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1.

Which of the following statement are correct for an electronthat has n = 4 and m = - 27

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The ELECTRON may be in a d-orbital
The electron in the fourth principal electyronic SHELL
The electron may be in a p- orbital
The electron must have the spinquantum NUMBER `= + 1//2`

Solution :`n = 4` (principal shell)
`n = - 2`
`s = + 1//2`
2.

What is the reason to pass bry air in combustion tube in estimation of C and H?

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Solution :If the AIR is DRY than it contain `H_(2)O`. So correct WEIGHT of `H_(2)O` is not obtained
3.

The value of K_(c) for the reaction 2AhArrB+C is 2xx10^(-3). At a given time, the composition of reaction mixture is [A]=[B]=[C]=3xx10^(-4)M. In which direction the reaction will proceed ?

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Forward DIRECTION
Reverse direction
REACTION is at equilibrium
Reaction is INCREASED

Answer :B
4.

What would be the IUPAC named for element with atomic number 120 ?

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Ununbium
Unnibium
Unnilunium
UNBINILIUM

Solution :120 = UN + BI + nil + ium = unbinilium
5.

Which of the following arrangements represent increasing oxidation number of the central atom?

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Solution :Writing the O.N of Cr CI and Mn on each SPECIES in the foiur set of IONS we have
(a) `CrO_(2)^(-) ,CIO_(3)^(-),CrO_(4)^(2-), MnO_(4)^(-)`
(b) `CIO_(3)^(-),CrO_(4)^(2-),MnO_(4)^(-),CrO_(2)^(-)`
(c ) `CrO_(2)^(-),CIOO_(3),MnO_(4)^(-),CrO_(4)^(2-)`
(d) `CrO_(4)^(2-), MnO_(4)^(-), CrO_(2)^(-),CIO_(3)^(3)`
only in arrangement (a) the O.N of CENTRAL ATOM incrases form left to right therefore OPTION (a) is correct
6.

Which combination is odd with respect to oxidation number ?

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`H_(2) SO_(5) , H_(2) S_(2) O_(8) ,K_(2)Cr_(2) , SF_6`
`K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7) , K_2CrO_(4) , CrO_(5) , CrO_(2) Cl_2`
`NH_3, NH_(4)^(+), N_(3) H, NO_2^(-)`
`CaH_(2), NaH, LIH , MgH_2`

Solution :`overset(+3)(NH_3),overset(-3)(NH_4),overset((-1)/3)(N_3),overset(-3)(NO_2^(-))`
7.

Which of the following weighs less when weighed I magnetic field?

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`ScCl_(3)`
`FeCl_(3)`
`TiCl_(3)`
`VCl_(3)`

ANSWER :A
8.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT for liquid ?

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Molecules in the bulb of liquid experience balanced forces and the resultant NET force is zero.
Molecules on the surface of liquid experience repulsive forces in the downward direction.
The cleansing action of soaps and DETERGENTS is because of their ABILITY to reduce surface tension of water.
Liquid DROPLETS always tend to be spherical to reduce surface tension.

Answer :B
9.

Which one of the followingpairs of solutions is not an acidic buffer ?

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`H_(2)CO_(3)+Na_(2)CO_(3)`
`H_(3)PO_(4)+Na_(3)PO_(4)`
`HClO_(4)+NaClO_(4)`
`CH_(3)CO OH + CH_(3) CO ON a`

SOLUTION :`HClO_(4)` is a STRONG ACID. Hence, it cannot be used to make an acidific buffer.
10.

Which alkali metal salt is obtained as hydrated crystal ?

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Li
Mg
K
Fr

Solution :LiCl is hygroscopic in NATURE. It CRYSTALIZE as`LiCI*H_(2)O` from AQUEOUS solution.
11.

The suspected carcinogeic water pollutant is

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MIC
METHYLATED MERCURY
Tetrachloroethene
Volatile aromatic compounds

Answer :C
12.

Which one of the following arrangements represent the correct order of least negative to most negative electron gain enthalpy

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`AlltOltClt CaltF`
`AlltCaltOltCltF`
`CltFltOltAl LT CA`
`CaltAlltCltOltF`

ANSWER :d
13.

