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MCQ 14 Marks
Match the following reactants and reagents given in Column I with the product given in Column II and choose the correct option from the codes given below :
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  • A
    a-iii, b-i, c-ii
  • a-i, b-iii, c-ii
  • C
    a-i, b-ii, c-iii
  • D
    a-iii, b-ii, c-i
Answer
Correct option: B.
a-i, b-iii, c-ii
(B) a-i, b-iii, c-ii
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MCQ 24 Marks
The main oxides formed on combustion of $Li , Na$ and $K$ in excess of air are respectively :
  • $Li _2 O , Na _2 O _2$ and $KO _2$
  • B
    $Li _2 O , Na _2 O$ and $KO _2$
  • C
    $LiO _2, Na _2 O _2$ and $K _2 O$
  • D
    $Li _2 O _2, Na _2 O _2$ and $KO _2$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$Li _2 O , Na _2 O _2$ and $KO _2$
A
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MCQ 54 Marks
The increasing order of basicity of the following compounds is
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  • A
    (b) $<$ (a) $<$ (c) $<$ (d)
  • (b) $<$ (a) $<$ (d) $<$ (c)
  • C
    (d) $<$ (b) $<$ (a) $<$ (c)
  • D
    (a) $<$ (b) $<$ (c) $<$ (d)
Answer
Correct option: B.
(b) $<$ (a) $<$ (d) $<$ (c)
(B) (b) $<$ (a) $<$ (d) $<$ (c)
(b) $<$ (a) $<$ (d) $<$ (c)
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MCQ 64 Marks
In the Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction, the number of moles of NaOH and $Br _2$ used per mole of amine produced are :
  • Four moles of NaOH and one mole of $Br _2$
  • B
    One mole of NaOH and one mole of $Br _2$
  • C
    Four moles of NaOH and two moles of $Br _2$
  • D
    Two moles of NaOH and two moles of $Br _2$
Answer
Correct option: A.
Four moles of NaOH and one mole of $Br _2$
A
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MCQ 74 Marks
Which of the following salts is the most basic in aqueous solution?
  • $CH _3 COOK$
  • B
    $FeCl _3$
  • C
    $Pb \left( CH _3 COO \right)_2$
  • D
    $Al ( CN )_3$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$CH _3 COOK$
(A) $CH _3 COOK$
The most basic in aqueous solution $CH _3 COOK$
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Question 84 Marks
Phenol on treatment with $CO _2$ in the presence of NaOH followed by acidification produces compound X as the major product. X on treatment with $\left( CH _3 CO \right)_2 O$ in the presence of catalytic amount of $H _2 SO _4$ produces :
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Answer
(D)
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MCQ 124 Marks
The increasing order of the reactivity of the following halides for the $S_N 1$ reaction is
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  • A
    iii $<$ ii $<$ i
  • ii $<$ i $<$ iii
  • C
    i $<$ iii $<$ ii
  • D
    ii $<$ iii $<$ i
Answer
Correct option: B.
ii $<$ i $<$ iii
(B) ii $<$ i $<$ iii
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MCQ 134 Marks
Match List-I with List-II
List - IList - II
A.$\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_{ 6 }\right]\left[ Cr ( CN )_6\right]$(i)Linkage isomerism
B.$\left.\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_3 NO _2\right)_3\right]$(ii)Solvate isomerism
C.$\left[ Cr \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right] Cl _3$(iii)Co-ordination isomerism
D.cis- $\left.\left[ CrCl _2( ox )_{ 2 }\right]\right]^{3-}$(iv)Optical isomerism
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
  • A
    A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
  • B
    A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
  • A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
  • D
    A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
Answer
Correct option: C.
A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
C
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MCQ 144 Marks
Two reactions $R_1$ and $R_2$ have identical preexponential factors. Activation energy of $R_1$ exceeds that of $R_2$ by $10 kJ mol ^{-1}$. If $k_1$ and $k_2$ are rate constants for reactions $R_1$ and $R_2$ respectively at 300 K , then $\ln \left( k _2 / k _1\right)$ is equal to :-
$\left( R =8.314 J mol ^{-1} K^{-1}\right)$
  • A
    8
  • B
    12
  • C
    6
  • 4
Answer
Correct option: D.
