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1.

Which of the following has least first ionization enthalpy?

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Which of the following has least first ionization enthalpy?

2.

The element X,Y,Z and T have the indicated electronic configurations. Starting with the innermost shell, which is the most metallic element: X:2,8,4 Y:2,8,8 Z:2,8,8,1 T:2,8,8,7

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The element X,Y,Z and T have the indicated electronic configurations. Starting with the innermost shell, which is the most metallic element:
X:2,8,4
Y:2,8,8
Z:2,8,8,1
T:2,8,8,7

3.

Consider a strong acid HA having a pH=4 mixed in an equal volume with another solution of strong acid HB to give a resultant pH of 3. Then the H+ concentration of solution containing strong acid HB is :

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Consider a strong acid HA having a pH=4 mixed in an equal volume with another solution of strong acid HB to give a resultant pH of 3. Then the H+ concentration of solution containing strong acid HB is :

4.

Find the potential of a half - cell that has the reaction, Ag2S+2e−→2Ag+S2− in a solution buffered at pH = 3 and which is also saturated with 0.1 M H2S. For H2S:K1=10−8 and K2=2×10−13, Ksp(Ag2S)=2×10−48, E0Ag+|Ag=0.8 V

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Find the potential of a half - cell that has the reaction, Ag2S+2e2Ag+S2 in a solution buffered at pH = 3 and which is also saturated with 0.1 M H2S.
For H2S:K1=108 and K2=2×1013, Ksp(Ag2S)=2×1048, E0Ag+|Ag=0.8 V

5.

Al&Ga have nearly the same constant radii because of

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Al&Ga have nearly the same constant radii because of


6.

If an electron in hydrogen atom jumps from an orbit of level n = 3 to an orbit of level n = 2, then emitted radiation has a frequency equal to,

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If an electron in hydrogen atom jumps from an orbit of level n = 3 to an orbit of level n = 2, then emitted radiation has a frequency equal to,


7.

A process cycle ABCA consisting of isothermal expansion AB, isobaric compression BC and adiabatic compression CA, for 1 mole of ideal gas is shown below. (Given: TA=TB=400K, λ=1.5;(2)13=1.26) Column IColumn IIColumn III(I)ΔQ=−247.5R(i)ΔU=165R(P)ΔW=165R(II)ΔQ=247.5R(ii)ΔU=−165R(Q)ΔW=400R(ln 2)(III)ΔQ=400R(ln 2)(iii)ΔU=82.5R(R)ΔW=−165R(IV)ΔQ=zero(iv)ΔU=zero(S)ΔW=−82.5R Which of the following is correct for process B→C?

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A process cycle ABCA consisting of isothermal expansion AB, isobaric compression BC and adiabatic compression CA, for 1 mole of ideal gas is shown below. (Given: TA=TB=400K, λ=1.5;(2)13=1.26)

Column IColumn IIColumn III(I)ΔQ=247.5R(i)ΔU=165R(P)ΔW=165R(II)ΔQ=247.5R(ii)ΔU=165R(Q)ΔW=400R(ln 2)(III)ΔQ=400R(ln 2)(iii)ΔU=82.5R(R)ΔW=165R(IV)ΔQ=zero(iv)ΔU=zero(S)ΔW=82.5R

Which of the following is correct for process BC?

8.

Which of the following sets of molecules have different shape but same hybridisation of the central atoms?

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Which of the following sets of molecules have different shape but same hybridisation of the central atoms?

9.

Match List−I (Monomer) with List−II (Polymer) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-IList-II(I)HexamethylenediamineA.Bakelite(II)PhenolB. Dacron(III)Phthalic acidC. Glyptal(IV)Terephthalic acidD. MelamineE. Nylon-6,6

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Match ListI (Monomer) with ListII (Polymer) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-IList-II(I)HexamethylenediamineA.Bakelite(II)PhenolB. Dacron(III)Phthalic acidC. Glyptal(IV)Terephthalic acidD. MelamineE. Nylon-6,6

10.

The area of cross section of a large tank is 0.5 m2. It has an opening near the bottom having area of cross section 1 cm2. A load of 20 kg is applied on the water at the top. Find the velocity of the water coming out of the opening at the time when the height of water level is 50 cm above the bottom. Take g = 10 m s-2.

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The area of cross section of a large tank is 0.5 m2. It has an opening near the bottom having area of cross section 1 cm2. A load of 20 kg is applied on the water at the top. Find the velocity of the water coming out of the opening at the time when the height of water level is 50 cm above the bottom. Take g = 10 m s-2.


11.

Which of the following options have incorrect order of rate in step 2 for different R−X?

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Which of the following options have incorrect order of rate in step 2 for different RX?
12.

