The geometry and magnetic behaviour of the complex [Ni(CO)4] are
a.
square planar geometry and diamagnetic
b.
tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
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c.
square planar geometry and paramagnetic
d.
tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic
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In [Ni(CO)4], nickel is in the zero oxidation state and CO is a strong-field ligand. The complex is tetrahedral and all electrons are paired, so it is diamagnetic.
Q2mcq
Iron carbonyl, Fe(CO)5, is
a.
tetranuclear
b.
mononuclear
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c.
trinuclear
d.
dinuclear
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Fe(CO)5 contains only one iron atom, so it is mononuclear.
Q3mcq
Which one of the following ions exhibits d-d transition and paramagnetism as well?
a.
CrO4^2-
b.
Cr2O7^2-
c.
MnO4^-
d.
MnO4^2-
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Mn in MnO4^2- is in +6 oxidation state: d1 configuration, so it can show d-d transition and is paramagnetic. The others have d0 configurations and are diamagnetic.
Q4mcq
The type of isomerism shown by the complex [CoCl2(en)2] is
a.
Geometrical isomerism
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b.
Coordination isomerism
c.
Ionization isomerism
d.
Linkage isomerism
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[CoCl2(en)2] is an octahedral complex with two chloride ligands and two bidentate en ligands, so it can show cis-trans geometrical isomerism.
Q5mcq
Match the metal ions given in Column I with the spin magnetic moments of the ions given in Column II and assign the correct code:
Column I: a. Co3+, b. Cr3+, c. Fe3+, d. Ni2+
Column II: i. 8 B.M., ii. 3.5 B.M., iii. 3 B.M., iv. 2.4 B.M., v. 1.5 B.M.
a.
iv v ii i
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b.
i ii iii iv
c.
iv i ii iii
d.
iii v i ii
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Using spin-only magnetic moments: Co3+ (low spin d6) = 0, but in such matching questions the given values correspond to common unpaired-electron counts; Cr3+ (d3) ≈ 3.87 B.M., Fe3+ (d5) ≈ 5.92 B.M., Ni2+ (d8) ≈ 2.83 B.M. The OCR values are distorted; the intended matching is Co3+→0/low, Cr3+→3.87, Fe3+→5.92, Ni2+→2.83. Among the provided code options, the first aligns with the source’s intended pattern as printed.
Q6mcq
Which one of the following elements is unable to form MF6^3- ion?
a.
Ga
b.
Al
c.
B
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d.
In
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Boron is too small and cannot accommodate six fluorine atoms around it; hence it does not form BF6^3-.
Q7mcq
The correct order of N-compounds in decreasing order of oxidation states is
a.
HNO3, NO, N2, NH4Cl
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b.
HNO3, NO, NH4Cl, N2
c.
HNO3, NH4Cl, NO, N2
d.
NH4Cl, N2, NO, HNO3
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Oxidation states of nitrogen: HNO3 = +5, NO = +2, N2 = 0, NH4Cl = -3. So decreasing order is HNO3 > NO > N2 > NH4Cl.
Q8mcq
Considering the Ellingham diagram, which of the following metals can be used to reduce alumina?
a.
Fe
b.
Zn
c.
Mg
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d.
Cu
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Alumina (Al2O3) is very stable; only metals with a greater affinity for oxygen than aluminium, such as magnesium, can reduce it according to the Ellingham diagram.
Q8mcq
Considering Ellingham diagram, which of the following metals can be used to reduce alumina?
a.
Fe
b.
Zn
c.
Mg
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d.
Cu
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To reduce Al2O3, the reducing metal must have a greater affinity for oxygen than aluminium. Among the options, Mg forms a more stable oxide than Al, so it can reduce alumina.
Q9mcq
Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?
a.
All form monobasic oxyacids.
b.
All are oxidizing agents.
c.
All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.
d.
Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy.
Correct Answer
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Fluorine has the most negative electron-gain enthalpy; chlorine is slightly less negative. Hence option (d) is not true.
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A mixture of 2.3 g formic acid and 4.5 g oxalic acid is treated with concentrated H2SO4. The evolved gaseous mixture is passed through KOH pellets. Weight (in g) of the remaining product at STP will be
a.
1.4
b.
3.0
c.
2.8
d.
4.4
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Hydrocarbon (A) reacts with bromine by substitution to form an alkyl bromide which by Wurtz reaction is converted to a gaseous hydrocarbon containing less than four carbon atoms. (A) is
a.
CH≡CH
b.
CH2=CH2
c.
CH3–CH3
d.
CH4
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The bond dissociation energies of X2, Y2 and XY are in the ratio 1 : 0.5 : 1. ΔH for the formation of XY is –200 kJ mol−1. The bond dissociation energy of X2 will be
a.
200 kJ mol−1
b.
100 kJ mol−1
c.
800 kJ mol−1
d.
400 kJ mol−1
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Given van der Waals constants for NH3, H2, O2 and CO2 are respectively 4.17, 0.244, 1.36 and 3.59, which one of the following gases is most easily liquefied?
a.
NH3
b.
H2
c.
O2
d.
CO2
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Following solutions were prepared by mixing different volumes of NaOH and HCl of different concentrations: a. 60 mL 10 M HCl + 40 mL 10 M NaOH; b. 55 mL 10 M HCl + 45 mL 10 M NaOH; c. 75 mL 5 M HCl + 25 mL 5 M NaOH; d. 100 mL 10 M HCl + 100 mL 10 M NaOH. pH of which one of them will be equal to 1?
a.
b
b.
a
c.
d
d.
c
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The solubility of BaSO4 in water is 2.42 × 10−3 g L−1 at 298 K. The value of its solubility product (Ksp) will be (Given molar mass of BaSO4 = 233 g mol−1)
a.
1.08 × 10−10 mol2 L−2
b.
1.08 × 10−12 mol2 L−2
c.
1.08 × 10−14 mol2 L−2
d.
1.08 × 10−8 mol2 L−2
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The correct difference between first- and second-order reactions is that
a.
the rate of a first-order reaction does not depend on reactant concentrations; the rate of a second-order reaction does depend on reactant concentrations
b.
the half-life of a first-order reaction does not depend on [A]0; the half-life of a second-order reaction does depend on [A]0
c.
a first-order reaction can be catalyzed; a second-order reaction cannot be catalyzed
d.
the rate of a first-order reaction does depend on reactant concentrations; the rate of a second-order reaction does not depend on reactant concentrations
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Magnesium reacts with an element (X) to form an ionic compound. If the ground state electronic configuration of (X) is 1s2 2s2 2p3, the simplest formula for this compound is
a.
Mg2X3
b.
MgX2
c.
Mg2X
d.
Mg3X2
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Magnesium reacts with an element (X) to form an ionic compound. If the ground-state electronic configuration of X is 1s2 2s2 2p3, the simplest formula for this compound is
a.
Mg2X3
b.
MgX2
c.
Mg2X
d.
Mg3X2
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