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1.

State Raoult's law. How is it useful in determining the molecular weight of non-electrolyte solute?

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According to Rault's law, for any solution the partial vapour pressure of each volatile component in the solution is directly proportional to its mole fraction.

When the solute is non-volatile and non-electrolyte, only the solvent moecules are present in vapour phase and contribute to vapour pressure. Let p1 be the vapour pressure of the solvent x1 be its mole fraction p10 be its vapour pressure in the pure state. Then according to raoult's law, P1 ∝ x1 and p1 ∝ x1p10

2.

What is meant by selectivity of a catalyst?

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The catalytic reaction that depends upon the pore structure of the catalyst and the size of the reactant and product molecules is called shape selective catalysis.

3.

how many grams of water are produced by complete combustion of C3 H4

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C3H4 + 4O2 \(\overset{Combustion}{\longrightarrow}\) 3CO2 + 2H2O

1 mole + 4 mole \(\longrightarrow\) 3 mole + 2 mole

on complete combustion of 1 mole of C3H4 gave 2 mole of water.

molecular weight of H2O = 18g/mole

\(\therefore\) Number of gram H2O produced = (2 x 18) g = 36 g

Hence, on complete combustion of 1 mole of C3H4 produced 36 g H2O.

4.

Which of the following metals does not react with dilute sulphuric acid?A. Zn B. Fe C. Cu D. Mg

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Option : C. Cu

5.

Discuss about the occurrence and abundance of elements of carbon family

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In carbon family, carbon occur in the native state in form of coal, graphite, and diamond. Silicon, is the second most abundant element by weight in the earth's crust. Tin occur in form of tinnestone or cassiterite. The principal ore of lead is galena. Germanium occurs in traces.

 Electronic configuration of carbon family

1.The valence shell electronic configuration of these element is ns2 np2 . The inner core of the electronic configuration of elements in this group differs from other member of p-block. 

2. The electronic configuration of carbon is : 1s2 2s2 2p2 .

Order of covalent radii of carbon family 

Atomic radii of these elements regularly increase as we move down the group primarily due to the addition of new energy shell at each succeeding elements.

Ionization enthalpy of carbon family 

The ionization enthalpy of carbon family is higher than corresponding elements of boron family due to increased nuclear charge.

Physical properties of carbon family

All the carbon family member are solids. Carbon and silicon are non metals, germanium is metalloid, whereas tin and lead are soft metals with low melting points. The M.P. and B.P. of carbon family are higher than those of corresponding elements of boron family.

Oxidation of carbon family

The carbon family elements have four electrons in outer most shell. All the elements show an oxidation state of +4. However, as we move down the group from C to Pb, the stability of +4 oxidation state decreases while that of +2 oxidation state increases due to inert pair effect.

Trend of covalent to ionic character down the group of carbon family

In carbon family covalent character decreases from top to bottom and ionic character increases, because non-metallic property of C and Si decreases and metallic property of tin and lead increases.

6.

State Raoult's Law of depression of freezing point. How is it useful in determining the molecular weight of non-volatile and non electrolyte solute?

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Raoult gave the quantitative relationship between the solutions, then the relationship is known as raoult's law which states that for a solution of volatile liquids, the partial pressure vapour pressure of each component in the solution is directly proportional to its mole fraction.

Thus, for components 1.

P1 ∝ x1

and P1 = P10 x1

Where P10 is the vapour pressure of pure component 1 at the same temperature.

Simply, for componant 2

P2 = P20 x2

where P20 represents the vapour pressure of the pure component.

Raoult's law in general form can be stated as, for any solution the partial vapour pressure of each volatile component in the solution is directly proportional to its mole fraction.

7.

Which of the following formula represents Raoult's law for a solution containing non-volatile solute?(A) Psolute = Posoulte . Xsolute(B) P = KH.x(C) PTotal = Psolvent(D) Psolute = Posolvent . Xsolvent

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Option : (B) P = KH.x

Solution which have only one volatile components, The vapour pressure of volatile component in a given solution can be written by -

P1 = x1\(P_1^0\)

If we compare the equations for Raoult's law and Henry's law, (P = KH.x), only proportionality constant KH differes from \(P_1^0\).

