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| 13901. |
What action is expected of States for a satisfactory ATR? |
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Answer» State Government to issue necessary instructions/ guidelines to correct the deficiency observed. Take appropriate administrative action against those found to be violating the provisions of the Act / Guidelines. With regard to the complaints relating to financial irregularities, generally, the following action should be taken for an acceptable ATR: For employees: i) Lodging FIR against the delinquent officer(s) in case, prima facie, a criminal intent is apparent and ii) Formal initiation of departmental enquiry and iii) Recovery of the amount found misappropriated. For Elected Representatives: i) Proceedings for disqualification/ termination / recovery initiated under the State PR Act and ii) Recovery should be ordered through a formal recovery certificate or a written order if, following a due process, recovery is due. |
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| 13902. |
What kind of complaint cells are to be established by States? |
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Answer» The State Governments should establish a complaint cell, under the direct charge of Secretary, rural development in the State, for looking into all the complaints related to MGNREGA. The complaint cell may either be for complaints specifically related to MGNREGA or it may be the same as for complaints related to other programmes / Schemes of Ministry of Rural Development. |
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| 13903. |
What are the consequences of not submitting satisfactory or timely ATRs? |
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What are specific advantages of online submission of proposals for release of funds? |
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Is there any provision for extension of time for submission of ATRs? |
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JS (RE-I)/ JS(RE -II) - Member CCA - Member Concerned Director in the division - Convener
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| 13906. |
`H_(3)A` is a weak triprotic acid `(K_(a_(1))=10^(-5),K_(a_(2))=10^(-9),K_(a_(3))=10^(-13))`. What is the value of `(pX)/(10)` of 0.1 M `H_(3)A` (aq) solution? Where pX =- logX and X = `([A^(3-)])/([HA^(2-)])` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 4 `-DeltaH_(f)=129.13(Deltax)^(2)` `516.52 = 129.13 (Deltax)^(2)` `(Deltax)^(2)=4` `Delta_(x)=2=|x_(A)-x_(B)|` Given `x_(H) = 2` Hence E. N. of X is = 4 |
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Consider the Bohr’s model of a one-electron atom where the electron moves around the nucleus. In the following, List-I contains some quantities for the nth orbit of the atom and List-II contains options showing how they depend on n.List-lList-lI(I) Radius of the nth orbit(P) ∝ n–2(II) Angular momentum of the electron in the nth orbit(Q) ∝ n–1 (III) Kinetic energy of the electron in the nth orbit(R) ∝ n0(IV) Potential energy of the electron in the nth orbit (S) ∝ n1(T) ∝ n2 (U) ∝ n1/2Which of the following options has the correct combination considering List-I and List-II?(A) (III), (P) (B) (IV), (U) (C) (III), (S) (D) (IV), (Q) |
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Answer» Correct option (D) (I), (T) Explanation: In Bohr’s model Radius ∝ n2 Angular momentum ∝ n Kinetic energy ∝ 1/n2 Potential energy ∝ 1/n2 |
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For the Daniell cell ` Zn| Zn^(2+) || Cu^(2+) | Cu` with The questions consist of two statements each, printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following four responses : ` Fe_3O_4` is paramagnetic at room temperature and becomes ferromagnetic at ` 850 K`. The randomization of spin takes place whith temperature.A. If both assertion and reason are terue and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion .B. If both assertion ans reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion .C. If assertion is true but reason is false .D. If assertion is false but reason is true. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `Fe_(3)O_(4)` is ferronagetic at room tempreature and becomes pramagnetic at `850 K` due to randomization of spin with temperature. |
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For the Daniell cell ` Zn| Zn^(2+) || Cu^(2+) | Cu` with The questions consist of two statements each, printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following four responses : `E_(cell) = 1.1 V`, the application of oposite potential grater than ` 1.1 V` results into folow of electron from ` Cu` to ` Zn`. `Zn` is deposited at anode and ` Cu` is deposited at cathode .A. If both assertion and reason are terue and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion .B. If both assertion ans reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion .C. If assertion is true but reason is false .D. If assertion is false but reason is true. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Ze is -ve electionde and Cu is +ve electrode in Daniel cell. |
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| 13910. |
The strongest conjugate base is :(A) Cl– (B) CH3COO– (C) SO42– (D) NO2– |
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Answer» Correct option: (B) CH3COO– Explanation: CH3COOH is weakest acid among HCl, CH3 COOH, HSO4– and HNO2. |
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For the Daniell cell ` Zn| Zn^(2+) || Cu^(2+) | Cu` with The questions consist of two statements each, printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following four responses : The `pKa` of acetic acid is lower than that of phenol. Phenoxide ion is more resonance stabilized.A. If both assertion and reason are terue and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion .B. If both assertion ans reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion .C. If assertion is true but reason is false .D. If assertion is false but reason is true. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Lower the value of `pKa`, more acidic will be the compound . Acetic acid is more acidic than phenol. This ind should be more stable than the phenoxide ion and it is clear that carboxylate ion has more equivalen resonating stuctures than the phenoxide ion. |
