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51.

Which of the following substances are blue in colour ?A. `Fe(BO_(2))_(2)`B. `CoAl_(2)O_(4)`C. `Co(BO_(2))_(2)`D. `NaCoPO_(4)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B,C,D
52.

An yellow coloured precipitate `PbCrO_(4)` is insoluble inA. NaOHB. KOHC. `CH_(3)COOH`D. All

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
53.

Which of the following substance on heating will give a gas that turns lime water milky ?A. `ZnCO_(3)`B. `Na_(2)CO_(3)`C. `ZnSO_(3)`D. `MgCO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A,C,D
54.

On passing `H_(2)S` gas in II group sometimes the solution turns milky. It indicates the presence ofA. oxidising agentB. acidic saltC. thiosulphateD. reducing agent

Answer» Correct Answer - 1
55.

On passing `H_(2)S` gas in II group sometimes the solution turns milky. It indicates the presence ofA. An oxidising agentB. Acidic saltC. ThiosulphateD. Reducing agent

Answer» Correct Answer - 1
56.

What will happen if to a solution of `Ca(HCO_(3))_(2)` formed by passing the carbon dioxide through a milky solution of `CaCO_(3)` for a longer time, ammonia solution is added?

Answer» White precipitate of `CaCO_(3)` is formed.
`Ca(HCO_(3))_(2)+2 NH_(3) to (NH_(4))_(2)CO_(3)+CaCO_(3)darr`
57.

Write the names of the acidic radicals which can be tested by aqueous solution of barium chloride.

Answer» `SO_(3)^(2-)+Ba^(2+)toBaSO_(3)darr("white"),CO_(3)^(2-)+Ba^(2+)toBaCO_(3)darr ("white"),SO_(4)^(2-)+Ba^(2+)toBaSO_(4)darr("white")`
58.

A salt mixture contains anions `A^(-) & B^(-)` . To the sodium carbonate extract of the mixture & dil. HCl. Two drops of chlorine water and 2-3 ml of chloroform are added and the mixture shaken. A violet colour is produced. The addition of chlorine water is continued till the violet colour disappears and a reddish brown colour appears. The anions areA. `I^(-) & Br`B. `Br^(-) & I^(-)`C. `I^(-) & Cl^(-)`D. `Cl^(-) & I^(-)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The test is used to identify `Br^(-)` and `I^(-)` when present together.
59.

When measured amount of `CN^(-)` is added to a solution of `Cu^(2+)` ions a yellow ppt is formed. The ppt. when slightly heated a gas X is liberated . X isA. `N_(2)`B. `CuCN`C. `(CN)_(2)`D. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`CuCN+CN^(-) rarr[Cu(CN)_(4)]^(3-)`
60.

Can we perform sodium nitroprusside test for sulphide, if sulphite is also present in sodium carbonate extract of sulphide?

Answer» No, as "sodium carbonate extract" of sulphite gives rose red colouration with sodium nitroprusside.
`Na_(2)[Fe(CN)_(5)NO]+SO_(3)^(2-)+2Na^(+) to Na_(4)[Fe(CN)_(5)NOSO_(3)]`
61.

When sodium carbonate is added in excess to a metal chloride solution followed by the bromine water and then mixture is slightly heated , the solution turns apple green. The metal chloride is `:`A. `NiCl_(2)`B. `CoCl_(2)`C. `CrCl_(2)`D. `FeCl_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`CoCl_(2)+2NaHCO_(3)rarrCo(HCO_(3))_(2)+2NaCl`
`CO(HCO_(3))_(2)+4NaHCO_(3)rarrNa_(4)[Co(CO_(3))_(3)]+3H_(2)O+3CO_(2)`
`Br_(2)+H_(2)Orarr2HBr+[O]`
`2Na_(4)[Co(OC_(3))_(3)]+H_(2)O+[O]rarr2Na_(3)[Co(CO_(3))_(3)]("green")+2NaOH`
62.

What will happen if to a white precipitate of `BaSO_(3)`, bromine water is added?

Answer» Colour of bromine water is discharged according to the following reaction.
`BaSO_(3)+Br_(2)+H_(2)OtoBaSO_(4)darr("white")+2HBr`
63.

Statement 1 `:` When conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` is added to a metal bromide, it gives a coloured gas. Statement 2 `:` Bromide is oxidised to bromine gas by conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`2AgNO_(3)+Na_(2)S_(2)O_(3)rarrAg_(2)S_(2)O_(3)+2NaNO_(3)`
`Ag_(2)S_(2)O_(3)+H_(2)O rarr Ag_(2)S+H_(2)SO_(4)`
64.

