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In which of the following processes are larger molecules broken down into smaller molecules?

A
Vulcanization of rubber
B
Hydrogenation of palm oil
C
Hydrolysis of starch
D
Polymerization
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22

The following alkanols will yield alkanoic acids on reacting with excess acidified K2Cr2O7 except

A
CH3CH2OH
B
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
C
(CH3)3CCH2OH
D
(CH3)3COH
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23

Which of the following is an alloy of mercury?

A
Stainless steel
B
Soft solder
C
Coinage bronze
D
Amalgam
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24

The function of limestone in the extraction of iron in the blast furnace is

A
removal of the earthly impurities
B
decomposition of the iron ore
C
conversion of iron (lll) to iron (ll) compounds
D
generation of heat for the process
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25

Metals which react with steam only when they are red-hot include

A
copper
B
sodium
C
calcium
D
gold
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26

Copper (ll) tetraoxosulphate (VI) is often added to swimming pools because it

A
prevents the growth of algae
B
coagulates suspended particles
C
neutralizes dissolved gases in water
D
reacts with any excess chlorine present
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27

The following salts dissolve readily in cold water except

A
CaCI2
B
PbSO4
C
(NH4)2SO4
D
Na2CO3
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28

What is the amount (in mole) of hydrogen gas that would be produced if 0.6 mole of hydrochloric acid reacted with excess zinc according to the following equation? Zn(s) + 2HCI(aq) → ZnCI2(aq) + H2(g)

A
0.1 mole
B
0.2mole
C
0.3 mole
D
1.0 mole
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What is the amount (in mole) of hydrogen gas that would be produced if 0.6 mole of hydrochloric acid reacted with excess zinc according to the following equation? Zn(s) + 2HCI(aq) → ZnCI2(aq) + H2(g)

A
0.1 mole
B
0.2mole
C
0.3 mole
D
1.0 mole
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