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101.

The solubility product of \[AgCl\] under standard conditions of temperature is given by                 [Kerala (Med.) 2003]

A. \[1.6\times {{10}^{-5}}\]
B. \[1.5\times {{10}^{-8}}\]
C. \[3.2\times {{10}^{-10}}\]
D. \[1.5\times {{10}^{-10}}\]
Answer» E.
102.

Which is correct about Henry?s law     [KCET 2002]

A. The gas in contact with the liquid should behave as an ideal gas
B. There should not be any chemical interaction between the gas and liquid
C. The pressure applied should be high
D. All of these
Answer» C. The pressure applied should be high
103.

Neutralization of an acid with a base invariably results in the production of                                           [CPMT 1983]

A. \[{{H}_{3}}{{O}^{+}}\]
B. \[O{{H}^{-}}\]
C. \[{{H}_{2}}O\]
D. \[{{H}^{+}}\] and \[O{{H}^{-}}\]
Answer» D. \[{{H}^{+}}\] and \[O{{H}^{-}}\]
104.

Which type of solid crystals will conduct heat and electricity [RPET 2000]

A. Ionic
B. Covalent
C. Metallic
D. Molecular
Answer» D. Molecular
105.

Amongst the following chemical reactions, the one representing homogeneous catalysis is          [MP PMT 1999]

A. \[{{N}_{2}}(g)+3{{H}_{2}}(g)\xrightarrow{Fe}2N{{H}_{3}}(g)\]
B. \[2S{{O}_{2}}(g)+{{O}_{2}}(g)\xrightarrow{2NO}2S{{O}_{3}}(g)+2NO(g)\]
C. \[CO(g)+3{{H}_{2}}(g)\xrightarrow{Ni}C{{H}_{4}}(g)+{{H}_{2}}O\]
D. \[2S{{O}_{2}}(g)+{{O}_{2}}(g)\xrightarrow{{{V}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}}2S{{O}_{3}}(g)\]
Answer» C. \[CO(g)+3{{H}_{2}}(g)\xrightarrow{Ni}C{{H}_{4}}(g)+{{H}_{2}}O\]
106.

Which of the following expressions represents the first law of thermodynamics?

A. \[\Delta E=-q+W\]
B. \[\Delta E=q-W\]
C. \[\Delta E=q+W\]
D. \[\Delta E=-q-W\]
Answer» D. \[\Delta E=-q-W\]
107.

The following compound can exhibits \[\begin{matrix}    C{{H}_{3}}  \\    C{{H}_{3}}  \\ \end{matrix}>\underset{\begin{smallmatrix}   \\  \ \ C{{H}_{3}} \end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{C=C}}\,\underset{\cancel{\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,}}{\overset{{}}{\mathop{<}}}\,\begin{matrix}    H  \\    C<  \\ \end{matrix}\begin{matrix}    \underset{H\ \ \ \ \ \,}{\mathop{{}}}\,  \\    \underset{COOH}{\mathop{{}}}\,  \\ \end{matrix}\] [IIT-JEE 1995; DCE 2000]

A. Tautomerism
B. Optical isomerism
C. Geometrical isomerism
D. Geometrical and optical isomerisms
Answer» C. Geometrical isomerism
108.

Name the compound, that is not isomer with diethyl ether [IIT-JEE 1981; CPMT 1989; MADT Bihar 1995]

A. n-propylmethyl ether
B. Butane-1-ol
C. 2-methylpropane-2-ol
D. Butanone
Answer» E.
109.

Which statement is true for cyclohexane [MP PET 1996]

A. It has two possible isomers
B. It has three conformations
C. Boat conformation is most stable
D. Chair and boat conformations differ in energy by 44 kJ/mol
Answer» E.
110.

\[Zn|Z{{n}^{+2}}({{C}_{1}})||Z{{n}^{+2}}({{C}_{2}})|Zn\] For this cell \[\Delta G\] is negative if

A. \[{{C}_{1}}={{C}_{2}}\]
B. \[{{C}_{1}}>{{C}_{2}}\]
C. \[{{C}_{2}}>{{C}_{1}}\]
D. Both [a] and [c] are correct
Answer» D. Both [a] and [c] are correct
111.

