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1.

When a capillary tube of radius r is dipped in a liquid of density ρ and surface tension S, the liquid rises or falls through a distance

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When a capillary tube of radius r is dipped in a liquid of density ρ and surface tension S, the liquid rises or falls through a distance


2.

How AgBr can show both Schottky as well as Frenkel defect?

Answer» How AgBr can show both Schottky as well as Frenkel defect?
3.

The Mn3+ ion is unstable in solution and undergoes disproportionation to give Mn2+.MnO2 and H+ ion. Write a balanced ionic equation for the reaction.

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The Mn3+ ion is unstable in solution and undergoes disproportionation to give Mn2+.MnO2 and H+ ion. Write a balanced ionic equation for the reaction.

4.

Why MgCl2 is soluble in water but insouble in acetone, while methane is insoluble in water but soluble in acetone.

Answer» Why MgCl2 is soluble in water but insouble in acetone, while methane is insoluble in water but soluble in acetone.
5.

In an adiabatic process, no transfer of heat takes place between system and surroundings. Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition from the following.

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In an adiabatic process, no transfer of heat takes place between system and surroundings. Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition from the following.

6.

Name a method for preparing both symmetric and unsymmetrical ethers in the laboratory.

Answer» Name a method for preparing both symmetric and unsymmetrical ethers in the laboratory.
7.

The standard molar enthalpies of hydrogenation of benzene (l) at 25 oC is −208 kJ mol−1. The standard enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexene(l) at 25 oC is −119 kJ mol−1. Use these data to estimate the magnitude of the resonance energy of benzene. (correct answer +1, wrong answer -0.25)

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The standard molar enthalpies of hydrogenation of benzene (l) at 25 oC is 208 kJ mol1. The standard enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexene(l) at 25 oC is 119 kJ mol1. Use these data to estimate the magnitude of the resonance energy of benzene.
(correct answer +1, wrong answer -0.25)

8.

If we define orbital as a region of an atom where electron may be found then will it (orbital) have any physical significance or physical meaning?

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If we define orbital as a region of an atom where electron may be found then will it (orbital) have any physical significance or physical meaning?

9.

In an ionic compound A+X−, the radii of A+ and X− ions are 1.0 pm and 2.0 pm respectively. The volume of the unit cell of the crystal AX will be (in pm):

Answer» In an ionic compound A+X, the radii of A+ and X ions are 1.0 pm and 2.0 pm respectively. The volume of the unit cell of the crystal AX will be (in pm):
10.

Consider the ground state of Cr atom (Z = 24). The number of electrons with the azimuthal quantum numbers, l = 1 and 2 are, respectively:

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Consider the ground state of Cr atom (Z = 24). The number of electrons with the azimuthal quantum numbers, l = 1 and 2 are, respectively:


11.

Find the number of molecules in 1 cm3 of an ideal gas at 00'C' and at a pressure of 10−5 mm of mercury.

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Find the number of molecules in 1 cm3 of an ideal gas at 00'C' and at a pressure of 105 mm of mercury.

12.

Total no of lone pair in XeF​​​​4?Steps.

Answer» Total no of lone pair in XeF​​​​4?Steps.
13.

If a Calcium atom with atomic number 20 and mass number 41 undergoes a β− (beta minus) The value of Z is _____________ and A is _____________ in the daughter nucleus.

Answer» If a Calcium atom with atomic number 20 and mass number 41 undergoes a β (beta minus)
The value of Z is _____________ and A is _____________ in the daughter nucleus.
14.

For a given reaction: xA+yB→mC+nD △H=−30 kJ mol−1,△S=−100 JK−1mol−1 At what temperature the reaction is at equilibrium?

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For a given reaction:
xA+yBmC+nD
H=30 kJ mol1,S=100 JK1mol1
At what temperature the reaction is at equilibrium?

15.

From the following elements pick out the element that does not show an oxidation state higher than +2:

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From the following elements pick out the element that does not show an oxidation state higher than +2:


16.

The solubility of Hg2Cl2 is S molar. Its solubility product is:

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The solubility of Hg2Cl2 is S molar. Its solubility product is:

17.

Calculate the wavelength of a photon (in nm) of energy 1 eV.

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Calculate the wavelength of a photon (in nm) of energy 1 eV.

18.

Which of the following formulas is consistent with the unit cell of the rhenium oxide compound shown below ?

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Which of the following formulas is consistent with the unit cell of the rhenium oxide compound shown below ?


19.

Select the preparation method that is not used to produce unsymmetrical alkane.

