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 Equivalent weight of H3PO4 in the above reaction is:
    Correct answer is '49'. Can you explain this answer?

    Bhavana Pillai answered
    H3PO4  is an acid and the equivalent mass of an acid is calculated by using the formula:
    From the given reaction:
    Ca(OH)2 + H3PO4 → CaHPO4 + 2H2
    As, the replaceable hydrogen ions in acid is 2, by putting the values in above equation, we get:
    Hence, The equivalent mass of H3PO4 for the given reaction is 49 g eq.
     

    Strength of following bases decrease in the order? 
    (I) Br   (II) F-      (III) NH2    (IV) CH3-
    • a)
      IV > III > I>II
    • b)
      III > IV > I > II  
    • c)
      II > I > III > IV 
    • d)
      IV > I > II > III
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Vedika Singh answered
    1. Br⁻ (bromide ion): This is a halide ion. Halide ions become stronger bases as the size of the ion increases (i.e., as we move down the periodic table). Bromide is quite large, but it is not as large as iodide, making it a relatively weaker base compared to other larger halides.
    2. F⁻ (fluoride ion): Fluoride is a small ion with high electronegativity, which means it holds onto its electron pair tightly and is less inclined to share it to form a bond with a proton. Thus, in an aqueous solution, fluoride is a weaker base than larger halide ions.
    3. NH₂⁻ (amide ion): This ion has a nitrogen atom, which is less electronegative than fluorine, holding the negative charge. Nitrogen can share its electron pair more easily than fluorine. Also, the negative charge on the amide ion is not as effectively stabilized because nitrogen is less electronegative than fluorine.
    4. CH₃⁻ (methide ion): This ion has a carbon atom bearing the negative charge. Carbon is less electronegative than nitrogen and fluorine, so it is more ready to share its electron pair compared to NH₂⁻ and F⁻. However, the negative charge is not delocalized and is concentrated on a single carbon atom, making it a strong base.
    Considering these factors, the order of increasing base strength from weakest to strongest should be:
    F⁻ < Br⁻ < NH₂⁻ < CH₃⁻
    This order takes into account that fluoride is very electronegative and holds onto its electron pair tightly, bromide is a larger halogen and can distribute its negative charge over a larger volume, the amide ion is less stable due to the higher energy of nitrogen-based anions, and the methide ion is a strong base due to carbon's low electronegativity and the localized negative charge.

    Which of the following is the most stable conformer of the following molecule:
    • a)
    • b)
    • c)
    • d)
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Asf Institute answered
    Correct Answer :- B
    Explanation : When the methyl group in the structure above occupies an axial position it suffers steric crowding by the two axial hydrogens located on the same side of the ring. The conformation in which the methyl group is equatorial is more stable, and thus the equilibrium lies in this direction.
    Therefore,the equatorial bonds are the most stable in chair form.

    How many of the following inter halogen species have 2 lone pairs of electrons on the central atom? ClF3, ClF2-, CIF5 ICl2- and XeF2
      Correct answer is '2'. Can you explain this answer?

      Chlorine trifluoride has 5 regions of electron density around the central chlorine atom (3 bonds and 2 lone pairs). These are arranged in a trigonal bipyramidal shape with a 175° F(axial)-Cl-F(axial) bond angle.
      In a ClF5 molecule, chlorine is the central atom featuring five single bonds with fluorine atoms. Since chlorine has 7 electrons in the valence shell, the remaining two electrons form a lone pair.

      If a particle has linear momentum at position , then its angular momentum is:
      • a)
      • b)
      • c)
        -15i -2j +39k
      • d)
      Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

      Veda Institute answered
      Angular momentum is equal to the cross product of the position vector and the linear mamentum.
      J=r×p
      (4i + 9j + 2k) × (3i - 3j + k)
      = -15i-2j+39k
       

      XeO2F2 has shape: 
      a) See-Saw
      b)TBP
      c)Octahedral
      d) Square pyramidal
      Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

      Sinjini Nair answered
      XeO2F2 molecular geometry is originally said to be trigonal bipyramidal but due to the presence of lone pair on equatorial position, the actual shape will be see-saw. The repulsion between bond pair and lone pair of electrons will be more.

