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10301.

A mixture of boric acid with ethy1 alcohol burns with green edged flame due to the formation of

A. Ethy 1 borax
B. Ethy1 borate
C. Methy1 Borax
D. Methy1 borate
Answer» C. Methy1 Borax
10302.

\[C{{a}_{2}}{{B}_{6}}{{O}_{11}}+2N{{a}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\to X-2CaC{{O}_{3}}+2NaB{{O}_{2}}.\]The compound X in the above reaction is

A. \[N{{a}_{2}}{{B}_{4}}{{O}_{7}}\]
B. \[HB{{O}_{2}}\]
C. \[{{H}_{3}}B{{O}_{3}}\]
D. \[{{H}_{2}}{{B}_{4}}{{O}_{7}}\]
Answer» B. \[HB{{O}_{2}}\]
10303.

Which one below is a pseudohalide [AIIMS 1982]

A. \[C{{N}^{-}}\]
B. \[ICl\]
C. \[I{{F}_{5}}\]
D. \[I_{3}^{-}\]
Answer» B. \[ICl\]
10304.

The mixture of concentrated HCl and \[HN{{O}_{3}}\] made in 3 : 1 ratio contains [AIIMS 2003]

A. \[Cl{{O}_{2}}\]
B. NOCl
C. \[NC{{l}_{3}}\]
D. \[{{N}_{2}}{{O}_{4}}\]
Answer» C. \[NC{{l}_{3}}\]
10305.

Which of the following halogen does not exhibit positive oxidation state in its compounds [EAMCET 1997; AIIMS 2000]

A. \[Cl\]
B. \[Br\]
C. \[I\]
D. \[F\]
Answer» E.
10306.

Fluorine is prepared by

A. Oxidation of \[HF\]
B. Electrolysis of \[KF\]
C. Electrolysis of fused \[KH{{F}_{2}}\]
D. Decomposition of \[Hg{{F}_{2}}\]
Answer» D. Decomposition of \[Hg{{F}_{2}}\]
10307.

In the manufacture of bromine from sea water, the mother liquor containing bromides is treated with [CBSE PMT 1992; MP PMT 2001; BHU 2002; JIPMER 2002]

A. \[C{{O}_{2}}\]
B. \[C{{l}_{2}}\]
C. \[{{I}_{2}}\]
D. \[S{{O}_{2}}\]
Answer» C. \[{{I}_{2}}\]
10308.

Which statement is not true [MP PET 2000]

A. \[Ni\,{{(CO)}_{4}}\] is diamagnetic
B. \[C{{O}_{2}}\] is a stronger Lewis acid than \[Sn{{(OH)}_{2}}\]
C. Graphite conducts electricity whereas diamond does not
D. \[CC{{l}_{4}}\] is hydrolysed whereas \[BC{{l}_{3}}\] is inert
Answer» E.
10309.

Bleaching action of chlorine is due to [Bihar CEE 1995]

A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Hydrolysis
D. Its acidic nature
Answer» B. Reduction
10310.

\[MnO_{4}^{-}\] is of intense pink colour, though Mn is in (+7) oxidation state. It is due to

A. oxygen gives colour to it
B. charge transfer when Mn gives its electron to oxygen
C. charge transfer when oxygen gives its electron to mb making it Mn(+VI) hence coloured
D. none is correct
Answer» D. none is correct
10311.

AgCl and NaCl are colourless NaBr and Nal are also colourless but AgBr and AgI are coloured. This is due to

A. \[A{{g}^{+}}\] has half-filled d-orbital
B. \[A{{g}^{+}}\]polarises \[B{{r}^{-}}\] and \[{{I}^{-}}\]
C. \[A{{g}^{+}}\]depolarises \[B{{r}^{-}}\] and \[{{I}^{-}}\]
D. None is correct
Answer» C. \[A{{g}^{+}}\]depolarises \[B{{r}^{-}}\] and \[{{I}^{-}}\]
10312.

Across the lanthanide series, the basicity of the lanthanoid hydroxides

A. increases
B. decreases
C. first increases and then decreases
D. does not change
Answer» C. first increases and then decreases
10313.

