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1. Oxidation number of carbon in C3O2 and Mg2C3 are 9. The decomposition of H2O2 may be checked by adding
respectively: a small quantity of phosphoric acid. This is an example of:
1. -4/3, +4/3 1. Neutralization
2. +4/3, -4/3 2. Negative catalysis
3. -2/3, +2/3 3. Positive catalysis
4. -2/3, +4/3 4. Catalytic poisoning

2. Reducing agent among the following is - 10. When dilute aqueous solution of AgNO3 (excess) is
1. HNO3 added to KI solution, positively charged sol particles of
2. KMnO4 AgI are formed due to adsorption of ion:
3. H2SO4 1. K+
4. (COOH)2 2. Ag+
3. I-
3. Reaction that doesnot represent a redox change - 4. NO3-
1. CaCO3 →CaO + CO2
2. 2H2 + O2 →2H2O 11. The simultaneous outcome of internal liquid from gels
3. Na + H2O → NaOH + 1/2 H2 is called:
4. MnCl3 → MnCl2 + 1/2 Cl2 1. Synerisis
2. Thixotropy
3. Swelling
4. Compound that acts as inhibitor for knocking in
4. None of the above
combustion of petrol is :
1. (C2H5)4Pb
12. The charge on As2S3 sol is due to the adsorption of:
2. Ni(CO)4
1. H+
3. Both (1) and (2)
4. None of the above. 2. OH-
3. O −

5. Milk can be preserved by adding a few drops of: 4. S2-

1. Formic acid solution
2. Formaldehyde solution 13. The process of froth flotation and chromatography is
3. Acetic acid solution based on:
4. Acetaldehyde solution 1. Emulsification
2. Adsorption
6. Gold number is the index for: 3. Absorption
1. Protective power of lyophilic colloid. 4. Either of the above
2. Purity of gold.
3. Metallic gold. 14. Cloud bursts due to:
4. Electroplated gold. 1. Attraction towards the electrical charges on the earth.
2. Large amount of water present in the cloud.
7. Silver iodide is used for producing artificial rain 3. Dense clouds are present in the upper atmosphere.
because AgI is: 4. Mutual discharge of oppositely charged clouds resulting
1. Easy to spray at high altitudes. in the coagulation.
2. Easy to synthesize.
3. Having crystal structure similar to ice. 15. Peptization is a process of:
4. Insoluble in water. 1. Precipitating colloidal particles.
2. Purifying colloidal particles.
8. In Zeigler-Natta polymerisation of ethylene, the active 3. Dispersing the precipitate into a colloidal state.
species is: 4. None of the above.
1. AlCl3
2. Et3Al
3. H2C=CH2
4. Ti+3

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16. Electrolyte that is least effective in causing 24. Colloidal solution commonly used in treatment of skin
coagulation of +ve ferric hydroxide sol is - diseases is:
1. KBr 1. Colloidal sulphur.
2. K2SO4 2. Colloidal silver.
3. K2CrO4 3. Colloidal gold.
4. Colloidal antimony.
4. K3[Fe(CN)6]
25. Flocculation value is expressed in terms of:
1. Millimole per litre.
17. Sol that is not lyophilic colloid is - 2. Mole per litre.
1. Milk 3. Gram per litre.
2. Gum 4. Mole per millilitre.
3. Fog
4. Blood 26. KClO3 on heating decomposes into KCl and O2. If
some MnO2 is added the reaction goes much faster
18. Surface tension of lyophilic sols is:
1. Lower than H2O because:
1. MnO2 decomposes to give oxygen.
2. More than H2O
2. MnO2 provides heat by reacting.
3. Equal to H2O
3. Better contact is provided by MnO2
4. None of the above.
4. MnO2 acts as a catalyst.
19. The Brownian movement occurs in:
1. Colloidal solution. 27. Blood contains :
2. True solution. 1. Positively charged particles.
3. Suspension having size <500 mμ. 2. Negatively charged particles.
4. All of the above. 3. Neutral particles.
4. Negatively as well as positively charged particles.

