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1.

Dilute aqueous KMnO4, at room temperature reacts with R -CH =CH -R to give

Answer» Dilute aqueous KMnO4, at room temperature reacts with R -CH =CH -R to give
2.

20 litres of a monoatomic ideal gas at 0oC and 10 atm pressure is suddenly released to 1 atm pressure and the gas expands adiabatically against this constant pressure. The volume of the gas respectively are

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20 litres of a monoatomic ideal gas at 0oC and 10 atm pressure is suddenly released to 1 atm pressure and the gas expands adiabatically against this constant pressure. The volume of the gas respectively are

3.

In the following reaction: C2H2HgSO4/H2SO4−−−−−−−−−→333 K(X)⇌CH3CHO What is (X) ?

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In the following reaction:
C2H2HgSO4/H2SO4−−−−−−−−333 K(X)CH3CHO What is (X) ?

4.

The correct order of the increasing ionic character is :

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The correct order of the increasing ionic character is :

5.

Which of the following elements with atomic numbers 25, 30, 48 and 80 has the highest vapour pressure at room temperature?

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Which of the following elements with atomic numbers 25, 30, 48 and 80 has the highest vapour pressure at room temperature?

6.

Tartaric acid is used in baking soda to remove:

Answer» Tartaric acid is used in baking soda to remove:
7.

One gram of charcoal adsorbs CH3COOH from 100 mL of 0.6 M CH3COOH aqueous solution to form a monolayer, and thereby the molarity of CH3COOH reduces to 0.58. Calculate the surface area of the charcoal adsorbed by each molecule of acetic acid. Surface area of charcoal per gram =3.0×102 m2. Take NA=6×1023

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One gram of charcoal adsorbs CH3COOH from 100 mL of 0.6 M CH3COOH aqueous solution to form a monolayer, and thereby the molarity of CH3COOH reduces to 0.58. Calculate the surface area of the charcoal adsorbed by each molecule of acetic acid. Surface area of charcoal per gram =3.0×102 m2. Take NA=6×1023

8.

Q. What are fluorinating agents ?

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Q. What are fluorinating agents ?

9.

A solution when diluted with H2O and boiled, it gives a white precipitate. On addition of excess NH4Cl/NH4OH, the volume of precipitate decreases leaving behind a white gelatinous precipitate. Identify the precipitate which dissolves in NH4OH/NH4Cl

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A solution when diluted with H2O and boiled, it gives a white precipitate. On addition of excess NH4Cl/NH4OH, the volume of precipitate decreases leaving behind a white gelatinous precipitate. Identify the precipitate which dissolves in NH4OH/NH4Cl


10.

The complex ion which shows geometrical isomerism is

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The complex ion which shows geometrical isomerism is

11.

Which one of the following is the correct order of increasing size?

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Which one of the following is the correct order of increasing size?


12.

For diazonium ions, the order of reactivity towards diazonium coupling with phenol in the presence of dil. NaOH is

Answer» For diazonium ions, the order of reactivity towards diazonium coupling with phenol in the presence of dil. NaOH is

13.

The diameter of a bubble at the surface of a lake is 4 mm and at the bottom of the lake is 1 mm. If the atmospheric pressure is 1 atm and the temperature of the lake and the atmosphere are equal, what is the depth of the lake? (The density of the lake and mercury are 1 g/ml and 13.6 g/ml respectively. Ignore the surface tension)

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The diameter of a bubble at the surface of a lake is 4 mm and at the bottom of the lake is 1 mm. If the atmospheric pressure is 1 atm and the temperature of the lake and the atmosphere are equal, what is the depth of the lake?
(The density of the lake and mercury are 1 g/ml and 13.6 g/ml respectively. Ignore the surface tension)

14.

Final product P is

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Final product P is


15.

The dissociation of nitrogen pentaoxide is a first order reaction. In first 24 min, 75% of nitrogen pentaoxide is dissociated. What amount of nitrogen pentaoxide will be left behind after one hour of the start of reaction?

Answer» The dissociation of nitrogen pentaoxide is a first order reaction. In first 24 min, 75% of nitrogen pentaoxide is dissociated. What amount of nitrogen pentaoxide will be left behind after one hour of the start of reaction?
16.

By adding gypsum to cement (a) setting time of cement becomes less (b) setting time of cement increases (c) colour of cement becomes light (d) shining surface is obtained

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By adding gypsum to cement
(a) setting time of cement becomes less
(b) setting time of cement increases
(c) colour of cement becomes light
(d) shining surface is obtained

17.

Identify the binary mixture(s) that can be separated into individual compounds, by differential extraction, as shown in the given scheme.

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Identify the binary mixture(s) that can be separated into individual compounds, by differential extraction, as shown in the given scheme.


18.

Salicylic acid is treated with bromine under two different conditions Predict the natue of [X] & [Y] in the above reaction.

Answer» Salicylic acid is treated with bromine under two different conditions

Predict the natue of [X] & [Y] in the above reaction.
19.

