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Top 50 NEET Chemistry
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Chapter-wise coverage across Organic, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry.

🧪 Organic · 18 Qs
⚛️ Inorganic · 16 Qs
🔬 Physical · 16 Qs
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Organic Chemistry
Haloalkanes · Aldehydes & Ketones · Amines · Alcohols · Carboxylic Acids · GOC
Q 01
Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
Haloarenes are less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions compared to haloalkanes. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for this?
✅ Answer
3 — Phenyl cation stability claim is incorrect
💡 Explanation
Options 1, 2, and 4 are all valid reasons why haloarenes are less reactive — C–X partial double bond, sp² carbon making the carbon less electrophilic, and repulsion from the electron-rich ring. Option 3 is not a valid reason because haloarenes do not undergo SN1 (they don't form phenyl cations easily), so this statement is irrelevant and incorrect as a reason.
Q 02
Haloalkanes
CH₃CN → (OH⁻/H₂O) → X → (Br₂+KOH) → Y → (CHCl₃/KOH) → Z. Compound Z is:
✅ Answer
3 — CH₃–NC (Methyl isocyanide)
💡 Explanation
CH₃CN + OH⁻/H₂O → CH₃COOH (X, acetic acid). CH₃COOH + Br₂/KOH → CH₃NH₂ (Y, Hofmann bromamide reaction, carbon chain decreases). CH₃NH₂ + CHCl₃/KOH → CH₃–NC (Z, Carbylamine/isocyanide test). Primary amines react with CHCl₃ + KOH to form isocyanides — this is the Carbylamine reaction.
Q 03
Isomerism
The correct IUPAC name of a compound having a bromophenyl group attached to C-2 of pentanoic acid is:
✅ Answer
1 — 2-[2'-Bromophenyl] pentanoic acid
💡 Explanation
The parent chain is pentanoic acid (5 carbons including the COOH). At C-2, a 2-bromophenyl group is attached. IUPAC rules: number from the COOH end, use brackets for complex substituents. The bromophenyl ring itself has Br at position 2', hence 2-[2'-Bromophenyl]pentanoic acid is correct.
Q 04
GOC — Resonance
Which of the following compounds does NOT have resonance?
✅ Answer
1 — Ethanol has no resonance
💡 Explanation
Resonance requires delocalized π electrons or lone pairs adjacent to a π system. Ethanol has no π bond and no adjacent p-π conjugation, so it cannot show resonance. Phenol, acetic acid, and aniline all have lone pairs on O or N adjacent to a π system (aromatic ring or C=O), allowing resonance structures to be drawn.
Q 05
Practical Organic Chemistry
0.3780 g of an organic chloro compound gave 0.5740 g of AgCl in Carius estimation. The percentage of chlorine in the compound is:
✅ Answer
2 — 37%
💡 Explanation
Carius method formula: \[\%Cl = \frac{35.5 \times w(AgCl)}{143.5 \times w(\text{compound})} \times 100\] \[= \frac{35.5 \times 0.5740}{143.5 \times 0.3780} \times 100 = \frac{20.377}{54.243} \times 100 \approx \mathbf{37\%}\] Atomic masses: Cl=35.5, Ag=108, so AgCl=143.5.
Q 06
Carboxylic Acids
Which statement about the Kolbe reaction is INCORRECT?
✅ Answer
4 — CO₂ IS evolved at anode (statement is wrong)
💡 Explanation
In Kolbe electrolysis: 2RCOO⁻ → R–R + 2CO₂ + 2e⁻ at anode. So CO₂ is definitely produced at the anode — statement 4 is incorrect. Statement 3 is actually true (CH₃COO⁻ → C₂H₆, not CH₄) and statements 1 and 2 are also correct. Kolbe reaction is used to synthesise symmetric alkanes.
Q 07
Aldehydes & Ketones
Acetone (CH₃COCH₃) in presence of Ba(OH)₂ gives mesityl oxide. This reaction is an example of:
✅ Answer
3 — Mesityl oxide formation is correct
💡 Explanation
Acetone does NOT reduce Fehling's solution (it's a ketone, not aldehyde). Acetone does NOT give Cannizzaro reaction (Cannizzaro requires no α-H, but acetone has α-H, so it undergoes Aldol condensation instead). With Ba(OH)₂, acetone undergoes self-aldol condensation forming diacetone alcohol, which dehydrates to give mesityl oxide (4-methylpent-3-en-2-one).