What is smog? How is classical smog different from photochemical smogs?

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Solution :The word smog is derived from smoke and fog. This is the most COMMON example of air pollution that occurs in many cities throughout the world. There are TWO types of smog: -
(i) Classical smog : This type of smog occurs in cool humid climate. It is a mixture of smoke, fog and sulphur dioxide. It is ALSO called as reducing smog because it is chemically reducing mixture.
(ii) Photochemical smog : This type of smog occurs in WARM, dry and sunny climate. It is produce due to the action sunlight on unsaturated HYDROCARBONS and nitrogen dioxide produced by automobiles and factories. It is also called as oxidising smog because it has high concentration of oxidising agent.
14.

Three centred bond is present in

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`NH_3`
`B_2 H_6`
`BCl_3`
`AlCl_3`

SOLUTION :`B_2 H_6`
15.

Write the IUPAC name of the following compound. CH_(3) - underset(underset(CH_(3))(|))overset(overset(CH_(3))(|))(C )-CH_(2)-overset(overset(CH_(2)CH_(3))(|))(CH)-underset(underset(CH_(2)CH_(3))(|))(CH)-overset(overset(CH_(2)CH_(3))(|))(CH)- CH_(3)

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SOLUTION :The given compound can be written as `CH_(3)underset(CH_(3))underset(|)OVERSET(CH_(3))overset(|)C-CH_(2)-overset(CH_(2)CH_(3))overset(|)C-underset(CH_(2)CH_(3))underset(|)C-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)C-CH_(3)-CH_(3)`
The IUPAC name is 4,5 - Diethy1-2,2,6-trimethylocatane.
16.

The starting materials for the formation of silicone polymers are

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Silicates
Chlorosilanes
Silanes
Silicon carbide

Answer :B
17.

Which of the following is a component of Portland cement?

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`Ca_(3)SiO_(3)`
`Ca_(2)SiO_(4)`
`Ca_(3)Al_(2)O_(6)`
All

Answer :D
18.

Thermodynamically most stable form of carbon is:

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Diamond
GRAPHITE
Peat
Coal

Solution :Graphite is thermodynamically most STABLE FORM of CARBON.
19.

What is the formula of Plaster of Paris ?

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SOLUTION :`CaSO_(4) . 1//2 H_(2)O`
20.

The shape of sulphate ion is

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Tetrahedral
Square planar
Trigonal
Trigonal planar

Answer :A
21.

What is meant by chirality of a compound? Give one example.

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SOLUTION :A compound is said to be chiral if it exists in TWO stereoisomeric forms which are non-superimposable MIRROR images of each other. This property of non-superimposability is called chirality and the two COMPOUNDS which are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are called enantiomers.

For example, butan-2-ol is a chiral compound because it exists in two STEREOISOMERS which are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.
22.

The volume of CO_(2) formed when 1 litre of O_(2) reacted with 2 lit of CO under the same condition is

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1L
2L
3L
1.5L

Solution :`underset(2L)(CO)+(1)/(2)underset(1L)(O_(2))rarrunderset(2L)(CO_(2))`
23.

When Na_2CO_3aqueous solution is being titrated with hydrochloric acid {:("Column-I " , "Column-II") ,((A) " At the start of titration", (P) " Buffer solution of " HCO_3^(-) and CO_3^(-2)),((B) "Before the first equivalent point " , (Q) "Buffer solution "H_2CO_3and HCO_3^(-) ), ((C) "At the first equivalent point",( R ) "Amphiprotic anion "pH =(1//2) (p^(ka_1) +p^(Ka_2))), ((D) "Between first and second equivalent points" , (S) "Hydrolysis of "CO_3^(-2)) :}

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Solution :At the START only ` CO_3^(2-) ` is present and GETS hydrolysed
` CO_3^(2-) + H^(+) to HCO_3^(-) `
until ` 1^(ST) ` equation pt, both are present i.e., buffer of ` HCO_3^(-)and CO_3^(2-) `
At Ist equation pt only`HCO_3^(-) `present amphiprotic anion
after Ist eq pt, untill 2nd equation pt
` HCO_3^(-)+HCl to H_2CO_3`
i.e.,buffer of `H_2CO_3 and HCO_3^(-) `
24.

