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Some Important Compounds of Elements of S-block

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

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Compound Preparation (Easy) Properties (Easy) Uses
Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O) (Washing soda) Prepared by Solvay process: NH₃ + CO₂ + H₂O → NaHCO₃ → Na₂CO₃ White crystalline solid; loses water on heating (efflorescent) Used in making soap, water softening, cleaning
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) Prepared by electrolysis of NaCl solution (Castner-Kellner process) White solid; highly soluble; strongly basic; absorbs moisture (deliquescent) Used in petroleum refining and purification of bauxite
Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) Formed when CO₂ is passed through Ca(OH)₂ solution Soft white solid; insoluble in water Used in building material; making quicklime (CaO)
Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) Prepared from BaO₂ + H₂SO₄ → H₂O₂ Acts as oxidizing and reducing agent; miscible with water Used as antiseptic, mouthwash, bleaching agent
Lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH₄) Prepared by reaction: LiH + AlCl₃ → LiAlH₄ Colourless solid; reacts violently with water Used as strong reducing agent; preparation of PH₃
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