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The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements3 Marks
Question
What do you understand by,
  1. Inert pair effect.
  2. Allotropy.
  3. Catenation.
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Answer

  1. Inert pair effect: The reluctance of $\text{ns}^2$ pair in p-block elements having higher atomic number to take part in bond formation is called inert pair effect.
  2. Allotropy: The existence of an element in more than one form having different physical properties but same or slightly different chemical properties is called allotropy.
  3. Catenation: The property by virtue of which a large number of atoms of the same element get linked together through covalent bonds resulting in the formation of long chains, branched chains and rings of different sizes is called catenation.

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