20. The name aquadag refers for: 28. Electrolyte that is most effective for the precipitation
1. Cu in water sol. of Fe(OH)3 sol is -
2. Pt in water sol. 1. NaCl
3. Graphite in water sol. 2. BaSO4
4. None of the above.
3. AlCl3
21. Addition of FeCl3 to K4[Fe(CN)6] in dilute and cold 4. Na3PO4
solution gives:
1. Prussian blue sol. 29. Which of the following is not an intramolecular redox
2. Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 sol. reaction?
1. NH4NO2 →N2 + 2H2O
3. Positive sol.
4. All of the above. 2. 2Mn2O7 →4MnO2 + 3O2
3. 2KClO3 →2KCl + 3O2
22. Among the electrolytes Na2SO4, CaCl2, Al2(SO4)3 4. 2H O →2H2O + O2
2 2

and NH4Cl, the most effective coagulating agent for

Sb2S3 sol is : 30. The compound having oxygen in - 1 oxidation state
1. Na2SO4 is:-
1. H2O
2. CaCl2
2. O2F2
3. Al2(SO4)3
3. Na2O
4. NH4Cl
4. BaO2
23. A negatively charged suspension of clay in water
needs for precipitation the minimum amount of:
1. Aluminium chloride.
2. Potassium sulphate.
3. Sodium hydroxide.
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31. The correct set that can act only as oxidants:- 39. 1 mol of [AgI]I can be coagulated by -
−

1. NO3-, SO3, Na (1) 1 mol of Pb (NO3 )

2

2. Fe+3, NO3-, SO3 (2) 1

2
mol of Pb (NO3 )
2

(3) mol of Pb (NO

2

3. I-, Na 3
3)
2

(4) None of the above.

4. I-, NO3-
40. Water Vapours can be adsorbed and absorbed
32. In the conversion, H2SO4 → H2S2O8 which process respectively by -
occurs? 1. Silica gel and CaCl 2

1. Oxidation 2. Chalk and CaCl 2

2. Reduction 3. CaCl and Silica gel

2

3. Oxidation as well as reduction 4. CaCl and Chalk2

4. Neither oxidation nor reduction

41. The coagulation values in millimoles per litre of the
33. Sn++ loses two electrons in a reaction. The final electrolytes used for the coagulation of As2S3are given
oxidation number of tin will - below
1. + 2 I. (NaCl)= 52, II. (BeCl2) = 0.69 , III. (MgSO4) = 0.22
2. Zero
3. + 4 The correct order of their coagulating power is-
4. – 2 1. I>II>III
2. II>I>III
34. The oxidation number of S in H2S2O8 is - 3. III>II>I
1. + 2 4. III>I>II
2. + 4
3. + 6 42.
4. + 7 Coagulating power of an ion depends on -
1. The magnitude of the charge on the alone.
35. The oxidation number of P in Mg2P2O7 is - 2. Size of the ion alone.
1. + 3 3. Both magnitude and sign of the charge the ion.
2. + 2 4. The sign of the charge on the ion alone.
3. + 5
4. – 3
43.
36. Strongest oxidising agent among the following is - The characteristics associated with adsorption is -
1. BrO /Br , E = +1 .50
−

3
2+ o

2. F e /F e , E = +0 .76
3+ 2+ o 1. ΔG, ΔH and ΔS all are negative.
3. M nO /M n , E = +1 .52
− 2+ o
4
2. ΔG and ΔH are negative but ΔS is positive.
4. Cr O /Cr , E = +1 .33
2
2−

7
3+ o

3. ΔG and ΔS are negative but ΔH is positive.

37. Oxidation number of oxygen in potassium super oxide
(KO2) is- 4. ΔG is negative but ΔH and ΔS are positive.
1. – 2
2. – 1
3. – 1/2 44.
4. – 1/4 Fog is a colloidal solution of -

38. The oxidation state of Cu in YBa2 Cu3 O7 is - 1. Gas in liquid

(Yttrium = +3)
1. 3/7 2. Solid in gas
2. 7/3
3. 3 3. Gas in gas
4. 7
4. Liquid in gas
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45. The change in oxidation number of chlorine when 51. Disproportionation reaction among the following is -
Cl2 gas reacts with hot and concentrated sodium (a) 2 Cu → Cu + Cu
+ 2+ 0

hydroxide solution is - (b) 3 MnO + 4H → 2 MnO + MnO + 2H O

2−

4
+ −

4 2 2

1. Zero to +1 and Zero to -5 Δ

(c) 2 KMnO → K MnO4 + MnO2 + O2
2. Zero to -1 and Zero to +5 4 2

3. Zero to -1 and Zero to +3 (d) 2 MnO + 3 Mn −

4
2+
+ 2H2 O → 5 MnO2 + 4H
⊕

4. Zero to +1 and Zero to -3 1. (a) and (d) only

2. (a) and (b) only
46. In Freundlich adsorption isotherm, the value of 1/n is 3. (a), (b) and (c)
- 4. (a), (c) and (d)
1. Between 0 and 1 in all cases.
2. Between 2 and 4 in all cases. 52. During electro-osmosis of Fe(OH)3 sol-
3. 1 in case of physical adsorption. 1. Sol particles move towards the anode.
4. 1 in case of chemisorption. 2. Sol particles move towards the cathode of a sol.
3. Higher is the gold number, greater will be the protective
47. Compound among the following having nitrogen in power of a lyophilic colloid.
highest oxidation number is - 4. The dispersion medium moves towards the anode.
1. N H2 4

