Chapter 34

A Complete Resource Book in Chemistry for JEE Main · 142 exercises

Problem 56

Which of the following reagents cannot be used to distinguish between phenol benzyl alcohol? (a) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) (b) Bromine/ \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) (d) Both (b) and (c)

5 step solution

Problem 57

One among the following compounds will not give effervescence with sodium carbonate. (a) Phenol (b) \(2,4,6\) - Trinitrophenol (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CO}_{2} \mathrm{H}\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{SO}_{3} \mathrm{H}\)

4 step solution

Problem 58

Which of the following reagents is used to identify acetic acid? (a) Tollen's reagent (b) Neutral \(\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}\) solution (c) Ceric ammonium nitrate (d) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) and \(\mathrm{I}_{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 59

One can distinguish between \(\mathrm{HCOOH}\) and \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) COOH with (a) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) (b) \(\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) (d) Tollen's reagent

3 step solution

Problem 60

A compound with molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_{4}\) on acylation with acetic anhydride gives a compound with molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{18} \mathrm{O}_{8}\). How many hydroxyl groups are present in the compound? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5

4 step solution

Problem 61

Acetic anhydride is used for the detection and estimation of (a) \(-\) COOH group (b) \(-\) OH group (c) \(-\mathrm{CONH}_{2}\) group (d) \(-\) CHO group

6 step solution

Problem 62

In order to distinguish between \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{NH}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}\) \(-\mathrm{NH}_{2}\), which of the following reagents is useful? (a) \(\beta\)-naphthol (b) Hinsberg reagent (c) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CHCl}_{3} / \mathrm{KOH}\)

4 step solution

Problem 63

Which of the following cannot reduce ammonical silver nitrate solution? (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{NHOH}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{NH}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{HCOOH}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHO}\)

7 step solution

Problem 65

If a compound reacts with \(\mathrm{HNO}_{2}\) but does not form a dye with \(\beta-\) naphthol. The compound may contain (a) \(\mathrm{NH}_{2}\) group as the main functional group (b) \(\mathrm{NH}_{2}\) group in the side chain (c) The compound may have a phenolic group (d) Both (a) and (b)

5 step solution

Problem 66

Which of the following is not a correct statement? (a) The aqueous solution of potash alum is acidic due to cationic hydrolysis. (b) Mohr's salt is a double salt (c) Aniline yellow is also called p-amino azobenzene. (d) Iodoform can be prepared from methanol also by haloform reaction.

4 step solution

Problem 67

Which is not correct regarding the titration of ferrous ammonium sulphate and \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) ? (a) Here \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) acts like an oxidant and a self indicator (b) Here high temperature is maintained during the titration (c) Here ferrous sulphate is oxidized into ferric sulphate. (d) Both (b) and (c)

6 step solution

Problem 68

Phenolphthalein acts as an indicator within a \(\mathrm{pH}\) range of (a) \(8.2-10\) (b) \(6.2-7.2\) (c) \(4.2-6.2\) (d) \(2.2-4.2\)

4 step solution

Problem 69

For the preparation of lyophobic colloids the methods used are normally (a) By dissolution into water (b) Condensation method (c) Dispersion method (d) Both (b) and (c)

4 step solution

Problem 70

Esters are generally characterized by their (a) Pungent smell (b) Sweet smell (c) Rotten egg smell (d) mustard oil like smell

3 step solution

Problem 71

The ion that cannot be precipitated by both \(\mathrm{HCl}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) is (a) \(\mathrm{Ag}^{+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Sn}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}\)

4 step solution

Problem 72

Dimethyl glyoxime in a suitable solvent was refluxed for 10 minutes with pure pieces of nickel sheet, it will result in (a) blue precipitate (b) yellow precipitate (c) red precipitate (d) no precipitate

3 step solution

Problem 73

Which of the following reagents can be used to separate a mixture of aniline and phenol here? (1) \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\) (2) Bromine/ \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (3) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) (4) \(\mathrm{HCl}\) (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1,3 and 4

7 step solution

Problem 74

An organic compound ' \(\mathrm{X}\) ' with a molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) when reacts with excess of methyl magnesium chloride following by acidification gives an alcohol 'Y' only, when this alcohol ' \(Y\) ' is oxidized with \(\mathrm{NaOCl}\) followed by acidification, acidic acid is formed. Here the compound ' \(X\) ' is (a) Propyl methanoate (b) Isopropyl methanoate (c) Ethyl ethanoate (d) Both (a) and (b)