The energy associated with the first orbit in the hydrogen atom is –2.18 × 10–18 J atom–1 . What is the energy associated with the fifth orbit? Calculate the radius of Bohr’s fifth orbit for hydrogen atom.

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The energy associated with the first orbit in the hydrogen atom is –2.18 × 1018 J atom1 . What is the energy associated with the fifth orbit?

Calculate the radius of Bohr’s fifth orbit for hydrogen atom.

20.

Hybridisation of silicon in silica is .

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Hybridisation of silicon in silica is .

21.

Metal-ligand bond arises by the donation of pairs of electrons by ligands to the metal is an assumption of

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Metal-ligand bond arises by the donation of pairs of electrons by ligands to the metal is an assumption of


22.

In the reaction: The product (E) is: (IIT-JEE, 2015)

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In the reaction:

The product (E) is:
(IIT-JEE, 2015)


23.

0.1M acetic acid solution is titrated aginst 0.1 M NaoH solution. What would be the difference in pH between 1/4 and 3/4 stages of neutralization of acid?

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0.1M acetic acid solution is titrated aginst 0.1 M NaoH solution. What would be the difference in pH between 1/4 and 3/4 stages of neutralization of acid?


24.

Consider the following statements : For diatomic gases, the ratio CpCv is equal to (1) 1.40 (lower temperature) (2) 1.66 (moderate temperature) (3) 1.29 (higher temperature) Which of the above statements are correct

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Consider the following statements : For diatomic gases, the ratio CpCv is equal to

(1) 1.40 (lower temperature)

(2) 1.66 (moderate temperature)

(3) 1.29 (higher temperature) Which of the above statements are correct


25.

The Tyndall effect is observed only when following conditions are satisfied:- (a) The diameter of the dispersed particles is much smaller than the wavelength of the light used. (b) The diameter of the dispersed particle is not much smaller than the wavelength of the light used. (c) The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium are almost similar in magnitude. (d) The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium differ greatly in magnitude.

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The Tyndall effect is observed only when following conditions are satisfied:-

(a) The diameter of the dispersed particles is much smaller than the wavelength of the light used.
(b) The diameter of the dispersed particle is not much smaller than the wavelength of the light used.
(c) The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium are almost similar in magnitude.
(d) The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium differ greatly in magnitude.


26.

Which of the statement is incorrect about potassium permanganate?

Answer» Which of the statement is incorrect about potassium permanganate?
27.

In terms of polar character, which of the following order is correct?

Answer» In terms of polar character, which of the following order is correct?
28.

The electronegativities (according to Pauling) of the elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table asfollow with the elements arranged in alphabetical order : AlClMgNaPSSi1.53.01.20.92.12.51.8 Arrange the elements in the order in which they occur in the Periodic Table from left to right. (The group 1 element first , followed by the group 2 element and so on , up to group 7).

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The electronegativities (according to Pauling) of the elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table asfollow with the elements arranged in alphabetical order :

AlClMgNaPSSi1.53.01.20.92.12.51.8

Arrange the elements in the order in which they occur in the Periodic Table from left to right.

(The group 1 element first , followed by the group 2 element and so on , up to group 7).

29.

FeSO4∙7H2O (Green vitriol) represents which type of crystal system?

Answer» FeSO47H2O (Green vitriol) represents which type of crystal system?
30.

Two long straight parallel current carrying conductors carry current in opposite direction. Each is of length l and current i and are placed at a distance r0 from each other. The total work done by an external agent in slowly reducing their distance of separation to r02 is

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Two long straight parallel current carrying conductors carry current in opposite direction. Each is of length l and current i and are placed at a distance r0 from each other. The total work done by an external agent in slowly reducing their distance of separation to r02 is

31.

The total number of carboxylic acid groups in the product ‘p’ is (numeral) ___

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The total number of carboxylic acid groups in the product ‘p’ is (numeral) ___

32.

Two closed vessels of equal volume containing air at pressure P1 and temperature T1 are connected to each other through a narrow tube. If the temperature in one of the vessels is now maintained at T1 and that in the other at T2, what will be the pressure in the vessels

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Two closed vessels of equal volume containing air at pressure P1 and temperature T1 are connected to each other through a narrow tube. If the temperature in one of the vessels is now maintained at T1 and that in the other at T2, what will be the pressure in the vessels

33.

The resistance a solution A is 50 ohm and that of solution B is 100 ohm, both solutions are taken in the same conductivity cell. If equal volumes of solution A and B are mixed, what is the resistance of the mixture using the same cell? (Assume there is no change or increase in the α of A and B on mixing)

Answer» The resistance a solution A is 50 ohm and that of solution B is 100 ohm, both solutions are taken in the same conductivity cell. If equal volumes of solution A and B are mixed, what is the resistance of the mixture using the same cell? (Assume there is no change or increase in the α of A and B on mixing)
34.

The vapour pressure of pure benzene at a certain temperature is 0.850 bar. A non-volatile, non-electrolyte solid weighing 0.5 g when added to 39.0 g of benzene (molar mass 78gmol−1). The vapour pressure of the solution then is 0.845 bar. What is the molar mass of the solid substance?

