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1.

5-bromo-2-pentanone Mg−−−→THF(X)H3O+−−−→Product (Y). The product (Y) of the above reaction is

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5-bromo-2-pentanone Mg−−THF(X)H3O+−−Product (Y). The product (Y) of the above reaction is

2.

The wave function, Ψn,l,ml is a methematical function whose value depends upon spherical polar coordinates (r, θ, Ф) of the electron and characterized by the quantum numbers n, l and m. Here r is distance from nucleus, θ is colatitude and Ф is azimuth. In the mathematical functions given in the Table, Z is atomic number and a0 is Bohr radius. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 (i) 1s orbital (i) Ψn,l,ml∝(Za0)32e(−Zra0) (P) (ii) 2s orbital (ii) One radial node (Q) Probability density at nucleus ∝1a30 (iii) 2 pz orbital (iii) Ψn,l,ml∝(Za0)52re(−Zr2a0)cosθ (R) Probability density is maximum at nucleus (iv) 3 d2z orbital (iv) xy-plane is a nodal plane (S) Energy needed to excite electron from n = 2 state to n = 4 state is2732 times the energy needed to excite electron from n = 2 state to n = 6 state For He+ion, the only INCORRECT combination is:

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The wave function, Ψn,l,ml is a methematical function whose value depends upon spherical polar coordinates (r, θ, Ф) of the electron and characterized by the quantum numbers n, l and m. Here r is distance from nucleus, θ is colatitude and Ф is azimuth. In the mathematical functions given in the Table, Z is atomic number and a0 is Bohr radius.


Column 1
Column 2 Column 3
(i) 1s orbital (i) Ψn,l,ml(Za0)32e(Zra0)

(P)

(ii) 2s orbital
(ii) One radial node

(Q) Probability density at nucleus 1a30

(iii) 2 pz orbital

(iii) Ψn,l,ml(Za0)52re(Zr2a0)cosθ

(R) Probability density is maximum at nucleus
(iv) 3 d2z orbital (iv) xy-plane is a nodal plane
(S) Energy needed to excite electron from n = 2 state to n = 4 state is2732 times the energy needed to excite electron from n = 2 state to n = 6 state


For He+ion, the only INCORRECT combination is:


3.

In the tetranuclear unit of borax [B4O5(OH)4]2−, the number of B – O – B bridges formed between sp3 boron & sp2 boron is ‘x’ and the number B-O-B bridges formed between sp3 boron & sp3 boron is ‘y’. Then (x – y) is___

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In the tetranuclear unit of borax [B4O5(OH)4]2, the number of B – O – B bridges formed between sp3 boron & sp2 boron is ‘x’ and the number B-O-B bridges formed between sp3 boron & sp3 boron is ‘y’.
Then (x – y) is___

4.

The bond order of He+2 molecule ion is

Answer» The bond order of He+2 molecule ion is
5.

The correct order of bond length is

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The correct order of bond length is

6.

An ideal gas whose adiabatic exponent equals to γ=75 is expanded according to the law P=2V. The initial volume of the gas is equal to V0=1 unit. As a result of expansion volume increases 4 times. (Take R=253 units ) Column I Column II (A) Work done by the gas (P)25 units (B) Increment in internal energy of the gas (Q) 90 units (C) Heat supplied to the gas (R) 75 units (D) Molar heat capacity of the gas in the process (S) 15 units (D) 55 units

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An ideal gas whose adiabatic exponent equals to γ=75 is expanded according to the law P=2V. The initial volume of the gas is equal to V0=1 unit. As a result of expansion volume increases 4 times. (Take R=253 units )

Column I Column II
(A) Work done by the gas (P)25 units
(B) Increment in internal energy of the gas (Q) 90 units
(C) Heat supplied to the gas (R) 75 units
(D) Molar heat capacity of the gas in the process (S) 15 units
(D) 55 units


7.

Oxidation number of N in (NH4)2SO4 is

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Oxidation number of N in (NH4)2SO4 is


8.

Which metal carbonate is decomposed on heating?

Answer» Which metal carbonate is decomposed on heating?
9.

When two atomic orbitals combine they form

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When two atomic orbitals combine they form


10.

At high PO2 levels, where is most oxygen located?

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At high PO2 levels, where is most oxygen located?


11.

Considering the elements F,Cl,O and S, the correct order of their electron affinity values is:

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Considering the elements F,Cl,O and S, the correct order of their electron affinity values is:

12.

The amount of water produced (in g) in the oxidation of 1 mole of rhombic sulphur by conc. HNO3 to a compound with the highest oxidation state of sulphur is (Given data: Molar mass of water = 18 gmol−1)

Answer» The amount of water produced (in g) in the oxidation of 1 mole of rhombic sulphur by conc. HNO3 to a compound with the highest oxidation state of sulphur is
(Given data: Molar mass of water = 18 gmol1)
13.

You are residing in a highly populated area of Mumbai. Due to overpopulation, your locality harms the environment. Suggest any three measures to your neighbours to protect the environment.

