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Q. Which of the following is an even function?
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A.
f(x) = x^3
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B.
f(x) = x^2
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C.
f(x) = sin(x)
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D.
f(x) = tan(x)
Solution
An even function satisfies f(x) = f(-x). f(x) = x^2 is even.
Correct Answer: B — f(x) = x^2
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a -I effect?
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A.
–F
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B.
–OCH3
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C.
–CH3
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D.
–C2H5
Solution
The –F group is an example of a -I effect as it withdraws electron density through sigma bonds.
Correct Answer: A — –F
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a -I group?
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A.
–F
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B.
–Cl
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C.
–Br
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D.
–I
Solution
All halogens (-F, -Cl, -Br, -I) exhibit -I effect, but -F is the strongest among them.
Correct Answer: A — –F
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a -M effect?
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A.
–NO2
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B.
–CH3
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C.
–OCH3
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D.
–Cl
Solution
The –NO2 group withdraws electron density through resonance, exhibiting a -M effect.
Correct Answer: A — –NO2
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
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A.
Melting ice
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B.
Boiling water
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C.
Baking a cake
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D.
Dissolving salt in water
Solution
Baking a cake is a chemical change as it results in the formation of new substances.
Correct Answer: C — Baking a cake
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a compound that exhibits tautomeric isomerism?
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A.
Acetaldehyde
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B.
Acetone
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C.
Ethanol
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D.
Benzene
Solution
Acetaldehyde can exist in two forms (keto and enol) that readily interconvert, demonstrating tautomeric isomerism.
Correct Answer: A — Acetaldehyde
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a copolymer?
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A.
Polyethylene
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B.
Nylon-6,6
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C.
Polystyrene
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D.
Polyvinyl chloride
Solution
Nylon-6,6 is a copolymer made from two different monomers: hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid.
Correct Answer: B — Nylon-6,6
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a crystalline solid?
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A.
Sugar
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B.
Glass
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C.
Rubber
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D.
Plastic
Solution
Sugar is an example of a crystalline solid, characterized by a well-ordered structure.
Correct Answer: A — Sugar
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a disproportionation reaction?
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A.
2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
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B.
Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu
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C.
2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl
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D.
C + O2 → CO2
Solution
In the reaction 2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2, hydrogen peroxide is both oxidized and reduced.
Correct Answer: A — 2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a Lewis acid?
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A.
NH3
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B.
H2O
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C.
BF3
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D.
CH4
Solution
BF3 is a Lewis acid as it can accept a pair of electrons.
Correct Answer: C — BF3
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?
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A.
Friction
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B.
Tension
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C.
Magnetic force
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D.
Normal force
Solution
Magnetic force is an example of a non-contact force, as it acts at a distance.
Correct Answer: C — Magnetic force
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid?
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A.
Water
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B.
Air
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C.
Cornstarch in water
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D.
Glycerin
Solution
Cornstarch in water (oobleck) is a non-Newtonian fluid that exhibits varying viscosity depending on the shear rate.
Correct Answer: C — Cornstarch in water
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a physical adsorption?
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A.
Adsorption of O2 on activated charcoal
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B.
Adsorption of H2 on palladium
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C.
Adsorption of NH3 on silica gel
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D.
Adsorption of CO on metals
Solution
The adsorption of O2 on activated charcoal is an example of physical adsorption.
Correct Answer: A — Adsorption of O2 on activated charcoal
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a physical change related to states of matter?
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A.
Burning wood
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B.
Dissolving sugar in water
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C.
Rusting of iron
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D.
Cooking an egg
Solution
Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change as it does not alter the chemical composition.
Correct Answer: B — Dissolving sugar in water
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a synthetic detergent?
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A.
Soap
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B.
Sodium lauryl sulfate
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C.
Glycerin
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D.
Sodium bicarbonate
Solution
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic detergent commonly used in personal care products.
Correct Answer: B — Sodium lauryl sulfate
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a synthetic polymer?
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A.
Rubber
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B.
Silk
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C.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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D.
Starch
Solution
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a synthetic polymer widely used in construction and plumbing.
Correct Answer: C — Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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Q. Which of the following is an example of an adiabatic process?
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A.
Heating water in a kettle
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B.
Compressing a gas in a piston without heat exchange
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C.
Cooling a gas in a refrigerator
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D.
Heating a metal rod in a flame
Solution
An adiabatic process is one in which no heat is exchanged with the surroundings. Compressing a gas in a piston without heat exchange is an example.
