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1.

The pollutant which deteriorates the plant cellulose

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BENZOPYRENE
PAN
BHC
`H_(2) SO_(3)`

Answer :B
2.

The pollutant released in Bhopal gas tragedy was………………. .

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Ammonia
MUSTARD GAS
Nitrous oxide
Methy isocyanate

Solution :METHYL isocyanate
3.

The pollutant that is obtained by the roasting of mineral pyrites is

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`H_2S`
`PBN`
`SO_2`
`MIC`

ANSWER :C
4.

The pollutant released in Bhopal gas tragedy was.........

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SOLUTION :METHYL ISOCYANATE
5.

The pollutant released in Bhopal gas tragedy was :

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Ammonia
Methyl isocyanate
Mustard gas
Nitrous oxide

Answer :B
6.

The polarising power of which of the following pair is similar

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`LI, MG`
`Li^(+), Mg^(2+)`
`Li^(2+), Mg^(2+)`
`Li^(2+), Mg^(2+)`

ANSWER :B
7.

The polarising power of Mg is almost same as

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Li
Na
K
Rb

Answer :A
8.

The pOH of a solution is 5.725. Calculate the [H^(+)].

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Solution :`pH+pOH=14""pH=14-pOH=14-5.725=8.275`
`pH=-log_(10)[H^(+)]rArr8.275=log_(10)[H^(+)]RARR`
`[H^(+)]="anti"LOG(-8.275)="anti"log(9-8.275-9)`
`[H^(+)]="anti"log(0.275-9)=5.309xx10^(-9)"mol"dm^(-3)`
9.

The plot of volume versus pressureat constant temperature is a………………………

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ANSWER :HYPERBOLA
10.

The plot of log V against log P at constant temperature for a fixed mass of gas is :

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ANSWER :B
11.

The platinum-chlorine distance has been found to be2.32Å in several crystalline compounds This value applies to both compounds A and B given here Based on the above structures, answer the following questions The C-C single-bond distnaance is 1.54 Å What is the distance between the terminal carbons is propane ? Assume that the four bonds of any carbon atoms arre pointed towards the corners of a reqular tetrahedron .

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`3.08Å`
`1.54Å`
`2.52Å`
`1.26Å`

Solution :BOND in propane = `109^(@)20`
Distance between two terminal C-atoms `=2x`
`:. X =1.54 SIN ((109^(@)28')/(2))`
` = 1.26 Å`
.
12.

The platinum-chlorine distance has been found to be2.32Å in several crystalline compounds This value applies to both compounds A and B given here Based on the above structures, answer the following questions Structure B is .

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cis-isomer
trans-isomer
NUCLEAR isomer
co-ordinate isomer

Answer :A
13.

The pK_(ln) of an indicator is 10.5. For which pH transition range is the indicator most suitable ?

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SOLUTION :`pK_(LN)pm1, i.e., 9.5 ` to 11.5 .
14.

The placement of element in the periodic table is closely related to its__________

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OUTER SHELL ELECTRONIC configuration
Physical properties
Chemical properties
Reactivity.

Answer :a
15.

The pK_(al) and pK_(a_2)of an amino acid are 2.3 and 9.7 respectively. The isoelectric point of amino acid is

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`12`
`7.4`
` 6.0 `
` 3.7`

Solution :ISOELECTRIC POINT `=(1)/(2)(pKa_1 +pKa_2)`
` =(1)/(2)[2.3 +9.7 )=6`
16.

The pKa values of theacids A to D are found to be 4.19,3.41, 4.46 and 4.76. The acid having pKa of 3.41 is

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`CH_(3)COOH`

ANSWER :C
17.

The pK_(a) of weak acid (HA) is 4.5 . The pOH of an aqueous buffered solution of HA is which 50% of the acid is ionized is

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`7.0`
`4.5`
`2.5`
`9.5`

SOLUTION :When HA is 50% ionized , [HA] = `[A^(-)]`
`PH = pK_(a)+log .([A^(-)])/([HA])=pK_(a)=4.5 ` (Given)
`pOH = 14- pH = 14 - 4.5 = 9.5.
18.