When `H_(2)O_(2)` react with `N_(2)H_(4)` then `H_(2)O_(2)` oxidised `N_(2)H_(4)`. The no. of mole of `H_(2)O_(2)` required to oxidised 64gm `N_(2)H_(4)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
`2H_(2)O_(2)rarr2H_(2)O+2[O]`
`N_(2)H_(4)+2[O]rarr N_(2)uarr +2H_(2)O`
`ul(bar(N_(2)H_(4)+2H_(2)O rarrN_(2)uarr+4H_(2)O))`
65.

When small amount of `SnCl_(2)` is added to a solution of `Hg^(2+)` ions, a silky white precipitate is obtained.The silky white precipitate is due to the formation of:A. `Hg_(2)Cl_(2)`B. `SnCl_(4)`C. `Sn`D. `Hg`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
66.

Potassium when heated strongly in oxygen the it form a (metal oxide),(A). `(A)+CO_(2)rarr "Salt"+(Y)("gas")`. Bond order can gas(Y) is ?

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
`K+"air excess"rarr underset((A))(KO_(2))+CO_(2)rarr K_(2)CO_(3)+O_(2)uarr`
Bond order of `O_(2)=2, =(10-6)/(4)=(4)/(2)=2`
67.

When copper nitrate is strongly heated, it is converted intoA. Cu metalB. cupric oxideC. cuprous oxideD. copper nitrate

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
68.

The reagents, `NH_(4)Cl` and aqueous `NH_(3)` will precipitateA. `Ca^(2+)`B. `Al^(3+)`C. `Bi^(3+)`D. `Mg^(2+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C
69.

Ferric ion forms a Prussian blue coloured precipitate due to fromation ofA. `K_(4)[Fe(CN)_(6)]`B. `Fe_(4)[Fe(CN)_(6)]_(3)`C. `KMnO_(4)`D. `Fe(OH)_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
70.

When `NH_(4)Cl` is added to a solution of `NH_(4)OH :`A. the dissociation of `NH_(4)OH` increasesB. the concentration of `OH^(-)` increases.C. the concentration of both `OH^(-)` and `NH_(4)^(+)` increaseD. the concentration of `OH^(-)` ion decreases.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`NH_(4)ClhArrNH_(4)^(+)+Cl^(-)" "," "NH_(4)OHhArrNH_(4)^(+)+OH^(-)`
Because of common ion effect , the ionisation of `NH_(4)OH` is suppressed.
71.

If metal ions of groups III are precipitated by `NH_(4)Cl` and `NH_(4)OH` without prior oxidation by conc. `HNO_(3)`....... is not completely precipitated.

Answer» Correct Answer - `Fe^(2+)`
72.

When `AgNO_3` is strongly heated, the products formed areA. No and `NO_(2)`B. `NO_(2)` and `O_(2)`C. `NO_(2)` and `N_(2)O`D. NO and `O_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
73.

The reagent `NH_4 Cl` and aqueous `NH_3` will precipitateA. `Ca^(2+)`B. `Al^(3+)` and `Fe^(+3)`C. `Mg^(2+)`D. `Ba^(2+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
74.

Which of the following sulphides do not dissolve in `50% HNO_(3)` but dissolve in aquaregia ?A. `CoS`B. `NiS`C. `CuS`D. `HgS`

Answer» Correct Answer - A,B,D
`CuS` dissolves in `50% HNO_(3) , 3CuS+8HNO_(3)to3Cu^(2+)+6NO_(3)^(-) +3S darr +2NOuarr +4H_(2)O`
But `NiS, CoS` and `HgS` do not dissolve in `50% HNO_(3)` and dissolve in aquaregia forming their chlorides.
75.

When calomel reacts with ammonia solution, a black precipitate is fomed. Write the chemical equation also name the reaction nature.

Answer» `Hg_(2)Cl_(2)+2 NH_(4)OHunderset("black")(toubrace(HgNH_(2)Cldarr("white")+Hgdarr("black")))+NH_(4)Cl+2 H_(2)O`,
Disproportional reaction.
76.

When `NH_(4)Cl` is added to a solution of `NH_(4)OH :`A. increase the solubility product of (III) group saltsB. decrease the solubility product of (III) group saltsC. increase the ionic product of `OH^(-)` and (III) group radicalsD. decrease the degree of ionisation of group reagent

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
77.

Which of the following sulphides dissolve in dil HClA. CoSB. NiSC. MnSD. HgS

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
78.

A white crystalline substance dissolves in water. On passing `H_2 S` in this solution, a black ppt. is obtained. The black ppt. dissolves completely in hot `HNO_3`. On adding few drops of conc. `H_2 SO_4`, a white ppt. is obtained. The ppt. is that ofA. `BaSO_(4)`B. `SrSO_(4)`C. `PbSO_(4)`D. `CdSO_(4)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
79.

