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1.

What is the solubility of Al(OH)3, (Ksp=1×10−33) in a buffer solution having pH=4?

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What is the solubility of Al(OH)3, (Ksp=1×1033) in a buffer solution having pH=4?

2.

Which of the following oxyacids of Sulphur have a peroxy –O–O– linkage?

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Which of the following oxyacids of Sulphur have a peroxy –O–O– linkage?


3.

Calculate free energy change for the following reaction at 298 K: 2NO(g)+Br2(l)→2NOBr(g) Given the partial pressure of NO is 0.1 atm and the partial pressure of NOBr is 2.0 atm and ΔG0f NOBr=82.4 kJ mol−1,ΔG0NO=86.55 kJ mol−1

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Calculate free energy change for the following reaction at 298 K:
2NO(g)+Br2(l)2NOBr(g)
Given the partial pressure of NO is 0.1 atm and the partial pressure of NOBr is 2.0 atm and ΔG0f NOBr=82.4 kJ mol1,ΔG0NO=86.55 kJ mol1

4.

Which of the following does not decolourise iodine?

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Which of the following does not decolourise iodine?

5.

Picric acid is[CPMT 1971, 80, 81; DPMT 1983;MP PMT 1990; BHU 1996]

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Picric acid is[CPMT 1971, 80, 81; DPMT 1983;MP PMT 1990; BHU 1996]


6.

Which of the following is the correct order of bond angle magnitudes?

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Which of the following is the correct order of bond angle magnitudes?

7.

The tendency to lose f electrons is more in actinide as compared to lanthanides. Give reason.

Answer» The tendency to lose f electrons is more in actinide as compared to lanthanides. Give reason.
8.

The structural formula for Phosphinic acid is:

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The structural formula for Phosphinic acid is:


9.

Show that MPC + MPS = 1.

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Show that MPC + MPS = 1.

10.

In the Oswald process, Ammonia is catalytically oxidized to :

Answer» In the Oswald process, Ammonia is catalytically oxidized to :
11.

The stability fo peroxide and superoxide of alkali metals increase as we go down to group. Explain giving reason.

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The stability fo peroxide and superoxide of alkali metals increase as we go down to group. Explain giving reason.

12.

Identify the compound Y in the following reaction.

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Identify the compound Y in the following reaction.

13.

sp2 hybridization is shown by:

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sp2 hybridization is shown by:


14.

For a first order reaction, show that time required for 99% completion is twice the time required for the completion of 90% of reaction.

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For a first order reaction, show that time required for 99% completion is twice the time required for the completion of 90% of reaction.

15.

X will be:

Answer» X will be:
16.

For the reaction: 4NH3(g)+3O2(g)→2N2(g)+6H2O(l) at 298 K. Given that heat of formation of NH3(g) and H2O(l) are −46 kJ mol−1 and −286 kJ mol−1 respectively. Calculate heat of reaction at 298 K.

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For the reaction:
4NH3(g)+3O2(g)2N2(g)+6H2O(l)
at 298 K. Given that heat of formation of NH3(g) and H2O(l) are 46 kJ mol1 and 286 kJ mol1 respectively. Calculate heat of reaction at 298 K.

17.

Which has highest melting point

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Which has highest melting point


18.

The charge/ size ratio of a cation determines its polarizing power. Which one of the following sequences represents the increasing order of the polarizing power of the cationic species, K+,Ca2+,Mg2+,Be2+

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The charge/ size ratio of a cation determines its polarizing power. Which one of the following sequences represents the increasing order of the polarizing power of the cationic species, K+,Ca2+,Mg2+,Be2+


19.

The first ionization potential of Na is 5.1 eV. The value of electron gain enthalpy of Na+ will be:

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The first ionization potential of Na is 5.1 eV. The value of electron gain enthalpy of Na+ will be:


20.

Two metallic oxides contain 27.6 % and 30 % oxygen respectively. If the formula of the first oxide is X3O4, what will be the formula of the second oxide?

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Two metallic oxides contain 27.6 % and 30 % oxygen respectively. If the formula of the first oxide is X3O4, what will be the formula of the second oxide?

21.

Mention the factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction.

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Mention the factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction.

22.

Acidity increases in the order

Answer» Acidity increases in the order
23.