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Choose the reaction(s) from the following options, for which the standard enthalpy of reaction is equal to the standard enthalpy of formation. |
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Answer» Correct Option :- (A, D) Explanation :- Since standard enthalpy of formation of a compound is the change in the standard enthalpy when one mole of the compound is formed starting from requisite amount of constituent elements in standard state. Hence only (A) and (D) options are correct. |
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For the Daniell cell ` Zn| Zn^(2+) || Cu^(2+) | Cu` with The questions consist of two statements each, printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following four responses : Alpha (alpha)- amino acids exist an internal salt in solution as they have amino and carboxylic acid groupa in near vicinity. ` H+` ion given by carboxylic group `(-COOH)` is captured by amino group `(-NH_2)` having lone pair of electrons .A. If both assertion and reason are terue and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion .B. If both assertion ans reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion .C. If assertion is true but reason is false .D. If assertion is false but reason is true. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `NH_(2)-CH_(2)-COOH` is a typical alpha-amino acid. In solution it exists as m intemal slt or Zwitter ion, `(^(+)HH_(3)-CH_(3)-COO^(-))` because the proton `(H^(+))` of `COOH` group is captured by `-NH_(2)` has a lone pair of electrons on N atom. |
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With reference to aqua regia, choose the correct option(s).(A) The yellow colour of aqua regia is due to the presence of NOCl and Cl2 (B) Aqua regia is prepared by mixing conc. HCl and conc. HNO3 in 3 : 1 (v/v) ratio(C) Reaction of gold with aqua regia produces an anion having Au in +3 oxidation state(D) Reaction of gold with aqua regia produces NO2 in the absence of air |
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Answer» Correct option (A, B, C) Explanation: (A) HNO3 + 3HCl → NOCl + Cl2 + 2H2O The nitrosyl chloride and chlorine impart yellow color to aqua regia. (B) Aqua regia is a 3 : 1 mixture of conc. HCl and conc. HNO3. (C) Gold dissolves in aqua regia to form [AuCl4]–. Au + 4H+ + NO3- 4Cl- → [AuCl4]- + NO + 2H2 (D) Air oxidises NO to NO2. Hence in absence of air, possibility of formation of NO2 is less |
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The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under: (a) Article 356 of the Constitution (b) Article 370 of the Constitution (c) Articles 356 and 370 of the Constitution (d) None of the above |
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Answer» (b) Article 370 of the Constitution |
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The Legislative Council of a State: I. is not subject to dissolution. II. can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly. III. can be abolished by the President on the Governor's recommendation. (a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II (d) III only |
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Answer» The correct option: (c) I and II |
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The membership of a State Legislative Council: (a) shall not be more than membership of the Assembly (b) shall not be less than 40 (c) shall not be less than 2/3rd of total membership of Lok Sabha (d) Both (a) and (b) |
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Answer» (d) Both (a) and (b) |
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Which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) The Governor can refuse to give his assent to a bill (b) The Governor can reserve the bill for the assent of the President (c) The Governor may refuse to invite a leader of the party in Vidhan Sabha who does not command the majority in the House (d) The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha and the Chairman of Vidhan Parishad |
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Answer» (d) The Governor may dismiss the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha and the Chairman of Vidhan Parishad |
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The number of seats in Vidhan Sabha is : (a) to be not more than five hundred and not less than 60 (b) to be not more than 500 and not less than 60 but an exception is recognished in the case of one State which has only 32 seats (c) to be not more than.600 and not less than 500 (d) varies from Vidhan Sabha to Vidhan Sabha |
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Answer» (b) to be not more than 500 and not less than 60 but an exception is recognished in the case of one State which has only 32 seats |
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Mark the most correct response: (a) No court has power to compel the Governor to exercise or not to exercise any power or to perform or not to perform any duty (b) The Governor cannot be prosecuted in a civil and criminal court for any act of omission or commission during the period he holds office (c) Both above statements are correct (d) statement (a) is correct while (b) is not |
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Answer» (d) statement (a) is correct while (b) is not |
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One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parlshad is : (a) power of impeachment (b) nomination of members (c) tenure of membership (d) indirect election |
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Answer» (d) indirect election |
