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1.

The reaction, Sucrose→Fructose+Glucose, takes place at a certain temperature while the volume of the solution is maintained at 1 L. At t = 0, the initial rotation of the mixture is 34∘. After 30 minutes the total rotation is 19∘and after a very long time, the total rotation is −11∘. Find the time when solution was optically inactive.

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The reaction, SucroseFructose+Glucose, takes place at a certain temperature while the volume of the solution is maintained at 1 L. At t = 0, the initial rotation of the mixture is 34. After 30 minutes the total rotation is 19and after a very long time, the total rotation is 11. Find the time when solution was optically inactive.

2.

Ethylene glycol on oxidation with periodic acid gives

Answer» Ethylene glycol on oxidation with periodic acid gives
3.

What mass of glucose is required to produce 88 g of CO2 on complete combustion?

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What mass of glucose is required to produce 88 g of CO2 on complete combustion?

4.

The percentage of nitrogen by mass in ammonium sulphate is closest to (atomic masses H = 1, N = 14, O = 16, S = 32)

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The percentage of nitrogen by mass in ammonium sulphate is closest to (atomic masses H = 1, N = 14, O = 16, S = 32)


5.

Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

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Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?


6.

Which equation represents an example of Friedel-Craft's alkylation reaction ?

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Which equation represents an example of Friedel-Craft's alkylation reaction ?

7.

Which of the following would yield pentan-2-ol?

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Which of the following would yield pentan-2-ol?


8.

Compound C (major product) will be:

Answer» Compound C (major product) will be:
9.

When condensation product of hexamethylene diammine and adipic acid is heated to 553k (800C) in an atmosphere of nitrogen for about 4-5 hours, the product obtained is

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When condensation product of hexamethylene diammine and adipic acid is heated to 553k (800C) in an atmosphere of nitrogen for about 4-5 hours, the product obtained is


10.

An element A in a compound ABD has oxidation number A n-. It is oxidised by Cr2O−27 in acidic medium. In the experiment 1.68×10−3 x moles ofK2Cr2O7 were used for 3.26×10−3 moles of ABD. The new oxidation number of A after oxidation is:

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An element A in a compound ABD has oxidation number A n-. It is oxidised by Cr2O27 in acidic medium. In the experiment 1.68×103 x moles ofK2Cr2O7 were used for 3.26×103 moles of ABD. The new oxidation number of A after oxidation is:


11.

Among the following, incorrect order is:

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Among the following, incorrect order is:

12.

Explain the cleansing action of soaps.

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Explain the cleansing action of soaps.

13.

95Am241 and 90Th234 belong respectively to:

Answer» 95Am241 and 90Th234 belong respectively to:
14.

Among the following, the number of aromatic compounds is:

Answer» Among the following, the number of aromatic compounds is:

15.

(CH3)3C−O||C−NH2(i)OD−/Br2−−−−−−−→(ii)D2O Product P is

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(CH3)3CO||CNH2(i)OD/Br2−−−−−−(ii)D2O Product P is


16.

Why is the boiling point of water much higher than that of Petroleum?

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Why is the boiling point of water much higher than that of Petroleum?

17.

The process of converting alkyl halides into alcohols involves . . . . . (a) addition reaction (b) substitution reaction (c) dehydrohalogenation reaction (d) rearrangement reaction

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The process of converting alkyl halides into alcohols involves . . . . .
(a) addition reaction
(b) substitution reaction
(c) dehydrohalogenation reaction
(d) rearrangement reaction

18.

When 22.4 L of C4H8 at STP is burnt completely, 89.6 L of CO2 gas at STP and 72 g of water are produced. The volume of the oxygen gas at STP consumed in the reaction is closest to :

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When 22.4 L of C4H8 at STP is burnt completely, 89.6 L of CO2 gas at STP and 72 g of water are produced. The volume of the oxygen gas at STP consumed in the reaction is closest to :


19.

Question 09 Which of the following aqueous solutions should have the highest boiling point? (a) 1.0 M NaOH (b) 1.0 M Na2SO4 (C)1.0 M NH4NO3 (d) 1.0 M KNO3

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Question 09
Which of the following aqueous solutions should have the highest boiling point?
(a) 1.0 M NaOH (b) 1.0 M Na2SO4
(C)1.0 M NH4NO3 (d) 1.0 M KNO3

20.

Molarity is expressed as

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Molarity is expressed as


21.

The standard reduction potential values of four metallic cations A, B, C and D are 1.23, 1.5, –2.87 and –1.66 respectively. The order of reducing power of the corresponding metal is

Answer» The standard reduction potential values of four metallic cations A, B, C and D are 1.23, 1.5, –2.87 and –1.66 respectively. The order of reducing power of the corresponding metal is
22.