Collin's reagent is [RPMT 2002]

A. \[MN{{O}_{2}}/HCl\]
B. \[MN{{O}_{4}}/{{C}_{5}}{{H}_{5}}N\]
C. \[{{K}_{2}}C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}/{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]
D. \[C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}/2{{C}_{5}}{{H}_{5}}N\]
Answer» E.
10314.

Cerium \[(Z=58)\] is an important member of the lanthanoids. Which of the following statements about cerium is incorrect [AIEEE 2004]

A. The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known in solutions
B. The +3 oxidation state of cerium is more stable than the +4 oxidation state
C. The common oxidation states of cerium are +3 and +4
D. Cerium (IV) acts as an oxidizing agent
Answer» B. The +3 oxidation state of cerium is more stable than the +4 oxidation state
10315.

For a reaction, the rate constant is \[2.34{{\sec }^{-1}}\]. The half-life period for the reaction is

A. 0.30 sec
B. 0.60 sec
C. 3.3 sec
D. Data is insufficient
Answer» B. 0.60 sec
10316.

A radioactive isotope decays at such a rate that after 192 minutes only \[1/16\] of the original amount remains. The half-life of the radioactive isotope is [Kerala CET 2004]

A. 32 min
B. 48 min
C. 12 min
D. 24 min
Answer» C. 12 min
10317.

The decay constant of \[R{{a}^{226}}\] is \[1.37\times {{10}^{-11}}{{\sec }^{-1}}\]. A sample of \[R{{a}^{226}}\] having an activity of 1.5 millicurie will contain ...... atoms

A. \[4.1\times {{10}^{18}}\]
B. \[3.7\times {{10}^{17}}\]
C. \[2.05\times {{10}^{15}}\]
D. \[4.7\times {{10}^{10}}\]
Answer» B. \[3.7\times {{10}^{17}}\]
10318.

If \[{{U}^{235}}\] is bombarded with neutrons, atom will split into [CPMT 1981]

A. Sr + Pb
B. Cs + Rb
C. Kr + Cd
D. Ba + Kr
Answer» E.
10319.

The half-life of \[_{92}{{U}^{238}}\] is \[4.5\times {{10}^{9}}\] years. After how many years, the amount of \[_{92}{{U}^{238}}\] will be reduced to half of its present amount [CPMT 1990; MP PET 1999]

A. \[9.0\times {{10}^{9}}\] years
B. \[13.5\times {{10}^{9}}\] years
C. \[4.5\times {{10}^{9}}\] years
D. \[4.5\times {{10}^{4.5}}\] years
Answer» D. \[4.5\times {{10}^{4.5}}\] years
10320.

If 3/4 quantity of a radioactive element disintegrates in two hours, its half-life would be [MP PMT 1989; CPMT 1984]

A. 1 hour
B. 45 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 15 minutes
Answer» B. 45 minutes
10321.

During a negative \[\beta \]-decay [MNR 1990; IIT 1985]

A. An atomic electron is ejected
B. An electron which is already present within the nucleus is ejected
C. A neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
D. A part of the binding energy of the nucleus is converted into an electron
Answer» D. A part of the binding energy of the nucleus is converted into an electron
10322.

The half-life period of a radioactive substance is 8 years. After 16 years, the mass of the substance will reduce from starting \[16.0g\] to [MP PMT 1999]

A. \[8.0\,g\]
B. \[6.0\,g\]
C. \[4.0\,g\]
D. \[2.0\,g\]
Answer» D. \[2.0\,g\]
10323.

Calculate mass defect in the following reaction \[_{1}{{H}^{2}}{{+}_{1}}{{H}^{3}}{{\to }_{1}}H{{e}^{4}}{{+}_{0}}{{n}^{1}}\] (Given : mass \[{{H}^{2}}=2.014,\,{{H}^{3}}=3.016,\,He=4.004,\] \[n=1.008\,amu\]) [Kerala CET 2005]

A. 0.018 amu
B. 0.18 amu
C. 0.0018 amu
D. 1.8 amu
Answer» B. 0.18 amu
10324.

What happens when a-particle is emitted [CBSE PMT 1989; JIPMER 2002]

A. Mass number decreases by 12 unit, atomic number decreases by 4 unit
B. Mass number decreases by 4 unit, atomic number decreases by 2 unit
C. Only mass number decreases
D. Only atomic number decreases
Answer» C. Only mass number decreases
10325.