In the reaction : `H_(2)ShArr2H^(+)+S^(2-)`, when `NH_(4)OH` is added, thenA. The sulphides of IV groups are insoluble in `NH_(4)OH`B. The sulphides of other metals are soluble in `NH_(4)OH`C. The concentrations of `S^(2+)` ions is increasedD. The sulphides of second group are soluble in `NH_(4)OH`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
80.

`CuSO_(4)` decolourises on addition of `KCN`, the product isA. `[Cu(CN)_(4)]^(2-)`B. `Cu^(+2)` reduced to form `[Cu(CN)_(4)]^(3-)`C. `Cu(CN)_(2)`D. CuCN

Answer» Correct Answer - 2,4
81.

A white crystalline substance dissolves in water.On passing `H_(2)S` in this solution, a black precipitate is obtained.The black precipitate dissolves completely in hot `HNO_(3)`.On adding a few drops of concentrated `H_(2)SO_(4)`, a white precipitate is obtained which is soluble in ammonium acetate.The white precipitate is that of ,A. `BaSO_(4)`B. `SrSO_(4)`C. `PbSO_(4)`D. `Ag_(2)SO_(4)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The white precipitate obtained with `H_(2)SO_(4)` is that of `PbSO_(4)`.The white crystalline substance may be that of `Pb(NO_(3))_(2)`.
`Pb^(2+)+S^(2+)to PbS darr ("black"),3PbS darr+8HNO_(3) to 3Pb^(2+)+6NO_(3)^(-) + 3S darr+2NO+4H_(2)O`
`Pb^(2+) +SO_(4)^(2-) to PbSO_(4) darr` (white)
`PbSO_(4)+2CH_(3)COONH_(4) to (CH_(3)COO)_(2)Pb+(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)`
`BaS` and `SrS` precipitates are not black in colour.`Ag_(2)SO_(4)` is white precipitate but does not dissolve in ammonium acetate.
82.

In third group, bromine water is used to testA. `Fe^(3+)` ionsB. `Cr^(3+)` ionsC. `Al^(3+)` ionsD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
83.

Ca, Ba and Sr ions are precipitated in fifth group as their -A. OxidesB. SulphatesC. CarbonatesD. Sulphides

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
84.

The ion which is not precipitated by `H_2 S` in the presence of HCl isA. `Cu^(2+)`B. `Ag^(+)`C. `Pb^(2+)`D. `Al^(3+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
85.

Which of the following is incoluble in excess of NaOH?A. `Al(OH)_(3)`B. `Cr(OH)_(3)`C. `Fe(OH)_(3)`D. `Zn(OH)_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
86.

The ion that cannot ne precipitated by both `HCl` and `H_(2)S` isA. `Pb^(2+)`B. `Cu^(+)`C. `Ag^(+)`D. `Sn^(2+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
87.

The metal ion which is precipitated when `H_(2)S` is passed with HCl isA. `Zn^(2+)`B. `Ni^(2+)`C. `Cd^(2+)`D. `Mn^(2+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
88.

Which of the following is not a prelminary test used to detect ions?A. borax bead testB. flame testC. brown ring testD. permanganet test

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
89.

When `H_(2)S` is passed through an ammonical salt solution X, a white precipitate is obtained. Then X can be a-A. `Co^(2+)` solutionB. `Mn^(2+)` solutionC. `Ni^(2+)` solutionD. `Zn^(2+)` solution

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
90.

An original solution of an inorganic salt in dilute `HCl` gives a brown colouration with potassium hexacyanidoferrate `(III)` and reddish brown colouration with sodium acetate solution.The cation of the salt is:A. `NI^(2+)`B. `Fe^(3+)`C. `Cu^(2+)`D. none

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`Fe^(3+)+[Fe(CN)_(6)]^(3-)toFe[Fe(CN)_(6)]` brown colouration
`3Fe^(3+) + 6CH_(3)COO^(-) + 2H_(2)O hArr [Fe_(3)(OH)_(2)(CH_(3)COO)_(6)]^(+) + 2H^(+)`
91.

The metal ion which is precipitated when `H_(2)S` is passed with HCl `:`A. `Zn^(2+)`B. `Ni^(2+)`C. `Cd^(2+)`D. `Mn^(2+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
92.

Mercurous ion is represent asA. `Hg_(2)^(2+)`B. `Hg^(2+)`C. `Hg+Hg^(2+)`D. `Hg_(2)^(+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
93.

Do `Fe(III)` salts and `Fe(II)` salts both give red colouration with dimethylglyoxime in ammonical solution. If not then which iron salt gives red colouration with dimethylglyoxime ?

Answer» Only `Fe(II)` salts give soluble red irons `(II)` dimethylglyoxime in ammonical solution.
94.