The pK_(a) value of acetic acid is 4.7447 at 25^(@)C. How would you obtain a buffer of acetic acid and sodium acetate with pH = 4?

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Solution :`pH=pK_(a)+"log"(["SALT"])/(["Acid"])rArr4=4.7447+"log"(["Salt"])/(["Acid"])`
`"log"(["Salt"])/(["Acid"])=4.000-4.7447=-0.7447=1.2553`
Taking antilog on both sides, `therefore(["Salt"])/(["Acid"])="anti"log(-1.2553)rArr(["Salt"])/(["Acid"])=0.18`
So by MIXING sodium ACETATE and acetic acid in the ratio 0.18 : 1 mole per `dm^(3)`, the BUFFER of pH = 4 is obtainetd.
19.

The pk_a of phenol is 10. What is the concentration of phenolate anion in 0.05M aqueous phenol ?

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SOLUTION :`2.23 XX 10^(-6)M`
20.

The pK_(a) of an acid HA is 4.77 and pK_(b) of a base BOH is 4.75 . The pH of 0.1 M aqueoussolutionof the salt AB is

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7.02
7.01
6.99
`7.00`

SOLUTION :AB is a salt of weak acid and weak base. Hence,
`pH = 7 + (1)/(2) (pK_(a)-pK_(b))`
`=7 + (1)/(2) (4.77-4.75)= 7.01`
21.

The pK_(a) of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is 3.5. The pH of gastric juice in human stomach is about 2-3 and pH in the small intestine is about 8. Aspirin will be

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Unionized in the small intestine and in the stomach
Completely ionized in the stomach and ALMOST unionized in the small intestine
Ionised in the stomach and almost unionized in the small intestine
Ionised in the small intestine and almost unionized in the stomach

Solution :The pH of gastric juice in humar stomach is about 2-3 (highly acidic) acetyl salicylic acid is a weak acid, as such its IONISATION will be supressed in the presencce of a strong acid. THUS it will be weak acid, as such its ionisation will be suppressed in the presence of a strong acid. The `pH` in the small intestine is about 8 i.e, SLIGHTLY basic as such ionisatation of aspirin will INCREASE in small intestine. Thus it will be more ionised in small intestine
22.

The pK_(a) ofacetic acid is 4.74 . The concentration of CH_(3)C O O His 0.01 M. The pH ofCH_(3) C O O H is

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3.37
4.37
4.74
0.474

Solution :For a weak acid, `PH=(1)/(2) [pK_(a)-LOG c]`
`=(1)/(2)[4.74-log 10^(-2)]=(1)/(2)xx6.74=3.37`
23.

The pK_a of acetic acid and pK_b of ammonium hydroxide are 4.76 and 4.75 respectively . Calculate the pH of ammonium acetate solution.

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Solution :`pK_a` of `(CH_3COOH)`= 4.76
`pK_b` of `(NH_4OH)`= 4.75
Ammonium ACETATE is a SALT of this both.
The PH of ammonium acetate solution is calculate by FOLLOWING EQUATION.
`pH=7+1/2(pK_a + pK_b)`
`=7+1/2(4.76-4.75)`
`=7+1/2(0.01)=7+0.005 = 7.005`
24.

The pK_(a)ofacetic acid and pK_(b) of ammonium hydroxide are 4.76 and 4.75 respectively. Calculate the hydrolysis constant of ammonium acetate at 298K and also the degree of hydrolysis and pH of (a) 0.01 M and (b) 0.04 M solutions.

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SOLUTION :First CALCULATE `K_(a) and K_(B)`. Then `K_(h)=K_(w)//(K_(a).K_(b)) and h = SQRT(K_(h))`.
25.

