Q. Which of the following is an example of a non-stoichiometric solid? (2023)
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A.
NaCl
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B.
FeO
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C.
MgO
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D.
KCl
Solution
FeO is an example of a non-stoichiometric solid because it can have varying ratios of iron and oxygen.
Correct Answer: B — FeO
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a saturated hydrocarbon? (2023)
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A.
Ethylene
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B.
Propylene
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C.
Butane
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D.
Benzene
Solution
Butane is a saturated hydrocarbon, meaning it contains only single bonds between carbon atoms.
Correct Answer: C — Butane
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Q. Which of the following is an example of an endothermic process? (2021)
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A.
Combustion of gasoline
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B.
Dissolving ammonium nitrate in water
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C.
Respiration
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D.
Condensation of steam
Solution
Dissolving ammonium nitrate in water absorbs heat, making it an endothermic process.
Correct Answer: B — Dissolving ammonium nitrate in water
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Q. Which of the following is an example of an oxidation reaction? (2020)
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A.
2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
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B.
C + O2 → CO2
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C.
Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu
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D.
Na + Cl2 → NaCl
Solution
In the reaction C + O2 → CO2, carbon is oxidized as it loses electrons to form CO2.
Correct Answer: B — C + O2 → CO2
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Q. Which of the following is an example of sublimation? (2022)
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A.
Ice melting
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B.
Dry ice turning into gas
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C.
Water boiling
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D.
Salt dissolving in water
Solution
Sublimation is the process where a solid turns directly into a gas, as seen with dry ice (solid CO2).
Correct Answer: B — Dry ice turning into gas
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Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an endothermic reaction? (2023)
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A.
Absorbs heat
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B.
Feels cold to the touch
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C.
Releases heat
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D.
Positive ΔH
Solution
Endothermic reactions absorb heat, feel cold, and have a positive ΔH; they do not release heat.
Correct Answer: C — Releases heat
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an exothermic reaction? (2019)
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A.
Releases heat
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B.
ΔH is negative
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C.
Temperature of the surroundings increases
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D.
Absorbs energy from the surroundings
Solution
An exothermic reaction releases heat and has a negative ΔH. It causes the temperature of the surroundings to increase, not absorb energy.
Correct Answer: D — Absorbs energy from the surroundings
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Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal solution? (2019)
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A.
Constant boiling point
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B.
Obeys Raoult's law
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C.
No heat change on mixing
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D.
Variable composition
Solution
An ideal solution has a constant boiling point and obeys Raoult's law, while variable composition is not a characteristic.
Correct Answer: D — Variable composition
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of crystalline solids? (2019)
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A.
Anisotropy
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B.
Definite melting point
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C.
Isotropy
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D.
Long-range order
Solution
Crystalline solids exhibit anisotropy, meaning their properties vary with direction, while isotropy refers to uniform properties in all directions.
Correct Answer: C — Isotropy
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Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic of d-block elements? (2023)
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A.
Formation of complex ions
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B.
Variable oxidation states
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C.
High ionization energies
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D.
Good conductors of electricity
Solution
D-block elements typically have variable oxidation states and lower ionization energies compared to p-block elements.
Correct Answer: C — High ionization energies
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of essential oils? (2021)
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A.
Volatile
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B.
Non-polar
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C.
Water-soluble
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D.
Aromatic
Solution
Essential oils are typically non-water-soluble and are known for their volatile and aromatic properties.
Correct Answer: C — Water-soluble
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ionic solids? (2021)
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A.
High melting point
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B.
Electrical conductivity in solid state
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C.
Brittleness
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D.
Solubility in water
Solution
Ionic solids do not conduct electricity in the solid state; they conduct when melted or dissolved in water.
Correct Answer: B — Electrical conductivity in solid state
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polymers? (2023)
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A.
High molecular weight
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B.
Low melting point
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C.
Viscoelasticity
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D.
Solubility in water
Solution
Polymers typically have low solubility in water, especially synthetic ones.
Correct Answer: D — Solubility in water
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a method for measuring surface area of adsorbents? (2022)
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A.
BET method
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B.
Langmuir method
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C.
TGA method
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D.
Gas adsorption method
Solution
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is not a method for measuring surface area; it is used to study thermal stability and composition.
Correct Answer: C — TGA method
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a method to increase the adsorption capacity of a solid? (2023)
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A.
Increasing the surface area
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B.
Increasing the temperature
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C.
Using a more porous material
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D.
Increasing the pressure
Solution
Increasing the temperature generally decreases the adsorption capacity for physisorption, as it can overcome the weak van der Waals forces.
Correct Answer: B — Increasing the temperature
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a property of metals? (2021)
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A.
Good electrical conductivity
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B.
