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1551.

The wave function `Phi_(n,l,m_(1))` is a methematical function whose value depends upon shperical upon spherical polar coordinates `(r,theta,phi)` of the electron and characterized by the quantum numbers, n,l and `m_(1)`. Here r is distance from nucleus, `theta` is colatitude and `phi` is azimuth. in the mathematical functions given in the table, Z is atomic number, `a_(0)` is Bohr radius. . Q. For hydrogen atom the only CORRECT combination is :A. (I) (iv) (R)B. (I) (I) (P)C. (II) (i) (Q)D. (I) (i) (S)

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1s (orbita) has wave function `Phi_("nlm")prop((Z)/(a_(0)))^((3)/(2))E^(-Zr//a_(0))`
`E=-(Z^(2))/(n^(2))xx13.6eV`
`DeltaE_(2-4)=(1)/(16)xx13.6-(-(1)/(4)xx13.6)`
`=(3)/(16)xx13.6eV`
`DeltaE_(2-6)=-(1)/(36)xx13.6-(-(1)/(4)xx13.6)`
`=(8)/(36)xx13.6eV`
`(DeltaE_(2-4))/(DeltaE_(2-6))=(3//16xx13.6eV)/(3//36xx13.6eV)`
`=(3xx36)/(16xx8)=(27)/(32)`
`thereforeDeltaE_(2-4)=(27)/(32)DeltaE_(2-6)`
1552.

The probability of finding the electron in the orbital isA. `100 %`B. `90-95%`C. `70-80%`D. `50-60%`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The probablity of finding the electron in the orbital is `90-95%`
1553.

The wave function, `psi_(n), l, m_(l)` is a mathematical function whose value depends upon spherical polar coordinates `(r,theta,phi)` of the electron and characterised by the quantum number `n,l` and `m_(l)`. Here `r` is distance from nucleus, `theta` is colatitude and `phi` is azimuth. In the mathematical functions given in the Table, `Z` is atomic number and `a_(0)` is Bohr radius. For hydrogen atom, the only CORRECT combination isA. (I ) (i)(P)B. (I)(iv)(R)C. (II)(i)(Q)D. (I)(i)(S)

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1554.

Which have the same number of s-electrons as the d-electrons in ` Fe^(2+)` ?A. `Li`B. `Na`C. `N`D. `P`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`Fe^(2+)` has `6e^(-)` in 3d orbitals
1555.

Through what potential difference must an electron pass to have a wavelength of `500A^(@)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - `6.03xx10^(-4)"volt"`
`500=sqrt((150)/(V))`
`therefore (150)/(250000)=V" "thereforeV=6xx10^(-4)`volt
1556.

The maximum number of electrons in p-orbital with n=5, m=1 isA. 6B. 2C. 14D. 10

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The maximum number of electron in any orbital is 2
1557.

The number of waves in an orbit areA. `n^(2)`B. nC. `n-1`D. `n-2`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The number of waves in an orbit is equal to n. (principal quantum number)
1558.

Which of the following statement about proton is correct?A. Proton is the nucleus of deuteriumB. Proton is an `alpha`- particleC. Proton is an ionised hydrogen moleculeD. Proton is ionised hydrogen.

Answer» Correct Answer - Proton is ionised hydrogen
Proton is ionised hydrogen
1559.

The ion that is most stableA. `Fe^(+)`B. `Fe^(2+)`C. `Fe^(3+)`D. `Fe^(4+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Half filled d-orbital is stable
1560.

Which one is the ground stateA. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Each orbital has almost two electron
1561.

Cr has electronic configuration asA. `3s^(2)3p^(2)3d^(4) 4s^(1)`B. `3s^(2)3p^(6)3d^(5) 4s^(1)`C. `3s^(2)3p^(6)3d^(6)`D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`Cr (24)=1s^(2), 1s^(2),2s^(2)2p^(6),3s^(2)3p^(6)3d^(5)4s^(1)`
1562.

Which of the following electron configurations is correct for iron,(atomic number26)?A. `1s^(2), 2s^(2)2p^(6), 3s^(2)3p^(6) 3d^(5)`B. `1s^(2), 2s^(2)2p^(6), 3s^(2)3p^(6), 4s^(2), 3d^(5)`C. `1s^(2), 2s^(2)2p^(6), 3s^(2)3p^(6), 4s^(2), 3d^(7)`D. `1s^(2), 2s^(2) 2p^(6), 3s^(2)3p^(6)3d^(6), 4s^(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
(d) Firstly the electrons are filled in increasing order of energy and then rearrange the subshells in increasing order as
`._(26)Fe=1s^(2), 2s^(2) 2p^(6), 3s^(2) 3p^(6)3d^(6),4s^(2)`
1563.

