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1.

In diborane, the boron is ………………. Hybridised.

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ANSWER :`SP^(3)`
2.

In diborane molecule,

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4 BRIDGED HYDROGENS & 2 terminal hydrogens are present
2 bridged hydrogens & 4 terminal hydrogens are present
3 bridged hydrogens &3 terminal hydrogens are present
None of these

Answer :B
3.

In diborane (B_2H_6) there are :

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three `3C - 2e^(-)` bonds and three `2C - 2e^(-)` bonds
four `3c - 2e^(-)` bonds and two `2c - 2e^(-)` bonds
two `3c - 2e^(-)` bonds and four `2c - 2e^(-)` bonds
NONE of the above

Answer :C
4.

In diazotisation reaction, carbolic acid is prepared from

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curnene
chlorobenzene
aniline
sod. phenoxide

Answer :C
5.

In determination of boiling points, the Van- der-Waal's force is likely to hp dominant in.....

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`Br_(2)`<BR>HCL
`H_(2)S`
`NH_(3)`

Solution :`Br_(2)` is a non-polar molecule.
6.

In diamond carbon is……hybridised.

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SP
`sp^2`
`sp^3`
None

Answer :C
7.

In deriving the kinetic equation we make use of the root mean square speed of the molecules which is :

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The average speed of molecules
The most probable speed of molecules
The square root of the average of the square of the speed of the molecules
The most ACCURATE FORM in which speed can be used in the calculations

Answer :C
8.

In Delhi on a polluted day, concentration of SO_(2) in air is 40ppm. Assuming density of air is 2gm/litre. How many gram of SO_(2) is present in 100 litre of air?

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4mg
4gm
`8xx10^(-3)kg`
8mg

Solution :`40ppm=("Mass of" SO_(2))/("Mass of AIR")xx10^(6)RARR"Mass of" SO_(2)=(40xx"Mass of air")/(10^(6))`
`d_("air")=("Mass of air")/(V_("air")(lit.))=(2GM)/(lit.)rArr"Mass of air"=2xx100=200gm`
Mass of `SO_(2)=(400xx200)/(10^(6))=8xx10^(-3)gmrArr 8mg`
9.

In dehydration of alcohol 1^(st) step is

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FORMATION of carbonium ion
formation of carbonion
LOSS of PROTON from carbonium ion
protonated of ALCOHOL

Answer :D
10.

In deep sea diving, the disease called bends or decompression sickness is caused due to dissolution of ……………….in the blood.

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SOLUTION :NITROGEN GAS
11.

In Daniel cell zinc displaces copper from CuSO^(4) solution since it has

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LOWER OXIDATION potential
higher oxidation potential
equivalent oxidation potential
higher REDUCTION potential

Solution :emf series position.
12.

In Daniel cell, the charges developed by Zn//Zn^(2+) and Cu//Cu^(2+) are ________

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POSITIVE, positive
negative, negative
positive, negative
negative, positive

Answer :D
13.

In deacon's process the catalyst used is :

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`CoCl_2`
`CuCl_2`
`Cu_2Cl_2`
`MnO_2`

ANSWER :A
14.

In dark, which of the following reacts with hydrogen

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`Br_(2)`
`F_(2)`
`I_2`
`Cl_(2)`

Solution :`H_(2) +F_(2) to 2HF`
15.

In cyclic structure of lactose glycosidic linkage present between

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C-1 of `BETA`-D-glucopyranose and C-2 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-4 of `beta`-D-glucopyranose and C-1 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-1 of `beta`-D-glucopyranose and C-4 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-4 of `beta`-D-glucopyanose and C-1 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose

Answer :B
16.

In d-block elements, ul"(n - 2)d-subshell is incomplete"

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SOLUTION :(n-1) d-subshell is INCOMPLETE
17.

In cyclic structure of maltose, acetal bond is formed between

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C-2 of ONE GLUCOPYRANOSE and C-2 of ANOTHER glucopyranose
C-1 of one glucopyranose and C-2 of another glucopyranose
C-1 of one glucopyranose and C-4 of another glucopyranose
C-1 of one glucopyranose and C-4 of fructofurnose

Answer :C
18.

