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1.

n-Butyl bromide has higher boiling point than t-butyl bromide. Give reasons.

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SOLUTION :For the SAMME alkyl group, the b.p. decreases as the branching increases or the SURFACE area decreases. Since n-butyl bromide has no branching while t-butyl bromide has two branches, therefore, b.p., of n-butyl bromide is higher than that of t-butyl bromide. <BR> `underset("No branching, surface area is more and hence has higher b.p. (i.e., 375 K)")(CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)-Br)""underset("Two branches at "alpha"-carbon, surface area is LESS and hence has lower b.p. (i.e., 346 K)")(CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(.^(alpha)C)-Br)`
2.

n-butyl amineand isobutylamine are

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chainisomers
positionisomers
OPTICAL ISOMERS
FUNCTIONAL isomers

Answer :A
3.

n-butyl amine and isobutyl amine are --- isomers

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optical
functional
chain
positional

Answer :C
4.

n-Butyl alcohol and isobutyl alcohol are :

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CHAIN isomers
position isomers
Metamers
Tautomers

Answer :A
5.

n-Butane reacts with Br_(2) at 130^(@) to give more amount of

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`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-underset(BR)underset(|)CH-CH_(3)`
`CH_(3)CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)Br`
`CH_(3)CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)Br`
all in EQUAL amounts

Answer :C
6.

n-butane on monobromination gives three isomers.The numver of product(s) obtained when the major product is heated with KOH in CH_3CH_2OH is/are…............

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ANSWER :3
7.

N-Butaneis producedby monobromination ofethanefollowedby the Wurtz reaction, calculatethevolume of ethane at NTP required to prduce 55 g n- butane,if the brominatiintakes placewith 90% yield and the Wrtz reactionwith 85% yield .

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Solution :` {:(C_(2)H_(6),+Br_(2)to, C_(2)H_(5)BR+HBr","),(30g,,109g):}`
`{:( 2C_(2) H_(5) Br+2Na to, C_(4)C_(10)+2NaBr),(2xx109g,58g):}`
55 g butanewill be PRODUCTS from
`(2xx109)/(58)xx55g` ethyl bromide
As the yeeld is 85% the actual ethyl bromiderequired
`(2xx109)/(58)xx55xx100(100)/(85)=243.2g`243.2 g of ethy, bromide will producedfrom
`=(30)/(109)xx243.2=66.93`g ethane
As the yieldis 90 , theacturalethanerequired
`=(100)/(90)xx66.93=74.37 g`
Volume of the ethaneAt NTP`=(74.37)/(30)xx22.4=55.5L]`*
8.

n-butane is produced by the monobromination of ethane followed by Wurtz reaction. Calculate the volume of ethane at NTP required to produce 55g of n-butane, if the bromination takes place with 90% and the Wurtz reaction with 85% yield.

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Solution :`C_(2)H_(6) rarr C_(2)H_(5)Br`
`2C_(2)H_(5)Br + 2NA underset("reaction")overset("Wurtz")rarr C_(4)H_(10)+ 2NaBr`
1 mole of `C_(2)H_(6)` gives 1 mole of `C_(2)H_(5)Br` and 2 moles of `C_(2)H_(5)Br` give 1 mole of `C_(4)H_(10)`.Let the number of moles of `C_(2)H_(6)` be N
`therefore` n moles of `C_(2)H_(6)` will give 0.9n moles of `C_(2)H_(5)Br` (90%) and 0.9n moles of `C_(2)H_(5)Br` will give `(0.45 n xx 0.85)` moles of n-butane (85%).
Thus, `0.45n xx 0.85= (55)/(58) (C_(4)H_(10)=58)`
n= 2.789 moles
`therefore` volume of `C_(4)H_(10)` at NTP= `2.789 xx 22.4`
=55.53 litres
9.

n-Butane (C_(4)H_(10)) is produced by monobromination of C_(2)H_(5) followed by Wurtz reaction. Calculate the volume of ethane al S.T.P. required to produce 55gin of n-butane. The bromination takes place with 90% yield and the Wurtz reaction with 85% yield

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27.75 litres
55.5 litres
111 litres
5.55 litres