Both gout and kidney stone formation is caused by:

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Both gout and kidney stone formation is caused by:



23.

Sucrose when dissolved in water

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Sucrose when dissolved in water


24.

The apperance of colour in solid alkali metal halides is generally due to

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The apperance of colour in solid alkali metal halides is generally due to


25.

Which one is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reaction?

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Which one is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reaction?


26.

Bond dissociation enthalpy of H2,Cl2 and HCl are 434,242 and 431 kJ mol−1 respectively. Enthalpy of formation of HCl in kJ mol−1 is X, then value of X is:

Answer» Bond dissociation enthalpy of H2,Cl2 and HCl are 434,242 and 431 kJ mol1 respectively.
Enthalpy of formation of HCl in kJ mol1 is X, then value of X is:
27.

Compressibility factor (Z) is plotted against pressure (p) for four different gases A,B,C & D. The correct order of critical temperature of the gases shown in the above graph is

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Compressibility factor (Z) is plotted against pressure (p) for four different gases A,B,C & D. The correct order of critical temperature of the gases shown in the above graph is

28.

Which of the following, are isoelectronic and isostructural ? NO−3,CO2−3,ClO−3,SO3

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Which of the following, are isoelectronic and isostructural ?

NO3,CO23,ClO3,SO3


29.

Calculate the wave number for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen.

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Calculate the wave number for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen.

30.

Of the given hydrides of group 16 Elements, which is the most stable thermodynamically?

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Of the given hydrides of group 16 Elements, which is the most stable thermodynamically?

31.

If 4 times the most probable distance of electron of a 1s orbital in a unielectronic atom /ion is given by 0.529 A∘ then the atomic number of the unielectronic species will be. [Given: Wave function of 1s orbital, Ψ=⎷(Z3πa30)e−Zr/a0 where a0 = radius of first Bohr's orbital in H - atom = (52.9 pm) and Z is atomic number of unielectronic species]

Answer» If 4 times the most probable distance of electron of a 1s orbital in a unielectronic atom /ion is given by 0.529 A then the atomic number of the unielectronic species will be. [Given: Wave function of 1s orbital, Ψ=
(Z3πa30)
eZr/a0
where a0 = radius of first Bohr's orbital in H - atom = (52.9 pm) and Z is atomic number of unielectronic species]
32.

In the structure of (Sb2F11)− the total number of hybrid orbitals present per Sb - atom are

Answer» In the structure of (Sb2F11) the total number of hybrid orbitals present per Sb - atom are
33.

What is lanthanoid contraction? What arc the consequences of lanthahoid contraction?

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What is lanthanoid contraction? What arc the consequences of lanthahoid contraction?

34.

Consider the cyclic process ABCA on a sample of 2.0 mol of an ideal gas as shown in figure. The temperature of the gas at (A) and (B) are 300 K and 500 K respectively. A total of 1200 J heat is withdrawn from the sample in the process. Find the work done by the gas in process BC. Take R=8.3 J/mol –K

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Consider the cyclic process ABCA on a sample of 2.0 mol of an ideal gas as shown in figure. The temperature of the gas at (A) and (B) are 300 K and 500 K respectively. A total of 1200 J heat is withdrawn from the sample in the process. Find the work done by the gas in process BC. Take R=8.3 J/mol –K

35.

First order decomposition of R⟶P The time taken for its decomposition to 12th and 34th of its initial concentration are t12 and t34 respectively. What is the value of [t1/2][t3/4]×10? (log102=0.3)

Answer» First order decomposition of
RP
The time taken for its decomposition to 12th and 34th of its initial concentration are t12 and t34 respectively. What is the value of [t1/2][t3/4]×10? (log102=0.3)
36.

The order of -I power (-ve inductive effect ) of the following functional groups will be: (i) −SO3H (ii) −Cl (iii) −NH2 (iv) −H

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The order of -I power (-ve inductive effect ) of the following functional groups will be:

(i) SO3H

(ii) Cl

(iii) NH2

(iv) H


37.

Predict major organic product from the following reaction.

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Predict major organic product from the following reaction.

38.

The structure of the major product formed in the following reaction is

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The structure of the major product formed in the following reaction is


39.

Accomplish the following conversions : (i) Nitrobenzene to benzoic acid (ii) Benzene to m-bromophenol (iii) Benzoic acid to aniline (iv) Aniline to 2,4,6-tribromofluorobenzene (v) Benzyl chloride to 2-phenylethanamine (vi) Chlorobenzene to p-chloroaniline (vii) Aniline to p-bromoaniline (viii) Benzamide to toluene (ix) Aniline to benzyl alcohol.

