Among [Ni(CO)4], [Ni(CN)4]2−, [ NiCl4]2− species, the hybridization states of the Ni atom are respectively:
(At. No. of Ni = 28)
| 1. | sp3, dsp2, sp3 | 2. | sp3, sp3, dsp2 |
| 3. | dsp2, sp3, sp3 | 4. | sp3, dsp2 , dsp2 |
A set of ions among the following that have a 3d2 electronic configuration is:
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Coordination compound that would exhibit optical isomerism is:
| 1. | Diamminedichloroplatinum(II) |
| 2. | Trans-dicyanobis(ethylenediamine)chromium(III) chloride |
| 3. | Tris-(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) chloride |
| 4. | Pentaamminenitrocobalt(III) iodide |
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 the ratio of the concentrations of the conjugate acid (\(HIn\)) and base (\(In^–\)) forms of the indicator, as per the expression:
| 1. | 2. | ||
| 3. | 4. | None of the above |
Which of the following reactions, in the presence of anhydrous AlCl₃, leads to the formation of ethylbenzene (Ph–Et)?
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The molecular formula of diphenylmethane is C13H12. find out the number of structural isomers possible when one of the hydrogens is replaced by a chlorine atom:
| 1. | Four (4) | 2. | Eight (8) |
| 3. | Seven (7) | 4. | Six (6) |
A solid compound 'X' on heating gives CO2 gas and a residue. The residue mixed with water forms 'Y'. On passing an excess of CO2 through 'Y' in water, a clear solution, 'Z' is obtained. On boiling 'Z', compound 'X' is reformed. The compound 'X' is:
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The work done during the expansion of a gas from a volume of 4 dm3 to 6 dm3 against a constant external pressure of 3 atm is:
1. –608 J
2. +304 J
3. –304 J
4. –6.00 J
The lone pairs in the BrF3 molecule, occupy equatorial positions to minimize:
| 1. | Bond pair – bond pair repulsion only |
| 2. | Lone pair – lone pair repulsion and lone pair–bond pair repulsion |
| 3. | Lone pair – lone pair repulsion only |
| 4. | Lone pair – bond pair repulsion only |
Blood analysis of a patient reveals an unusually high quantity of carboxy-haemoglobin content. Which of the following conclusions is most likely to be correct? The patient has been inhaling polluted air containing unusually high content of:
| 1. | Chloroform | 2. | Carbon dioxide |
| 3. | Carbon monoxide | 4. | carbon disulphide |