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GRADE 10 FULL CHEM

Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 129

1. What is the colour of the residue left in the test tube after thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate? [1]

a) Green b) Black

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c) Brownish black d) White
2. A white precipitate formed by the reaction of barium chloride with sodium sulphate solution is due to [1]

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a) BaSO3 b) BaSO4

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c) BaO d) BaS
3. Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sample of an oil for a long time? [1]
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a) Carbon dioxide or helium b) Nitrogen or oxygen

c) Carbon dioxide or oxygen d) Helium or nitrogen

4. When you place an iron nail in copper sulphate solution, the reddish-brown coating formed on the nail is [1]
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a) Smooth and shiny b) Rough and granule

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c) Soft and dull d) Hard and flaky
5. Study the following chemical reaction: [1]
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2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)↑

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The reducing agent in this reaction is:

a) Na b) H2
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c) H2O d) NaOH
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6. A reddish brown metal used in electrical wires when powdered and heated strongly turns black. When hydrogen [2]
gas is passed over this black substance, it regains its original colour. Based on this information answer the
following questions -
a. Name the metal and the black substance formed.
b. Write balanced chemical equations for the two reactions involved in the above information.
7. Explain the chemical reaction when a wall is white washed. [2]
8. What is the colour of F eSO 4 ⋅ 7H2 O crystals? How does this colour change upon heating? Give balanced [2]
chemical equation for the changes.
9. Classify the following reactions: [2]
i. Reaction of magnesium and oxygen to form magnesium oxide.
ii. Heating of calcium carbonate.
iii. Reaction of potassium hydroxide and nitric acid to form potassium nitrate and water.
iv. Reaction of zinc oxide and carbon to form zinc and carbon monoxide.

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 v. Formation of hydrogen and oxygen from water in the presence of light.
10. Identify the oxidising agent (oxidant) in the following reactions: [2]
i. Pb3O4 + 8HCl ⟶ 3PbCl2 + Cl2 + 4H2O

ii. 2Mg + O2 ⟶ 2MgO(c)

iii. CuSO4 + Zn ⟶ Cu + ZnSO4

iv. V2O5 + 5Ca ⟶ 2V + 5CaO

v. 3Fe + 4H2O ⟶ Fe3O4 + 4H2

vi. CuO + H2 ⟶ Cu + H2O

11. i. What happens when a solution of potassium iodide is added to a solution of lead nitrate taken in a test tube? [3]

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ii. What type of reaction is this?
iii. Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the above reaction.

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12. Give reason and name the type of chemical reaction taking place in each case: [3]
i. Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water leads to cooling of the glass apparatus used for dissolutions.

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ii. Silver chloride powder which is white in colour, turns grey when kept in sunlight.
iii. Blue colour of copper sulphate solution fades when an iron nail is dipped inside the solution.
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13. Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of reaction in each case. [3]

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i. In thermite reaction, iron (III) oxide reacts with aluminium and gives molten iron and aluminium oxide.
ii. Magnesium ribbon is burnt in an atmosphere of nitrogen gas to form solid magnesium nitride.
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14. Give the characteristic tests for the following gases [3]
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i. CO2
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ii. SO2
iii. O2
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iv. H2

15. Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reaction: [3]
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i. Phosphorus burns in presence of chlorine to form phosphorus penta chloride.

ii. Burning of natural gas.
iii. The process of respiration
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16. Assertion (A): Corrosion of iron is commonly known as rusting. [1]

Reason (R): Corrosion of iron occurs in presence of water and air.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

17. Assertion (A): Rusting of iron metal is the most common form of corrosion. [1]
Reason (R): The effect of rusting of iron can be reversed if they are left open in sunlight.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

18. Assertion (A): Chemical reaction changes the physical and chemical state of a substance. [1]

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 Reason (R): When electric current is passed through water (liquid), it decomposes to produce hydrogen and
oxygen gases.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

19. Assertion (A): Quicklime reacts vigorously with water releasing a large amount of heat. [1]
Reason (R): The above chemical reaction is an exothermic reaction.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
20. Assertion (A): Following reaction describes the rusting of iron and is a redox reaction. [1]
4Fe + 3O2 ⟶ 4Fe3+ + 6O2

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Reason (R): The metallic iron is oxidised to Fe3+.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
21. Acid rain has a pH 08 [1]
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a) less than 4.5 b) less than 6.5

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c) more than 5.6 d) less than 5.6

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22. Select the correct option from the following: [1]

Salt Parent acid Parent base Nature of salt

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(a) Sodium acetate CH3COOH NaOH Neutral

(b) Sodium carbonate H2CO3 NaOH Basic

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(c) Sodium chloride HCl NaOH Acidic

(d) Sodium nitrate HNO3 NaOH Acidic

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a) Option (b) b) Option (a)

c) Option (c) d) Option (d)

23. When a student added zinc granules to dilute HCl, a colourless and odourless gas was evolved, which was tested [1]
with a burning matchstick, it was observed that

a) The matchstick continued to burn brilliantly. b) The matchstick extinguished and the gas
burnt with pop sound.

c) The matchstick burnt slowly with a blue d) The matchstick extinguished and the gas
flame. burnt with no sound.
24. 2 g of yellow sulphur powder is burnt in a china dish and the fumes are collected in a test tube. Water is added in [1]
the test tube and the solution is tested separately with blue and red litmus paper. The correct option is:

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 a) Blue litmus remains blue and red litmus b) Blue litmus turns red and red litmus remains
remains red. red.

c) Blue litmus turns red and red litmus turns d) Blue litmus remains blue and red litmus
blue. turns blue.
25. Which of the following are present in a dilute aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid? [1]

a) Unionised HCI b) Cl + OH

c) H3O+ + Cl- d) H3O+ + OH

26. What happens when a base is dissolved in water? Name the reaction. [2]
27. What are strong and weak acids? In the following list of acids, separate strong acids from weak acids: [2]

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Hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid, formic acid, sulphuric acid
28. State the number of water molecules present in crystals of washing soda and Plaster of Paris. What are these [2]
water molecules called as?