4
D
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MCQ 154 Marks
Given below are two statements :
Statement I:
Rate constant increases exponentially with decreasing activation energy an incrasing temperature.
Statement II :
$e^{-E a / R T}$ refer to the fraction of molecules with energy equal to or greater than activation energy.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • B
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • C
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
D
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MCQ 164 Marks
Which of the following graph correctly show the temperature dependence of rate constant, K , for an reaction :
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  • A
  • B
    B
  • C
    C
  • D
    None
Answer
Correct option: A.
A
A
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MCQ 174 Marks
Give
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Among the following, the strongest oxidising agent is :
  • $Cl _2$
  • B
    $Cr ^{+3}$
  • C
    $Cr _2 O _7^{--}$
  • D
    $MnO _4^{-}$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$Cl _2$
A
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MCQ 184 Marks
The reduction potential of hydrogen half-cell will be negative; if :
  • A
    $p\left( H _2\right)=1 atm$ and $\left[ H ^{+}\right]=2.0 M$
  • B
    $p\left( H _2\right)=1 atm$ and $\left[ H ^{+}\right]=1.0 M$
  • $p\left( H _2\right)=2 atm$ and $\left[ H ^{+}\right]=1.0 M$
  • D
    $p\left( H _2\right)=2 atm$ and $\left[ H ^{+}\right]=2.0 M$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$p\left( H _2\right)=2 atm$ and $\left[ H ^{+}\right]=1.0 M$
C
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MCQ 204 Marks
3-Methyl-pent-2-ene on reaction with HBr in presence of peroxide forms an addition product. The number of possible stereoisomers for the product is :-
  • A
    Six
  • B
    Zero
  • C
    Two
  • Four
Answer
Correct option: D.
Four
D
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MCQ 214 Marks
The trans-alkenes are formed by the reduction of alkynes with :
  • A
    $NaBH _4$
  • $Na /liq. NH _3$
  • C
    $Sn - HCl$
  • D
    $H _2- Pd / C , BaSO _4$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$Na /liq. NH _3$
(B) $Na /liq. NH _3$
The trans-alkenes are formed by the reduction of alkynes with $Na / liq . NH _3$
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MCQ 224 Marks
Which of the following compounds will exhibit geometrical isomerism?
  • A
    2-Phenyl-1-butene
  • B
    1,1-Diphenyl-1-propane
  • 1-Phenyl-2-butene
  • D
    3-Phenyl-1-butene
Answer
Correct option: C.
1-Phenyl-2-butene
C
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MCQ 234 Marks
Which of the following reactions is an example of a redox reaction ?
  • $XeF _4+ O _2 F_2 \rightarrow XeF _6+ O _2$
  • B
    $XeF _2+ PF _5 \rightarrow[ XeF ]+ PF _6-$
  • C
    $XeF _6+ H _2 O \rightarrow XeOF _4+2 HF$
  • D
    $XeF _6+2 H _2 O \rightarrow XeO _2 F_2+4 HF$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$XeF _4+ O _2 F_2 \rightarrow XeF _6+ O _2$
A
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MCQ 244 Marks
The vapour pressure of acetone at $20^{\circ} C$ is $1 8 5$ torr. When 1.2 g of non-volatile substance was dissolved in 100 g of acetone at $20^{\circ} C$, its vapour pressure was 183 torr. The molar mass ( $g mol ^{-1}$ ) of the substance is :
  • A
    128
  • B
    488
  • C
    32
  • 64
Answer
Correct option: D.
