Description : Why pcc cannot oxidise methanol to methane and while KMnO4 can ?
Last Answer : This is because pcc is a mild oxidising agent and can oxide methanol to methanal only. While KMnO4 being strong oxidising agent oxidises it to methanoic acid.
Description : Which of the following reagents can be used to oxidize 1° alcohols to aldehydes? (a) KMnO4 (b) MnO2 (c) K2Cr2O7 (d) PCC
Last Answer : PCC
Description : Methane can be prepared by : (a) the reaction of iodomethane with sodium in dry ether (b) the reaction of methanol with concentrated H2SO4 (c) the reaction of sodium methanoate with soda-lime (d) the reaction of sodium ethanoate with soda-lime
Last Answer : the reaction of sodium ethanoate with soda-lime
Description : A typical example of an exothermic reversible reaction conducted at high pressure in industry is (A) Dehydration of ethanol (B) Methanol synthesis (C) Reformation of methane (D) Polymerisation of ethylene
Last Answer : (A) Dehydration of ethanol
Description : Which of the following statements is false about benzylamine? (a) can be prepared by reduction of benzonitrile with LiAlH4. (b) cannot be prepared by reduction of benzamide with LiAlH4. (c) reacts with nitrous acid to give benzyl alcohol. (d) reacts with KMnO4 to give benzoic acid.
Last Answer : cannot be prepared by reduction of benzamide with LiAlH
Description : Collin’s Reagent is? a. K2Cr2O7/H2SO4 b. PCC/CH2Cl2 c. PDC/DCM d. CrO3/pyridine
Last Answer : d. CrO3/pyridine
Description : Methanol cannot be dried with anhydrous CaCl2 because - (1) CaCl2 dissolves in it (2) it is not good dehydrating agent (3) it forms a solid CaCl2 × 4CH3OH (4) it reacts with CH3OH
Last Answer : (3) it forms a solid CaCl2 × 4CH3OH
Description : Where are good organic healthy pcc type food stores in NYC?
Last Answer : fairway. There is one on the Upper West Side. I don’t know about others, but you might search in Google (ha).
Description : What is the full form of 'PCC' ? -How To ?
Last Answer : The full form of 'PCC' is Professional Competency Course (Inter. Of CA)
Last Answer : The full form of 'PCC' is Pradesh Congress Committee
Description : KMnO4 can be used as a/an - (1) insecticide (2) fertiliser (3) pesticide (4) disinfectant
Last Answer : (4) disinfectant Explanation: Potassium permanganate is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula KMnO4. As an oxidant, potassium permanganate can act as an antiseptic. For example, dilute solutions ... infections of the hands or feet. It is used extensively in the water treatment industry.
Description : What happens when a drop of glycerol is added to crushed KMnO4 spread on a paper? (1) There is a crackling sound (2) There is a violent explosion (3) There is no reaction (4) The paper ignites
Last Answer : (2) There is a violent explosion Explanation: When solid Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4) is mixed with pure glycerol or other simple alcohols, it will result in a violent combustion ... Permanganate is an extremely powerful oxidizer which spontaneously ignites after coming in contact with glycerol.
Description : KMnO4 can be used as – (1) Insecticide (2) Fertilizer (3) Pesticide (4) Disinfectant
Last Answer : (4) Disinfectant Explanation: Potassium permanganate is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula KMnO4. As an oxidant, potassium permanganate can act as an antiseptic. For example, dilute ... of the hands or feet. Potassium permanganate is used extensively in the water treatment industry.
Description : Which of the following statements is False/Incorrect about nitrobenzene? (a) is formed by nitration of benzene at temperatures below 60°C. (b) can be further nitrated to give m-dinitrobenzene. (c) can be oxidized with KMnO4 to give benzoic acid. (d) can be reduced with Sn/HCl to give aniline.
Last Answer : can be oxidized with KMnO4 to give benzoic acid
Description : Which of the following statements is false about toluene? (a) can be prepared by treating benzene with methyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3. (b) is converted to benzoic acid on refluxing with ... (d) can be nitrated with concentrated nitric acid to give a mixture of ortho and meta nitrotoluene.
