Inorganic MCQ One Shot

MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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MOSTPrevious Year Question
EXPECTED QUESTIONS OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
For the second period elements the correct increasing
order of first ionization enthalpy is – [2019]
(A) Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne
(B) Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne
(C) Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne
(D) Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne
Previous Year Question
For the second period elements the correct increasing
order of first ionization enthalpy is – [2019]
(A) Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne
(B) Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne
(C)Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne
(D*) Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne
The number of sigma () and pi () bonds in pent-2-en-4-yne
is - [2019]
(A) 11  bonds and 2  bonds
(B) 13  bonds and no  bonds
(C) 10  bonds and 3  bonds
(D) 8  bonds and 5  bonds
The number of sigma () and pi () bonds in pent-2-en-4-yne
is - [2019]
(A) 11  bonds and 2  bonds
(B)13  bonds and no  bonds
(C*) 10  bonds and 3  bonds
(D) 8  bonds and 5  bonds
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The element Z = 114 has been discovered recently. It will

belong to which of the following family/group and electronic
configuration ? [2017]
(A) Nitrogen family, [Rn] 5f 14 6d 10 7s 2 7p 6
(B) Halogen family, [Rn] 5f 14 6d 10 7s 2 7p 5
(C) Carbon family, [Rn] 5f 14 6d 10 7s 2 7p 2
(D) Oxygen family, [Rn] 5f 14 6d 10 7s 2 7p 4
The element Z = 114 has been discovered recently. It will
belong to which of the following family/group and electronic
configuration ? [2017]
(A) Nitrogen family, [Rn] 5f 14 6d 10 7s 2 7p 6
(B)Halogen family, [Rn] 5f 14 6d 10 7s 2 7p 5
(C*) Carbon family, [Rn] 5f 14 6d 10 7s 2 7p 2
(D) Oxygen family, [Rn] 5f 14 6d 10 7s 2 7p 4
The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids

is attributed to : [2017]
(A) 4f and 5d levels being close in energies
(B) the radioactive nature of actinoids
(C) actinoid contraction
(D) 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids
is attributed to : [2017]
(A) 4f and 5d levels being close in energies
(B) the radioactive nature of actinoids
(C) actinoid contraction
(D*) 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
Which one of the following o rders in correct for the bond

dissociation enthalpy of halogen molecules ? [2016]
(A) Cl 2 > Br 2 > F2 > I2
(B) Br 2 > I2 > F2 > Cl 2
(C) F2 > Cl 2 > Br 2 > I2
(D) I2 > Br 2 > Cl 2 > F2
Which one of the following o rders in correct for the bond
dissociation enthalpy of halogen molecules ? [2016]
(A*) Cl 2 > Br 2 > F2 > I2
(B) Br 2 > I2 > F2 > Cl 2
(C) F2 > Cl 2 > Br 2 > I2
(D) I2 > Br 2 > Cl 2 > F2
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In Which of the following options the order of arrangement
does not agree with the variatio n of property indicate
against it ? [2016]
(A) B < C < N < O (increasing first ionisation enthalpy)
(B) I < Br < Cl < F (increasing electron gain enthalpy)
(C) Li < Na < K < Rb (increasing metallic radius)
(D) Al 3+ + < Mg 2 + < Na+ + < F– (increasing ionic size)
In Which of the following options the order of arrangement
does not agree with the variatio n of property indicate
against it ? [2016]
(A*) B < C < N < O (increasing first ionisation enthalpy)
(B*) I < Br < Cl < F (increasing electron gain enthalpy)
(C) Li < Na < K < Rb (increasing metallic radius)
(D) Al 3+ + < Mg 2 + < Na+ + < F– (increasing ionic size)
The formation of the oxide ion, O2– (g), from oxygen atom requires first
an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below :
O(g) + e– → O–(g), fH = –141 kJ mol–1
O–(g) + e– → O2–(g) ; fH = +780 kJ mol–1
Thus process of formation of O2– in gas phase is unfavourable even
though O2– is isoelectronic with neon. It is due to the fact that :
[2015]
(A) oxygen is more electronegative
(B) addition of electron in oxygen results in larger size of the ion
(C) electron repulsion outweighs the stability gained by
achieving noble gas configuration
(D) O– ion has comparatively smaller size than oxygen atom
The formation of the oxide ion, O2– (g), from oxygen atom requires first
an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below :
O(g) + e– → O–(g), fH = –141 kJ mol–1
O–(g) + e– → O2–(g) ; fH = +780 kJ mol–1
Thus process of formation of O2– in gas phase is unfavourable even
though O2– is isoelectronic with neon. It is due to the fact that :
[2015]
(A) oxygen is more electronegative
(B)addition of electron in oxygen results in larger size of the ion
(C*) electron repulsion outweighs the stability gained by
achieving noble gas configuration
(D) O– ion has comparatively smaller size than oxygen atom
Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. It's atomic number is 64.
Which of the following is the correct electronic
configuration of gadolinium ? [2015]
(A) [Xe] 4f 7 5d 1 6s 2
(B) [Xe] 4f 6 5d 2 6s 2
(C) [Xe] 4f 8 6d 2
(D) [Xe] 4f 9 5s 1
Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. It's atomic number is 64.
Which of the following is the correct electronic
configuration of gadolinium ? [2015]
(A*) [Xe] 4f 7 5d 1 6s 2
(B) [Xe] 4f 6 5d 2 6s 2
(C) [Xe] 4f 8 6d 2
(D) [Xe] 4f 9 5s 1
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Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following

