Chapter 18

A Complete Resource Book in Chemistry for JEE Main · 160 exercises

Problem 115

In the following sequence of reactions. Identify (C) here? \(\mathrm{FeCO}_{3} \stackrel{\text { Heat in air }}{\longrightarrow}(\mathrm{A}) \stackrel{\text { Boil with } \mathrm{HCl}}{\longrightarrow}(\mathrm{B}) \stackrel{\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{Fe}}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}}{\longrightarrow}(\mathrm{C})\) (a) \(\mathrm{K}_{3} \mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CNS})_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Fe}_{4}\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]_{3}\) (d) Both (b) and (c)

3 step solution

Problem 116

\(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) decolourize on addition of \(\mathrm{KCN}\), the product is (a) \(\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) gets reduced to form \(\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{3-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CuCN}\)

4 step solution

Problem 117

Froth floatation process may be used to increase the concentration of the mineral in (a) chalcopyrites (b) bauxite (c) haematite (d) calamine

4 step solution

Problem 118

The black compound formed during the reaction between sodium thiosulphate and silver nitrate is (a) silver sulphite \(\left(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}\right)\) (b) silver sulphate \(\left(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)\) (c) silver sulphide \(\left(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\right)\) (d) silver thiosulphate \(\left(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 119

The fixing process of photographic film involves removal of unchanged silver bromide as (a) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2}\left[\operatorname{AgBr}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{3}\right)\right]\) (b) \(\mathrm{Na}_{3}\left[\mathrm{AgBr}\left(\mathrm{S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\right)\right]\) (c) \(\mathrm{Na}_{3}\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{3}\right)_{2}\right]\) (d) \(\mathrm{Na}_{3}\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\right)_{2}\right]\)

5 step solution

Problem 120

Amongst the following, the lowest degree of paramagnetism per mole of the compound at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\) will be shown by (a) \(\mathrm{MnSO}_{4} \cdot 4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}^{4} 5 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (c) \(\mathrm{FeSO}_{4} \cdot 6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NiSO}_{4}^{4} \cdot 6 \mathrm{H}_{2}^{2} \mathrm{O}\)

3 step solution

Problem 121

Zn gives \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) gas with \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) and \(\mathrm{HCl}\), but not with \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) because (a) in electrochemical series, \(\mathrm{Zn}\) is above hydrogen (b) \(\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\)ion is reduced in preference to hydronium ion (c) Zn acts as an oxidizing agent when reacts with \(\mathrm{HNO}_{4}\) (d) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) is weaker acid than \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) and \(\mathrm{HCl}\)

5 step solution

Problem 122

Among the following statements, the incorrect one is (a) calamine and siderite and carbonates (b) argentite and cuprite are oxides (c) zinc blende and pyrites are sulphides (d) malachite and azurite are ores of copper

6 step solution

Problem 123

Zinc-copper couple that can be used as a reducing agent is obtained by (a) zinc coated with copper (b) zinc and copper wires welded together (c) mixing zinc dust and copper gauze (d) copper coated with zinc

7 step solution

Problem 124

Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by (a) heating hydrated ferric chloride at a high temperature in a stream of air (b) heating metallic iron in a stream of dry chlorine gas (c) reaction of ferric oxide with hydrochloric acid (d) reaction of metallic iron with hydrochloric acid

3 step solution

Problem 125

Copper is extracted from copper pyrites ore by heating in a blast furnace. The method is based on the principle that (a) copper has less affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature (b) sulphur has less affinity for oxygen at high temperature (c) iron has less affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature (d) copper has more affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature

5 step solution

Problem 126

Mixture of \((\mathrm{X})=0.02\) moles of \(\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{5} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\right] \mathrm{Br}\) and \(0.02\) mole of \(\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{5} \mathrm{Br}\right] \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) was prepared in 2 litre of solution 1 litre of mixture \((\mathrm{X})+\) excess \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3} \longrightarrow(\mathrm{Y})\) 1 litre of mixture \((\mathrm{X})+\) excess \(\mathrm{BaCl}_{2} \stackrel{\longrightarrow}(\mathrm{Z})\) (a) \(0.01,0.01\) (b) \(0.02,0.01\) (c) \(0.01,0.02\) (d) \(0.02,0.02\)

5 step solution

Problem 127

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

5 step solution

Problem 128

For which of the following metals may be hydrometallurgical extractive method be employed? (a) copper (b) iron (c) chromium (d) tin

