Chemistry

Chemical Compounds and Reactions

505 Questions

Chemical compounds and reactions involve understanding the properties, colors, and formation of various chemical substances. Questions focus on identifying precipitates, observing color changes during reactions, and naming common compounds. This topic is a fundamental part of the chemistry syllabus for competitive exams.

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Chemical Compounds and Reactions Questions

Multiple choice
  1. PdCl2 is used in Wacker process for the preparation of ethanal.

  2. MnO is used in dry battery cells.

  3. Tungsten is used in incandescent lamps.

  4. KMnO4 is used as a bleaching agent for textile fibres.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Manganese dioxide (MnO2) is used in dry battery cells.

Multiple choice
  1. C

  2. P

  3. S

  4. A<font size="2">s</font>

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Natural gas is called 'sour gas' when it contains significant amounts of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S). The sulfur content gives it corrosive properties and a rotten egg odor. Carbon (C), phosphorus (P), and arsenic (As) are not responsible for the sour designation.

Multiple choice
  1. carbon and sulphur

  2. sodium and carbon

  3. potassium and magnesium

  4. magnesium and sulphur

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Oxides of potassium and magnesium turn litmus solution blue because potassium and magnesium are metals. Metals form basic oxides which turn litmus solution blue.