pairs of elements have nearly same atomic radii ? (Numbers
in the parenthesis are atomic numbers).
[2015]
(A) Ti (22) and Zr (40)
(B) Zr (40) and Nb (41)
(C) Zr (40) and Hf (72)
(D) Zr (40) and Ta (73)
Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following
pairs of elements have nearly same atomic radii ? (Numbers
in the parenthesis are atomic numbers).
[2015]
(A) Ti (22) and Zr (40)
(B)Zr (40) and Nb (41)
(C*) Zr (40) and Hf (72)
(D) Zr (40) and Ta (73)
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Acidity of diprotic acids in aqueous solutions increases in
the order: [2014]
(A) H2S < H2Se H2Te
(B) H2Se < H2S < H2Te
(C) H2Te < H2S < H2Se
(D) H2Se < H2Te < H2S
Acidity of diprotic acids in aqueous solutions increases in
the order: [2014]
(A*) H2S < H2Se H2Te
(B) H2Se < H2S < H2Te
(C) H2Te < H2S < H2Se
(D) H2Se < H2Te < H2S
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Identify the incorrect statement related to PCl5 from the following-

[2019]
(A) Axial P–Cl bonds are longer than equatorial P–Cl bonds
(B) PCl5 molecule is non-reactive
(C) Three equatorial P–Cl bonds make an angle of 120° with each
other
(D) Two axial P–Cl bonds make an angle of 180° with each other
Identify the incorrect statement related to PCl5 from the following-
[2019]
(A) Axial P–Cl bonds are longer than equatorial P–Cl bonds
(B*) PCl5 molecule is non-reactive
(C) Three equatorial P–Cl bonds make an angle of 120° with each
other
(D) Two axial P–Cl bonds make an angle of 180° with each other
Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only 

bonds according to Molecular orbital Theory ?
[2019]
(A) C2
(B) Be 2
(C) O2
(D) N 2
Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only 
bonds according to Molecular orbital Theory ?
[2019]
(A*) C2
(B) Be 2
(C) O2
(D) N 2
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In the structure of ClF3, the number of lone pairs of electrons on

[2018]
central atom ‘Cl’ is
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Four
(D) Three
In the structure of CLF3, the number of lone pairs of electrons on
central atom ‘Cl’ is [2018]
(A) One
(B*) Two
(C) Four
(D) Three
Consider the following species :

CN+, CN–, NO and CN
Which one of these will have the highest bond order ?
[2018]
(A) NO
(B) CN–
(C) CN+
(D) CN
Consider the following species :

CN+, CN–, NO and CN
Which one of these will have the highest bond order ?
[2018]
(A) NO
(B*) CN–
(C) CN+
(D) CN
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The species, having bond angles of 120º is [2017]

(A) BCl 3
(B) PH3
(C) ClF3
(D) NCl 3
The species, having bond angles of 120º is [2017]
(A*) BCl 3
(B) PH3
(C) CIF3
(D) NCl 3
Which one of the following pairs of species have the same bond
order ? [2017]
(A) N 2 , O2–
(B) CO, NO
(C) O2, NO+
(D) CN–, CO
Which one of the following pairs of species have the same bond
order ? [2017]
(A) N 2 , O2–
(B) CO, NO
(C)O2, NO+
(D*) CN–, CO
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Among the following, which one is a wrong statement ? [2016]

(A) PH5 and BiCl 5 do not exist
(B) p-d bonds are present in SO2
(C) SeF4 and CH 4 have same shape
(D) I 3 + has bent geometry
Among the following, which one is a wrong statement ? [2016]
(A) PH5 and BiCl 5 do not exist
(B)p-d bonds are present in SO2
(C*) SeF4 and CH 4 have same shape
(D) I 3 + has bent geometry
The correct geometry and hybridization for XeF4 are

[2016]
(A) octahedral, sp 3 d 2
(B) trigonal bipyramidal, sp 3 d
(C) planar triangle, sp 3 d 3
(D) square planar, sp 3 d 2
The correct geometry and hybridization for XeF4 are
[2016]
(A) octahedral, sp 3 d 2
(B) trigonal bipyramidal, sp 3 d
(C)planar triangle, sp 3 d 3
(D*) square planar, sp 3 d 2
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Which of the following is an amphoteric hydroxide ?

