Equilibrium

Question1
At a given temperature and pressure, the equilibrium constant values
for the equilibria are given below:

[NEET 2024 Re]

Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: D

Solution:
Question2
For the reaction in equilibrium

Reaction is favoured in forward direction by:

[NEET 2024 Re]

Options:

A.

use of catalyst

B.

decreasing concentration of N2

C.

low pressure, high temperature and high concentration of ammonia

D.

high pressure, low temperature and higher concentration of H2

Answer: D

Solution:

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), ∆H = −Q

According to Le Chatelier's principle.

• Exothermic reactions are favoured at low temperature.

• Increase in pressure shifts the reaction in direction having lesser number of moles. Hence, the given reaction shifts
forward on increasing pressure.

• Increasing the concentration of reactants shifts the reaction in forward direction. So high concentration of H2 shifts
reaction in forward direction.

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Question3
Which indicator is used in the titration of sodium hydroxide against
oxalic acid and what is the colour change at the end point?

[NEET 2024 Re]

Options:

A.
Phenolphthalein, pink to yellow

B.

Alkaline KMnO4, colourless to pink

C.

Phenolphthalein, colourless to pink

D.

Methyl orange, yellow to pinkish red colour

Answer: C

Solution:

For weak acid and strong base titration, phenolphthalein is used as indicator. In acidic medium phenolphthalein is
colourless while in alkaline medium it is pink in colour.

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Question4
The ratio of solubility of AgCl in 0.1 M KCl solution to the solubility of
AgCl in water is:

(Given : Solubility product of AgCl = 10−10)

[NEET 2024 Re]

Options:

A.

10−4

B.

10−6

C.

10−9

D.

10−5

Answer: A

Solution:
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Question5
In which of the following equilibria, Kp and Kc are NOT equal?

[NEET 2024]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: A

Solution:
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Question6
For the reaction 2A ⇌ B + C, KC = 4 × 10−3. At a given time, the
composition of reaction mixture is: [A] = [B] = [C] = 2 × 10−3M.

Then, which of the following is correct?

[NEET 2024]

Options:

A.
Reaction is at equilibrium.

B.

Reaction has a tendency to go in forward direction.

C.
Reaction has a tendency to go in backward direction.

D.

Reaction has gone to completion in forward direction.

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question7
Consider the following reaction in a sealed vessel at equilibrium with
concentrations of

If 0.1 mol LL−1 of NO(g) is taken in a closed vessel, what will be degree
of dissociation (α) of NO(g) at equilibrium?

[NEET 2024]
Options:

A.

0.00889

B.

0.0889

C.
0.8889

D.
0.717

Answer: D

Solution:
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Question8
The equilibrium concentrations of the species in the reaction A + B ⇌ C
+ D are 2, 3, 10 and 6mol−1, respectively at 300K.∆G∘ for the reaction
is (R = 2cal∕molK)

[NEET 2023]

Options:

A.
−137.26cal

B.
−1381.80cal

C.
−13.73cal

D.

1372.60cal

Answer: B
Solution:

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Question9
For a weak acid HA, the percentage of dissociation is nearly 1% at
equilibrium. If the concentration of acid is 0.1mol L−1, then the correct
option for its Ka at the same temperature is :

[NEET 2023 mpr]

Options:

A.

1 × 10−4

B.

1 × 10−6

C.

1 × 10−5

D.

1 × 10−3

Answer: C

Solution:
Question10
An acidic buffer is prepared by mixing :

[NEET 2023 mpr]

Options:

A.

weak acid and it's salt with strong base

B.
equal volumes of equimolar solutions of weak acid and weak base

C.
strong acid and it's salt with strong base

D.

strong acid and it's salt with weak base

(The pKa of acid = pKb of the base)

Answer: A

Solution:

Acidic buffer is prepared by mixing weak acid and its salt with strong base.

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Question11
The pH of the solution containing 50mL each of 0.10M sodium acetate
and 0.01M acetic acid is
[Given pK a of CH 3COOH = 4.57 ]
[NEET-2022]
Options:

A. 5.57

B. 3.57

C. 4.57

D. 2.57

Answer: A

Solution:
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Question12
3O2(g) ⇌ 2O3(g)
for the above reaction at 298K , K c is found to be 3.0 × 10−59. If the
concentration of O2 at equilibrium is 0.040M then concentration of O3
in M is
[NEET-2022]
Options:
−32
A. 4.38 × 10
−83
B. 1.9 × 10
31
C. 2.4 × 10
21
D. 1.2 × 10

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question13
0.01M acetic acid solution is 1% ionised, then pH of this acetic acid
solution is:
[NEET Re-2022]
Options:

A. 1

B. 3

C. 2

D. 4

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question14
Kp for the following reaction is 3.0 at 1000K.
CO2(g) + C(s) ⇌ 2 CO(g)
What will be the value of K c for the reaction at the same temperature?
(Given −R = 0.083L bar K−1mol−1 )
[NEET Re-2022]
Options:

A. 3.6

B. 0.36

C. 3.6 × 10−2
−3
D. 3.6 × 10

Answer: C

Solution:
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Question15
The pK b of dimethylamine and pK a of acetic acid are 3.27 and 4.77
respectively at T (K ). The correct option for the pH of
dimethylammonium acetate solution is:
[NEET 2021]

Options:

A. 8.50

B. 5.50

C. 7.75

D. 6.25

Answer: C

Solution:

Dimethylammonium acetate is a salt of weak acid and weak base whose pH can be calculated as
1
pH = 7 + (pK a − pK b)
2
1
= 7 + (4.77 − 3.27)
2
= 7.75

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Question16
Hydrolysis of sucrose is given by the following reaction.
Sucrose +H 2O⇌ Glucose + Fructose If the equilibrium constant (K C) is
13 ⊖
2 × 10 at 300K , the value of ∆r G at the same temperature will be :
(2020)

Options:
 −1 −1 13
A. 8.314J mol K × 300K × ln(2 × 10 )

B. 8.314J mol −1K −1 × 300K × ln(3 × 1013)

−1 −1 13
C. −8.314J mol K × 300K × ln(4 × 10 )
−1 −1 13
D. −8.314J mol K × 300K × ln(2 × 10 )

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
∘
(d) ∆ G = ∆G + RT ln Q
At equilibrium ∆ G = 0, Q = K eq
So, ∆r G∘ = −RT ln K eq
∆r G∘ = −8.314Jmol−1K −1 × 300K × ln(2 × 1013)

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Question17
Find out the solubility of Ni(OH )2 in 0.1M NaOH. Given that the ionic
−15
product of N i(OH )2 is 2 × 10
(2020)

Options:

A. 2 × 10−8M
−13
B. 1 × 10 M
8
C. 1 × 10 M

D. 2 × 10−13M

Answer: D

Solution:
2 2+ −
(d) N i(OH ) ⇌ N i + 2OH
2s
−
N aOH ⟶ N a + OH
−
Total [OH ] = 2s + 0.1 ≈ 0.1
2+ 2
Ionic product = [N i] [OH ]
−15 2
2 × 10 = s(0.1)
−13
s = 2 × 10
−13
Solubility of Ni(OH )2 = 2 × 10 M

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Question18
Which will make basic buffer?
(NEET 2019) ©

Options:

A. 100mL of 0.1M H Cl + 100mL of 0.1 M N aOH

B. 50mL of 0.1M N aOH + 25mL of 0.1 M CH 3COOH

C. 100mL of 0.1M CH 3COOH + 100mL of 0.1M N aOH

D. 100mL of 0.1M H Cl + 200mL of 0.1 M N H 4OH

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Acid-base titration :
H Cl + N H 4OH ⟶ N H 4Cl
10 mmol 20 mmol
∴ H Cl is the limiting reagent.
Solution contains N H 4OH (weak base) and N H 4Cl (salt of strong acid and weak base). Therefore, a basic buffer will be
formed.