Thus,

Rault's law becomes a special case of Henry's law in which KH becomes equal to \(P_1^0\).

All other options are wrong for Roult's law.

8.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a crystalline solid?(A) A true solid(B) A regular arrangement of constituent particles(C) Sharp melting point(D) Isotropic in nature

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Option : (D) Isotropic in nature

Crystalline solids are anisotropic in Nature.

9.

The oxidation state of -2 is most stable in :(a) O(b) S(c) Se(d) Te

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Option : (a) O

The stability of -2 oxidation state decreases down the group.

10.

Why is sodium benzoate added to packed containers of jams and pickles ?

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[Hint : It prevents spoilage of jams and pickles due to microbial growth. It is a food preservative.]

11.

With reference to which classiflcation has the statement ‘Ranitidine is an antacid’ been given ?

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[Hint : Classification based on pharmacological effect.]

12.

Why the receptors embedded in cell membranes show selectivity for one chemical messenger over the other ?

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[Hint : The active site of receptor has speciflc shape and speciflc functional groups which can bind only speciflc messenger which fits in.]

13.

Nucleosides are composed of :(A) a pentose sugar and phosphoric acid(B) a nitrogenous base and phosphoric acid(C) a nitrogenous base and a pentose sugar(D) a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar and phosphoric acid.

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Option : (C) a nitrogenous base and a pentose sugar.

Nucleosides consist of a nitrogenous base and pentose sugar.

14.

Which is more basic among aqueous solutions of aniline and ammonia? Give one reason.

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Ammonia: 

Because NH2 group is directly attached directly to the benzene ring and the unshared electron pair on nitrogen atom in conjugated with benzene ring. Hence less available for protonation.

15.

What are nucleosides?

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The compounds containing pentose sugar and nitrogen base are called nucleosides.

16.

The atomic number of an element is 16. What is the group number of this element in periodic Table?A. 15 B. 2 C. 16 D. 4

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Option : C. 16 

17.

What are hormones? Give one biological function of insulin.

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Hormones are the biochemical messengers secreted by endocrine (ductless) glands. 

Insulin regulates the blood sugar level.

18.

Which of the following are isomers?A. Methyl alcohol and dimethyl ether B. Acetone and Acetaldehyde C. Ethyl alcohol and dimethyl ether D. Ethene and Ethyne

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Option : C. Ethyl alcohol and dimethyl ether

19.

Which oxide of iron is formed when iron is treated with steam?A. Fe3O4 B. Fe3O2 C. Fe2O3 D. FeO

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Option : A. Fe3O4

20.

The name of CH3 – O – C2H5 according to IUPAC system is –A. Methoxyethane B. Propoxymethane C. Ethorymethane D. Ethylmethyl ether

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Option : D. Ethylmethyl ether

21.

Complete the chemical equation.CH3CONH2 \(\overset{Br_2/NaOH}{\longrightarrow}\)

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 CH3CONH2 \(\overset{Br_2/NaOH}{\longrightarrow}\) CH3 - NH2

22.

Consider a cylinder of mass M resting on a rough horizontal rug that is pulled out from under it with acceleration 'a' perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder. what is Ffriction at the point P? It is assumed that the cylinder does not slip.

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Force of friction at point P, friction 

Ffriction=1/3 Masinθ =1/3 Masin90o

=Ma/3  [here θ=90o

23.

Give the IUPAC name of (CH3)2N – C2H5.

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N, N-Dimethylethanamine.

24.

Find the position vector of a point which divides the line segment joining the points (2, −3, 4) and (3, 1, −2) externally in the ratio 3 ∶ 2.

