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Chemistry UPSC PYQ 2022

122 questions from the UPSC 2022 examination.

122 questions

1Medium10 marks

Derive Langmuir adsorption isotherm. How does Langmuir adsorption isotherm help in elucidation of kinetics of a gaseous reaction on solid surface?

2Medium10 marks

(1) A compound with MF C2H2BrCl exhibits two doublets (J = 16 Hz) in its PMR spectrum. Suggest a suitable structure along with other possible structures. (2) How can the structures of A and B be decided based on their UV spectral data? [lambda max = 296 nm (epsilon max = 10700) and lambda max = 281 nm (epsilon max = 20800)] [Structures A and B shown]

3Medium15 marks

The compound A, acetal of acetaldehyde, on reaction with B, under given reaction conditions, yields C and the final product D : [Reaction scheme shown with A + B -> Propionic acid -> C -> Delta -> D] (i) Write down the structures of the products C and D. Propose a mechanism with suitable explanation. (ii) Write down the product(s) if ortho-ester E is used instead of the compound A under the similar reaction conditions : [Structure E given]

4Medium15 marks

Predict the products X and Y in the following reactions : (i) HO-[structure] -> (1) O3, (2) H2O2 -> X + Y (ii) [structure with COOH] -> PBr3, Br2 (57%) -> X (iii) CH3-CH-CH3 -> Br2/hv, 127 °C -> X + Y

5Medium10 marks

By using the following given data, find that under what conditions is H2 in the state corresponding to N2 at 126 K and 1 atm? Gas | T_c/K | P_c/atm H2 | 33 | 13 N2 | 126 | 39

6Medium10 marks

For a cell reaction Cu^2+(aq) + Zn(s) -> Cu(s) + Zn^2+(aq) the standard electrode potential for Zn/Zn^2+ = 0.339 V and for Cu^2+/Cu = 0.762 V at 25°C. Calculate standard change in free energy \Delta G^0 and equilibrium constant K for the reaction. [R = 8.314 J mol^-1 K^-1]

7Medium20 marks

A particle is in the n-th energy state, \phi_n(x), of an infinite square well potential with width L (box size from 0 to L). Calculate the probability that the particle is confined to the first 1/a of the width of the well.

8Medium10 marks

Provide briefly a qualitative account of different forces which influence the speed of an ion in solution of strong electrolyte moving under an externally applied electric field.

9Medium10 marks

If more than one equivalent of Br2 at high temperature are allowed to react with cyclopentane, how many dibromocyclopentanes would you expect as products? Draw their structures and name them.

10Medium10 marks

Write the structures of the products X, Y and Z in the following reactions and indicate the mechanism for the formation of X : [Image of reaction sequence with OsO4, Pyridine, H+, H2O, HIO4 yielding Y + Z]

11Medium5 marks

The compound A is optically active and upon treating A with alcoholic sodium ethoxide, it looses its optical activity. Justify : [Image of compound A]

12Medium10 marks

(i) How XeF_6 can be separated from a mixture of XeF_2, XeF_4 and XeF_6? (ii) Write the products with explanation B_2H_6 + 2NH_3 -> ? B_2H_6 + 2Me_3N -> ?

13Medium10 marks

What is McLafferty rearrangement? Discuss the mass spectral fragmentation of butyl butyrate with the following given data of ions : m/z 101, m/z 73, m/z 71 and m/z 56 Write the structures of fragment ions.

14Medium10 marks

Write the major and minor products in the following reaction. Discuss the stereochemistry along with reaction mechanism for the formation of the major product : [Image of reaction with m-CPBA yielding ? (major product) + ? (minor product)]

15Medium10 marks

The reaction cis-2-butene <-> trans-2-butene is first order in both the direction. At 25°C, the equilibrium constant is 0.406 and the forward reaction rate constant is 4.21 x 10^-4 sec^-1. Starting with a sample of pure cis isomer with [cis]0 = 0.115 mol dm^-3, how long it will take to form half of equilibrium amount of the trans isomer from cis isomer?

