The Chemistry (School & UG) category covers the fundamental to advanced concepts of Chemistry , structured to support Class 11–12 students, competitive exam aspirants, and undergraduate learners . The content emphasizes conceptual clarity, problem-solving skills, and strong alignment with NCERT and university syllabi .
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Physical Chemistry – atomic structure, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and solutions
Organic Chemistry – basic principles, reaction mechanisms, hydrocarbons, functional groups, biomolecules, and polymers
Inorganic Chemistry – periodic trends, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, metallurgy, and s-, p-, d-, and f-block elements
Numerical problem-solving – formula-based calculations, mole concept, and graph-based questions
Reaction mechanisms and derivations with step-by-step explanations
Comparisons, trends, and exceptions important for exams
NCERT-based theory , supported by diagrams, tables, MCQs, assertion–reason questions, numericals, and PYQs
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Develop a clear, logical, and application-oriented understanding of Chemistry to excel academically and confidently tackle problem-based and conceptual questions at both school and UG levels .
Q. Which application of electrochemistry is used for corrosion prevention?
A.
Anodic protection
B.
Cathodic protection
C.
Electrolysis
D.
Electroplating
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Solution
Cathodic protection prevents corrosion by making the metal surface the cathode in an electrochemical cell.
Correct Answer:
B
— Cathodic protection
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Q. Which aromatic compound is most reactive towards electrophilic substitution?
A.
Benzene
B.
Toluene
C.
Nitrobenzene
D.
Chlorobenzene
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Solution
Toluene is more reactive than benzene due to the electron-donating effect of the methyl group, which stabilizes the sigma complex.
Correct Answer:
B
— Toluene
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Q. Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in cells?
A.
Proteins
B.
Nucleic acids
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Lipids
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Solution
Lipids, particularly triglycerides, are primarily responsible for energy storage in cells.
Correct Answer:
D
— Lipids
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Q. Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in living organisms?
A.
Proteins
B.
Carbohydrates
C.
Lipids
D.
Nucleic acids
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Solution
Lipids are primarily responsible for energy storage in living organisms due to their high energy content.
Correct Answer:
C
— Lipids
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Q. Which compound is an example of a ketone?
A.
CH3-CO-CH3
B.
CH3-CHO
C.
C2H5OH
D.
C3H7COOH
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Solution
CH3-CO-CH3 is a ketone because it has a carbonyl group (C=O) flanked by two carbon atoms.
Correct Answer:
A
— CH3-CO-CH3
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Q. Which compound is formed when hydrogen reacts with chlorine?
A.
Hydrochloric acid
B.
Hydrogen chloride
C.
Chlorine gas
D.
Chlorinated hydrocarbons
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Solution
When hydrogen reacts with chlorine, hydrogen chloride (HCl) is formed, which is a gas at room temperature.
Correct Answer:
B
— Hydrogen chloride
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Q. Which coordination compound has a square planar geometry?
A.
[Cu(NH3)4]2+
B.
[Ni(CN)4]2-
C.
[CoCl4]2-
D.
[Fe(H2O)6]3+
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Solution
The complex [Ni(CN)4]2- has a square planar geometry due to the presence of d8 metal ion.
Correct Answer:
B
— [Ni(CN)4]2-
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Q. Which electrochemical process is essential for the operation of a galvanic cell?
A.
Spontaneous redox reaction
B.
Electrolysis
C.
Thermal decomposition
D.
Photovoltaic effect
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Solution
A galvanic cell operates based on spontaneous redox reactions that generate electrical energy from chemical energy.
Correct Answer:
A
— Spontaneous redox reaction
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Q. Which electrochemical process is used in electroplating?
A.
Reduction
B.
Oxidation
C.
Sublimation
D.
Condensation
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Solution
Electroplating involves the reduction of metal cations from a solution to deposit a layer of metal onto a surface.
Correct Answer:
A
— Reduction
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Q. Which electrochemical technique is commonly used for the detection of glucose in blood?
A.
Potentiometry
B.
Voltammetry
C.
Conductometry
D.
Spectrophotometry
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Solution
Voltammetry is often used in glucose sensors, where the current is measured as a function of applied voltage to determine glucose concentration.
Correct Answer:
B
— Voltammetry
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Q. Which electrophoresis technique is best suited for separating nucleic acids?
A.
Capillary Electrophoresis
B.
Gel Electrophoresis
C.
Isoelectric Focusing
D.
Two-Dimensional Electrophoresis
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Solution
Gel Electrophoresis is commonly used for the separation of nucleic acids based on size.
Correct Answer:
B
— Gel Electrophoresis
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Q. Which element has the highest electronegativity?
A.
Fluorine
B.
Oxygen
C.
Chlorine
D.
Nitrogen
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Solution
Fluorine has the highest electronegativity value of 3.98 on the Pauling scale.
Correct Answer:
A
— Fluorine
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Q. Which element has the highest first ionization energy?
A.
Helium
B.
Neon
C.
Argon
D.
Krypton
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Solution
Helium has the highest first ionization energy due to its small size and high effective nuclear charge.
Correct Answer:
A
— Helium
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Q. Which element has the smallest atomic radius?
A.
Helium
B.
Hydrogen
C.
Lithium
D.
Beryllium
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Solution
Helium has the smallest atomic radius due to its high effective nuclear charge and minimal electron shielding.
Correct Answer:
A
— Helium
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Q. Which element is most likely to form a cation with a +1 charge?
A.
Magnesium
B.
Potassium
C.
Calcium
D.
Aluminum
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Solution
Potassium is an alkali metal and typically forms a +1 cation by losing one electron.
Correct Answer:
B
— Potassium
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Q. Which equation accounts for the volume occupied by gas molecules in real gases?
A.
Ideal Gas Law
B.
Van der Waals equation
C.
Boyle's Law
D.
Charles's Law
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Solution
The Van der Waals equation accounts for the volume occupied by gas molecules and the intermolecular forces in real gases.
Correct Answer:
B
— Van der Waals equation
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Q. Which equation describes the change in internal energy for an ideal gas during an isothermal process?
A.
ΔU = 0
B.
ΔU = Q + W
C.
ΔU = nC_vΔT
D.
ΔU = nRΔT
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Solution
In an isothermal process for an ideal gas, the temperature remains constant, thus the change in internal energy (ΔU) is zero.
Correct Answer:
A
— ΔU = 0
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Q. Which equation describes the change in internal energy for an ideal gas?
A.
ΔU = Q + W
B.
ΔU = nC_vΔT
C.
ΔU = nRT
D.
ΔU = PV
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Solution
For an ideal gas, the change in internal energy (ΔU) is given by ΔU = nC_vΔT, where C_v is the molar heat capacity at constant volume.
Correct Answer:
B
— ΔU = nC_vΔT
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Q. Which equation relates the change in enthalpy to heat at constant pressure?
A.
ΔH = ΔU + W
B.
ΔH = q + PΔV
C.
ΔH = q_p
D.
ΔH = q_v
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Solution
At constant pressure, the change in enthalpy (ΔH) is equal to the heat added to the system (q_p).
Correct Answer:
C
— ΔH = q_p
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Q. Which factor does NOT affect the behavior of real gases?
A.
Temperature
B.
Pressure
C.
Volume
D.
Color
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Solution
Color does not affect the behavior of real gases; temperature, pressure, and volume are the primary factors.
Correct Answer:
D
— Color
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Q. Which factor does NOT affect the conductivity of an electrolyte solution?
A.
Concentration of ions
B.
Temperature
C.
Nature of solvent
D.
Color of solution
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Solution
The color of the solution does not affect the conductivity of an electrolyte solution.
Correct Answer:
D
— Color of solution
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Q. Which factor does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
A.
Concentration of reactants
B.
Temperature
C.
Presence of a catalyst
D.
Color of reactants
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Solution
The color of reactants does not influence the rate of a chemical reaction, while concentration, temperature, and catalysts do.
Correct Answer:
D
— Color of reactants
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Q. Which factor does NOT affect the rate of an electrochemical reaction?
A.
Concentration of reactants
B.
Temperature
C.
Surface area of electrodes
D.
Color of the solution
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Solution
The color of the solution does not affect the rate of an electrochemical reaction.
Correct Answer:
D
— Color of the solution
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Q. Which functional group characterizes phenols?
A.
Aldehyde
B.
Ketone
C.
Hydroxyl
D.
Carboxyl
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Solution
Phenols are characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to an aromatic ring.
Correct Answer:
C
— Hydroxyl
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Q. Which functional group is characteristic of alcohols?
A.
Aldehyde
B.
Hydroxyl
C.
Carboxyl
D.
Amine
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Solution
The hydroxyl group (-OH) is the functional group characteristic of alcohols.
Correct Answer:
B
— Hydroxyl
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Q. Which functional group is characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydroxyl group (–OH)?
A.
Alcohol
B.
Aldehyde
C.
Carboxylic acid
D.
Ketone
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Solution
A carboxylic acid contains a carbonyl group bonded to a hydroxyl group.
Correct Answer:
C
— Carboxylic acid
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Q. Which functional group is formed in the addition reaction of an alkene with HBr?
A.
Alcohol
B.
Alkane
C.
Alkyl halide
D.
Ether
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Solution
The addition of HBr to an alkene results in the formation of an alkyl halide.
Correct Answer:
C
— Alkyl halide
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Q. Which functional group is formed when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid?
A.
Ester
B.
Amide
C.
Ether
D.
Aldehyde
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Solution
The reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid forms an ester through a condensation reaction.
Correct Answer:
A
— Ester
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Q. Which functional group is formed when an alcohol undergoes dehydration?
A.
Ether
B.
Alkene
C.
Alkyne
D.
Aldehyde
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Solution
Dehydration of an alcohol results in the formation of an alkene by the elimination of water.
Correct Answer:
B
— Alkene
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Q. Which functional group is present in aldehydes?
A.
-CHO
B.
-COOH
C.
-OH
D.
-C=O
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Solution
Aldehydes contain the carbonyl group (-CHO) at the end of the carbon chain.
Correct Answer:
A
— -CHO
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