NEET UG
- Match List - I with List - IIList-I: A. XeO_3 B. XeF_2 C. XeOF_4 D. XeF_6List-II: I. sp^3d; linear II. sp^3; pyramidal III. sp^3d^3; distorted octahedral IV. sp^3d^2; square pyramidalChoose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 1. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III Key idea: count bond pairs and lone pairs on Xe. XeO₃ : 3 bonds + 1 lone pair, sp³ , pyramidal (II). XeF₂... 1
- C(s) + 2H_2(g) → CH_4(g); Δ H = -74.8 kJ mol^-1Which of the following diagrams gives an accurate representation of the above reaction? [R → reactants; P → products] Answer: 1. Energy diagram (1) Key idea: Δ H=-74.8 kJ/mol means an exothermic reaction: products lie 74.8 kJ below the reactants. Diagram (1)... 1
- The standard heat of formation, in kcal/mol of Ba^2+ is :[Given : standard heat of formation of SO_4^2- ion (aq) = -216 kcal/mol, standard heat of crystallisation of BaSO_4(s) = -4.5 kcal/mol, standard heat of formation of BaSO_4(s) = -349 kcal/mol] Answer: 1. -128.5 Key idea: mathrmBa²⁺(aq)+SO₄²⁻(aq)→ BaSO₄(s) has Δ H=-4.5 kcal (crystallisation). Δ H_f(BaSO₄)=Δ H_f(mathrmBa²⁺)+Δ H_f(mat... 1
- Given below are two statements :Statement I : Ferromagnetism is considered as an extreme form of paramagnetism.Statement II : The number of unpaired electrons in a Cr^2+ ion (Z = 24) is the same as that of a Nd^3+ ion (Z = 60).In the light of the abo… Answer: 3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false Statement I is true: ferromagnetism is the extreme form of paramagnetism (domains a... 1
- Match List - I with List - IIList-I: A. Haber process B. Wacker oxidation C. Wilkinson catalyst D. Ziegler catalystList-II: I. Fe catalyst II. PdCl_2 III. [(PPh_3)_3RhCl] IV. TiCl_4 with Al(CH_3)_3Choose the correct answer from the options given belo… Answer: 3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV Haber process: Fe catalyst (I). Wacker oxidation (ethene to ethanal): PdCl₂ (II). Wilkinson catalyst: [(PP... 1
- For the reaction A(g) ⇌ 2B(g), the backward reaction rate constant is higher than the forward reaction rate constant by a factor of 2500, at 1000 K.[Given : R = 0.0831 L atm mol^-1 K^-1]K_p for the reaction at 1000 K is Answer: 3. 0.033 Key idea: K_c=k_f/k_b and K_p=K_c(RT)^(Δ n) . k_b=2500 k_f , so K_c=1/2500=4×10⁻⁴ . Δ n=2-1=1 ; RT=0.0831×1000=83.1 . K_p=4... 1
- How many products (including stereoisomers) are expected from monochlorination of the following compound?(CH_3)_2CH-CH_2-CH_3 Answer: 4. 6 Key idea: count the distinct kinds of hydrogen in 2-methylbutane, then count stereoisomers. Two equivalent CH₃ on C-2: 1-chloro... 1
- Which one of the following compounds does not decolourize bromine water? Answer: 1. cyclohexane Key idea: bromine water is decolourised by alkenes (addition) and by activated aromatics (substitution). Styrene: C=C... 1
- Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A) : (primary alkyl iodide drawn as zig-zag chain ending in I) undergoes S_N2 reaction faster than (the corresponding alkyl chloride,… Answer: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Key idea: in S_N2 the rate depends on how easily the leaving group de... 1
- The correct order of decreasing basic strength of the given amines is : Answer: 3. N-ethylethanamine > ethanamine > N-methylaniline > benzenamine Key idea: aliphatic amines are stronger bases than aromatic ones,... 1
- Given below are two statements :Statement I : Benzenediazonium salt is prepared by the reaction of aniline with nitrous acid at 273 - 278 K. It decomposes easily in the dry state.Statement II : Insertion of iodine into the benzene ring is difficult a… Answer: 1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct Statement I is correct: diazotisation of aniline with NaNO₂/HCl is done at 273-278... 1
- Identify the suitable reagent for the following conversion.Methyl benzoate (Ph-COOCH3) → benzaldehyde (Ph-CHO) Answer: 2. (i) AlH(iBu)₂ (ii) H₂O Key idea: partial reduction of an ester to an aldehyde needs DIBAL-H at low temperature. AlH(i-Bu)₂ follow... 1
