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Inorganic Chemistry Test

Description: This test is based on certain topics from inorganic chemistry.
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A foaming agent facilitates the formation of foam or helps foam to maintain its integrity by strengthening individual foam bubbles. Which of the following compounds is mainly used as a foaming agent in preparing polymer foams?

  1. Diazene

  2. Hydrazine

  3. Tetrazene

  4. Triazane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrazine N2H4 is a colourless flammable liquid with an ammonia-like odour. Hydrazine is highly toxic and dangerously unstable. It is mainly used as a foaming agent in preparing polymer foams. It also acts as a precursor to polymerization catalysts and pharmaceuticals.

Plasma etching is a form of plasma processing used to fabricate integrated circuits. The nitrogen compound used in the plasma etching of silicon wafers is

  1. nitrogen tribromide

  2. nitrogen trichloride

  3. nitrogen trifluoride

  4. nitrogen triiodide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nitrogen trifluoride is an inorganic compound with the formula NF3. This nitrogen-fluorine compound is a colourless, toxic, odourless, nonflammable gas. It is used in the plasma etching of silicon wafers.

The term 'hypergolic' refers to a substance that ignites or explodes on contact. Which of the following compounds is hypergolic ?

  1. Monochloramine

  2. Tetrafluorohydrazine

  3. Dinitrogen tetroxide

  4. Nitrous oxide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dinitrogen tetroxide is the chemical compound N2O4. It is a powerful oxidizer, highly toxic and corrosive. N2O4 is hypergolic with various forms of hydrazine, i.e., they burn on contact without a separate ignition source, making them popular bipropellant rocket fuels.

Wilson disease is a rare autosomal recessive inherited disorder of copper metabolism. Among the following ammonium salts which one is used in the treatment of Wilson's disease?

  1. Ammonium heptamolybdate

  2. Ammonium hexachloroplatinate

  3. Ammonium hexafluoroaluminate

  4. Ammonium tetrathiomolybdate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ammonium tetrathiomolybdate [NH4]2MoS4 is bright red ammonium salt, an important reagent in the chemistry of molybdenum and has been used as a building block in bioinorganic chemistry. It was first used therapeutically in the treatment of copper toxicosis in animals. It is also used in the treatment of Wilson's disease.

Deicing agents penetrate downward through the ice and snow layer until they reach pavement. Which among the following ammonium salts is used as a biodegradable de-icing agent?

  1. Ammonium acetate

  2. Ammonium aluminium sulphate

  3. Ammonium arsenate

  4. Ammonium bicarbonate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ammonium acetate is a chemical compound with the formula CH3COONH4 (or C2H4O2.NH3 or C2H7NO2). It is a white solid, which can be derived from the reaction of ammonia and acetic acid. It is used as a biodegradable de-icing agent.

Which of the following compounds is used to produce low temperatures in cooling baths?

  1. Ammonium chloride

  2. Ammonium cyanide

  3. Ammonium fluoride

  4. Ammonium iodide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ammonium chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula NH4Cl. It is a white crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water. Solutions of ammonium chloride are mildly acidic. It is used to produce low temperatures in cooling baths.

Acne, eczema and psoriasis are some common skin diseases.The ammonium salt used in medicine as a remedy for treating such diseases is

  1. ammonium bituminosulphonate

  2. ammonium cerium(IV) sulphate

  3. ammonium dihydrogen phosphate

  4. ammonium fluorosilicate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ammonium bituminosulphonate is a product of natural origin obtained in the first step by dry distillation of sulphur-rich oil shale. It is used in medicine as a remedy for treating some skin diseases, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.

The ammonium salt used to revive the fainted person is

  1. ammonium hydrogen fluoride

  2. ammonium bisulphate

  3. ammonium bromide

  4. ammonium carbonate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ammonium carbonate (NH4)2COis a commercial salt & used when crushed as a smelling salt. It can be crushed when needed in order to revive someone who has fainted. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents like baking soda and baking powder.

