Chemistry miscellaneous


  1. The next higher homologue of C6H14 is









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    In chemistry, a homologous series is a series of compounds with a similar general formula, possessing similar chemical properties due to the presence of the same functional group. C6H14 stands for Hexane which is an alkane with six carbon atoms. In the alkane homologous series, each member differs from the previous one by a CH2 group (or 14 atomic mass units). The CH2 group is called Methylene Group. So the higher homologue of Hexane is Heptane (C7H16).

    Correct Option: D

    In chemistry, a homologous series is a series of compounds with a similar general formula, possessing similar chemical properties due to the presence of the same functional group. C6H14 stands for Hexane which is an alkane with six carbon atoms. In the alkane homologous series, each member differs from the previous one by a CH2 group (or 14 atomic mass units). The CH2 group is called Methylene Group. So the higher homologue of Hexane is Heptane (C7H16).


  1. Nitrogen forms a variety of compounds in all oxidation states ranging from









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    Nitrogen compounds are chemical compounds containing nitrogen ions. Nitrogen forms compounds with a wide range of oxidation states that range from -3 for the nitride ion to +5 in nitrates and nitric acid. +5 oxidation state compounds are strong oxidizing agents. -3 oxidation state compounds are weak reducing agents.

    Correct Option: A

    Nitrogen compounds are chemical compounds containing nitrogen ions. Nitrogen forms compounds with a wide range of oxidation states that range from -3 for the nitride ion to +5 in nitrates and nitric acid. +5 oxidation state compounds are strong oxidizing agents. -3 oxidation state compounds are weak reducing agents.



  1. The technique of calculating the age of fossil organisms is









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    Radiocarbon dating (usually referred to as simply carbon dating) is a radiometric dating method that uses the naturally occurring radioisotope carbon-14 (14C) to estimate the age of carbon-bearing materials up to about 58,000 to 62,000 years. The technique of radiocarbon dating was developed by Willard Libby and his colleagues at the University of Chicago in 1949.

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    Radiocarbon dating (usually referred to as simply carbon dating) is a radiometric dating method that uses the naturally occurring radioisotope carbon-14 (14C) to estimate the age of carbon-bearing materials up to about 58,000 to 62,000 years. The technique of radiocarbon dating was developed by Willard Libby and his colleagues at the University of Chicago in 1949.


  1. The process by which milk is converted to curd is called









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    Curds are a dairy product obtained by curdling (coagulating) milk with rennet or an edible acidic substance such as lemon juice or vinegar, and then draining off the liquid portion. The increased acidity causes the milk proteins (casein) to tangle into solid masses, or curds. The remaining liquid, which contains only whey proteins, is the whey. In Asia, curds are essentially a vegetarian preparation using yeast to ferment the milk

    Correct Option: C

    Curds are a dairy product obtained by curdling (coagulating) milk with rennet or an edible acidic substance such as lemon juice or vinegar, and then draining off the liquid portion. The increased acidity causes the milk proteins (casein) to tangle into solid masses, or curds. The remaining liquid, which contains only whey proteins, is the whey. In Asia, curds are essentially a vegetarian preparation using yeast to ferment the milk



  1. The most common cause of pollution of air is









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    The most common sources of air pollution include particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. The largest sources of SO2 emissions are from fossil fuel combustion at power plants (73%) and other industrial facilities (20%). Smaller sources of SO2 emissions include industrial processes such as extracting metal from ore, and the burning of high sulfur containing fuels by locomotives, large ships, and non-road equipment. It is linked with a number of adverse effects on the respiratory system.

    Correct Option: C

    The most common sources of air pollution include particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. The largest sources of SO2 emissions are from fossil fuel combustion at power plants (73%) and other industrial facilities (20%). Smaller sources of SO2 emissions include industrial processes such as extracting metal from ore, and the burning of high sulfur containing fuels by locomotives, large ships, and non-road equipment. It is linked with a number of adverse effects on the respiratory system.