The pK_a of a weak acid, HA, is 4.80. The pK_b of a weak base, BOH is 4.78. The pH of an aqueous solution of the corresponding salt BA, will be

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9.22
9.58
4.79
7.01

Solution :Given that `pK_a`=4.8 and `pK_b`= 4.78
`therefore` pH=7+1/2 `(pK_a-pK_b)`
=7+1/2(4.80+4.78)
=7.01
`K_2=([CO][H_2]^3)/([CO_4][H_2O])`…(2)
`CH_(4(G)) + 2H_2O_((g)) hArr CO_(2(g)) + 4H_(2(g))`
`K_3=([CO_2][H_2]^4)/([CO_4][H_2O]^2)` ....(3)
26.

The pK_a of a weak acid (HA) is 4.5. The pOH of an aqueous buffered solution of HA in which 50 % of the acid is ionized is

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`7.0`
`4.5`
`2.5`
`9.5`

SOLUTION :For acidic buffer, `pH=pK_a+"LOG" ([A^-])/([HA])`
When the ACID is 50% ionised , `[A^-]=[HA]`
or pH=`pK_a+log 1` or pH = `pK_a`
Given `pK_a=4.5`
`therefore` pH=9.5
`therefore` pOH=14-4.5=9.5
27.

The pK_(a) fo acetic acid and pK_(b) of ammonium hydroxide are 4.76 and 4.75 respectively .Calculate the pH of ammonium acetate solution .

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SOLUTION :As `CH_(3)CO ONH_(4) ` is a SALT of weak ACID, weak base,
`pH = 7 + (1)/(2) [pK_(a)-pK_(b)] = 7 + (1)/(2) (4.76-4.75) = 7 + 0.005 = 7. 005`
28.

The pK_a and pK_b of one weak acid (HA) and weak base (BOH) are 3.2 and 3.4 respectively. Find pH of its salt AB.

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7.2
6.9
7.9
1

Solution :PH of WEAK ACID and weak BASE SALT,
`pH=1/2(pK_w+pK_a-pK_b)`
`=1/2(14+3.2-3.4)`
`=1/2(13.8)=6.9`
29.

The piston shown in the figure is moved downwards such that the vapour volume is decreased by 246.3cc. How many grams of H_(2)Ois condensed? (Assume aqueous tension at 27°C is 360 mm Hg).

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1.8 gram
0.09 gram
0.9 gram
0.18 gram

Solution :`PV = (WRT)/M`
`W = (0.5 XX 0.2463 xx 18)/(0.0821 xx 300) = 0.09 GM`.
30.

The pine oil used in froth floatation process an example of

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FROTH stabilizer
COAGULANT .
DEPRESSENT
coagulant .

ANSWER :A
31.

The physical state of dispersed phase and dispersion medium in colloid like pesticide spray respectively are

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solid,GAS
gas,liquid
liquid,gas
liquid,solid

Solution :PESTICIDE SPRAY is acolloidal dispersion of liquid in gas (as AEROSOL).
32.

Which of the following a larger value for D_(2)O than H_(2)O

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FREEZING and boiling POINTS
Density and viscosity
Solving ABILITY and dielectric CONSTANT
Temperature of maximum density

Solution :Solvating ability and Dielectric constant.
33.

The physical constants which are less for D_(2)O than H_(2)O are

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FREEZING POINT and BOILING point
Density and viscosity
Solvating ABILITY and dielectric constant
Temperature of maximum density

Answer :C
34.

The physical constants which are less for D_(2)Othan H_(2)O are

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Freezing point and BOILING point
Density and viscosity
Solvating ABILITY and DIELECTRIC constant
Temperature of MAXIMUM density

Answer :C
35.

The physical constants which are less for D_2O than H_2O are

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FREEZING and BOILING points
DENSITY and viscosity
Solvating ability and DIELECTRIC constant
Temperature of MAXIMUM density

Answer :C
36.

The physical constant which is less for water than for heavy water is

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DIELECTRIC constant
Ionic product
Solubility
SPECIFIC HEAT

ANSWER :D
37.

The photonhaving6000awavelengthhas energyE. Ifthe energyof photon2E findthewavelengthof photon.

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SOLUTION :`3000A`
38.

The photon has a momentum as well as wavelength Which property of matter is revealed in the above statement?

