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1.

How many of the following are silver ores (a) Chlorargirite (b) Argentitei (c) Pyrargirite (d) Azurite (e) Calamine

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SOLUTION :Chlorargiite (or) Hornsilver (AgCl)
Argentite `-Ag_(2)S` (Siler galance)
Pyrargirite `-Ag_(2)S.Sb_(2)S_(3)` (Ruby silver)
Azurite `-2CuCO_(3).Cu(OH)_(2)`
Calamine `-ZnCO_(3)`
2.

How many of the following are paramagnetic in nature. Cl_(2) O. ClO_(2), ClO_(3), Cl_(2) O_(6) , Cl(2) O_(7), ClO^(Ominus),ClO_(2)^(Ominus),ClO_(3)^(Ominus), ClO_(4)^(Ominus)

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Solution :Compound CONTAINING odd number of ELECTRONS are paramagnetic.
`ClO_(2) = 17 + 16 = 33` electrons , `ClO_(3 ) = 17 + 24 = 41` electrons
3.

How many of the following are preservatives ? sodium stearate, sodium acetate, sodium benzoate, sodium sulphite, sodium metabisulphite, sodium sulphate, sodium thiosulphate.

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Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is the correct explanation for statement 1
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

Solution :TWO. SODIUM BENZOATE and sodium metabisulphite.
4.

How many of the following are polar aprotic solvents?

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ANSWER :6
5.

How many of the following are oxides ores (i) Carnalite(ii) Cuprite (iii) Cassiterite(iv) Chromite (v) Cinnabar(vi) Calamine (vii) Cerussite(Viii) Chalocopyrite (ix) Chalcocite

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ANSWER :3
6.

how many of the following are ores of copper chalopyrite Cuprite , chalcoite ,malachite Azurite ,Bornite ,Limonite ,Zicite ,Braunite .

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ANSWER :6
7.

How many of the following are oxide ores. Calamine, Cuprite, Zincite, Chalcocite, Haematite, Bauxite, Magnetite, Caesiterite.

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SOLUTION :Calamine `-ZnCO_(3)` (Carbonate ore)
Cuprite `-Cu_(2)O` (Oxide ore)
Zincite `-ZnO` (Oxide ore)
Chalcocite `-Cu_(2)S` (Copper glance) (Sulphide ore)
HAEMATITE `-Fe_(2)O_(3)` (Oxide ore)
Bauxite `-Al_(2)O_(3),2H_(2)O` (Oxide ore)Cassiterite `-SnO_(2)` (Tin stone ) (Oxide ore)
Magnetite -`Fe_(2)O_(4)` (Oxide ore)
8.

How many of the following are optically active ?

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ANSWER :2
9.

How many of the following are not ambiguous? Pentane, Neopentane, sec-Butanol, .sec-Pentanol

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Solution :Three of the GIVEN four names have only ONE possible structure. The fourth one, sec-pentanol has three possible structures and HENCE it can not be ambiguous. Three structures possible for sec-pentanol are as follows:
`CH_(3)overset(OH)overset(|)CHCH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3), CH_(3)overset(OH)overset(|)CHCH(CH_(3))_(2)`
and `CH_(3)CH_(2)overset(OH)overset(|)CHCH_(2)CH_(3)`
10.

How many of the following are not a colloid? Chlorophyll, Smoke, Ruby glass and Milk

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Solution :Chlorophyll. SMOKE is an EXAMPLE of solid-gas colloid SYSTEM. Ruby GLASS is an example of solid-solid colloid system. Milk is an liquid colloid system.
11.

How many of the following are negatively charged sols ? Silver sol, Cr(OH)_(3) sol, As_(2)S_(3) sol, starch sol, silicic acid sol, haemoglobin, congo red day, prussing blue, gum, clay, charcoal.

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Solution :SILVER sol, `As_(2)S_(3)` sol, STARCH sol, silicic acid sol, congo red dye, gum, clay and CHARCOAL are NEGATIVELY charged sols.
12.

How many of the following are more basic than aniline? O -toluidine O- anisidene, m- anisidine P anisdine P -chloroaniline, m- toludine

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SOLUTION :Refer ORTHO EFFECT and RESONANCE, INDUCTIVE effect etc.
13.

How many of the following are more acidic than HCOOH?

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Solution :PICRIC acid, `HCl, P`- NITRO BENZOIC acid are more acidic than formic acid.
14.

How many of the following are metal carbonates : Dolomite ,Malachite ,Azurite ,Siderite Calamine , Magnasite ,Limestone ,Washingsoda ,Cerussite

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ANSWER :9
15.

How many of the following are less basic in aqueous medium than Me-NH-Me ?

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ANSWER :0
16.

How many of the following are iso structural ? FeSO_4,7H_2O,CuSO-4.5H_2O,MnSO_4.4H_2O,ZnSO_4,7H_2O,MgSO_4, 7H_2O

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SOLUTION :`FeSO_4,ZnSO_4, MgSO_4 RARR` OCTAHEDRAL COMPLEXES
17.

