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10951.

Elements with outer electronic configuration \[n{{s}^{2}}n{{p}^{6}}\] are [MP PET/PMT 1998]

A. Alkaline earth metals
B. Transition elements
C. Chalcogenes
D. Noble gases
Answer» E.
10952.

Which of the following relation is correct with respect to first (I) and second (II) ionization potentials of sodium and magnesium [CPMT 1999]

A. \[{{I}_{Mg}}=I{{I}_{Na}}\]
B. \[{{I}_{Na}}>{{I}_{Mg}}\]
C. \[I{{I}_{Mg}}>I{{I}_{Na}}\]
D. \[I{{I}_{Na}}>I{{I}_{Mg}}\]
Answer» E.
10953.

Ionisation energy in group I-A varies in the decreasing order as [Orissa JEE 2005]

A. \[Li>Na>K>Cs\]
B. \[Na>Li>K>Cs\]
C. \[Li>Cs>K>Na\]
D. \[K>Cs>Na>Li\]
Answer» B. \[Na>Li>K>Cs\]
10954.

Of the following iso-electronic ions, the one which has the lowest ionisation potential is [AMU 1999]

A. \[N{{a}^{+}}\]
B. \[M{{g}^{++}}\]
C. \[{{F}^{-}}\]
D. \[{{O}^{--}}\]
Answer» B. \[M{{g}^{++}}\]
10955.

Which of these is not used as a fuel in the rocket propellants

A. Liquid He
B. Liquid hydrogen
C. Kerosene
D. Liquid hydrazine
Answer» D. Liquid hydrazine
10956.

Which of the following could act as a propellant for rocket [CBSE PMT 2003]

A. Liquid hydrogen + Liquid nitrogen
B. Liquid oxygen + Liquid argon
C. Liquid hydrogen + Liquid oxygen
D. Liquid nitrogen + Liquid oxygen
Answer» D. Liquid nitrogen + Liquid oxygen
10957.

Which is the relation between the specific \[{{I}_{s}}\] impulse and the critical temperature \[{{T}_{c}}\]attained in a rocket blast

A. \[{{I}_{s}}\ge {{T}_{c}}\]
B. \[{{I}_{s}}\] and \[T_{c}^{2}\]
C. \[{{I}_{s}}\ge T_{c}^{1/2}\]
D. \[{{I}_{s}}\ge 1/{{T}_{c}}\]
Answer» D. \[{{I}_{s}}\ge 1/{{T}_{c}}\]
10958.

A substance which can act both as an analgesic and antipyretic is

A. Quinine
B. Aspirin
C. Penicillin
D. Insulin
Answer» C. Penicillin
10959.

Which of the following is an anionic detergent?

A. Glyceryl oleate
B. Sodium stearate
C. Sodium lauryl sulphate
D. Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
Answer» D. Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
10960.

Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganism. Identify which of the following statements is not true?

A. Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants
B. Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen, peroxide are strong antiseptics
C. Disinfectants harm the living tissues
D. A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.
Answer» C. Disinfectants harm the living tissues
10961.

The following compound is used as a/an

A. anti-inflammatory compound
B. analgesic
C. hypnotic
D. antiseptic.
Answer» C. hypnotic
10962.

Which of the following represents soap [DCE 2004]

A. \[{{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COOK\]
B. \[{{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COOH\]
C. \[{{C}_{15}}{{H}_{31}}COOH\]
D. \[{{({{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COO)}_{2}}Ca\]
Answer» B. \[{{C}_{17}}{{H}_{35}}COOH\]
10963.

Which of the following is an azo dye [Delhi CEE 1996]

A. Orange-I
B. Phenolphthalein
C. Malachite green
D. Methylene blue
Answer» B. Phenolphthalein
10964.

A reactant [a] forms two products \[A\xrightarrow{{{k}_{1}}}B\] Activation energy \[{{E}_{{{a}_{1}}}}\] \[A\xrightarrow{{{k}_{2}}}C\] Activation energy \[E{{\,}_{{{a}_{2}}}}\] If \[{{E}_{{{a}_{2}}}}=2{{E}_{{{a}_{1}}}},\] then \[{{k}_{1}}\] and \[{{k}_{2}}\] will be related as

A. \[{{k}_{2}}={{k}_{1}}{{e}^{-{{E}_{{{a}_{1}}}}/RT}}\]
B. \[{{k}_{2}}={{k}_{1}}{{e}^{-{{E}_{{{a}_{2}}}}/RT}}\]
C. \[{{k}_{1}}={{k}_{2}}{{e}^{-{{E}_{{{a}_{1}}}}/RT}}\]
D. \[{{k}_{1}}=2{{k}_{2}}{{e}^{{{E}_{{{a}_{2}}}}/RT}}\]
Answer» B. \[{{k}_{2}}={{k}_{1}}{{e}^{-{{E}_{{{a}_{2}}}}/RT}}\]
10965.

