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1.

Which of the following is a strong oxidising agent ?

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`KmnO_(4)//H_(2)SO_(4)`
`Na_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)//H_(2)SO_(4)`
`KMnO_(4)//KOH`
All of these

Solution :All of these
Discussion
2.

Three molesof CH_(3)lare madeto reactwith one moleof ammonia . The productformedis

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`1^(0)` amine
`2^(0)` amine
`3^(0)` amine
quaternaryammonium salt

Answer :C
Discussion
3.

Which of the following is true about vitamains ?

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Vitamins are secreted by DUCTLES glands.
Vitamins are synthesised in an human body
Vitamins of the B group and VITAMIN C are water SOLUBLE while vitamins A,D,E and K are fat soluble.
Vitamins in the body are NEEDED in very large amounts.

Answer :C
Discussion
4.

Which of the following is used in preventation of hert attak?

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Ibuprogen PHENOL
phenol
DETTOL
SECONAL

ANSWER :D
Discussion
5.

Which are true for terpolymer:

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CONTAINS THREE DIFFERENT monomers
ABS plastic
A POLYMER of ACRYLONITRILE,butadiene
and styrene
All

Answer :D
Discussion
6.

Whichis the correct statement the given acids

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Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a MONOPROTIC acid
Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid
Both are triprotic acid
Both are diprotic acid

Solution :Phosphinic acid `(H_(3)PO_(2))`
Discussion
7.

Which of the following will have three stereoisomeric forms :- (i) [Cr(NO_(3))_(3)(NH_(3))_(3)](ii) K_(3)[Co(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)] (iii) K_(3)[CoCl_(2)(C_(2)O_(4)_(2)](iv) [Co BrCl(en)_(2)]

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III, IV
I, II and iv
Only iv
All

Answer :A
Discussion
8.

Which of the following is pseudo first order reaction?

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`2H_2O_2 to 2H_2O + O_2`
`2O_3 to 3O_2`
`CH_3COOC_2H_5 + NAOH to CH_3COONa+ C_2H_5OH`
`CH_3COOC_2H_5 +H_2O OVERSET(H^+)to CH_3COOH + C_2H_5OH`

ANSWER :D
Discussion
9.

Which is the monomer of polypeptide

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Propene
BUTADIENE
ADIPIC acid
AMINO acid

ANSWER :D
Discussion
10.

Which of the following plots correctly represents variation of equivalentconductance(wedge_(eq))withdilution for a strongelectrolyte ?

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SOLUTION :EQUIVALENT CONDUCTANCE INCREASES with dilutionand ultimatelybecomes CONSTANT .
Discussion
11.

Which of the following will not be soluble in sodium carbonate solution.

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Solution :ACIDIC nature of o-nitrophenol is LESS than `H_(2)CO_(3)`. So it does not react with `Na_(2)CO_(3)` solution.
Discussion
12.

Which of the following expressions is correct for an ideal gas?

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`P=2/3V/(N_(A))barE`
`P=3/2 V/(N_(A))barE`
`P=2/3 (N_(A))/V barE`
`P=3/2 (N_(A))/V barE`

Solution :We KNOW average KINETIC energy `barE=3/2 R/(N_(A))T`
but `PV=RT`
`:.barE=3/2(PV)/(N_(A))impliesP=2/3(N_(A))/VbarE`
Discussion
13.

Which of the following statement/statements is/re correct?

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in the `NACL` structures, each `Na^(+)` ion is surrounded by `6Cl^(-)` ions as nearest neighbours and twelve `Na^(+)` ions as NEXT nearest neighbours.
the co-ordination NUMBER of CATION generally increases as the radius ratio increases
packing efficiencies higher than `0.74` are possible only with cation and anion of different sizes
during a crystal defect electrical neutrality should be maintained.

Solution :abcd FACTS
Discussion
14.

What is added during preparation of shaving soap due to this soap and its foam do not dry up rapidly?

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GLYCEROL 
CAROTENE 
ALCOHOL 
CARBOXILIC acid

Solution :Glycerol
Discussion
15.

Which of the following drug is an analgesic?

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iodex
valium
ANALGIN
quinine

Solution :analgin
Discussion
16.

Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic ?

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`EU^(2+)`
`Yb^(2+)`
`Ce^(2+)`
`Sm^(2+)`

ANSWER :B
Discussion
17.

Which of the following metal carbonyl C-O bond length is minimum ?

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`[V(CO)_(6)]^(-)`
`[Mn(CO)_(6)]^(+)`
`[Cr(CO)_(6)]`
`[Ti(CO)_(6)]^(2-)`

Solution :As charge on C.A.`DARR`,C-Obond strength `uarr`, or C-O BOND order `uarr`, or C-O bond length `darr`
Discussion
18.