Among the following -------------------------- has a variable molecular formula.

  1. ammonium formate

  2. ammonium chromate

  3. ammonium chlorate

  4. ammonium ferric citrate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ammonium ferric citrate is a food additive used as an acidity regulator. It is a green or reddish-brown powder which is very soluble in water. The molecular formula of ammonium iron(III) citrate is variable. It can be prepared by adding Fe(OH)2 to an aqueous solution of citric acid and ammonia.

Pyrotechnics is the craft of making fireworks .The compound that has been used in pyrotechnics is

  1. ammonium dichromate

  2. ammonium iron(III) sulphate

  3. ammonium lauryl sulphate

  4. ammonium iron(II) sulphate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ammonium dichromate is an inorganic compound with the formula (NH4)2Cr2O7. It is a salt consisting of ammonium ions and dichromate ions. It has been used in pyrotechnics and in the early days of photography as well as in lithography, as a source of pure nitrogen in the laboratory, and as a catalyst.

Io is one of the Galilean moons of the Jupiter.The oxide of sulphur found in it is

  1. disulphur monoxide

  2. sulphur dioxide

  3. sulphur monoxide

  4. sulphur trioxide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sulphur monoxide is an inorganic compound with formula SO. It is only found as a dilute gas phase. When concentrated or condensed, it converts to S2O2. It has been detected around Io, one of Jupiter's moons, both in atmosphere and in plasma torus.

Insulin is a hormone regulating glucose in blood. Which of the following compounds acts as insulin mimic?

  1. Ammonium metavanadate

  2. Ammonium nitrate

  3. Ammonium nonanoate

  4. Ammonium oxalate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ammonium metavanadate, NH4VO3, is a yellow crystalline solid which is water soluble inorganic acid that acts as insulin mimic. It functions as a catalyst to certain reactions and is known to have toxic effects in certain species. It has been found in slag and fly ash produced from coal burning.

Which of the following chemical compounds known only in solution?

  1. Disulphuric acid

  2. Disulphurous acid

  3. Dithionic acid

  4. Dithionous acid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dithionic acid, H2S2O6, is a chemical compound known only in solution. It is dibasic and salts called dithionates are known. No acid salts have been discovered. All dithionates are readily soluble in water. They are mild oxidizing and mild reducing agents.

A lachrymator causes watering of the eyes. Which among the following acids is a powerful lachrymator?

  1. Fluorosulphuric acid

  2. Nitrosylsulphuric acid

  3. Chlorosulphuric acid

  4. Peroxymonosulphuric


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chlorosulphuric acid (HSO3Cl) is a distillable, colourless liquid that should be handled with care. It is a hygroscopic and a powerful lachrymator. It is used to prepare sulphonic acids, which are useful in detergents and as chemical intermediates.

Gastric juice is strongly acidic, pH ranging from 1 to 3.The acid present in gastric juice is

  1. oleum

  2. Sulphuric acid

  3. Sulphamic acid

  4. Hydrochloric acid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydrochloric acid is a solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water, that is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid with many industrial uses. It is found naturally in gastric juice.

Disinfectant are the chemicals used to kill or eliminate microorganisms. The acid used as reducing agent and as disinfectant is

  1. sulphurous acid

  2. disulphurous acid

  3. thiosulphuric acid

  4. peroxydisulphuric acid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sulphurous acid is the chemical compound with the formula H2SO3. It is used as reducing agents and as disinfectants.They are also mild bleaches, and are used for materials which may be damaged by chlorine-containing bleaches.

Which of the following compounds is used as an acousto-optic material?

  1. Tellurium dioxide

  2. Tellurium hexafluoride

  3. Tellurium trioxide

  4. Telluroxide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tellurium dioxide is highly insoluble in water and soluble in concentrated sulphuric acid. It is also incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. It is an amphoteric. It is used as an acousto-optic material.

Which among the following selenium compounds can cause discolouration of hairs?