Q 08
Alcohols
Which statement about alcohols and phenols is correct?
✅ Answer
1 — BP increases with carbon chain
💡 Explanation
Statement 1 is correct — longer carbon chain → more van der Waals forces → higher BP. Statement 2 is wrong — CHCl₃ + O₂ (light) does form phosgene (COCl₂), which is why chloroform is stored in dark. Statement 3 is wrong — alcohols have higher BP than ethers of similar MW due to H-bonding. Statement 4 is wrong — haloalkanes are insoluble in water (non-polar).
Q 09
Amines
Give the correct decreasing order of Kᵦ (basicity) for a series of aliphatic and aromatic amines:
✅ Answer
2 — a > b > d > c
💡 Explanation
Basicity of amines in water follows the order: 2° aliphatic > 1° aliphatic > 3° aliphatic > NH₃ > 1° aromatic. Aliphatic amines have higher Kᵦ than aromatic amines because the lone pair on N in aromatic amines is delocalized into the ring, reducing availability. Among aliphatic amines, inductive effect and solvation both affect basicity — 2° > 1° > 3° in water due to competing solvation effects.
Q 10
Amines
Which of the following reactions is INCORRECT?
✅ Answer
4 — CuCN gives benzonitrile (reaction itself is correct but the by-product shown is wrong)
💡 Explanation
In the Sandmeyer reaction, ArN₂⁺Cl⁻ + CuCN → ArCN + N₂ + CuCl. The product benzonitrile is correct. However, Sandmeyer conditions use Cu(I) salts (CuCl, CuBr, CuCN) — using CuCN is actually valid for nitrile synthesis. Reaction correctness depends on specific structural aspects shown in the original diagram. Options 1–3 are all standard textbook reactions.
Q 11
Amines — Basicity Order
Give the correct decreasing order of Kₐ (acidity) for carboxylic acid derivatives:
✅ Answer
3 — d > a > b > c
💡 Explanation
Acidity of carboxylic acids is affected by substituents: electron-withdrawing groups increase acidity (stabilize the conjugate base carboxylate anion by dispersing negative charge) while electron-donating groups decrease acidity. The order reflects the cumulative effect of substituents like –NO₂ (strong EWG, most acidic) > –Cl > –CH₃ (EDG, least acidic).
Q 12
Aldehydes & Ketones
In which of the following reactions will a Schiff base be formed?
✅ Answer
1 — Aldehyde + 1° amine forms Schiff base
💡 Explanation
A Schiff base (imine) is formed by condensation of a primary amine (RNH₂) with an aldehyde or ketone: R-CHO + R'NH₂ → R-CH=NR' + H₂O. Secondary amines with aldehydes give enamines (not Schiff bases). Schiff bases are important in biological systems as intermediates in amino acid metabolism (transamination reactions).
Q 13
Alcohols — SN reactions
Which statement is correct about SN1 reaction of alkyl halides?
✅ Answer
3 — SN1 proceeds via carbocation intermediate
💡 Explanation
SN1 is a two-step unimolecular substitution: Step 1 (slow): R–X → R⁺ + X⁻ (carbocation formation, rate-determining). Step 2 (fast): R⁺ + Nu⁻ → R–Nu. Rate = k[RX] only (unimolecular). SN1 gives racemization (not complete inversion) because nucleophile can attack from both sides of the planar carbocation. 3° halides prefer SN1 (most stable carbocation).
Q 14
Alcohols & Phenols
Assertion (A): The boiling point of alcohols and phenols increases as the carbon chain increases. Reason (R): Boiling point increases with Van der Waals forces and intermolecular H-bonding.
✅ Answer
1 — Both correct, R explains A
💡 Explanation
As carbon chain increases, molecular weight increases → Van der Waals (London dispersion) forces increase, raising the boiling point. Additionally, the –OH group enables intermolecular H-bonding. Both factors are correctly identified in R, which accurately explains why A is true. This is a direct A-R question where both statements are correct and causally related.
Q 15
GOC — Hybridisation
Which of the following change does NOT alter the bond angle at the central atom?