6 step solution

Problem 129

Pick out the incorrect statement among the following. (1) ferric alum is commonly known as Mohr's salt (2) cast iron cannot be welded (3) heating steel to a high temperature followed by quick quenching in water is called annealing (4) alnico is used for making utensils and automobile parts. (a) \(1,2,3\) (b) 1,3 (c) 2,4 (d) \(1,3,4\)

5 step solution

Problem 130

Which of the following are the advantages of using oxygen in place of air in steel industry? (1) it gives more pure product (2) the surface is free from nitrides (3) it makes the procedure faster, that is, more production (4) larger quantities can also be handled (a) 1,2 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 2,3 and 4 (d) \(1,2,3\) and 4

3 step solution

Problem 131

When dilute HCl is added to a solution of substance (X) which is water soluble, a white precipitate (Y) is formed. Treatment of \((\mathrm{Y})\) with \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}\) turns it black (Z). Treatment of (Y) with \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) also turns it black. Identify \((\mathrm{X})\) here? (a) \(\mathrm{HgO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Hg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{HgSO}_{4}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Hg}_{2}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 134

Compound \(\mathrm{X}\) (1) on strongly heating it gives two oxides of sulphur. (2) on adding aqueous \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) solution to its aqueous solution, a dirty green precipitate is obtained which starts turning brown on exposure to air. Identify X here. (a) \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4} .5 \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}\) (b) \(\mathrm{FeSO}_{4} \cdot 7 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (c) \(\mathrm{ZnSO}_{4} \cdot 7 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)

3 step solution

Problem 135

A solution, when diluted with water and boiled, gives a white precipitate. On addition of excess \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl} /\) \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}\), the volume of precipitate decreases leaving behind a white gelatinous precipitate. Identify the precipitate which dissolves in \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH} / \mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}\) (a) \(\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 136

Two ores of the same metal \((\mathrm{M})\) are \(\left(\mathrm{A}_{1}\right)\) and \(\left(\mathrm{A}_{2}\right)\) (1) \(\mathrm{A}_{1} \stackrel{\text { calcination }}{\longrightarrow}\) Black residue \(\mathrm{C}+\mathrm{CO}_{2}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (2) \(\mathrm{A}_{1} \stackrel{\mathrm{HCl}, \mathrm{Kl}}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{I}_{2}+\mathrm{D}\) precipitate (3) \(\mathrm{A}_{2} \stackrel{\text { roasting }}{\longrightarrow} \operatorname{Gas}(\mathrm{G})+\operatorname{Metal}(\mathrm{M})\) (4) \(\mathrm{G} \stackrel{+\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \text { acidified }}{\longrightarrow}\) Green solution Identify \(\mathrm{A}_{1}\) and \(\mathrm{A}\), here? (a) \(\mathrm{A}_{1}=\mathrm{CuCO}_{3} . \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}, \mathrm{~A}_{2}=\mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) (b) \(\mathrm{A}_{1}=\mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{~A}_{2}=\mathrm{CuCO}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{A}_{1}=\mathrm{CuFeS}_{2}, \mathrm{~A}_{2}=\mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) (d) none of these

5 step solution

Problem 137

Which compound is formed when excess of \(\mathrm{KCN}\) is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate? (a) \(\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})\), (b) \(\mathrm{K}_{2}\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]\) (c) \(\mathrm{K}\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_{2}\right]\) (d) \(\mathrm{K}_{3}\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]\)

4 step solution

Problem 138

A is a coloured crystalline solid which is easily soluble in water. Addition of aqueous KCN gives a precipitate which dissolves in excess of reagent whereas addition of KI aqueous solution gives a white grey precipitate with the liberation of iodine. On gently heating, A loses \(80 \%\) of its water of crystallization. Identify A here? (a) \(\mathrm{ZnSO}_{4} .7 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (b) \(\mathrm{FeSO}_{4} \cdot 7 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4} \cdot 5 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Hg}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\)

5 step solution

Problem 139

Which of the following alloys contain Cu and \(\mathrm{Zn}\) ? 1\. bronze \(\quad\) 2. brass 3\. gun metal 4\. type metal (a) \(2,3,4\) (b) \(1,2,3\) (c) 1,2 (d) all