16Medium10 marks

Define stationary and non-stationary (branching) chain reaction. Non-stationary chain reactions always lead to explosion under certain conditions. Give a detailed account of these conditions.

17Medium15 marks

Complete the following reactions and give suitable mechanisms for the formation of products : (i) CH3-CH2-CH2-Cl -> (1) 2NaBH4, (2) H3O+ -> ? (ii) CH3-C=C-CH3 -> Na in liq. NH3 -> ?

18Medium10 marks

Ionization of 3,4-dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetramethylcyclobutene in SbF5-SO2 at -75 °C produces a reaction intermediate of its own kind. Predict the intermediate and comment on its stability and aromaticity.

19Medium5 marks

Among the following compounds I and II, which has more carbonyl stretching frequency in IR spectra? Explain : [Images of compounds I and II]

20Medium10 marks

Consider the above pairs of \pi-donor ligands: Identify the d^6 metal ions/atom among Co(O), Mn(I), Fe(II), and Fe(III), which form neutral mixed sandwich compound. Explain.

21Medium10 marks

Complete the following reaction. Write the structures of A, B and C, and explain how IR spectroscopy is helpful to distinguish among them : [Image of reaction involving a cyclic alcohol + H+ -> A + B + C]

22Medium10 marks

Arrange the following compounds in order of their increasing reactivity towards nucleophilic substitution through SN2 mechanism. Assign the reason for the same also : [Images of compounds A, B, C, D]

23Medium10 marks

At 0°C and 1 atm pressure, the volume of nitrogen gas required to cover a sample of an adsorbent is found to be 130 cm^3 g^-1. Calculate the surface area per gram of adsorbent. Given that area occupied by a nitrogen molecule is 0.162 (nm)^2. [N_A = 6.022 x 10^23 mol^-1]

24Medium10 marks

Label each of the following processes with proper explanation in Jablonski diagram : (A) Allowed absorption (B) Fluorescence (C) Phosphorescence (D) Internal Conversion (IC) (E) Inter System Crossing (ISC) Discuss the mode of transition which is favourable for a photochemical reaction.

25Medium10 marks

How will you distinguish between NH stretching absorption of a primary amine and a secondary amine by using IR spectroscopy?

26Medium5 marks

Predict [A] and [B] in the following reaction : [Image of naphthalene system] --NBS/CCl4--> [A] --NaOEt/EtOH/delta--> [B]

27Medium10 marks

Write down the structure(s) of the product(s) obtained in the following reactions. Provide suitable justification and propose the mechanisms : (i) C6H5-CH(OH)-CH(OH)-CH3 -> (H+, Delta) (ii) C6H5-C(CH3)(OH)-C(CH3)(OH)-C6H5 -> (H+, Delta)

28Medium20 marks

A particle is in the nth energy state, phi_n(x), of an infinite square well potential with width L (box size from 0 to L). Calculate the probability that the particle is confined to the first 1/a of the width of the well.

29Medium10 marks

Write the reaction sequence for the synthesis of L-dopa(B), a drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, from L-tyrosine (A), an alpha-amino acid : [Image of structures of L-tyrosine (A) and L-dopa (B)]

30Medium10 marks

A 74.6 g ice cube floats in the sea. The temperature and pressure of the system and surroundings are 0°C and 1 atm. Calculate \Delta S_{syst}, \Delta S_{surr} and \Delta S_{univ} for the melting of ice cube. What can you conclude about the nature of process from the value of \Delta S_{univ}? (The molar heat of fusion of water is 6.01 kJ/mol)

31Medium10 marks

Predict the structures of X and Y, and also mention the major product : [Image: Chemical reaction of 4-nitrobenzyl with a diazo/aziridine-like structure yielding X + Y via MeO-/MeOH]

32Medium5 marks

How is Perlon synthesized from epsilon-Caprolactam? Give the mechanism of the reaction.

33Medium10 marks

Write the structures of nucleosides and nucleotides, and discuss the primary structures of DNA and RNA.

34Medium10 marks

Predict the product(s) formed on heating the cyclopentadiene and provide a suitable justification to your answer.