4 step solution

Problem 75

A salt on treatment with dil. HCl gives a pungent smelling gas and a yellow precipitate. The salt gives green flame when tested. The solution gives a yellow precipitate with potassium chromate. The salt is (a) \(\mathrm{BaS}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{PbS}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NiSO}_{4}\)

4 step solution

Problem 76

Which of the following compounds on reaction with \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) and \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) gives yellow colour? (a) \(\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\) (d) none of these

3 step solution

Problem 77

A white sodium salt dissolves readily in water to give a solution which is neutral to litmus. When silver nitrate solution is added to the solution, a white precipitate is obtained which does not dissolve in dil \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\). The anion could be (a) \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\) (b) \(\mathrm{S}^{2-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}\) (d) \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{2-}\)

4 step solution

Problem 78

Mark the correct statement. (a) V group basic radicals precipitate as carbonates (b) IV group basic radicals precipitate as sulphides (c) I group basic radicals precipitate as chlorides (d) all the above statements are correct

4 step solution

Problem 79

A metal salt solution gives a yellow precipitate with silver nitrate. The precipitate dissolves in dilute nitric acid as well as in ammonium hydroxide. The solution contains (a) iodide (b) chromate (c) phosphate (d) bromide

4 step solution

Problem 80

A metal salt solution forms a yellow precipitate with potassium chromate in acetic acid, a white precipitate with dilute \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) but gives no precipitate with sodium chloride or iodide, it is (a) barium carbonate (b) lead carbonate (d) basic lead carbonate (c) strontium carbonate

4 step solution

Problem 81

A mixture of two salts is not water soluble but dissolves completely in dil. HCl to form a colourless solution. The mixture could be (a) \(\mathrm{BaCO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{ZnS}\) (b) \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{KBr}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mn}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{MgSO}_{4}\) (d) \(\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\)

4 step solution

Problem 82

Three separate samples of a solution of single salt gave these results. One formed a white precipitate with excess ammonia solution, one formed a white precipitate with dil. \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) and one formed a black precipitate with \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S} .\) The salt could be (a) \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{MnSO}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Hg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 83

The brown ring test for \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}^{-}\)and \(\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\)is due to the formation of complex ion with formula (a) \(\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)_{6}\right]^{2+}\) (b) \(\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)_{5} \mathrm{NO}\right]^{2+}\) (c) \(\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)(\mathrm{NO})_{5}\right]^{2+}\) (d) \(\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{NO})(\mathrm{CN})_{5}\right]^{2-}\)

3 step solution

Problem 84

A metal \(\mathrm{X}\) on heating in nitrogen gas gives Y. Y on treatment with \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) gives a colourless gas which when passed through \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) solution gives a blue colour. Y is (a) \(\mathrm{Mg}_{3} \mathrm{~N}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{MgO}\) (c) \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 85

When \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) gas is passed through the \(\mathrm{HCl}\) containing aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{CuCl}_{2}, \mathrm{HgCl}_{2}, \mathrm{BiCl}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{CoCl}_{2}\), it does not precipitate out (a) \(\operatorname{CoS}\) (b) \(\mathrm{HgS}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CuS}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Bi}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{3}\)

4 step solution

Problem 86

Consider the following observation \(\mathrm{M}^{\mathrm{n}+}+\mathrm{HCl} \longrightarrow\) white precipitate Water soluble The metal ion \(\mathrm{M}^{\mathrm{n}+}\) will be (a) \(\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Hg}^{2+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Sn}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ag}^{+}\)

4 step solution

Problem 87

In qualitative analysis, in order to detect second group basic radical, \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) gas is passed in the presence of dil. \(\mathrm{HCl}\) to (a) decrease the dissociation of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) (b) increase the dissociation of salt solution (c) decrease the dissociation of the salt solution (d) increase the dissociation of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\)

4 step solution

Problem 88

A light greenish coloured salt was soluble in water. On passing \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) into the solution, a black ppt. was obtained which dissolved readily in HCl. The metal ion present is (a) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Co}^{2+}\)

4 step solution

Problem 90

A metal nitrate on reaction with KI gives black precipitate and with excess of KI gives orange solution. The metal is (a) \(\mathrm{Hg}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Bi}^{3+}\)

6 step solution

Problem 91

An aqueous solution of a substance gives a white precipitate on treatment with dil. HCl which dissolves on heating. When \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) is passed through the hot acidic solution, a black precipitate is obtained. The substance is a (a) \(\mathrm{Ag}^{+}\)salt (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} \mathrm{salt}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}\) salt (d) \(\mathrm{Hg}_{2}^{2+} \mathrm{salt}\)