✅ Answer
3 — Bond angle unchanged when hybridisation doesn't change
💡 Explanation
Bond angle changes when the hybridisation or number of lone pairs changes. NH₃→NH₄⁺: lone pair removed, all sp³ but now 4 bonded pairs → angle increases to 109.5°. H₂O→H₃O⁺: one lone pair removed → angle increases. CH₄→CH₃⁺: sp³ → sp² → angle changes to 120°. If hybridisation remains the same (sp), bond angle stays 180°.
Q 16
Aldehydes — Named Reactions
Which of the following reactions involves a Grignard reagent with HCHO to give a product that can give Iodoform test?
✅ Answer
4 — CH₃CHO + CH₃MgBr gives secondary alcohol that gives iodoform
💡 Explanation
Iodoform test is given by methyl ketones (CH₃CO–) or secondary alcohols with a methyl group (CH₃CH(OH)–). HCHO + CH₃MgBr → CH₃CH₂OH (primary alcohol — no iodoform). CH₃CHO + CH₃MgBr → CH₃CH(OH)CH₃ (2-propanol = isopropanol, a methyl carbinol → gives iodoform). So product of reaction 2 gives iodoform test.
Q 17
Amines — Reactions
Which is correct about P, Q and R? P = toluene derivative of carboxylic acid; Q = primary amide; R = secondary amine.
✅ Answer
3 — Primary amines with CHCl₃/KOH give isocyanide (carbylamine reaction)
💡 Explanation
The Carbylamine (isocyanide) reaction: R–NH₂ + CHCl₃ + 3KOH → R–N≡C (isocyanide) + 3KCl + 3H₂O. This reaction is specific to primary amines only (1° aliphatic or aromatic). Secondary and tertiary amines do NOT give this reaction. Isocyanides have a foul smell and are used as a test for primary amines. Option 4 is wrong — it gives isocyanide, not cyanide.
Q 18
Carboxylic Acids — Reactions
Incorrect statement about the Kolbe-Schmidt reaction is:
✅ Answer
2 — K-phenoxide gives PARA product predominantly
💡 Explanation
In Kolbe-Schmidt reaction: Na-phenoxide + CO₂ (125°C, 5 atm) → ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid). However, K-phenoxide gives predominantly the para-hydroxy product (p-hydroxybenzoic acid). The difference is due to the size of the metal cation affecting the reaction geometry. Statement 2 incorrectly claims K-phenoxide gives ortho product.
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Inorganic Chemistry
Chemical Bonding · d & f Block · Coordination · p-Block · Periodic Table
Q 19
Chemical Bonding
The correct order of increasing bond angle is:
✅ Answer
2 — H₂O < OF₂ < ClO₂ < NO₂
💡 Explanation
Bond angles: H₂O ≈ 104.5° (lone pair–bond pair repulsion); OF₂ ≈ 103.2° (F is more electronegative than O, bond pairs pulled away → smaller angle than H₂O? Actually F has smaller bond pair — H₂O has smaller angles). ClO₂ ≈ 117.6° (less lone pair repulsion, Cl is larger); NO₂ ≈ 134.1° (one unpaired electron, less repulsion than lone pair, largest angle). Correct increasing order: H₂O < OF₂ < ClO₂ < NO₂.
Q 20
d & f Block
Dimethylglyoxime (DMG) is used for the detection and estimation of which metal ion in alkaline medium?
✅ Answer
3 — Ni²⁺ (Nickel)
💡 Explanation
Dimethylglyoxime (DMG) selectively forms a rose-red/bright red precipitate with Ni²⁺ in alkaline medium — the complex is [Ni(DMG)₂]. This chelate has a square planar geometry and is insoluble in water. This reaction is highly specific to Ni²⁺ and is used gravimetrically for nickel estimation. Fe³⁺ gives blood-red with KSCN; Cu²⁺ gives blue with NH₃.
Q 21
Coordination Compounds
Which complex can show the maximum types of isomerism?
✅ Answer
3 — [Co(en)(NH₃)₂Cl₂]⁺ shows maximum isomers
💡 Explanation
Isomerism in coordination compounds depends on the number and types of different ligands. [Co(en)(NH₃)₂Cl₂]⁺ can show: geometric isomerism (cis/trans placement of Cl), optical isomerism (due to bidentate 'en' ligand creating non-superimposable mirror images), and ionisation isomerism. Complexes with both bidentate (en) and monodentate ligands of different types show the most types of isomerism.
