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9501.

Explain the following observations:(i) With the same d-orbital configuration (d4) Cr2+ ion is a reducing agent while Mn3+ ion is an oxidising agent.(ii) Cu+ ion is not stable in aqueous solutions.(iii) Among the 3d series of transition elements, the largest number of oxidation states are exhibited by manganese.

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(i) Cr 2+ is reducing as its configuration changes from d4 to d3 , the latter having a half filled t2g configuration. On the other hand, the change from Mn 3+ to Mn 2+ results in the half-filled dconfiguration which has extra stability therefore Mn 3+ is oxidising.

(ii) Because the high hydration enthalpy of Cu 2+ easily compensates the second ionization enthalpy of Cu.

(iii) This is because manganese has electronic configuration [Ar]3d54s2, with five unpaired electrons in 3d orbitals.

9502.

What are the following substances? Give one example of each typ(i) Antacid(ii) Nonionic detergents(iii) Antiseptics

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(i) Antacids: Chemical substances which removes the excess acid in the stomach & raise the pH to appropriate level, e.g., sodium hydrogen carbonate, a mixture of aluminium and magnesium hydroxide, ranitidine, etc.

(ii) Non-ionic Detergents: Non-ionic detergents do not contain any ion in their constitution. One such detergent is formed when stearic acid reacts with polyethylene glycol.

(iii) Antiseptics: These are the chemical substances which prevent the growth of micro organisms and may even kill them but are not harmful to living tissues. Antiseptics are applied to living tissues such as wounds, cuts, ulcers. Dettol, soframicine are antiseptics

9503.

What does the part ‘6, 6’ mean in the name nylon-6,6?

Answer» It means the two monomers combine to make nylon 6,6, contain six carbon atoms each.
9504.

Describe what is observed when (i) an electric current is passed through a colloidal solution.(ii) a beam of light is passed through a colloidal solution.(iii) an electrolyte such as NaCl, is added to hydrated ferric oxide sol.

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(i) Electrophoresis takes place in which colloidal particles move towards the oppositely charged electrode where they lose their charge and get coagulated.
(ii) The path of light becomes visible due to scattering of light by colloidal particles (Tyndall effect).
(iii) The positively charged colloidal particles of Fe(OH)3 get coagulated by the negatively charged ions provided by electrolyte.

9505.

Explain why(i) the dipole moment of chlorobenzene is lower than that of cyclohexyl chloride.(ii) haloalkanes are only slightly soluble in water but dissolve easily in organic solvents.

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(i) Dipole moment is a product of charge and distance. Since chlorobenzene has lower magnitude of negative charge on Cl atom and shorter C—Cl bond than cyclohexyl chloride due to resonance therefore chlorobenzene has lower dipole moment than cyclohexyl chloride.

(ii) This is because the new intermolecular attractions between haloalkenes and organic solvent molecules have almost the same strength ones being broken in the separate haloalkan and solvent molecules.

9506.

The dipole moment of chlorobenzene is lower than that of cyclohexyl chloride.

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In chlorobenzene, phenyl group is electron withdrawing and secondly due to resonance electron pair of chlorine get shifted towards benzene ring but cyclobenzyl group is neither electron withdrawing nor there is resonance hence cyclohexyl chloride has more dipole moment.

9507.

For each of the following statements, say whether it describes a solid, a liquid or a gas.  (a) Particles move about very quickly but do not leave the surface (b) Particles are quite close together (c) Particles are far apart and move in all directions

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(a) Liquid

(b) Solid

(c) Gas

9508.

(a) Mention the optimum conditions for the industrial manufacture of ammonia by Haber’s process.(b) Explain the following giving appropriate reasons:(i) Sulphur vapour exhibits paramagnetic behaviour.(ii) Red phosphorus is less reactive than white phosphorus.

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(a) Optimum conditions for the industrial manufacture of ammonia by Haber’s process.
Pressure: 200 bar
Temperature: 723–773 K

Catalyst: Finely divided iron and molybdenum as promoter.