In a particular experiment, 310 g of phosphorous (P4) reacted with excess of oxygen to form P4O10 in 75% yield. Then P4O10 formed reacted with 54 g of water to give H3PO4. Amount of H3PO4 obtained (in gm) is : (Consider only two places after decimal for calculation)

Answer» In a particular experiment, 310 g of phosphorous (P4) reacted with excess of oxygen to form P4O10 in 75% yield. Then P4O10 formed reacted with 54 g of water to give H3PO4. Amount of H3PO4 obtained (in gm) is :
(Consider only two places after decimal for calculation)
24.

Potassium manganate (K2MnO4) is formed when:

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Potassium manganate (K2MnO4) is formed when:


25.

The atomic weight of Al is 27. When a current of 5 Faradays is passed through a solution of Al+3ions, the weight of Al deposited is

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The atomic weight of Al is 27. When a current of 5 Faradays is passed through a solution of Al+3ions, the weight of Al deposited is


26.

Three samples of the same gas A, B and C(γ=32) have initially equal volume. Now the volume of each sample is doubled. The process is adiabatic for A isobaric for B and isothermal for C. If the final pressures are equal for all three samples, the ratio of their initial pressures are

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Three samples of the same gas A, B and C(γ=32) have initially equal volume. Now the volume of each sample is doubled. The process is adiabatic for A isobaric for B and isothermal for C. If the final pressures are equal for all three samples, the ratio of their initial pressures are


27.

The percentage composition in a sample of CaCO3 is given as: Ca=40%;C=12%;O=48%. What will be the weight of Ca in 4 g of a sample of CaCO3 obtained from another source, if the law of constant proportions is true?

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The percentage composition in a sample of CaCO3 is given as: Ca=40%;C=12%;O=48%. What will be the weight of Ca in 4 g of a sample of CaCO3 obtained from another source, if the law of constant proportions is true?

28.

There are 10 identical containers of volume V, each of them have an ideal gas at a same temperature T. The first container has a pressure of 1 atm, the second one has a pressure of 2 atm, the third has a pressure of 3 atm and so on. The tenth container has a pressure of 10 atm. If all the 10 containers are connected by thin tubes, then what will be the final pressure (in atm)?

Answer» There are 10 identical containers of volume V, each of them have an ideal gas at a same temperature T. The first container has a pressure of 1 atm, the second one has a pressure of 2 atm, the third has a pressure of 3 atm and so on. The tenth container has a pressure of 10 atm. If all the 10 containers are connected by thin tubes, then what will be the final pressure (in atm)?
29.

If Avogadro's number is A0, the number of sulphur atoms present in 200 mL of 1N H2SO4 is

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If Avogadro's number is A0, the number of sulphur atoms present in 200 mL of 1N H2SO4 is


30.

Xenon hexafluoride reacts with silica. How many orbitals are involved in the hybridisation of the xenon compound formed?

Answer» Xenon hexafluoride reacts with silica. How many orbitals are involved in the hybridisation of the xenon compound formed?
31.

For an electron in the nth Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom, what will be the ratio of radius of orbit to its de-Broglie wavelength

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For an electron in the nth Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom, what will be the ratio of radius of orbit to its de-Broglie wavelength

32.

The molar solubility of Cd(OH)2 is 1.84×10−5M in water. The expected solubility of Cd(OH)2 in a buffer solution of pH=12 is:

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The molar solubility of Cd(OH)2 is 1.84×105M in water. The expected solubility of Cd(OH)2 in a buffer solution of pH=12 is:

33.

A solution of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) has a pH of 9. What will be the concentration of OH− ions?

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A solution of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) has a pH of 9. What will be the concentration of OH ions?

34.

Explain why pure liquids and solids can be ignored while writing the equilibrium constant expression?

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Explain why pure liquids and solids can be ignored while writing the equilibrium constant expression?

35.

Write the structures of fragments produced on complete hydrolysis of DNA. How are they linked in DNA molecule? Draw a diagram to show pairing of nucleotide bases in double helix of DNA.

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Write the structures of fragments produced on complete hydrolysis of DNA. How are they linked in DNA molecule? Draw a diagram to show pairing of nucleotide bases in double helix of DNA.

36.

For the decomposition of azoisopropane to hexane and nitrogen at 543 K, the following data are obtained. Calculate the rate constant. t(s)p(mm of Hg)035.036054.072063.0

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For the decomposition of azoisopropane to hexane and nitrogen at 543 K, the following data are obtained. Calculate the rate constant.
t(s)p(mm of Hg)035.036054.072063.0

37.

