Description : (3) They are not easily combustible Explanation: Typical organic compounds are combustible by nature as they contain carbon. Organic compounds mostly consist of carbon, hydrogen, halogen, and phosphorus.
Last Answer : Which of the process is known as nitrification? (1) Reaction of Nitrogen Monoxide with oxygen to form nitric acid (2) Reaction of nitrogen dioxide with water to form nitric acid (3) Conversion of ammonia to nitrites (4) Conversion of nitrite to nitric oxide
Description : Which of the following is not a characteristic of organic compounds? (a) They usually have low melting points. (b) They usually are only slightly soluble or insoluble in water. (c) If water ... they seldom conduct an electric current. (d) Bonds which bind the atoms together are nearly always ionic.
Last Answer : Bonds which bind the atoms together are nearly always ionic.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the properties of glasses. Glasses generally have (A) High electrical insulation properties (B) Sharp melting points (C) Low co-efficient of thermal expansion (D) Compressive strength much greater than their tensile strengths
Last Answer : (B) Sharp melting points
Description : Most covalent compounds (a) Behave like electrolytes in the molten state (b) Have high melting and boiling points (c) Are hard substances because of strong covalent bonds (d) Are more soluble in non-polar solvents than in polar solvents
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points because A) less energy is required to break the strong interionic attraction B) large amount of energy is required to break the interionic attraction C) No energy is required D) None of the above
Last Answer : B) large amount of energy is required to break the interionic attraction
Description : Carbon compounds have usually low melting points and
Last Answer : boiling points.
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: A. The process of decomposing the organic matter under controlled anaerobic conditions, is called sludge digestion B. Sludge digestion is carried ... contain 75% carbon dioxide D. The gases produced in sludge digestion process, contain 75% methane
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : An organic compound contain 69% carbon and 4.8% hydrogen, the remaining being oxygen. Calculate the masses of carbon dioxide and water produced when 0.20g of this substance is subjected to complete combustion.
Last Answer : Calculation of mass of CO2 produced: Mass of compound =0.20g %C =12 x C 69=12*mass of CO2 formed*100/44*0.2 Mass of CO2 formed =69*44*.2/12*100 = 0.506g Similarly, % H =2* mass of H2Oformed*100/18* ... compound 4.8=2* mass of H2Oformed*100/18* 0.2 Mass of H2Oformed =4.8*18*0.2/2*100 =0.0864g
Description : Helium gas is used in gas balloons instead of hydrogen gas because it is (1) lighter than hydrogen (2) more abundant than hydrogen (3) non-combustible (4) more stable
Last Answer : non-combustible
Description : Given below are four statements pertaining to separation of DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis. Identify the incorrect statements. (i) DNA is negatively charged molecule and so it is loaded on gel towards the anode terminal. (ii) DNA ... (iii) (c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (d) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Last Answer : (d) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Description : The melting and boiling points of ionic solids are (a) High (b) Low (c) Very low (d) Of intermediate range
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : The material which on heating in presence of oxygen catches fire easily and produces heat and light energy is known as _________ material. a) combustible b)non-combustible c)conducting d)none
Last Answer : a) combustible
Description : Gasification of the solid fuel converts its organic part into combustible by interaction with air/oxygen and steam so as to obtain a secondary gaseous fuel of high calorific value having no ash. Gasification reactions are ... __________ °C. (A) 400-500 (B) 900-1000 (C) 1400-1500 (D) 1700-1800
Last Answer : (B) 900-1000
Description : Which of following statements is false about propane? (a) all bond angles are 109.5° (b) each carbon is sp3 hybridized (c) the compound is combustible (d) the compound undergoes polymerization to give polypropylene.
Last Answer : the compound undergoes polymerization to give polypropylene.
Description : What are melting points and boiling points ? What is melting point and boiling point ?
Last Answer : Melting point refers to the process of melting a solid into a liquid at a certain temperature. Boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid evaporates. Therefore , the temperature at which a liquid begins to evaporate is called the 'boiling point' of that substance.
