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JEE Main 27 July 2022, Shift 1, Chemistry Q70

Question 70 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 10 of 30, Section A.

Which oxoacid of phosphorous has the highest number of oxygen atoms present in its chemical formula?

(1)Pyrophosphorus acid
(2)Hypophosphoric acid
(3)Phosphoric acid
(4)Pyrophosphoric acidOfficial answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter: The p-Block Elements
Topic: Group 15 & 16
Idea tested: Phosphorus Oxoacids

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 9× in all

8 Apr 2023, Shift 2 · Q88The ratio of sigma and $\pi$ bonds present in pyrophosphoric acid is ____________.MediumNumerical value
15 Apr 2023, Shift 1 · Q69The number of P - O - P bonds in $\mathrm{H_4P_2O_7}$ , $\mathrm{(HPO_3)_3}$ and $\mathrm{P_4O_{10}}$ are respectivelyMediumSingle correct
26 Jul 2022, Shift 2 · Q86The number of non-ionisable protons present in the product B obtained from the following reactions is ________.…MediumNumerical value
26 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q71Consider the following reaction : A + alkali $\rightarrow$ B (Major Product) If B is an oxoacid of phosphorus with no P–H bond, then A is :MediumSingle correct
29 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q71The oxoacid of phosphorus that is easily obtained from a reaction of alkali and white phosphorus and has two P-H bonds, is :MediumSingle correct
16 Mar 2021, Shift 2 · Q37The exact volumes of 1 M NaOH solution required to neutralise 50 mL of 1 M $\mathrm{H_3PO_3}$ solution and 100 mL of 2 M…MediumSingle correct
17 Mar 2021, Shift 1 · Q59The reaction of white phosphorus on boiling with alkali in inert atmosphere resulted in the formation of product ‘A’. The reaction of 1…HardNumerical value
3 Sep 2020, Shift 1 · Q34In a molecule of pyrophosphoric acid, the number of $\mathrm{P-OH}$ , $\mathrm{P=O}$ and $\mathrm{P-O-P}$ bonds/moiety(ies) respectively…MediumSingle correct

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