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201.

Select the right expression for determining the Packing fraction (PF) of NaCl unit cell (assume an ideal crystal), if the ions along an edge diagonal are absent: (Where r+ represents the radius of the cation and r− represents the radius of the anion)

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Select the right expression for determining the Packing fraction (PF) of NaCl unit cell (assume an ideal crystal), if the ions along an edge diagonal are absent: (Where r+ represents the radius of the cation and r represents the radius of the anion)

202.

Calcium hydride is:

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Calcium hydride is:



203.

Match the properties of the species in Column I with the calculated number in Column II.Column IColumn IIi.Number of protons in the element with mass number 81p.50and having 31.7% more neutrons than protonsii.Ionic mass of M2+ which is isoelectronic of CO2 and hasq.26(Z+2) neutrons.iii.Ionic mass of X− with 17 protons and having 11.1%r.35more neutrons than electronsiv.Atomic number of M3+ with mass number 56 and havings.3730.4% more neutrons than electrons

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Match the properties of the species in Column I with the calculated number in Column II.

Column IColumn IIi.Number of protons in the element with mass number 81p.50and having 31.7% more neutrons than protonsii.Ionic mass of M2+ which is isoelectronic of CO2 and hasq.26(Z+2) neutrons.iii.Ionic mass of X with 17 protons and having 11.1%r.35more neutrons than electronsiv.Atomic number of M3+ with mass number 56 and havings.3730.4% more neutrons than electrons

204.

The volume of gases NH3, CO2 and CH4 adsorbed by one gram of charcoal at 298 K are in

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The volume of gases NH3, CO2 and CH4 adsorbed by one gram of charcoal at 298 K are in



205.

What is valency factor of acids in a given reaction?

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What is valency factor of acids in a given reaction?



206.

The average speed at T1 K and most probable speed at T2 K of CO2 gas is 9×104 cm/sec. The values of T1 and T2 are

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The average speed at T1 K and most probable speed at T2 K of CO2 gas is 9×104 cm/sec. The values of T1 and T2 are



207.

The type of isomerism exhibited by the compound with formula C4H10O is

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The type of isomerism exhibited by the compound with formula C4H10O is



208.

In the compound,6CH2=5CH−4CH2−3CH2−2C≡1CH, C2−C3 bond is of :

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In the compound,6CH2=5CH4CH23CH22C1CH, C2C3 bond is of :

209.

Ionic radii of

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Ionic radii of



210.

Two nucleotides are linked through

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Two nucleotides are linked through



211.

The radioactive decay Bi21183→Tl20781, takes place in a 100 L closed vessel at 27∘C. Starting with 2 moles of Bi21183 (t1/2 = 130 seconds), the pressure developed in the vessel after 520 seconds will be:

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The radioactive decay Bi21183Tl20781, takes place in a 100 L closed vessel at 27C. Starting with 2 moles of Bi21183 (t1/2 = 130 seconds), the pressure developed in the vessel after 520 seconds will be:

212.

For a dilute solution containing 2.5 g of a non-volatile non-electrolyte solute in 100 g of water, the elevation in boiling point at 1 atm pressure is 2∘C. Assuming concentration of solute is much lower than the concentration of solvent, the vapour pressure (mm of Hg) of the solution is (take Kb=0.76K kg mol−1).

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For a dilute solution containing 2.5 g of a non-volatile non-electrolyte solute in 100 g of water, the elevation in boiling point at 1 atm pressure is 2C. Assuming concentration of solute is much lower than the concentration of solvent, the vapour pressure (mm of Hg) of the solution is (take Kb=0.76K kg mol1).



213.

The sketch shows the plot of Z vs P for 1 mole of a hypothetical gas at three distincttemperatures:Boyle's temperature is the temperature at which a gas shows ideal behaviour over apressure range in the low pressure region. Boyle's temperature (Tb)=aRb. If a plot isobtained at temperatures well below Boyle's temperature, then the curve will show a negative deviation in the low pressure region and a positive deviation in the high pressureregion. Which of the following is correct?

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The sketch shows the plot of Z vs P for 1 mole of a hypothetical gas at three distinct

temperatures:



Boyle's temperature is the temperature at which a gas shows ideal behaviour over a

pressure range in the low pressure region. Boyle's temperature (Tb)=aRb. If a plot is

obtained at temperatures well below Boyle's temperature, then the curve will show a negative deviation in the low pressure region and a positive deviation in the high pressure

region.



Which of the following is correct?

214.