Last Answer : can be nitrated with concentrated nitric acid to give a mixture of ortho and meta nitrotoluene
Description : Uric acid on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 forms : (a) Urea (b) Barbituric acid (c) Allantoin (d) Caffeine
Last Answer : Allantoin
Description : Aldehydes undergo oxidation with KMnO4/H+ to give (a) Alcohols (b) Acetals (c) Ketones (d) Acids
Last Answer : Acids
Description : Which of the following reagents readily react with ethyl methyl ether? (a) NaOH (b) Conc HI (c) KMnO4 (d) H2O
Last Answer : Conc HI
Description : Ethylene glycol undergoes oxidation with hot acidic KMnO4 to form : (a) Formic acid (b) Formaldehyde (c) Acetic acid (d) Acetaldehyde
Last Answer : Formic acid
Description : Which one of the following compounds will (a) decolorizes dilute cold KMnO4 ; (b) decolorizes bromine water ; and (c) gives a white precipitate with ammoniacal AgNO3 solution. (a) 1-Hexene (b) 1-Hexyne (c) 2-Hexene (d) 2-Hexyne
Last Answer : 1-Hexyne
Description : Which of the following alkenes gives only acetic acid on oxidation with hot concentrated KMnO4. (a) Ethylene (b) 1-Butene (c) Propene (d) 2-Butene
Last Answer : 2-Butene
Description : Which of the following reagents will react with propene? (a) Hot alkaline KMnO4 (b) Sodium metal (c) Cold dilute HNO3 (d) LiAlH4
Last Answer : Hot alkaline KMnO4
Description : The disappearance of the purple color of KMnO4 in its reaction with alkene is known as (a) Markovnikov test (b) Grignard test (c) Baeyer test (d) Wurtz test
Last Answer : Baeyer test
Description : Baeyer's reagent is (a) dilute KMnO4 (b) HCl + ZnCl2 (c) Br2 in CCl4 (d) NH2NH2
Last Answer : dilute KMnO4
Description : Which reagent is used for conversion of benzaldehyde into toluene? a. KMnO4/NaOH b. NH2NH2/KOH c. HIO4 d. V2O5
Last Answer : b. NH2NH2/KOH
Description : What happens when a drop of glycerol is added to crushed KMnO4 spread on a paper ? (1) There is a crackling sound. (2) There is a violent explosion. (3) There is no reaction. (4) The paper ignites.
Last Answer : There is a violent explosion.
Description : KMnO4 can be used as a/an (1) insecticide(2) fertiliser (3) pesticide (4) disinfectant
Last Answer : disinfectant
Description : Number of moles of `MnO_(4)^(-)` required to oxidise one mole of ferrous oxalate completely in acidic medium will be
Last Answer : Number of moles of `MnO_(4)^(-)` required to oxidise one mole of ferrous oxalate completely in acidic medium ... .2 moles C. 0.6 moles D. 0.4 moles
Description : When `S_(2)O_(8)^(2-)` oxidise `Fe^(2+)` then product formed is :-
Last Answer : When `S_(2)O_(8)^(2-)` oxidise `Fe^(2+)` then product formed is :- A. `s_(2)O_(6)^(2-)` B. `SO_(4)^(2-)` C. `S_(2)O_(8)^(2-)` D. `SO_(5)^(2-)`
Description : All living organisms retain the enzymatic machinery to partially oxidise glucose without the help of oxygen. This breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid
Last Answer : All living organisms retain the enzymatic machinery to partially oxidise glucose without the help of oxygen ... of glucose to pyruvic acid is called.
Description : `K_2S_2O_8` , acidic `K_2S_2O_8` and acidic `MnO_2` oxidise `I^(-), Br^(-) , Cl^(-)` to `I_2 , Br_2 and Cl_2` , respectively. From the given data the
Last Answer : `K_2S_2O_8` , acidic `K_2S_2O_8` and acidic `MnO_2` oxidise `I^(-), Br^(-) , Cl^(-)` to `I_2 , ... gt I_2 gt Br_2` D. `Cl_2 gt K_2 S_2O_8 gt Br_2`
Description : The ionisation energy of dioxygen (`O_2`) is very close to that of Xenon. Also F and O have the highest electronegativity and consequently can oxidise
Last Answer : The ionisation energy of dioxygen (`O_2`) is very close to that of Xenon. Also F and O have ... (D) clathrates with He and Ne are highly expolsive.