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Accomplish the following conversions :

(i) Nitrobenzene to benzoic acid

(ii) Benzene to m-bromophenol

(iii) Benzoic acid to aniline

(iv) Aniline to 2,4,6-tribromofluorobenzene

(v) Benzyl chloride to 2-phenylethanamine

(vi) Chlorobenzene to p-chloroaniline

(vii) Aniline to p-bromoaniline

(viii) Benzamide to toluene

(ix) Aniline to benzyl alcohol.

40.

A flask of capacity 1 L contains NH3 at 1 atm and 25∘C. A spark is passed through until all the NH3 is decomposed to N2 and H2. Calculate the pressure (in atm) of gases left at 25∘C after the reaction.

Answer» A flask of capacity 1 L contains NH3 at 1 atm and 25C. A spark is passed through until all the NH3 is decomposed to N2 and H2. Calculate the pressure (in atm) of gases left at 25C
after the reaction.
41.

The equilibrium, SO2Cl2(g)⇌SO2(g)+Cl2(g) is attained at 25∘C in a closed container and an inert gas, helium, is introduced. Which of the following statements are correct?

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The equilibrium, SO2Cl2(g)SO2(g)+Cl2(g) is attained at 25C in a closed container and an inert gas, helium, is introduced. Which of the following statements are correct?


42.

How many of the following compounds have antipyretic effect? (I) Morphine (II) Codeine (III) Barbituric acid (IV) Aspirin (V) Phenactein (VI) Paracetamol (VII) Ibuprofen (VIII) Diclofenac sodium (IX) Naproxen (X) Navalgin

Answer» How many of the following compounds have antipyretic effect?
(I) Morphine (II) Codeine (III) Barbituric acid (IV) Aspirin (V) Phenactein (VI) Paracetamol (VII) Ibuprofen (VIII) Diclofenac sodium (IX) Naproxen (X) Navalgin
43.

A 20 mL solution of hydrogen peroxide reacts quantitatively with a 20 mL solution of KMnO4 acidified with dilute H2SO4. The same volume of the KMnO4 solution is decolourized by 10 mL of MnSO4 in neutral medium simultaneously forming a dark brown precipitate of hydrated MnO2. The brown precipitate is dissolved in 20 mL of 0.2 M sodium oxalate under boiling condition in the presence of dilute H2SO4. Calculate the volume strength of H2O2.

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A 20 mL solution of hydrogen peroxide reacts quantitatively with a 20 mL solution of KMnO4 acidified with dilute H2SO4. The same volume of the KMnO4 solution is decolourized by 10 mL of MnSO4 in neutral medium simultaneously forming a dark brown precipitate of hydrated MnO2. The brown precipitate is dissolved in 20 mL of 0.2 M sodium oxalate under boiling condition in the presence of dilute H2SO4. Calculate the volume strength of H2O2.

44.

If Δ∘ > P (P = pairing energy; Δ∘ change in energy of octahedral complexes), the correct electronic configuration for d4 system will be

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If Δ > P (P = pairing energy; Δ change in energy of octahedral complexes), the correct electronic configuration for d4 system will be


45.

Which of the following will not react with NaOH to form water?

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Which of the following will not react with NaOH to form water?

46.

For an acid indicator having the formula HIn . Choose the correct options when the ratio [In−][HIn]=10

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For an acid indicator having the formula HIn . Choose the correct options when the ratio [In][HIn]=10

47.

Equal weights of phosphorus and oxygen are heated in a closed vessel producing P2O3 and P2O5 in a 1:1 mole ratio. Find the mole percentage of the excess component left.

Answer» Equal weights of phosphorus and oxygen are heated in a closed vessel producing P2O3 and P2O5 in a 1:1 mole ratio. Find the mole percentage of the excess component left.
48.

Cesium can be used for photoelectric cells not lithium. Why?

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Cesium can be used for photoelectric cells not lithium. Why?

49.

Find the concentration of H+ ion that must be maintained in a saturated solution of H2S (0.1 M) so as to precipitate CdS not ZnS Given: [Cd2+]=[Zn2+]=(0.1 M) initially. Ksp(CdS)=8×10−27Ksp(ZnS)=1×10−21Ksp(H2S)=1.1×10−21

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Find the concentration of H+ ion that must be maintained in a saturated solution of H2S (0.1 M) so as to precipitate CdS not ZnS
Given: [Cd2+]=[Zn2+]=(0.1 M) initially.
Ksp(CdS)=8×1027Ksp(ZnS)=1×1021Ksp(H2S)=1.1×1021

50.

Give reasons :A) Frenkel defects are not found in alkly metal halides. B) schottky deffect lower the density of related solides

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Give reasons :A) Frenkel defects are not found in alkly metal halides.

B) schottky deffect lower the density of related solides