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Who acts as the Chancellor of State Universities ? (a) Governor (b) Chief Minister (c) Chief Justice of High Court (d) President |
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Answer» Governor acts as the Chancellor of State Universities. |
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On which of the following matters can a Governor of a State exercise his discretionary powers? 1. Selection of Chief Minister if no political party gets a clear-cut majority. 2. Dismissal of a Ministry if he is convinced that it has lost majority support. 3. Salaries and allowances of ministers. 4. Submission of report to President regarding failure of constitutional machinery in the State. (a) I, II and III (b) II, III and IV (c) I, II and IV (d) I, II, III and IV |
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Answer» The correct option: (c) I, II and IV |
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Which of the following is/are among the discretionary powers of the Governor? I. Selecting a Chief Minister if no single party has clear majority in the State Assembly. II. Dismissing a ministry at any time. III. Reserving a Bill for the President. (a) I and III (b) I and II (c) III only (d) I,II and III |
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Answer» The correct option: (a) I and III |
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The Governor is appointed by the:(a) Prime Minister (b) President (c) Chief Minister (d) Chief Justice |
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Answer» The Governor is appointed by the President. |
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The Chairman of the legislative Council is: (a) appointed by the Governor (b) the Governor (ex-office) (c) elected by the members of the legislative Council from among themselves (d) appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly |
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Answer» The Chairman of the legislative Council is elected by the members of the legislative Council from among themselves. |
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A minister in a State is individually responsible to the: (a) Legislature (b) Governor (c) Chief Minister (d) President |
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Answer» A minister in a State is individually responsible to the Governor. |
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The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the: (a) President (b) Chief Minister (c) Governor (d) Council of Ministers |
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Answer» The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the Governor. |
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While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is : (a) constitutionally imperative (b) a matter of convention (c) because Parliament has legislated to the effect (d) a duty of the President |
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Answer» While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is a matter of convention. |
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The State legislative Assembly participates in the election of: 1. President 2. Vice-President 3. Rajya Sabha members 4. Members of legislative Council of the State (a) I, II and III(b) I, III and IV (c) I and III(d) I, II, III and IV |
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Answer» (b) I, III and IV |
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India the Governor of a state may 1. withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature. 2. reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President. 3. return the Bill, other than a money Bill for reconsideration-of the legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
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Answer» The correct option: (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
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Point out the powers enjoyed by the President of India but not available to the Governor. 1. Diplomatic Powers. 2. Pardoning death sentence. 3. Veto power over State legislature. 4. Military powers. (a) I and IV (b) II and III (c) I, II and III (d) I,II and IV |
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Answer» The correct option: (d) I,II and IV |
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If the Governor of a State is appointed administrator of an adjoining Union Territory, he exercises his functions:(a) on advice of his Council of Ministers (b) independently of his Council of Ministers (c) according to Parliament's directions (d) according to the directions of the State legislature |
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Answer» (b) independently of his Council of Ministers |
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Consider the following statements: 1. In India, only the President, but not the Governors of the States, has the power to pardon, commute or suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offence. 2. In India, though the Governor of a State is its constitutional head during normal times, he acts as the agent of the Centre during periods of Emergency in the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
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Answer» The correct option: (b) 2 only |
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Money Bills can be introduced in the State legislature with the prior consent of the: (a) President (b) Governor (c) Speaker (d) Chief Minister |
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Answer» Money Bills can be introduced in the State legislature with the prior consent of the Governor. |
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Grants-in-aid given to States are meant: (a) to show favour to backward States (b) for use in centrally-sponsored schemes (c) to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities (d) for funding the State plan |
