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1001.

Which of the following is not correct ?A. In Nelson method of NaOH preparation , `Cl_(2)` is liberated at anode .B. With hot and conc. NaOH , `Cl_(2)` gas gives `NaClO_3`C. NaOH reacts with white phosphorous to give phosphineD. NaOH is used in rayon industry

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`underset("Hot + conc. ")(6NaOH) +3Cl_(2) to 5NaCl + underset(" Sodium chlorate ")(NaClO_(3))+3H_(2)O`
1002.

What is X in the following reaction `KHSO_4+F_2rarrHF+X`A. `K_(2)SO_(4)`B. `K_(2)S_(2)O_(4)`C. `K_(2)S_(2)O_(2)`D. `K_(2)S_(2)O_(8)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`2KHSO_(4) +F_(2) to 2HF + underset(X)(K_2S_(2)O_(6))`
1003.

Which is not produced when `Nl_(3)NH_(3)` is rubbed against the hard surface ?A. `l_(2)`B. `N_(2)`C. `NH_(3)`D. `NH_(4)l`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`8NH_(3)Nl_(3) to 5N_(2)+9l_(2)+6NH_(4)l`
1004.

Colour of the solution when KI reacts with `Br_(2)` isA. blueB. blackC. redD. no change

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Bromine liberates iodine from KI solution because of its oxidising property . Colour of iodine is grey black so , black colour is obtined .
`2KI+Br_(2) to 2KBr +I_2`
1005.

Which of the following product is formed by the reaction of sulphur dioxide with chlorine in the presence of sunlight ?A. `SO_(2)Cl `B. `SO_(2)Cl_(2) `C. `SOCl_2`D. `SO_3Cl `

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`SO_(2)+ Cl_(2) overset(hv )to underset("Sulphuryl chloride ")(SO_(2)Cl_(2))`
1006.

Which will not give precipitate with `NH_(4)OH` Solution ?A. `FeCl_(3)`(aq)B. `Al_(2)(SO_(4))_(3)`(aq)C. `CuSO_(4)`(aq)D. `CrCl_(3)`(aq)

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`CuSO_(4)` (aq) form a soluble complex with `NH_(4)OH`
`CuSO_(4)+4NH_(4)OH` to `underset("Soluble")([Cu(NH_(3))_(4)])SO_(4)+4H_(2)O`
1007.

Which is the coordinating solvent in the following reactions ? `BF_(3)+HF+H_(2)O to H_(3)O^(+)+BF_(4)^(-)`A. HFB. `H_(2)O`C. `NH_(3)`D. `BF_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
HF acts as a coordinating solvent . It loses proton and F forms coordinate bond with `BF_(3)` .
1008.

Which of the following cannot result in the formation of `NO` ?A. `N_(2)+O_(2)` (Electric arc)B. `NH_(3)+O_(2),(Pt//Rh catalyst// 1200 K)`C. `NaNO_(3)//HCl`D. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The reaction of `NaNO_(3)` and `HCl` do not give `NO`.
`NaNO+"HCl"toNaCl+HNO_(3)," "4HNO_(3)to H_(2)O+NO_(2)+O_(2)`
1009.

A lighting flash through air may result in the formation of :A. nitrogen pentaoxideB. ammoniaC. nitric acidD. nitric oxide

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`underset(("From air"))(N_(2)+O_(2))overset("Electric disch arge ")to 2NO`
1010.

The dipole moment of `H_(2)O_(2)` is more than that of `H_(2)O` but `H_(2)O_(2)` is not a good solvent because `:`A. It has a very high dielectric constant so that ionic compounds cannot be dissolved in itB. It dows not act as an oxidising agentC. It acts as a reducing agent.D. It dissociates easily and acts as an oxidising agent in chemical reactions.

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
`H_(2)O_(2)` is thermally unstable and it decomposes easily.
`H_(2)O_(2)(l)rarrH_(2)O(l)+(1)/(2)O_(2)(g)`
Its decomposition is catalysed by alkali metals present in traces in the glass of the vessel.
1011.