A reaction in which all reactants are in the same phase is called

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A reaction in which all reactants are in the same phase is called



215.

Stability of ions of Ge,Sn, and Pb will be in the order:

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Stability of ions of Ge,Sn, and Pb will be in the order:



216.

In a collection of H-atoms, all the electrons jump from n=5 to the ground level (directly or indirectly) without emitting any line in the Balmer series. The number of different possible radiations is:

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In a collection of H-atoms, all the electrons jump from n=5 to the ground level (directly or indirectly) without emitting any line in the Balmer series. The number of different possible radiations is:

217.

All elements in 3rd period have

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All elements in 3rd period have




218.

Find the wavelength of the limiting line in the Lyman series of the hydrogen spectrum? (R=1.097×10−2 nm−1)

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Find the wavelength of the limiting line in the Lyman series of the hydrogen spectrum? (R=1.097×102 nm1)

219.

Which of the following will be obtained by keeping ether in contact with air for a long time [RPMT 2003]

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Which of the following will be obtained by keeping ether in contact with air for a long time [RPMT 2003]



220.

The initial pressure of a gas is 1 atm. To compress it to 1/4th of its initial volume, what will be the pressure required at constant temperature?

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The initial pressure of a gas is 1 atm. To compress it to 1/4th of its initial volume, what will be the pressure required at constant temperature?

221.

Among the following species, identify the iso-structural pairs.NF3, NO−3, BF3, H3O+, N3H

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Among the following species, identify the iso-structural pairs.


NF3, NO3, BF3, H3O+, N3H



222.

In P4 molecule phosphorus atoms are tetrahedrally arranged. The bond angle P-P-P in the molecule is

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In P4 molecule phosphorus atoms are tetrahedrally arranged. The bond angle P-P-P in the molecule is

223.

1.615 g of anhydrous ZnSO4 was places in moist air. After a few days, its mass was found to be 2.875g. The molecular formula for hydrated zinc sulphate is

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1.615 g of anhydrous ZnSO4 was places in moist air. After a few days, its mass was found to be 2.875g. The molecular formula for hydrated zinc sulphate is



224.

At 300 K and 1 atm, 15 mL of a gaseous hydrocarbon requires 375 mL air containing 20% O2 by volume for complete combustion. After combustion the gases occupy 330 mL. Assuming that the water formed is in liquid form and the volumes were measured at the same temperature and pressure, the formula of the hydrocarbon is:

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At 300 K and 1 atm, 15 mL of a gaseous hydrocarbon requires 375 mL air containing 20% O2 by volume for complete combustion. After combustion the gases occupy 330 mL. Assuming that the water formed is in liquid form and the volumes were measured at the same temperature and pressure, the formula of the hydrocarbon is:

225.

The minimum energy required by an electron to overcome the attractive forces of the nucleus is 0.6×10−19 J. What is the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electron if the material is radiated with a light of wavelength 2210 nm?

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The minimum energy required by an electron to overcome the attractive forces of the nucleus is 0.6×1019 J. What is the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electron if the material is radiated with a light of wavelength 2210 nm?

226.

If the enthalpy of hydrogenation of C6H6(l) into C6H12(l) is - 205 kJ and the resonance energy of C6H6(l) is -152 kJ/mol then the enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexene is: (Assume ΔHvap of C6H6(l), C6H8(l), C6H12(l) all are equal).

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If the enthalpy of hydrogenation of C6H6(l) into C6H12(l) is - 205 kJ and the resonance energy of C6H6(l) is -152 kJ/mol then the enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexene is: (Assume ΔHvap of C6H6(l), C6H8(l), C6H12(l) all are equal).

227.

In the Ellingham diagram for oxides, the general trend for the graphs for metal to metal oxide is

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In the Ellingham diagram for oxides, the general trend for the graphs for metal to metal oxide is



228.

Among alkaline earth metals, the element that doesn’t form a salt-like hydride is:

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Among alkaline earth metals, the element that doesn’t form a salt-like hydride is:



229.

Among the following compounds, the strongest acid is

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Among the following compounds, the strongest acid is

230.

Sodium metal crystallises in a body-centred cubic lattice with the cell edge a = 4.29 Å . What is the radius of the sodium atom?

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Sodium metal crystallises in a body-centred cubic lattice with the cell edge a = 4.29 Å . What is the radius of the sodium atom?



231.

Starchdispersed in hot water is an example of

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Starch
dispersed in hot water is an example of


232.

Time required for 99.9% completion of a first order reaction is nearly ?

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Time required for 99.9% completion of a first order reaction is nearly ?