In cyclic structure of cellulose glycosidic bond present in between

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C-1 of `BETA`-D-glucopyranose and C-4 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-1 of `beta`-D-glucopyranose and C-4 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-1 of `beta`-D-glucopyranose and C-4 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-1 of `beta`-D-glucopyanose and C-4 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose

Answer :A
19.

In cyclic structure of cellobiose acetal bond is formed between

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C-1 of `BETA`-D-glucopyranose and C-2 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-1 of `beta`-D-glucopyranose and C-4 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-1 of `beta`-D-glucopyranose and C-4 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose
C-1 of `beta`-D-glucopyanose and C-4 of `beta`-D-galactopyranose

Answer :B
20.

In cyclic structure of cane sugar glycosidic bond is formed in between

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C-1 of `ALPHA`-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE and C-5 of `BETA`-D-fructofuranose
`C-5 of `alpha`-D-glucopyranose and C-1 of `beta`-D-glucopyranose
C-1 of `alpha`-(D)-glucopyranose and C-2 of `beta`-(D)-fructofuranose
C-2 of `alpha`-(D)-glucopyranose and C-1 of `beta`-(D)-fructofuranose

Answer :C
21.

In cyanidation of gold and silver the formation of HCN is prevented by addition of ........

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`H_2SO_4`
`NaCN`
`NaOH`
`Pb(NO_3)_2`

SOLUTION :At a low pH, the NaCN or KCN produces a toxic GAS HCN. Thus, MEDIUM of REACTION is maintained alkaline to prevent FORMATION of HCN
`H^(+) + NaCN to HCN + Na^(+)`
22.

In CuSO_4 solution, on adding excess of NH_4OH.the solution turns blue due to the formation of:

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`CuSo_4NH_4OH`
`[CU(NH_3)_4]SO_4`
`[Cu(NH_3)_2](So_4)_2`
`Cu(OH)_2`

Answer :B
23.

In Cu-Zn cell

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Reduction OCCURS at the COPPER cathode
oxidation occurs at the copper cathode
Reduction occurs at the anode
Chemical ENERGY is CONVERTED to LIGHT energy

Solution :Because the reduction potential of Cu is highest.
24.

In CsCl structure, the coordination number of Cs^(+) is

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Equal to that of `Cl^(-)`, that is 6
Equal to that of `Cl^(-)` that is 8
Not equal to that of `Cl^(-)`, that is 6
Not equal to that of `Cl^(-)`, that is 8

Solution :`Cl^(-)` ions in CSCL adopt BCC TYPE of packing.
25.

In CsCl structure, the coordination numbers of Cs^(+) and Cl^(-) ions are respectively.

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8,8
8,6
6,8
6,6

Answer :B
26.

In CsCl stricture, the coordination number ofCs^(+)is

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EQUAL of that of`CL^(-)` , that is 6
Equla to that of`Cl^(-)`, that is 8
Not equla to that of`Cl^(-)` , that is 6
Not equla to that of `Cl^(-)`, that is 8

SOLUTION :Radius RATIO range `0.732-1.00`signifies co-ordination NUMBER 8 . In CsCl, co-ordination number ratio is 8 : 8.
27.

In CsCI lattice the coordination number of Cs ion is

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8,8
4,4
6,6
8,4

Solution :CSCL has a bcc structure . Each `CS^+` ION is surrounded by 8 `Cl^-` ions and each `Cl^-` ion is surrounded by 8 `Cs^+` ions. Thus, the structure has 8:8 coordination number.
28.

In crystals, atoms are located at the position of …….

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MAXIMUM POTENTIAL energy 
Zero potential energy 
INFINITE potential energy 
Minimum potential energy 

Answer :D
29.

In crystalline solid, atoms, ions or molecules are held in an orderly array. But some point defect is observed in a crystal, when a vacancy is created by an atom or ion dislocated from its normal position to an interstitial site. What is the defect called?

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ANSWER :FRENKEL DEFECT
30.

In crystal structure of rock salt (NaCI), the arrangement of CI^- ion is:

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FCC
bcc
Both (a) and (B)
None

Answer :A
31.