Which is the correct sequence in the following properties. For the correct order mark `( T)` and for the incorrect order mark `( F) :` `{:((a)"Acidity order ":SiF_(4) lt SiCl_(4) lt SiBr_(4) lt Sil,,(b)"Melting point":NH_(3) gt SbH_(3) gt AsH_(3) gt PH_(3),,),((c )"Boiling point " :NH_(3) gt SbH_(3) gt AsH_(3) gt PH_(3),,(d)"Dipole moment order ":NH_(3) gt SbH_(3) gt AsH_(3) gt PH_(3),=,5):}`A. `F T F T`B. `T F T F`C. `F F T T `D. `F F T F`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`(a) (F),` As the size of halogen atom increases crowding on Si atom will increases, hence, tendency of attack of Lewis base decreases.
`(b)(T), M.P.` of `NH_(3)` is highest due to intermolecular `H-` bonding in it.
Next lower `M.P.` will be of `SbH_(3)` follofwed by `AsH_(3)` due to high mol. wt. of `SbH_(3)`.
(c) (F) `M.P.` and `B.P.` of increase from `PH_(3)` to `AsH_(3)` due to increase in mol. wt. `NH_(3)` does not follow this trend due to iner molecular H-bonding.
(d) (T), Value of bond moment decreases.
1012.

The wrong statement about `N_(2)O` is :A. it is nitrous oxideB. it is least reactive oxide of nitrogenC. it is not a linear moleculeD. it is known as laughing gas

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`:Nequivunderset(sp)(N)rarrunderset(..)ddotO: harr underset(..):barN=underset(sp)overset(+)N=underset(..)overset(..)Oharr:N equivunderset(sp)overset(+)(N)-underset(..)oversetoverset(bar)(..)O:` (linear)
1013.

Which of the following does not give `NO_(2)` by heating at `500^(circ)C` ?A. `NaNO_(3)`B. `Pb(NO_(3))_(2)`C. `Cu(NO_(3))_(2)`D. `AgNO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`2NaNO_(3)overset(Delta)to2NaNO_(2)+O_(2)`
1014.

Which is not correct for `N_2O` ?A. It is laughing gas and is used as anaesthetic agentB. It is nitrous oxideC. It is not a linear moleculeD. It is least reactive of all the oxides of nitrogen

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`N-=N to O` - Linear Molecule
1015.

Which of the following on heating produces `NO_(2) ` ?A. `NaNO_(3)`B. `AgNO_(3)`C. `NH_(4)NO_(3)`D. `NH_(4)NO_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
`AgNO_(3)rarrAg+(1)/(2)O_(2)+NO_(2)" "," "2NaNO_(3)overset(500^(@)C)rarr2NaNO_(2)+O_(2)`
`4NaNO_(3)overset(800^(@)C)rarr2Na_(2)O+5O_(2)+2N_(2)`
1016.

In `NO_(3)^(-)` ion, the number of bond pair and lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom are:A. 4, 0B. 1,2C. 3,1D. 2, 2

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`NO_3^(-) " " .^(-)O-undersetOundersetdarrN=O`
Bond pair 4 , lone pair 0
1017.

Which of the following statements is wrong?A. Nitrogen cannot form `dpi-ppi` bondB. The stability of hydrides increase from `NH_(3) to BiH_(3)` in group `15` of the periodic tableC. Single `N-N` bond is weaker than the single `P-P` bondD. `N_(2)O_(4)` has two resonance structure

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Stability of hydrides increases from `NH_(3)` to `BiH_(3)`.
`:.` The correct order is `NH_(3)ltPH_(3)ltAsH_(3)ltSbH_(3)ltBiH_(3)`
1018.

When lightning flash is produced, which gas is formed?A. Nitrous oxideB. Nitrogen dioxideC. Dinitrogen pentoxideD. Nitric oxide

Answer» Correct Answer - D
in upper atmoshphere `NO` is formed by lightning flash.
`N_(2)+O_(2) hArr 2NO`
1019.

Which is the best decription of behaviour of bromine in the reaction given below ? `H_(2)O + Br_(2) HBR + HOBr`A. Only oxidisedB. Only reducedC. Both oxidised and reducedD. Only proton accepted

Answer» Correct Answer - C
In the reaction.
`H_(2)O+overset(0)(B)r_(2) rarr HO overset(+1)(Br)+Hoverset(-1)(Br)`
The oxidation number of bromine increases from 0 to +1 and decreases from 0 to -1, dut to this reason bromine is both oxidised as well as reduced in the above reaction.
1020.

How is nitric oxide (NO) prepared ?

Answer» The catalytic oxidation of `NH_(3)` by atmospheric oxygen gives nitric oxide.
`4"NH"_(3(("aq")))+5"O"_(2_((g)))underset(500"K",9"bar")overset("Pt")to4"NO"_((g))+6"H"_(2)"O"_((g))`
1021.

Distillation of HBr and `HBrO_3` yields bromine gas.

Answer» Correct Answer - T
1022.