      Find the corresponding subshell utilizing the information from graph. 
      • a)
        3s
      • b)
        3p
      • c)
        3d
      • d)
        2p
      Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

      Chirag Verma answered
      According to radial nodes formula:
      Radial Nodes = n - l – 1
      = 3 – 0 – 1
      =2 nodes.
      Therefore 3s.
      Hence, A is the correct answer.

      The correct order of stability for the given canonical structures is:
      • a)
        I > III > II
      • b)
        III > I > II
      • c)
        II > III > I
      • d)
        II > I > III
      Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

      Veda Institute answered
      There are a certain set of rules that must be followed in order to check the stability of resonating structures.
      These rules have a preference so we have to follow the order:
      • Uncharged species is more stable than charged species.
      • Charged species having more number of covalent bond are more stable.
      • The species in which the octet rule is followed by every atom is more stable than the species in which the octet rule is violated.
      • Species in which opposite charges are closer are more stable than species having same charges closer.
      • Species with negative charge on more electronegative atom while positive charge on more electropositive atom is more stable.
      According to above discussion, B is the correct answer.

      Consider two molecules A & B.
      ∠α = ∠HCH; ∠β = ∠FCF
      Which of following is true?
      • a)
        α = β
      • b)
        α > β
      • c)
        β > α
      • d)
        Insufficient information
      Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

      Vedika Singh answered
      Though the substituting atoms are different in both cases but the hybridization of carbon is the same that is sp3, having the bond angle of 109′28″.

      Examine the following resonating structures of formic acid for their individual stability and then answer the question given below:
      Which of the following arrangements gives the correct order of decreasing stability of the above- mentioned resonance contributors?
      • a)
        II > I > III > IV
      • b)
        I > II > III > IV
      • c)
        IV > III > I > II
      • d)
        IV > III > II > I
      Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

      There are certain sets of rules that must be followed in order to check the stability of resonating structures.
      These rules have a preference so we have to follow the order:
      • Uncharged species are more stable than charged species.
      • Charged species having more number of covalent bond are more stable.
      • The species in which octet rule is followed by every atom is more stable than the species in which octet rule is violated.
      • Species in which opposite charges are closer are more stable than species having same charges closer.
      • Species with negative charge on more electronegative atoms while positive charge on more electropositive atoms are more stable.
      According to the above discussion, B is the correct answer.

      Lattice energy (numerical value) of chloride of alkali metals is in order:
      • a)
        LiCl > NaCl > KCl > RbCl > CsCl
      • b)
        LiCl < NaCl < KCl < RbCl < CsCl
      • c)
        NaCl < KCl < LiCl < RbCl < CsCl
      • d)
        NaCl < KCl < RbCl < CsCl < LiCl
      Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

      Milan Majumdar answered
      Lattice energy is the attraction force acting between the cation and anion.
      Greater the size of cation, lower is the attractive force.
      On moving down the group, size of cation increases then,
      1.  Attractive force decreases.
      2.  Lattice energy decreases.

      What is the value of PV/nRT for ideal gas?
        Correct answer is '1'. Can you explain this answer?

        Neha Choudhury answered
        In SI units, P is measured in pascals, V is measured in cubic metres, n is measured in moles, and T in kelvins (the Kelvin scale is a shifted Celsius scale, where 0.00 K = −273.15 degree C, the lowest possible temperature). R has the value 8.314 J/(K. mol) ≈ 2 cal/(K. mol), or 0.08206 L.