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The vapour pressure of pure benzene at a certain temperature is 0.850 bar. A non-volatile, non-electrolyte solid weighing 0.5 g when added to 39.0 g of benzene (molar mass 78gmol1). The vapour pressure of the solution then is 0.845 bar. What is the molar mass of the solid substance?

35.

Which of the following is least reactive in nucleophilic substitution reaction?

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Which of the following is least reactive in nucleophilic substitution reaction?


36.

The position of Br in the compound in CH3CH=CHC(Br)(CH3)2 can be classified as ........ (a) allyl (b) aryl (c) vinyl (d) secondary

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The position of Br in the compound in CH3CH=CHC(Br)(CH3)2 can be classified as ........

(a) allyl (b) aryl (c) vinyl (d) secondary

37.

A graph of vapour pressure and temperature for three different liquids X,Y and Z is shown below: The following inferences are made: A) X has higher intermolecular interactions compared to Y B) X has lower intermolecular interactions compared to Y C) Z has lower intermolecular interactions compared to Y The correct inference(s) is/are:

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A graph of vapour pressure and temperature for three different liquids X,Y and Z is shown below:
The following inferences are made:
A) X has higher intermolecular interactions compared to Y
B) X has lower intermolecular interactions compared to Y
C) Z has lower intermolecular interactions compared to Y
The correct inference(s) is/are:

38.

Calculate the amount of CaCO3 in grams having percentage purity 25% that produces 0.56 litre of CO2 at STP on heating?

Answer» Calculate the amount of CaCO3 in grams having percentage purity 25% that produces 0.56 litre of CO2 at STP on heating?
39.

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) Sodium chloride is added to precipitate soap after saponification. Reason (R) Hydrolysis of esters of long chain fatty adds by alkali produces soap in colloidal form.

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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) Sodium chloride is added to precipitate soap after saponification. Reason (R) Hydrolysis of esters of long chain fatty adds by alkali produces soap in colloidal form.

40.

Acetophenone can be obtained by the distillation of:

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Acetophenone can be obtained by the distillation of:


41.

The volume (in mL) of 0.125 M AgNO3 required to quantitatively precipitate chloride ions in 0.3 of [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 is . M[Co(NH3)6]Cl3=267.46 g/mol MAgNO3=169.87 g/mol

Answer» The volume (in mL) of 0.125 M AgNO3 required to quantitatively precipitate chloride ions in
0.3 of [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 is .
M[Co(NH3)6]Cl3=267.46 g/mol
MAgNO3=169.87 g/mol
42.

Which of the following sets of compounds correctly illustrates the law of reciprocal proportions?

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Which of the following sets of compounds correctly illustrates the law of reciprocal proportions?

43.

The order of basic character of given oxides is :

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The order of basic character of given oxides is :

44.

An alkene "A" on reaction with O3 and Zn–H2O gives propanone and ethanal in equimolar ratio. Addition of HCl to the alkene "A" gives "B" as the major product. The structure of the product "B" is:

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An alkene "A" on reaction with O3 and ZnH2O gives propanone and ethanal in equimolar ratio. Addition of HCl to the alkene "A" gives "B" as the major product. The structure of the product "B" is:

45.

A coordination complex compound of cobalt has the molecuar formula containing five ammonia molecules, one nitro group and two chlorine atoms for one cobalt atom. One mole of this compound produces three moles of ions in an aqueous solution. On the addition of silver nitrate, two moles of AgCl are precipitated. The ionic formula for this complex would be:

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A coordination complex compound of cobalt has the molecuar formula containing five ammonia molecules, one nitro group and two chlorine atoms for one cobalt atom. One mole of this compound produces three moles of ions in an aqueous solution. On the addition of silver nitrate, two moles of AgCl are precipitated. The ionic formula for this complex would be:

46.

Pure enantiomeric acid + optically active alcohol having chiral C atom → ?

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Pure enantiomeric acid + optically active alcohol having chiral C atom ?


47.

In which compound 8 : 8 coordination is found[EAMCET 1984]

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In which compound 8 : 8 coordination is found

[EAMCET 1984]


48.

Organic wastes from a leather industry are drained into a canal. The BOD of the canal will: [1] a) Increase b) Decrease c) Not change d) Decrease then increase

Answer» Organic wastes from a leather industry are drained into a canal. The BOD of the canal will: [1]
a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Not change
d) Decrease then increase

49.

How many OH− are present in 1 ml of a solution, whose pH= 13

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How many OH are present in 1 ml of a solution, whose pH= 13

50.

An 8% aqueous solution of urea (by mass of solvent) has an elevation in boiling point of x1. 20% aqueous solution of glucose (by mass of solvent) has an elevation in boiling point of x2. If these two solutions are mixed, then the elevation in boiling point is x3. Then,

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An 8% aqueous solution of urea (by mass of solvent) has an elevation in boiling point of x1. 20% aqueous solution of glucose (by mass of solvent) has an elevation in boiling point of x2. If these two solutions are mixed, then the elevation in boiling point is x3.
Then,