`Pl_3` on hydrolysis yields `H_3PO_3` and HI

Answer» Correct Answer - T
1023.

Which of the following is not correct for `N_(2)O`?A. It is called laughing gasB. It is nitrous oxideC. It is not a linear moleculeD. It is least reactive in all oxides of nitrogen

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`N_(2)O` is a linear molecule
1024.

`IO_(3)^(-) + 6OH^(-)+Cl_(2) to IO_(6)^(5-) ("periodate")+3H_2O+2Cl^(-)`

Answer» Correct Answer - T
1025.

`P_(4)O_(10)` is the anhydride of the followingA. `H_(3)PO_(2)`B. `H_(3)PO_(3) `C. `H_(3)PO_(4)`D. `H_(4)P_(2)O_(7)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`4H_3PO_(4) overset(Delta)to P_4O_(10)+6H_2O`
1026.

HBr is a stronger acid than HI because of hydrogen bonding.

Answer» Correct Answer - F
1027.

`HBr//HI` are prepared by heatingA. Sodium, `Br_(2)//I_(2)` and waterB. Phosphorus `Br_(2)//I_(2)` and waterC. Potassium, `Br_(2)//I_(2)` and waterD. Selenium, `Br_(2)//I_(2)` and water

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Bromine reacts with `s,P,As……..`
`2P+3Br_(2)rarr2PBr_(3)`
Iodine react with `P,Fe,K`
`2P+3I_(2)rarr2PI_(3)`
1028.

`HBr//HI` are prepared by heatingA. Bromide/iodide respectively with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`B. Bromide/iodide respectively with conc. `HPO_(3)`C. Bromide/iodide respectively with conc. `H_(3)PO_(4)`D. Bromide/iodide respectively with dil. `HPO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`2MBr+H_(2)SO_(4)overset(Delta)rarrM_(2)SO_(4)+2HBr`
`2MI+H_(2)SO_(4)overset(Delta)rarrM_(2)SO_(4)+2HI`
`M=Na,K`
1029.

Of the following compounds, the most acidic isA. `As_2O_(3)`B. `P_(2)O_(5)`C. `Sb_(2)O_(3)`D. `Bi_(2)O_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Acidic strength of oxides decreases along a group from upward to downward . Thus ,the order of acidic strength is `P_2O gt As_2O_3 gt Sb_2 O_3 gt Bi_2O_3 `
1030.

How is ozone prepared from oxygen ? Explain its reaction with KI

Answer» Preparation of Ozone :
A slow dry stream of oxygen under silent electric discharge to form ozone (about `10%`) The product obtained is known as ozonised oxygen.
`3O_(2)to2O_(3) DeltaH^(@)=142"kJ"//"mole"`
`to` The formation of ozone is an endothermic reaction.
`to` It is necessary to use silent electric discharge in the preparation of `O_(3)` to prevent its de composition
Reaction with KI : moist KI is oxidised to Iodine in presence of ozone.
`2KI+H_(2)O+O_(3)to2KOH+I_(2)+O_(2)`
1031.

How is ozone prepared ? How does it react with the following ? PbS

Answer» Preparation of Ozone :
A slow dry stream of oxygen under silent electric discharge to form ozone (about `10%`) The product obtained is known as ozonised oxygen.
`3O_(2)to2O_(3) DeltaH^(@)=142"kJ"//"mole"`
`to` The formation of ozone is an endothermic reaction.
`to` It is necessary to use silent electric discharge in the preparation of `O_(3)` to prevent its decomposition
Reaction with PbS : Black lead sulphide oxidised to white lead sulphate in presence of ozone.
`PbS+4O_(3)toPbSO_(4)+4O_(2)`
1032.

`PCl_(3)` on hydrolysis givesA. `HPO_(3)`B. `H_(3)PO_(2) `C. `H_(3)PO_(4)`D. `H_(3)PO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`3H_2O+PCl_(3) to H_3PO_(3)+3HCl `
1033.

Which of the following will be obtained on heating orthophosphorous acid ?A. Metaphosphoric acidB. phosphorous acidC. Hypophosphorous acidD. Phosphine

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`underset("Orthosphosphorous acid ")(4H_3PO_3) overset(Delta)to underset("Orthophosphoric acid ")(3H_3PO_4)+underset("Phosphine")(PH_(3))`
1034.

Write any two compounds, in which oxygen shows an oxidation state different from -2. Give the oxidation states of oxygen in them.

Answer» `OF_(2)` and `O_(2)" "F_(2)` are two compounds in which oxygen shows an oxidation state different from - 2.
`to` In `OF_(2)` the oxidation state of oxygen is +2.
`to` In `O_(2)F_(2)` the oxidation state of oxygen is +1.
1035.

Glass is a:A. liquidB. solidC. supercooled liquidD. transparent-organic polymer

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Glass is an example of amorphous solid. It is also known as supercooled liquid. Glass have short range order of constituents.
1036.

How does `SO_(2)` react with the following ? `Cl_(2)`

Answer» `SO_(2)` gas reacts with chlorine gas in the presence of charcoal to form suphuryl chloride.
`SO_(2(g))+Cl_(2(g))toSO_(2)Cl_(2(l))`
1037.

Explain the following reaction between `"PCl"_(3)` and `H_(3)PO_(3)`.

Answer» `"PCl"_(3)` undergoes hydrolysis to form `H_(3)PO_(3)`
`"PCl"_(3)+3"H"_(2)"O"to"H"_(3)"PO"_(3)+3"HCl"`
1038.

What happens when `SiO_(2)` is reacted with following ? (a) KOH, (b) `CaCO_(2)`, (c ) `KNO_(3)`, (d) HF (e ) Coke

Answer» Correct Answer - Silicates are formed
1039.

What is silica garden ?

Answer» Correct Answer - When transitions metals are added into soda glass solution. Different type of colour are obtained
1040.

Silica is soluble inA. HClB. `HNO_(3)`C. `H_(2)SO_(4)`D. `HF`.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Silica `(SiO_(2))` is soluble in HF.
`SiO_(2)+4HFrarrSiF_(4)+2H_(2)O`
`SiO_(2)+4HFrarrH_(2)SiF_(6)`.
1041.

What is water glass?A. a thin layer of water on glass plateB. the fluid like flow of gasC. sodium silicate.D. borax soda glass.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Water glass is sodium silicate.
1042.

Group 13 elements show +1 and +3 oxidation states. Relative statibility of +3 oxidation may be given asA. `Ti^(3+)gtIn^(3+)gtGa^(3+)gtAl^(3+)gtB^(3+)`B. `B^(3+)gtAl^(3+)gtGa^(3+)gtIn^(3+)gtTi^(3+)`C. `Al^(3+)gtGa^(3+)gtIn^(3+)gtB^(3+)`D. `Al^(3+)gtB^(3+)gtGa^(3+)Ti^(3+)gtIn^(3+)`

Answer» Stability of +3 oxidation state decreases down the group because of inerg pair effect. Therefore, it is the correct sequence
1043.

The material used in solar cells containsA. CsB. SiC. SnD. Ti,

Answer» Silicon (Si) due to its emi-conducting nature is used in solar cells.
1044.

How many atoms are linked through a bridges bond?

Answer» Correct Answer - Three atoms
1045.

Why is boric acid considered as a weak acid ?

Answer» Boric acid `(H_(3)BO_(3))` is a very weak acid `(k_(a)= 1xx10^(-9))`. Infact, it is a Lewis acid and accepts andelectron pair from `OH^(-)` ion of `H_(2)O` molecule, thereby releasing a proton `(H^(+))`. Moreover.
`B(OH)_(3)+H-Ohrarr[B(OH)_(4)]^(-)+H^(+)`
the hydrogen atoms already present in the acid are trapped in hydrogen bonds an d cannot be released easily. For detaisl. Consult text part.
1046.

Boron is unable to form `BF_(6)^(3-)` ion. Explain.

Answer» Due to absence of d-orbitals, B at the maximum can ammoundates 8 electrons pairs of electrons in its valences shell. In other words, B can have a maximum convalency of 4. Therefore, `BF_(3)` can form `BF_(2)` but never `BF_(6)^(3-)` in which the covalency of B is 6.
1047.

Boron is unable to form `BF_(6)^(3-)`– ion. Explain.

Answer» The electronic configuration of boron (Z=5) `1s^(2)2s^(2)2p_(x)^(1)`. It can show a maximum covalency of four in its compounds since no d-orbtials are available in the valence shell. In case of boron. `BF_(6)^(3-)` ion can not be formed.
1048.

Which is the strongest Lewis acid?A. `BF_(3)`B. `BCl_(3)`C. `BBr_(3)`D. `Bl_(3)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`BI_(3)` is strongest Lewis acid because of least back bonding.
1049.

Manufacture of phophoric acid from phosphorus.

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C::D
1050.

Describe the action of heat on `NaHSO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C::D