        The table indicates the value of van-der Waal’s constant ‘a’. The gas which can be liquefied most easily is:
        • a)
          02
        • b)
          N2
        • c)
          NH3
        • d)
          CH4
        Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

        Aryan Gupta answered
        The ease of liquification of a gas depends on their intermolecular force of attraction which in turn is measured in terms of van der Waals’ constant ‘a’. Hence, higher the value of ‘a’, greater the intermolecular force of attraction, easier the liquification. In the present case, NH3 has highest ‘a’, can most easily be liquefied.

        Total number of delocalized lone pairs (combined) in [Adenine & Guanine]:
          Correct answer is '4'. Can you explain this answer?

          Pawan Kajal answered
          The line pair of an atom will undergo conjugation if it is attached by single bond to that atom which has further multiple bond in conjugation.

          Consider AB2 molecule Calculate % s-character in A—B bond:
            Correct answer is '46-47'. Can you explain this answer?

            Saikat Ghoshal answered
            From Bent’s Rule equation,  cosx = s/s-1
            where x is an bond angle and s is the % s character in the bond, it is clear that if we increase bond angle, the %s Character will be maximum.
            Here angle is 150,
            ⇒ Cosx = s/(s-1)
            ⇒ Cos 150° = s/(s-1)
            ⇒ -0.86 = s/(s-1)
            ⇒ -0.86s +0.86 = s
            ⇒ 0.86 = 1.86s
            ⇒ s = 0.86/1.86
            ⇒ s = 0.462
            ⇒ %s = 0.462 X 10
            ⇒ %s = 46.2%

            Total number of nucleophiles among following molecules is/are___________.
            CH3O-, carbene, Nitrene, H2O , ROH, ZnCl2, NHR2, SnCl4-NH2 , Cl-
            Correct answer is '8'. Can you explain this answer?

            Bijoy Patel answered
            • Nucleophiles are molecules or ions that are attracted to electron-deficient sites and have a tendency to donate electrons. Let's identify the nucleophiles among the given molecules:
            • CH3O- (methoxide ion) - Nucleophile
            • Carbene - Nucleophile
            • Nitrene - Nucleophile
            • H2O - Nucleophile
            • ROH (alcohol) - Nucleophile
            • ZnCl2 - Not a nucleophile (does not have lone pairs to donate)
            • NHR2 - Nucleophile
            • SnCl4 - Not a nucleophile (does not have lone pairs to donate)
            • -NH2 (amide ion) - Nucleophile
            • Cl- - Nucleophile
            • So, the total number of nucleophiles among the given molecules is 8.

            Of the following acids, the one that is strongest is:
            • a)
              HBrO4
            • b)
              HOC1
            • c)
              HNO2
            • d)
              H3PO3
            Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

            Swara Dasgupta answered
            So HCl is strongest of all. There are some super acids, like fluroantimonic acid, that are 100 times more stronger than sulfuric acid.

            Which of the following is not resonating structure of each other?
            • a)
            • b)
            • c)
            • d)
            Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

            Rishabh Mehta answered
            Molecules in option (a) are linkage isomers of each other.
            According to rules of Resonance, no change in position of atom should take place.

            What is the strength (in g/litre) of a solution of H2SO4, 12 mL of which neutralized 15 mL of N/10 NaOH solution:
              Correct answer is between '6.12,6.13'. Can you explain this answer?

              Kiran Punj answered
              N1 V1    =     N2 V2
              (H2SO4)     (NAOH)  
              N1*12   =  1/10*15

              N2 =  0.125

              WE KNOW THAT 
               N  = XM   WHERE X FOR H2SO4 IS 2
               
              0.125  = 2*W/MW*V
              0.125*98/2 = W/V

              W/V=  6.125 g/litre

              1 mole of an ideal gas is allowed to expand reversibly and adiabatically from a temperature of 27°C.  The work done is 3 kJ. The final temperature (K) of the gas is equal to (CV = 20 J mol–1K–1):
                Correct answer is '150'. Can you explain this answer?

