$A$ red solid is insoluble in water. However,it becomes soluble if some $KI$ is added to water. Heating the red solid in a test tube results in the liberation of violet-coloured fumes and droplets of a metal appear on the cooler parts of the test tube. The red solid is:

Which of the following is the pyrosilicate ion?

Discuss the preparation and properties of silicones.

Give a brief account of the production of cement and write its properties and uses.

$C_{60}$ contains which of the following?

$A$ tetravalent element forms monoxide and dioxide with oxygen. When air is passed over the heated element $(1273 \ K)$,producer gas is obtained. The monoxide of the element is a powerful reducing agent and reduces ferric oxide to iron. Identify the element and write the formulas of its monoxide and dioxide. Write chemical equations for the formation of producer gas and the reduction of ferric oxide with the monoxide.