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201.

Hydrogen has the tendency to lose one `e^(-)` and for mation of `H^(+)`, In this respect it resembles with :A. Alkali metalB. CarbonC. Alkaline earth metalD. Halogens

Answer» Correct Answer - A
202.

Ortho and para hydrogen differn inA. proton spinB. Electron spinC. Nuclear chargeD. Nuclear reaction

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Ortho and para hydrogen differ in proton spin.
203.

(i) Distinguish between ortho and para-hydrogens. (ii) What is the composition of ortho-and para hydrogens in ordinary hydrogen at room temperature ? Can this composition be changed?

Answer» (ii) For effect of temperature on the compostion of ortho and para isomers.
204.

Deuterium an isotope of hydrogen is :A. RadioactiveB. Non radioactiveC. HeaviestD. Lightest

Answer» Correct Answer - B
205.

Valence factor of `H_(2)O_(2)` is always 2. Statement-2: In redox reaction change of oxidation state per molecule is 2.A. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1B. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is not correct explanation for statement-1C. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is falseD. Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true

Answer» Correct Answer - D
206.

Statement-1: Complete hydrolysis of one mole of peroxydisulphuric acid gives one mole of `H_(2)O_(2)` and moles of `H_(2)SO_(4)`. Statement-2: Peroxydisulphuric acid has one peroxy linkage.A. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1B. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is not correct explanation for statement-1C. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is falseD. Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true

Answer» Correct Answer - A
207.

`H_(2)SO_(4)` is added to 20% cold aqueous solution of `BaO_(2)`. The product formed is:A. `H_(2)O_(2)`B. BaOC. `Ba(OH)_(2)`D. `H_(2)SO_(5)`

Answer» (a) is the correct answer
208.

Ratio of Ortho & Para hydrogen in ordinary hydrogen is :A. `1:3`B. `2:3`C. `3:1`D. None

Answer» Correct Answer - C
209.

Ortho- and para-hydrogen differ inA. atomic numberB. mass numberC. electron spin in two atomsD. nuclear spin in two atoms

Answer» Correct Answer - D
210.

`H_(2)O_(2)` can act asA. oxidising agentB. Reducing agentC. Bleaching agentD. Acid

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C::D
211.

The reaction between which of the following reactants produces hydrogen?A. `Zn+HCl`B. `BaO_(2)+HCl`C. `K_(2)S_(2)O_(8)+H_(2)O`D. `Na_(2)O_(2)+HCl`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
212.

Water gas isA. `CO+H_(2)`B. `CO_(2)+H_(2)`C. `CO+H_(2)O`D. `CO_(2)+N_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
213.

what is meant by the term “Cold Combustion”? Explain

Answer»

In space crafts, H2 gas is used in fuel cells for generating electrical energy and for providing clean drinking water to the Astronauts’. The electrical energy is generated by the reaction of H2 and O2 without evolution of any heat called “Cold combustion” With alkaline electrolyte the half-cell reactions are: 

H2+2OH- ---> 2 H2O+2 eH2O +1/2 O2 ----> 2OH- 

H2 + ½ O2- ---> H2O E0 = 1.23 V 

Efficiency is up to 85% which in rechargeable secondary cells is about 40%.

214.

Name the compound whose electrolysis in aqueous state, give high purity (99.95%) dihydrogen.

Answer»

Aqueous Ba(OH)2 solution

215.

Consider the following reversible conversion: Ortho`(H_(2))hArr"Para "(H_(2))` this equilibrium will shift in forward directionA. On increasing temperatureB. On increasing ortho concentrationC. On decreasing temperatureD. On decreasing ortho concentration

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C
216.

The catalyst used in the water-gas shift reaction isA. Sodium arseniteB. NickelC. Potassium permanganateD. Iron chromate

Answer» Correct Answer - D
217.

How can the production of dihydrogen obtained from coal gasification, be increased?

