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1.

The arrangement ABC ABC….is referred to as

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OCTAHEDRAL CLOSE PACKING
HEXAGONAL close packing
tetrahedral close packing
cubic close packing

ANSWER :D
2.

The aromatic compounds present as particulates are :

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Benzene
Toluene
Nitrobenzene
Polycyclic hydrocarbons

Answer :B
3.

The aromatic compounds is present as particulates are

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Benzene
Toluene
Nitrobenzene
Polycyclic hydrocarbon

Answer :D
4.

The aromatic compounds having formula C_(7)H_(8)O which are easily ientifiable by FeCl_(3) solution test (violet colouration) are

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o-cresol and benzyl alcohol
mj-cresol and p-cresol
o-cresol and p-cresol
methyl phenyl ether and benzyl alcohol

Solution :o-Cresol is a PHENOL and HENCE GIVES VIOLET colourr with `FeCl_(3)` while benzyl alcohol being an alcohol does not.
5.

The Arrhenius equation expressing the effect of temperature on the rate constant of reaction is

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`K=Ea//RT`
`K=A" "e^(-Ea//RT)`
`K="LOGE"(Ea)/(RT)`
`K=e^(-Ea//RT)`

Answer :B
6.

The aqueous solutions of the following substances were electrolysed. In which case, the pH of the solution does not change if inert electrodes are used.

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`AgNO_(3)`
`CuSO_(4)`
NACL
`K_(2)SO_(4)`

Answer :D
7.

The aqueous solutions of sodium formate , anilinium chloride and potassium cyanide are respectively ………..

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acidic , acidic , basic
basic , acidic , basic
basic , neutral , basic
none of these

Solution :basic , acidic , basic
`HCOONA + H - OH = hArr underset("strong base")(NaOH) + H - underset("WEAK ACID")(C OOH)`
Basic in NATURE
`C_(6) H_(5) NH_(3) CL^(-) + H - O hArr underset("acidic")(H_(3) O^(+)) + C_(6) H_(5) - NH_(2) + Cl^(-)`
`underset("basic") (KCN) + H- OH hArr underset("strong base")(KOH) + underset("weak acid")(HCN)`
8.

The aqueous solutions of sodium formate, anilinium chloride and potassium cyanide are respectively

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ACIDIC, acidic, basic
basic, acidic, basic
basic, NEUTRAL, basic
none of these

Answer :B
9.

The aqueous solutions of the following salts will be coloured in case of

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`ZN (NO_(3))_(2)`
`CO(NO_(3))_(2)`
`CrCl_(3)`
both `Co(NO_(3))_(2)and CrCl_(3)`

Answer :D
10.

The aqueous solutions, containing respectively 7.5 g of urea (mol. Wt = 60) and 42.75 g substance X in 100 g of water freeze at the same temperature. Calculate the molar mass of X.

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SOLUTION :`DeltaT_(F)=K_(f)xxm." As "DeltaT_(f)` is same for the TWO solution, their molalities will be equal, i.e.,
`(7.5)/(60)XX(1000)/(100)=(42.75)/(M)xx(1000)/(10) or M=342.`
11.

The aqueous solution of which vitamin is darkpink in colour:

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`B_1`
`B_2`
`B_6`
`B_12`

ANSWER :D
12.

The aqueous solution of which one of the following is basic

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HOCl
`NaHCO_(4)`
`NH_(4)NO_(3)`
`NAOCL`

SOLUTION :NaOCl is a mixture of strong base and WEAK acid.
13.

The aqueous solution of urea has freezing point -0.6^(@)C. To prepare such solution how much gram of urea is needed to dissolve in 3 kg of water ? (M = 60 gm/mol) (K_(f)=1.5^(@)C" kg mol"^(-1)).

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ANSWER :72 GM
14.

The aqueous solution of which of the following salt has the lowest pH

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NaClO
`NaClO_(2)`
`NaClO_(3)`
`NaClO_(4)`

Solution :`NaClO_(4)` is a salt of strong ACID `HClO_(4)`. So it is a strong acid salt.
15.

