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Inorganic Chemistry

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Which among the following inorganic compounds is highly radioactive in nature?

  1. Zirconium(IV) chloride

  2. Zirconium carbide

  3. Zirconium silicate

  4. Chernobylite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chernobylite is a technogenic mineral with high (up to 10%) content of uranium as a solid solution. It is black and yellow. It was discovered in the corium produced in the Chernobyl accident, a lava-like glassy material formed in a nuclear meltdown of a reactor core. Chernobylite is highly radioactive due to its high uranium content and contamination by fission products.

The semi conductors in which impurities are lacking are known as intrinsic semiconductors. Among the following ------------------ is an intrinsic semiconductor.

  1. zinc telluride

  2. zinc sulphide

  3. zinc sulphate

  4. zinc selenide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zinc selenide (ZnSe), is a light yellow binary solid compound. It is an intrinsic semiconductor with a band gap of about 2.70 eV at 25 °C. ZnSe rarely occurs in nature. It is found in the mineral stilleite named after Hans Stille.

Hygroscopic material absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. Which among the following zinc compounds is hygroscopic in nature?

  1. Zinc oxide

  2. Zinc iodide

  3. Zinc fluoride

  4. Zinc bromide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zinc bromide (ZnBr2) is a chemical compound of zinc and bromine. Its shares many properties with zinc chloride, ZnCl2, namely a high solubility in water forming acidic solutions, and solubility in organic solvents. It is hygroscopic and forms a hydrate ZnBr2.2H2O. It is used in oil and natural gas wells to displacing drilling mud when transistioning from the drilling phase to the completion phase or in well workover operations.

Diamond simulant refers to any material that has the appearance of diamond but does not posess the characteristics, atomic structure, chemical composition and physical properties of natural diamond.Which of the following Zirconium compounds is used as a diamond simulant?

  1. Zirconium tungstate

  2. Zirconium dioxide

  3. Zirconium (IV) hydroxide

  4. Zirconium nitride


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2),  is a white crystalline oxide of zirconium. Its most naturally occurring form, with a monoclinic crystalline structure, is the rare mineral baddeleyite. The high temperature cubic crystalline form is rarely found in nature as mineral tazheranite (Zr,Ti,Ca)O2 (a doubtful mineral arkelite). This form, also called cubic zirconia, is synthesized in various colours for use as a gemstone and a diamond simulant.

Among the following ----------------- is used as a corrosion resistant agent.

  1. Zinc chloride

  2. Zinc chromate

  3. Zinc cyanide

  4. Zinc dialkyldithiophosphates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zinc chromate, ZnCrO4, is a chemical compound containing the chromate anion, appearing as odourless yellow solid powder. It is used industrially in chromate conversion coatings. Exposure to zinc chromate can cause tissue ulceration and cancer. Its use as a corrosion resistant agent was applied to aluminium alloy parts first in commercial aircraft, and then in military ones.

The semiconductor used in monolithic microwave integrated circuits is

  1. gallium arsenide

  2. aluminium antimonide

  3. gallium antimonide

  4. indium antimonide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gallium arsenide (GaAs) is a compound of the elements gallium and arsenic. It is a III/V semiconductor, and is used in the manufacture of devices such as microwave frequency integrated circuits, monolithic microwave integrated circuits, infrared light-emitting diodes, laser diodes, solar cells, and optical windows.

Flame retardants are chemicals that inhibit or resist the spread of fire. Which of the following substances is primarily used as a flame retardant ?

  1. Zinc acetate

  2. Zinc ammonium chloride

  3. Zinc antimonide

  4. Zinc borate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zinc borate is an inorganic compound, a borate of zinc. It is a white crystalline or amorphous powder insoluble in water. Its toxicity is low. Its melting point is 980 °C. It is primarily used as a flame retardant in plastics and cellulose fibers, paper, rubbers and textiles.