Brittleness
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C.
Malleability
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D.
Ductility
Solution
Brittleness is not a property of metals; they are typically malleable and ductile.
Correct Answer: B — Brittleness
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Q. Which of the following is not a property of nitrogen? (2023)
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A.
Colorless gas
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B.
Odorless
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C.
Supports combustion
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D.
Diatomic molecule
Solution
Nitrogen is colorless, odorless, and diatomic, but it does not support combustion.
Correct Answer: C — Supports combustion
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a property of thermoplastics? (2022)
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A.
Can be remolded
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B.
Softens on heating
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C.
Hardens on cooling
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D.
Brittle at room temperature
Solution
Thermoplastics are generally not brittle at room temperature; they can be reshaped upon heating.
Correct Answer: D — Brittle at room temperature
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Q. Which of the following is not a step in the process of condensation polymerization? (2023)
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A.
Formation of a covalent bond
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B.
Elimination of a small molecule
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C.
Addition of monomers
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D.
Rearrangement of functional groups
Solution
Addition of monomers is not a step in condensation polymerization; it is characteristic of addition polymerization.
Correct Answer: C — Addition of monomers
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a type of crystal system? (2021)
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A.
Cubic
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B.
Tetragonal
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C.
Hexagonal
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D.
Quadratic
Solution
Quadratic is not a recognized type of crystal system; the correct systems include cubic, tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, and others.
Correct Answer: D — Quadratic
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a type of crystalline solid? (2021)
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A.
Ionic
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B.
Molecular
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C.
Amorphous
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D.
Metallic
Solution
Amorphous solids do not have a long-range order and are not classified as crystalline solids.
Correct Answer: C — Amorphous
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Q. Which of the following is not an alkaline earth metal? (2020)
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A.
Barium
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B.
Strontium
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C.
Calcium
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D.
Aluminum
Solution
Aluminum (Al) is not an alkaline earth metal; it is a post-transition metal.
Correct Answer: D — Aluminum
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Q. Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3? (2020)
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A.
2-butanol
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B.
1-butanol
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C.
3-butanol
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D.
2-pentanol
Solution
The compound CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3 is 2-butanol, as the hydroxyl group is on the second carbon.
Correct Answer: A — 2-butanol
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Q. Which of the following is the correct method to prepare phenol? (2022)
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A.
Hydrolysis of chlorobenzene
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B.
Oxidation of benzyl alcohol
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C.
Reduction of benzoic acid
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D.
Dehydration of phenyl ethanol
Solution
Phenol can be prepared by the hydrolysis of chlorobenzene using sodium hydroxide.
Correct Answer: A — Hydrolysis of chlorobenzene
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Q. Which of the following is the correct order of reactivity of haloalkanes in nucleophilic substitution reactions? (2023)
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A.
R-I > R-Br > R-Cl > R-F
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B.
R-F > R-Cl > R-Br > R-I
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C.
R-Cl > R-Br > R-I > R-F
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D.
R-Br > R-I > R-Cl > R-F
Solution
The reactivity of haloalkanes in nucleophilic substitution reactions decreases in the order R-I > R-Br > R-Cl > R-F due to bond strength.
Correct Answer: A — R-I > R-Br > R-Cl > R-F
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Q. Which of the following is the correct structure for propan-2-one? (2020)
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A.
CH3COCH3
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B.
CH3CHO
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C.
C2H5CHO
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D.
C3H6O
Solution
Propan-2-one, also known as acetone, has the structure CH3COCH3, indicating it is a ketone.
Correct Answer: A — CH3COCH3
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Q. Which of the following is the lightest alkaline earth metal? (2019)
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A.
Barium
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B.
Calcium
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C.
Magnesium
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D.
Beryllium
Solution
Beryllium (Be) is the lightest alkaline earth metal.
Correct Answer: D — Beryllium
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Q. Which of the following is the most abundant element in the universe? (2020)
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A.
Oxygen
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B.
Hydrogen
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C.
Carbon
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D.
Helium
Solution
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, making up about 75% of its elemental mass.
Correct Answer: B — Hydrogen
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Q. Which of the following is the most abundant isotope of hydrogen? (2023)
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A.
Protium
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B.
Deuterium
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C.
Tritium
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D.
Hydrogen-3
Solution
Protium, which has no neutrons, is the most abundant isotope of hydrogen, making up about 99.98% of hydrogen found in nature.
Correct Answer: A — Protium
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Q. Which of the following is the most acidic oxide? (2022)
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A.
P2O5
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B.
SO2
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C.
CO2
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D.
SiO2
Solution
P2O5 (phosphorus pentoxide) is the most acidic oxide among the given options.
Correct Answer: A — P2O5
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