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Let position vector of point is \(\vec r\)

The position vector of point (2, −3, 4) is \(\vec a\)= 2\(\hat i\)− 3\(\hat j\)+ 4\(\hat k\)

And the position vector of point (3, 1, −2) is \(\vec b\)= 3\(\hat i\)+\(\hat j\) − 2\(\hat k\)

Given that point R (x,y,z) divides the line segment joining the points A(2, −3, 4) and B(3, 1, −2) in the ratio 3 ∶ 2, externally. (By externally division formula)

Therefore, the position vector of point R is \(\vec r\)\(\frac{3\vec b - 2\vec a}{3-2}\) 

= 3(3\(\hat i\)+\(\hat j\) − 2\(\hat k\)) − 2(2\(\hat i\)− 3\(\hat j\) + 4\(\hat k\))

\(\hat i\)(̂9 − 4) + \(\hat j\)(3 + 6) + \(\hat k\)(−6 − 8) = 5\(\hat i\) + 9\(\hat j\)− 14\(\hat k\).

Hence, the position vector of point R is \(\vec r\) = 5\(\hat i\) + 9\(\hat j\) − 14\(\hat k\) .

25.

In a river of 20 m width.Half part of river flows with speed of 10m/s and remaining half part flows with 20m/s.as shown in figure.A man starts to swim from A and reaches to point B in 10 sec .Man swims with speed vm  with respect to river at an angle thita  with line AB. find thita angle --ans :arctan(15/2)

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Here the component of velocity of swimmer in AB direction is always Vmcosθ.

As the swimmer  crosses the river of breadth 20m in 10sec we can write

10* Vmcosθ.=20

=> Vmcosθ.=2........[1]

Again the net displacement along the stream is zero and  each 10m breadth is crossed by the swimmer in 5sec.

So we can write

(Vmsinθ.-10)*5 +(Vmsinθ.-20)*5=0

=> 2Vmsinθ.= 30

=> Vmsinθ.= 15.....[2]

Dividing [2] by [1] we get

=> tanθ= 15/2

=> θ.= tan-1(15/2)

 

26.

What is a chelate ligand ? Give one example.

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The ligand which contain from two or more donar sites simutaneously to form cyclic complaces. Example, ethane-1-2 diammine.

27.

 Write the oxidation state of Nickel in [Ni(CO)4].

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The correct answer is

Zero

28.

Complete the following reactiona) Cl2 + S–2 →b) SiO2 + HF (excess) →

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a) Cl2 + S–2  → 2Cl + S

b) SiO2 + 6HF → H2[SiF6] + 2H2O

29.

What is ambidentate ligand ? Give one example.

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Monodentate ligands contain more than one coordinating atoms. Example, CN-

30.

Write the name of a complex compound used in chemotherapy.

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The correct answer is

Cis-platin.

31.

Write the IUPAC name of [PtCl2(en)2(NO3)2].

Answer» Dichloridobis(ethylenediammine)nitratoplatinum(IV)
32.

Brown coloured ring formed in nitrate test has formula `[Fe(H_(2)O)_(5)NO]SO_(4)`. Unpaired electron in `Fe` is

Answer» Correct Answer - 5
Present as `Fe^(+)`
33.

How many different combinations may be obtained with three resistors, each having the resistance R ? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6

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4 different combinations may be obtained with three resistors, each having the resistance R.

34.

In saturated compound(A) having double bond (B) having triple bond(C) having single bond (D) All of these

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In saturated compound having single bond. 

35.

The element which has the maximum number of valence electrons is—(A) Na (B) P(C) Si (D) Al

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P has the maximum number of valence electrons. 

36.

Properties of Transfer Function

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• The transfer function of a system is the mathematical model expressing the differential equation that relates the output to input of the system. 

• The transfer function is the property of a system independent of magnitude and the nature of the input. 

• The transfer function includes the transfer functions of the individual elements. But at the same time, it does not provide any information regarding physical structure of the system. 

• The transfer functions of many physically different systems shall be identical.