64
D
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MCQ 254 Marks
The IUPAC name for the complex $\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_5\left( NO _2\right)\right] Cl _2$ is:
  • A
    nitrito-N-pentaammine cobalt (III) chloride
  • B
    nitrito-N-pentaammine cobalt (II) chloride
  • C
    pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(II) chloride
  • pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III) chloride
Answer
Correct option: D.
pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III) chloride
(D) pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(II) chloride
$
\left[Co\left(NH_3\right)_5\left(NO_2\right)\right] Cl_2
$
pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III) chloride
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MCQ 264 Marks
On treatment of 100 mL of 0.1 M solution of $CoCl _3 .6 H _2 O$ with excess $AgNO _3 ; 1.2 \times 10^{22}$ ions are precipitated. The complex is :
  • $\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_4 Cl _2\right] Cl \cdot 2 H _2 O$
  • B
    $\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_3 Cl _3\right] \cdot 3 H _2 O$
  • C
    $\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right] Cl _3$
  • D
    $\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_5 Cl\right] Cl _2 \cdot H _2 O$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_4 Cl _2\right] Cl \cdot 2 H _2 O$
A
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MCQ 274 Marks
For 1 molal aqueous solution of the following compounds, which one will show the highest freezing point :
  • A
    $\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_5 Cl\right] Cl _2 \cdot H _2 O$
  • B
    $\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_4 Cl _2\right] Cl\cdot 2 H _2 O$
  • $\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_3 Cl _3\right] \cdot 3 H _2 O$
  • D
    $\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right] Cl _3$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\left[ Co \left( H _2 O \right)_3 Cl _3\right] \cdot 3 H _2 O$
C
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MCQ 284 Marks
Arrange the following in order of decreasing number of unpaired electrons :
i. $\left[ Fe \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$
ii. $\left[ Fe ( CN )_6\right]^{3-}$
iii. $\left[ Fe ( CN )_6\right]^{2-}$
iv. $\left[ Fe \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{3+}$
  • A
    i, ii, iii and iv
  • B
    iv, ii, i and iii
  • C
    ii, iii, i and iv
  • iv, i, ii and iii
Answer
Correct option: D.
iv, i, ii and iii
(D) iv, i, ii and iii
$\left[ Fe ( CN )_6\right]^{2-}$ and $\left[ Fe ( CN )_8\right]^{3-}$ are inner orbital complexes having 0 and 1 unpaired electron respectively. $\left[ Fe \left( H _2 O \right)_6{ }]^{3+}\right.$ and $\left[ Fe \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$ are out orbital complexes having 5 and 4 unpaired electrons.
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MCQ 294 Marks
The basic character of the transition metal monoxides follows the order (Atomic no's. $Ti = 22,$ $V=23, Cr =24, Fe =26)$ :
  • A
    $VO > CrO > TiO > FeO$
  • B
    $CrO > VO > FeO > TiO$
  • C
    $TiO > FeO > VO > CrO$
  • $TiO > VO > CrO > FeO$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$TiO > VO > CrO > FeO$
(D) $TiO > VO > CrO > FeO$
As the ionisation energy increase basic nature decreases.
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MCQ 304 Marks
The radius of the second Bohr orbit for hydrogen atom is :
(Plank's const. $h =6.6262 \times 10^{-34} Js$; mass of electron $=9.1091 \times 10^{-31} kg$; charge of electron $e=1.60210 \times 10^{-19} C$; permittivity of vaccum $\left.\in_0=8.854185 \times 10^{-12} k g ^{-1} m^{-3} A^2\right)$
  • A
    1.65 Å
  • B
    4.76 Å
  • C
    0.529 Å
  • 2.12 Å
Answer
Correct option: D.
