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1.

In the nuclear reaction ""_(3) Li^(7) + ""_(1) H^(1) to 2""_(2) He^(4) . The mass loss is nearly 0.02 amu . Hence the energy released in the process is x xx 10^(2) million kcal l mole . (nearly) . Then 'x' is ____

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SOLUTION :`Q = ((0.02 xx 931.5 xx 10^(6) xx 1 .602 xx 10^(-19) xx 6 xx 10^(23))/(4 .18 xx 1000)) = 42.84 xx 10^(3+ 4)`
`= 4.284 xx 10^(8)` Kcal/mole = `4.28 xx (10^(8))/(10^(6))` million Kcal/mole = `4 xx 10^(2)` million Kcal/mole
2.

In the nuclear reaction ._(12)Mg^(24) + ._(2)He^(4) = ._(0)n^(1) + ? The product nucleus is

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`._(13)Al^(27)`
`._(14)Si^(27)`
`._(13)Al^(28)`
`._(12)Mg^(25)`

Solution :`._(12)Mg^(24) + ._(2)He^(4) rarr ._(0)N^(1) + ._(14)Si^(27)`
3.

In the nuclear reaction ""_(42)^(96)Mo +"".......to""_(43)^(97)Tc+""_(0)^(1)n the missing particle is :

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DEUTRON
PROTON
`ALPHA`-particle
tritium.

Answer :A
4.

In the nuclear reaction : ""_(13)^(27)Al+""_(2)^(4)Heto""_(15)^(30)X+""_(0)^(1)n the element X is :

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S
C
P
Si

Answer :C
5.

In the nitration of phenol with a mixture of conc. HNO_3 and conc. H_2SO_4, the active species involved is

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NITRITE ion
nitronium ion
nitrate ion
nitrogen peroxide

Answer :B
6.

In the nitration of benzene with a mixture of conc. HNO_3 and conc. H_2SO_4, the active species involved is:

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NITRITE ion
Nitrate ion
Nitronium ion
Nitrogen dioxide

Answer :C
7.

In the nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) and conc. HNO_(3), the species which intiates the reaction is______

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`NO_(2)`
`NO^(+)`
`NO_(2)^(+)`
`NO_(2)^(-)`

ANSWER :C
8.

In Nitrogen family the H-M-H angle in the hydrides MH_(3) gradually becomes closer to 90^(@) on going from N to Sb. This due to

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The basic STRENGTH of hydrides increases
Almost pure p-orbitals are used for M-H BONDING
The bond energies of M-H bond increases
The bond pairs of electrons becomes NEARER to the central ATOM

ANSWER :D
9.

In the nitration of benzene using a moisture of Conc H_(2)SO_(4) and conc. HNO_(3) the species which initates the reaction is:

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`NO_(2)`
`NO^(+)`
`NO^(+)_(2)`
`NO^(-)_(2)`

ANSWER :C
10.

In the nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. H(2)SO_(4), the species which initiates the reaction is :

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`NO_(2)`
`NO^(+)`
`NO_(2)^(+)`
`NO_(2)^(-)`

ANSWER :C
11.

In the nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. H_2 SO_4 and conc. HNO_3, the species which initiates the reaction is

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`NO_2`
`NO^(+)`
`NO_(2)^(+)`
`NO_(2)^(-)`

SOLUTION :NITRATION of benzene is an ELECTROPHILIC substitution reaction. The electrophile which attacks the benzene ring in this reaction is nitronium ion `(NO_(2)^(+)`).
12.

In the nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. H_2SO_4 and conc. HNO_3, the species which initiates the reaction is _______________ .

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`NO_2`
`NO^(+)`
`NO_(2)^(+)`
`NO_(2)^(-)`

SOLUTION :Nitration of benzene is an electrophilic SUBSTITUTION reaction. The electrophile which attacks the benzene ring in this reaction is NITRONIUM ion `(NO_(2)^(+)`).
13.

