Q. Which of the following compounds can undergo polymerization to form polyethylene?
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A.
Propylene
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B.
Butylene
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C.
Ethylene
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D.
Isobutylene
Solution
Ethylene can undergo addition polymerization to form polyethylene, a common plastic.
Correct Answer: C — Ethylene
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Q. Which of the following compounds cannot be oxidized?
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A.
Aldehyde
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B.
Primary alcohol
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C.
Secondary alcohol
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D.
Ketone
Solution
Ketones cannot be oxidized further under normal conditions, unlike aldehydes and alcohols.
Correct Answer: D — Ketone
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains a p-block element?
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A.
NaCl
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B.
MgO
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C.
AlCl3
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D.
Fe2O3
Solution
AlCl3 contains aluminum, which is a p-block element.
Correct Answer: C — AlCl3
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains hydrogen in a +1 oxidation state?
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A.
H2O
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B.
H2S
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C.
NaH
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D.
LiH
Solution
In water (H2O), hydrogen has an oxidation state of +1.
Correct Answer: A — H2O
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Q. Which of the following compounds does NOT exhibit geometric isomerism?
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A.
Cis-2-butene
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B.
Trans-2-butene
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C.
1,2-dichloroethene
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D.
Ethane
Solution
Ethane does not have a double bond or any substituents that would allow for geometric isomerism.
Correct Answer: D — Ethane
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Q. Which of the following compounds does NOT exhibit isomerism?
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A.
C2H4
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B.
C3H6
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C.
C4H8
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D.
C5H10
Solution
C2H4 (ethylene) does not have enough carbon atoms to exhibit isomerism.
Correct Answer: A — C2H4
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Q. Which of the following compounds does NOT exhibit optical isomerism?
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A.
Lactic acid
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B.
Tartaric acid
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C.
2-butanol
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D.
Butane
Solution
Butane does not have a chiral center and therefore does not exhibit optical isomerism.
Correct Answer: D — Butane
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Q. Which of the following compounds does NOT show optical isomerism?
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A.
Lactic acid
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B.
Tartaric acid
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C.
2-Butanol
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D.
Butane
Solution
Butane does not show optical isomerism as it does not have a chiral center.
Correct Answer: D — Butane
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Q. Which of the following compounds exhibits geometric isomerism?
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A.
1-butene
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B.
2-butene
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C.
butane
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D.
cyclohexane
Solution
2-butene has a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms, allowing for cis and trans isomers.
Correct Answer: B — 2-butene
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Q. Which of the following compounds exhibits hydrogen bonding?
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A.
HCl
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B.
NH3
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C.
CH4
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D.
NaCl
Solution
NH3 exhibits hydrogen bonding due to the presence of a nitrogen atom bonded to hydrogen.
Correct Answer: B — NH3
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Q. Which of the following compounds exhibits sp3d hybridization?
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A.
SF4
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B.
XeF2
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C.
NH3
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D.
C2H4
Solution
In SF4, the sulfur atom is sp3d hybridized, resulting in a seesaw molecular geometry.
Correct Answer: A — SF4
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Q. Which of the following compounds has a linear shape?
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A.
H2O
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B.
C2H2
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C.
NH3
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D.
CH4
Solution
C2H2 (ethyne) has a linear shape due to sp hybridization of carbon.
Correct Answer: B — C2H2
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Q. Which of the following compounds has a trigonal planar geometry?
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A.
CH4
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B.
BF3
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C.
NH3
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D.
H2O
Solution
BF3 has a trigonal planar geometry due to the sp2 hybridization of boron.
Correct Answer: B — BF3
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Q. Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?
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A.
CH4
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B.
C2H6
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C.
C3H8
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D.
C4H10
Solution
C4H10 (butane) has the highest boiling point due to its larger molecular size and greater van der Waals forces.
Correct Answer: D — C4H10
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Q. Which of the following compounds has the highest electronegativity difference?
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A.
HCl
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B.
NaCl
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C.
