Elements of Group 13, 14 and 15



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Contents

Introduction and Electronic Configuration of Gr. Ele. 13


Description: Group 13 elements have three valence electrons, forming diverse compounds with unique bonding properties.


Physical and Chemical Properties of Gr. Ele.13


Description: They exhibit varying reactivity, oxidation states, and different metallic or non-metallic characteristics.


Reactivity of Group Elements 13


Description: These elements react with oxygen, halogens, and other elements, forming compounds like oxides and halides.


Anomalous Properties of Boron


Description: Boron differs from other Group 13 elements due to its small size and unique bonding behavior.


Boron hydrides & Diborane


Description: Boron hydrides are compounds with boron and hydrogen, with diborane being a key example.


Properties & Structure of Diborane


Description: Diborane (B₂H₆) is a colorless, highly reactive gas with unusual bonding between boron atoms.


Introduction and Properties of Gr. Ele.14


Description: Group 14 elements have four valence electrons, forming diverse compounds, both metallic and non-metallic.


Anomalous behaviour of Carbon


Description: Carbon exhibits unique properties, including the ability to form multiple stable allotropes like diamond and graphite.


Fullerenes


Description: Fullerenes are carbon molecules forming spherical, tubular structures, with distinct electronic and physical properties.


Chemical Properties of Carbon


Description: Carbon reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, and can also form carbides with metals.


Silicon


Description: Silicon is a metalloid, widely used in semiconductors, with properties similar to carbon and germanium.


Group 15 Elements


Description: Group 15 elements include nitrogen and phosphorus, showing variable oxidation states and forming covalent compounds.


Dinitrogen and Preparation of Ammonia


Description: Dinitrogen is inert and abundant; ammonia is prepared industrially by Haber process using nitrogen and hydrogen.


Structure and Uses of Ammonia


Description: Ammonia has a trigonal pyramidal structure; used in fertilizers, cleaning agents, and nitric acid production.


Phosphorus and Phosphine


Description: Phosphorus exists in several forms; phosphine is a toxic gas used in fumigation and semiconductors.


Phosphorus Pentachloride


Description: Phosphorus pentachloride is a yellow solid; used in chlorination reactions and preparation of organic chlorides.


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