In a gaseous phase reaction,\[{{A}_{2}}(g)\,\xrightarrow{\,}\,B(g)\,+\frac{1}{2}\,(g),\]the increase in pressure from 100 mm to 120 mm is noticed in 5 min. The rate of disappearance of \[{{A}_{2}}\] in mm \[{{\min }^{-1}}\] is

A. 4
B. 8
C. 16
D. 2
Answer» C. 16
10966.

Figure shows a graph in \[{{\log }_{10}}\,k\,vs\,\frac{1}{T}\] where, k is rate constant and T is temperature. The straight line BC has slope, \[\tan \,\theta \,=-\frac{1}{2.303}\] and an intercept of 5 on y-axis. Thus, \[{{E}_{a}},\] the energy of activation, is

A. 4.606 cal
B. \[\frac{0.2}{2.303}cal\]
C. 2 cal
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
10967.

In a reaction involving one single reactant, the fraction of the reactant consumed may be defined as \[f=\left[ 1-\left( C/{{C}_{0}} \right) \right],\] where \[{{C}_{0}}\] and C are the concentrations of the reactant at the start and after time t. For a first-order reaction:

A. \[\frac{df}{dt}=k\left( 1-f \right)\]
B. \[-\frac{df}{dt}=kf\]
C. \[-\frac{df}{dt}=k\left( 1-f \right)\]
D. \[\frac{df}{dt}=kf\]
Answer» B. \[-\frac{df}{dt}=kf\]
10968.

The forward rate constant for the reversible gaseous reaction \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{6}}2C{{H}_{3}}\] is\[3.14\times {{10}^{+2}}{{s}^{-1}}\] at 200 K. What is the rate constant for the backward reaction at this temperature, if \[{{10}^{-5}}\] moles of \[C{{H}_{3}}\] and 100 mol of \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{6}}\] are present in 10 L vessel at equilibrium?

A. \[1.57\times {{10}^{14}}Lmo{{l}^{-1}}{{s}^{-1}}\]
B. \[3.14\times {{10}^{15}}Lmo{{l}^{-1}}{{s}^{-1}}\]
C. \[1.57\times {{10}^{7}}Lmo{{l}^{-1}}{{s}^{-1}}\]
D. \[3.14\times {{10}^{10}}Lmo{{l}^{-1}}{{s}^{-1}}\]
Answer» C. \[1.57\times {{10}^{7}}Lmo{{l}^{-1}}{{s}^{-1}}\]
10969.

Consider the following case of completing 1st order reactions. After the start of the reaction at t = 0 with only A, the [C] is equal to the [D] at all times. The time in which all three concentrations will be equal is given by -

A. \[t=\frac{1}{2{{k}_{1}}}\ell n3\]
B. \[t=\frac{1}{2{{k}_{2}}}\ell n\,3\]
C. \[t=\frac{1}{3{{k}_{1}}}\ell n2\]
D. \[t=\frac{1}{3{{k}_{1}}}\ell n2\]
Answer» C. \[t=\frac{1}{3{{k}_{1}}}\ell n2\]
10970.

A graph of volume of hydrogen released vs time for the reaction between zinc and dil. HCl is given in figure. On the basis of this mark the correct option.

A. Average rate upto 40s is \[\frac{{{V}_{3}}-{{V}_{2}}}{40}\]
B. Average rate upto 40 seconds is \[\frac{{{V}_{3}}-{{V}_{2}}}{40-30}\]
C. Average rate upto 40 seconds is \[\frac{{{V}_{3}}}{40}\]
D. Average rate upto 40 seconds is \[\frac{{{V}_{3}}-{{V}_{1}}}{40-20}\]
Answer» D. Average rate upto 40 seconds is \[\frac{{{V}_{3}}-{{V}_{1}}}{40-20}\]
10971.