Which is not emitted by radioactive substance [AIIMS 1997]

A. \[\alpha \]-rays
B. \[\beta \]-rays
C. Positron
D. Proton
Answer» E.
10326.

Of the following radiations, the one most easily stopped by air is [MP PMT 1991]

A. \[\alpha \]-rays
B. \[\beta \]-rays
C. \[\gamma \]-rays
D. X-rays
Answer» B. \[\beta \]-rays
10327.

X-rays are produced due to [JIPMER 2002]

A. Bombarding of electrons on solids
B. Bombarding of a-particle on solids
C. Bombarding of g-rays on solids
D. Bombarding of neutron on solids
Answer» B. Bombarding of a-particle on solids
10328.

Radioactivity was discovered by [CPMT 1983, 88; DPMT 1982; AMU 1983; MADT Bihar 1982]

A. Henry Becquerel
B. Rutherford
C. J. J. Thomson
D. Madam Curie
Answer» B. Rutherford
10329.

\[_{Z}{{X}^{M}}{{+}_{2}}H{{e}^{4}}{{\to }_{15}}{{P}^{30}}{{+}_{0}}{{n}^{1}}\]. Then [KCET 2002]

A. \[Z=12,\,\,M=27\]
B. \[Z=13,\,\,M=27\]
C. \[Z=12,\,\,M=17\]
D. \[Z=13,\,\,M=28\]
Answer» C. \[Z=12,\,\,M=17\]
10330.

Nuclear reactivity of Na and \[N{{a}^{+}}\] is same because both have [Pb. PMT 2000]

A. Same electron and proton
B. Same proton and same neutron
C. Different electron and proton
D. Different proton and neutron
Answer» C. Different electron and proton
10331.

In the reaction, \[Po\xrightarrow{-\alpha }Pb\xrightarrow{-\beta }Bi,\,\] if Bi, belongs to group 15, to which Po belongs [DCE 2000]

A. 14
B. 15
C. 13
D. 16
Answer» E.
10332.

Which of the following atomic mass of uranium is the most radioactive [AFMC 1997]

A. 238
B. 235
C. 226
D. 248
Answer» C. 226
10333.

The positron is [AFMC 1997]

A. \[_{-1}{{e}^{0}}\]
B. \[_{+1}{{e}^{0}}\]
C. \[_{1}{{H}^{1}}\]
D. \[_{0}{{n}^{1}}\]
Answer» C. \[_{1}{{H}^{1}}\]
10334.

Nuclear energy is based on the conversion of

A. Protons into neutrons
B. Mass into energy
C. Neutrons into protons
D. Uranium into radium
Answer» C. Neutrons into protons
10335.

Which one of the following nuclear transformation is (n, p ) type [AIIMS 1980, 83]

A. \[_{3}L{{i}^{7}}+{{\,}_{1}}{{H}^{1}}\xrightarrow{{}}{{\,}_{4}}B{{e}^{7}}+{{\,}_{0}}{{n}^{1}}\]
B. \[_{33}A{{s}^{75}}+{{\,}_{2}}H{{e}^{4}}\xrightarrow{{}}{{\,}_{35}}B{{r}^{78}}+{{\,}_{0}}{{n}^{1}}\]
C. \[_{83}B{{i}^{209}}+{{\,}_{1}}{{H}^{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}{{\,}_{84}}P{{o}^{210}}+{{\,}_{0}}{{n}^{1}}\]
D. \[_{21}S{{c}^{45}}+{{\,}_{0}}{{n}^{1}}\xrightarrow{{}}{{\,}_{20}}C{{a}^{45}}+{{\,}_{1}}{{H}^{1}}\]
Answer» E.
10336.

