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701.

Molecules in Solids______

A. are free to move about
B. cannot move
C. interchange positions frequently
D. are spherical in shape
Answer» C. interchange positions frequently
702.

Proton has ______ charge.

A. Positive
B. Infinite
C. Neutral
D. Negative
Answer» B. Infinite
703.

Match the following items in Column I with the corresponding items in Column IIColumn IColumn II(i) Na2CO3.10H2OA. Portland cement ingredient(ii) Mg(HCO3)2B. Castner-Kellner(iii) NaOHC. Solvay process(iv) Ca3Al2O6D. Temporary hardness

A. (i)-(D); (ii)-(A); (iii)-(B); (iv)-(C)
B. (i)-(B); (ii)-(C); (iii)-(A); (iv)-(D)
C. (i)-(C); (ii)-(B); (iii)-(D); (iv)-(A)
D. (i)-(C); (ii)-(D); (iii)-(B); (iv)-(A)
Answer» E.
704.

Ozone at the higher levels of the atmosphere is a product of _________ molecule.

A. UV radiation acting on Hydrogen
B. UV radiation acting on Helium
C. UV radiation acting on Oxygen
D. UV radiation acting on Nitrogen
Answer» D. UV radiation acting on Nitrogen
705.

Among the following one which exhibits ferromagnetism is

A. AI
B. Na
C. Zn
D. Co
Answer» E.
706.

In which of the following elements isn’t included in structural elements

A. Cadmium
B. Carbon
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Carbon
707.

______ Enzyme converts glucose into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide.

A. Invertase
B. Zymase
C. Diastase
D. Maltase
Answer» C. Diastase
708.

In a chemical reaction between sulphuric acid and barium chloride solution the white precipitates formed are of:

A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Barium sulphate
C. Chlorine
D. Sulphur
Answer» C. Chlorine
709.

Chlorine gas is NOT useful in _________.

A. water treatment
B. making pesticides
C. swimming pools
D. making artificial fiber
Answer» E.
710.

Directions: The following items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:Statement I: Colour of Nitrogen dioxide changes to colourless at low temperature.Statement II: At low temperature Nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) is formed which is colourless.

A. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
711.

Ethanoic acid on reaction with methyl magnesium bromide gives - Identify

A. Propanone
B. Ethane
C. Methane
D. Ethanol
Answer» D. Ethanol
712.

As the pH value increases from 7 to 14, it represents:

A. an increase in the OH- ion concentration
B. no change in the H+ ion concentration
C. an increase in the H+ ion concentration
D. a decrease in the OH- ion concentration
Answer» B. no change in the H+ ion concentration
713.

Chemical Formula of Water is ________.

A. O2H
B. OH
C. HO
D. H2O
Answer» E.
714.

Potassium permanganate is used to purify water as its is

A. sterilizing
B. oxidizing
C. reducing
D. leaching
Answer» C. reducing
715.

If the temperature and pressure of 2dm3 of CO2 are doubled, then volume of CO2 would become ?

A. 4 dm3
B. 8 dm3
C. 2 dm3
D. 5 dm3
Answer» D. 5 dm3
716.

Heavy water is ________.

A. Rainwater
B. pH-7
C. Tritium Oxide
D. Deuterium Oxide
Answer» E.
717.

______ is the non-enzymatic reaction between reducing sugars such as glucose and proteins, lipids or nucleic acids.

A. Phosphorylation
B. Pyruvate oxidation
C. Glycation
D. Cellular respiration
Answer» D. Cellular respiration
718.

Consider the following statementsa) The pH of a mixture containing 400 mL of 0.1 M H2 SO4 and 400 mL of 0.1 M NaOH will be approximately 1.3(b) Ionic product of water is temperature dependent.(c) A monobasic acid with Ka = 10-5 has a pH=5. The degree of dissociation of this acid is 50%.(d) The Le-Chatelier’s principle is not applicable to common-ion effect.The correct statements are:

A. (a), (b) and (d)
B. (a), (b) and (c)
C. (b) and (c)
D. (a) and (b)
Answer» C. (b) and (c)
719.

In the reaction H2O2 + Cl2 → 2HCl + O2, H2O2 acts as:

A. An acid
B. An oxidising agent
C. A reducing agent
D. A base
Answer» D. A base
720.

An element which is not found in nature is

A. Radium
B. Technetium
C. Polonium
D. Helium
Answer» B. Technetium
721.

Benzene reacts with chlorine in the presence of an iron catalyst to produce

A. benzene hexachloride
B. benzyl chloride
C. chlorobenzene
D. benzoyl chloride
Answer» D. benzoyl chloride
722.

K2HgI4 is 40% ionized in aqueous solution. The value of its Van't Hoff factor (i) is

A. 1.6
B. 1.8
C. 2.2
D. 2.0
Answer» C. 2.2
723.

______ is the main fatty acid in coconut oil and in palm kernel oil that has antimicrobial properties.

A. Sulphuric acid
B. Lactic acid
C. Lauric acid
D. Acetic acid
Answer» D. Acetic acid
724.

If Metal A displaces Metal B from its solution, then Metal A_____.

A. Is more reactive than B
B. Is less reactive than B
C. Is heavier than B
D. Has the same reactivity as B
Answer» B. Is less reactive than B
725.