2. NH 3
53. According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm, at high
3. N H3
pressure, the value of is - x

4. NH OH 2 1. Directly proportional to the pressure.

2. Inversely proportional to the pressure.
48. Which one of the following statements is incorrect 3. Directly proportional to the square of the pressure.
about enzyme catalysis? 4. Independent of pressure.
1. Enzymes are mostly proteinous in nature.
2. Enzyme action is specific. 54. The gas that will be adsorbed more readily on the
3. Enzymes are denaturized by ultraviolet rays at high surface of charcoal is :
temperature. 1. CO 2

4. Enzymes are least reactive at optimum temperature. 2. N H 3

3. Br 2

49. 4. N 2
4− 3−
− o
[Fe (CN) ] → [Fe (CN) ] + e ; E = −0. 35 V
6 6

2+ 3+ − o
55. 2 MnO + 5H −

4 2 O2 + 6H
+
→ 2 Z + 5O2 + 8H2 O . In
Fe → Fe + e ; E = −0. 77 V
this reaction Z is :
The strongest oxidizing agent in the above equation is -
4−
1. Mn 2+

1. [Fe (CN) ] 6 2. Mn 4+

2. Fe 2+
3. MnO 2

3. Fe 3+
4. Mn
3−
4. [Fe (CN) ]
6
56. The oxidation number of oxygen in
50. Which mixture of the solutions will lead to the KO3 and Na2 O2 is respectively -
1. 3, 2
formation of negatively charged colloidal [AgI]I- sol?
2. 1, 0
1. 50 mL of 0.1 M AgNO3 + 50 mL of 0.1 M KI
3. 0, 1
2. 50 mL of 1 M AgNO3 + 50 mL of 0.5 M KI 4. -0.33, -1
3. 50 mL of 1 M AgNO3 + 50 mL of 2 M KI
4. 50 mL of 2M AgNO3 + 50 mL of 1.5 M KI 57. The oxidation number of phosphorus in Ba (H 2 PO2 )
2

is-
1. -1
2. +1
3. +2
4. +3

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58. Which reaction does not represent auto redox or 65. A: A hydrophilic sol is more stable than hydrophobic
disproportionation? sol
1. Cl + OH → Cl + ClO + H O
2
− −
R: In hydrophilic sol, colloidal particles are heavily
−

3 2

2. 2H O → H O + O
2 2 2 2
hydrated as compared to hydrophobic sol.
3. 2 Cu → Cu + Cu
+ 2+ 1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is
4. (NH ) Cr O → N + Cr O + 4H O
4 2 7 2
the correct explanation of the assertion.
2 3 2
2. Both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not
2

59. The correct option representing a Freundlich the correct explanation of the assertion.
adsorption isotherm is- 3. Assertion is a true statement but Reason is false.
(1) x
= kp
0.3 4. Both Assertion and Reason are false statements.
m

(2) x

m
= kp
2.5

66. A: One part of micelles is lyophilic in nature.

(3) x

m
= kp
−0.5
R: Micelles have lyophillic COO− group.
(4) x

m
= kp
−1
1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion.
60. The oxidation state of Cr in CrO is - 6
2. Both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not a
1. -6 correct explanation of the assertion,
2. +12 3. Assertion is a true statement but Reason is false.
3. +6 4. Both Assertion and Reason are false statements.
4. +4
67. The Brownian motion of colloidal particles is due to -
61. The standard electrode potential (E°) value of 1. Temperature fluctuations within the liquid phase.
Al
3+
/ Al, Ag / Ag, K /K, and Cr
+
/ Cr
+
are 3+
2. Attraction and repulsion between charges on the
-1.66V, 0.80 V, -2.93 V, & -0.79 V respectively. The colloidal particles.
correct decreasing order of reducing power of the metal is- 3. Impact of the molecules of the dispersion medium on
1. Ag>Cr>Al>K the colloidal particles.
2. K>Al>Cr>Ag 4. None of the above.
3. K>Al>Ag>Cr
4. Al>K>Ag>Cr 68.
Among the following the correct order of acidity is-
62. A colloid of Agl is formed mixing AgNO with an 3
1. HClO < HClO2< HClO3< HClO4
excess of Kl. The electrolyte that will have highest
coagulation value for it is: 2. HClO2< HClO < HClO3< HClO4
1. BaSO 4 3. HClO4< HClO2< HClO < HClO3
2. NaCl 4. HClO3< HClO4< HClO2< HClO
3. MgCl 2