(b) (i) In vapour state sulphur partly exists as S2 molecule which has two unpaired electrons in the antibonding π* molecular orbitals like O2 and, hence exhibits paramagnetic behaviour

(ii) White phosphorus is more reactive than red phosphorus due to its discrete tetrahedral structure and angular strain. Red phosphorus is less reactive due its polymeric structure.

9509.

Why is H2S a better reducing agent than H2O? 

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In H2O Bond dissociation enthalpy of O–H is more than S – H bond of H2S therefore H2S is better reducing agent than H2O.

9510.

What happens when XeF6 reacts with NaF?

Answer»

XeF6 + NaF Na+ XeF7]-

9511.

What are permanent magnets? Give one example.

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Substances that retain their ferromagnetic property for a long period of time at room temperature are called permanent magnets.

Examples : Steel, alnico, cobalt and ticonal.

9512.

Which of the following waves can be polarized (i) Heat waves (ii) Sound waves? Give reason to support your answer.

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(i) Heat waves: As heat waves are transverse or electromagnetic in nature.

9513.

Distinguish between conduction, convection and radiation.

Answer»
ConductionConvectionRadiation
In conduction, the heat transfer takes place between objects by direct contact.In convection, the heat transfer takes within the fluid.In radiation, the heat transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves without involving particles.
The heat transfer takes place due to the difference in temperature.The heat transfer occurs due to the difference in density.The heat transfer occurs in all object with a temperature greater than 0K.
The heat transfer in conduction is slow.The heat transfer in convection is faster.The heat transfer in radiation is fastest.
The heat transfer occurs through a heated solid object.The heat transfer occurs through intermediate objects. For example, heat transfer between air and water.The heat transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves.
9514.

What is the geometrical shape of equipotential surfaces due to a single isolated charge?

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Spherical shape with point charges q > 0 or q < 0 at the centre.

9515.

Distinguish between a transducer and a repeater.

Answer»
TransducerRepeater
Any device that converts one form of energy to another form is termed as a transducer.
e.g. microphone which converts sound energy to electrical energy.
It is a combination of receiver and transmitter. It is used to extend the range of signal and remove the unwanted distortion and noise.

9516.

A wire of 15Ω resistance is gradually stretched to double its original length. It is then cut into two equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel across a 3.0volt battery. Find the current drawn from the battery.

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When length of a given wire is made n-times by strecting it, its resistance becomes n2 times

i.e., R' =n2R = (2)x 15 = 60Ω 

Resistance of each half part 60/2 = 30Ω

When both parts are connected in parallel, final resistance = 30/2 = 15Ω

Current drawn from battery,

I = V/R

= 3.0/15 = 0.2A

9517.

Write the function of (i) Transducer and (ii) Repeater in the context of communication system.

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(i) Transducer: A device which convert one form of energy into the other. 

(ii) Repeater: A repeater picks up the signal from the transmitter, amplifies and retransmits it to the receiver sometimes with a change in a carrier frequency.

9518.

Which natural resources are called the “biodiversity hot spots”? How these hot spots maintain ecological balance?

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Forests 

Range of different life forms plays an important role in maintaining ecological balance as they all depend on each other for their survival

9519.

In the event of dissolution of a partnership firm, the provision for doubtful debts is transferred to.(a)  Realisation A/C(b)  Partner’s capital A/C(c)  Sundry debtors A/C(d)  None of these

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(d)  None of these

9520.

Outstanding subscription is(a) Income(b)  Assets(c) Liability(d) Expenses

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Outstanding subscription is Assets.

9521.

Generally debenture are......

Answer»

Debentures are generally freely transferable by the debenture holder.

9522.

Unrecorded liabilities when paid are shown in (a) debit of realisation account (b) debit of bank account (c) credit of realisation account (d) credit of bank account

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Unrecorded liabilities when paid are shown in debit of realisation account. 

9523.

Which one of the following is the registered capital of the company:(a) Paid-up Capital(b) Uncalled Capital(c) Authorised Capital(d) Issued Capital 

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Paid-up Capital is the registered capital of the company.

9524.

Allotment of share Account is(a) Personal A/C(b) Real A/c(c) Nominal A/c(d) None of these

Answer»

Allotment of share Account is Personal A/C.

9525.

Share allotment account is(a) Personal A/C(b) Real A/c(c) Nominal A/c(d) None of these

Answer»

Share allotment account is Personal A/C.

9526.

Balance sheet prepared after new partnership agreement assets and liabilities are recorded at

Answer»

Balance sheet prepared after new partnership agreement assets and liabilities are recorded at Revaluation A/C.

9527.

Interest on partner’s capital is calculated on.(a)  Capital in the beginning(b)  Capital at the end(c)  Average capital(d)  None of these

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Interest on partner’s capital is calculated on Capital in the beginning.

9528.

The balance of Revaluation Account is transferred to old partner’s Capital Accounts in Their(a) Old Profit Sharing Ratio(b) New profit sharing ratio(c) Equal ratio(d) None of these

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The balance of Revaluation Account is transferred to old partner’s Capital Accounts in their Old Profit Sharing Ratio.

9529.

What are the difference between hydrophilic and hydrophobic.

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Hydrophilic hydrophobic 
Hydrophilic colloids have a high viscosity.The hydrophobic colloids have a low viscosity.
The hydrophilic colloid has a difficult time passing light through the colloidThe hydrophobic colloid does not have a difficult time passing light through a colloid
The hydrophilic colloids are very stable they are not reactive to a low concentration of electrolytes.The hydrophobic colloids are very unstable  they are very sensitive to a low concentration of electrolytes.
The high viscosity associated with the hydrophilic colloids allow you to interact the dispersion phase with the dispersion medium.The low viscosity associated wit the hydrophobic colloids prevent the dispersion phase from interacting with the dispersion medium.
9530.

Write the IUPAC name of the following compound:

Answer» 3-Bromo-2-methylpropene
9531.

Between Cr2+ and Fe2+ which is a stronger reducing agent in aqueous solution and why.

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The following reactions are involved when Cr2+ and Fe2+ act as reducing agents.

Cr2+ ----> Cr3+ Fe2+ -----> Fe3+  

The E0 Cr3+/Cr2+ value is - 0.41 V and E0Fe3+/Fe2+ is +0.77 V. This means that Cr2+ can be easily oxidized to Cr3+, but Fe2+ does not get oxidized to Fe3+ easily. Therefore, Cr2+ is a better reducing agent that Fe3+.

9532.

How does benzoic acid reacts with (1)PCL5 (2) mixture of conc. HNO3 and conc.H2SO4

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(1) PCl

With phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) or thionyl chloride (SOCl2), benzoic acid reacts to form benzoyl chloride (C6H5COCl), which is classified as an acid (or acyl) halide.

(2) mixture of conc. HNO3 and H2SO4

Benzoic acid reacts with concentrated nitric acid (HNO3), in the presence of sulfuric acid as catalyst, leading to nitration of the ring.

Reaction of benzoic acid with fuming sulfuric acid (H2SO4) leads to sulfonation of the aromatic ring, in which the functional group SO3H replaces a hydrogen atom on the aromatic ring.

9533.

How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants.

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Antiseptics and disinfectants are effective against micro-organisms. However, antiseptics are applied to the living tissues such as wounds, cuts, ulcers, and diseased skin surfaces, while disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage system, instruments, etc. Disinfectants are harmful to the living tissues. Iodine is an example of a strong antiseptic. Tincture of iodine (2 − 3 percent of solution of iodine in alcohol − water mixture) is applied to wounds. 1 percent solution of phenol is used as a disinfectant.

9534.

What happens when propionic acid is treated with thionly chloride.

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When propionic acid is treated with thionly chloride then propionyl chloride is formed.

CH3CH2COOH + SOCl2 ----> CH3CH2COCl + SO2 + HCl

9535.

