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1. Which of the following statements about H3BO3 is not correct?

A. It is a strong tribasic acid B. It is prepared by acidifying an aqueous solution of borax
3−
C. It has a lawyer structure in which planar 𝐵𝑂3 units are joined by hydrogen bonds
D.It does not act as proton donor but acts as a Lewis acid by accepting hydroxyl ion
2. When orthoboric acid (H3BO3) is strongly heated, the residue left is:
A.Metaboric acid B. Boron C.Boric anhydride D.Borax
3. Bauxite has the composition:
A.Al2O3 B. Al2O3.H2O C.Al2O3.nH2O D.None of these
4. Which of the following is only acidic in nature?
A.Be(OH)2 B. Mg(OH)2 C. B(OH)3 D. Al(OH)3
5. Alumina is:
A.Acidic B. Basic C.Amphoteric D. None of these
6. An aqueous solution of borax is:
A.Neutral B. Acidic C.Basic D.Amphoteric
7. The most acidic of the following compounds is:
A.P2O3 B. Sb2O3 C.B2O3 D.As2O3
8. Which metal burn in air at high temperature with the evolution of much heat?
A.Cu B. Hg C.Pb D.Al
9. Aluminum vessels should not be washed with materials containing washing soda since:
A.Washing soda is expensive B. Washing soda is easily decomposed
C.Washing soda reacts with aluminum to form soluble aluminate
D.Washing soda reacts with aluminum to form insoluble aluminum oxide
10. Common alum is:
A.K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O B. K2SO4.Cr2(SO4)3.24H2O
C.K2SO4.Fe2(SO4)3.24H2O D.(NH4)2SO4.FeSO4.6H2O
11. When Al is added to KOH solution:
A.No action takes placeB. Oxygen is evolved C.Water is produced D.Hydrogen is evolved
12. In the metallurgy of aluminum, cryolite is mixed in the molten state because:
A.Increases the melting point of alumina B. Oxidizes alumina
C.Reduces alumina D.Decreases the melting point of alumina
13. Bauxite containing impurities of iron oxide is purified by:
A. Hoop’s process B. Serpeck’s process C. Baeyer’s process D.Electrolytic process
14. Which metal has greater tendency to form metal oxide:
A.Al B. Ca C.Cr D.Fe
15. Purification of aluminum done by electrolytic refining is known as:
A.Serpeck’sprocess B. Hall’s process C.Baeyer’s process D.Hoop’s process
16. Correct formula of aluminum nitride is:
A.AlN B. AlN2 C.AlN3 D.Al3N2
17. Which of the following substances consists of only one element?
A.Marble B. Sand C.Diamond D.Glass
18. “Lead Pencil” contains:
A.PbS B. Graphite C.FeS D.Pb
19. Red lead is:
A.Pb3O4 B. PbO C.PbO2 D.Pb4O3
20. Litharge is chemically:
A.PbO B. PbO2 C. Pb3O4 D.Pb(CH3COO)2
21. Which of the following lead oxides is “Sindhur”?
A.PbO B. PbO2 C.Pb2O3 D.Pb3O4
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22. Chemical formula for the phosphorus molecule is:
A.P B. P4 C.P2 D.P5
23. Concentrated nitric acid, upon long standing, turns yellow brown due to the formation of:
A. NO B. NO2 C. N2O D. N2O4
24. In the catalytic oxidation of ammonia an oxide is formed which is used in the preparation of
HNO3. This oxide is:
A. N2O5 B. N2O4 C. NO2 D. NO
25. Nitric acid oxidizes phosphorous to:
A.H2P2O7 B. H3PO3 C.P2O5 D.H3PO4
26. Which of the following represents laughing gas?
A. NO B. N2O C. NO2 D. N2O3
27. In which compound, the oxidation state of nitrogen is – 1:
A.NO B. N2O C.NH2OH D.N2H4
28. In which compound, the oxidation state of phosphorus is + 4:
A. P4O11 B. P4O8 C. P4O6 D. H3PO4
29. Which oxide of nitrogen is coloured gas?
A. N2O B. NO C. N2O5 D. NO2
30. The strongest base is:
A. NH3 B. PH3 C. AsH3 D. SbH3
31. Conc. HNO3 can be stored in container of:
A.Al B. Cu C.Sn D.Zn
32. Industrial name for H2S2O7 is:
A.Pyrosulphuric acid B. Marshall’s acid C.Oleum D. All of the above
33. The ability of a substance to assume two or more crystalline structures is called:
A.Isomerism B. Polymorphism C.Isomorphism D.Amorphism
34. Oxygen does not react with:
A.P B. Na C.S D.Cl
35. Copper turnings when heated with concentrated sulphuric acid will give:
A. SO2 B. SO3 C.H2S D.O2
36. About H2SO4 which is incorrect:
A.Reducing agent B. Dehydrating agent C.Sulphonating agent D.Highly viscous
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37. In the reaction HCOOH CO + H2O; H2SO4 acts as:
A.Dehydrating agent B. Oxidizing agent C.Reducing agent D.All of these
38. When conc. H2SO4 comes in contact with sugar, it becomes black due to:
A.Hydrolysis B. Hydration C.Decolourization D.Dehydration
39. Which one is known as oil of vitriol?
A.H2SO3 B. H2SO4 C.H2S2O7 D.H2S2O8
40. Which of the following acts as pickling agent?
A. AgNO3 B. HCl C.H2SO4 D.HNO2
41. In the preparation of sulphuric acid, V2O5 is used in the reaction, which is:
A. S + O2 → SO2 B. 2SO2 + O2 → 2SO3C.SO2 + H2O → H2SO4 D.N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3
42. H2S is not a/an:
A.Reducing agent B. Acidic C.Oxidizing agent D.None of these
43. Chlorine reacts with sodium hydroxide under various condition to give:
A.Sodium chloride B. Sodium hypochlorite C.Sodium chlorate D.All of these
44. When cold NaOH reacts with Cl2 which of the following is formed:
A.NaClO B. NaClO2 C.NaClO3 D.None of these
45. Chlorine acts as a bleaching agent only in presence of:
A.Dry air B. Moisture C.Sunlight D.Pure oxygen
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46. Hydrogen bonding is present in:
A.HF B. HCl C.HBr D.HI
47. Which of the following halogens is solid at room temperature?
A.Chlorine B. Iodine C.Bromine D.Fluorine
48. Of the following acids, the one that is strongest is:
A. HBrO4 B. HOCl C. HNO2 D. H3PO3
49. Least volatile hydrogen halide is:
A.HF B. HCl C.HI D.HBr
50. For which one of the following properties of halogens the sequence F>Cl>Br>I holds good:
A.Electron affinity B. Electronegativity C.Atomic radius D.Boiling point
51. Lead pencil contains:
A. Pb B. FeS C. Graphite D. PbS
52. Hybridization in diamond and graphite respectively are:
A. Sp2, Sp2 B. Sp2,Sp3 C. Sp3, Sp2 D. Sp3, Sp3
53. Graphite has a layer type structure the CC distance along the layer and perpendicular to the
layer respectively are:
A. 142 pm, 142 pm B. 154 pm, 335 pm C. 154 pm, 154 pm D. 142 pm, 335 pm
54. When phosphors is heated with conc: HNO3, it reduces the acid to:
A. NO B. NO2 C. N2O3 D.N2O5
55. When phosphors is heated with conc: HNO3 it is oxidized to:
A. H3PO2 B. H3PO3 C. H3PO4 D. H3P4O7
56. Which of the following characteristic regarding sulphur is not correct?
A. Rhombic sulphur is stable at room temperature
B. Monoclinic sulphur is stable at room temperature
C. Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur are soluble in CS2
D. Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur has the molecular formula S 8