Which of the following shows an increasing value of `e//m`?A. `n lt alpha lt p lt e`B. `n lt p lt alpha lt e`C. `n lt p lt e lt alpha`D. ` p lt n lt alpha lt e`

Answer» Correct Answer - `n lt alpha lt p lt e`
`n lt alpha lt p lt e`
1564.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?A. Extra stability of half filled and completely filled orbitals among s and p block elements is reflected in trends of IE across a periodB. Extra stability of half filled and completely filled orbitals among s and p block elements is reflected in E.A trends across a period.C. Aufbau principle is incorrect for cases where energy difference between ns and `(n-1)d` subshell is largerD. Extra stability to half filled subshell is due to higher exchange energies

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Aufbau rule
1565.

The wave number of a spectral line is `5xx10^(5)m^(-1)` The energy corresponding to this line isA. `3.49xx10^(-23)` kjB. `4.45xx10^(-24)` jC. `5.50xx10^(-22)` JD. `9.93xx10^(-23)` kJ

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Energy `E=(hc)/lambda = hc barv`
`=6.62xx10^(-34)xx3xx10^(8)xx5xx10^(5)(barv=1/lambda)`
`=9.93xx10^(-23)` kj
1566.

The electronic configuration of gadolinium (Atomic number 64) isA. `6s^(2)5d^(1) 4f^(7)`B. `6s^(2)5d^(0)4f^(8)`C. `6s^(1)5d^(0)4f^(7)`D. `6s^(1)5d^(2)4f^(7)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
follow hunds rule, aufbau rule, paulis rule
1567.

An electronic transition in hydrogen atom result in the formation of `Halpha` line of Hydrogen in Lyman series, the energies associated with the electron in each of the orbits involved in the transition (in `kcal mol^(-1)`) areA. `-313.6-34.84`B. `-313.6-78.4`C. `-78.4-34.84`D. `-78.4-19.6`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Energy of an electron in bth orbit
`E_(n)=(2pi^(2)Z^(2)e^(4))/(n^(2)h^(2))`
On substituting the values of k m e and h we get
`E_(n)=(2.172xx10^(-18)Z^(2))/n^(2)J atom^(-1)`
`=(1311.8Z^(2))/n^(2)kJ mol^(-1)=-(313.52Z^(2))/n^(2)kcal mol^(-1)`
[.: 1 kacal =4.184kJ]
For H - atom
Z=1
For Lyman series
`n_(1)=1 n_(2)=2`
`=-(313.52xx (1)^(2))/(1)^(2)kcalmol^(-1)`
`=-313.52kcal mol^(-1)`
`=-313.6 kcal mol^(-1)`
Energy of electron in `n_(2)` orbit
`=-(313.52xx(1)^(2))/(2)^(2)kcalmol^(-1)`
`-(313.52)/4 kcal mol^(-1)`
`=-78.38 kcal mol^(-1)`
1568.

One energy difference between the states `n = 2` and `n= 3` is `EeV`, in hydrogen atom. The ionisation potential of `H` atom is -A. 3.2 EB. 5.6 EC. 7.2 ED. 13.2 E

Answer» Correct Answer - C
( c) Ionization energy `= E_prop - E_n`
=`0 - [-(Z^2)/(n^2) xx 13.6 eV]`
=`(Z^2)/(n^2) xx 13.6 eV`
`13.6 Z_2 ((1)/(n_1^2) -(1)/(n_2^2))`
`n_1 = 2, n_2 = 3`
=`13.6 xx 1((9 - 4)/(4 xx 9))`
=`(5)/(9) xx 13.6 = 7.2 E`.
1569.

What is the ratio of wavelength of (II) line fo Balmer series and (I) line fo Lyman seies ?

