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Which one of the following is not used as air adsorbent in chromatography?(a) Alumina (b) Silica gel (c) Magnesia (d) Sucrose |
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Answer» (d) Sucrose Sucrose is not used as air adsorbent in chromatography. |
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| 152. |
Which of the following compounds gives curdy white precipitate in Lassaigne’s test?(a) CH3Br(b) C2H5l(c) CH3Cl(d) C6H5NO2 |
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Answer» (c) CH3Cl CH3Cl compounds gives curdy white precipitate in Lassaigne’s test. |
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| 153. |
Choose the correct statement. (a) Fe4[Fe(CN)6] is prussian blue precipitate.(b) Ag2S is a white precipitate.(c) PbS is a blood red colour precipitate.(d) BaSO4 is a black colour precipitate. |
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Answer» (a) Fe4[Fe(CN)6] is prussian blue precipitate. |
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| 154. |
Which of the following compounds gives prussian blue colour in Lassaigne’s test?(a) CH4 and CH3OH(b) CH3NH2 and CH3NO2(c) CH3Cl and CHCl3(d) CH3CHO and CH3COCH3 |
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Answer» (b) CH3NH2 and CH3NO2 |
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| 155. |
The Prussian blue colour confirms the presence of nitrogen in an organic compound is due to the formation of ……… |
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Answer» Fe4[Fe(CN)6]I |
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| 156. |
Write the IUPAC names of the following compounds.(i) (ii) |
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Answer» 1. 2-cyclobutyl propanol 2. 3-cyclohexyl pentan-2-one |
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| 157. |
The correct IUPAC name for the following structure is ………. |
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Answer» 5-hex-i -en-3-ol 5-hexen-3-ol / hex-5-en-3-ol |
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| 158. |
The formation of 1, 2-dibromoethape from ethene and bromine is an example of : A. Substitution B. Dehydration C. Dehydrohalogenation |
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Answer» The formation of 1, 2-dibromoethape Addition. |
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| 159. |
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the brackets:Alkenes are the (a) ___________ series of (b) ___________ hydrocarbons. They differ from alkanes due to presence of (c) ___________ bonds. Alkenes mainly undergo (d) ___________ reactions. |
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Answer» Alkenes are the (a) homologous series of (b) unsaturated hydrocarbons. They differ from alkanes due to presence of (c) single bonds. Alkenes mainly undergo (d) addition reactions. |
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| 160. |
Ethane, Ethene, ethanoic acid, Ethyne, EthanolFrom the box, name(a) The compound with –OH as the part of its structure.(b) The compound with –COOH as the part of its structure.(c) Homologue of Homologous series with general formula CnH2n |
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Answer» (a) Ethanol (b) Ethanoic acid (c) Ethene |
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| 161. |
In DNA and RNA, nitrogen is present in the ring system. Can Kjeldahl method be used for the estimation of nitrogen present in these? Give reasons |
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Answer» In DNA and RNA, nitrogen is present in heterocyclic rings. Kjeldahl method cannot be used to estimate nitrogen present in the ring because it cannot be completely converted in to (NH4)2SO4 during digestion. Therefore, Kjeldahl method cannot be used to estimate nitrogen present in DNA and RNA. |
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| 162. |
What indication is given by blood red coloration in Lassaigns test? |
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Answer» Presence of both N and S together in an organic compound. |
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| 163. |
Match the following:List-IList-IIA.RNH21.AmidesB.RCONH22.IsocyanateC.RNO23.Primary amineD.RNCO4.Nitro alkaneCode:ABCD(a)3142(b)4231(c)2413(d)1324 |
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Answer» The correct option is- (a) 3 1 4 2 |
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| 164. |
Match the following:List-IList-IIACH3-CH2-CH2OH1.2-methoxypropaneB2.3-methylpentaneC3.Propane-l-olD4.2-chlorobutaneCode:ABCD(a)3412(b)2134(c)1243(d)4321 |
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Answer» The correct option is- (a) 3 4 1 2 |
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| 165. |
In a molecule of saturated hydrocarbon the number of C-atoms is 5, what is the number of H-atoms? |
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Answer» According to general formula C4H2n+2 when n = 5, C5H2 x 5+2 or C5H10+2 or C5H12 . Thus, the number of hydrogen atom is 12. |
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| 166. |
Name the hydrocarbon which;(a) is a tetrahedral molecule(b) is a planar molecule(c) is a linear molecule(d) forms a red precipitate with ammoniacal solution of copper (I) chloride(e) is known as paraffin(f) is known as olefin |
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Answer» (a) The hydrocarbon which is tetrahedral is Methane. (b) The hydrocarbon which is a planar molecule is ethane. (c) The hydrocarbon which is a linear molecule is Ethyne. (d) The hydrocarbon which forms a red precipitate with ammoniacal solution of copper chloride is acetylene. (e) Alkanes are also called as paraffin. (f) Alkenes are also called olefin. |
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| 167. |
(a) what are alcohols? State their sources(b) give general formula of monohydric alcohol |
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Answer» (a) Alcohols are the hydroxyl derivatives of alkanes and are formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of the alkane with OH group. Methanol is obtained from destructive distillation of wood while ethanol is obtained from fermentation of sugar. (b) General formula of monohydric alcohol: CnH2n+1OH |
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| 168. |
Give the names of each of the following compounds :(a) CH3CH2CH2CH3(b) CH2 = CH2(c) CH = CH |
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Answer» (a) Butane (b) Ethylene (Ethene) (c) Acetylene (Ethyne). |
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| 169. |
Which of the following compounds contain all the carbon atoms in the same hybridisation state?(i) H—C ≡ C—C ≡ C—H(ii) CH3—C ≡ C—CH3(iii) CH2 = C = CH2(iv) CH2 = CH—CH = CH2 |
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Answer» (i) H—C ≡ C—C ≡ C—H (iv) CH2 = CH—CH = CH2 |
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| 170. |
In which of the following representations given below spatial arrangement of group/ atom different from that given in structure ‘A’? |
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Answer» The correct option is (i), (iii), (iv) |
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| 171. |
Electrophiles are electron seeking species. Which of the following groups contain only electrophiles? |
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Answer» The correct answer (ii), (iii) |
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| 172. |
What is sublimation? What kind of organic compounds can be purified by this technique? |
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Answer» Process of change of solid substance directly into vapour phase without the intermediate liquid state is called sublimation. This technique is used to separate sublimable compounds.Like camphor ,ammonium chloride. |
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| 173. |
Lassaigne’s test is not shown by diazonium Salt. Why? |
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Answer» On heating diazonium Salts loses Nitrogen and could not fuse with the sodium metal therefore diazonium salt do not show Positive Lassaigne’s test for nitrogen. |
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| 174. |
In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R) just below it. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as(A)If both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion.(B)If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.(C) If assertion is true, but reason is false.(D)If both assertion and reason are false.Assertion (A). Hydrazine contains nitrogen but does not give Lassaigne’s test for nitrogen.Reason (R). Hydrazine reacts with fused sodium to give H2 gas. |
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Answer» (B)If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion. |
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| 175. |
In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R) just below it. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as(A)If both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion.(B)If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.(C) If assertion is true, but reason is false.(D)If both assertion and reason are false.Assertion (A). Lassaigne’s test is not shown by diazonium salts.Reason (R). Diazonium salts lose N2 on heating much before they have a chance to react withfused sodium. |
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Answer» (A)If both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion. |
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| 176. |
Give the trivial (common) names and the IUPAC names of the following:(a) C3H6 (b) C2H4 (c) C2H2 (d) CH3OH (e) C2H5OH |
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| 177. |
How are the following obtained(a) absolute alcohol(b) spurious alcohol(c) methylated spirit? |
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Answer» (a) Absolute alcohol: Absolute alcohol may be obtained by distilling moist alcohol with benzene. The mixture of water and benzene distills off and anhydrous alcohol is left behind. (b) Spurious alcohol: It is made by improper distillation. It contains large portions of methanol in a mixture of alcohols. (c) Methylated spirit: Methylated spirit or denatured alcohol is ethyl alcohol with 5%methyl alcohol, a colored dye and some pyridine. |
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| 178. |
Organic chemistry plays a key role in all walks of life. Discuss |
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Answer» Organic compounds are present everywhere. They are present in: It is present in the production of soaps, shampoos, powders and perfumes. It is present in the food we eat like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins etc. Fuel like natural gas, petroleum are also organic compounds. Medicines, explosives, dyes, insecticides are all organic compounds. Thus we can say that organic compounds play a key role in all walks of life. |
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(a) Name a few sources of organic chemistry(b) give the various applications of organic chemistry |
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Answer» (a) Few sources of organic compounds are: Plants Animals Coal Petroleum Wood (b) The various applications of organic chemistry is: It is used in the production of soaps, shampoos, powders and perfumes. Various fuels like natural gas, petroleum are also organic compounds. The fabrics that we use to make various dresses are also made from organic compounds. |
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| 180. |
(a) What do you understand by organic chemistry?(b) What is vital force theory? Why was it discarded? |
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Answer» (a) Organic chemistry may be defined as the chemistry of hydrocarbons and its derivatives. (b) Vital Force Theory is a theory made by the Scientist Berzelius in 1809 which assumed that organic compounds are only formed in living cells and it is impossible to prepare them in laboratories. It was discarded because Friedrich Wohler showed that it was possible to obtain an organic compound (urea) in the laboratory. |
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| 181. |
Name the addition product formed between ethene and water. |
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Answer» Ethylene glycol. |
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| 182. |
Write the equation for the complete combustion of ethane. |
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Answer» 2C2H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O Δ |
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| 183. |
What word is used to describe these three compounds taken together ? |
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Answer» Organic compounds. |