When 4.2 g of sodium bicarbonate are added to a solution of acetic acid weighing 10.0 g, it is observed that 2.2 g of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. The residue left is found to weigh 12.0 g. Show that these observations are in agreement with the law of conservation of mass.

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Solution :Sodium bicarbonate `(NaHCO_3)` reacts with acetic acid (`CH_3COOH`) according to the FOLLOWING equation.
`UNDERSET(4.2 g)(NaHCO_(3)) + underset(10.0g)(CH_(3)COOH) to underset("Residue" 12.0g)(CH_(3)COONa+ H_(2)O) + underset(2.2 g)(CO_(2))`
The total mass of the reactants `(NaHCO_(3) + CH_(3)COOH) = 4.2+ 10.0 = 14.2 g`
The total mass of products `(CH_(3)COONa + H_(2)O + CO_(2)) = 12.0 + 2.2 = 14.2 g`
Since, the total mass of the products is the same as that of the reactants, the observations are in agreement with the LAW of conservation of mass.
25.

Zinc is not considered as a transition metal because

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It is DIAMAGNETIC 
It is not known to from ALLOYS 
It has no UNPAIRED electrons
It has white shade 

Answer :C
26.

Whyare noble gases chemically inert?

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Solution :NOBLE gaseshaving completely FILLED ELECTRONIC configuration so neiither accept nor lose theirelectronreadily and hence they are CHEMICALLY inert in NATURE.
27.

Which compound show tautomerism :

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Ph-NO


HCHO

Answer :C
28.

When alkyl substituted acetylene undergoes addition with hydrogen in presence of Lindlar's catalyst, the alkene formed is

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A mixture of CIS and TRANS isomers
Trans isomer
Cis isomer
No ADDITION does not take place

Answer :C
29.

Which of the following is hcp crystal structure ?

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NaCl
CsCl
ZN
RbCl

Solution :Zn
30.

Which of the following are inoic earbides ?

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`CaC_(2)`
`AI_(4)C_(3)`
SiCiC
`Be_(2)C`

Solution :Only metallic carbides such as `CaC_(2), AI_(4)C_(3) and Be_(2)C` are IONIC due to difference in their ELECTRO NEGATIVITIES
31.

What is the use of alloy prepared by mixing lithium and lead (white metal) ?

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Solution : Alloy prepared by MIXING LITHIUM and lead (White metal) is USED to prepare bearings for motor ENGINES.
32.

Thermodynamics is not concerned about

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CHANGE in energy INVOLVED in a chemical reaction.
the EXTENT to which a chemical reaction proceeds.
the rate at which a reaction proceeds.
the FEASIBILITY of a chemical reaction.

Solution :Thermodynamics is not RELATED with the rate at which a reaction proceeds. Thermodynamics is related with the energy change, feasibility and extent of a reaction, but not with the rate and mechanism of a reaction.
33.

Which is the most acidic oxide of group 14 elements?

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SOLUTION :With INCREASE in non-metallic CHARACTER of an element, the ACIDIC character of its oxide increases. Hence carbondioxide is more acidic among GROUP 14 elements.
34.

How many protons, neutrons and electrons are present in an atom of tritium ?

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Solution :`""_1H^3` is the HEAVIEST isotope of HYDROGEN hasproton, 2neutrons, 1 ELECTRON, total = 4
35.

Which of the following compounds may give reaction with acidic KMnO_(4) ?

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ANSWER :A::C::D
36.

Which of the following phenols is most soluble in aqueous sodium bicarbonate ?

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2,4-dihydrozyacetophenone
p-cyanophenol
3,4-dicyanophenol
2,4,6-tricyanophenol

Answer :D
37.

Which of the following changes decrease the vapour pressure of water kept in a sealed vessel ?