35Medium10 marks

Predict the structures of X and Y, and also mention the major product : [Reaction Diagram showing O2N group on a bicyclic/fused system reacting with MeO-/MeOH to give X + Y]

36Medium10 marks

By using appropriate reactants, reagents and conditions and using acetylene as starting material, how will you synthesize the following compound? [Image of bicyclic alcohol structure]

37Medium10 marks

The vapour pressure of water at 363.2 K is 529 torr. Use the Clausius-Clapeyron equation to determine the average value of molar heat of vaporization, \Delta H, of water between 363.2 K and 373.2 K. [R = 8.314 J mol^-1 K^-1]

38Medium10 marks

The graph above shows the distribution of molecular speeds for Argon and Helium at the same temperature. (i) Which curve, 1 or 2 better represents the behavior of Argon? (ii) Which curve represents the gas that effuses more slowly? (iii) Which curve more closely represents the behavior of fluorine gas? Explain.

39Medium10 marks

At 0°C and 1 atm pressure, the volume of nitrogen gas required to cover a sample of an adsorbent is found to be 130 cm^3 g^-1. Calculate the surface area per gram of adsorbent. Given that area occupied by a nitrogen molecule is 0.162 (nm)^2. [N_A = 6.022 * 10^23 mol^-1]

40Medium10 marks

Considering the structural features of ergosterol (A) and precalciferol (B), a precursor of vitamin D, giving mechanistic details, explain why vitamin D deficiency is endemic in those parts of the world where sunlight is scarce : [Image of ergosterol (A) and precalciferol (B)]

41Medium10 marks

Consider aqueous solutions of LaCl3 (Lanthanum trichloride) and LuCl3 (Lutetium trichloride). Which solution shows lower pH ? Explain.

42Medium10 marks

Consider two liquids A and B such that A has half of the surface tension and twice the density of B. If liquid A rises to a height of 2.0 cm in a capillary, what will be the height to which liquid B will rise in the same capillary.

43Medium10 marks

Consider aqueous solutions of LaCl_3 (Lanthanum trichloride) and LuCl_3 (Lutetium trichloride). Which solution shows lower pH? Explain.

44Medium5 marks

What happens when the compound A is heated with one equivalent of HI ? Give the structure of the product. Justify your answer : [Image of compound A - cyclic ether with CH3 groups]

45Medium10 marks

A compound (A) containing C, H and O has molecular weight 102 and displays two signals in the 1H NMR spectrum at delta 1.1 (d) and 3.55 (septet) in the integral ratio of 6 : 1. Treatment of A with 1 mole of HI gives rise to B and C. In the IR spectrum, B gives a strong absorption band at 3300 cm^-1, whereas its 1H NMR spectrum shows signals at delta 1.05 (d, 6H), 3.6 (septet, 1H) and 4.4 (s, 1H, disappeared with D2O). The 1H NMR spectrum of C gives signals at delta 1.9 (d, 6H) and 4.25 (septet, 1H). Reaction of A with excess of HI gives only C. Identify A, B and C. Write all the reactions involved.

46Medium10 marks

Write down the structure(s) of the product(s) obtained in the following reactions. Provide suitable justification and propose the mechanisms : (i) C6H5-CH(OH)-CH(CH3)-OH + H+, delta -> (ii) C6H5-C(OH)(CH3)-C(OH)(CH3)-C6H5 + H+, delta ->

47Medium5 marks

Explain why 1,3-butadiene exhibits a lower lambda max for pi -> pi* transitions compared to that of 1,3,5-hexatriene.

48Medium10 marks

Match the following for the synthesis of class of compounds listed in Set-I with the reactants and reagents of Set-II : Set-I (A) Quinoline (B) Isoquinoline (C) Indole Set-II (1) Cinnamaldehyde, hydroxylamine, P2O5 (2) Acetaldehyde, phenylhydrazine, acid (3) Glycerol, aniline, acid, nitrobenzene (4) alpha-Halocarbonyl compound, thiourea Propose the mechanism for the synthesis of indole.

