The document discusses trends in the properties of group 15 elements of the periodic table, which include nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. It notes that ionization energy decreases and atomic/ionic radii increase down the group as atomic size increases. Nitrogen and phosphorus are nonmetals, arsenic and antimony are metalloids, and bismuth is a metal. The electronic configuration is ns2np3 and oxidation states vary between -3 to +5, with the most common being -3, +3, and +5.
This document provides information about transition metals and their coordination compounds. It discusses the key characteristics of transition metals, including having multiple oxidation states and forming colored compounds. Transition metals form coordination complexes by acting as Lewis acids and coordinating with ligands that donate lone pair electrons. The document explains crystal field theory and how ligands of different strengths cause splitting of the d-orbital energies, resulting in different colors for coordination complexes.
It contains full explanation about borazine, which includes physical and chemical nature of borazine and it's applications. Which also includes CSIR and GATE questions.
Phosphine as ligand by Dr Geeta TewariGeeta Tewari
This presentation describes about the nature of phosphine ligands, bonding and reactions of metal phosphine containing complexes. Also explains the similarity and differences of phosphine ligand with NH3 and CO ligands.
This document provides information about transition metals and their coordination compounds. It discusses the key characteristics of transition metals, including having multiple oxidation states and forming colored compounds. Transition metals form coordination complexes by acting as Lewis acids and coordinating with ligands that donate lone pair electrons. The document explains crystal field theory and how ligands of different strengths cause splitting of the d-orbital energies, resulting in different colors for coordination complexes.
It contains full explanation about borazine, which includes physical and chemical nature of borazine and it's applications. Which also includes CSIR and GATE questions.
Phosphine as ligand by Dr Geeta TewariGeeta Tewari
This presentation describes about the nature of phosphine ligands, bonding and reactions of metal phosphine containing complexes. Also explains the similarity and differences of phosphine ligand with NH3 and CO ligands.
This document discusses the stereochemistry of allenes, spiranes, and biphenyls. It explains that allenes with different substituents on the terminal carbons can exhibit chirality and enantiomers. Spiranes can also show chirality and optical isomerism if they have different substituents. Biphenyls become chiral when large substituents in the ortho position prevent free rotation of the phenyl rings, leading to atropisomerism with a chiral axis and restricted rotation.
This document summarizes key concepts in organometallic chemistry. It discusses the definition of organometallic compounds as those containing metal-carbon bonds. It outlines different types of ligands that can bind to metals, including carbonyl, carbene, and cyclic π systems. It also describes principles for understanding bonding interactions between ligands and metals, such as the 18-electron rule and molecular orbital theory. Spectroscopic techniques for analyzing organometallic compounds are also summarized.
Non-Stoichiometry & Solid Solution
The document discusses various types of point defects that can occur in non-stoichiometric compounds including Schottky defects, Frenkel defects, and anti-site defects. It provides examples of intrinsic point defects in metal-deficient, metal-excess, oxygen-deficient, and oxygen-excess metal oxides. Solid solutions are formed when one or more minor components dissolve uniformly within the crystal lattice of a major component. Types of solid solutions include interstitial, substitutional, ordered, and disordered solutions. Experimental techniques like X-ray diffraction and density measurements can be used to study properties of non-stoichiometric compounds and solid solutions.
Solid state chemistry- laws of crystallography- Miller indices- X ray diffraction- Bragg equation- Spectrophotometer- Determination of interplanar distance- Types of crystal
Oxidative addition is a process where a metal complex increases its oxidation state and coordination number by addition of two ligands. It is the reverse of reductive elimination. It requires the metal to have available orbitals and be in a lower oxidation state. There are four mechanisms for oxidative addition: concerted, SN2, radical, and ionic. Oxidative addition and reductive elimination are important steps in many catalytic cycles in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
The document discusses different types of isomerism including structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. Stereoisomers have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms but differ in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space. Specific types of structural isomers mentioned include chain isomers, and specific types of stereoisomers mentioned include configurational isomers and conformational isomers. Conformational isomers can be interconverted by rotations about single bonds.
1. The document discusses magnetism in transition metals and lanthanides. It explains different types of magnetism including diamagnetism, paramagnetism, and Pauli paramagnetism.
2. For transition metals, magnetism arises mainly from partially filled d-orbitals. The magnetic moment can provide information about the number of unpaired electrons, high-spin vs low-spin complexes, spectral behavior, and structure.
3. Both spin and orbital contributions give rise to magnetic moments. The spin-only formula is discussed and applied to examples. Orbital contributions are also explained.
The document discusses various crystal structures. It defines crystalline and amorphous solids, and explains that a crystal structure consists of a crystal lattice and a basis. The main crystal systems are described including cubic, tetragonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, triclinic, trigonal, and hexagonal. Important crystal structures like sodium chloride, cesium chloride, hexagonal close-packed, diamond, and zinc blende are summarized. Coordination number, atomic packing factor, and properties of unit cells are also covered.
Metal carbonyls are coordination complexes of transition metals with carbon monoxide ligands. They were first synthesized in 1868 by passing carbon monoxide over platinum. Metal carbonyls typically obey the 18 electron rule and are often diamagnetic. They have applications as catalysts in organic synthesis and in producing pure metals like nickel. Precautions must be taken when using metal carbonyls due to their toxicity.
Transition metal carbonyls form when carbon monoxide bonds to a transition metal through both sigma and pi bonding. This synergistic metal-ligand bonding strengthens the metal-carbon bond. Metal carbonyls can be classified based on the ligands present and the number/structure of metal atoms. They exhibit a variety of reactions including substitution, reactions with halogens, and disproportionation. Metal carbonyls display properties related to their toxicity, magnetic behavior, thermal stability, and thermodynamic instability.
This document is a seminar presentation on boranes and carboranes presented by Arun Chikkodi. It introduces boranes as binary compounds of boron and hydrogen. Diborane is described as the simplest borane with two bridging hydrogen atoms. The different types of boranes and carboranes are defined based on their polyhedral structures. Bonding in boranes involves both 2c-2e and 3c-2e bonds. Wade's rule is used to predict borane and carborane structures based on skeletal electron pairs. Applications of boranes and carboranes include uses as rocket fuels and catalysts.
This document presents information on the Tanabe-Sugano diagram, which is used in coordination chemistry to predict absorptions in the UV-visible and IR spectra of coordination compounds. It was developed by Yukito Tanabe and Satoru Sugano in 1954 to explain the absorption spectra of octahedral complex ions. The diagram plots orbital energy as a function of the Racah parameter B versus the ligand field splitting parameter Δo/B. It can be used to determine the ordering of electronic states and predict possible electronic transitions based on parameters like Δo, Racah parameters B and C, symmetry rules, and term symbols of electronic configurations. The diagram has advantages over earlier Orgel diagrams in that it can be applied to
This document discusses crown ethers, which are large-ring compounds containing oxygen atoms that form inclusion complexes with positive ions. Examples like 12-crown-4 and 18-crown-6 are provided. Crown ethers bind different ions depending on cavity size. Cryptands can completely surround cations, and cyclodextrins form both channel and cage complexes to encapsulate guest molecules. Applications include using crown ethers and cyclodextrins to encapsulate drugs and foods, and using zeolites as ion exchangers.
This document discusses organometallic compounds and their uses as catalysts in homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. It provides examples of homogeneous catalysis using organometallic compounds like cobalt carbonyl and rhodium complexes. The mechanisms involve steps like oxidative addition, CO insertion, 1,2-insertion, and reductive elimination. Examples of heterogeneous catalysis on titanium surfaces are also provided. Finally, the document lists references used.
The selection rules that determine which electronic transitions are allowed or forbidden in transition metal complexes are the Laporte selection rule and spin selection rule. The Laporte rule forbids transitions that result in no change in orbital angular momentum, while the spin rule forbids transitions that change the overall spin of the complex. These rules can be relaxed by vibronic coupling in octahedral complexes or do not apply in tetrahedral complexes. Orbital contributions to paramagnetic moment only occur when the transition metal d orbitals are asymmetrically occupied, allowing electron circulation between degenerate orbitals.
1) The d-block elements occupy the central section of the periodic table between the s-block and p-block elements. They are called transition elements because their position is between these blocks.
2) The electronic configurations of transition elements generally follow the pattern (n-1)d1-10ns1-2, with the (n-1)d orbitals being progressively filled. However, there are some exceptions due to small energy differences between orbitals.
3) The d-block elements are divided into series based on the filling of the d-orbitals - 3d, 4d, 5d and the incomplete 6d series. Zn, Cd and Hg are not considered transition metals
This document describes a study investigating the effects of metal-dithiolate fold angles in model compounds mimicking active sites in molybdenum and tungsten enzymes. Three compounds with different metal electronic configurations were analyzed using gas-phase photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory: (1) (Tp*)MoO(bdt), a d1 system, (2) Cp2Mo(bdt), a d2 system, and (3) Cp2Ti(bdt), a d0 system. The results provide insight into metal-dithiolate interactions and electron transfer reactions in molybdenum enzyme active sites.
This document discusses the stereochemistry of allenes, spiranes, and biphenyls. It explains that allenes with different substituents on the terminal carbons can exhibit chirality and enantiomers. Spiranes can also show chirality and optical isomerism if they have different substituents. Biphenyls become chiral when large substituents in the ortho position prevent free rotation of the phenyl rings, leading to atropisomerism with a chiral axis and restricted rotation.
This document summarizes key concepts in organometallic chemistry. It discusses the definition of organometallic compounds as those containing metal-carbon bonds. It outlines different types of ligands that can bind to metals, including carbonyl, carbene, and cyclic π systems. It also describes principles for understanding bonding interactions between ligands and metals, such as the 18-electron rule and molecular orbital theory. Spectroscopic techniques for analyzing organometallic compounds are also summarized.
Non-Stoichiometry & Solid Solution
The document discusses various types of point defects that can occur in non-stoichiometric compounds including Schottky defects, Frenkel defects, and anti-site defects. It provides examples of intrinsic point defects in metal-deficient, metal-excess, oxygen-deficient, and oxygen-excess metal oxides. Solid solutions are formed when one or more minor components dissolve uniformly within the crystal lattice of a major component. Types of solid solutions include interstitial, substitutional, ordered, and disordered solutions. Experimental techniques like X-ray diffraction and density measurements can be used to study properties of non-stoichiometric compounds and solid solutions.
Solid state chemistry- laws of crystallography- Miller indices- X ray diffraction- Bragg equation- Spectrophotometer- Determination of interplanar distance- Types of crystal
Oxidative addition is a process where a metal complex increases its oxidation state and coordination number by addition of two ligands. It is the reverse of reductive elimination. It requires the metal to have available orbitals and be in a lower oxidation state. There are four mechanisms for oxidative addition: concerted, SN2, radical, and ionic. Oxidative addition and reductive elimination are important steps in many catalytic cycles in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
The document discusses different types of isomerism including structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. Stereoisomers have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms but differ in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space. Specific types of structural isomers mentioned include chain isomers, and specific types of stereoisomers mentioned include configurational isomers and conformational isomers. Conformational isomers can be interconverted by rotations about single bonds.
1. The document discusses magnetism in transition metals and lanthanides. It explains different types of magnetism including diamagnetism, paramagnetism, and Pauli paramagnetism.
2. For transition metals, magnetism arises mainly from partially filled d-orbitals. The magnetic moment can provide information about the number of unpaired electrons, high-spin vs low-spin complexes, spectral behavior, and structure.
3. Both spin and orbital contributions give rise to magnetic moments. The spin-only formula is discussed and applied to examples. Orbital contributions are also explained.