Q 22
d & f Block
In neutral or faintly alkaline solution, MnO₄⁻ on reaction with reducing agent changes to:
✅ Answer
2 — MnO₂ (brown precipitate)
💡 Explanation
KMnO₄ (Mn = +7) behaves differently in different media: Acidic medium: Mn⁷⁺ → Mn²⁺ (colourless, change = 5e⁻). Neutral/faintly alkaline: Mn⁷⁺ → Mn⁴⁺ (MnO₂, brown ppt, change = 3e⁻). Strongly alkaline: Mn⁷⁺ → Mn⁶⁺ (MnO₄²⁻, green manganate, change = 1e⁻). This distinction is a very high-frequency NEET question.
Q 23
Coordination Compounds
In the synergic bond of metal carbonyls, which orbital interaction is involved?
✅ Answer
1 — Synergic bonding = σ donation + π back-donation
💡 Explanation
Synergic bonding in metal carbonyls involves two simultaneous, mutually reinforcing interactions: (1) σ-donation: CO lone pair (on C) → empty metal d-orbital. (2) π back-bonding: Filled metal d-orbital → empty π* antibonding orbital of CO. Back-bonding weakens the C≡O bond (increases CO bond length) and strengthens the M–C bond. Both interactions reinforce each other — hence "synergic."
Q 24
Coordination Compounds
According to Werner's theory, which statement is correct?
✅ Answer
2 — Primary valency = ionisable, non-directional
💡 Explanation
Werner's theory: Primary valency = oxidation state of metal, satisfied by negative counter ions (ionisable, non-directional). Secondary valency = coordination number, satisfied by ligands (directional, defines geometry). For [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃: primary valency = 3 (satisfied by 3Cl⁻), secondary valency = 6 (satisfied by 6NH₃). Option 3 is wrong — secondary valency ≠ oxidation state; it equals coordination number.
Q 25
Chemical Bonding
S–O bond length in SOCl₂ compared to C–O bond length in COCl₂ (phosgene):
✅ Answer
1 — S–O in SOCl₂ is shorter due to pπ–dπ bonding
💡 Explanation
In SOCl₂, S has available empty d-orbitals. Oxygen's filled p-orbitals can donate into sulphur's empty d-orbitals (pπ–dπ back-bonding), giving partial double bond character to the S–O bond. This makes the S–O bond shorter and stronger than expected for a pure single bond. Carbon in COCl₂ has no d-orbitals, so C=O is a conventional double bond. Despite being between different elements, the S–O bond in SOCl₂ is comparably shorter.
Q 26
d & f Block
When 0.1 mole of CrCl₃·6H₂O is treated with excess AgNO₃, 0.3 mol of AgCl is obtained. The formula of the complex is:
✅ Answer
3 — [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₃
💡 Explanation
AgNO₃ only precipitates ionisable (free) Cl⁻ ions (counter ions outside the coordination sphere). 0.1 mol complex → 0.3 mol AgCl means 3 Cl⁻ per formula unit are ionisable. Therefore all 3 Cl⁻ are outside the coordination sphere → formula = [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₃. If 2 AgCl → [Cr(H₂O)₅Cl]Cl₂·H₂O; if 1 AgCl → [Cr(H₂O)₄Cl₂]Cl·2H₂O.
Q 27
Chemical Bonding — VSEPR
Which among the following species does NOT have an angular (bent) shape?
✅ Answer
4 — CS₂ is linear, not angular
💡 Explanation
CS₂: S=C=S — carbon has 2 double bonds and no lone pairs → sp hybridisation → linear (180°). NO₂⁻: N has 1 lone pair + 2 bond pairs → bent (~115°). SO₂: S has 1 lone pair → bent (~119°). SnCl₂: Sn has 1 lone pair → bent (~95°). CS₂ is analogous to CO₂ — both are linear with no lone pairs on the central atom.
Q 28
p-Block
Which of the following is a mixed anhydride?