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Answer» (c) to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities |
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If S is circumcentre, O is orthocentre of `DeltaABC`, then `vec(SA)+vec(SB)+vec(SC)`=A. `vec(SO)`B. `2vec(SO)`C. `vec(OS)`D. `2vec(OS)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `az^(3)+bz^(2)+bar(b)z+bar(a)=0impliesbar(a)bar(z)^(3)+bar(b) bar(z)^(2)+b bar(z)+a=0impliesz=(1)/(z)" "thereforezbar(z)=1implies|z|=1` |
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The kind of delocalization involving sigma bond orbitals is called:A. hybridizationB. conjugationC. hyperconjugationD. conformation |
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Which of the following is true about the cycloheptatrienyl free radical ?A. it is an isolated stable free radicalB. it is an aromatic free radicalC. it has `4n+2pi` electronsD. none of the above. |
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Write formulas for the following compounds: a. Mercury `(II)` chloride b. Nickel `(II)` sulphate c. Tin `(IV)` oxide d. Thallium `(I)` sulphate e. Iron `(III)` sulphate f. Chromium `(III)` oxide |
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Answer» a. `Hg(II)Cl_(2)` b. `Ni(II)SO_(4)` c. `Sn(IV)O_(2)` d. `Th_(2)(I)SO_(4)` e. `Fe_(2)(III)(SO_(4))_(3)` f. `Cr_(2)(III)O_(3)` |
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which of the following oxides is amphoteric ?A. `Na_(2)O`B. CaoC. ZnOD. `CO_(2)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 3 ZnO can react with both acid and base |
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The ionic radii of `Rb^(+)` and `I^(-)` are 1.46 and `2.16Å`. The most probable type of structure exhibited by it is:A. CsCl typeB. NaCl typeC. ZnS typeD. `CaF_(2) type ` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 2 `(r^(+))/(R^(Theta))=(1.46)/(2.16)= 0.67` Radius ratio is 0.67. So coording no is six. So structur is similar to NaCl. |
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Ionisation energy of `He^(+) " is " 19.6 xx 10^(-18)J "atom"^(-1)`. The energy of the first stationary state `(n = 1)` of `Li^(2+)` isA. `4.41 xx 10 ^(-19) J "atom"^(-1)`B. `-4.41 xx 10 ^(-17) J "atom"^(-1)`C. `-2.2 xx 10 ^(-15) J "atom"^(-1)`D. `8.82 xx 10 ^(hatu17) J "atom"^(-1)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 2 I.P of `He^(+)= 19.6 xx 10^(-8)J//atom` `(E_(1))_(He^(+)) = - 19.6 xx 10^(-18)` `(E_(1))_(He^(+))/((E_(2))_(Li^(+2)))=((Z_(1)^(2)))/((Z_(2))_(Li^(+2))^(2)) xx ` `-(19.6xx10^(-18))/((E_(1))_(Li^(+2)))=((2)^(2))/((3)^(2))=((1)^(2))/((1)^(2))` `((n_(2))_(Li^(+2))^(2))/((n_(1))_(He^(+))^(2))` `(E_(1))_(Li^(+2)) = (9)/(4) xx (-19xx10^(-18))` `=- 4.41 xx 10^(-17)J//"atom"` |
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Frequency of matter wave is equal toA. `((KE))/(2h)`B. `(2(KE))/(h)`C. `((KE))/(h)`D. `lamda` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `upsilon=(C)/(lamda)=(C)/((h)/(P))=(PC)/(h)=(2K.E)/(h)(P is momentum)` |
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Breathing asbestos-laden air may be hazardous______ health. A) to B) for C) with D) against |
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Answer» Correct option is A) to |
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Ionisation energy of `He^+` is `19.6 xx 10^-18 J "atom"^(-1)`. The energy of the first stationary state `(n = 1)` of `Li^( 2 +)` is.A. `4.41xx10^(-16)J atom^(-1)`B. `-4.41xx10^(-17)J atom^(-1)`C. `-2.20xx10^(-15)J atom^(-1)`D. `8.82xx10^(-17)J atom^(-1)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `E_(1)/E_(2)=Z_(1)^(2)/Z_(2)^(2)xxn_(2)^(2)/n_(1)^(2)` `((-19.6xx10^(-18)))/(E_(2))=2^(2)/3^(2)xx1^(2)/1^(2)` `E_(2)=-4.41xx10^(-17)J atom^(-1)` |
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The radius of first Bohr orbit is x, then de-Broglie wavelength of electron in 3rd orbit is nearlyA. `2piX`B. `6piX`C. 9XD. X/3 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `2pir=nlamda` `2pi(9X)=3lamda` `1=6piX` |
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Which hybrid orbitals are used by carbon atoms in the following molecules? (a)`CH_(3)-CH_(3)`,(b)`CH_(3)-CH=CH_(2)`,(c)`CH_(3)-CH_(2)OH`, (d)`CH_(3)-CHO`,(e)`CH_(3)-CHO` (f)`CH_(3)COOH` |
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Answer» a.`underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(H_(3)C)-underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(CH_(3))`(Around single bond, there is `sp^(3)` b. `underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(H_(3)C)-underset(sp^(2))underset(uarr)(CH)=underset(sp^(2))underset(uarr)((CH)_(2))`(Around double bond there is `sp^(2)`hybridisation) c.`underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(H_(3)C)-underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(CH_(2))-underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)underset(..)(ddotO)-H` d. `underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(H_(3)C)-underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(CH)=underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)underset(..)(ddotO : )` e. `underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(H_(3)C)-underset(sp^(3))underset(uarr)(overset(ddotO:larrsp^(2) )(overset(||)(C ))-underset(sp^3)underset(uarr)underset(..)(ddotO)-H` |
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The number of moles of`KMnO_(4)` required to oxidise 2 mol of `FeC_(2)O_(4)` is acidin medium is :-A. 1.2B. 3.33C. 0.4D. 0.8 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `MnO_(4)^(-)+FeC_(2)O_(4)toMn^(+2)+Fe^(+3)+CO_(2)` Equivlents of `MnO_(4)^(-)` = Equivlents of ` FeC_(2)O_(4)` `X xx 5 = 2 xx3` X = 1.2mol |
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2 moles of `KMnO_(4)` can oxidise x moles of hydrogen peroxide in weakly alkaline medium. Find x |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 3 | |