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1.

Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in alkaline medium in presence of iodide (I^(-))catalyst occurs according to the equation:2H_(2)O_(2)underset("alkali")overset(I^(-))rarr2H_(2)O(l)+O_(2)(g) A proposed mechanism for this reaction involves the following steps : Step-I : H_(2)O_(2)(l)+I^(-)(aq)rarrH_(2)O(l)+IO^(-)(aq)("slow") Step-II : H_(2)O_(2)(l)+IO^(-)(aq)rarrH_(2)O(l)+IO^(-)(aq)+O_(2)(g)("fast")Write rate law for the reaction .

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Solution :Rate EQUATION of a reaction=rate equation of the SLOWEST STEP of the reaction.
Hence , the rate equation of the reaction `=k[H_(2)O_(2)][I^(-)]`
2.

Decomposition of H_2O_2 was studied by titration against KMnO_4 solution. It was found that 0.4 mole of H_2O_2 was reduced to 0.2 mole in 20 minutes and to 0.1 mole in 40 minutes and to 0.05 mole after one hour. The order of reaction must be

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0
1
2
3

Solution :As `t_(1//2)` is INDEPENDENT of initial CONC, it is a reactionof 1ST ORDER.
3.

Decomposition of H_2O_2 (Ist order) H_2O_2(aq)toH_2O(l)+1/2O_2(g) Can be monitored by titration method by pressure measurement.If {:("time(min.)",t=0,30,oo),("Pressure (mm of Hg)",200,375,400):} While when progress of same reaction was monitored by titration method or the volume of titrant consumed after 10 min was found to be 20 ml.Then complete the following table. {:("Time(min)",t=0,10,30),("Pressure(mm of Hg)",200,(b),(c )),("Volume of" KMnO_4,(a),20,(d)):} consumed (ml)

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Solution :`k=1/(30"MIN")LN{(400-200)/(400-375)}=1/(30"min")ln{200/25}=(ln2)/T_(1//2)`
`T_(1//2)=(30 "min")(ln2)/(ln8)=10` min
So, we will have
`{:("Time(min)",t=0,10,30),("Pressure (in MM of Hg)",200,300,375),("Volume of" KMnO_4"consumed (ML)",40,20,5):}`
4.

Decomposition of H_2O_2 is retarded by :

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Acetanilide
Alcohol
`H_3PO_4`
All of these

Answer :D
5.

Decomposition of H_(2)O_(2) is slowed down by the addition of

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 ALCOHOL
`MnO_(2)`
 ALKALI
 Pt

Answer :A
6.

Decomposition of H_(2)O_(2) is favouredby

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acetanilide
MNO
TRACES of acids
alcohol

Solution :`MnO` CATALYSES the decomposition of `H_(2)O_(2)`.
7.

Decomposition of H_2O_2 is accompanied by :

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TRACES of acids
Finely DIVIDED metals
Acetanilide
Alcohol

Answer :B
8.

Decomposition ofH_(2)O_(2) is a first order reaction. A solution of H_(2)O_(2) lebelled as "16.8 V" was left open. Due to this, some H_(2)O_(2) decomposed. To determine the new volume strength after 2.303 hours, 20 mL of this solution was diluted to 100 mL. 25 mL of this diluted solution was titrated against 37.5 mL of 0.02 M KMnO_(4) solution under acidic conditions [Given : STP is 1 atm and 273 K] Calculate the rate constant (in "hr"^(–1)) for decomposition of H_(2)O_(2).

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0.6
0.5
0.4
0.8

Answer :A
9.

Decomposition of H_(2)O_(2) is a first-order reaction. A solution of H_(2)O_(2) labelled as 20 volumes was left open. Due to this some H_(2)O_(2) decomposed. To determine the new volume strength after 6 hours, 10 mL of this solution was diluted to 100 mL. 10 mL of this diluted solution was titrated against 25 mL of 0.025 m KMnO_(4) acidified solution. Calculate the rate constant for decomposition of H_(2)O_(2).

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SOLUTION :N//A
10.

