Explore topic-wise MCQs in UPSEE.

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51.

Hydrated iron (III) is called

A. oxide
B. rust
C. reducing agent
D. hydroxide
Answer» C. reducing agent
52.

In Redox reactions, electrons maybe

A. gained only
B. lost only
C. shared
D. gained and lost
Answer» E.
53.

The type of molecular structure of beginning Period 3 elements is

A. giant metallic structure
B. giant molecules
C. simple molecules
D. individual atoms
Answer» B. giant molecules
54.

Ca(s) + H₂O(l) → Ca(OH)₂(aq) + H₂(g). The product Ca(OH)₂ is

A. highly soluble in water
B. sparingly soluble in water
C. insoluble in water
D. sparingly insoluble in water
Answer» C. insoluble in water
55.

Metal chloride that is hydrated is

A. MgCl₂
B. Al₂Cl₃
C. PCl₅
D. SCl₂
Answer» B. Al₂Cl₃
56.

Consider the reaction: P₄O₁₀(s) + H₂O (l) → H₃PO₄ (aq). The moles of H₂O required to balance equation will be

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
57.

Sulphuric(VI) acid (H₂SO₄) is formed upon the reaction of H₂O and

A. SO
B. SO₂
C. S₂O₂
D. SO₃
Answer» C. S₂O₂
58.

Without water, aluminum chloride exists as

A. Al₂Cl₃
B. AlCl₃
C. Al₂Cl₆
D. Al₂O₃
Answer» D. Al₂O₃
59.

The total of the oxidation number is an element's

A. charge
B. volatility
C. reduction
D. oxidation
Answer» B. volatility
60.

Which metal is most vigorously hydrolyzed?

A. Be
B. Ca
C. Sr
D. Ba
Answer» E.
61.

Metals are more reactive with oxygen

A. left to right in a period
B. right to left in a period
C. down the Group-II
D. up the Group-II
Answer» D. up the Group-II
62.

The oxide used to treat indigestion and relieve pain is

A. magnesium oxide (MgO) only
B. magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂) only
C. potassium oxide (K₂O)
D. magnesium oxide (MgO) and magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)
Answer» E.
63.

Aluminum oxide never react or dissolve in

A. water
B. alkali
C. acid
D. base
Answer» B. alkali
64.

Higher positive oxidation numbers show that the atom is

A. less oxidized
B. more oxidized
C. less reduced
D. more reduced
Answer» C. less reduced
65.

Compounds which can act as both acids and bases are called

A. isotopes
B. Amphoteric
C. sublimates
D. noble compounds
Answer» C. sublimates
66.

The oxides of Al and Si are

A. soluble in water
B. reactive with water
C. insoluble in water
D. forms ions with water
Answer» D. forms ions with water
67.

