CHEMISTRY

JEE-MAIN 2023

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHAPTERWISE QUESTION BANK

PERIODIC TABLE
1. It is observed that characteristic X-ray spectra of elements show regularity. When
frequency to the power 'n' i.e. vn of X-rays emitted is plotted against atomic number
'Z', following graph is obtained.

Z
The value of 'n' is [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
1
(1) 1 (2) 2 (3) (4) 3
2
2. The number of s-electrons present in an ion with 55 protons in its unipositive state is
[24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) 8 (2) 9 (3) 12 (4) 10
3. Inert gases have positive electron gain enthalpy. Its correct order is
[25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) Xe< Kr < Ne < He (2) He < Ne < Kr <Xe
(3) He <Xe< Kr < Ne (4) He < Kr <Xe< Ne
4. Which of the following represents the correct order of metallic character of the given
elements ? [25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Si < Be < Mg < K (2) Be < Si < Mg < K
(3) K < Mg < Be < Si (4) Be < Si < K < Mg
5. Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The decrease in first ionization enthalpy from B to Al is much larger
than that from Al to Ga.
Statement II : The d orbitals in Ga are completely filled. In the light of the above
statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
[29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
(2) Both the statements I and II are correct
(3) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
(4) Both the statements I and II are incorrect

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6. Total number of acidic oxides among [29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
N2O3, NO2, N2O, Cl2O7, SO2, CO, CaO, Na2O and NO is _________.
7. Match List – I with List – II
LIST–I LIST–II
(Atomic number) (Block of periodic table)

(A) 37 I. p-block
(B) 78 II. d-block
(C) 52 III. f-block
(D) 65 IV. s-block

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) A – II, B – IV, C – I, D – III (2) A – I, B – III, C – IV, D – II
(3) A – IV, B – III, C – II, D – I (4) A – IV, B – II, C – I, D – III
8. The correct order of basicity of oxides of vanadium is [31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) V2O3 V2O4 V2O5 (2) V2O3 V2O4 V2O5

(3) V2O5 V2O4 V2O3 (4) V2O4 V2O3 V2O5

9. The correct increasing order of the ionic radii is [31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) CI Ca2 K S2 (2) K S2 Ca2 CI
(3) S2 CI Ca2 K (4) Ca2 K CI S2
10. Which one of the following sets of ions represents a collection of isoelectronic
species?
(Given : Atomic Number : F :9 , Cl : 17, Na = 11,
Mg = 12, Al = 13, K = 19, Ca = 20, Sc = 21) [1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
+ + 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
(1) Li , Na , Mg , Ca (2) Ba , Sr , K+ , Ca2+
(3) N3– , O2– , F– , S2– (4) K+ , Cl– , Ca2+ , Sc3+
11. For electron gain enthalpies of the elements denoted as egH, the incorrect option is :
[1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) egH (Cl) < egH (F) (2) egH (Se) < egH (S)
(3) egH (I) < egH (At) (4) egH (Te) < egH (Po)
CHEMICAL BONDING
12. Order of Covalent bond;
A. KF > KI; LiF > KF B. KF < KI; LiF > KF C. SnCl4 > SnCl2; CuCl > NaCl
D. LiF > KF; CuCl < NaCl E. KF < KI; CuCl > NaCl [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) C, E only (2) B, C only (3) B, C, E only (4) A, B only

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13. What is the number of unpaired electron(s) in the highest occupied molecular orbital
of the following species : N2 : N2 ;O2 ;O2 [24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) 0, 1, 2, 1 (2) 2, 1, 2, 1 (3) 0, 1, 0, 1 (4) 2, 1, 0, 1
14. The total number of lone pairs of electrons on oxygen atoms of ozone is_____
[25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
15. Statement I:- Dipole moment is a vector quantity and by convention it is depicted by a
small arrow with tail on the negative centre and head pointing towards the positive
centre.
Statement II:- The crossed arrow of the dipole moment symbolizes the direction of
the shift of charges in the molecules. In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below :- [25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
16. The magnetic behaviour of Li2O, Na2O2 and KO2,respectively, are
[29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) diamagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic
(2) paramagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic
(3) paramagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
(4) diamagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
17. The number of molecules or ions from the following, which do not have odd number
of electrons are ________. [29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(A) NO2 (B) ICI4 (C) BrF3 (D) ClO2 (E) NO2 (F) NO
18. According to MO theory the bond orders for O22–, CO and NO+ respectively, are
[29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) 1, 3 and 3 (2) 1, 3 and 2 (3) 1, 2 and 3 (4) 2, 3 and 3
19. Match List I with List II
LIST–I LIST–II
–
(molecules/ions) (No. of lone pairs of e on central atom)
(A) IF7 I. Three
(B) ICI4 II. One