Answer»

The process of producing syngas or synthesis gas from coal is called coal gasification 

 C(s) + H2O(g) Ni 1270K -------> CO(g) +H2(g)  

The production of hydrogen can be increased by reacting carbon monoxide of syngas with the steam in presence of iron chromate as catalyst at 673K. This is called water shift reaction 

CO (g) +H2O (g) FeCrO4, 673K ---------> CO2 (g) +H2 (g) 

The CO2 thus produced can be removed either by scrubbing with a solution of sodium arsenite or by passing the mixture through water under 30 atm. Pressure when CO2 dissolves leaving behind H2 which is collected.

218.

Give the main purpose of water gas shift reaction.

Answer»

The main purpose of water gas shift reaction is to increase the production of dihydrogen.

219.

What is 'coal gasification'.

Answer»

Nowadays 'syngas' is produced from sewage, saw-dust, scrap wood,newspapers etc. The process of producing 'syngas' from coal is called 'coal gasification'.

220.

If a body of a fish contains 1.2 g hydrogen in its total body mass, if all the hydrogen is replaced with deuterium then the increase in body weight of the fish will be ……(a) 1.2 g (b) 2.4 g (c) 3.6 g(d) \(\sqrt{4.8}\, g\)

Answer»

(a) 1.2 g 

Mass of deuterium = 2 × (mass of protium) 

If all the 1.2 g hydrogen is replaced with deuterium, the weight will become 2.4g. 

Hence the increase in body weight is (2.4 – 1.2 = 1.2 g).

221.

Assertion : Permanent hardness of water is removed by treatment with washing soda. Reason : Washing soda reacts with soluble calcium and magnesium chlorides and sulphates in hard water to form insoluble carbonates (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (c) Assertion is true but reason is false (d) Both assertion and reason are false

Answer»

(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Ca2+ + Na2CO3 → CaCO3↓ + 2Na+

222.

Statement-I: Permanent hardness of water is removed by treatment with washing soda.Statement-II: Washing soda reacts with soluble magnesium and calcium sulphate to form insoluble carbonate. (a) Statements-I and II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation of statement-I. (b) Statements-I and II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation of statement-I. (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is wrong. (d) Statement-I is wrong but Statement-II is correct.

Answer»

(a) Statements-I and II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation of statement-I. 

223.

Which one of the following is used as water softener? (a) Zeolites (b) lime (c) washing soda (d) bleaching powder

Answer»

(a) Zeolites

224.

Hydrogen is1. combustible2. non-combustible3. supporter of combustion4. neither supporter nor combustible

Answer»

Hydrogen is combustible.

225.

`CO+H_(2)underset(573K//300atm)overset(X("catalayst"))(rarr)CH_(3)OH`, the catalyst X is `:`A. Ferrous sulphateB. `Cr_(2)O_(3)//ZnO`C. `V_(2)O_(5)`D. `Al_(2)O_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
BOSCH process `= underset("water gas")(H_(2)+CO)+underset("stream")(H_(2)O) overset(773K)underset(Fe_(2)O_(3),Cr_(2)O_(3))rarr CO_(2)+2H_(2)`
226.

When a substance `A` reacts with water it produces a conbustible gas `B` and a solution of substance `C` in water. When another substance `D` reacts with this soution of `C`, it also produces the same gas `B` on warming but `D` can produce `B` on reaction with dilute sulphuric acid at room temperature. `B` on reaction with dilute sulphuric acid at room tempreture. `A` imparts a golden yellow colour to a smokeless flame of bunsen flame. `A,B,C` and `D` are respectively.A. `Na, H_(2), NaOH, Zn`B. `K,H_(2), KOH, Al`C. `Ca, H_(2),Ca(OH)_(2),Sn`D. `CaC_(2), C_(2)H_(2),Ca(OH)_(2),Fe`

Answer» Correct Answer - a
`2Na_((s))+2H_(2)O_(l)rarr 2NaOH_((aq))+H_(2(g))`
`(A)` `(C)` `(B)`
`Zn_((s))+2NaOH_((aq)) rarr Na_(2)ZnO_(2)+H_(2)(B)`
`(D)`
`Zn_((s))+H_(2)SO_(4(aq))overset("Room temperature")rarrZnSO_(4(aq))+H_(2)(B)`,
`(D)`
`Na overset("Burn on nonlumionous flame")rarr`Golden yellow flame
227.