CO
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D.
CH4
Solution
Sodium chloride (NaCl) has the highest electronegativity difference between sodium and chlorine.
Correct Answer: B — NaCl
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a cyclic hydrocarbon?
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A.
C6H12
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B.
C5H10
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C.
C4H8
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D.
C3H6
Solution
C6H12 can be cyclohexane, which is a cyclic hydrocarbon.
Correct Answer: A — C6H12
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a cycloalkane?
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A.
C3H6
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B.
C5H10
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C.
C4H8
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D.
C6H12
Solution
C5H10 can be a cycloalkane (cyclopentane) as it forms a ring structure.
Correct Answer: B — C5H10
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a derivative of carboxylic acid?
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A.
Alcohol
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B.
Ester
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C.
Aldehyde
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D.
Ketone
Solution
Esters are derivatives of carboxylic acids formed by the reaction of an acid and an alcohol.
Correct Answer: B — Ester
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a haloarene?
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A.
Chloroethane
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B.
Bromobenzene
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C.
Iodobutane
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D.
Fluoropropane
Solution
Bromobenzene contains a benzene ring with a bromine substituent, making it a haloarene.
Correct Answer: B — Bromobenzene
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a ketone?
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A.
CH3CHO
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B.
C2H5OH
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C.
C3H6O
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D.
C4H8
Solution
C3H6O is a ketone as it has a carbonyl group (C=O) between two carbon atoms.
Correct Answer: C — C3H6O
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a pair of structural isomers?
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A.
C2H6 and C2H4
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B.
C3H8 and C3H6
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C.
C4H10 and C4H10
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D.
C5H12 and C5H12
Solution
C2H6 (ethane) and C2H4 (ethylene) have different molecular structures, thus they are structural isomers.
Correct Answer: A — C2H6 and C2H4
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a phenol?
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A.
Benzyl alcohol
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B.
Cyclohexanol
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C.
Phenol
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D.
Ethanol
Solution
Phenol is an aromatic compound with a hydroxyl group directly attached to a benzene ring.
Correct Answer: C — Phenol
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a primary amine?
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A.
CH3NH2
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B.
(CH3)2NH
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C.
(CH3)3N
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D.
C6H5NH2
Solution
CH3NH2 is a primary amine as it has one alkyl group attached to the nitrogen.
Correct Answer: A — CH3NH2
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a saturated hydrocarbon?
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A.
C2H2
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B.
C3H4
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C.
C4H8
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D.
C5H12
Solution
C5H12 (pentane) is a saturated hydrocarbon with single bonds only.
Correct Answer: D — C5H12
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a strong acid formed from hydrogen?
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A.
HCl
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B.
H2O
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C.
NH3
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D.
CH4
Solution
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid formed from hydrogen.
Correct Answer: A — HCl
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a strong electrolyte?
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A.
Glucose
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B.
Acetic acid
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C.
Sodium chloride
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D.
Urea
Solution
Sodium chloride dissociates completely in solution, making it a strong electrolyte.
Correct Answer: C — Sodium chloride
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a strong field ligand?
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A.
H2O
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B.
NH3
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C.
CN-
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D.
Cl-
Solution
CN- is a strong field ligand and causes large splitting of d-orbitals.
Correct Answer: C — CN-
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a strong oxidizing agent?
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A.
H2O2
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B.
NaCl
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C.
FeCl3
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D.
CuSO4
Solution
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a strong oxidizing agent.
Correct Answer: A — H2O2
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a strong reducing agent?
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A.
H2O
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B.
H2S
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C.
HCl
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D.
H2
Solution
Hydrogen gas (H2) is a strong reducing agent as it can donate electrons to other substances.
Correct Answer: D — H2
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an aldehyde?
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A.
C2H5OH
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B.
CH3CHO
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C.
C3H6O
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D.
C6H12O6
Solution
The compound CH3CHO is an aldehyde, characterized by the presence of the -CHO functional group.
Correct Answer: B — CH3CHO
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