2.12 Å
D
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MCQ 314 Marks
Match the following alcohols given in Column I with the product formed during their reactio with $Cu / 573 K$ in Column II and choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Column-I
(Alcohol)
Column-II
(Product)
a. $1^0$ alcoholi. Ketone
b. $2^0$ alcoholii. Alkene
c. $3^0$ alcoholiii. Aldehyde
  • a-iii, b-i, c-ii
  • B
    a-ii, b-i, c-iii
  • C
    a-ii, b-iii, c-i
  • D
    a-iii, b-ii, c-i
Answer
Correct option: A.
a-iii, b-i, c-ii
(A) a-iii, b-i, c-ii
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MCQ 324 Marks
The freezing point of benzene decreases by $0.45^{\circ} C$ when 0.2 g of acetic acid is added to $20 . g$ of benzene. If acetic acid associates to form a dimer in benzene, percentage association of acetic acid in benzene will be :-
$\left( K _{ f }\right.$ for benzene $\left.=5.12 K kg mol ^{-1}\right)$
  • A
    $64.6 \%$
  • B
    $80.4 \%$
  • C
    $74.6 \%$
  • $94.6 \%$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$94.6 \%$
D
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MCQ 334 Marks
Given
$
\begin{array}{l}
C_{\text {(graphite) }}+O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g) \\
\Delta_{r} H^{\circ}=-393.5 kJ mol^{-1} \\
H_2(g)+1 / 2 O_2(g) \rightarrow H_2 O(l) \\
\Delta_{r} H^{\circ}=-285.8 kJ mol^{-1} \\
CO_2(g)+2 H_2 O(l) \rightarrow CH_4(g)+2 O_2(g) \\
\Delta_{r} H^{\circ}=+890.3 kJ mol^{-1}
\end{array}
$
Based on the above thermochemical equations, the value of $\Delta_{ r } H ^{\circ}$ at 298 K for the reaction:
$C _{\text {(graphite) }}+2 H _2(g) \rightarrow CH _4(g)$ will be :
  • A
    $+74.8 kJ mol ^{-1}$
  • B
    $+144.0 kJ mol ^{-1}$
  • $-74.8 kJ mol ^{-1}$
  • D
    $-144.0 kJ mol ^{-1}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$-74.8 kJ mol ^{-1}$
C
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MCQ 344 Marks
Match List-I with List-II
List-I
(Molecule)
List-II
(Bond order)
(a) $Ne _2$(i) 1
(b) $N _2$(ii) 2
(c) $F _2$(iii) 0
(d) $O _2$(iv) 3
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  • (a) $\rightarrow$ (iii), (b) $\rightarrow$ (iv), (c) $\rightarrow$ (i), (d) $\rightarrow$ (ii)
  • B
    (a) $\rightarrow$ (i), (b) $\rightarrow$ (ii), (c) $\rightarrow$ (iii), (d) $\rightarrow$ (iv)
  • C
    (a) $\rightarrow$ (ii), (b) $\rightarrow$ (i), (c) $\rightarrow$ (iv), (d) $\rightarrow$ (iii)
  • D
    (a) $\rightarrow$ (iv), (b) $\rightarrow$ (iii), (c) $\rightarrow$ (ii), (d) $\rightarrow$ (i)
Answer
Correct option: A.
(a) $\rightarrow$ (iii), (b) $\rightarrow$ (iv), (c) $\rightarrow$ (i), (d) $\rightarrow$ (ii)
(a) $\rightarrow$ (iii), (b) $\rightarrow$ (iv), (c) $\rightarrow$ (i), (d) $\rightarrow$ (ii) (ii)
SpeciesBO
$Ne _2$0
$N_2$3
$F_2$1
$O_2$2
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MCQ 354 Marks
Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism :-
(en = ethylenediamine)
  • A
    $\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_4 Cl _2\right] Cl$
  • B
    $\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_3 Cl _3\right]$
  • $\operatorname{cis}\left[ Co ( en )_2 Cl _2\right] Cl$
  • D
    $trans \left[ Co ( en )_2 Cl _2\right] Cl$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\operatorname{cis}\left[ Co ( en )_2 Cl _2\right] Cl$
C
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MCQ 364 Marks
$pK _{ a }$ of a weak acid $(HA)$ and $pK _{ b }$ of a weak base $( BOH )$ are 3.2 and 3.4, respectively. The pH of their salt ($A B$) solution is :
  • A
    7.2
  • 6.9
  • C
    7.0
  • D
    1.0
Answer
Correct option: B.
6.9
B
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MCQ 374 Marks
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement-I and the other is labelled as Statement-II.
