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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 fattyÂacids |
B. | sodium salts of higher fattyÂacids |
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. | NonÂ-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_ Â _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_ Â _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. | C4H9OHÂ - Butanol - Butyl Alcohol |
B. | C2H5OHÂ - Ethanol - Ethyl Alcohol |
C. | CH3OHÂ - Methanol - Methyl Alcohol |
D. | C3H8OHÂ - Propanol - Propyl Alcohol |
Answer» E. | |
766. |
Select the INCORRECT match's from the following._x005F_x000D_ Â _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_ Â _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_ Â _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 | |