49Medium10 marks

Calculate the lambda max values of the following compounds : [Structures (1) and (2) given]

50Medium10 marks

Considering the structural features of ergosterol (A) and precalciferol (B), a precursor of vitamin D, giving mechanistic details, explain why vitamin D deficiency is endemic in those parts of the world where sunlight is scarce : [Structures A and B given]

51Medium10 marks

Arrange the following compounds in order of their increasing reactivity towards nucleophilic substitution through SN2 mechanism. Assign the reason for the same also : [Structures A, B, C, D given]

52Medium10 marks

An automobile tyre contains air at 320 * 10^3 Pa at 20°C. The stem valve is removed and the air is allowed to expand adiabatically against a constant external pressure of 100 * 10^3 Pa until P = P_external. For air, C_{v,m} = 5/2 R. Calculate the final temperature of the gas in the tyre. Assume ideal gas behaviour.

53Medium10 marks

Determine the percentage of ionic character (bond polarity) of BrCl and comment on the nature of Br-Cl bond. (Dipole moment of BrCl = 1.42 * 10^-30 cm, bond length, d_{Br-Cl} = 214 * 10^-14 m, charge of an electron = 1.6 * 10^-19 C)

54Medium10 marks

An automobile tyre contains air at 320 x 10^3 Pa at 20°C. The stem valve is removed and the air is allowed to expand adiabatically against a constant external pressure of 100 x 10^3 Pa until P = P_external. For air, C_v,m = 5/2 R. Calculate the final temperature of the gas in the tyre. Assume ideal gas behaviour.

55Medium10 marks

Calculate Delta G at 298 K for the formation of O3 from O2 in urban smog, where [O2] = 0.21 atm and [O3] = 5 x 10^-7 atm. Given; Delta G_f(O3) = 163 kJ mol^-1, R = 8.314 J mol^-1 K^-1, F = 96485 C mol^-1

56Medium10 marks

Which one is more stable between the two isomers? Explain. [(H_3N)_5 Cr - CN - Cr(CN)_5] [(H_3N)_5 Cr - NC - Cr(CN)_5]

57Medium10 marks

How will you synthesize polypropylene (PP) by using Ziegler-Natta catalysis? Discuss the mechanism and its advantages over conventional polymerization.

58Medium10 marks

(i) How XeF6 can be separated from a mixture of XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6? (ii) Write the products with explanation B2H6 + 2NH3 -> ?; B2H6 + 2Me3N -> ?

59Medium10 marks

For a cell reaction Cu^2+(aq) + Zn(s) -> Cu(s) + Zn^2+(aq) the standard electrode potential for Zn/Zn^2+ = 0.339 V and for Cu^2+/Cu = 0.762 V at 25°C. Calculate standard change in free energy Delta G° and equilibrium constant K for the reaction. [R = 8.314 J mol^-1 K^-1]

60Medium10 marks

What is allosteric effect? Give example of an allosteric protein. Discuss homotropic allosteric modulators with examples.

61Medium5 marks

Among the following compounds I and II, which has more carbonyl stretching frequency in IR spectra? Explain : [Structures I and II shown]

62Medium10 marks

Calculate the lambda_max values of the following compounds : [Images of compounds (1) and (2)]

63Medium10 marks

Given below are the IR and NMR spectral characteristics of three compounds : (i) IR : 1750 cm^-1; NMR : delta 2.0 (s, 3H), 5.1 (s, 2H) and 7.3 (s, 5H) (ii) IR : 1740 cm^-1; NMR : delta 3.5 (s, 3H), 3.6 (s, 2H) and 7.4 (s, 5H) (iii) IR : 3200-2800 (various bands) and 1700 cm^-1; NMR : delta 2.75 (t, 2H), 2.95 (t, 2H), 7.4 (s, 5H) and 12.0 (s, 1H) Match each of these spectral data with one of the following structures : [Structures (1) to (5) given]

64Medium5 marks

Predict [A] and [B] in the following reaction : [Structure] -> NBS, CCl4 -> [A] -> NaOEt, EtOH/Delta -> [B]

65Medium10 marks

Write IUPAC nomenclature of [Ni(CO)_4] and [Ni(CN)_4]^4-. Give structure and draw their shapes with explanation.