Boric acid is a weak monobasic acid and acts as Lewis acid

A. By donating \[{{H}^{+}}\]
B. By accepting \[O{{H}^{-}}\]
C. By donating lone pair of electrons
D. By accepting lone pair of electrons.
Answer» C. By donating lone pair of electrons
112.

Addition of solution of oxalate to an aqueous solution of mixture of \[B{{a}^{++}},S{{r}^{++}}\] and \[C{{a}^{++}}\] will precipitate [MP PMT 1985]

A. \[C{{a}^{++}}\]
B. \[C{{a}^{++}}\] and \[S{{r}^{++}}\]
C. \[B{{a}^{++}}\] and \[S{{r}^{++}}\]
D. All the three
Answer» E.
113.

Which compound is soluble in\[N{{H}_{4}}OH\] [AFMC 1987]

A. \[PbC{{l}_{2}}\]
B. \[PbS{{O}_{4}}\]
C. \[AgCl\]
D. \[CaC{{O}_{3}}\]
Answer» D. \[CaC{{O}_{3}}\]
114.

In order to prepare one litre normal solution of KMnO4, how many gm of KMnO4 are required, if the solution is to be used in acid medium for oxidation [MP PET 2002]

A. 158 gm
B. 31.60 gm
C. 62.0 gm
D. 790 gm
Answer» C. 62.0 gm
115.

The correct relationship between the boiling points of very dilute solutions of \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\,({{t}_{1}})\] and \[CaC{{l}_{2}}\,({{t}_{2}})\], having the same molar concentration is             [CPMT 1983]

A. \[{{t}_{1}}={{t}_{2}}\]
B. \[{{t}_{1}}>{{t}_{2}}\]
C. \[{{t}_{2}}>{{t}_{1}}\]
D. \[{{t}_{2}}\ge {{t}_{1}}\]
Answer» C. \[{{t}_{2}}>{{t}_{1}}\]
116.

The reduction potential of hydrogen half-cell will be negative if

A. \[p({{H}_{2}})=2\,atm\,and\,[{{H}^{+}}]=2.0M\]
B. \[p({{H}_{2}})=1\,atm\,and\,[{{H}^{+}}]=2.0M\]
C. \[p({{H}_{2}})=1\,atm\,and\,[{{H}^{+}}]=1.0M\]
D. \[p({{H}_{2}})=2\,atm\,and\,[{{H}^{+}}]=1.0M\]
Answer» E.
117.

EMF of which of the following cells at 298 K is highest? Given,   \[E_{\left( M{{g}^{2+}}/mg \right)}^{0}=-2.37V;\] \[E_{\left( C{{u}^{2}}/Cu \right)}^{0}=+2.34V;\] \[E_{\left( F{{e}^{2+}}/Fe \right)}^{0}=-0.44V;\] \[E_{\left( S{{n}^{2+}}/Sn \right)}^{0}=-0.14V;\] \[E_{\left( \frac{1}{2}B{{r}_{2}}/B{{r}^{-}} \right)}^{0}=+1.08V;\]

A. \[Mg(s)|M{{g}^{2+}}(0.001M)|\]\[|C{{u}^{2+}}(0.0001M)|Cu(s)\]
B. \[Fe(s)|F{{e}^{2+}}(0.001M)|\]\[|{{H}^{+}}(1M)|{{H}_{2}}(g)(1bar)|Pt(s)\]
C. \[Sn(s)S{{n}^{2+}}(0.050M)|\]\[|{{H}^{+}}(0.020M)|{{H}_{2}}(g)(1bar)|Pt(s)\]
D. \[Pt(s)|B{{r}_{2}}(l)|B{{r}^{+}}(0.010M)|\]\[|{{H}^{+}}(0.030M)|{{H}_{2}}(g)(1bar)|Pt(s)\]
Answer» B. \[Fe(s)|F{{e}^{2+}}(0.001M)|\]\[|{{H}^{+}}(1M)|{{H}_{2}}(g)(1bar)|Pt(s)\]
118.