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Question19
pH of a saturated solution of Ca(OH )2 is 9. The solubility product (K sp)
of Ca(OH )2 is
(NEET 2019)

Options:
−10
A. 0.5 × 10
−15
B. 0.5 × 10
−10
C. 0.25 × 10
−15
D. 0.125 × 10

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
pH of the saturated solution of Ca(OH )2 = 9
∴ pOH of the saturated solution of Ca(OH )2 = 5
− −5
⇒[OH ] = 10 (∵pH + pOH = 14)
2+ −
Ca(OH )2 ⇌ Ca + 2OH
s 2s
 1 −5 −5
× 10 10
2
K sp = [Ca2+][OH −]2 = [ 12 × 10 ] [10
−5 −5 2
] = 0.5 × 10−15

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Question20
Conjugate base for Bronsted acids H 2O and HF are
(NEET 2019)

Options:
+ +
A. H 3O and H 2F , respectively

− +
B. OH and H 2F , respectively

+ −
C. H 3O and F , respectively

D. OH − and F −, respectively.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Bronsted acid Conjugate base
−
H2O OH
−
HF F

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Question21
The pH of 0.01M N aOH (aq) solution will be
(Odisha NEET 2019)

Options:

A. 7.01

B. 2

C. 12

D. 9 d

Answer: C

Solution:
 + −
N aOH ⟶ N a + OH
0.01 M 0.01 M
−
∴ [OH ] = 0.01M
∴ pOH = −log[OH −] = −log(0.01) = 2
∴ pH = 14 − pOH = 14 − 2 = 12

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Question22
Which of the following cannot act both as Bronsted acid and as
Bronsted base?
(Odisha NEET 2019)

Options:

A. H CO3−

B. N H 3

C. HCl
−
D. H SO4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
HCl can donate protons but cannot accept any protons. Hence, HCl is a Bronsted acid

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Question23
−11
The molar solubility of CaF 2(K sp = 5.3 × 10 ) in 0.1 M solution of
N aF will be
(Odisha NEET 2019)

Options:

A. 5.3 × 10−11mol L−1

B. 5.3 × 10−8mol L−1

C. 5.3 × 10−9mol L−1

D. 5.3 × 10−10mol L−1

Answer: C

Solution:
CaF 2 ⟶ Ca2+ + 2F −
s 2s
+ −
N aF ⟶ N a + F
0.1 M 0.1 M
2+ −
[Ca ] = s, [F ] = (2s + 0.1) ≈ 0.1M
2+ − 2
K sp = [Ca ][F ]
−11 2
5.3 × 10 = (s)(0.1)
5.3 × 10−11 −9 −1
s= 2
= 5.3 × 10 mol L
(0.1)
−9 −1
∴ Molar solubility is 5.3 × 10 mol L

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Question24
Following solutions were prepared by mixing different volumes of
N aOH and HCl of different concentrations:
A. 60mL M
10
H Cl + 40mL M
10
N aOH
M
B. 55mL 10
H Cl + 45mL M 10
N aOH
C. 75mL M5 H Cl + 25mL M5 N aOH
D. 100mL M 10
H Cl + 100mL M 10
N aOH
pH of which one of them will be equal to 1?
(NEET 2018)

Options:

A. B

B. A

C. D

D. C

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
pH = 1, so [H +] = 10−1
For acid base mixture: N 1V 1 − N 2V 2 = N 3V 3
(For N aOH and H Cl , Normality = Molarity)
1 1
60 × − 40 ×
+ 10 10 −3
A. M 1(H ) = = 2 × 10 M i.e. pH = 2.7
100
1 1
55 × − 45 ×
+ 10 10 1
B. M 2(H ) = = = 10−2M i.e. pH = 2
100 100
1 1
75 × − 25 ×
+ 5 5 −1
C. M 3(H ) = = 10 M i.e. pH = 1
100
1 1
100 × − 100 ×
+ 10 10
D. M 4(H ) = = 0 i.e. pH = 7
200

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Question25
The solubility of BaSO4 in water is 2.42 × 10−3gL−1 at 298K . The value
of its solubility product (K sp) will be (Given molar mass of
BaSO4 = 233gmol −1 )
(NEET 2018)

Options:
−10 2 −2
A. 1.08 × 10 mol L

B. 1.08 × 10−12mol 2L−2

−14 2 −2
C. 1.08 × 10 mol L
−8 2 −2
D. 1.08 × 10 mol L

Answer: A

Solution:

Solubility of BaSO4,
−3
2.42 × 10 −1 −5 −1
s= mol L = 1.04 × 10 mol L
233
BaSO4 ionizes completely in the solution as:
2+ 2−
BaSO4(s) ⇌ Ba(aq) + SO4(aq)
s s
2+ 2− 2
K sp = [Ba ][SO4 ] = s
−5 2 −10 2 −2
= (1.04 × 10 ) = 1.08 × 10 mol L

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Question26
Which one of the following conditions will favour maximum formation of
the product in the reaction
A2(g) + B2(g) ⇌ X 2(g), ∆r H = −X kJ ?
(NEE T 2018)

Options:

A. Low temperature and high pressure

B. Low temperature and low pressure

C. High temperature and high pressure

D. High temperature and low pressure

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
On increasing the pressure and decreasing the temperature, equilibrium will shift in forward direction.

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Question27
The equilibrium constants of the following are
N 2 + 3H 2 ⇌ 2N H 3; K 1
N 2 + O2 ⇌ 2N O; K 2
1
H2+ O
2 2
⇌ H 2O; K 3
K
5
The equilibrium constant (K ) of the reaction: 2N H 3 + O ⇌2N
2 2
O + 3H 2O
will be
(NEET 2017,2007,2003)

Options:
3
A. K 2K 3 /K 1

B. K 2K 3/K 1

3 3
C. K 2 K 3 /K 1

3
D. K 1K 3 /K 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
From the given equations,
1
2N H 3 ⇌ N 2 + 3H 2; .....(i)
K1
N 2 + O2 ⇌ 2N O; K 2....(ii)
3 3
3H 2 + O2 → 3H 2O; K 3 ......(iii)
2
By adding equations (i), (ii) and (iii), we get
3
5 K K 2K 3
2N H 3 + O2 ⇌ 2N O + 2H 2O, K =
2 K1

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Question28
+
Concentration of the Ag ions in a saturated solution of Ag2C2O4 is
−4 −1
2.2 × 10 mol L . Solubility product of Ag2C2O4 is
(NEET 2017)
 ©

Options:

A. 2.66 × 10−12
−11
B. 4.5 × 10
−12
C. 5.3 × 10

D. 2.42 × 10−8

Answer: C

Solution:
−1
Let solubility of Ag2C2O4 be s mol L
+ 2−
Ag2C2O4(s) ⇌ 2Ag(aq) + C2O4 (aq)
s 2s s
2 3
K sp = (2s) (s) = 4s
−4 3 + −4
K sp = 4 × (1.1 × 10 ) (∵[Ag ] = 2s = 2.2 × 10 )
−12
K sp ≈ 5.3 × 10

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Question29
A 20 litre container at 400K contains CO2 at pressure 0.4atm and an
excess of SrO (neglect the volume of solid SrO ). The volume of the
container is now decreased by moving the movable piston fitted in the
container. The maximum volume of the container, when pressure of CO2
attains its maximum value, will be
(Given that : SrCO3(s) ⇌ SrO(s) + CO2(g), K p = 1.6 atm)
(NEET 2017)

Options:

A. 10 litre

B. 4 litre

C. 2 litre

D. 5 litre

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
SrCO3(s) ⇌ SrO(s) + CO2(g); K p = 1.6atm
 pCO × pSrO
Kp= 2

pSrCO
3

⇒ 1.6 = pCO
2
( ∵pSrO = pSrCO 3
= 1)
∴ Maximum pressure of CO2 = 1.6 atm
Let the maximum volume of the container when pressure of CO2 is 1.6 atm be V L
During the process, PV = constant
∴ 0.4 × 20 = 1.6 × V
0.4 × 20
⇒ V = = 5L
1.6

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Question30
The percentage of pyridine (C5H 5N ) that forms pyridinium ion
(C5H 5N H ) in a 0.10M aqueous pyridine solution ( K b right. for
C5H 5N = 1.7 × 10−9) is
(NEET- II 2016)

Options:

A. 0.0060%

B. 0.013%

C. 0.77%

D. 1.6%

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
+
C5H 5N + H 2O ⇌ C5H 5N H + OH −
0.10 M

√ √
Kb 1.7 × 10−9
α= = = 1.30 × 10−4
C 0.10
−4
∴ Percentage of pyridine that forms pyridinium ion = 1.30 × 10 × 100 = 0.013%

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Question31
The solubility of AgCl (s) with solubility product 1.6 × 10−10 in
0.1M N aCl solution would be
(NEET-II 2016)

Options:

A. 1.26 × 10−5M
 −9
B. 1.6 × 10 M

C. 1.6 × 10−11M

D. zero.

Answer: B

Solution:

Let s be the solubility of AgCl in moles per litre.

+ −
AgCl (aq) ⇌ Ag(aq) + Cl (aq)
s s (s+0.1)
−
( ∵0.1M N aCl solution also provides 0.1M Cl ion )
+ − −10
K sp = [Ag ][Cl ]; 1.6 × 10 = s(s + 0.1)
−10
1.6 × 10 = s(0.1) (∵s<<< < 0.1)
−10
1.6 × 10 −9
s= = 1.6 × 10 M
0.1
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Question32
Which of the following fluoro-compounds is most likely to behave as a
Lewis base?
(NEET-II 2016)

Options:

A. BF 3

B. PF 3

C. CF 4

D. SiF 4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
BF 3 ⟶ Lewis acid (incomplete octet)
PF 3 ⟶ Lewis base (presence of lone pair on P atom)
CF 4 ⟶ Complete octet
SiF 4 ⟶ Lewis acid (empty d -orbital in Si-atom)

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Question33
M Y and N Y 3 , two nearly insoluble salts, have the same K sp values of
 −13
6.2 × 10 at room temperature. Which statement would be true in
regard to M Y and N Y 3?
(NEET- I 2016)

Options:

A. The salts M Y and N Y 3 are more soluble in 0.5M K Y than in pure water.

B. The addition of the salt of K Y to solution of M Y and N Y 3 will have no effect on their
solubilities.

C. The molar solubilities of M Y and N Y 3 in water are identical.

D. The molar solubility of M Y in water is less than that of N Y 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
For M Y : K sp = s12
⇒ s1 = √K sp = √ 6.2 × 10−13 = 7.87 × 10−7mol L−1
For N Y 3 : K sp = 27s24
4

√
−13
6.2 × 10
⇒ s2 = = 3.89 × 10−4mol L−1
27
Hence, molar solubility of M Y in water is less than that of N Y 3.

