This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Assertion (A) : The orbitals having equal energy are known as degenerate orbitals. Reason (R ) : The three 2p orbitals are degenerate is the presence of external magnetic field. |
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Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A |
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Assertion (A): The melting point of para halobenzene is higher than that of ortho and meta isomers. Reason (R): The higher melting point of p-1somer is due to its symmetry which leads to more close packing of its molecules in the crystal and subsequently p-isomer have strong intermolecular attractive forces. |
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Answer» both (A) and (R) are CORRECT and (R) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A). |
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Assertion (A) :The major product obtained on nitration of phenol with dilute nitric acid is nitrophenol. Reason (R) : o-Nitrophenol exhibits intra hydorgen bonding. |
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Answer» Both A and R are TRUE and R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A. |
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Statement-I: The magnetic moment of para hydrogen is zero.Statement-II: The spins of two hydrogen atoms in para H, molecule neutralise each other. |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R) are CORRECT and (R) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A). |
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Assertion (A) : The ionisation of hydrogen sulphide in water is low in the presence of hydrochloric acid. Reason (R) : Hydrogen sulphide is a weak acid. |
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Answer» Both Assertion and REASON are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. HCl gives the COMMON H ions and so IONISATION equilibrium `H_2S hArr 2H^(+) + S^(2-)` is suppressed. |
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Assertion (A) : The ionisation of hydrogen sulphide in water is low in the presence of hydrochloric acid. Reason (R): Hydrogen sulphide is a weak acid. |
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Answer» Both A and Rare trueand R is the correct explanation of A. |
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Assertion (A) :The increase in kinetic energy breaks the weak intermolecular forces between the gaseous solute and liquid solvent. Reason ® : Which results in the release of the dissolved gas molecules to the liquid state |
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Answer» Both (A) and ® are TRUE ® is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of (A) |
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Assertion (A) : The inductive effect does not transfer electrons from one atom to another . Reason (R) : The inductive effect represents the ability of a particular atom or a group density to the attached carbon . |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R)are true and (R)is the correct EXPLANATION of (A) |
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Assertion (A) : The heat absorbed during the isothermal expansion of an ideal gas against vacuum is zero . Reason (R) : The volume occupied by themolecules of an ideal gas is zero . |
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Answer» Both Assertion and REASON are TRUE and Reason is the correct EXPLANATION of the Assertion. |
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Assertion (A): The fusion of organic compound with sodium metal for detection of element in organic compound Reason (R ): The N, X, S elements in organic compound is coverted into ionic compound |
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Answer» STATEMENT (A) and Reason (R ) both are right. Statement (R ) is correct explanation of statement (A) `Na + C + N OVERSET("FUSION")rarr N overset(+)(a) CN^(-)` `Na + X overset(Delta)rarr N overset(+)(a) X^(-)` `2NA + S overset(Delta)rarr Na_(2)^(+) S^(2-)` Detection of N, X, S elements in organic compound by these TYPE of ionic reaction and ionic compound produced |
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Assertion (A) : The first ionization energy of Al is lower than Mg.Reason (R ): Atomic radius of Al is smaller than Mg. |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R) are true and R is CORRECT EXPLANATION of R |
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Assertion (A) : The equivalent weights of nitric acid and crystalline oxalic acid are same. Reason (R ) : The basicity is same for both the acids. |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R ) are TRUE and (R ) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A) `E(H_(2)C_(2)O_(4).2H_(2)O)=(126)/(2)=63` |
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Assertion (A) : The excess of Na left after the preparation of dry solvents (like dry ether) is destroyed by alcohol. Reason (R) :The alcohol reacts with sodium to form sodium alkoxide and hydrogen. |
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Answer» Both A and R are TRUE and R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A. |
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Assertion (A): The enthalpy of formation of H_(2)O_((l)) is greater than that of H_(2)O_((g)) Reason (R ): Enthalpy change is negative for the condensation reaction H_(2)O_((g)) rarr H_(2)O_((l)) |
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Answer» A and R are true, R explains A |
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Assertion (A) : The empirical mass of ethane is half of its molecular mass. Reason (R) : The empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound. |
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Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the correct EXPLANATION of A. Thus, MOLECULAR formula `=` Empirical formula `xx2` |
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Assertion (A) the eclipsed conformation of thane is less stable than stggered conformationof ethane Reason (R ) :In eclipsed conformationthe distance between the two methyl groupis minimumand so there is maximum repulsion between them and it is the least stable conformer |
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Answer» both a and r are correct is r is THECORRECT EXPLANATIN of a |
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Assertion (A) : The dehydration of alcohols by conc. H_(2)SO_(4) involves the formation of carbocation. Reason (R) : The protonated alcohol molecule loses water molecule in the second step. |
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Answer» Both A and R are TRUE and R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A. |
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(A): The degree of decomposition of PC1_(5)is more at low pressures. (R) : In a reversible reaction, on increasing the pressure the equilibrium shifts in the direction in which decreasein volume takes place. |
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Answer» both A & R are TRUE, R is the correct explanation of A |
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Assertion (A) : The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to form water and oxygen is an exaple of a disproportionation reaction Reson (R ) The oxygen of peroxide is in -1 oxidation state and it is converted to zero oxidation state in O_(2) and -2 oxidation state inH_(2)O |
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Answer» both a and r are TURE and r is the correct EXPLANTION of a |
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Assertion (A) : The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to form water and oxygen is an example of disproportionation reaction. Reason ( R) : The oxygen of peroxide is in -1 oxidation state and it is converted to zero oxidation state in O_(2) and -2 oxidation state in H_(2)O. |
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Answer» Both A and R are TRUE and R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A.
