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The radius of Na+ ion is 95pm and that of Cl- ion is 181pm. Predict whether the coordination number of Na+ ion is 6 or 4 ? |
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Answer» The radius of Na+ ion is 95pm and that of Cl- ion is 181pm. Predict whether the coordination number of Na+ ion is 6 or 4 ? |
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Which of the following species can act both as Bronsted acid and base? (I)NH−2 (II)HCO−3 (III) AlCl3 (IV)All of these |
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Answer» Which of the following species can act both as Bronsted acid and base?
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Which of the following does not undergo Aldol condensation? |
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Answer» Which of the following does not undergo Aldol condensation? |
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When alpha particles are sent through a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil because : |
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Answer» When alpha particles are sent through a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil because : |
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What is the anhydride of H3PO3? |
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Answer» What is the anhydride of H3PO3? |
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The IUPAC name of the compound HCON(CH3)2 is: |
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Answer» The IUPAC name of the compound HCON(CH3)2 is: |
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Biological oxidation in Krebs cycle involves |
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Answer» Biological oxidation in Krebs cycle involves |
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Xe is a noble gas then why does it form XeF6? |
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Answer» Xe is a noble gas then why does it form XeF6? |
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Among the following, which is the condition favourable for the formation of CH3OH from CO and H2 ? |
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Answer» Among the following, which is the condition favourable for the formation of CH3OH from CO and H2 ? |
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The rates of diffusion of SO2,CO2,PCl3 and SO3 are in the following order – |
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Answer» The rates of diffusion of SO2,CO2,PCl3 and SO3 are in the following order – |
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Which of the following alcohol gives blue colouration in Victor Mayers test |
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Answer» Which of the following alcohol gives blue colouration in Victor Mayers test |
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A match box exhibits |
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Answer» A match box exhibits |
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How many of these reactions are homogeneously catalyzed? ___ (i) 2SO2(g)+O2(g)NO(g)−−−−→2SO3(g) (ii) C12H22O11(aq.)+H2O(ℓ)H2SO4(ℓ)−−−−−−→C6H12O6Glucose(aq.)+C6H12O6Fructose(aq.) (iii) 2SO3(g)+O2(g)Pt(s)−−−→2SO3(g) (iv) N2(g)+3H2(g)Fe(s)−−−→2NH3(g) (v) 4NH3(g)+5O2(g)Pt(s)−−−→4NO(g)+6H2O(g) (vi) CH3COOCH3(ℓ)HCl(ℓ)−−−−→CH3COOH(aq.) (vii) Vegetable oils (ℓ)+H2(g)Ni(s)−−−→ Vegetable ghee |
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Answer» How many of these reactions are homogeneously catalyzed? (i) 2SO2(g)+O2(g)NO(g)−−−−→2SO3(g) (ii) C12H22O11(aq.)+H2O(ℓ)H2SO4(ℓ)−−−−−−→C6H12O6Glucose(aq.)+C6H12O6Fructose(aq.) (iii) 2SO3(g)+O2(g)Pt(s)−−−→2SO3(g) (iv) N2(g)+3H2(g)Fe(s)−−−→2NH3(g) (v) 4NH3(g)+5O2(g)Pt(s)−−−→4NO(g)+6H2O(g) (vi) CH3COOCH3(ℓ)HCl(ℓ)−−−−→CH3COOH(aq.) (vii) Vegetable oils (ℓ)+H2(g)Ni(s)−−−→ Vegetable ghee |
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Transition metals exhibit ___ density than the alkali and alkaline earth metals. |
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Answer» Transition metals exhibit |
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100 mL of a buffer solution contains 0.1 M each of weak acid HA and salt NaA. How many grams of NaOH should be added to the buffer so that its pH becomes 6? (Ka of HA=10−5) |
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Answer» 100 mL of a buffer solution contains 0.1 M each of weak acid HA and salt NaA. How many grams of NaOH should be added to the buffer so that its pH becomes 6? (Ka of HA=10−5) |
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Balance the following chemical equation in basic medium:MnO−4(aq)+Br−(aq)→MnO2(s)+BrO−3(aq) |
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Answer» Balance the following chemical equation in basic medium:MnO−4(aq)+Br−(aq)→MnO2(s)+BrO−3(aq) |
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For the reaction, 2H2(g)+O2(g)→2H2O(g); ΔH=−571 kJ. Bond energies: (H−H)=435 kJ, (O=O)=498 kJ. Calculate the average bond energy of (O−H) using the above data. |
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Answer» For the reaction, 2H2(g)+O2(g)→2H2O(g); ΔH=−571 kJ. Bond energies: (H−H)=435 kJ, (O=O)=498 kJ. Calculate the average bond energy of (O−H) using the above data. |
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Electrolytic conduction differs from metallic conduction in that in the case of electrolytic conduction [KCET 1987; Bihar CEE 1992] |
