Chemistry

1. Consider the molecules CH4, NH3 and H2O. Which of the given statements is false ?
(1) The H –C–H bond angle in CH4, the H–N–H bond angle in NH3, and the H–O–H
bond angle
in H2O ar all greater than 90°
(2) The H–O–H bond angle in H2O is larger than the H–C–H bond angle in CH4.
(3) The H–O–H bond angle in H2O is smaller than the H–N–H bond angle in NH3.
(4) The H–C–H bond angle in CH4 is larger than the H–N–H bond angle in NH3.

2. In the reaction

X and Y are :
(1) X = 1-Butyne ; Y = 3-Hexyne
(2) X = 2-Butyne ; Y = 3-Hexyne
(3) X = 2-Butyne ; Y = 2-Hexyne
(4) X = 1-Butyne ; Y = 2-Hexyne

3. Among the following, the correct order of acidity is

(1) HClO3 < HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO
(2) HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4
(3) HClO2 < HClO < HClO3 < HClO4
(4) HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO < HClO3

4. The rat e of a first -order react ion is 0.04 mol l –1s–1 at 10 seconds and 0.03 mol l–
1 –1
s at 20 seconds after initiation of the reaction. The half-life period of the reaction is :
(1) 24.1 s
(2) 34.1 s
(3) 44.1 s
(4) 54.1 s

5. Which one of the following characteristics is associated with adsorption ?

(1) G is negative but H and S are positive
(2) G, H and S all are negative
(3) G and H are negative but S is positive
(4) G and S are negative but H is positive

6. In which of the following options the order of arrangement does not agree with the
variation of property indicated against it ?
(1) Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F– (increasing ionic size)
(2) B < C < N < O (increasing first ionisation enthalpy)
(3) I < Br < Cl < F (increasing electron gain enthalpy)
(4) Li < Na < K < Rb (increasing metallic radius)

7. Which of the following statements is false ?

(1) Mg2+ ions form a complex with ATP
(2) Ca2+ ions are important in blood clotting
(3) Ca2+ ions are not important in maintaining the regular beating of the heart.
(4) Mg2+ ions are important in the green parts of plants.

8. Which of the following statements about hydrogen is incorrect ?

(1) hydrogen has three isotopes of which tritium is the most common.
(2) Hydrogen never acts as cation in ionic salts
(3) Hydronium ion, H3O+ exists freely in solution
(4) Dihydrogen does not act as a reducing agent

9. The correct statement regarding a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its
alphacarbon, is
(1) a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon never equilibrates
with its Corresponding nol.
(2) a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly
equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as aldehyde-ketone
equilibration.
(3) a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly
equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as carbonylation.
(4) a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly
equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as keto-enol
tautomerism.

10. MY and NY3, two nearly insoluble salts, have the same Ksp valu es of 6.2 × 10–13 at
room temperature. Which statement would be true in regard to MY and NY 3 ?
(1) The molar solubilities of MY and NY3 in water are identical.
(2) The molar solubility of MY in water is less than that of NY3
(3) The salts MY and NY3 are more soluble in 0.5 M KY than in pure water.
(4) The addition of the salt of KY to solution of MY and NY3 will have no effect on their
solubilities.

11. In a protein molecule various amino acids are linked together by :

(1) -glycosidic bond
(2) -glycosidic bond
(3) peptide bond
(4) dative bond

12. Natural rubber has

(1) All cis-configuration
(2) All trans-configuration
(3) Alternate cis-and trans-configuration
(4) Random cis-and trans-configuration

13. Match items of Column I with the items of Column II and asign the correct code :
Column-I Column-II
(a) Cyanide process (i) Ultrapure Ge
(b) Froth floatation process (ii) Dressing of ZnS
(c) Electrolytic reduction (iii) Extraction of Al
(d) Zone refining (iv) Extraction of Au
(v) Purification of Ni
Code :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(2) (ii) (iii) (i) (v)
(3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(4) (iii) (iv) (v) (i)

14. Which one of the following statements is correct when SO 2 is passed through
acidified K2Cr2O7 solution ?
(1) The solution turns blue
(2) The solution is decolourized
(3) SO2 is reduced
(4) Green Cr2(SO4)3 is formed

15. The electronic configurations of Eu(Atomic No 63), Gd(Atomic No 64) and Tb

(Atomic No. 65) are
(1) [Xe]4f76s2, [Xe]4f8 6s2 and [Xe]4f85d16s2
(2) [Xe]4f75d16s2, [Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f96s2
(3) [Xe]4f65d16s2, [Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f85d16s2
(4) [Xe]4f76s2, [Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f96s2

