Q. Which of the following is an example of a -I group?
A.
–F
B.
–Cl
C.
–Br
D.
–I
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Solution
All halogens (-F, -Cl, -Br, -I) exhibit -I effect, but -F is the strongest among them.
Correct Answer: A — –F
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a -M effect?
A.
–NO2
B.
–CH3
C.
–OCH3
D.
–Cl
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The –NO2 group withdraws electron density through resonance, exhibiting a -M effect.
Correct Answer: A — –NO2
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
A.
Melting ice
B.
Boiling water
C.
Baking a cake
D.
Dissolving salt in water
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Baking a cake is a chemical change as it results in the formation of new substances.
Correct Answer: C — Baking a cake
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a compound that exhibits tautomeric isomerism?
A.
Acetaldehyde
B.
Acetone
C.
Ethanol
D.
Benzene
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Acetaldehyde can exist in two forms (keto and enol) that readily interconvert, demonstrating tautomeric isomerism.
Correct Answer: A — Acetaldehyde
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a copolymer?
A.
Polyethylene
B.
Nylon-6,6
C.
Polystyrene
D.
Polyvinyl chloride
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Nylon-6,6 is a copolymer made from two different monomers: hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid.
Correct Answer: B — Nylon-6,6
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a crystalline solid?
A.
Sugar
B.
Glass
C.
Rubber
D.
Plastic
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Sugar is an example of a crystalline solid, characterized by a well-ordered structure.
Correct Answer: A — Sugar
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a disproportionation reaction?
A.
2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
B.
Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu
C.
2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl
D.
C + O2 → CO2
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In the reaction 2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2, hydrogen peroxide is both oxidized and reduced.
Correct Answer: A — 2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a Lewis acid?
A.
NH3
B.
H2O
C.
BF3
D.
CH4
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BF3 is a Lewis acid as it can accept a pair of electrons.
Correct Answer: C — BF3
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a physical adsorption?
A.
Adsorption of O2 on activated charcoal
B.
Adsorption of H2 on palladium
C.
Adsorption of NH3 on silica gel
D.
Adsorption of CO on metals
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The adsorption of O2 on activated charcoal is an example of physical adsorption.
Correct Answer: A — Adsorption of O2 on activated charcoal
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a physical change related to states of matter?
A.
Burning wood
B.
Dissolving sugar in water
C.
Rusting of iron
D.
Cooking an egg
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Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change as it does not alter the chemical composition.
Correct Answer: B — Dissolving sugar in water
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a synthetic detergent?
A.
Soap
B.
Sodium lauryl sulfate
C.
Glycerin
D.
Sodium bicarbonate
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Solution
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic detergent commonly used in personal care products.
Correct Answer: B — Sodium lauryl sulfate
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a synthetic polymer?
A.
Rubber
B.
Silk
C.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
D.
Starch
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Solution
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a synthetic polymer widely used in construction and plumbing.
Correct Answer: C — Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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Q. Which of the following is an example of an antibiotic?
A.
Aspirin
B.
Penicillin
C.
Ibuprofen
D.
Paracetamol
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Solution
Penicillin is a well-known antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Correct Answer: B — Penicillin
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Q. Which of the following is an example of an endothermic reaction?
A.
Respiration
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Combustion
D.
Neutralization
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Solution
Photosynthesis is an endothermic process as it absorbs energy from sunlight.
Correct Answer: B — Photosynthesis
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Q. Which of the following is an example of chain isomerism?
A.
Pentane and 2-methylbutane
B.
Butene and Butyne
C.
Ethanol and Dimethyl ether
D.
Acetic acid and Propanoic acid
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Solution
Pentane and 2-methylbutane differ in the arrangement of carbon atoms, thus showing chain isomerism.
Correct Answer: A — Pentane and 2-methylbutane
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Q. Which of the following is an example of cis-trans isomerism?
A.
1-pentene
B.
2-pentene
C.
3-pentene
D.
Cyclopentane
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Solution
2-pentene can exist in cis and trans forms due to the presence of a double bond.
Correct Answer: B — 2-pentene
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Q. Which of the following is an example of optical isomerism?