Correct Answer: B — Compressing a gas in a piston without heat exchange
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Q. Which of the following is an example of an antibiotic?
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A.
Aspirin
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B.
Penicillin
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C.
Ibuprofen
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D.
Paracetamol
Solution
Penicillin is a well-known antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Correct Answer: B — Penicillin
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Q. Which of the following is an example of an endothermic reaction?
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A.
Respiration
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B.
Photosynthesis
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C.
Combustion
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D.
Neutralization
Solution
Photosynthesis is an endothermic process as it absorbs energy from sunlight.
Correct Answer: B — Photosynthesis
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Q. Which of the following is an example of chain isomerism?
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A.
Pentane and 2-methylbutane
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B.
Butene and Butyne
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C.
Ethanol and Dimethyl ether
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D.
Acetic acid and Propanoic acid
Solution
Pentane and 2-methylbutane differ in the arrangement of carbon atoms, thus showing chain isomerism.
Correct Answer: A — Pentane and 2-methylbutane
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Q. Which of the following is an example of cis-trans isomerism?
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A.
1-pentene
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B.
2-pentene
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C.
3-pentene
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D.
Cyclopentane
Solution
2-pentene can exist in cis and trans forms due to the presence of a double bond.
Correct Answer: B — 2-pentene
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Q. Which of the following is an example of conduction?
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A.
Boiling water
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B.
Heating a metal rod
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C.
Sun warming the Earth
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D.
Wind blowing
Solution
Heating a metal rod is an example of conduction, where heat is transferred through direct contact between particles.
Correct Answer: B — Heating a metal rod
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Q. Which of the following is an example of convection?
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A.
Heating a metal rod in a flame
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B.
Boiling water in a pot
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C.
Sunlight warming the ground
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D.
Ice melting in a drink
Solution
Boiling water in a pot is a classic example of convection, where hot water rises and cooler water descends.
Correct Answer: B — Boiling water in a pot
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Q. Which of the following is an example of forced convection?
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A.
Heat transfer in a pot of boiling water
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B.
Heat transfer from a radiator
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C.
Heat transfer from a hot cup of coffee
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D.
Heat transfer in a still air room
Solution
Heat transfer in a pot of boiling water is an example of forced convection.
Correct Answer: B — Heat transfer from a radiator
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Q. Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by radiation?
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A.
Heating a metal rod in a flame
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B.
Sunlight warming the Earth
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C.
Boiling water in a pot
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D.
Heating air in a room
Solution
Sunlight warming the Earth is an example of heat transfer by radiation, as it does not require a medium.
Correct Answer: B — Sunlight warming the Earth
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Q. Which of the following is an example of optical isomerism?
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A.
Lactic acid
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B.
Butane
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C.
Cyclohexane
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D.
Acetone
Solution
Lactic acid has a chiral center and can exist as two enantiomers, thus exhibiting optical isomerism.
Correct Answer: A — Lactic acid
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Q. Which of the following is an example of physisorption?
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A.
Adsorption of hydrogen on palladium
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B.
Adsorption of water on silica gel
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C.
Adsorption of oxygen on activated charcoal
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D.
Adsorption of ammonia on copper
Solution
Physisorption involves weak van der Waals forces, and the adsorption of oxygen on activated charcoal is a classic example.
Correct Answer: C — Adsorption of oxygen on activated charcoal
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Q. Which of the following is an example of structural isomerism?
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A.
Cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene
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B.
1-bromopropane and 2-bromopropane
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C.
Glucose and fructose
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D.
1,2-dichloroethane and 1,1-dichloroethane
Solution
1-bromopropane and 2-bromopropane differ in the position of the bromine atom, showing structural isomerism.
Correct Answer: B — 1-bromopropane and 2-bromopropane
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Q. Which of the following is an example of tautomeric isomerism?
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A.
Acetaldehyde and Ethanol
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B.
Acetone and Propan-2-ol
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C.
Keto-enol tautomerism
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D.
Cis and Trans isomers
Solution
Keto-enol tautomerism is a classic example of tautomeric isomerism.
Correct Answer: C — Keto-enol tautomerism
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Q. Which of the following is an extensive property?
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A.
Temperature
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B.
Pressure
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C.
Volume
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D.
Density
Solution
Volume is an extensive property, as it depends on the amount of substance present.
Correct Answer: C — Volume
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