In a first-order reaction, the reacting substance has half-life period of 10 min. What fraction of the substance will be left after an hour the reaction has occurred?

A. 1/6 of initial concentration
B. 1/64 of initial concentration
C. 1/12 of initial concentration
D. 1/32 of initial concentration
Answer» C. 1/12 of initial concentration
10972.

A gaseous compound A reacts by three independent first-order processes (as shown in the figure) with rate constants \[2\times {{10}^{-3}},\,3\times {{10}^{-3}}\] and \[1.93\times {{10}^{-3}}{{s}^{-1}}\] products B, C and D respectively. If initially pure A was taken in a closed container with P = 8 atm, then the partial pressure of B (in atm) after 100 s from start of experiment will be:

A. 0.288
B. 0.577
C. 1.154
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
10973.

A hypothetical reaction: \[{{A}_{2}}+{{B}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}2AB\] follows mechanism as given below: \[{{A}_{2}}A+A\]............ (fast) (\[{{k}_{c}}\] is equilibrium constant) \[{{A}_{2}}+{{B}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{{k}_{1}}}AB+B\] ..............(slow) (\[{{k}_{1}}\] rate constant) \[A+BAB\] .................. (fast) (\[{{k}_{2}},{{k}_{3}}\] are rate constant) Give the rate law.

A. \[r={{k}_{1}}\sqrt{{{k}_{c}}}\,{{[{{A}_{2}}]}^{1/2}}[{{B}_{2}}]\]
B. \[r=\frac{{{k}_{1}}}{{{k}_{c}}}\,{{[{{A}_{2}}]}^{1/2}}[{{B}_{2}}]\]
C. \[r=\sqrt{{{k}_{1}}{{k}_{c}}}\,\,{{[{{A}_{2}}]}^{1/2}}[{{B}_{2}}]\]
D. \[r=\frac{{{k}_{1}}}{\sqrt{{{k}_{c}}}}\,{{[{{A}_{2}}]}^{1/2}}[{{B}_{2}}]\]
Answer» B. \[r=\frac{{{k}_{1}}}{{{k}_{c}}}\,{{[{{A}_{2}}]}^{1/2}}[{{B}_{2}}]\]
10974.

In a certain reaction, 10% of the reactant decomposes in 1 h, 20% in 2 h, 30% in 3 h, and so on. The dimensions of the rate constant is:

A. \[{{h}^{-1}}\]
B. \[mol/\left( L\,s \right)\]
C. L / (mol s)
D. mol/s
Answer» C. L / (mol s)
10975.

The main function of a catalyst in speeding up a reaction is

A. To increase the rate of the forward reaction
B. To change the reaction path so as to decrease the energy of activation for the reaction
C. To reduce the temperature at which the reaction can occur
D. To increase the energy of the molecules of the reactants
Answer» C. To reduce the temperature at which the reaction can occur
10976.

For the reaction \[X+Y\to Z,\] following kinetic data was obtained : Initial [X]M Initial [Y]M Initial rate M \[\mathbf{mi}{{\mathbf{n}}^{\mathbf{-1}}}\] 0.4 2.0 \[6.2\times {{10}^{-3}}\] 0.8 2.0 \[2.48\times {{10}^{-2}}\] 0.4 4.0 \[1.24\times {{10}^{-2}}\] 0.5 1.5 ? Calculate initial rate in the last experiment

A. \[\text{4}.\text{36}\times \text{l}{{0}^{-\text{3}}}\]
B. \[\text{5}.\text{81}\times \text{l}{{0}^{-\text{3}}}\]
C. \[\text{7}.\text{27}\times \text{l}{{0}^{-\text{3}}}\]
D. \[\text{9}.\text{69}\times \text{l}{{0}^{-\text{3}}}\]
Answer» D. \[\text{9}.\text{69}\times \text{l}{{0}^{-\text{3}}}\]
10977.

A reaction that is of the first order with respect to reactant A has a rate constant \[6{{\min }^{-1}}\]. If we start with [A]\[0.5\,mol\,{{l}^{-1}},\] when would [A] reach the value \[0.05\,mol\,{{l}^{-1}}\]

A. 0.384 min
B. 0.15 min
C. 3 min
D. 3.84 min
Answer» B. 0.15 min
10978.

Which of the following statements regarding the molecularity of a reaction are correct?