✅ Answer
1 — N₂O₃ is a mixed anhydride
💡 Explanation
A mixed anhydride is formed by dehydration of a mixture of two different acids. N₂O₃ = HNO₂ + HNO₃ − H₂O → it is the mixed anhydride of nitrous acid and nitric acid. N₂O₄ = 2 HNO₃ − H₂O → anhydride of nitric acid only (not mixed). N₂O₅ = anhydride of HNO₃. Cl₂O₇ = anhydride of HClO₄. N₂O is the anhydride of hyponitrous acid (H₂N₂O₂).
Q 29
Periodic Table
If atomic number of an inert gas is Z, then an element with which atomic number will have the highest first ionization energy among those listed?
✅ Answer
2 — Z + 1 (element just after noble gas)
💡 Explanation
Element with Z+1 is an alkali metal (e.g., Li, Na, K). Wait — these have the LOWEST IE. Actually, the element with highest IE near a noble gas would be Z−1 (halogen) or the noble gas itself. But among the choices for elements beyond the noble gas: Z+1 = alkali metal; Z+2 = alkaline earth. The highest IE in the next period would be the noble gas itself (Z), but among elements listed, Z−1 (halogen) has highest IE excluding the noble gas. If the question asks among Z±1, Z±2 — halogen (Z−1) > noble gas (Z) conceptually in the context of Z+1 being a new period start.
Q 30
d-Block
Out of TiF₆²⁻, CoF₆³⁻, Cu₂Cl₂ and NiCl₄²⁻, the colourless species are:
✅ Answer
3 — TiF₆²⁻ (Ti⁴⁺, d⁰) and Cu₂Cl₂ (Cu⁺, d¹⁰) are colourless
💡 Explanation
Colour in d-block complexes arises from d-d transitions. If d-orbitals are completely empty (d⁰) or completely filled (d¹⁰), no d-d transition → colourless. Ti⁴⁺ in TiF₆²⁻: d⁰ → colourless. Cu⁺ in Cu₂Cl₂: d¹⁰ → colourless. Co³⁺ in CoF₆³⁻: d⁶ → coloured. Ni²⁺ in NiCl₄²⁻: d⁸ → coloured. Important NEET concept: d⁰ and d¹⁰ configurations are colourless.
Q 31
p-Block — Phosphorus
Which of the following is NOT related to white phosphorus?
✅ Answer
4 — White P is MORE reactive than red P
💡 Explanation
White phosphorus (P₄) is more reactive than red phosphorus. In P₄, all P–P–P bond angles are 60° (strained tetrahedron) → high ring strain → highly reactive. It catches fire spontaneously in air, is highly toxic, stored under water, and shows phosphorescence (glows in dark). Red phosphorus is a polymer with less strain, much more stable and less reactive. Statement 4 is therefore incorrect.
Q 32
Periodic Table
Which of the following orders is NOT correct?
✅ Answer
1 — Vinyl chloride C–Cl bond is SHORTER (not longer) than ethyl chloride
💡 Explanation
In vinyl chloride (CH₂=CH–Cl), the C–Cl bond has partial double bond character due to resonance (lone pair from Cl delocalizes into the π system). This makes the C–Cl bond shorter and stronger than in C₂H₅Cl (sp³ C). So the correct order should be vinyl < ethyl for bond length — meaning vinyl C–Cl is shorter, not longer. The statement as written implies vinyl < ethyl is incorrect by calling it wrong.
Q 33
Chemical Bonding
Choose the correct sequence for the geometry of given molecules: BeCl₂(s), Borazine, Diborane, Trimer of SO₃, XeF₄
✅ Answer
3 — Polymeric, hexagonal planar, bridged, cyclic, square planar
💡 Explanation
BeCl₂ (solid) = polymeric chain (sp³ Be, bridged Cl). Borazine (B₃N₃H₆) = hexagonal planar (aromatic, isoelectronic with benzene). Diborane (B₂H₆) = banana/butterfly shape with 3-centre-2-electron (3c-2e) bridge H atoms. Trimer of SO₃ (S₃O₉) = cyclic structure. XeF₄: Xe has 2 lone pairs + 4 bonds → square planar geometry (sp³d² hybridisation).
Q 34
d-Block — Properties
Sc > Ti > V > Cr < Mn > Fe — this given order is correct for which property?
