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Which gas is liberated when is hydrolysed?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the hydrolysis of produces methane.
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Statement (S): Band gap in germanium is small.
Explanation (E): The energy spread of each germanium atomic energy level is infinitesimally small.
Explanation (E): The energy spread of each germanium atomic energy level is infinitesimally small.
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Correct option: C
Both S and E are correct and E is correct explanation of S
Option C (Both S and E are correct and E is correct explanation of S) is correct because germanium has a small band gap due to the close spacing of energy levels in its atomic structure.
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Assertion (A) : is more stable than .
Reason (R) : is powerful oxidising agent.
Reason (R) : is powerful oxidising agent.
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Correct option: B
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of .
Option B is correct because both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion. The stability of is due to the inert pair effect, not its oxidizing power.
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The calorific value of carbon is about ……. kcal.
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Correct option: A
7.8
Option A (7.8) is correct because the calorific value of carbon is about 7.8 kcal/g.
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Which is pseudo solid?
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Correct option: A
Glass
Option A (Glass) is correct because glass is considered a supercooled liquid, exhibiting properties of both solids and liquids, and is thus classified as a pseudo-solid.
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Which of the following is not true for boron and aluminium?
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Correct option: D
Both form acidic hydroxides
Option D (Both form acidic hydroxides) is correct because Boron forms an acidic hydroxide, while Aluminum forms an amphoteric hydroxide, making the statement incorrect.
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A fibrous mineral which can withstand red hot flames without any damage is
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Correct option: D
Asbestos
The correct answer is D (Asbestos) because asbestos is a fibrous mineral known for its heat resistance and ability to withstand high temperatures without damage.
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Carbon dioxide dissolves under pressure in water to give:
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Correct option: B
An acidic solution
Option B (An acidic solution) is correct because carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which is a weak acid.
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Consider the equilibrium, Which of the following statements is true at equilibrium?
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Correct option: D
If the pressure on the system is increased by reducing the volume to half, more water vapour would be formed`
Option D is correct because increasing the pressure on the system by reducing the volume to half will favor the reverse reaction, leading to more water vapor being formed.
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An aqueous solution of a substance gives a white precipitate on treatment with dil HCl, which dissolved on heating. On passing in hot acidic solution a black precipitate is formed. The substance is:
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Correct option: D
salt
Option D ( salt) is correct because lead(II) chloride is soluble in hot water and forms a black precipitate (PbS) with H2S.
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Choose the incorrect statement :
a. In diamond each c-atom undergoes hybridisation.
b. In graphite each layer is composed of planer hexagonal rings with hybridized -atom
c. Fullerenes are made by heating of graphite in an electric arc in presence of inert gases.
d. Max. percentage of carbon is present in anthracite between diffrent form of coal.
a. In diamond each c-atom undergoes hybridisation.
b. In graphite each layer is composed of planer hexagonal rings with hybridized -atom
c. Fullerenes are made by heating of graphite in an electric arc in presence of inert gases.
d. Max. percentage of carbon is present in anthracite between diffrent form of coal.
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Correct option: D
Only b
Option D (Only b) is correct because graphite has sp2 hybridized carbon atoms, not sp3.
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On strong heating lead nitrate gives:
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because lead nitrate decomposes upon strong heating to form lead(II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen gas.
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The refractive index of diamond is highest among solids. Its value is:
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Correct option: D
2.417
Option D (2.417) is correct because the refractive index of diamond is a well-established physical constant with a value of approximately 2.417.
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(A): and have same physical state at room temperature.
(R): does not contains bonds, does not contain bonds.
(R): does not contains bonds, does not contain bonds.
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Correct option: D
Both (A) and (R) are false
Option D is correct because both the assertion and the reason are false. CO2 is a gas at room temperature and contains C=O bonds, while SiO2 is a solid and does not contain Si=O bonds.
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Feldspar is:
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Correct option: A
Potassium sodium alumino silicate
Option A (Potassium sodium alumino silicate) is correct because feldspar is a group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals that contain potassium, sodium, aluminum, and silicon.
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Lewis acids among the following are
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Correct option: B
b & c
Option B (b & c) is correct because and can act as Lewis acids due to the presence of vacant d-orbitals on Si and Ge, allowing them to accept electron pairs.
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Carbon dioxide turns:
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Lime water milky & clears it again when is in excess
Option A (Lime water milky & clears it again when is in excess) is correct because carbon dioxide reacts with lime water to form calcium carbonate, which makes it milky, and excess carbon dioxide converts it to soluble calcium bicarbonate, clearing the solution.
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In the sale of diamonds the unit of weight is carat. One carat is equal to:
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Correct option: A
100 mg
Option D (200 mg) is correct because one carat, the unit of weight for diamonds, is equal to 200 milligrams.
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The major component/ingredient of Portland cement is
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Correct option: B
tricalcium silicate
Option B is correct because tricalcium silicate (3CaO.SiO2) is the major component of Portland cement, contributing to its strength and hardening properties.
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Which of the following is the amorphous form of silica used in filtration plants?
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Correct option: D
Kieselguhr
Option D (Kieselguhr) is correct because Kieselguhr, an amorphous form of silica, is used in filtration plants due to its porous nature.
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The small increase in the covalent radii from to is due to the presence of
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Correct option: B
completely filled and -orbitals in heavier members
Option B is correct because the presence of completely filled d and f orbitals in heavier members causes poor shielding, leading to a smaller increase in covalent radii than expected.
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Which fuel has the highest calorific value?
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Correct option: A
Coal gas
Option A (Coal gas) is correct because coal gas generally has a higher calorific value compared to water gas, producer gas, and carbon dioxide gas.
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Which of the following has the minimum heat of dissociation?
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because the steric hindrance is greatest in this option, leading to the weakest interaction and thus the minimum heat of dissociation.
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Select Incorrect reaction ?
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Correct option: B
Option A ( Excess, Excess) is incorrect. Option B ( Limited, Excess) is correct because with limited Cl₂, NH₃ is in excess, while with excess Cl₂, NH₃ is limiting.
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What is the state of hybridization of carbon in fullerene?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because each carbon atom in fullerene is bonded to three other carbon atoms, resulting in hybridization.
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mixture on bubbling through water and bubbles coming in contact with air:
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Correct option: D
All of the above
Option D (All of the above) is correct because silane () reacts with oxygen to form silica and water, which can burn with a luminous flame and produce vortex rings of silica.
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Select correct statement(s).
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Correct option: D
All of the above.
Option D is correct because all the given statements about cyanamide ion, Mg₂C₃, and CaC₂ are correct.
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The blue coloured mineral ‘Lapis Lazuli’ used as semiprecious stone is:
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Correct option: A
Sodium alumino silicate
Option A (Sodium alumino silicate) is correct because Lapis Lazuli is a complex mineral primarily composed of sodium alumino silicate.
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If
At constant temperature. Then
At constant temperature. Then
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Correct option: D
X = Y – Z
Option D (X = Y – Z) is correct because it is derived from Hess's Law by manipulating the given thermochemical equations.
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The anion present in the cyclic structure of silicates is
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because it represents the basic repeating unit in cyclic silicates where two oxygen atoms are shared.
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