Chemistry

A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform, CHCl3, supposed to be carcinogenic in nature. The level of contamination was 15 ppm (by mass). (i) Express this in per cent by mass. (ii) Determine the molality of chloroform in the water sample.

(a) $1 ppm = 1 part out of 1 million parts.$ Mass percent of 15 ppm chloroform in H2O= $\frac{15}{{{10}^{6}}}\times 100$ $\approx 1.5 \times{10}^{-3}%$ $ (b)$100 grams of the sample is having 1.5 ×...

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Assertion (A): Among isomeric pentanes, 2, 2-dimethylpentane has the highest boiling point. Reason (R): Branching does not affect the boiling point. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (iii) Both A and R are not correct. (iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Option (iii) is correct. Explanation: The lowest boiling point among isomeric pentanes is of 2,2-dimethylpentane, and further on branching, its boiling point decreases

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Assertion (A): Nitration of benzene with nitric acid requires the use of concentrated sulphuric acid. Reason (R): The mixture of concentrated sulphuric acid and concentrated nitric acid produces the electrophile, NO2+. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (iii) Both A and R are not correct. (iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Option (i) is correct Explanation: In nitration, benzene is treated with a nitrating mixture, which consists of conc. $HNO_3$ and $H_2SO_4$, and $H_2SO_4$ aids in the production of $NO_2 +$....

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Assertion (A): The compound cyclooctane has the following structural formula: It is cyclic and has conjugated 8π-electron system but it is not an aromatic compound.
Reason (R) : (4n + 2) π electrons rule does not hold good and the ring is not planar.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Option (i) is correct. Compounds with the following features are aromatic: planarity and complete delocalization of the electrons in the ring. The ring contains (4n+2) electrons, where n is an...

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The ring systems having the following characteristics are aromatic. (i) Planar ring containing conjugated π bonds. (ii) Complete delocalisation of the π−electrons in-ring system i.e. each atom in the ring has unhybridised p-orbital, and (iii) Presence of (4n+2)−electrons in the ring where n is an integer (n = 0, 1, 2,………..) [Huckel rule]. Using this information classifies the following compounds as aromatic/non-aromatic.

Aromatic compounds: A, E and F Non-Aromatic : B, C, D and G

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In an electrophilic substitution reaction of nitrobenzene, the presence of nitro group ________. (i) deactivates the ring by an inductive effect. (ii) activates the ring by an inductive effect. (iii) decreases the charge density at ortho and para position of the ring relative to meta position by resonance. (iv) increases the charge density at meta position relative to the ortho and para positions of the ring by resonance

Option (i) and (iii) are the answers.

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For an electrophilic substitution reaction, the presence of a halogen atom in the benzene ring _______. (i) deactivates the ring by the inductive effect (ii) deactivates the ring by resonance (iii) increases the charge density at ortho and para position relative to meta position by resonance (iv) directs the incoming electrophile to meta position by increasing the charge density relative to ortho and para position.

The solutions are options (i) and (iii).

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Assertion (A): If BOD level of water in a reservoir is less than 5 ppm it is highly polluted. Reason (R): High biological oxygen demand means a low activity of bacteria in water. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (iii) Both A and R are not correct. (iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Option (iii) is the answer.

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Assertion (A): Ozone is destroyed by solar radiation in the upper stratosphere. Reason (R): Thinning of the ozone layer allows excessive UV radiations to reach the surface of the earth. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (iii) Both A and R are not correct. (iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Option (iv) is the answer.

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Assertion (A): Greenhouse effect was observed in houses used to grow plants and these are made of green glass. Reason (R): Greenhouse name has been given because glasshouses are made of green glass. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (iii) Both A and R are not correct. (iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

correct is Option (iii)

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Oxidation of Sulphur dioxide into Sulphur trioxide in the absence of a catalyst is a slow process but this oxidation occurs easily in the atmosphere. Explain how does this happen. Give chemical reactions for the conversion of SO2 into SO3.

The uncatalyzed oxidation of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide is sluggish, but it may be oxidised quickly in the presence of a catalyst in the environment. There are substances in the atmosphere...

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A factory was started near a village. Suddenly villagers started feeling the presence of irritating vapours in the village and cases of headache, chest pain, cough, dryness of throat and breathing problems increased. Villagers blamed the emissions from the chimney of the factory for such problems. Explain what could have happened. Give chemical reactions for the support of your explanation.

This sort of breathing difficulty can be caused by toxic nitrogen and sulphur oxides in the environment. These oxides are produced in industry by the oxidation of fossil fuels such as coal. N2 (g) +...

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During an educational trip, a student of botany saw a beautiful lake in a village. She collected many plants from that area. She noticed that villagers were washing clothes around the lake and at some places waste material from houses was destroying its beauty. After a few years, she visited the same lake again. She was surprised to find that the lake was covered with algae, the stinking smell was coming out and its water had become unusable. Can you explain the reason for this condition of the lake?

The dumping of household garbage in the lake can give nutrients for algae and aquatic plants to develop fast. The breakdown of these, which is aided by bacteria, can also result in a bad odour. The...

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Which of the following practices will not come under green chemistry? (i) If possible, making use of soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. (ii) Using H2O2 for bleaching purpose instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents. (iii) Using a bicycle for travelling small distances instead of using petrol/diesel-based vehicles. (iv) Using plastic cans for neatly storing substances.