The aqueous solution of transition metal salt changes colour from pink to blue, when concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to it. The changes in colour is due to:

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EVOLUTION of hydrogen that CHANGES the OXIDATION state of the METAL ion
change in the coordination number of the metal ion from 6 to 4 and formation of new species in solution
formation of a coordination complexof the metal ion with hydrochloric acid
protonation of the metal ion

Answer :B
16.

The aqueous solution of the following salts will be coloured in the case of

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`Zn(NO_(3))_(2)`
`LiNO_(3)`
`CrCl_(3)`
Potash alum

Solution :`CrCl_(3)`, as `Cr^(+3) implies3d^(3)`, has unpaired electron in d-orbital as a result it will show PARAMAGNETISM and THUS forms coloured COMPLEXES.
17.

The aqueous solution of the following salt will be coloured in the case of :

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`Zn(NO_3)_2`
`LiNO_3`
`Co(NO_3)_2`
`CrCl_3`

Solution :Compunds with UNPAIRED `E^-` shows colours `Cu^+2=[AR] 3d^9 ,MN^(+2)=[Ar]3d^5`
18.

The aqueous solution of sugar does not conduct electricity whereas when sodium chloride is added to water, it conducts electricity. Justify this statement.

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Solution :`**` SUGAR is a non electrolyte and when it dissoves in water, there will be no ionisation takes PLACE . If there is no FREE ions, it does not conduct electricity.
`**` When sodium chloride is added to water, it is completely ionised to give `Na^(+)` ions and `Cl^(-)` ions. DUE to the presence of ions, they will be possibility of electrical conductance. Becuase ions are carriers of electric current.
19.

The aqueous solution of sodium acetate with minimum pH is

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`0.01 M`
`0.001 M`
`0.0001 M`
`0.1 M`

SOLUTION :`CH_(3)COONa` is a salt of weak acid `(CH_(3)COOH)` and strong BASE `(NaOH)`. So `CH_(3)COONa` is a strong base.
20.

The aqueous solution of sodium formate, anilinium chloride and potassium cyanide are respectively…..

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acidic,acidic,BASIC
basic,acidic,basic
basic,neutral,basic
none of these

Solution :`HCOONa+H-OH leftrightarrowNaOH_(STRONG base)+H-COOH_( weak acid)`
Basic in NATURE
`C_6H_5NH_3Cl^(-)+H-OH leftrightarrowH_3O_(acidic)^(+)+C_6H_5^(-)-NH_2+Cl^(-)`
`KCN_(basic)+H-OH leftrightarrow KOH_(strong base)+HCN_(weak acid)`
21.

The aqueous solution of salt gives white ppt with lead acetate solution which is insoluble in hot water and nitric acid. The salt contains

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`Cl^(-)`
`Ba^(+ +)`
`CO_(3)^(2-)`
`SO_(4)^(2-)`

SOLUTION :`PB(CH_(3)-COO)_(2)+SO_($)^(2-) to underset("White ppt")(PbSO_(4)) darr +2CH_(3)-COO^(-)`, `PbSO_(4)` is insoluble in water and `HNO_(3)`
22.

The aqueous solution of saltgives white ppt withlead aceetate solution whichis insolution inbut water and nitricacid .The salt contains

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`CI^(Θ)`<BR>`Br^(2+)`
`CO_(3)^(2+)`
`SO_(4)^(2-)`

SOLUTION :`PbSO_(4)` is white and insoluble in `HNO_(2) `and hotwater
23.

The aqueous solution of RCOOH contains,

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`RCOO^(-) + H^(+)`
`RCO^(+) + OH^(-)`
`RCOO^(-) + H_(3)O^(+)`
`RCOOH + RCOO^(-) + H_(3)O^(+)`

Answer :D
24.

The aqueous solution of following salt will have the lowestpH :

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`NaClO_4`
`NaClO_2`
`NACLO`
`NaClO_3`

SOLUTION :`NaCIO_4` reacts with water to PRODUCE NAOH and `HCIO_4`
`HCIO_4` being a strong acid has LOWER pH
25.

The aqueous solution of disodium hydrogen phosphate is :

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Acidic
Neutral
Basic
None of these

Answer :C
26.

The aqueous solution of each of the following salt is coloured except

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`TiCl_(4)`
`FeCl_(3)`
`CuCl_(2)`
`MnCl_(2)`

Answer :A
27.

