= CHEMT ETRY BUH Bank Ds/22 2025 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut Important MCQs: 1. The filling of molecular orbital takes place according to (i) The Aufbau Principle (ji) Pauli Exclusion Principle (ii) Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity (iv) AloPthe mentioned” Ans. iv On the basis of molecular orbital theory, select the most appropriate option, (i) The bond order of O2 is 2.5 and itis paramagnetic (ii) The bond order of Op is 1.5 and is paramagneti (ii) The bond order of O- is 2 and itis diamagnetic Ans. iv 3. The colour of the nano gold particles is. (i) Yellow (ii) Orange (iii) Red GW)VarAbIe Ans. iv 4. Graphite has layered structure (i) Three dimensional structure (ii) Pyramidal (iii) Planar (iv) Bipyramidal Ans. ii 5. In oxygen containing atmospheres, the graphite readily converted into 6) Carhon-monoxide Carbon dae Gi) Carbon mane suipnide (x) Carbon” disulphide Ana 6. Which property of nanoparticles provides a driving force for diffusion? (9 Opica Propeies Gi Hi SiRGEBFsTOWGIE (i) Simering (iv) Thee tno such property Ans. fi 7. The optical properties of liquid crystals depend on the dir a) Air ) Solid tion of. ) Water Answer: Explanation: The optical properties of liquid crystals depend on the direction of light travels through a layer of the material 8, The direction of electric field in an LCD is determined by b) Crystalline surface structure©) Molecular Orbital Theory 4) Quantum Cellular Automata Answer: a nt ige in optical Properties results fron axes either along ot perpen: ular to the applied electric field, the determined by the details of the mol lecule’s chemical structure, 9. A fullerene is any molecule con m orienting the molecular Preferred direction being mposed entirely of the carbon not inthe form of hollow a) Sphere b) Tube ¢) Ellipsoid Answer: d Explanation: A fullerene is any molecule cor cuboid. Generally, the fullerenes are in the 10. Schottky and Frenkel defects ar mposed entirely of carbon not in the form of form of spherical, ellipsoid or tube a) Interstitial and vacaney defects respectively yand interstitial defect ‘€) Both interstitial defects 4) Both vacancy defect Answer: b Explanation: chottky defect occurs when oppositely charged ions leave the crystal and creating a vacancy and hence is a vacaney defect while in Frenkel defect an atom moves from its original site to an interstitial position and hence is an interstitial defect. 11. What is the wavelength range for UV spectrum of light? ) 400 nm — 700 nm b) 700 nm to 1 mm ©) 0.01 nm to [Link] Answer: d Explanation: Ultraviolet (UV) is an electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength from 10 ‘nm to 400 nm, shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays (the visible region fall between 380-750 nm and X- rays region fall between 0.01 to 10nm). 12. On which factors the vibrational stretching frequency of diatomic molecule depend? b) Atomic population ©) Temperature 4) Magnetic field Answer: a Explanation: The value of vibrating stretching frequency is shifted if the force constant ofbond changes with its clectronie structure. Frequency shifts also take place on working with the same substance in different states (solids, liquids and gas). A substance usually bsorbs at higher frequency ina gaseous state as compared to liquid and solid states, 13, The vibrations, without a center of symmetry are active in which of the following region? a) Infrared but inactive in Raman bb) Raman but inactive in IR ©) Raman and IR 4) Inactive in both Raman and IR Answi Explanation: Ifa molecule has COS, then its vibrational mode will either IR active or Raman Active 14, Given below is the stretching vibration of a diatomic molecule. The reduced mass of the tsvo atoms involved in this stretching vibration will be (a) ptm 1 may/m im > (a) wet + ma} am Ans. (b) 15, The IR region most widely used for qualitative analysis is (B) mid IR (©) Far I (D) All of the above Ans. (a) 16, Which of the following is a non-dispersive type of spectrophotometer {A) Spectrofluorometer {B) Spectrophotometer (C) Flame photometer Ans. (d) 17. Raman effect is scattering of a) Atoms b) Molecules Explanation: The inelastic scattering of a photon by # molecule that is raised to higher energy levels is called the Raman effect. It was discovered by C.V. Raman. 18, Which of the following cannot be conserved during Raman scattering? a) Total Energy b) Momentum4) Electronic Energy Answer: € Explanation: The Raman altering is the inelastic scattering ofa photon by a molecule scattering, the Kinetic energy is not conserved 19. The Rama shifi generally lies between a) 100 ~ 1000 em b) 100 - 2000 cm! €) 100 - 3000 em" Answer: d In inelasti Explanation: The Rama effect generally lies between the range 100 ~ 4000 em", which falls in far and near infiared regions of the spectrum, 20. Raman lines are a) Weak b) Strong ©) Curved 4) Bury Answer: a Explanation: The lines observed in the Raman effect are generally weak. Thus, long exposures are required with conventional light source. 