How many of the following are elastomers ? Buna-N, nylon 6, Buna-S, neoprene, natural rubber, vulcanized rubber, acrilon, orlon

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ANSWER :5
18.

How many of the following are correctly match: (1) Cl_2O -(a) yellow-brown gas (bp. 10^@ C). (2) ClO_2- (b) React with O_3 gives Cl_2O_5 (dark red) it is a mixed anhydride of HClO_3 and HClO_4. (3) Cl_2O_7 - (c ) It is anhydride of HCIO_4 (only). (4) Cl_2O_7- (d) Oily explosive colourless liquid. (5) Cl_2O_7 - (e) has 2 type of O—Cl bond length.(6) I_2O_5- (f) Obtained by reaction between l_2 and CO.

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(1)-(a) , (2)-(b) , (3) -(c ) , (4)-(d)
(3)-(b) , (4)-(e) , (5) -(d ) , (6)-(f)
(1)-(b) , (2)-(a) , (3) -(c ) , (4)-(d)
(2)-( c) , (3)-(b) , (4) -(d ) , (5)-(e)

Solution :`ClO_2 + O_3 OVERSET(0^@C)to Cl_2O_6` (dark red)
`Cl_2O_6 + H_2O to HClO_3 + HClO_4`
`2HClO_4 overset(-H_2O)to Cl_2O_7`

`I_2O_5+5CO to l_2 +CO_2` (This `l_2` titrated by hopo solution)
19.

How many of the following are correct about the stability of oxidation states of Mn i) Mn (II) gt Mn(VII)(acidic solution) (ii) Mn(II) lt Mn(IV) (alkalikne solution) (iii)Mn(VI) gt Mn(IV) (acidic solution) (iv) Mn(VI) gt Mn(VIII) (strong alkaline solution)

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SOLUTION :I,II,III are CORRECT STATEMENTS
20.

How many of the following are colloid? Sodium chloride, Starch solution, Cane sugar and Blood

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Solution :Starch molecules have collidal dimensions. BLOOD is a -vely CHARGED colloidal system. REST of the compounds, i.e., NACL, urea and cane sugar FORM true solution in water.
21.

How many of the following are coloured N_(2)O,NO,NO_2,O_2,N_(2)O_3

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Solution :`N_2O,NO,O_2` - colorless gas , `NO_2` - RED brown gas , `N_(2)O_(3)` - blue COLORED LIQUID
22.

How many of the following are cis dichlorocyclohexane.

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ANSWER :5 (iii, V, vi, VII, VIII)
23.

How many of the following are biodegradable polymers cellulose, PVC,polystyrene,glyptal,dextron,PHBV,nylon-2, nylon-6, nylon-6,6-PAN

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SOLUTION :CELLULOSE, DEXTRON, PHBV and NYLON -2-nylon-6.
24.

How many of the following are biodegradable polymers ? Cellulose , PVC , polystyrene, glyptal , dextron, PHBC , nylon -2 nylon -6 , nylon-6,6, PAN.

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SOLUTION :Four. Cellulose , DEXTRON , PHBV and NYLON -2-nylon-6.
25.

How many of the following are antihistamine drugs ? brompheniramine, terfenadine, lansoprazole, iproniazid, diphenhydramine salvarsan, diclofenac sodium, promethazine, streptomycin.

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SOLUTION :FOUR. BROMPHENIRAMINE, TERFENADINE, diphenylhydramine and PROMETHAZINE
26.

How many of the following are aerosols ? Fog forth, soap lathr, smoke, clouds, mist, foam rubber, dust, insecticide spray, hair cream

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Solution :Aersolos are dispersions of SOLID in GAS or liquid in gas. SMOKE and dust are aerosols of solid in gas while FOG, mist, cloud and inserticide spray are aerosols or liquid in gas.
27.

How many of the following amines will undergo diazotisation ? tert butyl amine, ethanamine, aniline, N-methyl-aniline, p-toluidine, m-chloro-anilines 2-phenylethanamine, o-anisidine, 2, 4, 6-tribromo aniline.

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ANSWER :5
28.

How many of the following amines will undergo diazotisation? tert-Butylamine, ethanamine, aniline, N-methylaniline,p-toluidine, m-chloroaniline, 2-phenylethanamine, o-anisidine, 2,4,6-tribromoaniline.

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Solution :Five amines, i.e., ANILINE, p-toluidine, m-chloro-aniline, o-anisidine and 2,4-6-tribromoaniline, being AROMATIC PRIMARY amines UNDERGO diazotization.
29.

How many of the following amines will undergo diazotisation tert-Butylamine, ethanamine, aniline, N-methylaniline,p-toluidine,m-chloroaniline,2-phenylethanamine,o-anisidine,2,4,6-tribromoaniline

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Solution :FIVE AMINES, i.e., ANILINE, p-toluidine,m-chloroaniline,o-anisidine and 2,4,6-tribromoaniline, being AROMATIC primary amines UNDERGO diazotization.
30.

How many of the following amines do not evolve N_(2) on treatment with NaNH_(2)//HCl. Aniline, N-methylamines, N, N-dimethyl aniline, diethyl amine, triethylamine, p-toludine, benzyl methylamine, o-anisidine, m-chloroaniline.