The document discusses various crystal structures. It defines crystalline and amorphous solids, and explains that a crystal structure consists of a crystal lattice and a basis. The main crystal systems are described including cubic, tetragonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, triclinic, trigonal, and hexagonal. Important crystal structures like sodium chloride, cesium chloride, hexagonal close-packed, diamond, and zinc blende are summarized. Coordination number, atomic packing factor, and properties of unit cells are also covered.
Metal carbonyls are coordination complexes of transition metals with carbon monoxide ligands. They were first synthesized in 1868 by passing carbon monoxide over platinum. Metal carbonyls typically obey the 18 electron rule and are often diamagnetic. They have applications as catalysts in organic synthesis and in producing pure metals like nickel. Precautions must be taken when using metal carbonyls due to their toxicity.
Transition metal carbonyls form when carbon monoxide bonds to a transition metal through both sigma and pi bonding. This synergistic metal-ligand bonding strengthens the metal-carbon bond. Metal carbonyls can be classified based on the ligands present and the number/structure of metal atoms. They exhibit a variety of reactions including substitution, reactions with halogens, and disproportionation. Metal carbonyls display properties related to their toxicity, magnetic behavior, thermal stability, and thermodynamic instability.
This document is a seminar presentation on boranes and carboranes presented by Arun Chikkodi. It introduces boranes as binary compounds of boron and hydrogen. Diborane is described as the simplest borane with two bridging hydrogen atoms. The different types of boranes and carboranes are defined based on their polyhedral structures. Bonding in boranes involves both 2c-2e and 3c-2e bonds. Wade's rule is used to predict borane and carborane structures based on skeletal electron pairs. Applications of boranes and carboranes include uses as rocket fuels and catalysts.
This document presents information on the Tanabe-Sugano diagram, which is used in coordination chemistry to predict absorptions in the UV-visible and IR spectra of coordination compounds. It was developed by Yukito Tanabe and Satoru Sugano in 1954 to explain the absorption spectra of octahedral complex ions. The diagram plots orbital energy as a function of the Racah parameter B versus the ligand field splitting parameter Δo/B. It can be used to determine the ordering of electronic states and predict possible electronic transitions based on parameters like Δo, Racah parameters B and C, symmetry rules, and term symbols of electronic configurations. The diagram has advantages over earlier Orgel diagrams in that it can be applied to
This document discusses crown ethers, which are large-ring compounds containing oxygen atoms that form inclusion complexes with positive ions. Examples like 12-crown-4 and 18-crown-6 are provided. Crown ethers bind different ions depending on cavity size. Cryptands can completely surround cations, and cyclodextrins form both channel and cage complexes to encapsulate guest molecules. Applications include using crown ethers and cyclodextrins to encapsulate drugs and foods, and using zeolites as ion exchangers.
This document discusses organometallic compounds and their uses as catalysts in homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. It provides examples of homogeneous catalysis using organometallic compounds like cobalt carbonyl and rhodium complexes. The mechanisms involve steps like oxidative addition, CO insertion, 1,2-insertion, and reductive elimination. Examples of heterogeneous catalysis on titanium surfaces are also provided. Finally, the document lists references used.
The selection rules that determine which electronic transitions are allowed or forbidden in transition metal complexes are the Laporte selection rule and spin selection rule. The Laporte rule forbids transitions that result in no change in orbital angular momentum, while the spin rule forbids transitions that change the overall spin of the complex. These rules can be relaxed by vibronic coupling in octahedral complexes or do not apply in tetrahedral complexes. Orbital contributions to paramagnetic moment only occur when the transition metal d orbitals are asymmetrically occupied, allowing electron circulation between degenerate orbitals.
1) The d-block elements occupy the central section of the periodic table between the s-block and p-block elements. They are called transition elements because their position is between these blocks.
2) The electronic configurations of transition elements generally follow the pattern (n-1)d1-10ns1-2, with the (n-1)d orbitals being progressively filled. However, there are some exceptions due to small energy differences between orbitals.
3) The d-block elements are divided into series based on the filling of the d-orbitals - 3d, 4d, 5d and the incomplete 6d series. Zn, Cd and Hg are not considered transition metals
This document describes a study investigating the effects of metal-dithiolate fold angles in model compounds mimicking active sites in molybdenum and tungsten enzymes. Three compounds with different metal electronic configurations were analyzed using gas-phase photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory: (1) (Tp*)MoO(bdt), a d1 system, (2) Cp2Mo(bdt), a d2 system, and (3) Cp2Ti(bdt), a d0 system. The results provide insight into metal-dithiolate interactions and electron transfer reactions in molybdenum enzyme active sites.
D-block elements are those elements belonging to groups 3 through 12 that have their last electron entering the d subshell. Transition elements are defined as elements that have partially filled d orbitals. While all transition elements are d-block elements, not all d-block elements are transition elements as some like zinc have a filled d10 configuration. D-block elements form complex compounds by binding metal ions to anions or neutral molecules through available d orbitals. They also commonly show paramagnetism and catalytic properties due to unpaired electrons in their d orbitals.
This document discusses several key atomic and molecular properties including electron configurations, ionization energies, atomic and ionic radii, and electron affinity. It explains how atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions that have noble gas configurations. Cations are typically smaller than the parent atom, while anions are larger. Trends in various properties across the periodic table are also examined, such as how ionization energy generally increases moving left to right and up a group, and how atomic radius decreases with increasing nuclear charge. Diagonal relationships between elements are explained in terms of similar cation charge densities.
Introduction, position in periodic table, transition elements & inner transition elements, lanthanoids & actinoids, General trends in properties, atomic radii, atomic volume, melting points, boiling points, density, standard electrode potentials, oxidation states, Some practice questions.
This document discusses the properties of d-block elements. It explains that d-block elements have incompletely filled d orbitals which results in variable oxidation states and properties like catalytic activity, color, and paramagnetism. It also describes trends in properties across the periods and down groups, such as density increasing due to nuclear charge while size decreases, and higher melting points due to metallic and covalent bonding.
This document provides an outline for a lesson on transition metals and complex ions. It includes:
1) A review of trends in the d-block elements from Topic 3.
2) An explanation of what defines a transition metal and their common properties.
3) A discussion of how transition metals can form complex ions with variable oxidation states and an investigation of complex ions.
4) An explanation of why complex ions are often colored due to d-orbital splitting effects.
The document discusses d-block elements and transition elements. It provides definitions and explanations around these topics.
1) d-block elements are those in the periodic table between groups 3 to 12, where the last electron enters the d subshell. Not all d-block elements are transition elements.
2) Transition elements are defined as those with incompletely filled d orbitals. Zn, Cd and Hg are not considered transition elements as they have fully filled d orbitals.
3) d-block elements and transition elements show various physical and chemical properties due to their electron configuration, including colored ions, catalytic activity, and ability to form complexes and interstitial compounds.
This document provides information about the characteristics of d-block elements, also known as transition elements. It discusses their electronic configuration, variable valence, magnetic properties, catalytic properties, and ability to form complexes. It describes the first, second, and third transition series and provides examples of common oxidation states for elements in each series. The document also discusses the importance of d-block elements in applications such as metals, magnets, batteries, paints and more. It provides tables of typical oxidation states for different transition element groups.
Ferroelectric domains,tensor pairs and magnetoelectric polarisability propert...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the theoretical calculation of tensor components for ferroelectric, ferroelastic, and magnetoelectric polarizability properties of the ferrotroiodic crystal Pb(Mg1/3Nb1/3)O3-xPbTiO3 using group theoretical methods. It provides background on ferroelectricity and describes the crystal structure and phase transitions of Pb(Mg1/3Nb1/3)O3-xPbTiO3. Domain pairs and tensor pairs are calculated for different ferroic states using coset and double coset decomposition methods based on the crystallographic point groups. Examples of domain pairs for ferroelectric, ferroelastic, and magnetoelectric polarizability properties are presented for specific
This document summarizes the growth and characterization of Fe(III) doped Ni L-Histidine Hydrochloride monohydrate crystals. The crystals were grown using a slow evaporation technique and characterized using XRD, EPR, optical absorption, FT-IR, and TGA/DTA analyses. XRD analysis confirmed the crystal structure was maintained after doping. EPR and optical absorption spectra indicated Fe(III) ions were incorporated into the crystal lattice in octahedral symmetry sites. FT-IR analysis showed the characteristic vibrations of functional groups in the crystal. TGA/DTA showed the material was thermally stable up to 183°C.
d-block elements are those in which the valence electrons enters the d orbital. d- block elements are also called transition elements. Transition elements have partially filled d orbitals.
1. D and f block elements are called transition elements because their properties lie between s and p block elements and vary across the period, showing a transition in properties. They have partially filled d or f orbitals.
2. Oxidation states vary across a period but remain constant in a group because electronic configuration changes across periods but remains the same in a group.
3. Covalent halides are compounds where weak intermolecular forces are present, making them generally gases, liquids or low melting solids. Their physical properties depend on the size and polarizability of the halogen atom.
The document summarizes key points about d-block and f-block elements. It discusses the electronic configuration of transition metals and inner transition elements. It also provides information about the preparation of potassium dichromate and potassium permanganate. Some questions and answers related to the properties of transition metals and inner transition elements are also included.
This document summarizes the synthesis and characterization of the oxomolybdenum mono-ene-1,2-dithiolate complex (Tp*)MoO(bdtCl2) (3). X-ray crystallography showed compound 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/c, with a distorted octahedral coordination geometry around the Mo atom. IR, EPR, and electronic absorption spectroscopy indicate the chlorine substituents do not significantly perturb the electronic structure of the Mo(V) center, but solution redox potentials and gas-phase ionization energies are sensitive to remote substituent effects. The coordination environment of 3 is similar to the related complex (Tp*)MoO(
1. Carbon exists in many allotropes including diamond, graphite, fullerenes, nanotubes, and graphene. Different hybridizations of carbon atoms (sp, sp2, sp3) give rise to these various structures.
2. Diamond has a cubic crystal structure where each carbon atom forms covalent bonds in a tetrahedral arrangement. This makes diamond extremely hard and thermally conductive.
3. Chemical vapor deposition is used to synthesize diamond and other carbon nanomaterials at lower pressures and temperatures than high-pressure high-temperature methods. These vapor-deposited diamonds have applications in cutting tools, optics, electronics, and more.
1) D-block elements are those whose last electron enters the d orbital, lying between s- and p-block elements.
2) Not all d-block elements are transition elements, which are defined as having partially filled d orbitals, while all transition elements are d-block.
3) General properties of d-block elements include high melting/boiling points due to strong metallic bonds, variable oxidation states, and many forming colored ions or complexes.
This document discusses the key concepts from Chapter 14 of the chemistry textbook. It covers d-block and f-block elements in the periodic table, including their electronic structures, properties, and important reactions. The chapter is divided into several sections, including an introduction to periodic table, transition elements, general features of transition elements, coordination compounds, and the chemistry of some important transition elements such as vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron and copper.
The document discusses the d-block and f-block elements of the periodic table. It provides details about their electronic configurations, properties, and reactions. The d-block contains the transition metals whose d orbitals are filled from groups 3 to 12. The f-block contains the inner transition metals whose 4f and 5f orbitals are filled. Elements in these blocks can exhibit a variety of oxidation states and form complexes due to their electronic structure.
This document contains a table of contents for a chemistry textbook. It lists 15 units that cover topics such as haloalkanes and haloarenes, alcohols and ethers, aldehydes and ketones, biomolecules, polymers, and chemistry in everyday life. Each unit provides classifications, nomenclature, properties, reactions and other information about the substances covered in that section. The document also references answers to exercises and an index at the end.