Solution :`2C_(2)H_(6)+2Br_(2) to 2C_(2)H_(5)Br+2HBr` (Bromination) …............(1)
`2C_(2)H_(5)Br+2Na to C_(4)H_(10)+2NaBr` (wurtz reaction) …............(2)
Wurtzreaction with 85% yeild
As PER equation …...(2)
2 moles of `C_(2)H_(5)Br …................ 58g "of" C_(4)H_(10) , "x moles" xx (85)/(100) ........ 55 g "of" C_(4)H_(10)`
`implies (2 xx 55)/(85 xx 58) xx 100=2.23` moles of `C_(2)H_(5)Br`
As per equation .........(1) (Bromination with 90%)
`2 xx 22.4` litres of `C_(2)H_(6)` ......... 2 moles of `C_(2)H_(5)Br`
`x xx (90)/(100)` litres of `C_(2)H_(6)` ....... 2.23 moles of `C_(2)H_(5)Br implies (2 xx 22.4 xx 2.23 xx 100)/(2 xx 90)=55.5` litres
10.

n being the number of unpaired electrons, the magnetic moment mu of a molecule is given by

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`SQRT(N(n-2))`
`mu=sqrt(n(n+2))`
`sqrt(n(n-1))`
`mu=sqrt(n(n+1))`

ANSWER :B
11.

n atomic reacotrs, graphite is used as a

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Lubricant
Moderator to show down NEUTRONS
Fuel
Liner of the reactor

Solution :GRAPHITE is USED as moderator to slow down the speed of neutrons in atomic REACTORS
12.

In a given mixture of gases which do not react with one another, the ratio of partial pressure to total pressure of each employment is equal to its

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Critical pressure
Weight PER CENT
Mole fraction
VOLUME per cent

Answer :C
13.

(n-1)d^(10)ns^(2) is the general electric configuration of

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Fe,Co,Ni
Cu,Ag,Au
Zn,Cd,Hg
Se,Y,La

Answer :C
14.

Myoglobin stores oxygen for metabolic process in muscle. Chemical analysis shows that it contains 0.32%Fe by mass. If there is one Fe atom per molecule of myoglobin, what is the molar mass of myoglobin? (at. mass of Fe = 56 u)

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`1.75 XX 10^4 g/mol`
`3.5 xx 10^5 g/mol`
`1 xx 10^4 g/mol`
`2.5 xx 10^5 g/mol`

ANSWER :A
15.

Myoglobin protein has

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Primary STRUCTURE
Secondary structure
TERTIARY structure
Quaternary structure

SOLUTION :Tertiary structure
16.

Myosin is a globular protein.

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ANSWER :MYOGLOBIN is a GLOBULAR PROTEIN.
17.

MY and NY_(3), two nearly insoluble salts, have the same K_(sp) values of 6.2 xx 10^(-13) at room temperature. Which statement would be true in regard to MY and NY_(3

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The molar solubilities of MY and `NY_(3)` in water are identical
The molar SOLUBILITY of MY in water is less than that of `NY_(3)`
The salts MY and `NY_(3)` are more soluble in 0.5 M KY than in pure water
The addition of the salt of KY to solution of MY and `NY_(3)` will have no EFFECT on their solubilities

Solution :`MY rarr K_(sp) = s^(2) = 6.2 XX 10^(-13)`
`s = sqrt(6.2 xx 10^(-13))`
`s = 7.87 xx 10^(-7) mol L^(-1)`
`NY_(3) rarr K_(sp) = 27 s^(4) = 6.2 xx 10^(-13)`
`s = ((6.2 xx 10^(-13))/(27))^(1//4) = s = 3.89 xx 10^(-4) mol L^(-1)`
`:.` Molar solubility of `NY_(3)` is more than MY in water.
18.

MY and NY_3, two nearly insoluble salts have the same -K_(sp) values of 6.4xx10^(13) at room temperature. Which statement would be true in regard to MY and NY_3

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The salts of My and `NY_3` are more SOLUBLE in 0.5 (M) KY than in pure water
the ADDITION to the salt of KY to solutions of MY and `NY_3` will have no effect on their solubilities
Themolar solubilities of MY and `NY_3` in water are identical
The molar solubility of MY in water is less than that of `NY_3`

Solution :`MY(s) `K_(sp)=S_1^2`
or `S_1=SQRT(K_(sp))=sqrt(6.2xx10^(-13))mol*L^(-1)`
`NY_3(s) `K_(sp)=S_2(3S_2)^3=27S_2^4`
[`S_1`=Solubility of `NY_3` salt `(mol*L^(-1)`)
`S_2^4=(6.2xx10^(-13))/(27)`
or, `S_2=((6.2xx10^(-13))/(27))^(1//4)" ":.S_1ltS_2`
19.