In which of the following situations, the heavier of the two particles has smaller de Broglie wavelength? The two particles

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In which of the following situations, the heavier of the two particles has smaller de Broglie wavelength? The two particles


13.

p block , s block, d block elments is usally paramagnetic or diamagnetic

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p block , s block, d block elments is usally paramagnetic or diamagnetic

14.

1.70 g of a metal oxide required 933 mL of hydrogen at STP to be reduced to a pure metal. Find the equivalent weight of the metal.

Answer» 1.70 g of a metal oxide required 933 mL of hydrogen at STP to be reduced to a pure metal. Find the equivalent weight of the metal.
15.

A plant virus is found to consist of uniform cylindrical particles of 150A° in diameter and 5000°A long . The specific volume of the virus is 0.75cm^3/g . If the virus is considered to be a single particle , find its molecular weights.[v=πR^2.L]

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A plant virus is found to consist of uniform cylindrical particles of 150A° in diameter and 5000°A long . The specific volume of the virus is 0.75cm^3/g . If the virus is considered to be a single particle , find its molecular weights.[v=πR^2.L]

16.

Electronic configuration of four elements A, B, C, and D are given below A. 1s22s22p6 B. 1s22s22p4 C. 1s22s22p63s1 D. 1s22s22p5 Whilch of the following is the correct order of increasing tendency to gain electron? (a) A < C <B <D (b) A < B < C < D (c) D <B < C < A (d) D < A < B <C

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Electronic configuration of four elements A, B, C, and D are given below
A. 1s22s22p6 B. 1s22s22p4 C. 1s22s22p63s1
D. 1s22s22p5
Whilch of the following is the correct order of increasing tendency to gain electron?
(a) A < C <B <D (b) A < B < C < D (c) D <B < C < A (d) D < A < B <C

17.

0.24 g of a volatile substance upon vaporization, gives 45 ml of vapour atSTP. The vapour density of the substance is

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0.24 g of a volatile substance upon vaporization, gives 45 ml of vapour atSTP. The vapour density of the substance is


18.

The most suitable reagent for the conversion of R−CH2−OH→R−CHO is

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The most suitable reagent for the conversion of RCH2OHRCHO is


19.

The geometry of electron pairs around S in SF6 is

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The geometry of electron pairs around S in SF6 is


20.

The rate law of the reaction 2N2O5 -----> 4NO2 + O​​​​​​2 is

Answer» The rate law of the reaction
2N2O5 -----> 4NO2 + O​​​​​​2 is
21.

A vertical hollow cylinder of height 152 cm is fitted with a weightless piston. The lower half is filled with an ideal gas and the upper half with mercury. The cylinder is now heated at 300 K, so that 14th of the mercury comes out. Find the temperature at which it will happen assuming thermal expansion of Hg to be negligible.

Answer» A vertical hollow cylinder of height 152 cm is fitted with a weightless piston. The lower half is filled with an ideal gas and the upper half with mercury. The cylinder is now heated at 300 K, so that 14th of the mercury comes out. Find the temperature at which it will happen assuming thermal expansion of Hg to be negligible.
22.

During the change of state of matter from liquid to gas, how does the temperature vary with time?

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During the change of state of matter from liquid to gas, how does the temperature vary with time?

23.

Out of the following which will show geometrical isomerism as facial and meridional isomers?

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Out of the following which will show geometrical isomerism as facial and meridional isomers?

24.

Structure of I3-

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Structure of I3-

25.

The ratio of the absolute masses and the charges of a proton to a neutron respectively are:

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The ratio of the absolute masses and the charges of a proton to a neutron respectively are:

26.

Electrolysis of fuel NaCl will give OPTIONS​ 1) Na 3) NaClO 2) NaCl 4) NaClO3

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Electrolysis of fuel NaCl will give

OPTIONS​

1) Na 3) NaClO

2) NaCl 4) NaClO3

27.

Why do the metal oxide having more oxidation number more acidic

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Why do the metal oxide having more oxidation number more acidic

28.

10 ml of 1M Bacl2 solution and 5ml 0.5 M K2SO4 are mixed together to precipitate out BaS04 .The amount of BaSO4 precipited will be a) 0.005.mol b) 0.00025mol c)0.025mol. c)0.0025 mol

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10 ml of 1M Bacl2 solution and 5ml 0.5 M K2SO4 are mixed together to precipitate out BaS04 .The amount of BaSO4 precipited will be

a) 0.005.mol b) 0.00025mol

c)0.025mol. c)0.0025 mol

29.

Calculate the molarity of 2.5gm of ethanoic acid CH3COOH in 73 gm of benzene

Answer» Calculate the molarity of 2.5gm of ethanoic acid CH3COOH in 73 gm of benzene
30.

Octet rule is applicable to which of the following species?

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Octet rule is applicable to which of the following species?

