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1.

In Carius method, 0.099 gm organic compound gave 0.287 gm AgCl. The percentage of chlorine in the compound will be:

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In Carius method, 0.099 gm organic compound gave 0.287 gm AgCl. The percentage of chlorine in the compound will be:

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Question 9 Which of the following equation depicts reducing nature of H2O2 (a)2[Fe(CN)6]4−+2H++H2O2→2[Fe(CN)6]3−]+2H2O(b)I2+H2O2+2OH−→2I−+2H2O+O2(c)Mn2++H2O2→Mn4++2OH−PbS+4H2O2→PbSO4+4H2O

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Question 9

Which of the following equation depicts reducing nature of H2O2

(a)2[Fe(CN)6]4+2H++H2O22[Fe(CN)6]3]+2H2O(b)I2+H2O2+2OH2I+2H2O+O2(c)Mn2++H2O2Mn4++2OHPbS+4H2O2PbSO4+4H2O

3.

(a) How do you convert the following : (i) Phenol to Anisole (ii) Ethanol to Propan-2-ol (b) Write mechanism of the following reaction : C2H5OHH2SO4/443K−−−−−−−−→CH2=CH2+H2O (c) Why phenol undergoes electrophilic substitution more easily than benzene?

Answer» (a) How do you convert the following :
(i) Phenol to Anisole
(ii) Ethanol to Propan-2-ol
(b) Write mechanism of the following reaction :
C2H5OHH2SO4/443K−−−−−−−CH2=CH2+H2O
(c) Why phenol undergoes electrophilic substitution more easily than benzene?

4.

Which one of the following compounds is an allylic halide?

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Which one of the following compounds is an allylic halide?

5.

The volume of one mole of an ideal gas with adiabatic exponent γ is varied according to the law TV = a where a is a constant. The amount of heat obtained by the gas in the process if the gas temperature gets increased by ΔT is nRΔT(2−γ)3(γ−1). Then the value of n (integer) is

Answer» The volume of one mole of an ideal gas with adiabatic exponent γ is varied according to the law TV = a where a is a constant. The amount of heat obtained by the gas in the process if the gas temperature gets increased by ΔT is
nRΔT(2γ)3(γ1). Then the value of n (integer) is
6.

illustrate how copper metal can give different products on reaction with HNO3.

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illustrate how copper metal can give different products on reaction with HNO3.

7.

Why is allyl compound more reactive towards nucleophilic substitution than alkyl compounds?

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Why is allyl compound more reactive towards nucleophilic substitution than alkyl compounds?

8.

Three moles of an ideal gas (CV,m=12.5J K−1 mol−1) are at 300 K and 5 dm3. If the gas is heated to 320 K and the volume changed to 10 dm3, calculate the entropy change.

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Three moles of an ideal gas (CV,m=12.5J K1 mol1) are at 300 K and 5 dm3. If the gas is heated to 320 K and the volume changed to 10 dm3, calculate the entropy change.

9.

On the basis of crystal field theory explain why Co(III) forms paramagnetic octahedral complex with weak field ligands whereas it forms diamagnetic octahedral complex with strong field ligands.

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On the basis of crystal field theory explain why Co(III) forms paramagnetic octahedral complex with weak field ligands whereas it forms diamagnetic octahedral complex with strong field ligands.

10.

Is there a nucleophile that's a cation? If yes how is it formed?

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Is there a nucleophile that's a cation? If yes how is it formed?

11.

The relation between pressure exerted byan ideal gas (pideal) and observed pressure (preal) is given by the equation, Pideal = Preal+an2V2 (i) If pressure is taken in Nm−2 , number of moles in mol and volume in m3,calculate the unit of 'a'. (ii) What will be unit of 'a' when pressure is in atmosphere and volume indm3?

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The relation between pressure exerted byan ideal gas (pideal) and observed pressure (preal) is given by the equation,

Pideal = Preal+an2V2

(i) If pressure is taken in Nm2 , number of moles in mol and volume in m3,calculate the unit of 'a'.

(ii) What will be unit of 'a' when pressure is in atmosphere and volume indm3?


    12.

    Which of the following metal can not exhibit variable oxidation state

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    Which of the following metal can not exhibit variable oxidation state


    13.

    What is the mechanism of following reactions in the preparation of hydrogen: Zn+2NaOH=Na2ZnO2 +H2 2Al+2NaOH+2H2O=2NaAlO2 +3H2 Sn+2NaOH+H2O=Na2ZnO3+ 2H2

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    What is the mechanism of following reactions in the preparation of hydrogen:

    Zn+2NaOH=Na2ZnO2 +H2

    2Al+2NaOH+2H2O=2NaAlO2 +3H2

    Sn+2NaOH+H2O=Na2ZnO3+ 2H2

    14.

    The electron affinity values (in kJ mol−1) of three halogens x, y and z are respectively -349, -333 and -325. Then x, y and z are respectively

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    The electron affinity values (in kJ mol1) of three halogens x, y and z are respectively -349, -333 and -325. Then x, y and z are respectively

    15.