MX_(2)dissociates into M^(2+) and X^(-) ions in an aqueous solution with a degree of dissociation (alpha) of 0.5. The ratio of the observed depression of freezing point of the aqueous solution to the value of the depression of freezing point in the absence of ionic dissociation is

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Solution :`UNDERSET(1-alpha)(MX_(2))hArrunderset(alpha)(M)^(2+)+underset(2alpha)(2X)^(-)`
`i=1-alpha+alpha+2alpha=1+2alpha`
But `alpha=0.5, therefore i=1+2xx0.5=2`
This is the REQUIRED RATIO.
20.

MY and NY_3 are insoluble salts and have the same K_(sp) values of 6.2 times 10^-13 at room temperature. Which statement would be true with regard to to MY and NY_3?

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The SALTS MY and `NY_3` are more soluble in 0.5M KY than in pure water
The additionof the SALT of KY to the suspension of MY and `NY_3` will have no effect on their solubility
The molar solubilities of MY and `NY_3` in water are identical
The molar solubility of MY in water is LESS than of `NY_3`

Solution :Addition of salt KY (having a common ion `Y^-`) decreases the solubility of MY and `NY_3` due to common ion effect. Option (a) and (b) are wrong
`K_(SP)=(s) (s)`
`6.2 times 10^-13=s^2`
`therefores=sqrt(6.2 times 10^-13)approx10^-7`
for salt `NY_3,NY_3 leftrightarrow N^(3+) +3Y^-`
`K_(sp)=(s) (3s)^3`
`K_(sp)27s^4`
`s=((6.2 times 10^-13)/27)^(1//4)`
`s approx 10^-4`
the molar solubility of MY in water is less than of `NY_3`
21.

MY and NY_3, are insoluble salts and have the same K_(sp) value of 6.2xx10^(-13) at room temperature. Which statement would be true with regard to MY and NY_3 ?

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The salts `MY and NY_3` are more SOLUBLE in 0.5 M KY than in pure water.
The ADDITION of the salt of KY to thesuspension of MY and `NY_3` will have no effect on their solubility's
The MOLAR solubility of MY and `NY_3` in water are identical
The molar solubility of MY in water is less than that of `NY_3`

ANSWER :D
22.

MX_(2) dissociates into M^(2+) and X^(-) ions in an aqueous solution, with a degree of dissociation (alpha) of 0.5. The ratio of solution to the value of depression of freezing point in the absence of ionic dissociation is

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Solution :`MX_(2)HARR M^(2+)+2X^(-)`
`m_(0)(1-alpha) "" m_(0)alpha "" 2m_(0)alpha , m=m_(0)(1+2alpha)`
`therefore m=m_(0)(1+2xx0.5)=2m_(0)` (as given)
`((-Delta T_(f))_("OBSERVED"))/((-Delta T_(f))_("undissociated"))=i=(m)/(m_(0))=2`
23.

MX_(2) dissociates into M^(2+) and X^(-) ions in an aqeous solution, with a degree dissociation (alpha) of 0.5. The ratio of the observed depression of freezing point of the aqueous solution to the value of the depression of freezing point in the absence of ionic dissociation is

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SOLUTION :`((DeltaT_(F))_(OBS))/((DeltaT_(f))_(CAL))=i=1+2alpha`
24.

M^(x+) ion has magnetic moment 2.84 BM. Then 'x' is (Z of M = 23)

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3
2
4
1

Answer :A
25.

Mutations arise due to :

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Infection by microorganisms
Abrupt CHANGES in genes
Hybridisation
DOMINANT character of ONE of the parents

ANSWER :B
26.

Mutation of DNA occurs due to changes in the sequence of one of the following

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Bases
Ribose units
Phosphate units
Sugar units

Solution :Mutation is a CHEMICAL change in the SEQUENCE of nitrogenous bases along the DNA which can lead to the synthesis of protein with altered amino ACID sequence.
27.

Mutation of DNA occurs due to changes in the sequence of one of the following.

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BASES
RIBOSE UNITS
Phosphate units
SUGAR units

Answer :A
28.

Mutation in DNA occurs because of changes in the sequence of:

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PHOSPHATE UNITS
ribose units
nitrogeneous bases
none of these.

Answer :C
29.

Mutarotation is observed maltose and lactose. Why?

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Solution :All REDUCING sugar EXHIBIT mutarotation
Being MALTOSE and LACTOSE reducing sugar, they exhibit mutarotation.
30.