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Question34
Which one of the following pairs of solution is not an acidic buffer?
(2015)

Options:

A. CH 3COOH and CH 3COON a

B. H 2CO3 and N a2CO3

C. H 3PO4 and N a3PO4

D. H CI O4 and N aCI O4

Answer: D

Solution:
Acidic buffer is a mixture of a weak acid and its a strong base.
H CI O4 is strong acid
Question35
Aqueous solution of which of the following compounds is this best
conductor of electric current?
(2015)

Options:

A. Hydrochloric acid, HCl

B. Ammonia, N H 3

C. Fructose, C6H 12O6

D. Acetic acid,C2H 4O2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
HCl is a strong acid and dissociates completely it in aqueous solution.

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Question36
What is the pH of the resulting solution when equal volume of 0.1 M
NaOH and 0.01 M HCL are mixed?
(2015)

Options:

A. 2.0

B. 7.0

C. 1.04

D. 12.65

Answer: D

Solution:

One mole of NaOH is completely neutralised by of HCl.

Hence, 0.01 mole of NaOH will be completely neutral 0.01 mole of HCl.
⇒NaOH left unneutralised =0.0 - 0.01 mol
=0.09 mol
As equal volumes of two solutions are mixed,
 0.09
[OH ]− = = 0.045M
2
⇒pOH = −l og(0.045) = 1.35
∴pH = 14 − 1.35 = 12.65

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Question37
If the equilibrium constant for N 2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2N O(g) is K,the
equilibrium constant for
1
2
N 2(g) + 12 O2(g) ⇌ N O(g) will be
(2015)

Options:

A. 1 K
2

B. K

C. K 2

1
D. K 2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
1
1
If the reaction is multiplied by then new equation constant,K ′ = K 2
2

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Question38
If the value of equilibrium constant for a particular reaction is
1.6 × 1012,then at equilibrium the system will contain
(2015 Cancelled)

Options:

A. mostly products

B. similar amounts of reactants and products

C. all reactants

D. mostly reactants

Answer: A
Solution:

The value of K is high which means reaction proceeds almost to completion i.e., the system will contain mostly products.

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Question39
Which of the following statements is correct for a reversible process in
a state of equilibrium?
(2015 Cancelled)

Options:

A. ΔG° = - 2.30 RT log K

B. ΔG° = 2.30 RT log K

C. ΔG = - 2.30 RT log K

D. ΔG = 2.30 RT log K

Answer: A

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Question40
The K sp of Ag2CrO4,AgCl,AgBr and AgI are respectively
1.1 × 10−12, 1.8 × 10−10, 5.0 × 10−13, 8.3 × 10−17
Which or of the following salts will precipitate last if AgN O3 solution
added to the solution containing equal moles of NaCl,NaB NaI and
N a2CrO4
(2015 Cancelled)
Options:

A. AgBr

B. Ag2CrO4

C. AgI

D. AgCI

Answer: B

Solution:
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Question41
For a given exothermic reaction,K p and K ′p are the equilibrium
constants at temperatures T 1 and T 2, respectively. Assuming that heat
of reaction is constant in temperature range between T 1 and T 2,it is
readily observed that
(2014)

Options:

A. K p > K ′p

B. K < K ′p

C. K p = K ′p

D. K p = 1
K ′p

Answer: A

Solution:

K ′p
log
Kp
ΔH
=−
1
−
2.303R T 2 T 1
1
[ ]
For exothermic reaction, ΔH = -ve i,e. heat is evolved
The temperature T 2 is higher than T 1

Thus, ( T1 − T1 ) is negative
2 1
so logK′p − logKp = −ve or logKp > logK′p
or K p > K ′p

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Question42
For the reversible reaction,
N 2(g) + 3H 2(g) ⇌ 2N H 3(g)+heat
The equilibrium shifts in forward direction
(2014)

Options:

A. by increasing the concentration of N H 3(g)

B. by decreasing the pressure

C. by decreasing the concentrations of N 2(g) and H 2(g)

D. by increasing pressure and decreasing temperature

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
As the forward reaction is exothermic and leads to lowering of pressure (produces lesser number of gaseous moles)
hence, according to Le Chatelier’s principle, at high pressure and low temperature, the given reversible reaction will shift
in forward direction to form more product.

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Question43
Using the Gibb’s energy change ΔG° = +63.3 kJ for the following
reaction
Ag2CO3(s) ⇌ 2Ag(aq)+ + CO3(aq)2−
−1 −1
the K sp of Ag2CO3(s) in water at 25°C is (R = 8.314 J K mol )
(2014)

Options:
−26
A. 3.2 × 10
−12
B. 8.0 × 10
−3
C. 2.9 × 10

D. 7.9 × 10−2

Answer: B

Solution:
ΔG° = −2.303RT logKsp
63.3 × 103J = −2.303 × 8.314 × 298logKsp
63.3 × 103J = −5705.84logKsp
63.3 × 103
logKsp = − = −11.09
5705.84
K sp = antilog (−11.09) = 8.128 × 10−12
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Question44
Which of the following salts will give highest pH in water?
(2014)

Options:

A. KCl

B. NaCl

C. N a2CO3

D. CuSO4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
N a2CO3 which is a salt of NaOH (strong base) and H 2CO3 (weak acid) will produce a basic solution with pH greater than
7.

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Question45
Which of these is least likely to act as a Lewis base?
(2013 NEET)

Options:

A. BF 3

B. PF 3

C. CO

D. F −

Answer: A

Solution:
BF 3 is Lewis acid (e− pair acceptor).

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Question46
K M nO4 can be prepared from K 2M nO4 as per the reaction,
2− − −
3M nO4 + 2H 2O ⇌ 2M nO4 + M nO2 + 4OH
The reaction can go to completion by removing OH − ions by adding
(2013 NEET)

Options:

A. CO2

B. SO2

C. HCl

D. KOH

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
HCl and SO2 arc reducing agents. So they can reduce M nO4−.
CO2 is neither oxidising nor reducing agent, it will provide only acidic medium. It can shift the reaction in forward
direction and the reaction can go to completion.

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Question47
Accumulation of lactic acid (H C3H 5O3), a monobasic acid in tissues
leads to pain and a feeling of fatigue. In a 0.10M aqueous solution,
lactic acid is 3.7% dissociates. The value of dissociation constant, K a,
for this acid will be
(Karnataka NEET 2013)

Options:

A. 1.4 × 10−5

B. 1.4 × 10−4

C. 3.7 × 10−4

D. 2.8 × 10−4
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
3.7
Degree of dissociation, α = = 0.037
100
According to Ostwald's formula,
2 2 −4 −4
K a = α C = (0.037) × 0.10 = 1.369 × 10 ≈ 1.4 × 10

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Question48
At 100∘C the K w of water is 55 times its value at 25∘C. What will be the
pH of neutral solution? (log 55 = 1.74)
(Karnataka NEET 2013)

Options:

A. 7.00

B. 7.87

C. 5.13

D. 6.13

Answer: D

Solution:

We know that, at 25∘C, K w = 1 × 10−14

At 100∘C, K w = 55 × 10−14
H + = √ 55 × 10
−14

pH = −log[H +]
pH = −log [ √ 55 × 10 ] −14

1 1
= [−log(55 × 10−14)] = [−log 55 + 14 log 10]
2 2
1 1
= [−1.74 + 14] = [12.26] = 6.13
2 2

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Question49
The values of K sp of CaCO3 and CaC2O4 are 4.7 × 10−9 and 1.3 × 10−9
respectively at 25∘C. If the mixture of these two is washed with water,
what is the concentration of Ca2+ ions in water?
(Karnataka NEET 2013)

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Options:

A. 5.831 × 10−5M

B. 6.856 × 10−5M
−5
C. 3.606 × 10 M
−5
D. 7.746 × 10 M

Answer: D

Solution:
2+ 2−
CaCO3 → Ca + CO3
x x
2+ 2−
CaC2O4 → Ca + C2O4
y y

2+
Now, [Ca ] = x + y
−9
and x(x + y) = 4.7 × 10 .....(i)
−9
y(x + y) = 1.3 × 10 ....(ii)
Dividing equation (i) and (ii) we get
x
= 3.6
y
∴ x = 3.6y
Putting this value in equation (ii), we get
−9
y(3.6y + y) = 1.3 × 10
−5
On solving, we get y = 1.68 × 10
−5 −5
and x = 3.6 × 1.68 × 10 = 6.048 × 10
2+ −5 −5
∴ [Ca ] = (x + y) = (1.68 × 10 ) + (6.048 × 10 )
2+ −5
∴ [Ca ] = 7.728 × 10 M

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Question50
−4
The dissociation constant of a weak acid is 1 × 10 . In order to prepare
a buffer solution with a pH = 5, the [ Salt ]/[ Acid ] ratio should be
(Karnataka NEET 2013)

Options:

A. 4: 5

B. 10: 1

C. 5: 4

D. 1: 10

Answer: B

Solution:
 [ Salt ]
pH = pK a + log
[Acid ]
[ Salt ]
5 = −log K a + log [∵pK a = −log K a]
[ Acid ]
[ Salt ]
5 = −log[1 × 10−4] + log
[ Acid ]
[ Salt ] [ Salt ]
5 = 4 + log , 5 − 4 = log
[ Acid ] [ Acid ]
[ Salt ] [ Salt ]
1 = log , = 10 i.e. 10 : 1
[ Acid ] [ Acid ]

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Question51
Given the reaction between 2 gases represented by A2 and B2 to give the
compound AB(g).
A2(g) + B2(g) ⇌ 2AB(g)
At equilibrium the concentration of A2 = 3.0 × 10−3 M of
−3 −3
B2 = 4.2 × 10 M ,of AB = 2.8 × 10 M
If the reaction takes place in a sealed vessel at 527°C, thenthe value of
K C will be
(2012 Mains)

Options:

A. 2.0

B. 1.9

C. 0.62

D. 4.5

Answer: C

Solution:

A2(g) + B2(g) ⇌ 2AB(g)

[AB]2
Kc=
[A2][B2]
(2.8 × 10−3)2 2.8 × 2.8
= −3 −3
= = 0.62
(3.0 × 10 )(4.2 × 10 ) 3.0 × 4.2

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Question52
Given that the equilibrium constant for the reaction,
2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g)
has a value of 278 at a particular temperature. What is the value of the
equilibrium constant for the following reaction at the same
temperature?
SO3(g) ⇌ SO2(g) + 12 O2(g)
(2012 Mains)

Options:

A. 1.8 × 10−3

B. 3.6 × 10−3

C. 6.0 × 10−2
−5
D. 1.3 × 10

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g).....(i)
K = 278
By revrsing the equation (i),we get
2SO3(g) ⇌ 2SO2(g) + O2(g)....(ii)
Equilibrium constant for this reaction is
1 1
K′= =
K 278
By dividing the equation (ii) by 2, we get desired equation
1
SO3(g) ⇌ SO2(g) + O2(g).....(iii)
2
Equilibrium constant for this reaction
K ′′ = √K ′ =
K
1
√=
1
278
−2
√
= 0.0599 ≈ 0.06 or 6 × 10

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Question53
Buffer solutions have constant acidity and alkalinity because
(2012)

Options:

A. these give unionised acid or base on reaction with added acid or alkali

B. acids and alkalies in these solutions are shielded from attack by other ions

C. they have large excess of H + or OH − ions

D. they have fixed value of pH

Answer: A
Question54
Equimolar solutions of the following substances were prepared
separately. Which one of these will record the highest pH value?
(2012)

Options:

A. BaCl 2

B. Al Cl 3

C. LiCl

D. BeCl 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
BaCl 2 is made up of Ba(OH 2) + H Cl .
Al C3 is made up Al (OH )3 and HCl
LiCl is made up of LiOH and HCl.
BeCl 2 is made up of Be(OH 2) and HCl
Ba(OH )2 is strongest base among the given options thus have maximum pH

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Question55
In qualitative analysis, the metals of group I can be separated from
other ions by precipitating them as chloride salts. A solution initially
+ 2+
contains Ag and Pb at a concentration of 0.10 M. Aqueous HCI is
−
added to this solution until the Cl concentration is 0.10 M. What will
the concentrations of Ag+ and Pb2+ be at equilibrium ?
( K sp for AgCl = 1.8 × 10−10, K sp for PbCl 2 = 1.7 × 10−5 )
(2011 Mains)

Options:

A.

[Ag+] = 1.8 × 10−7M , [Pb2+] = 1.7 × 10−6M

B.
[Ag+] = 1.8 × 10−11M , [Pb2+] = 8.5 × 10−5M

C.

[Ag+] = 1.8 × 10−9M , [Pb2+] = 1.7 × 10−3M

D.

[Ag+] = 1.8 × 10−11M , [Pb2+] = 1.7 × 10−4M

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
+ −
K sp[AgCl ] = [Ag ][Cl ]
−10
1.8 × 10
[Ag+] = −1
= 1.8 × 10−9M
10
K sp[PbCl 2] = [Pb2+][Cl −2]
2+ 1.7 × 10−5 −3
[Pb ]= = 1.7 × 10 M
10−1 × 10−1

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Question56
For the reaction ,N 2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2N O2(g) the equilibrium constant is K 1.
The equilibrium constant is K 2 for the reaction,
2N O(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2N O2(g).
What is K for the reaction. N O2(g) ⇌ 12 N 2(g) + O2(g)
(2011)

Options:

1
A.
2K 1K 2

1
B.
4K 1K 2

1
C. [ 1
K 1K 2 ] 2

1
D.
K 1K 2

Answer: C

Solution:

N 2 + O2 ⇌ 2N O ; K1
2N O + O2 ⇌ 2N O2 ; K 2
1
N O2 ⇌ N 2 + O2 ; K
2
2
[N O]2 [N O2]
K1= ;K2= 2
[N 2][O2] [N O] × [O2]
1

K =
[N 2] 2 [O2]
[N O2]
=
√
[N 2][O2] × [N O]2[O2]
2
[N O] × [N O2]
2

K =
√ 1
K 1K 2

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Question57
Which of the following is least likely to behave as Lewis base?
(2011)

Options:

A. H 2O

B. N H 3

C. BF 3

−
D. OH

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
BF 3 is an electron deficient species and acts as Lewis base.

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Question58
A buffer solution is prepared in which the concentration of N H 3 is 0.30
M and the concentration of N H 4+ is 0.20 M.If the equilibrium
−5
constant,K b for N H 3 equals 1.8 × 10 ,what is the pH of this solution ?
(log 2.7=0.43)
(2011)

Options:

A. 9.08

B. 9.43
C. 11.72

D. 8.73

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
[N H 3] = 0.30M , K b = 1.8 × 10−5, [N H 4+] = 0.20M
[salt] 0.2
pOH = pK b + log = 4.74 + log = 4.56
[base] 0.3
pH = (14 − 4.56) = 9.43

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Question59
The value of ΔH for the reaction,
X 2(g) + 4Y 2(g) ⇌ 2X Y 4(g) is less than zero,Formation of X Y 4(g) will be
favoured at
(2011)

Options:

A. high temperature and high pressure

B. low pressure and low temperature

C. high temperature and low pressure

D. high pressure and low temperature

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
X 2(g) + 4Y 2(g) ⇌ 2X Y 4(g)
Δn = −ve and ΔH = −ve
g

The reaction is favoured in forward direction at low temperature and high pressure.

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Question60
The reaction, 2A(g) + B(g) ⇌ 3C(g) + D(g) is begun with the
concentrations of A and B both at an initial value of 1.00 M. When
equilibrium is reached, the concentration of D is measured and found to
be 0.25 M. The value for the equilibrium constant for this reaction is
given by the expression
(2010 Mains)
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Options:

A. [(0.75)3(0.25)]÷[(1.00)2(1.00)]

B. [(0.75)3(0.25)]÷[(0.50)2(0.75)]
3 2
C. [(0.75) (0.25)]÷[(0.50) (0.25)]
3 2
D. [(0.75) (0.25)]÷[(0.75) (0.25)]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
2A(g) + B(g) ⇌3C(g) + D(g)
Initial moles: 1 1 0 0
Mole at eq : 1-(2×0.25) 1-0.25 3×0.25 0.25
= 0.5 = 0.75 = 0.75 = 0.25
[C]3[D]
Equilibrium constant,K =
[A]2[B]
3
(0.75) (0.25)
⇒K =
(0.5)2(0.75)

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Question61
In a buffer solution containing equal concentration of B− and HB,the K b
for B− is 10−10.The pH of buffer solution is
(2010)

Options:

A. 10

B. 7

C. 6

D. 4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[B−]
We know ,pOH = pkb + l og
[H B]
Since [B−] = [H B] (given)
∴pOH = pK b ⇒ pOH = 10
∴pH = 14 − 10 = 4

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Question62
In which of the following equilibrium K c and K p are not equal ?
(2010)

Options:

A. 2N O(g) ⇌ N 2(g) + O2(g)

B.