4. Al (SO )2 4
3

63. Given : 69. When the temperature is increased -

E°
Cl2 / Cl
− = 1. 36 V, E°
Cr
3+
/ Cr
= −0. 74 V
1. The extent of adsorption increases in physisorption.
E° 2− 3+ = 1. 33 V, E° − 2+ = 1. 51 v
2. The extent of adsorption decreases in physisorption.
Cr2 O / Cr MnO / Mn
7 4
3. No effect on adsorption.
Among the following, the strongest reducing agent is : 4. Extent of adsorption first decreases then increases.
2+
1. Mn

70. The oxidation number and covalency of sulphur in the

3+
2. Cr

3. CI
−
sulphur molecule (S8) are respectively:
4. Cr 1. 0, and 2
2. +6, and 8
64. The coagulating power of electrolytes having ions 3. 0, and 8
+
Na , Al
3+
, and Ba for arsenic sulphide sol increases 4. +6, and 2
2+

in the order :
1. Al < Ba < N a
3+ 2+ +

2. N a < Ba < Al
+ 2+ 3+

3. Ba < N a < Al
2+ + 3+

4. Al < N a < Ba
3+ + 2+

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71. What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in 77. Which of the following does not represent redox
the following reaction? reactions?
CH 4 (g)+ 4Cl → CCl
2 (g) + 4 HCl
4 (l) (g) 1. Cr2O72- + 2OH- → CrO42- + H2O
1. 0 to +4
2. SO42- + 2I- + 2H+ → I2 + H2S + H2O
2. -4 to +4
3. 0 to -4 3. Ca + 2H2O → Ca(OH)2 + H2
4. +4 to +4 4. PCl5 → PCl3 + Cl2

72. Measuring Zeta potential is useful in determining the 78. Among the following, identify the species with an
following property of colloidal solution - atom in +6 oxidation state-
1. Solubility.
1. MnO4-
2. Stability of the colloidal particles.
3. Size of the colloidal particles. 2. Cr(CN)63-
4. Viscosity. 3. NiF62-
73. Alum helps in purifying water by: 4. CrO2Cl2
1. Forming Si complex with clay particles.
2. Sulphate part which combines with the dirt and 79. The oxidation number of the atom (in bold) in the
removes it. following species is given. Identify, which one is
3. Aluminium which coagulates the mud particles. incorrectly related?
4. Making mud water soluble. 1. Cu O is − 1
2

2. Cl O is + 5
−

74. Among the following surfactant molecules, the 3. K Cr O is + 6

2 2 7

surfactant that forms micelles in aqueous solution at the 4. H Au Cl is + 3 4

lower CMC at ambient condition is:

1. CH3(CH2)15N+(CH3)3Br- 80. The name of species that bleaches the substances due
to its oxidizing
2. CH3(CH2)11OSO3- Na+ action in reaction is-
3. CH3(CH2)6COO-Na+
− − −

4. CH3(CH2)11N+(CH3)3Br-
Cl2 (g) + 2 OH (aq) → ClO (aq) + Cl (aq) + H2 O(l)

?
75. The correct match among the following options is: 1. ClO-
2. Cl2
1. Solid sol - Smoke 3. Cl-
4. Both ClO- and Cl-
2. Emulsion - butter 81. MnO undergoes disproportionation reaction in
2−

acidic medium but MnO does not ? −

3. Foam - Mist 1. Due the highest oxidation state of Mn in MnO 2−

2. Due the highest oxidation state of Mn in MnO −

3. Due to endothermic nature of disproportionation

Whipped reaction
4. - sol
cream 4. Due to exothermic nature of disproportionation reaction

82. Nitric acid reacts with PbO but does not react with
76. The oxidation number of phosphorous in ATP PbO2 , because -
(adenosine triphosphate) is - 1. PbO is the base while PbO2 is a strong oxidizing
1. 2
2. 3 reagent
3. 4 2. PbO is the base while PbO2 is a weak oxidizing reagent
4. 5 3. PbO is neutral while PbO2 is a strong oxidizing reagent
4. PbO is acid while PbO2 is strong oxidizing reagent

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83. The oxidation state of P in HPO 2−

3
is- 88. Assertion: In the presentation E
⊝
3+ 2+
and
Fe / Fe

1. +3 E
⊝
, Fe 3+
/ Fe
2+
and Cu 2+
/ Cu are redox couples.
2. +4
2+
Cu / Cu

3. +2 Reason: Redox couple is the combination of the oxidised

4. +5 and reduced forms of a substance involved in an oxidation
or reduction half cell.
84. The oxidation state of two S-atoms in Na 2 S2 O 3 is - 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
1. +2 and +4 correct explanation of assertion.
2. +3 and -2 2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not
3. +4 and -2 the correct explanation of assertion.
4. +6 and -2 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
85. The correct statement among the following
about Collodion is - 89. Assertion: The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
1. 4% solution nitro-cellulose in a mixture of ethyl alcohol to form water and oxygen is an example of a
and ether. disproportionation reaction.
2. 14% solution nitrate in a mixture of ether and ethanol. Reason: The oxygen of peroxide is in –1 oxidation state
3. 20 % solution nitrate in a mixture of propanol and and it is converted to zero oxidation state in O2
diethyl ether. and –2 oxidation state in H2O.
4. None of the above. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
correct explanation of assertion.
86. 2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not
(a) E
o