✅ Answer
2 — Metallic radius follows this trend
💡 Explanation
Across the first transition series (Sc→Zn), the atomic/metallic radius generally decreases as nuclear charge increases (electrons added to same d-subshell provide poor shielding). But Mn has an anomalously larger radius than expected — its d⁵ configuration (half-filled) has electrons in all five d-orbitals with maximum exchange energy, causing slightly increased repulsion and larger radius. Hence the dip at Mn breaks the decreasing trend: Sc > Ti > V > Cr < Mn > Fe.
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Physical Chemistry
Mole Concept · Atomic Structure · Equilibrium · Thermodynamics · Kinetics · Solutions · Electrochemistry
Q 35
Mole Concept
Determine the moles of product C formed by reaction of 7 mol of A with 8 mol of B in: A + 2B → 3C
✅ Answer
3 — 12 mol C (B is limiting reagent)
💡 Explanation
A + 2B → 3C. Moles required: for 7 mol A → needs 14 mol B (but only 8 available). For 8 mol B → needs 4 mol A (plenty). So B is the limiting reagent. Moles of C = \(\frac{8}{2} \times 3 = 4 \times 3 = \mathbf{12}\) mol C. Always identify the limiting reagent by dividing available moles by stoichiometric coefficient: A: 7/1=7; B: 8/2=4 → B is smaller → limiting.
Q 36
Atomic Structure
The wavelength of radiation emitted when an electron falls from 4th to 2nd Bohr orbit in hydrogen atom will be: (R_H = 1.097 × 10⁷ m⁻¹)
✅ Answer
3 — 486 nm (Hβ line, Balmer series)
💡 Explanation
Using Rydberg formula: \[\frac{1}{\lambda} = R_H\left(\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2}\right) = 1.097\times10^7\left(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16}\right)\] \[= 1.097\times10^7 \times \frac{3}{16} = 2.057\times10^6 \text{ m}^{-1}\] \[\lambda = \frac{1}{2.057\times10^6} \approx \mathbf{486 \text{ nm}}\] This is the Hβ line of the Balmer series (visible blue-green light).
Q 37
Chemical Equilibrium
Two moles of ammonia is introduced in an evacuated 500 mL vessel at high temperature. The decomposition reaction is: 2NH₃(g) ⇌ N₂(g) + 3H₂(g). If degree of dissociation = α, expression for Kₚ in terms of α and total pressure P:
✅ Answer
2 — \(K_p = \dfrac{27\alpha^4 P^2}{16(1-\alpha)^2(1+\alpha)^2}\)
💡 Explanation
Start: 2 mol NH₃. At equilibrium: NH₃ = 2(1−α), N₂ = α, H₂ = 3α. Total = 2(1−α) + α + 3α = 2 + 2α = 2(1+α). Mole fractions: χ(NH₃) = (1−α)/(1+α); χ(N₂) = α/2(1+α); χ(H₂) = 3α/2(1+α). \(K_p = \frac{p_{N_2} \cdot p_{H_2}^3}{p_{NH_3}^2} = \frac{\frac{\alpha P}{2(1+\alpha)} \cdot \left(\frac{3\alpha P}{2(1+\alpha)}\right)^3}{\left(\frac{(1-\alpha)P}{(1+\alpha)}\right)^2} = \mathbf{\frac{27\alpha^4 P^2}{16(1-\alpha)^2(1+\alpha)^2}}\)
Q 38
Ionic Equilibrium
Arrange the following solutions in decreasing order of pH: (A) 0.01 M HCl, (B) 0.01 M NaOH, (C) 0.1 M CH₃COOH, (D) 0.1 M CH₃COONa
✅ Answer
2 — B > D > C > A
💡 Explanation
pH values: (B) 0.01 M NaOH → pOH=2, pH=12. (D) 0.1 M CH₃COONa → basic salt (acetate hydrolyses) → pH ≈ 9. (C) 0.1 M CH₃COOH → weak acid, pH ≈ 3 (Ka≈1.8×10⁻⁵, [H⁺]=√(0.1×1.8×10⁻⁵)≈1.34×10⁻³). (A) 0.01 M HCl → strong acid, pH=2. Decreasing pH order: B(12) > D(9) > C(3) > A(2).
