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1.

Why the oxides of nitrogen are purely acidic and that of arsenic and bismuth are basic

Answer» Why the oxides of nitrogen are purely acidic and that of arsenic and bismuth are basic
2.

When a certain metal was irradiated with light of frequency 4.0 × 1016 s−1, the photoelectrons emitted had three times the kinetic energy as the kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted when the metal was irradicated with light of frequency 2.0 × 1016s−1. Calculate the critical frequency (ν0) of the metal.

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When a certain metal was irradiated with light of frequency 4.0 × 1016 s1, the photoelectrons emitted had three times the kinetic energy as the kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted when the metal was irradicated with light of frequency 2.0 × 1016s1. Calculate the critical frequency (ν0) of the metal.


3.

Time required for 99.9% completion of a first order reaction is nearly ?

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Time required for 99.9% completion of a first order reaction is nearly ?


4.

The correct order of relative stability of half-filled and completely filled subshells is?

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The correct order of relative stability of half-filled and completely filled subshells is?

5.

The allotrope of sulphur that is more stable at room temperature is:

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The allotrope of sulphur that is more stable at room temperature is:


6.

Poisonous gas that can be prepared from chlorine gas is

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Poisonous gas that can be prepared from chlorine gas is


7.

The common oxidation state of the elements of lanthanoids series is:

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The common oxidation state of the elements of lanthanoids series is:


8.

The absolute configuration of the following compound is

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The absolute configuration of the following compound is


9.

The nature of B2O3 is:

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The nature of B2O3 is:


10.

Which of the following is a test for proteins?

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Which of the following is a test for proteins?


11.

The relation between bond order and the total number of resonating forms(R) is given as:

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The relation between bond order and the total number of resonating forms(R) is given as:


12.

Which element has the highest electronegativity Or Which of the following is the most electronegative

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Which element has the highest electronegativity
Or
Which of the following is the most electronegative


13.

In cationic part of PBr5 (solid), maximum planes that contain only three Bromine atoms are :-

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In cationic part of PBr5 (solid), maximum planes that contain only three Bromine atoms are :-

14.

How to identify In which reactions markonikov and Anti-markonikov rule will be applied?

Answer» How to identify In which reactions markonikov and Anti-markonikov rule will be applied?
15.

The no. Of different substitution products when bromine and Ethane are allowed to react?

Answer» The no. Of different substitution products when bromine and Ethane are allowed to react?
16.

For the reaction at 25∘C N2O4(g)⇌2NO2(g), if ΔG∘f for N2O4 and NO2 are 23.49 and 12.39 KCal.mol−1, then log(Kp) for the reaction is:

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For the reaction at 25C N2O4(g)2NO2(g), if ΔGf for N2O4 and NO2 are 23.49 and 12.39 KCal.mol1, then log(Kp) for the reaction is:


17.

In which of the following +1 oxidation state is more stable than +3

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In which of the following +1 oxidation state is more stable than +3

18.

Among the following the most stable complex is

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Among the following the most stable complex is

19.

Which one is the highest melting halide

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Which one is the highest melting halide


20.

The colour of Cu2+2

Answer» The colour of Cu2+2
21.

Give steps involved in the conversion of 1-iodo-2-methylcylopentane to 1-methylcyclopentanol.

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Give steps involved in the conversion of 1-iodo-2-methylcylopentane to 1-methylcyclopentanol.


22.

Match List-I (Metal) with List-II (Process of Extraction) and select the correct answer.Using the codes given below the lists - List -I List -II (Metal) (Process of Extraction)A. Aluminium a. Blast furnaceB. Iron b. Mond processC. Nickel c. Bayer's processD. Copper d. Froath floatation

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Match List-I (Metal) with List-II (Process of Extraction) and select the correct answer.Using the codes given below the lists -

List -I List -II

(Metal) (Process of Extraction)

A. Aluminium a. Blast furnace

B. Iron b. Mond process

C. Nickel c. Bayer's process

D. Copper d. Froath floatation


23.

