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THE p -BLOCK ELEMENTS  1. Discuss the pattern of variation in the oxidation states of (i) B to Tl and (ii) C to Pb. 2. How can you explain higher stability of as compared to? 3. Why does boron trifluoride behave as a Lewis acid? 4. Consider the compounds,. How will they behave with water? … Read more

Miscellaneous Exercise 1. Write the negation of the following statements: (i) For every positive real number , the number is also positive. (ii) All cats scratch. (iii) For every real number , either or (iv) There exists a number such that Ans. (i) There exists a positive real number such that is not positive. (ii) … Read more

21.Discuss the chemistry of Lassaigne’s test. 22. Differentiate between the principle of estimation of nitrogen in an organic compound by (i) Dumas method and (ii) Kjeldahl’s method. 23. Discuss the principle of estimation of halogens, sulphur and phosphorus present in an organic compound. 24. Explain the principle of paper chromatography. 25. Why is nitric acid … Read more

Exercise 15.1 Find the mean deviation about the mean for the data in Exercises 1 and 2. 1. 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17 Ans. Mean of the given data Mean deviation about mean = = = 3 2. 38, 70, 48, 40, 42, 55, 63, 46, 54, 44 Ans. Mean of the … Read more

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES  1. What are hybridisation states of each carbon atom in the following compounds? 2. Indicate the bonds in the following molecules: 3. Write bond line formulas for: Isopropyl alcohol, 2,3-Dimethyl butanal, Heptan-4-one. 4. Give the IUPAC names of the following compounds: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) … Read more

Exercise 15.2 Find the mean and variance for each of the data in Exercises 1 to 5. 1. 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 4, 8, 12 Ans. Given: = 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 4, 8, 12 = 6 + 7 + 10 + 12 + 13 + 4 + 8 + 12 = 72 … Read more

Exercise 15.3 1. From the data given below state which group is more variable, A or B: Ans. Group A Mean = = 45 – 0.4 = 44.6 Standard deviation = = = = 15.09 Group B Mean = = 45 – 0.4 = 44.6 Standard deviation = = = = 15.61 2. From the … Read more

51. The pH of 0.005M codeine ( ) solution is 9.95. Calculate its ionization constant and pKb. 52. What is the pH of 0.001 M aniline solution? The ionization constant of aniline can be taken from Table 7.7. Calculate the degree of ionization of aniline in the solution. Also calculate the ionization constant of the … Read more

Exercise 12.1 1. A point is on the axis. What are its coordinates and coordinates? Ans. We know that coordinates of any point on the axis will be Therefore, coordinate and coordinate of the point are zero. 2. A point is on XZ-plane. What can you say about its coordinate? Ans. We know that coordinates … Read more

Miscellaneous Exercise 1. The mean and variance of eight observations are 9 and 9.25 respectively. If six of the observations are 6, 7, 10, 12, 12 and 13, find the remaining two observations. Ans. Let two required observations be and Then, According to question, ……….(i) Also ……….(ii) When then on solving and we get and … Read more