Which radical is responsible for depletion of ozone in stratosphere?
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Chlorine radical ( ) is well-known to play a significant role in the depletion of ozone in the stratosphere. The chlorine radicals catalytically break down ozone molecules ( ) into oxygen molecules ( ) and oxygen atoms ( ), leading to a reduction in the ozone layer. Thus, is the correct radical responsible for ozone depletion.
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PYQ 2024
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
A carbonyl compound on oxidation gave carboxylic acid . The oxime of is:
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Identifying the carbonyl compound - The molecular formula of is , which corresponds to an aldehyde or ketone.
- On oxidation, it gives , which is a carboxylic acid.
- The possible structure of is propanal . Step 2: Oxime Formation - Oximes are formed by the reaction of a carbonyl group with hydroxylamine (NH_2OH).
- The oxime of propanal is propanal oxime . Thus, the correct option is (2).
03
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
The vitamin that can be stored in the body and whose deficiency results in disease is:
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Scurry
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Rickets
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Convulsions
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Beri beri
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Rickets is a disease caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D, which is stored in the body. This vitamin helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, essential for bone health. A deficiency of vitamin D leads to weakened bones, which is referred to as rickets. This can cause bone deformities, and it is common in children.
04
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
The drug which is obtained from opium poppy and its use are respectively:
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Heroin, antiseptic
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Codeine, hypnotic
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Morphine, analgesic
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Aspirin, analgesic
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Morphine is a drug obtained from the opium poppy, and its primary use is as an analgesic (pain reliever). It is widely used for severe pain management, particularly in hospital settings. Heroin and codeine are also derived from opium but are used for different purposes. Heroin is an illicit drug and codeine is often used in lower doses for its sedative effects.
05
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Which of the following is used in liquid detergents?
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The first option is the correct answer. The compound shown in option 1 is a surfactant, which is commonly used in liquid detergents due to its properties of reducing surface tension and acting as a cleansing agent.
06
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Identify the set of molecules which act as bleaching agents only by oxidation
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Bleaching agents like (ozone) and (chlorine) act as oxidizing agents. Both ozone and chlorine bleach by oxidation, breaking down colored compounds into colorless compounds. Thus, the correct answer is .
07
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Identify the pair of drugs which act as antihistamines.
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Dimetapp, Seldane
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Iproniazid, Nardil
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Veronal, Valium
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Heroin, Codeine
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Let's classify the drugs in each pair. Antihistamines are drugs that compete with histamine for binding sites on receptors, thereby inhibiting the inflammatory effects of histamine, such as those seen in allergic reactions (e.g., sneezing, itching, runny nose). (A) Dimetapp, Seldane:
- Dimetapp is a brand name for a combination drug that often contains brompheniramine, which is a classic antihistamine.
- Seldane is the brand name for terfenadine, which is a well-known second-generation antihistamine (though it was largely withdrawn from the market due to side effects).
This pair consists of two antihistamines. (B) Iproniazid, Nardil:
- Nardil is the brand name for phenelzine.
- Both iproniazid and phenelzine are antidepressants, specifically belonging to the class of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). They are not antihistamines. (C) Veronal, Valium:
- Veronal is a brand name for barbital, a barbiturate.
- Valium is the brand name for diazepam, a benzodiazepine.
- Both barbiturates and benzodiazepines are tranquilizers or depressants that act on the central nervous system. They are used as sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics. They are not antihistamines. (D) Heroin, Codeine:
- Both heroin and codeine are opioid analgesics (narcotics). They are used for pain relief and are derived from the opium poppy. They are not antihistamines. Therefore, the correct pair of drugs that act as antihistamines is Dimetapp and Seldane.
08
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
The chemical X is used in the prevention of heart attack. The structure of X is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Identify the common chemical used to prevent heart attacks.
Heart attacks are primarily caused by the formation of blood clots (thrombi) in the coronary arteries.
The most common and widely used chemical for the long-term prevention of heart attacks and strokes is Aspirin.
Aspirin works by irreversibly inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which prevents the aggregation of platelets and thus prevents clot formation.
Step 2: Determine the chemical name and structure of Aspirin.
The chemical name for Aspirin is Acetylsalicylic acid.
The structure of Acetylsalicylic acid consists of a benzene ring with an acetyl group ( ) and a carboxylic acid group ( ) in ortho positions.
Step 3: Match the structure with the given options.
Option (A) is a benzene ring with a carboxylic acid ( ) and an acetoxy group ( ) in ortho positions. This is the structure of Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin).
The other structures are:
(B) Indole derivative.
(C) Sulfonamide.
(D) Amine derivative.
Step 4: Conclude the final correct option.
The chemical is Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid), which corresponds to Structure 1.