[2019]
(A) Mg(OH) 2
(B) Be(OH) 2
(C) Sr(OH) 2
(D) Ca(OH) 2
Which of the following is an amphoteric hydroxide ?
[2019]
(A) Mg(OH) 2
(B*) Be(OH) 2
(C) Sr(OH) 2
(D) Ca(OH) 2
Among BaH2, CaH 2 , BeH 2 , the order of ionic

character is
[2018]
(A) BeH 2 < CaH 2 < BaH 2
(B) CaH 2 < BeH 2 < BaH 2
(C) BeH 2 < BaH 2 < CaH 2
(D) BaH 2 < BeH 2 < CaH 2
Among CaH 2 , BeH 2 , the order of ionic character is

[2018]
(A*) BeH 2 < CaH 2 < BaH 2
(B) CaH 2 < BeH 2 < BaH 2
(C) BeH 2 < BaH 2 < CaH 2
(D) BaH 2 < BeH 2 < CaH 2
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Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature ?

[2018]
(A) MgO
(B) BeO
(C) BaO
(D) CaO
Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature ?
[2018]
(A) MgO
(B*) BeO
(C) BaO
(D) CaO
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The method used to remove temporary hardness of water is :

[2019]
(A) Ion-exchange method
(B) Synthetic resins method
(C) Calgon’s method
(D) Clark’s method
The method used to remove temporary hardness of water is :

[2019]
(A) Ion-exchange method
(B) Synthetic resins method
(C)Calgon’s method
(D*) Clark’s method
In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is

incorrect ? [2016]
(A) It is rendered passive by nitric acid
(B) It forms Be 2 C
(C) Its salts rarely hydrolyze
(D) Its hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric
In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is
incorrect ? [2016]
(A) It is rendered passive by nitric acid
(B) It forms Be 2 C
(C*) Its salts rarely hydrolyze
(D) Its hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric
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Which of the following statements is false ? [2016]

(A) Ca2+ ions are important blood in clotting
(B) Ca2+ ions are not important in maintaining the regular
beating of heart
(C) Mg2+ ions are important in the green parts of plants
(D) Mg2+ ions form a complex with ATP
Which of the following statements is false ? [2016]
(A) Ca2+ ions are important blood in clotting
(B*) Ca2+ ions are not important in maintaining the regular
beating of heart
(C) Mg2+ ions are important in the green parts of plants
(D) Mg2+ ions form a complex with ATP
Which of the following statement about hydrogen is incorrect ?

[2016]
(A) Hydrogen never acts as cation in ionic salts
(B) Hydronium ion, H3O+ exists freely in solution
(C) Dihydrogen does not act as a reducing agent
(D) Hydrogen has three isotopes of which tritium is the most common
Which of the following statement about hydrogen is incorrect ?
[2016]
(A) Hydrogen never acts as cation in ionic salts
(B)Hydronium ion, H3O+ exists freely in solution
(C*) Dihydrogen does not act as a reducing agent
(D*) Hydrogen has three isotopes of which tritium is the most common
On heating which of the following releases CO2 most easily ?

[2015]
(A) MgCO3
(B) CaCO3
(C) K 2CO 3
(D) Na 2 CO 3
On heating which of the following releases CO2 most easily ?
[2015]
(A*) MgCO 3
(B) CaCO3
(C) K2CO 3
(D) Na 2 CO 3
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Match the Xenon compounds in Column – I with its structure in
Column – II and assign the correct code : [2019]
Column – I Column – I
(a) XeF4 (i)Pyramidal
(b) XeF6 (ii) Square planar
(c) XeOF4 (iii) Distorted octahedral
(d) XeO3 (iv) Square pyramidal
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(A) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Match the Xenon compounds in Column – I with its structure in Column – II and
assign the correct code : [2019]
Column – I Column – I
(a) XeF4 (i)Pyramidal
(b) XeF6 (ii) Square planar
(c) XeOF4 (iii) Distorted octahedral
(d) XeO3 (iv) Square pyramidal
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(A) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D*) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Which is the correct thermal stability order for H2E (E = O, S, Se,