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Assertion (A) : The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to form water and oxygen is an example ofdisproportion reaction Reson (R ) : In the represent E_(Fe^(3+)//Fe^(2+)) and E_(Fe^(3+)//Fe^(2+)) Fe^(3+)//Fe^(2+) and Cu^(2+)//Cuare redox couples |
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Answer» both a and r are ture and r is the correct explantion of a |
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Assertion (A) : The cut apple turns brown. Reason (R) : Cut apple exposes its cells to atomspheric oxygen and the oxidises the phenolic compound present in it.Due to this enzymaticbrowning the cut apple turns brown. |
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Answer» Both(A) and (R) are CORRECT and (R) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A). |
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Assertion (A) : The configuration of B atom cannot be 1s^(2)2s^(2) Reason (R ) : Hund's rule demands thatthe configuration should display maximum multiplicity |
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Answer» If both (A) and (R ) correct and (R ) is the CORRECTEXPLANATION for (A) |
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Assertion (A) : The concentration terms of pure liquids can also be excluded from the expression of the equilibrium constant. Reason (R) : The active mass concentration of the pure liquid does not charge at a given temperature. |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R) are TRUE and (R) is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of (A). |
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Assertion (A) : The carbonate of lithium decomposes easily on heating to form lithium oxide and CO_(2) . Reason (R) : Lithium being very small in size polarises large carbonate ion leading to the formation of more stable |
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Answer» Both A and R are CORRECT and R is the correct EXPLANATION of A. |
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Assertion (A) : The carbonate of lithium decomposes easily on heating to form lithium oxide and CO_(2) Reason (R) : Lithium being very small in size polarises large carbonate ion leading to the formation of more stable Li_(2)O and CO_(2). |
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Answer» Both A and R are CORRECT and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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Assertion (A): The C-I in CH_3X is weak. Reason (R): Larger the size, greater is the bond length and weaker is the bond formed. |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R) are CORRECT and (R) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A). |
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Assertion (A) : The C-C bond in ethane is non-polar while the C-C bond in ethyl chloride is polar. Reason(R) : Chlorine is more electronegative than carbon and hence it attracts the shared paired of electron between C - CI in ethyl chloride and it develops a negative charge on CI andpositive charge on Carbon. |
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Answer» Both(A) and (R) are CORRECT and (R) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A). |
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Assertion (A) : The bond length depends on the size of the atom and the number of bondsbetween the combining atoms. Reason (R ) : The distance between the nuclei of the two Covalently bonded atoms is called bond length . |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R ) are TRUE and (R ) is the CORRECT explanation of (A) . |
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Assertion(A) : The boilingpoint of straightchain isomers have higher boiling point as compared to branchedchain isomers Reson(R ) The boiling pointdecreases with increase in branching as the molecule becomes compact and the area of contact decreases |
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Answer» both a and R are CORRECT and r is the correctexpalanation a |
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Assertion (A): The boiling point of cis-2-butene is more than trans-2-butene Reason (R): Cis-2-butene is more polar than trans |
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Answer» both A and R are TRUE and R is the correct EXPLANATION of A |
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Assertion (A) : The basicity of orthophosphorus acid, H_(3)PO_(3) is 2. Reason (R ) : Three hydrogen atoms are attached to phosphorus through oxygen atoms in H_(3)PO_(3). |
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Answer» <P>Both (A) and (R ) are TRUE and (R ) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A) |
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Assertion (A): The aqueous solution of CH_(3)COONa is alkaline in nature.Reason (R): Acetate ion undergoes anionic hydrolysis. The correct answer is |
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Answer» Both (A ) and (R ) are true and (R )is the correct explanation of (A ) |
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Assertion (A) : Tertiary butyl alcohol is more reactive towards dehydration in comparison to primary alcohol. Reason (R) : Secondary carbonium ion is more stable than primary carbonium ion. |
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Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A. |
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Assertion (A) : Sulphur present in an organic compound can be estimated quantitatively by Carius method. Reason (R) : Sulphur is separated easily from other atoms in the molecule and gets precipitated as light yellow solid. |
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Answer» Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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Assertion (A): Sulphur present in an organic compound can be estimated quantitatively by Carius method. Reason ( R): Sulphur is separated easily from other atoms in the molecule and gets precipitated as light yellow solid |
