P-Block Elements Ques 559

Question: A solid element (symbol Y) conducts electricity and forms two chlorides $ YCl_{n} $ (colourless volatile liquid) and $ YC{l_{n-2}} $ (a colourless solid). To which one of the following groups of the periodic table does Y belong?

Options:

A) 13

B) 14

C) 15

D) 16

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ SnCl_4 $ is colourless volatile liquid and $ SnCl_2 $ is colourless solid Sn conducts electricity and it belongs to 14 group.



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