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1.

What is the difference between law of chemical equivalence and stoichiometry? As in when do we apply law of equivalence and when stoichiometry?

Answer» What is the difference between law of chemical equivalence and stoichiometry? As in when do we apply law of equivalence and when stoichiometry?
2.

What is Dry pressure, wet pressure and aqueous tension?

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What is Dry pressure, wet pressure and aqueous tension?

3.

Consider a 70% efficient hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell working under standard conditions at 1 bar and 298 K. Its cell reaction isH2(g)+12O2(g)→H2O(l)The work derived from the cell on the consumption of 1.0×10−3 mol of H2(g) is used to compress 1.00 mol of a monoatomic ideal gas in a thermally insulated container. What is the change in the temperature (in K) of the ideal gas?The standard reduction potentials for the two half-cells are given below.O2(g)+4H+(aq)+4e−→2H2O(l), Eo=1.23 V2H+(aq)+2e−→H2(g),Eo=0.00 VUse F=96500 C mol−1, R=8.314 J mol−1 K−1

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Consider a 70% efficient hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell working under standard conditions at 1 bar and 298 K. Its cell reaction is



H2(g)+12O2(g)H2O(l)

The work derived from the cell on the consumption of 1.0×103 mol of H2(g) is used to compress 1.00 mol of a monoatomic ideal gas in a thermally insulated container. What is the change in the temperature (in K) of the ideal gas?The standard reduction potentials for the two half-cells are given below.

O2(g)+4H+(aq)+4e2H2O(l), Eo=1.23 V2H+(aq)+2eH2(g),Eo=0.00 V

Use F=96500 C mol1, R=8.314 J mol1 K1



4.

At 405 K, 70 ml of one mol of ammonia has dPdV=0, then which of the following options is not correct?

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At 405 K, 70 ml of one mol of ammonia has dPdV=0, then which of the following options is not correct?

5.

The ratio of angular momentum of electron in 3rd orbit of He^+ ion to that of electron in 1st orbit of Li^++ ion is

Answer» The ratio of angular momentum of electron in 3rd orbit of He^+ ion to that of electron in 1st orbit of Li^++ ion is
6.

45. Mole fraction of methanol is 4.5 what is molality in aqueous solution

Answer» 45. Mole fraction of methanol is 4.5 what is molality in aqueous solution
7.

Which of the following is not isoelectronic series -

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Which of the following is not isoelectronic series -


8.

Question 49 Predict the shapes of the following molecules on the basis of hybridisation. BCl3, CH4, CO2, NH3

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Question 49

Predict the shapes of the following molecules on the basis of hybridisation.

BCl3, CH4, CO2, NH3

9.

321) In one mole NaCI crystal, 10-3 mole AlCI, is doped.The number of cationic vacancies present in NaCIwill be(1) 10-3N(3) 3 x 103 NA(2) 5 x 10-N(4) 210-3 N

Answer» 321) In one mole NaCI crystal, 10-3 mole AlCI, is doped.The number of cationic vacancies present in NaCIwill be(1) 10-3N(3) 3 x 103 NA(2) 5 x 10-N(4) 210-3 N
10.

Arrange the following in increasing order of C--O bond length Na2CO3 CO CO+ CO2 1 2 3 4

Answer» Arrange the following in increasing order of C--O bond length
Na2CO3 CO CO+ CO2
1 2 3 4
11.

A hydrogenation reaction is carried out at 500 K. If the same reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst at the same rate, the temperature required is 400 K. Calculate the activation energy of the reaction, if the catalyst lowers the activation energy by 20 kJ/mol (Assume Arrhenius factor to be same during the above temperature change)

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A hydrogenation reaction is carried out at 500 K. If the same reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst at the same rate, the temperature required is 400 K. Calculate the activation energy of the reaction, if the catalyst lowers the activation energy by 20 kJ/mol (Assume Arrhenius factor to be same during the above temperature change)

12.

During the adsorption of a gas on the surface of a solid, which of the following is true?

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During the adsorption of a gas on the surface of a solid, which of the following is true?

13.

30. it is known that protons and neutrons are themselves built of elementary units called quarks.The up quark u has charge +2e/3 and down quark d has charge -e/3.The composition of proton and neutron is

Answer» 30. it is known that protons and neutrons are themselves built of elementary units called quarks.The up quark u has charge +2e/3 and down quark d has charge -e/3.The composition of proton and neutron is
14.