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| 184. |
Name the alcohol, aldehyde and acid formed when ethane is oxidised. |
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Answer» Alcohol obtained from ethane is ethyl alcohol [C2H5OH]. The aldehyde obtained from ethane is acetaldehyde [CH3CHO]. The acid obtained from ethane is acetic acid [CH3COOH]. |
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(a) Name the product of the reaction between ethene and chlorine. (b) Burning acetylene in oxygen, under appropriate conditions, produces a very hot flame. For what purpose, this hot flame is used ? |
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Answer» (a) Ethene dichloride. (b) For welding. |
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| 186. |
Name the product of the reaction between ethene and chlorine. |
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Answer» Ethene combines with chlorine to form 1: 2 dichloroethane [Ethylene dichloride] |
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| 187. |
Ethene reacts with chlorine. |
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Answer» Addition reaction. |
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| 188. |
Why pure acetic acid known as glacial acetic acid ? |
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Answer» Because on cooling below its melting point (17°C) it solidifies and forms little ice-like crystals. |
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| 189. |
Indicate the type of reaction that occurs when : Ethane reacts with chlorine. |
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Answer» Substitution reaction. |
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| 190. |
What effect is associated with too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere ? |
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Answer» Greenhouse effect or global warming is associated with too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. |
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| 191. |
Acetylene bums with sooty flame. Why? |
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Answer» Acetylene has higher proportion of carbon and all carbon in it does not burn completely. Hence, unburnt carbon particles make the flame sooty. |
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| 192. |
What ‘substitution reaction’ and ‘substitution product’. |
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Answer» A substitution reaction is one in which one atom in a molecule is replaced by another atom (or group of atoms). The product of a substitution reaction is known as a substitution product. |
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What is ‘pyrolysis’ ? What is the other term signifying the same ? |
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Answer» Decomposition of alkanes by heat is called pyrolysis. Another term signifying the same is cracking. |
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| 194. |
Burning of acetylene [Ethyne] in oxygen, under appropriate conditions, produces a very hot flame. What is this hot flame used for? |
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Answer» This hot flame is used for welding and cutting of steel. |
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| 195. |
State the conditions required for the following reactions to take place : (a) Catalytic hydrogenation of ethyne. (b) Preparation of ethyne from ethylene dibromide |
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Answer» (a) In presence of catalyst like finely divided nickel, platinum, heating upto 473 K. (b) Hot and concentrated alcoholic solution of potassium hydroxide. |
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Ethanol can be converted into ethene which can be changed into ethane. Choose the correct word or phrase from the brackets to complete the following sentences.(a) The conversion of ethanol into ethene is an example of ___________(b) Converting ethanol into ethene requires the use of ___________(c) The conversion of ethene into ethane is an example of ___________(d) The catalyst used in the conversion of ethene into ethane is commonly ___________ |
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Answer» (a) The conversion of ethanol into ethene is an example of Dehydration. (b) Converting ethanol into ethene requires the use of Conc. H2SO4. (c) The conversion of ethene into ethane is an example of hydrogenation. (d) The catalyst used in the conversion of ethene into ethane is commonly nickel. |
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Ethylene when reacts with halogens (chlorine and bromine) form saturated products. Name them and write balanced equations. |
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Answer» Chlorine and bromine are added to the double bond of ethene to form saturated ethylene chloride and ethylene bromide respectively. CH2 = CH2 + Cl2 →CH2(Cl) − CH2(Cl) 1,2-dichloro ethane CH2 = CH2+ Br2 →CH2(Br) − CH2(Br) 1,2-dibromo ethane |
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Write the following properties of ethene:(a) Physical state (b) Odour(c) Density as compared to air (d) Solubility |
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Answer» (a) Physical state: Ethene is a colorless and inflammable gas. (b) Odour: It has a faint sweetish odor. (c) Density as compared to air: It has density less than one hence it is lighter than air. (d) Solubility: It is sparingly soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents like alcohol, ether, and chloroform. |
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How would you convert:(a) ethene into 1, 2-dibromoethane?(b) ethene into ethyl brominde? |
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Answer» (a) Ethene into 1, 2 -dibromoethane: Ethene reacts with bromine at room temperature to form saturated ethylene chloride. CH2 = CH2 + Br2 →CH2(Br) − CH2(Br) 1,2-dibromo ethane (b) Ethene into ethyl bromide: When ethene is treated with HBr bromoethane is formed. CH2 = CH2 + HBr →CH3 − CH2Br Ethyl bromide |
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Which of the following is elimination reaction ?(A) Chlorination of ethene(B) Hydration of ethene(C) Conversion of But-1-ene into But-2-ene(D) Dehydration of ethanol |
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Answer» (C) elimination |
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