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
For (II) line of Balmer seres ` N_1 = 2 , n_2 =4`
` :. 1/( lambda_(2B)) = R_H xx [1/2^2- 1/4^2]`
` = R_H xx 3/(16) `…(1)
For (I) line fo Lyman series ` n_1 = 1, n-2 =2`
` :. 1/( lambda_(1l) = R_H xx [1/1^2 -1/2^2]= R_H xx 3/4` …..(2)
by eqs , (1) and (2) ltbRgt ` ( lambda_(2B))/( lambda 1L) = (R_H xx 3 xx 16)/( 4 xx 3xx R_H) = 4`.
1570.

One energy difference between the states `n = 2` and `n= 3` is `"E eV"`, in hydrogen atom. The ionisation potential of `H` atom is -A. 3.2 EB. 5.6 EC. 7.2 ED. 13.2 E

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
1571.

Find the ratio ofenergy of a photon of ` 2000Å` wavelength radiation to that of ` 400Å` wavelength radiation to that of `4 000Å` radiation .

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
`E = (hc)/( lambda) i.e., E prop 1/( lambda)`
`:.E_1/E_2 = ( lambda_2)/( lambda_1) = (4000)/(2000)=2`.
1572.

The electrons in a poly -electronic atom are filled one by one in roder fo increasing energy level . The enrgy fo subsgells and orientation depeds upon the values of three quantum numbers 9 i.e., n. l and m respectively ) derived from Schrodinger wave equation . The different orbitals fo a subsshells however possess same energy level and are called degenerater orbitals but their enrgy level charges in presenct fo magentic field and the orbitals are non-degenerate . (A) spectral line is noticed it an electron jups form one level to tohere . the paramgnetic nature of eelment sis due to the presence of unpaired electron . The element which has as many as `s` electrons as (p) electrons by belong to (III) period is ?A. `O`B. `Mg`C. `Al`D. `C`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`._(12) Mg:1s^2 , 2s^2 2p^6 , 3s^2`.
1573.

The electrons in a poly -electronic atom are filled one by one in roder fo increasing energy level . The enrgy fo subsgells and orientation depeds upon the values of three quantum numbers 9 i.e., n. l and m respectively derived from Schrodinger wave equation . The different orbitals fo a subsshells however possess same energy level and are called degenerater orbitals but their enrgy level charges in presenct of magentic field and the orbitals are non-degenerate . (A) spectral line is noticed it an electron jups form one level to tohere . the paramgnetic nature of eelment sis due to the presence of unpaired electron . The total mangetic moment fo ` Ni^(2)` ion is :A. ` sqrt(2) BM`B. `sqrt(8) BM`C. `sqrt(15) BM`D. ` sqrt(12)BM`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`Ni^(2+) , 3d^8 i.e, n=2 ` unpaired eelctron s.
Magnetic moment `= sqrt(n(n +2)) BM` ltbRgt ` = sqrt(2(2 +2)) = sqrt( 8)`.
1574.

The radiation having maximum wave length isA. Ultraviolet raysB. Radio wavesC. X-raysD. Infra-red rays

Answer» Correct Answer - B
|X-rays|U.V rays|I.R.|Ratio `rarr lambda uarr`
1575.

One energy difference between the states `n = 2` and `n= 3` is `"E eV"`, in hydrogen atom. The ionisation potential of `H` atom is -A. `3.2E`B. `7.2E`C. `5.6E`D. `13.2E`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`(E_(1))/(3^(2)) -(E_(1))/(2^(2)) = E rArr (-5E_(1))/(36) = E, E_(1) = - 7.2E`
`I.E. +E_(1) = +7.2E`
1576.

The ionisation potential of hydrogen atom is `13.6 eV` The energy required to remve as electron in the `n = 2` state of the hydrogen atom isA. `3.4 eV`B. `6.8 eV`C. `13.6 eV`D. `27.7 eV`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1577.

Ionisation potential of hydrogen atom is ` 13 . 6 eV`. Hydrogen atom in the ground state is excited by monochromatic light fo energy ` 12. 1 eV` . The spectral lines emitted by hydrogen according to Bohr`s theory will be.A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. four

Answer» Correct Answer - C
( c) The electron in `H` atom is excited to `III` snell after absorbing `12.1 eV`. The possible transition state `= (3 - 1) = 3`.
1578.

Ionisation potential of hydrogen atom is ` 13 . 6 eV`. Hydrogen atom in the ground state is excited by monochromatic light fo energy ` 12. 1 eV` . The spectral lines emitted by hydrogen according to Bohr`s theory will be.

