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1.

The co-ordination number and oxidation number of X in the compound[X(SO_(4))(NH_(3))_(5)] will be :

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10 and `+3`
1 and `+6`
6 and `+4`
6 and `+2`

Solution :`[overset(+2)X(Soverset(-2)O_(4))(Noverset(0)H_(3))5]`
2.

The co-ordination number and oxidation number of X in the following compound [X(SO_4)(NH_3)_5]C1 will be:

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10 and +3
2 and +6
6 and +3
6 and +4

Answer :C
3.

The co-ordination compounds with bidentate ligands are called as

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complexes
ligands
chelates
double salts

Answer :C
4.

The CO in a 20L sample of gas was converted to CO_2 by passing the gas over iodine pentoxide heated to 150^@C: I_2O_5(s)+5CO(g)to5CO_2(g)+I_2(g) The iodine distilled at this temperature and was collected in an absorber containing 10 mL of 0.011 M Na_2S_2O_3.The excess hypo was back titrated with 5 mL of 0.001 M I_2 solution. What must be the milligrams of Co in 1 L of the original gas sample ?

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0.35 MG
0.70 mg
0.07 mg
3.5 mg

Solution :MEQ of `l_2` LIBERATED =10 X 0.011 x 1-5 x 0.001 x 2=0.1
Millimoles of CO=`0.1/2 XX5 =0.25`
Weight of CO in 1L =`0.25/20xx28 =0.35 mg`
5.

The CO in a 20L sample of gas was converted to CO_2 by passing the gas over iodine pentoxide heated to 150^@C: I_2O_5(s)+5CO(g)to5CO_2(g)+I_2(g) The iodine distilled at this temperature and was collected in an absorber containing 10 mL of 0.011 M Na_2S_2O_3.The excess hypo was back titrated with 5 mL of 0.001 M I_2 solution. What is the weight (in mg) of iodine produced due to the reaction with I_2O_5(s) when it reacted with CO(g) in 20L sample of gas ?

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6.35 MG
127 mg
12.7 mg
0.635 mg

Solution :WEIGHT of `I_2=0.1/2xx(2xx127)=12.7 mg`
6.

The co-ordination compound of which one of the following compositions will produce two equivalents of AgCl on reaction with aqueous silver nitrate solution

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`CoCl_(3).3NH_(3)`
`CoCl_(3).6NH_(3)`
`CoCl_(3).4NH_(3)`
`CoCl_(3).5NH_(3)`

Solution :The chloride ions which are present in the ionisation sphere GET precipitated as `AgCl` on reaction with `AgNO_(3).` THUS depending on the number of chloride present in the ionisation sphere will determine the no. of equivalents of AgCl produced.
`[Co(NH_(3))_(5)Cl]Cl_(2)+2AgNO_(3)RARR[Co(NH_(3))_(5)Cl](CO_(3))_(2)+2AgCl.`
7.

The CN of Ni^(+2)=4 NiCl_(2)+KCN_("excess")toA (cyano complex) NiCl_(2)+conc.KCl_("(excess)")toB (Chloro complex) The IUPAC name of A and B are

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POTASSIUM tetracyano nickelate (II), Potassium TETRACHLORO nickelate(II)
Tetracyano potassium nickelate(II), Tetrachloro potassium nickelate (II)
Tetracyano nickel (II), Tetrachloro nickel (II)
Potassium tetracyano nickel (II), Potassium tetracholoro nickel (II)

Solution :`NiCl_(2)+underset(("excess"))(4KCN)toK_(2)[underset((A))(Ni)(CN)_(4)]+2KCl`
`K_(2)[Ni(CN)_(4)]to` Potassium tetrachloronickelate II
`NiCl_(2)+underset(("excess"))(2KCl)toK_(2)[underset((B))Ni(Cl)_(4)]`
`K_(2)[Ni(Cl)_(4)]to` Potassium tetrachloronickelate (II)
8.

The CN of Ni^(+2)=4 NiCl_(2)+KCN_("excess")toA (cyano complex) NiCl_(2)+conc.KCl_("(excess)")toB (Chloro complex) The hybridisation of A and B are

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`dsp^(2),sp^(3L)`
`sp^(3),sp^(3)`
`dsp^(2), dsp^(2)`
`sp^(3)d^(2)` both

Solution :(A) Hybridisation of NI in `K_(2)[Ni(CN)_(4)]` is `dsp^(2)`.
(B) Hybridisation of Ni in `K_(2)[Ni(CN)_(4)]` is `sp^(3)`.
9.