This document discusses the importance of chemistry in everyday life and how it relates to areas like medicines, food, and cleansing agents. It aims to explain how various types of drugs function in the body. Specifically, it will discuss how drugs can be classified based on their pharmacological effect, action, chemical structure, and molecular targets. It will also explain drug-target interaction, focusing on how drugs interact with enzymes and receptors in the body. Drugs usually work by inhibiting the catalytic activity of enzymes or preventing the binding of substrates to the active site of enzymes.
This document provides information about polymers including their classification, important types, and examples. It begins by defining polymers as large molecules formed by the linking of repeating structural units known as monomers.
Polymers can be classified in several ways such as by source (natural, semi-synthetic, synthetic), structure (linear, branched, cross-linked), mode of polymerization (addition, condensation), and intermolecular forces. Important addition polymers formed through chain growth include polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, and polyacrylonitrile. Important condensation polymers formed through step-growth include nylon, polyesters like dacron, phenol-formaldehyde polymers like bakelite, and melamine
The document discusses biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. It begins by defining carbohydrates and classifying them into monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides based on their structure. Glucose and fructose are discussed as examples of monosaccharides that exist in open-chain and cyclic forms. Disaccharides such as sucrose and maltose are formed from glycosidic linkages between two monosaccharides. Sucrose yields glucose and fructose while maltose yields two glucose molecules.
This document discusses aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. It begins by stating the objectives of understanding the nomenclature, structures, properties, reactions and uses of these carbonyl compounds. It then defines aldehydes as containing a carbonyl group bonded to a carbon and hydrogen, ketones as bonded to two carbons, and carboxylic acids as bonded to an oxygen. The document provides examples of common and IUPAC names for some aldehydes and ketones. It notes that carbonyl compounds play important roles in biochemistry, adding flavors and fragrances to nature. They are also used in foods, pharmaceuticals, solvents, and materials like plastics and fabrics.
This document discusses the classification, nomenclature, and preparation of alcohols, phenols, and ethers. It begins by classifying these compounds as mono-, di-, tri-, or polyhydric depending on the number of hydroxyl groups present. It then discusses IUPAC nomenclature rules for naming these compounds systematically. Finally, it describes several methods for preparing alcohols and phenols, including hydration of alkenes, hydroboration-oxidation of alkenes, and substitution reactions of aromatic compounds.
The document discusses the classification, nomenclature, preparation methods, and properties of organohalogen compounds known as haloalkanes and haloarenes. Haloalkanes contain halogen atoms bonded to sp3 or sp2 hybridized carbon atoms, while haloarenes contain halogen atoms bonded to sp2 hybridized carbon atoms of an aryl group. Common preparation methods include the reaction of alcohols, hydrocarbons, alkenes, and aromatic amines with halogen acids, halogens, or diazonium salts.
This document contains answers to questions from exercises in Units 11-15 of a chemistry textbook. In Unit 11, the answers include IUPAC names of organic compounds and equations for reactions. Unit 12 focuses on carbonyl compounds, including IUPAC names, reactions, and properties. Unit 13 discusses amines, including their IUPAC names and relative basicities. Unit 15 defines key terms related to polymers such as monomer and polymerization and provides examples of natural and synthetic polymers.
This document discusses amines, which are organic compounds derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl groups. Amines can be classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary depending on the number of hydrogen atoms replaced. They have important commercial uses as intermediates in making medicines and fibers. Diazonium salts are also discussed as intermediates used to synthesize aromatic compounds like dyes.
The document discusses the characteristics of solids. It describes how solids have fixed positions and rigid structures, unlike liquids and gases which can flow freely. Solids are classified as either crystalline or amorphous based on the ordering of particles. Crystalline solids have long-range orderly patterns that repeat, while amorphous solids only have short-range order and irregular particle shapes. Properties like melting point and ability to flow differ between the two types of solids based on their particle arrangements.
This document provides information about coordination compounds and Werner's theory of coordination compounds. It begins with an overview of coordination compounds and their importance. It then discusses Werner's theory, including his postulates about primary and secondary valences of metal ions and the coordination number being equal to the number of ligands bound to the metal ion. The document defines key terms related to coordination compounds such as coordination entity, central atom/ion, ligands, coordination number, and isomers. It also discusses nomenclature rules for writing formulas and names of mononuclear coordination compounds. The summary is as follows:
1) The document discusses Werner's pioneering theory of coordination compounds and key postulates about metal ion valences and coordination geometry
1. The document discusses principles of metallurgy and isolation of elements from ores. It covers topics like occurrence of metals, concentration of ores, extraction of crude metal, and thermodynamic principles.
2. Concentration of ores involves processes like magnetic separation, froth floatation, and leaching to separate the desired metal compound from unwanted gangue materials.
3. Extraction of the crude metal generally involves two steps - conversion of the concentrated ore to an oxide through calcination or roasting, and then reducing the oxide to the pure metal using a reducing agent like carbon at high temperatures.
This document discusses surface chemistry and adsorption. It begins by defining surface chemistry as phenomena that occur at interfaces between different phases, such as solid-gas interfaces. It then defines adsorption as the accumulation of molecules at surfaces rather than in the bulk of a solid or liquid. Adsorption occurs due to unbalanced attractive forces at surfaces. There are two main types of adsorption: physical adsorption due to weak van der Waals forces, and chemical adsorption where chemical bonds form between adsorbate and adsorbent molecules. The mechanism and factors affecting adsorption are also explained.
1. The document discusses chemical kinetics, which is the study of reaction rates and their mechanisms. It defines the average and instantaneous rates of reactions in terms of changes in reactant or product concentrations over time.
2. Reaction rates depend on factors like concentration, temperature, and catalysts. The rate law expresses how the rate of a reaction varies with changes in concentration. Generally, reaction rates increase with higher reactant concentrations and decrease over time as concentrations decrease.
3. For reactions where stoichiometric coefficients are not equal to one, the rates of appearance/disappearance must be divided by the appropriate coefficients to make the rates equal. This allows rates to be expressed consistently in terms of changes in concentrations of
This document discusses solutions and their properties. It defines different types of solutions such as gas-gas, liquid-liquid, and solid-liquid solutions. It also describes various ways to express the concentration of a solution, including mass percentage, volume percentage, parts per million, and mole fraction. Finally, it provides an example calculation for determining the mole fraction of a solution.
This document provides answers to questions from exercises in units 1-9 of a chemistry textbook. It includes:
1) Values for various chemistry calculations including molecular weights, concentrations, and thermodynamic quantities.
2) Descriptions of experimental procedures and results such as products formed from various reactions.
3) Explanations for concepts in inorganic chemistry including oxidation states of transition metals, acid-base theories, and principles of metallurgy.
This document provides a table of contents for a textbook on chemistry. The textbook is divided into 9 units covering topics such as the solid state, solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and coordination compounds. Each unit is further divided into sections that provide more specific coverage of topics within that unit. The document also includes foreword, preface, and appendices sections.
This document provides information about polymers including their classification, important types, and examples. It begins by defining polymers as large molecules formed by the linking of repeating structural units known as monomers.
Polymers can be classified in several ways such as by source (natural, semi-synthetic, synthetic), structure (linear, branched, cross-linked), mode of polymerization (addition, condensation), and intermolecular forces. Important addition polymers formed through chain growth include polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, and polyacrylonitrile. Important condensation polymers formed through step growth include nylon, polyesters like dacron, phenol-formaldehyde polymers like bakelite, and melamine-
This document discusses the importance of chemistry in everyday life and how it relates to areas like medicines, food, and cleansing agents. It aims to explain how various types of drugs function in the body. Specifically, it will discuss how drugs can be classified based on their pharmacological effect, action, chemical structure, and molecular targets. It will also explain drug-target interaction, focusing on how drugs interact with enzymes and receptors in the body. Drugs usually work by inhibiting the catalytic activity of enzymes or preventing the binding of substrates to the active site of enzymes.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
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chapter 7
1. Unit
Objectives The p -Block
7
After studying this Unit, you will be
able to Elements
Element s
• appreciate general trends in the
chemistry of elements of groups
15,16,17 and 18;
Diversity in chemistry is the hallmark of p–block elements manifested
• learn the preparation, properties in their ability to react with the elements of s–, d– and f–blocks as
and uses of dinitrogen and well as with their own.
phosphorus and some of their
important compounds;
• describe the preparation, In Class XI, you have learnt that the p-block elements
properties and uses of dioxygen are placed in groups 13 to 18 of the periodic table.
and ozone and chemistry of some Their valence shell electronic configuration is ns2np1–6
simple oxides; 2
(except He which has 1s configuration). The properties
• know allotropic forms of sulphur, of p-block elements like that of others are greatly
chemistry of its important influenced by atomic sizes, ionisation enthalpy, electron
compounds and the structures of gain enthalpy and electronegativity. The absence of d-
its oxoacids;
orbitals in second period and presence of d and/or f
• describe the preparation,
orbitals in heavier elements (starting from third period
properties and uses of chlorine
onwards) have significant effects on the properties of
and hydrochloric acid;
elements. In addition, the presence of all the three types
• know the chemistry of
interhalogens and structures of
of elements; metals, metalloids and non-metals bring
oxoacids of halogens; diversification in chemistry of these elements.
• enumerate the uses of noble Having learnt the chemistry of elements of Groups
gases; 13 and 14 of the p-block of periodic table in Class XI,
• appreciate the importance of you will learn the chemistry of the elements of
these elements and their subsequent groups in this Unit.
compounds in our day to day life.
7.1 Group 15 Group 15 includes nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony and
Elements bismuth. As we go down the group, there is a shift from non-metallic
to metallic through metalloidic character. Nitrogen and phosphorus
are non-metals, arsenic and antimony metalloids and bismuth is a
typical metal.
7.1.1 Occurrence Molecular nitrogen comprises 78% by volume of the atmosphere.
In the earth’s crust, it occurs as sodium nitrate, NaNO3 (called Chile
saltpetre) and potassium nitrate (Indian saltpetre). It is found in the
form of proteins in plants and animals. Phosphorus occurs in minerals
2. of the apatite family, Ca9(PO4)6. CaX2 (X = F, Cl or OH) (e.g., fluorapatite
Ca9 (PO4)6. CaF2) which are the main components of phosphate rocks.
Phosphorus is an essential constituent of animal and plant matter. It
is present in bones as well as in living cells. Phosphoproteins are present
in milk and eggs. Arsenic, antimony and bismuth are found mainly as
sulphide minerals.
The important atomic and physical properties of this group elements
along with their electronic configurations are given in Table 7.1.
Table 7.1: Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 15 Elements
Property N P As Sb Bi
Atomic number 7 15 33 51 83
–1
Atomic mass/g mol 14.01 30.97 74.92 121.75 208.98
2 3 2 3 10 2 3 10 2 3
Electronic configuration [He]2s 2p [Ne]3s 3p [Ar]3d 4s 4p [Kr]4d 5s 5p [Xe]4f145d106s26p3
Ionisation enthalpy I 1402 1012 947 834 703
–1
(ΔiH/(kJ mol ) II 2856 1903 1798 1595 1610
III 4577 2910 2736 2443 2466
Electronegativity 3.0 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.9
a
Covalent radius/pm 70 110 121 141 148
b b b c
Ionic radius/pm 171 212 222 76 103c
d e
Melting point/K 63* 317 1089 904 544
d f
Boiling point/K 77.2* 554 888 1860 1837
–3 g h
Density/[g cm (298 K)] 0.879 1.823 5.778 6.697 9.808
Grey α-form at 38.6 atm; Sublimation temperature;
a III b 3– c 3+ d e f
E single bond (E = element); E ; E ; White phosphorus;
At 63 K; Grey α-form; * Molecular N 2.
g h
Trends of some of the atomic, physical and chemical properties of the
group are discussed below.
