PRACTICE MCQ -GR 11ScA

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one
you consider correct and shade the circle that corresponds to the letter of your
choice. Use only pencil in shading.

1 What is the oxidation number of chlorine in KClO3?

A +2 B +3
C +4 D +5

2 In the following reaction which species is simultaneously oxidized and

reduced?
Cl2 + H2O  HOCl + Cl -
A chlorine B Water
C HOCl D Chloride ion

3 In the following reaction which species is the oxidising agent?

5Fe2+ + MnO4- + 8H+  5Fe3+ + Mn2+ + 4H2O
A Fe2+ B MnO4-
C H+ D H2O

4 Reducing agent is one which undergoes

A reduction B Oxidation
C redox D Disproportionation

5 What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in H3PO4?

A +2 B +3
C +4 D +5

6 Which of the following is the general formula of alkanes?

A CnH2n B CnH2n-2
C CnH2n+1 D CnH2n+2

7 Which of the following compound has a chiral carbon?

A n-pentane B 3-methylhexane

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 C 2,2-dimethylpropane D n-hexane

8 Identify the compound having both a chiral carbon and a quaternary carbon in
the molecule.
A 2,2-dimethylpropane B 3-ethyl-4-methylhexane
C 2-methylhexane D 2,2,4-trimethylhexane

9 Identify the pairs of compounds showing functional group isomerism?

A CH3CH2OH and CH3OCH2CH3 B CH3CH2OH and CH3OCH3
C CH3CH2CH2OH and CH3CH2CHO D CH3COCH3 and
CH3CH2COOH

10 Which of the following can act as a free radical?

A H2O B H3O+
C CH3 D 
NH3

11 Which of the following is the general formula of cycloalkanes?

A CnH2n B CnH2n-2
C CnH2n+1 D CnH2n+2

12 Which of the following compound has a chiral carbon?

A n-pentane B 1,2-dichloropropane
C 2,2-dimethylpropane D 1,1-dichloropropane

13 Identify the compound having two chiral carbons.

A 2,2-dimethylpropane B 3-chloro-4-methylhexane
C 2-methylhexane D 4-chloro-2,2-dimethylhexane

14 Identify the pairs of compounds showing functional group isomerism?

A CH3CH2OH and CH3OCH2CH3 B CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3
C CH3CH2CH2OH and CH3CH2CHO D CH3COCH3 and
CH3CH2COOH

15 What is the H-C-H bond angle in ethane?

A 900 B 1050
C 109.50 D 1200

16 Which of the following could be the general formula of cyclic alkenes

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 containing one carbon – carbon double bond?
A CnH2n B CnH2n-2
C CnH2n+1 D CnH2n+2

17 Which of the following compound has the least boiling point?

A n-pent-1-ene B 2,2-dimethylbut-1-ene
C 2-methylpent-1-ene D n-hex-2-ene

18 Identify the compound having both a sp2 hybridised carbon and a tertiary
carbon in the molecule.
A 2,2-dimethylpropane B 3-ethyl-4-methylhexane
C 3-methylhex-1-ene D 3,3-dimethylhex-1-ene

19 Identify the pairs of compounds showing position isomerism?

A CH3CH2OH and CH2CHCH3 B propene and cyclo propane
C CH3CH2CH2OH and CH3CH2OH D CH3CHCHCH3 and
CH3CH2CHCH2

20 Which of the following can act as an nucleophile?

A H+ B OH-
C CH3 D CH4

21 Which of the following could be the general formula of halogenoalkanes?

Where X represents the halogen in the formula.
A CnH2nX B CnH2n-2X
C CnH2n+1X D CnH2n+2X

22 Which of the following compound is most polar?

A bromomethane B methane
C ethene D benzene

23 Halothane, a halogenoalkane, is used as an anaesthetic in the medical field.

Which property of halothane is makes it useful as an anaesthetic?
A It is very reactive. B It is highly soluble.
C It forms hydrogen bonds. D It is very inert.

24 Chloroethane reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide to give ethanol. What is

the mechanism of this reaction?
A SN1 B SN 2

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 C Nucleophilic addition D Electrophilic substitution

25 When an isomer Y of molecular formula C4H9Br undergoes hydrolysis in

aqueous alkali to form an alcohol C4H9OH, the rate of reaction is found to be
unaffected by changes in the concentration of OH– ions present.

Which is the most likely molecular structure of Y?