Statement-I:
$BCl _3$ is trigonal planer while $PCl _5$ is trigonal bipyramidal.
Statement-II
B in $BCl _3$ is $sp ^2$ hybridised while P in $PCl _5$ is $sp ^3 d$ hybridised.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • B
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • C
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
D
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MCQ 384 Marks
Assertion : $CH _2 Cl _2$ is non-polar and $CCl _4$ is polar molecule.
Reason : Molecule with zero dipole moment is nonpolar in nature.
  • A
    Assertion is correct, reason is correct, reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
  • B
    Assertion is correct, reason is correct, reason is the not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
  • Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct
Answer
Correct option: D.
Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct
(D) Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct
$CH _2 Cl _2$ is polar.
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MCQ 394 Marks
The pair having the same magnetic moment is:
[At. No.: $Cr =24, Mn =25, Fe =26, Co =27]$
  • A
    $\left[ CoCl _4\right]^{2-}$ and $\left[ Fe \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$
  • B
    $\left[ Cr \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$ and $\left[ CoCl _4\right]^{2-}$
  • $\left[ Cr \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$ and $\left[ Fe \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$
  • D
    $\left[ Mn \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$ and $\left[ Cr \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\left[ Cr \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$ and $\left[ Fe \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}$
C
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MCQ 404 Marks
Three elements $X, Y$ and $Z$ are in the $3^{\text {rd }}$ period of the periodic table. The oxides of $X, Y$ and $Z$, respectively, are basic, amphoteric and acidic. The correct order of the atomic numbers of $X , Y$ and $Z$ is:
  • A
    $Z< Y< X$
  • $X< Y< Z$
  • C
    $X< Z < Y$
  • D
    $Y < X< Z$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$X< Y< Z$
(B) $X< Y< Z$
On moving left to right in a period, the acidic character of oxides increases.
$3^{\text {rd }}$ period element oxides
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MCQ 414 Marks
The standard Gibbs energy change at 300 K for the reaction $2 A= B + C$ is 2494.2 J . At a given time, the composition of the reaction mixture is $[A]=1 / 2,[B]=2$ and $[C]=1 / 2$. The reaction proceeds in the $[R=8.314 J / K / mol , e =2.718]$
  • A
    forward direction because $Q < K _{ c }$
  • B
    reverse direction because $Q < K _{ c }$
  • C
    forward direction because $Q > K _{ c }$
  • reverse direction because $Q > K_c$
Answer
Correct option: D.
reverse direction because $Q > K_c$
D
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MCQ 424 Marks
1 gram of a carbonate $\left( M _2 CO _3\right)$ on treatment with excess HCl produces 0.01186 mole of $CO _2$, the molar mass of $M _2 CO _3$ in $g mol ^{-1}$ is :
  • A
    1186
  • 84.3
  • C
    118.6
  • D
    11.86
Answer
Correct option: B.
84.3
B
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MCQ 434 Marks
The equilibrium constants at 298 K for a reaction $A+B \rightleftharpoons C+D$ is 100 . If the initial concentration of all the four species were 1 M each, then equilibrium concentration of $D$ (in $mol L ^{-1}$ ) will be:
  • A
    1.182
  • B
    0.182
  • C
    0.818
  • 1.818
Answer
Correct option: D.
1.818
D
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Question 444 Marks
Find the incorrect match:
CompoundGeometry
(A) $BF _3$Trigonal planer
(B) $PCl _5$Trigonal bipyramidal
(C) $SF _6$Square planer
(D) $BeCl _2$Linear
Answer
(C)
$SF_6 \rightarrow \text { Octahedral }$
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MCQ 454 Marks
In $PO _4{ }^{3-}$ ion, formal charge on each oxygen atom and $P - O$ bond order respectively are :
  • A
    $-0.75,0.6$
  • B
    $-0.75,1.0$
  • $-0.75,1.25$
  • D
    $-3,1.25$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$-0.75,1.25$
(C) $-0.75,1.25$
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