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1.

H joules of heat is required to increase the temperature of one mole of a monoatomic gas from 20∘C to 30∘C at constant volume. How much heat will be required to increase the temperature of 2 moles of a diatomic gas from 20∘C to 25∘C at constant volume?

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H joules of heat is required to increase the temperature of one mole of a monoatomic gas from 20C to 30C at constant volume. How much heat will be required to increase the temperature of 2 moles of a diatomic gas from 20C to 25C at constant volume?

2.

Which of the following is true for carbocations?

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Which of the following is true for carbocations?


3.

Arrange the following in increasing base strength CH3OHI ⊖CH3CO2I ⊖CH3OII ⊖CH3OIII ⊖OHIV

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Arrange the following in increasing base strength

CH3OHI CH3CO2I CH3OII CH3OIII OHIV


4.

When 20 g of naphthoic acid (C11H8O2) is dissolved in 50g of benzene (Kf = 1.72 K kg mol-1), a freezing point depression of 2K is observed. The van't Hoff factor (i) is -

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When 20 g of naphthoic acid (C11H8O2) is dissolved in 50g of benzene (Kf = 1.72 K kg mol-1), a freezing point depression of 2K is observed. The van't Hoff factor (i) is -


5.

The compound forms nitroso amines when the substituents are [Roorkee 1999]

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The compound

forms nitroso amines when the substituents are

[Roorkee 1999]


6.

How many space lattices are obtainable from the different crystal systems[MP PMT 1996; MP PET/PMT 1998]

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How many space lattices are obtainable from the different crystal systems

[MP PMT 1996; MP PET/PMT 1998]



7.

What is the state of jelly

Answer» What is the state of jelly
8.

The anions (A) form hexagonal closest packing and cation (C) occupy only 2/3 of octahedral voids in it, then the general formula of the compound is

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The anions (A) form hexagonal closest packing and cation (C) occupy only 2/3 of octahedral voids in it, then the general formula of the compound is

9.

In a hydrogen atom, an electronic transition takes place from an initial state (1) to a final state (2). The difference in the orbit radius (r1−r2) is 24 times the first Bohr radius. Identify the transition.

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In a hydrogen atom, an electronic transition takes place from an initial state (1) to a final state (2). The difference in the orbit radius (r1r2) is 24 times the first Bohr radius. Identify the transition.

10.

Arrange the decreasing order of their reactivity with alkanes.

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Arrange the decreasing order of their reactivity with alkanes.

11.

Calculate the solubility of a sparingly soluble compund A2X3 at 25∘C. The solubility product Ksp of A2X3 is 1.08×10−23 at the given temperature.

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Calculate the solubility of a sparingly soluble compund A2X3 at 25C.
The solubility product Ksp of A2X3 is 1.08×1023 at the given temperature.

12.

The standard oxidation potential of Ni/Ni2+ electrode is 0.236V. If this is combined with a hydrogen electrode in acid solution, at what pH of the solution, will the measured emf be zero at 25oC ? Assume [Ni2+]=1 M and pressure of hydrogen is kept at 1 atm.

Answer» The standard oxidation potential of Ni/Ni2+ electrode is 0.236V. If this is combined with a hydrogen electrode in acid solution, at what pH of the solution, will the measured emf be zero at 25oC ? Assume [Ni2+]=1 M and pressure of hydrogen is kept at 1 atm.
13.

The number of moles of carbon dioxide which contain 8 g of oxygen is

Answer» The number of moles of carbon dioxide which contain 8 g of oxygen is
14.

(a) Based on the nature of intermolecular forces, classify the following solids: Benzene, Silver (b) AgCl shows Frenkel defect while NaCl does not. Give reason. (c) What type of semiconductor is formed when Ge is doped with Al?

Answer» (a) Based on the nature of intermolecular forces, classify the following solids:
Benzene, Silver
(b) AgCl shows Frenkel defect while NaCl does not. Give reason.
(c) What type of semiconductor is formed when Ge is doped with Al?
15.

A wave with a frequency of 30 Hz travels along a string at speed of 36 m/s and reflects off a free end. The distance of the first node from the end of the string is

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A wave with a frequency of 30 Hz travels along a string at speed of 36 m/s and reflects off a free end. The distance of the first node from the end of the string is


16.