57. Which of the following statement regarding sulphur is true?
A. Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur are soluble in water
B. Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur are soluble in CS2
C. Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur are insoluble in CS2
D. Rhombic can be converted into monoclinic sulphur but the reverse is not possible
58. The treatment of “S” with conc: HNO3 produce:
A. SO2+NO2 + H2O B. SO2+NO + H2O C. H2SO4+NO + H2O D. H2SO4+NO2 + H2O
59. Common allotropic forms of sulphur are represented by formula as:
A. S2 B. S4 C. S6 D. S8
60. Chlorine acts as a bleaching agent only in the presence of:
A. Dry air B. Moisture C. Sunlight D. Pure oxygen
61. Which of the following sequence of electron affinity regarding halogen is correct?
A. F<Cl<Br B. F>Cl>Br C. F<Cl>Br D.F>Cl<Br
62. Halogen exhibiting no positive oxidation state is:
A. Fluorine B. Chlorine C. Bromine D. Iodine
63. The product obtained when chlorine reacts with cold and dilute solution of sodium hydroxide are:
A. Cl  + ClO  B. Cl  + ClO 2 C. Cl  + ClO 3 D. Cl  + ClO 4
64. Which of the following statements are not correct?
A. Cryolite is Na3 AlF6 B. Fluorspar is CaF2
C. In element from sulphur exists as S8 molecule
D. The reactivity of Halogen towards metal increases on descending the group
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65. Lead sesqui oxide is
A. PbO B. PbO2 C. Pb2O3 D. Pb3O4
66. Litharge is:
A. PbO B. PbO2 C. Pb2O3 D. Pb3O4
67. Which gas is evolved when Mg is treated with dilute HNO3?
A. NO2 B. O2 C. N2 D. N2O E. NO
68. Boric acid is:
A. Weak mono basic Lewis acid B. Weak mono basic Arrhenius acid only
C. Weak mono basic bronsted acid only D. Weak mono Arrhenius as well as bronsted acid
69. Which of the following oxide of nitrogen is coloured gas?
A. N2O B. NO C. N2O4 D. NO2
70. Highest oxidation state of nitrogen is achieved in:
A. Nitrogen Di oxide B. Di nitrogen trioxide
C. Di nitrogen tetra oxide D. Di nitrogen penta oxide
71. Which of the following equation is not correctly formulated?
A. 3Cu+8HNO3 (dil:) → 3Cu(NO3)2+2NO+4H2O
B. 4Zn+8HNO3(v. dil:) → 4Zn(NO3)2+3H2O+NH4NO3
C. 3Mg+HNO3(dil:) → 3Mg(NO3)2+2NO+4H2O
D. Cu+4HNO3(conc:) → Cu(NO3)2+2NO2+2H2O
72. Concentrated nitric oxide sulphur to:
A. SO3 B. H2S C. SO3 D. H2SO3 E. H2SO4
73. The most favorable condition for the formation of SO3 in the reaction:
𝟏
SO2 + 𝟐 O2 ⇌ SO3 ∆𝑯 = −𝟗𝟓 KJ/mole
A. Low temperature and low pressure B. Low temperature and high pressure
C. High temperature and low pressure D. High temperature and high pressure
74. Oleum is represented by formula:
A. H2SO4 B. H2S2O5 C. H2S2O7 D. H2S2O8
75. In the preparation of HNO3, we get NO gas by catalytic oxidation of ammonia the moles of NO
produced by 4 moles of ammonia will be:
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6
76. Which of the following compound produce CO2 and CO when treated with concentrated
sulphuric acid H2SO4?
A. Formic acid B. Sugar C. Ethanol D. Oxalic acid E. Glucose
77. Hot concentrated H2SO4 act as moderately strong oxidizing agent. It oxidize metals and non
metals. Which of the following element is oxidized by conc: H2SO4 to gaseous product?
A. Zn B. Cu C. Al D. C
𝟐−
78. The oxidation state of S atoms in 𝐒𝟒 𝐎𝟔 from left to right respectively are:
O O
II II

O – S – S – S – S – O
II II
O O
A. + 6, 0, 0, + 6 B. +3 , +1, +1, +3 C. +5, 0, 0, +5 D. +4, +1 +1, +4
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79. Which of the following pairs of substance on reaction will not evolve H2 gas?
