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1601.

______ is an ingredient in antacids.

A. Na2CO3
B. Na2CO3.10H2O
C. NaHCO3
D. NH4Cl
Answer» D. NH4Cl
1602.

Osmosis is the process of movement of water molecules from its​

A. higher concentration to its lower concentration through a cell wall.
B. lower concentration to its higher concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.
C. higher concentration to its lower concentration through a fully permeable membrane.
D. higher concentration to its lower concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.
Answer» E.
1603.

Consider the following table:Gasa/(kpa dm6 mol-1)b/(dm3 mol-1)A642.320.05196B155.210.04136C431.910.05196D155.210.4382a and b are van der Waals constants. The correct statement about the gases is:

A. Gas C will occupy more volume than gas A; gas B will be more compressible than gas D
B. Gas C will occupy lesser volume than gas A; gas B will be lesser compressible than gas D
C. Gas C will occupy more volume than gas A; gas B will be lesser compressible than gas D
D. Gas C will occupy lesser volume than gas A; gas B will be more compressible than gas D
Answer» B. Gas C will occupy lesser volume than gas A; gas B will be lesser compressible than gas D
1604.

How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?

A. 2, 4
B. 4, 7
C. 2, 6
D. 3, 8
Answer» E.
1605.

Alkaline earth metals are-

A. Li, Na, K
B. Fe, Co, Ni
C. Ba, Sr, Ca
D. Cu, Ag, Au
Answer» D. Cu, Ag, Au
1606.

All acids produce ___________ gas on reacting with metals.

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
Answer» C. Carbon dioxide
1607.

Doberiener's system of classification into Triad was NOT found to be useful as he could identify only:

A. Four triads
B. Five triads
C. Three triads
D. Two triads
Answer» D. Two triads
1608.

Conversion of RBr to RMgBr requires

A. Mg / dry ether / N2 - atmosphere.
B. Mg / moist ether / N2 - atmosphere.
C. Mg / ethanol / N2 - atmosphere.
D. Mg / dry ether / O2 - atmosphere
Answer» B. Mg / moist ether / N2 - atmosphere.
1609.

IUPAC name of allyl chloride is - Identify.

A. 3-chloro-prop-2-ene
B. 1-chloro-prop-2-ene
C. 1-chloro-prop-3-ene
D. 3-chloro-prop-1-ene
Answer» E.
1610.

Leclanche cell and Daniel cell are examples of

A. both dry cell
B. both wet cell
C. dry cell, wet cell
D. wet cell, dry cell
Answer» D. wet cell, dry cell
1611.

Cobalt Oxide imparts which color to glass?

A. Green
B. Purple
C. Blue
D. White
Answer» D. White
1612.

Aqueous solution of copper sulphate ________.

A. Does not affect litmus
B. Turns blue litmus red
C. Affects both red and blue litmus
D. Turns red litmus blue
Answer» C. Affects both red and blue litmus
1613.

At what temperature does iron melt?

A. 1638°C
B. 1538°C
C. 1583°C
D. 1683°C
Answer» C. 1583°C
1614.

In 540 grams of glucose, the number of moles present is:

A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
D. 3
Answer» E.
1615.

Identify the pair of elastomers among the following.

A. Neoprene, Nylon-6
B. Nylon 6, 6 & Nylon-2 Nylon -6
C. Poly acrylonitrile, Teflon
D. Buna-N, Buna-S
Answer» E.
1616.

A compound has fixed-

A. Melting point
B. Boiling point
C. Melting and boiling point both
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1617.

For a reaction, consider the plot of ln k versus 1/T given in the figure. If the rate constant of this reaction at 400 K is 10-5 s-1, then the rate constant at 500 K is

A. 4 × 10-4 s-1
B. 10-6 s-1
C. 10-4 s-1
D. 2 × 10-4 s-1
Answer» D. 2 × 10-4 s-1
1618.

Metals react with sodium hydroxide to produce _________.

A. oxygen gas
B. sodium
C. water
D. hydrogen gas
Answer» E.
1619.

A gas which is not present in normal sample of air is _____________.

A. Neon
B. Chlorine
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Helium
Answer» C. Carbon dioxide
1620.

Noble gases exist as individual ______.

A. Atoms
B. Molecules
C. Elements
D. Compounds
Answer» B. Molecules
1621.

Detergents used for cleaning clothes are:

A. Carbonates
B. Bicarbonates
C. Bismuthates
D. Sulfonates
E. None of the above / More than one above
Answer» E. None of the above / More than one above
1622.

'Oil of vitriol' is the common name of which of the following?

A. Nitric Acid
B. Carbonic Acid
C. Acetic Acid
D. Sulphuric Acid
Answer» E.
1623.

Metals are generally ______.I. DuctileII. MalleableIII. Poor conductors of heat

A. Only I and II
B. Only I and III
C. Only II and III
D. All I, II and III
Answer» B. Only I and III
1624.

A mixture of sand and sugar is an example of-

A. Heterogeneous mixture
B. Homogeneous mixture
C. Suspension
D. Colloidal solution
Answer» B. Homogeneous mixture
1625.

Bases are ____________ in taste.

A. Salty
B. Sweet
C. Bitter
D. Sour
Answer» D. Sour
1626.

A compound ‘X’ on treatment with Br2/NaOH, provided C3H9N, which gives positive carbylamines test. Compound ‘X’ is

A. CH3COCH2NHCH3
B. CH3CH2CH2CONH2
C. CH3CON(CH3)2
D. CH3CH2COCH2NH2
Answer» C. CH3CON(CH3)2
1627.

Hall-Heroult’s process is given by

A. \(ZnO+C\xrightarrow[]{coke,1673K}Zn+CO\)
B. Cr2O3 + 2Al ⟶ Al2O3 + 2Cr
C. 2Al2O3 + 3C ⟶ 4Al + 3CO2
D. Cu2+ (aq) + H2 (g) ⟶ Cu (s) + 2H+ (aq)
Answer» D. Cu2+ (aq) + H2 (g) ⟶ Cu (s) + 2H+ (aq)
1628.