The volume strength of `1.5 N H_2O_2` solution isA. `4.8`B. `5.2`C. `8.8`D. `8.4`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Strength =Normality `xxEW` of `H_(2)O_(2)`
`=1.5 Nxx1.7 g L^(-1)=25.5 g L^(-1)`
`underset(68g)(2H_(2)O_(2))to2H_(2)O+underset(22400 mL "at STP")(O_(2))`
68 g of `H_(2)O gives=22400` mL of `O_(2)`at STP
`25.5 g H_(2)O_(2)` gives =`22400/68xx25.5 =8400` mL of `O_(2)` at `STP`
`25.5 g` of `H_(2)O_(2) ` is present in `1000 m L` of `H_(2)O_(2)` solution
`1000` mL of `H_(2)O_(2)` gives 8400 mL of `O_(2)`at STP
1mL of `H_(2)O_(2)` gives `8400/1000` mL of `O_(2)` at `STP`
`=8.4 mL` of `O_(2)`
Hence, volume strength of `1.5 N H_(2)O_(2)=8.4` volume.
Or mass of `H_(2)O_(2)` in `1.5 N` solution
`=EW` of `H_(2)O_(2)xx1.5 N`
`=17xx1.5=25.5 g//L`
Hence, volume strength of `1.5 N H_(2)O_(2)` solution
`=(22.4xx25.5)/68=8.4`
228.

Assertion `(A)`: Concentration of `H_2O_2` is expressed in volume. Reason `(R)` :Volume strength = Normality `xx 5.6`.A. If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).B. If both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).C. If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.D. If (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Both (A) and (R) are correct but(R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
229.

The pH of `D_(2)O` and `H_(2)O` at 298 K isA. `7*0, 7*0`B. `7*35, 7*0`C. `7*0, 6*85`D. `6*85, 7*35`.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
pH of heavy water is slightly more than seven.
230.

With the decrease in temperature, the proportion of which allotropic form increasesA. orthoB. paraC. metaD. heavy hydrogen.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
With the decrease in temperature,proportion of more stable para hydrogen increases.
231.

Sodium forms a crystallisation ionic solid with dihydrogen. The solid is non-conducting in nature. It reacts violently with water to produce dihydrogen gas. Write the formula of this compond and its reaction with water. What will happen on electrolysis of the melt of this solid.

Answer» The available information suggests the cyrstalline solid is sodium hydride (NaH), It is nont volatile due to its crystalline nature and does not conduct electricity in the solid state.
`NaH(s)+H_(2)O(aq) to NaOH(aq)+H_(2)(g)`
Upon electrolysis , the melt (molten metal hydride) will conduct electricity.
`underset("Melt")(NaH(l)) overset("Electrolysis")to underset("Cathode")(Na^(+))+underset("anode")(H^(-))`
At cathode: `Na^(+)+e^(-) to Na, "At anode": H^(-) overset(-e)to H or 1//2 H_(2)`.
232.

Out of the two allotropic forms of dihydrogen, the form with lesser molecular energy isA. OrthoB. MetaC. ParaD. All have same energy

Answer» Correct Answer - c
The para form of `H_(2)O` has lesser energy than the ortho form.
233.