31.

The compound which has zero dipole moment out of C6H6, CO and NH3 is .

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The compound which has zero dipole moment out of C6H6, CO and NH3 is .

32.

The sum of the number of lone pairs of electrons on each central atom in the following species is [TeBr6]2−, [BrF2]+, SNF3, and [XeF3]− (Atomic numbers : N=7, F=9, S=16, Br=35, Te=52, Xe=54

Answer» The sum of the number of lone pairs of electrons on each central atom in the following species is [TeBr6]2, [BrF2]+, SNF3, and [XeF3]
(Atomic numbers : N=7, F=9, S=16, Br=35, Te=52, Xe=54
33.

A 0.66 kg ball is moving with a speed of 100 m/s. The associated wavelength will be (h=6.6×10−34Js)

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A 0.66 kg ball is moving with a speed of 100 m/s. The associated wavelength will be (h=6.6×1034Js)

34.

ice crystallises in a hexagonal lattice.at the low temperatures at which the structure was determined, the lattice constants were a= 4.53 Angstroms ; b=7.41 Angstorms .How many H molecules are contained in a unit cell ans =4 ?

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ice crystallises in a hexagonal lattice.at the low temperatures at which the structure was determined, the lattice constants were a= 4.53 Angstroms ; b=7.41 Angstorms .How many H molecules are contained in a unit cell

ans =4 ?

35.

The equivalent weight of a divalent metal is W. The molecular weight of its chloride is:

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The equivalent weight of a divalent metal is W. The molecular weight of its chloride is:

36.

The bond order increases in which of the following conversions?

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The bond order increases in which of the following conversions?

37.

Which one is not correct statement?

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Which one is not correct statement?


38.

Does oxidation number method and half reaction method/ion electron method provide same result?

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Does oxidation number method and half reaction method/ion electron method provide same result?

39.

Even though air contains 78% nitrogen, 20% oxygen by volume and formation of NO is thermodynamically feasible, they do not combine to form NO. This is because

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Even though air contains 78% nitrogen, 20% oxygen by volume and formation of NO is thermodynamically feasible, they do not combine to form NO. This is because

40.

Column 1: Compound Column 2: Oxidation state Column 3: Type of linkage Column 1Column 2Column 3(I)Na2S2O3(i)+5(P)S−O−S(II)Na2S4O6(ii)−2(Q)−S−S−(III)H2S2O7(iii)+6(R)−O−O−(IV)H2S2O8(iv)+4(S)S=S The only correct combination for Marshall’s Acid.

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Column 1: Compound

Column 2: Oxidation state

Column 3: Type of linkage

Column 1Column 2Column 3(I)Na2S2O3(i)+5(P)SOS(II)Na2S4O6(ii)2(Q)SS(III)H2S2O7(iii)+6(R)OO(IV)H2S2O8(iv)+4(S)S=S

The only correct combination for Marshall’s Acid.


41.

The increasing order of acidic nature of the following oxidies is

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The increasing order of acidic nature of the following oxidies is


42.

In the reaction 2X+B2H6→2[BH3X] the amine (s) X is (are):

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In the reaction 2X+B2H62[BH3X] the amine (s) X is (are):

43.

The value of IP1, IP2, IP3 and IP4 of an atom are respectively 7.5 eV, 25.6 eV, 48.6 eV and 170.6 eV. The electronic configuration of the atom will be

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The value of IP1, IP2, IP3 and IP4 of an atom are respectively 7.5 eV, 25.6 eV, 48.6 eV and 170.6 eV. The electronic configuration of the atom will be


44.

Which of the following structures is enantiomeric with the molecule (A) given below?

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Which of the following structures is enantiomeric with the molecule (A) given below?

45.

When chlorine gas is passed through an aqueous solution of a potassium halide in the presence of chloroform a violet colouration is obtained. On passing more of chlorine water, the violet colour disappears and solution becomes colourless. This test confirms the presence of which of the following ions?

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When chlorine gas is passed through an aqueous solution of a potassium halide in the presence of chloroform a violet colouration is obtained. On passing more of chlorine water, the violet colour disappears and solution becomes colourless. This test confirms the presence of which of the following ions?

46.

2CH3-COOK+2H2O->...........

Answer» 2CH3-COOK+2H2O->...........
47.

Why the lattice energy of LiF is higher than the other metallic fluoride?

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Why the lattice energy of LiF is higher than the other metallic fluoride?

48.

How does the co-ordinate covalent bond between BF3 and NH3 form?

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How does the co-ordinate covalent bond between BF3 and NH3 form?

49.

What is antibody and antigen

Answer» What is antibody and antigen
50.

Arrange the compounds in an increasing order of their basic strengths:

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Arrange the compounds in an increasing order of their basic strengths: