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Q.111 Easy Organic Chemistry
The IUPAC name of (CH3)3C-CH2-OH is:
A 2-methyl-2-propanol
B 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol
C 2,2-dimethylethanol
D neopentyl alcohol
Correct Answer:  B. 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol
EXPLANATION

The structure has 5 carbons with main chain having OH at position 1 and two methyl groups at position 2. IUPAC name is 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol.

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Q.112 Easy Organic Chemistry
Which of the following compounds exhibits optical isomerism?
A 2-bromopropane
B 2-bromobutane
C 1-bromo-2-methylpropane
D bromobenzene
Correct Answer:  B. 2-bromobutane
EXPLANATION

2-bromobutane has a chiral center (C2 with four different groups: Br, H, CH3, and C2H5), exhibiting optical isomerism. Other options lack a true chiral center.

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In a first-order reaction, if the half-life is 10 minutes, the time taken for the concentration to reduce to 1/4th of initial value is:
A 10 minutes
B 20 minutes
C 5 minutes
D 40 minutes
Correct Answer:  B. 20 minutes
EXPLANATION

For first-order reaction, each half-life reduces concentration by 50%. After 1st half-life (10 min): 50% remains. After 2nd half-life (20 min): 25% remains = 1/4th. Total time = 2 × 10 = 20 minutes.

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The molar heat capacity at constant pressure (Cp) for an ideal gas is 29 J/(mol·K). Its molar heat capacity at constant volume (Cv) is approximately:
A 20.8 J/(mol·K)
B 21 J/(mol·K)
C 29 J/(mol·K)
D 37.5 J/(mol·K)
Correct Answer:  A. 20.8 J/(mol·K)
EXPLANATION

Cp - Cv = R = 8.314 J/(mol·K). Therefore, Cv = 29 - 8.314 ≈ 20.7 ≈ 20.8 J/(mol·K). This indicates a diatomic gas (Cp = 7/2 R, Cv = 5/2 R).

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Which of the following factors does NOT affect the value of the equilibrium constant Kc?
A Temperature
B Pressure
C Concentration of reactants
D Nature of catalyst
Correct Answer:  C. Concentration of reactants
EXPLANATION

Kc depends only on temperature. Pressure, concentration changes, and catalysts do not alter Kc value—they shift equilibrium position but not the constant itself.

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Which of the following best explains why diamond is harder than graphite?
A Stronger hydrogen bonding in diamond
B Three-dimensional covalent network structure in diamond
C Diamond has more carbon atoms per unit volume
D Presence of metallic bonding in diamond
Correct Answer:  B. Three-dimensional covalent network structure in diamond
EXPLANATION

Diamond has a 3D tetrahedral covalent network structure with C-C bonds in all directions, while graphite has layered structure with weak van der Waals forces between layers

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For electrodeposition of copper using 1 Faraday of charge, how many moles of Cu are deposited? Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu
A 1 mol
B 0.5 mol
C 2 mol
D 0.25 mol
Correct Answer:  B. 0.5 mol
EXPLANATION

Cu²⁺ requires 2 electrons per atom. 1 Faraday = 1 mol of electrons; moles of Cu = 1/2 = 0.5 mol

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Which of the following has maximum boiling point?
A H₂O
B H₂S
C H₂Se
D H₂Te
Correct Answer:  A. H₂O
EXPLANATION

H₂O has maximum boiling point due to strong hydrogen bonding compared to other hydrides in group 16

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Which factor does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
A Temperature
B Catalyst
C Color of reactants
D Concentration of reactants
Correct Answer:  C. Color of reactants
EXPLANATION

Color of reactants has no effect on reaction rate. Temperature, catalyst, and concentration all significantly affect reaction rate.

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The standard reduction potential for Zn²⁺/Zn is -0.76 V and for Cu²⁺/Cu is +0.34 V. Calculate E°cell for Zn-Cu galvanic cell.
A 1.10 V
B 1.00 V
C 0.42 V
D 0.58 V
Correct Answer:  A. 1.10 V
EXPLANATION

E°cell = E°cathode - E°anode = 0.34 - (-0.76) = 1.10 V

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