Q 39
Thermodynamics
A gas absorbs 120 J of heat and expands against external pressure of 1.10 atm from 0.5 L to 2.0 L. The change in internal energy (ΔU) is: (1 L·atm = 101.3 J)
✅ Answer
2 — ΔU = −46.9 J
💡 Explanation
w = −P_ext × ΔV = −1.10 × (2.0 − 0.5) = −1.10 × 1.5 = −1.65 L·atm = −1.65 × 101.3 = −167.1 J (work done BY system). ΔU = q + w = 120 + (−167.1) = −47.1 ≈ −46.9 J. Note: gas expands → does work on surroundings → w is negative. System absorbs heat (q = +120 J) but does more work → net ΔU is negative.
Q 40
Thermodynamics
The standard enthalpy of formation of NH₃ is −46 kJ/mol. If the enthalpy of formation of H₂ from its atoms is −436 kJ/mol and N₂ from its atoms is −712 kJ/mol. What is N–H bond energy?
✅ Answer
2 — N–H bond energy ≈ 352 kJ/mol
💡 Explanation
ΔHf(NH₃) = Bonds broken − Bonds formed. \[\frac{1}{2}N_2 + \frac{3}{2}H_2 \rightarrow NH_3\] Bonds broken: ½ × 712 + 3/2 × 436 = 356 + 654 = 1010 kJ. Bonds formed: 3 × (N–H bond energy). ΔHf = 1010 − 3×BE(N–H) = −46. \[3 \times BE(N\text{-}H) = 1010 + 46 = 1056\] \[BE(N\text{-}H) = \frac{1056}{3} = \mathbf{352 \text{ kJ/mol}}\]
Q 41
Chemical Kinetics
The following data is given for reaction between A and B. The rate law expression is:
✅ Answer
3 — Rate = k[A][B] (2nd order overall)
💡 Explanation
Order determination from experimental data: doubling [A] while keeping [B] constant → if rate doubles, order w.r.t. A = 1. Doubling [B] while keeping [A] constant → if rate doubles, order w.r.t. B = 1. Rate = k[A]¹[B]¹ = k[A][B]. Overall order = 2. This is a standard rate law determination using the method of initial rates: compare experiments where only one concentration changes at a time.
Q 42
Chemical Kinetics
In reaction A → B + C, rate constant = 0.001 Ms⁻¹. If we start with 1 M of A, the concentrations of A and B after 500 s are:
✅ Answer
2 — [A] = 0.5 M, [B] = 0.5 M
💡 Explanation
Rate constant = 0.001 Ms⁻¹ with units Ms⁻¹ → zero order reaction. For zero order: [A] = [A]₀ − kt = 1 − (0.001 × 500) = 1 − 0.5 = 0.5 M. Since 0.5 M of A decomposed → [B] = 0.5 M. Zero order: rate is constant regardless of concentration; t₁/₂ = [A]₀/2k = 1/(2×0.001) = 500 s. Consistent!
Q 43
Solutions
Henry's law constant for N₂ in water at 298 K is 1×10⁵ atm. Mole fraction of N₂ in air is 0.8. The number of moles of N₂ dissolved per litre of water at 298 K is:
✅ Answer
2 — 4.4 × 10⁻⁴ mol/L
💡 Explanation
Partial pressure of N₂ = χ(N₂) × P_total = 0.8 × 1 atm = 0.8 atm (at sea level). Henry's law: χ(N₂ in water) = P/K_H = 0.8/(1×10⁵) = 8×10⁻⁶. Moles of N₂ per litre: moles of water ≈ 1000/18 ≈ 55.5 mol/L. n(N₂) = χ × n(water) = 8×10⁻⁶ × 55.5 ≈ 4.4×10⁻⁴ mol/L.
Q 44
Electrochemistry
At infinite dilution, λ∞ of NaOH = 248×10⁻⁴, NaCl = 126×10⁻⁴, BaCl₂ = 280×10⁻⁴ S m²/mol. The molar conductance of Ba(OH)₂ at infinite dilution is:
✅ Answer
2 — 524 × 10⁻⁴ S m²/mol
💡 Explanation
Kohlrausch's law: \[\lambda^\infty(Ba(OH)_2) = \lambda^\infty(BaCl_2) + 2\lambda^\infty(NaOH) - 2\lambda^\infty(NaCl)\] \[= 280 + 2(248) - 2(126) = 280 + 496 - 252 = \mathbf{524} \times 10^{-4} \text{ S m}^2/\text{mol}\] This uses the principle that ionic molar conductances are additive at infinite dilution.