In Cr_(2) O _(7)^(2-) , Cr -O-Cr bond anlge is

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`109^(@)`
`126^(@)`
`180^(@)`
`90^(@)`

ANSWER :B
32.

In Cr_(2)O_(7)^(2-) :

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4 Cr-O BONDS are EQUIVALENT
6 Cr-O bonds are equivalent
all Cr-O bonds are equivalent
all Cr-O bonds are non equivalent

Answer :B
33.

In [Cr(NH_3)_4CI_2]CI the ligands are:

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`NH_3`
`CI^-` only
Both `NH_3` and `CI^-`
`CR,NH_3,CI^-`

ANSWER :C
34.

In countries nearer to polar region, the rods are sprinkled with CaCl_(2). This is

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To minimisethe snow FALL
To minimise pollution
To minimise the accumulation of dust on the road
To minimise the wear and tear of the roads

SOLUTION :`CaCl_(2)` acts as a non-volatile solute and results in depression in freezing point. Thus, snow fall is reduced and PREVENTS blocking of roads in the polar REGION.
35.

In countries nearer to polar region, the roads are sprinkled with CaCl_2. This is

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to minimise the snow FALL
to minimise POLLUTION
to minimise the accumulation of dust on the road
to minimise the wear and tear of the roads

SOLUTION :`CaCl_2` acts as a non-volatile solute and RESULT indepressionin freezing POINT. Thus, snow fall is reduced and prevents blocking of roads in the polar region.
36.

In countries nearer to polar region , the roads are sprinkled with CaCl_2 . This is

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To MINIMUM the effect of SNOW on roads
To minimise pollution
To minimise the accumulation of dust on the road
To minimise the WEAR and tear of the roads.

Answer :A
37.

In Costner's process the correct anodic reaction and the type of reaction occurs at anode is

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`OH^(-) to H_(2)+O_(2)` Reduction
`4OH^(-)to 2H_(2)O_()+I_(2) +4e^(-)` OXIDATION
`2OH^(-) to H_(2)+O_(2)` Oxidation
None

Solution : In Castner.s process the correct ANODIC reaction is `4OH^(-) to 2H_(2)O_(2)+O_(2)+4e^(-)` (Oxidation)
38.

In corundum, oxide ions are arranged in hcp arrangement and the aluminium ions occupy two-third of the octahedral holes. Its formula is :

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`Al_(2)O_(4)`
`Al_(2)O_(3)`
`Al_(3)O_(4)`
`AlO_(2)`

Solution :In a close packed arrangement, there is one octahedral site corresponding to each atom constituting the lattice.
No. of oxide ions per UNIT CELL in hcp = 6.
No. of octahedral holes `= 6 xx1 = 6`
Formula of compound `=Al_(4) O_(6) ` or `Al_(2) O_(3)`
39.

In corrosion of Fe, anode is

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FE in CONTACT with water
Fe contact with air
that where `Fe^(2+)` is CONVERTED to `Fe^(3+)`
that where `H_(2)O` is converted to `O_(2)`3

Solution :Electromechanism of RUSTING.
40.

In-correct statement among the following is

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methanamine is more basic than AMMONIA 
ammonia FORMS H-bonds 
BOILING POINT of ethyl amine is higher than propane 
dimethyl amine is less basic than aniline 

Answer :D
41.

In correct statement about given carbohydrate is

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Above COMPOUND is a REDUCING sugar
Above compound UNDERGO mutarotation
Above compound is a non-reducing sugar
Above compound has a GLYCOSIDIC linkag

Answer :C
42.

In coordination chemistry there are a veriety of methods applied to find out the structure of complexes. One method involves treating the complex with known reagents and from the nature of reaction, the formula0 of the complex can be predicted. An isomers of the complex Co(en)_(2)(H_(2)O)Cl_(2)Br, on reaction withconcentrated H_(2)SO_(4) (dehydrating agent ) it suffers loss in weight and on reaction with AgNO_(3) solution it gives a white precipitate which is soluble in NH_(3)(aq). The number of geometrical isomers of the formula of the above original complex are (including the complex ) :

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2
3
4
1

Answer :A
43.