An element X (Atomic mass = 25) exists as X4 in benzene. 51 g of saturated solution of X in benzene was added to 50.0 g of pure benzene. The resulting solution showed a depression in freezing point of 0.55 K. The solubility (in g) of X per 100 g of benzene is: (Kf for benzene=5.5 K kg mol–1) (Assume 100% association takes place.)

Answer» An element X (Atomic mass = 25) exists as X4 in benzene. 51 g of saturated solution of X in benzene was added to 50.0 g of pure benzene. The resulting solution showed a depression in freezing point of 0.55 K. The solubility (in g) of X per 100 g of benzene is:
(Kf for benzene=5.5 K kg mol1)
(Assume 100% association takes place.)
38.

Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted when a light of frequency 2×1016 Hz is irradiated on a metal surface with threshold frequency (νo) equal to 8.68×1015 Hz

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Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted when a light of frequency 2×1016 Hz is irradiated on a metal surface with threshold frequency (νo) equal to 8.68×1015 Hz

39.

P can not be:

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P can not be:
40.

The following reaction occurs at 500 K. Arrange them in the order of increasing tendency to proceed to completion. (I) H2(g)+I2(g)⇌2HI(g); Kc=1.8×10−3 (II) N2O4⇌2NO2(g); Kc=3×10−3 (III) PCl5(g)⇌PCl3(g)+Cl2(g); Kc=1.3×10−4 (IV) 2SO3(g)⇌2SO2(g)+O2(g); Kc=1.3×10−5

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The following reaction occurs at 500 K. Arrange them in the order of increasing tendency to proceed to completion.
(I) H2(g)+I2(g)2HI(g); Kc=1.8×103
(II) N2O42NO2(g); Kc=3×103
(III) PCl5(g)PCl3(g)+Cl2(g); Kc=1.3×104
(IV) 2SO3(g)2SO2(g)+O2(g); Kc=1.3×105

41.

The correct order of boiling points of boron trihalides is:

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The correct order of boiling points of boron trihalides is:

42.

The reaction given below is a balanced reaction where a, b, c, d, e, f and g are the stoichiometric coefficients. aHgS+bHCl+cHNO3→dH2HgCl4+eNO+fS+gH2O Find a+b+c+d+e+f+g

Answer» The reaction given below is a balanced reaction where a, b, c, d, e, f and g are the stoichiometric coefficients.
aHgS+bHCl+cHNO3dH2HgCl4+eNO+fS+gH2O
Find a+b+c+d+e+f+g
43.

Pick out the pair of mesomeric forms :

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Pick out the pair of mesomeric forms :

44.

Two moles of helium gas undergoes a cyclic process, shown in figure. Assume the gas is ideal. The corresponding p-V diagram is best represented by

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Two moles of helium gas undergoes a cyclic process, shown in figure. Assume the gas is ideal. The corresponding p-V diagram is best represented by


45.

The ratio of Kinetic energy to the total energy of an electron in Bohr orbit is

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The ratio of Kinetic energy to the total energy of an electron in Bohr orbit is


46.

The number of moles of CH4 gas formed in the reaction are

Answer» The number of moles of CH4 gas formed in the reaction are
47.

Which of the following pairs are isostructural?

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Which of the following pairs are isostructural?

48.

A dilute solution Contains “x” moles of solute “A” in 1 kg of solvent with molal elevation constant kb. The solute dimerises in the solution according to the following equation. The degree of association is α. 2A⇌A2 The von't Hoff factor will be

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A dilute solution Contains “x” moles of solute “A” in 1 kg of solvent with molal elevation constant kb. The solute dimerises in the solution according to the following equation. The degree of association is α.
2AA2
The von't Hoff factor will be

49.

Anhydrous sodium acetate on heating with sodalime gives

Answer» Anhydrous sodium acetate on heating with sodalime gives
50.

1 g of non-electrolyte solute dissolved in 50g of benzene lowered the freezing point of benzene by 0.40K. The freezing point depression constant of benzene is 5.12 K kg/mol. Find the molar mass of the solute.

Answer» 1 g of non-electrolyte solute dissolved in 50g of benzene lowered the freezing point of benzene by 0.40K. The freezing point depression constant of benzene is 5.12 K kg/mol. Find the molar mass of the solute.