A.
Lactic acid
B.
Butane
C.
Cyclohexane
D.
Acetone
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Solution
Lactic acid has a chiral center and can exist as two enantiomers, thus exhibiting optical isomerism.
Correct Answer: A — Lactic acid
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Q. Which of the following is an example of physisorption?
A.
Adsorption of hydrogen on palladium
B.
Adsorption of water on silica gel
C.
Adsorption of oxygen on activated charcoal
D.
Adsorption of ammonia on copper
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Solution
Physisorption involves weak van der Waals forces, and the adsorption of oxygen on activated charcoal is a classic example.
Correct Answer: C — Adsorption of oxygen on activated charcoal
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Q. Which of the following is an example of structural isomerism?
A.
Cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene
B.
1-bromopropane and 2-bromopropane
C.
Glucose and fructose
D.
1,2-dichloroethane and 1,1-dichloroethane
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Solution
1-bromopropane and 2-bromopropane differ in the position of the bromine atom, showing structural isomerism.
Correct Answer: B — 1-bromopropane and 2-bromopropane
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Q. Which of the following is an example of tautomeric isomerism?
A.
Acetaldehyde and Ethanol
B.
Acetone and Propan-2-ol
C.
Keto-enol tautomerism
D.
Cis and Trans isomers
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Solution
Keto-enol tautomerism is a classic example of tautomeric isomerism.
Correct Answer: C — Keto-enol tautomerism
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Q. Which of the following is an extensive property?
A.
Temperature
B.
Pressure
C.
Volume
D.
Density
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Solution
Volume is an extensive property, as it depends on the amount of substance present.
Correct Answer: C — Volume
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adsorption?
A.
It is a surface phenomenon.
B.
It is a bulk phenomenon.
C.
It is exothermic in nature.
D.
It reaches equilibrium.
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Adsorption is a surface phenomenon, while absorption is a bulk phenomenon.
Correct Answer: B — It is a bulk phenomenon.
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chemisorption?
A.
Reversible
B.
High heat of adsorption
C.
Specificity
D.
Monolayer formation
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Solution
Chemisorption is typically irreversible, unlike physisorption which is reversible.
Correct Answer: A — Reversible
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gases?
A.
They have no definite shape.
B.
They are compressible.
C.
They have a definite volume.
D.
They fill the container they are in.
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Solution
Gases do not have a definite volume; they expand to fill their container.
Correct Answer: C — They have a definite volume.
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of liquids?
A.
Definite volume
B.
Definite shape
C.
Incompressible
D.
Fluidity
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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, hence they do not have a definite shape.
Correct Answer: B — Definite shape
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Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic of noble gases?
A.
Inertness
B.
Monatomic nature
C.
High reactivity
D.
Low boiling points
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Solution
Noble gases are known for their inertness and low reactivity, making high reactivity incorrect.
Correct Answer: C — High reactivity
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the inductive effect?
A.
Permanent
B.
Distance-dependent
C.
Reversible
D.
Weakens with distance
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The inductive effect is permanent and weakens with distance, but it is not reversible.
Correct Answer: C — Reversible
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Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic of transition metals?
A.
Variable oxidation states
B.
Formation of colored compounds
C.
High electronegativity
D.
Catalytic properties
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Solution
Transition metals typically have variable oxidation states, form colored compounds, and exhibit catalytic properties, but they do not have high electronegativity.
Correct Answer: C — High electronegativity
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a condition for Raoult's Law to be applicable?
A.
The solution must be ideal.
B.
The solute must be non-volatile.
C.
The components must be miscible in all proportions.
D.
The solution must be at high pressure.
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Raoult's Law is applicable under conditions of ideal solutions, and high pressure is not a requirement.
Correct Answer: D — The solution must be at high pressure.
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a condition for Raoult's Law to hold true?
A.
The solution must be ideal.
B.
The solute must be volatile.
C.
The solute and solvent must be miscible.
D.
The temperature must be constant.
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Solution
Raoult's Law applies to ideal solutions, and it is not necessary for the solute to be volatile.
Correct Answer: B — The solute must be volatile.
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