Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Identify the correct statements from the following:
(a) CO2(g) is used as refrigerant for ice-cream and frozen food.
(b) The structure of C60 contains twelve six carbon rings and twenty-five carbon rings.
(c) ZSM−5, a type of zeolite, is used to convert alcohols into gasoline.
(d) CO is colorless and odourless gas.
A
(a), (b) and (c) only
B
(a) and (c) only
C
(b) and (c) only
D
(c) and (d) only
Answer
(c) and (d) only
Explanation
Solution
(1) CO2(s) (dry ice) [not CO2(g)] is used as refrigerant for ice cream and frozen food.
(2) The structure of C60 contains 20 six carbon rings and 12 five carbon rings.
(3) ZSM−5 (a type of zeolite) is used to convert alcohols directly into gasoline.
(4) CO(g) is colourless and adourless gas