Te and Po) ? [2019]
(A) H2Po < H2Te < H2Se < H2S < H 2 O
(B) H2Se < H2Te < H2Po < H 2 O < H2S
(C) H2S < H 2 O < H2Se < H2Te < H2Po
(D) H 2 O < H2S < H2Se < H2Te < H2Po
Which is the correct thermal stability order for H2E (E = O, S, Se,
Te and Po) ? [2019]
(A*) H2Po < H2Te < H2Se < H2S < H 2 O
(B) H2Se < H2Te < H2Po < H 2 O < H2S
(C) H2S < H 2 O < H2Se < H2Te < H2Po
(D) H 2 O < H2S < H2Se < H2Te < H2Po
Which of the following is incorrect statement ? [2019]

(A) GeX4 (X = F, Cl, Br, I) is more stable than GwX2
(B) SnF4 is ionic in nature
(C) PbF4 is covalent in nature
(D) SiCl 4 is easily hydrolysed
Which of the following is incorrect statement ? [2019]
(A) GeX4 (X = F, Cl, Br, I) is more stable than GwX2
(B) SnF4 is ionic in nature
(C*) PbF4 is covalent in nature
(D) SiCl 4 is easily hydrolysed
The correct order of atomic radii in group 13 elements is

[2018]
(A) B < Al < In < Ga < Tl
(B) B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
(C) B < Ga < Al < Tl < In
(D) B < Ga < Al < In < Ti
The correct order of atomic radii in group 13 elements is
[2018]
(A) B < Al < In < Ga < Tl
(B) B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
(C)B < Ga < Al < Tl < In
(D*) B < Ga < Al < In < Ti
Which of the following elements is unable to form MF63– ion ?

[2018]
(A) Ga
(B) Al
(C) B
(D) In
Which of the following elements is unable to form MF63– ion ?
[2018]
(A) Ga
(B)Al
(C*) B
(D) In
Magnesium reacts with an element (X) to form an ionic compound.

If the ground state elec tronic configuratio n of (X) is 1s 2 2s 2 2p 3 ,
the simplest formula for this compound is: [2019]
(A) Mg2X3
(B) MgX2
(C) Mg2X
(D) Mg3X2
Magnesium reacts with an element (X) to form an ionic compound.
If the ground state elec tronic configuratio n of (X) is 1s 2 2s 2 2p 3 ,
the simplest formula for this compound is: [2019]
(A) Mg2X3
(B) MgX2
(C)Mg2X
(D*) Mg3X2
Match the interhalogen compounds of column I with the geometry in
column II and assign the correct code. [2017]
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(A) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(B) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (v) (iv) (iii) (ii)
Match the interhalogen compounds of column I with the geometry in
column II and assign the correct code. [2017]
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(A) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(B) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(C*) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (v) (iv) (iii) (ii)
In which pair of ions both the species contain S – S bond ? [2017]

(A) S4O62– , S2O72–
(B) S4O72– , S2O32–
(C) S4O62– , S2O32–
(D) S4O72– , S2O82–
In which pair of ions both the species contain S – S bond ? [2017]
(A) S4O62– , S2O72–
(B) S4O72– , S2O32–
(C*) S4O62– , S2O32–
(D) S4O72– , S2O82–
Hot concentrated sulphuric acid is a moderately strong oxidizing

agent. Which of the following reaction does not show oxidizing
behaviour ? [2016]
(A) Cu + 2H2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H 2 O
(B) 3S + 2H2SO4 → 3SO2 + 2H 2 O
(C) C + 2H2SO4 → CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H 2 O
(D) CaF2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2HF
Hot concentrated sulphuric acid is a moderately strong oxidizing
agent. Which of the following reaction does not show oxidizing
behaviour ? [2016]
(A) Cu + 2H2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H 2 O
(B) 3S + 2H2SO4 → 3SO2 + 2H 2 O
(C) C + 2H2SO4 → CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H 2 O
(D*) CaF2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2HF
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The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral due to –

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(A) The  – bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen
with p-orbitals of manganese
(B) The  – bonding involves overlap of d-orbitals of oxygen
with d-orbitals of manganese
(C) The  – bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen
(D) There is no -bonding
The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral due to –

