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1.

Justify the placement of O, S, Se, Te and Po in the same group of the Periodic Table in terms of electronic configuration, oxidation state and hydride formation.

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Justify the placement of O, S, Se, Te and Po in the same group of the Periodic Table in terms of electronic configuration, oxidation state and hydride formation.

2.

Write chemical reactions taking place in the extractions of zinc from zinc blende.

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Write chemical reactions taking place in the extractions of zinc from zinc blende.

3.

The statement(s) true about PCl2Br3 is/are:

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The statement(s) true about PCl2Br3 is/are:


4.

Which one of the following reacts with BCl3 to form B2H6 ?

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Which one of the following reacts with BCl3 to form B2H6 ?


5.

(a) Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their acid strength: p - cresol, p - nitrophenol, phenol (b) Write the mechanism (using curved arrow notation) of the following reaction: CH2=CH2H3O+−−−→CH3−CH+2+H2O

Answer» (a) Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their acid strength:
p - cresol, p - nitrophenol, phenol
(b) Write the mechanism (using curved arrow notation) of the following reaction:
CH2=CH2H3O+−−CH3CH+2+H2O
6.

The compressibility of water is 6×10–10N–1m2. If 1 litre of water is subjected to a pressure of 4×107N/m2, the decrease in its volume is:

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The compressibility of water is 6×1010N1m2. If 1 litre of water is subjected to a pressure of 4×107N/m2, the decrease in its volume is:


7.

A one litre glass flask contains some mercury. It is found that at different temperatures the volume of air inside the flask remains the same. If coefficient of linear expression of glass is 9×10−6 (°C)−1 , while volume of expansion of mercury is 1.8×10−4 (°C)−1Then the volume of mercury in this flask is (in cc)(volume of air remains same)

Answer» A one litre glass flask contains some mercury. It is found that at different temperatures the volume of air inside the flask remains the same. If coefficient of linear expression of glass is 9×106 (°C)1 , while volume of expansion of mercury is 1.8×104 (°C)1Then the volume of mercury in this flask is (in cc)(volume of air remains same)
8.

How many of the following can given Fehling solution test ? (i) HCHO (ii) CH3CHO (iii) PhCHO (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) Glucose (viii) Fructose

Answer» How many of the following can given Fehling solution test ?
(i) HCHO (ii) CH3CHO (iii) PhCHO
(iv)
(v)
(vi) (vii) Glucose (viii) Fructose
9.

Two p-block elements x having (outer shell configuration ns2,np3 and z (outer shell configuration ns2,np4) occupy neighbouring positions in a period. Using this information which of the following is correct with respect to their ionization potential as Ix and Iz

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Two p-block elements x having (outer shell configuration ns2,np3 and z (outer shell configuration ns2,np4) occupy neighbouring positions in a period. Using this information which of the following is correct with respect to their ionization potential as Ix and Iz

10.

What would be the product of the given reaction?

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What would be the product of the given reaction?

11.

If a light with frequency 4×1016 Hz emitted photoelectrons with double the maximum kinetic energy as are emitted by the light of frequency 2.5×1016Hz from the same metal surface, if the threshold frequency (v0) of the metal is x×1016Hz. Then the value of x:

Answer» If a light with frequency 4×1016 Hz emitted photoelectrons with double the maximum kinetic energy as are emitted by the light of frequency 2.5×1016Hz from the same metal surface, if the threshold frequency (v0) of the metal is x×1016Hz. Then the value of x:
12.

A soft silver-white metal 'A' burns with a golden-yellow flame to give a yellow power 'B,' which on treatment with water gives a clear solution 'C'. The solution placed on Al attacks this metal, liberating a gas 'D' forming a water-soluble compound 'E'. The metal 'A' dissolves in liquid NH3 to form a deep-blue solution which is a good conductor and an excellent reducing agent. Identify 'C':

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A soft silver-white metal 'A' burns with a golden-yellow flame to give a yellow power 'B,' which on treatment with water gives a clear solution 'C'. The solution placed on Al attacks this metal, liberating a gas 'D' forming a water-soluble compound 'E'. The metal 'A' dissolves in liquid NH3 to form a deep-blue solution which is a good conductor and an excellent reducing agent. Identify 'C':

13.

4 g of an ideal gas was introduced into a bulb of volume of 0.821 dm3 at certain pressure, P and temperature T. The above bulb was placed in a thermostat maintained at temperature (T+125)K. 0.8 gm of the gas was leaked to keep the original pressure. Calculate the pressure in atm. [Molar mass of the gas is 40 gmol−1 and R value is 0.0821 lit-atm-k−1mol−1]

Answer» 4 g of an ideal gas was introduced into a bulb of volume of 0.821 dm3 at certain pressure, P and temperature T. The above bulb was placed in a thermostat maintained at temperature (T+125)K. 0.8 gm of the gas was leaked to keep the original pressure. Calculate the pressure in atm. [Molar mass of the gas is 40 gmol1 and R value is 0.0821 lit-atm-k1mol1]
14.

