The major product Z formed in the following sequence of reactions is:
\(C_2H_6 \xrightarrow[UV\ light]{Cl_2} X \text{ (monochlorinated product)} \xrightarrow{NH_3} Y \xrightarrow[(ii)\ H_2O]{(i)\ NaNO_2,\ HCl} Z~\)

1.  \(C_2H_5 - N = N - OH~\)
2.  \(C_2H_5OH~\)
3.  \(C_2H_5NO_2~\)
4.  \(C_2H_5NH_2~\)
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Although +3 oxidation state is most common in lanthanoids, cerium still shows +4 oxidation state because :
1. After losing one more electron, it acquires \(4f^{14}\) electronic configuration.
2. Its nearest inert gas is Radon.
3. After losing one more electron, it acquires \(4f^0\) electronic configuration.
4. Its atomic number is 61.
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Methane reacts with steam at 1273 K in the presence of nickel catalyst to form:
1. \(CO\) and \(H_2~\)
2. \(CO\) and \(H_2O~\)
3. \(CO_2\) and \(H_2O~\)
4. \(CO_2\) and \(H_2~\)
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following :
1. Oxygen exhibits only -2 oxidation state.
2. The order of catenation property of Group 14 elements is C>> Si > Ge ≈ Sn.
3. Carbon has the ability to form π-π multiple bond with itself.
4. \(ECl_3\) (E = B and Al) is a monomer when E = B and a dimer when E = Al.
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 Phenolphthalein is used as an indicator for the titration of sodium hydroxide solution against a standard solution of oxalic acid. The colour change that is observed at an alkaline pH close to the equivalence point during this titration is :
1. pink to colourless
2. pinkish red to yellow
3. colourless to pink
4. yellow to pinkish red
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 Identify the incorrect statement from the following:
1. The IUPAC name of the element with atomic number 107 is Unnilseptium.
2. The largest and the smallest species among \(\text{Mg}\), \(\text{Mg}^{2+}\), \(\text{Al}\) and \(\text{Al}^{3+}\) are \(\text{Al}\) and \(\text{Mg}^{2+}\), respectively.
3. The similarity in behaviour of \(\text{Li}\) with \(\text{Mg}\) is referred to as 'diagonal relationship'.
4. The oxidation state and covalency of \(\text{Al}\) in \([\text{AlCl}(\text{H}_2\text{O})_5]^{2+}\) are 3 and 6 respectively.
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The following two reactions give the same foul smelling product Z.

X and Z respectively, are
1. \(X = \text{AgCN}; Z = C_2H_5\text{CN}\)
2. \(X = \text{AgCN}; Z = C_2H_5\text{NC}\) 
3. \(X = \text{KCN}; Z = C_2H_5\text{CN}\)
4. \(X = \text{KCN}; Z = C_2H_5\text{NC}\)
 
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The calculated 'spin-only' magnetic moment of \(Ti(3d^2)\)is:
1. 3.87 BM
2. 4.90 BM
3. 2.84 BM
4. 5.92 BM
 
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Match List I with List II:
List I
(Transition metal compound/complex)
List II
(Catalytic Role)
A. \(V_2O_5\) I. Preparation of ammonia from \(N_2/H_2\) mixture
B. Fe II. Polymerisation of alkynes
C. \(PdCI_2\) III. Preparation of \(H_2SO_4\) from \(SO_2\)
D. Ni complex IV. Oxidation of ethyne to ethanal
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
1. А-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
2. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
4. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
 
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Two product X and Y are formed in the following reaction sequence.

The suitable method that can be used for the separation of products X and Y is : 14
1. Continuous extractio ction
2. Differential extraction
3. Sublimation
4. Fractional distillation
 
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