A CH3CH2CH2CH2Br B CH3CH2CHBrCH3
C CH3CH(CH3)CH2Br D (CH3)3CBr

Section B

For each of the questions in this section, one or more of the three numbered statements 1 to
3 may be correct.
Decide whether each of the statements is or is not correct (you may find it helpful to put a
tick against the statements that you consider to be correct).
The responses A to D should be selected on the basis of

A B C D
1, 2 and 3 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 only
are only are only are is
correct correct correct correct

No other combination of statements is used as a correct response.

26 Which of the following is a termination step in the bromination of methane?

1 CH3 + Br  CH3Br

2 CH3 + Br2  CH3Br + Br

3 CH4 + Br  HBr + CH3

27 Which of the following is true about the complete combustion of butane?

1 The CO2 and H2O formed are in the ratio 4:5.

2 CO is also formed in the reaction.
3 This happens in a limited supply of oxygen.

28 Which of the following statements about the bonding in alkanes are correct?
1 Carbon atoms are sp3 hybridised.
2 Bond angle is 109.50.
3 Sigma and pi bonds are present in the molecule.

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29 Which of the following determines the boiling point of isomeric alkanes?
1 Vander Waals forces
2 branching of the chain
3 molecular mass

30 Which of the following is true about isomerism in alkanes?

1 They exhibit structural and stereo isomerism.
2 They exhibit functional group isomerism.
3 They are isomeric with cycloalkanes.

31 Which of the following is the propagation steps in the bromination of methane?

1 CH3 + Br  CH3Br

2 CH3 + Br2  CH3Br + Br

3 CH4 + Br  HBr + CH3

32 Which of the following is true about the incomplete combustion of butane?

1 Three or four products may be formed in the reaction.

2 CO is also formed in the reaction.
3 This happens in a limited supply of oxygen.

33 Which of the following statements about the bonding in alkanes are correct?
1 Carbon atoms are sp3 hybridised.
2 Bond angle is 109.50.
3 Only sigma bonds are present in the molecule.

34 Which of the following determines the boiling point of alkanes?

1 Vander Waals forces
2 branching of the chain
3 molecular mass

35 Which of the following is true about isomerism in alkanes?

1 They exhibit structural and stereo isomerism.
2 They do not exhibit functional group isomerism.
3 The molecular mass is different for the isomers.

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36 Which of the following is/ are the products of bromination of but-1-ene in the
absence of sunlight?
1 CH3CH2CHBrCH2Br

2 CH3CH2CH2CH2Br

3 CH2BrCH2CH2CH2Br

37 Which of the following is true about the complete combustion of ethene?

1 The CO2 and H2O formed are in the ratio 1:1.

2 CO is also formed in the reaction.
3 This happens in a limited supply of oxygen.

38 Which of the following statements about the bonding in propene are correct?
1 Carbon atoms are sp2 and sp3 hybridised.
2 Bond angles are 109.50 and 1200.
3 Sigma and pi bonds are present in the molecule.

39 Which of the following determines the boiling point of alkenes?

1 Vander Waals forces
2 branching of the chain
3 molecular mass

40 Which of the following is true about electrophilic addition in alkenes?

1 The shape of the resulting molecule is tetrahedral.
2 The resulting bond angle is 109.50
3 It involves homolytic fission of the bond

41 Which of the following is / are true about SN 1 mechanism?

1 The carbocation intermediate formed is planar
2 The nucleophile and the leaving halogen have partial bonds with the
carbon in the intermediate.
3 The nucleophile can attack the halogen carrying carbon from only one
side.

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42 Wide usage of CFC’s caused depletion of the ozone layer in the past.
What made the molecule of CFC so hostile to the ozone layer?

1 The strong C-F and C-Cl bonds in the molecule.

2 The inertness of the molecule in the lower atmosphere.
3 The formation of chlorine free radicals in the upper atmosphere.

43 Which reactions are examples of nucleophilic substitution?

1 CH3CH2Br + OH– → CH3CH2OH + Br–
2

3 CH3CH2CH2Cl + NH3 → CH3CH2CH2NH2 + HCl

44 Which structural formulae represent 2,2-dimethylpentane?

1 (CH3)2CHCH2CH(CH3)2
2 (CH3)3CCH2CH2CH3
3 CH3CH2CH2C(CH3)3

45 Which of the following would be suitable for use in a fire extinguisher?

1 CBrF3
2 CH3(CH2)5CH2Br
3 HCl

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