Find the volume of water should be added to 50 mL of HNO3 having density 1.5 g mL−1 and 63.0% by weight to have one molar solution. (Give your answer in mL)

Answer» Find the volume of water should be added to 50 mL of HNO3 having density 1.5 g mL1 and 63.0% by weight to have one molar solution. (Give your answer in mL)
15.

Which one of the following ions has the highest value of ionic radius?

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Which one of the following ions has the highest value of ionic radius?

16.

Ammonia is produced in the Haber process by the action of hydrogen on nitrogen. Write a balanced chemical equation for this process. Under what conditions is the reaction carried out? Explain your answer.

Answer» Ammonia is produced in the Haber process by the action of hydrogen on nitrogen. Write a balanced chemical equation for this process. Under what conditions is the reaction carried out? Explain your answer.
17.

What happes when n - butyl chloride is treated with alcoholic KOH. bromobenzene is treated with Mg in the presence of dry ether. Chlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis. Ethyl chloride is treated with aqueous KOH methyl bromide is treated with sodium in the presence of dry ether. methyl chloride is treated with KCN ?

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What happes when

n - butyl chloride is treated with alcoholic KOH.

bromobenzene is treated with Mg in the presence of dry ether.

Chlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis.

Ethyl chloride is treated with aqueous KOH

methyl bromide is treated with sodium in the presence of dry ether.

methyl chloride is treated with KCN ?

18.

For the system A2(g)+B2(g)⇌2AB(g), △H=+5 kJ/mole. If the activation energy for the forward step is 100 kcal/mole. If graph of ln(kb) vs T is drawn then find the value of the slope at 500 K. (kb = rate constant of the backward reaction, take 1 cal = 4.2 J and the gas constant R = 8.3 J/molK)

Answer» For the system A2(g)+B2(g)2AB(g), H=+5 kJ/mole. If the activation energy for the forward step is 100 kcal/mole. If graph of ln(kb) vs T is drawn then find the value of the slope at 500 K. (kb = rate constant of the backward reaction, take 1 cal = 4.2 J and the gas constant R = 8.3 J/molK)
19.

For the following question, the answer is an integer between 0 and 9 (both inclusive). In the Ellingham diagram for oxides, there are x lines for the reaction(s) between C and O. What is x? ___

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For the following question, the answer is an integer between 0 and 9 (both inclusive).

In the Ellingham diagram for oxides, there are x lines for the reaction(s) between C and O. What is x?


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20.

BX3NH3⟶BX3.NH3 ΔHf = Heat of formation of the adduct. The numerical value of ΔHf is found to be maximum for:

Answer» BX3NH3BX3.NH3 ΔHf = Heat of formation of the adduct. The numerical value of ΔHf is found to be maximum for:
21.

Which one of the following class of compounds is obtained by polymerization of acetylene?

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Which one of the following class of compounds is obtained by polymerization of acetylene?


22.

The equivalent mass of HCl in the given reaction is k2cr2o7+14hcl gives 2kcl+2crcl3+3cl2+h2o

Answer» The equivalent mass of HCl in the given reaction is
k2cr2o7+14hcl gives 2kcl+2crcl3+3cl2+h2o
23.

3 g urea is dissolved in 45 g of water. The relative lowering of vapour pressure is :

Answer» 3 g urea is dissolved in 45 g of water. The relative lowering of vapour pressure is :
24.

Find the relation between r and a in the following figure. if a = x ∗ r , type 100x rounded off to 2 decimal places. ___

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Find the relation between r and a in the following figure.

if a = x r , type 100x rounded off to 2 decimal places.


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25.

The specific rate constant of a first order reaction depends on the

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The specific rate constant of a first order reaction depends on the


26.

The correct structure of 2-Ethyl-3-methylhexa-1,4-diene.

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The correct structure of 2-Ethyl-3-methylhexa-1,4-diene.

27.

In the ground state, carbon atom has how many unpaired electron(s)?

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In the ground state, carbon atom has how many unpaired electron(s)?


28.

Which among the following Xe compounds is highly explosive and a powerful oxidising agent ?

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Which among the following Xe compounds is highly explosive and a powerful oxidising agent ?


29.

Assume ideal gas behaviour. For the reaction, N2O5(g)⇌2NO2(g)+0.5O2(g), the initial pressure is 600 mmHg and the pressure at any time is 960 mmHg. The fraction of N2O5(g) decomposed at constant volume and temperature is:

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Assume ideal gas behaviour. For the reaction, N2O5(g)2NO2(g)+0.5O2(g), the initial pressure is 600 mmHg and the pressure at any time is 960 mmHg. The fraction of N2O5(g) decomposed at constant volume and temperature is:


30.

Match the following: (1)HCl (i) Polar Molecular solid (2)Ice (ii) Non-polar Molecular solid (3)CCl4 (iii) H-bonded Molecular solid

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Match the following:

(1)HCl (i) Polar Molecular solid

(2)Ice (ii) Non-polar Molecular solid

(3)CCl4 (iii) H-bonded Molecular solid


31.

Which organometallic compound is used in Ziegler Natta catalyst used for polymerization of stereoregular polymers?