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You are residing in a highly populated area of Mumbai. Due to overpopulation, your locality harms the environment. Suggest any three measures to your neighbours to protect the environment.

14.

Which of the followings pair does not consist of greenhouse gases?

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Which of the followings pair does not consist of greenhouse gases?

15.

A single compound of the structure is obtainable from ozonolysis of which of the following cyclic compounds ?

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A single compound of the structure

is obtainable from ozonolysis of which of the following cyclic compounds ?


16.

Calculate the wave number for the shortest wavelength transition in Brackett series for atomic hydrogen.

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Calculate the wave number for the shortest wavelength transition in Brackett series for atomic hydrogen.

17.

II. In the following reaction sequence, the compound J is an intermediate. J(C9H8O2) gives effervescence on treatment with NaHCO3 and a positive Bayer’s test. The compound I is

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II. In the following reaction sequence, the compound J is an intermediate.

J(C9H8O2) gives effervescence on treatment with NaHCO3 and a positive Bayer’s test.

The compound I is


18.

The minimum energy required by an electron to overcome the attractive forces of the nucleus is 0.6×10−19 J. What is the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electron if the material is radiated with a light of wavelength 2210 nm?

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The minimum energy required by an electron to overcome the attractive forces of the nucleus is 0.6×1019 J. What is the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electron if the material is radiated with a light of wavelength 2210 nm?

19.

For given reaction sequence: PhenolCO2−−−−→NaOH(A)H+−−→(B)Ac2O−−−→H+(C) (C) is:

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For given reaction sequence:
PhenolCO2−−−NaOH(A)H+(B)Ac2O−−H+(C)

(C) is:

20.

The atomic masses of 'He' and 'Ne' are 4 and 20 amu respectively. The value of the de Broglie wavelength of 'He' gas at −73∘C is 'M' times that of de Broglie wavelength of Ne at +727∘C. Assuming that Kinetic energy is proportional to absolute temperature, 'M' is

Answer» The atomic masses of 'He' and 'Ne' are 4 and 20 amu respectively. The value of the de Broglie wavelength of 'He' gas at 73C is 'M' times that of de Broglie wavelength of Ne at +727C. Assuming that Kinetic energy is proportional to absolute temperature, 'M' is
21.

What is the difference between the coordination entity and the coordination sphere?

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What is the difference between the coordination entity and the coordination sphere?

22.

The correct order of the 1st electron affinities of N,O,F,S and Cl is:

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The correct order of the 1st electron affinities of N,O,F,S and Cl is:

23.

Mark the correct increasing order of reactivity of the following compounds with HBr / HCl. (a) I < II < III (b) II < I < III (c) II < III < I (d) III < II < I

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Mark the correct increasing order of reactivity of the following compounds with HBr / HCl.

(a) I < II < III
(b) II < I < III
(c) II < III < I
(d) III < II < I

24.

Hydrogen bond is:

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Hydrogen bond is:


25.

The spectral line of the shortest wavelength in Balmer series of atomic hydrogen will be:

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The spectral line of the shortest wavelength in Balmer series of atomic hydrogen will be:

26.

Write Lewis symbols for the following atoms and ions: S and S2– ; Al and Al3+; H and H–

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Write Lewis symbols for the following atoms and ions: S and S2– ; Al and Al3+; H and H–

27.

A solid ‘AB′ has the NaCl structure, and ‘A′ atoms occupy the corners of the cubic unit cell. If all the face-centred atoms along one of the axes are removed, then the resultant formula of the of the unit cell of the solid will be:

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A solid AB has the NaCl structure, and A atoms occupy the corners of the cubic unit cell. If all the face-centred atoms along one of the axes are removed, then the resultant formula of the of the unit cell of the solid will be:

28.

What is ester?who was the person who worked upon esters

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What is ester?who was the person who worked upon esters

29.

Out of o - nitrophenol and p - nitrophenol, which is more volatile? Explain.

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Out of o - nitrophenol and p - nitrophenol, which is more volatile? Explain.

30.

Identify the order of the reaction from the following rate constants respectively a. k=7.06×10−3 mol−1 L s−1 b. k=5.60×10−5 s−1 c. k=1.25×10−2 mol L−1 s−1 d. k=1.25×10−2 mol−2 L2 s−1

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Identify the order of the reaction from the following rate constants respectively
a. k=7.06×103 mol1 L s1
b. k=5.60×105 s1
c. k=1.25×102 mol L1 s1
d. k=1.25×102 mol2 L2 s1

31.

Conductance of 0.1 M KCl (conductivity = x ohm−1cm−1) filled in a conductivity cell is y ohm−1. If the conductance of 0.1 M NaOH filled in the same cell is z ohm−1, molar conductance of NaOH will be :

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Conductance of 0.1 M KCl (conductivity = x ohm1cm1)
filled in a conductivity cell is y ohm1. If the conductance of 0.1 M NaOH filled in the same cell is z ohm1, molar conductance of NaOH will be :

32.

D2O has maximum density at

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D2O has maximum density at


33.

