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1.

For the elementary reaction M⟶N, the rate of disappearance of M increases by a factor of 8 upon doubling the concentration of M. The order of the reaction with respect to M is

Answer» For the elementary reaction MN, the rate of disappearance of M increases by a factor of 8 upon doubling the concentration of M. The order of the reaction with respect to M is
2.

Why can't a isothermal process occur in a isolated system

Answer» Why can't a isothermal process occur in a isolated system
3.

In which of the following complexes is the effective atomic number not equal to the atomic number of an inert gas?

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In which of the following complexes is the effective atomic number not equal to the atomic number of an inert gas?

4.

In which pair of compounds the oxidation state of nitrogen is -1? a)ammonia ,hydroxylamine b)nitric oxide and nitric acid c)hydrazine and ammonia d)hydrazine and hydroxylamine

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In which pair of compounds the oxidation state of nitrogen is -1?

a)ammonia ,hydroxylamine

b)nitric oxide and nitric acid

c)hydrazine and ammonia

d)hydrazine and hydroxylamine

5.

What happens to width of depletion layer when diode is heavily doped and lightly doped?

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What happens to width of depletion layer when diode is heavily doped and lightly doped?

6.

If oxidation state of elements oxygen and fluorine in OF​​​​​2 molecule is... -1 for fluorine and +2 for Oxygen... Then what is the oxidation state for the elements fluorine in an F​​​​​​2 molecule?

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If oxidation state of elements oxygen and fluorine in OF​​​​​2 molecule is... -1 for fluorine and +2 for Oxygen... Then what is the oxidation state for the elements fluorine in an F​​​​​​2 molecule?

7.

Which is the most common oxidation state of lanthanides and actinide series?

Answer» Which is the most common oxidation state of lanthanides and actinide series?
8.

Pyridine is less basic than triethylamine because:

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Pyridine is less basic than triethylamine because:


9.

Hydrogen spectrum gave a series of lines at 5R36 , 3R16 and 21R100 cm(inverse) (R=Rydberg constant in cm(inverse)). These lines belong to which series?

Answer» Hydrogen spectrum gave a series of lines at 5R36 , 3R16 and 21R100 cm(inverse) (R=Rydberg constant in cm(inverse)). These lines belong to which series?
10.

Reason for geometrical isomerism shown by but-2-ene is

Answer» Reason for geometrical isomerism shown by but-2-ene is
11.

(i)(CH3)2NH−−−−−−−−→DMF,Δ A H2/Pd−C−−−−−−→ B

Answer» (i)(CH3)2NH−−−−−−−DMF,Δ A H2/PdC−−−−− B
12.

Coloured oxide of nitrogen is

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Coloured oxide of nitrogen is


13.

Match the classes of monosaccharides listed in column I with examples given in column II and select the right number showing the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns Column IColumn IMonosaccharidesExamplesATetroseseC7H14O7BHexosesfC4H8O4CPentosesgC6H12O6DHeptoseshC5H10O5iC3H6O3

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Match the classes of monosaccharides listed in column I with examples given in column II and select the right number showing the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns

Column IColumn IMonosaccharidesExamplesATetroseseC7H14O7BHexosesfC4H8O4CPentosesgC6H12O6DHeptoseshC5H10O5iC3H6O3


14.

Assertion (A) Bond angle in ethers is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle. Reason (R) There is a repulsion between the two bulky (- R) groups. (a) Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion. (b) Assertion and reason both are wrong statements. (c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement. (d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement. (e) Both assertion and reason are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

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Assertion (A) Bond angle in ethers is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle.
Reason (R) There is a repulsion between the two bulky (- R) groups.
(a) Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.
(c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
(d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.
(e) Both assertion and reason are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

15.

The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05 M NaOH solution of diameter 1 cm and length 50 cm is 5.55×103 ohm. Calculate its resistivity, conductivity, and molar conductivity.

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The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05 M NaOH solution of diameter 1 cm and length 50 cm is 5.55×103 ohm. Calculate its resistivity, conductivity, and molar conductivity.

16.

The product of the following reaction is: Ph−NH2COCl2/Pyridine−−−−−−−−−−→(inert solvent)

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The product of the following reaction is:
PhNH2COCl2/Pyridine−−−−−−−−−(inert solvent)

17.

Which of the following options given below are correct?

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Which of the following options given below are correct?


18.

Question 17 Value of Henry's constant K4.......... (a) increases with increase in temperature (b) decreases with increase in temperature (c) remains constant (d) first increases then decreases

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Question 17
Value of Henry's constant K4..........
(a) increases with increase in temperature
(b) decreases with increase in temperature
(c) remains constant
(d) first increases then decreases

19.

Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their boiling points. (a) (ii) < (i) < (iii) (b) (i) < (ii) < (iii) (c) (iii) < (i) < (ii) (d) (iii) < (ii) <(i)

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Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their boiling points.

