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 dipole moment? (2023)
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A.
CO2
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B.
CH4
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C.
HCl
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D.
CCl4
Solution
HCl has a dipole moment because it is a polar molecule with a significant difference in electronegativity between hydrogen and chlorine.
Correct Answer:
C
— HCl
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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 a triple bond? (2022)
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A.
Ethylene
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B.
Acetylene
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C.
Propylene
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D.
Butane
Solution
Acetylene (C2H2) contains a triple bond between the two carbon atoms.
Correct Answer:
B
— Acetylene
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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 branched alkane? (2022)
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A.
C5H12
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B.
C4H10
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C.
C3H8
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D.
C2H6
Solution
C5H12 can exist as both straight-chain (pentane) and branched (isopentane) forms.
Correct Answer:
A
— C5H12
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a common oxidation state of vanadium? (2022)
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A.
V2O5
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B.
VO
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C.
V2O3
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D.
All of the above
Solution
All the listed compounds represent common oxidation states of vanadium: +5 in V2O5, +2 in VO, and +3 in V2O3.
Correct Answer:
D
— All of the above
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a common oxidizing agent? (2019)
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A.
HCl
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B.
KMnO4
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C.
NaCl
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D.
CaO
Solution
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a well-known oxidizing agent used in various chemical reactions.
Correct Answer:
B
— KMnO4
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a cyclic alkane? (2022)
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A.
Cyclopropane
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B.
Butene
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C.
Hexane
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D.
Pentene
Solution
Cyclopropane is a cyclic alkane with three carbon atoms in a ring.
Correct Answer:
A
— Cyclopropane
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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 hydrogen halide? (2022)
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A.
H2O
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B.
NH3
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C.
HCl
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D.
CH4
Solution
Hydrogen chloride (HCl) is a hydrogen halide, which is a binary compound of hydrogen and a halogen.
Correct Answer:
C
— HCl
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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 ketone? (2023) 2023
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A.
Propanal
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B.
Butanone
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C.
Benzaldehyde
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D.
Ethanal
Solution
Butanone is a ketone, characterized by having the carbonyl group (C=O) between two carbon atoms.
Correct Answer:
B
— Butanone
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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 primary haloalkane?
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A.
CH3CH2CH2Cl
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B.
CH3Cl
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C.
C2H5CCl3
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D.
C6H5Cl
Solution
CH3CH2CH2Cl is a primary haloalkane as the carbon attached to the halogen is bonded to only one other carbon.
Correct Answer:
A
— CH3CH2CH2Cl
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a product of the reaction between an aldehyde and a Grignard reagent?
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A.
Alcohol
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B.
Ketone
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C.
Carboxylic acid
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D.
Ester
Solution
The reaction of an aldehyde with a Grignard reagent produces a primary alcohol.
Correct Answer:
A
— Alcohol
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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 acid that contains hydrogen? (2022)
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A.
HCl
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B.
NaOH
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C.
NH3
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D.
H2O
Solution
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid that contains 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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