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1.

Why Diamond shines?

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Diamond-hard and brilliant glow due to highest refractive index.

2.

Identify the product formed when methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight is (a) C2Cl6 (b) CH3Cl (c) CHCl4 (d) None of these 

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When methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight is CH3Cl.

3.

Why does graphite act as a good conductor of electricity?

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Graphite is a good conductor of electricity because of delocalized x electron system.

4.

A diamond shines more than a glass piece cut to the same shape due to……….. a) refractive index of the diamond is high than the glass piece b) critical angle of diamond is low than the glass piece c) critical angle of diamond is high than the glass piece d) refractive index of the diamond is low than the glass pieceA) a and bB) c and d C) a and c D) b and d

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Correct option is  A) a and b

5.

Identify the product formed when methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight is(a) C2Cl6(b) CH3Cl(c) CHCl4(d) None of these

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Correct answer is (b) CH3Cl

6.

Write the name and formula the 2nd member of homologous series having general formula CnH2n+2

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Name - Ethane

Formula - C2H6

7.

What is the difference between combustion and oxidation reaction?

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Combustion is an oxidation reaction where a compound is burnt in the presence of oxygen, whereas oxidation is addition of oxygen which does not require any burning.

8.

Write the molecular formula of the 2nd and the 3rd member of the homologous series whose first member is methane.

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Ethane (C2H6)

Propane (C3H8)

9.

Write the name and formula of the 2nd member of homologous series having general formula CnH2n-2.

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Propyne C3H4.

10.

Among objects made of glass and diamond, which one shines more? Why?

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Diamond shines more because of low conical angle of 24,4° and also high refractive

11.

Chlorine reacts with saturated hydrocarbons at room temperature in the (a) absence of sunlight (b) presence of sunlight (c) presence of water (d) presence of hydrochloric acid

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The answer is (b) presence of sunlight

In presence of sunlight Chlorine reacts with Hydrocarbons and displaces Hydrogen atoms.

12.

Chlorine reacts with saturated hydrocarbons at room temperature in the _______.(A) absence of sunlight(B) presence of sunlight(C) presence of water(D) presence of hydrochloric acid

Answer» (B) presence of sunlight
13.

Give the IUPAC names of the above possible compounds and represent them in structures. 

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1. The IUPAC name of CH3COCH3 is propanone. 

2. The IUPAC name of CH3 CH2 CHO is propanal.

14.

Write the names of the following compounds.

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(i) Propanone (ii) ethyne

15.

Write IUPAC names of the following compounds

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a) 2, 2, 3, 3 – tetra methyl butane 

b) 3-chloro butan-l-oic acid.

16.

The first member of alkyne homologous series is _______.(A) ethyne                   (B) ethene(C) propyne                  (D) methane

Answer» The correct answer is

(A) ethyne
17.

Name the second member of alkyne series.

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The second member of alkyne series is Propyne.

18.

Write the molecular formula of the 2nd and 3rd member of the homologous series where the first member is ethyne.

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Propyne (C3H4)

Butyne (C4H6)

19.

Write the HJPAC names of the following compounds.i) CH3 – CH0 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2OH ii) CH3 – CH2 – CH = CH- CH2 – C ≡ CHiii) CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CHO iv) CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – COOH

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i) Nananol 

ii) 4- ene – 1 heptyne 

iii) Pentanal 

iv) Pentanoic acid

20.

Which of the following represents a saponification reaction? (a) \(CH_3OONa+NaOH\overset{CaO}\rightarrow CH_4+Na_2CO_3\)(b) \(CH_3COOH+C_2H_5OH\overset{H_2SO_4}\rightarrow 2CH_3COONa + H_2\)(c) 2CH3COOH + 2Na → 2CH3COONa + H2 (d) CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH → CH3COONa + C2H5OH

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The answer is (d) CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH → CH3COONa + C2H5OH

Saponification is a reaction in which ethanol and sodium ethanoate are produced upon treatment of ester with an alkali.

21.

The first member of alkyne homologous series is:A. ethyneB. ethaneC. propyne D. methane

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Alkynes are carbon compounds containing one or more triple bonds. The lowest member (or the first member) is formed by 2 carbon atoms, which is ethyne.

22.

Chlorine reacts with saturated hydrocarbons at room temperature in the:A. absence of sunlightB. presence of sunlightC. presence of waterD. presence of hydrochloric acid

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Chlorine reacts rapidly with saturated hydrocarbons in the presence of sunlight. One such reaction is,

CH4 + Cl2→ CH3Cl + HCl (in the presence of sunlight)

23.

The first member of the alkyne homologous series is(a) ethyne(b) ethene(c) propyne(d) methane

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The answer is (a) ethyne

Ethyne is the 1st member of 'alkyne homologous' series.

24.

Write the names of the following compounds

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(a) Pentanoic acid 

(b) Butyne 

(c) Heptanal 

(d) Pentanol

25.