    Match the List-I with List-II by using the postulates of VBT of complexes List−IList−II(p) [Ni(CN)4]2−(1) sp3 hybridization(Q) [Ni(CO)4](2) dsp2 hybridization(R) [Cu(NH3)4]2+(3) μ=0 BM(S) [Pd(Cl)4]2−(4) μ=1.732 BM

    Answer» Match the List-I with List-II by using the postulates of VBT of complexes
    ListIListII(p) [Ni(CN)4]2(1) sp3 hybridization(Q) [Ni(CO)4](2) dsp2 hybridization(R) [Cu(NH3)4]2+(3) μ=0 BM(S) [Pd(Cl)4]2(4) μ=1.732 BM
    16.

    The equlibrium constant K, for the reaction N2+3H2⇌2NH3 is 1.64×104atm at 400∘C . What will be the equilibrium constant at 500∘C, if heat of reaction in this temperature range is - 105185.8 Joules.

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    The equlibrium constant K, for the reaction N2+3H22NH3 is 1.64×104atm at 400C . What will be the equilibrium constant at 500C, if heat of reaction in this temperature range is - 105185.8 Joules.


    17.

    Complete the following reactions:

    Answer» Complete the following reactions:

    18.

    List - IList - II(P)Very dilute solution of HCl(1)O2evolved at anode(Q)Very dilute solution of KCl(2)H2evolved at cathode(R)Concentrated solution of NaCl(3)Cl2evolved at anode(S)Fairly concentrated solution ofAgNO3(4)Na deposition at cathode(5)Ag deposition at cathode(6)K deposition at cathode Match each product in LIST-I with one or more reaction in LIST-II and choose the correct option.

    Answer» List - IList - II(P)Very dilute solution of HCl(1)O2evolved at anode(Q)Very dilute solution of KCl(2)H2evolved at cathode(R)Concentrated solution of NaCl(3)Cl2evolved at anode(S)Fairly concentrated solution ofAgNO3(4)Na deposition at cathode(5)Ag deposition at cathode(6)K deposition at cathode
    Match each product in LIST-I with one or more reaction in LIST-II and choose the correct option.
    19.

    Hydrogen bonding plays a central role in which of the following phenomena?

    Answer» Hydrogen bonding plays a central role in which of the following phenomena?
    20.

    A beam of light having wavelength distributed uniformly between 450 nm to 550 nm passes through a sample of hydrogen gas. Which wavelength will have the least intensity in the transmitted beam?

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    A beam of light having wavelength distributed uniformly between 450 nm to 550 nm passes through a sample of hydrogen gas. Which wavelength will have the least intensity in the transmitted beam?


    21.

    For the reaction, at 1000oC CaCO3(s)⇌CaO(s)+CO2(g) △Go=−24 kJ mol−1,pCO2=0.0030 atm Hence, △G at this temperature is :

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    For the reaction, at 1000oC
    CaCO3(s)CaO(s)+CO2(g)
    Go=24 kJ mol1,pCO2=0.0030 atm
    Hence, G at this temperature is :

    22.

    The dipole moment of NaCl molecule is 8.5 D and its bond length is 2 oA. The percentage ionic character in this molecule will be:

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    The dipole moment of NaCl molecule is 8.5 D and its bond length is 2 oA. The percentage ionic character in this molecule will be:

    23.

    Which of the following molecules has the highest bond angle?

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    Which of the following molecules has the highest bond angle?

    24.

    Match List-I with List-II. List-IList-II(P)Fe(NO3)3(aq)(1)Only cationic hydrolysis(Q)KClO4(aq)(2)Only anionic hydrolysis(R)RCOONa(aq)(3)Both cationic as anionic hydrolysis(S)NH4CN(aq)(4)No hydrolysis

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    Match List-I with List-II.
    List-IList-II(P)Fe(NO3)3(aq)(1)Only cationic hydrolysis(Q)KClO4(aq)(2)Only anionic hydrolysis(R)RCOONa(aq)(3)Both cationic as anionic hydrolysis(S)NH4CN(aq)(4)No hydrolysis

    25.

    For chromium number of electrons with magnetic quantum number is 12 True or false

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    For chromium number of electrons with magnetic quantum number is 12

    True or false

    26.

    AgBr shows both schottky and frenkel defect why?

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    AgBr shows both schottky and frenkel defect why?

    27.

    In a hydrogen atom, if energy of an electron in the ground state is 13.6 eV, then that in the 2nd excited state is:

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    In a hydrogen atom, if energy of an electron in the ground state is 13.6 eV, then that in the 2nd excited state is:

    28.

    The orbital angular momentum for an electron revolving in an orbit is given by √1(1+1)h2π. What is the orbital angular momentum of an s-electron?

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    The orbital angular momentum for an electron revolving in an orbit is given by 1(1+1)h2π. What is the orbital angular momentum of an s-electron?