The oxidation number of S in SCl₂ is

A. +2
B. +3
C. +4
D. +5
Answer» B. +3
68.

Bromine water does not react with benzene at

A. high temperature
B. low temperature
C. room temperature
D. constant temperature
Answer» D. constant temperature
69.

The oxidation number of Magnesium (Mg) in Magnesium Chloride (MgCl₂) is

A. +2
B. +3
C. +4
D. +5
Answer» B. +3
70.

Metal out of four given below, that reacts most vigorously with water is

A. Mg
B. Ca
C. Zinc
D. Nickel
Answer» C. Zinc
71.

Atom is oxidizing agent decreases in oxidation number when nitric acid reacts as

A. oxidizing agent
B. reducing agent
C. metal
D. metalloid
Answer» B. reducing agent
72.

The reduction is a gain of

A. electrons
B. protons
C. neutrons
D. oxygen
Answer» B. protons
73.

Sulphuric (IV) acid is formed upon the reaction of H₂O and

A. SO
B. SO₂
C. S₂O₂
D. SO₃
Answer» C. S₂O₂
74.

The fuel in space shuttle's rocket burns due to the occurrence of

A. oxidation reaction
B. reduction reaction
C. re-dox reaction
D. catalysis
Answer» D. catalysis
75.

Ionic Chlorides of which of these do not react with water

A. SiCl₄
B. MgCl₂
C. PCl₅
D. SCl₂
Answer» C. PCl₅
76.

Upon oxidation, Strontium compounds give

A. brick red color
B. scarlet /violet color
C. apple green color
D. yellow color
Answer» C. apple green color
77.

The oxidation number of Al in Al₂Cl₆ is

A. +1
B. +2
C. +3
D. +4
Answer» D. +4
78.

Comparing, Phenol reacts readily than the benzene, so it is a

A. nucleophiles
B. electrophile
C. protophile
D. none of above
Answer» C. protophile
79.

An Oxidation number can be

A. positive
B. negative
C. zero
D. all of above
Answer» E.
80.

The oxidation number for oxygen will always be

A. 2
B. −2
C. 1
D. -1
Answer» C. 1
81.

Upon hydration of Al₂Cl₆, Al⁺³ is formed, and the solution becomes

A. acidic
B. basic
C. catalyst
D. neutral (pH: 7)
Answer» B. basic
82.

The dimer of AlCl₃ is

A. Al₂Cl₃
B. AlCl
C. Al₂Cl₆
D. dimer of AlCl₃ does not exist
Answer» D. dimer of AlCl₃ does not exist
83.

Consider the reaction: SiCl₄(l) + 2H₂O(l) → SiO₂ + HCl. The color of SiO₂ is

A. pink precipitate
B. white precipitate
C. blue precipitate
D. red precipitate
Answer» C. blue precipitate
84.

Less vitamins and valuable nutrients are destroyed if the

A. smaller particles are cooked
B. larger food particles are cooked
C. if food is frozen
D. if food is fried
Answer» B. larger food particles are cooked
85.

Change of orange color of Chromium(VI) (Cr+6) to green color of Chromium(III) (Cr+3) indicates presence of a

A. reducing agent
B. oxidizing agent
C. reagent
D. drying agent
Answer» B. oxidizing agent
86.

Metals are good at

A. accepting electrons
B. donating electrons
C. insulation
D. producing electricity
Answer» C. insulation
87.

In Copper Oxide (CuO) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) reaction, oxidizing agent is

A. CuO
B. CO
C. Cu
D. CO₂
Answer» B. CO
88.

Oxide with very high relative melting point is

A. Na₂O
B. MgO
C. Al₂O₃
D. SiO₂
Answer» D. SiO₂
89.

Element to oxidize with low oxidation state needs

A. high energy
B. less energy
C. constant energy
D. no energy
Answer» C. constant energy
90.

The lowest relative melting point among the four oxides is of

A. SO₂ (g)
B. SO₃
C. P₄O₁₀
D. all of above
Answer» E.
91.

After accepting electrons, Manganate Mn(VII) ion becomes oxidized to

A. Mn (VI) ions
B. Mn (V)
C. Mn(III) ions
D. Mn(II) ions
Answer» E.
92.

In electrolysis of copper purification, at cathode

A. pure copper gets deposited
B. the object to be electroplated is kept
C. impure copper gets deposited
D. CuSO₄ gets deposited
Answer» B. the object to be electroplated is kept
93.

Reaction of Lead Oxide (PbO) and Hydrogen Gas (H₂) leads to

A. reduction of Lead
B. oxidation of Lead
C. formation of PbCl₂
D. formation of PbO
Answer» C. formation of PbCl₂
94.

Displacement reaction occurs when

A. a more reactive non-metal displaces less reactive non-metals
B. a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal
C. metal lower in reactivity series is added
D. both a and b
Answer» E.
95.

The solution is turned acidic upon hydration of AlCl₃, because

A. Al⁺³ ions are formed
B. Cl⁻ are formed
C. H⁺ ions are formed
D. none of above
Answer» D. none of above
96.

The oxidation number of Si in SiCl₄ is

A. +2
B. +3
C. +4
D. +5
Answer» D. +5
97.

In S₂Cl₂, the oxidation number is

A. +1
B. +2
C. +3
D. +4
Answer» B. +2
98.

Reducing agents does not include

A. chlorine
B. carbon
C. potassium iodide
D. carbon monoxide
Answer» B. carbon
99.

At high temperatures, enzymes...

A. act very rapidly
B. get denatured
C. form cations
D. form anions
Answer» C. form cations
100.

When dichromate (VI) ion becomes reduced to chromium (III) ion, a change of color occurs from

A. purple to pink
B. purple to colorless
C. orange to purple
D. orange to green
Answer» E.