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ANSWER :0
31.

How many of the following alkenes on addition of HBr would give the same product in the presence or absence of peroxide? propene, 1-butene, 2-butene, 2-methylpropene, 3-methyl-1-butene, 2,3-dimethyl- 1-butene, 2-pentene, 1-pentene, 4-methyl-2-pentene.

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Solution :Only 2-butene is SYMMETRICAL and HENCE GIVES the same product in presence or ABSENCE of peroxide.
32.

How many of the following amines are more basic than aniline?

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ANSWER :D
33.

How many of the following alkenes on addition of HBr would give the sae product in the presence or absence of peroxide propene, 1-butene, 2-butene, 2-methylpropene, 3-methyl-1-butene, 2,3-dimethyl-1-butene, 2-pentene, 1-pentene, 4-methyl-2-pentene

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SOLUTION :Only 2-butene is symmetrical and hence gives the sae PRODUCT in presence or absence of PEROXIDE.
34.

How many of the following addition reactions are syn addition reaction.

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SOLUTION :N//A
35.

How many of the following act//s as bleaching agents by oxidation

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WET `Cl_(2)`
`CaOCl_(2)`
`SO_(2)`
all

Solution :All THREE can ACT as bleaching agents by oxidation due to nascent oxygen.
36.

How many of the followin amines will unergo diazotisatio? Ethanamine, tert-butylamine, aniline, N-methylaniline, m-chloroaniline, p-toluidine, 2-phenylethanamine, o-anisdine, 2,4,6-tribromoaniline.

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ANSWER :5
37.

How many of the follosing s-block elements to do not give characteristics colours in the flame test Li,Be,Ca,Sr,Mg,Na,K,Ba

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SOLUTION :Be and MG
38.

How many of the compounds listed in question 164 undergo connizzaro reaction?

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Solution :Three aldehydes, i.e., methanal, BENZALDEHYDE and 2,2-dimethylbutanal do not CONTAIN `alpha`-HYDROGENS and hence UNDERGO CANNIZZARO reaction.
39.

How many of the below listed compounds on treatment with HNO_2 would go for ring expansion?

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Solution :Cyclic COMPOUNDS with `-CH_(2)-NH_(2)` group on the RING undergo ring expansion.
40.

How many of strucurally isomericpentyl alcohols wil give immediate turbidiy in Lucas reagent ?

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Solution :Only tertiary alcohols GIVE IMMEDIATE turbidity with Lucas REAGENT. ISOMERIC tertiary pentyl alcohol has the structure :
`CH_(3)-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)C-C_(2)H_(5)`
41.

How many of following esters show acid catalysed unimolecular and alkyl-oxygen fission ester hydrolysis? C_(6)H_(5)-overset(O)overset(||)C-O-CH_(3),C_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-O-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)C-CH_(3)

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ANSWER :3
42.

How many of following IUPAC names of given strutures are correct .

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ANSWER :3(1,3,4)
43.

How many of following metals impart a characteristic colour to the Bunsen flame ? (i) Na "" (ii) Li "" (iii) K "" (iv) Ba (v) Sr "" (vi) Mg "" (vii) Rb "" (viii) Cs (ix) Be "" (x )Ca "" (x i)Cu

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ANSWER :9(All, EXCEPT VI and IX)
44.

How many of following esters show A_(AL^(-1)) hydrolysis (Acid catalyzed, unimolecular and alkyl- oxygen fission ester hydrolysis) ?

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ANSWER :C
45.

How many of following compound undergo aldol condensation Methanol, 2-Methylpentanal, bnzaldehyde, benzophenone cyclohexanone, 1-phenyl propanone, phenylacetaldehyde, butan-1-01,2,2-Dimethylbutanal. .

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ANSWER :D
46.

How many of following compounds will give red colour with Barfoed reagent within 5 min. ? (a) Sucrose (b) Fructose (c )Mannose (d) maltose (e ) Lactose (f ) Glucose (g) Cellulose (h) Altrose

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SOLUTION :N//A
47.

How many of followingare correctly matchedfor electrolysticreducingin molten state.

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ANSWER :5
48.

How many of below listed compounds are soluble in aq. NaOH but insoluble in aq. NaHCO_3.

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Solution :All sulphonic ACIDS, CARBOXYLIC acids and trinitrophenols are SOLUBLE in NaOH & `Na_(2)CO_(3)`
49.

How many of following cannot show tautomerism acetophenone, acetaldehyde, cyclohexanone, acetylacetone, benzoquinone, acetone, benzaldehyde, butanone, ethyl acetoacetate

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SOLUTION :BENZOQUINONE and BENZALDEHYDE.
50.

How many octahedral voids are present in 1 mole of a compound having cubic close packed structure ?

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Solution :SINCE there is only ONE octahedral void for one constituent of cubic CLOSE PACKED structure, therefore, 1 mole of the COMPOUND will have one mole or `6.022 xx 10^(23)` octahedral voids.