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(A) The  – bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen
with p-orbitals of manganese
(B) The  – bonding involves overlap of d-orbitals of oxygen
(C*) The  – bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen
(D) There is no -bonding
HgCl 2 and I 2 both when dissolved in water containing I– ions pair of

species formed is : [2017]
(A) Hg 2 I 2 , I–
(B) HgI 2 , I 3–
(C) HgI 2 , I–
(D) Hgl 42–, I 3–
HgCl 2 and I 2 both when dissolved in water containing I– ions pair of

species formed is : [2017]
(A) Hg 2 I 2 , I–
(B) HgI 2 , I 3–
(C) HgI 2 , I–
(D*) Hgl 42–, I 3–
Which one of the following statements related to lanthanons is

incorrect ? [2016]
(A) Europium shows +2 oxidation state
(B) The basicity decreases as the ionic radius decreases from
Pr to Lu
(C) All the lanthanons are much more reactive than aluminium
(D) Ce (+4) solutions are widely used as oxidizing agent in
volumetric analysis
Which one of the following statements related to lanthanons is

incorrect ? [2016]
(A) Europium shows +2 oxidation state
(B) The basicity decreases as the ionic radius decreases from
Pr to Lu
(C*) All the lanthanons are much more reactive than aluminium
(D) Ce (+4) solutions are widely used as oxidizing agent in
volumetric analysis
The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic No. 63), Gd(Atomic No.

64) and Tb (Atomic No. 65) are : [2016]
(A) [Xe]4f 6 5d 1 6s 2 , [Xe]4f 7 5d 1 6s 2 and [Xe]4f 9 6s 2
(B) [Xe]4f 6 5d 1 6s 2 , [Xe]4f 7 5d 1 6s 2 and [Xe]4f 8 5d 1 6s 2
(C) [Xe]4f 7 6s2 , [Xe]4f 7 5d 1 6s 2 and [Xe]4f 9 6s 2
(D) [Xe]4f 7 6s2 , [Xe]4f 8 6s 2 and [Xe]4f 8 5d 1 6s 2
The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic No. 63), Gd(Atomic No.

64) and Tb (Atomic No. 65) are : [2016]
(A) [Xe]4f 6 5d 1 6s 2 , [Xe]4f 7 5d 1 6s 2 and [Xe]4f 9 6s 2
(B) [Xe]4f 6 5d 1 6s 2 , [Xe]4f 7 5d 1 6s 2 and [Xe]4f 8 5d 1 6s 2
(C*) [Xe]4f 7 6s 2 , [Xe]4f 7 5d 1 6s 2 and [Xe]4f 9 6s 2
(D) [Xe]4f 7 6s2 , [Xe]4f 8 6s 2 and [Xe]4f 8 5d 1 6s 2
The stability of +1 oxidation state among Al, Ga, In and Tl increases

in the sequence - [2015]
(A) Tl < In < Ga < Al
(B) In < Tl < Ga < Al
(C) Ga < In < Al < Tl
(D) Al < Ga < In < Tl
The stability of +1 oxidation state among Al, Ga, In and Tl increases

in the sequence - [2015]
(A*) Tl < In < Ga < Al
(B) In < Tl < Ga < Al
(C) Ga < In < Al < Tl
(D) Al < Ga < In < Tl
The number of d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z = 26) is not equal to the

number of electrons in which one of the following ? [2015]
(A) s-electrons in Mg (Z = 12)
(B) p-electrons in Cl (Z = 17)
(C) d-electrons in Fe (Z = 26)
(D) p-electrons in Ne (Z = 10)
The number of d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z = 26) is not equal to the

number of electrons in which one of the following ? [2015]
(A) s-electrons in Mg (Z = 12)
(B*) p-electrons in Cl (Z = 17)
(C) d-electrons in Fe (Z = 26)
(D) p-electrons in Ne (Z = 10)
Which of the following p rocesses does not involve oxidation of

iron? [2015]
(A) Rusting of iron sheets
(B) Decolourization of blue CuSO4 solution by iron
(C) Formation of Fe(CO)5 from Fe
(D) Liberation of H2 from steam by iron at high temperature
Which of the following p rocesses does not involve oxidation of

iron? [2015]
(A) Rusting of iron sheets
(B) Decolourization of blue CuSO4 solution by iron
(C*) Formation of Fe(CO)5 from Fe
(D) Liberation of H2 from steam by iron at high temperature
Reason of lanthanoid contraction is : [2014]

(A) Negligible screening effect of 'f' orbitals
(B) Increasing nuclear charge
(C) Decreasing nuclear charge
(D) Decreasing screening effect
Reason of lanthanoid contraction is : [2014]

(A*) Negligible screening effect of 'f' orbitals
(B) Increasing nuclear charge
(C) Decreasing nuclear charge
(D) Decreasing screening effect
The pair of compounds that can exist together is: [2014]

(A) FeCl3, SnCl2
(B) HgCl 2 , SnCl2
(C) FeCl2, SnCl2
(D) FeCl3, KI
The pair of compounds that can exist together is: [2014]