Give a comparison between molecularity and order of a reaction.

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Order of reactionMolecularity of reaction
(i) It is the sum of the powers of the concentration of the reactants in the rate law expression.(i) It is the number of reacting species taking part in an elementary reaction, which must collide simultaneously resulting into a chemical reaction.
(ii) It is determined experimentally.(ii) It is a theoretical concept.
9536.

What are the differences between physisorption and chemisorption.

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S. NoPhysisorptionChemisorption
(i)It arises by weak van der Waals forces.It arises by strong forces like chemical bond. 
(ii)It usually takes place at a low temperature and decreases with increasing temperature.It takes place at a high temperature and increases with increase in temperature.
(iii)It is reversible.It is irreversible.
(iv)It depends on the ease of liquification of the gas.The extent of adsorption is not related to liquification of the gas.
(v)It is not very specific.It is highly specific.
(vi)It forms multi-molecular layers.It forms mono-molecular layers.
(vii)It does not require any activation energy.It requires activation energy.
9537.

HF can form the salt KHF2 while HCL does not form KHCL2, explain.

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HF can form the salt KHF2 while HCL does not form KHCLbecause KF forms H-bond with HF while KCl cannot form H-bond with HCl.

9538.

What is etching of glass.

Answer»

Glass etching is the techniques of creating art on the surface of glass by applying acidic, caustic, or abrasive substances.

9539.

Physical quantity which is not conserved in an inelastic collision.

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In an inelastic collision the physical quantuty that is conserved is Momentum.

9540.

The sequence of steps taken for separating the mixture of ammonium chloride, sand and common salt is : (a) Filtration, evaporation, sublimation, dissolving in water (b) Sublimation, dissolving in water, filtration and evaporation (c) Filtration, dissolving in water, filtration and evaporation (d) None of the above

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(b) Sublimation, dissolving in water, filtration and evaporation

9541.

Name the odd process amongst the following. (a) Sublimation (b) Evaporation (c) Oxidation (d) Dissolution

Answer»

Oxidation the odd process amongst.

9542.

The process used to obtain salt from sea water is : (a) Oxidation (b) Sublimation (c) Evaporation (d) Filtration

Answer»

The process used to obtain salt from sea water is Evaporation.

9543.

The process of conversion of a solid substance directly into vapours is called : (a) Evaporation (b) Loading (c) Sublimation (d) Centrifugation

Answer»

The process of conversion of a solid substance directly into vapours is called Sublimation.

9544.

Which of the following is a mixture ? (a) Ammonium chloride (b) Silicon dioxide (c) Air (d) Common salt

Answer»

Air  is a mixture.

9545.

The various constituents of a mixture can be separated by : (a) Simple physical methods(b) Chemical methods (c) Both (a) &amp; (b) (d) Neither (a) &amp; (b)

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The various constituents of a mixture can be separated by Simple physical methods.

9546.

The process by which common salt is separated from its solution in water is: (a) Sublimation (b) Loading (c) Filtration (d) Evaporation

Answer»

The process by which common salt is separated from its solution in water is Evaporation.

9547.

Which of the following is volatile substance ? (a) Common salt (b) Iron fillings (c) Camphor (d) Sulphur

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Camphor  is volatile substance.

9548.

When iron fillings and powdered sulphur are mixed together in a China dish: (a) A heterogeneous mixture forms (b) The constituents present can be seen easily (c) The constituents can be separated by a magnet (d) All the above are correct

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(d) All the above are correct

9549.

When a mixture of iron fillings and sulphur is added to a test tube containing CS2, what is observed ?(a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)

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When a mixture of iron fillings and sulphur is added to a test tube containing CS2,

(d) (iv)

9550.

Which is incorrect statement about a true solution of common salt in water ? (a) It is not transparent and is not stable (b) Its components cannot be separated by filtration (c) It does not show tyndall effect (d) Its particles cannot be seen by naked eye

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(a) It is not transparent and is not stable