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Which organometallic compound is used in Ziegler Natta catalyst used for polymerization of stereoregular polymers?

32.

Let An (n∈N) be a square matrix of order (2n−1)×(2n−1) such that aij=0 ∀ i≠j and aij=n2+i+1−2n ∀ i=j where aij denotes the element of ith row and jth column of An. Let Tn=(−1)n×( sum of all the elements of An). Let S=102∑n=1Tn , then the value of S13,

Answer» Let An (nN) be a square matrix of order (2n1)×(2n1) such that aij=0 ij and aij=n2+i+12n i=j where aij denotes the element of ith row and jth column of An. Let Tn=(1)n×( sum of all the elements of An). Let S=102n=1Tn , then the value of S13,
33.

20 mL of a 0.2 M Al2(SO4)3 solution is mixed with 20 mL of a 0.6 M BaCl2 solution. Determine the molarity of Al3+ ions in the solution.(in mol/L)

Answer» 20 mL of a 0.2 M Al2(SO4)3 solution is mixed with 20 mL of a 0.6 M BaCl2 solution. Determine the molarity of Al3+ ions in the solution.(in mol/L)
34.

The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and in the absence of light yields.........

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The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and in the absence of light yields.........

35.

0.1M of urea is isotonic to a)0.1M NaCl solution b) 0.1M glucose solution C)0.02M KCl solution d) 0.1 BaCl2 solution

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0.1M of urea is isotonic to

a)0.1M NaCl solution

b) 0.1M glucose solution

C)0.02M KCl solution

d) 0.1 BaCl2 solution

36.

Assertion (A) Phenols give o-and p-nitrophenol on nitration with conc. HNO3 and H2SO4 mixture. Reason (R) - OH group in phenol is o-,p-directing. (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) Phenols give o-and p-nitrophenol on nitration with conc. HNO3 and H2SO4 mixture.
Reason (R) - OH group in phenol is o-,p-directing.
(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.

37.

If force of repulsion increases then which of the following becomes easier? 1. removal of electron 2. addition of electron & how?

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If force of repulsion increases then which of the following becomes easier?

1. removal of electron

2. addition of electron

& how?

38.

What do you mean by pseudo noble gas configuration

Answer» What do you mean by pseudo noble gas configuration
39.

What is inversion temperature?

Answer» What is inversion temperature?
40.

An aqueous solution of [Ti(H2O)6]3+ is:

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An aqueous solution of [Ti(H2O)6]3+ is:


41.

An LPG cylinder weighs 14.8 kg when empty. When it is full, it weighs 29 kg and after consumption, the weight of the cylinder reduces to 23.2 kg. Find out the volume of n-butane in cubic metres used up at 27∘C and 1 atm. [Molecular mass of n-butane = 58]

Answer» An LPG cylinder weighs 14.8 kg when empty. When it is full, it weighs 29 kg and after consumption, the weight of the cylinder reduces to 23.2 kg. Find out the volume of n-butane in cubic metres used up at 27C and 1 atm.
[Molecular mass of n-butane = 58]
42.

Why does compound (A) given below not form an oxime?

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Why does compound (A) given below not form an oxime?

43.

What are polar solvents and non polar solvents ?

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What are polar solvents and non polar solvents ?

44.

Write structures of all the alkenes which on hydrogenation give 2-methylbutane.

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Write structures of all the alkenes which on hydrogenation give 2-methylbutane.

45.

Is lanthanum part of the lanthanides?

Answer» Is lanthanum part of the lanthanides?
46.

what is more conentrated, 1Molar or 1 molal solution(generalized). please give an example

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what is more conentrated, 1Molar or 1 molal solution(generalized). please give an example

47.

The weight of gaseous mixture containing 6.02×10^23molecules of nitrogen and 3.01×10^23molecuels of sulphur dioxide are

Answer» The weight of gaseous mixture containing 6.02×10^23molecules of nitrogen and 3.01×10^23molecuels of sulphur dioxide are
48.

Question 18 Which of the following order of energies of mlecular orbitals of N2 is correct? (a)(π2py)<(σ2pz)<(π∗2px)≈(π∗2py) (b) (π2py)>(σ2pz)>(π∗2px)≈(π∗2py) (c) (π2py)<(σ2pz)<(π∗2px)≈(π∗2py) (d) (π2py)>(σ2pz)<(π∗2px)≈(π∗2py)

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Question 18

Which of the following order of energies of mlecular orbitals of N2 is correct?

(a)(π2py)<(σ2pz)<(π2px)(π2py)

(b) (π2py)>(σ2pz)>(π2px)(π2py)

(c) (π2py)<(σ2pz)<(π2px)(π2py)

(d) (π2py)>(σ2pz)<(π2px)(π2py)

49.

Which word will be represented by [5][20][20][5]? (A) MOAR (B) DOOR (C) BEEP

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Which word will be represented by [5][20][20][5]?

(A) MOAR (B) DOOR (C) BEEP


50.

Which of the following metals is obtained by electrometallurgy ?

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Which of the following metals is obtained by electrometallurgy ?