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1.

C_(2)H_(5)OH can be differentiated from CH_(3)OH by

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REACTION with HCl
reaction with `NH_(3)`
Iodoform test
Solubility in water

Solution :`CH_(3)OH` gdoes not give iodoform test while `C_(2)H_(5)OH` GIVES it positive.
2.

C_(2)H_(5)Cloverset("alc. KOH")rarrAoverset(dil.H_(2)SO_(4))rarrB. Here A and B are

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`C_(2)H_(4),C_(2)H_(5)OH`
`C_(2)H_(6),C_(2)H_(5)OH`
`C_(3)H_(8),C_(2)H_(5)OH`
`C_(2)H_(2),C_(2)H_(5)OH`

Answer :A
3.

C_(2)H_(5)Cloverset(AlcKOH)rarr Product. This reaction is known as

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HYDROHALOGENATION
DEHYDROHALOGENATION
halogenation
dehalogenation

Answer :B
4.

C_2H_5Cl overset(alc.KOH)to A overset(dil.H_2SO_4)to B. Here A and B are

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`C_2H_4 , C_2H_5OH`
`C_2H_5, C_2H_5OH`
`C_3H_8, C_2H_5OH`
`C_2H_2, C_2H_5OH`

Solution :`CH_3 - CH_2Cl OVERSET(alc. KOH)to UNDERSET((A))(CH_2 = CH_2)overset(dil. H_2SO_4)to underset((B))(CH_3CH_2OH)`
5.

C_2H_5Br + Q_1 to C_2H_5 + Br C_2H_5Br + Q_2 toC_2H_5^((+)) + Br^((-)), then relation between Q_1 and Q_2 is

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`Q_1 gt Q_2`
`Q_1 lt Q_2`
`Q_1 = Q_2`
`Q_1 + Q_2 = 0`

SOLUTION :Heterolytic fission required more ENERGY than Homolytic fission
6.

C_(2)H_(5)Br + NaOH rarr C_(2)H_(5)OH + NaBr, the above reaction is

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FREE RADICAL substitution
Nucleophilic substitution
Electrophilic substitution
Condensation

Answer :B
7.

C_(2)H_(5)Br+2Naoverset(Dry ether)rarrC_(4)H_(10)+2NaBr The above reaction is an example of which of the following

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reimer tiemann reqaction
WURTZ reaction
ALDOL condensation
HOFFMANN reaction

ANSWER :B
8.

C_(2)H_(4) +Cl_(2) rarr C_(2)H_(4)Cl_(2) , Delta H = - 270.6 kJ mol^(-1), Delta S = - 139.0 J K^(-1) mol^(-1) (i)Is the reaction favoured by entropy , enthalpy, both or none ? (ii) Find Delta G if T = 300 K.

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Solution :(i) As`DELTA H` is `-` ve , reaction isfavoured by enthalpy.
As ` Delta S` is -ve, it is not FAVOURED by entropy.
(ii) `Delta G =Delta H - T DELTAS`
`= - 270.6 K J mol^(-1) - 300 K ( -139 xx 10^(-3) kJ K^(-1) mol^(-1))`
`= -270.6 + 41.7 kJ mol^(-1)`
`= - 228.9kJ mol^(-1)`
9.

C_(2)H_(4)+H_(2) to C_(2)H_(6) In terms of redox reaction notations A) C_2H_4 is reduced B) H_2 is oxidised

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A is TRUE, but B is FALSE
A is false, but B is true
Both A and B are true
Neither A nor B is true

Answer :C
10.

C_(2)H_(2)overset(HOCl)underset(excess)rightarrow A overset(Cl_(2))rightarrowB overset(NaOH)underset(aq)rightarrowCoverset(Conc)underset(HNO_(3))rightarrow D Identify A,B,C and D

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`CHCl_(3),CHCl_(2)CHO,C Cl_(3)CHO,C Cl_(3)NO_(2)`
`Cl_(2)CHCHO,C Cl_(3)CHO,CHCl_(3),C Cl_(3)NO_(2)`
`CH_(3)CHCl_(2),CH_(3)COC Cl_(3),CHCl_(3),C Cl_(3)NO_(2)`
`CHCl_(3),C Cl_(3)CHO,CHCl_(2) CHO,C Cl_(4)`

Answer :2
11.

C_(2)H_(2) underset(HgSO_(4))overset(CH_(3)COOH ("excess"))rarr Z overset("Distil")rarr X + Y X and Y are

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ETHANAL, Ethanol
Ethananl, Ethanoic anhydride
Acetic anhydride, Ethanol
Acetic acid

Solution :`CH -= CH UNDERSET(HG^(2+))overset(2CH_(3)COOH)rarr underset((Z))underset("Ethylene diacetate")(CH_(3)CH (OCOCH_(3))) overset("DISTIL")rarr underset((X))underset("Ethanal")(CH_(3)CHO) + underset((Y))underset("Ethanoic anhydride")((CH_(3)CO)_(2)O)`
12.

C_2H_2 overset("Hot metal tube")(rarr)> A overset("Fuming "H_2SO_4)(rarr)B.Here the product B is

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BENZENE
Toluene 
Benzene sulphonic acid
Chlorobenzene 

ANSWER :C
13.

C_(2)H_(4)+2HClrarrC_(2)H_(4)Cl_(2) is an example of

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ADDITION reaction
Hydrogenation reaction
Substitution reaction
Chlorination reaction

Answer :A
14.

C^(14) a beta- active nucleus is present in overset(14)(C)H_(4). A sample of (overset(14)(C)H_(4)) is kept in a closed vessel shows increase in pressure with time. It is due to the formation of :

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`overset(14)(N)H_(3)` and `H_(2)`
`overset(11)(B)H_(3)` and `H_(2)`
`overset(14)(C_(2))H_(4)` and `H_(2)`
`overset(12)(C)H_(3)-overset(14)(N)H_(2)` and `H_(2)`

ANSWER :A
15.

C^(14) is

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an ARTIFICAL radioactive isotope
a NATURAL radioactive isotope
a natural non-radioactive isotope
an artifical non-radioactive isotope

Solution :`C^(14)` is a natural radioactive isotope
16.

C_(1)-C_(2) bond is shortest in

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ANSWER :B
17.

C-X bond is strongest in

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Chloromethane
Iodomethane
Bromomethane
FLUOROMETHANE

Solution :Fluoromethane
18.

C-X bond is strongest in ……………………… .

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CHLOROMETHANE
lodomethane
BROMOMETHANE
FLUOROMETHANE

SOLUTION :Fluoromethane
19.

C, Si non metals , germanium , tin and lead are high melting metals.

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Solution :False statement
C and Si - Non metal
GERMANIUM - Semi metal
Tin and LEAD - Low MELTING metals
20.

C _((s)) + O _(2 (g)) to CO _(2(g)),Delta H =-393.5kJ. This equation can not represent

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Heat of transition
Heat of reaction
Heat of COMBUSTION
Heat of FORMATION

ANSWER :A
21.

C+O_(2)rarrCO_(2)the reaction is

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CHEMICAL combination
Decomposition REACTIONS
Displacement reactions
DISPROPORTIONATION reactions

Answer :A
22.

[C] Match the solutions in Column-I with their naturein Column-II : {:(,"Column-I",,"Column-II"),("(a)","n-hexane + n heptane","(p)","Can be perfectly separated by distillation"),("(b)","Acetone + chloroform","(q)","Maximum boiling azeotrope"),("(c)","Acetone + aniline","(r)","Cannot be perfectly separated by distillation"),("(d)","Ethanol + water","(s)","Nearly ideal"):}

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ANSWER :(a-p,s);(b-q,R);(c-q,s);(d-r)
23.

C is isomers are less stable than transisomers

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SOLUTION :
Amongcisand TRANSISOMERS .Cisisomeris lessstablethantransisomer. In theisomermakethe MOLECULE muchmore unstable.Similargroupare diagonallyisomersis lessstablethantransisomer.
24.

(C) is

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CALCIUM hydroxide
Sodium hydroxid
Calcium oxide
None of thes

Solution :`CaCO_(3)overset(TRIANGLE)rarrCaO+CO_(2)`
`CaO+H_(2)OrarrCa(OH)_(2)`
25.

C-II bond is polar but CH_(4) is non polar.

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Solution :METHANE has symmetrical tetrahedral sturctur hence DIPOLE moment is ZERO. Therefore it is non POLAR.
26.

(c) H_(2)O(l) to H_(2)O(g), DeltaH = 40.7 kJ Delta_(r)H^(@) is the heat of .......of water

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SOLUTION :C) VAPORISATION
27.

C_(("graphite")) + H_2O_((g)) to CO_((g)) + H_(2(g)), DeltaH = +131.4 kJ. (Assume reaction occures at STP) How much energy is absorbed when one litre of hydrogen gas is formed at STP ?