(a) (ii) < (i) < (iii) (b) (i) < (ii) < (iii)

(c) (iii) < (i) < (ii) (d) (iii) < (ii) <(i)

20.

A large number of fish are suddenly found floating dead on a lake. There is no evidence of toxic dumping but you find an abundance of phytoplankton. Suggest a reason for the fish kill.

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A large number of fish are suddenly found floating dead on a lake. There is no evidence of toxic dumping but you find an abundance of phytoplankton. Suggest a reason for the fish kill.

21.

M+NMixture→B+C↑+H2O+DBrown↑+Ecolourless↑ CCa(OH)2−−−−−→FWhite pptCO2+H2O−−−−−−→G CCa(OH)2−−−−−→No decolourisation NFeSO4−−−−→H2SO4No brown ring observed NNa2SO4−−−−−→LWhite ppt+OSolutionFilter−−−→ CO2+H2O−−−−−−→Brown ring observed B→Yellow in both hot and cold condition List - IList - II(I) M(P) PbSO4(II) B(Q) Ca(HCO3)2(III) L(R) CaCO3(IV) O(S) PbO(T) PbCO3(U) NaNO3 Which of the following options has the correct combination considering List-I and List-II?

Answer» M+NMixtureB+C+H2O+DBrown+Ecolourless

CCa(OH)2−−−−FWhite pptCO2+H2O−−−−−G
CCa(OH)2−−−−No decolourisation


NFeSO4−−−H2SO4No brown ring observed

NNa2SO4−−−−LWhite ppt+OSolutionFilter−− CO2+H2O−−−−−Brown ring observed

BYellow in both hot and cold condition

List - IList - II(I) M(P) PbSO4(II) B(Q) Ca(HCO3)2(III) L(R) CaCO3(IV) O(S) PbO(T) PbCO3(U) NaNO3

Which of the following options has the correct combination considering List-I and List-II?

22.

The correct order of reactivity of group in given compounds is:

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The correct order of reactivity of group in given compounds is:


23.

The equilibrium constant for the decomposition of water, H2O(g)→H2(g)+12O2(g) is given by:

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The equilibrium constant for the decomposition of water,
H2O(g)H2(g)+12O2(g)
is given by:

24.

Match the polymers given in Column I with their main applications given in Coloumn II. Column IColumn IIA. Bakelite1.Unbreakable crockeryB. Low density polyethene2.Non−stick cookwaresC. Melamine−formaldehyde resin 3.Packaging material for shock absorbanceD. Nylon−64.Electrical switchesE. Polytetrafluoroethane5.Squeeze bottlesF. Polystyrene6.Tyre,cords

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Match the polymers given in Column I with their main applications given in Coloumn II.

Column IColumn IIA. Bakelite1.Unbreakable crockeryB. Low density polyethene2.Nonstick cookwaresC. Melamineformaldehyde resin 3.Packaging material for shock absorbanceD. Nylon64.Electrical switchesE. Polytetrafluoroethane5.Squeeze bottlesF. Polystyrene6.Tyre,cords

25.

Question 36 Explain why PCl5 is trigonal bipyramidal whereas IF5 is square pyramidal.

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Question 36

Explain why PCl5 is trigonal bipyramidal whereas IF5 is square pyramidal.

26.

A compound absorbing violet colour from sunlight will be

Answer» A compound absorbing violet colour from sunlight will be
27.

Amploteric hydroxides react with both alkalies and acids. Which of the following Group 2 metal hydroxides is soluble in sodium hydroxide? (a) Be(OH)2 (b) Mg(OH)2 (c) Ca(OH)2 (d) Ba(OH)2

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Amploteric hydroxides react with both alkalies and acids. Which of the following Group 2 metal hydroxides is soluble in sodium hydroxide?
(a) Be(OH)2 (b) Mg(OH)2 (c) Ca(OH)2 (d) Ba(OH)2

28.

39g of H2 react with 29g of O2 to give H2O. Which is the limmiting reagent? Calculate the maximum amount of H2O that can be formed. Calculate the amount of one of the reactants that remains unreacted.

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39g of H2 react with 29g of O2 to give H2O. Which is the limmiting reagent? Calculate the maximum amount of H2O that can be formed. Calculate the amount of one of the reactants that remains unreacted.

29.

Nickel is refined by

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Nickel is refined by


30.

Among the following ionisation processes, pick out the process where the bond order has increased and the magnetic behaviour has changed.

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Among the following ionisation processes, pick out the process where the bond order has increased and the magnetic behaviour has changed.


31.

In which of the following crystals alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied

Answer» In which of the following crystals alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied
32.