66Medium10 marks

Three isomeric compounds having MF C5H10O give positive 2,4-DNP test and display the following NMR spectral characteristics. Identify the compounds. Among them, one isomeric compound on treatment with KOH (concentrated) gives two products. Write their structures also : (1) A triplet at delta 1.05 and a quartet at delta 2.47 (2) Two singlets (3) A doublet at delta 1.0, a singlet at delta 2.1 and a septet at delta 2.2

67Medium10 marks

Compare and comment on the magnetic properties of the following complexes: (i) [Cu(OAc)_2]_2 (ii) [Cu(CN)_4]^3-

68Medium10 marks

Determine the percentage of ionic character (bond polarity) of BrCl and comment on the nature of Br-Cl bond. (Dipole moment of BrCl = 1.42 x 10^-30 cm, bond length, d_Br-Cl = 214 x 10^-14 m, charge of an electron = 1.6 x 10^-19 C)

69Medium10 marks

Write down the products obtained after photolysis of 2-methylcyclohexanone in solution phase. Explain the formation of products.

70Medium10 marks

Assign the structure of the product with proper justification of kinetic aspects using energy profile diagram : Cl2HC-CF3 -> EtO- -> Product

71Medium10 marks

What is meant by steady-state approximation ? How this approximation helps in deriving the kinetics of following photochemical reaction? H2(g) + Cl2(g) -> 2HCl(g) The quantum yield of this reaction is extremely large. Justify or criticize this statement.

72Medium15 marks

Write down the product(s) if ortho-ester E is used instead of the compound A under the similar reaction conditions : [Image of E]

73Medium5 marks

How will you convert p-nitrotoluene to m-nitrotoluene?

74Medium10 marks

Write down the basic principle of polarography. With the help of a neat typical polarogram discuss the significance of halfwave potential, diffusion current and limiting current.

75Medium10 marks

(1) A compound with MF C2H2BrCl exhibits two doublets (J = 16 Hz) in its PMR spectrum. Suggest a suitable structure along with other possible structures. (2) How can the structures of A and B be decided based on their UV spectral data? [max = 296 nm (epsilon_max = 10700) and lambda_max = 281 nm (epsilon_max = 20800)] [Images of structures A and B]

76Medium10 marks

Out of the following list of reactants along with the reagents, identify the reaction which is not a condensation reaction. Propose a suitable mechanism for the products formed in this reaction : (i) Acetaldehyde is reacted with dilute KOH (ii) Benzaldehyde is reacted with acetic anhydride in presence of sodium acetate (iii) Benzaldehyde is reacted with malonic ester in presence of a base (iv) Benzaldehyde is reacted with concentrated KOH

77Medium10 marks

Calculate \Delta G at 298 K for the formation of O3 from O2 in urban smog, where [O2] = 0.21 atm and [O3] = 5 * 10^-7 atm. Given; \Delta G_f^0 (O3) = 163 kJ mol^-1, R = 8.314 J mol^-1 K^-1, F = 96485 C mol^-1.

78Medium10 marks

Consider the following atomic orbitals of A and B atoms in a heterodiatomic AB molecule A: 2s, 2px; B: 2py, 2pz. Depict the nonbonding interactions among these atomic orbitals with reason.

79Medium5 marks

How will you convert p-bromonitrobenzene to m-bromobenzoic acid? Give the mechanism.

80Medium10 marks

Write the reaction sequence for the synthesis of L-dopa(B), a drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, from L-tyrosine (A), an alpha-amino acid : [Structures of A and B given]

81Medium20 marks

By using appropriate reagents and conditions, how will you convert phenol into coumarin? Give suitable mechanism for this transformation.

82Medium15 marks

Predict the products in the following reactions : (i) [Reaction with Ph-substituted diene + dienophile, hv] (ii) [Reaction of triene, hv] Giving justification, write the major and minor product(s). Comment upon the chirality of recovered reactant (if any).

83Medium10 marks

Why are 4f metal ions (lanthanide ions) generally pale in colour? Why do they show line like electronic spectra?