Density of water is 1g/mL. The concentration of water in mol/litre is:

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Density of water is 1g/mL. The concentration of water in mol/litre is:


24.

When acetamide is treated with the gas is evolved [CPMT 1993]

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When acetamide is treated with the gas is evolved

[CPMT 1993]


25.

The temperature at which oxygen molecules have the same root mean square speed as helium atoms have at 300 K is: (Atomic masses; He=4 u, O=16 u)

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The temperature at which oxygen molecules have the same root mean square speed as helium atoms have at 300 K is:
(Atomic masses; He=4 u, O=16 u)

26.

Complete the following equations: (i) P4+H2O→ (ii) XeF4+O2F2→

Answer» Complete the following equations:

(i) P4+H2O

(ii) XeF4+O2F2
27.

Which of the following alkaline earth metal doesn’t impart any colour to the Bunsen flame?

Answer» Which of the following alkaline earth metal doesn’t impart any colour to the Bunsen flame?
28.

Identify the oxidant and the reductant in the following reaction: 2FeCl2+H2O2+2HCl→2FeCl3+2H2O

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Identify the oxidant and the reductant in the following reaction:
2FeCl2+H2O2+2HCl2FeCl3+2H2O


29.

The pH of a buffer solution changes from 6.20 to 6.17 when 0.003 mole of acid is added to 500 mL of the buffer. The buffer capacity of the system is, therefore,

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The pH of a buffer solution changes from 6.20 to 6.17 when 0.003 mole of acid is added to 500 mL of the buffer. The buffer capacity of the system is, therefore,


30.

Match each set of hybrid orbitals from LIST -I was complex(es given in LIST - II. LIST-ILIST-IIP.dsp21.[FeF6]4−Q.sp32.[Ti(H2O)3Cl3]R.sp3d23.[Cr(NH3)6]3+S.d2sp34.[FeCl4]2−5.Ni(CO)46.[Ni(CN)4]2−

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Match each set of hybrid orbitals from LIST -I was complex(es given in LIST - II.
LIST-ILIST-IIP.dsp21.[FeF6]4Q.sp32.[Ti(H2O)3Cl3]R.sp3d23.[Cr(NH3)6]3+S.d2sp34.[FeCl4]25.Ni(CO)46.[Ni(CN)4]2

31.

Which of the following salts form the most basic aqueous solution?

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Which of the following salts form the most basic aqueous solution?

32.

Give two reactions that show the acidic nature of phenol. Compare acidity of phenol with that of ethanol.

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Give two reactions that show the acidic nature of phenol. Compare acidity of phenol with that of ethanol.

33.

Match the items given in Column I with the items given in Column II. Column IColumn IIA.Mg in solid state1.P−type semiconductorB.MgCl2 in molten state2.n−type semiconductorC.Silicon with phosphorus3.Electrolytic conductorD.Germanium with boron4.Electronic conductors

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Match the items given in Column I with the items given in Column II.

Column IColumn IIA.Mg in solid state1.Ptype semiconductorB.MgCl2 in molten state2.ntype semiconductorC.Silicon with phosphorus3.Electrolytic conductorD.Germanium with boron4.Electronic conductors

34.

Which of the following gases are most easily adsorbed on a solid surface? Gas SO2 CH4 N2 H2 Tc 330 K 190 K 126 K 33 K

Answer» Which of the following gases are most easily adsorbed on a solid surface?
Gas SO2 CH4 N2 H2

Tc 330 K 190 K 126 K 33 K


35.

The following results have been obtained during the kinetic studies of the reaction, 2A+B→C+D Experiment[A] mol L−1[B] mol L−1Initial rate of formation ofD/mol L−1 minI0.10.16.0×10−3II0.30.27.2×10−2III0.30.42.88×10−1IV0.40.12.40×10−2 Determine the rate law and the rate constant for the reaction.

