Q. In thermodynamics, what does the term 'enthalpy' refer to?
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A.
Internal energy plus pressure times volume
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B.
Internal energy minus pressure times volume
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C.
Heat content of a system
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D.
Work done by a system
Solution
Enthalpy is defined as H = U + PV, where U is internal energy, P is pressure, and V is volume.
Correct Answer: A — Internal energy plus pressure times volume
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Q. In which of the following cases does the mesomeric effect dominate over the inductive effect?
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A.
Aromatic compounds
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B.
Aliphatic compounds
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C.
Alkynes
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D.
Alkenes
Solution
In aromatic compounds, the mesomeric effect dominates due to resonance stabilization.
Correct Answer: A — Aromatic compounds
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Q. In which of the following compounds does the central atom exhibit dsp3 hybridization?
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A.
PCl5
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B.
SF6
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C.
XeF4
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D.
NH3
Solution
In PCl5, phosphorus exhibits dsp3 hybridization, forming five P-Cl bonds.
Correct Answer: A — PCl5
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Q. In which of the following compounds does the central atom exhibit sp hybridization?
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A.
C2H4
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B.
N2
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C.
HCl
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D.
C2H2
Solution
In C2H2, the carbon atoms are sp hybridized, forming a triple bond between them.
Correct Answer: D — C2H2
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Q. In which of the following compounds does the central atom have an incomplete octet?
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A.
BF3
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B.
CH4
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C.
H2O
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D.
NH3
Solution
Boron trifluoride (BF3) has an incomplete octet as boron only has six electrons in its valence shell.
Correct Answer: A — BF3
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Q. In which of the following compounds does the central atom have sp3d hybridization?
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A.
PCl5
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B.
SiCl4
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C.
XeF4
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D.
NH4Cl
Solution
In PCl5, the phosphorus atom is sp3d hybridized, allowing it to form five P-Cl bonds.
Correct Answer: A — PCl5
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Q. In which of the following compounds does the inductive effect play a significant role?
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A.
Benzene
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B.
Acetic acid
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C.
Cyclohexane
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D.
Ethylene
Solution
In acetic acid, the inductive effect of the –COOH group influences the acidity of the compound.
Correct Answer: B — Acetic acid
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Q. In which of the following compounds is the bond order equal to 1?
Solution
H2 has a bond order of 1, indicating a single bond between the two hydrogen atoms.
Correct Answer: C — H2
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Q. In which of the following conditions does a gas deviate most from ideal behavior?
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A.
High temperature and low pressure
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B.
Low temperature and high pressure
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C.
High temperature and high pressure
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D.
Low temperature and low pressure
Solution
A gas deviates most from ideal behavior at low temperatures and high pressures due to increased intermolecular forces.
Correct Answer: B — Low temperature and high pressure
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Q. In which of the following molecules does the molecular orbital configuration lead to paramagnetism?
Solution
O2 is paramagnetic due to the presence of two unpaired electrons in its molecular orbitals.
Correct Answer: B — O2
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Q. In which of the following molecules does the molecular orbital configuration show unpaired electrons?
Solution
O2 has two unpaired electrons in its π* orbitals, making it paramagnetic.
Correct Answer: B — O2
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Q. In which of the following molecules does the molecular orbital diagram show a paramagnetic behavior?
Solution
O2 is paramagnetic due to the presence of two unpaired electrons in its molecular orbitals.
Correct Answer: B — O2
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Q. In which of the following molecules does the molecular orbital theory predict a paramagnetic behavior?
Solution
O2 is paramagnetic due to the presence of two unpaired electrons in its molecular orbitals.
Correct Answer: B — O2
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Q. In which of the following molecules does the molecular orbital theory predict a triple bond?
Solution
N2 has a triple bond, with a bond order of 3 according to molecular orbital theory.
Correct Answer: A — N2
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Q. In which of the following orbitals would an electron have the highest energy?
Solution
The 3s orbital has the highest principal quantum number (n=3), indicating it has the highest energy.
Correct Answer: D — 3s
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Q. In which of the following reactions is the enthalpy change likely to be the largest?
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A.
Dissolving salt in water
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B.
Combustion of gasoline
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C.
Melting of ice
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D.
Sublimation of dry ice
Solution
The combustion of gasoline releases a large amount of energy, resulting in a large enthalpy change.
Correct Answer: B — Combustion of gasoline
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Q. In which of the following reactions is the entropy change expected to be negative?