21. Find the number of electrons transferred in the equation Cuys) + 2Agaq) + Ci 2ABw) a4 »)3 2 at Answer: ¢ Explanation: 2Ag ax) + 2e° + 2Agw) From the equation itis evident that 2Ag' takes 2 electrons fiom Cu and neutralizes to form 2Ag 22. What is the percentage of acid and water present in the electrolyte of a lead-acid batt ina fully charged condition? 8) 39% acid and’61% water) 'b) 45% acid and 65% water c) 30% acid and 70% water d) 25% acid and 75% water Answer: Explanation: The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery cont 39 percentage of acid and 61peteentage of water in a filly charged condition. Whereas in the fully discharged condition it contains 85 percentage of water and 15 percentage of acid. 23, Which of the following is the electrolyte used in a lead-acid battery? a) Nitrie acid ‘yb) Sulphurieacid ©) Lead-acid «) Hydrochloric acid Answer: b Explanation: The battery is filled with electrolyte. The electrolyte used in the lead-acid battery is a solution of Sulphuric acid, It contains approximately one part of sulphuric acial to two part of water by volume. It should be noted that acid should be added to water and not the vice ver 24. Which is the active material present on the negative plate in a lead-acid battery? a) Lead dioxide ) Lead peroxide ) Water Answer: ¢ Explanation: The positive and negative electrodes of a lead-acid tery are immersed in dilute sulphuric acid, On the positive plate, we have lead peroxide and on the negative plate, the active material is spongy lead. 25. Which of the following energy is converted to electricity by the battery? 1) Mechanical energy ) Thermal energy 4) Electrical energy Answer: b :xplanation: A battery is a device for storing chemical energy and converting the same into electricity. It supplies current to operate the lighting and various accessories, when the engine is not running, for the starting of the vehicle as well as to ignition system. 26. Which of the following increase due to which the electrode gravity decreases? a) Enthalpy b) Entropy ) Pres Answer: € Explanation: The electrolyte gravity varies with temperature, It increases with the decrease in temperature and vice versa, The gravity value is always mentioned at a specified standard temperature, which is usually 15-degree centigrade. 27. What is the amount of water and acid present in the electrolyte after the full discharge of the battery? a) 90% of water and 10% of acid©) 70% of water and 30% of cid 4) 75% of water and 25% of acid Answer: b fl discharge Explanation: The ratio of water and acid in the full discharged sta eis 85 per Cent of Caer and 15 pereentage of acid whereas inthe filly charged conditign the clectrolyie Contains 39 percentage of acid and 61 percentage of water 28, Which ofthe tollowing methods is not used for the prevention of corrosion? a. greasing . painting c. plating Answer: (d) 29. Corrosion can be prevented by a. alloying b. tinning © galvanizing Answer: (d) 30. How many types of systems are applicable for phase diagrams? a) One b) Two ©) Three 1) Four Answer: d Explanation: System. may be defined as cither a specific body of materi cated OS Consisting ofthe same componente called as a unary system. Similarly, ternary, and quaternary sys 31, How is Gibb’s 1 ial or a series of 'ystem having one component is sme alee, and four component systems are calleg fems respectively, Phase rule defined? acP Answer: ¢ rhe oa, in an alloy depends on the number of he dem Pose: The Gibb’s phase rule ie ave by the equation F = C — Dhasea » CFCS Of freedom, Cis the numer Components, and P is the umber of phases 32 Hardness of water is due 8) Potassium b) Chlorine ‘0 the presence of salts of 4) BoronAngwer: © Explanation: Hardness of water is due to the presence of salts of calcium and magnesium. Hard drinking water may have moderate health benefits, but can pose serious problems in industrial settings, where water hardness is monitored to avoid costly breakdowns in cooling towers, and other equipment that handles water. correct statement from the following option, Water which does not form lather with soap and forms white scum is called hard water }b) Hard water contains dissolved calcium and magnesium salts in it ©) In hard water, cleansing quality of soap is depressed Explanation: Due to the presence of dissolved hardness-producing salts, the boiling point of water is elevated. Elevation in boiling point is one of the most important colligative property. All the other options are correct 34, Hardness of water is conventionally expressed in terms of equivalent amount of a) 1:COs b) M Ds 4d) Naz COs Answer: ¢ Explanat ni: Hardness of water is conventionally expressed in terms of equivalent amount of CaCOs, The total water hardness is the sum of the molar concentrations of Ca®* and Mg, in mol/L or mmol/L units. 