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MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam Syllabus for Students
Quick Quiz
The syllabus for the MSc Chemistry Entrance Exam typically covers the following topics:
Inorganic Chemistry
- Periodic Table and Periodicity
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Coordination Chemistry
- Transition Elements
- Lanthanides and Actinides
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Organometallic Chemistry
- Acid-Base Chemistry
- Solids and Colloids
- Nuclear Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
- Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry
- Reaction Mechanisms (SN1, SN2, E1, E2)
- Aromaticity
- Pericyclic Reactions
- Organic Synthesis
- Reagents in Organic Chemistry
- Heterocyclic Chemistry
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Biomolecules (Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates, Lipids)
- Spectroscopy (UV, IR, NMR, Mass)
Physical Chemistry
- Quantum Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Chemical Kinetics
- Electrochemistry
- Surface Chemistry
- Statistical Thermodynamics
- Solid State Chemistry
- Spectroscopy and Photochemistry
- Colloids and Catalysis
- Phase Equilibria
Analytical Chemistry
- Analytical Techniques (Titrimetry, Gravimetry)
- Chromatography
- Electroanalytical Methods
- Spectroscopic Methods (UV-Visible, IR, NMR, Mass)
- Data Analysis
General Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation
- Verbal Ability
MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam Syllabus Objective for Students
Schiff’s base is obtained from acetone and:
(A) Formonitrile
(B) Na-Hg and water
(C) Ethyl amine
(D) Ammonia
Option c – Ethyl amine
The least reactive alkanal towards nucleophilic addition is ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) Ethanal
(B) Propanal
(C) Methanal
(D) Benzene carbaldehyde
Option d – Benzene carbaldehyde
The product prepared by addition-elimination of ethyl methyl ketone with hydrazine is:
(A) Ethyl methyl hydrazone
(B) Ethyl methyl ketone hydrazone
(C) Ethyl methyl ketone hydrazine
(D) Ethyl methyl ether
Option b – Ethyl methyl ketone hydrazone
Ethoxy ethanol reacts with ethyl alcohol in the presence of dry HCl to give ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) 1,1-diethoxy propane
(B) 2,2-diethoxy propane
(C) Diethoxy ethane
(D) Hemiacetal
Option c – Diethoxy ethane
The addition product of ethanal and methyl magnesium iodide on acid hydrolysis produces:
(A) sec. butyl alcohol
(B) n-butyl alcohol
(C) isobutyl alcohol
(D) isopropyl alcohol
Option d – isopropyl alcohol
The addition product of butan-2-one and n-propyl magnesium chloride on acid hydrolysis gives ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) 1° alcohol
(B) 2° alcohol
(C) 3° alcohol
(D) 3° alkyl chloride
Option c – 3° alcohol
The common name of Ethanedial is
(A) Oxaldehyde
(B) Oxalic acid
(C) O-Tolualdehyde
(D) Acrolein
Option a – Oxaldehyde
IUPAC name of Mesityl oxide is ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) 2-Bromohexan-3-one
(B) Hexan-24-dione
(C) 4-Methyl Pent-3-en-2-one
(D) 4-Methyl Pent-2-en-3-one
Option c – 4-Methyl Pent-3-en-2-one
The number of carboxylic groups present in caproic acid is
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
Option a – One
Muscone has a musky aroma and is used in ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) Perfumes
(B) Dye industry
(C) Polymer
(D) Textile
Option a – Perfumes
Butyric acid is basically prepared from
(A) Pro fat
(B) Red ants
(C) Butter
(D) Formica
Option c – Butter
Oxidation of primary alcohols is generally used in the preparation of ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) Any aldehyde
(B) Solid aldehyde
(C) Only volatile aldehyde
(D) Higher aldehyde having high B.P.
Option c – Only volatile aldehyde
In the oxidation of 1° alcohols into aldehyde, Cu acts as
(A) Reagent
(B) Catalyst
(C) Dehydrating agent
(D) Reducing agent
Option b – Catalyst
Propionaldehyde is the oxidation product of ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) 2-Methyl propan-1-ol
(B) Ethyl methyl carbinol
(C) Ethyl carbinol
(D) Isopropyl alcohol
Option c – Ethyl carbinol
Which of the following is formed when sec. Does propyl alcohol react with Alkaline potassium permanganate?