                Vivek Nain answered
                answer is correct 
                like in carnot cycle when we go for expansion adiabatically nd reversibly then temp always dec. i.e. T(H) to T(L)
                so in this also temp goes on decrease coz on expansion work done should be negative then 
                dT = 150 is literally as 
                T(L)-T(H) = -150 
                so T(L) should be 150 to make work done negative

                Distribution of molecules with velocity is represented by curve as shown:
                Velocity at point A is:
                • a)
                • b)
                • c)
                • d)
                Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

                We know that RMS>Average speed>Most probable. Point B has highest velocity and has to be RMS. Next, the lowest speed is also the one possessed by the highest fraction of molecules and this is the Most probable speed, which is point C. Now average speed has values in between RMS and MPS. So, point A has got to be average speed.

                Strongest base among the following species is:
                • a)
                • b)
                • c)
                • d)
                Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

                Anshul Mehra answered
                Nitrogen atom is more basic than other two oxygen and carbon . Also it has an available lone pair.

                Solubility of BaSO4 in aqueous solution is 1 × 10–5 M. Hence, solubility in 0.1 M BaCl2 is:           
                • a)
                  1 × 10–10 M                    
                • b)
                  1 × 10–9 M                  
                • c)
                  1 × 10–4 M                
                • d)
                  1 × 10–5 M
                Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

                Vedika Singh answered
                BaSO₄ ---------> Ba²⁺ + SO₄²⁻
                According to ICE table
                BaSO₄ -----------------> Ba²⁺ + SO₄²⁻
                I                     0.1 M    0
                C                    +s       +s
                E                    s + 0.1    s
                therefore we can write
                ksp = ( s + 0.01) . s
                as the value of ksp is very small as compared to silver ions initial concentration
                we can use approximation
                s + 0.1 ≈ 0.1
                Ksp = 0.01 . s
                s = 1 X 10⁻⁵ / 0.1
                s = 0.0001 mol/ L
                s = 1 X 10⁻4 mol/ L

                Select the correct statement:
                • a)
                      is more basic than
                • b)
                              is more basic than     
                • c)
                      is more basic than  
                • d)
                   All of them
                Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

                Benzoic acid is a stronger acid than phenol because the benzoate ion is stabilised by two equivalent resonance structures in which the negative charge is present at the more electronegative oxygen atom.
                The conjugate base of phenol, a phenoxide ion, has non-equivalent resonance structures in which the negative charge is at the less electronegative carbon atom. Thus, the benzoate ion is more stable than phenoxide ion. Hence, benzoic acid is a stronger acid than phenol.

                Predict the shape of  molecule using VSEPR theory:
                • a)
                  TBP
                • b)
                  See-Saw
                • c)
                  Octahedral
                • d)
                  Sq. Planar
                Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

                Mihir Singh answered
                The electron geometry of IF4+ is trigonal bipyramidal. This is because it has five total electron groups. The central atom is bonded to four other atoms and has one lone pair of electrons. The lone pair of electrons will affect the molecular geometry of the compound as well as the bond angles.

                Which of the following is an electrophile?
                • a)
                   PCl5
                • b)
                  ZnCl2
                • c)
                • d)
                  Carbene
                Correct answer is option 'A,B,C,D'. Can you explain this answer?

                Anisha Pillai answered
                Electrophile is an electron pair acceptor. Electrophiles are positively charged or neutral species having vacant orbitals that are attracted to an electron rich centre. It participates in a chemical reaction by accepting an electron pair in order to bond to a nucleophile.

