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751.

Systematic name for (CuI)s ?

A. Copper Iodide
B. Cobalt Fluoride
C. Ferrous Oxide
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Cobalt Fluoride
752.

Synthetic detergents are prepared from

A. potassium salts of higher fatty­acids
B. sodium salts of higher fatty­acids
C. hydrocarbons of petroleum
D. glycerides
Answer» D. glycerides
753.

Sulphur and Chlorine can have what type of a bond?

A. Polar covalent
B. Polyionic
C. Non­-polar covalent
D. Ionic
Answer» B. Polyionic
754.

Stoichiometry is based on

A. Law of conservation of energy
B. Law of conservation of mass
C. Newton's 1st law
D. Kepler's law
Answer» C. Newton's 1st law
755.

Standard Electrode potential is measured in terms of

A. Pyrometer
B. Electrometer
C. Thermometer
D. Voltmeter
Answer» E.
756.

Stainless steel contains steel and

A. manganese
B. vanadium
C. nickel
D. chromium
Answer» E.
757.

Sphalerite is an ore/mineral of

A. Mercury
B. Molybdenum
C. Silver
D. Zinc
Answer» E.
758.

Species containing same number of electrons are called

A. Isotopes
B. Isobars
C. Isoelectronic
D. Isotones
Answer» D. Isotones
759.

Sour taste of lemon is due to the presence of which of the following ?

A. Citric acid
B. Acetic acid
C. Oxalic acid
D. Formic acid
Answer» B. Acetic acid
760.

Soft drinks contain:

A. Oxalic acid
B. Tartaric acid
C. Carbonic acid
D. Citric acid
Answer» D. Citric acid
761.

SnCl2 + 2HgCl2 ---> Hg2Cl2 + SnCl4_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ In the given reaction_x005F_x000D_

A. HgCl2 is oxidised
B. SnCl2 is oxidised
C. Hg2Cl2 is oxidised
D. SnCl2 is reduced
Answer» C. Hg2Cl2 is oxidised
762.

Silver Mirror test is given by which one of the following compounds?_x005F_x000D_ 1. Benzophenone_x005F_x000D_ 2. Acetaldehyde_x005F_x000D_ 3. Acetone_x005F_x000D_ 4. Formaldehyde

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. 1 and 3
D. 2 and 4
Answer» E.
763.

Select the INCORRECT set of Molecular Formula - IUPAC Name - Common Name from the following options.

A. C4H9OH
B. C2H3OH - Methanol - Methyl Alcohol
C. C2H5OH - Ethanol - Ethyl Alcohol
D. C3H7OH - Propanal - Propyl Alcohol
Answer» C. C2H5OH - Ethanol - Ethyl Alcohol
764.

Select the option that correctly matches the contents of the first column with the contents of the second column._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ A. Elements combine in fixed ratios_x005F_x000D_ I. Dalton's atomic theory_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ B. Atoms are indivisible_x005F_x000D_ II. The same number of molecules_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ C. Sulphate and Oxalate ions are anions, whereas magnesium and _x005F_x000D_ III. Law of constant proportions_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ D. Gram atomic mass of an element and the gram molecular mass of a compound contain_x005F_x000D_ IV. Ammonium ions are cations_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

A. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
B. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
C. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
D. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Answer» C. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
765.

Select the INCORRECT set of Molecular Formula - IUPAC Name - Common Name from the following options._x005F_x000D_

A. C4H9OH - Butanol - Butyl Alcohol
B. C2H5OH - Ethanol - Ethyl Alcohol
C. CH3OH - Methanol - Methyl Alcohol
D. C3H8OH - Propanol - Propyl Alcohol
Answer» E.
766.

Select the INCORRECT match's from the following._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A. Copper - CuB. Gold - AuC. Mercury - MeD. Platinum - PtE. Silver - Ag_x005F_x000D_

A. Only E
B. D, B and C
C. A and B
D. Only C
Answer» E.
767.

Select the correct statement (s).

A. When energy is transferred to the system from the surrounding as work, the surrounding do work on the system and the value of work (W) positive.
B. When energy is transferred from the system to the surrounding as work, work is done on the surrounding and the value of W is negative.
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
768.

Saturated Hydrocarbons are called

A. alkynes
B. isomers
C. alkanes
D. alkenes
Answer» D. alkenes
769.

Saturated carbon compounds can form which types of chain structures?_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I. Straight chain_x005F_x000D_ II. Branched chain_x005F_x000D_

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Neither I nor II_x005F_x000D_
D. Both I and II
Answer» E.
770.

Safety matches contain

A. Sulphur
B. Phosphorus
C. Magnesium
D. Potassium
Answer» C. Magnesium
771.

Rutherford's alpha-scattering experiment related to the size of the

A. nucleus
B. atom
C. electron
D. neutron
Answer» B. atom
772.

Rusting is _____.

A. Electrolysis
B. Oxidation
C. Redox reaction (Oxidation and Reduction)
D. Reduction
Answer» D. Reduction
773.

Rust is formed from iron and

A. Carbon
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Hydrogen
774.

Rust forms when _____ reacts with chemicals in rocks.

A. Water
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Carbondioxide
Answer» C. Nitrogen
775.

Rupee 5 and 10 coins are now made of

A. Ferritic stainless steel
B. Silver and steel
C. Cupro nickel alloy
D. Copper and brass
Answer» D. Copper and brass
776.

Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered new form of matter called Excitonium which was coined by ______ in the 1960’

A. Bertrand Halperin
B. Eugene Wigner
C. Paul Dirac
D. Felix Bloch
Answer» B. Eugene Wigner
777.

Removal of oil and grease from sewage [waste water]

A. Skimming
B. Filtration
C. Screening
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Filtration
778.

Removal of carbon particles from air involves the principle of

A. Precipitation
B. Filteration
C. Electrophoresis
D. Sedimentation
Answer» D. Sedimentation
779.

Reduction of oxygen which forms water occurs during

A. Respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Both A & B
D. Neither photosynthesis nor respiration
Answer» B. Photosynthesis
780.

Release of which among the following is the primary reason for depletion of the ozone layer?

A. Nitrous oxide
B. Hydrogen dioxide
C. Chlorofluro carbon
D. Carbon monoxide
Answer» D. Carbon monoxide
781.

Recycled plant matter is known as ?

A. Decomposed
B. Carbide
C. Compost
D. None
Answer» D. None
782.

Reactions that require CO2 take place in

A. the Calvin cycle alone
B. the light reactions alone
C. Both A & B
D. the chloroplast, but is not part of photosynthesis
Answer» B. the light reactions alone
783.

Rayon is chemically

A. Glucose
B. Amylase
C. Cellulose
D. Pectin
Answer» D. Pectin
784.

Rank these compounds by boiling point- Pentane, Propane and Hexane.

A. Pentane > Propane > Hexane
B. Propane > Pentane > Hexane
C. Hexane > Pentane > Propane
D. Propane > Hexane > Pentane
Answer» D. Propane > Hexane > Pentane
785.

Radioactive decay is likely to occur when

A. an atom has too many neutrons or protons
B. protons break into neutrons and electrons
C. an atom has too many electrons
D. atoms collide with one another
Answer» B. protons break into neutrons and electrons
786.

Pyrrhotite is an ore/mineral of_x005F_x000D_

A. Lead
B. Nickel
C. Gold
D. Tin
Answer» C. Gold
787.

Pyrolusite is an ore/mineral of ___________.

A. Mercury
B. Manganese
C. Molybdenum
D. Lead
Answer» C. Molybdenum
788.

Protium, deuterium and tritium are the naturally occurring isotopes of:_x005F_x000D_

A. nitrogen
B. hydrogen
C. carbon
D. gold
Answer» C. carbon
789.

Proteins differ from one another because

A. The peptide bonds linking amino acids differ from protein to protein
B. Each protein contains its own unique sequence of sugar molecules
C. The number of nucleotides found in each protein varies from molecule to molecule
D. The sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain differs from protein to protein
Answer» E.
790.

Propyne and propene can be distinguished by

A. AgNO₃ in ammonia
B. conc. Hâ‚‚SOâ‚„
C. dil. KMnOâ‚„
D. Brâ‚‚ in CClâ‚„
Answer» B. conc. Hâ‚‚SOâ‚„
791.

Process of loosing electrons is known as _____.

A. oxidation
B. reduction
C. radiation
D. both oxidation and reduction
Answer» B. reduction
792.

Process of gaining electrons is known as _____.

A. oxidation
B. reduction
C. radiation
D. both oxidation and reduction
Answer» C. radiation
793.

Potassium Permanganate is used for purifying drinking water, because________

A. It is a reducing agent
B. It is an oxidising agent
C. It is a sterilising agent
D. It dissolves the impurities of water
Answer» C. It is a sterilising agent
794.

Positive ions are formed from neutral atoms by loss of

A. neutrons
B. protons
C. nuclear charge
D. electrons
Answer» E.
795.

Plastic bottles are made of a polymer called PET. The expanded form of PET is

A. Polyethylene terephthalate
B. Polyethyl terelene
C. Polyethylene triphosphate
D. Polyethyl tetrachloride
Answer» B. Polyethyl terelene
796.

Plaster of Paris ______._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I. changes into gypsum on mixing with water_x005F_x000D_ II. is CaSO4.2H2O_x005F_x000D_ III. is used for decoration_x005F_x000D_

A. Only I and II_x005F_x000D_
B. Only I and III_x005F_x000D_
C. Only II and III_x005F_x000D_
D. All I, II and III_x005F_x000D_
Answer» C. Only II and III_x005F_x000D_
797.

Place these hydrocarbons in order of decreasing boiling point._x005F_x000D_ 1. Paraffin_x005F_x000D_ 2. Octadecane_x005F_x000D_ 3. Hexane_x005F_x000D_ 4. Neohexane and_x005F_x000D_ 5. Ethane

A. Paraffin > Octadecane > Neohexane > Hexane > Ethane
B. Paraffin > Octadecane > Hexane > Neohexane > Ethane
C. Hexane > Paraffin > Octadecane > Neohexane > Ethane
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Hexane > Paraffin > Octadecane > Neohexane > Ethane
798.

Pick the odd one out from the following:

A. NaOH
B. Cu(OH)2
C. NH4OH
D. Zn(OH)2
Answer» B. Cu(OH)2
799.

Phosphorus is kept in water because

A. its ignition temperature is very high
B. its ignition temperature is very low
C. its critical temperature is high
D. its critical temperature is low
Answer» B. its ignition temperature is very low
800.

pH of the human blood is ______.

A. Slightly Acidic
B. Highly Acidic
C. Slightly Basic
D. Highly Basic
Answer» D. Highly Basic