The C.N. of a M^(2+) in MX_(2) is 8. Hence, C.N. of X^(– ) is -

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8
6
4
2

Answer :C
10.

The CN of Ni^(+2)=4 NiCl_(2)+KCN_("excess")toA (cyano complex) NiCl_(2)+conc.KCl_("(excess)")toB (Chloro complex) Predict the magnetic nature of A and B

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Both the DIAMAGNETIC
Both are paramagnetic
A is diamagnetic and B is PARA magnetic with 1 unpaired `e^(-)`
A is diamagnetic and B in para magnetic with 2 unpaired `e^(-)`

Solution :`K_(2)[underset((A))Ni(CN)_(4)]to` Diamagnetic is SFL, all electron gent paired.
`K_(2)[underset((B))Ni(Cl)_(4)]to` Paramagnetic, 2 unpaired electrons is WFL.
11.

The CN of copper in complex formed by adding excess of NH_(3) to CuSO_(4) is

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SOLUTION :The COMPOUND formed is `[CU(NH_(3))_(4)]SO_(4)`
12.

The clouds consist of charged particles of water dispersed in air. Some of them are + vely charged, others are negatively charged. When + vely charged clouds come closer they have cause lightening and thundering whereas when + ve and –ve charged colloids closer they cuase heavy rain by aggregation of minute particles. It is possible to cause artificial rain by throwing electrified sand or silver iodide from an aeroplane and thus coagulation the mist hanging in air. Electrical chimneys are made on the principle of

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Electroosmosis
Electrophoresis
Coagulation
All of these

Answer :B
13.

The clouds consist of charged particles of water dispersed in air. Some of them are + vely charged, others are negatively charged. When + vely charged clouds come closer they have cause lightening and thundering whereas when + ve and –ve charged colloids closer they cuase heavy rain by aggregation of minute particles. It is possible to cause artificial rain by throwing electrified sand or silver iodide from an aeroplane and thus coagulation the mist hanging in air. Clouds are colloids solution of

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LIQUID in gas
gas in liquid
liquid in liquid
solid in liquid

Answer :A
14.

The ClO radicals decay by second-order reaction. If the initial concentration is2.5 xx 10^(-5) "mole" dm^(-3), calculate its (a) first half-life, (b) second half-life, and (c) concentration of ClO radical after 4 min. The rate constant of the process is 2.25 xx 10^7 dm^3 "mol"^(-1) s^(-1)

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Solution :(a) 1.778 MILLISECONDS (b) 3.556 milliseconds(c)`7.69 XX 10^(-6) "mol" DM^(-3)`
15.

The calomel present in an electrode is :

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`Hg_2Cl_2` + HG
`Hg_2Cl`
Hg + HGCL
`HgCl_2`

ANSWER :B
16.

The cleavage of carbon-oxygen bond in ether takes place in ….

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ALKALINE MEDIUM
ACIDIC medium
Neutral medium
ALCOHOL medium

Solution :Acidic medium
17.

The cleavage of an ethyl methyl ether with cold hydrogen iodide will give

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a MOLECULE each of an methyl IODIDE and water
a molecule each of an ethyl iodide and water
a molecule each of ETHANOL and an methyl iodide
a molecule each of an ethyl iodide, methyl iodide and water

Answer :C
18.

The cleaning action of soap and detergent in water is due to the formation of

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micelle
salt
base
acid

SOLUTION :A spericla aggregate of soap MOLECULES in the soap solution in water is CALLED micelle when soap is dissolved in water it forms a colloidal suspencsion in which the soap moleculs CLUSTER together ot form sperical micelles
19.

The cleaning action of soap or detergent is due to

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LYOPHILIC SOLUTION FORMATION 
EMULSIFICATION 
precipitation of dirt 
lyophobic solution formation 

Answer :B
20.

The cleavage of an aryl-alkyl ether with hydrogen halide will give :

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A molecule each of an alkyl HALIDE and water
A molecule each of an ARYL halide and water
A molecule each of an alkyl halide, aryl halide and water
A molecule each of PHENOL and an alkyl halide

Answer :D
21.

The clean water should have BOD value

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LESS than 5 PPM
10 ppm
20 ppm
100ppm.

Answer :A
22.

The Clausius-Clapeyron equation may be given as:

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`log_(10)((P_(2))/(P_(1)))=(DeltaH_(vap))/(2.303R)[(1)/(T_(1))-(1)/(T_(2))]`
`(dP)/(dT)=(Q)/(TDeltaV)`
`(dP)/(dT)=(q)/(TDeltaV)`
`(dP)/(dT)=(DELTAV)/(DeltaS)`

Answer :A::B::C
23.