A. Fe and H2SO4(aq) B. Copper and H2SO4(Dil)
C. Sodium and Ethanol D. Magnesium and steam
80. In the reaction H2S + HNO3  NO2 + H2O + S:
A. H2S is an acid and HNO3 is base B. HNO3 is an acid and H2S is a base
C. H2S is an oxidizing agent and HNO3 is reducing agent D. H2S is hydrolyzed to S
E. H2S is a reducing agent and HNO3 is an oxidizing agent
81. Which one of the following represents the composition of mineral Kaolin?
A. K2O. Al2O3. 6SiO2 B. Al2O3.2SiO2.2H2O
C. K2O. 3Al2O3.6SiO2.2H2O D. K2SO4. Al2(SO4)3.4Al(OH)3
82. Which statement about Al is not correct?
A. It reacts with HCl to liberate H2 B. It rendered passive by concentrated HNO3
C. It’s carbide give acetylene on treatment with water D. Its oxide is amphoteric
83. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A. Cryolite is mineral of Al which does not contain oxygen
B. Fluorspar is not mineral of Al C. Concentrated HNO3 is stored in containers made up of Al
D. Diaspore contains three water molecules
84. In Hall’s method Bauxite is fused with Soda Ash and impurities are:
A. Dissolved B. Oxidized C. Reduced D. Unaffected
85. The crystals of Boric acid are held together by:
A. Hydrogen bonding only B. Vander Waals forces only
C. Ionic bonding D. Both Vander Waals and hydrogen bonding
86. Carbon does not react with:
A. Conc: H2SO4 B. Oxygen C. Sulphur D. Aluminum E. Chlorine
87. White lead pigment becomes dark due formation of:
A. Pb(OH)2 B. PbO C. PbO2 D. Pb3O4 E. PbS
88. Which of the following mineral contains magnesium?
A. Mica B. Asbestos C. Emrald D. Alunite
89. H3BO3 is:
I. Electron deficient compound II. Ionic compound
III. Lewis acid IV. Used as a rocket fuel
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. I, II and III E. I, II, III and IV
90. The composition of detergent sodium benzene Dodecyl sulphate is:
A. C12H29SO3Na B. C18H25SO3Na C. C18H32SO3Na D. C18H29SO3Na
91. The structure of H2S is:
A. Linear B. Trigonal C. Angular/bent D. Tetrahederal E. Pyramidal
92. Triplumbic tetra oxide is a:
A. White lead pigment B. Chrome yellow pigment
C. Truner’s yellow pigment D. Red lead pigment E. Chrome red pigment
93. Hardness of diamond is attributed to the:
A. Strength of ionic bond B. Close packing of atoms and large number of covalent bonds
C. No free valance electron on carbon atom D. None of the above
94. Diamond and graphite:
A. Are isotopes B. Are isomers
C. Are allotropes D. Have the same structure E. Are equal hard
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95. Borax exist in nature as:
A. Na2B4O7.10H2O B. Na2B4O7.7H2O
C. Na2B4O7.5H2O D. Na2B4O7.3H2O E. Na2B4O7.H2O
96. Al reacts with dilute H2SO4 to give H2. It also reacts with concentration H2SO4 to form SO2. In
these reactions:
A. Al reduce H+ to H2 B. Al oxides H+ to H2
C. Al reduce SO42 to SO2 D. Al oxides SO42 to SO2 E. Both A & C
97. Mineral of Aluminum that does not contain oxygen is:
A. Corundum B. Feldspar C. Cryolite D. Bauxite
98. Which of the following does not contain aluminum?
A. Cryolite B. Fluorspar C. Feldspar D. Mica
99. Bauxite has composition:
A. Al2O3 B. Al2O3.H2O C. Al2O3.10H2O D. Al2O3.nH2O
100. Boron cannot form which one of the following anion:
A. BF 36  B. BH 4 C. B(OH) 4 D. BO 2
101. Which of the following is Lewis acid?
A. MgCl2 B. AlCl3 C. CaCl2 D. BaCl2
102. Which of the following oxide is acidic in nature?
A. B2O3 B. Al2O3 C. CaCl2O3 D. BaCl2
103. Quartz contains:
A. Pb B. Si C. Ti D. Sa
104. Boric acid is an acid because its molecule:
A. Contains replaceable OH  Ions B. Accept OH  from water releasing proton
C. Combine with proton to term water molecular D. None of these
105. Which of the following is acidic in nature?
A. Be(OH)2 B. Mg(OH)2 C. B(OH)3 D. Al(OH)3
106. Which of the following metal dissolve in both dilute hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide
to release hydrogen gas?