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SOLUTION :DUAL NATURE of RADIATION and MATTER
39.

The photochemical smog is essentially caused by presence by

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`O_(2) and O_(3)`
Oxides of NITROGEN and hydrocarbons
Oxides of SULPHUR and nitrogen
`O_(2) and N_(2)`.

ANSWER :B
40.

The phenomenon of Synersis is

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SEPARATION of the DISPERSED PHASE FORM the gel
formation of a sol from a gel
migration of colloid in an electric field
process of converting gel into a true solution.

Answer :A
41.

The phenomenon of spontaneous nuclear disintegration of radioactive elemets. Isotopes by emitting alpha, beta or gamma -rays in order to give stable nucleus is known as radioactivity. It is totally a nuclear phenomenon i.e., only depends upon the nucleons . It is alos known as activity and is given by A=lambdaN where lambda =decay constant N=no. of atoms at time t Activity per gram of the sample is known as specific activity . The cause of radioactivtiy of a nucleide can be attributed to a certain degree to its neutron to proton ratio i.e., n/p ratio. Lighter nucleides with n/p =1 or slightly greater than one, are non-radioactive or stable nucleides. Nucleides with Z gt 20 , requires large number of neutrons than protons to moderate the effect of the increasing protonic repulsions . Nucleides with Z gt 83 , the protonic repulsions are too large to overcome by proton -neutron interactions . The stable nuclei lie within zone of stability , all the nuclei which fall outside of this zone are invariably radioactive and unstable in nature. Nuclei which are above the stability zone have excess protons. These nuclei attain stability by making adjustments in n/p ratio for moderate value. Choose the correct statement(s)

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The ACTIVITY of the same radioactive element for 5 CC and 10 cc volume will be same
Specific activity of same radioactive element for 10 g and 1000 g SAMPLE will be same
Specific activity of same radioactive element for 10 g and 100 g sample will not be same
Specific activity for 10 g of each fo different nucleides will be same.

Answer :B
42.

The phenomenon of spontaneous nuclear disintegration of radioactive elemets. Isotopes by emitting alpha, beta or gamma -rays in order to give stable nucleus is known as radioactivity. It is totally a nuclear phenomenon i.e., only depends upon the nucleons . It is alos known as activity and is given by A=lambdaN where lambda =decay constant N=no. of atoms at time t Activity per gram of the sample is known as specific activity . The cause of radioactivtiy of a nucleide can be attributed to a certain degree to its neutron to proton ratio i.e., n/p ratio. Lighter nucleides with n/p =1 or slightly greater than one, are non-radioactive or stable nucleides. Nucleides with Z gt 20 , requires large number of neutrons than protons to moderate the effect of the increasing protonic repulsions . Nucleides with Z gt 83 , the protonic repulsions are too large to overcome by proton -neutron interactions . The stable nuclei lie within zone of stability , all the nuclei which fall outside of this zone are invariably radioactive and unstable in nature. Nuclei which are above the stability zone have excess protons. These nuclei attain stability by making adjustments in n/p ratio for moderate value. Nucleide with low n/p ratio, which are below the zone of stability , the stability cannot be achieved by

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`BETA`-emission
K-electron capture
positron emission
emission of `ALPHA`-particles.

Answer :A
43.

The phenomenon of spontaneous nuclear disintegration of radioactive elemets. Isotopes by emitting alpha, beta or gamma -rays in order to give stable nucleus is known as radioactivity. It is totally a nuclear phenomenon i.e., only depends upon the nucleons . It is alos known as activity and is given by A=lambdaN where lambda =decay constant N=no. of atoms at time t Activity per gram of the sample is known as specific activity . The cause of radioactivtiy of a nucleide can be attributed to a certain degree to its neutron to proton ratio i.e., n/p ratio. Lighter nucleides with n/p =1 or slightly greater than one, are non-radioactive or stable nucleides. Nucleides with Z gt 20 , requires large number of neutrons than protons to moderate the effect of the increasing protonic repulsions . Nucleides with Z gt 83 , the protonic repulsions are too large to overcome by proton -neutron interactions . The stable nuclei lie within zone of stability , all the nuclei which fall outside of this zone are invariably radioactive and unstable in nature. Nuclei which are above the stability zone have excess protons. These nuclei attain stability by making adjustments in n/p ratio for moderate value. Nucleide with high n/p ratio which are above the zone of stability , can stability cannot be achieved by

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`BETA`-EMISSION
K-electron capture
positron emission
`ALPHA`-emission

Answer :A
44.