The solution is option (iV).

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By mistake, an alcohol (boiling point 97°C) was mixed with a hydrocarbon (boiling point 68°C). Suggest a suitable method to separate the two compounds. Explain the reason for your choice.

Steam distillation can be used to separate the mixture. The boiling points of alcohol and hydrocarbon are almost same. Steam distillation is used to purify temperature-sensitive materials in...

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Three students, Manish, Ramesh and Rajni were determining the extra elements present in an organic compound given by their teacher. They prepared the Lassaigne’s extract (L.E.) independently by the fusion of the compound with sodium metal. Then they added solid FeSO4 and dilute sulphuric acid to a part of Lassaigne’s extract. Manish and Rajni obtained Prussian blue colour but Ramesh got a red colour. Ramesh repeated the test with the same Lassaigne’s extract but again got red colour only. They were surprised and went to their teacher and told him about their observation. A teacher asked them to think over the reason for this. Can you help them by giving the reason for this observation? Also, write the chemical equations to explain the formation of compounds of different colours

3NaCNS + FeSO4 + dilute sulphuric→ Fe(CNS)3 (Blood red colour) + 3Na+ Ramesh's organic molecule has both Nitrogen and Sulphur, resulting in the Blood-red colour of Fe(CNS)3, whereas Manish and...

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The structure of triphenylmethylcation is given below. This is very stable and some of its salts can be stored for months. Explain the cause of the high stability of this cation.

Triphenylcarbocation is a tertiary carbocation with a positive charge on the carbon atom that is stabilised by resonance thanks to the three phenyl groups. The stability of the system improves as a...

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If a liquid compound decomposes at its boiling point, which method(s) can you choose for its purification. It is known that the compound is stable at low pressure, steam volatile and insoluble in water.

Because the liquid component decomposes near its boiling point, indicating that it is heat-sensitive, we purify it using "Steam distillation." For temperature-sensitive materials, this is done.

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For testing halogens in an organic compound with AgNO3 solution, sodium extract (Lassaigne’s test) is acidified with dilute HNO3. What will happen if a student acidifies the extract with dilute H2 SO4 in place of dilute HNO3?

If dilute H2 SO4 is used, sodium sulphide and sodium cyanine are not destroyed, therefore the proper result will not be obtained if halides are present.

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Hyperconjugation involves delocalisation of ___________. (i) electrons of carbon-hydrogen σ bond of an alkyl group directly attached to an atom of the unsaturated system. (ii) electrons of carbon-hydrogen σ bond of alkyl group directly attached to the positively charged carbon atom. (iii) π-electrons of carbon-carbon bond (iv) lone pair of electrons

The correct answers are (i) and (ii).

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During the hearing of a court case, the judge suspected that some changes in the documents had been carried out. He asked the forensic department to check the ink used at two different places. According to you which technique can give the best results? (i) Column chromatography (ii) Solvent extraction (iii) Distillation (iv) Thin-layer chromatography

Option IV is the correct answer.

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The fragrance of flowers is due to the presence of some steam volatile organic compounds called essential oils. These are generally insoluble in water at room temperature but are miscible with water vapour in the vapour phase. A a suitable method for the extraction of these oils from the flowers is: (i) Distillation (ii) Crystallisation (iii) Distillation under reduced pressure (iv) Steam distillation

Option IV is the correct answer.

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Assertion (A): If aluminium atoms replace a few silicon atoms in three the dimensional network of silicon dioxide, the overall structure acquires a negative charge. Reason (R): Aluminium is trivalent while silicon is tetravalent. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (iii) Both A and R are not correct (iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Correct Option is (i)

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Aluminium dissolves in mineral acids and aqueous alkalies and thus shows amphoteric character. A piece of aluminium foil is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sodium hydroxide solution in a test tube and on bringing a burning matchstick near the mouth of the test tube, a pop sound indicates the evolution of hydrogen gas. The same activity when performed with concentrated nitric acid, the reaction doesn’t proceed. Explain the reason.

Aluminium interacts with both acid and base to produce hydrogen gas, which pops and burns in the air. As a powerful oxidising agent, nitric acid produces a thin coating of aluminium oxide on the...

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Which of the following statements are correct. Answer based on Fig.11.1. (i) The two bridged hydrogen atoms and the two boron atoms lie in one plane; (ii) Out of six B–H bonds two bonds can be described in terms of 3 centre 2-electron bonds. (iii) Out of six B-H bonds, four B-H bonds can be described in terms of 3 centres 2 electron bonds; (iv) The four-terminal B-H bonds are two centre-two electron regular bonds.

The solutions are I (ii), and (iv).

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In the structure of diborane (i) All hydrogen atoms lie in one plane and boron atoms lie in a plane perpendicular to this plane. (ii) 2 boron atoms and 4 terminal hydrogen atoms lie in the same plane and 2 bridging hydrogen atoms lie in the perpendicular plane. (iii) 4 bridging hydrogen atoms and boron atoms lie in one plane and two terminal hydrogen atoms lie in a plane perpendicular to this plane. (iv) All the atoms are on the same plane.

Option II is the correct response.

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