A. Zn B. Al C. Both D. None of these
107. The oxide which is more acidic than others:
A. TlO3 B. PbO2 C. CO2 D. SnO2
108. The alloy of Al which is used for making aero planes contains:
A. 10% Al B. 5% Al C. 4% Al D. 95% Al
109. Boric acid is converted to meta boric acid at:
A. 273K B. 410K C. 100K D. 373K
110. Which of the following arrangements represents the correct order of electron gain enthalpy
(with negative sign) of the given atomic species?
A. F<Cl<O<S B. S<O<Cl<F C. O<S<F<Cl D. Cl<F<S<O
111. White lead pigment becomes dark due to formation of:
A. PbO B. H2S C. PCl2 D. PbS
112. A number of elements are available in earth crust but most abundant elements are:
A. Al and Fe B. Al and Ca C. Fe and Ca D. Ca and Ag

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113. Common impurities present in bauxite are:
A. CaO and ZnO B. CaO and Fe2O3 C. SiO2 and ZnO D. SiO2 and Fe2O3
114. Which of the following metals has the largest abundance in the earth’s crust?
A. Aluminum B. Calcium C. Magnesium D. Sodium
115. Among the metals Cr, Fe, Mn and Mg the one that cannot be obtained by reduction of metal
oxide by Aluminum is:
A. Cr B. Fe C. Mn D. Mg
116. HBO3 is:
A. Mono basic and weak Lewis acid B. Mono basic and strong Lewis acid
C. Tri basic and weak Bronsted acid D. Di basic and weak Bronsted acid
117. Feldspar is:
A. Silicate mineral B. Oxide mineral
C. Sulphate mineral D. Fluoride mineral
118. The bond length of diamond is:
A. Greater than graphite B. Less than graphite
C. Equal to graphite D. Less than ethene
119. Pi bonds are present in:
I. Diamond II. Ethene III. graphite
A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and III E. II and III
120. The melting point of Aluminum is:
A. 18000C B. 8010C C. 8560C D. 6580C
121. Which of the following is incorrect statement?
A. Ionization enthalpy is inversely proportional to electron population
B. Metallic character is inversely proportional to electron population
C. Metallic character is inversely proportional to Ionization potential
D. Ionization enthalpy is inversely proportional to shielding effect
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122. H2C2O4 ?