84Medium10 marks

Aqueous solution of FeCl_3 is bright yellow and not pale-violet like other metal ions having high-spin d^5 configuration. Discuss the origin of the colour.

85Medium15 marks

Discuss the different types of secondary structures of proteins and compare these structures with tertiary structure of proteins.

86Medium10 marks

Identify the products W, X, Y and Z in the following reactions : [Reaction sequence given starting with toluene and NBS/hv]

87Medium10 marks

(i) F-centre defect can be introduced in several ways. Regardless of the method used, the colour produced in any particular crystal is always same. Explain the reasons. (ii) How would the formation of F-centre affect the density of the crystal?

88Medium10 marks

Cite one example of an optically active tetracoordinated complex compound where the metal ion and donor atoms lie on a plane. Justify your answer.

89Medium10 marks

Aqueous solution of FeCl3 is bright yellow and not pale-violet like other metal ions having high-spin d^5 configuration. Discuss the origin of the colour.

90Medium10 marks

Complete the following reaction by showing stepwise reaction mechanism for the formation of products : [Reaction with Me2C=CHMe + PhCOOOH + EtO-]

91Medium10 marks

Which one is more stable between the two isomers ? Explain. [(H3N)5 Cr - CN - Cr(CN)5]; [(H3N)5 Cr - NC - Cr(CN)5]

92Medium15 marks

Predict the products X and Y in the following reactions : (i) [Image of alkene] --(1) O3 / (2) H2O2--> X + Y (ii) [Image of bicyclic acid with COOH] --PBr3, Br2 (57%)--> X (iii) CH3-CH(CH3)-CH3 --Br2/hv, 127 °C--> X + Y

93Medium10 marks

Complete the following reaction. Write the structures of A, B and C, and explain how IR spectroscopy is helpful to distinguish among them : [Reaction with H3C-C(OH)(CH3)... -> H+ -> A + B + C]

94Medium15 marks

The compound A, acetal of acetaldehyde, on reaction with B, under given reaction conditions, yields C and the final product D : [Image showing A + B -> Propionic acid -> C -> delta -> D] Write down the structures of the products C and D. Propose a mechanism with suitable explanation.

95Medium10 marks

By using the following given data, find that under what conditions is H2 in the state corresponding to N2 at (126 K and 1 atm)? Gas: H2 (T_c = 33 K, P_c = 13 atm), N2 (T_c = 126 K, P_c = 39 atm)

96Medium10 marks

Identify the least stable ion of the following ions and justify your answer. OCN^-, ONC^-, SCN^-

97Medium20 marks

In a certain material of simple cubic structure, (100) diffraction is obtained at \theta = 14.88° with radiation of \lambda = 1.541 Å. Can this material accommodate an atom of 1.08 Å radius interstitially in void space without lattice distortion? [Sin 14.88 = 0.257]

98Medium5 marks

Give the structures of alkenes expected after dehydrohalogenation of 2-chloro-2,3-dimethylpentane by sodium ethoxide.

99Medium10 marks

Given below are the IR and NMR spectral characteristics of three compounds : (i) IR : 1750 cm-1; NMR : delta 2.0 (s, 3H), 5.1 (s, 2H) and 7.3 (s, 5H) (ii) IR : 1740 cm-1; NMR : delta 3.5 (s, 3H), 3.6 (s, 2H) and 7.4 (s, 5H) (iii) IR : 3200-2800 (various bands) and 1700 cm-1; NMR : delta 2.75 (t, 2H), 2.95 (t, 2H), 7.4 (s, 5H) and 12.0 (s, 1H) Match each of these spectral data with one of the following structures : [Images of structures (1) to (5)]

100Medium20 marks

In a certain material of simple cubic structure, (100) diffraction is obtained at theta = 14.88° with radiation of lambda = 1.541 Angstrom. Can this material accommodate an atom of 1.08 Angstrom radius interstitially in void space without lattice distortion? [Sin 14.88 = 0.257]

101Medium15 marks

Giving justification, write the major and minor product(s). Comment upon the chirality of recovered reactant (if any).