The phenomenon of spontaneous nuclear disintegration of radioactive elemets. Isotopes by emitting alpha, beta or gamma -rays in order to give stable nucleus is known as radioactivity. It is totally a nuclear phenomenon i.e., only depends upon the nucleons . It is alos known as activity and is given by A=lambdaN where lambda =decay constant N=no. of atoms at time t Activity per gram of the sample is known as specific activity . The cause of radioactivtiy of a nucleide can be attributed to a certain degree to its neutron to proton ratio i.e., n/p ratio. Lighter nucleides with n/p =1 or slightly greater than one, are non-radioactive or stable nucleides. Nucleides with Z gt 20 , requires large number of neutrons than protons to moderate the effect of the increasing protonic repulsions . Nucleides with Z gt 83 , the protonic repulsions are too large to overcome by proton -neutron interactions . The stable nuclei lie within zone of stability , all the nuclei which fall outside of this zone are invariably radioactive and unstable in nature. Nuclei which are above the stability zone have excess protons. These nuclei attain stability by making adjustments in n/p ratio for moderate value. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct ?

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Radioactivity only DEPENDS upon the nucleons
Radioactivity is INDEPENDENT of pressure and temperature
Radioactivity is directly PROPORTIONAL to the no. of atoms of the RADIOACTIVE element, and RECIPROCAL to the half-life of the radioactive elements
All of these

Answer :D
45.

The phenomenon of spontaneous nuclear disintegration of radioactive elemets. Isotopes by emitting alpha, beta or gamma -rays in order to give stable nucleus is known as radioactivity. It is totally a nuclear phenomenon i.e., only depends upon the nucleons . It is alos known as activity and is given by A=lambdaN where lambda =decay constant N=no. of atoms at time t Activity per gram of the sample is known as specific activity . The cause of radioactivtiy of a nucleide can be attributed to a certain degree to its neutron to proton ratio i.e., n/p ratio. Lighter nucleides with n/p =1 or slightly greater than one, are non-radioactive or stable nucleides. Nucleides with Z gt 20 , requires large number of neutrons than protons to moderate the effect of the increasing protonic repulsions . Nucleides with Z gt 83 , the protonic repulsions are too large to overcome by proton -neutron interactions . The stable nuclei lie within zone of stability , all the nuclei which fall outside of this zone are invariably radioactive and unstable in nature. Nuclei which are above the stability zone have excess protons. These nuclei attain stability by making adjustments in n/p ratio for moderate value. Which of the following statement is correct ?

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The radioactivity of `RaCl_(2)` and RA will be same
The radioactivity of `RaCl_(2)` and Ra will not be samw
The radioactivity depends on the CHEMICAL reaction
All

ANSWER :A
46.

Splitting of spectral lines in the presence of electric field is called _______

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PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT 
STARK effect 
ZEEMAN effect 
Electromagnetic effect 

ANSWER :B
47.

The phenomenon of negative catalysis is

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Autocatalysis
Induced catalysis
Inhibition
Enzyme catalysis

Solution :When CATALYST decrease (Inhibition) the SPEED of a REACTION it is called a negative catalyst.
48.

The phenomenon in which atoms or groups in a compound can attract electrons, is called

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mesomeric EFFECT
`+`ve inductive effect
`-`ve inductive effect
INERT pair effect

ANSWER :C
49.

The phenomenon by which activated charcoal removes colouring matter from pure substances is

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ADSORPTION 
BLEACHING 
Reduction
Oxidation 

ANSWER :A
50.

The pH value of less than_________ causes harmful effects of acid- polluted water

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ANSWER :3