A. CO + H2O + CO2 B. H2O C. 2C + 2 H2O D. CO+H2O+H2SO4
123. The third most abundant element on the earth crust is:
A. O B. Al C. Si D. C
124. Laboratory use of chlorine is:
A. Disinfecting drainage B. Preparation of DDT
C. Layer test for detection of Br & I D. Bleaching agent for cotton
125. HNO3 is an oxidizing agent, during oxidation the oxidation number of nitrogen varies from
A. +5 to +1 B. +5 to +4 C. +5 to +2 D. All of these E. None of these
126. PbO is a yellow powder, it is also known as:
A. Litharge B. Sandhur C. Murda-sang D. Massicot
127. Sulphuric acid is use in the preparation of:
A. Benzene sulphonic acid B. Ammonium nitrate
C. Hydrogen chloride D. All of these
128. In the needle like crystal of boric acid the inter layer distance is:
A. 3.12𝐀𝐨 B. 3.18𝐀𝐨 C. 4.28𝐀𝐨 D. 2.50𝐀𝐨
129. Which of the following is chrome yellow?
A. PbCl2.4PbO B. Pb2CrO5 C. PbCrO4 D. 2PbO.PbO2
130. Which technology is used for the differencing between pure & imitation diamond?
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A. Spectroscopy B. Stoichiometry C. X-rays D. Radioactivity
131. Aluminum doesn’t react with:
A. Concentrated H2SO4 B. Dilute HNO3 C. Dilute HCl D. KOH(aq)
132. Identify the elements belong from same period?
A. Si, Se, S, Cl, P B. Sn, I, In, Te, Xe C. Al, B, F, N, O D. Ge, P, Br, Se, As
133. Which of the following element possess highest electron population in the valance shell?
A. Se B. Te C. Br D. I
134. Which method is use for the purification of pure alumina contain impurities excess of silica?
A. Question is wrong B. Serpek’s method C. Hall’s method D. Baeyer’s method
135. Which material is use for making airplane bodies?
A. Dura lumin B. Aluminum bronze C. Aluminum D. Brass
136. Which of the following element has larger anionic size?
A. Cl B. S C. F D. O
137. Potash alum loses the whole of its water of crystallization at:
A. 92oC B. 400K C. 250oC D. 200oC
138. Which of the following substance freeze at -41.6oC?
A. HNO3 B. H2SO4 C. NO2 D. None of these
139. Aqueous solution of borax is:
A. Acidic B. Neutral C. Amphoteric D. Alkaline
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140. B(OH)3 ?
A. HBO2 B. H2B4O7 C. H3BO3 D. B2O3
141. Rhombic sulphur is soluble in:
I) Sulphur mono chloride II) Turpentine III) C6H6 IV) CuS
A. I, III & IV B. I, II & III C. II, III & IV D. I, II, III & IV
142. Only stable form of sulphur at normal condition is:
A. γ- sulphur B. α- sulphur C. β- sulphur D. Prismatic sulphur
143. Identify the property of H2S(g).
A. Boiling point -85.7oC B. It is best antidote of chlorine poison
C. Diprotic weak acid D. Strong oxidizing agnet
144. Thermite process is used for welding, produces temperature of 3500oC due to:
A. Reduction of Al B. burning of Al
C. Reduction of metal oxide by Al D. All of these
145. Fuming nitric acid contains dissolve:
A. NO B. N2O C. NO2 D. N2O4
146. Identify the electronic configuration of element belong to VA group.
A. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p3 B. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6,4s2, 3d3
2 2 6 2 5
C. 1s , 2s , 2p , 3s , 3p D. 1s2, 2s1, 2p4
147. The chemical formula of chrome red pigment is
A. PbCl2.4PbO B. Pb2CrO5 C. PbCrO4 D. Pb3O4
148. molecule possesses puckered ring structure.
A. S8 B. 8S C. C8 D. All of these
149. There are elements in p-block of periodic table.
A. 31 B. 40 C. 5 D. 30
150. Which of the following atom has maximum shielding effect?
A. Sn B. C C. Pb D. Al
151. The atom having minimum electron population in valence shell is:
A. Bi B. Pb C. Po D. At

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A. Se B. As C. Br D. Ge
153. In oxygen family the melting & boiling point is
A. Decreases from top to bottom B. Increases from top to bottom
C. No regular trend D. None of these
154. B(OH)3 acts as:
A. Lewis acid B. Proton donor C. OH– acceptor D. All of these
155. Boric acid heated at 140oC produces:
A. Ortho boric acid B. Meta boric acid C. Boric oxide D. None of these
156. Hydrolysis of boron nitride produces:
A. Ammonium ion B. Pyroboric acid C. Both “A” & “B” D. None of these
157. Identify potash felspar.
A. K2O.Al2O3.6SiO2 B. K2O.3Al2O3.6SiO2.2H2O C. Al2O3.2SiO3.2H2O D. Na3AlF6
158. Which of the following is a type of corundum?
A. Excelsior B. Cullinan C. Topaz D. Regent
159. Bauxite containing excess of oxide of iron may be purified by the:
A. Serpek’s method B. Hall’s method C. Beayer’s method D. Electorlysis
160. Ammonal is the mixture of:
A. Aluminium powder & ammonium nitrate B. aluminium powder & aluminium chloride
C. 10% Al & 90% Cu D. None of these
161. Which of the following is true?
1) Aluminium foil is use in the manufacturing of medicine.
