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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

Identify the correct statements from the following :
I. \(\mathrm{Ga}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\) is an amphoteric oxide.
II. The dimer of aluminium chloride has three \(\mathrm{Al}-\mathrm{Cl}-\mathrm{Al}\) bridge bonds.
III. Boron is very hard refractory solid of high melting temperature.

  1. A I, II only
  2. B I, III only
  3. C II, III only
  4. D I, II, III
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(B) I, III only

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(I) \(\mathrm{Ga}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\) is an amphoteric oxide is the correct statement as it reacts with acid and base both, as shown below : Reaction with an acid \[ \mathrm{Ga}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+6 \mathrm{HCl} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{GaCl}_3+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \] Reaction…
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