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Answer» Both (A ) and (R ) are CORRECT and (R ) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A) |
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Assertion (A) : Sulphur present in an organic compound can be estimated quantitatively bu Carius method. Reason (R) : Sulphur is separated easily from other atoms in the molecule and hets precipitated as light yellow solid. |
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Answer» Both A and R are CORRECT and R is the correct explanation of A. Correct reason. Sulphur cannot be SEPARATED from other atoms in a MOLECULE. |
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Assertion (A) : Stream reforming process is a well established industrial process is a well etablished industrial process for the production of H2 gas from hydrocarbons . Reason (R ) : Production of the gas from methane is known as steam reforming process . |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R ) are TRUE . |
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Assertion (A) : Spontaneous process is an irreversible process and may be reversed by some external agency. Reason (R) : Decrease in enthalpy is a contributory factor for spontaneity. |
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Assertion (A): Spontaneous process is an irreversible process and may be reversed by external agency Reason (R): Decrease in enthalpy is a contributory factor for spontaneity. |
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Answer» 1) both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of Assertion |
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Assertion. A spectral line will be seen for a 2p_(x) - 2p_(y) transition Reason. Energy is released in the form of waves of light when the electron drops from 2p_(x) " to " 2p_(y) orbital |
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Answer» If both assertion and REASON are true, and reason is the true explanation of the arrertion Correct R. No energy is RELEASED when ELECTRON drops from `2p_(x) " to " 2p_(y)` (because they are degenerate orbitals) |
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Assertion (A) : Some metals like platinum and palladium , can be used as storage media for hydrogen . Reason (R) : Platinum and palladium can absorb large volumes of hydrogen. |
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Answer» STATEMENTS A and R both are CORRECT and R is the correct EXPLANATION of A. |
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Assertion (A): Some metals like platinum and palladium, can be used as storage media for hydrogen. Reason (R): Platinum and palladium can absorb large volumes of hydrogen. |
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Answer» STATEMENTS (A) and R both are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
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Assertion (A): Sodium hydrogen carbonate is used in baking cakes and pastries Reason (R): On heating sodium hydrogen carbonate, liberates bubbles of CO_(2) leaving holes in cakes and making them light and fluffy. |
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Answer» both (A) and (R) are CORRECT and (R) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A) |
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Assertion (A) : Sodium chloride formed by the action of chlorine gas on sodium metal is a stable compound. Reason (R) : This is because sodium and chloride ions acquire octet in sodium chloride formation. |
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Answer» A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. NA + Cl `RARR` NaCl (2,8,1)(2,8,7)(2,8)(2,8,8) Here both `Na^(+)` and `Cl^(-)` have COMPLETE OCTET hence NaCl is stable. |
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Assertion (A) : Smoke consists of unburnt electrically charged carbon articles dispersed in waste gases. But the smoke coming out from the chimney of the factory is free from carbon particles. Reason (R): The smoke is passed through the charged plates before allowing it to escape out of the chimney, when the charged particles of carbon get discharged. |
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Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
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(A): Smaller particles (Size < 5 microns) cause fibrosis of the lung lining. (R) : Smaller particles (Size < 5 microns) are more likely to penetrate into the lungs. |
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Answer» Both (A) and (R) are TRUE and (R) is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of (A) |
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Assertion (A) : Simple distillation can help in separating a mixture of propan-1-ol (boling point 97^(@)C) and propanone (boiling point 56^(@)C). Reason (R) : Liquids with a difference of more than 20^(@)C in their boiling points can be separated by simple distillation. |
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Answer» Both A and R are CORRECT and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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Assertion (A) : Simple distillation can help in separating a mixture of propan-1-ol (boiling point 97^(@)C) and propanone (b.p 56^(@)C). Reason (R ): Liquids with a difference of more than 20^(@)C in their boiling points can be separated by simple distillation |
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Answer» Both (A ) and (R ) are CORRECT and (R ) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A) |
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Assertion (A): Simple distillation can help in separating a mixture of propan-1-ol (boiling point 97^(@)C) and propanone (boiling point 56^(@)C). Reason (R): Liquids with a difference of more than 20^(@)C in their boiling points can be separated by simple distillation. |
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Answer» Both ASSERTION and REASON are CORRECT and reason is the correct EXPLANATION of assertion. |
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