2) Aluminium bronze is used in making airplane’s bodies.
3) Aluminium foil is use for electrical transmission.
4) Boiling point of aluminium is 658oC.
A. 1, 2 & 3 B. 2 & 3 C. 1 & 4 D. None of these
162. Potash alum is used in:
A. Fire extinguisher B. Tanning lather C. Sizing paper D. All of these
163. In thermite process:
A. Aluminium acts as oxidizing agent B. Metal oxide acts as reducing agent
C. Both “A” & “B” D. None of these
164. Nature of overlapping in of carbons atoms in diamond is:
A. p - p overlapping B. sp3 – sp3 overlapping C. sp2 – sp2 overlapping D. s–p overlapping
165. Very dilute nitric acid reacts with zinc produces:
A. Nitrous oxide B. Ammonium nitrate C. Nitric oxide D. Nitrogen dioxide
166. Which of the following reagent is use for the manufacturing of ammonium nitrate?
A. HNO3 B. H2SO4 C. Both “A” & “B” D. None of these
167. Stable crystalline form of sulphure at ordinary temperature is:
A. β- sulphure B. Monoclinic sulphure C. Octahedral sulphure D. Plastic sulphur
168. The chemical formula of stibnite is:
A. ZnS B. Sb3S2 C. Sb2S3 D. Ca2B6O11.5H2O
169. Zinc reacts with sulphuric acid 90% produces:
A. SO2 B. H2S C. H2 D. CO2
170. H2SO4 is use as:
A. Hydrating agent B. In pickling of steel C. In production of Cl2 D. All of these

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Q.NO OPTION Q.NO OPTION Q.NO OPTION Q.NO OPTION
1 A 51 C 101 B 151 B
2 A 52 C 102 A 152 D
3 C 53 D 103 B 153 B
4 C 54 B 104 B 154 D
5 C 55 C 105 C 155 D
6 C 56 B 106 B 156 D
7 A 57 B 107 C 157 A
8 D 58 D 108 D 158 C
9 C 59 D 109 D 159 C
10 A 60 B 110 C 160 A
11 D 61 C 111 D 161 D
12 D 62 A 112 A 162 D
13 C 63 A 113 D 163 D
14 B 64 D 114 A 164 B
15 D 65 D 115 D 165 B
16 A 66 A 116 A 166 C
17 C 67 D 117 A 167 C
18 B 68 A 118 A 168 C
19 A 69 D 119 E 169 B
20 A 70 D 120 D 170 B
21 D 71 C 121 A 171 ========
22 B 72 E 122 A 172 ========
23 B 73 B 123 B 173 ========
24 D 74 C 124 C 174 ========
25 B 75 C 125 D 175 ========
26 B 76 D 126 D 176 ========
27 C 77 D 127 D 177 ========
28 B 78 D 128 B 178 ========
29 D 79 B 129 C 179 ========
30 A 80 E 130 C 180 ========
31 A 81 B 131 C 181 ========
32 C 82 C 132 B 182 ========
33 C 83 D 133 B 183 ========
34 C 84 D 134 B 184 ========
35 A 85 D 135 C 185 ========
36 A 86 E 136 B 186 ========
37 A 87 E 137 D 187 ========
38 D 88 B 138 A 188 ========
39 B 89 C 139 D 189 ========
40 C 90 D 140 B 190 ========
41 B 91 C 141 B 191 ========
42 C 92 D 142 B 192 ========
43 D 93 B 143 C 193 ========
44 A 94 C 144 C 194 ========
45 B 95 A 145 C 195 ========
46 A 96 E 146 A 196 ========
47 B 97 C 147 B 197 ========
48 A 98 B 148 A 198 ========
49 A 99 D 149 D 199 ========
50 B 100 A 150 C 200 ========

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