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Answer» Electrolytic conduction differs from metallic conduction in that in the case of electrolytic conduction [KCET 1987; Bihar CEE 1992] |
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CH3CH2COOHCl2−−−→Red PAAlc.KOH−−−−−−→B,′B′ is |
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Answer» CH3CH2COOHCl2−−−→Red PAAlc.KOH−−−−−−→B,′B′ is |
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The element having configuration belongs to ns2(n−1)d1−10(n−2)f1−14 |
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Answer» The element having configuration belongs to ns2(n−1)d1−10(n−2)f1−14 |
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Among the compounds, the most susceptible to nucleophilic attack to carbonyl group is |
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Answer» Among the compounds, the most susceptible to nucleophilic attack to carbonyl group is |
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As per postulates of Werner's theory for coordination compound |
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Answer» As per postulates of Werner's theory for coordination compound |
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Which of the following gives positive iodoform test? |
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Answer» Which of the following gives positive iodoform test? |
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Among the following, the least stable resonance structure is: |
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Answer» Among the following, the least stable resonance structure is: |
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Arrange the following groups −F,−OH,−NH2 in the increasing order of their −I effect. |
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Answer» Arrange the following groups |
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What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction? R−OH+HClZnCl2−−−−→R−Cl+H2O (a) 1∘>2∘>3∘ (b) 1∘<2∘>3∘ (c) 3∘>2∘>1∘ (d) 3∘>1∘>2∘ |
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Answer» What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction? |
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When dioxygen is adsorbed on a metallic surface, the electron transfer occurs from the metal to the molecule. The true statements regarding this adsorption are: |
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Answer» When dioxygen is adsorbed on a metallic surface, the electron transfer occurs from the metal to the molecule. The true statements regarding this adsorption are: |
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A sample of a gas contains N1 molecules and the total kinetic energy at −123∘C is E1 ergs. Another sample of a gas at 27∘C has a total kinetic energy as 2E1 ergs. Assuming gases to be ideal, the number of gas molecules in the second sample will be: |
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Answer» A sample of a gas contains N1 molecules and the total kinetic energy at −123∘C is E1 ergs. Another sample of a gas at 27∘C has a total kinetic energy as 2E1 ergs. Assuming gases to be ideal, the number of gas molecules in the second sample will be: |
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A complex of the type [M(AA)2X2]n+ is known to be optically active. What does this indicate about the structure of the complex? Give one example of such complex. |
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Answer» A complex of the type [M(AA)2X2]n+ is known to be optically active. What does this indicate about the structure of the complex? Give one example of such complex. |
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The kinetic energy of N molecules of O2 is x joule at −123∘ C. Another sample of O2 at 27∘ C has a kinetic energy of 2x. The latter sample contains ____ molecules of O2: |
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Answer» The kinetic energy of N molecules of O2 is x joule at −123∘ C. Another sample of O2 at 27∘ C has a kinetic energy of 2x. The latter sample contains ____ molecules of O2: |
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CH3−CH2−CH2−Br→CH3−CH2−CH2−CH3 The most effective reagent for the above transformation is: |
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Answer» CH3−CH2−CH2−Br→CH3−CH2−CH2−CH3 The most effective reagent for the above transformation is: |
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When 0.4 mols of Al2O3 is heated with carbon, a brown solid X is formed along with evolution of a neutral gas which burns with blue flame. What amount (in gm) of methane gas will be formed when X so formed is completely hydrolyzed with water? |
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Answer» When 0.4 mols of Al2O3 is heated with carbon, a brown solid X is formed along with evolution of a neutral gas which burns with blue flame. What amount (in gm) of methane gas will be formed when X so formed is completely hydrolyzed with water? |
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Which of the following is the staggered conformation for rotation about C1 and C2 bond in the following structure? |
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Answer» Which of the following is the staggered conformation for rotation about C1 and C2 bond in the following structure? |
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Benezene reacts with CH3COCl in the presence of AlCl3 to give |
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Answer» Benezene reacts with CH3COCl in the presence of AlCl3 to give |