On electrolyzing the molten chloride of metal \[725\text{ }ml\] of \[C{{l}_{2}}\] liberated at \[25{}^\circ C\] and 740 mm Hg pressure at anode for every one gm of metal deposite at cathode. The formula of metal chloride is (GAM of metal \[=52.01\])

A. \[MCI\]
B. \[MC{{I}_{2}}\]
C. \[MC{{I}_{3}}\]
D. \[MC{{I}_{4}}\]
Answer» D. \[MC{{I}_{4}}\]
119.

Which of the following statements about amorphous solids is incorrect [KCET 2004]

A. They melt over a range of temperature
B. They are anisotropic
C. There is no orderly arrangement of particles
D. They are rigid and incompressible
Answer» C. There is no orderly arrangement of particles
120.

When heated above \[916{}^\circ C,\] iron changes its bcc crystalline form to fcc without the change in the radius of atom. The ratio of the density of the crystal before heating and after heating is:

A. 1.069
B. 0.918
C. 0.725
D. 1.231
Answer» C. 0.725
121.

The normality of 1 M solution of \[{{H}_{3}}P{{O}_{4}}\] will be [AIIMS 1983, 91]

A. 1 N
B. 0.5 N
C. 2 N
D. 3 N
Answer» E.
122.

The composition of sample of wustite is \[F{{e}_{0.93}}{{O}_{1.00}}\]. What percentage of the iron is present in the form of Fe (III)?

A. 0.14
B. 0.1505
C. 0.17
D. 0.29
Answer» C. 0.17
123.

Which of the following combustion reactions would give maximum energy output per unit mass fuel plus oxidant when used to propel a rocket?

A. \[C(s)+{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}C{{O}_{2}}(g),\,\,\Delta H=-394\,KJ/mol\]
B. \[{{H}_{2}}(g)+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}{{H}_{2}}O(l),\,\Delta H=-285\,kJ/mol\]
C. \[\frac{1}{2}{{H}_{2}}+\frac{1}{2}{{F}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}2HF(g),\,\Delta H=-271\,kJ/mol\]
D. \[C{{H}_{4}}+2{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}C{{O}_{2}}(g)+2{{H}_{2}}O(l),\]\[\Delta H=-890\,kJ/mol\]
Answer» D. \[C{{H}_{4}}+2{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}C{{O}_{2}}(g)+2{{H}_{2}}O(l),\]\[\Delta H=-890\,kJ/mol\]
124.

For an electron if the uncertainty in velocity is \[\Delta \nu \], the uncertainty in its position \[(\Delta x)\] is given by       [DPMT 2005]

A. \[\frac{hm}{4\pi \Delta \nu }\]
B. \[\frac{4\pi }{hm\Delta \nu }\]
C. \[\frac{h}{4\pi m\Delta \nu }\]
D. \[\frac{4\pi \ m}{h\ .\ \Delta \nu }\]
Answer» D. \[\frac{4\pi \ m}{h\ .\ \Delta \nu }\]
125.

Which of the following sulphate is insoluble in water [MNR 1995]

A. \[CuS{{O}_{4}}\]
B. \[CdS{{O}_{4}}\]
C. \[PbS{{O}_{4}}\]
D. \[Bi{{\left( S{{O}_{4}} \right)}_{3}}\]
Answer» E.
126.

2.76 g of silver carbonate (at mass of Ag 108) on being heated strongly yield a residue weighing

A. 2.16 g
B. 2.48 g
C. 2.32 g
D. 2.64 g
Answer» B. 2.48 g
127.

The reaction of \[KMn{{O}_{4}}\] and \[HCl\] results in

A. oxidation of Mn in\[KMn{{O}_{4}}\] and production of\[C{{l}_{2}}\].
B. reduction of Mn in \[KMn{{O}_{4}}\] and production of \[{{H}_{2}}\].
C. oxidation of Mn in \[KMn{{O}_{4}}\] and production of \[{{H}_{2}}\].
D. reduction of Mn in \[KMn{{O}_{4}}\] and production of\[C{{l}_{2}}\].
Answer» E.
128.

Calculate the weight of lime (CaO) obtained by heating 200 kg of 95% pure lime stone \[(CaC{{O}_{3}}).\]

A. 104.4 kg
B. 105.4 kg
C. 212.8 kg
D. 106.4 kg
Answer» E.
129.

The ionization energy of hydrogen atom (in the ground state) is x kJ. The energy required for an electron to jump from 2nd orbit to the \[{{3}^{rd}}\] orbit will be

A. x/6
B. 5x
C. 7.2 x
D. 5x/36
Answer» E.
130.

The magnetic moment of a transition metal ion is found to be 5.92 BM. The number of unpaired electrons present in it is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» E.
131.

A catalyst is a substance which                   [Pb. CET 2004]

A. Is always in the same phase as in the reactions
B. Alters the equilibrium in a reaction
C. Does not participate in the reaction but alters the rate of reaction
D. Participates in the reaction and provide an easier pathway for the same
Answer» D. Participates in the reaction and provide an easier pathway for the same
132.

Lyophilic sols are              [IIT 2005]

A. Irreversible sols
B. They are prepared from inorganic compound
C. Coagulated by adding electrolytes
D. Self-stabilizing
Answer» E.
133.

The number of water molecules present in a drop of water (volume 0.0018 mL) density =\[18m{{L}^{-1}}\] at room temperature is

A. \[1.084\times {{10}^{18}}\]
B. \[6.023\times {{10}^{19}}\]
C. \[4.84\times {{10}^{17}}\]
D. \[6.023\times {{10}^{23}}\]
Answer» C. \[4.84\times {{10}^{17}}\]
134.

A crystalline solid             [Kerala CET (Med.) 2003]

A. Changes abruptly from solid to liquid when heated
B. Has no definite melting point
C. Undergoes deformation of its geometry easily
D. Has an irregular 3-dimensional arrangements
E. Softens slowly
Answer» B. Has no definite melting point
135.

Liebermann's nitroso reaction is used for  testing

A. Primary amines
B. Secondary amines
C. Tertiary amines
D. All the above
Answer» C. Tertiary amines
136.

Electron addition will be easier in:

A. O
B. \[{{O}^{+}}\]
C. \[{{O}^{2+}}\]
D. \[{{O}^{2-}}\]
Answer» D. \[{{O}^{2-}}\]
137.

The prefix zepto stands for   [DPMT 2004]

A. \[{{10}^{9}}\]
B. \[{{10}^{-12}}\]
C. \[{{10}^{-15}}\]
D. \[{{10}^{-21}}\]
Answer» E.
138.

Only two isomeric monochloro derivatives are possible for [Pb. PMT 2000]

A. 2-methyl propane
B. n-pentane
C. Benzene
D. 2, 4-dimethyl pentane
Answer» B. n-pentane
139.

Lactic acid in which a methyl group, a hydroxyl group, a carboxylic acid group and a hydrogen atom are attached to a central carbon atom, shown optical isomerism due to the molecular geometry at the [Pb. PMT 2000]

A. Central carbon atom
B. Carbon atom of the methyl group
C. Carbon atom of the carboxylic acid group
D. Oxygen of the hydroxyl groups
Answer» B. Carbon atom of the methyl group
140.