A. It is the number of molecules of the reactants taking part in a single step chemical reaction
B. It is calculated from reaction mechanism
C. It depends on the rate determining step in the reaction
D. It always whole number.
Answer» B. It is calculated from reaction mechanism
10979.

\[A\to B;\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,{{k}_{A}}={{10}^{15}}{{e}^{-2000/T}}\] \[C\to D;\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,{{k}_{C}}={{10}^{14}}{{e}^{-1000/T}}\] Temperature T kelvin at which \[(\,{{k}_{A}}={{k}_{C}})\] is:

A. 1000 K
B. 2000 K
C. (2000/2.303) K
D. (1000/2.303) K
Answer» E.
10980.

The reaction cis\[-X\text{trans}-X\] is first order in both directions. At \[\text{25}{}^\circ \text{C,}\] the equilibrium constant is 0.10 and the rate constant \[{{k}_{f}}=3\times {{10}^{-4}}{{s}^{-1}}\]. In an experiment starting with the pure cis-form, how long would it take for half of the equilibrium amount of the trans-isomer to be formed?

A. 150 s
B. 200 s
C. 240 s
D. 210 s
Answer» E.
10981.

\[(aq)\xrightarrow{{}}B(aq)+C(aq)\] is a first order reaction. Time t \[\infty \] Moles of reagent \[{{x}_{1}}\] \[{{x}_{2}}\] Reaction progress is measured with the help of titration of reagent P, if all A, B and C reacted with reagent have n factors \[\left[ \text{n factor}:n=\frac{mol.wt.}{eq.wt.} \right]\] in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 with the reagent. The k in terms of t, \[{{x}_{1}}\] and \[{{x}_{2}}\] is

A. \[k=\frac{1}{t}\ln \left( \frac{{{x}_{2}}}{{{x}_{2}}-{{x}_{1}}} \right)\]
B. \[k=\frac{1}{t}\ln \left( \frac{2{{x}_{2}}}{{{x}_{2}}-{{x}_{1}}} \right)\]
C. \[k=\frac{1}{t}\ln \left( \frac{4{{x}_{2}}}{5({{x}_{2}}-{{x}_{1}})} \right)\]
D. \[k=\frac{1}{t}\ln \left( \frac{8{{x}_{2}}}{{{x}_{2}}-{{x}_{1}}} \right)\]
Answer» D. \[k=\frac{1}{t}\ln \left( \frac{8{{x}_{2}}}{{{x}_{2}}-{{x}_{1}}} \right)\]
10982.

A reaction is catalysed by ?X ?. Here ?X ? [MP PMT 2003]

A. Decreases the rate constant of reaction
B. Does not affect the equilibrium constant of reaction
C. Decreases the enthalpy of reaction
D. Decreases the activation energy
Answer» E.
10983.

Velocity constant of a reaction at 290 K was found to be\[3.2\times {{10}^{-3}}\]. At 310 K it will be about [KCET 1989, 91]

A. \[1.28\times {{10}^{-2}}\]
B. \[9.6\times {{10}^{-3}}\]
C. \[6.4\times {{10}^{-3}}\]
D. \[3.2\times {{10}^{-4}}\]
Answer» B. \[9.6\times {{10}^{-3}}\]
10984.

The rate at which a substance reacts depends on its [MP PMT 1987; BHU 1999; KCET 2005]

A. Atomic weight
B. Equivalent weight
C. Molecular weight
D. Active mass
Answer» E.
10985.

An increase in temperature by \[{{10}^{o}}C\], generally increases the rate of a reaction by

A. 2 times
B. 10 times
C. 9 times
D. 100 times
Answer» B. 10 times
10986.

The rate of a gaseous reaction is given by the expression \[K\,[A]\,[B]\]. If the volume of the reaction vessel is suddenly reduced to 1/4th of the initial volume, the reaction rate relating to original rate will be [Roorkee 1992]

A. 1/10
B. 1/8
C. 8
D. 16
Answer» E.
10987.

The rate of a reaction depends upon the [Pb. PMT 1999]

A. Volume
B. Force
C. Pressure
D. Concentration of reactant
Answer» E.
10988.

The thermal decomposition of a compound is of first order. If a sample of the compound decomposes 50% in 120 minutes, in what time will it undergo 90% decomposition [MP PET 1996]