(A) Dimethyl ketone
(B) Acetaldehyde
(C) Propionic acid
(D) Butanone
Option a – Dimethyl ketone
Controlled oxidation products of ethyl alcohol are ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) Ethanoic acid
(B) Propanone
(C) Ethanal
(D) Methyl formate
Option c – Ethanal
In the oxidation of propanal and propanone, oxidizing agents provide
(A) Higher temperature
(B) Molecular hydrogen
(C) Atomic hydrogen
(D) Atomic oxygen
Option d – Atomic oxygen
The first oxidation product of a primary alcohol containing four carbon atoms with a branched carbon chain is ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(A) Butanoic acid
(B) n-Butyraldehyde
(C) Butanone
(D) Iso-butyraldehyde
Option d – Iso-butyraldehyde
Annealing of glass is done to
(a) make it brittle
(b) make it opaque
(c) make it transparent
(d) None of the above
Option d – None of the above
Petrochemicals are obtained from ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(a) coal
(b) petroleum
(c) coal tar
(d) All of these
Option b – petroleum
The use of chemicals for the treatment of diseases is called
(a) isothermotherapy
(b) angiotherapy
(c) physiotherapy
(d) chemotherapy
Option d – chemotherapy
Which of the following is a hypnotic drug? ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(a) luminal
(b) salol
(c) catechol
(d) chemisol
Option a – luminal
Antacids are commonly used to get rid of acidity in the stomach. A commonly used antacid is
(a) sodium hydrogen phthalate
(b) magnesium hydroxide
(c) calcium hydroxide
(d) manganese acetate
Option b – magnesium hydroxide
LPG used as domestic fuel chiefly contains ( MSC Chemistry Entrance Exam QnA )
(a) Methane
(b) Propane
(c) Ethylene
(d) Butane
(e) None of the above / More than one of the above
Option e – None of the above / More than one of the above
Glass is a
(a) liquid
(b) colloid
(c) non-crystalline amorphous solid
(d) crystalline solid
Option c – non-crystalline amorphous solid
Teflon is a polymer of which of the following monomers?
(a) Tetrafluoroethylene
(b) Vinyl chloride
(c) Chloroprene
(d) Acetylene dichloride
Option a – Tetrafluoroethylene
(e) None of the above /More than one of the above
Which one of the following is another name for RDX?
(a) Cyanohydrin
(b) Dextran
(c) Cyclohexane
(d) Cyclonite
Option d – Cyclonite
Which one of the following is used as an explosive?
(a) Phosphorus trichloride
(b) Mercuric oxide
(c) Graphite
(d) Nitroglycerine
Option d – Nitroglycerine
Flint glass is obtained from which of the following?
(a) Zinc and barium borosilicate
(b) Sand, red lead and potassium carbonate
(c) Sodium aluminium borosilicate
(d) Pure silica and zinc oxide
Option b – Sand, red lead and potassium carbonate
Which one of the following correctly defines the state of lass?
(a) Crystalline solid
(b) Supercooled liquid
(c) Condensed gas
(d) Liquid crystal
Option b – Supercooled liquid
Which one of the following is not used as fertilizer?
(a) Ammonium nitrate
(b) Ammonium sulphide
(c) Ammonium phosphate
(d) Ammonium sulphate
Option b – Ammonium sulphide
Which one of the following elements are needed in the human body to transfer electrical signals by nerve cells?
(a) Lithium
(b) Sodium
(c) Rubidium
(d) Caesium
Option b – Sodium
Which one of the following is NOT true for bleaching powder?