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
`E_n = -13. 6 + 12. 1 =- 1.5 eV`
` :. N^2 = E_1 /E_n = ( 13.6)/( 1.5) =9`
` n=3`
Thus transiton occurs from ` 3rd` to `1st` orbit ltbRgt ` :.` Spectral lines emitted ` = sum Delta n = sum (3 - 1)`
` = sum 2 = 1 + 2 = 3` .
1579.

The Speeds of the fiat and ferrari racing cars are recorded to `+-4.5xx10^(-4)msec^(-1)`. Assuming the track distance to be known within `+-16m`, is the uncertainty principle violated for a 3500 kg car?

Answer» `DeltaxDeltav=4.5xx10^(-4)xx16`
`=7.2xx10^(-3)m^(2)sec^(-1)` . . . .(i)
`(h)/(4pim)=(6.626xx10^(-34))/(4xx3.14xx3500)` . . .(ii)
`=1.507xx10^(-38)`
Since, `Deltax Deltav ge h//4pim`.
Hence, Heisenberg uncertainty principle is not violated.
1580.

The average atimic mass of two isopoes with mass numbers A and `A+2` is `A+0.25`. Calculate the percentage abundance of the isotopes.

Answer» (i) `(n_(1)xxA)+(n_(2)xx(A+2)=(n_1+n_2)(A+0.25)` from
(ii) `87.5% and 12.5%`
1581.

The m value not possible for a double dumbell shaped orbital is

Answer» Correct Answer - C
For d-orbital `l = 2`, so `m=-2, -1,0,+1,+2` are possible
1582.

Calculate the momentum of radiation of wavelength `0.33 nm`

Answer» We have `lambda = (h)/(mv)`
`:. Mv = (h)/(lambda) = (6.625 xx 10^(-34))/(0.33 xx 10^(-9)) = 2.01 xx 10^(-24)kg m s^(-1)`
1583.

Calculate the deBroglie wavelength of an electron travilling at `1%` of the speed of the light

Answer» The mass of electron is `9.11 xx 10^(-31) kg ` One percent of the speed of light is
`s = (1.100)(3.00 xx 10^(8) m s^(-1))`
`= 3.00 xx 10^(6) m s^(-1)`
The momentum of the electron is given by
`p = mv = (9.11 xx 10^(-31) kg) (3.00 xx 10^(6) m s^(-1))`
` = 2.733 xx 10^(-24) kg m s^(-1)`
The de Broglie wavelength of this electron is
`lambda = (h)/(p) = (6.626 xx 10^(-34) Js)/(2.733 xx 10^(-24) kg m s^(-1))`
`= 2.424 xx 10^(-10) m = 242 .4 "pm" `
The wavelength is of atomic dimenssion
1584.

The ratio of velocity of the electron in the third and fifth orbit of `Li^(2+)` would be :A. `3:5`B. `5:3`C. `25:9`D. `9:25`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`T_(n,z) alpha (n^(3))/(z^(2))`
1585.

The circumference of `n^(th)` orbit in H-atom can be expressed in terms of deBroglie wavelength ` lambda` as :A. `(0.529)nlambda`B. `sqrt(nlambda)`C. `(13.6)lambda`D. `nlambda`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`m_(y) = 0.25 m_(x), v_(y) = 0.75 v_(x)`
` lambda = (h)/(mv) " "lambda_(x) = (h)/(m_(x)v_(x)),lambda_(y)=(h)/(m_(y)v_(y))`
`lambda_(y)=(h)/(0.25M_(x)xx0.75v_(x)) " "lambda_(y)=5.33 A`
1586.

`A` particle X moving with a certain velocity has a debroglie wave length of `1A^(@)`. If particle Y has a mass of `25%` that of X and velocity `75%` that of X, debroglies wave length of Y will be :-A. `3A^(@)`B. `5.33A^(@)`C. `6.88A^(@)`D. `48A^(@)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Orbital angular momentum `=sqrt(l(l+1))h`
`{:(,,s,p,d,f),(,l=,0,1,2,3):}`
1587.

Which of the followin g orbits of hydrogen atom should have the value of their radius in the radius `1:4`?A. K and LB. L and NC. m and ND. a and b are correct

Answer» a.Ratio of radil of arbit K and L
`(n_(1))/(n_(2)) = (n_(1)^(2))/(n_(2)^(2)) = (1^(2))/(2^(2)) = 1:4`
b..Ratio of radil of arbit L and N
`(n_(1))/(n_(2)) = (n_(1)^(2))/(n_(2)^(2)) = (2^(2))/(4^(2)) = 4:16 or 1:4`
1588.