Glucose & Fructose are - Identify.

A. Optical isomers
B. Anomers
C. Chain isomers
D. Functional isomers
Answer» E.
1629.

Among the following, the false statement is

A. Tyndall effect can be used to distinguish between a colloidal solution and a true solution.
B. It is possible to cause artificial rain by throwing electrified sand carrying charge opposite to the one on clouds from an aero plane.
C. Lyophilic sol can be coagulated by adding an electrolyte.
D. Latex is a colloidal solution of rubber particles which are positively charged.
Answer» E.
1630.

Corrosion causes damage, especially that of:

A. Ag
B. Fe
C. Al
D. Cu
Answer» C. Al
1631.

An example of a disproportionation reaction is:

A. \({\rm{\;}}2{\rm{MnO}}_4^ - + 10{{\rm{I}}^ - } + 16{{\rm{H}}^ + } \to {\rm{\;}}2{\rm{M}}{{\rm{n}}^{2 + }} + 5{{\rm{I}}_2} + 8{{\rm{H}}_2}\)
B. 2NaBr + Cl2 → 2NaCl + Br2
C. 2KMnO4 → K2 MnO4 + MnO2 + O2
D. 2CuBr → CuBr2 + Cu
Answer» E.
1632.

On the cover (exposure), the property of a substance absorbing moisture from the air is said to be -

A. Deliquescence
B. Desiccation
C. Osmosis
D. Blooming
Answer» B. Desiccation
1633.

_____ is a common name of ethanoic acid.

A. Fuming acid
B. Alcohol
C. Sodium Hydroxide
D. Acetic acid
Answer» E.
1634.

How many types of isotopes does Scandium have?

A. 10
B. 7
C. 9
D. 13
Answer» E.
1635.

Chlorine on reaction with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide gives

A. Cl- and ClO-
B. \(C{l^ - }{\rm{and\;}}ClO_3^ -\)
C. \(ClO_3^ - {\rm{\;and\;}}ClO_2^ -\)
D. \(C{l^ - }{\rm{\;and}}\;ClO_2^ -\)
Answer» C. \(ClO_3^ - {\rm{\;and\;}}ClO_2^ -\)
1636.

Among the following gases, which is the lightest gas in the periodic table?

A. Oxygen
B. Methane
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
Answer» E.
1637.

Match the following :List - IList - IIa. Daltoni. Laws of motionb. Newtonii. Atomic theoryc. Faradayiii. Theory of relativity d. Einsteiniv. Laws of electromagnetic induction

A. a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii
B. a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
C. a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - ii
D. a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
Answer» B. a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
1638.

A solution contains 32 g of common salt in 320 g of water. Calculate the concentration in terms of mass by mass percentage of the solution.

A. 9.09%
B. 13.05%
C. 9.09 g
D. 8.84%
Answer» B. 13.05%
1639.

If the rate of reaction does not depends upon the initial concentration of reactant, the order of reaction is:

A. first
B. second
C. zero
D. third
Answer» D. third
1640.

IUPAC name ofHC ≡ C - CH2 - CH = CH2 is -

A. Pent - 1 - en - 4 - yne
B. Pent - 1 - yne - 4 - ene
C. Pent - 2 - yne - 4 - ene
D. None of these
Answer» C. Pent - 2 - yne - 4 - ene
1641.

In the Modern Periodic Table, a zig-zag line separates ________.

A. metals from non-metals
B. metals from metalloids
C. non-metals from metalloids
D. metals from halogens
Answer» B. metals from metalloids
1642.

Consider the following compounds:I. BF3II. IF7III. CO2IV. PCl5Among these compounds, the electrophiles are

A. III and IV
B. I, III and IV
C. I, II, III and IV
D. I and II
Answer» D. I and II
1643.

_______is used as a fuel in cars with petrol.

A. Ethanol
B. Alcohol
C. Benzene
D. Butane
Answer» B. Alcohol
1644.

Non-Metals are generally more electronegative due to their ________.

A. A large number of electrons.
B. Smaller atomic radii.
C. Smaller atomic number.
D. Smaller ionization energy.
Answer» C. Smaller atomic number.
1645.

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: Oxygen gas is easily produced at a faster rate by heating a mixture of Potassium Chlorate and Manganese dioxide than heating Potassium chlorate alone.Statement II: Manganese dioxide acts as a negative catalyst.

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» D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
1646.

Magnesium ribbon burns with a dazzling ______ flame.

A. blue
B. white
C. green
D. red
Answer» C. green
1647.

Natural fibers are made from a simple molecule that is known as ________.

A. Plastics
B. Cellulose
C. Polymer
D. Monomer
Answer» E.
1648.

Bronze is a/an ________.

A. Alloy
B. Non-metal
C. Metal
D. Metalloid
Answer» B. Non-metal
1649.

A and B are in ideal condition. The ratio of molecular weights of A and B is 1 : 4. The pressure of the gas mixture of A and B with equal weight is P atm. What is the partial pressure (in atm) of mixture B?

A. \(\frac{P}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{P}{5}\)
C. \(\frac{P}{2.5}\)
D. \(\frac{P}{4}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{P}{2.5}\)
1650.

Chlorination of benzene under photochemical condition takes place by

A. Nucleophilic substitution
B. Electrophilic substitution
C. Free radical mechanism
D. Carbocation intermediate
Answer» C. Free radical mechanism