Which of the following transitions have minimum wavelength                                    [DPMT 2005]

A. \[{{n}_{4}}\to {{n}_{1}}\]
B. \[{{n}_{2}}\to {{n}_{1}}\]
C. \[{{n}_{4}}\to {{n}_{2}}\]
D. \[{{n}_{3}}\to {{n}_{1}}\]
Answer» B. \[{{n}_{2}}\to {{n}_{1}}\]
141.

When two ice cubes are pressed over each other, they unite to form one cube. Which of the following forces is responsible to hold them together [AFMC 2001]

A. Hydrogen bond formation
B. Van der Waals forces
C. Covalent attraction
D. Ionic interaction
Answer» B. Van der Waals forces
142.

What is formed when calcium carbide reacts with heavy water [Manipal PMT 2001; Pb. CET 2000]

A. \[{{C}_{2}}{{D}_{2}}\]
B. \[Ca{{D}_{2}}\]
C. \[C{{a}_{2}}{{D}_{2}}O\]
D. \[C{{D}_{2}}\]
Answer» B. \[Ca{{D}_{2}}\]
143.

Animal charcoal is used in decolourising colour of liquids because it is a good                                       [MHCET 2004]

A. Adsorbate
B. Adsorbent
C. Oxidising agent
D. Reducing agent
Answer» B. Adsorbent
144.

A crystalline solid have [DCE 2001]

A. Long range order
B. Short range order
C. Disordered arrangement
D. None of these
Answer» B. Short range order
145.

Which of the following elements is found in native state [RPET 1999]

A. Al
B. Au
C. Cu
D. Na
Answer» C. Cu
146.

The basis of keeping the elements in the group of a periodic table is [RPET 1999]

A. Ionisation potential
B. Electronegativity
C. Electron affinity
D. Number of electrons in the valence shell
Answer» E.
147.

What will be the difference between electromagnetic radiation shown in A and B respectively?(i)  Velocity (ii) Wavelength(iii) Frequency (iv) Energy

A. (ii) only
B. (ii) and (iv)
C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D. (iv) only
Answer» D. (iv) only
148.

Which of the following parameter is correct regarding adsorption of gases over solid?

A. \[\Delta {{S}_{system}}>0\]
B. \[\Delta {{S}_{surronunding}}>0\]
C. \[\Delta G>0\]
D. \[\Delta H>0\]
Answer» C. \[\Delta G>0\]
149.

A dye absorbs a photon of wavelength \[\lambda \] and re-emits the same energy into two photons of wavelength \[{{\lambda }_{1}}\] and \[{{\lambda }_{2}}\] respectively. The wavelength \[\lambda \] is related with \[{{\lambda }_{1}}\] and \[{{\lambda }_{2}}\] as:

A. \[\lambda =\frac{{{\lambda }_{1}}+{{\lambda }_{2}}}{{{\lambda }_{1}}{{\lambda }_{2}}}\]
B. \[\lambda =\frac{{{\lambda }_{1}}{{\lambda }_{2}}}{{{\lambda }_{1}}+{{\lambda }_{2}}}\]
C. \[\lambda =\frac{{{\lambda }_{1}}^{2}{{\lambda }_{2}}^{2}}{{{\lambda }_{1}}+{{\lambda }_{2}}}\]
D. \[\lambda =\frac{{{\lambda }_{1}}{{\lambda }_{2}}}{{{({{\lambda }_{1}}+{{\lambda }_{2}})}^{2}}}\]
Answer» C. \[\lambda =\frac{{{\lambda }_{1}}^{2}{{\lambda }_{2}}^{2}}{{{\lambda }_{1}}+{{\lambda }_{2}}}\]
150.

Anhydrous \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\] is prepared from

A. cone. \[HCl\] and Al metal
B. aluminium and \[C{{l}_{\text{2}}}\]
C. dry \[HCl\] gas + heated Al metal
D. dil. \[HCl\] and Al metal
Answer» D. dil. \[HCl\] and Al metal