The aqueous solution of CuSO_(4) is

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Acidic
Basic
Neutral
Amphoteric

Solution :`CuSO_(4)` is a salt of WEAK base, `(Cu(OH)_(2))` and strong ACID `(H_(2)SO_(4))`.
28.

The aqueoussolution of (C) on treatment with conc. H_(2)SO_(4) gives a orange coloured compound (E).

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Answer : The ors is chromite `FeOCr_(2)O_(3)`.
`2Na_(2)CrO_(4)+UNDERSET((E))(H_(2)SO_(4))rarr Na_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)+Na_(2)SO_(4)+H_(2)O`
29.

The aqueous solution of copper(II) sulphate is slowly hydrolysis forming basic copper sulphate whose chemical composition is:

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`CuSO_(4)*CU(OH)_(2)`
`CuSO_(4)*CUO`
`CuSO_(4)*Cu(OH)_(2)*CuO`
`[Cu(H_(2)O)_(4)]SO_(4)*H_(2)O`

Answer :A
30.

The aqueous solution of an acid is characterised by the presence of :

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`OH^-` IONS
`H_3O^+` ions
`H^+` ions
`H_4O^+` ions

Answer :B
31.

The aqueous solution of aluminium chloride is acidic due to

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Cation HYDROLYSIS
Anion hydrolysis
Hydrolysis of both anion and cation
DISSOCIATION

SOLUTION :`Al^(+++)` of `AlCl_(3)` undergoes hydrolysis.
32.

The aqueous solution of aluminium chloride is acidic due to :

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ANION HYDROLYSIS
Formation of `AL(OH)_(3)`
Hydrolysis of CATION and anion
CATIONIC hydrolysis

Answer :D
33.

The aqueous solution of AlCl_(3) is acidic due to the hydrolysis of

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ALUMINIUM ION
CHLORIDE ion
Both aluminium and chloride ion
NONE of these

Answer :A
34.

The aqueous solution of a nitrogen and chlorine containing organic compound (A) is acidic to litmus. (A) on treatment with aqueous NaOHgives a compound (B) on treatement with C_(6)H_(5)SO_(2)CI in the presence of NaOH gives an insoluble product (C) C_(13)H_(13)NO_(2)S. give the structures of (A) and (B).

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SOLUTION :`(A)rArrPh-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(o+)NH_(2)]CI^(Theta) (B) rArrPh-NH-CH_(3)`
`C rArrPh-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)N-overset(O)overset(||)underset(O)underset(||)(S)-PH ("Insoluble in" NaOH)`
35.

The aqueous solution of a salt gives white ppt. with lead acetate solution which is insoluble in hot water and nitric acid . The salt contains :

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`Cl^(-)`
`BA^(2+)`
`SO_4^(2-)`
`SO_3^(2-)` .

SOLUTION :`Na_2SO_4 + (CH_3COO)_2 PB to UNDERSET("Insoluble")(PbSO_4) + 2CH_3COONa `
36.

The aqueous solution of a nitrogen and chlorine containing compound (A) is acidic to litmus. (A) on treatment with aqueous NaOH gives a compound (B) containing nitrogen, but not chlorine. Compound (B) on treatment with C_(6)H_(5)SO_(2)Cl in presence of NaOH gives an isoluble product (C) C_(13)H_(13)NO_(2)S. Give structure of (A) and (B).

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Answer :`"Aminhydrochloride"hArr"AMINE",Hcloverset(NaOH)rarr"Amine")+H_(2)O+NaCl`
`A=[C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2)CH_(3)]Cl^(-)` and `B=C_(6)H_(5)NHCH_(3)`
37.

The aqueous solution of a complex compound having the formula coBrCl_(2).4NH_(3)conducts electricity and also gives white precipitate with AgNO_(3). Write the IUPAC notation and IUPAC name of the compound.

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SOLUTION :`[CO(NH_(3))_(4)BrCl]CL` similar to
38.