(A) FeCl3, SnCl2
(B)HgCl 2 , SnCl2
(C*) FeCl2, SnCl2
(D) FeCl3, KI
Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds

is incorrect ? [2013]
(A) They retain metallic conductivity
(B) They are chemically reactive
(C) They are much harder than the pure metal
(D) They have higher melting points than the pure metal
Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds

is incorrect ? [2013]
(A) They retain metallic conductivity
(B*) They are chemically reactive
(C) They are much harder than the pure metal
(D) They have higher melting points than the pure metal
Identify the correct order of solubility in aqueous medium-

[2013]
(A) CuS > ZnS > Na2S
(B) ZnS > Na2S > CuS
(C) Na2S > CuS > ZnS
(D) Na2S > ZnS > CuS
Identify the correct order of solubility in aqueous medium-

[2013]
(A) CuS > ZnS > Na2S
(B) ZnS > Na2S > CuS
(C)Na2S > CuS > ZnS
(D*) Na2S > ZnS > CuS
Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic ? (At. No.

Ce = 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63, Yb = 70) [2013]
(A) Ce2+
(B) Sm2+
(C) Eu2+
(D) Yb2+
Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic ? (At. No.

Ce = 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63, Yb = 70) [2013]
(A) Ce2+
(B) Sm2+
(C)Eu2+
(D*) Yb2+
Co – ORDINATE COMPOUND
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What is the correc t electronic configuration of the central

atom in K 4 [Fe(CN) 6 ] based on crystal field theory ?[2019]
(A) e 3 t 2 3
(B) e 4 t 2 2
(C) t 2 4 e g 2
(D) t 6 2g e 0 g
What is the correc t electronic configuration of the central
atom in K 4 [Fe(CN) 6 ] based on crystal field theory ?[2019]
(A) e 3 t 2 3
(B) e 4 t 2 2
(C)t 2 4 e g 2
(D*) t 6 2g e 0 g
Match the metal ions given in column I with the spin magnetic
moments of the ions given in column II and assign the correct code -
[201 8]
a b c d
(A) iv v ii i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) Iii v i ii
Match the metal ions given in column I with the spin magnetic
moments of the ions given in column II and assign the correct code -
[201 8]
a b c d
(A*) iv v ii i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) Iii v i ii
Iron carbonyl, Fe(CO)5 is [2018]

(A) tetranuclear
(B) mononuclear
(C) trinuclear
(D) dinuclear
Iron carbonyl, Fe(CO)5 is [2018]
(A) tetranuclear
(B*) mononuclear
(C) trinuclear
(D) dinuclear
The geometry and magnetic behavior of the complex

[Ni(CO) 4 ] are [2018]
(A) Square planar geometry and diamagnetic
(B) Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
(C) Square planar geometry and paramagnetic
(D) Tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic
The geometry and magnetic behavior of the complex
[Ni(CO) 4 ] are [2018]
(A) Square planar geometry and diamagnetic
(B*) Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
(C) Square planar geometry and paramagnetic
(D) Tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic
Which one of the following ions exhibits d-d transitio n and

paramagnetism as well ? [2018]
(A) CrO42–
(B) Cr2O472–
(C) MnO4–
(D) MnO 2–
Which one of the following ions exhibits d-d transitio n and
paramagnetism as well ? [2018]
(A) CrO42–
(B*) Cr2O72–
(C) MnO4–
(D) MnO 42–
The type of isomerism shown by the complex [CoCl 2 (en) 2 ] is

[2018]
(A) Geometrical isomerism
(B) Coordination isomerism
(C) Ionization isomerism
(D) Linkage isomerism
The type of isomerism shown by the complex [CoCl 2 (en) 2 ] is
[2018]
(A*) Geometrical isomerism
(B) Coordination isomerism
(C) Ionization isomerism
(D) Linkage isomerism
Correct increasing order for the wavelengths of absorption

in the visible region for the complexes of Co3+ is - [2017]
(A) [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(en) 3 ] 3+ , [Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+
(B) [Co(en) 3 ] 3+ , [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+
(C) [Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(en) 3 ] 3+ , [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+
(D) [Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(en) 3 ] 3+
Correct increasing order for the wavelengths of absorption
in the visible region for the complexes of Co3+ is - [2017]
(A) [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(en) 3 ] 3+ , [Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+
(B*) [Co(en) 3 ] 3+ , [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+
(C) [Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(en) 3 ] 3+ , [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+
(D) [Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ , [Co(en) 3 ] 3+
An example of a sigma bonded organometallic compound is