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Consider the following processes and respective energy change- M(s)→M(g) .....(a) M(s)→M2+(g)+2e− .....(b) M(g)→M+(g)+e− .....(c) M+(g)→M2+(g)+e− .....(d) M(g)→M2+(g)+2e− .....(e) Energy required to change M(s) into M+(g) is - |
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Answer» Consider the following processes and respective energy change- |
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State the examples of monovalent, divalent, trivalent and tetravalent elements, compounds and ions. |
| Answer» State the examples of monovalent, divalent, trivalent and tetravalent elements, compounds and ions. | |
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Write chemical reactions to justify that hydrogen peroxide can function as an oxidizing as well as reducing agent. |
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Answer» Write chemical reactions to justify that hydrogen peroxide can function as an oxidizing as well as reducing agent. |
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Bragg's law is given by the equation [MP PMT 1995, 2002] |
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Answer» Bragg's law is given by the equation [MP PMT 1995, 2002] |
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We have taken a saturated solution of AgBr. Ksp of AgBr is 12x10-14. If 10-7 mole of AgNO3 are added to 1 litre of this solution, find conductivity of this solution in terms of 10-7 Sm-1 units. Given λo(Ag+) = 6x10-3 Sm2mol-1, λo(Br-) = 8x10-3 Sm2mol-1, λo(NO3-) = 7x10-3 Sm2mol-1. Neglect the contribution of solvent. |
| Answer» We have taken a saturated solution of AgBr. Ksp of AgBr is 12x10-14. If 10-7 mole of AgNO3 are added to 1 litre of this solution, find conductivity of this solution in terms of 10-7 Sm-1 units. Given λo(Ag+) = 6x10-3 Sm2mol-1, λo(Br-) = 8x10-3 Sm2mol-1, λo(NO3-) = 7x10-3 Sm2mol-1. Neglect the contribution of solvent. | |
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The distillation technique most suited for separating glycerol from spent - lye in the soap industry is : |
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Answer» The distillation technique most suited for separating glycerol from spent - lye in the soap industry is : |
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In the following reaction A is: |
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Answer» In the following reaction A is: |
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Z is |
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Z is |
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It is because of the inability of ns2 electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding that |
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Answer» It is because of the inability of ns2 electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding that |
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Why are Mn2+ compounds more stable than Fe2+ towards oxidation to their +3 state? |
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Answer» Why are Mn2+ compounds more stable than Fe2+ towards oxidation to their +3 state? |
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For the electrochemical cell, M|M+ | | X |X-, Pt. Eo(M+/M) = 0.44 V and Eo(X/X-) = 0.33 V. From this data one can deduce that |
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Answer» For the electrochemical cell, M|M+ | | X |X-, Pt. Eo(M+/M) = 0.44 V and Eo(X/X-) = 0.33 V. From this data one can deduce that |
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A solid crystal is composed of X, Y and Z atoms. Z atoms (radius 200 pm) form cubic closed packed structure where as X (radius 50 pm) and Y (radius 100 pm) occupy respective voids. Assume all the voids are occupied. Which type of voids are occupied by ‘x’ atoms: |
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Answer» A solid crystal is composed of X, Y and Z atoms. Z atoms (radius 200 pm) form cubic closed packed structure where as X (radius 50 pm) and Y (radius 100 pm) occupy respective voids. Assume all the voids are occupied. Which type of voids are occupied by ‘x’ atoms: |
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Which amongst the following were implications of Joule's experiment, as discussed in the previous problem? |
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Answer» Which amongst the following were implications of Joule's experiment, as discussed in the previous problem? |
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Among the boron halides, which is the strongest lewis acid? |
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Answer» Among the boron halides, which is the strongest lewis acid? |
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He+ and a proton are accelerated by the same potential, their de – Broglie wavelengths have the ratio (assume mass of proton = mass of neutron) x:y. Then x+y is: |
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Answer» He+ and a proton are accelerated by the same potential, their de – Broglie wavelengths have the ratio (assume mass of proton = mass of neutron) x:y. Then x+y is: |
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Which of the following is an electrophilic reagent ? 1) ROH 2) BF3 3)NH3 4)RO- |
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Answer» Which of the following is an electrophilic reagent ? 1) ROH 2) BF3 3)NH3 4)RO- |
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