The correct structure of product A from the following reaction is:

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The correct structure of product A from the following reaction is:


15.

CaHCO3+CH3COOH----------- ?

Answer» CaHCO3+CH3COOH----------- ?
16.

Covalency of aluminum is.

Answer» Covalency of aluminum is.
17.

What will be the abnormal molecular mass of K3{Fe(CN)6} if in a aqueous solution it is 40% dissociated? Given molecular wt of this compound is 329

Answer» What will be the abnormal molecular mass of K3{Fe(CN)6} if in a aqueous solution it is 40% dissociated? Given molecular wt of this compound is 329
18.

what happen if ethyl chloride undergoes wurtz reactio

Answer» what happen if ethyl chloride undergoes wurtz reactio
19.

The order of decreasing nucleophilicity is

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The order of decreasing nucleophilicity is

20.

common Name and iupac nameof C_6H_6-CO-CH_2-CO-C_6H_6

Answer» common Name and iupac nameof C_6H_6-CO-CH_2-CO-C_6H_6
21.

A substance X is a compound of s− block element, substance X gives a violet colour in flame test, X is :

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A substance X is a compound of s block element, substance X gives a violet colour in flame test, X is :

22.

38.What is meant by group valence ?

Answer» 38.What is meant by group valence ?
23.

what are the bravias lattice for triclinic?

Answer» what are the bravias lattice for triclinic?
24.

1.nge the following in the increasing order of strength of ionic bond. NaF, MgF2, AlF3.

Answer» 1.nge the following in the increasing order of strength of ionic bond. NaF, MgF2, AlF3.
25.

what is the ratio of weight of O2 and He, the mixture of which contains equal number of molecules of equal gas?

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what is the ratio of weight of O2 and He, the mixture of which contains equal number of molecules of equal gas?

26.

Whatis the state of hybridisation of carbon in (a) (b) diamond (c) graphite?

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What
is the state of hybridisation of carbon in (a)


(b) diamond (c) graphite?

27.

Which of the following ligands are correctly represented in a spectrochemical series?

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Which of the following ligands are correctly represented in a spectrochemical series?

28.

Silver acetate. The main product of this reaction is [Kurukshetra CET 2002]

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Silver acetate. The main product of this reaction is

[Kurukshetra CET 2002]


29.

Discuss and give chemical reaction of Lassaigne Test for 1. Nitrogen in the organic compound. 2. Nitrogen and Sulphur, both in the organic compound.

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Discuss and give chemical reaction of Lassaigne Test for

1. Nitrogen in the organic compound.

2. Nitrogen and Sulphur, both in the organic compound.

30.

Which has maximum covalent character? 1. NaCl 2.SiCl4 3.AlCl3 4.MgCl2 Isn't SiCl4 the answer? Because covalent character is inversely proportional to polarisation and polarisation is inversely proportional to size of the atom. Since out if these, Si is the largest in is have the least polarisation and thus will result in the highest covalent character. is this correct? If not, why not?

Answer» Which has maximum covalent character?
1. NaCl 2.SiCl4 3.AlCl3 4.MgCl2

Isn't SiCl4 the answer? Because covalent character is inversely proportional to polarisation and polarisation is inversely proportional to size of the atom. Since out if these, Si is the largest in is have the least polarisation and thus will result in the highest covalent character.

is this correct? If not, why not?
31.

The ionization enthalpy of Na+ formation from Na(g) is 495.8 kJ mol−1 while the electron gain enthalpy of Br is −325.0 kJ mol−1. Given the lattice enthalpy of NaBr is −728.4 kJ mol−1. The energy for the formation of NaBr ionic solid is (–) _____ ×10−1 kJ mol−1 .

Answer» The ionization enthalpy of Na+ formation from Na(g) is 495.8 kJ mol1 while the electron gain enthalpy of Br is 325.0 kJ mol1. Given the lattice enthalpy of NaBr is 728.4 kJ mol1. The energy for the formation of NaBr ionic solid is (–) _____ ×101 kJ mol1 .
32.