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Decreasing the QUANTITY of water
Adding salt to water
Decreasing the volume of the vessel to ONE half
Decreasing the temperature of water

Solution :When salt is added, less surface area is left for the water molecules to VAPORISE as salt molecules occupy the position of water molecules on the surface. Thus, VAPOUR pressure of water decreases.
However, vapour pressure also decreases with DECREASE in temperature as kinetic energy of the molecules decrease.
38.

Which has strongest H-bond ?

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S - H ..... O
O - H ...... S
F - H ..... F
O - H ..... N

Solution :F - H ..... F
`overset(+ DELTA )(H) - overset(- delta)(F) ` BOND is most POLAR .
39.

Which of the following reactions leads the formation of colloidal solution ?

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`CU + HgCl_(2) to CuCl_(2) + Hg`
`2HNO_(3) + 3H_(2)S to 3S + H_(2)O + 2NO`
`2Mg +CO_(2) to 2MgO + C`
`Cu = CuCl_(2) to Cu_(2)Cl_(2)`

Solution :`2HNO_(3) + 3H_(2)S to 3S + 4H_(2)O + 2NO`
40.

Which method is used to estimate carbon and hydrogen ?

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SOLUTION :Liebig's METHOD.
41.

What is dipole moment (mu) of bond ? Explain by example.

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Solution :Polar bonding : As a result of polarization, the molecule possesses the dipole MOMENT.
The dipole moment is defined as the product of the magnitude of the charge (Q) and the distance between the centres of POSITIVE and negative charge. "
Mathematically : `mu = Q xx r `
Where, Q = charge on atom in coulomb
r = Distance between to centre in METER.
`mu` = Dipole moment in Debye units and
` D = 3.33564 xx 10^(-30)` cm
Bond dipole moment express method : Dipole moment is a vector quantity and by convention. It is depicted by a small arrow `rarr` with tail on the negative centre `LARR` and head pointing towards the positive centre. In chemistry presence of dipole moment is represented by the CROSSED arrow `(rarr)` put on Lewis structure of the molecule. the cross in on positive and find arrow head is on negative end. For example the dipole moment of HF may be represented as
e.g., `underset("Polarity in bond")(H^(delta+)) - F^(delta-) "So"Hunderset("polarity in bond") overset(rarr)(-)underset(..)overset(..)(F):`
42.

What are the important features of lattice enthalpy?

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Solution :Higher LATTICE ENERGY shows greater electrostatic attraction and therefore a stronger bond in the solid.
2. The lattice enthalpy is greater for IONS of higher charge and smaller RADII.
43.

Which of the following orders of acid strength is correct

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`RCOOH gt ROH gt HOH gt HC-= CH`
`RCOOH gt HOH gt ROH gt HC -= CH`
`RCOOH gt HOH gt HC -= CH gt ROH`
`RCOOH gt HC -= CH gt HOH gt ROH`

SOLUTION :
44.

Which of the following elements is the hardest?

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BORON
Aluminium
Gallium
Indium

Solution :Boron is a NETWORK SOLID.
45.

The vicimal diols can be detected by the reaction of the compound with

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`NaOH` and `I_(2)`
conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`
`HIO_(4)`
Acidified `KMnO_(4)`

Solution :`{:(CH_(2)-OH),("|" OVERSET(HIO_(4))rarr2HCHO+H_(2)O+3[O]),(CH_(2)-OH):}`
The vicinal diols can be detected with `HIO_(4)` or`PB(CH_(3)COO)_(4)`
46.

What is the maximum covalency of chlorine?

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ANSWER :`+7`
47.

Which compound will have highest boiling point ?

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`CH_(4)`
`CH_(3)OH`
`C_(2)H_(4)OH`
`HCHO`

ANSWER :C
48.

Which of the following compounds will not be obtained as a product in the above reaction?

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ANSWER :D
49.

Which of the following does not contain fused benzene ring?

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Naphthalene
Anthracene
Diphenyl
Phenanthrene

Answer :C
50.

Which of the following on oxidation with alkaline KMnO_(4) followed by acidification with HCl gives benzoic acid ?

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<P>Toluene
Ethylbenzene
`o-`XYLENE
`p-`Xylene

Solution :