  1. Selenium dioxide

  2. Selenium disulphide

  3. Selenium trioxide

  4. Selenoyl fluoride


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Selenium disulphide has a composition that approximates to SeS2 and is sometimes called selenium sulphide. However, as used in proprietary formulations, it is not a pure chemical compound but is a mixture where the overall Se:S ratio is 1:2.  It can cause discolouration of the hair and alter the colour of hair dyes. It may also discolour metallic jewellery.

The telluride used in the terahertz generation and detection is

  1. cadmium zinc telluride

  2. hydrogen telluride

  3. indium(III) telluride

  4. lead telluride


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cadmium zinc telluride, (CdZnTe) is an alloy of cadmium telluride and zinc telluride. A direct bandgap semiconductor, is used in a variety of applications, including radiation detectors, photorefractive gratings, electro-optic modulators, solar cells, and terahertz generation and detection.

Which of the following selenium compounds is analogous to S8 allotrope of sulphur ?

  1. Selenium hexafluoride

  2. Selenium hexasulphide

  3. Selenium monochloride

  4. Selenium tetrachloride


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Selenium hexasulphide is a chemical compound with formula Se2S6. Its molecular structure consists of a ring of two selenium and six sulphur atoms, analogous to the S8 allotrope of sulphur (cyclooctasulphur) and other selenium sulphides with formula SenS8-n.

Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity. Which of the following compounds is generally used with cadmium sulphide to form a p-n junction photovoltaic solar cell?

  1. Antimony telluride

  2. Beryllium telluride

  3. Bismuth telluride

  4. Cadmium telluride


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cadmium telluride (CdTe) is a crystalline compound formed from cadmium and tellurium. It is used as an infrared optical window and a solar cell material. It is usually sandwiched with cadmium sulphide to form a p-n junction photovoltaic solar cell. Typically, CdTe cells use a n-i-p structure.

Infrared astronomy is the detection and study of the infrared radiation (heat energy) emitted from objects in the Universe. Which of the following compounds is used in infrared imaging and infrared astronomy?

  1. Silver telluride

  2. Sodium telluride

  3. Mercury zinc telluride

  4. Mercury cadmium telluride


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mercury zinc telluride (HgZnTe, MZT) is a telluride of mercury and zinc, an alloy of mercury telluride and zinc telluride. It is a narrow-gap semiconductor material. Mercury zinc telluride is used in infrared detectors and arrays for infrared imaging and infrared astronomy.

The telluride first discovered as a product of microbial metabolism is

  1. tantalum telluride

  2. thallium(I) telluride

  3. tin telluride

  4. dimethyl telluride


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dimethyl telluride is an organotelluride compound, formula (CH3)2Te, also known by the abbreviation DMTe. Dimethyl telluride as a product of microbial metabolism was first discovered in 1939. Dimethyl telluride is produced by some fungi and bacteria (Penicillium brevicaule, P. chrysogenum, and P. notatum and the bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens).

Chalcogenide glasses can be polished and shaped in lenses and bulk optics. Which among the following tellurides is a component of chalcogenide glasses?

  1. Germanium telluride

  2. Mercury telluride

  3. Rubidium telluride

  4. Zinc telluride


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Germanium telluride (GeTe) is a chemical compound of germanium and tellurium and is a component of chalcogenide glasses. It shows semimetallic conduction and ferroelectric behaviour.

Lysozyme is an enzyme used to break down bacterial cell walls to improve protein or nucleic acid extraction efficiency.The ammonium salt having positive effect on the refolding of denaturated lysozyme is

  1. calcium ammonium nitrate

  2. ceric ammonium nitrate

  3. diammonium phosphate

  4. ethylammonium nitrate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethylammonium nitrate or ethylamine nitrate(EAN) is a salt with formula C2H8N2O3 or(C2H5)NH3+·NO3. It is an odourless and colourless to slightly yellowish liquid. It is used as an electrically conductive solvent in electrochemistry and as a protein crystallization agent. It has a positive effect on the refolding of denaturated lysozyme, with the refolding yield of about 90%.

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