(C) XeF6 III. Two

(D) XeF2 IV. Zero

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) A – II, B – III, C – IV, D – I (2) A – IV, B – III, C – II, D – I
(3) A – II, B – I, C – IV, D – III (4) A – IV, B – I, C – II, D – III

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20. For OF2 molecule consider the following:
(A) Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2. (B) FOF angle is less than o 104.5 .
(C) Oxidation state of O is –2. (D) Molecule is bent „V‟ shaped.
(E) Molecular geometry is linear.
Correct options are: [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) C, D, E only (2) B, E, A only (3) A, C, D only (4) A, B, D only
21. Boric acid in solid, whereas BF3 is gas at room temperature because of
[30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Strong ionic bond in Boric acid
(2) Strong van der Waal‟s interaction in Boric acid
(3) Strong hydrogen bond in Boric acid
(4) Strong covalent bond in BF3
22. Match List I with List II
List I List II
A. XeF4 I.See – saw
B.SF4 II. Square planar
+
C. NH 4 III. Bent T shaped
D.BrF3 IV. Tetrahedral
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (2) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(3) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III (4) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
23. The Lewis acid character of boron tri halides follows the order:
[31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) BBr3 BI3 BCI3 BF3 (2) BCI3 BF3 BBr3 BI3
(3) BF3 BCI3 BBr3 BI3 (4) BI3 BBr3 BCI3 BF3
24. Amongst the following, the number of species having the linear shape is _____.
XeF2 ,I3 ,C3O2 ,I3 ,CO2 ,SO2 ,BeCI2 and BCI3 [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]

25. Resonance in carbonate ion CO32 is

Which of the following is true? [1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]

(1) It is possible to identify each structure individually by some physical or chemical
method.
(2) All these structures are in dynamic equilibrium with each other.
(3) Each structure exists for equal amount of time.
(4) CO32 has a single structure i.e., resonance hybrid of the above three structures.

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26. O–O bond length in H2O2 is X than the O–O bond length in F2O2. The O – H bond
length in H2O2 is Y than that of the O–F bond in F2O2.
Choose the correct option for X and Y from the given below. [1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) X – shorter, Y – shorter (2) X – shorter, Y – longer
(3) X – longer, Y – longer (4) X – longer, Y - shorter
COORDINATION COMPOUND
27. The primary and secondary valencies of cobalt respectively in [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 are :
[24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) 3 and 5 (2) 2 and 6 (3) 2 and 8 (4) 3 and 6
28. The d-electronic configuration of [CoCl4] in tetrahedral crystal field is emt2n. Sum of
2–

'm' and 'n' number of unpaired electrons is _______. [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
29. Which of the following cannot be explained by crystal field theory?
[24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) The order of spectrochemical series
(2)Magnetic properties of transition metal complexes
(3) Colour of metal complexes
(4) Stability of metal complexes
30. The hybridization and magnetic behaviour of cobalt ion in [Co(NH3)6]3+complex,
respectively is [24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
3 2 2 3
(1) sp d and diamagnetic (2) d sp and paramagnetic
(3) d2 sp3and diamagnetic (4) sp3 d2 and paramagnetic
31. The number of paramagnetic species from the following is____.
[25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
2– 2– 4– 2+,
[Ni(CN)4] , [Ni(CO)4], [NiCl4] [Fe(CN)6] , [Cu(NH3)4] ,[Fe(CN)6]3– and [Fe(H2O)6]2+
32. Match List I with List II

List I List II
Coordination entity Wavelength of
light absorbed
in nm
A. 2 I. 310
CoCI NH3 5

B. 3 II. 475
CoCI NH3 6

C. Co CN6
3
III. 535

D. 2 IV. 600
Cu H2O 4

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :- [25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II (2) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(3) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV (4) A- II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

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33. The sum of bridging carbonyls in W(CO)6 and Mn2(CO)10 is ________ .
[29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
34. Correct order of spin only magnetic moment of the
following complex ions is: (Given At. No. Fe: 26, Co:27) [29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
3 3 3 3 3 3
(1) FeF6 CoF6 Co C2O4 3
(2) Co C2O4 3
CoF6 FeF6

3 3 3 3 3 3
(3) FeF6 Co C2O4 3
CoF6 (4) CoF6 FeF6 Co C2O4 3

35. Which of the following is correct order of ligand field strength?

[30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) CO en NH3 C2O24 S2 (2) S2 C2O24 NH3 en CO