Common salt besides being used as condiment and food preservative can also be used as the raw material for making

A. Baking soda
B. Sodium hydroxide
C. All of the options
D. Bleaching powder
Answer» D. Bleaching powder
726.

An Organic compound ‘A’ is oxidizing with Na2 O2 followed by boiling with HNO3. The resultant solution is then treated with ammonium molybdate to yield a yellow precipitate. Based on above observation, the element present in the given compound is:

A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorus
C. Fluorine
D. Sulphur
Answer» C. Fluorine
727.

Electronegativity ______ from left to right in a row in the periodic table and electro positivity ______ from left to right in a row in the periodic table.

A. increases, decreases
B. decreases, constant
C. increases, increases
D. decreases, increases
Answer» B. decreases, constant
728.

Number of neutrons in \(^{56}_{26}Fe\) will be

A. 26
B. 56
C. 30
D. 28
Answer» D. 28
729.

In the etching of glass, we use the acid:

A. HBr
B. HCl
C. HF
D. HI
Answer» C. HF
730.

A solution contains 20 g of solute in 180 g of solvent. If the solvent is water, what is the concentration of the solution in terms of mass by mass percentage ?

A. 11.1%
B. 22.2%
C. 10%
D. 2%
Answer» D. 2%
731.

Maltose on treatment with dilute HCl gives:

A. D-Glucose and D-Fructose
B. D-Fructose
C. D-Galactose
D. D-Glucose
Answer» E.
732.

Normally the numbers of isotopes in which hydrogen can exist are?

A. 1
B. 4
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» E.
733.

In a solution made by dissolving 50 grams of sugar in 150 grams of water, the concentration of mass will be _____.

A. 48.2%
B. 3%
C. 25%
D. 50%
Answer» D. 50%
734.

Breaking of silver bromide into silver and bromine is an example of __________.

A. Combination reaction
B. Redox reaction
C. Decomposition reaction
D. Neutralisation reaction
Answer» D. Neutralisation reaction
735.

Chlorine gas is a major component of which of the following?

A. Water
B. Tear gas
C. Liquefied Petroleum Gas
D. Gobar gas
Answer» C. Liquefied Petroleum Gas
736.

Among the following molecules/ions,\({\rm{C}}_2^{2 - },{\rm{\;N}}_2^{2 - },{\rm{O}}_2^{2 - },{{\rm{O}}_2}\)which one is diamagnetic and has the shortest bond length?

A. O2
B. \(N_2^{2 - }\)
C. \(O_2^{2 - }\)
D. \(C_2^{2 - }\)
Answer» E.
737.

Ores are roasted in order to-

A. Remove carbon dioxide and water
B. Remove sulphur
C. Dehydrate the ore
D. Fuse the ore
Answer» C. Dehydrate the ore
738.

During electroplating of silver on an iron spoon.

A. mass of the cathode increases
B. mass of the cathode decreases
C. mass of the anode increases
D. concentration of the electrolyte increases
Answer» B. mass of the cathode decreases
739.

Air pollution that occurs in sunlight is:

A. Reducing smog
B. Acid rain
C. Oxidising smog
D. Fog
Answer» D. Fog
740.

An atom has a mass number of 23 and atomic number 11. The number of protons is ________.

A. 11
B. 23
C. 12
D. 22
Answer» B. 23
741.

Atoms are mainly made of

A. Neutrons
B. Protons
C. Electrons
D. Protons, electrons and neutrons
Answer» E.
742.

Bohr's orbits are called stationary, because ________.

A. Protons remain in the nuclei and are stationary
B. Electrons in them are stationary
C. Their orbits have fixed radii
D. Electrons in them have fixed energy
Answer» E.
743.

Among the followingthe compounds which can be prepared by nucleophilic substitution reaction are:

A. III, IV, and V
B. I, II, and VI
C. II, IV, and VI
D. I, III, and V
Answer» D. I, III, and V
744.

In graphite, each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms

A. forming a three-dimensional structure
B. in the same plane giving a hexagonal array
C. in the same plane giving a square array
D. in the same plane giving a pentagonal array
Answer» C. in the same plane giving a square array
745.

Fluoride toothpaste is sometimes recommended because fluoride

A. prevents plaque formation
B. hardens the enamel of the tooth
C. kills pathogenic bacteria
D. prevents tooth ache
Answer» C. kills pathogenic bacteria
746.

How can one state of matter be changed into another?

A. By absorbing radiating heat energy
B. By using electrolytes
C. By increasing pressure
D. By using acids and bases
Answer» B. By using electrolytes
747.

Iron nails become ______ after being dipped in copper sulphate solution.

A. greenish
B. brownish
C. greyish
D. bluish
Answer» C. greyish
748.

How many grams of NaOH are needed to make 100 ml. of a 0.5 M solution of NaOH? (Atomic weight : Na=23, 0+16, H+1)

A. 2
B. 20
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» B. 20
749.

Molybdenite is an ore/mineral of ________.

A. Molybdenum
B. Nickel
C. Silver
D. Tin
Answer» B. Nickel
750.

Metal oxides are ________ in nature.

A. acidic
B. neutral
C. organic
D. basic
Answer» E.