Decomposition of H_(2)O_(2) follows a first order reaction . In fifty minutes the concentration of H_(2)O_(2) decreases from 0.5 to 0.125 M in one such decomposition . When the concentration of H_(2)O_(2) reaches from 0.05 M , the rate of formation of O_(2) will be

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`6.93 xx 10^(-4) mol "min"^(-1)`
`2.66 L "min"^(-1)` at STP
`1.34 xx 10^(-2) mol "min"^(-1)`
`6.93 xx 10^(-2) mol "min"^(-1)`

Solution :In 50 minutes , concentration of `H_(2)O_(2)` becomes `(1)/(4)` of initial
`implies 2 xx t_(1//2) = 50 ` minutes `"" t_(1//2) = 25` minutes
`implies K = (0.693)/(25) ` PER minute
`r_(H_(2) O_(2)) = (0.693)/(25) xx 0.05 = 1.386 xx 10^(-3)`
`2H_(2)O_(2) to 2H_(2)O + O_(2) "" r_(O_(2)) = (1)/(2) xx r_(H_(2)O_(2))`
`r_(O_(2)) = 0.693 xx 10^(-3) "" r_(O_(2)) = 6.93 xx 10^(-4)` mol/minute `xx` LITRE
11.

Decomposition of H_(2)O_(2) follows a first order reaction. In fifty minutes, the concentration of H_(2)O_(2) decreases from 0.5 to 0.125 M in one such decomposition. When the concentration of H_(2)O_(2) reaches 0.05 M, the rate of formation of O_(2) will be

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`6.93xx10^(-2)" mol min"^(-1)`
`6.93xx10^(-4)"mol L"^(-1)"min"^(-1)`
`2.66" L min"^(-1)" at STP"`
`1.34xx10^(-2)" mol min"^(-1)`

Solution :Decompostion of `H_(2)0_(2)` takes place as :
`H_(2)O_(2) to H_(2)O + (1)/(2)IO_(2)`
Decrease of concentration of `H_(2)O_(2)` from 0.5 to 0.125 in 50 MINUTES means two half lives `(0*5 to 0*25 to 0*125)`
i.e. `2xxt_(1//2) = 50 min or t_(1//2) = 25 min`
For a 1st order reaction,
`k = (0*693)/(t_(1//2)) = (0*693)/(25) min^(-1)`
Rate of reaction = Rate of decomposition of
`H_(2)O_(2),` i.e., `(d[H_(2)O_(2)])/(dt) = k [H_(2)O_(2)]`
`= (0*693)/(25) XX 0*05 = 1*386 xx 10^(-3) mol L^(-1) min^(-1)`
Rate of FORMATION of `O_(2) = (d[O_(2)])/(dt) = -(1)/(2)(d[H_(2)O_(2)])/(dt)`
` = (1)/(2) xx 1*386 xx 10^(-3)`
`= 6*93 xx 10 ^(-4) mol L^(-1) min^(-1)`
12.

Decomposition of H_(2)O_(2) follows a first oeder reaction.In fifty minutes the concentration of H_(2)O_(2) decreases from 0.5 to 0.125 M in one such decomposition .When the concentration of H_(2)O_(2) reaches 0.05 M ,the rate of formation of O_(2) will be:

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`1.34xx10^(-2)` mol `min^(1)`
`6.93xx10^(-2)`mol `min^(-1)`
`6.93xx10^(-4)` mol `min^(-1)`
2.66 L `min^(-1)` at STP

Solution :Here solution is given assuming UNIT of rate is the option to be `mol^(-1)L^(-1) min^(-1)`
For first order reaction K=`(1)/(50)` in `(0.5)/(0.125)`
K=`(In4)/(50) min^(-1)`
Now R=`K[H_(2)O_(2)]^(1)` `=2xx0.693xx10^(-3) mol L^(-1)min^(-1)`
and `H_(2)O_(2)toH_(2)O+(1)/(2)O_(2)`
So rate of reaction.
`R=(R_(O_(2))("Rate formation of"O_(2)))/(((1)/(2)))`
or `R_(O_(2))=6.93xx10^(-4)mol L^(-1)min^(-1)`
13.

Decomposition of H_2O_2 followsa first order reaction. In fifty minutes the concentration of H_2O_2 decreases from 0.5 to 0.125 M in one such decomposition . When the concentration of H_2O_2 reaches 0.05M , the rate of formation of O_2 will be-

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`1.34 xx 10^(-2) mol.MIN^(-1)`
`6.93 xx 10^(-2) mol.min^(-1)`
`6.93 xx 10^(-4) mol.min^(-1)`
`2.66L . "min"^(-1)` at STP

Answer :C
14.