Which of the following reactions involve carbanion enolalte as reactive intermediate?

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Kolbe-Schmidt REACTION
Reimer-Tiemann reaction
Claisen CONDENSATION
ALDOL condensation

ANSWER :C::D
Discussion
19.

Which of the following statements about the peptide bond is (are) correct?

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The `C-N` bond of the peptide linkage is longer than that of an amide.
The `-overset(O) overset(||)(C)-NH-` portion of the peptide linkage is planar
The `C-N` bond LENGTH of peptide is SHORTER than that of an amine
The rotation about `CO-N` bond of peptide is restricted.

Solution :NA
Discussion
20.

Write one chemical reaction to show that conc. H_(2)SO_(4) can act as an oxidising agent.

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Solution :HOT concentrated sulphuric acid OXIDISES carbon to `CO_(2)`.
`C + 2H_(2)SO_(4) (conc.) overset(Delta)RARR CO_(2)+2SO_(2) + 2H_(2)O`
Discussion
21.

Which is a stronger reducing agent among Cr^(2+) and Fe^(2+) ? Why ?

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Solution :`Cr^(2+)` is stronger reducing agent than `FE^(2+)` , because `d^4 rarr d^3` OCCURS in CASE of `Cr^(2+) " to " Cr^(3+)` but `d^6 rarr d^5` occurs in case of `Fe^(2+)` to `Fe^(3+)` In AQUEOUS solution, `d^3` is more stable as COMPARED to `d^5`
Discussion
22.

Which of the following is opticallyactive -

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ANSWER :D
Discussion
23.

When a hydrophilic sol like gelatin is subjected to electric field, the sol particle moves

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Towards ANODE when `PH gt` isoelectric point
In both directions at isoelectric pH
Towards cathode when `pH lt` isoelectric point
All of these

Answer :A::C
Discussion
24.

underset(H_(2)SO_(4))overset(K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7))to (CH_(3))_(2)C=Ooverset(O)toCH_(3) COOH ,Here [A] is :

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ISOPROPYL alxohol
Ethyl alcohol
Tert BUTYL alcohol
Propyl alcohol

Answer :A
Discussion
25.

Which one of the produet is formed when benzene and propene is heated at 523 K?

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CUMENE
2-ETHYL BENZENE
2-propyl benzene
Ethyl enthanoate

SOLUTION :Cumene
Discussion
26.

Which of the following elements of group 15 in a typical metal ?

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P
As
Sb
Bi

Answer :D
Discussion
27.

When a strong acid is titrated using a weak base, the pH at the equivalence point is

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7
`GT 7`
`LT 7`
`~~7`

ANSWER :C
Discussion
28.

What is the nuber of sigmaa and pi bonds present in H_2SO_(4) molecule ?

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`6 SIGMA and 2 pi`
`6sigma and 0 sigma`
`2 sigma and 4 pi`
`2 sigma and 2 pi`

Answer :A
Discussion
29.

When lambda_(c) decreases linearly with increase in sqrt(C), then it is

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an insulator
a SEMICONDUCTOR
a WEAK electrolyte
a STRONG electrolyte

Answer :D
Discussion
30.

Writethestrutureof allthealkanes that can behydrogenatedto from2- methpyloentane .

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SOLUTION :The STRUCTURE of 2- methylpence is
`CH_(3)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)CH-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)`
there can be four different POSITIONS for a duablebond , hence, fourdefferentalkanes are :
`CH_(3)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)CH-underset((i))CH_(2)-CH_(2)=CH_(2),"" CH_(3)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)CH-underset((ii))CH=CH-CH_(3),`
`CH_(3)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)CH-underset((iii))CH-CH_(2)=CH_(3),"" CH_(3)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)C-underset((iv))CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(3),`
Discussion
31.

Which of the following is neoprene rubber

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`[-CH_2-OVERSET(CN)overset(|)C=CH-]_n`
`[-CH_2-overset(OH)overset(|)C=CH-]_n`
`[-CH_2=overset(CL)overset(|)C-CH_2-CH_2-]_n`
`[-CH_2-overset(Cl)overset(|)C=CH-CH_2-]_n`

Answer :D
Discussion
32.

Which of the following compound possess antiseptic properties ?

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DICHLORO methane
Triflouro methane
Tri IODO methane
Tetrachloro methane

ANSWER :C
Discussion
33.

Which of the following has highest Pka value ?

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`C_(6)H_(5) - COOH`
`CH_(3) - OH`
`C_(6)H_(5) - OH`
`CH_(3) - COOH`

Answer :B
Discussion
34.

Which of the following is not used in the preparation of ketone ?

