It is because inability of ns² electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding that

1. Sn²⁺ is reducing while Pb⁴⁺ is oxidising agent

2. Sn²⁺ is oxidising while Pb⁴⁺ is reducing agent

3. Sn²⁺ and Pb²⁺ are both oxidising and reducing agent

4. Sn⁴⁺ is reducing while Pb⁴⁺ is oxidising agent

The number of carbon atoms per unit cell of diamond unit cell is:-

1. 4

2. 8

3. 6

4. 1

Which of the following oxidation states are the most characteristics for lead and tin respectively?

1. +4, +2                     

2. +2, +4

3. +4, +4                     

4. +2, +2

AlF₃ is soluble in HF only in the presence of KF due to the formation of:

The correct statement among the following is :

An element that cannot form ${\mathrm{MF}}_6^{3-}$ ion is-

The correct order of atomic radii of the group 13 elements is-

1. B < Al < In < Ga < Tl
2. B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
3. B < Ga < Al < Tl < In
4. B < Ga < Al < In < Tl

In which of the following pairs, both the species are not isostructural?

1. \(\mathrm{SiCl}_4, \mathrm{PCl}_4^{+}\)
2. Diamond, silicon carbide
3. \(\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{PH}_3\)
4. \(\mathrm{XeF}_4, \mathrm{XeO}_4\)
 

A compound among the following having a similar structure to graphite is:

1. B
2. B₄C
3. B₂H₆
4. BN

Which of these is not a monomer for a high molecular mass silicone polymer?