16. Two electrons occupying the same orbital are distinguished by

(1) Principal quantum number
(2) Magnetic quantum number
(3) Azimuthal quantum number
(4) Spin quantum number

17. Which copper is heated with conc. HNO3 it produces

(1) Cu(NO3)2 and NO2
(2) Cu (NO3)2 and NO
(3) Cu(NO3)2, NO and NO2
(4) Cu(NO3)2 and N2O

18. Which of the following reagents would distinguish cis-cyclopenta-1,2-diol from the
trans-isomer?
(1) Acetone
(2) Ozone
(3) MnO2
(4) Aluminium isopropxide

19. The correct thermodynamic conditions for the spontaneous reaction at all
temperatures is
(1) H < 0 and S = 0
(2) H > 0 and S < 0
(3) H < 0 and S > 0
(4) H < 0 and S < 0

20. Lithium has a bcc structure. Its density is 530 kg m –3 and its atomic mass is 6.94
g mol–1. Calculate the edge length of a unit cell of Lithium metal. (NA = 6.02 × 10 23 mol–
1
)
(1) 154 pm
(2) 352 pm
(3) 527 pm
(4) 264 pm

21. Which one of the following orders is correct for the bond dissociation enthalpy of
halogen molecules?
(1) I2 > Br2 > Cl2 > F2
(2) Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2
(3) Br2 > I2 > F2 > Cl2
(4) F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2

22. Which of the following is an analgesic ?

(1) Novalgin
(2) Penicillin
(3) Streptomycin
(4) Chloromycetin

23. Equal moles of hydrogen and oxygen gases are placed in a container with a pin-
hole through which both can escape. What fraction of the oxygen escapes in the time
required for one-half of the hydrogen to escape ?
(1) 1/8
(2) ¼
(3) 3/8
(4) ½

24. Consider the nitration of benzene using mixed conc. H 2SO4 and HNO3. If a large
amount of KHSO4 is added to the mixture, the rate of nitration will be:-
(1) faster
(2) slower
(3) unchanged
(4) doubled

25. Predict the correct order among the following :-

(1) lone pair- lone pair > lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair
(2) lone pair - lone pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair
(3) bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair
(4) lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair

26. The product obtained as a result of a reaction of nitrogen with CaC2 is :-

(1) Ca(CN)2
(2) CaCN
(3) CaCN3
(4) Ca2CN

27. Consider the following liquid - vapour equilibrium.

Liquid ⇌ Vapour
Which of the following relations is correct ?
 dlnG ∆ H V
(1) 2 = 2
dT RT

dlnP −∆ H V
(2) =
dT RT
2

dlnP −∆ H V
(3) 2 = 2
dT T

dlnP ∆ H V
(4) =
dT RT
2

28. Match the compounds given in column I with the hybridisation and shape given
in column II and mark the correct option.
Column-I Column-II
(a) XeF6 (i) Distorted octahedral
(b) XeO3 (ii) Square planar
(c) XeOF4 (iii) pyramidal
(d) XeF4 (iv) Square pyramidal
Code :-
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(2) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(4) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)

29. Which of the following has longest C–O bond length?

(Free C–O bond length in Co is 1.128Å).
(1) Ni(CO)4
(2) [Co(CO)4]
(3) [Fe(CO)4]2–
(4) [Mn(CO)6]+

30. The pressure of H2 required to make the potential of H 2-electrode zero in pure
water at 298 K is :-
(1) 10–14 atm
(2) 10–12 atm
(3) 10–10 atm
(4) 10–4 atm

31.The addition of a catalyst during a chemical reaction alters which of the following
quantities ?
(1) Entropy
(2) Internal energy
(3) Enthalpy
(4) Activation energy

32. The ion ic radii of A+ and B– io ns are 0.98 × 10–10m and 1.81 × 10–10 m. T he
coordination number of each ion in AB is :-
(1) 6
(2) 4
(3) 8
(4) 2

33. Which is the correct statement for the given acids?

(1) Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a monoprotic acid
(2) Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid
(3) Both are triprotic acids
(4) Both are diprotic acids

34. Fog is colloidal solution of :-

(1) Liquid in gas
(2) Gas in liquid
(3) Solid in gas
(4) Gas in gas

35. Which of the following statement about the composition of the vapour over an ideal
a 1 : 1 molar mixture of benzene and toluene is correct? Assume that the temperature
is constant at 25°C. (Given : Vapour Pressure Data at 25°C, benzene = 12.8 kPa,
Toluene = 3.85 kPa)
(1) The vapour will contain a higher percentage of benzene
(2) The vapour will contain a higher percentage of toluene
(3) The vapour will contain equal amounts of benezene and toluene
(4) Not enough information is given to make a predication

