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61 Easy
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Cu2O\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{u}_2}\mathrm{O} is:
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Correct option: C
Red oxide of copper
Option C (Red oxide of copper) is correct because Cu2O\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{u}_2}\mathrm{O} is commonly known as cuprous oxide or red oxide of copper.
62 Easy
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Calomel is:
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Correct option: D
Hg2Cl2\mathrm{H}{\mathrm{g}_2}\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_2}
Option D (Hg2Cl2\mathrm{H}{\mathrm{g}_2}\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_2}) is correct because Calomel is the common name for Mercurous chloride, which has the chemical formula Hg2Cl2\mathrm{H}{\mathrm{g}_2}\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_2}.
63 Easy
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The properties of Zr and Hf are similar because
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Correct option: C
Both have similar radii
Option C is correct because Zr and Hf have very similar ionic radii due to the lanthanide contraction, leading to similar chemical properties.
64 Easy
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Which oxide is least stable at room temperature?
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Correct option: B
Ag2O\mathrm{A}{\mathrm{g}_2}\mathrm{O}
Option B (Ag2O\mathrm{A}{\mathrm{g}_2}\mathrm{O}) is correct because silver oxide is thermodynamically less stable and decomposes at relatively low temperatures compared to the other oxides.
65 Easy
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Philosopher’s wool on heating with BaO at 1100∘^\circ C produce
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Correct option: C
BaZnO2\mathrm{BaZn}{\mathrm{O}_2}
Option C (BaZnO2\mathrm{BaZn}{\mathrm{O}_2}) is correct because Philosopher's wool is zinc oxide (ZnO), and it reacts with barium oxide (BaO) at high temperatures to form barium zincate (BaZnO2\mathrm{BaZn}{\mathrm{O}_2}).
66 Easy
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The metallic oxide which impart purple colour to pottery is
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Correct option: D
Manganese oxide
Option D (Manganese oxide) is correct because manganese oxide (MnO2MnO_2) is known to impart a purple color to pottery.
67 Easy
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A metal forms a volatile carbonyl compound and this property is taken advantages of its extraction. The metal is:
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Correct option: B
Nickel
Option B (Nickel) is correct because nickel forms a volatile carbonyl compound, Ni(CO)4\mathrm{Ni(CO)_4}, which is used in the Mond process for nickel extraction.
68 Easy
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K3Fe(CN)6{\mathrm{K}_3}\mathrm{Fe}{\left( {\mathrm{CN}} \right)_6} is used as ……. Indicator for FeSO4vs.K2Cr2O7\mathrm{FeS}{\mathrm{O}_4}vs.{\mathrm{K}_2}\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{r}_2}{\mathrm{O}_7} titrations.
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Correct option: B
External
Option B (External) is correct because K3Fe(CN)6{\mathrm{K}_3}\mathrm{Fe}{\left( {\mathrm{CN}} \right)_6} reacts with FeSO4\mathrm{FeS}{\mathrm{O}_4} internally, so it must be used externally.
69 Easy
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An important characteristic property of metals is:
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Correct option: B
Their ability to conduct electricity
Option B (Their ability to conduct electricity) is correct because the ability to conduct electricity is a fundamental characteristic property of metals.
70 Easy
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Which of the following group of members are known as volatile metals :-
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Correct option: C
Zn,Cd,Hg\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}, \mathrm{Hg}
Option C (Zn,Cd,Hg\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}, \mathrm{Hg}) is correct because Zinc, Cadmium, and Mercury are known for their relatively low boiling points, making them volatile metals.
71 Easy
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Which metal is not used for making coins?
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Correct option: D
Tungsten
Option D (Tungsten) is correct because it is not typically used for making coins due to its high melting point and difficulty in minting.
72 Easy
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Highest oxidation state exhibited by an actinoid is
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Correct option: D
7
Option D (7) is correct because Neptunium (Np) and Plutonium (Pu) can exhibit an oxidation state of +7.
73 Easy
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The colour imparted by CoCo(II) compounds to glass is:
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Correct option: B
Deep blue
Option B (Deep blue) is correct because cobalt(II) compounds typically impart a deep blue color to glass due to the electronic transitions of Co2+ ions.
74 Easy
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Assertion (A) : The spin only magnetic moment of Sc3+{Sc}^{3+} is 1.73BM1.73 {BM}.

Reason (R) : The spin only magnetic moment (in BM)B M) of an ion is equal to n(n+2)\sqrt{n(n+2)}, where nn is the number of unpaired electrons present in the ion.

The correct answer is:
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Correct option: D
(A) is not true but (R) is true
Option D is correct because Assertion (A) is false, as the spin-only magnetic moment of Sc3+ is 0 BM, and Reason (R) is true, as it correctly states the formula for calculating spin-only magnetic moment.