(a) It is used as a reducing agent in chemical industries
(b) It is used for bleaching wood pulp in paper factories
(c) It is used for disinfecting drinking water
(d) It is used for bleaching linen in the textile industry
Option a – It is used as a reducing agent in chemical industries
Hard glass has the same ingredients as soft glass except
(a) hard glass has Na in place of K
(b) hard glass has K in place of Na
(c) hard glass has both Na and K
(d) None of the above
Option a – hard glass has Na in place of K
A complete fertilizer provides
(a) N, P, K
(b) S, K, N
(c) S, B, K
(d) N, S, P
Option a – N, P, K
Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre :
(a) Angora
(b) Rayon
(c) Nylon
(d) Polyester
Option a – Angora
Which one of the following is not contained in Portland cement?
(a) Ca3Al₂06
(b) Ca3Si05
(c) Ca₂SiO4
(d) Ca3(PO4)2
Option d – Ca3(PO4)2
What is the reason for white cement to be white?
(a) It does not contain carbon
(b) It does not contain silicon
(c) It does not contain iron
(d) It does not contain calcium
Option c – It does not contain iron
Which fertilizer is assimilated directly by the plant?
(a) Superphosphate
(b) Nitrolim
(c) Muriate of Potash
(d) Humus
Option d – Humus
Which of the following chemicals is used in foam fire extinguishers?
(a) Aluminium sulphate
(b) Copper sulphate
(c) Cobalt sulphate
(d) Nickel sulphate
Option a – Aluminium sulphate
What is a mixture of potassium nitrate, powdered charcoal and sulphur called?
(a) Glass
(b) Cement
(c) Paint
(d) Gun power
Option d – Gun power
Which one of the following chemicals is used in beauty parlours for hair-setting?
(a) Sulphur-based
(b) Phosphorus-based
(c) Silicon-based
(d) Iron-based
Option c – Silicon-based
Which one of the following is used as a mordant in the dyeing and tanning industry?
(a) Magnesium oxide
(b) Magnesium carbonate
(c) Magnesium chloride
(d) Magnesium sulphate
Option a – Magnesium oxide
Which one of the following substances are used in the manufacture of safety matches?
(a) Red phosphorus
(b) White phosphorus
(c) Phosphorus trioxide (P₂03)
(d) Black phosphorus
Option a – Red phosphorus
Which one of the following polymeric materials is used for making bulletproof jackets?
(a) Nylon-6, 6
(b) Rayon
(c) Kevlar
(d) Dacron
Option c – Kevlar
A colorless liquid sample was tested with a universal pH paper strip. The color of the strip is changed to reddish pink. The sample would be
(a) tap water
(b) sodium hydroxide solution
(c) distilled water
(d) ethanoic acid solution
Option d – ethanoic acid solution
Vinegar is a solution of
(a) 50-60% acetic acid in alcohol
(b) 5-8% acetic acid in alcohol
(c) 5-8% acetic acid in water
(d) 50-60% acetic acid in water
Option c – 5-8% acetic acid in water
Cyclohexane, a hydrocarbon, floats on water because
(a) it is immiscible with water
(b) its density is low compared to water
(c) it is a non-polar substance
(d) it is immiscible and lighter than water
Option d – it is immiscible and lighter than water
The functional group present in CH3COOC₂H5 is
(a) ketonic
(b) aldehydic
(c) ester
(d) carboxylic
Option c – ester
The treatment of acetic acid with lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4) produces
(a) methanol
(b) ethanol
(c) ethanal
(d) methanal
Option b – ethanol
Pentane has the molecular formula C5H12. It has
(a) 5 covalent bonds
(b) 12 covalent bonds
(c) 16 covalent bonds
(d) 17 covalent bonds
Option c – 16 covalent bonds
Ethene and ethane can be distinguished from each other by
(a) Blue litmus paper
(b) Red litmus paper
(c) Bromine water
(d) Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Option c – Bromine water
A reagent used to test unsaturation in an alkene is
(a) ammonical Cu₂Cl₂
(b) ammonical AgNO3 solution
(c) solution of Br₂ in CCl4
(d) conc. H₂SO4
Option c – solution of Br₂ in CCl4
The most satisfactory method to separate a mixture of sugars is
(a) fractional crystallization
(b) sublimation
(c) chromatography
(d) benedict reagent
Option c – chromatography
An organic compound ‘A’ with molecular formula C₂H4O₂ turns blue litmus to red and gives brisk effervescence with sodium hydrogen carbonate. Identify the compound
(a) Methanoic acid
(b) Ethanoic acid
(c) Propanoic acid
(d) Butanoic acid
Option b – Ethanoic acid
Glacial acetic acid is
(a) 100% acetic acid-free of water
(b) solidified acetic acid
(c) gaseous acetic acid
(d) frozen acetic acid
Option a – 100% acetic acid-free of water
When ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol a sweet-smelling product is formed. The functional group of the product is
(a) aldehyde
(b) ketone
(c) alcohol
(d) ester
Option d – ester
Which of the following decolorizes alkaline KMnO4 solution?