K
+
/K
= − 2. 93 V ; E
o
+ = 0. 80 V the correct explanation of assertion.
Ag / Ag
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
o o
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
(b) E +2
= 0. 79V; E +2
= − 2. 37V
Hg / Hg Mg / Mg

90. The more positive the value of E , the greater is the ⊝

(c) E
o
= −0. 74 V
+3
tendency of the species to get reduced. Using the standard
electrode potential of redox couples given below find out
Cr / Cr

Based on standard electrode potentials given above, the which of the following is the strongest oxidising agent.
correct arrangement for increasing order of reducing ⊝ 3+ 2+
E values : Fe / Fe = +0. 77
power of elements is -
1. Ag < Hg < Cr < Mg < K I (s)/I = +0. 54; 2
−

2. Ag > Cr > Mg > Hg > K

3. K > Mg < Cr < Hg > Ag Cu /Cu = +0. 34;
2+

4. K< Mg < Cr < Hg < Ag +

Ag /Ag = 0. 80 V

1. Fe3+
87. Which of the following elements does not show 2. I2(s)
disproportionation tendency? 3. Cu2+
1. Cl
4. Ag+
2. Br
3. F
91. The incorrect statement regarding the rule to find
4. I
oxidation number among the following is-
1. The oxidation number of hydrogen is always +1
2. The algebraic sum of all the oxidation number, elements
bears in a compound is zero
3. An element in the free or the uncombined state bears
oxidation number zero
4. Generally, in all its compounds, the oxidation number
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92. The largest oxidation number exhibited by an element 96.

depends on its electronic configuration. With which of the
following electronic configurations the element will The curve that represents Freundlich's adsorption isotherm
exhibit the largest oxidation number? is -
1. 3d14s2
2. 3d34s2
3. 3d54s1
4. 3d54s2

93. Identify the disproportionation reaction

1. CH + 2O → CO + 2H O
4 2 2 2

2. CH + 4 Cl → CCl + 4 HCl
4 2 4
1.
3. 2F + 2 OH → 2F + OF + H O
2
− −
2 2

4. 2 NO + 2 OH → NO + NO + H
2
− −

2
−

3 2O

94. Assertion: Among halogens, fluorine is the best

oxidant.
Reason: Fluorine is the most electronegative atom.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
2.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.

95. Assertion: In the reaction between potassium

permanganate and potassium iodide, permanganate ions
act as an oxidising agent.
Reason: The oxidation state of manganese changes from
+2 to +7 during the reaction.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
3.
correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.

4.

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97. 100.

Match the types of colloidal systems given in Column I Assertion: Colloidal solutions do not show Brownian
with the name given in Column II. motion.

Column I Column II Reason: Brownian motion is responsible for the stability

of sols.

A. Solid in Liquid 1. Foam 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
correct explanation of assertion.
B. Liquid in solid 2. Sol 2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
C. Liquid in Liquid 3. Gel 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
D. Gas in Liquid 4. Emulsion

Codes
A B C D 101.
1. 2 3 4 1
2. 1 2 3 5 Assertion: The coagulation power of Al3+ is more than
3. 5 4 3 2 Na+.
4. 4 5 3 2
Reason: Greater the valency of the flocculating ion added,
98. the greater is its power to cause precipitation (Hardy-
Schulze rule)
Assertion: An ordinary filter paper impregnated with
collodion solution stops the flow of colloidal 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
correct explanation of assertion.
particles. 2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
Reason: The pore size of the filter paper becomes more 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
than the size of the colloidal particle. 4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
correct explanation of assertion.
102.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion. Assertion: Detergents with low CMC are more
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false. economical to use.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
Reason: Cleansing action of detergents involves the
formation of micelles. These are formed when the
concentration of detergents becomes equal to CMC.
99.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
Assertion: Colloidal solution shows colligative correct explanation of assertion.
properties. 2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
Reason: Colloidal particles are large in size. 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the
correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.

