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- For irreversible expansion of an ideal gas under isothermal condition, the correct option is : Answer: 3. Δ U=0, Δ S_total≠0 Key idea: for an ideal gas, internal energy depends only on temperature. Isothermal means Δ U=0 . An irreversi... 1
- Inspite of interspecific competition in nature, which mechanism the competing species might have evolved for their survival ? Answer: 1. Resource partitioning When two species compete for the same resource, they may evolve ways to share it. This is resource partitio... 1
- Amensalism can be represented as : Answer: 1. Species A ( - ) ; Species B (0) Amensalism is an interaction in which one species is harmed and the other is unaffected. So it is... 1
- Match List - I with List - II.List - I | List - II(a) Cells with active cell division capacity | (i) Vascular tissues(b) Tissue having all cells similar in structure and function | (ii) Meristematic tissue(c) Tissue having different types of cells |… Answer: 1. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) Match by definition: Actively dividing cells: meristematic tissue, (a)-(ii). All cells ali... 1
- The production of gametes by the parents, formation of zygotes, the F1 and F2 plants, can be understood from a diagram called : Answer: 3. Punnett square The diagram used to show gametes of the parents, the zygotes, and the F1 and F2 genotypes is the Punnett square, d... 1
- DNA strands on a gel stained with ethidium bromide when viewed under UV radiation, appear as : Answer: 2. Bright orange bands Ethidium bromide intercalates between DNA bases. Under UV light, the stained DNA fragments in an agarose gel... 1
- Dihedral angle of least stable conformer of ethane is : Answer: 4. 0^° Key idea: the eclipsed conformation of ethane has the highest torsional strain, so it is least stable. In the eclipsed form t... 1
- An organic compound contains 78% (by wt.) carbon and remaining percentage of hydrogen. The right option for the empirical formula of this compound is : [Atomic wt. of C is 12, H is 1] Answer: 3. CH₃ Key idea: divide percentage by atomic mass, then take the simplest ratio. C: 78/12=6.5 ; H: 22/1=22 . Ratio H : C = 22/6.5≈3.... 1
- The maximum temperature that can be achieved in blast furnace is : Answer: 2. upto 2200 K Key idea: this is a recall fact for iron extraction. In the blast furnace the temperature rises from about 500 K at t... 1
- The following solutions were prepared by dissolving 10 g of glucose (C_6H_12O_6) in 250 ml of water (P_1), 10 g of urea (CH_4N_2O) in 250 ml of water (P_2) and 10 g of sucrose (C_12H_22O_11) in 250 ml of water (P_3). The right option for the decreasi… Answer: 1. P₂ > P₁ > P₃ Key idea: for equal mass in equal volume, osmotic pressure π=CRT is proportional to moles, i.e. inversely proportion... 1
- Zr (Z=40) and Hf (Z=72) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of : Answer: 3. lanthanoid contraction Key idea: lanthanoid contraction. Between Zr (4d) and Hf (5d) come the 14 lanthanoids, whose poor shieldin... 1
- The molar conductance of NaCl, HCl and CH_3COONa at infinite dilution are 126.45, 426.16 and 91.0 S cm^2 mol^-1 respectively. The molar conductance of CH_3COOH at infinite dilution is. Choose the right option for your answer. Answer: 2. 390.71 S cm ² mol ⁻¹ Key idea: Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions. Lambda^°(CH₃COOH)=Lambda^°(CH₃COONa)+Lambda^°(H... 1
- Right option for the number of tetrahedral and octahedral voids in hexagonal primitive unit cell are : Answer: 4. 12, 6 Key idea: in a close-packed structure with n atoms per cell, there are n octahedral voids and 2n tetrahedral voids. A hexag... 1
- A particular station of All India Radio, New Delhi, broadcasts on a frequency of 1,368 kHz (kilohertz). The wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter is : [speed of light, c=3.0×10^8 ms^-1] Answer: 1. 219.3 m Key idea: λ=c/ν . ν=1368\ kHz=1.368×10⁶\ mathrms⁻¹ λ=3.0×10⁸/1.368×10⁶=219.3\ m . 1
- Ethylene diaminetetraacetate (EDTA) ion is : Answer: 1. Hexadentate ligand with four "O" and two "N" donor atoms Key idea: EDTA ⁴⁻ is a hexadentate ligand. It has two nitrogen donor ato... 1
- The correct sequence of bond enthalpy of 'C–X' bond is : Answer: 2. CH₃-F > CH₃-Cl > CH₃-Br > CH₃-I Key idea: bond enthalpy decreases as the halogen gets larger (longer, weaker C-X bond). Bond leng... 1
- The pK_b of dimethylamine and pK_a of acetic acid are 3.27 and 4.77 respectively at T (K). The correct option for the pH of dimethylammonium acetate solution is : Answer: 3. 7.75 Key idea: for a salt of a weak acid and a weak base, pH=7+1/2(pK_a-pK_b) . pH=7+1/2(4.77-3.27)=7+0.75=7.75 . 1
- The structures of beryllium chloride in solid state and vapour phase, are : Answer: 1. Chain and dimer, respectively Key idea: BeCl₂ is electron deficient and completes its octet by bridging. In the solid state it fo... 1
- Given below are two statements :Statement I : Aspirin and Paracetamol belong to the class of narcotic analgesics.Statement II : Morphine and Heroin are non-narcotic analgesics.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the o… Answer: 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false. Key idea: aspirin and paracetamol are non-narcotic analgesics; morphine and heroin a... 1
- Match List - I with List - II.List - I : (a) PCl_5 (b) SF_6 (c) BrF_5 (d) BF_3List - II : (i) Square pyramidal (ii) Trigonal planar (iii) Octahedral (iv) Trigonal bipyramidalChoose the correct answer from the options given below. Answer: 1. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) Key idea: use VSEPR to find shapes. PCl₅ : 5 bond pairs, trigonal bipyramidal (iv) SF₆ : 6... 1
- Statement I : Acid strength increases in the order given as HF << HCl << HBr << HI.Statement II : As the size of the elements F, Cl, Br, I increases down the group, the bond strength of HF, HCl, HBr and HI decreases and so the acid strength increases… Answer: 1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true. Key idea: acid strength of hydrogen halides depends on the H-X bond strength. Down th... 1
- Identify the compound that will react with Hinsberg's reagent to give a solid which dissolves in alkali. Answer: 3. CH₃CH₂-ddotNH₂ Key idea: Hinsberg's reagent (benzenesulphonyl chloride) reacts with primary and secondary amines; the sulphonamid... 1
- What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction ?Acetone [(ii) H_2O, H^+](i) C_2H_5MgBr,\ dry Ether Product Answer: 4. 2-methyl butan-2-ol Key idea: a Grignard reagent adds to a ketone to give a tertiary alcohol. mathrm(CH₃)₂C=O+C₂H₅MgBr→(CH₃)₂C(C₂... 1
- Which of the following reactions is the metal displacement reaction ? Choose the right option. Answer: 2. Cr₂O₃ + 2Al xrightarrowΔ Al₂O₃ + 2Cr Key idea: a metal displacement reaction is one where a more reactive metal displaces a less... 1