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Solution :The heat of REACTION, `Delta H = + 131.4kJ`
It indicates that formation of one mole of hydrogen INVOLVE absorption of 131.4 kJ of heat. One mole gas at STP has a VOLUME of 22.4 L. Formation of 22.4 litre of hydrogen gas absorbs 131.4 kJ. Formation of one litre of hydrogen gas absorbs 5.87 kJ
28.

C_("graphite") + O_(2(g)) : Delta H = -393.5 kJ. Delta H of the above reaction cannot be

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formation of `CO _(2)`
combustion of C
reaction
transition

ANSWER :D
29.

C-F is the strongest among C-F, C-Cl, C-Br, C-I because

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the strongest bonds are formed by the overlap of orbitals of the same PRINCIPLE quantum number. In C-F the overlap involves orbitals of the same principle quantum number (SECOND)
Fis the most electronegative among F, Cl, Br, I
F has the smallest size among the halides
'F' is the least electronegative

Solution :Bond strength increases with HIGHER difference of ELECTRONEGATIVITY
30.

C ("diamond") rarr C ("graphite") , DeltaH = -ve , this indicates that

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GRAPHITE is more STABLE than diamond
graphite has more energy than diamond
both are equally stable
STABILITY cannot be predicted

Answer :A
31.

C Cl_(4) gt CHCl_(3) gt CH_(2) Cl_(2) gt CH_(3) Cl is the decreasing order of boiling point in haloalkanes . Give reason .

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Solution : The boiling point of chloro, bromo and iodoalkanes INCREASES with INCREASE in the number of halogen ATOMS.
So the correct DECREASING order of boiling point of haloalkanes is:
`C Cl_(4) gt CHCl_(3) gt CH_(2) Cl_(2) gt CH_(3) CL` .
32.

C Cl_3-CH=CH_2overset(HOCl)toP(Major product ), C Cl_3-CH=CH_2overset(HOCl)to 'P' is :

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`undersetunderset(OH)(|)(C Cl_3CHCH_2Cl)`
`undersetunderset(CL)(|)(C Cl_3CHCH_2OH)`
`C Cl_3undersetunderset(Cl)(|)CH undersetunderset(Cl)(|)CH_2`
`C Cl_3undersetunderset(OH)(|)CH undersetunderset(OH)(|)CH_2`

Answer :B
33.

C Cl_(4) does not act as Lewis acid while SiCl_(4) and SnCl_(4) act as Lewis acids. Why?

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SOLUTION :`SiCl_(4) and SnCl_(4)` act as Lewis acids. This is because they can EXTEND their coordination NUMBER beyond FOUR due to the presence of vacant d-orbitals in the valance shell
34.

C-C sigma bond enthalpy of ethane is 397 KJ mol^(-1) and C-C pi-bond enthalpy in ethene is 284 kJ mol^(-1). So what is the bond enthalpy of double bond in kJ mol^(-1) in ethane ?

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384
823
681
284

Solution :`C-C sigma + C - C PI` BONDS) = (C = C DOUBLE BOND enthalpy)
`(397 + 284) = 681 kJ mol^(-1)`
35.

C-C-C bond angle in benzene is

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`120^(@)`
`60^(@)`
`45^(@)`
`135^(@)`

ANSWER :A::B
36.

C-C bond length in Diamond is

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`1.33A^(@)`
`1.54A^(@)`
`1.20A^(@)`
`1.8A^(@)`

SOLUTION :C-C BOND LENGTH `= 1.54A^(@)`
37.

C and Si are always tetravalent but Ge, Sn , Pb show divalency . Why ?

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SOLUTION :GE, SN, Pb show divalency due to the INERT pair effect . `Pb^(2+)` is more stable than `Pb^(4+)` .
38.

C and Si are almost alwaystetravalent but Ge, Sn and Pb show divalency. Why ?

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Solution :Among the elements of group 14, CARBON does not have d- or f-electrons . Therefore , it does not SHOW inert pair effect. CONSEQUENTLY, it shows an oxidationstate of`+4`due to the presenceof two electrons in the s- andtwo electronsin the p-orbitalof thevalenceshell. In contrast , all other elements from GE to Pb containeither dor both d- and f-electron increases, the inertpair effect becomesmore and more prominent. In other words,as we move dow the group from Ge to Pb, the stability of +2 oxidation stateincreases whilethat of `+4` oxidationstate decreases.Therefore , the tendencyof Ge, Sn and Pb to EXHIBIT +2 oxidation state increases with increasing atomic number in group 14.
39.

