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1.

In the galvanizing process, iron is coated with zinc. The resulting chemical protection is most similar to that provided when:

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a magnesium BAR is connected to an iron pipe
an iron can is plated with tin
COPPER PIPES are connected using lead solder
a copper pipe is COVERED with EPOXY paint.

Answer :A
2.

In the gaseous equilibrium H_(2)X_(2) + heat hArr 2HX, the formation of HX will be favoured by

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High pressure and low temperaturee
High temperatuer and low pressure
Low temperatue and low pressure
High temperatue and high pressure

Solution :`H_(2)X_(2)+heathArr2HX.`
Reactin is eneothermic and VOLUME INCREASING in forward direction so according to LE chatelier's PRINCIPLE for formation of HX, temperature of the reaction should be high and pressure should be low.
3.

In the equation : Rate =PZ_(AB)e^(-Ea//RT), what does P represent ?

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SOLUTION :PROBABILITY FACTOR.
4.

In the frouth floatation process, zinc sulphide and lead sulphide can be separated by

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using collectors.
adjusting the PROPORTION of oil to water.
using depressant.
using froth stabilisers.

Solution :are both CORRECT OPTIONS.
5.

In the equation PV RT, the value of R will not depend on:

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the NATURE of the gas
the TEMPERATURE of the gas
the pressure of the gas
units of measurement

Answer :A::B::C
6.

In the equation, NO_2^-+ H_2O rarr NO_3^- +2H^++ ne- stand for :

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1
2
3
4

Answer :B
7.

In the equation of state of an ideal gas PV = nRT,the value of the universal gas constant would depend only on

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the nature of the gas
the PRESSURE of the gas
the units of the measurement
none of these

Solution :The value of UNIVERSAL gas constant can be EXPRESSED in different units and its value would DEPEND only on the units of the measurement.
8.

In the equation N_(2)+3H_(2) hArr 2NH_(3) the equality realationship between (d[NH_(3)])/(dt) and -(d[H_(2)])/(dt) is

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`+(d[NH_(3)])/(DT)=-(3)/(2)(d[H_(2)])/(dt)`
`(d[NH_(3)])/(dt)=-(d[H_(2)])/(dt)`
`(d[NH_(3)])/(dt)=-(1)/(3)(d[H_(2)])/(dt)`
`+(d[NH_(3)])/(dt)=-(2)/(3)(d[H_(2)])/(dt)`

Answer :D
9.

In the equation 4M+8CN^(-)+2H_(2)O+O_(2)rarr 4[M(CN_(2))]^(-)+4OH^(-) The metal M is

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Copper
Iron
Gold
Zinc

Solution :`4Au+8KCN+2H_(2)O+O_(2)rarrKunderset("complex)")underset("(Soluble")([Au(CN)_(2)])+4KOH`
10.

In the equation G^(@) = Rk, what is G^(@) ?

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SOLUTION :CELL CONSTANT
11.

In the froth floatation process of concentration of ores, the ore particles float because they:

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are light
are insoluble
have the SURFACE which is not wetted EASILY by water
have a CONSTANT ELECTRICAL charge

Answer :C
12.

In the Froth Floatation process, zinc sulphide and lead sulphide can be separated by……….

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Using collectors.
Adjusting the proportion of oil to water.
Using depressant.
Using FROTH stabilisers. 

SOLUTION :ZnS and PBS can be SEPARATED by adjusting proportion of oil to water or by adding DEPRESSANTS such as NaCN.
13.

In the equation 4M + 8CN^(-) + 2H_2O + O_(2) to 4[M(CN)_(2)]^(-) + 4OH^(-) the metal M is....

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COPPER 
IRON 
Gold 
Zinc 

ANSWER :C
14.

IntheFrothFloatationprocess,zinc sulphideandleadsulphidecan beseparatedby ....... .

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usingcollectors
adjustingtheproportion ofoil towater
usingdepressant
usingthefrothstabilisers

Answer :B::C
15.

In the equation , 4M + 8CN^(-) + 2H_(2)O + O_(2) to 4 [M(CN)_(2)]^(-) + 4OH^(-),the metal M is _________.

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copper
iron
gold
zinc

Answer :C
16.

In the equation 4M+8CN^(-)+2H_(2)O+O_(2) rarr 4[M(CN)_(2)]^(-)+4OH^(-) Identify the metal M

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Copper
Iron
Gold
Zinc

Solution :`4 AU+8 CN^(-)+2 H_(2)O+O_(2) RARR 4[Au(CN)_(2)]^(-)+4OH^(-)`.
17.

In the froth-floatation process the collectors such as pine oil and xanthates, etc enhance.