Predict the products of the following reactions: (i)CH3−C=OHCN−−−→? | CH3 (ii)C6H5−CH2−CH3(a)KmnO4/KOH−−−−−−−−−−−→(b)H+? (iii)CH3COOHNH3/Δ−−−−→

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Predict the products of the following reactions:

(i)CH3C=OHCN−−? | CH3

(ii)C6H5CH2CH3(a)KmnO4/KOH−−−−−−−−−−(b)H+?

(iii)CH3COOHNH3/Δ−−−

33.

A mixture of H2 and I2 in molecular proportion of 2 : 3 was heated at 440∘C till the reaction H2+I2 ⇌ 2HI reached equilibrium state. Calculate the percentage of iodine converted into HI (KCat 440∘C is 0.02)

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A mixture of H2 and I2 in molecular proportion of 2 : 3 was heated at 440C till the reaction H2+I2 2HI reached equilibrium state. Calculate the percentage of iodine converted into HI (KCat 440C is 0.02)


34.

Among P, Q, R and S the aromatic compound(s) is/are:

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Among P, Q, R and S the aromatic compound(s) is/are:

35.

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below - List-I List-II Ion Radius (in pm) (I) Li+ (a) 216 (II) Na+ (b) 195 (III) Br− (c) 60 (IV) I− (d) 95

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Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below -

List-I List-II

Ion Radius (in pm)

(I) Li+ (a) 216

(II) Na+ (b) 195

(III) Br (c) 60

(IV) I (d) 95


36.

The major product of the following reaction is:

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The major product of the following reaction is:

37.

A mixture of methane and ethyne in the volume ratio x:y has a total volume of 30 mL. On complete combustion it gave 40 mL of CO2 if the ratio had been y:x what volume of CO2 would have been obtained?

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A mixture of methane and ethyne in the volume ratio x:y has a total volume of 30 mL. On complete combustion it gave 40 mL of CO2 if the ratio had been y:x what volume of CO2 would have been obtained?

38.

Out of the following ions which one is colourless?

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Out of the following ions which one is colourless?

39.

CH3O−CH=CH−NO21CH2=CH−NO22CH2=CH−Cl3CH2=CH24 Which of the following is the correct order of bond length among these compounds?

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CH3OCH=CHNO21CH2=CHNO22CH2=CHCl3CH2=CH24

Which of the following is the correct order of bond length among these compounds?


40.

Which one of the following mixed sulphates is not an alum ?

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Which one of the following mixed sulphates is not an alum ?


41.

Fe2+ shows

Answer» Fe2+ shows
42.

For the cell reaction A+B2+(aq)→C+D2+(aq) The Equilibrium constant Kc is 100. The E0cell at 25∘C is

Answer» For the cell reaction
A+B2+(aq)C+D2+(aq)
The Equilibrium constant Kc is 100. The E0cell at 25C is
43.

If total enthalpy of reactants &amp; products is HR &amp; HP respectively, then for exothermic reaction:

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If total enthalpy of reactants & products is HR & HP respectively, then for exothermic reaction:


44.

What is Bromine water? Its preparation, properties and uses?

Answer» What is Bromine water? Its preparation, properties and uses?
45.

Amongst the following, the total number of compounds soluble in aqueous NaOH is ___

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Amongst the following, the total number of compounds soluble in aqueous NaOH is ___

46.

Which one of the following will be most reactive for SNI reaction?

Answer» Which one of the following will be most reactive for SNI reaction?
47.

The following equilibria are given: N2 +3H2 ⇋ 2NH3 K1 ; N2 + O2 ⇋ 2NO K2 ; H2 + 12 O2 ⇋ H2OK3 ; The Equilibrium constant for the reaction 2NH3 + 52 O2 ⇋ 2NO + 3H2 O in terms of K1, K2 and K3 is:

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The following equilibria are given: N2 +3H2 2NH3 K1 ; N2 + O2 2NO K2 ;
H2 + 12 O2 H2OK3 ;

The Equilibrium constant for the reaction 2NH3 + 52 O2 2NO + 3H2 O in terms of K1, K2 and K3 is:


48.

In the following questions two Statement - 1 (Assertion) and Statement - 2 (Reason) are provided. Each question has 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) for its answer, out of which ONLY ONE is correct. Mark your responses from the following options: Statement - 1 : The transition of electrons n3→n2 in H - atom will emit radiation of higher frequency than n4→n3. Statement - 2 : Principal shells n2 n3 have lower energy than n4.

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In the following questions two Statement - 1 (Assertion) and Statement - 2 (Reason) are provided. Each question has 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) for its answer, out of which ONLY ONE is correct. Mark your responses from the following options:

Statement - 1 : The transition of electrons n3n2 in H - atom will emit radiation of higher frequency than n4n3.

Statement - 2 : Principal shells n2 n3 have lower energy than n4.


49.

1∘, 2∘, 3∘ and 4∘ carbon atoms are present in

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1, 2, 3 and 4 carbon atoms are present in


50.

Which one is not true about catalyst ?

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Which one is not true about catalyst ?