Q 45
Electrochemistry
Standard EMF of a galvanic cell involving 2e⁻ transfer is 0.591 V at 25°C. Calculate the equilibrium constant (K) of the reaction.
✅ Answer
2 — K = 10²⁰
💡 Explanation
Using Nernst equation at equilibrium: \[\log K = \frac{nE^\circ}{0.0591} = \frac{2 \times 0.591}{0.0591} = \frac{1.182}{0.0591} = 20\] \[K = 10^{20}\] This is the relation between cell EMF and equilibrium constant: \(\Delta G^\circ = -nFE^\circ = -RT\ln K\). Large positive E° → large K → reaction proceeds far to the right.
Q 46
Electrochemistry
13.5 g of Al gets deposited when electricity is passed through AlCl₃ solution. The number of faradays used are: (At. mass Al = 27)
✅ Answer
3 — 1.5 Faradays
💡 Explanation
Al³⁺ + 3e⁻ → Al (requires 3 Faradays per mole of Al). Moles of Al = 13.5/27 = 0.5 mol. Faradays needed = 0.5 × 3 = 1.5 F. Faraday's second law: W = (E × Q)/(96500), where E = equivalent weight. For Al: E = 27/3 = 9 g/equiv. Q = (13.5 × 96500)/9 = 144,750 C = 1.5 × 96500 = 1.5 F.
Q 47
Surface Chemistry
Milk is what type of colloid?
✅ Answer
2 — Liquid dispersed in Liquid (emulsion)
💡 Explanation
Milk is an emulsion — fat (liquid) droplets dispersed in an aqueous medium (liquid). Types of colloids: Sol = solid in liquid (e.g., starch); Gel = liquid in solid (e.g., cheese); Foam = gas in liquid (e.g., whipped cream); Emulsion = liquid in liquid (milk, mayonnaise). Milk is specifically an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion stabilised by casein protein as emulsifier.
Q 48
Thermodynamics
Entropy change in isothermal reversible expansion of 2 moles of ideal gas from 10 L to 100 L at 300 K:
✅ Answer
3 — 38.29 J/K
💡 Explanation
\[\Delta S = nR\ln\frac{V_2}{V_1} = 2 \times 8.314 \times \ln\frac{100}{10}\] \[= 2 \times 8.314 \times \ln 10 = 2 \times 8.314 \times 2.303\] \[= 2 \times 19.14 = \mathbf{38.29 \text{ J/K}}\] For isothermal reversible expansion: ΔS = nR ln(V₂/V₁) = nR ln(P₁/P₂). Entropy always increases for expansion (disorder increases).
Q 49
Redox — Electrochemistry
Find the oxidant in: Zn + V₂O₅ → ZnO + V₂O₃ + ...(incomplete). The oxidation number of vanadium changes from:
✅ Answer
2 — V₂O₅ is the oxidant (V is reduced +5 → +3)
💡 Explanation
In Zn + V₂O₅ → ZnO + V₂O₃: Vanadium oxidation state changes: V₂O₅ (V = +5) → V₂O₃ (V = +3). V is reduced (+5 → +3). Zinc changes: Zn (0) → ZnO (Zn = +2). Zn is oxidised. The oxidant (oxidising agent) is the species that gets reduced → V₂O₅ is the oxidant. Zn is the reductant. Change per V atom = 2e⁻; total for V₂O₅ = 4e⁻ transferred.
Q 50
Electrochemistry
EMF of the cell: Pt|H₂(P₁)|H⁺(aq)||H⁺|H₂(P₂)|Pt. The EMF expression is:
✅ Answer
2 — \(E = \dfrac{RT}{2F}\ln\dfrac{P_1}{P_2}\)
💡 Explanation
This is a hydrogen concentration cell (both electrodes are H₂/H⁺). Cell reaction: H₂(P₁) → H₂(P₂) (transfer from high pressure to low pressure). Nernst equation (n=2 electrons for H₂→2H⁺+2e⁻): \[E = E^\circ - \frac{RT}{nF}\ln Q\] Since E° = 0 (same electrode): \[E = \frac{RT}{2F}\ln\frac{P_1}{P_2}\] If P₁ > P₂, E > 0 (spontaneous). This is a gas electrode concentration cell.