SO2(g) + N O2(g) ⇌ SO3(g) + N O(g)

C. H 2(g) + I 2(g) ⇌ 2H I (g)

D. 2C(s) + O2(g) ⇌ 2CO2(g)

Answer: D

Solution:

We have
K P = K C(RT )∆n
△n = no. of moles of gaseous (products - reactants)
⇒ if ∆ n = 0 ⇒ K P = K C(RT )0
⇒K P = K C
For, 2C(s) + O2(g) ⇌ 2CO2(g)
△n=2−1=1
⇒ K P = K C(RT )

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Question63
+
What is [H ] is mol/L of a solution that is 0.20 M in CH 3COON a and
0.10M in CH 3COOH ? K a for CH 3COOH = 1.8 × 10−5
(2010)

Options:

A. 3.5 × 10−4

B. 1.1 × 10−5

C. 1.8 × 10−5

D. 9.0 × 10−6

Answer: D

Solution:
 − +
CH 3COOH ⇌ CH 3COO + H
C-x x x
CH 3COON a → CH 3COO− + N a+
0.2 M 0.2 M 0.2M
[CH 3COOH ] = C − x ≈ 0.1M {acetic acid is a weal acid so, dissociation is minimum.
[CH 3COO−] = 0.2 + x ≈ 0.2M {acetic acid is a weal acid so, dissociation is minimum.
K [CH 3COOH ]
∴[H +] = a
[CH 3COO−]
1.8 × 10−5 × 10−1
= = 9 × 10−6M
2 × 10−1

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Question64
If pH of a saturated solution of Ba(OH )2 is 12,the value of its K sp is
(2010,2012)

Options:

A. 4.00 × 10−6

B. 4.00 × 10−7

C. 5.00 × 10−6
−7
D. 5.00 × 10

Answer: D

Solution:
pH of solution = 12
+ −12
[H ] = 10
−14
− 10 −2
[OH ] = −12
= 10
10
2+ −
Ba(OH )2 ⇌ Ba + 2OH
s 2s
−2
−2 10
2s = 10 ⇒ s =
2s
2 3
K sp = (s)(2s) = 4s

( 102 )
−2 3
4 −6 −7
=4× = × 10 = 5 × 10
8
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Question65
What is the [OH −] in the final solution prepared by mixing 20.0 mL of
0.050 M HCl with 30.0 mL of 0.01 M Ba(OH )2
(2009)

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Options:

A. 0.40M

B. 0.0050 M

C. 0.12 M

D. 0.10 M

Answer: D

Solution:
+
Millimoles of H produced = 20 × 0.05 = 1
−
Millimoles of OH produced = 30 × 0.1 × 2 = 6
−
(∵Each Ba(OH )2 gives 2OH )
−
∴ Millimoles of OH remaining in solution = 6 − 1 = 5
Total volume of solution = 20 + 30 = 50mL
− 5
∴[OH ] = = 0.1M
50

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Question66
The ionization constant of ammonium hydroxide is 1.77 × 10−5 at 298 K.
Hydrolysis constant of ammonium chloride is
(2009)

Options:
−12
A. 6.50 × 10

B. 5.65 × 10−13

C. 5.65 × 10−12

D. 5.65 × 10−10

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
N H 4Cl is a salt of strong acid and weak base, so hydrolysis constant is
K
Kh= w
Kb
Given K b(N H 4OH ) = 1.77 × 10−5
K w = 10−14
10−14
∴K h = = 0.56 × 10−9
1.77 × 10−5
or K h = 5.6 × 10−10

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Question67
Which of the following molecules acts as a Lewis acid?
(2009)

Options:

A. (CH 3)2O

B. (CH 3)3P

C. (CH 3)3N

D. (CH 3)3B

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Lewis acids are electron deficient compounds, since (CH 3)3B is electron deficient (due to incomplete octect of B), it acts
as a Lewis acid.

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Question68
The dissociation constants for acetic acid and HCN at 25 are 1.5 × 10−5
and 4.5 × 10−10 respectively.The equilibrium constant for the
equilibrium,
CN − + CH 3COOH ⇌ H CN + CH 3COO−
would be
(2009)

Options:
−5
A. 3.0 × 10

B. 3.0 × 10−4

C. 3.0 × 104

D. 3.0 × 105

Answer: C

Solution:

Given:
CH 3COOH ⇌ CH 3COO− + H +
[CH 3COO−][H +]
K1= = 1.5 × 10−5
[CH 3COOH ]
H CN ⇌ H + + CN −
[CN −][H +] −10
K2= = 4.5 × 10
[H CN ]
− −
CN + CH 3COOH ⇌ H CN + CH 3COO
[H CN ][CH 3COO−]
K =
[CN −][CH 3COOH ]
K 1.5 × 10−5
K = 1= ≈ 0.3 × 105
K2 4.5 × 10−10
4
or K = 3 × 10

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Question69
The values of K p and K p for the reactions
1 2

X ⇌ Y + Z .........(1)
A ⇌ 2B..............(2)
are in the ratio 9 : 1. If degree of dissociation of X and be equal, then
total pressure at equilibrium (1) and (2) in the ratio
(2008)

Options:

A. 36 : 1

B. 1 : 1

C. 3 : 1

D. 1 : 9

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
X ⇌ Y + Z .........(1)
A ⇌ 2B..............(2)
X ⇌Y +Z
1 0 0 Initially
1-α α α at equilibrium
Total no.of moles at equilibrium = 1 − α + 2α
=1+α
Similarly
A ⇌ 2B
1, 0 Initially when t=0
1-α 2α at equilibrium
Total no.of moles at equilibrium = 1 − α + 2α
1=1+α
α α
× P1 × × P1
1+α 1+α
P × pZ 1−α
∴K P = Y = × P1
1 PX 1+α
 ( 12α ×P )
2
2
+α
(pB)2 1−α
KP = = × P2
2 PA 1+α
Kp P P 36
Now, 1
= 1 ⇒ 1= = 36 : 1
KP 4P2 P2 1
2

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Question70
The value of equilibrium constant of the reaction:
H I (g) ⇌ 12 H 2(g) + 12 I 2(g) is 8.0.The equilibrium constant of the reaction
H 2(g) + I 2(g) ⇌ 2H I (g) will be
(2008)

Options:

A. 16

B. 1/8

C. 1/16

D. 1/64

Answer: D

Solution:
1 1
H I (g) ⇌ H 2(g) +
2 2I 2(g)
[H 2]1/2[I 2]1/2
i.e K = =8
[H I ]
H 2(g) + I 2(g) ⇌ 2H I (g)
[H I ]2
( 18 )
2
K′= =
[H 2][I 2]
1
K′=
64

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Question71
Equal volumes of three acid solutions of pH 3, 4 and 5 mixed in a vessel.
+
What will be the H ion concentration the mixture?
(2008)

Options:

A. 3.7 × 10−3M
B. 1.11 × 10−3M

C. 1.11 × 10−4M

D. 3.7 × 10−4M

Answer: D

Solution:

pH = −l og[H +]
or [H +] = 10−pH ; [H +] of soln.1 = 10−3
[H ] of soln.2 = 10 ; [H +] of soln.3 = 10−5
+ −4

Total concentration of
[H +] = 10−3(1 + 1 × 10−1 + 1 × 10−2)
10−3 (
1
+
1
+
1 10 100
1
⇒ 10−3 ) (
100 + 10 + 1
100 )
⇒10−3 (
111
100 )
= 1.11 × 10−3
−3
1.11 × 10
So,H + ion concentration in mixture of equal volume of these acid solution = = 3.7 × 10−4M
3

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Question72
−
If the concentration of OH ions in the reaction
F e(OH )3(g) ⇌ F e3+(aq) + 3OH −(aq)
is decreased by 1/4 times, then equilibrium concentration of will
increase by
(2008)

Options:

A. 64 times

B. 4 times

C. 8 times

D. 16 times

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
F e(OH )3(g) ⇌ F eaq3+ + 3OH aq−
[F e3+][OH −]3
K =
[F e(OH 3)]
K = [F e3+][OH −]3(activity of solid is taken unity)
Concentration of OH- ion in the reaction is decreased by 1/4times then equilibrium concentration of F e3+ will be
increased by 64 times in order to keep the value of K constant.

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Question73
The dissociation equilibrium of a gas AB2 can be represented as:
2AB2(g) ⇌ 2AB(g) + B2(g)
The degree of dissociation is x and is small compared The expression
relating the degree of dissociation (x) equilibrium constant K P and total
pressure P is
(2008)

Options:

( ) 2K p 1/2
A. P

B. ( ) Kp
P

C. ( ) 2K p
P

( ) 2K p 1/3
D. P

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
2AB2(g) ⇌ 2AB(g) + B2(g)
2 0 0 (initially)
2(1-x) 2x x (at equilibrium)
Amount of moles at equilibrium
= 2(1 − x) + 2x + x = 2 + x
2
[PAB] [ PB ]
Kp= 2

[ AB ]
P
2

4x3
( ) ( )
2x 2 x
×P × ×p ×P
2+x 2+x 2+x
Kp= =
( )
2 2
2(1 − x) 4(1 − x)
×P
2+x
4x3 × P 1
Kp= × (∵1 − x ≈ 1&2 + x ≈ 2)
2 4
1 1
x= (
8K p 3
4P
⇒x= ) 2K p 3
P ( )
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Question74
−10
Calculate the pOH of a solution at 25°C that contains 1 × 10 M of
hydronium ions i.e. H 3O+
(2007)
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Options:

A. 4.000

B. 9.000

C. 1.000

D. 7.000

Answer: A

Solution:

Given [H 3O+] = 1 × 10−10 or,pH=10

Now at 25°C,pH + pOH = pK w = 14
or,pOH = 14 − pH = 14 − 10 = 4

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Question75
The following equilibrium constants are given:
N 2 + 3H 2 ⇌ 2N H 3; K 1
N 2 + O2 ⇌ 2N O; K 2
H 2 + 12 O2 ⇌ H 2O; K 3
The equilibrium constant for the oxidation of N H 3 by oxygen to give NO
is
(2007)

Options:

K 2K 32
A. K1

K 22K 3
B. K1

K K
C. K1 2
3

K 2K 33
D. K1

Answer: D

Solution:
 [N H 3]2
N 2 + 3H 2 ⇌ 2N H 3; K 1 = ......(1)
[N 2][H 2]3
[N O]2
N 2 + O2 ⇌ 2N O; K 2 = ......(2)
[N 2][O2]
1 [H 2O]
H 2 + O2 ⇌ H 2O; K 3 = ......(3)
2 [H 2][O2]1/2
5
For the reaction 2N H 3 + O2 ⇌ 2N O + 3H 2O
2
2 3
[N O] [H 2O]
K = 2 5/2
[N H 3] [O2]
[N O]2 [H 2O]3 [N 2][H 2]3
= × ×
[N 2][O2] [H ]3[O ]3/2 [N H 3]2
2 2
K 2 × K 33
=
K1

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Question76
A weak acid, HA, has a K a of 1.00 × 10−5. If 0.100 mol of this acid is
dissolved in one litre of water, the percentage of acid dissociated at
equilibrium is closest to
(2007)

Options:

A. 1.00%

B. 99.9%

C. 0.100%

D. 99.0%

Answer: A

Solution:

For a weak acid, degree of dissociation,

√ √
Ka 1 × 10−5
α= = = 10−2i . e1.00%
C 0.1

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Question77
−8
The hydrogen ion concentration of a 10 M HCl aqueous solution at
298K (K w = 10−14)
(2006)

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Options:
−8
A. 1.0 × 10 M

B. 1.0 × 10−6M

C. 1.0525 × 10−7M

D. 9.525 × 10−8M

Answer: C

Solution:

−8 −8 +
10 MHCl = 10 M H
+ −7
Aslo from water,[H ] = 10 .
Total
+ −7 −7 −7
[H ] = 10 + 0.10 × 10 = 1.1 × 10

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Question78
Which of the following pairs constitutes a buffer?
(2006)

Options:

A. HCl and KCl

B. H N O2 and N aN O2

C. NaOH and NaCl

D. H N O3 and N H 4N O3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
H N O2 and N aN O2 are examples of acidic buffer.

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Question79
For the reaction:
CH 4(g) + 2O2(g) ⇌ CO2(g) + 2H 2O(l ),
ΔH r = −170.8kJ mol −1.
Which of the following statements is not true?
(2006)
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Options:

A. The reaction is exothermic.

B. At equilibrium, the concentrations of CO2(g) and H 2O(l ) are not equal.

[CO ]
C. The equilibrium constant for the reaction is given by K p = [CH ][O
2
]
4 2

D. Addition of CH 4(g) or O2(g) at equilibrium will cause a shift to the right.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
CH 4(g) + 2O2(g) ⇌ CO2(g) + 2H 2O(l )
PCO
Kp= 2

PCH ⋅ PO 2
4 2

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Question80
At 25∘C, the dissociation constant of a base, BOH , is 1.0 × 10−12 . The
concentration of hydroxyl ions in 0.01M aqueous solution of the base
would be
(2005)

Options:

A. 1.0 × 10−5mol L−1

B. 1.0 × 10−6mol L−1

C. 2.0 × 10−6mol L−1

D. 1.0 × 10−7mol L−1

Answer: D

Solution:
C = 0.01M
K b = 1 × 10−12 at 25∘C
BOH ⇌ B+ + OH −
Intially C 0 0
At eq. C − Cα Cα Cα
−
[OH ] = Cα
[OH −] = √K bC = √ 1 × 10
−12
× 10−2
[OH −] = 10−7 mol L−1
Question81
H 2S gas when passed through a solution of cations containing HCl
precipitates the cations of second group of qualitative analysis but not
those belonging to the fourth group. It is because
(2005)
Options:

A. presence of HCl decreases the sulphide ion concentration

B. solubility product of group II sulphides is more than that of group IV sulphides

C. presence of H Cl increases the sulphide ion concentration

D. sulphides of group IV cations are unstable in HCl.

Answer: A

Solution:

The cation of group II are precipitated as their sulphides.

Solubility product of sulphide of group II radicals are very low. Therefore, even with low conc. of S2− ions, the ionic
product exceeds the value of their solubility product and the radical of group II gets precipitated. The low conc. of S2−
ions is obtained by passing H 2S gas through the solution of the salt in the presence of dil. HCl which suppresses degree
of ionisation of H 2S by common ion effect.

common 10n
Note : Solubility product of group IV radicals are quite high.
2−
It is necessary to suppress the conc. of S ions, otherwise radical of group IV will also get precipitated along with group II
radicals.

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Question82
Equilibrium constants K 1 and K 2 for the following equilibria:
K1
1
N O(g) + O
2 2(g)
⇌N O2(g) and
K2

2N O(g) ⇌ 2N O2(g) + O2(g) are related as

(2005)

Options:

A. K 2 = 1/K 12
B. K 2 = K 12

C. K 2 = 1/K 1

D. K 2 = K 1/2

Answer: A

Solution:

pN O
K1= 2
1/2
.....(1)
pN O ⋅ ( pO )
2
2
(pN O) ⋅ pO
K2= 2
2
.....(2)
( pN O 2
)
taking square root on both sides in eq. 2 .
pN O ⋅ ( pO ) 1 ∕ 2
⇒√K 2 = 2

pN O
2

1
⇒√K 2 = ⇒ K 2 = 12
K1 K1

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Question83
The solubility product of a sparingly soluble salt AX 2 is 3.2 × 10−11 . Its
solubility (in moles/L) is
(2004)

Options:

A. 5.6 × 10−6

B. 3.1 × 10−4

C. 2 × 10−4

D. 4 × 10−4

Answer: C

Solution:

K sp = 3.2 × 10−11
AX 2 ⇌ A2+ + 2X −
s 2s
K sp = s × (2s)2 = 4s3 ; i.e., 3.2 × 10−11 = 4s3
or, s3 = 0.8 × 10−11 = 8 × 10−12
∴ s = 2 × 10−4

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Question84
The rapid change of pH near the stoichiometric point of an acid-base
titration is the basis of indicator detection. pH of the solution is related
to ratio of the concentrations of the conjugate acid (HIn) and base (I n−)
forms of the indicator by the expression
(2004)

Options:

[I n−]
A. log [H I n] = pK I n − pH

B. log [H I −n] = pK I n − pH
[I n ]

C. log [H I −n] = pH − pK I n
[I n ]

[I n−]
D. log [H I n] = pH − pK I n

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let us consider the formation of a salt of a weak acid and a strong base.
I n− + H 2O ⇌ H I n + OH −
[H I n][OH −]
Kh= ....(1)
[I n−]
Other equations present in the solution are
H I n ⇌ H + + I n−
+ −
H 2O ⇌ H + OH
[H +][I n−]
K In = ....(ii)
[H I n]
+ −
K w = [H ][OH ]......(iii)
From (ii) and (iii),
Kw [H I n][OH −]
= = K h.....(iv)
K In [I n−]
K w [I n−]
[OH −] =
K I n [H I n]
[I n−]
log[OH −] = log K w − log K I n + log
[H I n]
−
[I n ]
−pOH = −pK w + pK I n + log
[H I n]
[I n−]
pK w − pOH = pK I n + log
[H I n]
[I n−]
or, pH = pK I n + log
[H I n]
[I n−]
i.e. log = pH − pK I n
[H I n]

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Question85
In Haber process 30 litres of dihydrogen and 30 litres of dinitrogen
were taken for reaction which yielded only 50% of the expected product.
What will be the composition of gaseous mixture under the aforesaid
condition in the end?
(2003)

Options:

A. 20 litres ammonia, 20 litres nitrogen, 20 litres hydrogen

B. 10 litres ammonia, 25 litres nitrogen, 15 litres hydrogen

C. 20 litres ammonia, 10 litres nitrogen, 30 litres hydrogen

D. 20 litres ammonia, 25 litres nitrogen, 15 litres hydrogen

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
3H 2 + N 2 → 2N H 3
3 1 2
3/2 1/2 1
3 1
10 × 10 × 10 × 1
2 2
15 5 10
Composition of gaseous mixture under the aforesaid condition in the end
H 2 = 30 − 15 = 15 litres
N 2 = 30 − 5 = 25 litres
N H 3 = 10 litres

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Question86
The reaction quotient ( Q ) for the reaction N 2 + 3H 2(g) ⇌ 2N H 3(g) is
[N H 3]2
given by Q = . The reaction will proceed from right to left if
[N 2][H 2]3
where K c is the equilibrium constant.
(2003)

Options:

A. Q = K c

B. Q < K c

C. Q > K c

D. Q = 0

Answer: C

Solution:
N 2(g) + 3H 2(g) ⇌ 2N H 3(g)
[N H 3]2
Kc= ; ∆n = 2 − 4 = −2
[N 2][H 2]3
Thus, the reaction will shift in forward direction when Q > K c

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Question87
Which one of the following statements is not true?
(2003)

Options:

A. Among halide ions, iodide is the most powerful reducing agent

B. Fluorine is the only halogen that does not show a variable oxidation state.

C. HOCl is a stronger acid than HOBr.

D. HF is a stronger acid than HCl.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Due to strong hydrogen-fluorine bond, proton is not given off easily and hence, HF is weakest acid.