(a) Ethane
(b) Ethene
(c) Methane
(d) Propane
Option b – Ethene
The nature of products obtained on complete combustion of methane is
(a) acidic, basic
(b) acidic, neutral
(c) basic, neutral
(d) neutral, neutral
Option b – acidic, neutral
Covalency is
(a) the number of electrons donated by an atom
(b) the number of electrons contributed by an atom for sharing
(c) the number of electrons contributed by an atom to form an ionic bond
(d) the total number of electrons shared between two covalently bonded atoms.
Option b – the number of electrons contributed by an atom for sharing
Identify the correct ratio of the hydrogen atoms present in propane and propyne.
(a) 1: 2
(b) 2: 1
(c) 3: 2
(d) 2 : 3
Option b – 2: 1
What is the difference in the formulae and molecular masses of CH3 OH and C₂H5OH?
(a) CH3 and 16 units
(b) CH₂ and 14 units
(c) CH4 and 18 units
(d) CH3 and 16 units
Option b – CH₂ and 14 units
In which of the following is ethanol used?
(a) Tincture iodine
(b) Cough syrup
(c) Alcoholic drinks
(d) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
Dehydration of ethyl alcohol to ethylene is carried by heating it with :
(a) conc H₂SO4 at 200 K
(b) acidified KMnO4 solution
(c) alkaline KMnO4 solution
(d) conc H₂SO4 at 443 K
Option d – conc H₂SO4 at 443 K
We cannot use graphite as a lubricant in space because
(a) there is no atmosphere in space and so graphite sublimes in space.
(b) there is no atmosphere in space and so there is no adsorbed air and water between layers of graphite.
(c) absence of external pressure transforms crystalline graphite into amorphous graphite.
(d) None of the above is correct.
Option a – there is no atmosphere in space and so graphite sublimes in space.
Water gas is
(a) CO + CO₂
(b) CO + N₂
(c) CO + H₂
(d) CO + N₂ + H₂
Option c – CO + H₂
Which one of the following properties is NOT true for graphite?
(a) Hybridisation of each carbon atom of sp3
(b) Hybridisation of each carbon atom is sp²
(c) Electrons are delocalized over the whole sheet of atoms
(d) Each layer is composed of hexagonal rings.
Option a – Hybridisation of each carbon atom of sp3
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) All carbons in diamonds are linked by a carbon-carbon single bond.
(b) Graphite is a layered structure in which layers are held together by weak van der Waals forces.
(c) Graphite layers are formed by hexagonal rings of carbon atoms.
(d) Graphite layers are held together by a carbon-carbon single bond.
Option d – Graphite layers are held together by a carbon-carbon single bond
The polarity is produced in the molecule by the interaction of two pi-bonds or between a pi-bond and lone pair of – electrons present on an adjacent atom. The above statement is true for which of the following?
(a) Inductive effect
(b) Electromeric effect
(c) Resonance effect
(d) Hyperconjugation
Option c – Resonance effect
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in increasing order of molecular weights of the hydrocarbons?
(a) Methane, ethane, propane and butane
(b) Propane, butane, ethane and methane
(c) Butane, ethane, propane and methane
(d) Butane, propane, ethane and methane
Option a – Methane, ethane, propane and butane
The characteristic odour of garlic is due to
(a) a chloro compound
(b) a sulphur compound
(c) a fluorine compound
(d) acetic acid
Option b – a sulphur compound
Which one of the following is an active component of the oil of clove?
