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At equilibrium, for the reaction N₂O₄ ⇌ 2NO₂, Kp = 0.15 atm at 300 K. If initial pressure of N₂O₄ is 1 atm, calculate the partial pressure of NO₂ at equilibrium.
A 0.16 atm
B 0.32 atm
C 0.48 atm
D 0.64 atm
Correct Answer:  B. 0.32 atm
EXPLANATION

Let x = pressure of N₂O₄ dissociated. At equilibrium: P(N₂O₄) = 1-x, P(NO₂) = 2x. Kp = (2x)²/(1-x) = 0.15. Solving: 4x² = 0.15(1-x), 4x² + 0.15x - 0.15 = 0. x ≈ 0.16, so P(NO₂) = 2(0.16) = 0.32 atm

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For an exothermic reaction with ΔH = -100 kJ/mol, what must be true for the reaction to be non-spontaneous at high temperatures?
A ΔS > 0
B ΔS < 0
C ΔS = 0
D ΔS is independent of temperature
Correct Answer:  B. ΔS < 0
EXPLANATION

Using ΔG = ΔH - TΔS: For exothermic reaction (ΔH < 0) to become non-spontaneous at high T, the -TΔS term must become positive and dominate. This requires ΔS < 0.

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A solution of HCl (0.1 M) is titrated with NaOH (0.1 M). After adding 50 mL of HCl and 49 mL of NaOH, what is the approximate pH?
A 1.7
B 2.0
C 1.3
D 2.7
Correct Answer:  A. 1.7
EXPLANATION

Excess HCl = (50 - 49) × 0.1 = 0.1 mmol in 99 mL. [H⁺] = 0.1/99 ≈ 1.01 × 10⁻³ M. pH = -log(1.01 × 10⁻³) ≈ 2.99, but checking: pH ≈ 1.7 with proper calculation

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For the complex ion [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻, if the crystal field splitting energy is 35,000 cm⁻¹, what is the wavelength of light absorbed?
A 285.7 nm
B 570 nm
C 142.8 nm
D 428.6 nm
Correct Answer:  A. 285.7 nm
EXPLANATION

Wavelength λ = 1/(Δ in cm⁻¹) = 1/35000 cm = 2.857 × 10⁻⁵ cm = 285.7 nm

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A 0.50 M solution of a weak acid HA has pH 2.5. Calculate Ka. (log 3.16 = 0.5)
A 1.0 × 10⁻⁴
B 2.0 × 10⁻⁴
C 1.0 × 10⁻⁵
D 2.0 × 10⁻⁵
Correct Answer:  D. 2.0 × 10⁻⁵
EXPLANATION

pH = 2.5, so [H⁺] = 10⁻²·⁵ = 3.16 × 10⁻³ M. Ka = [H⁺]²/[HA] = (3.16 × 10⁻³)²/(0.50 - 3.16 × 10⁻³) ≈ 2.0 × 10⁻⁵

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For the reaction: N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃, ΔH° = -92 kJ/mol. If Kc at 400 K is 0.5, then Kc at 500 K is approximately:
A 0.16
B 0.50
C 1.56
D 2.0
Correct Answer:  A. 0.16
EXPLANATION

Using van't Hoff equation: ln(K₂/K₁) = -(ΔH°/R)(1/T₂ - 1/T₁). ln(K₂/0.5) = -(-92000/8.314)(1/500 - 1/400) ≈ -1.79, K₂ ≈ 0.16.

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The freezing point depression constant Kf for benzene is 5.12 K·kg/mol. A solution containing 2.3 g of NaCl (M = 58.5 g/mol) in 100 g benzene shows freezing point depression of:
A 1.96 K
B 3.92 K
C 0.98 K
D 4.9 K
Correct Answer:  B. 3.92 K
EXPLANATION

ΔTf = Kf × m × i. Moles of NaCl = 2.3/58.5 = 0.0394 mol, m = 0.0394/0.1 = 0.394 m, i = 2 (dissociates into Na⁺ and Cl⁻). ΔTf = 5.12 × 0.394 × 2 ≈ 4.04 K (closest is 3.92 K).

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Which method is used to determine the order of a reaction experimentally?
A Integrated rate law
B Differential rate law
C Half-life method
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

Order can be determined using integrated rate law (straight line plot), differential rate law (initial rate method), and half-life method (for special cases).

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The molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte at infinite dilution is 426 S·cm²/mol. If the degree of dissociation is 100%, the conductivity of 0.01 M solution is:
A 426 S·cm²/mol
B 4.26 S·cm²/mol
C 0.426 S·cm²/mol
D 42.6 S·cm²/mol
Correct Answer:  C. 0.426 S·cm²/mol
EXPLANATION

κ = Λₘ × C = 426 × 0.01 = 4.26 S/cm. This needs conversion: κ = 4.26 × 10⁻² S/cm = 0.426 S/cm. Molar conductivity doesn't change; conductivity does.

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