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Question88
The solubility product of AgI at 25∘C is 1.0 × 10−16mol 2L−2 . The
solubility of AgI in 10−4N solution of K I at 25∘C is approximately (in
mol L−1 )
(2003)

Options:

A. 1.0 × 10−16

B. 1.0 × 10−12

C. 1.0 × 10−10

D. 1.0 × 10−8

Answer: B

Solution:
AgI ⇌ Ag+ + I −
1.0 × 10−16 = s × s
Solubility of Ag+ = 1.0 × 10−8mol L−1
−8 −4 −12 −1
Solubility of AgI in K I solution = 1.0 × 10 × 10 = 1.0 × 10 mol L

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Question89
Reaction
BaO2(s) ⇌ BaO(s) + O2(g); ∆H = +ve
In equilibrium condition, pressure of O2 depends on
(2002)

Options:

A. increase mass of BaO2

B. increase mass of BaO

C. increase temperature on equilibrium

D. increase mass of BaO2 and BaO both.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Pressure of O2 does not depend on concentration terms of other reactants (because both are in solid state), since this is
an endothermic reaction. If the temperature be raised dissociation of BaO2 would occur, more O2 is produced at
equilibrium, pressure of O2 increases.

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Question90
Solubility of M X 2 type electrolytes is 0.5 × 10−4 mole / lit., then find out
K sp of electrolytes.
(2002)

Options:

A. 5 × 10−12

B. 25 × 10−10

C. 1 × 10−13

D. 5 × 10−13
Answer: D

Solution:

If s is the solubility of the electrolyte M X 2

CM 2+ = s, CX − = 2s
Solubility product, K sp = s × (2s)2 = 4s3
s = 0.5 × 10−4 mole/litre
∴ K sp = 4 × (0.5 × 10−4)3; K sp = 5 × 10−13

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Question91
Which has highest pH?
(2002)

Options:

A. CH 3COOK

B. N a2CO3

C. N H 4Cl

D. N aN O3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
N H 4OH is a weak base but H Cl is a strong acid in solution, so pH of N H 4Cl solution is comparatively low.
N aN O3 is a salt of strong base and strong acid, so pH of the solution will be 7 .
Hydrolysis of potassium acetate (a salt of a weak acid and a strong alkali) gives a weakly alkaline solution, since the
acetate ion acts as a weak base.
CH 3COOK + H 2O → CH 3COOH + K + + OH −
The pH of this solution ≈8.8.
Hydrolysis of sodium carbonate (a salt of strong alkali and a weak acid) gives an alkaline solution
+ −
N a2CO3 + 2H 2O → 2(N a + OH ) + H 2CO3
The pH of this solution is >10.

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Question92
Solution of 0.1N N H 4OH and 0.1N N H 4Cl has pH 9.25. Then find out
pK b of N H 4OH .
(2002)

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Options:

A. 9.25

B. 4.75

C. 3.75

D. 8.25

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Solution of 0.1N N H 4OH and 0.1N N H 4Cl is a buffer solution. According to Henderson equation, the pH of a basic
C
buffer, pH = 14 − pK b − log salt
C base
C salt
⇒pK b = 14 − pH − log
C base
0.1
⇒ pK b = 14 − 9.25 − log
0.1
⇒ pK b = 14 − 9.25 = 4.75
∴ pK b of N H 4OH = 4.75

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Question93
In H S−, I −, R − N H 2, N H 3 order of proton accepting tendency will be
(2001)

Options:

A.

I − > N H 3 > R − N H 2 > H S−

B.

N H 3 > R − N H 2 > H S− > I −

C.

R − N H 2 > N H 3 > H S− > I −

D.

H S− > R − N H 2 > N H 3 > I −

Answer: C

Solution:
Proton accepting tendency is known as the strength of basicity.
..
In R − N H 2, N has lone pair of electron which intensify due to electron releasing R -group and increase the tendency to
+
donate lone pair of electrons to H
+
Secondly as the size of the ion increases there is less attraction for H to form weaker bonds with H - atom and are less
− −
basic. The order of the given series: RN H 2 > N H 3 > H S > I

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Question94
Ionisation constant of CH 3COOH is 1.7 × 10−5 and concentration of H +
−4
ions is 3.4 × 10 . Then find out initial concentration of CH 3 COOH
molecules.
(2001)

Options:
−4
A. 3.4 × 10
−3
B. 3.4 × 10

C. 6.8 × 10−4

D. 6.8 × 10−3

Answer: D

Solution:

− +
CH 3COOH ⇌ CH 3COO + H
[CH 3COO−][H +]
K ion =
[CH 3COOH ]
−4 −4
3.4 × 10 × 3.4 × 10
[CH 3COOH ] = −5
= 6.8 × 10−3
1.7 × 10

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Question95
Solubility of M 2S salt is 3.5 × 10−6 then find out solubility product.
(2001)

Options:

A. 1.7 × 10−6

B. 1.7 × 10−16

C. 1.7 × 10−18
D. 1.7 × 10−12

Answer: B

Solution:

For reaction, M 2S ⇌ 2M + + S2−

Solubility = 3.5 × 10−6
Solubility product, K sp = [M +]2[S2−]
= (2s)2s = 4s3 = 4 × (3.5 × 10−6)3 = 1.7 × 10−16
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Question96
Correct relation between dissociation constants of a dibasic acid is
(2000)

Options:

A. K a = K a
1 2

B. K a > K a
1 2

C. K a < K a
1 2

1
D. K a =
1 Ka
2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Ka
1
(i) H 2A ⇌ H A− + H +
Ka
2
(ii) H A− ⇌ A2− + H +
In the 1 st step H + ion comes from neutral molecule, while in the 2 nd step the H + ion comes from negatively charged
ions. The presence of -ve charge makes the removal of H + ion difficult.
Thus, K a > K a
1 2

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Question97
For any reversible reaction, if we increase concentration of the
reactants, then effect on equilibrium constant
(2000)

Options:
A. depends on amount of concentration

B. unchange

C. decrease

D. increase. (2000)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For a reaction, A + B ⇌ C + D.
[C][D]
K eq =
[A][B]
Increase in conc. of reactants will proceed the equilibrium in the forward direction giving more products. So that the
equilibrium constant value remains constant and independent of concentration.

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Question98
−
Conjugate acid of N H 2 is
(2000)
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Options:

A. N H 4OH

+
B. N H 4

−
C. N H 2

D. N H 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
N H 2− + H + → N H 3 (conjugate acid)
Substance +H + → conjugate acid
Substance −H + → conjugate base

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Question99
Which statement is wrong about pH and H + ?
(2000)
©

Options:

A. pH of neutral water is not zero.

B. Adding 1N solution of CH 3COOH and 1N solution of N aOH , pH will be seven.

C. [H +] of dilute and hot H 2SO4 is more than concentrated and cold H 2SO4.

D. Mixing solution of CH 3COOH and H Cl , pH will be less than 7

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
After mixing 1N solution of CH 3COOH (weak acid) and 1N N aOH (strong base), the resulting solution will have free
OH − ions. Thus pH will be higher than 7 .

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Question100
Equilibrium constant K p for following reaction
M gCO3(s) ⇌ M gO(s) + CO2(s)
(2000)

Options:

A. K p = PCO
2

PCO × PM gO
B. K p = PCO × 2

PM gCO
2
3

PCO + PM gO
C. K p = 2

PM gCO
3

PM gCO
D. K p = P × P 3

CO M gO 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
K p = PCO
2

Solids do not exert pressure, so their partial pressure is taken as unity.

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Question101
The strongest conjugate base is
(1999)

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Options:

A. SO42−

B. Cl −

C. N O3−

D. CH 3COO−

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
− +
CH 3COOH ⇌ CH 3COO + H
Weak acid Conjugate base
As CH 3COOH is the weakest acid, so its conjugate base (CH 3COO−) is the strongest base. H 2SO4, H Cl , H N O3 are
strong acids, so their conjugate bases are weak.