Give the physical states of the following alkynes: a) Butyne (C_4H_6) b)\:Pentyne (C_5H_8) c)Dodecyne\:(C_{12}H_{22}) d)Tridecyne (C_{13}H_{24}) e)Tetradecyne (C_{14}H_{26}) f) Pentadecyne (C_{15}H_{28})

Answer» Give the physical states of the following alkynes: a) Butyne (C_4H_6) b)\:Pentyne (C_5H_8) c)Dodecyne\:(C_{12}H_{22}) d)Tridecyne (C_{13}H_{24}) e)Tetradecyne (C_{14}H_{26}) f) Pentadecyne (C_{15}H_{28})
33.

What is the hybridization of interhalogen compounds of the type XX′5?

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What is the hybridization of interhalogen compounds of the type XX5?

34.

Which of the following compounds is used as an antifreeze in automobile radiators?

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Which of the following compounds is used as an antifreeze in automobile radiators?



35.

Which of the following is the most stable radical among the following a)CH^°3 B)RCH^°2 c)R2CH^° D)R3C^°

Answer» Which of the following is the most stable radical among the following a)CH^°3 B)RCH^°2 c)R2CH^° D)R3C^°
36.

H2 + I2 = 2HI In the above equilibrium system if the concentration of the reactants at 25∘C is increased, the value of KC will

Answer»

H2 + I2 = 2HI In the above equilibrium system if the concentration of the

reactants at 25C is increased, the value of KC will


37.

enthalpy of atomisation ?

Answer» enthalpy of atomisation ?
38.

Which one of the following carbocation is most stable?

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Which one of the following carbocation is most stable?

39.

Considering x-axis as the internuclear axis which out of the following will not form a sigma bond and why? (a) 1s and 1s (b) 1s and 2px (c) 2py and 2py (d) 1s and 2s.

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Considering
x-axis as the internuclear axis which out of the following will not

form a sigma bond and why? (a) 1
s and
1
s (b) 1s
and 2px
(c) 2
py
and 2
py
(d) 1
s and
2
s.

40.

A base has kb=8.1×10^{-8} inwhat amount should 0.02 (m)HCland0.02(m)of BOH be mixed to make 200ml of a buffer of pH 7

Answer» A base has kb=8.1×10^{-8} inwhat amount should 0.02 (m)HCland0.02(m)of BOH be mixed to make 200ml of a buffer of pH 7
41.

What role does the molecular interaction play in a solution of alcohol and water??

Answer» What role does the molecular interaction play in a solution of alcohol and water??
42.

What will be the oxidation state of Carbon in baking soda i.e. NaHCO3

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What will be the oxidation state of Carbon in baking soda i.e. NaHCO3

43.

In which of the following pπ - dπ bonding is possible

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In which of the following pπ - dπ bonding is possible


44.

What is the order of ionic mobility of halides?

Answer» What is the order of ionic mobility of halides?
45.

what is electrochemical cells? what is galvanic cells? what are different between electrochemical cells and galvanic cells?

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what is electrochemical cells?

what is galvanic cells?

what are different between electrochemical cells and galvanic cells?

46.

In a FCC unit cell, atoms are numbered as shown below. The atoms not touching each other are: (Atom numbered 3 is face centre of front face)

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In a FCC unit cell, atoms are numbered as shown below. The atoms not touching each other are: (Atom numbered 3 is face centre of front face)


47.

What is the pH of 10−7mol L−1 HCl solution at 25∘C?

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What is the pH of 107mol L1 HCl solution at 25C?



48.

The electronic configurations of four elements are given below. Arrange these elements in the correct order of magnitudes (without sign) of their electron affinities: i. 2s22p5 ii. 3s23p5 iii. 2s22p4 iv. 3s23p4 Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Answer»

The electronic configurations of four elements are given below. Arrange these elements in the correct order of magnitudes (without sign) of their electron affinities:
i. 2s22p5 ii. 3s23p5
iii. 2s22p4 iv. 3s23p4
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

49.

the compund formed by raction of CH_2=CH-(CH_2)_2COOH with HBr in presence of peroxide

Answer» the compund formed by raction of CH_2=CH-(CH_2)_2COOH with HBr in presence of peroxide
50.

In the ground state of atomic Fe (Z = 26), the spin-only magnetic moment is x×10−1 BM. The value of x is : (Round off to the Nearest Integer) [Given: √3 = 1.73, √2 = 1.41]

Answer» In the ground state of atomic Fe (Z = 26), the spin-only magnetic moment is x×101 BM. The value of x is : (Round off to the Nearest Integer)



[Given: √3 = 1.73, √2 = 1.41]