161.
In the synthesis of sodium carbonate, the recovery of ammonia is done by treating $$N{H_4}Cl$$ with $$Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2}.$$ The by-product obtained in this process is
Sodium carbonate is generally prepared by Solvay process. In this process, $$N{H_3}$$ is recovered when the solution containing $$N{H_4}Cl$$ is treated with $$Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2}.$$ Calcium chloride is obtained as a by - product.
$$2N{H_4}Cl + Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2} \to $$ $$2N{H_3} + CaC{l_2} + 2{H_2}O$$
162.
The alkali metals form salt like hydrides by the direct synthesis at elevated temperature.
The thermal stability of these hydrides decreases in which of the following orders ?
As the size of the alkali metal cation increases, thermal stability of their hydrides decreases.
Hence, the correct order of thermal stability of alkali metal hydrides is $$LiH > NaH > KH > RbH > CsH$$
163.
Which of the following statements is true about $$Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2}?$$
A
It is used in the preparation of bleaching powder.
B
It is a light blue solid.
C
It does not possess disinfectant property.
D
It is used in the manufacture of cement.
Answer :
It is used in the preparation of bleaching powder.
Order of thermal stability is $${K_2}C{O_3} > N{a_2}C{O_3} > CaC{O_3} > MgC{O_3}$$
Hence, $$MgC{O_3}$$ releases $$C{O_2}$$ most easily \[MgC{{O}_{3}}\xrightarrow{\Delta }MgO+C{{O}_{2}}\]
166.
$$CaC{l_2}$$ is preferred over $$NaCl$$ for clearing ice on roads particularly in very cold countries. This is because :
A
$$CaC{l_2}$$ is less soluble in $${H_2}O$$ than $$NaCl$$
B
$$CaC{l_2}$$ is hygroscopic but $$NaCl$$ is not
C
Eutectic mixture of $$\frac{{CaC{l_2}}}{{{H_2}O}}$$ freezes at $$ - {55^ \circ }C$$ while that of $$\frac{{NaCl}}{{{H_2}O}}$$ freezes at $$ - {18^ \circ }C$$
D
$$NaCl$$ makes the road slipperty but $$CaC{l_2}$$ does not
Answer :
Eutectic mixture of $$\frac{{CaC{l_2}}}{{{H_2}O}}$$ freezes at $$ - {55^ \circ }C$$ while that of $$\frac{{NaCl}}{{{H_2}O}}$$ freezes at $$ - {18^ \circ }C$$
Higher the lattice enthalpy lower will be solubility i.e.,
$${\text{lattice enthalpy}} \propto \frac{1}{{{\text{Solubility}}}}$$
Since the lattice enthalpy of alkali metals follow the order
$$Li > Na > K > Rb$$
Hence the correct order of solubility is
$$LiF < NaF < KF < RbF$$
168.
Which of the following has correct increasing basic strength?
All the elements except beryllium combine with hydrogen upon heating to form their hydrides, $$M{H_2}.$$
$$Be{H_2},$$ however, can be prepared by the reaction of $$BeC{l_2}$$ with $$LiAl{H_4}.$$
$$2BeC{l_2} + LiAl{H_4} \to $$ $$2Be{H_2} + LiCl + AlC{l_3}$$