3 step solution

Problem 140

A white, water insoluble solid A turns yellow on heating and becomes white on cooling. A gives a clear solution B when treated with dilute \(\mathrm{HCl}\) or \(\mathrm{NaOH}\). When \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) is passed through solution \(\mathrm{B}\), and made neutral, a white precipitate \(\mathrm{C}\) is formed. Identify \(\mathrm{A} ?\) (a) \(\mathrm{ZnO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CuO}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)

4 step solution

Problem 141

Match the following: List-I List-II 1\. Bell metal (i) \(\mathrm{Cu}: 60 \%-80 \%, \mathrm{Zn}: 20 \%-40 \%\) 2\. Gun metal (ii) Cu: \(75 \%-90 \%\), Sn: \(10 \%-25 \%\) 3\. Bronze (iii) \(\mathrm{Cu}: 88 \%, \mathrm{Sn}: 10 \%, \mathrm{Zn}: 2 \%\) 4\. Brass (iv) Cu: \(80 \%\) Sn: \(20 \%\) The correct matching is: \(\begin{array}{llll}1 & 2 & 3 & 4\end{array}\) (a) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) (b) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) (c) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii) (d) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

6 step solution

Problem 142

Which of the following statement is correct with reference to the ferrous and ferric ions? 1\. \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) gives brown colour with potassium ferricyanide 2\. \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) gives blue precipitate with potassium ferricyanide 3\. \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) gives red colour with potassium thiocyanate 4\. \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) gives brown colour with ammonium thiocyanate. (a) 1,4 (b) 1,2 (c) 2,3 (d) all of these

5 step solution

Problem 143

A colourless water soluble salt \(\mathrm{X}\) on heating gives brown gas and leaves a metallic residue. Solution of \(\mathrm{X}\) gives brick red precipitate with solution of \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{CrO}_{4}\). An ammonical solution of \(\mathrm{X}\) gives a silver mirror with formic acid. Salt \(\mathrm{X}\) is used in making indelible election ink. Identify the salt \(X\) here? (a) \(\mathrm{AgCl}\) (b) \(\mathrm{HgNO}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\)

5 step solution

Problem 144

Match the following: List-I 1\. Nichrome 2\. Type metal 3\. Wood's metal 4\. Devarda's alloy List-II (i) \(\mathrm{Pb}, \mathrm{Bi}, \mathrm{Sn}, \mathrm{Cd}\) (ii) \(\mathrm{Pb}, \mathrm{Sb}, \mathrm{Sn}\) (iii) \(\mathrm{Cu}, \mathrm{Al}, \mathrm{Zn}\) (iv) \(\mathrm{Fe}, \mathrm{Ni}, \mathrm{Cr}\) The correct matching is \(\begin{array}{llll}1 & 2 & 3 & 4\end{array}\) (a) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) (b) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) (c) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii) (d) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

5 step solution

Problem 145

In the process of extraction of gold roasted gold ore \(+\mathrm{CN}^{-}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \stackrel{\mathrm{O}_{2}}{\rightarrow}[\mathrm{X}]+\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) \([\mathrm{X}]+\mathrm{Zn} \longrightarrow[\mathrm{Y}]+\mathrm{Au}\) \([\mathrm{X}]\) and \([\mathrm{Y}]\) are (a) \([\mathrm{X}]=\left[\mathrm{Au}(\mathrm{CN})_{2}\right]^{-},[\mathrm{Y}]=\left[\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{-2}\) (b) \([\mathrm{X}]=\left[\mathrm{Au}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{-3},[\mathrm{Y}]=\left[\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{-2}\) (c) \([\mathrm{X}]=\left[\mathrm{Au}(\mathrm{CN})_{2}\right],[\mathrm{Y}]=\left[\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]^{-4}\) (d) \([\mathrm{X}]=\left[\mathrm{Au}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right],[\mathrm{Y}]=\left[\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{-2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 146

Which of the following elements occur as their chlorides in earth crust ? (a) Na (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ag}\) (d) \(\mathrm{K}\)

4 step solution

Problem 147

During the electrolysis of alumina, the functions of cryolite are (a) To increase conductivity of molten alumina (b) To decrease melting point of alumina (c) To eliminate the imputities from alumina (d) To increase anode effect.

6 step solution

Problem 148

Roasting of copper pyrites is done (a) To oxidize free sulphur (b) Ro remove moisture (c) To remove volatile organic impurities (d) To decompose sulphides into oxides.