Description : Which statements about alkenes and alkanes of corresponding chain lengths is true? (I) Alkenes have slightly lower melting points than alkanes (II) Alkenes have slightly higher melting points than alkanes (III) Alkenes have higher boiling ... (a) I and III (b) II and IV (c) I and IV (d) II and III
Last Answer : I and III
Description : Define intermolecular forces. Also write down effect of intermolecular forces on melting points & boiling points of substances?
Last Answer : The forces of attraction present between the molecules of a compound are called Intermolecular forces''. Effect of intermolecular forces on the m.p and b.p of substances If intermolecular forces of attractions in ... . And if these forces are weak then the m.p and b.p will be relatively lower.
Description : Why are Calcium Carbide (CaC 2 ), Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) classified as inorganic compounds through they contain carbon?
Last Answer : These compounds contain only one or two carbon atoms per formula unit and contain no carbon-carbon (C-C) bonds or carbon-hydrogen bonds. Hence they are classified as inorganic compounds.
Description : Why do covalent compounds have low melting points?
Last Answer : Because although the covalent bonds between the elements are strong, there are only weak forces between the molecules so they have low melting points
Description : By which Carbon and hydrogen are estimated in organic compounds? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : The percentages of carbon and hydrogen in the compound are calculated from the masses of carbon dioxide and water. Estimation of carbon and hydrogen in an organic compound is based on their conversion to CO, and H20 respectively
Description : By which Carbon and hydrogen are estimated in organic compounds?
Last Answer : Liebig’s method
Description : Simplest binary organic compounds containing carbon and hydrogen only are called
Last Answer : hydrocarbons.
Description : Proteins are most complex organic compounds, containing a. Carbon b. Hydrogen c. oxygen and nitrogen d. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Last Answer : Liebig's method
Description : What compounds that contain both carbon and hydrogen atoms?
Last Answer : They are organic compounds; specifically, they are hydrocarbons.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to nitric acid. (A) About 90% of nitric acid is manufactured by Ostwald's process (B) It is a strong mono basic acid which reacts with almost all the ... (mainly NO2 ) (D) Arc process of nitric acid manufacture is economical as compared to Ostwald's process
Last Answer : (D) Arc process of nitric acid manufacture is economical as compared to Ostwald's process
Description : Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the soap manufacture. (A) Transparent soaps are made by cold process (B) Organic pigments are used as colouring materials in the soap manufacture (C) ... soaps are manufactured by hot process (D) Colourless rosin is used in the manufacture of laundry soaps
Last Answer : (A) Transparent soaps are made by cold process
Description : Which of the following compounds has the lowest boiling points? w) CH4 x) CCl4 y) PH3 z) PCl3
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- CH4
Description : Ketones are organic compounds. Name the functional group that all ketone molecules contain.
Last Answer : ANSWER: CARBONYL GROUP pr C DOUBLE BOND O
Description : Metals have ______. (1) High melting and boiling point (2) Low melting and boiling point (3) High melting and low boiling point (4) Low melting and high boiling point
Last Answer : (1) High melting and boiling point
Description : Give reason .the melting point and boiling point of alkali metals are low
Last Answer : The melting and boiling points of the alkali metals are low indicating weak metallic bonding due to the presence of only a single valence electron in them.
Description : Which of the following best explains why the melting points of saturated fats increase with increasing molecular weight? (a) decreased hydrogen bonding (b) increased hydrogen bonding (c) decreased intermolecular van der Waal’s interactions (d) increased intermolecular van der Waal’s interactions
Last Answer : increased intermolecular van der Waal’s interactions
Description : The points noted by arrows are melting and boiling points of the metal zinc and magnasium. `Delta G^(0)` as a function of temperature for some reactio
Last Answer : The points noted by arrows are melting and boiling points of the metal zinc and magnasium. `Delta G^(0)` ... +Zn rarr Mg+ZnO` D. `ZnO+Mg rarrZn+MgO`
Last Answer : The points noted by arrows are melting and boiling points of the metal zinc and magnasium. `Delta G^(0)` as a ... gt 500^(@)C " but " lt 1000^(@)C`
Last Answer : The points noted by arrows are melting and boiling points of the metal zinc and magnasium. `Delta G^(0)` as a ... C. `500^(@)C` D. `1200^(@)C`
Description : Melting point & boiling points of liquid oxygen are respectively - 218.8°C & - 183°C, while the same for liquid nitrogen is - 210°C & - 195.8°C respectively. The difference in melting points of liquid oxygen & liquid nitrogen is not equal to 8.8 (A) °C (B) °F (C) °K (D) °R
Last Answer : (B) °F
Description : The high boiling points of alcohols, as compared to the corresponding alkanes, are due to (a) Hydrogen bonding (b) Heavy oxygen atom (c) Water solubility (d) None of these
Last Answer : Hydrogen bonding
Description : A family of organic compounds containing only carb and hydrogen and having only single bonds are the: w) alkenes and alkanes x) alkanes and cycloalkanes y) alkynes (pron: AL-kines) and alkenes z) cycloalkanes and alkenes
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- ALKANES AND CYCLOALKANES
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Minimum number of degree of freedom of a system is zero (B) Degree of freedom of a system containing a gaseous mixture of helium, carbon ... ) Enthalpy and internal energy change is zero during phase change processes like melting, vaporisation and sublimation
Last Answer : (D) Enthalpy and internal energy change is zero during phase change processes like melting, vaporisation and sublimation
Description : Why do alcohols have boiling points much higher than hydrocarbons of similar molecular weight? (a) Alcohols have greater van der Waals attraction forces. (b) Alcohol molecules have greater ... of volatilization. (d) Alcohols must overcome greater ionic forces in the process of volatilization.
Last Answer : Hydrogen bonds must be broken in the process of volatilization
Description : The boiling points of the halogens increase going from F2 to I2. What type of intermolecular forces are responsible for this trend? w) permanent dipole x) hydrogen bonding y) ion-ion attraction z) London dispersion forces
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- LONDON DISPERSION FORCES
Description : Do polar compounds dissolve in water ?
Last Answer : All polar compounds dissolve in water with few exceptions.
Description : Do covalent compounds dissolve in water ?
Last Answer : Almost all covalent compounds do not dissolve in water, with a few exceptions.
Description : Benzoic acid and diphenyl ketone are both solids insoluble in water. A mixture of these compounds can be separated if we (a) add the mixture to a solution of NaOH in water, and filter. (b) add ... benzene. (d) It is impossible to separate a mixture of two solids when both are insoluble in water.
Last Answer : add the mixture to a solution of NaOH in water, and filter
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Wrought iron contains about 0.02% carbon (B) Wrought iron cannot be easily forged and welded (C) The chilled cast iron does not contain graphite (D) Spheroidal grey cast iron contains graphite flakes
Last Answer : (B) Wrought iron cannot be easily forged and welded
Description : Which one of the following statements about Cycas is incorrect? (a) It has circinate vernation. (b) Its xylem is mainly composed of xylem vessel. (c) Its roots contain some blue-green algae. (d) It does not have a well organized female flower.
Last Answer : (b) Its xylem is mainly composed of xylem vessel.
Description : Pick out the true statement pertaining to water treatment. (A) Slow sand filters can remove colour completely (B) Activated carbon can be used for taste & odour control without subsequent filtration ... of water (D) Normally, the turbidity is removed by adding a coagulant prior to sedimentation
Last Answer : (D) Normally, the turbidity is removed by adding a coagulant prior to sedimentation
Description : Which of the following compounds will dissolve in aqueous NaOH after undergoing reaction with Hinsberg reagent? (a) CH3CH2NH2 (b) (CH3CH2)2NH (c) (CH3CH2)3N (d) (CH3)3N
Last Answer : CH3CH2NH2
Description : Which of the following compounds does not dissolve in concentrated H2SO4 on warming? (a) n-Hexane (b) Diethyl ether (c) 1-Butene (d) Aniline
Last Answer : n-Hexane