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Q1mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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Nickel () combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand to form a paramagnetic complex . The number of unpaired electron(s) in the nickel and geometry of this complex ion are, respectively:
Q2mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20072026
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Identify the incorrect statement among the following:
Q3easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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In which of the following molecules/ions are all the bonds not equal?
Q4easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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What products are expected from the disproportionation reaction of hypochlorous acid ()?
Q5easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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The “spin-only” magnetic moment [in units of Bohr magneton, ()] of in aqueous solution would be (Atomic number of ):
Q6easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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Lanthanoid contraction is caused due to:
Q7easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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Which of the following chemical reactions depicts the oxidizing behaviour of ?
Q8easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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The IUPAC name for the complex is:
Q9mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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A metal, M forms chlorides in its and oxidation states. Which of the following statements about these chlorides is correct?
Q10easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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Which of these statements regarding the periodic trends of chemical reactivity of the alkali metals and the halogens is correct?
Q11easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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The decreasing values of bond angles from () to () down group-15 of the periodic table is due to:
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Q12easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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In , the bond possesses:
Q13hardmcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20172026
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and both when dissolved in water containing ions the pair of species formed is:
Q14mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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In the transformation of to , if one emission is an -particle, what should be the other emission(s)?
Q15easymcqChemistryAIEEE 20062026
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How many (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) molecules are required to make an octahedral complex with a ion?
Q16mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Given below are certain cations. Arrange them in increasing group number (Qualitative Analysis Group I to VI):A. B. C. D. E.
Q17easymcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
During the preparation of Mohr’s salt solution (Ferrous ammonium sulphate), which of the following acid is added to prevent hydrolysis of ?
Q18mediummcqChemistryAIEEE2026
Four species are listed below:(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Which one of the following is the correct sequence of their acid strength?
Q19mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
Using MO theory predict which of the following species has the shortest bond length?
Q20mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
Knowing that the Chemistry of lanthanoids (Ln) is dominated by its oxidation state, which of the following statements is incorrect?
Q21mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
In which of the following arrangements, the sequence is not strictly according to the property written against it?
Q22mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
Which of the following has an optical isomer?
Q23mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
In context with the transition elements, which of the following statements is incorrect?
Q24mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound:
Q25mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
Which of the following facts about the complex is wrong?
Q26mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
Boron cannot form which one of the following anions?
Q27mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
The magnetic moment (spin only) of is:
Q28mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
Which one of the following orders represents the correct sequence of the increasing basic nature of the given oxides?
Q29mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
The outer electron configuration of Gd (Atomic No: ) is:
Q30mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, both the species are not likely to exist?
Q31mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for , , , and ?
Q32mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
The value for the couple is more positive than or due to:
Q33mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
Technetium, the first artificially produced element used in many medical diagnostic imaging scans, is found in which group of the periodic table?
Q34mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
Which of the following complex species is not expected to exhibit optical isomerism?
Q35easymcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is present in:
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Q36mediummcqChemistryAIEEE2026
In context with the industrial preparation of hydrogen from water gas (), which of the following is the correct statement?
Q37mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
The set representing the correct order of ionic radius is:
Q38mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
Which one of the following reactions of Xenon compounds is not feasible?
Q39mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
The bond dissociation energy of in is whereas that of in is . The correct reason for higher bond dissociation energy as compared to that of is:
Q40mediummcqChemistryAIEEE 20092026
Which of the following pairs represents linkage isomers?
Q41mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
‘Spin-only’ magnetic moment is the same for which of the following ions?A. B. C. D. E.
Q42mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
Stability of the species , and increases in the order of:
Q43mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Arrange the following elements in increasing order of first ionization enthalpy: .
Q44mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
In context of the lanthanoids, which of the following statements is not correct?
Q45mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
Which of the following statement is wrong?
Q46mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
Which of the following exists as covalent crystals in the solid state?
Q47mediummcqChemistryIndian Competitive Exams2026
Who was recognised for his services in the discovery of inert gaseous elements in air and in the determination of their place in the periodic system?
Q48mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
Which of the following arrangements does not represent the correct order of the property stated against it?
Q49mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Match the following species with the nature of their bonds:
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Q50mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
The hybridization of orbitals of N atom in , and are respectively:
Q51easymcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show oxidation state?
Q52mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
Which of the following is the wrong statement?
Q53mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Given below are two statements:Statement I: The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 elements follows the order .Statement II: has the highest boiling point due to extensive hydrogen bonding.
Q54mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
Four successive members of the first row transition elements are listed below with atomic numbers. Which one of them is expected to have the highest value?
Q55mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is incorrect?