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103. Match the items of Column I and Column II. 108. A solution contains Fe2+, Fe3+ and I– ions. This
Column I Column II solution was treated with iodine at 35°C. E° for Fe3+/Fe2+
is +0.77 V and E° for I2/2I– = 0.536 V.
A. Dialysis 1. Cleansing action of soap
The favourable redox reaction is-
B. Peptization 2. Coagulation 1. Fe2+ will be oxidized to Fe3+
2. I2 will be the reduced to I–
C. Emulsification 3. Colloidal sol formation
3. There will be no redox reaction
D. Electrophoresis 4. Purification 4. I– will be oxidized to I2

109.
Codes
A B C D Method of formation of the solution is given in Column I.
1. 2 3 4 1 Match it with the type of solution given in Column II.
2. 1 2 3 4
3. 1 4 3 2 Column I Column II
4. 4 3 1 2
1. Normal
electrolyte
(A) Sulphur vapours passed through
solution
104. The compound AgF2 (unstable) acts as a/ an: cold water
1. Oxidising agent. 2. Molecular
2. Reducing agent. (B) Soap mixed with water above
colloids
3. Both oxidising and reducing agent. critical micelle concentration
4. Neither oxidising and reducing agent. 3. Associated
(C) White of egg whipped with water
colloid
105. Among the following hydrohalic compounds, the (D) Soap mixed with water below
best reductant is - 4.
critical micelle concentration
1. HCl Macromolecular
2. HBr colloids
3. HI

4. HF
Codes
A B C D
106. Identify the reaction from following having top 1. 2 3 4 1
position in EMF series (Standard reduction potential) 2. 1 2 3 4
according to their electrode potential at 298 K. 3. 1 4 3 2
2+ –
1. Mg + 2e →Mg 4. 4 1 3 2
(s)
2+ –
2. Fe + 2e → Fe(s)
3. Au3++ 3e–→Au(s)
4. K++ le –→K(s)

107. Standard reduction potentials of the half reactions are

given below :
− −
F2(g) + 2e → 2F (aq)
; E° = +2. 85 V

− −
Cl2(g) + 2e → 2Cl (aq)
; E° = +1. 36 V

− −
Br2(g) + 2e → 2Br (aq) ; E° = +1. 06 V

− −
I2(g) + e → 2I (aq)
; E° = +0. 53 V

The strongest oxidizing and reducing agents respectively

are -
1. Br and Cl
2
−

2. Cl and Br
2
−

3. Cl and I
2 2

4. F and l −
2
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110. 111.

Match the statement given in Column I with the Match the items given in Column I and Column II
phenomenon given in Column II.
Column I Column II

Column I Column II 1. FeCl3 + NaOH

(A) Protective colloid

(B) Liquid-liquid colloid 2. Lyophilic colloids

(A) Dispersion medium
moves in an electric field (C) Positively charged colloid 3. Emulsion
(B) Solvent molecules pass (D) Negatively charged colloid 4. FeCl3 + hot water
through a semi-permeable
membrane towards the
Codes
solvent side 1. Osmosis A B C D
(C) Movement of charged 1. 3 2 4 1
2. Electrophoresis
colloidal particles under the 2. 1 4 3 2
influence of applied 3. Electroosmosis 3. 2 3 4 1
electric potential towards 4. 4 1 3 2
oppositely 4. Reverse osmosis
charged electrodes 112. The incorrect statement among the following is-
(1) Adsorption is a surface phenomenon of accumulation
(D) Solvent molecules pass of molecules of a substance at the surface rather than in
through semi-permeable the bulk of a solid or liquid.
membranes towards the (2) Adsorption involves penetration through the surface to
solution side the bulk of the solid or liquid.
(3) The substance that gets adsorbed is called the
‘adsorbate’ and the substance on whose surface the
adsorption takes place is called the ‘adsorbent’.
(4) During absorption, the substance gets uniformly
Codes distributed throughout the bulk of the solid or liquid.
A B C D
1. 2 3 4 1 113. A finely divided substance is more effective as an
2. 1 2 3 4 adsorbent because it has -
3. 3 4 2 1 1) Small surface area.
4. 4 1 3 2 2) Large surface area.
3) Weak molecular bonding.
4) Strong molecular bonding.

114. The factors that influence the adsorption of a gas on a

solid is/are -
1) Nature of the gas.
2) Surface area of the solid.
3) Effect of pressure.
4) All of the above.

115. An adsorption isotherm is a plot between-

(1) The extent of adsorption ( ) against the pressure
x

m
of
gas (P) at constant V.
(2) The extent of adsorption ( ) against the pressure of
x

gas (P) at constant T.