C _(6) H _(6) to C _(6) H _(12), Delta H =-204 KJ.Heat of hydrogenation of each C=C (assumed to be) in benzene is [in KJ]

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`- 68`
`-612`
`-204`
`-34`

ANSWER :A
40.

Bywhich instrument atomic mass is measured ?

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SOLUTION :MASS SPECTROMETER.
41.

Bya adding which of the following the permanent hardeness of water can be removed?

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SODA lime
Sodium bicarbonate
Washing soda
Sodium chloride.

Solution :(c ) Both TEMPORARY and permanent hardness can be REMOVED by ADDING washing soda `(Na_(2)CO_(3))`
42.

By X-ray studies, the packing of atoms in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly identical . The density of gold is found to be 19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. Assuming gold atom to be spherical , its radius will be

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203.5 PM
143.9 pm
176.2 pm
287.8 pm

SOLUTION :For fcc, `r=a/(2SQRT2)`=0.3535 a
=0.3535 x 407 pm =143.9 pm
43.

By X-ray studies, the packing of atoms in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly identical . The density of gold is found to be 19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. The approximate number of unit cells present in 1 g of gold is

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`3.06xx10^21`
`1.53xx10^21`
`3.82xx10^20`
`7.64xx10^20`

ANSWER :D
44.

By X-ray studies, the packing of atoms in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly identical . The density of gold is found to be 19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. The length of the edge of the unit cell will be

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407 pm
189 pm
814 pm
204 pm

Solution :`RHO=(ZxxM)/(a^3xxN_0xx10^(-30))`
or `a^3=(ZxxM)/(rhoxxN_0xx10^(-30))`
For ccp, i.e., f.c.c., Z=4.
HENCE,`a^3=(4xx197)/(19.4xx6.02xx10^23xx10^(-30))`
`=6.747xx10^7`
=`67.47xx10^6`
or `a=(67.47)^(1//3)xx10^2`
`=4.07xx10^2` pm
=407 pm
45.

By X-ray studies, the packing of atoms in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly identical . The density of gold is found to be 19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. The fraction occupied by gold atoms in the crystal is

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0.52
0.68
0.74
1

Solution :In CCP, the FRACTION OCCUPIED is 0.74.
46.

By X-ray studies, the packing of atoms in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly identical . The density of gold is found to be 19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. The coordination number of gold atom in the crystal is

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4
6
8
12

Solution :The arrangement of layers is ABC ABC…. TYPE, i.e., it has CUBIC close PACKING arrangement . Hence, the COORDINATION number is 12.
47.

By X-ray studies, the packing atoms, in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly idenctical. The density of gold is found to be19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. Assuming gold atom to be spherical , its radius will be

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203.5 "pm"^(2)`
143.9 pm
176. 2 pm
287 . 8 pm

Solution :For FCC, ` R = a/(2sqrt2) = 0.3535 a`
` = 0.3535 XX 407 "pm" = 143.9" pm"`
48.

By X-ray studies, the packing atoms, in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly idenctical. The density of gold is found to be19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. The length of the edge of the unit cell will be

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<P>407pm
189 pm
814 pm
204 pm

Solution :` p = (Z xx M)/( a^(3)xx N_(0) xx 10^(-30))or a^(3) = (Z xx M)/( p xx N_(0) xx 10^(-30))`
For CCP , i.e, f.c.c , Z= 4
Hence , ` a^(3) = ( 4xx 197)/( 19.4 xx 6.02 xx 10^(23) xx 10^(-30))`
` = 6.747 xx 10^(7) = 67.47 xx 10^(6)`
` a = (67.47)^(1//3) xx 10^(2)`
` 4.07 xx 10^(2) "pm" = 407 "pm"`
49.

By X-ray studies, the packing atoms, in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly idenctical. The density of gold is found to be19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. The fraction occupied by gold atoms in the crystal is

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0.52
0.68
0.74
`1.0`

SOLUTION :In CCP , the FRACTION OCCUPIED is 0.74 .
50.

By X-ray studies, the packing atoms, in a crystal of gold is found to be in layers such that starting from any layer, every fourth layer is found to be exactly idenctical. The density of gold is found to be19.4 g cm^(-3) and its atomic mass is 197 a.m.u. The coordination number of gold atom in the crystal is

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4
6
8
12

Solution :The arrangement of LAYERS is ABC ABC …..TYPE, i.e, it has cubic CLOSE packing arrangement. Hence , the coordination number is 12.