Assertion and Reason In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choice.. (a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not explain assertion. (b) Assertion and reason both are correct and reason explains asssWon. (c) Both assertion and reason are Wrong statements. (d) Assertion is correct statement reason is wrong statement. (e) Assertion is wrong statement reason is correct statement. Assertion (A) Sulpha drug contain sulphonamide group. Reason (R) Salvarsan is a sulpha drug.

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Assertion and Reason
In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choice..
(a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not explain assertion.
(b) Assertion and reason both are correct and reason explains asssWon.
(c) Both assertion and reason are Wrong statements.
(d) Assertion is correct statement reason is wrong statement.
(e) Assertion is wrong statement reason is correct statement.

Assertion (A) Sulpha drug contain sulphonamide group.
Reason (R) Salvarsan is a sulpha drug.

17.

Amorphous solids can also be called .............. (a) Pseudo solids (b) true solids (c) super cooled liquids (d) super cooled solids

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Amorphous solids can also be called ..............

(a) Pseudo solids (b) true solids

(c) super cooled liquids (d) super cooled solids

18.

The value of Ereduction of a hydrogen electrode at pH=0 and 298 K, 1 atm is:

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The value of Ereduction of a hydrogen electrode at pH=0 and 298 K, 1 atm is:

19.

The conductivity of 0.20M solution of KCl at 298K is 0.0248 S cm−1. Calculate its molar conductivity ?

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The conductivity of 0.20M solution of KCl at 298K is 0.0248 S cm1. Calculate its molar conductivity ?

20.

Which of the following substances do not lose their magnetic properties when external magnetic field is removed?

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Which of the following substances do not lose their magnetic properties when external magnetic field is removed?


21.

Ethene→ Benzene; The sequence of reagents required for this conversion is

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Ethene Benzene; The sequence of reagents required for this conversion is


22.

Bleaching powder and bleach solution are produced on a large scale and used in several household products. The effectiveness of bleach solution is often measured by iodometry. Bleaching powder contains a salt of an oxoacid as one of its components. The anhydride of that oxoacid is

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Bleaching powder and bleach solution are produced on a large scale and used in several household products. The effectiveness of bleach solution is often measured by iodometry.

Bleaching powder contains a salt of an oxoacid as one of its components. The anhydride of that oxoacid is

23.

For the reactions (i) H2(g) + Cl2(g)⟶2HCl(g) + xKJ (ii) H2(g) + Cl2(g)⟶2HCl(l) + yKJ Which of the following statements is correct?

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For the reactions (i) H2(g) + Cl2(g)2HCl(g) + xKJ
(ii) H2(g) + Cl2(g)2HCl(l) + yKJ


Which of the following statements is correct?

24.

With which of the following reagents glucose does not react? (correct answer +1, wrong answer -0.25)

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With which of the following reagents glucose does not react?
(correct answer +1, wrong answer -0.25)

25.

The correct order of increasing bond angles in the following species is:

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The correct order of increasing bond angles in the following species is:

26.

What do the following denote: i) N ii) 2N iii) N2

Answer» What do the following denote:
i) N
ii) 2N
iii) N2
27.

The composition of the common glass is

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The composition of the common glass is


28.

In the reaction, 8Al + 3Fe3O4→4Al2O3 + 9Fe, the number of electrons transferred from reductant to oxidant is:

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In the reaction, 8Al + 3Fe3O44Al2O3 + 9Fe, the number of electrons transferred from reductant to oxidant is:


29.

An example of pπ−pπ bonding is:

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An example of pπpπ bonding is:

30.

The chemical reaction 2O3→3O2 involves two elementary steps : O3fast−−→O2+O;O+O3Slow−−−→2O2 The differential rate law expression will be :

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The chemical reaction 2O33O2 involves two elementary steps :
O3fastO2+O;O+O3Slow−−2O2
The differential rate law expression will be :


31.

In aqueous solution, strong electrolytes [AMU 1983, 84]

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In aqueous solution, strong electrolytes

[AMU 1983, 84]


32.

Amongst the following elements (whose electronic configuration are given below) the one having the highest ionization energy is-

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Amongst the following elements (whose electronic configuration are given below) the one having the highest ionization energy is-

33.

