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Among the following oxide of p-block elements, number of oxides having amphoteric nature is Cl₂O₇, CO, PbO₂, N₂O, NO, Al₂O₃, SiO₂, N₂O₅, SnO₂

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 3 to 3 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

Core Logic

Let's classify the nature of each given oxide:

  • Cl₂O₇: Non-metal oxide in highest oxidation state arrow Strongly Acidic.
  • CO: Neutral oxide.
  • PbO₂: Heavy metal oxide near metalloid line arrow Amphoteric.
  • N₂O: Neutral oxide.
  • NO: Neutral oxide.
  • Al₂O₃: Classic amphoteric oxide.
  • SiO₂: Weakly acidic oxide.
  • N₂O₅: Non-metal oxide arrow Acidic.
  • SnO₂: Heavy metal oxide near metalloid line arrow Amphoteric.
Step 1: Count Amphoteric Oxides

The amphoteric oxides in the list are Al₂O₃, SnO₂, and PbO₂.

Total count = 3.

Pattern Recognition

Memorize the main neutral oxides (N₂O, NO, CO) and the classic amphoteric oxides (Al₂O₃, ZnO, PbO, PbO₂, SnO, SnO₂, BeO, As₂O₃, Sb₂O₃). High oxidation state non-metals are always acidic.

Chapter Mix

Class 11 Chemistry: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Class 12 Chemistry: The p-Block Elements

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Q70 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Electron Gain Enthalpy
The correct sequence of electron gain enthalpy of the elements listed below is A. Ar B. Br C. F D. S Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:
  • A. C > B > D > A
  • B. A > D > B > C
  • C. A > D > C > B
  • D. D > C > B > A

Solution

Core Logic

Electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH) values are considered with their signs when ordering from largest to smallest algebraically.

ElementΔegH (kJ/mol)
F-333
S-200
Br-325
Ar+96

Arranging these algebraically from highest to lowest: +96 > -200 > -325 > -333 Thus, Ar > S > Br > F, which corresponds to A > D > B > C.

Pattern Recognition

Noble gases always have positive electron gain enthalpies (highest algebraically). Halogens have highly negative values (lowest algebraically). Fluorine is highly negative, Bromine is slightly less negative. Sulfur sits in between.

Chapter Mix

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