                Correct order of stability of the following carbocation is:
                • a)
                  I > II > III > IV
                • b)
                  II > I > IV > III
                • c)
                  I > II > IV > III
                • d)
                  I > IV > II > III
                Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

                Lavanya Menon answered
                At metaposition, hyperconjugation do not take place. 
                Inductive effect order −H<−D i.e R−CH3​<R−CD3 (Stability)
                Hyperconjugation order −H<−D i.e R−CH3>R−CD3​ (Stability)
                and Hyperconjugated compound is always more stable than inductive effect.
                Therefore, Order is I>II>IV>III

                The correct stability order of the given resonating structures is:
                • a)
                  I > II > III
                • b)
                  III > I > II
                • c)
                  I > III > II 
                • d)
                  II > III > I
                Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

                Shivani Mehta answered
                Here 2 rule of resonance stabilising rule works
                1 More the number of bond more stable in resonance
                2. + ve charge in electronegative decreasing resonance stability .Now for 1 2 3 , 1 and 3 has greater number of bond so 1 and 3 is greater stable than 2 . Compare 1 and 3 for 1 positive charge on oxygen which is more electronegative than N so 1 has less stable than 3 . So order is 3 > 1 >2

                Which of the following is most basic?
                • a)
                • b)
                • c)
                • d)
                Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

                Tejas Goyal answered
                Basicity is the tendency of an atom to donate their lone pair.
                In case of  (a), (b),(d), lone pair of Nitrogen atom is in conjugation which is not available to be donated.
                Hence (c) is more basic.

                Which of these structures is practically not a valid resonance structure for formaldehyde?
                • a)
                  I
                • b)
                  II
                • c)
                  III
                • d)
                  None of these
                Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

                Ameya Reddy answered
                The lowest energy form is I, because every atom has a complete octet. It is the major contributor.
                II is lower in energy than III, because the negative charge is in the more electronegative O atom.

                Which of the following drawings is not a resonance structure of 1 -nitrocyclohexane:
                • a)
                • b)
                • c)
                • d)
                Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

                Study Sesh answered
                In structure C, oxygen - the atom more electronegative than carbon - has a positive charge. This would be a highly unstable form and hence does not contribute to the resonating structure. Another way to look at it would be that -NO2, a -I and -R group appears to show +R effect in structure C, which is incorrect.

                Boric acid is dissolved in D2O. Hence, which of the following is/are true           
                • a)
                  Acidity of it is due to H+                                                      
                • b)
                  Acidity of it is due to D+           
                • c)
                  Reaction in D2O is reversible                                     
                • d)
                  Boric acid is not an Arrhenius acid.
                Correct answer is option 'B,C'. Can you explain this answer?

                Aditi Basak answered
                Acidity of boric acid in D2O

                Explanation:

                Acidity of it is due to H:
                - This statement is incorrect because the acidity of boric acid in D2O is not due to hydrogen (H).
                - Boric acid (H3BO3) contains three hydroxyl groups (OH groups) attached to the boron atom.
                - In water, these hydroxyl groups can undergo ionization to form borate ions (B(OH)4-) and hydronium ions (H3O+).
                - However, in the presence of deuterium oxide (D2O), the hydroxyl groups can exchange their hydrogen atoms with deuterium atoms, resulting in the formation of deuterium oxide (D3O+).
                - Therefore, the acidity of boric acid in D2O is not due to hydrogen (H).

                Acidity of it is due to D:
                - This statement is correct because the acidity of boric acid in D2O is due to deuterium (D).
                - As mentioned earlier, the hydroxyl groups in boric acid can exchange their hydrogen atoms with deuterium atoms in the presence of D2O.
                - The resulting deuterium oxide (D3O+) is responsible for the acidity of boric acid in D2O.
                - Therefore, the presence of deuterium (D) in the solution makes the boric acid acidic.

                Reaction in D2O is reversible:
                - This statement is correct because the reaction between boric acid and D2O is reversible.
                - When boric acid is dissolved in D2O, it undergoes ionization to form borate ions (B(OH)4-) and deuterium ions (D3O+).
                - However, these ions can also react with each other to reform boric acid and D2O.
                - This reversible reaction allows for the establishment of an equilibrium between the boric acid and its ionized forms.
                - Therefore, the reaction in D2O is reversible.