36. The correct statement regarding the comparison of staggered and eclipsed
conformation of ethane, is :-
(1) The staggered conformation of ethane is less stable than eclipsed conformation,
because staggered conformation has torsional strain
(2) The eclipsed conformation of ethane is more stable than staggered conformation,
because eclipsed conformation has no torsional strain
(3) The eclipsed conformation of ethane is more stable than staggered conformation
even
through the eclipsed conformation has torsional strain
(4) The staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than eclipsed conformation,
because staggered conformation has no torsional strain.

37. The reaction

Can be classified as :-
(1) Williamson ether synthesis reaction
(2) Alcohol formation reaction
(3) Dehydration reaction
(4) Williamson alcohol synthesis reaction
38. The product formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine is :-
(1) Schiff base
(2) Ketone
(3) Carboxylic acid
(4) Aromatic acid

39. Which of the following biphenyls is optically active?

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

40. For the following reactions :-

Which of the following statements is correct ?

(1) (a) and (b) are elimination reaction and (c) is
addition reaction
(2) (a) is elimination, (b) is substitution and (c) is
addition reaction
(3) (a) is elimination, (b) and (c) are substitution
reactions
(4) (a) is substitution, (b) and (c) are addition reaction

41. At 100°C the vapour pressure of a solution of 6.5g of a solute in 100 g water is 732
mm. If Kb = 0.52,
the boiling point of this solution will be :-
(1) 101°C
(2) 100°C
(3) 102°C
(4) 103°C

42. The correct statement regarding RNA and DNA, respectively is :

(1) The sugar component in RNA is arabinose and the sugar component in DNA is 2'-
deoxyribose.
(2) The sugar component in RNA is ribose and the sugar component in DNA is 2'-
deoxyribose.
(3) The sugar component in RNA is arabinose
(4) The sugar component in RNA is 2'-deoxyribose and the sugar component in DNA is
arabinose.

43. The correct statement regarding the basicity of arylamines is :-

(1) Arylamines are generally less basic than alkylamines because the nitrogen lone-
pair electrons are delocalized by interaction with the aromatic ring  electron system.
(2) Arylamines are generally more basic than alkylamines because the nitrogen lone-
pair electrons are not delocalized by interaction with the aromatic ring  electron
system.
(3) Arylamines are generally more basic than alkylamines because of aryl group.
(4) Arylamines are generally more basic than alkylamines, because the nitrongen atom
in arylamines is sp-hybridized.

44. Which one given below is a non-reducing sugar ?

(1) Maltose
(2) Lactose
(3) Glucose
(4) Sucrose

45. The pair of electron in the given carbanion, CH 3CH C ≡ CΘ , is present in which of
the following orbitals ?
(1) 2p
(2) sp3
(3) sp2
(4) sp
 chemistry solution

1(2)
All the three molecules are sp3 hybridised but the bond angles are different due to the
presence of lone pair. The bond angle of H2 O is 104.50 due to bond pair - lone pair
repulsion and the bond angle of CH4 is 109.250 .

2(1)

3 (2)
The acidic character of the oxoacids increases with increase in oxidation number of
the halogen atom i.e., HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4 This can be explained on the
basis of relative stability of the anions left after removal of a proton. Since the stability
−¿ ¿ −¿ ¿ −¿ ¿
of the anion decreases in the order : ClO4 > ClO3 > ClO2 > ClO2 acid strength also
decreases in the same order.

4 (1)
2.303 0.04
K = log
10 0.03
2.303 4
K = log
10 3
2.303 0.123
K=
10
0.695
K = 0.0285t1/2 =
3
0.695
t1/2 = = 24.1 s
0.0285

5 (2)
For adsorption, △G,△H and △S all are negative. Adsorption is a spontaneous process
therefore change in free energy for the process is negative. Since adsorption is
exothermic in nature, the enthalpy change is negative. The entropy change is negative
because the adhering of gas molecules to the surface lowers randomness.

6(2 & 3 )
Ionisation enthalpy of N is greater than O because N has half filled p subshell. B < C <
O < N (Ist ionization enthalpy)
2p1 2p2 2p42p3

Electron gain enthalpy of F is less than Cl because in F small size of 2p orbital result
in high electron density so inter electronic repulsion is high.
I < Br < F < Cl (electron gain enthalpy)

7(3)
Ca 2+ ions are important in maintaining the regular beating of the heart. Ca 2+ ions are
also important in blood clotting and are required to trigger the contraction of muscle.