- The major product of the following reaction is :Reactant: Ph-CO-CH2CH2-CN; (i) CH_3MgBr (excess); (ii) H_3O^+ Answer: 2. structure (2) Key idea: Grignard reagent adds to both the ketone and the nitrile, but the nitrile adduct is hydrolysed to a keton... 1
- The correct order of decreasing acidity of the following aliphatic acids is : Answer: 3. HCOOH > CH₃COOH > (CH₃)₂CHCOOH > (CH₃)₃CCOOH Key idea: alkyl groups are electron-donating (+I) and destabilise the carboxylate io... 1
- Match List I with List IIList I (Mixture): A. CHCl_3 + C_6H_5NH_2 B. Crude oil in petroleum industry C. Glycerol from spent-lye D. Aniline - waterList II (Method of Separation): I. Distillation under reduced pressure II. Steam distillation III. Fract… Answer: 1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II CHCl₃ + aniline: boiling points well apart (334 K vs 457 K), simple distillation (IV). Crude oil: fraction... 1
- Which of the following aqueous solution will exhibit highest boiling point? Answer: 3. 0.01M Na₂SO₄ Key idea: elevation of boiling point depends on i× c . Urea: 1×0.01=0.01 . KNO₃ : 2×0.01=0.02 . Na₂SO₄ : 3×0.01=0.03... 1
- Match List - I with List - IIList-I (Example): A. Humidity B. Alloys C. Amalgams D. SmokeList-II (Type of Solution): I. Solid in solid II. Liquid in gas III. Solid in gas IV. Liquid in solidChoose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 2. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III Key idea: name the dispersed substance and the medium for each example. Humidity: water droplets/vapour in... 1
- 5 moles of liquid X and 10 moles of liquid Y make a solution having a vapour pressure of 70 torr. The vapour pressures of pure X and Y are 63 torr and 78 torr respectively. Which of the following is true regarding the described solution? Answer: 2. The solution shows negative deviation. Key idea: compare the observed vapour pressure with the Raoult's law value. x_X=5/15=1/3 ,... 1
- Among the following, choose the ones with equal number of atoms.A. 212 g of Na_2CO_3 (s) [molar mass = 106 g]B. 248 g of Na_2O (s) [molar mass = 62 g]C. 240 g of NaOH (s) [molar mass = 40 g]D. 12 g of H_2 (g) [molar mass = 2 g]E. 220 g of CO_2(g) [mo… Answer: 2. A, B, and D only Key idea: number of atoms = moles × atoms per formula unit × N_A . A: 212 g = 2 mol × 6 = 12 mol atoms. B: 248 g... 1
- Among the given compounds I-III, the correct order of bond dissociation energy of C-H bond marked with * is : Answer: 1. II > I > III Key idea: the more s-character in the carbon, and the less stable the radical left behind, the stronger the C-H bond... 1
- Total number of possible isomers (both structural as well as stereoisomers) of cyclic ethers of molecular formula C_4H_8O is : Answer: 3. 10 Key idea: list all rings of formula C₄H₈O containing O, and count enantiomers/cis-trans. Oxolane (THF): 1. Oxetane with a meth... 1
- Energy and radius of first Bohr orbit of He^+ and Li^2+ are[Given R_H = 2.18×10^-18 J, a_0 = 52.9 pm] Answer: 1. E_n(mathrmLi²⁺) = -19.62×10⁻¹⁸ J; r_n(mathrmLi²⁺) = 17.6 pm; E_n(He^+) = -8.72×10⁻¹⁸ J; r_n(He^+) = 26.4 pm Key idea: for hydroge... 1
- The ratio of the wavelengths of the light absorbed by a Hydrogen atom when it undergoes n=2 → n=3 and n=4 → n=6 transitions, respectively, is Answer: 4. 1/4 Key idea: absorbed wavelength is inversely proportional to the energy gap, 1/λ∝(1/n₁²-1/n₂²) . For 2→3 : 1/4-1/9=5/36 , so λ₁... 1
- Given below are two statements :Statement I : A hypothetical diatomic molecule with bond order zero is quite stable.Statement II : As bond order increases, the bond length increases.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate an… Answer: 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false Key idea: bond order measures net bonding; it links to stability and bond length. Sta... 1