Structural formula of ethyne is:

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Ethyne is the alkyne consisting of 2 carbons with a triple bond between them.

26.

Structural formula of ethyne is

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The answer is (a)

Chemical formula of Ethyne is C2H2.

27.

Crack is prepared fromA. LSDB. CocaineC. OpiumD. Hemp

Answer» Correct Answer - B
28.

Ingestion of marijuana leads to illusions and alters the thoughts, feeling and perception of a person. Marijunana is a:A. SedativeB. StimulantC. NarcoticD. Hallucinogen

Answer» Correct Answer - D
29.

Smack and Crack are produced fromA. Papaver somniferum and Erythroxylon cocaB. Eethroxylon coca and Atropa belladonaC. Cannabis sativa and Atropa belladonaD. Cannabis sativa and Papaver somniferum

Answer» Correct Answer - A
30.

A drugnken person should not drive a vehicle because alcoholA. Increses reaction timeB. Affects coordination of body parts, alertness and judgementC. Causes rashness and carelessnessD. All the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
31.

Identify and select the right option giving source and use A. a- Cocaine, Erythroxylum coca, Accelerates dopamine transportB. b- Heroine, Cannabis sativa, Depressent, slows down body functionsC. b- Cannabinoid, Atropa belladona, Produces hallucinationD. a- Morphine, Papaver somniferum, sedative and pain killer

Answer» Correct Answer - D
32.

Which are the following options are correct 1. Heroin-Stimulant 2. Marijuana-Cardiovascular 3. Cocaine-Hallucination 4. Morphine-SedativeA. 1,2 and 3B. 1,3 and 4C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 4

Answer» Correct Answer - C
33.

Energy content of alcohol is 7.1 kcal/gm. It is more than carbohydrates and slightly less than facts. Intake of alcohol providesA. Enough energy to body for its workingB. Releases heat energyC. Uses energy of body for dissipation of alcohol produces heatD. Both B and C

Answer» Correct Answer - D
34.

Which of the options is not appropriate for anxiety disorder?A. Perspiration occursB. Heart beat increasesC. Disorder thoughtD. Strong reaction to situation of stress

Answer» Correct Answer - C
35.

Which drug pair is incorrectA. Papaver somniferum - MorphineB. Cannabis sativa - MarijuanaC. Erythroxylum coca - CocaineD. Atropa belladona - Hashish

Answer» Correct Answer - D
36.

Antabuse is used in deaddition process for alcohol becauseA. It causes aversion reactionB. It indicates the amount and time of recent drinkingC. It satisfies the craze for alcoholD. It immediately informs AA.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
37.

Hard drug includesA. SmackB. GanjaC. AnophelesD. Pediculus

Answer» Correct Answer - A
38.

Serious type of mental deorientation isA. NeurosisB. PsychosisC. Mental disabilityD. All the above

Answer» Correct Answer - B
39.

Which is not a mental disorder?A. GoutB. EpilepsyC. NeurosisD. Psychosis

Answer» Correct Answer - A
40.

Which is mental disease?A. TetanusB. NeurosisC. Drug dependenceD. Alcoholism

Answer» Correct Answer - B
41.

Fatty liver syndrome is due to excessive intake ofA. MorphineB. TobaccoC. AlcoholD. Both B and C

Answer» Correct Answer - C
42.

Tranquilisers are substances used for the treatment of …………(a) cancer (b) AIDS (c) mental diseases (d) blood infection

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(c) mental diseases

43.

Use of Cannabis product results inA. Alteration in perception, thoughts and feelingsB. Depressed brain activity and feeling of calmnessC. Suppressed brain function and relief in painD. Stimulation of nervous system, increased alertness and activity

Answer» Correct Answer - A
44.

A useful drug that damages gastrc mucosa if taken alongwith alcohol isA. ValiumB. AnthistamineC. AspirinD. Morphine

Answer» Correct Answer - C
45.

Excessive consumption of alcohol isA. AlcoholismB. Drug addictionC. HallucinationD. Intoxication

Answer» Correct Answer - A
46.

Excessive consumption of alcohol results inA. Fatty liver syndromeB. Fixity of facial expressionC. Twitching of faceD. Atrophy of cerebral cortex

Answer» Correct Answer - A
47.

Alcohol affects mental and motor functions becauseA. It causes degeneration of contractile fibres of musclesB. It crosses blood-brain barrierC. It is quickly absorbed in gutD. It raises blood pressure

Answer» Correct Answer - B
48.

A drug effective in the treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis etc is …………(a) streptomycin (b) aspirin (c) penicillin (d) paracetamol

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(c) penicillin

49.

Alcohol taken along with barbiturate will causeA. Enhanced excitementB. Marked depressant effectC. HallucinationD. Both B and C

Answer» Correct Answer - B
50.

रोगी के कमरे की दीवारें पुती होनी चाहिए(क) पेन्ट्स से(ख) चूने से(ग) डिस्टेम्पर से(घ) किसी से भी

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सही विकल्प है (ख) चूने से