In the nitration of aniline the amino group is protected by conversion into

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TRIBROMO derivative
Isocyanide
Diazonium salt
Acetyl derivative

Answer :D
14.

In the nitration of benzene, the electrophile is _____.

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ANSWER :`NO_2^+`
15.

In the neutralisation between sulphuric acid and potash, identify spectator ions.

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Solution :The molecular equation is `H_(2)SO_(4) + 2KOH rarr K_(2)SO_(4) + 2H_(2)O`
The ionic equation is `2H^(+) + SO_(4)^(2-) + 2OH^(-) rarr 2K^(+) + 2SO_(4)^(2-) + 2H_(2)O`
The SPECTATOR ions in the GIVEN reaction are `SO_(4)^(2-)` and `K^(+)`.
16.

In the netallurgy of iron , when limestone is added to the blast furnace , the calcium ion ends up as :

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Slag
Gangue
Metallic calcium
Calcium carbonate

Answer :A
17.

In the Nernst equation, we substitute (2.303RT)/F=0.0591 where,

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R = 8.314 J, T = 273 K and F = 96500 C
R = 0.0821 L. atm, T = 298 K and F = 96500 C
R = 8.314 J, T = 298 K and F = 96500 C
R = 2.0 CAL, T = 298 K and F = 1 C

Answer :C
18.

In the natural rubber ' Caoutchouc'. The isoprene units are joined by

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HEAD-to -head
Tail-to-tail
Head-to-tail
All of these

Solution :`overset("Head")(CH_(2))=underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)-CH=overset("Tail")(CH_(2))+ overset("Head")(CH_(2))=C-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)H=overset("Tail")(CH_(2)) to (-CH_(2)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)=CH-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)=CH-CH_(2)-)_(n)`
From steric effects, the polymer formed has head to tail CONFIGURATION.
19.

In the NaCl crystal, which of the following facts is not true?

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`NA^(+)` IONS form f.C.c lattice
`Cl^(-)` ions form f.c.c lattice
`Na^(+)Cl^(-)` UNITS from f.c.c STRUCTURE
CN of each `Na^(+)` and `Cl^(-)` is 6

Answer :C
20.

In the mood'sprocess, ........is usedto purify impure nickel.

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ANSWER :CO
21.

In the NaCl crystal, the coordination number of each ion is 6. How can the CN change to 8?

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By INCREASING temperature
By KEEPING it for some time
By increasing pressure
CN does not CHANGE by any way

Answer :C
22.

In the monochlorination of 3-methylpentan, let x be the number of pairs of isomers which exist as enantiomers, y be the number of pairs of isomers which exist as diastereomers, z be the number of isomers which are achiral. Calculate the value of x+y+z.

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Solution :`CL-C-C-underset(*)overset(C) overset(|)(C)-C-Cto` one CHIRAL CARBON pair of enantiomers.

`C-C-overset("CC"L) overset(|)(C)-C-Cto` achiral MOLECULE
`C-C-underset(Cl)underset(|) overset(C) overset(|) (C)-C-Cto` achiral molecule
`x=3, y=4, z=2`
`x+y+z=9`
23.

In the mond process,impure nickel is heated with …………..compound.

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SOLUTION :CARBON MONOXIDE
24.

In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic numbers which is related to the electronic configuration. Depending uponthe type of orbitals receiving the last electron, the elements in the periodic table have been divided into four blocks, viz, s,p,d, and f. the modern periodic table consists of 7 periods and 18 groups. each period begins with the filling of a new energy shell. in accordance with the aufbau principle, the seven periods (1 to 7) have 2,8,8,18,18,32 and 32 elements respectively. the seventh period is still incomplete. to avoid the periodic table being too long, the two series of f-block elements, called lanthanoids and actinoids are placed at the bottom of the maini body of the periodic table. Q. The element with atomic number 57 belongs to:

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s-block
p-block
d-block
f-block

Solution :`[XE]^(54)6S^(2)5D^(1)` (last `e^(-)` INTERS to d-orbitals)
25.