75 Easy
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Which of the following element is responsible for oxidation of water to O2\mathrm{O}_2 in biological process?
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Correct option: B
Mn\mathrm{Mn}
Option B (Mn) is correct because manganese is a crucial component in the water-splitting complex of photosynthesis, which oxidizes water to produce oxygen.
76 Easy
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Which chromium compound is widely used in tanning of leather?
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Correct option: D
K2SO4.Cr2(SO4)3.24H2O{\mathrm{K}_2}\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{O}_4}.\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{r}_2}{\left( {\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{O}_4}} \right)_3}.24{\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O}
Option D (K2SO4.Cr2(SO4)3.24H2O{\mathrm{K}_2}\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{O}_4}.\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{r}_2}{\left( {\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{O}_4}} \right)_3}.24{\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O}) is correct because it represents chrome alum, which is widely used in the tanning of leather.
77 Easy
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Number of electrons present in the outermost orbit of Fe atom is:
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Correct option: C
2
Option C (2) is correct because the number of electrons present in the outermost orbit of Fe atom is 2.
78 Easy
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On strongly heating AgNO3\mathrm{AgN}{\mathrm{O}_3} we get:
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Correct option: C
Ag
Option C (Ag) is correct because silver nitrate decomposes upon strong heating to produce silver metal, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen gas.
79 Easy
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Photographic films or plates have …. as an essential ingredient.
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Correct option: A
Silver bromide
Option A (Silver bromide) is correct because silver bromide is a light-sensitive compound that undergoes chemical changes upon exposure to light, making it essential for photographic films.
80 Easy
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In photography we use
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Correct option: D
AgBr\mathrm{AgBr}
Option D (AgBr\mathrm{AgBr}) is correct because Silver Bromide is the photosensitive material primarily used in photographic films and papers.
81 Easy
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The alloy which contains nickel is:
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Correct option: D
German silver
Option D (German silver) is correct because German silver is an alloy that contains nickel, along with copper and zinc.
82 Easy
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Chromium is used in making:
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Correct option: C
Stainless steel
Option C (Stainless steel) is correct because stainless steel contains chromium, which provides corrosion resistance.
83 Easy
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Zn cannot displace the following ions from their aqueous solutions:
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Correct option: D
Na+\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{a}^ + }
Option D (Na+\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{a}^ + }) is correct because Zn cannot displace ions with higher oxidation potential than itself, and Na has a higher oxidation potential.
84 Easy
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Which is used for electrical purposes?
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Correct option: C
Constantan
Option C (Constantan) is correct because Constantan, an alloy of copper and nickel, has a high resistivity and low temperature coefficient, making it suitable for electrical purposes.
85 Easy
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The compound which gives oxygen on moderate heating is:
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Correct option: B
Mercuric oxide
Option B (Mercuric oxide) is correct because mercuric oxide decomposes upon moderate heating to produce mercury and oxygen.
86 Easy
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Alloys of which metal are light and strong and are used in the manufacture of aeroplanes?
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Correct option: D
Mg\mathrm{Mg}
Option D (Mg) is correct because Magnesium alloys are known for being light and strong, making them suitable for aircraft manufacturing.
87 Easy
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In haemoglobin the iron shows oxidation state :
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Correct option: B
+3+ 3
Option A (+2) is the correct oxidation state of iron in hemoglobin when it is in the ferrous form (Fe²⁺), which is capable of binding oxygen.
88 Easy
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The first man-made atom is:
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Correct option: D
Tc
Option D (Tc) is correct because Technetium (Tc) was the first artificially produced element.
89 Easy
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Which of the following elements does not belong to the first transition series?
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Correct option: A
Ag
Option A (Ag) is correct because Silver (Ag) belongs to the second transition series (4d series), while Fe, Cu, and V belong to the first transition series (3d series).
90 Easy
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An aqueous solution of FeSO4,Al2(SO4)3\mathrm{FeS}{\mathrm{O}_4},\mathrm{A}{\mathrm{l}_2}{\left( {\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{O}_4}} \right)_3} and chrome alum is heated with excess of Na2O2\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{a}_2}{\mathrm{O}_2} and filtered. The materials obtained are:
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Correct option: C
A yellow filtrate and a brown residue
The correct answer is C (N2(1 g atom)→N2(8 g atom){\mathrm{N}_2}\left( {1\,\mathrm{g}\,\mathrm{atom}} \right) \to {\mathrm{N}_2}\left( {8\,\mathrm{g}\,\mathrm{atom}} \right)) because compressing a gas reduces its entropy, leading to a negative change in entropy (ΔS).
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