(3) The extent of absorption ( ) against the volume
x

m
of
gas (V) at constant P.
(4) The extent of absorption ( ) against the pressure
x

m
of
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116. An adsorbent can be activated by- 123. The type of charge present on micelles is -
1) Increasing the surface area of the adsorbent. (1) Negative charge
2) Breaking adsorbent into smaller pieces or powdering it. (2) Positive charge
3) Both (1) and (2) (3) Both
4) None of the above. (4) None of the above.

117. The probable reasons behind the exothermic nature of 124. Heterogeneous catalysis is shown in-
adsorption could be - Pt(s)

(1) Adsorption leads to a decrease in the residual forces on (1) 2 SO 2(g)

+ O2(g) −→ 2 SO3(g)

the surface of the adsorbent. Fe

(s)

(2) ∆S is negative. (2) 4 NH 3(g)

+ 3H2(g) −→ 2 NH3(g)

(3) Both (1) and (2) Ni(s)

(4) None of the above. (3) Vegetable oil(l) + H2(g) −→ Vegetable ghee(s)

(4) All of the above

118. Identify the incorrect statement among the following
- 125. Shape selective catalysis is -
1. Adsorption is a reversible process and is accompanied 1. Catalytic reaction depends upon the pore structure of
by a decrease in pressure. the catalyst .
2. Adsorption decreases with an increase in pressure. 2. Catalytic reaction depends on the size of the reactant
3. Adsorption is an exothermic process. and the product molecules.
4. The magnitude of physisorption adsorption decreases 3. Both '1'and '2'
with an increase in temperature. 4. None of the above.

119. Hydrophobic sols are easily coagulated as - 126. Emulsions can be used :
(1) The particles present in them come closer and form 1. For cleansing action of soaps.
aggregates, leading to precipitation. 2. For digestion of fats in the intestines.
(2) The particles present in them move farther and form 3. As antiseptics and disinfectants.
aggregates, leading to precipitation. 4. All of the above.
(3) The particles present in them come closer and do not
form aggregates, leading to precipitation. 127. The correct statements about micelles is/are -
(4) The particles present in them move farther and do not 1. Formed by substances such as soaps and detergents
form aggregates, leading to precipitation. when dissolved in water.
2. Substances whose molecules contain a hydrophobic and
120. Incorrect statement about the multi molecular colloid a hydrophilic part.
among the following is - 3. Molecules whose hydrophobic parts are present towards
(1) They have a diameter less than 1 nm . the center, while the hydrophilic parts are pointing
(2) When these particles are dissolved in a liquid, they towards the outside.
form sol. 4. All of the above.
(3) The molecules in the aggregate are held together by
van der Waal’s forces of attraction. 128. The incorrect statement among the following is-
(4) None of the above. 1. When the size of the solute particle lies between 1 nm
and 1000 nm, it behaves as a colloid.
121. Enzymes are - 2. Colloid is not a substance but a state of the substance
1) Biochemical catalysts. which is dependent on the charge of the particle.
2) Protein molecules of high molecular masses. 3. A colloidal state is intermediate between a true solution
3) Both (1) and (2) and a suspension.
4) None of the above. 4. All of the above.

122. The correct statement about emulsion among the 129. Fluorine reacts with ice as per the following reaction
following is - H2O(s) + F2(g) → HF(g) + HOF(g)
(1) The dispersed phase and dispersion medium are This reaction is a redox reaction because-
liquids. 1. F2 is getting oxidized.
(2) The dispersed phase and dispersion medium are solids.
2. F2 is getting reduced.
(3) The dispersed phase and dispersion medium are gases.
(4) The dispersed phase are solids and dispersion medium 3. Both (1) and (2)
are liquids. 4. None of the above.
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130. The oxidation number of sulphur, and nitrogen in 136. The set of metals that can show disproportionation
H2SO5, and NO3- are respectively - reaction is -
1. Cu, Na, Li
1. +6, +5
2. Mg, F, Ne
2. -6,-6
3. P, Cl, S
3. +8, +6
4. Mn, Cu, Ga
4. -8, -6
137. The correct statement about electrolysis of an
131. The formulas for the following compounds will be
aqueous solution of AgNO with Ag electrode is-
respectively - 3

(a) Mercury(II) chloride and (b) Thallium(I) sulphate 1.