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Select the preparation method that is not used to produce unsymmetrical alkane.


20.

In the following reaction, the equivalent - factor of Al(H2PO4)2(OH)is: H3PO4+Al(OH)3→Al(H2PO4)2(OH)+H2O

Answer» In the following reaction, the equivalent - factor of Al(H2PO4)2(OH)is:
H3PO4+Al(OH)3Al(H2PO4)2(OH)+H2O
21.

The correct order of bond angles (smallest first) in H2S,NH3,BF3 and SiH4 is

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The correct order of bond angles (smallest first) in H2S,NH3,BF3 and SiH4 is

22.

Explain the Faraday second law of electrolysis.

Answer» Explain the Faraday second law of electrolysis.
23.

In the reaction sequence 2 CH3CHOOH⊖−−−→A△−→B; the product B is:

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In the reaction sequence
2 CH3CHOOH−−AB; the product B is:

24.

Which one of the following orders is correct regarding the inductive effect of the substituents?

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Which one of the following orders is correct regarding the inductive effect of the substituents?


25.

The dipole moment of each molecule of a paramagnetic gas is 1.5×10−23amp×m2.The temperature of gas is 27∘C and the number of molecules per unit volume in it is 2×1026m−3. The maximum possible intensity of magnetisation in the gas will be

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The dipole moment of each molecule of a paramagnetic gas is
1.5×1023amp×m2.The temperature of gas is 27C and the number of molecules per unit volume in it is 2×1026m3. The maximum possible intensity of magnetisation in the gas will be

26.

The correct order of strength of −I effect is:

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The correct order of strength of I effect is:

27.

Which of the following groups is the most electron withrawing?

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Which of the following groups is the most electron withrawing?

28.

Number of primary amines possible for the formula C4H11N is

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Number of primary amines possible for the formula C4H11N is


29.

The volume of 95% H2SO4 (density = 1.85 g/cc) needed to prepare 100cc of 15% solution of H2SO4 (density = 1.10 g/cc) will be

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The volume of 95% H2SO4 (density = 1.85 g/cc) needed to prepare 100cc of 15% solution of H2SO4 (density = 1.10 g/cc) will be


30.

Bleaching powder is obtained by

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Bleaching powder is obtained by

31.

The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is

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The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is


32.

Benzonitrile on reduction with Na/C2H5OH yields

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Benzonitrile on reduction with Na/C2H5OH yields

33.

Cyclohexene on reductive ozonolysis gives compound B. Compound 'B' on further treatment with aqueous NaOH followed by heating yields compound 'C'. The compound 'C' is:

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Cyclohexene on reductive ozonolysis gives compound B. Compound 'B' on further treatment with aqueous NaOH followed by heating yields compound 'C'. The compound 'C' is:


34.

Equilibrium constant, Kc for the reaction. N2(g)+3H2(g↔2NH3(g) at 500 K is 0.061. At a particular time, the analysis shows that composition of the reaction mixture is 3.0 mol L−1N2,2.0molL−1H2 and 0.5 mol L−1NH3, Is the reaction at equilibrium? If not in which direction does the reaction tend to proceed to reach equilibrium?

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Equilibrium constant, Kc for the reaction.

N2(g)+3H2(g2NH3(g) at 500 K is 0.061.
At a particular time, the analysis shows that composition of the reaction mixture is 3.0 mol L1N2,2.0molL1H2 and 0.5 mol L1NH3, Is the reaction at equilibrium? If not in which direction does the reaction tend to proceed to reach equilibrium?

35.

The molar entropy content of 1 mole of oxygen (O2) gas at 300 K and 1 atm is 250 J mol−1 K−1. Calculate ΔG when 1 mole of oxygen is expanded reversibly and isothermally from 300 K, 1 atm to double its volume (Take R=8.314 J mol−1 K−1, log e=2.303)

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The molar entropy content of 1 mole of oxygen (O2) gas at 300 K and 1 atm is 250 J mol1 K1. Calculate ΔG when 1 mole of oxygen is expanded reversibly and isothermally from 300 K, 1 atm to double its volume (Take R=8.314 J mol1 K1, log e=2.303)

36.

The first ionization constant of H2S is 9.1×10−8. Calculate the concentration of HS− ion in its 0.1 M solution. How will this concentration be affected if the solution is 0.1 M in HCl also? If the second dissociation constant of H2S is 1.2×10−13, calculate the concentration of S2– under both conditions.

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The first ionization constant of H2S is 9.1×108. Calculate the concentration of HS ion in its 0.1 M solution. How will this concentration be affected if the solution is 0.1 M in HCl also?
If the second dissociation constant of H2S is 1.2×1013, calculate the concentration of S2 under both conditions.