The aqueous solution of a certain compound (X), when added to a copper sulphate solution, a brown precipitate is obtained which tums white on addition of excess of Na_(2)S_(2)O_(3) solution. Its aqueous solution, when added to Ag^(+) ion solution, a yellow curdy precipitate is obtained which is insoluble in ammonium hydroxide. Hence, compound (X) is

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NaBr
KBr
Kl
`PbCrO_(4)`

Solution :(X) is Kl
`l^(-)+AG^(+)UNDERSET("Yellow ppt.")(toAgl)`
`CuSO_(4)+underset((X))(2Kl)to"Cul"_(2)+K_(2)SO_(4)`
`"2Cul"_(2)underset("Brown ppt.")(toCu_(2)l_(2))darr+l_(2)`
`Na_(2)S_(2)O_(3)+l_(2)toNa_(2)S_(4)O_(6)+2Nal`
Hence,(C) is the correct answer.
39.

The aqueous solutio of a inorganic compound (X) yielded a white precipitated when treated with dil HNO_(3) and AgNO_(3) . Another sample of solution of (X) when treated with NaOH gas a white precipitate first which dissolved in excess of NaOH yielding a colorless solution. Whne H_(2)S gas was passed through that ssolution and white precipitate was obtained. Identify the compound (X) and give the reactions.

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Solution :`UNDERSET((X))(ZnCl_(2))+2AgNO_(3)underset("WHITE")(2AgCl DARR)+Zn(NO_(3))_(2)`
`ZnCl_(2)+2NaOH rarr underset("White")(Zn(OH)_(2)darr)+2NaCl`
`Zn(OH)_(2)+2NaOHrarr underset("Colourless "sol^(n))(Na_(2)ZnO_(2))+2H_(2)O`
`Na_(2)ZnO_(2)+H_(2)S underset("White")(ZnS darr) +2NaOH`
40.

The aqueous solution containing which one of the following ions will be colourless (Atomic number Sc=21, Fe=26, Ti=22, Mn=25)

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`Sc^(3+)`
`FE^(2+)`
`Ti^(3+)`
`Mn^(2+)`

SOLUTION :`._(21)Scrarr1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)3s^(2)3p^(6)4s^(2)3d^(1).`
`Sc^(+3)rarr1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)3s^(2)3p^(6)`
Due to absence of ELECTRON it will be colourless.
41.

The aqueous solution containing which one fo the following ions will be colourless ?

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`Sc^(3+)`
`Fe^(2+)`
`Ti^(3+)`
`Mn^(2+)`

SOLUTION :`Sc^(3+)` AQUEOUS solution will be colourless because of `3d^(0)` configuration.
42.

The approximate time duration in hours to electroplate 30 g of calcium from molten calcium chloride using a current of 5 amp is [At. Mass of Ca=40]

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8
80
10
16

Answer :A
43.

The aqeous solution of which of the following salt will have the lowest pH ?

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`NACLO`
`NaClO_2`
`NaClO_3`
`NaClO_4`

ANSWER :D
44.

The aqueous solution containing which one of the following ion will be colourless ?

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`Sc^(3+)`
`Fe^(2+)`
`TI^(3+)`
`MN^(2+)`

ANSWER :A
45.

The approximate time duration in hours to electroplate 30 g of calcium from molten calcium chloride using a current of 5 amp is [At., mass of Ca = 40]

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8
80
10
16

Solution :`w = Z xx IXX t`
`30 = (Eq. wt)/(96500) xx 5 xx t`
Eq. wt = `(40)/(2) "" [CA^(2+) + 2 e^(-) to Ca]`
`30 = (40)/(2 xx 96500) xx 5 xx t`
`t = (30 xx 2 xx 96500)/( 40 xx 5)`
`t = 28950 s = (28950)/(3600) = 8` HOURS
46.

The approximate percentage of iron in mischmetal is :

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10
20
50
5

Answer :D
47.

The approximate of benzene in 90%

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0.4
0.7
0.65
0.5

Solution :N/A
48.

The approximate mass of an electron is 10^(-27) g. Calculate the uncertainty in its velocity if the uncertainty in its position were of the order of 10^(-11) m

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SOLUTION :`5.25 XX 10^6 m SEC^(-1)`
49.

The approximate emf of a dry cell is :

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`2.0 V`
`1.2V`
6V
`1.5`V

Answer :D
50.

The approximate density of CO_2 gas at STP is :

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1 mol/litre
2 g/litre
2 g/mL
44 g/Ml

Answer :B