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2020 · 6 Sep · Shift 1 · Q9
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P Block Elements question

2020 · 6 Sep · Shift 1 · Q9

JEE MainChemistryP Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
The correct statement with respect to dinitrogen is :
  1. A
    N2N_2N2​ is paramagnetic in nature
  2. B
    it can be used as an inert diluent for reactive chemicals
  3. C
    it can combine with dioxygen at 25oC
  4. D
    liquid dinitrogen is not used in cryosurgery
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Correct answer: B

  1. Check option A: N2N_2N2​ is paramagnetic in nature
    Dinitrogen, N2N_2N2​, has all electrons paired in its molecular orbitals. Therefore, it is diamagnetic, not paramagnetic.
    So, A is false.

  2. Check option B: it can be used as an inert diluent for reactive chemicals
    N2N_2N2​ is quite unreactive under ordinary conditions because of the very strong N≡NN\equiv NN≡N triple bond. Hence, it is commonly used as an inert atmosphere or inert diluent for reactive substances.
    So, B is true.

  3. Check option C: it can combine with dioxygen at 25∘C25^\circ \mathrm{C}25∘C
    Nitrogen does not combine readily with oxygen at room temperature. Combination occurs only at very high temperatures (for example, in lightning or electric arc conditions): N2+O2→2NON_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2NON2​+O2​→2NO Thus, at 25∘C25^\circ \mathrm{C}25∘C, this does not happen appreciably.
    So, C is false.

  4. Check option D: liquid dinitrogen is not used in cryosurgery
    Liquid nitrogen is in fact widely used in cryosurgery because of its very low boiling point.
    So, D is false.

  5. Conclusion
    The only correct statement is: B\boxed{\text{B}}B​

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