Decomposition of H_(2)O_(2) can be prevented in presence of

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GLYCEROL
acetanilide
phosphoric ACID
all of these

SOLUTION :All the given substances act as NEGATIVE CATALYST for decomposition of `H_(2)O_(2).`
15.

Decomposition of ammonia on platinum surface follows the change 2NH_(3)(g) to N_(2)(g) + 3H_(2)(g) If the rate obeys (-d[NH_(3)])/(dt)=(k_(1)[NH_(3)])/(1+k_(2)[NH_(3)]), what will be the order for decomposition of NH_(3) if [NH_(3)] is very very less, K_(1)"and" K_(2) are constant?

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ANSWER :1
16.

Decomposition of benzene diazonium chloride by using (Cu_(2)CI_(2))/(HCI) to form chlorobenzene is

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Rasching's reaction
Sandmeyer's reactio
Kolbe's reaction
Cannizzaro's reaction

Solution :
17.

Decomposition of 3A(g)to2B(g)+2C(g) follows first order kinetics.Initially only A is present in the container.Pressure developed after 20 min. and infinite time are 3.5 and 4 atm respectively.Which of the following is true .

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`t_(50%)=20` min
`t_(75%)=40` min
`t_(99%)=64//3` min
`t_(87.5%)=60` min

Solution :`{:(,3A(g)" "to,2B(g)" "+,2C(g)),(t=0,P_0," ", " "),(t=20,P_0-x,(2x)/3,(2x)/3),(t=oo, " ",(2P_0)/3,(2P_0)/3):}`
`IMPLIES (4P_0)/3=4`
`P_0=3` atm.
`P_0+x/3=3.5implies t_(50%)=20` is the half life.
`x=1.5 " "t_(75%)=2xx20=40` min.
`t_(87.5%)=3xxt_(50%)=3xx20=60` min
`t_(99%)=2/3xxt_(99.9%)=2/3xx10xxt_(50%)=400/3`
18.

Decolourisation of acidified potassium permanganate occurs when H_2O_2 is added to it.This is due to:

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OXIDATION of `KMnO_3`
REDUCTION of `KMnO_4`
Both oxidation and reduction of `KMnO_4`
NONE of these

Answer :B
19.

Decolourisationof acidified permaganate in fast by Mohr'ssalt , butis solw by oxalate . Expalin .

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Solution :Oxalate, `""^(-)OOC-COO^(-)`, on OXIDATION GIVES `CO_(2)`. It is involves breaking of C-C bond, which requires energy.
Hence decolourisation of `MnO_(4)^(-)` by `C_(2)O_(4)^(2-)` is slow. On the other hard Mohr.s SALT is a COMPLEX salt containing `FE^(2+)`ions .
20.

Decolorises iodine solution. Identify (A) to (D) and give the reaction involved in each case.

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SOLUTION :Theseobservations suggestthat thesubstance(A) issulphur (S), the gas (B) is nitrogen dioxide`(NO_(2))` , COMPOUND (C) is sodiumthiosulphute`(Na_(2)S_(2)O_(3))`and the gase(D) is sulphur dioxide `(SO_(2))`. The REACTION are as follows :
`2Na_(2)underset((C))(S_(2)O_(3)) + underset("(violet)")(I_(2))to Na_(2)underset("colourless solution")(S_(4)O_(6)) + 2NaI`
21.

Decoloriization of coloured solution by animal charcoal is an example of:

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sorption
desorption
absorption
ADSORPTION

SOLUTION :adsorption
22.

Decinormal solution of NaCl developed an osmotic pressure of 4.6 atmosphere at 300 K. Calcualte its degree of dissociatoin (R = 0.082" L atm K"^(-1)"mol"^(-1))

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ANSWER :0.87
23.

Decinormal solution of CH_3COOH ionised to an extent of 1.3%. pH of the solution is, (log 1.3 = 0.11)

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2.89
1.945
3.4
4.98

Answer :A
24.

Decinirmal solution of NaCI develop an osmotic pressur of 4.6 atosphers at 300 K. Calculate the degreedessociation,

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Solution :STEP I. Calculation os Van't Hoff factor (i)
`PI=("inRT")/Vori=(piV)/(nRT),pi=4.6 atm, n=0.1 N(or 0.1 M), T=300 K`
`V=1L, R=0.0821" L atm K"^(-1)mol^(-1)`
` i=((4.6" atm")xx(1L))/((0.1"mol"^(-1))xx(0.0821"L atm K"^(-1)mol^(-1))xx(300 K))=1.87`
`Step II. Calculation of degree of dissociation `(alpha)`
`Naoverset(("aq"))toNa^(+)(aq)THEREFORE" VALUE of "n=2`
`alpha=(i-1)/(n-1)or alpha=(1.87-1)/(2-1)=0.87xx100=87%.`
25.