+

1. HgCl2, Tl2SO4 Ag ion oxidised at cathode; Ag(s) reduced at anode

2.
2. Hg2Cl2, Tl2SO4
H2 O reduced at cathode; H2 O oxidised at anode
3. HgCl2, TlSO4 3.
4. HgCl2, Tl3SO4 Ag
+
ion reduced at cathode; H2 O oxidised at anode

4.
132. The correct statement(s) about the given reaction is - Ag
+
ion reduced at cathode; Ag(s) oxidised at anode
4− −1 +
X eO + 2F ( aq ) + 6H ( aq ) → X eO3(g) + F2(g) + 3H2 O(l)
6 ( aq )

138. The correct statement about electrolysis of an

1. XeO 4−

6
oxidises F- aqueous solution of AgNO with Pt electrode is-
2. The oxidation number of F increases from -1 to zero
3

1. Pt(s) gets oxidized at cathode; whereas Ag (aq) gets +

3. XeO is a stronger oxidizing agent that F

4−

6
−

reduced at anode
4. All of the above. 2. Ag (aq) gets reduced at cathode; and oxidized at
+

anode
133. The oxidising agent and reducing agent in the given
reaction are 3. Ag (aq) gets reduced at cathode; whereas water is
+

oxidized at anode
5P 4(s)
+ 12H O + 12HO
2 (l)
→
−
4. Ag (s) gets oxidized at cathode; whereas H O oxidised
( aq )
2

−
at anode
8 PH3 ( g ) + 12HPO
2 ( aq )

139. The correct statement about electrolysis of an

1. Oxidising agent = P ; Reducing agent = P
4 4 aqueous solution of CuCl with Pt electrode is-
2

1. Cu ion reduced at the cathode; Cl ion oxidized at

2+ −

2. Oxidising agent = P ; Reducing agent = H

4 2
O
the anode
3. Oxidising agent = H ; Reducing agent = P 2. Cu ion reduced at the anode; Cl ion oxidized at the
2+ −

2O
cathode
4

4. None of the above 3. Cu ion reduced at the cathode; H O ion oxidized at

2+
2

the anode
4. H O ion reduced at the cathode; Cl ion oxidized at the
2
−

anode
134. The correct statement about the given reaction is-
(CN)2(g) + 2OH-(aq) →CN-(aq) + CNO-(aq) + H2O(l) 140. The oxidizing agent and reducing agent in the given
1. The reaction is an example of a disproportionation reaction are −
3N H + 4 ClO →
reaction 2 4(l) 3 ( aq )

2. Hydrogen atom gets oxidized 6 NO + 4 Cl + 6H O (g)

−
2 (l)
3. Reaction occurs in acidic medium
( aq )

4. None of the above 1. Oxidising agent = N H ; Reducing agent = ClO 2 4

−

2. Oxidising agent = ClO ; Reducing agent = N H −

3 2 4

3. Oxidising agent = N H ; Reducing agent = N H 2 4 2 4

135. The element that exhibits both positive and negative 4. Oxidising agent = ClO ; Reducing agent = ClO
− −

3 3

oxidation states is-

1. Cs
2. Ne
3. I
4. F
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141. The oxidising agent and reducing agent in the given 145. Oxidation states of the central atom in the given
reaction are species are respectively:
−
Cl2 O7 ( g ) + 4H2 O2 ( aq ) + 2 OH → H4 P 2 O 7 and H2 S2 O7
( aq )

−
1. 0 and +6
2 ClO
2 ( aq )
+ 4O2 ( g ) + 5H2 O ( l )
2. +3 and +4
3. +4 and +2
1. Oxidizing agent = H2O2; Reducing agent = Cl O 2 7 4. +5 and +6
2. Oxidizing agent = Cl O ; Reducing agent = H O
2 7 2 2

3. Oxidizing agent = H2O2; Reducing agent = H2O2

146. KI , H S O
4. None of the above 3 2 4 6

The oxidation numbers of iodine and sulphur in the above

142. Colloids can be classified on the basis of - compounds are respectively-
1
1. Physical states of components. 1.
3
; 4

2. Nature of dispersed phase. 2. 2. 5;

3

1
3. ; 2. 5
3. Interaction between the dispersed phase and dispersion 3

medium. 4. 2. 5; 3

4. All of the above.

147. Consider the following graph between x

m
(extent of
adsorption) and pressure:
143. The correct match amongst the following is -
Physical states of the dispersed phase and Type of
dispersion medium colloid
a. D.P = solid; D.M = liquid i. Foam
b. D.P = solid; D.M = gas ii. Emulsion
c. D.P = liquid; D.M = liquid iii. Aerosol
d. D.P = gas; D.M = liquid iv. Sol

(D.P = dispersed phase, and D.M = dispersion medium)

Options:
1. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
2. a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
3. a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i
4. a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv
The correct relation between T 1, T2 and T3 is -
1. T3 < T2 > T1

144. An emulsion can be stabilized by use of - 2. T1 < T2 < T3

1. Emulsifiers. 3. T1 > T2 >T3
2. Peptizing agent.
4. None of the above
3. Biochemical catalysts.
4. None of the above.

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148. The graph between log x

m
vs log p is given below:

The value of the slope is-

n

1. ( 1

2
)

2. n
3. 1

4. 1

2
(n)

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