• If the transfer function of the system is known, the output response can be studied for various types of inputs to understand the nature of the system.

• If the transfer function is unknown, it may be found out experimentally by applying known inputs to the device and studying the output of the system.

37.

Sameer was studying in his room. Suddenly he smells something burning and sees smoke in the room. He rushes out of the room immediately. Was Sameer's action voluntary or involuntary? Why?

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Sameer's action was voluntary because rushing out of the room was under his conscious control. The smoke and smell were perceived by the receptors in the sense organs and signals are sent to the brain. The brain, then sent signals to the effector organs, i.e., the muscles, to move out of the room.

38.

1. Identify the compound with the following structure:2. Mention the angles a & b. 3. Write down the corresponding elements in the figure. 1. ……2…….. 3………4………. 5…….. 6……….

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(1) Diborane(B6H6). 

(2) - 97° 

b - 120° 

(3) 1-H, 2-H, 3-B, 4-B, 5-H, 6-H

39.

Alkali metals in each period haveA. Smallest sizeB. Highest `EN`C. Lowest `IE`D. Highest `IE`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
40.

Define Rancidity?

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The oxidation of oils or fats in food resulting in a bad smell and bad taste is called rancidity.

41.

The statement that is false regarding the long form the periodic table isA. It reflects the sequence of filling the electrons in the order of sub-energy levels `s,p,d` and `f`.B. It helps to predict the stable valency states of the elements.C. It reflects trends in physical and chemical properties of the elements.D. It helps to predict the relative ionic character of the bond between any two elements

Answer» Correct Answer - D
42.

Find number of species which produce elemental sulphur when treated with `H_(2)S,` `Fe^(3+),Fe^(2+), SO_(2), H_(2)O, O_(3), HNO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 5
`Fe^(3+)+H_(2)toS+Fe^(2+)`
`SO_(2)+2H_(2)Sto3S+2H_(2)O`
`H_(2)O_(2)+H_(2)Sto2H_(2)O+S`
`H_(2)S+O_(3)toH_(2)O+S+O_(2)`
`2HNO_(3)+H_(2)Sto2NO_(2)+S+2H_(2)O`
43.

The member of periods and group in the long form of periodic table areA. `7` and `9`B. `8` and `18`C. `7` and `18`D. `6` and `10`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
44.

Out of `Be, Mg, Ca, Sr`and `Ba` total number of metals whose nitrates are decomposed according to following reaction. `2M(NO_(3))_(2) overset(/_)(to) 2MNO+4NO_(2)+O_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 5
All nitrates of alkali earth metal decomose like this.
45.

According to periodic law of elements, the variation in properties of elements is related to their:A. Atomic massB. Atomic numberC. DensityD. Mass number

Answer» Correct Answer - B
46.

Define the term functional group identify the functional group present in the following.

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It is a atom or group of atom or reactive part of compound which largely determine the chemical properties of compound

i) Methanol: Alcohol (-OH)

ii) Ethanoic acid: caboxylic acid (-COOH)

47.

Which of the following pairs of elements have alomost similar atomic radii ?A. `Zr, Hf`B. `Mo, W`C. `Co, Ni`D. `Nb, Ta`

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C::D
48.

Select the correct statement `(s)`A. Alkali metals have lowest `IE` in respective period.B. Noble gas have highest `IE` is respective period.C. `EA_(1)` of `N lt EA_(1)` of `O`.D. `F^(ɵ)` is the strongest reducing agent among halide ions.

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C
49.

Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in ammoniaA. Shows blue colouration due to solvated electronsB. Shows electrical conductivity due to both solvated electrons and solvated sodium ionsC. Shows red colouration due to solvated electrons but a bad conductor or electricityD. Produces hydrogen gas or carbonate

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B
50.

What happens when PCI5 is heated ?

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On heating phosphorous pentachloride, it decomposes into phosphorus trichloride and chlorine.

PCl5 + Δ ⟶ PCl3 + Cl2