233.

The allotrope of carbon which is the best thermal conductor is:

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The allotrope of carbon which is the best thermal conductor is:



234.

In emulsion, the dispersed phase and dispersion medium are

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In emulsion, the dispersed phase and dispersion medium are



235.

The concentration of [Ag+] ion in a saturated solution of sparingly soluble salt Ag2CrO4 at equilibrium is 2.0×10−4. Calculate the value of Ksp for Ag2CrO4

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The concentration of [Ag+] ion in a saturated solution of sparingly soluble salt Ag2CrO4 at equilibrium is 2.0×104. Calculate the value of Ksp for Ag2CrO4

236.

NaH2P––O4What will be the oxidation state of underlined element?

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What will be the oxidation state of underlined element?
237.

The strength of a bond depends upon

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The strength of a bond depends upon



238.

Hybridization of central I in I−3 is :

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Hybridization of central I in I3 is :
239.

Calcium lactate is a salt of weak acid and represented as Ca(LaC)2. A saturated solution of Ca(LaC)2 contains 0.13 mol of salt in 0.50 L solution. The pOH of solution is 5. Assuming complete dissociation of salt, calculate Ka of lactic acid.

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Calcium lactate is a salt of weak acid and represented as Ca(LaC)2. A saturated solution of Ca(LaC)2 contains 0.13 mol of salt in 0.50 L solution. The pOH of solution is 5. Assuming complete dissociation of salt, calculate Ka of lactic acid.

240.

The state of a mole of an ideal gas changed from state A(2p,v) through four different processes and finally return to initial state A reversibly as shown below.Calculate the total work done by the system and heat absorbed by the system in the cyclic process respectively.

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The state of a mole of an ideal gas changed from state A(2p,v) through four different processes and finally return to initial state A reversibly as shown below.



Calculate the total work done by the system and heat absorbed by the system in the cyclic process respectively.

241.

A complex PtCl4.5NH3 shows a molar conductance of 402 ohm−1 cm2 mol−1 in water and precipitates 3 moles of AgCl with AgNO3 solution. The formula of the complex is:

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A complex PtCl4.5NH3 shows a molar conductance of 402 ohm1 cm2 mol1 in water and precipitates 3 moles of AgCl with AgNO3 solution. The formula of the complex is:


242.

In a closed vessel, a gas is heated from 300 K to 600 K; the kinetic energy:

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In a closed vessel, a gas is heated from 300 K to 600 K; the kinetic energy:



243.

Grignard reagents (RMgX) are potential sources of carbanions because of

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Grignard reagents (RMgX) are potential sources of carbanions because of



244.

The correct statement(s) about the following compoundH3C(OH)HC−CH=CH−CH(OH)CH3(X) is/are:

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The correct statement(s) about the following compound

H3C(OH)HCCH=CHCH(OH)CH3(X) is/are:



245.

The capacity to bring aboutcoagulation increases with

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The capacity to bring about
coagulation increases with


246.

The minimum quantity in grams of H2S needed to precipitate 63.5 g of Cu2+ ion will be:(molar mass of Cu=63.5 g/mol)Cu2++H2S→CuS+2H+

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The minimum quantity in grams of H2S needed to precipitate 63.5 g of Cu2+ ion will be:

(molar mass of Cu=63.5 g/mol)



Cu2++H2SCuS+2H+

247.

H2,Li2,B2 each has bond order equal to 1, the order of their stability is :

Answer» H2,Li2,B2 each has bond order equal to 1, the order of their stability is :
248.

Three footballs are filled with nitrogen, hydrogen and helium respectively. If the gases leak, then the ratio of the rate of leakage (rN2:rH2:rHe) from the three footballs (at the same time) is:

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Three footballs are filled with nitrogen, hydrogen and helium respectively. If the gases leak, then the ratio of the rate of leakage (rN2:rH2:rHe) from the three footballs (at the same time) is:

249.

In an atom, an electron is moving with the speed of 600 m/s have an accuracy of 0.005%. The minimum uncertainity with which the position of the electron can be located is:h=6.6×10−34 Js,mass of electron,em=9.1×10−31 kg

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In an atom, an electron is moving with the speed of 600 m/s have an accuracy of 0.005%. The minimum uncertainity with which the position of the electron can be located is:

h=6.6×1034 Js,mass of electron,em=9.1×1031 kg




250.

Select the correct statement for non-bonding and anti-bonding orbitals:

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Select the correct statement for non-bonding and anti-bonding orbitals: