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Which of the following compounds would give the following set of qualitative analysis?
Aromatic aldehydes do not give Fehling's test. Both nitrogen and sulfur must be present to obtain the blood red colour. Sodium nitroprusside gives blood red colour with nitrogen and sulfur. Therefore, the compound in option (4) is the correct answer.
What is the correct order of acidity of the protons marked A-D in the given compounds?
The acidity of a proton depends on the stability of the conjugate base formed after its removal. The more stable the conjugate base, the more acidic the proton. HC is the most acidic proton. Removal of HC results in a carboxylate anion, which is highly stabilized by resonance. HD is the second most acidic proton. Its removal forms a carbanion that is stabilized by resonance with the benzene ring. HA is more acidic than HB.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Ketoses give Seliwanoff's test faster than Aldoses.
Reason (R): Ketoses undergo α-elimination followed by formation of furfural.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Seliwanoff's test is a differentiating test for Ketose and Aldose. This test relies on the principle that the keto hexose are more rapidly dehydrated to form 5-hydroxy methyl furfural when heated in acidic medium which on condensation with resorcinol gives a red or brown coloured complex, forming rapidly indicating a positive test.
In the extraction of copper, its sulphide ore is heated in a reverberatory furnace after mixing with silica to:
The copper ore contains iron, it is mixed with silica before heating in reverberatory furnace. FeO slags off as FeSiO3: FeO + SiO2 → FeSiO3
Amongst the following compounds, which one is an antacid?
Ranitidine is an antacid. The other options are: Meprobamate: Tranquilizer, Terfenadine: Antihistamine, Brompheniramine: Antihistamine.
The major products 'A' and 'B', respectively, are:
In the given reaction, electrophilic substitution of the phenyl group with a sulfate group is induced. The major products are:

Benzyl isocyanide can be obtained by:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Benzyl isocyanide is obtained via the reaction of a benzyl halide with an appropriate nucleophile. In (A), the reaction of CH2Br with AgCN leads to the formation of benzyl isocyanide. In (B), the reaction of CH2NH2CHCl2 with aqueous KOH gives the corresponding isocyanide.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In expensive scientific instruments, silica gel is kept in watch-glasses or in semipermeable membrane bags.
Reason (R): Silica gel adsorbs moisture from air via adsorption, thus protects the instrument from water corrosion (rusting) and/or prevents malfunctioning.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Silica gel is used to prevent moisture damage in scientific instruments. It adsorbs moisture, preventing corrosion and malfunction.
Match List I with List II:

Caprolactam when heated at high temperature in presence of water gives:
Caprolactam polymerizes to form Nylon 6.
The alkaline earth metal sulphate(s) which are readily soluble in water is/are:
The solubility of alkaline earth metal sulphates decreases down the group due to the decrease in hydration energy. Be2+ and Mg2+ ions have high hydration energy, making BeSO4 and MgSO4 readily soluble.
Which of the following is the correct order of ligand field strength?
The spectrochemical series arranges ligands based on their field strength. The order is S2- < C2O42- < NH3 < en < CO. Sulfide is a weak field ligand, oxalate has moderate strength, ammonia and ethylenediamine are stronger, and carbon monoxide is the strongest.
Formation of photochemical smog involves the following reaction in which A, B, and C are respectively:
(i) NO2 + A → B
(ii) B + O2 → C
(iii) A + C → NO2 + O2
NO2 undergoes photodissociation to form NO (A) and O (B). The oxygen radical (B) reacts with O2 to form ozone (C). NO (A) then reacts with ozone (C) to regenerate NO2 and O2.
During the qualitative analysis of SO32- using dilute H2SO4, SO2 gas is evolved which turns K2Cr2O7 solution (acidified with dilute H2SO4):
SO2 reduces the orange dichromate ion (Cr2O72-) to green Cr3+ ions.
To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the following:
Platinum-based coordination compounds, such as Cisplatin (cis-[Pt(NH3)2Cl2]), are used in chemotherapy to inhibit tumour growth by binding to DNA and interfering with replication. EDTA is a chelating agent, and D-penicillamine is used for heavy metal poisoning.
In the wet tests for identification of various cations by precipitation, which transition element cation doesn't belong to group IV in qualitative inorganic analysis?
In qualitative inorganic analysis, cations are classified into groups based on their precipitation behavior. Group III cations (Fe3+, Al3+, Cr3+) precipitate as hydroxides, while Group IV cations (Zn2+, Co2+, Ni2+) precipitate as sulfides.
Match List I with List II:
| List-I (molecules/ions) | List-II (No. of lone pairs of e- on central atom) |
|---|---|
| (A) IF7 | I. Three |
| (B) ICl4- | II. One |
| (C) XeF6 | III. Two |
| (D) XeF2 | IV. Zero |
To determine lone pairs, count total valence electrons, subtract bonding electrons, and divide the remainder by 2. IF7 has 0, ICl4- has 2, XeF6 has 1, and XeF2 has 3 lone pairs.
For OF2 molecule consider the following:
(A) Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2.
(B) F-O-F angle is less than 104.5°.
(C) Oxidation state of O is -2.
(D) Molecule is bent 'V' shaped.
(E) Molecular geometry is linear.
Correct options are:
OF2 has 2 lone pairs on oxygen (A), a bent shape (D), and a bond angle less than 104.5° (B) due to lone pair repulsion. Oxygen's oxidation state is +2.
Lithium aluminium hydride can be prepared from the reaction of:
LiAlH4 is prepared by reacting lithium hydride (LiH) with aluminum chloride (Al2Cl6): 8LiH + Al2Cl6 → 2LiAlH4 + 6LiCl
Match List – I with List – II
| List-I (Atomic number) | List-II (Block of periodic table) |
|---|---|
| (A) 37 (K) | I. p-block |
| (B) 78 (Pt) | II. d-block |
| (C) 52 (Te) | III. f-block |
| (D) 65 (Tb) | IV. s-block |
K (37) is in the s-block, Pt (78) is in the d-block, Te (52) is in the p-block, and Tb (65) is in the f-block.
Consider the cell Pt(s)|H2(g, 1 atm)|H+(aq, 1M)||Fe3+(aq), Fe2+(aq)|Pt(s). When the potential of the cell is 0.712 V at 298 K, the ratio [Fe2+]/[Fe3+] is ______. (Nearest integer)
Given: Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+, E°Fe3+/Fe2+ = 0.771 V.
2.303RT/F = 0.06 V.
At the anode: H2 → 2H+ + 2e-
At the cathode: Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+
E°cell = E°H2/H+ + E°Fe3+/Fe2+ = 0 + 0.771 = 0.771 V
Using the Nernst equation: E = E° - (0.06/n)log([Fe2+]/[Fe3+])
0.712 = 0.771 - 0.06log([Fe2+]/[Fe3+])
log([Fe2+]/[Fe3+]) = 1
[Fe2+]/[Fe3+] = 10
A 300 mL bottle of soft drink has 0.2 M CO2 dissolved in it. Assuming CO2 behaves as an ideal gas, the volume of the dissolved CO2 at STP is ______ mL. (Nearest integer)
Given: At STP, molar volume of an ideal gas is 22.7 L mol-1.
Moles of CO2 = Molarity × Volume (in L) = 0.2 M × 0.3 L = 0.06 mol
Volume at STP = Moles × Molar Volume at STP = 0.06 mol × 22.7 L/mol = 1.362 L = 1362 mL
A solution containing 2 g of a non-volatile solute in 20 g of water boils at 373.52 K. The molecular mass of the solute is ______ g mol-1. (Nearest integer)
Given: Water boils at 373 K, Kb for water = 0.52 K kg mol-1.
ΔTb = Tb - T°b = 373.52 K - 373 K = 0.52 K
ΔTb = Kb × molality
0.52 K = 0.52 K kg mol-1 × (2 g / Molar Mass × 0.02 kg)
Molar Mass = 100 g mol-1
If compound A reacts with B following first-order kinetics with rate constant 2.011 × 10-3 s-1, the time taken by A (in seconds) to reduce from 7 g to 2 g will be ______. (Nearest Integer)
Given: log 5 = 0.698, log 7 = 0.845, log 2 = 0.301.
t = (2.303 / k) × log([A]0 / [A]t)
t = (2.303 / 2.011 × 10-3 s-1) × log(7/2)
t = (2.303 / 2.011 × 10-3 s-1) × (log 7 - log 2)
t = (2.303 / 2.011 × 10-3 s-1) × (0.845 - 0.301)
t ≈ 623 seconds
The energy of one mole of photons of radiation of frequency 2 × 1012 Hz in J mol-1 is ______. (Nearest integer)
Given: h = 6.626 × 10-34 Js, NA = 6.022 × 1023 mol-1.
Energy of one photon (E) = hν = (6.626 × 10-34 Js)(2 × 1012 Hz) = 1.3252 × 10-21 J
Energy of one mole of photons = E × NA = (1.3252 × 10-21 J)(6.022 × 1023 mol-1) ≈ 798 J mol-1
The number of electrons involved in the reduction of permanganate to manganese dioxide in acidic medium is ______.
The balanced half-reaction in acidic medium is: MnO4- + 4H+ + 3e- → MnO2 + 2H2O. Therefore, 3 electrons are involved.
When 2 liters of ideal gas expands isothermally into a vacuum to a total volume of 6 liters, the change in internal energy is ______ J. (Nearest integer)
For an isothermal process (constant temperature) of an ideal gas, the change in internal energy (ΔU) is zero. ΔU depends only on temperature change, which is zero in this case.
600 mL of 0.01 M HCl is mixed with 400 mL of 0.01 M H2SO4. The pH of the mixture is ______ × 10-2. (Nearest integer)
Given: log 2 = 0.30, log 3 = 0.48, log 5 = 0.69, log 7 = 0.84, log 11 = 1.04.
Millimoles of H+ from HCl = 600 mL × 0.01 M = 6 mmol
Millimoles of H+ from H2SO4 = 400 mL × 0.01 M × 2 = 8 mmol
Total millimoles of H+ = 6 + 8 = 14 mmol
Total volume = 600 mL + 400 mL = 1000 mL = 1 L
[H+] = 14 mmol / 1 L = 0.014 M
pH = -log[H+] = -log(14 × 10-3) = 3 - log 14 = 3 - 1.14 = 1.86
pH = 186 × 10-2
A trisubstituted compound ‘A’, C10H12O2, gives neutral FeCl3 test positive. Treatment of compound ‘A’ with NaOH and CH3Br gives C11H14O2, with hydroiodic acid gives methyl iodide and with hot conc. NaOH gives a compound ‘B’, C10H12O2. Compound ‘A’ also decolourises alkaline KMnO4. The number of π bond/s present in the compound ‘A’ is ______.
The positive FeCl3 test indicates a phenol. Reaction with NaOH and CH3Br suggests another -OH group. Reaction with HI to give CH3I indicates an -OCH3 group. Decolorization of KMnO4 suggests a double bond. The benzene ring contributes 3 π bonds and the aliphatic double bond contributes 1 π bond, totaling 4 π bonds.
Some amount of dichloromethane (CH2Cl2) is added to 671.141 mL of chloroform (CHCl3) to prepare a 2.6 × 10-3 M solution of CH2Cl2 (DCM). The concentration of DCM is ______ ppm (by mass).
Given: Atomic mass C = 12, H = 1, Cl = 35.5, density of CHCl3 = 1.49 g cm-3.
Mass of CH2Cl2 = Molarity × Volume × Molar mass = (2.6 × 10-3 mol/L)(0.671141 L)(85 g/mol) ≈ 0.148 g
Mass of CHCl3 = Volume × Density = 671.141 mL × 1.49 g/mL ≈ 1000 g
Total mass of solution ≈ 1000 g + 0.148 g ≈ 1000 g (since 0.148g is negligible compared to 1000g)
Concentration in ppm = (Mass of solute / Mass of solution) × 106 = (0.148 g / 1000 g) × 106 = 148 ppm
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