Chemistry

Question 1:

For the given orbital in Column 1, the only CORRECT combination for any hydrogen-
like species is

a. (I) (ii) (S)

b. (IV) (iv) (R)

c. (II) (ii) (P)

d. (III) (iii) (P)

Question 2:
For hydrogen atom, the only CORRECT combination is

a. (I) (i) (S)

b. (II) (i) (Q)

c. (I) (i) (P)

d. (I) (iv) (R)

Question 3:
For He+ ion, the only INCORRECT combination is

a. (I) (i) (R)

b. (II) (ii) (Q)

c. (I) (iii) (R)

d. (I) (i) (S)

Question 4:

For the synthesis of benzoic acid, the only CORRECT combination is

a. (II) (i) (S)

b. (IV) (ii) (P)

c. (I) (iv) (Q)

 d. (III) (iv) (R)

Question 5:

The only CORRECT combination that gives two different carboxylic acids is

a. (II) (iv) (R)

b. (IV) (iii) (Q)

c. (III) (iii) (P)

d. (I) (i) (S)

Question 6:

The only CORRECT combination in which the reaction proceeds through radical
mechanism is

a. (III) (ii) (P)

b. (IV) (i) (Q)

c. (II) (iii) (R)

d. (I) (ii) (R)

Question 7:

An ideal gas is expanded from (p1, V1, T1) to (p2, V2, T2) under different conditions.
The correct statement(s) among the following is(are)
[A] The work done on the gas is maximum when it is compressed irreversibly from
(p2, V2) to (p1, V1) against constant pressure p1
[B] If the expansion is carried out freely, it is simultaneously both isothermal as well
as adiabatic
[C] The work done by the gas is less when it is expanded reversibly from V1 to V2
under adiabatic conditions as compared to that when expanded reversibly from V1
to V2 under isothermal conditions
[D] The change in internal energy of the gas is (i) zero, if it is expanded reversibly
with T1 = T2, and (ii) positive, if it is expanded reversibly under adiabatic conditions
with T1 ≠ T2

a. a,b and c

b. b and c

c. a and c

d. a,b,c and d

Question 8:

For a solution formed by mixing liquids L and M, the vapour pressure of L plotted
against the mole fraction of M in solution is shown in the following figure. Here xL
and xM represent mole fractions of L and M, respectively, in the solution. The correct
statement(s) applicable to this system is(are)

[A] The point Z represents vapour pressure of pure liquid M and Raoult’s law is
obeyed from xL = 0 to xL = 1
[B] The point Z represents vapour pressure of pure liquid L and Raoult’s law is
obeyed when xL → 1
[C] The point Z represents vapour pressure of pure liquid M and Raoult’s law is
obeyed when xL → 0
[D] Attractive intermolecular interactions between L-L in pure liquid L and M-M in
pure liquid M are stronger than those between L-M when mixed in solution
 a. b and d

b. a,b and d

c. a,b,c and d

d. c and d

Question 9:

The correct statement(s) about the oxoacids, HClO4 and HClO, is(are)

[A] The central atom in both HClO4 and HClO is sp3 hybridized
[B] HClO4 is more acidic than HClO because of the resonance stabilization of its
anion
[C] HClO4 is formed in the reaction between Cl2 and H2O
[D] The conjugate base of HClO4 is weaker base than H2O

a. a,b and d

b. b and d

c. a,b,c and d

d. c and d

Question 10:

The colour of the X2 molecules of group 17 elements changes gradually from yellow
to violet down the group. This is due to

[A] the physical state of X2 at room temperature changes from gas to solid down the
group
[B] decrease in ionization energy down the group
[C] decrease in π* - σ* gap down the group
[D] decrease in HOMO - LUMO gap down the group

a. c and d

b. a,c and d

c. a,b,c and d

d. a,b and d

Question 11:

Addition of excess aqueous ammonia to a pink coloured aqueous solution of

MCl2·6H2O (X) and NH4Cl gives an octahedral complex Y in the presence of air. In
aqueous solution, complex Y behaves as 1:3 electrolyte. The reaction of X with
excess HCl at room temperature results in the formation of a blue coloured complex
Z. The calculated spin only magnetic moment of X and Z is 3.87 B.M., whereas it is
zero for complex Y. Among the following options, which statement(s) is(are)
correct?