2 3
7.1.2 Electronic The valence shell electronic configuration of these elements is ns np .
Configuration The s orbital in these elements is completely filled and p orbitals are
half-filled, making their electronic configuration extra stable.
7.1.3 Atomic and Covalent and ionic (in a particular state) radii increase in size
Ionic Radii down the group. There is a considerable increase in covalent radius
from N to P. However, from As to Bi only a small increase in
covalent radius is observed. This is due to the presence of
completely filled d and/or f orbitals in heavier members.
7.1.4 Ionisation Ionisation enthalpy decreases down the group due to gradual increase
Enthalpy in atomic size. Because of the extra stable half-filled p orbitals electronic
configuration and smaller size, the ionisation enthalpy of the group 15
elements is much greater than that of group 14 elements in the
corresponding periods. The order of successive ionisation enthalpies,
as expected is ΔiH1 < ΔiH2 < ΔiH3 (Table 7.1).
Chemistry 166
3. 7.1.5 The electronegativity value, in general, decreases down the group with
Electronegativity increasing atomic size. However, amongst the heavier elements, the
difference is not that much pronounced.
7.1.6 Physical All the elements of this group are polyatomic. Dinitrogen is a diatomic gas
Properties while all others are solids. Metallic character increases down the group.
Nitrogen and phosphorus are non-metals, arsenic and antimony metalloids
and bismuth is a metal. This is due to decrease in ionisation enthalpy and
increase in atomic size. The boiling points, in general, increase from top to
bottom in the group but the melting point increases upto arsenic and then
decreases upto bismuth. Except nitrogen, all the elements show allotropy.
7.1.7 Chemical Oxidation states and trends in chemical reactivity
Properties The common oxidation states of these elements are –3, +3 and +5.
The tendency to exhibit –3 oxidation state decreases down the group due
to increase in size and metallic character. In fact last member of the group,
bismuth hardly forms any compound in –3 oxidation state. The stability
of +5 oxidation state decreases down the group. The only well characterised
Bi (V) compound is BiF5. The stability of +5 oxidation state decreases and
that of +3 state increases (due to inert pair effect) down the group. Nitrogen
exhibits + 1, + 2, + 4 oxidation states also when it reacts with oxygen.
Phosphorus also shows +1 and +4 oxidation states in some oxoacids.
In the case of nitrogen, all oxidation states from +1 to +4 tend to
disproportionate in acid solution. For example,
3HNO2 → HNO3 + H2O + 2NO
Similarly, in case of phosphorus nearly all intermediate oxidation
states disproportionate into +5 and –3 both in alkali and acid. However
+3 oxidation state in case of arsenic, antimony and bismuth become
increasingly stable with respect to disproportionation.
Nitrogen is restricted to a maximum covalency of 4 since only four
(one s and three p) orbitals are available for bonding. The heavier elements
have vacant d orbitals in the outermost shell which can be used for
–
bonding (covalency) and hence, expand their covalence as in PF6.
Anomalous properties of nitrogen
Nitrogen differs from the rest of the members of this group due to
its smaller size, high electronegativity, high ionisation enthalpy and
non-availability of d orbitals. Nitrogen has unique ability to form
pπ -p π multiple bonds with itself and with other elements having
small size and high electronegativity (e.g., C, O). Heavier elements of
this group do not form p π -pπ bonds as their atomic orbitals are so
large and diffuse that they cannot have effective overlapping.
Thus, nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule with a triple bond (one
s and two p) between the two atoms. Consequently, its bond enthalpy
–1
(941.4 kJ mol ) is very high. On the contrary, phosphorus, arsenic
and antimony form single bonds as P–P, As–As and Sb–Sb while
bismuth forms metallic bonds in elemental state. However, the single
N–N bond is weaker than the single P–P bond because of high
interelectronic repulsion of the non-bonding electrons, owing to the
small bond length. As a result the catenation tendency is weaker in
167 The p-Block Elements
4. nitrogen. Another factor which affects the chemistry of nitrogen is
the absence of d orbitals in its valence shell. Besides restricting its
covalency to four, nitrogen cannot form dπ –pπ bond as the heavier
elements can e.g., R3P = O or R3P = CH2 (R = alkyl group). Phosphorus
and arsenic can form dπ –dπ bond also with transition metals when
their compounds like P(C2H5) 3 and As(C6H5) 3 act as ligands.
(i) Reactivity towards hydrogen: All the elements of Group 15
form hydrides of the type EH3 where E = N, P, As, Sb or Bi.
Some of the properties of these hydrides are shown in Table
7.2. The hydrides show regular gradation in their properties.
The stability of hydrides decreases from NH3 to BiH3 which can
be observed from their bond dissociation enthalpy.
Consequently, the reducing character of the hydrides increases.
Ammonia is only a mild reducing agent while BiH3 is the
strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides. Basicity also
decreases in the order NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 > SbH 3 > BiH3.
Table 7.2: Properties of Hydrides of Group 15 Elements
Property NH 3 PH3 AsH3 SbH 3 BiH 3
Melting point/K 195.2 139.5 156.7 185 –
Boiling point/K 238.5 185.5 210.6 254.6 290
(E–H) Distance/pm 101.7 141.9 151.9 170.7 –
HEH angle (°) 107.8 93.6 91.8 91.3 –
V
Δf H /kJ mol
–1
–46.1 13.4 66.4 145.1 278
V
ΔdissH (E–H)/kJ mol
–1
389 322 297 255 –
(ii) Reactivity towards oxygen: All these elements form two types
of oxides: E2O3 and E2O5. The oxide in the higher oxidation state
of the element is more acidic than that of lower oxidation state.
Their acidic character decreases down the group. The oxides of
the type E2O3 of nitrogen and phosphorus are purely acidic,
that of arsenic and antimony amphoteric and those of bismuth
is predominantly basic.
(iii) Reactivity towards halogens: These elements react to form two
series of halides: EX 3 and EX 5. Nitrogen does not form
pentahalide due to non-availability of the d orbitals in its valence
shell. Pentahalides are more covalent than trihalides. All the
trihalides of these elements except those of nitrogen are stable.
In case of nitrogen, only NF3 is known to be stable. Trihalides
except BiF3 are predominantly covalent in nature.
(iv) Reactivity towards metals: All these elements react with metals
to form their binary compounds exhibiting –3 oxidation state,
such as, Ca 3N2 (calcium nitride) Ca3P2 (calcium phosphide),
Na3As2 (sodium arsenide), Zn 3Sb2 (zinc antimonide) and Mg3Bi2
(magnesium bismuthide).
Chemistry 168
5. Though nitrogen exhibits +5 oxidation state, it does not form Example 7.1
pentahalide. Give reason.
Nitrogen with n = 2, has s and p orbitals only. It does not have d Solution
orbitals to expand its covalence beyond four. That is why it does not
form pentahalide.
PH3 has lower boiling point than NH3. Why? Example 7.2
Unlike NH3, PH3 molecules are not associated through hydrogen bonding Solution
in liquid state. That is why the boiling point of PH3 is lower than NH3.
Intext Questions
7.1 Why are pentahalides more covalent than trihalides ?
7.2 Why is BiH3 the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of
Group 15 elements ?
7.2 Dinitrogen Preparation
Dinitrogen is produced commercially by the liquefaction and fractional
distillation of air. Liquid dinitrogen (b.p. 77.2 K) distils out first leaving
behind liquid oxygen (b.p. 90 K).
In the laboratory, dinitrogen is prepared by treating an aqueous
solution of ammonium chloride with sodium nitrite.
NH4CI(aq) + NaNO2(aq) → N2(g) + 2H2O(l) + NaCl (aq)
Small amounts of NO and HNO3 are also formed in this reaction;
these impurities can be removed by passing the gas through aqueous
sulphuric acid containing potassium dichromate. It can also be obtained
by the thermal decomposition of ammonium dichromate.
(NH4)2Cr2O7 ⎯⎯⎯ N2 + 4H2O + Cr2O3
Heat
→
Very pure nitrogen can be obtained by the thermal decomposition
of sodium or barium azide.
Ba(N3)2 → Ba + 3N2
Properties
Dinitrogen is a colourless, odourless, tasteless and non-toxic gas. It
14 15
has two stable isotopes: N and N. It has a very low solubility in
3
water (23.2 cm per litre of water at 273 K and 1 bar pressure) and low
freezing and boiling points (Table 7.1).
Dinitrogen is rather inert at room temperature because of the high
bond enthalpy of N ≡N bond. Reactivity, however, increases rapidly with
rise in temperature. At higher temperatures, it directly combines with
some metals to form predominantly ionic nitrides and with non-metals,
covalent nitrides. A few typical reactions are:
6Li + N2 ⎯⎯⎯ 2Li3N
Heat
→
3Mg + N2 ⎯⎯⎯ Mg3N2
Heat
→
169 The p-Block Elements
6. It combines with hydrogen at about 773 K in the presence of a
catalyst (Haber’s Process) to form ammonia:
–1
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 773 k
2NH3(g); Δf H = –46.1 kJmol
Dinitrogen combines with dioxygen only at very high temperature
(at about 2000 K) to form nitric oxide, NO.
Heat
N2 + O2(g) 2NO(g)
Uses:
Uses The main use of dinitrogen is in the manufacture of ammonia and other
industrial chemicals containing nitrogen, (e.g., calcium cyanamide). It also
finds use where an inert atmosphere is required (e.g., in iron and steel industry,
inert diluent for reactive chemicals). Liquid dinitrogen is used as a refrigerant
to preserve biological materials, food items and in cryosurgery.
Example 7.3 Write the reaction of thermal decomposition of sodium azide.
Solution Thermal decomposition of sodium azide gives dinitrogen gas.
2NaN 3 → 2Na + 3N 2
Intext Question
7.3 Why is N2 less reactive at room temperature?
7.3 Ammonia Preparation
Ammonia is present in small quantities in air and soil where it is
formed by the decay of nitrogenous organic matter e.g., urea.
NH2 CONH2 + 2H2O → ( NH4 )2CO3 2NH3 + H2O + CO2
On a small scale ammonia is obtained from ammonium salts which
decompose when treated with caustic soda or lime.
2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 → 2NH3 + 2H2O + CaCl2
(NH4)2 SO4 + 2NaOH → 2NH3 + 2H2O + Na2SO4
On a large scale, ammonia is manufactured by Haber’s process.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) Ö 2NH3(g); Δf H 0 = – 46.1 kJ mol–1
In accordance with Le Chatelier’s principle, high pressure would
favour the formation of ammonia. The optimum conditions for the
5
production of ammonia are a pressure of 200 × 10 Pa (about 200
atm), a temperature of ~ 700 K and the use of a catalyst such as iron
oxide with small amounts of K2O and Al2O3 to increase the rate of
attainment of equilibrium. The flow chart for the production of ammonia
is shown in Fig. 7.1.
Chemistry 170
7. H2
Pump
N2 Compressor
20 MPa
N2+H2
Catalyst
at
iron oxide
700 K Al2O3 + K2O
Fig. 7.1
Flow chart for the
manufacture of
ammonia (N2 + 3H2 + 2NH3) liquid NH3
Properties
Ammonia is a colourless gas with a pungent odour. Its freezing and
boiling points are 198.4 and 239.7 K respectively. In the solid and
N liquid states, it is associated through hydrogen bonds as in the case
of water and that accounts for its higher melting and boiling points
H H than expected on the basis of its molecular mass. The ammonia molecule
H is trigonal pyramidal with the nitrogen atom at the apex. It has three
bond pairs and one lone pair of electrons as shown in the structure.
Ammonia gas is highly soluble in water. Its aqueous solution is
–
weakly basic due to the formation of OH ions.