09
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Observe the following reaction:
Which of the statements is not correct regarding X?
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It is an anionic detergent
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It is used in tooth pastes
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It is a cationic detergent
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Its anionic part is involved in cleansing action
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Identify the Reaction Product X:
Reactant: Dodecylbenzene (Laurylbenzene).
Reagents: Sulfonation ( ) followed by Neutralization ( ).
Product X: Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS).
Structure: . Step 2: Classify the Detergent:
The large hydrocarbon part is attached to the anion ( ).
Therefore, it is an Anionic Detergent. Step 3: Evaluate Statements:
(A) It is an anionic detergent - Correct.
(B) It is used in toothpastes - Correct (Anionic detergents like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Sulfonates are used).
(C) It is a cationic detergent - Incorrect. (Cationic detergents are usually quaternary ammonium salts).
(D) Its anionic part is involved in cleansing - Correct. Step 4: Final Answer:
The incorrect statement is (C).
10
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Red phosphorus, when heated in a sealed tube at 803 K, gives 'X'. White phosphorus, when heated under high pressure at 473 K, gives 'Y'. X, Y respectively are
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-Black phosphorus, -Black phosphorus
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-Black phosphorus, -Black phosphorus
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-Black phosphorus, -Black phosphorus
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-Black phosphorus, -Black phosphorus
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Formation of -Black Phosphorus:
It is formed when Red Phosphorus is heated in a sealed tube at 803 K. It can be sublimed in air and has opaque monoclinic or rhombohedral crystals. So, -Black Phosphorus. Step 2: Formation of -Black Phosphorus:
It is prepared by heating White Phosphorus at 473 K under high pressure. So, -Black Phosphorus. Step 3: Final Answer:
X is -Black phosphorus and Y is -Black phosphorus.
11
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Match the following The correct answer is
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A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
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A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question requires identifying the class or function of several common chemical compounds used in daily life, a topic covered in "Chemistry in Everyday Life". Step 2: Matching Each Chemical to its Type:
- A. Bithionol: This compound is added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties. It reduces the odor produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter on the skin. Thus, Bithionol is an Antiseptic. A III.
- B. Saccharin: Saccharin is one of the oldest and most well-known Artificial sweeteners. It is several hundred times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar) and is used in products for diabetic people and as a sugar substitute. B I.
- C. Sodium benzoate: Sodium benzoate is a widely used Food preservative. It is particularly effective in acidic foods like soft drinks, jams, and pickles, where it inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds. C IV.
- D. Norethindrone: Norethindrone is a synthetic progestogen. It is a key component in many birth control pills and is used to prevent pregnancy. Therefore, it is an Antifertility drug. D II. Step 3: Assembling the Correct Match:
The correct matches are:
- A III
- B I
- C IV
- D II
This combination corresponds to option (A). Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct set of matches is A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II. Therefore, option (A) is correct.
12
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Match the following compounds with their uses:
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A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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A-IV, B- , C-II, D - III
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
O acts as a germicide (A-III). SO is used in storage batteries (B-II). H SO is anti-chlor (C-I), and PH is applied in smoke screens (D-IV).
13
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Identify the correct antibiotic set:
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Penicillin G - Narrow spectrum - Bacteriostatic
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Ofloxacin - Broad spectrum - Bactericidal
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Amoxycillin - Narrow spectrum - Bactericidal
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Chloramphenicol - Broad spectrum - Bactericidal
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone, broad spectrum, bactericidal. Penicillin G is narrow spectrum and bactericidal, not bacteriostatic. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic.
14
PYQ 2025
easy
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Which of the following is an example of antifertility drug?
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Bithionol
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Sucralose
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Novestrol
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Terpineol
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
1. Antifertility drugs are used in birth control to prevent pregnancy, often steroids like norethindrone.
2. Novestrol (norgestrel) is a synthetic progestin used in contraceptives, correct.
3. Bithionol is an antiseptic; sucralose is a sweetener; terpineol is a fragrance compound, none are antifertility drugs.
4. Thus, the answer is (3) Novestrol.
15
PYQ 2025
easy
chemistryID: ts-eamce
Arrange the following in the increasing order of oxidation number of nitrogen A. N O B. NO C. NO D. NO
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B, D, C, A
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A, C, D, B
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A, C, B, D
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A, B, C, D
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
1. Oxidation number of N: Assign based on rules (O = -2, charge for ions).
2. A. N O: 2N + (-2) = 0, N = +1.
3. B. NO : N + 3(-2) = -1, N = +5.
4. C. NO: N + (-2) = 0, N = +2.
5. D. NO : N + 2(-2) = 0, N = +4.
6. Order: +1 (N O)<+2 (NO)<+4 (NO )<+5 (NO ), so A, C, D, B. Thus, (2).