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When a capillary tube of radius r is dipped in a liquid of density ρ and surface tension S, the liquid rises or falls through a distance |
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Answer» When a capillary tube of radius r is dipped in a liquid of density ρ and surface tension S, the liquid rises or falls through a distance |
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How AgBr can show both Schottky as well as Frenkel defect? |
| Answer» How AgBr can show both Schottky as well as Frenkel defect? | |
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The Mn3+ ion is unstable in solution and undergoes disproportionation to give Mn2+.MnO2 and H+ ion. Write a balanced ionic equation for the reaction. |
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Answer» The Mn3+ ion is unstable in solution and undergoes disproportionation to give Mn2+.MnO2 and H+ ion. Write a balanced ionic equation for the reaction. |
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Why MgCl2 is soluble in water but insouble in acetone, while methane is insoluble in water but soluble in acetone. |
| Answer» Why MgCl2 is soluble in water but insouble in acetone, while methane is insoluble in water but soluble in acetone. | |
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In an adiabatic process, no transfer of heat takes place between system and surroundings. Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition from the following. |
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Answer» In an adiabatic process, no transfer of heat takes place between system and surroundings. Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition from the following. |
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Name a method for preparing both symmetric and unsymmetrical ethers in the laboratory. |
| Answer» Name a method for preparing both symmetric and unsymmetrical ethers in the laboratory. | |
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The standard molar enthalpies of hydrogenation of benzene (l) at 25 oC is −208 kJ mol−1. The standard enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexene(l) at 25 oC is −119 kJ mol−1. Use these data to estimate the magnitude of the resonance energy of benzene. (correct answer +1, wrong answer -0.25) |
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Answer» The standard molar enthalpies of hydrogenation of benzene (l) at 25 oC is −208 kJ mol−1. The standard enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexene(l) at 25 oC is −119 kJ mol−1. Use these data to estimate the magnitude of the resonance energy of benzene. |
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If we define orbital as a region of an atom where electron may be found then will it (orbital) have any physical significance or physical meaning? |
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Answer» If we define orbital as a region of an atom where electron may be found then will it (orbital) have any physical significance or physical meaning? |
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In an ionic compound A+X−, the radii of A+ and X− ions are 1.0 pm and 2.0 pm respectively. The volume of the unit cell of the crystal AX will be (in pm): |
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Answer» In an ionic compound A+X−, the radii of A+ and X− ions are 1.0 pm and 2.0 pm respectively. The volume of the unit cell of the crystal AX will be (in pm): |
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Consider the ground state of Cr atom (Z = 24). The number of electrons with the azimuthal quantum numbers, l = 1 and 2 are, respectively: |
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Answer» Consider the ground state of Cr atom (Z = 24). The number of electrons with the azimuthal quantum numbers, l = 1 and 2 are, respectively: |
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Find the number of molecules in 1 cm3 of an ideal gas at 00'C' and at a pressure of 10−5 mm of mercury. |
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Answer» Find the number of molecules in 1 cm3 of an ideal gas at 00'C' and at a pressure of 10−5 mm of mercury. |
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Total no of lone pair in XeF4?Steps. |
| Answer» Total no of lone pair in XeF4?Steps. | |
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If a Calcium atom with atomic number 20 and mass number 41 undergoes a β− (beta minus) The value of Z is _____________ and A is _____________ in the daughter nucleus. |
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Answer» If a Calcium atom with atomic number 20 and mass number 41 undergoes a β− (beta minus) The value of Z is _____________ and A is _____________ in the daughter nucleus. |
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For a given reaction: xA+yB→mC+nD △H=−30 kJ mol−1,△S=−100 JK−1mol−1 At what temperature the reaction is at equilibrium? |
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Answer» For a given reaction: |
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From the following elements pick out the element that does not show an oxidation state higher than +2: |
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Answer» From the following elements pick out the element that does not show an oxidation state higher than +2: |
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The solubility of Hg2Cl2 is S molar. Its solubility product is: |
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Answer» The solubility of Hg2Cl2 is S molar. Its solubility product is: |
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Calculate the wavelength of a photon (in nm) of energy 1 eV. |
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Answer» Calculate the wavelength of a photon (in nm) of energy 1 eV. |
