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Chemistry questions here span the three main branches: physical chemistry with its calculations and concepts, organic chemistry reactions and mechanisms, and inorganic chemistry including periodic trends and compounds. Practise to sharpen problem solving and recall of key reactions.

45 questions

Calculate the mole fraction of ethanol ( Câ‚‚Hâ‚…OH ) in a solution containing 69 g of ethanol and 198 g of water. (Mola

Given: Calculate the mole fraction of ethanol ( C₂H₅OH ) in a solution containing 69 g of ethanol and 198 g of water. (Molar mass: C₂H₅OH = 46 g/mol, H₂O = 18 g/mol ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Moles of ethanol = 69/46 = 1.5 mol. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Moles of water = 198/18 = 11 mol . Total moles = 1.5 + 11 = 12.5. Mole fraction of ethanol = 1.5/12.5 = 0.12 . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom and Periodicity, Topic: Mole concept, atomic models and periodic trends.

In the Carius method, the percentage of sulphur in a 0.3 g compound yielding 0.699 g BaSOâ‚„ is (Atomic masses: Ba = 137

Given: In the Carius method, the percentage of sulphur in a 0.3 g compound yielding 0.699 g BaSO₄ is (Atomic masses: Ba = 137, S = 32, O = 16) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Molar mass of BaSO₄ = 137 + 32 + 64 = 233 g/mol. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Mass of S = 32 × 0.699/233 = 0.096 g. Percentage = 0.096 × 100/0.3 = 32% . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Chemistry topic covering principles and examples as per NCERT.

What is the magnetic moment (in BM) of [CoClâ‚„]^{2- ?

Given: What is the magnetic moment (in BM) of [CoCl₄]^{2- ? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Magnetic moment = sqrt3(3+2) = sqrt15 approx 3.87 BM.. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Co²⁺ ( d⁷ ) in tetrahedral [CoCl₄]^{2- with weak field Cl^- is high spin ( e⁴ t_2³ ), with 3 unpaired electrons. Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Chemistry topic covering principles and examples as per NCERT.

What is the bond order of O₂²- according to molecular orbital theory?

For O₂²- : 18 electrons, (sigma 1s)² (sigma^* 1s)² (sigma 2s)² (sigma^* 2s)² (sigma 2p_z)² (π 2p_x)² (π 2p_y)² (π^* 2p_x)² (π^* 2p_y)² . Bonding = 10, antibonding = 8. Bond order = 1/2 (10 - 8) = 1 .

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom and Periodicity, Topic: Mole concept, atomic models and periodic trends.

How many geometrical isomers are possible for [Cr(NH₃)2Cl₄]^{- ?

For octahedral [Ma₂b4], 2 geometrical isomers exist: cis (two NH₃ adjacent) and trans (opposite). This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom and Periodicity, Topic: Mole concept, atomic models and periodic trends.

Calculate the boiling point elevation for a solution of 17.1 g of sucrose ( C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ ) in 200 g of water. (

Given: Calculate the boiling point elevation for a solution of 17.1 g of sucrose ( C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ ) in 200 g of water. ( K_b = 0.52 K kg/mol, Molar mass of sucrose = 342 g/mol ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Moles of sucrose = 17.1/342 = 0.05 mol. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Molality = 0.05/0.2 = 0.25 mol/kg . Δ T_b = 0.52 × 0.25 = 0.13 K . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom and Periodicity, Topic: Mole concept, atomic models and periodic trends.

What is the EMF of a ll with Zn(s) | Zn²⁺(0.05 M) || H⁺(0.1 M) | H₂(g, 1 bar) | Pt(s) at 298 K, given E_{Zn^{2+/Z

Given: What is the EMF of a ll with Zn(s) | Zn²⁺(0.05 M) || H⁺(0.1 M) | H₂(g, 1 bar) | Pt(s) at 298 K, given E_{Zn^{2+/Zn⁰ = -0.76 V and E_{H^{+/H_2⁰ = 0 V ? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: E_{ll⁰ = 0 - (-0.76) = 0.76 V, n = 2. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: E_{ll = E_{ll⁰ - 0.059/2 log frac[Zn^{2+][H^{+]² . Q = 0.05/(0.1)² = 5, log Q = 0.699 . E_{ll = 0.76 - 0.059/2 × 0.699 = 0.76 - 0.0206 = 0.7394 V approx 0.74 V . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Chemistry topic covering principles and examples as per NCERT.

Calculate the kinetic energy of an electron ejected from a metal with nu_0 = 5.0 × __10POW₁₄__Hz by light of nu = 7

Given: Calculate the kinetic energy of an electron ejected from a metal with nu_0 = 5.0 × __10POW₁₄__Hz by light of nu = 7.0 × __10POW₁₄__Hz. (h = 6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ J s) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Kinetic energy = h(nu - nu_0) = 6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ × (7.0 × __10POW₁₄__- 5.0 × __10POW₁₄__) = 6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ × 2.0 × __10POW₁₄__= 1.325 × 10⁻¹⁹ J.. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Substituting values like 1.2 × 10⁻⁵, 236 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, CH₃CH₂NH₂ etc. into the formula and simplifying step by step. Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Chemistry topic covering principles and examples as per NCERT.

What is the conductivity of a 0.02 M NaCl solution at 298 K if its molar conductivity is 115 S cm² mol⁻¹?

Given: What is the conductivity of a 0.02 M NaCl solution at 298 K if its molar conductivity is 115 S cm² mol⁻¹? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Lambda_m = kappa/c × 1000, kappa = Lambda_m × c/1000. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: kappa = 115 × 0.02/1000 = 0.0023 S cm^{-1 = 2.3 × 10⁻³ S cm^{-1 . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Solutions, Topic: Concentration terms and colligative properties.

The rate constant of a reaction is 1.0 × 10⁻² s^{-1 at 27°C. If the activation energy is 60 kJ/mol, what is the rat

Given: The rate constant of a reaction is 1.0 × 10⁻² s^{-1 at 27°C. If the activation energy is 60 kJ/mol, what is the rate constant at 37°C? (R = 8.314 J/mol · K) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: log k_2/k_1 = E_a/2.303R ( T_2 - T_1/T_1 T_2 ). This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: log frack_21.0 × 10⁻²= 60000/2.303 × 8.314 ( 10/300 × 310 ) = 0.336 . k_2 = 1.0 × 10⁻² × __10POW₀__.336 = 2.17 × 10⁻² s^{-1 . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Chemistry topic covering principles and examples as per NCERT.