In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic numbers which is related to the electronic configuration. Depending uponthe type of orbitals receiving the last electron, the elements in the periodic table have been divided into four blocks, viz, s,p,d, and f. the modern periodic table consists of 7 periods and 18 groups. each period begins with the filling of a new energy shell. in accordance with the aufbau principle, the seven periods (1 to 7) have 2,8,8,18,18,32 and 32 elements respectively. the seventh period is still incomplete. to avoid the periodic table being too long, the two series of f-block elements, called lanthanoids and actinoids are placed at the bottom of the maini body of the periodic table. Q. Which of the elements whose atomic numbers are given are given below, cannot be accomodated in the present set up of the long form of the periodic table?

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107
118
126
102

Solution :In PRESENT set up of long form of PERIODIC table element with ATOMIC number>118 can not be accomodated.
26.

In the modern blast furnances, the charge consists of a mixtureof

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iron pyrites + BITUMINOUS coal
hydrated iron oxides + dolomite + coke
CALCINED iron oxide + limstone + coke
calcined iron oxide + LIME + anthracite coal

Solution :Iron pyrites and bituminous coal are charged in the modern blast furnance.
27.

In the middle part of blast furnace, iron ore is treated with lime stone to remove

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`C`
`CAO`
`SiO_2`
`Fe_2 O`

ANSWER :C
28.

In the microcosmic bead test test Cu^(2+) imparts which colour to the flame

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green
yellow
blue
violet.

Solution :`CuNaPO_(4)^(-)` the MICROCOSMIC BEAD formed is blue in COLOUR.
29.

In the middle part of blast fumace, irone is treated with limestone to remove

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C
CaO
`SiO_(2)`
`Fe_(2)O`

ANSWER :C
30.

In the Mg-Al cell, the number of electrons involved in the cell reaction is.

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SOLUTION :The CELL REACTION is
`3Mg+2AL^(3+)to3Mg^(2+)+2Al,n=6`
31.

In the metallurgy of zinc, the zinc dust obtained from roasting and reduction of zinc sulphide contains some ZnO. How is this removed

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ABSORBANCE of ultraviolet LIGHT and re-emission of white light is employed
Shock cooling by CONTACT with a shower of molten lead is done
X-ray METHOD is used
Smelting is empolyed

Answer :D
32.

In the metallurgy of Zinc, the Zine dust obtained from roasting and reduction of ZnS contains same It is removed by

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Absorbance of UV light and reemission of white light
Shock COOLING by contact with a shower of molten lead
X-ray method
smelting

Solution :In the METALLURGY of Zinc, the Zinc DUST obtained from roasting and reduction of ZNS contains some ZnO. It is removed by shock cooling by contact with a shower of molten lead.
33.

In the metallurgy of zinc , the zinc dust obtained from roasting and reduction of zinc sulphide contained some ZnO. It is removed by :

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Absorbance of ultraviolet LIGHT and remission of white light
Shock COOLING by contact with a shower of MOLTEN lead
X-ray METHOD
Smelting

Answer :B
34.

In the metallurgy of zinc, flux is not used because

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ZINC ore has no impurities
Zinc is VOLATILE hence easily SEPARATED
Zinc REACTSWITH flux
Flux is volatile

Answer :B
35.

In themetallurgyof whichof the followingsupellationprocessis used?

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COPPER
silver
Iron
Aluminium

Answer :B
36.

In the metallurgy of iron , when limstone is added to the blast furnace , the calcium ions are removed as :

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Slag
Gangue
Metallic CA
`CaCO_3`

ANSWER :A
37.

In the metallurgy of iron, when lime stone is added to blast furnace, calcium end up in :

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Slag
Gangue
Metallic calcium
Calcium carbonate.

Solution :Lime stone `(CaCO_(3))` gives CaO upon HEATING. It acts as a basic fluxand COMBINES with the impurity of sand `(SiO_(2))` to form `CaSiO_(3)` (slag) in the BLAST furnace.
38.