+ –
NH3(g) + H2O(l) l NH4 (aq) + OH (aq)
It forms ammonium salts with acids, e.g., NH4Cl, (NH4)2 SO4, etc. As
a weak base, it precipitates the hydroxides of many metals from their
salt solutions. For example,
2FeCl 3 ( aq ) + 3NH4 OH ( aq ) → Fe 2O3 .xH2O ( s ) + 3NH4 Cl ( aq )
( brown ppt )
ZnSO4 ( aq ) + 2NH4 OH ( aq ) → Zn ( OH )2 ( s ) + ( NH4 )2 SO4 ( aq )
( white ppt )
The presence of a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom of
the ammonia molecule makes it a Lewis base. It donates the electron
pair and forms linkage with metal ions and the formation of such
complex compounds finds applications in detection of metal ions
2+ +
such as Cu , Ag :
2+ 2+
Cu (aq) + 4 NH3(aq) Ö [Cu(NH3)4] (aq)
(blue) (deep blue)
Ag +
( aq ) + Cl −
( aq ) → AgCl ( s )
(colourless) (white ppt)
AgCl ( s ) + 2NH3 ( aq ) → ⎡ Ag ( NH3 )2 ⎤ Cl ( aq )
⎣ ⎦
(white ppt) (colourless)
171 The p-Block Elements
8. Uses:
Uses Ammonia is used to produce various nitrogenous fertilisers
(ammonium nitrate, urea, ammonium phosphate and ammonium sulphate)
and in the manufacture of some inorganic nitrogen compounds, the most
important one being nitric acid. Liquid ammonia is also used as a refrigerant.
Example 7.4 Why does NH3 act as a Lewis base ?
Solution Nitrogen atom in NH3 has one lone pair of electrons which
is available for donation. Therefore, it acts as a Lewis base.
Intext Questions
7.4 Mention the conditions required to maximise the yield of ammonia.
2+
7.5 How does ammonia react with a solution of Cu ?
7.4 Oxides of Nitrogen forms a number of oxides in different oxidation states. The
names, formulas, preparation and physical appearance of these oxides
Nitrogen are given in Table 7.3.
Table 7.3: Oxides of Nitrogen
Name Formula Oxidation Common Physical
state of methods of appearance and
nitrogen preparation chemical nature
NH4 NO3 ⎯⎯⎯→
Heat
Dinitrogen oxide N2O + 1 colourless gas,
N 2O + 2H 2O
[Nitrogen(I) oxide] neutral
Nitrogen monoxide NO + 2 2NaNO2 + 2FeSO4 + 3H2SO4 colourless gas,
[Nitrogen(II) oxide] → Fe 2 ( SO 4 )3 + 2NaHSO 4 neutral
+ 2H 2O + 2NO
Dinitrogen trioxide N2O3 + 3 2NO + N 2O 4 ⎯⎯⎯⎯ 2N 2O 3
250 K
→ blue solid,
[Nitrogen(III) oxide] acidic
2Pb ( NO3 )2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯
→
673 K
Nitrogen dioxide NO2 + 4 brown gas,
4NO2 + 2PbO
[Nitrogen(IV) oxide] acidic
Cool
Dinitrogen tetroxide N2O4 + 4 2NO2 Heat
N 2O 4 colourless solid/
[Nitrogen(IV) oxide] liquid, acidic
4HNO3 + P4O10
Dinitrogen pentoxide N2O5 +5 colourless solid,
[Nitrogen(V) oxide] → 4HPO3 + 2N 2O5 acidic
Chemistry 172
9. Lewis dot main resonance structures and bond parameters of oxides
are given in Table 7.4.
Table 7.4: Structures of Oxides of Nitrogen
Why does NO2 dimerise ? Example 7.5
NO2 contains odd number of valence electrons. It behaves as a typical Solution
odd molecule. On dimerisation, it is converted to stable N2O4 molecule
with even number of electrons.
Intext Question
7.6 What is the covalence of nitrogen in N2O5 ?
7.5 Nitric Acid Nitrogen forms oxoacids such as H2N 2O 2 (hyponitrous acid), HNO 2
(nitrous acid) and HNO3 (nitric acid). Amongst them HNO3 is the
most important.
173 The p-Block Elements
10. Preparation
In the laboratory, nitric acid is prepared by heating KNO3 or NaNO3
and concentrated H2SO4 in a glass retort.
NaNO3 + H2 SO4 → NaHSO4 + HNO3
On a large scale it is prepared mainly by Ostwald’s process.
This method is based upon catalytic oxidation of NH3 by atmospheric
oxygen.
4NH3 ( g ) + 5O2 ( g ) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 4NO ( g ) + 6H2 O ( g )
Pt / Rh gauge catalyst
500 K , 9 bar
→
(from air)
Nitric oxide thus formed combines with oxygen giving NO2.
2NO ( g ) + O2 ( g ) 2NO2 ( g )
Nitrogen dioxide so formed, dissolves in water to give HNO3.
3NO2 ( g ) + H2 O ( l ) → 2HNO3 ( aq ) + NO ( g )
NO thus formed is recycled and the aqueous HNO3 can be
concentrated by distillation upto ~ 68% by mass. Further
concentration to 98% can be achieved by dehydration with
concentrated H2SO4.
Properties
It is a colourless liquid (f.p. 231.4 K and b.p. 355.6 K). Laboratory
grade nitric acid contains ~ 68% of the HNO3 by mass and has a
specific gravity of 1.504.
In the gaseous state, HNO 3 exists as a planar molecule
with the structure as shown.
In aqueous solution, nitric acid behaves as a strong acid giving
hydronium and nitrate ions.
HNO3(aq) + H2O(l) → H3O (aq) + NO3 (aq)
+ –
Concentrated nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent and attacks
most metals except noble metals such as gold and platinum. The
products of oxidation depend upon the concentration of the acid,
temperature and the nature of the material undergoing oxidation.
3Cu + 8 HNO3(dilute) → 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O
Cu + 4HNO3(conc.) → Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O
Zinc reacts with dilute nitric acid to give N2O and with concentrated
acid to give NO2.
4Zn + 10HNO3(dilute) → 4 Zn (NO3)2 + 5H2O + N2O
Zn + 4HNO3(conc.) → Zn (NO3)2 + 2H2O + 2NO2
Some metals (e.g., Cr, Al) do not dissolve in concentrated nitric
acid because of the formation of a passive film of oxide on the surface.
Concentrated nitric acid also oxidises non–metals and their
compounds. Iodine is oxidised to iodic acid, carbon to carbon dioxide,
sulphur to H2SO4, and phosphorus to phosphoric acid.
Chemistry 174
11. I2 + 10HNO3 → 2HIO3 + 10 NO2 + 4H2O
C + 4HNO3 → CO2 + 2H2O + 4NO2
S8 + 48HNO3(conc.) → 8H2SO4 + 48NO2 + 16H2O
P4 + 20HNO3(conc.) → 4H3PO4 + 20 NO2 + 4H2O
Brown Ring Test: The familiar brown ring test for nitrates depends
2+
on the ability of Fe to reduce nitrates to nitric oxide, which reacts
2+
with Fe to form a brown coloured complex. The test is usually carried
out by adding dilute ferrous sulphate solution to an aqueous solution
containing nitrate ion, and then carefully adding concentrated sulphuric
acid along the sides of the test tube. A brown ring at the interface
between the solution and sulphuric acid layers indicate the presence
of nitrate ion in solution.
NO3 + 3Fe + 4H → NO + 3Fe + 2H2O
- 2+ + 3+
[Fe (H2O)6 ]2+ + NO → [Fe (H2O)5 (NO)]
2+
+ H 2O
(brown)
Uses:
Uses The major use of nitric acid is in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate
for fertilisers and other nitrates for use in explosives and pyrotechnics. It is
also used for the preparation of nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene and other organic
nitro compounds. Other major uses are in the pickling of stainless steel,
etching of metals and as an oxidiser in rocket fuels.
7.6 Phosphorus — Phosphorus is found in many allotropic forms, the important ones
Allotropic being white, red and black.
Forms White phosphorus is a translucent white waxy solid. It is poisonous,
insoluble in water but soluble in carbon disulphide and glows in dark
(chemiluminescence). It dissolves in boiling NaOH solution in an inert
atmosphere giving PH3.
P4 + 3NaOH + 3H2O → PH3 + 3NaH2 PO2
( sodium hypophosphite )
White phosphorus is less stable and therefore, more reactive than
the other solid phases under normal conditions because of angular
strain in the P4 molecule where the angles are only 60°. It readily
catches fire in air to give dense white fumes of P4O10.
P4 + 5O2 → P4 O10
P It consists of discrete tetrahedral P4 molecule as shown in Fig. 7.2.
60°
Red phosphorus is obtained by heating white phosphorus at 573K
in an inert atmosphere for several days. When red phosphorus is heated
P P
under high pressure, a series of phases of black phosphorus are formed.
P Red phosphorus possesses iron grey lustre. It is odourless, non-
poisonous and insoluble in water as well as in carbon disulphide.
Fig. 7.2 Chemically, red phosphorus is much less reactive than white
White phosphorus phosphorus. It does not glow in the dark.
175 The p-Block Elements
12. P P P It is polymeric, consisting of chains of P 4
tetrahedra linked together in the manner as shown
in Fig. 7.3.
P P P P P P
Black phosphorus has two forms α-black
phosphorus and β-black phosphorus. α-Black
P P P
phosphorus is formed when red phosphorus is
Fig.7.3: Red phosphorus heated in a sealed tube at 803K. It can be sublimed
in air and has opaque monoclinic or rhombohedral
crystals. It does not oxidise in air. β-Black phosphorus is prepared by
heating white phosphorus at 473 K under high pressure. It does not
burn in air upto 673 K.
7.7 Phosphine Preparation
Phosphine is prepared by the reaction of calcium phosphide with water
or dilute HCl.
Ca3P2 + 6H2O → 3Ca(OH)2 + 2PH3
Ca3P2 + 6HCl → 3CaCl2 + 2PH3
In the laboratory, it is prepared by heating white phosphorus with
concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of CO2.
P4 + 3NaOH + 3H2O → PH3 + 3NaH2 PO2
( sodium hypophosphite )
When pure, it is non inflammable but becomes inflammable owing
to the presence of P2H4 or P4 vapours. To purify it from the impurities,
it is absorbed in HI to form phosphonium iodide (PH4I) which on treating
with KOH gives off phosphine.
PH 4 I + KOH → KI + H 2 O + PH 3
Properties
It is a colourless gas with rotten fish smell and is highly poisonous.
It explodes in contact with traces of oxidising agents like HNO3, Cl2 and
Br2 vapours.
It is slightly soluble in water. The solution of PH3 in water decomposes
in presence of light giving red phosphorus and H2. When absorbed in
copper sulphate or mercuric chloride solution, the corresponding
phosphides are obtained.
3CuSO4 + 2PH3 → Cu3 P2 + 3H2 SO4
3HgCl2 + 2PH3 → Hg3 P2 + 6HCl
Phosphine is weakly basic and like ammonia, gives phosphonium
compounds with acids e.g.,
PH3 + HBr → PH4 Br
Uses:
Uses The spontaneous combustion of phosphine is technically used in Holme’s
signals. Containers containing calcium carbide and calcium phosphide are
pierced and thrown in the sea when the gases evolved burn and serve as a
signal. It is also used in smoke screens.
Chemistry 176
13. In what way can it be proved that PH3 is basic in nature? Example 7.6
PH3 reacts with acids like HI to form PH4I which shows that Solution
it is basic in nature.
PH3 + HI → PH4 I
Due to lone pair on phosphorus atom, PH3 is acting as a
Lewis base in the above reaction.