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Non-wettability of the MINERAL PARTICLES in froth.
non-wettability of the mineral particles in water.
Non-wettability of the GANGUE particles in froth
Non-wettability of the gangue particles in water

Answer :B
18.

In theequatio,4M +8 CN^(-) +2 H_2O+O_2to4[M(CN)_2]^(-) +4 OH ^(-),the metalM is

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COPPER
Iron
Gold
Zinc.

ANSWER :C
19.

In the equation , 4M +8CN^(-) +2H_2O+O_2 rarr 4[M(CN)_2]^(-)+4OH^(-), the metal M is

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COPPER
IRON
GOLD
Zinc

Answer :C
20.

In the Ellingham diagram for the formation of carbon monoxide

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`((DELTAS^(@))/(DeltaT))` is negative
`((DELTAG^(@))/(DeltaT))` is POSITIVE
`((DeltaG^(@))/(DeltaT))` is negative
intially `(DeltaT)/(DeltaG^(@))` is positive,after `700^(@)`C,`((DeltaG^(@))/(DeltaT))` is negative

Answer :C
21.

In the energy level sequence for amulti electron atom, 4f- orbial lies between

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6s and 5d
5P and 5d
4p and 5p
5d and 6d

Solution :The sequence of energy LEVELS is 1s, 2s, 2p, 3S, 3p, 4s,3d,4p, 5s, 4d, 5p, 6s, 5d, 4F, 6p.
22.

In the froth-floatation process for bencfaction of the ores, the particles float because

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they are light
their SURFACE is wetted by oil
they BEAR ELECTROSTATIC charge
they are insoluble.

Solution :ORE particles float because their surface is wetted by oil.
23.

In the Ellingham diagram, for the formation of carbon monoxide

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`((DELTA S^(@))/(Delta T))` is negative
`((Delta G^(@))/(Delta T))` is positive
`((Delta G^(@))/(Delta T))` is negative
initially `((Delta T)/(Delta G^(@)))` is positive, after `700^(@)C`, `((Delta G^(@))/(Delta T))` is negative

ANSWER :C
24.

Inthefrothfloatation process forbenefaction oftheores,the oreparticlesfloatbecause

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THEYARE LIGHT
their surfaceisnoteasilywettedbywater
theybearelectrostatic charge
theyare insoluble

Solution :Oreparticlesfloatbecausetheirsurfaceis wettedby OIL, i.e.,noteasilywettedby water.
25.

In the elimination reactions in the formation of alkenes the reactivity of halogens in alkyl halides follow the order:

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`I GT BR gt CL`
`Cl gt Br gt I`
`Br gt Cl gt I`
None

Answer :A
26.

In the electrothermal process, the compound displaced by silica from calcium phosphate is

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 CALCIUM phosphide
 phosphine
phosphorus
phosphorus pentoxide

Solution :`[Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)+3SiO_(2)to3CaSiO_(3)+P_(2)O_(5)]xx2`
`(2P_(2)O_(5)+10CtoP_(4)+10CO)/(2Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)16SiO_(2)+10Cto6CaSiO_(3)+P_(4)+10CO)`
27.

In the froth flotation process for the purification of minerals the particles float because

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they are LIGHT
they are insoluble
theirsurface is PREFERENTIALLY WETTED byoil
theybear an electrostaticcharge

Answer :C
28.

In the elimination reaction of ethyl halide carbon atom change its hybridisation is,

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`SP^(2)"to"sp^(3)`
`sp^(3)"to"sp`
`sp^(3)" to "sp^(2)`
`sp" to "sp^(3)`

ANSWER :C
29.

In the Freundlich isotherm ((x)/(m)=k _(p) ^(1//n)) plot of log ""x/m vs log p, the intercept is (where, x,m,p and k are mass of the gas, mass of adsorbent, pressure and constant which depend on the nature of the adsorbent, respectively)

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K
logk
`E^(k)`
In`(1)/(k)`

ANSWER :C
30.

In the Frasch process, molten sulphur rises up from the

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INNER pipe
Outer pipe
Middle pipe
All of these

Answer :C
31.

In the electrorefining of metals, impure metal is:

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CATHODE and it oxidizes
anode and it oxidizes
anode and it reduces
cathode and it reduces

Answer :B
32.

In the fractional distillation of crude petroleum

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PETROL condenses at the BOTTOM of the column
The gases condense at the top of the column
High boiling CONSTITUENTS condense at the bottom of the column
High boiling constituents condense at the top of the column

Answer :C
33.

In electrorefining process the impure metal is made as ____ .

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Cathode
Anode
Both
None

Answer :B
34.

In the fourth period of the periodic table, how many elements have one or more 4d electrons:

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2
18
0
6

Answer :C
35.

