JEE Chemistry — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

The molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte at infinite dilution is 426 S·cm²/mol. If the degree of dissociation is 100%, the conductivity of 0.01 M solution is:

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Correct answer: C. 0.426 S·cm²/mol — **Step 1: Write the relationship between conductivity and molar conductivity** The conductivity \kappa is related to the molar conductivity \Lambda_m and the concentration C by: \kappa = \Lambda_m 	imes C **Step 2: Substitute the given values** With \Lambda_m = 426 \ 	ext{S·cm}^2	ext{/mol} and C = 0.01 \ 	ext{mol/L} = 0.01 	imes 10^{-3} \ 	ext{mol/cm}^3 = 10^{-5} \ 	ext{mol/cm}^3 : \begin{aligned} \kappa &= 426 \ 	ext{S·cm}^2	ext{/mol} 	imes 10^{-5} \ 	ext{mol/cm}^3 \ &= 426 	imes 10^{-5} \ 	ext{S/cm} \ &= 4.26 	imes 10^{-3} \ 	ext{S/cm} \end{aligned} **Step 3: State the final result** Since the degree of dissociation is 100\% , the molar conductivity remains \Lambda_m = 426 \ 	ext{S·cm}^2	ext{/mol} unchanged, while the conductivity of the solution is: \boxed{\kappa = 4.26 	imes 10^{-3} \ 	ext{S/cm}}

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A. 426 S·cm²/mol

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B. 4.26 S·cm²/mol

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D. 42.6 S·cm²/mol

Question 2

Which method is used to determine the order of a reaction experimentally?

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Correct answer: D. All of the above — **Step 1: Integrated Rate Law Method** Each reaction order corresponds to a specific linear plot. For a first-order reaction, a plot of \ln[	ext{A}] versus t gives a straight line with slope -k : \ln[	ext{A}] = \ln[	ext{A}]_0 - kt For a second-order reaction, a plot of \dfrac{1}{[	ext{A}]} versus t gives a straight line with slope k : \frac{1}{[	ext{A}]} = \frac{1}{[	ext{A}]_0} + kt The order is identified by whichever plot yields a straight line. **Step 2: Differential Rate Law — Initial Rate Method** The rate is measured at the start of the reaction for different initial concentrations. The general rate law is: 	ext{rate} = k[	ext{A}]^n Taking the ratio of two experiments: \frac{	ext{rate}_2}{	ext{text{rate}_1}} = \left(\frac{[	ext{A}]_2}{[	ext{A}]_1}ight)^n Solving for n gives the order with respect to [	ext{A}] . **Step 3: Half-Life Method** For special cases, the half-life t_{1/2} is used. The relationship between half-life and initial concentration depends on the order: t_{1/2} = \begin{cases} \dfrac{\ln 2}{k} & 	ext{first o

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A. Integrated rate law

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B. Differential rate law

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C. Half-life method

Question 3

The freezing point depression constant Kf for benzene is 5.12 K·kg/mol. A solution containing 2.3 g of NaCl (M = 58.5 g/mol) in 100 g benzene shows freezing point depression of:

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Correct answer: B. 3.92 K — **Step 1: Recall the freezing point depression formula** The freezing point depression is given by \Delta T_f = K_f 	imes m 	imes i where K_f is the cryoscopic constant, m is the molality, and i is the van't Hoff factor. **Step 2: Calculate moles of NaCl** n_{	ext{NaCl}} = \frac{2.3 	ext{ g}}{58.5 	ext{ g/mol}} = 0.0394 	ext{ mol} **Step 3: Calculate molality** The solvent mass is 100 	ext{ g} = 0.1 	ext{ kg} , so m = \frac{0.0394 	ext{ mol}}{0.1 	ext{ kg}} = 0.394 	ext{ mol/kg} **Step 4: Determine the van't Hoff factor** NaCl dissociates completely into 	ext{Na}^+ and 	ext{Cl}^- , giving i = 2 **Step 5: Calculate the freezing point depression** \begin{aligned} \Delta T_f &= K_f 	imes m 	imes i \ &= 5.12 	ext{ K·kg/mol} 	imes 0.394 	ext{ mol/kg} 	imes 2 \ &\approx 4.04 	ext{ K} \end{aligned} The closest answer is \boxed{\Delta T_f \approx 3.92 	ext{ K}}

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A. 1.96 K

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C. 0.98 K

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D. 4.9 K

Question 4

For the reaction: N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃, ΔH° = -92 kJ/mol. If Kc at 400 K is 0.5, then Kc at 500 K is approximately:

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Correct answer: A. 0.16 — **Step 1: Write the van't Hoff equation** \ln\!\left(\frac{K_2}{K_1}ight) = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{R}\left(\frac{1}{T_2} - \frac{1}{T_1}ight) **Step 2: Substitute the known values** Here K_1 = 0.5 , T_1 = 400\ 	ext{K} , T_2 = 500\ 	ext{K} , \Delta H^\circ = -92000\ 	ext{J mol}^{-1} , and R = 8.314\ 	ext{J mol}^{-1}	ext{K}^{-1} . \ln\!\left(\frac{K_2}{0.5}ight) = -\frac{(-92000)}{8.314}\left(\frac{1}{500} - \frac{1}{400}ight) **Step 3: Evaluate the temperature term** \frac{1}{500} - \frac{1}{400} = \frac{4 - 5}{2000} = -\frac{1}{2000} = -5.00 	imes 10^{-4}\ 	ext{K}^{-1} **Step 4: Compute the right-hand side** \begin{aligned} \ln\!\left(\frac{K_2}{0.5}ight) &= -\frac{(-92000)}{8.314}	imes\left(-5.00	imes10^{-4}ight) \ 6pt] &= -\frac{92000 	imes 5.00	imes10^{-4}}{8.314} \ 6pt] &\approx -\frac{46}{8.314} \ 6pt] &\approx -1.79 \end{aligned} **Step 5: Solve for K_2 ** \begin{aligned} \frac{K_2}{0.5} &= e^{-1.79} \approx 0.167 \ 6pt] K_2 &\approx 0.5 	imes 0.167 \approx 0.08 \end{aligned} Rounding to two significant figures: \boxed{K_2 \appr

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B. 0.50

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C. 1.56

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D. 2.0

Question 5

A 0.50 M solution of a weak acid HA has pH 2.5. Calculate Ka. (log 3.16 = 0.5)

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Correct answer: D. 2.0 × 10⁻⁵ — **Step 1: Find [	ext{H}^+] from the given pH** Since 	ext{pH} = 2.5 , [	ext{H}^+] = 10^{-2.5} = 10^{-0.5} 	imes 10^{-2} = 3.16 	imes 10^{-3}\ 	ext{M} **Step 2: Set up the equilibrium expression** For the weak acid dissociation 	ext{HA} ightleftharpoons 	ext{H}^+ + 	ext{A}^- , the acid dissociation constant is K_a = \frac{[	ext{H}^+][	ext{A}^-]}{[	ext{HA}]}= \frac{[	ext{H}^+]^2}{[	ext{HA}]_0 - [	ext{H}^+]} **Step 3: Substitute the values** \begin{aligned} K_a &= \frac{(3.16 	imes 10^{-3})^2}{0.50 - 3.16 	imes 10^{-3}} \ 6pt] &= \frac{9.985 	imes 10^{-6}}{0.49684} \ 6pt] &\approx 2.0 	imes 10^{-5} \end{aligned} **Result:** \boxed{K_a \approx 2.0 	imes 10^{-5}}

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A. 1.0 × 10⁻⁴

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B. 2.0 × 10⁻⁴

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C. 1.0 × 10⁻⁵

Question 6

For the complex ion [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻, if the crystal field splitting energy is 35,000 cm⁻¹, what is the wavelength of light absorbed?

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Correct answer: A. 285.7 nm — **Step 1: Relate wavelength to crystal field splitting energy** The crystal field splitting energy \Delta expressed in wavenumbers ( 	ext{cm}^{-1} ) is the reciprocal of the wavelength in centimeters: \lambda = \frac{1}{\Delta} **Step 2: Substitute the given value** \begin{aligned} \lambda &= \frac{1}{35{,}000 \ 	ext{cm}^{-1}} \ 6pt] &= 2.857 	imes 10^{-5} \ 	ext{cm} \end{aligned} **Step 3: Convert to nanometers** \begin{aligned} \lambda &= 2.857 	imes 10^{-5} \ 	ext{cm} 	imes \frac{10^{7} \ 	ext{nm}}{1 \ 	ext{cm}} \ 6pt] &= 285.7 \ 	ext{nm} \end{aligned} **Result** The wavelength of light absorbed by [	ext{Fe(CN)}_6]^{4-} is: \boxed{\lambda = 285.7 \ 	ext{nm}}

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B. 570 nm

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C. 142.8 nm

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D. 428.6 nm

Question 7

A solution of HCl (0.1 M) is titrated with NaOH (0.1 M). After adding 50 mL of HCl and 49 mL of NaOH, what is the approximate pH?

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Correct answer: A. 1.7 — **Step 1: Find the moles of excess HCl** The moles of 	ext{HCl} and 	ext{NaOH} present are: \begin{aligned} n_{	ext{HCl}} &= 50 	ext{ mL} 	imes 0.1 	ext{ M} = 5.0 	ext{ mmol} \ n_{	ext{NaOH}} &= 49 	ext{ mL} 	imes 0.1 	ext{ M} = 4.9 	ext{ mmol} \end{aligned} The excess 	ext{HCl} remaining after neutralisation: n_{	ext{HCl, excess}} = 5.0 - 4.9 = 0.1 	ext{ mmol} **Step 2: Calculate the concentration of 	ext{H}^+ ** The total volume of the solution after mixing is: V_{	ext{total}} = 50 	ext{ mL} + 49 	ext{ mL} = 99 	ext{ mL} Therefore, the concentration of 	ext{H}^+ is: [	ext{H}^+] = \frac{0.1 	ext{ mmol}}{99 	ext{ mL}} \approx 1.01 	imes 10^{-3} 	ext{ M} **Step 3: Calculate the pH** 	ext{pH} = -\log[	ext{H}^+] = -\log(1.01 	imes 10^{-3}) \approx 2.99 However, with a more careful calculation taking into account significant figures and the precise value of the concentration: 	ext{pH} \approx \boxed{3}

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B. 2.0

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C. 1.3

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D. 2.7

Question 8

For an exothermic reaction with ΔH = -100 kJ/mol, what must be true for the reaction to be non-spontaneous at high temperatures?

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Correct answer: B. ΔS < 0 — **Step 1: Recall the Gibbs free energy equation** The spontaneity of a reaction is determined by: \Delta G = \Delta H - T\Delta S **Step 2: Identify the given conditions** The reaction is exothermic, so: \Delta H = -100 \ ext{kJ/mol} 0 : \Delta H - T\Delta S > 0 **Step 4: Determine the sign of \Delta S ** Since \Delta H 0 with T > 0 , we need: \Delta S 0 , confirming non-spontaneity at high temperatures. **Conclusion** For the exothermic reaction to become non-spontaneous at high temperatures, it must be true that: \boxed{\Delta S < 0}

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A. ΔS > 0

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C. ΔS = 0

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D. ΔS is independent of temperature

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