Decide X, Y and Z correctly from the given options in the following sentences. (i) Thermal refining process is used for the refining of X metal. (ii) Zone refining process is used for purification of Y. (iii) Dyes can be separated by Z.

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X = IRON, Y = Ge, Z = MOND Carbonyl process 
X = Iron, Y = Ge, Z = Van Arkel method 
X = Copper, Y = Si, Z = CHROMATOGRAPHIC method 
X = Copper, Y = Si, Z = LIQUATION 

Answer :C
26.

Decide giving reason which one of the following pairsexhibits the property indicated : (i) Sc^(3+) or Cr^(3+) exhibits paramagnetism(ii) Vor Mn exhibits more number of oxidation states ( Atomic numbers : Sc = 21, Cr= 24, V = 23 , Mn = 25)

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Solution :(i)`. _(21) Sc = [ Ar] 3d^(1) 4S^(2) , Sc^(3+) = [Ar] -` No unparied electron
`. _(24)Cr)=[Ar] 3d^(5)4s^(1) , Cr^(3+)= [Ar] 3d^(3) - `Three unpaired electron
Hence, `Cr^(3+)` exhibits PARAMAGNETISM.
(ii) Mn exhibits more number of oxidation states.
Reason. `._(23) V = 3d^(3) 4s^(2)`. Its ox. states can be` + 2, + 3, +4, +5`
`. _(25) Mn = 3d^(5) 4s^(2)` . Its ox. statescan be ` +2, +3,+4,+5,+6,+7`
27.

Decay of "_(92)U^(235) is ….., order reaction

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ZERO
First
Second
Third

SOLUTION :The radioactive disintegration reactions are of first order because in this rate of disintegration depends on the CONCENTRATION term of radioactive MATERIAL only .
28.

Decarboxylation of which yield 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane :

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`CH_3COOH`
`CH_2Br_2CBr_2COOH`
`HCBr_2CBr_2COOH`
`CH_3BrCHBrCOOH`

ANSWER :C
29.

Decarboxylation of monocarboxylic acids can be carried out by :

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KOH
`CA(OH)_(2)`
Sodalime
Red P.

Answer :C
30.

Decarboxylation of isobutyric acid leads to:

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Isobutane
Propane
Butane
NONE of these

Answer :B
31.

Decarboxylationof isobutyricacidgivesn - alkanebutreducationof isobutyricacidwithphsphorusandhydrogeniodinegives :

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n- PROPANE
isombutane
n- butane
NONE of these

ANSWER :B
32.

Decarboxylation of malonic acid gives:

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HCHO
COOH-COOH
`CH_3COOH`
`CH_4`

ANSWER :D
33.

Decarboxylation of glycine yields

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`CH_4`
`CH_3COOH`
`CH_3NH_2`
`ETHANAMIDE`

ANSWER :C
34.

Decarboxylation of carboxylic acid takes place:

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in soda lime TREATMENT
in quick lime treatment
in KOLBE's ELECTROLYSIS
in all of the above

Answer :D
35.

Debye, Huckel and Onsager equation for strong electrolytes is lambda_(c)=lambda_(infty)(A+Blambda_(infty))sqrt(C). The slope value is

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`lambda_(INFTY)`
`(A+Blambda_(infty))`
A
`SQRT(C)`

ANSWER :B
36.

Debye Huckel Onsager theory predicts ?

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<P>VARIATION of velocity constant with T.
Variation of EQUIVALENT CONDUCTANCE with concentration
Variation of equivalent constant with P
Variation of equivalent conductance with T

Answer :B
37.

Debye an unit of dipole moment is of the order of :

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`10^(-10)` ESU CM
`10^(-18)` esu cm
`10^(-6 )` esu cm
`10^(-12)` esu cm`

Answer :B
38.

Debye constants A and B depend on ________.

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NATURE of the solvent
temperature
concentration of the solvent
both (a) and (B)

ANSWER :D
39.