                Boric acid is not an Arrhenius acid:
                - This statement is incorrect because boric acid is considered an Arrhenius acid.
                - Arrhenius acids are substances that ionize in water to produce hydrogen ions (H+).
                - Although the acidity of boric acid in D2O is due to deuterium ions (D3O+) instead of hydrogen ions (H+), it still exhibits acidic properties in aqueous solutions.
                - Therefore, boric acid can be classified as an Arrhenius acid.

                Summary:
                - The acidity of boric acid in D2O is due to deuterium (D) and not hydrogen (H).
                - The reaction between boric acid and D2O is reversible.
                - Boric acid is considered an Arrhenius acid.

                The standard enthalpy of formation of NH3 is -4 6 .0 kJ mol -1. If the enthalpy of formation of H2 from its atoms is —436 kJ mol -1 and that of N2 is -712 kJ mol the average bond enthalpy of N—H bond in NH3 is: (in kJ/mol)
                  Correct answer is '352'. Can you explain this answer?

                  The balanced chemical equation for formation of NH3 would be as follows:
                  ​1/2N2(g) + 3/2H2(g)-->NH3(g) 
                  The energy required to break required bonds for the formation of product is calculated as:
                  1/2 mole of N2 will require 712 kJmol^-1/2  = 356 kJ/mol 
                  3/2 mole of H2 will require 3x  436 kJmol^-1/2 = 654 kJ/mol 
                  Total energy require to break the bonds = (356 + 654) kJ/mol = 1010 kJ/mol
                  total energy of reaction = (total energy of bonds broken) - (total energy of bonds formed)  
                   -46.3 kJ/mol =1010) kJ/mol - 3(N-H)
                  3(N-H) = 1010 kJ/mol + 46.3kJ/mol  = 1056.3 kJ/mol 
                  (N-H) =  1056.3 kJ/mol /3 = 352.1kJ/mol 

                  Which of the following set(s) of quantum numbers is(are) not allowed:
                  • a)
                    n = 3, l = 2, ml = -1
                  • b)
                    n = 4, l = 0, ml = -1
                  • c)
                    n = 3, / = 3, ml = -3
                  • d)
                    n = 5, / = 3, ml = +2
                  Correct answer is option 'B,C'. Can you explain this answer?

                  Sinjini Singh answered
                  Forbidden Quantum Numbers in Atoms

                  Forbidden quantum numbers are those that do not conform to the rules of quantum mechanics. The rules of quantum mechanics dictate that the values of n, l, ml, and ms must be within specific ranges. If any of these quantum numbers are outside the allowed range, they are considered forbidden.

                  Forbidden Quantum Numbers

                  a) n = 3, l = 2, ml = -1

                  According to the rules of quantum mechanics, the values of n, l, and ml must be such that l ≤ n-1 and -l ≤ ml ≤ l. In this case, n = 3 and l = 2. Therefore, the allowed values of ml are -2, -1, 0, 1, and 2. However, ml is given as -1, which is an allowed value. Therefore, this set of quantum numbers is allowed.

                  b) n = 4, l = 0, ml = -1

                  In this case, l = 0, which means that ml must also be 0. Therefore, ml cannot be -1. This set of quantum numbers is not allowed.

                  c) n = 3, l = 3, ml = -3

                  For a given value of n, the maximum value of l is n-1. Therefore, in this case, l = 3 is not allowed because n = 3. Therefore, this set of quantum numbers is not allowed.

                  d) n = 5, l = 3, ml = 2

                  For a given value of l, ml must be such that -l ≤ ml ≤ l. In this case, l = 3, which means that the allowed values of ml are -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, and 3. Therefore, ml = 2 is an allowed value. This set of quantum numbers is allowed.

                  Conclusion

                  The sets of quantum numbers that are not allowed are b) n = 4, l = 0, ml = -1 and c) n = 3, l = 3, ml = -3. These sets of quantum numbers violate the rules of quantum mechanics.

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