A. Nearly 240 minutes
B. Nearly 480 minutes
C. Nearly 450 minutes
D. Nearly 400 minutes
Answer» E.
10989.

The half life for the reaction \[{{N}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}\]⇌ \[2N{{O}_{2}}+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\] in \[24\,hrs\] at \[{{30}^{o}}C\]. Starting with \[10\,g\] of \[{{N}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}\] how many grams of \[{{N}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}\] will remain after a period of 96 hours [KCET 1992]

A. \[1.25\,g\]
B. \[0.63\,g\]
C. \[1.77\,g\]
D. \[0.5\,g\]
Answer» C. \[1.77\,g\]
10990.

Diazonium salt decomposes as \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}N_{2}^{+}C{{l}^{-}}\to {{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}Cl+{{N}_{2}}\] At \[{{0}^{o}}C\], the evolution of \[{{N}_{2}}\] becomes two times faster when the initial concentration of the salt is doubled. Therefore, it is [MNR 1994; UPSEAT 2002]

A. A first order reaction
B. A second order reaction
C. Independent of the initial concentration of the salt
D. A zero order reaction
Answer» B. A second order reaction
10991.

For the reaction \[2HI\]⇌\[{{H}_{2}}+{{I}_{2}}\], the rate of the reaction is proportional to \[{{[HI]}^{2}}\]. This means that the reaction is [AMU 1985; MP PET 2000]

A. Unimolecular
B. Bimolecular
C. Of first order
D. Of second order
Answer» E.
10992.

Value of velocity constant for first order reaction is \[3.46\times {{10}^{-3}}{{\min }^{-1}}\], the time for half change is

A. 100 minutes
B. 400 minutes
C. 200 minutes
D. 346 minutes
Answer» D. 346 minutes
10993.

An example of a pseudo ?unimolecular reaction is

A. Dissociation of hydrogen iodide
B. Hydrolysis of methyl acetate in dilute solution
C. Dissociation of phosphorus pentachloride
D. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
Answer» C. Dissociation of phosphorus pentachloride
10994.

In presence of \[HCl\], sucrose gets hydrolysed into glucose and fructose. The concentration of sucrose was found to reduce form 0.4 M to 0.2 M in 1 hour and 0.1 M in 2 hours. The order of the reaction is

A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
D. None of these
Answer» C. Two
10995.

Which one of the following statements is wrong

A. Molecularity of a reaction is always a whole number
B. Order and molecularity of a reaction need not be same
C. Order of a reaction may be zero
D. Order of a reaction depends upon the mechanism of the reaction
Answer» E.
10996.

The decomposition of \[{{N}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}\] is a first order reaction represented by \[{{N}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}\to {{N}_{2}}{{O}_{4}}+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\]. After 15 minutes the volume of \[{{O}_{2}}\] produced is \[9\,ml\] and at the end of the reaction \[35\,ml\]. The rate constant is equal to [MP PET 1995]

A. \[\frac{1}{15}\,\ln \,\frac{35}{44}\]
B. \[\frac{1}{15}\,\ln \,\frac{44}{26}\]
C. \[\frac{1}{15}\,\ln \,\frac{44}{35}\]
D. \[\frac{1}{15}\,\ln \,\frac{35}{26}\]
Answer» E.
10997.

The hydrolysis of ethyl acetate is a reaction of [MP PMT 1987] \[C{{H}_{3}}COOEt+{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{{{H}^{+}}}C{{H}_{3}}COOH+EtOH\]

A. First order
B. Second order
C. Third order
D. Zero order
Answer» B. Second order
10998.

The rate constant of a reaction depends upon [BHU 2004]

A. Extent of reaction
B. Time of reaction
C. Temperature of the system
D. Concentration of the system
Answer» D. Concentration of the system
10999.

The half-life of a first order reaction having rate constant K = 1.7 ´ 10-5 s-1 is [BHU 2005]

A. 12.1 h
B. 9.7 h
C. 11.3 h
D. 1.8 h
Answer» D. 1.8 h
11000.

The velocity constant of a reaction is K. Which of the following statements is not true regarding K

A. K is a constant for a reaction at a given temperature
B. The value of K changes when the temperature changes
C. K is the velocity of the reaction at unit concentrations of the reactant
D. K is a constant for all reactions
Answer» E.