Chemistry Chapter 3 – Group IIIA and IVA Elements (Class 12) for FSC, Entry Tests & NTS Preparation
Chapter 3, Group IIIA and IVA Elements, is an important topic for Class 12 students preparing for FSC board exams and medical/engineering entry tests like MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, NUST, ECAT, and NTS exams. This chapter explains the properties, trends, and chemical behavior of Group 13 (Boron family) and Group 14 (Carbon family) elements. Understanding these groups is essential for studying their compounds, reactions, and industrial applications.
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The color of transition metal complexes is due to transition of electrons between:
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Identify from the following the example in which the complex is an anion:
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A six-coordinate complex of formula CrCl3.6H2O has green color. A 0.1 M solution of the complex, when treated with an excess of AgCl, gave 28.7 g of a white precipitate. The formula of the complex would be___________.
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The total number of transition elements is:
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IUPAC name for [Pt Cl Br (NO2) (NH3)3] Cl is:
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Electronic configuration of chromium (Proton number 24) is:
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Zinc reacts with dil. H2SO4 to give H2. It also reacts with conc. H2SO4 to form SO2. In these reactions.
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Which of the following transition metals in its ground state have unpaired electrons in an s-orbital?
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The octahedral geometry of the complex [Co(NH3)6]2+ has hybridization:
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If a person is injected by shot of a gun and all the bullets are not removed from his body, it may cause poisoning by:
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Which of the following transition metals has the highest variable oxidation state?
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In 3rd series of transition elements, paramagnetic behaviour is maximum for Mn +2 and :
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Which of the following does not act as ligand in the formation of complexes?
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Which of the following is not an interstitial compound?
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Scandium, Sc, is the first of the 3d blocks of elements in the Periodic table.
Which properties of Sc approve the above fact?
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Variable valency is generally exhibited by:
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Chromium dissolves in dilute H2SO4 for [Cr(H2O)6]2. The colour of the ion is:
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Impurities of lead in silver are removed by:
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Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired d electrons?
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Valence electronic configuration Cu+2 is (29Cu)
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Which one of the following ions exhibits d-d transition and paramagnetism as well?
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Key Concepts about Group IIIA and IVA Elements
The chapter explains the general characteristics of Group 13 and 14 elements, including electronic configuration, physical and chemical properties, and oxidation states. It covers the preparation, properties, and uses of important compounds such as borates, alumina, carbides, oxides, and halides. The chapter also discusses trends in atomic and ionic radii, electronegativity, and ionization energy, as well as the role of these elements in biological and industrial processes. Each concept is illustrated with examples, diagrams, and step-by-step explanations. These concepts are highly important for FSC board exams and entry tests like MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, NUST, and ECAT.
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Mastery of Group IIIA and IVA elements helps students understand chemical reactivity, solve numerical and conceptual problems, and apply concepts to real-world chemical processes and industrial applications. PLS Academy provides practice questions, solved past papers, and chapter-wise MCQs to help students revise these topics effectively. Regular study of this chapter improves problem-solving skills, conceptual clarity, and exam performance, ensuring students are well-prepared for FSC board exams, competitive entry tests, and NTS exams.
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