UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2018 · Mains Paper I

Q5(c). Basicity order of CH₃⁻, NH₂⁻, OH⁻ and F⁻

10 marks
Topic: Outside the listed units
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Draw the basicity order of CH₃⁻, NH₂⁻, OH⁻ and F⁻ anions. Justify your answer.

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All parts of Question 5

5(a) Jahn–Teller effect and stabilisation energy for Cu(II)10 marks
5(b) Premature end point in Fe²⁺–dichromate titration10 marks
5(c) Basicity order of CH₃⁻, NH₂⁻, OH⁻ and F⁻10 marks