Engineering Entrance
Q. Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed? (2021)
A.
Zeroth Law
B.
First Law
C.
Second Law
D.
Third Law
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Solution
The First Law of Thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Correct Answer: B — First Law
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Q. Which law states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant?
A.
Newton's First Law
B.
Newton's Second Law
C.
Conservation of Momentum
D.
Conservation of Energy
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Solution
The Conservation of Momentum states that in a closed system, the total momentum remains constant if no external forces act on it.
Correct Answer: C — Conservation of Momentum
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Q. Which molecule has the highest electronegativity difference? (2021)
A.
HCl
B.
NaCl
C.
CO
D.
H2
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NaCl has the highest electronegativity difference between sodium and chlorine, leading to a strong ionic bond.
Correct Answer: B — NaCl
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Q. Which of the following acids is a dicarboxylic acid?
A.
Oxalic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Formic acid
D.
Propanoic acid
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Oxalic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with two carboxyl groups.
Correct Answer: A — Oxalic acid
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Q. Which of the following acids is a saturated carboxylic acid?
A.
Butanoic acid
B.
Hexenoic acid
C.
Cyclopropanoic acid
D.
Benzoic acid
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Butanoic acid is a saturated carboxylic acid.
Correct Answer: A — Butanoic acid
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Q. Which of the following acids is used in the production of esters?
A.
Acetic acid
B.
Sulfuric acid
C.
Nitric acid
D.
Hydrochloric acid
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Solution
Acetic acid is commonly used in the production of esters.
Correct Answer: A — Acetic acid
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Q. Which of the following amines is the most basic? (2023) 2023
A.
Methylamine
B.
Aniline
C.
Ethylamine
D.
Dimethylamine
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Solution
Dimethylamine is the most basic due to the electron-donating effect of the two methyl groups, which increases the availability of the lone pair on nitrogen.
Correct Answer: D — Dimethylamine
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Q. Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a liquid? (2023)
A.
Random and far apart
B.
Close together and fixed
C.
Close together but can move past each other
D.
Random and tightly packed
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Solution
In liquids, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.
Correct Answer: C — Close together but can move past each other
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Q. Which of the following best describes the particles in a gas? (2015)
A.
Tightly packed and vibrating
B.
Close together and sliding past each other
C.
Far apart and moving freely
D.
Fixed in place
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Solution
In gases, particles are far apart and move freely, allowing them to fill the container they are in.
Correct Answer: C — Far apart and moving freely
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Q. Which of the following changes will NOT affect the position of equilibrium in a chemical reaction?
A.
Changing the concentration of reactants
B.
Changing the temperature
C.
Adding a catalyst
D.
Changing the pressure
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Adding a catalyst speeds up the rate of both the forward and reverse reactions equally, thus it does not affect the position of equilibrium.
Correct Answer: C — Adding a catalyst
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Q. Which of the following complexes exhibits geometrical isomerism? (2022) 2022
A.
[CoCl2(NH3)4]+
B.
[Ni(CO)4]
C.
[CuCl2(NH3)2]
D.
[Zn(NH3)4]2+
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Solution
[CoCl2(NH3)4]+ can exhibit geometrical isomerism due to the different arrangements of ligands around the cobalt ion.
Correct Answer: A — [CoCl2(NH3)4]+
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Q. Which of the following complexes is paramagnetic? (2023) 2023
A.
[Ni(CN)4]2-
B.
[Fe(H2O)6]3+
C.
[Cu(NH3)4]2+
D.
[Zn(NH3)4]2+
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Solution
[Fe(H2O)6]3+ has unpaired electrons, making it paramagnetic, while the others have all paired electrons.
Correct Answer: B — [Fe(H2O)6]3+
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains a double bond? (2023)
A.
H2O
B.
CO2
C.
NH3
D.
CH4
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Solution
Carbon dioxide (CO2) contains double bonds between carbon and oxygen.
Correct Answer: B — CO2
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains a p-block element? (2022) 2022
A.
NaCl
B.
MgO
C.
SiO2
D.
Fe2O3
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Solution
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) contains silicon, which is a p-block element.
Correct Answer: C — SiO2
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Q. Which of the following compounds has a dipole moment? (2023)
A.
CO2
B.
CH4
C.
HCl
D.
CCl4
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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 is a ketone? (2023) 2023
A.
Propanal
B.
Butanone
C.
Benzaldehyde
D.
Ethanal
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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 primary haloalkane?
A.
CH3CH2CH2Cl
B.
CH3Cl
C.
C2H5CCl3
D.
C6H5Cl
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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?
A.
Alcohol
B.
Ketone
C.
Carboxylic acid
D.
Ester
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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 an example of a base? (2019)
A.
HCl
B.
NaOH
C.
H2SO4
D.
NH4Cl
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Solution
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a strong base.
Correct Answer: B — NaOH
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an example of a p-block element compound? (2020)
A.
NaCl
B.
MgO
C.
AlCl3
D.
CaF2
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Solution
AlCl3 is a compound formed from a p-block element (Aluminum) and is a classic example of p-block chemistry.
Correct Answer: C — AlCl3
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an example of an aromatic hydrocarbon? (2023)
A.
Cyclohexane
B.
Benzene
C.
Ethylene
D.
Propane
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Solution
Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its stable ring structure and delocalized electrons.
Correct Answer: B — Benzene
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an isomer of butanol?
A.
2-Butanol
B.
1-Butanol
C.
Butyric acid
D.
Butene
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Solution
2-Butanol is an isomer of butanol, differing in the position of the hydroxyl group.
Correct Answer: A — 2-Butanol
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an unsaturated hydrocarbon? (2023)
A.
C2H6
B.
C3H8
C.
C2H4
D.
C4H10
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Solution
C2H4 (ethylene) is an unsaturated hydrocarbon as it contains a double bond.
Correct Answer: C — C2H4
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Q. Which of the following compounds is covalent? (2019)
A.
NaCl
B.
MgO
C.
H2O
D.
CaO
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Solution
H2O is a covalent compound formed by the sharing of electrons between hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
Correct Answer: C — H2O
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Q. Which of the following compounds is not an alcohol? (2023) 2023
A.
Ethanol
B.
Methanol
C.
Phenol
D.
Isopropanol
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Solution
Phenol is not classified as an alcohol because it has an aromatic ring, while the others are aliphatic alcohols.
Correct Answer: C — Phenol
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Q. Which of the following d-block elements is a good conductor of electricity?
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Cadmium
D.
Mercury
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Solution
Copper (Cu) is known for its excellent electrical conductivity.
Correct Answer: A — Copper
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Q. Which of the following d-block elements is used in making alloys?
A.
Gold
B.
Silver
C.
Nickel
D.
Lead
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Solution
Nickel (Ni) is commonly used in making various alloys due to its strength and corrosion resistance.
Correct Answer: C — Nickel
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Q. Which of the following elements can form a triple bond? (2022)
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Carbon
D.
Hydrogen
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Solution
Nitrogen can form a triple bond, as seen in N2, where three pairs of electrons are shared between the two nitrogen atoms.
Correct Answer: B — Nitrogen
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Q. Which of the following elements has the electronic configuration [Ne]3s²? (2016)
A.
Sodium
B.
Magnesium
C.
Aluminum
D.
Silicon
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Solution
Magnesium has the electronic configuration [Ne]3s².
Correct Answer: B — Magnesium
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Q. Which of the following elements is a f-block element?
A.
Uranium
B.
Titanium
C.
Zinc
D.
Copper
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Solution
Uranium is an f-block element as it is part of the actinides series.
Correct Answer: A — Uranium
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