[2017]
(A) Cobaltocene
(B) Ruthenocene
(C) Grignard's reagent
(D) Ferrocene
An example of a sigma bonded organometallic compound is
[2017]
(A) Cobaltocene
(B) Ruthenocene
(C*) Grignard's reagent
(D) Ferrocene
The correct order of the stoichiometries of AgCl formed

when AgNO 3 in excess is treated with the complexes :
CoCl 3 .6NH 3 , CoCl 3 .5NH 3 , CoCl 3 .4NH 3 respectively is –
[2017]
(A) 2AgCl, 3AgCl, 1AgCl
(B) 1AgCl, 3AgCl, 2AgCl
(C) 3AgCl, 1AgCl, 2AgCl
(D) 3AgCl, 2AgCl, 1AgCl
The correct order of the stoichiometries of AgCl formed
when AgNO 3 in excess is treated with the complexes :
CoCl 3 .6NH 3 , CoCl 3 .5NH 3 , CoCl 3 .4NH 3 respectively is –
[2017]
(A) 2AgCl, 3AgCl, 1AgCl
(B) 1AgCl, 3AgCl, 2AgCl
(C)3AgCl, 1AgCl, 2AgCl
(D*) 3AgCl, 2AgCl, 1AgCl
Pick out the correct statement with respect to [Mn(CN) 6 ]3– :

[2017]
(A) It is dsp 2 hybridised and square planar
(B) It is sp 3 d 2 hybridised and octahedral
(C) It is sp 3 d 2 hybridised and tetrahedral
(D) It is d 2 sp 3 hybridised and octahedral
Pick out the correct statement with respect to [Mn(CN) 6 ]3– :
[2017]
(A) It is dsp 2 hybridised and square planar
(B) It is sp 3 d 2 hybridised and octahedral
(C)It is sp 3 d 2 hybridised and tetrahedral
(D*) It is d 2 sp 3 hybridised and octahedral
METALLURGY
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Which one is malachite from the following ? [2019]

(A) Fe3O4
(B) CuCO 3.Cu(OH) 2
(C) CuFeS2
(D) Cu(OH) 2
Which one is malachite from the following ? [2019]
(A) Fe3O4
(B*) CuCO 3.Cu(OH) 2
(C) CuFeS2
(D) Cu(OH) 2
Extraction of gold and silver involves leaching with CN– ion.

Silver is later recovered by : [2017]
(A) displacement with Zn
(B) liquation
(C) distillation
(D) zone refining
Extraction of gold and silver involves leaching with CN– ion.
Silver is later recovered by : [2017]
(A*) displacement with Zn
(B) liquation
(C) distillation
(D) zone refining
In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal is

finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with -
[2015]
(A) copper (I) sulphide
(B) sulphur dioxide
(C) Iron (II) sulphide
(D) carbon monoxide
finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with -
[2015]
(A*) copper (I) sulphide
(B) sulphur dioxide
(C) Iron (II) sulphide
(D) carbon monoxide
Roasting of sulphides gives the gas X as a byproduct. This is

colorless gas with choking smell of burnt sulphur and
causes great damage to respiratory organs as a result of
acid rain. Its aqueous solution is acidic, acts as a reducing
agent and its acid has never been isolated. The gas X is –
[2013]
(A) H2S
(B) SO2
(C) CO2
(D) SO3
Roasting of sulphides gives the gas X as a byproduct. This is
colorless gas with choking smell of burnt sulphur and
causes great damage to respiratory organs as a result of
acid rain. Its aqueous solution is acidic, acts as a reducing
agent and its acid has never been isolated. The gas X is –
[2013]
(A) H2S
(B*) SO2
(C) CO2
(D) SO3
Which one of the following is a mineral of iron ? [2012]

(A) Pyrolusite
(B) Magnetite
(C) Malachite
(D) Cassiterite
Which one of the following is a mineral of iron ? [2012]

(A) Pyrolusite
(B*) Magnetite
(C) Malachite
(D) Cassiterite

finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with :
[2012]
(A) Iron sulphide (FeS)
(B) Carbon monoxide (CO)
(C) Copper (I) sulphide (Cu2S)
(D) Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with :
[2012]
(A) Iron sulphide (FeS)
(B)Carbon monoxide (CO)
(C*) Copper (I) sulphide (Cu2S)
(D) Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
Aluminium is extracted from alumina (Al 2 O 3 ) by electrolysis