3 step solution

Problem 149

Which of the following statements is/are correct for electrolytic refining? (a) The electric current used is AC (b) On account of electrolysis, the metal is indirectly transferred from anode to cathode (c) The impurity metal is made the anode while a thin sheet of pure metal is used as the cathode (d) The electrolyte used is a covalent compound of metal

5 step solution

Problem 150

Silver is a soft metal. It is hardened by alloying it with small amounts of (a) \(\mathrm{Cu}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Fe}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ni}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Sn}\)

4 step solution

Problem 151

Which of the following are correctly matched? (a) Zone refining - Ultra pure Ge (b) Leaching - Extraction of \(\mathrm{Au}, \mathrm{Ag}\) (c) Cyanide process - Extraction of Au (d) Electrolyte reduction - Extraction of Al

5 step solution

Problem 152

In which of the following pair (s), the minerals are converted into metals by self reduction? (a) \(\mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{HgS}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{ZnS}\) (c) \(\mathrm{PbS}, \mathrm{ZnS}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{PbS}\)

3 step solution

Problem 153

Which of the following is/are oxide ore (s)? (a) Bauxite (b) Cassiterite (c) Haematite (d) Cryolite

3 step solution

Problem 154

The following methods are not advisable to extract zinc from its oxide ore. (a) Reduction with aluminium (b) Reduction with \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) (c) Electrolytic reduction (d) Reduction with carbon

6 step solution

Problem 155

In the process of extraction of gold Roasted gold ore \(+\mathrm{CN}^{-}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \stackrel{\mathrm{O}_{\longrightarrow}}{\longrightarrow}[\mathrm{X}]+\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) \([\mathrm{X}]+\mathrm{Zn} \longrightarrow[\mathrm{Y}]+\mathrm{Au}\) Identify the complexes of \([\mathrm{X}]\) and [Y] (a) \(\mathrm{Y}=\left[\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{2-}\) (b) \(\mathrm{X}=\left[\mathrm{Au}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{3-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{X}=\left[\mathrm{Au}(\mathrm{CN})_{2}\right]^{-}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Y}=\left[\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]^{4-}\)

4 step solution

Problem 156

The method of thermal decomposition cannot be used for (a) \(\mathrm{Au}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Hg}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ag}\)

4 step solution

Problem 158

Match the following Column-I (a) \(\mathrm{Ag}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Zr}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ni}\) Column-II (p) Froth flotation (q) Electrorefining (r) Van Arkel process (s) Mond's process (t) Hydrometallurgy

5 step solution

Problem 159

Match the following Column-I (a) \(\mathrm{Al}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Zn}\) Column-II (p) Calamine (q) Cryolite (r) Malachite (s) Carnallite (t) Magnesite

3 step solution

Problem 160

Match the following Column-I (a) Asbestos (b) Willemite (c) Anglesite (d) Diaspore Column-II (p) Calcium (q) Lead (r) Silicate (s) Aluminium (t) Sulphate

4 step solution

Problem 161

The number of sulphide minerals of the following is Cuprite, Argentite, Carnallite, Magnesite, Galena, Black Jack.

4 step solution

Problem 162

Among the metals, \(\mathrm{Ti}, \mathrm{V}, \mathrm{W}, \mathrm{Zr}, \mathrm{Th}\) and \(\mathrm{Au}\), the no. of metals purified by van Arkel method is

3 step solution

Problem 163

Among the following minerals, siderite, malachite, cerussite, anglessite, smithsonite, diaspore, mica and corundum, the number of carbonate minerals is

4 step solution

Problem 165

Among \(\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}, \mathrm{Cu}, \mathrm{Sn}, \mathrm{Ge}, \mathrm{Pb}, \mathrm{Au}\) and \(\mathrm{Bi}\), no. of metals refined by liquation is

4 step solution

Problem 166

When the sample of copper with zinc impurity is to be purified by electrolysis the appropriate electrodes are [2002] Cathode \(\quad\) Anode \(\begin{array}{ll}\text { (a) pure zinc } & \text { pure copper }\end{array}\) (b) pure copper impure sample (c) impure zinc impure sample (d) impure sample pure copper

4 step solution

Problem 167

For making good quality mirrors, plates of float glass are used. These are obtained by floating molten glass over a liquid metal which does not solidify before glass. The metal used can be (a) mercury (b) tin (c) sodium (d) magnesium

4 step solution

Problem 168

Which one of the following nitrates will leave behind a metal on strong heating? (a) ferric nitrate (b) copper nitrate (c) manganese nitrate (d) silver nitrate

4 step solution

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