(a) Menthol
(b) Eugenol
(c) Methanol
(d) Benzaldehyde
Option b – Eugenol
Consider the following statements about acetylene: 1. It is used in the welding industry 2. It is a raw material for preparing plastics 3. It is easily obtained by mixing silicon carbide and water of these statements
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 1 and 3 are correct
(c) 2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Option a – 1 and 2 are correct
The flavour of apple is mainly due to which one of the following?
(a) Formalin
(b) Benzene
(c) Ethanol
(d) Benzaldehyde
Option c – Ethanol
Which of the following has the maximum density?
(a) Chloroform
(b) Water
(c) Benzene
(d) Ice
Option b – Water
The addition of ethylene dibromide to petrol
(a) increases the octane number of fuel
(b) helps eliminate lead oxide
(c) removes the sulphur compound in petrol
(d) serves as a substitute for tetraethyl lead
Option d – serves as a substitute for tetraethyl lead
The offending substance in the liquor tragedies leading to blindness etc. is
(a) ethyl alcohol
(b) amyl alcohol
(c) benzyl alcohol
(d) methyl alcohol
Option d – methyl alcohol
Molecules which of the following has a cage-like structure? 1. Diamond 2. Graphite 3. Fullerenes Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
Option d – 3 only
How is carbon black obtained?
(a) By heating wood at a high temperature in absence of air
(b) By heating coal at a high temperature in absence of air
(c) By burning hydrocarbons in a limited supply of air
(d) By heating coal at a high temperature in presence of air
Option c – By burning hydrocarbons in a limited supply of air
In paper chromatography
(a) the moving phase is liquid and the stationary phase is solid
(b) the moving phase is liquid and the stationary phase is liquid
(c) the moving phase is solid and the stationary phase is solid
(d) the moving phase is solid and the stationary phase is liquid
Option b – the moving phase is liquid and the stationary phase is liquid
For the separation of two immiscible liquids which method is used?
(a) Chromatography
(b) Fractionating column
(c) Fractional distillation
(d) Separating funnel
Option d – Separating funnel
Freon used as refrigerant is chemically known as
(a) chlorinated hydrocarbon
(b) fluorinated hydrocarbon
(c) chlorofluoro hydrocarbon
(d) fluorinated aromatic compound
Option c – chlorofluoro hydrocarbon
Which one among the following is a sin-smelling agent added to an LPG cylinder to help the detection of gas leakage?
(a) Ethanol
(b) Thioethanol
(c) Methane
(d) Chloroform
Option b – Thioethanol
The date of manufacture of food items fried in oil should be checked before buying because oils become rancid due to
(a) oxidation
(b) reduction
(c) hydrogenation
(d) decrease in viscosity
Option a – oxidation
The main constituent of Gobar gas is
(a) Ethane
(b) Methane
(c) Propane
(d) Acetylene
Option b – Methane
Which one among the following fuels is used in gas welding?
(a) LPG
(b) Ethylene
(c) Methane
(d) Acetylene
Option d – Acetylene
Methyl Isocyanate gas, which was involved in the disaster in Bhopal in December 1984, was used in the Union Carbide factory for the production of
(a) Dyes
(b) Detergents
(c) Explosives
(d) Pesticides
Option d – Pesticides
The best method for the separation of naphthalene and benzoic acid from their mixture is :
(a) distillation
(b) sublimation
(c) chromatography
(d) crystallisation
Option b – sublimation
In steam distillation, the vapour pressure of volatile organic compounds is
(a) equal to atmospheric pressure
(b) double the atmospheric pressure
(c) less than atmospheric pressure
(d) more than atmospheric pressure
Option d – more than atmospheric pressure
Fractional distillation is used when
(a) there is a large difference in the boiling point of liquids
(b) there is a small difference in the boiling points of liquids
(c) the boiling points of liquids are the same
(d) the liquids form a constant boiling mixture
Option b – there is a small difference in the boiling points of liquids
Chromatography is a valuable method for the separation, isolation, purification and identification of the constituents of a mixture and it is based on the general principle of
(a) phase rule
(b) phase distribution
(c) interphase separation
(d) phase operation
Option b – phase distribution
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