The classification of drugs in the following manner is most conveniant for doctors

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BASED on pharmacological effect
Based on drug action
Based on CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
Based on MOLECULAR targets

Answer :A
24.

The class of drugs used for the treatment of stress is

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analgesics
antiseptic
ANTIHISTAMINE
 tranquilizers

Answer :D
25.

The class of drugs used for the treatment of stree is

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Analgesics
Antiseptic
Antihistamine
Tranquillizers 

ANSWER :D
26.

The class of drugs used for the treatment of cut or wound is :

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Tranquillizers
Antiseptics
Antihistamines
Antipyretics

Answer :B
27.

The class of chemical compounds used for the treatment of stress are called

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Analgesics
Tramquilizers
Antihistamines
Antibiotics

Answer :B
28.

The class of compounds that are reduced to primary alcohols and also respond to Fehling.s solution are known as:

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ALIPHATIC aldehydes
Aliphatic ketones
Aromatic amines
Aromatic ketones

Answer :A
29.

The claisen schmidt condensation product of benzaldehyde and acetone is

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`C_(6)H_(5)CH=C(CH_(3))_(2)`
`C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)-overset(O)overset("||")C-CH=CH_(2)`
`C_(6)H_(5)-overset(O)overset("||")C-CH=CH-CH_(3)`
`C_(6)H_(5)-CH=CH-overset(O)overset("||")C-CH_(3)`

Solution :`{:(C_(6)H_(5)CHO+CH_(3)COCH_(3) to C_(6)H_(5)-overset(OH)overset(|)(CH)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset("||")C-CH_(3)),(""overset(" ")underset(" ")DELTA DARR -H_(2)O),(""C_(6)H_(5)-CH=CH-overset(O)overset("||")C-CH_(3)):}`
30.

The cis form of the complex [RhCl_(3)(py)_(3)] is called …… isomer whereas its trants form is called …… isomer.

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SOLUTION :FACIAL (FAC) and meridianal (MER)
31.

The circulation of blood in human body supplies O_(2) and releases CO_(2) the concentration of O_(2) and CO_(2) is variable but on an average, 100 ml blood contains 0.02 g of O_(2) and 0.08 g of CO_(2). The volume of O_(2) and CO_(2) at 1 atm and at body temperature 37^(@)C, assuming 10 It blood in human body, is

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2 It, 4It
1.5 It, 4.5 It
1.59 It, 4.62 It
3.82 It, 4.62 It

Solution :`because 100 ML` BLOOD has `0.02 g P_(2) and 0.08 g CO_(2)`
`therefore 10,000 ml` blood has `2g O_(2) and 8 g CO_(2)`
Using PV=nRT
For `O_(2), 1xxV_(o_(2))=(2)/(32) xx 0.0821xx310 rArr V_(o_(2))=1.59` litre
For `CO_(2), 1xx V_(co_(2))=(8)/(44) xx0.0821xx310 rArr V_(Co_(2))=4.62` litre
Hence, (C) is the CORRECT answer.
32.

The circulation of blood in human body supplies O_2 and releases CO_2 The concentration of O_2 and CO_2 is variable but on the average, 100 mL blood contains 0.02 g of O_2 and 0.08 g CO_2 . The volume of O_2 and CO_2 at 1 atm and body temperature 37^@C , assuming 10 litre blood in human body is :

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2 LITRE, 4 litre
1.5 litre, 4.5 litre
1.59 litre, 4.62 litre
3.82 litre, 4.62 litre

Answer :C
33.

The Cl-C-Cl angle in 1,1,2,2-tetra-chloroethene and tetrachloromethane respectively will be about:

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`120^@` and `190^@5`
`90^@` and `109.5^@
`109.5^@` and `90^@`
`109.5^@` and `120^@`

ANSWER :D
34.

The chromyl chloride testresponds pourly with the chlorides of Pb,Ag so Sn but failwith the chlorides of

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`HG`
`As`
`BI`
`CU`

ANSWER :a
35.

Chromatographic technique was first introduced by ___________.

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Leibig
Tswett
Kekule
Wohler

Answer :B
36.

The choice of reducing agent for metal oxide is decided by thermodynamic principles of metallurgy. Delta G must be negative. Ellingham diagram is a plot of Delta_(f)G^(0) vs T for the formation of oxides of various elements. All the plots slope upwards when temperature increases. Each plot is a straight line except when some change in phase takes place. A metal will reduce the oxide of other metals which lie above it in this diagram. Delta G^(0) vs T plot in the Ellingham's diagram slopes downward for the reaction.