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A.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)
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B.
C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g)
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C.
2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(g)
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D.
CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)
Solution
The reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) results in a decrease in the number of gas molecules, leading to a negative change in entropy.
Correct Answer: A — N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)
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Q. In which of the following scenarios does a liquid exhibit the highest boiling point?
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A.
High molecular weight and strong intermolecular forces
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B.
Low molecular weight and weak intermolecular forces
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C.
High molecular weight and weak intermolecular forces
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D.
Low molecular weight and strong intermolecular forces
Solution
A liquid with high molecular weight and strong intermolecular forces will have a higher boiling point.
Correct Answer: A — High molecular weight and strong intermolecular forces
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Q. In which of the following scenarios does a liquid exhibit the highest density?
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A.
At its boiling point
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B.
At its freezing point
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C.
At room temperature
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D.
At its critical point
Solution
A liquid typically exhibits the highest density at room temperature, as it is not at the extremes of phase change.
Correct Answer: D — At its critical point
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Q. In which of the following scenarios is the entropy of the system likely to decrease?
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A.
Ice melting
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B.
Water freezing
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C.
Gas expanding
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D.
Liquid evaporating
Solution
The entropy of the system decreases when water freezes, as the molecules become more ordered in the solid state.
Correct Answer: B — Water freezing
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Q. In which of the following scenarios is ΔG equal to ΔH?
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A.
At high temperatures with ΔS = 0.
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B.
At low temperatures with ΔS = 0.
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C.
At constant pressure and temperature.
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D.
In a phase transition.
Solution
During a phase transition, such as melting or boiling, ΔG equals ΔH because the system is at equilibrium.
Correct Answer: D — In a phase transition.
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Q. In which of the following scenarios would the entropy of the system decrease?
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A.
Ice melting
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B.
Water evaporating
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C.
Gas compressing
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D.
Sugar dissolving in water
Solution
When a gas is compressed, the number of microstates decreases, leading to a decrease in entropy.
Correct Answer: C — Gas compressing
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Q. In which of the following scenarios would you expect a liquid to have the highest viscosity?
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A.
At high temperatures
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B.
At low temperatures
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C.
When mixed with gases
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D.
When agitated
Solution
Viscosity generally decreases with increasing temperature, so a liquid would have the highest viscosity at low temperatures.
Correct Answer: B — At low temperatures
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Q. In which of the following species does the molecular orbital configuration show a paramagnetic behavior?
Solution
O2 has unpaired electrons in its molecular orbital configuration, making it paramagnetic.
Correct Answer: B — O2
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Q. In which of the following states does a liquid exhibit the highest density?
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A.
At low temperatures
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B.
At high temperatures
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C.
At critical temperature
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D.
At boiling point
Solution
Liquids generally exhibit the highest density at low temperatures.
Correct Answer: A — At low temperatures
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Q. In which of the following states of matter do particles have the least freedom of movement?
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A.
Solid
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B.
Liquid
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C.
Gas
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D.
Plasma
Solution
In solids, particles are closely packed and have limited movement.
Correct Answer: A — Solid
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Q. In which process does the entropy of the system decrease?
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A.
Freezing of water
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B.
Evaporation of water
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C.
Sublimation of dry ice
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D.
Dissolving salt in water
Solution
The freezing of water results in a decrease in the entropy of the system as it transitions from liquid to solid.
Correct Answer: A — Freezing of water
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Q. In which scenario would the Gibbs Free Energy of a system be at its minimum?
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A.
At equilibrium
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B.
At the start of a reaction
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C.
At maximum temperature
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D.
At maximum pressure
Solution
The Gibbs Free Energy of a system is at its minimum at equilibrium, indicating stability.
Correct Answer: A — At equilibrium
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Q. In which scenario would ΔG = 0?
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A.
At the start of a reaction.
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B.
At equilibrium.
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C.
When the reaction is spontaneous.
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D.
When the reaction is non-spontaneous.
Solution
ΔG = 0 occurs at equilibrium, where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate.
Correct Answer: B — At equilibrium.
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Q. In which scenario would ΔG be equal to ΔH?
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A.
At absolute zero.
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B.
When ΔS = 0.
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C.
For a spontaneous reaction.
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D.
For an endothermic reaction.
Solution
ΔG equals ΔH when the entropy change (ΔS) is zero, indicating no change in disorder.
Correct Answer: B — When ΔS = 0.
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