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The following results have been obtained during the kinetic studies of the reaction, 2A+BC+D
Experiment[A] mol L1[B] mol L1Initial rate of formation ofD/mol L1 minI0.10.16.0×103II0.30.27.2×102III0.30.42.88×101IV0.40.12.40×102
Determine the rate law and the rate constant for the reaction.

36.

The correct IUPAC name for the given compound is :

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The correct IUPAC name for the given compound is :

37.

For the reaction, 2HI(g)⇌H2(g)+I2(g) the degree of dissociation (α) of HI(g) is related to the equilibrium constant, KP by expression

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For the reaction, 2HI(g)H2(g)+I2(g) the degree of dissociation (α) of HI(g) is related to the equilibrium constant, KP by expression

38.

Methyl ketones are usually characterised through

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Methyl ketones are usually characterised through


39.

An exothermic chemical process occurs in two steps as follows: (i) A+B→X (slow) (ii) X→AB (fast) The energy profile that best suits this process is:

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An exothermic chemical process occurs in two steps as follows:
(i) A+BX (slow)
(ii) XAB (fast)
The energy profile that best suits this process is:

40.

For gaseous state, most probable speed is denoted by C∗, average speed by ¯C and root mean square speed by C respectively. For the same number of molecules at same temperature, the ratios of these speeds are:

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For gaseous state, most probable speed is denoted by C, average speed by ¯C and root mean square speed by C respectively. For the same number of molecules at same temperature, the ratios of these speeds are:

41.

Which one of the following acts as a strong oxidising agent ?

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Which one of the following acts as a strong oxidising agent ?

42.

If the velocity of electron in the first orbit of hydrogen atom is x , then velocity of the electron in the third orbit is:

Answer» If the velocity of electron in the first orbit of hydrogen atom is x , then velocity of the electron in the third orbit is:
43.

Q1. Consider the following statements about Atal Bhujal Yojana: 1. It is a water resources ministry initiative for water conservation. 2. It will be supported by the World Bank. 3. The emphasis of the scheme will be on recharge of ground water sources and efficient use of water. Which of the above statements are correct?

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Q1. Consider the following statements about Atal Bhujal Yojana:

1. It is a water resources ministry initiative for water conservation.

2. It will be supported by the World Bank.

3. The emphasis of the scheme will be on recharge of ground water sources and efficient use of water.

Which of the above statements are correct?


44.

Balance the following chemical equation:Cr2O−27(aq)+SO−23(aq)→Cr+3(aq)+SO−24(aq) (Acidic medium)

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Balance the following chemical equation:Cr2O27(aq)+SO23(aq)Cr+3(aq)+SO24(aq) (Acidic medium)

45.

The reaction of H2S + H2O2 → S + 2H2O manifests

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The reaction of H2S + H2O2 S + 2H2O manifests


46.

The energy of electron in an orbit of H - atom is - 19.6 K.Cal/ mole. Then the number of subshells present in that orbit is

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The energy of electron in an orbit of H - atom is - 19.6 K.Cal/ mole. Then the number of subshells present in that orbit is


47.

Which alkali metal superoxide is used as a CO2 scrubber and H2O dehumidifier?

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Which alkali metal superoxide is used as a CO2 scrubber and H2O dehumidifier?

48.

In which of the following reactions H2O2 acts as reducing agent? I. H2O2+2H++2e−→2H2O II. H2O2−2e−→O2+2H+ III. H2O2+2e−→2OH− IV. H2O2+2OH−−2e−→O2+2H2O

Answer» In which of the following reactions H2O2 acts as reducing agent?
I. H2O2+2H++2e2H2O
II. H2O22eO2+2H+
III. H2O2+2e2OH
IV. H2O2+2OH2eO2+2H2O

49.

Which of the following is homocyclic?

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Which of the following is homocyclic?

50.

The correct order of ionic radii for Y3+, Eu3+, La3+, Lu3+

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The correct order of ionic radii for Y3+, Eu3+, La3+, Lu3+