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ChemistryComplete s-blockMiscellaneous/MixedMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummatching list

List - I

List - II

(P)

(1) Paramagnetic anion

(Q)

(2) Homodiatomic, diamagnetic anion

(R)

(3) Neutral aqueous solution

(S) NaCl

(4) Gives hydrogen on hydrolysis

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

P → 4: Calcium hydride (CaH₂) undergoes hydrolysis to liberate hydrogen gas (CaH₂ + 2H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + 2H₂↑).

Q → 2: Potassium peroxide (K₂O₂) contains the peroxide ion (O₂²⁻), which is a homodiatomic, diamagnetic anion with all electrons paired.

R → 1: Potassium superoxide (KO₂) contains the superoxide ion (O₂⁻), which contains one unpaired electron, making it a paramagnetic anion.

S → 3: Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a salt of a strong acid (HCl) and strong base (NaOH), forming a neutral aqueous solution.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Complete s-blockSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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