102Medium10 marks

Write the structures of the products X, Y and Z in the following reactions and indicate the mechanism for the formation of X : [Reaction sequence starting with a bicyclic diene -> (1) OsO4, pyridine -> X -> HIO4 -> Y + Z]

103Medium10 marks

The reaction cis-2-butene \rightleftharpoons trans-2-butene is first order in both the direction. At 25°C, the equilibrium constant is 0.406 and the forward reaction rate constant is 4.21 * 10^-4 sec^-1. Starting with a sample of pure cis isomer with [cis]_0 = 0.115 mol dm^-3, how long it will take to form half of equilibrium amount of the trans isomer from cis isomer?

104Medium10 marks

The vapour pressure of water at 363.2 K is 529 torr. Use the Clausius-Clapeyron equation to determine the average value of molar heat of vaporization, Delta H_bar, of water between 363.2 K and 373.2 K. [R = 8.314 J mol^-1 K^-1]

105Medium10 marks

The rate Law for the reaction N_2O_2(g) -> 2NO(g) is of first order in the concentration of N_2O_2. Derive an expression for the time-dependent behaviour of the product concentration [NO].

106Medium10 marks

(i) Calculate the number of metal-metal bond in Cp2Fe2(CO)4. (ii) Determine the structural type of the metal atom cluster, Bi3^+.

107Medium10 marks

(i) Calculate the number of metal-metal bond in Cp_2Fe_2(CO)_4. (ii) Determine the structural type of the metal atom cluster, Bi_5^3+.

108Medium5 marks

The compound A is optically active and upon treating A with alcoholic sodium ethoxide, it looses its optical activity. Justify : [Structure A given]

109Medium10 marks

Compare average and most probable values of position of an electron in the ground state of hydrogen atom. Explain with the help of drawing, why two values differ.

110Medium10 marks

The rate Law for the reaction N2O2(g) -> 2NO(g) is of first order in the concentration of N2O2. Derive an expression for the time-dependent behaviour of the product concentration [NO].

111Medium10 marks

Write the major and minor products in the following reaction. Discuss the stereochemistry along with reaction mechanism for the formation of the major product : [Reaction with m-CPBA starting with Ph-CH(CH3)CH3-like system]

112Medium15 marks

Predict the products in the following reactions : [Image of reaction with Ph and D2 / hv] Propose suitable mechanism to justify your answer.

113Medium10 marks

Draw the active site structure of Hemocyanin (Hc) in deoxyhemocyanin and oxyhemocyanin forms, and write the colour of Hemocyanin in these two forms. Write the functions of Hemocyanin.

114Medium10 marks

Write the general synthetic procedure of lower cyclosiloxanes like cyclic dimethylsiloxane trimer [(Me_2SiO)_3]. Draw its structure. Why MeSiCl_3 is not used as starting material for its synthesis?

115Medium10 marks

Write the general synthetic procedure of lower cyclosiloxanes like cyclic dimethylsiloxane trimer [(Me2SiO)3]. Draw its structure. Why MeSiCl3 is not used as starting material for its synthesis?

116Medium10 marks

Construct a phase-diagram for a one component system (water) and explain all the three curves. Also describe the significance of critical pressure, critical temperature and triple point.

117Medium10 marks

Complete the following reaction by showing stepwise reaction mechanism for the formation of products : [Image of Me2C=CHMe + PhCOOOH / OH-] ->

118Medium10 marks

What is meant by steady-state approximation? How this approximation helps in deriving the kinetics of following photochemical reaction? H_2(g) + Cl_2(g) -> 2HCl(g) The quantum yield of this reaction is extremely large. Justify or criticize this statement.

119Medium10 marks

Identify the products W, X, Y and Z in the following reactions : [Image of reaction scheme involving toluene, NBS, CrO3, Ac2O, LiAlH4]

120Medium10 marks

How will you distinguish among primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols on the basis of PMR spectroscopy?

121Medium5 marks

What happens when the compound A is heated with one equivalent of HI ? Give the structure of the product. Justify your answer : [Structure A given]

122Medium10 marks

By using appropriate reactants, reagents and conditions and using acetylene as starting material, how will you synthesise the following compound? [Structure given]

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