Last Answer : The ionisation energy of dioxygen (`O_2`) is very close to that of Xenon. Also F and O have ... +6HF underset(Delta)overset("475 K")to XeF_6+3H_2O`
Last Answer : The ionisation energy of dioxygen (`O_2`) is very close to that of Xenon. Also F and O have the highest ... Ill), (lV) D. (D) (I), (lV)
Description : If equal volumes of `0.1 M KMnO_(4)` and `0.1 M K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)` solutions are allowed to oxidise `Fe^(2+)` to `Fe^(3+)` in acidic medium, then `Fe^(
Last Answer : If equal volumes of `0.1 M KMnO_(4)` and `0.1 M K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)` solutions are allowed to ... O_(7)` C. equal in both cases D. cannot be determined.
Description : `underset("Brown")([(NH_(3))_(5)Co-O-O-Co(NH_(3))_(5)]^(4+)) underset("oxidise")overset([S_(2)O_(8)]^(2-))tounderset("Green")([(NH_(3))_(5)Co-O-O-Co(N
Last Answer : `underset("Brown")([(NH_(3))_(5)Co-O-O-Co(NH_(3))_(5)]^(4+)) underset("oxidise")overset([S_(2)O_(8) ... III " "IV" & "III" "III),("brown "" green"):}`
Description : Consider the following statements in the extraction of iron from haematite: (I) `CO`is the main reducing agent (II) `Fe_(2)O_(3)`is used to oxidise th
Last Answer : Consider the following statements in the extraction of iron from haematite: (I) `CO`is the main reducing agent (II) ... I, II and III D. I, II and IV
Description : The Brake Horse power of the motor (efficiency 60%) required for a pump of capacity 0.075 cumec for a total lift of 12 m, is A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25 Q No: 44 Aerobic bacterias A. ... presence of free oxygen B. Consume organic matter as their food C. Oxidise organic matter in sewage D. All the above
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Both silver and copper oxidise in air. Then why copper contacts are silver-plated?
Last Answer : The silver plating avoids the oxidation of copper, especially in outdoors. Silver oxidises very readily. But its oxide is a good electrical conductor but copper oxide produce a film of insulation.
Description : Nitrifying bacteria (a) oxidise ammonia to nitrates (b) convert free nitrogen to nitrogen compounds (c) convert proteins into ammonia (d) reduce nitrates to free nitrogen.
Last Answer : (a) oxidise ammonia to nitrates
Description : At break point of chlorination, (A) Chlorine is used to oxidise (B) Residual chloride is zero (C) Residual chloride is maximum (D) Residual chlorine reappears
Last Answer : (D) Residual chlorine reappears
Description : Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of sewage is the (a) Oxygen required to oxidise (b) Oxygen required to oxidise biologically inactive organic matter* (c) a and b both (d) none of these
Last Answer : (b) Oxygen required to oxidise biologically inactive organic matter*
Description : What are the signals of the functional group present in methanol acid ?
Last Answer : The active group present in methanol acid is the alcoholic hydroxyl group ( -OH) .
Description : This substance is commonly known as alcohol and is also used in medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups, and many tonics. This is - (1) Propanol (2) Butane (3) Ethanol (4) Methanol
Last Answer : (3) Ethanol Explanation: Ethanol is commonly called alcohol and is the active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks. Also, it is a good solvent and is used in medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups, and many tonics.
Description : The chemical used in enabalining biological materials is – (1) formaldehyde in water (2) formaldehyde in methanol (3) ethylene glycol (4) gaseous formaldehyde
Last Answer : (1) formaldehyde in water Explanation: Embalming fluids use formaldehyde as a preservative. Formaldehyde is the simplest aldehyde with the chemical formula HCHO. Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde ... based embalming fluids are much kinder to the environment than those used in previous years.
Description : Phenol has smaller dipole moment than methanol. (OR) Why are dipole moments of phenols smaller than dipole moments of alcohols ?
Last Answer : Due to electron-withdrawing effect of the benzene ring, the C — O bond in phenol is less polar but in case of methanol due to electron-donating effect of — CH3 group, C — O bond is more polar.
Description : Which of the following compounds reduces Tollens' reagent? (a) Glucose (b) Sucrose (c) Methanol (d) Acetic acid
Last Answer : Glucose
Description : In the conversion of wine to vinegar (a) Ethanol is oxidized to acetic acid (b) Ethanol is reduced to acetic acid (c) Methanol is oxidized to acetic acid (d) Methanol is reduced to acetic acid
Last Answer : Ethanol is oxidized to acetic acid