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`MG + (1)/(2)O_(2) rarr MgO`
`2Ag + (1)/(2) O_(2) rarr Ag_(2)O`
`C + (1)/(2) O_(2) rarr CO`
`CO + (1)/(2) O_(2) rarr CO_(2)`

Answer :C
37.

The choice of reducing agent for metal oxide is decided by thermodynamic principles of metallurgy. Delta G must be negative. Ellingham diagram is a plot of Delta_(f)G^(0) vs T for the formation of oxides of various elements. All the plots slope upwards when temperature increases. Each plot is a straight line except when some change in phase takes place. A metal will reduce the oxide of other metals which lie above it in this diagram. At a temperature below 1623 K. Al cannot reduce

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FeO
CrO
MGO
NiO

Solution :AI can.t REDUCE MgO as MG is more ELECTROPOSITIVE.
38.

The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends the thermodynamic factors. How far do you agree with this statement? Support your opinion with examples.

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Solution :If the free energy of oxidation of the reducing agent is more negative than that of the metal to be reduced, reduction will take place.
Most reactive METALS like ALKALI metals are reduced only by electrolytic reduction.
Less reactive metals like Cu, SN, Pb, etc., can be reduced by carbon or carbon monoxide. Moderrately active metals like Mn, CR, FE, etc., are reduced with the help of Al.
39.

The choice of areducing agent in the extraction of a particular case depends on thermodynamic factor. Explain.

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SOLUTION :THERMODYNAMIC CONSIDERATIONS are very importantin decidingthe temperature and reductant in the extraction of a metal. `Fe_(2) O_(3)` is REDUCED to metal using CO asreagentat 823 K. `SnO_(2)` is reducedusingcoke at 1473 K.
40.

The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends on thermodynamic factor. How far do you agree with this statement? Support your opinion with example.

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Solution :The STATEMENT is correct. We CONSIDER the relation :
`DeltaG=DeltaH-TDeltaS`
`DeltaG^(@)=-RTlnK`
For a PARTICULAR reducing AGENT to work with a metallic oxide.
Example : The VALUE of `DeltaG` should be negative.
41.

Thechoiceof areducingagentin aparticularcasedepends on thermodynamicfactor. How far do youagreewiththisstatement ?Supportyouropinionwithtwoexamples.

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SOLUTION :Thermodynamic factorhelpsus in choosingasuitablereducingagentfor thereductionofaparticularmetaloxidetothemetallic stateasdiscussedbelow.
It isevidentthatmetalsfor whichthestandardfreeenergyofformation`(DELTA _f G ^(@)) `oftheiroxidesislessnegative.Inotherwords,anymetalwillreducetheoxidesof other metalswhichlieaboveit in theEllinghamdiagrambecausethe STANDARD freeenergychange` (Delta _r G ^(@)) `ofthe combinedredox reactionwill be- vebyan amountequaltothedifferencein`Delta _f G^(@) `oftwometaloxides. Thus,both AlandZn can reduce FeOtoFebutFe cannotreduce`Al_ 2O_ 3 `toAl orZnOtoZn.Similarly, C canreduceZnOtoZn but notCO.
42.

The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends on thermodynamic factor. How far do you agree with this statement ? Support your opinion with two examples.

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Solution :The thermodynamic factor helps us in choosing a suitable reducing agent for the reduction of a particular metal oxide to metal. The feasibility of thermal reduction can be predicted on the basis of `Delta_fG^@` vs T plots for the formation of oxides, known as Ellingham diagram. From the diagram, it can be predicted that metals for which the standard FREE energy of formation of their oxides is more negative can reduce those metal oxides for which the standard free energy of formation of their respective oxides is less negative. In other words, a metal will reduce the oxides of other metals which lie above it in Ellingham diagram because the standard free energy change, `(Delta_rG^@)` of the combined redox reaction will be - ve by an amount EQUAL to the difference in `Delta_fG^@` of TWO two metal oxides. For EXAMPLE, both Al and Zn can reduce FeO to Fe but Fe cannot reduce `Al_2O_3` to Al or ZnO to Zn. Similarly, C can reduce ZnO to Zn but not CO. Thus, the choice of a particular reducing agent depends on thermodynamic factor.
43.

The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends on thermodynamic factor. How far do you agree with this statement? Support your opinion with two examples.