A mordant fixes colours, in dyeing. The substance acting as a mordant is

  1. zinc gluconate

  2. Zinc molybdate

  3. Zinc nitrate

  4. Zinc nitride


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zinc nitrate is a highly deliquescent substance which is usually prepared by dissolving zinc in nitric acid. It can be used as a mordant in dyeing.

Astringent makes biological tissue to contract or come closer. Among the following ---------------- is an astringent.

  1. aluminium acetotartrate

  2. aluminium borohydride

  3. aluminium carbide

  4. aluminium carbonate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aluminium acetotartrate (or ALSOL) is an organic acid, astringent, and disinfectant. It is the aluminium salt of acetic acid and tartaric acid. It is employed in 0.5-2% solutions as a nasal douche in affections of the respiratory tract.

Among the following aluminium compounds ---------------- acts as a catalyst to break certain kinds of C-O and N-O bonds.

  1. aluminium dodecaboride

  2. aluminium fluoride

  3. aluminium iodide

  4. Aluminium hydride


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aluminium iodide is any chemical compound containing only aluminium and iodine. Aluminium iodide is employed as a catalyst to break certain kinds of C-O and N-O bonds. It cleaves aryl ethers and deoxygenates epoxides.

Which of the following aluminium compounds is used as a coagulant in water purification?

  1. Aluminium chloride

  2. Aluminium chlorohydrate

  3. Aluminium diacetate

  4. Aluminium diboride


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aluminium chlorohydrate is a group of specific aluminium salts having the general formula AlnCl(3n-m)(OH)m. It is used in deodorants and antiperspirants and as a coagulant in water purification.

Among the following which one is used in blue semiconductor lasers?

  1. Aluminium gallium arsenide

  2. Aluminium gallium indium phosphide

  3. Aluminium gallium nitride

  4. Aluminium gallium phosphide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aluminium gallium nitride (AlGaN) is a semiconductor material. It is an alloy of aluminium nitride and gallium nitride. AlGaN is used to manufacture light-emitting diodes operating in blue to ultraviolet region, where wavelengths down to 250 nm (far UV) were achieved. It is also used in blue semiconductor lasers. It is also used in detectors of ultraviolet radiation, and in AlGaN/GaN HEMT transistors.

Antacid quickly reduces heart burn symptoms by increasing the pH balance in the stomach. Among the following which one is an antacid?

  1. Calcium aluminoferrite

  2. Dihydroxyalumini sodium carbonate

  3. Lithium aluminium hydride

  4. Methylaluminoxane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dihydroxyalumini sodium carbonate is an antacid. It is also known as dihydroxyaluminium sodium carbonate.

Compound used in deep ultraviolet optoelectronics is

  1. aluminium isopropoxide

  2. aluminium magnesium boride

  3. aluminium nitrate

  4. aluminium nitride


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aluminium nitride (AlN) is a nitride of aluminium. Its wurtzite phase (w-AlN) is a wide band gap (6.2 eV) semiconductor material, giving it potential application for deep ultraviolet optoelectronics.

The sodium compound commercially used in manganese testing is

  1. sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide

  2. Sodium bismuthate

  3. Sodium bisulphate

  4. Sodium bisulphite


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sodium bismuthate, also known as sodium bismuth oxide, is a slightly hygroscopic chemical compound with the chemical formula of NaBiO3. Sodium bismuthate is an oxidizer. It is insoluble in cold water, but decomposes when placed in hot water. Sodium bismuthate is commercially used in manganese testing.

A flocculating agent is added to a dispersion of solids in a liquid for the formation of flocs. Which among the following is used as a flocculating agent in the purification of drinking water ?

  1. Aluminium phosphate

  2. Aluminium phosphide (AlP)

  3. Aluminium selenide

  4. Aluminium sulphate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aluminium sulphate, is a chemical compound with the formula Al2(SO4)3. Aluminium sulphate is mainly used as a flocculating agent in the purification of drinking water and waste water treatment plants, and also in paper manufacturing.