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Question102
The concentration of [H +] and concentration of [OH −] of a 0.1 aqueous
solution of 2% ionised weak acid is [ionic product of water = 1 × 10−14 ]
(1999)

Options:

A. 2 × 10−3M and 5 × 10−12M

B. 1 × 10−3M and 3 × 10−11M

C. 0.02 × 10−3M and 5 × 10−11M

D. 3 × 10−2M and 4 × 10−13M

Answer: A

Solution:

+ −3
[H ] = Ca = 0.1 × 0.02 = 2 × 10 M
(As degree of dissociation = 2% = 0.02 )
−14
− 10 −12
Hence, [OH ] = −3
= 5 × 10 M
2 × 10

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Question103
The solubility of a saturated solution of calcium fluoride is 2 × 10−4
moles per litre. Its solubility product is
(1999)
©

Options:
−11
A. 22 × 10
−4
B. 14 × 10

C. 2 × 10−2

D. 32 × 10−12

Answer: D

Solution:
For mathrm CaF 2, decomposition is as follows:
CaF 2 → Ca2+ + 2F −
s s 2s
⇒ K sp = [Ca ][F −]2 = s × (2s)2
2+

or,
K sp = 4s3 ⇒ K sp = 4s3 = 4 × (2 × 10−4)3
⇒K sp = 32 × 10−12

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Question104
If K 1 and K 2 are the respective equilibrium constants for the two
reactions,
X eF 6 + H 2O(g) → X eOF 4(g) + 2H F (g)
X eO4(g) + X eF 6(g) → X eOF 4(g) + X eO3F 2(g)
the equilibrium constant of the reaction,
X eO4(g) + 2H F (g) → X eO3F 2(g) + H 2O(g)
will be
(1998)

Options: ©

K
A. K 1
2

B. K 1 ⋅ K 2

C. K 1/(K 2)2

K
D. K 2
1

Answer: D
Solution:

Given
X eF 6 + H 2O ⇌ X eOF 4 + 2H F , K eq = K 1 X eOF 4 + 2H F ⇌ X eF 6 + H 2O, K eq = 1/K 1.....(1)
and
X eO4 + X eF 6 ⇌ X eOF 4 + X eO3F 2, K eq = K 2 .. . (2)
The reaction, X eO4 + 2H F ⇌ X eO3F 2 + H 2O can be obtained by adding eq. (1) and eq.(2). So, the equilibrium constant
for the above reaction can be obtained by multiplying the equilibrium constants of eq. (1) and eq. (2).
K2
Hence, the value is =
K1

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Question105
A physician wishes to prepare a buffer solution at pH = 3.85 that
efficiently resists changes in pH yet contains only small concentration
of the buffering agents. Which of the following weak acids together with
its sodium salt would be best to use?
(1997)

Options:

A. 2,5 -Dihydroxy benzoic acid (pK a = 2.97)

B. Acetoacetic acid (pK a = 3.58)

C. m -Chlorobenzoic acid (pK a = 3.98)

D. p -Chlorocinnamic acid (pK a = 4.41)

Answer: A

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Question106
The hydride ion H − is stronger base than its hydroxide ion OH −. Which
of the following reaction will occur if sodium hydride (NaH) is dissolved
in water?
(1997)

Options:

A. H − + H 2O→ no reaction
B. H (aq)− + H 2O → H 2O

C.

H (aq)− + H 2O(l ) → OH − + H 2

D. None of these.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
N aH + H 2O → N aOH + H 2
or, H (aq)− + H 2O(l ) → OH − + H 2 ↑

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Question107
−31 −44 −54
The solubility product of CuS, Ag2S and H gS are 10 , 10 and 10
respectively. The solubilities of these sulphides are in the order
(1997)

Options:

A. H gS > Ag2S > CuS

B. CuS > Ag2S > H gS

C. Ag2S > CuS > H gS

D. AgS > H gS > CuS

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The greater the solubility product, the greater is the solubility.

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Question108
The equilibrium constant for the reaction N 2 + 3H 2 ⇌ 2N H 3 is K , then
the equilibrium constant for the equilibrium 2N H 3 ⇌ N 2 + 3H 2 is
(1996)

Options:
A. √K

B. √ 1
K

C. K1

D. 12
K

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1
The equilibrium constant for the reverse reaction will be .
K

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Question109
The ionic product of water at 25∘C is 10−14 Its ionic product at 90∘C will
be,
(1996)

Options:
−14
A. 1 × 10
−16
B. 1 × 10

C. 1 × 10−20

D. 1 × 10−12

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
At high temperature, the value of ionic product increases.

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Question110
If α is dissociation constant, then the total number of moles for the
reaction, 2H I → H 2 + I 2 will be
(1996)

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Options:

A. 1

B. 1 − α

C. 2

D. 2 − α

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Total number of moles = 2(1 − α) + 2α = 2

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Question111
The pH value of N /10N aOH solution is
(1996)

Options:

A. 12

B. 13

C. 10

D. 11

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
since N aOH is a strong base, therefore it completely ionises. Thus, the hydroxyl ion concentration is equal to that of the
base itself. We know that concentration of OH − in N /10 NaOH
= 0.1 = 10−1
Therefore value of
Kw 1 × 10−14
[H 3O+] = = = 1 × 10−13
−
[OH ] 10−1
pH = −log[H 3O+] = −log[1 × 10−13] = 13

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Question112
Which of the following is not a Lewis acid?
(1996)

©
Options:

A. SiF 4

B. C2H 4

C. BF 3

D. F eCl 3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
In BF 3 and F eCl 3 molecules, the central atoms have incomplete octet and in SiF 4,the central atom has empty d -
orbitals. Hence, according to Lewis concept, these are Lewis acids.

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Question113
The pH value of blood does not appreciably change by a small addition
of an acid or a base, because the blood
(1995)

Options:

A. can be easily coagulated

B. contains iron as a part of the molecule

C. is a body fluid

D. contains serum protein which acts as buffer.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The pH value of the blood is maintained constant by buffer solution present in the blood itself. Buffer solutions resist the
change in pH values.

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Question114
The pH value of a 10M solution of H Cl is
(1995)

Options:
A. equal to 1

B. equal to 2

C. less than 0

D. equal to 0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
since HCl is a strong acid and it completely ionises, therefore H 3O+ ions concentration is equal that of the acid itself i.e.,
[H 3O+] = [H Cl ] = 10M
Therefore,
pH = −log[H 3O+] = −log[10] = −1

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Question115
The solubility of AgCl will be minimum in
(1995)

Options:

A. 0.01M CaCl 2

B. pure water

C. 0.001M AgN O3

D. 0.01M N aCl

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
There are greater number of particles (i.e. ions) compared to others. Hence, solubility will be minimum.

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Question116
In liquid-gas equilibrium, the pressure of vapours above the liquid is
constant at
(1995)

Options:
A. constant temperature

B. low temperature

C. high temperature

D. none of these.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Vapour pressure is directly related to temperature. Greater is the temperature, greater will be the vapour pressure. So to
keep it constant, temperature should be constant.

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Question117
Which one of the following is most soluble?
(1994)

Options:

A. Bi2S3(K sp = 1 × 10−70)

B. LtS(K sp = 6 × 10−51)
2

C. CuS(K sp = 8 × 10−37)

D. M nS(K sp = 7 × 10−16)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Higher the value of solubility product, greater is the solubility.

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Question118
At 80∘C, distilled water has [H 3O+] concentration equal to 1 × 10−6
mole/litre. The value of K w at this temperature will be
(1994)

Options:

A. 1 × 10−12
B. 1 × 10−15

C. 1 × 10−6

D. 1 × 10−9

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
+ − −6
[H 3O ] = [OH ] = 1 × 10 mole/litre
+ − −6 −6 −12
K w = [H 3O ][OH ] = [1 × 10 ] × [1 × 10 ] = 1 × 10

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Question119
According to Le Chatelier's principle, adding heat to a solid and liquid
in equilibrium will cause the
(1993)

Options:

A. temperature to increase

B. temperature to decrease

C. amount of liquid to decrease

D. amount of solid to decrease.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
When solid and liquid are in equilibrium, the increase in temperature results in increase in volume of liquid or decrease in
the amount of solid.
Solid ⇌ Liquid
With increase in temperature equilibrium shifts in forward direction.

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Question120
0.1 M solution of which one of these substances will act basic?
(1992)

Options:

A. Sodium borate
B. Ammonium chloride

C. Calcium nitrate

D. Sodium sulphate

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Sodium borate is a salt formed from strong base (N aOH ) and weak acid (H 3BO3).
Hence, sodium borate will act basic.

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Question121
Which one of the following information can be obtained on the basis of
Le Chatelier principle?
(1992)

Options:

A. Dissociation constant of a weak acid

B. Entropy change in a reaction

C. Equilibrium constant of a chemical reaction

D. Shift in equilibrium position on changing value of a constraint

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
According to Le Chatelier's principle, if an equilibrium is subjected to a change in concentration, pressure or temperature,
etc. equilibrium shift in such a way so as to undo the effect of a change imposed.

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Question122
Aqueous solution of acetic acid contains
(1991)

Options:

A. CH 3COO− and H +

B. CH 3COO−, H 3O+ and CH 3COOH

C. CH 3COO−, H 3O+ and H +

D. CH 3COOH , CH 3COO− and H +

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
− +
CH 3COOH + H 2O ⇌ CH 3COO + H 3O

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Question123
K 1 and K 2 are equilibrium constant for reactions (i) and (ii)
N 2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2N O(g)....(i)
1 1
N O(g) ⇌ 2
N 2(g) + O
2 2(g)
....(ii)
(1989)

Options:

( )
2
1
A. K 1 =
K2

B. K 1 = K 22

C. K 1 = 1
K2

0
D. K 1 = (K 2)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Reaction (ii) is the reversible reaction of (i) and is half of the reaction (i). Thus, rate constant can be given as:

K2=
√
1
K1
or K 1 =
1 2
K2 [ ]
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Question124
The compound whose water solution has the highest pH is
(1988)

Options: ©
A. N aCl

B. N aH CO3

C. N a2CO3

D. N H 4Cl

Answer: C

Solution:

N H 4Cl and N aH CO3 are acidic in nature and N aCl is neutral. Only N a2CO3 is basic and thus have highest pH.

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