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Solution :Thermodynamic factor helps us in choosing a suitable reducing agent for the reduction of a particular metal oxide to the metallic state as discussed below.
Refer to the Ellingham diagram Fig. 6.1. From the diagram, it is evident that metals for which tha standard free ENERGY of formation`(triangle_(f)G^(0))` of their oxides is more negative can reduce those metal oxides for which the standard free energy of formation of `(triangle_(f)G^(0))` of their oxides is less negative. In other words, any metal will reduce the oxides of other metals which lie above it in the Ellingham diagram. This is so because the standard free energy change `(triangle_(f)G^(0))` of the combined redox REACTION will be -ve. Thus, both AL and Zn can reduce FeO to Fe but Fe cannot reduce `Al_(2)O_(3)` to Al or ZnO to Zn. SIMILARLY, C can reduce ZnO to Zn but CO cannot.
44.

The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends on thermo -dynamic factor. Explain with two examples.

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Solution :The choice of the a reducing agent in a particular CASE depends on thermodynamic factor. This fact can be explained by considering the following EXAPLES.
`rarr` out of Cand CO , carbon nonoxide (CO) is a better reducting agent at 673K.
`rarr` At 983K (or) CO , carbon nonoxide (CO) is a better reducting agent at 673K .
`rarr`The above observations are form Ellingham diagram.
Zinc is not extracted from Zinc oxide through reduction using CO.
Explanation :
`2Zn+O_(2)rarr2ZnO,DeltaG^(@)=-650KJ`
`2CO+O_(2)rarr2CO_(2),DeltaG^(@)=-450KJ`
`2ZnO+2COrarr2Zn+2CO_(2')DeltaG^(@)=200KJ`
`DeltaG^(@)` = Positive indicatis that the reaction is not feasible.
The extraction of copper from pyrites is more difficult than that from its oxide ore through reduction.
Explanation : Pyrites is `(Cu_(2)S)` cannot be reduced by carbir (or) hydrogent because the standar free energy of formation`(DeltaG^(@))` of`Cu_(2)S` is greater then those of`CS_(2)` and `H_(2)S`
`{:(2Cu_(2)S+Crarr4Cu+CS_(2)),(Cu_(2)S+H_(2)rarrCu+H_(2)S):}}" Not fessible"`
`rarr` The `DeltaG^(@)` of copper oxide is less than that of`CO_(2)`
`therefore` The sulphide ore is firts converted to oxide by roasting and then reduced .
`2Cu_(2)S+3O_(2)underset("Heat")overset("Roasting")rarr2Cu_(2)+2SO_(2)`
`2Cu_(2)+O+Crarr4Cu+CO_(2)["feasible"].`
The following are the conditions that Al might be expected to reduce MgO. The Equations for the formation of two oxides are
`(4)/(3)Al_((s))+O_(2(g))rarr(2)/(3)Al_(2)O_(3(s))`
`2Mg_((s))+O_(2(g))rarr2MgO_((s))`
From the Ellingham diagram the two curves of these oxides formation intersect each otherrat a certain point. The corresponding value of`DeltaG^(@)` becomes zero for the reduction of MgO by aluminium metal,
`2MgO_((s))+(4)/(3)hArr2Mg_((s))+(2)/(3)Al_(2)O_(3_(s))`
From the above information the reduction of MgO by Al metal cannot occur below this temperature(1665 K) instead ,Mg can reduce`Al_(2)O_(3)` to al below 1665K.
`rarr` Al-Metal can reduce MgO to Mg above 1665 K because`DeltaG^(@)` for `Al_(2)O_(3)`is less compared to that of MgO.
`3MgO_((s))+2Al_((s))overset(T gt 1665K)rarrAl_(2)O_(3(s))+2Mg_((s))`
45.

The chlorination of toluene in presence of ferric chloride gives predominantly

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BENZYL chloride
m-chlorotoluene.
benzal chloride
o-and p-chlorotoluene

Answer :D
46.

The chlorine atom in ClF_(5) involves

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`SP^(3)` HYBRIDISATION
`sp^(3)d` hybridisation
`sp^(3)d^(2)` hybridisation
`sp^(3)d^(3)` hybridisation.

Answer :C
47.

The chlorination of methane is an example of :

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ELIMINATION reaction
substitution reaction
ADDITION reaction
oxidation reaction

Solution :CHLORINATION of METHANE is an example of substitution reaction.
48.

The chlorination of alkane involves

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CL FREE RADICALS
`Cl^+` SPECIES
`Cl^-` species
`CH_3` free radicals

Answer :B
49.

The chloride that turns black on addition of NH_4OH is :

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AGCL
`PbCl_2`
`Hg_2Cl_2`
Both (B) and ( C )

ANSWER :C
50.

The chloride that can be extracted with ether:

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NaCl
LiCl
`BaCl_2`
`CaCl_2`

ANSWER :B