    29.

    When one mole of monoatomic ideal gas at temperature T undergoes adiabatic change reversibly, change in volume is from 1 L to 5L, the final temperature in Kelvin would be:

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    When one mole of monoatomic ideal gas at temperature T undergoes adiabatic change reversibly, change in volume is from 1 L to 5L, the final temperature in Kelvin would be:

    30.

    Balance the following equation by ion electron method-- KMnO4 + FeSO4 + H2SO4 -----> Fe2(SO4)3 + K2SO4 + H2O​​

    Answer» Balance the following equation by ion electron method--
    KMnO4 + FeSO4 + H2SO4 -----> Fe2(SO4)3 + K2SO4 + H2O​​
    31.

    1.15 g of Na reacts with 0.9 g of H2O. The percentage yield of the reaction is 80%. Calculate the number of molecules of H2 produced in the reaction.

    Answer» 1.15 g of Na reacts with 0.9 g of H2O. The percentage yield of the reaction is 80%. Calculate the number of molecules of H2 produced in the reaction.
    32.

    The standard heat of combustion of solid boron is equal to

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    The standard heat of combustion of solid boron is equal to

    33.

    At a given temprature ,density of gas x is twice as that of gas y and molar mass of x is one third of gas y.The ratio of their pressures will be?

    Answer» At a given temprature ,density of gas x is twice as that of gas y and molar mass of x is one third of gas y.The ratio of their pressures will be?
    34.

    Agar is a homopolysaccaride or heteropolysaccaride

    Answer» Agar is a homopolysaccaride or heteropolysaccaride
    35.

    How to name compounds in functional group

    Answer» How to name compounds in functional group
    36.

    The correct order of the packing efficiency in different types of nuit cells is ............ (a) fcc < bcc < simple cubic (b) fcc > bcc > simple cubic (c) fcc < bcc > simple cubic (d) fcc < bcc > simple cubic

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    The correct order of the packing efficiency in different types of nuit cells is ............

    (a) fcc < bcc < simple cubic (b) fcc > bcc > simple cubic

    (c) fcc < bcc > simple cubic (d) fcc < bcc > simple cubic

    37.

    Which conformer of butane (about C−2 and C−3) and ethylene glycol is the most stable respectively:

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    Which conformer of butane (about C2 and C3) and ethylene glycol is the most stable respectively:

    38.

    The following complexex are given: (1) trans−[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ (2) cis−[Co(NH3)2(en)2]3+ (3) trans−[Co(NH3)2(en)2]3+ (4) [NiCl4]2− (5) [TiF6]2− (6) [CoF6]3− Choose the correct code:

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    The following complexex are given:
    (1) trans[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+
    (2) cis[Co(NH3)2(en)2]3+
    (3) trans[Co(NH3)2(en)2]3+
    (4) [NiCl4]2
    (5) [TiF6]2
    (6) [CoF6]3
    Choose the correct code:


    39.

    Drugs like aspirin can be classified on the basis of:

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    Drugs like aspirin can be classified on the basis of:


    40.

    The number of ions per mole of the complex [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 in solution will be:

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    The number of ions per mole of the complex [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 in solution will be:


    41.

    Describe the usefulness of water in biosphere and biological systems.

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    Describe the usefulness of water in biosphere and biological systems.

    42.

    Predict the major product of the following reaction : C6H5COCH3SeO2−−−→ ___

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    Predict the major product of the following reaction :
    C6H5COCH3SeO2−− ___

    43.

    Consider a reaction A→B+C. If the initial concentration was reduced from 2M to 1M in 1 hr and from 1 M to 0.25 M in 2 hr, the order of the reaction is

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    Consider a reaction AB+C. If the initial concentration was reduced from 2M to 1M in 1 hr and from 1 M to 0.25 M in 2 hr, the order of the reaction is


    44.

    Foam rubber is an example of which type of colloid?

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    Foam rubber is an example of which type of colloid?


    45.

    The dispersion of one liquid in another liquid is called as:

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    The dispersion of one liquid in another liquid is called as:


    46.

    Which of the following compounds give oxide on heating mildly?

    Answer» Which of the following compounds give oxide on heating mildly?
    47.

    In I−3, Lewis base is:

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    In I3, Lewis base is:

    48.

    What is the freezing point of a 10% (by weight) solution of CH3OH in water? Kf=1.86Kkg/molal

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    What is the freezing point of a 10% (by weight) solution of CH3OH in water?

    Kf=1.86Kkg/molal


    49.

    An OGIVE is used to determine

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    An OGIVE is used to determine


    50.

    Experimentally it was found that a metal oxide has the formula M0.98O. Metal M is present as M2+ and M3+ in its oxide. The fraction of the metal which exists as M3+ would be:

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    Experimentally it was found that a metal oxide has the formula M0.98O. Metal M is present as M2+ and M3+ in its oxide. The fraction of the metal which exists as M3+ would be: