Inorganic Chemistry
Q. What is the bond angle in water (H2O)?
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A.
90 degrees
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B.
104.5 degrees
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C.
120 degrees
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D.
180 degrees
Solution
The bond angle in water (H2O) is approximately 104.5 degrees.
Correct Answer: B — 104.5 degrees
Q. What is the color of the complex ion [Cu(H2O)6]2+?
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A.
Blue
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B.
Green
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C.
Yellow
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D.
Red
Solution
The complex ion [Cu(H2O)6]2+ is blue due to d-d transitions.
Correct Answer: A — Blue
Q. What is the color of the complex [Cu(H2O)6]2+?
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A.
Blue
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B.
Green
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C.
Red
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D.
Yellow
Solution
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ is known to exhibit a blue color due to d-d transitions in the presence of water ligands.
Correct Answer: A — Blue
Q. What is the common oxidation state of actinides in their compounds?
Solution
The common oxidation state of actinides in their compounds is +4.
Correct Answer: D — +6
Q. What is the common oxidation state of alkali metals?
Solution
Alkali metals have a common oxidation state of +1.
Correct Answer: A — +1
Q. What is the common oxidation state of Chromium in chromates?
Solution
Chromium commonly exhibits a +6 oxidation state in chromates (CrO4^2-).
Correct Answer: D — +6
Q. What is the common oxidation state of Chromium in its compounds?
Solution
Chromium commonly exhibits a +6 oxidation state in compounds such as chromium trioxide (CrO3).
Correct Answer: C — +6
Q. What is the common oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonia (NH3)?
Solution
In ammonia, nitrogen has an oxidation state of -3.
Correct Answer: A — -3
Q. What is the coordination number of the central metal ion in [Co(NH3)6]Cl3?
Solution
The coordination number of the central metal ion (Co) in [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 is 6.
Correct Answer: C — 6
Q. What is the electron configuration of the alkali metal potassium (K)?
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A.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
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B.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
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C.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
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D.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²
Solution
The electron configuration of potassium (K) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹.
Correct Answer: A — 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
Q. What is the electron configuration of the s-block element magnesium?
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A.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
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B.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
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C.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²
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D.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3d¹
Solution
The electron configuration of magnesium (Mg) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².
Correct Answer: A — 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
Q. What is the electronic configuration of the alkali metal potassium (K)?
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A.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
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B.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
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C.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
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D.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶
Solution
The electronic configuration of potassium (K) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹.
Correct Answer: A — 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
Q. What is the electronic configuration of the element with atomic number 57?
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A.
[Xe] 6s2
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B.
[Xe] 4f1 5d1
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C.
[Xe] 4f2
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D.
[Xe] 5d2
Solution
The electronic configuration of Lanthanum (atomic number 57) is [Xe] 6s2.
Correct Answer: C — [Xe] 4f2
Q. What is the formula for the complex formed when silver ion reacts with ammonia?
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A.
Ag(NH3)2+
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B.
Ag(NH3)2Cl
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C.
Ag(NH3)3+
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D.
Ag(NH3)4+
Solution
The complex formed is Ag(NH3)2+, which is known as the diamminesilver(I) ion.
Correct Answer: A — Ag(NH3)2+
Q. What is the formula of the compound formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen?
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A.
MgO
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B.
Mg2O3
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C.
MgO2
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D.
Mg3O2
Solution
Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide, which has the formula MgO.
Correct Answer: A — MgO
Q. What is the general trend of ionization energy across a period?
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A.
Increases
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B.
Decreases
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C.
Remains constant
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D.
Increases then decreases
Solution
Ionization energy generally increases across a period due to increasing nuclear charge.
Correct Answer: A — Increases
Q. What is the geometry of the complex ion [Cu(NH3)4]2+?
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A.
Tetrahedral
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B.
Square planar
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C.
Octahedral
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D.
Trigonal bipyramidal
Solution
The geometry of the complex ion [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is square planar.
Correct Answer: B — Square planar
Q. What is the geometry of the complex ion [Ni(CN)4]2-?
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A.
Tetrahedral
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B.
Square planar
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C.
Octahedral
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D.
Trigonal bipyramidal
Solution
[Ni(CN)4]2- has a square planar geometry due to the presence of 4 ligands around the nickel ion.
Correct Answer: B — Square planar
Q. What is the geometry of the complex [Ag(NH3)2]+?
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A.
Linear
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B.
Tetrahedral
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C.
Square Planar
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D.
Octahedral
Solution
The geometry of [Ag(NH3)2]+ is linear due to the coordination number of 2.
Correct Answer: A — Linear
Q. What is the hybridization of the central metal ion in [Ni(CO)4]?
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A.
sp
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B.
sp2
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C.
sp3
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D.
d2sp3
Solution
In [Ni(CO)4], the nickel ion undergoes sp3 hybridization to accommodate four CO ligands.
Correct Answer: C — sp3
Q. What is the main cause of global warming?
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A.
Deforestation
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B.
Greenhouse gas emissions
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C.
Ozone layer depletion
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D.
Acid rain
Solution
Greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide and methane, are the primary drivers of global warming.
Correct Answer: B — Greenhouse gas emissions
Q. What is the main cause of the depletion of the ozone layer?
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A.
Carbon dioxide emissions
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B.
CFCs and halons
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C.
Methane emissions
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D.
Nitrogen oxides
Solution
CFCs and halons are the primary substances responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer.
Correct Answer: B — CFCs and halons
Q. What is the main cause of the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
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A.
Deforestation
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B.
Volcanic activity
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C.
Ocean absorption
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D.
Photosynthesis
Solution
Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, leading to higher atmospheric levels.
Correct Answer: A — Deforestation
Q. What is the main component of smog?
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A.
Ozone
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B.
Carbon dioxide
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C.
Nitrogen
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D.
Sulfur dioxide
Solution
Ozone is a major component of smog, particularly in urban areas during sunny days.
Correct Answer: A — Ozone
Q. What is the main component of the gas used in hydrogen fuel cells?
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A.
Oxygen
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B.
Hydrogen
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C.
Carbon dioxide
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D.
Nitrogen
Solution
The main component of the gas used in hydrogen fuel cells is hydrogen.
Correct Answer: B — Hydrogen
Q. What is the main component of water gas?
Solution
Water gas is primarily composed of hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO).
Correct Answer: A — H2
Q. What is the main consequence of acid rain?
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A.
Increased soil fertility
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B.
Corrosion of buildings
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C.
Reduction of greenhouse gases
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D.
Improvement of water quality
Solution
Acid rain leads to the corrosion of buildings and monuments, as well as harming aquatic ecosystems.
Correct Answer: B — Corrosion of buildings
Q. What is the main environmental concern associated with the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?
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A.
Ozone layer depletion
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B.
Global warming
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C.
Acid rain
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D.
Water pollution
Solution
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are primarily known for their role in ozone layer depletion.
Correct Answer: A — Ozone layer depletion
Q. What is the main industrial method for producing hydrogen?
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A.
Electrolysis of water
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B.
Steam reforming of natural gas
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C.
Thermal decomposition of water
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D.
Photosynthesis
Solution
The main industrial method for producing hydrogen is steam reforming of natural gas.
Correct Answer: B — Steam reforming of natural gas
Q. What is the main product of the electrolysis of water?
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A.
Hydrogen gas
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B.
Oxygen gas
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C.
Hydrochloric acid
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D.
Hydrogen peroxide
Solution
The main products of the electrolysis of water are hydrogen gas (H2) and oxygen gas (O2).
Correct Answer: A — Hydrogen gas
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