Which of the following statements about hydrogen is incorrect ?A. Dihydrogen does not act as a reducing agent.B. Hydrogen has three isotopes of which tritium is the most common.C. Hydrogen never acts as cation in ionic salts.D. Hydronium ion, `H_(3)O^(+)`, exists freely in solution

Answer» Correct Answer - a,b
`(a)` and `(b)` options are incorrect
Correct `-` Dihydrogen act as reducing agent for example
`3overset(0)(H)_(2) +overset(0)(H)_(2) rarr 2 overset(-1+1) (NH)_(3)(` Oxidation no. of `H_(2)` increases `)`
Correct `-` Hydrogen has three isotopes of which protium `(._(1)H^(1))` is the most common.
234.

I. `H_(2)O_(2) + O_(2) to H_(2)O + 2O_(2)` `II. H_(2)O_(2)+ Ag_(2)O to 2Ag + H_(2)O + O_(2)` Role of hydrogen peroxide in the above reactions is respectivelyA. oxidising in (I) and reducing in (II)B. reducing in (I) and oxidising in (II)C. reducing in (I) and (II)D. oxidising in (I) and (II)

Answer» Correct Answer - C
In both these reactions, `H_(2)O_(2)` acts as a reducing agent since it itself is oxidised to `O_(2)`.
235.

Which of the following statements is`//`are correct about `6.8%` stregnth of `H_2O_2`.A. its normality is `4N`B. its molarity is `2M`C. Its volume strength is `22.4 V`D. Volume strength `11.2xxM`

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C::D
a. `1.7%=1N`
`6.8%=4N`
b. `M=(4N)/2=2M`
c. `1.7%=5.6 V`
`6.8%=22.4 V`
d. volume strength `=5.6xxN`
`5.6xx2xxM=11.2M`
236.

Hydrogen can react with the following even in dark:A. `I_(2)`B. `Cl_(2)`C. `F_(2)`D. `Br_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
237.

Pure `H_2O_2` isA. semi-solidB. liquidC. solidD. gas

Answer» Correct Answer - B
238.

The volume of `10` volume of `H_2O_2` required to liberate `500mL` of `O_2` at `STP isA. `25 mL`B. `50 mL`C. `100 mL`D. `125 mL`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`10` volume `H_(2)O_(2)` means 10 mL of `O_(2)` is produced at `STP` from `1` mL of 10vol `H_(2)O_(2)`
Hence `500` mL of `O_(2)` is produce at `STP` from
`500/10=50` mL of 10 vol `H_(2)O_(2)`
239.

What will be the strength of 20 vol of `H_(2)O_(2)` in terms of gram per litre?A. `60.71 gL^(-1)`B. `5.6 gL^(-1)`C. `30.62 gL^(-1)`D. `17 gL^(-1)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
20 vol of `H_(2)O_(2)` means :
1 L of this `H_(2)O_(2)` will give 20 L of oxygen at sTP.
`underset(2xx34)(2H_(2)O_(2))to underset(22.4" L at STP")(O_(2))+H_(2)O`
22.4 L of `O_(2)` is produced from 68 g of `H_(2)O_(2)`
20 L of `O_(2)` is produced from `=(68xx20)/(22.4)=60.71 g L^(-1)` of `H_(2)O_(2)`.
240.

The volume of 10 vol `H_(2)O_(2)` required to liberate 500 `cm^(3)` of `O_(2)` at STPA. 50 mlB. `5*0 ml`C. 15 mlD. 100 ml.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
10 ml of `O_(2)` is obtained at STP from `H_(2)O_(2)=1` ml 500 ml of `O_(2)` is obtained at STP from `H_(2)O_(2)=1//10xx500=50` mL.
241.

Do you expect the carbon hydride of the type `(C_(n)H_(2n+2))` to act Lewis acid or base? Justify you answer.

Answer» It is neither a Lewis acid nor a Lewis base. In all the hydrides belonging to this type, the carbon atoms have complete octet. Therefore, these hydrides behave as normal covalent hydrides also called saturated hydrocarbons or alkanes, `(e.g., CH_(4),C_(2)H_(6),C_(3)H_(8)etc)`. These are also called electron precise hydrides. We shall study in details about these hydrides at a later stage in unit 13.
242.