The compound used for storing hydrogen in hydrogen tanks is

  1. sodium aluminium hydride

  2. sodium aluminium phosphate

  3. sodium aluminium sulphate

  4. sodium hexafluoroaluminate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sodium aluminium hydride (NaAlH4) or sodium alanate is a chemical compound used as a reducing agent. It is similar to lithium aluminium hydride. It is used for hydrogen storage in hydrogen tanks.

Which of the following is a uranium salt ?

  1. Sodium chromate

  2. Sodium cyanide

  3. Sodium cyanoborohydride

  4. Sodium diuranate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sodium diuranate, Na2U2O7·6H2O, is a uranium salt also known as the yellow oxide of uranium. Along with ammonium diuranate, it was a component in early yellowcakes, the ratio of the two species determined by process conditions; yellowcake is now largely a mix of uranium oxides. It is commonly referred to by the initials SDU.

Phytotoxic subtances are poisonous to plants. Among the following compounds which one is a phytotoxic compound ?

  1. Sodium carbonate

  2. Sodium chlorate

  3. Sodium chloride

  4. Sodium chlorite


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sodium chlorate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula (NaClO3). When pure, it is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. It is hygroscopic. Sodium chlorate is used as a non-selective herbicide. It is considered phytotoxic to all green plant parts. It can also kill through root absorption.

Which of the following compounds is used in radiation detection?

  1. Sodium iodate

  2. Sodium iodide

  3. Sodium laureth sulphate

  4. Sodium lauroamphoacetate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sodium iodide is a white, crystalline salt with chemical formula (NaI) used in radiation detection, treatment of iodine deficiency, and as a reactant in the Finkelstein reaction.

Among the following ----------------------- is a major component of laundry detergent.

  1. sodium dodecyl sulphate

  2. Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate

  3. Sodium erythorbate

  4. Sodium ethoxide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate is a series of organic compounds with the formula C12H25C6H4SO3Na. It is a colourless salt with useful properties as a surfactant. It is usually produced as a mixture of related sulphonates. It is a major component of laundry detergent.

Anticonvulsants are drugs used to treat seizures.The sodium compound used as anticonvulsant is

  1. sodium borohydride

  2. sodium bromate

  3. sodium bromide

  4. sodium butyrate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sodium bromide is an inorganic compound with the formula NaBr. It is a high-melting white, crystalline solid that resembles sodium chloride. It is also known as sedoneural, sodium bromide has been used as a hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and sedative in medicine, widely used as an anticonvulsant and a sedative in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Among the following ---------------------------------------- is a component of toothpaste which helps to prevent cavities.

  1. sodium fluoride

  2. Sodium fluoroacetate

  3. Sodium formate

  4. Sodium fumarate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sodium fluoride is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula NaF. A colourless solid, is a source of the fluoride ion in diverse applications. Toothpaste often contains sodium fluoride to prevent cavities.

Among the following ----------------------- is a ingredient of a smoke bombs.

  1. sodium metabisulphite

  2. sodium methoxide

  3. sodium naphthalenide

  4. sodium nitrate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sodium nitrate is the chemical compound with the formula NaNO3. It is a white solid which is very soluble in water. It is used as an ingredient in fertilizers, as an ingredient in smoke bombs, as a food preservative, and as a solid rocket propellant, as well as in glass and pottery enamels.

Compound used in some eco-friendly cleaning products is

  1. sodium nitrite

  2. Sodium orthovanadate

  3. Sodium oxide

  4. Sodium percarbonate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sodium percarbonate is a chemical, an adduct of sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide (a perhydrate), with formula Na2CO3 ·1.5H2O2. It is a colorless, crystalline, hygroscopic and water-soluble solid. It is used in some eco-friendly cleaning products and as a laboratory source of anhydrous hydrogen peroxide.

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