Intext Questions
+
7.7 Bond angle in PH4 is higher than that in PH3. Why?
7.8 What happens when white phosphorus is heated with concentrated NaOH
solution in an inert atmosphere of CO2 ?
7.8 Phosphorus Halides Phosphorus forms two types of halides, PX3 (X = F, Cl, Br, I) and
PX5 (X = F, Cl, Br).
7.8.1 Phosphorus Preparation
Trichloride It is obtained by passing dry chlorine over heated white phosphorus.
P4 + 6Cl2 → 4PCl3
It is also obtained by the action of thionyl chloride with white
phosphorus.
P4 + 8SOCl 2 → 4PCl3 + 4SO2 + 2S2 Cl2
Properties
It is a colourless oily liquid and hydrolyses in the presence of moisture.
PCl3 + 3H2O →H3 PO3 + 3HCl
It reacts with organic compounds containing –OH group such as
CH3COOH, C2H5OH.
P
3CH3COOH + PCl 3 → 3CH3 COCl + H3 PO3
3C2 H5 OH + PCl 3 → 3C2 H5 Cl + H3 PO3
3
Cl Cl It has a pyramidal shape as shown, in which phosphorus is sp
Cl
hybridised.
7.8.2 Phosphorus Preparation
Pentachloride Phosphorus pentachloride is prepared by the reaction of white
phosphorus with excess of dry chlorine.
P4 + 10Cl2 → 4PCl5
It can also be prepared by the action of SO2Cl2 on phosphorus.
P4 + 10SO2Cl 2 → 4PCl5 + 10SO2
Properties
PCl5 is a yellowish white powder and in moist air, it hydrolyses to
POCl3 and finally gets converted to phosphoric acid.
PCl5 + H2 O → POCl3 + 2HCl
POCl 3 + 3H2 O → H3 PO4 + 3HCl
177 The p-Block Elements
14. When heated, it sublimes but decomposes on stronger heating.
PCl 5 ⎯⎯ ⎯→ PCl 3 + Cl 2
Heat
It reacts with organic compounds containing –OH group converting
them to chloro derivatives.
C2 H5OH + PCl5 → C2 H5Cl + POCl 3 + HCl
CH3COOH + PCl5 → CH3COCl + POCl3 +HCl
Finely divided metals on heating with PCl5 give corresponding
chlorides.
2Ag + PCl5 → 2AgCl + PCl3
Sn + 2PCl5 → SnCl 4 + 2PCl 3
Cl
It is used in the synthesis of some organic
compounds, e.g., C2H5Cl, CH3COCl.
Cl
In gaseous and liquid phases, it has a trigonal
240 pm
bipyramidal structure as shown below. The three
equatorial P–Cl bonds are equivalent, while the two axial
202 bonds are longer than equatorial bonds. This is due to
P pm
the fact that the axial bond pairs suffer more repulsion
Cl Cl as compared to equatorial bond pairs.
In the solid state it exists as an ionic solid,
+ – +
[PCl4] [PCl6] in which the cation, [PCl4] is tetrahedral
–
Cl and the anion, [PCl6] octahedral.
Example 7.7 Why does PCl3 fume in moisture ?
Solution PCl3 hydrolyses in the presence of moisture giving fumes of HCl.
PCl3 + 3H2O →H3 PO3 + 3HCl
Example 7.8 Are all the five bonds in PCl5 molecule equivalent? Justify your answer.
Solution PCl5 has a trigonal bipyramidal structure and the three equatorial
P-Cl bonds are equivalent, while the two axial bonds are different and
longer than equatorial bonds.
Intext Questions
7.9 What happens when PCl5 is heated?
7.10 Write a balanced equation for the hydrolytic reaction of PCl5 in heavy water.
7.9 Oxoacids of Phosphorus forms a number of oxoacids. The important oxoacids of
Phosphorus phosphorus with their formulas, methods of preparation and the
presence of some characteristic bonds in their structures are given
in Table 7.5.
Chemistry 178
15. Table 7.5: Oxoacids of Phosphorus
Name Formula Oxidation Characteristic Preparation
state of bonds and their
phosphorus number
Hypophosphorous H3PO2 +1 One P – OH white P4 + alkali
(Phosphinic) Two P – H
One P = O
Orthophosphorous H3PO3 +3 Two P – OH P2O3 + H2O
(Phosphonic) One P – H
One P = O
Pyrophosphorous H4P2O5 +3 Two P – OH PCl3 + H3PO3
Two P – H
Two P = O
Hypophosphoric H4P2O6 +4 Four P – OH red P4 + alkali
Two P = O
One P – P
Orthophosphoric H3PO4 +5 Three P – OH P4O10+H2O
One P = O
Pyrophosphoric H4P2O7 +5 Four P – OH heat phosphoric
Two P = O acid
One P – O – P
Metaphosphoric* (HPO3)n +5 Three P – OH phosphorus acid
Three P = O + Br2, heat in a
Three P – O – P sealed tube
* Exists in polymeric forms only. Characteristic bonds of (HPO3)3 have been given in the Table.
The compositions of the oxoacids are interrelated in terms of loss
or gain of H2O molecule or O-atom.
The structures of some important oxoacids are given below:
O
O O O O
P
P P
P P
HO OH
HO O H OH H OH
OH OH
OH OH OH
H
H3PO4 H4P2O7 H3PO3 H3PO2
Orthophosphoric acid Pyrophosphoric acid Orthophosphorous acid Hypophosphorous acid
O O O
P P O OH O
HO OH
P P P
O O O O O
O
P
Fig. 7.4 OH O OH
Structures of some O OH
important oxoacids of
phosphorus Cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid, (HPO3)3 Polymetaphosphoric acid, (HPO3)n
179 The p-Block Elements
16. In oxoacids phosphorus is tetrahedrally surrounded by other atoms.
All these acids contain one P=O and at least one P–OH bond. The
oxoacids in which phosphorus has lower oxidation state (less than +5)
contain, in addition to P=O and P–OH bonds, either P–P (e.g., in H4P2O6)
or P–H (e.g., in H3PO2) bonds but not both. These acids in +3 oxidation
state of phosphorus tend to disproportionate to higher and lower
oxidation states. For example, orthophophorous acid (or phosphorous
acid) on heating disproportionates to give orthophosphoric acid (or
phosphoric acid) and phosphine.
4H3PO3 → 3H3 PO4 + PH3
The acids which contain P–H bond have strong reducing properties.
Thus, hypophosphorous acid is a good reducing agent as it contains
two P–H bonds and reduces, for example, AgNO3 to metallic silver.
4 AgNO3 + 2H2O + H3PO2 → 4Ag + 4HNO3 + H3PO4
+
These P–H bonds are not ionisable to give H and do not play any
role in basicity. Only those H atoms which are attached with oxygen in
P–OH form are ionisable and cause the basicity. Thus, H3PO3 and
H3PO4 are dibasic and tribasic, respectively as the structure of H3PO3
has two P–OH bonds and H3PO4 three.
Example 7.9 How do you account for the reducing behaviour
of H3PO2 on the basis of its structure ?
Solution In H3PO2, two H atoms are bonded directly to P
atom which imparts reducing character to the acid.
Intext Questions
7.11 What is the basicity of H3PO4?
7.12 What happens when H3PO3 is heated?
7.10 Group 16 Oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium and polonium constitute Group
Elements 16 of the periodic table. This is sometimes known as group of
chalcogens. The name is derived from the Greek word for brass and
points to the association of sulphur and its congeners with copper.
Most copper minerals contain either oxygen or sulphur and frequently
the other members of the group.
7.10.1 Occurrence Oxygen is the most abundant of all the elements on earth. Oxygen
forms about 46.6% by mass of earth’s crust. Dry air contains 20.946%
oxygen by volume.
However, the abundance of sulphur in the earth’s crust is only
0.03-0.1%. Combined sulphur exists primarily as sulphates such as
gypsum CaSO4.2H2O, epsom salt MgSO4.7H2O, baryte BaSO4 and
sulphides such as galena PbS, zinc blende ZnS, copper pyrites CuFeS2.
Traces of sulphur occur as hydrogen sulphide in volcanoes. Organic
materials such as eggs, proteins, garlic, onion, mustard, hair and wool
contain sulphur.
Chemistry 180
17. Selenium and tellurium are also found as metal selenides and
tellurides in sulphide ores. Polonium occurs in nature as a decay
product of thorium and uranium minerals.
The important atomic and physical properties of Group16 along
with electronic configuration are given in Table 7.6. Some of the atomic,
physical and chemical properties and their trends are discussed below.
7.10.2 Electronic The elements of Group16 have six electrons in the outermost shell and
2 4
Configuration have ns np general electronic configuration.
7.10.3 Atomic Due to increase in the number of shells, atomic and ionic radii increase
and Ionic from top to bottom in the group. The size of oxygen atom is, however,
Radii exceptionally small.
7.10.4 Ionisation Ionisation enthalpy decreases down the group. It is due to increase in
Enthalpy size. However, the elements of this group have lower ionisation enthalpy
values compared to those of Group15 in the corresponding periods.
This is due to the fact that Group 15 elements have extra stable half-
filled p orbitals electronic configurations.
7.10.5 Electron Because of the compact nature of oxygen atom, it has less negative
Gain electron gain enthalpy than sulphur. However, from sulphur onwards
Enthalpy the value again becomes less negative upto polonium.
7.10.6 Next to fluorine, oxygen has the highest electronegativity value amongst
Electronegativity the elements. Within the group, electronegativity decreases with an
increase in atomic number. This implies that the metallic character
increases from oxygen to polonium.
Elements of Group 16 generally show lower value of first ionisation Example 7.10
enthalpy compared to the corresponding periods of group 15. Why?
Due to extra stable half-filled p orbitals electronic configurations of Solution
Group 15 elements, larger amount of energy is required to remove
electrons compared to Group 16 elements.
7.10.7 Physical Some of the physical properties of Group 16 elements are given in
Properties Table 7.6. Oxygen and sulphur are non-metals, selenium and tellurium
metalloids, whereas polonium is a metal. Polonium is radioactive and
is short lived (Half-life 13.8 days). All these elements exhibit allotropy.
The melting and boiling points increase with an increase in atomic
number down the group. The large difference between the melting and
boiling points of oxygen and sulphur may be explained on the basis
of their atomicity; oxygen exists as diatomic molecule (O2) whereas
sulphur exists as polyatomic molecule (S8).
7.10.8 Chemical Oxidation states and trends in chemical reactivity
Properties The elements of Group 16 exhibit a number of oxidation states (Table
7.6). The stability of -2 oxidation state decreases down the group.
Polonium hardly shows –2 oxidation state. Since electronegativity of
oxygen is very high, it shows only negative oxidation state as –2 except
181 The p-Block Elements
18. Table 7.6: Some Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements
Property O S Se Te Po
Atomic number 8 16 34 52 84
–1
Atomic mass/g mol 16.00 32.06 78.96 127.60 210.00
2 4 2 4 10 2 4 10 2 4 14 10 2 4
Electronic configuration [He]2s 2p [Ne]3s 3p [Ar]3d 4s 4p [Kr]4d 5s 5p [Xe]4f 5d 6s 6p
a
Covalent radius/(pm) 66 104 117 137 146
2– b
Ionic radius, E /pm 140 184 198 221 230
Electron gain enthalpy, –141 –200 –195 –190 –174
–1
/ΔegH kJ mol
Ionisation enthalpy (ΔiH1) 1314 1000 941 869 813
–1
/kJ mol
Electronegativity 3.50 2.44 2.48 2.01 1.76
–3 c d e
Density /g cm (298 K) 1.32 2.06 4.19 6.25 –
f
Melting point/K 55 393 490 725 520
Boiling point/K 90 718 958 1260 1235
Oxidation states* –2,–1,1,2 –2,2,4,6 –2,2,4,6 –2,2,4,6 2,4
a b c d e f
Single bond; Approximate value; At the melting point; Rhombic sulphur; Hexagonal grey; Monoclinic form, 673 K.