[A] Addition of silver nitrate to Y gives only two equivalents of silver chloride
[B] The hybridization of the central metal ion in Y is d2sp3
[C] Z is a tetrahedral complex
[D] When X and Z are in equilibrium at 0°C, the colour of the solution is pink

a. b,c and d

b. a,b,c and d

c. c and d

d. b and d

Question 12:

The IUPAC name(s) of the following compound is(are)

[A] 1-chloro-4-methylbenzene
[B] 4-chlorotoluene
[C] 4-methylchlorobenzene
[D] 1-methyl-4-chlorobenzene

a. a and b

b. a,b and c

c. a,c and b

d. a,b,c and d

Question 13:

The correct statement(s) for the following addition reactions is(are)

[A] O and P are identical molecules
[B] (M and O) and (N and P) are two pairs of diastereomers
[C] (M and O) and (N and P) are two pairs of enantiomers
[D] Bromination proceeds through trans-addition in both the reactions

a. b and d

b. c and d

c. a,b and d

d. a,b,c and d

Question 14:

Consider the following statements:

(i) HC ≡ CH dissolves in acetone due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

(ii) Acetic acid dimerises in benzene.
(iii) CH3OH is more viscous that H2O.
(iv) CH3OCH3 is a non polar molecule but it is highly soluble in H2O.

Select the correct set of codes using 'T' for true and 'F' for false statement in the given sequence.

a. FTFT
b. FTFF
c. TFTT
d. TTFF

Question 15:

SF4 on hydrolysis in basic medium produces SO32- (sulphite) ion.

The shape of SF4 and sulphite ion, respectively, is:

a. Pyramidal and Square planar

b. See-saw and Trigonal pyramidal
c. See-saw and Octahedral
 d. Tetrahedral and Square planar

Question 16:

Consider the following cell reaction:

2Fe(s) + O2(g) + 4H+(aq) 2Fe2+(aq) + 2H2O(l); Eo = 1.67 V

o
At [Fe2+] = 10-3 M, P(O2) = 0.1 atom and pH = 3, the cell potential at 25 C is

a. 1.47 V
b. 1.77 V
c. 1.87 V
d. 1.57 V

Question 17:

Which of the following statements are FALSE?

1. Compounds of alkaline earth metals are less hydrated than those of alkali
metals.
2. Quicklime exhibits thermoluminescence.
3. Aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide is known as milk of lime.
4. Oxide and hydroxide of beryllium are amphoteric in nature.

a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 1 and 3
c. Only 1 and 4
d. Only 2 and 3
e. Only 3 and 4

Question 18:

A D-aldohexose gives an optically inactive aldaric acid on oxidation with nitric acid.
Ruff degradation of this aldohexose produces an aldopentose that is reduced by
NaBH4 to an optically active alditol.
The structure of this hexose is:

a.

b.
 c.

d.

Question 19:

Consider the reaction between potassium permanganate and a metal sulphite represented as follows.

Which of the following options about the process is correct?

a. 1 mole of potassium permanganate oxidises 5 moles of the metal sulphite.

b. There is a net transfer of 5 electrons in the reaction.
c. 20 mL of 0.5M KMnO4 solution can neutralise 10 mL of 0.25 M metal
sulphite.
d. 50 mL of KMnO4 can oxidise a 20 mL equimolar solution of the metal
sulphite.

Question 20:

Which of the following statements is correct?

a. Sulphonation of phenol at low temperatures is rate-controlled to give o-HOC6H4SO3H.

b. Sulphonation of phenol at higher temperatures is thermodynamically controlled to give o-
HOC6H4SO3H.

c. The -OH is more activating than -O- towards aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions.
d. Bromination of phenol in aqueous medium gives monobrominated phenol, while in non-
aqueous medium, tribrominated phenol is formed.
 Answers

1 : (c) 2 : (a) 3 : (c) 4 : (a) 5 : (c) 6 : (d)

7 : (a) 8 : (a) 9 : (a) 10 : (a) 11 : (a) 12 : (a)
13 : (a) 14 : (d) 15 : (b) 16 : (d) 17 : (b) 18 : (c)
19 : (c) 20 : (a)

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