Mutarotation of glucose is an example of :

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Acid-base catalysis
Homogeneous catalysis
Both (a) and (B)
None

Answer :C
31.

Mutarotation is not observed in …………………….

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(+) MALTOSE
(-) FRUCTOSE
(+) SUCROSE
Lactose

Solution :(+) Sucrose
32.

Mustard gas can be prepared by the reaction of ethylene with

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`SF_6`
`SF_4`
`S_2Cl_2`
`SCl_4`

ANSWER :C
33.

Muntz metal is an alloy of:

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CU and Sn
Cu and Zn
Ag and Zn
Zan and Mn

Answer :B
34.

Multiple covalent bonds exist in the moleculeof :

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`F_2`
`H_2`
`N_2`
`C_2H_6`

ANSWER :C
35.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION)

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The half-cell in which OXIDATION TAKES PLACE is anode. It has a negative potential with RESPECT to solution.
The half-cell in which oxidation takes place is anode. It has a POSITIVE potential with respect to solution.
The half-cell in which oxidation takes place is cathode. It has a negative potential with respect to solution.
The half-cell in which oxidation takes place is cathode. It has a positive potential with respect to solution.

Answer :A
36.

Multimolecular colloids are present in?

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Sol of SULPHUR
Sol of PROTEIN
Sol of GOLD
Soap SOLUTION

Solution :N//A
37.

Stability of multimolecular colloids is due to extensive solvation of colloidal particles.

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38.

Muffle furnace is used in the metallurgy of

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ZN
SN
PB
CU

SOLUTION :It isusedin metallurgyof zn .
39.

Much of the world supply of planinam group metal Le, desived from the residues recovered from the electrolytic retining of copper and nickyl. The residues when heated with aquaria the sold, and pd go in to solution. This is filtered off and to the filiate on adding Ferrous sphate solution gold is preciated the platinum and palladium remain in solution. The structures of compounds of Pt and Pd remained in the solution are

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Square planar and square planar
Square planar and Tetrahedral
Tetrahedral and Square planar
Octahedral and Square planar

Solution :`H_(2)PtCl_(6) to `octahedral complex with C.N-6
`H_(2)PtC_(4) to` square planar with C.N. 4
40.

Much of the world supply of planinam group metal Le, desived from the residues recovered from the electrolytic retining of copper and nickyl. The residues when heated with aquaria the sold, and pd go in to solution. This is filtered off and to the filiate on adding Ferrous sphate solution gold is preciated the platinum and palladium remain in solution. The role of Ferrous sulphate in the recipitation of gold is

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Oxidation
Reductant
COMPLEX agent
Substituent

SOLUTION :FERROUS SULPHATE acts a reducing agent in the precipitation of GOLD
41.

Much of the world supply of planinam group metal Le, desived from the residues recovered from the electrolytic retining of copper and nickyl. The residues when heated with aquaria the sold, and pd go in to solution. This is filtered off and to the filiate on adding Ferrous sphate solution gold is preciated the platinum and palladium remain in solution. The solubility of the gold platinum and palladium in aquaregia is due to the formation of

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`AuCl, PtCl_(2), PdCl_(2)`
`AuCl_(3),PtCl_(4),PdCl_(4)`
`HAuCl_(4), H_(2)PtCl_(6),H_(2)PdCl_(4)`
`HAuCl_(4),H_(2)PtCl_(4),H_(2)PdCl_(4)`

SOLUTION :AU, Pt & PD are dissolved in AQUAREGIA due to formation of `AuCl_(4)^(-)-[PtCl_(6)]^(-2)[PdCl_(4)]^(-2)`
42.

MSO_(4)overset(NH_(4)OH)rarr underset("White")(Xdarr)underset("Excess")overset(NH_(4)OH)(rarr)Y overset (H_(2)S)(rarr)Zdarr Here, M and Z are

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Cu,ZNS
Zn,ZnS
Fe,FeS
`Al,Al_(2)S_(3)`

SOLUTION :
so , M and Z are Zn and ZnS, RESPECTIVELY.
43.

Msot electronegative element is

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Al
C
Si
Be

Answer :B
44.