In coordination chemistry there are a veriety of methods applied to find out the structure of complexes. One method involves treating the complex with known reagents and from the nature of reaction, the formula0 of the complex can be predicted. An isomers of the complex Co(en)_(2)(H_(2)O)Cl_(2)Br, on reaction withconcentrated H_(2)SO_(4) (dehydrating agent ) it suffers loss in weight and on reaction with AgNO_(3) solution it gives a white precipitate which is soluble in NH_(3)(aq). If one moles of original complex is treated with excess (Pb(NO_(3))_(2) solution, then the number of moles of white precipitate ( of PbCl_(2)) formed will be :

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0.5
`1.0`
`0.0`
`3.0`

ANSWER :A
44.

In coordination chemistry there are a veriety of methods applied to find out the structure of complexes. One method involves treating the complex with known reagents and from the nature of reaction, the formula0 of the complex can be predicted. An isomers of the complex Co(en)_(2)(H_(2)O)Cl_(2)Br, on reaction withconcentrated H_(2)SO_(4) (dehydrating agent ) it suffers loss in weight and on reaction with AgNO_(3) solution it gives a white precipitate which is soluble in NH_(3)(aq). Similarly if all the ligands in the coordination sphere be replaced by CO_(2)^(-), then the magnetic moment of the complex ion ( due to spin only ) will be :

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1.73 BM
0.0 BM
4.9 BM
5.9 BM

Answer :B
45.

In coordination compounds, the primary valences are normally satisfied by negative ions.

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ANSWER :1
46.

In- correct statement about aniline is

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It is LESS basic than ethyl amine
It is steam volatile
On reaction with NA, It gives `H_2`
It is highlysoluble in WATER

Answer :D
47.

In coordination compounds, the hydrate isomers differ in :

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the NUMBER of WATER molecule of HYDRATION only
the number of water molecules present as LIGANDS
Both (a) and (B)
their coordination number of the metal atom

Answer :C
48.

In coordination chemistry there are a veriety of methods applied to find out the structure of complexes. One method involves treating the complex with known reagents and from the nature of reaction, the formula0 of the complex can be predicted. An isomers of the complex Co(en)_(2)(H_(2)O)Cl_(2)Br, on reaction withconcentrated H_(2)SO_(4) (dehydrating agent ) it suffers loss in weight and on reaction with AgNO_(3) solution it gives a white precipitate which is soluble in NH_(3)(aq). If all the ligands in the coordination sphere of the above complex be replaced by F^(-), then the magnetic moment of the complex ion ( due to spin only ) will be :

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2.8 BM
5.9 BM
4.9 BM
1.73 BM

Answer :C
49.

In coordination chemistry there are a variety of methods applied to find out the structure of complexes. One method involves treating the complex with known reagents and from the nature of raction, the formula of the complex can be predicted. An isomer of the complex Co(en)_(2)(H_(2)O)Cl_(2)Br, on reaction with concentrated H_(2)SO_(4) (dehydrating agent), suffers loss in weight and on reaction with AgNO_(3) solution it gives a white precipitate which is soluble in NH_(3)(aq). If one mole of original complex is treated with excess Pb(NO_(3))_(2) solution, then the number of moles of white precipitate (of PbCla_(2)) formed will be :

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0.5
`1.0`
`0.0`
`3.0`

SOLUTION :Applying POAC on CL, we GET, `1xx1=n_(PbCl_(2))xx2`
50.

In coordination chemistry there are a variety of methods applied to find out the structure of complexes. One method involves treating the complex with known reagents and from the nature of raction, the formula of the complex can be predicted. An isomer of the complex Co(en)_(2)(H_(2)O)Cl_(2)Br, on reaction with concentrated H_(2)SO_(4) (dehydrating agent), suffers loss in weight and on reaction with AgNO_(3) solution it gives a white precipitate which is soluble in NH_(3)(aq). The number of geometrical isomers of the formula fo the above original complex are (including the complex) :

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2
3
4
1

Solution :`[M(AA)_(2))AB] implies"cis form and trans form"`.