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Which of the following formulas is consistent with the unit cell of the rhenium oxide compound shown below ? |
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Answer» Which of the following formulas is consistent with the unit cell of the rhenium oxide compound shown below ? |
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Select the preparation method that is not used to produce unsymmetrical alkane. |
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Answer» Select the preparation method that is not used to produce unsymmetrical alkane. |
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In the following reaction, the equivalent - factor of Al(H2PO4)2(OH)is: H3PO4+Al(OH)3→Al(H2PO4)2(OH)+H2O |
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Answer» In the following reaction, the equivalent - factor of Al(H2PO4)2(OH)is: H3PO4+Al(OH)3→Al(H2PO4)2(OH)+H2O |
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The correct order of bond angles (smallest first) in H2S,NH3,BF3 and SiH4 is |
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Answer» The correct order of bond angles (smallest first) in H2S,NH3,BF3 and SiH4 is |
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Explain the Faraday second law of electrolysis. |
| Answer» Explain the Faraday second law of electrolysis. | |
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In the reaction sequence 2 CH3CHOOH⊖−−−→A△−→B; the product B is: |
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Answer» In the reaction sequence |
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Which one of the following orders is correct regarding the inductive effect of the substituents? |
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Answer» Which one of the following orders is correct regarding the inductive effect of the substituents? |
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The dipole moment of each molecule of a paramagnetic gas is 1.5×10−23amp×m2.The temperature of gas is 27∘C and the number of molecules per unit volume in it is 2×1026m−3. The maximum possible intensity of magnetisation in the gas will be |
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Answer» The dipole moment of each molecule of a paramagnetic gas is |
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The correct order of strength of −I effect is: |
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Answer» The correct order of strength of −I effect is: |
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Which of the following groups is the most electron withrawing? |
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Answer» Which of the following groups is the most electron withrawing? |
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Number of primary amines possible for the formula C4H11N is |
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Answer» Number of primary amines possible for the formula C4H11N is |
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The volume of 95% H2SO4 (density = 1.85 g/cc) needed to prepare 100cc of 15% solution of H2SO4 (density = 1.10 g/cc) will be |
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Answer» The volume of 95% H2SO4 (density = 1.85 g/cc) needed to prepare 100cc of 15% solution of H2SO4 (density = 1.10 g/cc) will be |
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Bleaching powder is obtained by |
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Answer» Bleaching powder is obtained by |
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The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is |
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Answer» The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is |
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Benzonitrile on reduction with Na/C2H5OH yields |
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Answer» Benzonitrile on reduction with Na/C2H5OH yields |
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Cyclohexene on reductive ozonolysis gives compound B. Compound 'B' on further treatment with aqueous NaOH followed by heating yields compound 'C'. The compound 'C' is: |
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Answer» Cyclohexene on reductive ozonolysis gives compound B. Compound 'B' on further treatment with aqueous NaOH followed by heating yields compound 'C'. The compound 'C' is: |
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Equilibrium constant, Kc for the reaction. N2(g)+3H2(g↔2NH3(g) at 500 K is 0.061. At a particular time, the analysis shows that composition of the reaction mixture is 3.0 mol L−1N2,2.0molL−1H2 and 0.5 mol L−1NH3, Is the reaction at equilibrium? If not in which direction does the reaction tend to proceed to reach equilibrium? |
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Answer» Equilibrium constant, Kc for the reaction. N2(g)+3H2(g↔2NH3(g) at 500 K is 0.061. |
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The molar entropy content of 1 mole of oxygen (O2) gas at 300 K and 1 atm is 250 J mol−1 K−1. Calculate ΔG when 1 mole of oxygen is expanded reversibly and isothermally from 300 K, 1 atm to double its volume (Take R=8.314 J mol−1 K−1, log e=2.303) |
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Answer» The molar entropy content of 1 mole of oxygen (O2) gas at 300 K and 1 atm is 250 J mol−1 K−1. Calculate ΔG when 1 mole of oxygen is expanded reversibly and isothermally from 300 K, 1 atm to double its volume (Take R=8.314 J mol−1 K−1, log e=2.303) |
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The first ionization constant of H2S is 9.1×10−8. Calculate the concentration of HS− ion in its 0.1 M solution. How will this concentration be affected if the solution is 0.1 M in HCl also? If the second dissociation constant of H2S is 1.2×10−13, calculate the concentration of S2– under both conditions. |