8(1)
1
Hydrogen has three isotopes of which protium ( 1 H ) is the most common. The percent
abundance of protium, deuterium and tritium are 99.985, 0.0156 and 10 −15
respectively.

9(4)
The correct statement regarding a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its
alpha carbon, is given by the option D.
"A carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly equilibrates
with its corresponding enol and this process is known as keto-enol tautomerism."
For example, the keto enol tautomerism for acetaldehyde is as shown.
CH3 CHO⇌CH2 =CHOH
The inter conversion of the two forms (keto and enol) involves the movement of an
alpha hydrogen and the shifting of bonding electrons.

10(2)
For MY
KSP =S2
S = √ K sP
= √ 6.2× 10−13
= √ 6.2× 10−14
= 810-7
for NY3X
KSP =27S4

( )
−13 1 /4
6.2× 10
=
27
= (0.229610-13)1/4
S =3.89 10-4

11(3)
The peptide bond is an amide bond which links amino acids together to form proteins.

12(1)
13(1)
Cyanide process is used for the extraction of Au and Ag.
Froth flotation process is used for dressing of ZnS. This process is used for sulphide
ores.
Electrolytic reduction is used in the extraction of Al.
Zone refining is used to obtain ultrapure Ge.
The correct code for a, b, c and d are respectively, (iv), (ii), (iii), (i).

14(4)
When SO2 is passed through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution, green Cr2 (SO4 )3 is formed.
K2Cr2O7+3SO2 +H2SO4 →K2SO4 +Cr2(SO4)3 +H2O
Sulphur dioxide is oxidized to sulphuric acid. Potassium dichromate is reduced to
chromic sulphate. Orange colour of solution turns green.

15(4)
63Eu ⇒ [Xe]4f 5d 6s
7 0 2

64Gd ⇒ [Xe]4f 5d 6s
7 1 2

Half filled f subshell is more stable.

65Tb ⇒ [Xe]4f 5d 6s
9 0 2

16(4)
Two electrons occupying the same orbital are distinguished by spin quantum number
(s).

1 1
Out of these, one electron will have s =+ and other electron will have s = − .
2 2

These two electrons have the same values of principal quantum number (n), azimuthal
quantum number (l) and magnetic quantum number (m) respectively.

17(1)
When copper is heated with conc. HNO 3 it produces cupric nitrate Cu(NO 3)2 and
nitrogen dioxide NO2.
Cu+4HNO3 →Cu(NO3)2 +2NO2 +2H2 O

18(1)
Acetone would distinguish cis-cyclopenta−1,2−diol from the trans-isomer.
With cis isomer, acetone forms bicylic ketal. With trans isomer, formation of bicyclic
ketal is not possible due to presence of angle strain.
19(3) G = H – T. S
For, H < 0 and S > 0, G = –ve (always)
∴spontaneous at all temperatures.

20(2)
For BCC
z× M
d= 3
N A ×a
−3
2× 6.94 ×10
530 = 23 3
6.02× 10 × a

2 ×6.94
a3 = 23
530 6.02×10

a3 = 0.435 10−28 m
= 43.5 10−30 m
= 43500000 m
a = 352 pm

21(2) Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2

22 (1) Novalgin used as analgesic

23(1)
Assume 1 mole of hydrogen and 1 mole of oxygen gases are placed in a container with
a pin-hole through which both can escape.

√
no t H MH
=
t H to MO

no
1 =
2
2
32 √
1
∵tO =tH and nH =
2

1 1 1
no =  =
2 4 8
The fraction of the oxygen that escapes in the time required for one-half of the
1
hydrogen to escape is
8
Note: Here nO represents the number of moles of oxygen effused in time t O and MO is
the molar mass of oxygen.

Similarly, nH represents the number of moles of hydrogen effused in time t H and MH

is the molar mass of hydrogen.

24(2)
During nitration of benzene with a mixture of nitric acid and sulphuric acid, when
large amount of KHSO4
is added, the rate of nitration will be slower. Sulphuric acid helps in the formation of
electrophile
+
NO2 ion.

HONO2+2H2SO4 ⇌2[HSO4]− +H3O++ +NO2

−¿¿
When large amount of KHSO4 is added, it will provide HSO 4 (common ion) which will
+¿¿
decreases the concentration of NO 2

25(1)
According to VSEPR theory the repulsive forces between lone pair and lone pair are
greater than between lone pair and bond pair which are further greater than bond pair
and bond pair.