Mercurous chloride turns black on treatment with ammonium hydroxide. This is due to the formation ofA. `Hg(NH_(2))Cl`B. `Hg_(2)Cl_(2).NH_(4)OH`C. Hg and `HgNH_(2)Cl`D. `HgCl_(2).NH_(4)OH`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
`underset("mercurous chloride")(Hg_(2)Cl_(2)+2NH_(4)OH)rarr underset("black")overset(Hg+Hg(NH_(2))Cl)(rarr)+NH_(4)Cl+2H_(2)O`
95.

Which of the following cation does not give red colour precipitate/solution with dimethylglyoxime `(DMG)` in alkaline solution?A. `Zn^(+2)`B. `Ni^(+2)`C. `Fe^(2+)`D. both (A) and ( C)

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`Ni^(2+)` and `Fe^(2+)` both on reaction with alkaline solution of dimethyl glyoxime give red precipitate and red solution respectively but not zinc.
96.

Solution of a salt in dilute `H_(2)SO_(4)` or acetic acid produces deep blue colour with starch iodide solution.The salt contains:A. `Br^(-)`B. `I^(-)`C. `NO_(3)^(-)`D. `NO_(2)^(-)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Nitrite ion liberates `I_(2)` from potassium iodide turning starch blue.
`2NO_(2)^(-)+3l^(-)+4CH_(3)COOH to I_(3)^(-)+2NOuarr+4CH_(3)COO^(-)+2H_(2)O`
`I_(2)`+starch `to` blue colour
97.

A test tube containing a nitrate and another containing a bromide and `MnO_(2)` are treated with concentrated `H_(2)SO_(4)`.The reddish brown fumes evolved are passed through water.The water will be coloured by :A. the nitrateB. the bromideC. bothD. none of the two

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`NO_(3)^(-)` gives `NO_(2)` with concentrated `H_(2)SO_(4)` which on passing through water form colourless `HNO_(3)(l)` and `HNO_(2)(l)`
`Br^(-)+MnO_(2)` on heating with concentrated `H_(2)SO_(4)` gives `Br_(2)` gas which on passing through water imparts it a reddish brown colour.
98.

i) A black mineral (A) on treatment with dilute sodium cyanide of (B) and (C ). ii) The solution of (B) on reaction with zinc gives precipitate of a metal (D). iii) (D) is dissolved in dil. `HNO_(3)` and the resulting solution gives a white precipitate (E) with dil. HCl. iv) (E) on fusion with sodium carbonate gives (D). v) (E) dissolves in aqueous solution ammonia giveing a colourless solution (F). The black mineral (A) isA. `Ag_(2)S`B. `PbS`C. `CuS`D. `HgS`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`underset((A))(Ag_(2)S)+underset("dilute solution")(NaCN(aq.))overset("air")(rarr)underset((B))(Na[Ag(CN)_(2)])+underset((C ))(Na_(2)SO_(4))`
`2Na[Ag(CN)_(2)]+Zn rarr Na_(2)[Zn(CN)_(4)]+underset((D))(2Ag)`
`underset((D))(Ag)+"dil"HNO_(3)Ag^(+) +underset((E))(AgCl(s))`
`2AgCl(s)+underset((D))(Na_(2)CO_(3)2Ag)+CO_(2)+2NaCl+O_(2)^(-)`
`AgCl(s)+2NH_(3)rarr[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]Cl`
99.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct?A. Nickel salts give rosy red precipitate with dimethyl glyoxime in excess of `NH_(4)OH`B. `Fe(III)` salts give red colour with potassium sulphocyanideC. In nitroprusside the iron and `NO` exists as `Fe(III)` and `NO`D. `Mn (II)` salts give white precipitate with `NaOH` which turns brown on adding `Br_(2)` water.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Iron and `NO` exists as `Fe(II)` and `NO^(+)` respectively.
100.

i) A black mineral (A) on treatment with dilute sodium cyanide of (B) and (C ). ii) The solution of (B) on reaction with zinc gives precipitate of a metal (D). iii) (D) is dissolved in dil. `HNO_(3)` and the resulting solution gives a white precipitate (E) with dil. HCl. iv) (E) on fusion with sodium carbonate gives (D). v) (E) dissolves in aqueous solution ammonia giveing a colourless solution (F). White ppt (E) is ofA. `CuCl`B. `MnCl_(2)`C. `AgCl`D. `ZnCl_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`underset((A))(Ag_(2)S)+underset("dilute solution")(NaCN(aq.))overset("air")(rarr)underset((B))(Na[Ag(CN)_(2)])+underset((C ))(Na_(2)SO_(4))`
`2Na[Ag(CN)_(2)]+Zn rarr Na_(2)[Zn(CN)_(4)]+underset((D))(2Ag)`
`underset((D))(Ag)+"dil"HNO_(3)Ag^(+) +underset((E))(AgCl(s))`
`2AgCl(s)+underset((D))(Na_(2)CO_(3)2Ag)+CO_(2)+2NaCl+O_(2)^(-)`
`AgCl(s)+2NH_(3)rarr[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]Cl`