The ratio of the fifth orbit of `He^("Theta") and Li^("Theta")`will beA. `2:3`B. `3:2`C. `4:1`D. `5:3`

Answer» Correct Answer - `3:2`
Here n is a constant therefore
`r_(1)/(r_(2)) = (Z_(2))/Z_(1) = (3)/(2) = 3: 2`
1589.

The work function for a metal si ` 4 eV`. To emit a photoelectron of zero velocity from the surface fo the metal the wavelength of incident light showld be :A. `2700Å`B. `1700Å`C. `5900Å`D. `3100Å`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
` hv=` "work function" `+ KE `
Given `KE =0` ,
`Thus ` hv = 4e V`
` or ` 4 = ( 12375)/( lambda) ` where `lambda` "is in" `Å`
`thereforelambda = 3100Å`.
1590.

Give the electronic of the following a `H^(o+)`b.`Li^(o+)` c. `F^(o+)` d. `N^(o+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
a.`H^(Theta) = 1s^(2)` b. `Li^(o+a)` = ls^(2)` c. `F^(Theta) = 1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)`
`d. N^(2+) = 1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(1)`
1591.

What is the lowest value of n that allow g orbitals

Answer» For g suub-shell `l= 4` The minimum value of n for which l can be `4` is `4 +1 `or `5`
1592.

Which of the following atoms and ions are isoelectronic (i.e. Have dor the same number of electrons) with a neon atom a C b. `O^(2-)` c.` n^(Theta)` d. ` F^(o+)` e. `Na^(o+)` f. `AI^(3+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`O^(2-),Ne^(Theta),AI^(3+)`
1593.

Which of the following atoms and ions are isoelectronic i.e. have the same numbe of electrons with the neon atomA. `F^-`B. oxygen atomC. mgD. `N^-`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`F^-` have the same number of electrons with the neon atom
1594.

The subshell that arises after f is called the g subshell.How many electrons may occupy the g subshell?A. 9B. 7C. 5D. 18

Answer» Correct Answer - D
g subshells has 9 orbitals
1595.

Calculate the energy of one moles of quanta of radiation whose frequency is `5 xx 10^(10)sec^(-1)`

Answer» Energy of 1 mol quantum `= Nhv`
`= 6.023 xx 10^(23) xx 6.626 xx 10^(-34) xx 5xx 10^(10)`
`= 19.95 J mol^(-1)`
1596.

The subshell that rises after f subshell is called g subshell What is the total number of orbitals in the shell in which the g subshell first occur?A. 9B. 16C. 25D. 36

Answer» Correct Answer - C
For g-subshell, l=4
1597.

What is the wavelength of a photon emitted during a transition from `n = 5` state to the `n = 2` state in the hydrogen atomA. 434 nmB. 234nmC. 476nmD. 244nm

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`bar(v) = (1)/(lambda) = R [(1)/(n_(1)^(2))-(1)/(n_(2)^(2))]`
1598.

What is the number of photons of light with a wave length 4000 pm that provide 1J energy ?

Answer» wavelength, `lambda = 4000 p m = 4 xx 10^(-19)m`
`h = 6.625 xx 10^(-34)Js, c = 3.0 xx 10^(8)ms^(-1)`
Energy of one photon, `E = (hc)/(lambda)`
`= (6.625 xx 10^(-34)Js xx 3 xx 10^(8)ms^(-1))/(4xx 10^(-9)J) = 4.969 xx 10^(-17)J`
Number of photons providing 1 joule of energy
`= (1)/(4.969 xx 10^(-17)) = 2.01 xx 10^(16)`
1599.

An electron having the quantum numbers n=4, l=3 , m=0 , `s=-1/2` would be in the orbitalA. 3sB. 3pC. 4dD. 4f

Answer» Correct Answer - D
For f orbital l =3
1600.

Calculate the energy associated with photon of light having a wavelength 6000Ã…. [`h=6.624xx10^(-27)erg-sec`.]

Answer» We know that `E=hv=h.(c)/(lamda)` ltBrgt `h=6.624xx10^(-27)erg-sec,c=3xx10^(10)cm//sec`
So, `E=((6.624xx10^(-27))xx(3xx10^(10)))/(6xx10^(-5))=3.312xx10^(-12)erg`.