The formula mass of the complex CuSO4.5H2O in grams is y×10−22. Value of y is . (given average atomic mass of Cu = 63.5 u)

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The formula mass of the complex CuSO4.5H2O in grams is y×1022.
Value of y is .
(given average atomic mass of Cu = 63.5 u)

34.

A gas is allowed to expand isothermally. The root mean square velocity of the molecules

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A gas is allowed to expand isothermally. The root mean square velocity of the molecules


35.

Among the following which is an exchange reaction?

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Among the following which is an exchange reaction?


36.

Solid Phosphorus pentachloride shows some ionic character. Give reason.

Answer» Solid Phosphorus pentachloride shows some ionic character. Give reason.
37.

Question 05 Which of the following statements about the electron is incorrect ? (a) It is negatively charged particle (b) The mass of electron is equal to the mass of neutron (c) It is a basic constituent of all atoms (d) It is a constituent of cathode rays

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Question 05

Which of the following statements about the electron is incorrect ?

(a) It is negatively charged particle

(b) The mass of electron is equal to the mass of neutron

(c) It is a basic constituent of all atoms

(d) It is a constituent of cathode rays

38.

The temperature at which a real gas obeys the ideal gas laws over a fairly wide range of pressure is _____.

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The temperature at which a real gas obeys the ideal gas laws over a fairly wide range of pressure is _____.


39.

A small quantity of gaseous NH3 and HBr are introduced simultaneously into the opposite ends of an open tube that is 1m long. Calculate the distance of the white solid NH4Br formed from the end that was used to introduce NH3.

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A small quantity of gaseous NH3 and HBr are introduced simultaneously into the opposite ends of an open tube that is 1m long. Calculate the distance of the white solid NH4Br formed from the end that was used to introduce NH3.


40.

In which of the following is the angle between the two covalent bonds greatest

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In which of the following is the angle between the two covalent bonds greatest


41.

Which of the following is the most dangerous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust?

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Which of the following is the most dangerous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust?


42.

Enthalpy of vaporisation of a liquid is ΔH=30 kJ mol−1 and entropy of vaporisation is ΔS=75 J K−1 mol−1. Find the boiling temperature at 1 atm.

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Enthalpy of vaporisation of a liquid is ΔH=30 kJ mol1 and entropy of vaporisation is ΔS=75 J K1 mol1. Find the boiling temperature at 1 atm.

43.

Non-degradable solid pollutants are

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Non-degradable solid pollutants are


44.

In the following molecule, the C2 − C3 bond length is shorter than the usual C−C bond length. The reason for this observation is ______ C=C(2)−C(3)=C

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In the following molecule, the C2 C3 bond length is shorter than the usual CC bond length. The reason for this observation is ______
C=C(2)C(3)=C

45.

Give the electronic configuration of the following complexes on the basis of crystal field splitting theory. [CoF6]3−,[Fe(CN)6]4− and [Cu(NH3)6]2+.

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Give the electronic configuration of the following complexes on the basis of crystal field splitting theory. [CoF6]3,[Fe(CN)6]4 and [Cu(NH3)6]2+.

46.

Which of the following terms are correct about enzyme? (a) Proteins (b) Dinucleotides (c) Nucleic acids (d) Biocatalysts

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Which of the following terms are correct about enzyme?
(a) Proteins (b) Dinucleotides (c) Nucleic acids (d) Biocatalysts

47.

The process Δv=0, for an ideal gas can be best represented in the form of a graph:

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The process Δv=0, for an ideal gas can be best represented in the form of a graph:

48.

Phosphine (PH3) decomposes to produce P4(g) and H2(g). What would be the change in volume when 100 mL of PH3(g) is completely decomposed? 4PH3(g)→P4(g)+6H2(g)

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Phosphine (PH3) decomposes to produce P4(g) and H2(g). What would be the change in volume when 100 mL of PH3(g) is completely decomposed?
4PH3(g)P4(g)+6H2(g)

49.

Alkyl group are o, p - directing because of

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Alkyl group are o, p - directing because of


50.

CH2=CH−NO2+HBr→P; The major product ′P′ is:

Answer» CH2=CHNO2+HBrP; The major product P is: