Question 1 (NEET 2020, Q91)
Chemical Bonding and Molecular StructureEasy- Option A: He₂
- Option B: Li₂
- Option C: C₂
- Option D: O₂
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NEET 2020 · Chemistry
The NEET 2020 paper had 45 Chemistry questions from 26 chapters.
The d- and f-Block Elements had the most questions (6), followed by Hydrocarbons and Solutions with 3 each.
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Correct answer: (D) (d), (iv)
Explanation
Unununnium corresponds to element 111, whose official IUPAC name is Roentgenium, not Darmstadtium. Darmstadtium is the official name for element 110. Therefore, the incorrect match is (d), (iv). Hence, option (D) is correct.
Correct answer: (A)
Explanation
For a body centered cubic (bcc) structure: where: - = atomic radius - = edge length of the cube Given: Therefore: Hence, option (A) is correct.
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Correct answer: (B) Oxygen gas
Explanation
During electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid using inert platinum electrodes, oxidation occurs at the anode. Water is oxidized to produce oxygen gas. Anode reaction: 2H2O → O2 + 4H+ + 4e− Hence, oxygen gas is liberated at the anode.
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Correct answer: (A) Option (1)
Explanation
The carbylamine test is given only by primary amines. Among the given compounds, aniline (C6H5NH2) is the only primary amine. Therefore, it gives the carbylamine test.
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Correct answer: (A) q = 0, ΔT = 0 and w = 0
Explanation
In free expansion against vacuum, no work is done, so w = 0. Under adiabatic condition, q = 0. For an ideal gas, internal energy depends only on temperature, and since ΔU = q + w = 0, temperature does not change. Therefore, ΔT = 0.
Correct answer: (C) 0.40 K
Explanation
For a non-electrolyte: ΔTf = Kf × m = 5.12 × 0.078 = 0.39936 K ≈ 0.40 K Hence, the correct answer is 0.40 K.
Correct answer: (A) 1
Explanation
Reduction reaction: Ca2+ + 2e− → Ca 1 mole of Ca requires 2 F. 20 g Ca = 20/40 = 0.5 mole Required Faradays = 0.5 × 2 = 1 F Hence, the correct answer is 1.
Correct answer: (D) Cross Aldol condensation
Explanation
Benzaldehyde does not contain α-hydrogen whereas acetophenone contains α-hydrogen. Their reaction in presence of dilute NaOH produces a crossed aldol product. Therefore, the reaction is called Cross Aldol condensation.
Correct answer: (B) Partition chromatography
Explanation
In paper chromatography, separation occurs because of partitioning of components between water trapped in the paper and the mobile solvent phase. Therefore, it is an example of partition chromatography.
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Correct answer: (C) 15 bar
Explanation
Moles of N2 = 7/28 = 0.25 mol Moles of Ar = 8/40 = 0.20 mol Total moles = 0.25 + 0.20 = 0.45 mol Mole fraction of N2: XN2 = 0.25/0.45 = 5/9 Partial pressure of N2: PN2 = XN2 × Ptotal = (5/9) × 27 = 15 bar Hence, the correct answer is 15 bar.
Correct answer: (D) (4) Pig iron can be moulded into a variety of shapes.
Explanation
Pig iron contains a high percentage of carbon and can be moulded into different shapes. Wrought iron contains very low carbon content, blister copper appearance is due to SO₂ evolution, and nickel is refined by Mond process, not Van Arkel method.
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Correct answer: (C) (3) Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
Explanation
Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) is a quaternary ammonium salt and acts as a cationic detergent.
Correct answer: (A) (1) (a), (b), (c)
Explanation
Removal of HBr from 2-bromopentane is a β-elimination and dehydrohalogenation reaction that follows Zaitsev rule. It is not dehydration because water is not removed.
Correct answer: (A) (1) Ethanol + Acetone
Explanation
Ethanol and acetone show weaker intermolecular interactions compared to pure components, resulting in positive deviation from Raoult’s law.
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Correct answer: (D) (4) Lysine
Explanation
Lysine contains an extra amino group in its side chain, making it a basic α-amino acid.
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Correct answer: (A) (1) cis-1,4-polyisoprene
Explanation
Natural rubber is cis-1,4-polyisoprene, which is a naturally occurring polymer.
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Correct answer: (C) α-D-Glucose + β-D-Fructose
Explanation
Sucrose on hydrolysis produces one molecule of α-D-Glucose and one molecule of β-D-Fructose. Therefore, option (C) is correct.
Correct answer: (D) Potassium
Explanation
Potassium ions activate several enzymes, help in ATP production during glucose oxidation and, along with sodium ions, are responsible for nerve impulse transmission. Hence, option (D) is correct.
Correct answer: (D) 1 g of Li(s) [Atomic mass of Li = 7]
Explanation
Number of atoms present in 1 g of a substance is inversely proportional to its atomic mass (or molar mass per atom). Calculating moles of atoms: - Ag: mol atoms - Mg: mol atoms - : Molar mass = 32 g mol⁻¹ Number of moles of molecules = Number of moles of atoms = mol atoms - Li: mol atoms Since is the greatest value, 1 g of Li contains the maximum number of atoms. Hence, option (D) is correct.
Correct answer: (A) 71, 104 and 71
Explanation
Atomic number = 71, so number of protons = 71 and electrons = 71. Number of neutrons = 175 − 71 = 104. Hence, option (A) is correct.
Correct answer: (C) to
Explanation
In , hydrogen has oxidation number . Let the oxidation number of carbon be : In , chlorine has oxidation number . Let the oxidation number of carbon be : Thus, the oxidation number of carbon changes from to . Hence, option (C) is correct.
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Correct answer: (D) and
Explanation
In the reaction: Two chlorine atoms combine to form one chlorine molecule. - Bond formation releases energy, therefore the reaction is exothermic and: - The number of gaseous particles decreases from 2 to 1, leading to a decrease in randomness. Therefore: Hence, option (D) is correct.
Correct answer: (C) Stability of the colloidal particles
Explanation
Zeta potential gives information about the surface charge on colloidal particles and is used to determine the stability of colloidal systems.
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Correct answer: (A) (a) (iii) (b) (i) (c) (ii) (d) (iv)
Explanation
CO + H₂ is called synthesis gas. Temporary hardness of water is caused by bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium. Diborane (B₂H₆) is an electron deficient hydride. Hydrogen peroxide has a non-planar structure. Hence the correct matching is (iii), (i), (ii), (iv).
Correct answer: (B) (a) (ii) (b) (i) (c) (iv) (d) (iii)
Explanation
CO is a neutral oxide, BaO is a basic oxide, Al₂O₃ is amphoteric and Cl₂O₇ is an acidic oxide. Therefore the correct sequence is (ii), (i), (iv), (iii).
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