In the electrorefining of copper,some gold is deposited as:

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ANODE mud
cathode mud
cathode
electrolyte

Answer :A
36.

In the fourth group, Mn(OH)_2 on heating with Pb O_2 and conc. HNO_3 gives pink colour due to the formation of

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`KMnO_(4)`
`K_(2)MnO_(4)`
`PB(MnO_(4))_(2)`
`PbMnO_(4)`

Solution :`Mn(OH)_(2) +2HNO_(3) to Mn(NO_(3))_(2) +2H_(2)O`
`2MN(NO_(3))_(2)+5PbO_(2)+6HNO_(3)`
`to underset("Purple colour")(2KMnO_(4)+5Pb(NO_(3))_(2)+2H_(2)O`
37.

In the electroplating of steel sppon by silver, steel spoon acts as

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Electrolyte
ANODE
Cathode
Insert electrode

Solution :On an article the negative charge i.e. PRESENCE of ELECTRON makes metal ions from solution to deposit, UNDERGOING reduction reaction.
38.

In the froth floatation process for the purification of ores the particles float because……

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They are light
Their SURFACE is not easil wetted by water
they BEAR ELECTROSTATIC charge
they are insoluble

Answer :B
39.

In the formula Fe(eta^(5)-C_(5)H_(5)) what does the prefix eta_(5) denote ?

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SOLUTION :`ETA^(5)` DENOTES that all the five C-atoms of `C_(5)H_(5)` are linked to the central METAL atom, Fe.
40.

In the electroplating of silver over an article made of iron , the electrolyte generally used is

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`AgNO_(3)`
`AgCl`
`Ag_(2)SO_(4)`
`NA[AG(CN)_(2)]`

Solution :COMPLEXES are preferred .
41.

In the formation of sulphur trioxide by contact process,2SO_2 + O_2 to 2SO_3, the rate of reaction was measured as -(d[O_2])/(dt)= 2.5 xx 10^(-4)mol L^&(-1) s^(-1) Rate of reaction expressed in terms of SO_3 will be

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`-5.0 xx 10^(-4)` mol ` L^(-1)s^(-1)`
`-1.25 xx 10^(-4)`mol `L^(-1) s^(-1)`
`2.5 xx 10^(4)` mol `L^(-1) s^(-1)`
`5.00 xx 10^(-4)` mol `L^(-1) s^(-1)`

Solution :The RATE of reaction is same as expressed in TERMS of anyreactant or PRODUCT.
42.

In theelectroplating of gold the electrolyte used is :

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ANSWER :D
43.

In the formation of sulphur trioxide by the contact process, 2SO_(2(g))+O_(2(g))harr2SO_(3(g)) The rate of reaction is expressed as -(d[O_(2)])/(dt)=2.5xx10^(-4)" M sec"^(-1). The rate of disappearance ("in mol L s"^(-1)) of SO_(2) will be

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`5.0xx10^(-4)`
`2.25xx10^(-4)`
`3.75xx10^(-4)`
`50.0xx10^(-4)`

ANSWER :A
44.

In the electrolytic refining of zinc.....

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graphite is at the anode.
the IMPURE metal is at the cathode.
the metal ion GETS reduced at the anode.
acidified ZINC sulphate is the ELECTROLYTE.

Answer :D
45.

In the formation of some complexes, electrons in the metal orbital may undergo pairing against

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PAULI's principle
Uncertainity principle
Hund's principle
Auf-bau rule

Answer :C
46.

In the formation of SO_(3) by contact process, the conditions used are

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CATALYST, optimum TEMPERATUREE and higher CONCENTRATION or REACTANTS
Catalyst, optimum temperatue and lower concentration of reactants
Catalyst, high temperaturee and higher concentration of reactants
Catalyst, low temperatue and lower concentration of reactants

Solution :ACCORDING to Le chatelier's principle.
47.

In the electrolytic refining of zinc.........

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graphite is at the ANODE
the IMPURE METAL is at the cathode
the metal ION gets reduced at the anode
acidified ZINC sulphate is the electrolyte .

Answer :D
48.

In the electrolytic refining of copper, which one of the following is used as anode ?

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PURE copper
Impure copper
Carbon rod
Platinum electrode

Answer :B
49.

In the electrolytic reduction of pure Al_2O_3. Fluorspar (CaF_2) is added to

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Reduce the MELTING temperature of the mixture
Improve the electrical conductivity of the melt
Reduce `Al_2O_3`
Both (1) and (2)

Answer :D
50.

In the electrolytic reduction of alumina, the anodic product is

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Al
Na
`O_(2)`
`H_(2)`

ANSWER :C