of a molten mixture of : [2012]
(A) Al 2 O 3 + Na 3 AlF 6 + CaF2
(B) Al 2 O 3 + KF + Na 3 AlF 6
(C) Al 2 O 3 + HF + NaAlF 4
(D) Al 2 O 3 + CaF2 + NaAlF 4
Aluminium is extracted from alumina (Al 2 O 3 ) by electrolysis
of a molten mixture of : [2012]
(A*) Al 2 O 3 + Na 3 AlF 6 + CaF2
(B) Al 2 O 3 + KF + Na 3 AlF 6
(C) Al 2 O 3 + HF + NaAlF 4
(D) Al 2 O 3 + CaF2 + NaAlF 4
The following reactions take place in the blast furnace in the

preparation of impure iron. Identify the reaction pertaining
to the formation of the slag. [2011]
(A) 2C(s) + O 2 (g) → 2CO (g)
(B) Fe2O3(s) + 3CO (g) → 2Fe(l) + 3CO 2 (g)
(C) CaCO 3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2 (g)
(D) CaO(s) + SiO2(s) → CaSiO 3(s)
The following reactions take place in the blast furnace in the
preparation of impure iron. Identify the reaction pertaining
to the formation of the slag. [2011]
(A) 2C(s) + O 2 (g) → 2CO (g)
(B) Fe2O3(s) + 3CO (g) → 2Fe(l) + 3CO 2 (g)
(C) CaCO 3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2 (g)
(D*) CaO(s) + SiO2(s) → CaSiO3(s)
Which of the following elements is present as the impurity to

• the maximum extent in the pig iron ? [2011]
(A) Phosphorus
(B) Manganese
(C) Carbon
(D) Silicon
Which of the following elements is present as the impurity to
[2011]
• the maximum extent in the pig iron ?
(A) Phosphorus
(B)Manganese
(C)(C*) Carbon
(D) Silicon
Which of the following pairs of metals is purified by van

Arkel method ? [2011]
(A) Ni and Fe
(B) Ga and In
(C) Zr and Ti
(D) Ag and Au
Which of the following pairs of metals is purified by van
Arkel method ? [2011]
(A) Ni and Fe
(B)Ga and In
(C*) Zr and Ti
(D) Ag and Au

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MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The element Z = 114 has been discovered recently. It will

The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids

Which one of the following o rders in correct for the bond

Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following

Identify the incorrect statement related to PCl5 from the following-

Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only 

In the structure of ClF3, the number of lone pairs of electrons on

Consider the following species :

Consider the following species :

The species, having bond angles of 120º is [2017]

Among the following, which one is a wrong statement ? [2016]

The correct geometry and hybridization for XeF4 are

Which of the following is an amphoteric hydroxide ?

Among BaH2, CaH 2 , BeH 2 , the order of ionic

Among CaH 2 , BeH 2 , the order of ionic character is

Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature ?

The method used to remove temporary hardness of water is :

The method used to remove temporary hardness of water is :

In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is

Which of the following statements is false ? [2016]

Which of the following statement about hydrogen is incorrect ?

On heating which of the following releases CO2 most easily ?

(a) XeF4 (i)Pyramidal

(b) XeF6 (ii) Square planar

(c) XeOF4 (iii) Distorted octahedral

(d) XeO3 (iv) Square pyramidal

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) XeF4 (i)Pyramidal

(b) XeF6 (ii) Square planar

(c) XeOF4 (iii) Distorted octahedral

(d) XeO3 (iv) Square pyramidal

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Which is the correct thermal stability order for H2E (E = O, S, Se,

Which of the following is incorrect statement ? [2019]

The correct order of atomic radii in group 13 elements is

Which of the following elements is unable to form MF63– ion ?

Magnesium reacts with an element (X) to form an ionic compound.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

In which pair of ions both the species contain S – S bond ? [2017]

Hot concentrated sulphuric acid is a moderately strong oxidizing

The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral due to –

The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral due to –

HgCl 2 and I 2 both when dissolved in water containing I– ions pair of

HgCl 2 and I 2 both when dissolved in water containing I– ions pair of

Which one of the following statements related to lanthanons is

Which one of the following statements related to lanthanons is

The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic No. 63), Gd(Atomic No.

The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic No. 63), Gd(Atomic No.

The stability of +1 oxidation state among Al, Ga, In and Tl increases

The stability of +1 oxidation state among Al, Ga, In and Tl increases

The number of d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z = 26) is not equal to the

The number of d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z = 26) is not equal to the

Which of the following p rocesses does not involve oxidation of

Which of the following p rocesses does not involve oxidation of

Reason of lanthanoid contraction is : [2014]

Reason of lanthanoid contraction is : [2014]

The pair of compounds that can exist together is: [2014]

The pair of compounds that can exist together is: [2014]

Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds

Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds

Identify the correct order of solubility in aqueous medium-