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Chemistry MCQ Practice 8 — Science Foundation Course for Class 11 & 12

1. The number of moles in 5.6 g of Fe (atomic mass 56) is:

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Correct Answer: (a) 0.1 mole

Explanation:
Moles = 5.6 / 56 = 0.1 mole
2. The oxidation state of nitrogen in HNO₃ is:

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Correct Answer: (b) +5

Explanation:
+1 + x + 3(-2) = 0 → x = +5
3. The pH of a solution with [H⁺] = 10⁻⁵ M is:

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Correct Answer: (a) 5

Explanation:
pH = -log(10⁻⁵) = 5
4. The hybridisation of carbon in formaldehyde (HCHO) is:

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Correct Answer: (b) sp²

Explanation:
Trigonal planar geometry around carbon
5. The IUPAC name of CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CHO is:

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Correct Answer: (a) Pentanal

Explanation:
Five-carbon aldehyde
6. The number of sigma bonds in CH₂=CH₂ is:

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Correct Answer: (a) 5 sigma, 1 pi

Explanation:
Ethene has 5 σ and 1 π bond
7. The molarity of 4.9 g H₂SO₄ in 250 mL solution is:

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Correct Answer: (a) 0.2 M

Explanation:
Moles = 4.9 / 98 = 0.05, Volume = 0.25 L → M = 0.2
8. The element with electronic configuration [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ is:

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Correct Answer: (a) Cr

Explanation:
Chromium (Z=24)
9. The functional group in ethers is:

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Correct Answer: (a) -O-

Explanation:
Ether functional group is -O- between two alkyl groups
10. The shape of IF₅ molecule is:

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Correct Answer: (b) Square pyramidal

Explanation:
5 bond pairs + 1 lone pair