The chemical formula for calcium chlorite isA. `Ca(ClO_4)_2`B. `Ca(ClO_3)_2`C. `CaClO_2`D. `Ca(ClO_2)_2`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The formula of calcium chlorite is `Ca(ClO_2)_2`.
243.

Hydrogen peroxide can be prepared in the laboratory by the action of dilute acids on metallic peroxide. In one method, sodium peroxide is added in samall amount at a time to a dilute solution of sulphuric acid in cold. Sodium peroxide can be replaced by barium peroxide. In this case, a paste of `BaO_(2).8H_(2)O` is prepared and added gradually to an ice-cold dilute sulphuric acid. Barium sulphate precipitates out leaving behind a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide. Phosphoric acid can also be used in place of sulphuric acid. Which of the following is used for the preparation of `H_(2)O_(2)`?A. Anhydrous `BaO_(2)`B. Anhydrous `Na_(2)O_(2)`C. `TiO_(2)`D. `PbO_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
244.

When sodium peroxide is treated with dilute sulphuric acid, we get ……… .A. sodium sulphate and waterB. sodium sulphate and oxygenC. sodium sulphate , hydrogen and oxygenD. sodium sulphate and hydrogen peroxide

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`Na_(2)O_(2) + "Dil." H_(2)SO_(4) to Na_(2)SO_(4)+ H_(2)O_(2)`.
245.

There is a smaple of 10 volume of hydrogen peroxide solution . Calculate its strength.

Answer» 3% `H_(2)O_(2)` solution.
246.

Calculate the strength of 30 volume solution of hydrogen peroxide.

Answer» 30 volume solution of `H_(2)O_(2)` means that 1L of this `H_(2)O_(2)` solution will give 30 L of oxygen at STP.
The decomposition of `H_(2)O_(2)` takes place as follows.
`underset(2xx34g=18g)(2H_(2)O_(2)to 2H_(2)O+underset(22.7L" at STP")(O_(2))`
from the equation
22.7 L of `O_(2)` of `O_(2)` at STP is obtained from `H_(2)O_(2)=68g`
`therefore30L` of `O_(2)` at STP is obtained from `H_(2)O_(2)=(68)/(22.7)xx30`
Therefore, strength of 30 volume `H_(2)O_(2)` solution `=89.86g//L`
247.

Write a note on volume strength of hydrogen peroxide.

Answer»

A 30 % hydrogen peroxide is marketed as 100 volume H2O2 .It means that one mL of 30 % H2O2 solution will give 100V of oxygen at STP. Commercially, it is marketed as 10 volume, which means it contains 3% H2O2

248.

Write a note on storage of hydrogen peroxide.

Answer»

H2O2 decomposes slowly on exposure to light , H2O2→ 2H2O + O2. In the presence of metal surfaces or traces of alkali, the above reaction is catalyzed . Hence it is stored in wax- lined glass or plastic vessels in dark.

249.

Hydrogen accepts an electron to form inert gas configureation, it resmebles `…………………….`A. HalogenB. Alkali metalsC. ChalcogensD. Alkaline earth metals

Answer» Correct Answer - a
`underset(1s^(1))(H)+e^(-)rarrunderset(1s^(2)or [He]^(2))(H^(-))`
`underset([He]^(2)2s^(2)2p^(5))(F)+e^(-)rarr underset([He]^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)or [Ne]^(10))(F^(-))`
250.

Species or ion which doesnot exist in natureA. `H^(+)`B. `H_(3)O^(+)`C. `H_(2)^(+)`D. 1, 3 both

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`H^(+)` ion doesnot exist in nature, because `H^(+)` is without `e^(-)` species of size of `H^(+)` ions is negligible.
`h_(2)^(+)` does not exist, because its bond order is `0.5`.