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Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

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Question 286:
The functional group present in carboxylic acids is:
  • A Amino functional group
  • B Carboxyl functional group
  • C Hydroxyl functional group
  • D Carbonyl functional group
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Question 287:
Temporary hardness in water is mainly caused by:
  • A Calcium hydrogen carbonates
  • B Sodium chloride compounds
  • C Potassium nitrate compounds
  • D Copper sulfate compounds
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Question 288:
In the equilibrium reaction:<br/>PCl₅(g) ⇌ PCl₃(g) + Cl₂(g)<br/>Increasing pressure favours formation of:
  • A Phosphorus trichloride gas
  • B Chlorine gaseous product
  • C Catalyst decomposition products
  • D Phosphorus pentachloride gas
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Question 289:
The oxidation number of chlorine in NaClO is:
  • A Negative one value
  • B Positive seven value
  • C Positive one value
  • D Negative seven value
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Question 290:
Electroplating mainly helps to:
  • A Prevent metallic corrosion
  • B Produce radioactive substances
  • C Remove metallic conductivity
  • D Increase molecular movement
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