A hydrocarbon contains 17.2% of hydrogen and has a relative molecular mass of 58. Its molecular formula is: (Given: Atomic masses of: C = 12 g, H = 1 g)

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A hydrocarbon contains 17.2% of hydrogen and has a relative molecular mass of 58. Its molecular formula is:
(Given: Atomic masses of: C = 12 g, H = 1 g)

34.

Ionisation energy and electron affinity of fluorine are respectively 17.42 and 3.45 eV. Calculate the electronegativity of fluorine atom on Pauling's scale.

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Ionisation energy and electron affinity of fluorine are respectively 17.42 and 3.45 eV. Calculate the electronegativity of fluorine atom on Pauling's scale.

35.

Which one of the following transition metal ion shows magnetic moment 5.92 BM

Answer» Which one of the following transition metal ion shows magnetic moment 5.92 BM
36.

The number of ′π′ - electrons which can not offer aromatic character to a cyclic compound is

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The number of π - electrons which can not offer aromatic character to a cyclic compound is


37.

The most stable carbocation among the following is

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The most stable carbocation among the following is


38.

At 37∘C and 0.80 atm partial pressure, the solubility of N2 was found to be 5.6×10−4molL−1. A deep sea diver breathes compressed air where the partial pressure of N2 is 4.0 atm. The total volume of blood in his body is 5.0 L. After sometime he comes back to the surface of the water where the total pressure of N2 is 0.80 atm. If the volume of N2 that escapes during his return to the surface, at 37∘C and 1 atm, is x, find the value of x (two decimal places).

Answer» At 37C and 0.80 atm partial pressure, the solubility of N2 was found to be 5.6×104molL1. A deep sea diver breathes compressed air where the partial pressure of N2 is 4.0 atm. The total volume of blood in his body is 5.0 L. After sometime he comes back to the surface of the water where the total pressure of N2 is 0.80 atm. If the volume of N2 that escapes during his return to the surface, at 37C and 1 atm, is x, find the value of x (two decimal places).
39.

“The resultant heat change in a reaction is the same whether it takes place in one or several stages.” This statement is called

Answer» “The resultant heat change in a reaction is the same whether it takes place in one or several stages.” This statement is called
40.

Hydrogen chloride gas on reaction with ammonia gives __

Answer» Hydrogen chloride gas on reaction with ammonia gives __
41.

The polymer used as electrodes in batteries is

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The polymer used as electrodes in batteries is


42.

If an atom is present in the edge centre of a unit cell, it will be shared by how many cubes?

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If an atom is present in the edge centre of a unit cell, it will be shared by how many cubes?


43.

SnCl2+2NaOH→A+2NaCl A+2NaOH→B+2H2O Identify A and B

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SnCl2+2NaOHA+2NaCl

A+2NaOHB+2H2O

Identify A and B


44.

Ionization constants of weak acid HA and weak base BOH are 3.0×10−7 each at 298 K. The percent degree of hydrolysis of their salt at the dilution of 10 L is :

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Ionization constants of weak acid HA and weak base BOH are 3.0×107 each at 298 K. The percent degree of hydrolysis of their salt at the dilution of 10 L is :


45.

Sodium is heated in air at 350∘C to form 'X'. 'X' absorbs CO2 and forms sodium carbonate and Y. Which of the following is Y?

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Sodium is heated in air at 350C to form 'X'. 'X' absorbs CO2 and forms sodium carbonate and Y. Which of the following is Y?

46.

In a compound, oxide ions have a cubic close packing arrangement. Cations A are present in half of the tetrahedral voids and cation B occupies the octahedral voids. The simplest formula of the compound is:

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In a compound, oxide ions have a cubic close packing arrangement. Cations A are present in half of the tetrahedral voids and cation B occupies the octahedral voids. The simplest formula of the compound is:

47.

Iodoform can be obtained on warming NaOH and iodine with:

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Iodoform can be obtained on warming NaOH and iodine with:

48.

The mass of 2 mol of MgCl2 is: g

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The mass of 2 mol of MgCl2 is: g

49.

Calculate [H+] of solution obtained by mixing equal volume of 0.02 M HNO2 ( a weak acid) and 0.2 M CH3COOH solution. Given that: Ka1(HNO2)=2×10−4 Ka2(CH3COOH)=2×10−5 Where , Ka1and Ka2 are the dissociation constants of HNO2 and CH3COOH respectively.

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Calculate [H+] of solution obtained by mixing equal volume of 0.02 M HNO2 ( a weak acid) and 0.2 M CH3COOH solution.
Given that:
Ka1(HNO2)=2×104
Ka2(CH3COOH)=2×105
Where , Ka1and Ka2 are the dissociation constants of HNO2 and CH3COOH respectively.

50.

The mole fraction of solute in some solution is 1n. If 50% of the solute molecules dissociates into two parts and remaining 50% get dimerized and new mole fractions of solvent become 45 Find the value of n

Answer» The mole fraction of solute in some solution is 1n. If 50% of the solute molecules dissociates into two parts and remaining 50% get dimerized and new mole fractions of solvent become 45 Find the value of n