(3) NH3 en CO S2 C2O24 (4) S2 NH3 en CO C2O24

36. To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the following:
(A) EDTA (B) Coordination Compounds of Pt
(C) D – Penicillamine (D) Cis – Platin
Choose the correct answer from the option given below : [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) B and D Only (2) C and D Only (3) A and B Only (4) A and C Only
37. Match List I with List II: [30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
List I List II
(complexes) (Hybridisation)
(A) [Ni(CO)4] I sp3
(B) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ II dsp2
(D) [Fe(NH3)6]2+ III sp3d2
(D) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ IV d2sp3

(1) A – II, B – I, C – III, D – IV (2) A – I, B – II, C – III, D – IV

(3) A – II, B – I, C – IV, D – III (4) A – I, B– II, C – IV, D – III
38. The Cl – Co – Cl bond angle values in a fac-[Co(NH3)3Cl3] complex is/are:
[30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) 90° & 180° (2) 90° (3) 180° (4) 90° & 120°
39. 1 L, 0.02 M solution of [Co(NH3)5SO4]Br is mixed with 1L, 0.02 M solution of
[Co(NH3)5Br]SO4. There sulting solution is divided into two equal parts (X) and
treated with excess AgNO3 solution andBaCl2 solution respectively as shown
below:
1 L Solution (X) + AgNO3 solution (excess) Y
1 L Solution (X) + BaCl2 solution (excess) Z
The number of moles of Y and Z respectively are
[30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) 0.02, 0.02 (2) 0.01, 0.01 (3) 0.02, 0.01 (4) 0.01, 0.02

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40. Cobalt chloride when dissolved in water forms pink colored complex X which has
octahedral geometry. This solution on treating with cone HCl forms deep blue
complex, Y which has a Z geometry. X, Y and Z, respectively, are
[31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
2 2
(1) X Co H2O 6
,Y CoCI4 ,Z Tetrahedral
2 3
(2) X Co H2O 6
,Y CoCI6 ,Z Octahedral
3 3
(3) X Co H2O 6
,Y CoCI6 , Z = Octahedral
2
(4) X Co H2O 4 CI2 ,Y CoCI4 ,Z = Tetrahedral
3
41. If the CFSE of Ti H2O 6
is 96.0kJ / mol, this complex will absorb maximum at
wavelength ___ nm. (nearest integer) [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
–34
Assume Planck‟s constant (h) 6.4 × 10 Js Speed of light NA 6 1023 / mol.
42. A solution of FeCl3 when treated with K4[Fe(CN)6] gives a prussiun blue precipitate
due to the formation of [1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) K[Fe2(CN)6] (2) Fe[Fe(CN)6] (3) Fe3[Fe(CN)6]2 (4) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3
43. Which of the following are the example of double salt? [1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(A) FeSO4.(NH4)2SO4.6H2O (B) CuSO4.4NH3.H2O
(C) K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O (D) Fe(CN)2.4KCN
Choose the correct answer.
(1) A and C only (2) A and B only (3) A, B and D only (4) B and D only
44. Which of the following complex will show largest splitting of d-orbitals?
[1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
3– 3– 3–
(1) [Fe(C2O4)3] (2) [FeF6] (3) [Fe(CN)6] (4) [Fe(NH3)6]3+
45. The complex cation which has two isomers is : [1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) [Co(H2O)6]3+ (2) [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+ (3) [Co(NH3)5NO2]2+ (4) [Co(NH3)5Cl]+
46. The spin only magnetic moment of [Mn(H2O)6]2+ complexes is _______B.M.
(Nearest integer) (Given: Atomic no. of Mn is 25) [1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
S-BLOCK
47. Match List I with List II.
List I List II
A. Chlorophyll I. Na2CO3
B. Soda ash II. CaSO4
C. Dentistry, Ornamental work III. Mg2+
D. Used in white washing IV. Ca(OH)2

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) A – III, B – I, C – II, D – IV (2) A – II, B – I, C – III, D – IV
(3) A – III, B – IV, C – I, D – II (4) A – II, B – III, C – IV, D – I

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48. Reaction of BeO with ammonia and hydrogen fluoride gives 'A' which on thermal
decomposition gives BeF2 and NH4F. What is 'A' ? [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) (NH4)2BeF4 (2) H3NBeF3 (3) (NH4)BeF3 (4) (NH4)Be2F5
49. Identify the correct statements about alkali metals.
A. The order of standard reduction potential (M+| M) for alkali metal ions is
Na > Rb > Li.
B. CsI is highly soluble in water.
C. Lithium carbonate is highly stable to heat.
D. Potassium dissolved in concentrated liquid ammonia is blue in colour and
paramagnetic.
E. All the alkali metal hydrides are ionic solids.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below [24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) A, B, D only (2) C and E only
(3) A and E only (4) A, B and E only
50. Match List I with List II
List I List II
Elements Colour imparted to
the flame
A K I Brick Red
B Ca II Violet
C Sr III Apple Green
D Ba IV Crimson Red

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) A-II, B-I, C-III. D-IV (2) A-II, B-IV, C-I. D-III
(3) A-II, B-I, C-IV. D-III (4) A-IV, B-III, C-II. D-I
51. Compound A reacts with NH4Cl and forms a compound B. Compound B reacts with
H2O and excess of CO2 to form compound C which on passing through or reaction
with saturated NaCl solution forms sodium hydrogen carbonate.
Compound A. B and C, are respectively. [25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
+
(1) CaCl2, NH3, NH4HCO3 (2) CaCl2, NH4 , (NH4)2CO3
(3) Ca(OH)2, NH3, NH4HCO3 (4) Ca(OH)2, NH4+, (NH4)2CO3
52. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A:- The alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic colour to reducing
flame.
Reason R:- Alkali metals can be detected using flame tests.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer form the
options given below [25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(2) A is correct but R is not correct.
(3) A is not correct but R is correct
(4) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

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53. Which one among the following metals is the weakest reducing agent?
[25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) K (2) Rb (3) Na (4) Li
54. The correct order of hydration enthalpies is
(A) K+ (B) Rb+ (C) Mg2+ (D) Cs+ (E) Ca2+
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) C > A > E > B > D (2) E > C > A > B > D
(3) C > E > A > D > B (4) C > E > A > B > D
55. On heating, LiNO3 gives how many compounds among the following?
Li2 ,N2 ,O2 ,LiNO2 ,NO2 [29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
56. The alkaline earth metal sulphate(s) which are readily soluble in water is/are:
(A) BeSO4 (B) MgSO4 (C) CaSO4 (D) SrSO4 (E) BaSO4
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) A only (2) B only (3) A and B (4) B and C
57. Which of the following reaction is correct? [30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) 2LiNO3 2LiNO2 O2 (2) 4LiNO3 2Li2O 2N2O4 O2

(3) 4LiNO3 2Li2O 4NO2 O2 (4) 2LiNO3 2Li 2NO2 O2

58. Chlorides of which metal are soluble in organic solvents: [30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Ca (2) Mg (3) K (4) Be
59. The element playing significant role in neuromuscular function and interneuronal
transmission is : [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Be (2) Ca (3) Li (4) Mg
60. The number of alkali metal(s), from having ionization enthalpy greater than 400 kJ
mol–1 and forming stable super oxide is _____. [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
61. Match List I with List II
(A) Slaked lime (I) NaOH
(B) Dead burnt plaster (II) Ca(OH)2
(C) Caustic soda (III) Na2CO3·10H2O
(D) Washing soda (IV) CaSO4
Choose the correct answer form the options given below: [1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) (A) – I, (B) – IV, (C) – II, (D) – III (2) (A) – III, (B) – IV, (C) – II, (D) – I
(3) (A) – II, (B) – IV, (C) – I, (D) – III (4) (A) – III, (B) – II, (C) – IV, (D) – I
62. Choose the correct statement(s):
A. Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.
B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of CO2.
C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water.
D. Beryllium shows anomalous behavior.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) A, B and C only (2) B, C and D only (3) A and B only (4) A only

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63. Given below are two statements : one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is
labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Gypsum is used for making fireproof wall boards.
Reason (R) : Gypsum is unstable at high temperatures.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below: [1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
HYDROGEN
64. Decreasing order of the hydrogen bonding in following forms of water is correctly
represented by [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
A. Liquid water B. Ice C. Impure water
(1) A = B > C (2) B > A > C (3) C > B > A (4) A > B > C
65. In which of the following reactions the hydrogen peroxide acts as a reducing agent?
[24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) PbS + 4H2O2 PbSO4 + 4H2O 2+
(2) 2Fe + H2O2 2Fe3+ + 2OH–
+ – 2+ 4+ –
(3) HOCl + H2O2 H3O + CI + O2 (4) Mn + H2O2 Mn + 2OH
66. Match List I with List II

List I List II
A. Cobalt catalyst I. (H2 + Cl)
production
B. Syngas Water gas production
II.
C. Nickel catalyst III. Coal gasification
D. Brine solution IV. Methanol production

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-

[25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III (2) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(3) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I (4) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
67. Which of the given compounds can enhance theefficiency of hydrogen storage tank?
[29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) Li/P4 (2) SiH4
(3) NaNi5 (4) Di-isobutylaluminium hydride

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68. An indicator „X‟ is used for studying the effect of variation in concentration of iodide
on the rate of reaction of iodide ion with H2O2 at room temp. The indicator „X‟ forms
blue colored complex with compound „A‟ present in the solution. The indicator „X‟ and
compound „A‟ respectively are [29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Starch and iodine (2) Methyl orange and H2O2
(3) Starch and H2O2 (4) Methyl orange and iodine
69. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Nickel is being used as the catalyst for producing syn gas and edible
fats.
Statement II: Silicon forms both electron rich and electron deficient hydrides.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: [29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Both the statements I and II are correct
(2) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
(3) Both the statements I and II are incorrect
(4) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
70. Lithium aluminium hydride can be prepared from the reaction of
[30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) LiCl and Al2 H6 (2) LiH and Al2 Cl6 (3) LiCl,Al and H2 (4) LiH and Al(OH)3
71. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: H2 O2 is used in the synthesis of Cephalosporin
Statement II: H2O2 is used for the restoration of aerobic conditions to sewage wastes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
72. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Hydrogen is an environment friendly fuel.
Reason R: Atomic number of hydrogen is 1 and it is a very light element.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below
[1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) A is true but R is false
(2) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(3) A is false but R is true
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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73. The starting material for convenient preparation of deuterated hydrogen peroxide
(D2O2) in laboratory is: [1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) K2S2O8 (2) 2-ethylanthraquinol (3) BaO2 (4) BaO
P-BLOCK
74. Which of the Phosphorus oxoacid can create silver mirror from AgNO3 solution ?
[24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) (HPO3)n (2) H4P2O5 (3) H4P2O6 (4) H4P2O7
75. Sum of -bonds present in peroxodisulphuric acid and pyrosulphuric acid is
[24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
76. Reaction of thionyl chloride with white phosphorus forms a compound [A], which on
hydrolysis gives[B], a dibasic acid. [A] and [B] are respectively
[25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) P4O6 and H3PO3 (2) PCl3 and H3PO3
(3) PCl5 and H3PO4 (4) POCl3 and H3PO4
77. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A :- Carbon forms two
important oxides – CO and CO2. CO is neutral whereas CO2 is acidic in nature.
Reason R:- CO2 can combine with water in a limited way to form carbonic acid, while
CO is sparingly soluble in water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below:-
[25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(2) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(3) A is not correct but R is correct.
(4) A is correct but R is not correct.
78. The bond dissociation energy is highest for
[29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) Cl2 (2) I2 (3) Br2 (4) F2
79. “A” obtained by Ostwald ‟ s method involving air oxidation of NH3, upon further air
oxidation produces “B”. “B” on hydration forms an oxoacid of Nitrogen along with
evolution of “A”. The oxoacid also produces “A” and gives positive brown ring test
[29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) NO2, N2O5 (2) NO2, N2O4 (3) NO, NO2 (4) N2O3, NO2

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80. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In expensive scientific instruments, silica gel is kept in watch-glasses
or in semipermeable membrane bags.
Reason (R) : Silica gel adsorbs moisture from air via adsorption, thus protects the
instrument from water
corrosion (rusting) and / or prevents malfunctioning.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
correct answer from the options given below : [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
81. Bond dissociation energy of E–H bond of the“H2E” hydrides of group 16 elements
(given below), follows order. [30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(A) O (B) S (C) Se (D) Te
(1) A > B > C > D (2) A > B > D > C (3) B > A > C > D (4) D > C > B > A
82. The oxidation sate of phosphorus in hypophosphoric acid is + ________.
[31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
83. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Chlorine can easily combine with oxygen to from oxides: and the
product has a tendency to explode.
Statement II: Chemical reactivity of an element can be determined by its reaction with
oxygen and halogens.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below. [1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) Both the statements I and II are true
(2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(4) Both the Statements I and II are false
84. Sum of oxidation states of bromine in bromic acid and perbromic acid is ________ .
[1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
85. The correct order of bond enthalpy (kJ mol–1) is:
[1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Si – Si > C – C > Sn – Sn > Ge – Ge (2) Si – Si > C – C > Ge – Ge > Sn – Sn
(3) C – C > Si – Si > Sn – Sn > Ge – Ge (4) C – C > Si – Si > Ge – Ge > Sn – Sn

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 D-BLOCK (IOC)
86. The magnetic moment of a transition metal compound has been calculated to be
3.87 B.M. The metal ion is [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
2+ 2+ 2+
(1) Cr (2) Mn (3) V (4) Ti2+
87. Which one amongst the following are good oxidizing agents?
A. Sm2+ B. Ce2+ C. Ce4+ D. Tb4+
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
[24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) C only (2) D only (3) A and B only (4) C and D only
88. K2Cr2O7 paper acidified with dilute H2SO4 turns green when exposed to
[24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Carbon dioxide (2) Sulphur trioxide
(3) Hydrogen sulphide (4) Sulphur dioxide
89. How many of the following metal ions have similar value of spin only magnetic
moment in gaseous state ?___________ [25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(Given: Atomic number : V, 23 ; Cr, 24 ; Fe, 26 ;Ni, 28)
V3+. Cr3+, Fe2+, Ni3+
90. Potassium dichromate acts as a strong oxidizing agent in acidic solution. During this
process, the oxidation state changes from [25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) + 3 to + 1 (2) + 6 to + 3 (3) + 2 to + 1 (4) + 6 to + 2
91. The standard electrode potential (M3+/M2+) for V,Cr, Mn& Co are -0.26 V, - 0.41 V, +
1.57 V and +1.97 V, respectively. The metal ions which can liberate H2 from a dilute
acid are [29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
2+ 2+ 2+ 2 2+ 2+
(1) V and Mn (2) Cr and CO (3) V and Cr (4) Mn2+ and Co2+
92. The set of correct statements is:
(i) Manganese exhibits +7 oxidation state in its oxide.
(ii) Ruthenium and Osmium exhibit +8 oxidation in their oxides.
(iii) Sc shows +4 oxidation state which is oxidizing in nature.
(iv) Cr shows oxidising nature in +6 oxidation state. [29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) (ii) and (iii) (2) (i), (ii) and (iv) (3) (i) and (iii) (4) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
93. A solution of CrO5 in amyl alcohol has a….colour [29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Green (2) Orange–Red (3) Yellow (4) Blue
94. During the qualitative analysis of SO32 using dilute H2SO4 ,SO2 gas is evolved which

turns K 2Cr2O7 solution (acidified with dilute H2SO4 ): [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) Black (2) Red (3) Green (4) Blue

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95. The number of electrons involved in the reduction of permanganate to manganese
dioxide in acidic medium is ________. [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
2+
96. Nd _______
[31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
2 2 4 3
(1) 4f 6s (2) 4f (3) 4f (4) 4f4 6s2
97. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): The first ionization enthalpy of 3d series elements is more than that of
group 2 metals
Reason (R): In 3d series of elements successive filling of d-orbitals takes place.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below: [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is false but (R) is true
(4) (A) is true but (R) is false
98. Which of the following elements have half-filled
f-orbitals in their ground state ?
(Given : atomic number
Sm 62; Eu 63; Tb 65; Gd = 64, Pm = 61)
A. Sm B. Eu C. Tb D. Gd E. Pm
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) B and D only (2) A and E only (3) A and B only (4) C and D only
99. KMnO4 oxidises I– in acidic and neutral/faintly alkaline solution, respectively to
(1) I2 & IO3 (2) IO3 & I2 (3) IO3 & IO3 (4) I2 & I2

100. Highest oxidation state of Mn is exhibited in

Mn2O7 . The correct statements about Mn2O7 are
(A) Mn is tetrahedrally surrounded by oxygen atoms
(B) Mn is octahedrally surrounded by oxygen atoms
(C) Contains Mn-O-Mn bridge
(D) Contains Mn-Mn bond.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
[1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) A and C only (2) A and D only
(3) B and D only (4) B and C only

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101. Given below are two statements : one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is
labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Cu2+ in water is more stable than Cu+.
Reason (R) : Enthalpy of hydration for Cu2+ is much less than that of Cu+.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below :
[1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(3) (1) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
METALLURGY
102. Match List I with List II.
List I List II
A. Reverberatory furnace I. Pig Iron
B. Electrolytic cell II. Aluminum
C. Blast furnace III. Silicon
D. Zone Refining furnace IV. Copper
[24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) A – IV, B – II, C – I, D – III (2) A – I, B – IV, C – II, D – III
(3) A – I, B – III, C – II, D – IV (4) A – III, B – IV, C – I, D – II
103. The metal which is extracted by oxidation and subsequent reduction from its ore is:
[24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Al (2) Ag (3) Cu (4) Fe
104. Which one of the following reactions does not occur during extraction of copper?
[25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) 2Cu2S + 3O2 2Cu2O + 2SO2 (2) 2FeS + 3O2 2FeO + 2SO2
(3) CaO + SiO2 CaSiO3 (4) FeO + SiO2 FeSiO3
105. Given below are two statements:-
Statement I:- In froth floatation method a rotating
paddle agitates the mixture to drive air out of it.
Statement II:- Iron pyrites are generally avoided
for extraction of iron due to environmental reasons.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
correct answer from the options given below :-
[25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(2) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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106. The major component of which of the following ore is sulphide based mineral?
[29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Calamine (2) Siderite (3) Sphalerite (4) Malachite
107. In the extraction of copper, its sulphide ore is heated in a reverberatory furnace after
mixing with silica to: [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) separate CuO as CuSiO
(2) remove calcium as CaSiO3
(3) decrease the temperature needed for roasting of Cu2S
(4) remove FeO as FeSiO3
108. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: During Electrolytic refining, the pure metal is made to act as anode and
its impure metallic form is used as cathode.
Statement II: During the Hall-Heroult electrolysis process, purified Al2O3 is mixed with
Na3AlF6 to lower the melting point of the mixture.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: [30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
109. The methods NOT involved in concentration of ore are
(A) Liquation (B) Leaching (C) Electrolysis
(D) Hydraulic washing (E) Froth floatation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) B, D and C only (2) C, D and E only (3) A and C only (4) B, D and E only
110. Which one of the following statements is incorrect? [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Boron and Indium can be purified by zone refining method.
(2) Van- Arkel method is used to purify tungsten.
(3) Cast iron is obtained by melting pig iron with scrap iron and coke using hot air
blast.
(4) The malleable iron is prepared from cast iron by oxidising impurities in a
reverberatory furnace.
111. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: In an Ellingham diagram, the oxidation of carbon to carbon monoxide
shows a negative slope with respect to temperature.
Reason R: CO tends to get decomposed at higher temperature.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below
[1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(2) A is not correct but R is correct
(3) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(4) A is correct but R is not correct

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112. Among following compounds, the number of those present in copper matte
is_________. [1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
A. CuCO3 B. Cu2S C. Cu2O D. FeO
SALT ANALYSIS
113. An ammoniacal metal salt solution gives a brilliant red precipitate on addition of
dimethylglyoxime. The metal ion is: [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
2+ 2+ 2+
(1) Cu (2) Co (3) Fe (4) Ni2+
114. Match the List-I with List-II: [25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
Cations Group reaction
P Pb2+, Cu2+ (i) H2S gas in presence of dilute HCl
Q Al3+, Fe3+ (ii) (NH4)2CO3 in presence of NH4OH
R Co2+, Ni2+ (iii) NH4OH in presence of NH4CI
S Ba2+, Ca2+ (iv) H2S in presence of NH4OH
(1) P i, Q iii, R ii, S iv (2) P iv, Q ii, R iii, S i
(3) P iii, Q i, R iv, S ii (4) P i, Q iii, R iv, S ii
115. A chloride salt solution acidified with dil. HNO3 gives a curdy white precipitate, [A], on
addition of AgNO3. [A] on treatment with NH4 OH gives a clear solution, B.
[25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) H AgCI3 & Ag NH3 2
CI (2) H AgCI3 & NH4 Ag OH 2

(3) AgCI & Ag NH3 2

CI (4) AgCI & NH4 Ag OH 2

116. During the borax bead test with CuSO4, a blue green colour of the bead was
observed in oxidizing flame due to the formation of [29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) Cu3B2 (2) Cu (3) Cu(BO2)2 (4) CuO
117. In the wet tests for identification of various cations by precipitation, which transition
element cation doesn‟t belong to group IV in qualitative inorganic analysis?
[30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
3+ 2+ 2+
(1) Fe (2) Zn (3) Co (4) Ni2+
118. Formulae for Nessler‟s reagent is: [30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) KHg2I2 (2) KHgI3 (3) K2HgI4 (4) HgI2
2+
119. When Cu ion is treated with KI, a white precipitate, X appears in solution. The
solution is titrated with sodium thiosulphate, the compound Y is formed. X and Y
respectively are [31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) X Cu2I2 Y Na2S4O5 (2) X Cu2I2 Y Na2S4O6

(3) X CuI2 Y Na2S4O3 (4) X CuI2 Y Na2S4O6

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120. Which element is not present in Nessler‟s reagent ? [1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) Mercury (2) Potassium (3) Iodine (4) Oxygen
ENVIROMENTAL CHEMISTRY
121. Which of the following is true about freons ? [24 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]
(1) These are chlorofluorocarbon compounds
(2) These are chemicals causing skin cancer
(3) These are radicals of chlorine and chlorine monoxide
(4) All radicals are called freons
122. Correct statement is: [24 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) An average human being consumes more food than air
(2) An average human being consumes nearly 15 times more air than food
(3) An average human being consumes equal amount of food and air
(4) An average human being consumes 100 times more air than food
123. Some reactions of NO2 relevant to photochemical smog formation are
Sunlight
NO2 X+Y

Identify A, B, X and Y [25 Jan, Shift – 1 - 2023]

(1) X = [O], Y = NO, A = O2, B = O3 (2) X = N2O, Y = [O], A = O3, B = NO
1
(3) X = O2, Y = NO2, A = O3, B = O2 (4) X = NO, Y = [O], A = O2, B = N2O3
2
124. A. Ammonium salts produce haze in atmosphere.
B. Ozone gets produced when atmospheric oxygen reacts with chlorine radicals.
C. Polychlorinated biphenyls act as cleansing solvents.
D. „Blue baby‟ syndrome occurs due to the presence of excess of sulphate ions in
water.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :- [25 Jan, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) A, B and C only (2) B and C only (3) A and D only (4) A and C only
125. Correct statement about smog is [29 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) NO2 is present in classical smog
(2) Both NO2 and SO2 are present in classical smog
(3) Photochemical smog has high concentration ofoxidizing agents
(4) Classical smog also has high concentration ofoxidizing agents
126. The concentration of dissolved Oxygen in water for growth of fish should be more
than X ppm and Biochemical Oxygen Demand in clean water should be less than Y
ppm. X and Y in ppm are, respectively.
[29 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) X Y (2) X Y (3) X Y (4) X Y
6 5 4 8 4 15 6 12

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127. Formation of photochemical smog involves the following reaction in which A, B and C
are respectively.
hv
(i) NO2 A B (ii) B O2 C (iii) A C NO2 O2
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [30 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]
(1) O,NO & NO3 (2) O,N2O & NO (3) N,O2 & O3 (4) NO,O & O3

128. The water quality of a pond was analysed and its BOD was found to be 4. The pond
has [30 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) Highly polluted water
(2) Water has high amount of fluoride compounds
(3) Very clean water
(4) Slightly polluted water
129. Identify X, Y and Z in the following reaction. (Equation not balanced)
H2O
CIO NO2 X Y Z [31 Jan, Shift - 1 - 2023]

(1) X CIONO2 ,Y HOCI,Z NO2 (2) X CINO2 ,Y HCI,Z NO2

(3) X CIONO2 ,Y HOCI,Z HNO3 (4) X CINO3 ,Y CI2 ,Z NO2

130. The normal rain water is slightly acidic and its pH value is 5.6 because of which one
of the following? [31 Jan, Shift - 2 - 2023]
(1) CO2 H2O H2CO3 (2) 4NO2 O2 2H2O 4HNO3

(3) 2SO2 O2 2H2O 2H2SO4 (4) N2O5 H2O 2HNO3

131. How can photochemical smog be controlled ? [1 Feb, Shift – 1 - 2023]

(1) By using tall chimneys
(2) By complete combustion of fuel
(3) By using catalytic converters in the automobiles/industry
(4) By using catalyst
132. The industrial activity held least responsible for global warming is :
[1 Feb, Shift – 2 - 2023]
(1) manufacturing of cement
(2) steel manufacturing
(3) Electricity generation in thermal power plants.
(4) Industrial production of urea

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 Answer Key

1. (3) 2. (4) 3. (3) 4. (1) 5. (2) 6. (4)

7. (4) 8. (1) 9. (4) 10. (4) 11. (2) 12. (3)
13. (1) 14. (6) 15. (4) 16. (4) 17. (3) 18. (1)
19. (2) 20. (4) 21. (3) 22. (4) 23. (4) 24. (5)
25. (4) 26. (4) 27. (4) 28. (7) 29. (1) 30. (3)
31. (4) 32. (2) 33. (0) 34. (1) 35. (2) 36. (1)
37. (Bonus)38. (2) 39. (2) 40. (1) 41. (480) 42. (4)
43. (1) 44. (3) 45. (3) 46. (6) 47. (1) 48. (1)
49. (3) 50. (3) 51. (3) 52. (3) 53. (3) 54. (4)
55. (3) 56. (3) 57. (3) 58. (4) 59. (2) 60. (2)
61. (3) 62. (2) 63. (1) 64. (2) 65. (3) 66. (4)
67. (3) 68. (1) 69. (4) 70. (2) 71. (1) 72. (2)
73. (1) 74. (2) 75. (8) 76. (2) 77. (2) 78. (1)
79. (3) 80. (3) 81. (1) 82. (4) 83. (1) 84. (12)
85. (4) 86. (3) 87. (4) 88. (4) 89. (2) 90. (2)
91. (3) 92. (2) 93. (4) 94. (3) 95. (3) 96. (2)
97. (1) 98. (1) 99. (1) 100. (1) 101. (1) 102. (1)
103. (2) 104 (3) 105. (2) 106. (3) 107. (4) 108. (1)
109. (3) 110. (2) 111. (4) 112. (1) 113. (4) 114. (4)
115. (3) 116. (3) 117. (1) 118. (3) 119. (2) 120. (4)
121. (1) 122. (2) 123. (1) 124. (4) 125. (3) 126. (1)
127. (4) 128. (3) 129. (3) 130. (1) 131. (3) 132. (4)

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