MSO_4 overset(NH_4OH)to darr underset("White")(X) underset("excess")overset(NH_4OH)to Y overset(H_2S)todarr Z Here M and Z are

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`Al, Al_2S_3`
`Fe,FeS`
`Zn,ZNS`
`CU,ZnS`

SOLUTION :`ZnSO_4 overset(NH_4OH)to underset((X))(Zn(OH)_2) underset("Excees")overset(NH_4OH)to underset((Y))("Clear solution")overset(H_2S)tounderset((Z))(ZnS)`
Here,`M = 2Z_a and Z = ZnS`
45.

M("Salt")+"Dil. "HCl overset(Warm)to Pdarr+N uarr gas 'N' changes colour of FeSO_(4) solution into yellow solution then salt M in above reaction is

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`BaS_(2)O_(3)`
`Ag_(2)SO_(3)`
`AgNO_(2)`
`Pb(NO_(3))_(2)`

Solution :`BaS_(2)O_(3)+HCl overset(warm) toBaCl_(2)+SO_(2)uarr overset(FeSO_(4)sol)to`No reaction hence solution remains green.
`Ag_(2)SO_(3)+HCl overset(warm)toAgCl darr+SO_(2)uarr overset(FeSO_(4)sol.)to`No reaction hence solution remains green.
`AgNO_(2)+HCl overset(warm) to AGCL darr+NO_(2) uarr underset(air)overset(FeSO_(4)sol.)Fe^(3+)(aq.)` (yellow sol.)
`impliesPb(NO_(3))_(2)` salt is not DECOMPOSE by done HCl acid.
46.

Mr. Santa has to decode a number “ABCDEF” where each alphabet is represented by a single digit. Suppose an orbital whose radial wave functional is represented as : psi_((r))=k _(1)e ^(-r//k_(2))(r ^(2) -5k_(3) r + 6k_(3)^(2)) From the following information given about each alphabet then write down the answers in the form of “ABCDEF”, for above orbital. Info A = Value of n where “n” is principal quantum number. Info B = No. of angular nodes Info C = Azimuthal quantum number of subshell to orbital belongs Info D = No. of subshells having energy between (n+5) s to (n +5) p where n is principal quantum number. Info E = Orbital angular momentum of given orbital. Info F = Radial distance of the spherical node which is farthest from the nucleus. (Assuming k _(3) =1))

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ANSWER :300303
47.

Mr. Roy, the principal of one reputed school organized a seminar in which he invited parents and principals to discuss the serious issue of diabetes and depression in students. They all resolved this issue by strictly banning the junk food in schools and to introduce healthy snacks and drinks like soup, lassi, milk, etc. in school canteens. They also decided to make compulsory half an hour physical activities for the students in the morning assembly daily. After six months, Mr. Roy conducted the health survey in most of the schools and discovered a tremendous improvement in the health of students. After reading the above passage, answer the following questions : (i)What are the values (at least two) displayed by Mr. Roy ? (ii) As a student, how can you spread awareness about this issue ? (iii) What are tranquilizers ? Give an example.(iv) Why is use of aspartame limited to cold foods and drinks ?

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Solution :(i)Mr. Roy displayed values about general health and physical fitness of the students. He was PARTICULARLY CONCERNED about the serious issue of diabetes and depression in students
(ii) As a student you can spread awareness about the bad effects of these two diseases on the general health of the students by conducting seminars, group discussions, holding health workshops for students as well as parents and by writing articles in SCHOOL magazines and newspapers. You may also request the principal of the school to invite some renowned medical PRACTITIONER of the town to deliver a talk on the causes of diabetes and depression in students and their treatment/cure
(iii)DRUGS which are used for treatment of stress, fatigue, mild and severe mental diseases are calledtranquillizers. For example, quail, barbiturates such as veronal, luminal, etc. and the alkaloid reserpine.
(iv) Aspartame in a widely used artificial sweetener. Its use is, however, limited to cold foods and drinks because it decomposes at cooking temperature
48.

Mr. Raju has determined the molecular masses of different solutes in different solvents by osmotic pressure measurements and present them in the following table. Please help him to complete the table .

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SOLUTION :
49.

Movement of particles when electricity is passed through a colloidal solution is called as

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Brownian movement
cataphoresis
electro-osmosis
Tyndall effect.

Solution :The COLLOIDAL particles carry charge and thus MOVE TOWARDS oppositely CHARGED electrodes under the influence of electrical field. This phenomenon is called as cataphoresis or electrophoresis.
50.

Movement of dispersion medium under the influence of electric field is known as

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Electrodialysis
Electrophoresis
Electroosmosis
Cataphoresis.

Answer :C