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Answer» The first ionization constant of H2S is 9.1×10−8. Calculate the concentration of HS− ion in its 0.1 M solution. How will this concentration be affected if the solution is 0.1 M in HCl also? |
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Write the mechanism of the reaction of HI with methoxybenzene. |
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Answer» Write the mechanism of the reaction of HI with methoxybenzene. |
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A conducting disc of conductivity σ has a radius ‘a’ and thickness ‘t’. If the magnetic field B is applied in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the disc that changes with time at the rate of dBdt=α, then calculate the rate of heat dissipated in the disc due to the induced current. |
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Answer» A conducting disc of conductivity σ has a radius ‘a’ and thickness ‘t’. If the magnetic field B is applied in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the disc that changes with time at the rate of dBdt=α, then calculate the rate of heat dissipated in the disc due to the induced current. |
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Difference between molecular mass and molar mass |
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Answer» Difference between molecular mass and molar mass |
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Which of the following is affected by stable configuration of an atom? |
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Answer» Which of the following is affected by stable configuration of an atom? |
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Match the ionization processes listed in column-I with the changes observed as listed in column - II. For this use the codes given below: Column-IColumn-II(a) N2→N+2(p) Bond order increases and magnetic property is changed(b) O+2→O2+2(q) Bond order decreases and magnetic property is not changed(c)B2→B+2(r) Bond order increases and magnetic property is not changed(d)NO−→NO(s) Bond order decreases and magnetic property is changed Note: Here change in magnetic property refers to change from diamagnetic to paramagnetic or paramagnetic to diamagnetic. |
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Answer» Match the ionization processes listed in column-I with the changes observed as listed in column - II. For this use the codes given below: |
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One mole of a monoatomic ideal gas expands adiabatically at initial temperature T against a constant external pressure of 1atm from 1 litre to 3 litres. The final temperature of the gas is |
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Answer» One mole of a monoatomic ideal gas expands adiabatically at initial temperature T against a constant external pressure of 1atm from 1 litre to 3 litres. The final temperature of the gas is |
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The following ion shows colour not due to d-d transition |
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Answer» The following ion shows colour not due to d-d transition |
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Hybridization means? |
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Answer» Hybridization means? |
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The d− electronic configuration of Cr2+,Mn2+,Fe2+ and Ni2+ are 3d4,3d5,3d6 and 3d8 respectively, which one of the following aqua-complex will exhibit the minimum paramagnetic behaviour? |
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Answer» The d− electronic configuration of Cr2+,Mn2+,Fe2+ and Ni2+ are 3d4,3d5,3d6 and 3d8 respectively, which one of the following aqua-complex will exhibit the minimum paramagnetic behaviour? |
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The enthalpy of neutralization of a weak acid in 1 M solution with a strong base is –56.1 kJ mol−1. The enthalpy of ionization of the acid is Y kJmol−1 and enthalpy of neutralization of the strong acid with a strong base is −57.3 kJequiv−1, if the % ionization of the weak acid in molar solution is 20% (assume the acid to be monobasic), then what is value of Y? |
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Answer» The enthalpy of neutralization of a weak acid in 1 M solution with a strong base is –56.1 kJ mol−1. The enthalpy of ionization of the acid is Y kJmol−1 and enthalpy of neutralization of the strong acid with a strong base is −57.3 kJequiv−1, if the % ionization of the weak acid in molar solution is 20% (assume the acid to be monobasic), then what is value of Y? |
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For the process, H2O(l)→H2O(g) at T=100∘C and 1 atmosphere pressure, the correct choice |
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Answer» For the process, H2O(l)→H2O(g) at T=100∘C and 1 atmosphere pressure, the correct choice |
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Write the main products when (i) n-butyl chloride is treated with alcoholic KOH. (ii) 2, 4, 6-trinitrochlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis. (iii) methylchloride is treated with AgCN. |
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Answer» Write the main products when (i) n-butyl chloride is treated with alcoholic KOH. (ii) 2, 4, 6-trinitrochlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis. (iii) methylchloride is treated with AgCN. |
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Why does butan2one + NH2OH give 2 oxime other than one oxime ? |
| Answer» Why does butan2one + NH2OH give 2 oxime other than one oxime ? | |
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Work for the following process ABCD on a monoatomic gas is |
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Answer» Work for the following process ABCD on a monoatomic gas is |
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