37.

Write the mechanism of the reaction of HI with methoxybenzene.

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Write the mechanism of the reaction of HI with methoxybenzene.

38.

A conducting disc of conductivity σ has a radius ‘a’ and thickness ‘t’. If the magnetic field B is applied in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the disc that changes with time at the rate of dBdt=α, then calculate the rate of heat dissipated in the disc due to the induced current.

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A conducting disc of conductivity σ has a radius ‘a’ and thickness ‘t’. If the magnetic field B is applied in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the disc that changes with time at the rate of dBdt=α, then calculate the rate of heat dissipated in the disc due to the induced current.


39.

Difference between molecular mass and molar mass

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Difference between molecular mass and molar mass

40.

Which of the following is affected by stable configuration of an atom?

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Which of the following is affected by stable configuration of an atom?


41.

Match the ionization processes listed in column-I with the changes observed as listed in column - II. For this use the codes given below: Column-IColumn-II(a) N2→N+2(p) Bond order increases and magnetic property is changed(b) O+2→O2+2(q) Bond order decreases and magnetic property is not changed(c)B2→B+2(r) Bond order increases and magnetic property is not changed(d)NO−→NO(s) Bond order decreases and magnetic property is changed Note: Here change in magnetic property refers to change from diamagnetic to paramagnetic or paramagnetic to diamagnetic.

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Match the ionization processes listed in column-I with the changes observed as listed in column - II. For this use the codes given below:
Column-IColumn-II(a) N2N+2(p) Bond order increases and magnetic property is changed(b) O+2O2+2(q) Bond order decreases and magnetic property is not changed(c)B2B+2(r) Bond order increases and magnetic property is not changed(d)NONO(s) Bond order decreases and magnetic property is changed
Note: Here change in magnetic property refers to change from diamagnetic to paramagnetic or paramagnetic to diamagnetic.

42.

One mole of a monoatomic ideal gas expands adiabatically at initial temperature T against a constant external pressure of 1atm from 1 litre to 3 litres. The final temperature of the gas is

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One mole of a monoatomic ideal gas expands adiabatically at initial temperature T against a constant external pressure of 1atm from 1 litre to 3 litres. The final temperature of the gas is

43.

The following ion shows colour not due to d-d transition

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The following ion shows colour not due to d-d transition


44.

Hybridization means?

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Hybridization means?

45.

The d− electronic configuration of Cr2+,Mn2+,Fe2+ and Ni2+ are 3d4,3d5,3d6 and 3d8 respectively, which one of the following aqua-complex will exhibit the minimum paramagnetic behaviour?

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The d electronic configuration of Cr2+,Mn2+,Fe2+ and Ni2+ are 3d4,3d5,3d6 and 3d8 respectively, which one of the following aqua-complex will exhibit the minimum paramagnetic behaviour?

46.

The enthalpy of neutralization of a weak acid in 1 M solution with a strong base is –56.1 kJ mol−1. The enthalpy of ionization of the acid is Y kJmol−1 and enthalpy of neutralization of the strong acid with a strong base is −57.3 kJequiv−1, if the % ionization of the weak acid in molar solution is 20% (assume the acid to be monobasic), then what is value of Y?

Answer» The enthalpy of neutralization of a weak acid in 1 M solution with a strong base is 56.1 kJ mol1. The enthalpy of ionization of the acid is Y kJmol1 and enthalpy of neutralization of the strong acid with a strong base is 57.3 kJequiv1, if the % ionization of the weak acid in molar solution is 20% (assume the acid to be monobasic), then what is value of Y?
47.

For the process, H2O(l)→H2O(g) at T=100∘C and 1 atmosphere pressure, the correct choice

Answer» For the process, H2O(l)H2O(g) at T=100C and 1 atmosphere pressure, the correct choice
48.

Write the main products when (i) n-butyl chloride is treated with alcoholic KOH. (ii) 2, 4, 6-trinitrochlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis. (iii) methylchloride is treated with AgCN.

Answer» Write the main products when
(i) n-butyl chloride is treated with alcoholic KOH.
(ii) 2, 4, 6-trinitrochlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis.
(iii) methylchloride is treated with AgCN.
49.

Why does butan2one + NH2OH give 2 oxime other than one oxime ?

Answer» Why does butan2one + NH2OH give 2 oxime other than one oxime ?
50.

Work for the following process ABCD on a monoatomic gas is

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Work for the following process ABCD on a monoatomic gas is