35. Which of the following is not a unit of hardness? Parts per million ‘myDegrevieentigrade ©) Degree clarke 4) Degree French Answer: b Explanation: Degree centigrade is not a unit of hardness. Degree centigrade is the unit of temperature. The unit for hardness is ppm (parts per million), degree clarke and degree french, All these three units are inter-related. 36. 1 degree Clarke= I part of CaCOs per a) 10,000 ) 30,000 ©) 50,000 70,000 Answer: d parts of water, Explanation: 1 degree Clarke = 1 part of CaCOs per 70,000 parts of water. It is calculated ‘mathematically. 37.1 ppm= a) 0.07 Fr b)0.7°Fr,4) 0.01°Fr ver:¢ eu aon Ppm = 0.14F, tis calculated mathematically, 38, Inwhich Process of water sofiening, the chemicals are added io FEMOVE hardnes fy water? b) Zeolite process ©) Boiling ) Demineralization process Answer: a Explanation: Inthe Lime soda process, lime and Soda are added to remove Permanent hardness from water, 59 Semi-permeable membrane is selective mem dissolved particles, 2) Solvent lemporary ang which does not p H the passage of ©) Anhydrous 4) Saturated Answer: b Explanation: Semi-permeable membrane is selective me the passage of dissolved solute penicles. lisa type of biological or synthetic, polymerie Trumbrane that will allow certaye molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion 40. The pi forthe potable wanes Should be in the range of a) 5-6 brane which does not permit ©) 9-10 12613 Answer: b be acidie and also should mt have a high value of by iv the neutral range, hich calorimeter is used to fing calorific values of solid 4 8) Boy's calorimeter ©) Junki calorimeter & Calvet-type calorimeter Answer: b ‘and Fiquid fuels? Solid of solid and liquid fuel is defined as the amount ‘by complete combustion SF mass of fel In St unite iene expressed 2a ot CoRstan! volume calorineton neo casuring i the ot Bomb calorimeters have re withstand the large The ore Within the calorimeters {he reaction is being measur 42. The physical mixture OF 60 OF more polymers that ne not linked by covalent bonds is called“ey Polyblend) 4) Multiblend Answer: © Explanation: The physical mixture of two or more polymers that are not linked by covalent bonds is called polyblend or polymer blend, They are blended together to create ial with different physical properties. . Polymers are dissolved in common solvent to give a) Mechanical blends bySolutionseast blends? c) Latex blends d) Chemical blends Answer: b -xplanation: Polymers are dissolved in common solvent to give solution-cast blends. If the blend is made of two polymers, two glass transition temperatures will be observed. Which of the following is not required for the biodegradation process? a) Micro-organism ) Environment conditions “ey Adhesives) d) Substrate Answer: ¢ Explanation: There are three essential conditions for the biodegradable process, micro- organism, environment and substrate, Micro-organisims biodegrade the substrate in the presence of a suitable environment. . Biodegradation will be more for ‘More molecular weights and high erystallinity b) Low molecular weights and high erystallinity ©) More molecular weights and less erystalli CTE Explanation: Biodegradation will be more for low molecular weights and less crystallinity. Low molecular weight compound can easily be broken into pieces by micro- ‘organisms and hence improve the rate of biodegradation. 46. Which of the following is not an example of a natural biodegradable polymer? 2 Collagen ©) Lignin ) Natural rubber Answer: b Explanation: Collagen, natural rubber, lignin ete are some of the examples of natural biodegradable polymer. Polyvinyl alcohol is not an example of a natural biodegradable polymer. 47. Polyamide polymers with amide group ~CONI is known as, a) TeflonAnswer: ¢ a Explanation: Nylon is a standard name fora group of polyamide polymers containing the amide group “CONH, I is primarily used a a iber but aso finds its applications x Manccting plastic. Nylon has good mechanical, chemical, and trictional properti 48. Which of the following is drawback of Nylon? an b) Easily Abrasive ©) Low Electric strength 4) Oil receptive Answer: a Explanation: Nylon is a material that possesses good abrasion and impact resistance. However. i absorbs alot of moisture, This results in changes in dimensions by more than 2% ina 100% relative humidity surrounding. 49. BUNA - S js otherwise called a a) Sodium rubber b) Synthesized rubber ©) Butadiene rubber Explanation: BUNA ~ $ is otherwise called government rubber styrene $0. Which is not present in Grignard rea a) Methyl group b) Magnesium ©) Halogen as styrene rubber. It is also called as the nt? Answer: d Explanation: Grignard reagents are made halides) and introduces some of their react Where X is a halogen, and R is an alkyl or $1. What is the melting point of Nylon 6? a) 264°C From halogenoalkanes (haloatkanes or alkyl ‘ions, A Grignard reagent has a formula RMgX aryl (based on a benzene ring) group, 211°C 4) 200°C View Answer Answer: b Explanation: Nylon isa erystalline and thermoplastic Polymer. It had a good tensile Arength of 105 psi and a specific gravity of 1.14. Themen 18 Point of Nylon 6 is 223+ whereas that of Nylon 6,6 is 264°C.