26(1)
When nitorgen react with CaC2 than Calcium cyanide CaCN2 form
CaC2 + N 2 ¿ ⟶CaCN2 +C
−¿

27(4)
According to Clausius - Clapeyron's equation
dlnP ∆ H V
=
dT RT
2

According to this equation, the rate at which the natural logarithm of the vapor
pressure of a liquid changes with temperature is determined by the molar enthalpy of
vaporization of the liquid, the ideal gas constant, and the temperature of the system.

28(1)
In XeF6, the central Xe atom undergoes sp 3d3 hybridisation and the molecular
geometry is distorted octahedral with 1 lone pair and 6 bond pairs of electrons.

In XeO3 , the central Xe atom undergoes sp3 hybridisation and the molecular
geometry is pyramidal with 1 lone pair and 3 bonding domains of electrons.
In XeOF4 , the central Xe atom undergoes sp 3dz hybridization and the molecular
geometry is square pyramidal with 1 lone pair and 5 bond pairs of electrons.

In XeF4 , the central Xe atom undergoes sp3d2 hybridization and the molecular
geometry is square planar with 2 lone pairs and 4 bond pairs of electrons.

29(3)
[Fe(CO)4] 2− has longest C−O bond length. Since in the complex metal atom is carrying
maximum negative charge therefore it would show maximum synergistic bonding due
to which C–O bond length would be maximum.

30(1)
−¿¿
2H+ +2e  H2(g)
EH +¿ −0.0591 PH
= log
2
¿
H2 2 [ H ¿¿ 2]2 ¿

PH PH
log =0, = 100 = 1
2 2

2 2
[ H ¿¿ 2] ¿ [ H ¿¿ 2] ¿
PH2 = [H+]2
For pure H2 O;H+=10 −7 M
P H = (10-7)2 = 10-14-atm
2

31(4) Catalyst lowers the threshold point by making a short intermediate path so
activation energy decreases

32(1)
−10
0.98 ×10
Radius Ratio = −10 = 0.541
1.81× 10
it is in between 0.414 - 0.732
∴ C.N. is 6.

33(2)
Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid as it contains one P−OH bond while phosphonic
acid is a diprotic acid as it contains two P−OH bonds.

34(1) Fog is an example of aerosol in which dispersed phase is liquid and dispersion
medium is gas.

35(1)
V.P of C6H6 > V.P of C6H5 CH3
 0
PA XA
YA = Or
P
0
P X
YB = B B
P
XA and XB are same so mole fraction in vapour phase is directly proportional to the
vapour pressure.

36(4)
The staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than eclipsed conformation. Since
eclipsed conformation has a greater potential energy due to torsional strain, it is less
stable than the staggered conformation.

37(1) It is williamson ether synthesis reaction

R−X+R−ONa  R−O−R+NaX

38(1)
Aldehyde+Primary amines  Schiff base
Schiff bases can be synthesized from an aliphatic or aromatic amine and a carbonyl
compounds by nucleophilic addition-elimination reaction

39(2)

40(2)
(a) is elimination,
When an alkyl bromide is heated with alcoholic KOH solution, a molecule of HBr is
eliminated to form C=C double bond.
(b) is substitution
When secondary alkyl bromide is heated with aqueous KOH, bromine atom is
substituted with −OH group.
(c) is addition reaction
A molecule of bromine is added across C=C double bond

41(1)
 100
The number of moles of water in 100g= =5.555
88
Let n be the number of moles of solute.
The relative lowering in the vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of solute
0
P −P
0 =X
P
760−732 n
=
760 n+5.555
n
0.0368 =
n+5.555
27.144 = n + 5.555
5.555
n=
26.14
The molality of the solution is the number of moles of solute in 1kg of water
100g of water corresponds to 0.1kg
0.212
m= = 2.12
0.1
The elevation in the boiling point is ΔTb =kbm=0.52×2.12=1.10C
The boiling point of the solution is Tb =100+1.1=101.10C C≃1010C

42(2)
The sugar component in RNA is ribose and the sugar component in DNA is 2′
−deoxyribose.
RNA is ribose nucleic acid and DNA is 2'-deoxyribose nucleic acid.

43(1)
Keto-enol Tautomerism

44(4)
Sucrose is the non-reducing sugar. The linkage between the glucose and fructose
units in sucrose, which involves aldehyde and ketone groups, is responsible for the
inability of sucrose to act as a reducing sugar.

45(4) The pair of an electron in the CH3 −C≡C − present at ≡C − carbon which has 1σ
bond pair and two pie bonds and 1 lone pair of electrons. Thus it is sp hybridized and
the pair of electron in the given carbanion is present in the sp orbital.