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OXIDATION of secondary alcohols
DEHYDROGENATION fo `2^(0)` alcohol
Pyrolysis of CALCIUM acetate
Acid hydrolysis of ALKYL CYANIDE

Answer :D
Discussion
35.

Which one of following octahedral complexes will not show geometrical isomerism ?

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`M[A_(2)B_(2)]`
`M[A_(3)B_(3)]`
`[MA_(4)B_(2)]`
`[MA_(5)B]`

Solution :The COMLEX `[MA_(5)B]` cannot show geometrical isomerism.
Discussion
36.

Which are not the essential constituents of balanced diet:

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Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Hormones

Answer :D
Discussion
37.

Which one of the following is an inner orbital complex as well as diamagnetic in behaviour ?

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`[ZN(NH_(3))_(6)]^(2+)`
`[Cr(NH_(3))_(6)]^(3+)`
`[CO(NH_(3))_(6)]^(3+)`
`[Ni(NH_(3))_(6)]^(2+)` .

ANSWER :C
Discussion
38.

There is foul small in presence of moisare with

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`AICI_(3)`
`AI_(2)(SO_(4))_(3)`
`FeS`
`FeSO_(4)`

ANSWER :c
Discussion
39.

Which of the following aryl halides will react fastest with aq. NaOH at high temperature asnd high presure ?

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ANSWER :B
Discussion
40.

What effect will the resonance have on the dipole moment of vinyl chloride?

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SOLUTION :`CH_(2)=CH-CL to barCH_(2)-CH_(2)= OVERSET(+)Cl`
It will increase its dipole MOMENT.
Discussion
41.

Write the chemical equations involved in the leaching of bauxite ore to prepare pure alumina.

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Solution :(i) `Al_(2)O_(3)(s)+2NaOH(AQ)+33H_(2)O(l)to2Na[Al(OH)_(4)]`
(II) `2NA[Al(OH)_(4)](aq)+CO_(2)(g)to Al_(2)O_(3)xH_(2)O(s)+2NaHCO_(3)`
(iii) `Al_(2)O_(3)xH_(2)O(s) overset(1470K)to Al_(2)O_(3)(s)+xH_(2)O(g)`
Discussion
42.

Which one of the following oxides dissolves in water ?

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CuO
`Al_(2)O_(3)`
`Fe_(2)O_(3)`
`Na_(2)O`

Solution :The atoms and MOLECULES in gases are much more spread out than in solids or liquids . They vibrate and MOVE freely at HIGH speeds . A gas will fill any container , but if the container is not sealed , the gas will escape . Gas can be compressed much more easily than a liquid or solid.
Discussion
43.

Which of the following complex compounds does not exhibits cis-trans isomerism ?

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`[PtCl_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)]` <BR>`[PdCl_(2)BrI]`
`[Pt(NH_(3))_(2) (Cl) (Br)]`
`[Pt(NH_(3))_(3)(Cl)]^(+)`

SOLUTION :(i) `[PtCl_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)] - Ma_(2)b_(2)`
(ii) `[PdCl_(2)brI] - Ma_(2)bc`
(III) `[Pt(NH_(3))_(2)CLBR] - Ma_(2)bc`
(iv) `[Pt(NH_(3))_(3)Cl] - Ma_(3)b` G.I. absent
Discussion
44.

Which is incorrect for paper chromatography

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it is a PART of PARTITION chromatography
It is a stationary phase
`R_(f)` value decrease when RATE of adsorption increase
None of these

Answer :B
Discussion
45.

What type of pi-bonding is present in the compound of type POX_(3) ?

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SOLUTION : `Ppi-dpi`
Discussion
46.

Which of the following is not found in native state ?

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PT
Cu
Au
Na

Answer :D
Discussion
47.

Which one of the following elements shows variable equivalent mass ?

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Zinc
Silver
Calcium
IRON

Solution :Iron SHOWS the VARIABLE EQUIVALENT MASS.
Discussion
48.

Which branched chain isomer of the hydrocarbon with molecular mass 72 u gives only one isomer of monosubstituted alkyl halide ?

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Tertiary butyl chloride
Neopentane
Isohexane
Neohexane

Solution :`H_(3)C-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C )-CH_(3) underset("monohalogenation")overset(Cl_(2)//HV)rarr` single product.
Discussion
49.

When amylases catalyse the hydrolysis of starch , the final product obtained is chiefly

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Cellobiose
Glucose
Maltose
Sucrose

Solution :STARCH `OVERSET("AMYLASE")to` Maltose
Discussion
50.

What is the role of activated charcoal in gas masks used in coal mines ?

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Solution :In a coal MINES, various POISONOUS gases are present. The ACTIVATED charcoal in a gas MASKS act as an adsorbent for these gases.
Discussion