Q56easymcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity: .
Q57mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Match the following molecules with their shapes:
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Q58mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
Which of the following statements is correct regarding canonical forms of ion?
Q59mediummcqChemistryJEE Main2026
Which one of the following molecules is expected to exhibit diamagnetic behaviour?
Q60mediummcqChemistryFIITJEE AIEEE 2011 (Set Q)2026
The structure of is:
Q61mediummcqChemistryNEET (UG) 20242026
The pair of lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is:
Q62mediummcqChemistryChemistry
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Given below are two statements:Statement I: Like nitrogen that can form ammonia, arsenic can form arsine.Statement II: Antimony cannot form antimony pentoxide.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Q63mediummcqChemistryChemistry
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The correct sequence of increasing covalent character is represented by :
Q64mediummcqChemistryChemistry
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The number of moles of KMnO4 reduced by one mole of KI in alkaline medium is :
Q65mediummcqChemistryChemistry
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What is the correct relationship between the pHs of isomolar solutions of sodium oxide (pH1), sodium sulphide (pH2), sodium selenide (pH3) and sodium telluride (pH4) ?
Q66mediummcqChemistryChemistry
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Which of the following is the electron deficient molecule ?
Q67mediummcqChemistryChemistry
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The correct order in which the O — O bond length increases in the following is :
Q68mediummcqChemistryChemistry
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The aqueous solution containing which one of the following ions will be colourless ?
(Atomic no. : Sc = 21, Fe = 26, Ti = 22, Mn = 25)
Q69mediummcqChemistryChemistry
When gas reacts with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide solution, the oxidation number of chlorine changes from:
Q70mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Assertion : Addition of to an aqueous solution of in the presence of (excess) precipitates .Reason : is insoluble in water.
Q71mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Which one of the alkali metals forms only the normal oxide, on heating in air?
Q72mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Which one of the following is an outer orbital complex and exhibits paramagnetic behaviour?
Q73hardmcqChemistryChemistry
Assertion : does not have a tetrahedral structure.Reason : in has two lone pairs.
Q74mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Sulphur trioxide can be obtained by which of the following reaction:
Q75easymcqChemistryChemistry
The pair of compounds that can exist together is:
Q76mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Assertion : Extraction of iron metal from iron oxide ore is carried out by heating with coke.Reason : The reaction is a spontaneous process.
Q77easymcqChemistryChemistry
(a) (b) The role of hydrogen peroxide in the above reactions is respectively:
Q78easymcqChemistryChemistry
In acidic medium, changes to which has two bonds. The oxidation state of in is:
Q79mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Which one of the following is a mineral of iron?
Q80easymcqChemistryChemistry
The reaction of aqueous with in acidic conditions gives:
Q81easymcqChemistryChemistry
The reason for lanthanoid contraction is:
Q82mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Identify the alloy containing a non-metal as a constituent in it.
Q83mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Gadolinium belongs to the series. Its atomic number is . Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?
Q84mediummcqChemistryChemistry
On heating which of the following releases most easily?
Q85mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Which one of the following pairs is isostructural (i.e., having the same shape and hybridization)?
Q86mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Strong reducing behaviour of is due to:
Q87mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Which of the statements given below is incorrect?
Q88mediummcqChemistryChemistry
In which of the following compounds, nitrogen exhibits highest oxidation state?
Q89easymcqChemistryChemistry
The name of complex ion, is:
Q90mediummcqChemistryChemistry
The hybridization involved in complex is: (Atomic number of )
Q91mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Which one of the following molecules has trigonal planar geometry ?
Q92mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Assertion : Reaction of and in the presence of catalyst gives elemental sulphur.Reason : is a reducing agent.
Q93mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Bond order of 1.5 is shown by:
Q94mediummcqChemistryChemistry
The stability of oxidation state among and increases in the sequence:
Q95mediummcqChemistryChemistry
The sum of coordination number and oxidation number of metal in the complex (Where is ethylenediamine) is:
Q96mediummcqChemistryChemistry
A mixture of potassium chlorate, oxalic acid and sulphuric acid is heated. During the reaction which element undergoes maximum change in the oxidation number?
Q97mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Number of possible isomers for the complex will be: ( = ethylene diamine)
Q98easymcqChemistryChemistry
The variation of the boiling points of the hydrogen halides is in the order . What explains the higher boiling point of hydrogen fluoride?
Q99mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Assertion : is known but is not.Reason : Size of fluorine is small and its lone pair of electrons interacts with -orbitals of strongly.
Q100mediummcqChemistryChemistry
Which of the following statements is NOT valid for oxoacids of phosphorus?
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