Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

The set in which compounds have different nature is :

  1. A B(OH)<sub>3</sub> and H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>3</sub>
  2. B B(OH)<sub>3</sub> and Al(OH)<sub>3</sub> Correct answer
  3. C NaOH and Ca(OH)<sub>2</sub>
  4. D Be(OH)<sub>2</sub> and Al(OH)<sub>3</sub>

Solution

<p>(A) Both are acidic in nature. <br/>B(OH)<sub>3</sub> is orthoboric acid. It can accept a pair of electrons from Lewis bases and hence, act as Lewis acid. <br/><br/>H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>3</sub> is (phosphorus acid) diprotic acid as it readily ionises two protons. </p> <p> (B) B(OH)<sub>3</sub> is acidic and Al(OH)<sub>3</sub> is amphoteric in nature. <br/><br/>(C) Both NaOH and Ca(OH)<sub>2</sub> are basic hydroxides. <br/><br/>(D) Both Be(OH)<sub>2</sub> and Al(OH)<sub>3</sub> are amphoteric hydroxides. <br/><br/>Hence, only B(OH)<sub>3</sub> and Al(OH)<sub>3</sub> have different nature. </p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: s-Block Elements · Topic: Alkali Metals

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