* Oxygen shows oxidation states of +2 and +1 in oxygen fluorides OF2 and O2F2 respectively.
in the case of OF2 where its oxidation state is + 2. Other elements of the
group exhibit + 2, + 4, + 6 oxidation states but + 4 and + 6 are more
common. Sulphur, selenium and tellurium usually show + 4 oxidation
state in their compounds with oxygen and + 6 with fluorine. The stability
of + 6 oxidation state decreases down the group and stability of + 4
oxidation state increase (inert pair effect). Bonding in +4 and +6 oxidation
states are primarily covalent.
Anomalous behaviour of oxygen
The anomalous behaviour of oxygen, like other members of p-block
present in second period is due to its small size and high
electronegativity. One typical example of effects of small size and high
electronegativity is the presence of strong hydrogen bonding in H2O
which is not found in H2S.
The absence of d orbitals in oxygen limits its covalency to four and
in practice, rarely exceeds two. On the other hand, in case of other
elements of the group, the valence shells can be expanded and covalence
exceeds four.
(i) Reactivity with hydrogen: All the elements of Group 16 form
hydrides of the type H2E (E = S, Se, Te, Po). Some properties of
hydrides are given in Table 7.7. Their acidic character increases
from H2O to H2Te. The increase in acidic character can be explained
in terms of decrease in bond (H–E) dissociation enthalpy down the
group. Owing to the decrease in bond (H–E) dissociation enthalpy
down the group, the thermal stability of hydrides also decreases
from H2O to H2Po. All the hydrides except water possess reducing
property and this character increases from H2S to H2Te.
Chemistry 182
19. Table 7.7: Properties of Hydrides of Group 16 Elements
Property H 2O H 2S H 2 Se H 2Te
m.p/K 273 188 208 222
b.p/K 373 213 232 269
H–E distance/pm 96 134 146 169
HEH angle (°) 104 92 91 90
Δf H/kJ mol
–1
–286 –20 73 100
Δdiss H (H–E)/kJ mol
–1
463 347 276 238
a –16 –7 –4 –3
Dissociation constant 1.8×10 1.3×10 1.3×10 2.3×10
a
Aqueous solution, 298 K
(ii) Reactivity with oxygen: All these elements form oxides of the EO2
and EO3 types where E = S, Se, Te or Po. Ozone (O3) and sulphur
dioxide (SO2) are gases while selenium dioxide (SeO2) is solid.
Reducing property of dioxide decreases from SO2 to TeO2; SO2 is
reducing while TeO2 is an oxidising agent. Besides EO2 type,
sulphur, selenium and tellurium also form EO3 type oxides (SO3,
SeO3, TeO3). Both types of oxides are acidic in nature.
(iii) Reactivity towards the halogens: Elements of Group 16 form a
large number of halides of the type, EX6, EX4 and EX2 where E is
an element of the group and X is a halogen. The stability of the
– – – –
halides decreases in the order F > Cl > Br > I . Amongst hexahalides,
hexafluorides are the only stable halides. All hexafluorides are
gaseous in nature. They have octahedral structure. Sulphur
hexafluoride, SF6 is exceptionally stable for steric reasons.
Amongst tetrafluorides, SF4 is a gas, SeF4 a liquid and TeF4 a solid.
3
These fluorides have sp d hybridisation and thus, have trigonal
bipyramidal structures in which one of the equatorial positions is
occupied by a lone pair of electrons. This geometry is also regarded as
see-saw geometry.
All elements except selenium form dichlorides and dibromides. These
3
dihalides are formed by sp hybridisation and thus, have tetrahedral
structure. The well known monohalides are dimeric in nature. Examples
are S2F2, S2Cl2, S2Br2, Se2Cl2 and Se2Br2. These dimeric halides undergo
disproportionation as given below:
2Se2Cl2 → SeCl4 + 3Se
H2S is less acidic than H2Te. Why? Example 7.11
Due to the decrease in bond (E–H) dissociation Solution
enthalpy down the group, acidic character increases.
Intext Questions
7.13 List the important sources of sulphur.
7.14 Write the order of thermal stability of the hydrides of Group 16 elements.
7.15 Why is H2O a liquid and H2S a gas ?
183 The p-Block Elements
20. 7.11 Dioxygen Preparation
Dioxygen can be obtained in the laboratory by the following ways:
(i) By heating oxygen containing salts such as chlorates, nitrates and
permanganates.
2KClO3 ⎯⎯⎯⎯ 2KCl + 3O2
Heat
MnO
→
2
(ii) By the thermal decomposition of the oxides of metals low in the
electrochemical series and higher oxides of some metals.
2Ag2O(s) → 4Ag(s) + O2(g); 2Pb3O4(s) → 6PbO(s) + O2(g)
2HgO(s) → 2Hg(l) + O2(g) ; 2PbO2(s) → 2PbO(s) + O2(g)
(iii) Hydrogen peroxide is readily decomposed into water and dioxygen
by catalysts such as finely divided metals and manganese dioxide.
2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(1) + O2(g)
(iv) On large scale it can be prepared from water or air. Electrolysis of
water leads to the release of hydrogen at the cathode and oxygen
at the anode.
Industrially, dioxygen is obtained from air by first removing carbon
dioxide and water vapour and then, the remaining gases are liquefied
and fractionally distilled to give dinitrogen and dioxygen.
Properties
Dioxygen is a colourless and odourless gas. Its solubility in water is to
3 3
the extent of 3.08 cm in 100 cm water at 293 K which is just sufficient
for the vital support of marine and aquatic life. It liquefies at 90 K and
16 17 18
freezes at 55 K. It has three stable isotopes: O, O and O. Molecular
oxygen, O2 is unique in being paramagnetic inspite of having even
number of electrons (see Class XI Chemistry Book, Unit 4).
Dioxygen directly reacts with nearly all metals and non-metals
except some metals ( e.g., Au, Pt) and some noble gases. Its combination
with other elements is often strongly exothermic which helps in
sustaining the reaction. However, to initiate the reaction, some external
heating is required as bond dissociation enthalpy of oxgyen-oxygen
double bond is high (493.4 kJ mol–1).
Some of the reactions of dioxygen with metals, non-metals and
other compounds are given below:
2Ca + O2 → 2CaO
4Al + 3O2 → 2Al 2 O3
P4 + 5O2 → P4 O10
C + O 2 → CO 2
2ZnS + 3O2 → 2ZnO + 2SO2
CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
Some compounds are catalytically oxidised. For e.g.,
2SO2 + O2 ⎯⎯⎯→ 2SO3
V2O5
⎯
4HCl + O2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯ 2Cl 2 + 2H2O
CuCl2
→
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21. Uses In addition to its importance in normal respiration and combustion
Uses:
processes, oxygen is used in oxyacetylene welding, in the manufacture of
many metals, particularly steel. Oxygen cylinders are widely used in hospitals,
high altitude flying and in mountaineering. The combustion of fuels, e.g.,
hydrazines in liquid oxygen, provides tremendous thrust in rockets.
Intext Questions
7.16 Which of the following does not react with oxygen directly?
Zn, Ti, Pt, Fe
7.17 Complete the following reactions:
(i) C2H4 + O2 →
(ii) 4Al + 3 O2 →
7.12 Simple A binary compound of oxygen with another element is called oxide. As
Oxides already stated, oxygen reacts with most of the elements of the periodic
table to form oxides. In many cases one element forms two or more
oxides. The oxides vary widely in their nature and properties.
Oxides can be simple (e.g., MgO, Al2O3 ) or mixed (Pb3O4, Fe3O4).
Simple oxides can be classified on the basis of their acidic, basic or
amphoteric character. An oxide that combines with water to give an
acid is termed acidic oxide (e.g., SO2, Cl2O7, CO2, N2O5 ). For example,
SO2 combines with water to give H2SO3, an acid.
SO2 + H2 O → H2 SO3
As a general rule, only non-metal oxides are acidic but oxides of
some metals in high oxidation state also have acidic character (e.g.,
Mn2O7, CrO3, V2O5). The oxides which give a base with water are known
as basic oxides (e.g., Na2O, CaO, BaO). For example, CaO combines
with water to give Ca(OH)2, a base.
CaO + H2 O → Ca ( OH )2
In general, metallic oxides are basic.
Some metallic oxides exhibit a dual behaviour. They show
characteristics of both acidic as well as basic oxides. Such oxides are
known as amphoteric oxides. They react with acids as well as alkalies.
There are some oxides which are neither acidic nor basic. Such oxides are
known as neutral oxides. Examples of neutral oxides are CO, NO and
N2O. For example, Al2O3 reacts with acids as well as alkalies.
Al 2O 3 ( s ) + 6HCl ( aq ) + 9H2 O ( l ) → 2 [ Al(H2 O)6 ]
3+
( aq ) + 6Cl − ( aq )
Al 2 O3 ( s ) + 6NaOH ( aq ) + 3H2 O ( l ) → 2Na 3 [ Al ( OH )6 ] ( aq )
7.13 Ozone Ozone is an allotropic form of oxygen. It is too reactive to remain for
long in the atmosphere at sea level. At a height of about 20 kilometres,
it is formed from atmospheric oxygen in the presence of sunlight. This
ozone layer protects the earth’s surface from an excessive concentration
of ultraviolet (UV) radiations.
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22. Preparation
When a slow dry stream of oxygen is passed through a silent electrical
discharge, conversion of oxygen to ozone (10%) occurs. The product is
known as ozonised oxygen.
V
3O2 → 2O3 ΔH (298 K) = +142 kJ mol
–1
Since the formation of ozone from oxygen is an endothermic process,
it is necessary to use a silent electrical discharge in its preparation to
prevent its decomposition.
If concentrations of ozone greater than 10 per cent are required, a
battery of ozonisers can be used, and pure ozone (b.p. 385 K) can be
condensed in a vessel surrounded by liquid oxygen.
Properties
Pure ozone is a pale blue gas, dark blue liquid and violet-black solid.
Ozone has a characteristic smell and in small concentrations it is harmless.
However, if the concentration rises above about 100 parts per million,
breathing becomes uncomfortable resulting in headache and nausea.
Ozone is thermodynamically unstable with respect to oxygen since
its decomposition into oxygen results in the liberation of heat (ΔH is
negative) and an increase in entropy (ΔS is positive). These two effects
reinforce each other, resulting in large negative Gibbs energy change
(ΔG) for its conversion into oxygen. It is not really surprising, therefore,
high concentrations of ozone can be dangerously explosive.
Due to the ease with which it liberates atoms of nascent oxygen
(O3 → O2 + O), it acts as a powerful oxidising agent. For e.g., it oxidises
lead sulphide to lead sulphate and iodide ions to iodine.
PbS(s) + 4O3(g) → PbSO4(s) + 4O2(g)
2I–(aq) + H2O(l) + O3(g) → 2OH–(aq) + I2(s) + O2(g)
When ozone reacts with an excess of potassium iodide solution
buffered with a borate buffer (pH 9.2), iodine is liberated which can be
titrated against a standard solution of sodium thiosulphate. This is a
quantitative method for estimating O3 gas.
Experiments have shown that nitrogen oxides (particularly nitric
oxide) combine very rapidly with ozone and there is, thus, the possibility
that nitrogen oxides emitted from the exhaust systems of supersonic
jet aeroplanes might be slowly depleting the concentration of the ozone
layer in the upper atmosphere.
NO ( g ) + O3 ( g ) → NO2 ( g ) + O2 ( g )
Another threat to this ozone layer is probably posed by the use of
freons which are used in aerosol sprays and as refrigerants.
