

A. Iodic acid
B. Hydroiodic acid
C. Iodine nitrate
D. Iodine pentaoxide
Answer» B. Hydroiodic acid
5485.

Chlorine can remove [MP PET 1990]

A.  \[Br\] from \[NaBr\] solution
B.  \[F\] from \[NaF\] solution
C. \[Cl\] from \[NaCl\] solution
D. \[F\] from \[Ca{{F}_{2}}\] solution
Answer» B.  \[F\] from \[NaF\] solution
5486.

Which of the following represents outermost shell electronic configuration of halogens [MP PET 1991; Manipal MEE 1995; MP PMT 1996]

A. \[{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{3}}\]
B. \[{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{6}}\]
C. \[{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{4}}\]
D. \[{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{5}}\]
Answer» E.
5487.

Strongest reducing agent is [MP PMT 1990]

A. \[{{F}^{-}}\]
B. \[C{{l}^{-}}\]
C. \[B{{r}^{-}}\]
D. \[{{I}^{-}}\]
Answer» E.
5488.

The solubility of iodine in water increases in the presence of [CPMT 1973, 74, 78, 86, 89, 91; NCERT 1973; AFMC 1995]

A. Alcohol
B. Chloroform
C. Sodium hydroxide
D. Potassium iodide
Answer» E.
5489.

Which statement is false [MP PET 1991]

A. Electronegativity of fluorine is maximum
B. Electron affinity of fluorine is maximum
C. Melting point of fluorine is minimum
D. Boiling point of fluorine is maximum
Answer» C. Melting point of fluorine is minimum
5490.

Which of the following represents clear electropositive properties [MP PET/PMT 1988; MP PMT 1991]

A. \[F\]
B. \[Cl\]
C. \[Br\]
D. \[I\]
Answer» E.
5491.

Which of the following is most active halogen [MP PET 1990]

A. \[C{{l}_{2}}\]
B. \[B{{r}_{2}}\]
C. \[{{I}_{2}}\]
D. \[{{F}_{2}}\]
Answer» E.
5492.

Sea weed is employed as a source of manufacture of [CPMT 1982, 86, 2002; MP PET 2002]

A. \[F\]
B. \[I\]
C. \[Br\]
D. \[Cl\]
Answer» C. \[Br\]
5493.

Which of the following is correct [CPMT 1985]

A. Iodine is a solid
B. Chlorine is insoluble in water
C. Iodine is more reactive than bromine
D. Bromine is more reactive than chlorine
Answer» B. Chlorine is insoluble in water
5494.

Iodine deficiency in diet causes

A. Nightblindness
B. Rickets
C. Goitre
D. Beri-beri
Answer» D. Beri-beri
5495.

The strongest acid amongst the following is [IIT 1989]

A. \[HCl{{O}_{4}}\]
B. \[HCl{{O}_{3}}\]
C. \[HCl{{O}_{2}}\]
D. \[HClO\]
Answer» B. \[HCl{{O}_{3}}\]
5496.

A quick supply of \[C{{l}_{2}}\] gas may be made by reacting crystals of \[KMn{{O}_{4}}\] with a concentrated solution of [CPMT 1973]

A. Potassium chloride
B. Sodium chloride
C. Bleaching powder
D. Hydrochloric acid
Answer» E.
5497.

Colour of iodine solution is disappeared by shaking it with aqueous solution of [CPMT 1979, 81; MP PET/PMT 1988; MP PMT 1986; RPMT 1997, 2002]

A. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
B. \[N{{a}_{2}}S\]
C. \[N{{a}_{2}}{{S}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\]
D. \[N{{a}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
Answer» D. \[N{{a}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
5498.

Phosgene is the common name of [CPMT 1974, 86; DPMT 1989; MP PMT 1994]

A. Carbonyl chloride
B. Phosphine
C. Phosphorus oxychloride
D. Phosphorus trichloride
Answer» B. Phosphine
5499.

On boiling an aqueous solution of \[KCl{{O}_{3}}\] with iodine, the following product is obtained [NCERT 1980]

A. \[KI{{O}_{3}}\]
B. \[KCI{{O}_{4}}\]
C. \[KI{{O}_{4}}\]
D. \[KCl\]
Answer» B. \[KCI{{O}_{4}}\]
5500.

\[{{I}_{2}}\] dissolves in KI solution due to the formation of  [CPMT 2004]

A. \[K{{I}_{2}}\]and \[{{I}^{-}}\]
B. \[{{K}^{+}},{{I}^{-}}\] and \[{{I}_{2}}\]
C. \[KI_{3}^{-}\]
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these