3 step solution

Problem 92

Identify the correct order of solubility of \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{CuS}\) and \(\mathrm{ZnS}\) in aqueous medium. (a) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}>\mathrm{CuS}>\mathrm{ZnS}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}>\mathrm{ZnS}>\mathrm{CuS}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CuS}>\mathrm{ZnS}>\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) (d) \(\mathrm{ZnS}>\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{~S}>\mathrm{CuS}\)

4 step solution

Problem 93

Which of the following statement is correct? (a) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) gives red colour with potassium ferrocyanide (b) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) gives brown colour with potassium ferricyanide (c) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) gives brown colour with ammonium thiocyanate (d) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) gives blue colour with potassium ferricyanide

4 step solution

Problem 94

Ammonium dichromate is used in some fire works. The green coloured powder blown in the air is (a) \(\mathrm{CrO}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cr}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CrO}\left(\mathrm{O}_{2}\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 95

The only cations present in a slightly acidic solution are \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}, \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}\) and \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\). The reagent that when added in excess of this solution would identify and separate \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) in one step is (a) \(2 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{HCl}\) (b) \(6 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NaOH}\) (c) \(6 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{NH}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) gas

3 step solution

Problem 97

An aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{FeSO}_{4}, \mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\) and chrome alum is heated with excess of \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) and filtered. The material obtained are (a) A colourless filtrate and a green residue (b) A yellow filtrate and a green residue (c) A yellow filtrate and a brown residue (d) A green filtrate and a brown residue

5 step solution

Problem 98

A substance on treatment with dilute \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) liberates a colourless gas which produces (i) turbidity with baryta water and (ii) turns acidified dichromate solution green. These reactions indicate the presence of (a) \(\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}\) (b) \(\mathrm{S}^{2-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}^{2-}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}^{-}\)

5 step solution

Problem 99

The reagents, \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}\) and aqueous \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) will precipitate (a) \(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Al}^{3+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}\)

4 step solution

Problem 100

What product is formed by mixing the solution of \(\mathrm{K}_{4}\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]\) with the solution of \(\mathrm{FeCl}_{3} ?\) (a) ferro-ferricyanide (b) ferric-ferrocyanide (c) ferri-ferricyanide (d) none of these

3 step solution

Problem 102

An alcohol and a phenol can be distinguished by their reactions with (a) Ceric ammonium nitrate (b) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) (c) Benezene diazonium chloride (d) \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)

4 step solution

Problem 103

Which is not true about Libermann nitroso test? (a) Here the blue colour is due to formation of sodium salt of indophenol (b) It is given by nitrophenols (c) It is also given by \(\mathrm{p}\)-substituted phenols (d) Both (b) and (c)

5 step solution

Problem 104

In which pair, both the compounds show iodoform test? (a) Acetone and acetophenone (b) Acetophenone and benzophenone (c) Acetone and benzophenone (d) Ethanol and acetone

6 step solution

Problem 105

When a mixture of primary, secondary is treated with nitrous acid then the products given by them are respectively (a) Nitrosoamine and alcohol (b) Alcohol and nitrosoamine (c) Nitroalkane and nitrosoamine (d) Nitrosoamine and nitrite salts

5 step solution

Problem 106

Which is correct statement here? (1) Glacial acetic acid is used as a solvent in the preparation of p-nitroacetanilide. (2) Potash alum is used as a mordant in dyeing. (3) Potassium alum is used to remove positively charged impurities from water. (4) Iodoform has antiseptic properties also. (a) 2 and 4 (b) 1,3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 4

2 step solution

Problem 107

Which is incorrect here? (1) Heat of neutralization for strong acid and strong base is always less than \(13.7 \mathrm{~kJ}\). (2) Aniline yellow can also be used to prepare other dyes. (3) Phenolphthalein can be used as an indicator in the titration of strong acid and weak base (4) Methyl orange works in the range of \(3.1-4.4\). (a) 2 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 and 4

5 step solution

Problem 108

In the titration between oxalic acid and \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) if \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) is not used in excess (a) A brown precipitate due to \(\mathrm{MnO}_{2}\) is formed (b) A red precipitate is formed. (c) There is not effect (d) A yellow precipitate is formed

3 step solution

Problem 109

Which of the following reaction is given by a primary amine? (1) Carbyl amine reaction (2) Mustard oil reaction (3) Reaction with ceric ammonium nitrate (4) Diazotization (a) 3 and 4 (b) 1,2 and 3 (c) 1,2 and 4 (d) 2 and 3

6 step solution

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