In the metallurgy of iron , when lime stone is added to the blast furnace , the calcium ion ends up in

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GANGUE
METALLIC CALCIUM
Calcium CARBONATE
Slag

ANSWER :D
39.

In the metallurgy of iron, the upper layer obtained in the bottom of blast furnace mainly contains:

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SLAG
PIG IRON
Cast iron
WROUGHT iron

Answer :B
40.

In the metallurgy of iron, limestone is added to coke. Which acts as a ______

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REDUCING agent
Oxidising agent
Slag
Flux

Answer :D
41.

In the metallurgy of copper ,the material obtained from the bottom of blast furnace is

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COPPER
MATTE
SLAG
CUPROUS oxide

Solution :EXTRACTION of copper
42.

Inthemetallurgyof copper, the fluxused to removethe basicimpurity ofFeOis ……….. .

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ANSWER :`SIO _2
43.

In the metallurgy of copper, matte is molten mass of

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Cu and FeS
CUO and Fe
`Cu_(2)S and FeS`
`Cu_(2)O and FEO`

Solution :EXTRACTION of COPPER
44.

In the extraction of copper, the metal formed in the Bessemer converter is due to the reaction

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`CUS+O_2rarrCu+SO_2`
`Cu_2S+O_2rarr2Cu+SO_2`
`2Cu_2S+3O_2rarr2Cu_2O+2SO_2`
`Cu_2S+2Cu-2Orarr6Cu+SO_2`
`2CuS+3O_2rarr2CuO+2SO_2`
`2CuO +CuS RARR 3Cu +SO_2`

ANSWER :C
45.

In the metallurgy of copper, blister copper is obtained from

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BESSEMER converteer
Reverberatory furnace
Blast furnace
Electrolytic tank

Answer :1
46.

In the metallurgy of copper blister copper is obtained from

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BLAST furnace
Reverberatory furnace
Bessemer converter
Electrolytic tank

Answer :C
47.

In the metallurgy of aluminium , cryolite is mixed in the molten state because it

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Increases the MP of ALUMINA
Oxidises alumina
Reduces alumina
Decreases the mp of alumina

Solution :Cryolite `Na_(3)AlF_(6)`
(1) Decreases the melting point of alumina
(2) Increases CONDUCTIVITY of the solution
48.

In the metallurgy of aluminium when the fused matrix is electrolyzed , the overall reduction reaction is :

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`Al_2O_3 +3C RARR 2Al+3CO`
`Al_2O_3 rarr2Al^(3+)+3O_2`
`2Al_2O_3+3Crarr3Al+3CO_2`
`Al_2O_3+2COrarr 2Al+2CO_2`

ANSWER :C
49.

In the matallurgy of aluminium………..

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`Al^(3+)` is oxidised to Al (s).
Graphite anode is oxidised to carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Oxidation state of oxygen changes in the REACTION at anode.
Oxidation state of oxygen changes in the OVERALL reaction INVOLVED in the process.

Answer :B
50.

Inthemetallurgyofaluminium ........ .

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` Al^(3+) `isoxidised toAl (s)
graphieanodeisoxidisedto carbonmonoxideandcarbondioxide
oxidationstate ofoxygenchangesin thereactionatanode
oxidationstate ofoxygenchanges intheoverallreactioninvolved in theprocess.

Solution :Pleasenotethatoxidationstate ofO doesnotchangein either thereactionoccuringatthe anodeortheoverallreactionasshownbelow:
Anode:`C +OVERSET ( 2-) Otooverset ( 2+) C +overset ( 2- ) O+2 e^- ,C +2 overset ( 2- )Otooverset ( 4 + ) C overset (2 - )(( O ) )_2`
Overall REACTION :` "" overset ( +3 )(Al_2) overset (-2)O_3+3C to2 Al++3overset ( +2 )C overset (2 - ) O `.
THUS,option(b) ISCORRECT.