The two oxygen-oxygen bond lengths in the ozone
molecule are identical (128 pm) and the molecule is angular
o
as expected with a bond angle of about 117 . It is a resonance
hybrid of two main forms:
Uses:
Uses It is used as a germicide, disinfectant and for sterilising water. It is also
used for bleaching oils, ivory, flour, starch, etc. It acts as an oxidising agent
in the manufacture of potassium permanganate.
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23. Intext Questions
7.18 Why does O3 act as a powerful oxidising agent?
7.19 How is O3 estimated quantitatively?
7.14 Sulphur — Sulphur forms numerous allotropes of which the yellow rhombic
Allotropic (α-sulphur) and monoclinic (β -sulphur) forms are the most important.
The stable form at room temperature is rhombic sulphur, which
Forms transforms to monoclinic sulphur when heated above 369 K.
α
Rhombic sulphur (α-sulphur)
This allotrope is yellow in colour, m.p. 385.8 K and specific gravity
2.06. Rhombic sulphur crystals are formed on evaporating the solution
of roll sulphur in CS2. It is insoluble in water but dissolves to some
extent in benzene, alcohol and ether. It is readily soluble in CS2.
β
Monoclinic sulphur (β-sulphur)
Its m.p. is 393 K and specific gravity 1.98. It is soluble in CS2. This
form of sulphur is prepared by melting rhombic sulphur in a dish
and cooling, till crust is formed. Two holes are made in the crust and
the remaining liquid poured out. On removing the crust, colourless
needle shaped crystals of β-sulphur are formed. It is stable above 369 K
and transforms into α-sulphur below it. Conversely, α-sulphur is
stable below 369 K and transforms into β-sulphur above this. At 369 K
both the forms are stable. This temperature is called transition
temperature.
Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur have S8 molecules. These S8
molecules are packed to give different crystal structures. The S8 ring
in both the forms is puckered and has a crown shape. The molecular
dimensions are given in Fig. 7.5(a).
Several other modifications
of sulphur containing 6-20
sulphur atoms per ring have
been synthesised in the last
two decades. In cyclo-S6, the
ring adopts the chair form and
the molecular dimensions are
as shown in Fig. 7.5 (b).
(a) (b) At elevated temperatures
(~1000 K), S2 is the dominant
Fig. 7.5: The structures of (a) S8 ring in species and is paramagnetic
rhombic sulphur and (b) S6 form like O2.
Which form of sulphur shows paramagnetic behaviour ? Example 7.12
In vapour state sulphur partly exists as S2 molecule which has two Solution
unpaired electrons in the antibonding π * orbitals like O2 and, hence,
exhibits paramagnetism.
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24. 7.15 Sulphur Preparation
Dioxide Sulphur dioxide is formed together with a little (6-8%) sulphur trioxide
when sulphur is burnt in air or oxygen:
S(s) + O2(g) → SO2 (g)
In the laboratory it is readily generated by treating a sulphite with
dilute sulphuric acid.
SO3 (aq) + 2H (aq) → H2O(l) + SO2 (g)
2- +
Industrially, it is produced as a by-product of the roasting of
sulphide ores.
4FeS2 (s ) + 11O2 ( g ) → 2Fe2 O3 ( s ) + 8SO2 ( g )
The gas after drying is liquefied under pressure and stored in steel cylinders.
Properties
Sulphur dioxide is a colourless gas with pungent smell and is highly
soluble in water. It liquefies at room temperature under a pressure of
two atmospheres and boils at 263 K.
Sulphur dioxide, when passed through water, forms a solution of
sulphurous acid.
SO2 ( g ) + H2 O ( l ) H2 SO3 ( aq )
It reacts readily with sodium hydroxide solution, forming sodium
sulphite, which then reacts with more sulphur dioxide to form sodium
hydrogen sulphite.
2NaOH + SO2 → Na2SO3 + H2O
Na2SO3 + H2O + SO2 → 2NaHSO3
In its reaction with water and alkalies, the behaviour of sulphur
dioxide is very similar to that of carbon dioxide.
Sulphur dioxide reacts with chlorine in the presence of charcoal (which
acts as a catalyst) to give sulphuryl chloride, SO2Cl2. It is oxidised to
sulphur trioxide by oxygen in the presence of vanadium(V) oxide catalyst.
SO2(g) + Cl2 (g) → SO2Cl2(l)
2SO2 ( g ) + O2 ( g ) ⎯⎯⎯→ 2SO3 ( g )
V2O5
⎯
When moist, sulphur dioxide behaves as a reducing agent. For
example, it converts iron(III) ions to iron(II) ions and decolourises
acidified potassium permanganate(VII) solution; the latter reaction is a
convenient test for the gas.
2Fe3+ + SO2 + 2H2O → 2Fe2+ + SO2− + 4H+
4
5SO2 + 2MnO4 + 2H2O → 5SO4− + 4H+ + 2Mn2 +
− 2
The molecule of SO2 is angular. It is a resonance hybrid
of the two canonical forms:
Uses:
Uses Sulphur dioxide is used (i) in refining petroleum and sugar (ii) in bleaching
wool and silk and (iii) as an anti-chlor, disinfectant and preservative. Sulphuric
acid, sodium hydrogen sulphite and calcium hydrogen sulphite (industrial
chemicals) are manufactured from sulphur dioxide. Liquid SO2 is used as a
solvent to dissolve a number of organic and inorganic chemicals.
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25. Intext Questions
7.20 What happens when sulphur dioxide is passed through an aqueous
solution of Fe(III) salt?
7.21 Comment on the nature of two S–O bonds formed in SO2 molecule. Are
the two S–O bonds in this molecule equal ?
7.22 How is the presence of SO2 detected ?
7.16 Oxoacids of Sulphur forms a number of oxoacids such as H2SO3, H2S2O3, H2S2O4,
Sulphur H2S2O5, H2SxO6 (x = 2 to 5), H2SO4, H2S2O7, H2SO5, H2S2O8 . Some of
these acids are unstable and cannot be isolated. They are known in
aqueous solution or in the form of their salts. Structures of some
important oxoacids are shown in Fig. 7.6.
Fig. 7.6: Structures of some important oxoacids of sulphur
7.17 Sulphuric Manufacture
Acid Sulphuric acid is one of the most important industrial chemicals
worldwide.
Sulphuric acid is manufactured by the Contact Process which involves
three steps:
(i) burning of sulphur or sulphide ores in air to generate SO2.
(ii) conversion of SO2 to SO3 by the reaction with oxygen in the presence
of a catalyst (V2O5), and
(iii) absorption of SO3 in H2SO4 to give Oleum (H2S2O7).
A flow diagram for the manufacture of sulphuric acid is shown in
(Fig. 7.7). The SO2 produced is purified by removing dust and other
impurities such as arsenic compounds.
The key step in the manufacture of H2SO4 is the catalytic oxidation
of SO2 with O2 to give SO3 in the presence of V2O5 (catalyst).
2SO2 ( g ) + O2 ( g ) ⎯⎯⎯→ 2SO3 ( g ) Δ r H 0 = −196.6 kJmol −1
V2O5
⎯
The reaction is exothermic, reversible and the forward reaction leads
to a decrease in volume. Therefore, low temperature and high pressure
are the favourable conditions for maximum yield. But the temperature
should not be very low otherwise rate of reaction will become slow.
In practice, the plant is operated at a pressure of 2 bar and a
temperature of 720 K. The SO3 gas from the catalytic converter is
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26. Water Conc. H2SO4
Impure spray spray
Conc. H2SO4
SO2+O2
Dry SO2+O2 SO3
V2 O 5
Quartz
Sulphur
Preheater
Air
Waste Waste Catalytic
Sulphur converter Oleum
burner water acid (H2S2O7)
Arsenic purifier
Washing and Drying containing
Dust cooling tower tower gelatinous hydrated
precipitator ferric oxide
Fig. 7.7: Flow diagram for the manufacture of sulphuric acid
absorbed in concentrated H2SO4 to produce oleum. Dilution of oleum
with water gives H2SO4 of the desired concentration. In the industry
two steps are carried out simultaneously to make the process a
continuous one and also to reduce the cost.
SO3 + H2SO4 → H2S2O7
(Oleum)
The sulphuric acid obtained by Contact process is 96-98% pure.
Properties
Sulphuric acid is a colourless, dense, oily liquid with a specific gravity
of 1.84 at 298 K. The acid freezes at 283 K and boils at 611 K. It
dissolves in water with the evolution of a large quantity of heat. Hence,
care must be taken while preparing sulphuric acid solution from
concentrated sulphuric acid. The concentrated acid must be added
slowly into water with constant stirring.
The chemical reactions of sulphuric acid are as a result of the
following characteristics: (a) low volatility (b) strong acidic character
(c) strong affinity for water and (d) ability to act as an oxidising agent.
In aqueous solution, sulphuric acid ionises in two steps.
H2SO4(aq) + H2O(l) → H3O (aq) + HSO4 (aq); K a1 = very large ( K a1 >10)
+ –
HSO4 (aq) + H2O(l) → H3O (aq) + SO4 (aq) ; K a2 = 1.2 × 10
– + 2- –2
The larger value of K a1 ( K a1 >10) means that H2SO4 is largely
+ –
dissociated into H and HSO4 . Greater the value of dissociation constant
(Ka), the stronger is the acid.
The acid forms two series of salts: normal sulphates (such as sodium
sulphate and copper sulphate) and acid sulphates (e.g., sodium
hydrogen sulphate).
Sulphuric acid, because of its low volatility can be used to
manufacture more volatile acids from their corresponding salts.
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27. 2 MX + H2SO4 → 2 HX + M2SO4 (X = F, Cl, NO3)
(M = Metal)
Concentrated sulphuric acid is a strong dehydrating agent. Many
wet gases can be dried by passing them through sulphuric acid,
provided the gases do not react with the acid. Sulphuric acid removes
water from organic compounds; it is evident by its charring action on
carbohydrates.
C12H22O11 ⎯⎯⎯⎯ 12C + 11H2O
H2 SO4
→
Hot concentrated sulphuric acid is a moderately strong oxidising
agent. In this respect, it is intermediate between phosphoric and nitric
acids. Both metals and non-metals are oxidised by concentrated
sulphuric acid, which is reduced to SO2.
Cu + 2 H2SO4(conc.) → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
3S + 2H2SO4(conc.) → 3SO2 + 2H2O
C + 2H2SO4(conc.) → CO2 + 2 SO2 + 2 H2O
Uses:
Uses Sulphuric acid is a very important industrial chemical. A nation’s
industrial strength can be judged by the quantity of sulphuric acid it
produces and consumes. It is needed for the manufacture of hundreds
of other compounds and also in many industrial processes. The bulk
of sulphuric acid produced is used in the manufacture of fertilisers
(e.g., ammonium sulphate, superphosphate). Other uses are in:
(a) petroleum refining (b) manufacture of pigments, paints and dyestuff
intermediates (c) detergent industry (d) metallurgical applications (e.g.,
cleansing metals before enameling, electroplating and galvanising
(e) storage batteries (f) in the manufacture of nitrocellulose products
and (g) as a laboratory reagent.
What happens when Example 7.13
(i) Concentrated H2SO4 is added to calcium fluoride
(ii) SO3 is passed through water?
Solution
(i) It forms hydrogen fluoride
CaF2 + H2 SO4 → CaSO4 + 2HF
(ii) It dissolves SO3 to give H2SO4 .
SO3 + H2O → H2 SO4
Intext Questions
7.23 Mention three areas in which H2SO4 plays an important role.
7.24 Write the conditions to maximise the yield of H2SO4 by Contact process.
7.25 Why is K a2 K a1 for H2SO4 in water ?
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