Debrominaton of d-2, 3-dibromobutane gives :

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TRANS -2- butene
Cis - 2-butene
1-butene
2-butyne

Answer :B
40.

Debrominationof mesodibromobutane will give the product as :

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n-butane
2-butyne
cis-2-butene
trans-2-butene

Solution :N//A
41.

Deaths due to liquor poisoning are due to the presence of

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ETHYL ALCOHOL
kcn
methyl alcohol
carbonic ACID

Answer :C
42.

Deamination of arylamines via diazonium salts is best achieved by_____

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SOLUTION :Hypophosphorus ACID `(H_(3)PO_(2))`.
43.

Dead burnt plaster is obtained by heating Plaster of Paris. It is :

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`CaSO_(4)*1/2H_(2)O`
`CaSO_(4)*2H_(2)O`
`CaSO_(4)`
`CaHCO_(3)`

ANSWER :C
44.

Dead burntplaster is

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`CaSO_(4)`
`CaSO_(4)*1/2H_(2)O`
`CaSO_(4)*H_(2)O`
`CaSO_(4)*2H_(2)O`

ANSWER :C
45.

Dead burnt is:

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`CaSO_4`
`Na_2CO_3`
ANHYDROUS `Na_2So_4`
Anhydrous `CuSo_4`

ANSWER :A
46.

Deacon's process is used to manufacture …………. .

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`Cl_(2)`<BR>`F_(2)`
`Br_(2)`
`I_(2)`

SOLUTION :`Cl_(2)`
47.

Deacon.sprocess is used for the manufacture of:

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BLEACHING powder
Sulphuric acid
Nitric acid
Chlorine

Answer :D
48.

De-electronation in electrochemical cell is called as

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Anodic OXIDATION
Cathodic oxidation
Anodic reduction
Cathodic reduction

Solution :LOSS of ELECTRONS (oxidation ) takes place at ANODE.
49.

de Broglie (1924) predicted that small particles such as electrons should show wave -like properties along with paticle character. The wave length(lamda) associated with particle of mass m and moving with velocity v is given as lamda=h/(mv) where 'h' is plank's constant. The wave nature was confirmed by Davisson andGermer's experiment and modified equation for calculation of lamda can be given as: lamda=-h/(sqrt(2Em)) where E= kinetic energy of particle. lamda=h/(sqrt(2dVm)), where d= change of particle accelerated potnetial of V volt. If the kinetic energy of free electron is doubled,. Its de Broglie wavelengthh changes bythe

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`sqrt(2)`
`1/(sqrt(2))`
`2`
`1/2`

Solution :`K.E.=1/2 mv^(2)=E`
`:.v=sqrt((2xxE)/m)`
`:.(v_(2))/(v_(1))=sqrt(2)`
Also `lamda_(1)=1/(mv_(1)),lamda_(2)=1/(mv_(2))`
`(lamda_(2))/(lamda_(1))=(v_(1))/(v_(2))implieslamda_(2)=((v_(1))/(v_(2)))xxlamda_(1)=1/(sqrt(2))xxlamda_(1)`
Hence B is the correct ANSWER.
50.

de Broglie (1924) predicted that small particles such as electrons should show wave -like properties along with paticle character. The wave length(lamda) associated with particle of mass m and moving with velocity v is given as lamda=h/(mv) where 'h' is plank's constant. The wave nature was confirmed by Davisson andGermer's experiment and modified equation for calculation of lamda can be given as: lamda=-h/(sqrt(2Em)) where E= kinetic energy of particle. lamda=h/(sqrt(2dVm)), where d= change of particle accelerated potnetial of V volt. The ratio of de-Broglie chi wavelength of molecules of H_(2) and He at 27^(@)C adn 127^(@)C respectively is

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1.633
0.612
1.265
0.79

Solution :`LAMDA=h/(MV)`
`lamda_(H_(1))=h/(m_(H_(2))sqrt((3RT_(1))/(mH_(2))))`
`lamda_(H_(e))=h/(m_(H_(e))sqrt((3RT_(2))/(mH_(e))))`
`(lamda_(H_(2)))/(lamda_(H_(2)))=sqrt((T_(2)xxm_(H_(e)))/(T_(xxm_(H_(2))))`
`=sqrt((400xx4xx10^(-3))/(300xx2xx10^(-3)))`
`=sqrt(8/3)`
`=1.633`
Hence a is the correct OPTION.