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The p-Block Elements
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Why is SF6 chemically inert?

Answer

The inertness of SF6 is due to the presence of sterically protected sulphur atom which does not allow the hydrolysis to take place. Also S—F bond is strong.

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Some More Questions From The p-Block Elements Chapter

Write a balanced equation for the hydrolytic reactions PCl5 in heavy water.

What is the basicity of H3PO4?

What happens when H3PO3 is heated?

List the important source of sulphur.

Write the order of thermal stability of the hydrides of Group 16 elements.

Why is H2O a liquid and H2S a gas?

Which of the following does not react with oxygen directly?
Zn, Ti, Pt, Fe

Complete the following reactions
(i) C2H4 + O2 →
(ii) 4Al + 3O2 →

Why does O3 act as a powerful oxidising agent?