Stable nuclides are those whose n/p ratio is [MP PMT 1993]

A. \[n/p=1\]
B. \[n/p=2\]
C. \[n/p>1\]
D. \[n/p<1\]
Answer» B. \[n/p=2\]
10337.

On comparing chemical reactivity of \[{{C}^{12}}\] and \[{{C}^{14}}\], it is revealed that

A. \[{{C}^{12}}\] is more reactive
B. \[{{C}^{14}}\] is more reactive
C. Both are inactive
D. Both are equally active
Answer» C. Both are inactive
10338.

Select the correct statement(s)

A. A hydrophilic colloid is a colloid is which there is a strong attraction between the dispersed phase and water
B. A hydrophobic colloid is a colloid in which there is a lack of attraction between the dispersed phase and water
C. Hydrophobic sols are often formed when a solid crystallizes rapidly from a chemical reaction or a supersaturated solution
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
10339.

In Langmuir?s model of adsorption of gas on a solid surface

A. The mass of gas striking a given area of surface is independent of the pressure of the gas
B. The rate of dissociation of adsorbed molecules from the surface does not depend on the surface covered
C. The adsorption at a single site on the surface may involve multiple molecules at the same time
D. The mass of the gas striking a given area of surface is proportional to the pressure of the gas
Answer» E.
10340.

Bredig's are method cannot be used to prepare colloidal solution of which of the following metal?

A. pt
B. Fe
C. Ag
D. Au
Answer» C. Ag
10341.

Platinised asbestos helps in the formation of \[S{{O}_{3}}\] form \[S{{O}_{2}}\] and \[{{O}_{2}}\]. But, if even a small amount of \[A{{s}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\] is present the platinised asbestos does not help in the formation of \[S{{O}_{3}}\]. \[A{{s}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\] acts here as [MP PMT 1997]

A. A positive catalyst
B. A negative catalyst
C. An auto catalyst
D. A poison
Answer» E.
10342.

A colloidal system in which gas bubbles are dispersed in a liquid is known as [MP PMT 1993]

A. Foam
B. Sol
C. Aerosol
D. Emulsion
Answer» B. Sol
10343.

In which of the following processes, platinum is used as a catalyst [NCERT 1978, 79]

A. Oxidation of ammonia to form nitric acid
B. Hardening of oils
C. Production of synthetic rubber
D. Synthesis of methanol
Answer» B. Hardening of oils
10344.

\[_{6}{{C}^{11}}\] and \[_{5}{{B}^{11}}\] are referred as [NCERT 1978]

A. Nuclear isomers
B. Isobars
C. Isotopes
D. Fission products
Answer» C. Isotopes
10345.

Colour of colloidal solution is due to [CPMT 1996]

A. Different size of colloidal particles
B. Due to formation of complex
C. Due to formation of hydrated crystal
D. None of these
Answer» B. Due to formation of complex
10346.

Which one of the following pairs represents isobars [CPMT 1988]

A. \[_{2}^{3}He\] and \[_{2}^{4}He\]
B. \[_{12}^{24}Mg\] and \[_{12}^{25}Mg\]
C. \[_{19}^{40}K\] and \[_{20}^{40}Ca\]
D. \[_{19}^{39}K\] and \[_{19}^{40}K\]
Answer» D. \[_{19}^{39}K\] and \[_{19}^{40}K\]
10347.

The possibility of finding an electron in an orbital was conceived by [MP PMT 1994]

A. Rutherford
B. Bohr
C. Heisenberg
D. Schrodinger
Answer» E.
10348.

Which quantum number is not related with Schrodinger equation [RPMT 2002]

A. Principal
B. Azimuthal
C. Magnetic
D. Spin
Answer» E.
10349.

In Heisenberg's uncertainty equation \[\Delta x\times \Delta p\ge \frac{h}{4\pi }\]; \[\Delta p\] stands for

A. Uncertainty in energy
B. Uncertainty in velocity
C. Uncertainty in momentum
D. Uncertainty in mass
Answer» D. Uncertainty in mass
10350.

Uncertainty principle gave the concept of

A. Probability
B. An orbital
C. Physical meaning of \[\Psi \] the \[{{\Psi }^{2}}\]
D. All the above
Answer» B. An orbital