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29. Anhydrous hydrogen chloride is not an acid but its aqueous solution is a strong acid. Explain [2]

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30. 1 g of solid sodium chloride is taken in a clean and dry test tube and 2 mL of conc. sulphuric acid is added to it. [2]
If the gas evolved is tested first with dry and then with wet blue litmus paper, in which case will the litmus paper
change colour? Give reason for your answer. What inference can be drawn about the nature of the evolved gas?
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Support your answer with chemical equation for the reaction.
31. Define water of crystallisation with two examples. How will you prove their existence in the examples given by [3]
you?
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32. While eating food, you spill some curry on your white shirt. You immediately scrub it with soap. What happens [3]
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to its yellow colour on scrubbing with soap? What happens to this stain when the shirt is washed with plenty of
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water?
33. Assertion (A): Solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show acidic character. [1]
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Reason (R): They do not show acidic character because they do not dissociate into ions.
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

34. Assertion (A): An aqueous solution of acid conducts electricity. [1]
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Reason (R): It is because in the solution it dissociates into ions.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

35. Assertion (A): Tap water conducts electricity but distill water does not conducts electricity. [1]
Reason (R): Tap water conducts electricity as it contains ions whereas distilled water does not contain ions.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

36. Assertion (A): Gas bubbles are observed when sodium carbonate is added to dilute hydrochloride acid. [1]
Reason (R): Carbon dioxide is given off in the reaction.

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 a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

37. Assertion (A): When common salt is kept open, it absorbs moisture from the air. [1]
Reason (R): Common salt contains magnesium chloride.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

38. Which of the following statements are incorrect? [1]

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I. Reactivity of Al decreases if it is dipped in nitric acid.
II. Carbon can reduce the oxides of Na and Mg.
III. NaCl is a good conductor of electricity in solid state.

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IV. Metals like K, Ca and Mg are always found in free state in nature.

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a) I, II and III only b) II and III only

c) I and III only d) II, III and IV only

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39. Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on prolonged reaction of iron with steam? [1]

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a) Fe2O3 and Fe3O4 08 b) FeO
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c) Fe2O3 d) Fe3O4
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40. Which of the following has an electrovalent bond(s)? [1]

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A. CaF
B. NaCl
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C. MgO
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D. CO2

a) A and C b) A, B and C
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c) All of these d) C and D

41. Before keeping any eatables in the jar, Riya always keeps anhydrous CaCl2 in the bottle to: [1]
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a) All of these b) To absorb moisture

c) Kill germs d) To clean the bottle

42. Name the reducing agent in the following reaction: 3MnO2 + 4Al → 3Mn + 2Al2O3 [1]

a) Al 2 O3 b) Al

c) MnO2 d) Mn

43. A piece of granulated zinc was dropped into copper sulphate solution. After sometime the colour of the solution [2]
changed from blue to colourless. Why?
44. The way, metals like sodium, magnesium and iron react with air and water is an indication of their relative [2]
positions in the reactivity series. Is this statement true? Justify your answer with examples.
45. Give the composition and one use of alnico. [2]

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46. Iqbal treated a lustrous, divalent element M with sodium hydroxide. He observed the formation of bubbles in [2]
react mixture. He made the same observations when this element was treated with hydrochloric acid. Suggest
how can he identify the produced gas. Write chemical equation for both the reactions.
47. i. Explain why, metals usually do not liberate hydrogen gas with dilute nitric acid. [2]
ii. Name two metals which can, however, liberate hydrogen gas from very dilute nitric acid.
48. How can a layer of aluminium oxide on an aluminium object be made thicker? What is this process called? [3]
49. A metal 'X' is found in the form of filings which burns vigorously when sprinkled on flame. When these filings [3]
are treated with sulphur a black coloured compound 'Y' is formed which is not attracted by magnet. 'X' reacts
with dil HCI to liberate hydrogen gas. 'X' reacts with steam to form 'Z' along with hydrogen gas. Identify 'X', 'Y',
and 'Z'. Write the reaction involved.

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50. There are 3 unknown metals - A, B and C. C displaces B from its oxide while with oxide of A, there is no [3]
reaction. Give the reactivity order of A, B and C.
51. What would happen to copper vessel if it is left for a few days in humid atmosphere without being cleaned? [3]

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52. You are given a hammer, a battery, a bulb, wires and switch. [3]

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(a) How would you use them to distinguish between samples of metals and non metals?
(b) Assess the usefulness of these tests to distinguish between metals and non-metals.
53. Assertion (A): Magnesium reacts with oxygen upon heating and burns brightly to form magnesium oxide. [1]
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Reason (R): Magnesium oxide is basic in nature.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct

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explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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54. Assertion (A): Carbon reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide which is an acidic oxide. [1]
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Reason (R): Non-metals form acidic oxides.

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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
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explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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55. Assertion (A): Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound. [1]

Reason (R): Metals and nonmetals are formed by mutual transfer of electrons.
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

56. The hardness of water is caused by: [1]

a) All of these b) Mg(HCO3)2

c) CaCl2 d) CaSO4

57. Which of the following statements are false about soaps and detergents? [1]
i. Soaps are water soluble while detergents are not.
ii. Soaps are non-biodegradable while detergents are biodegradable.
iii. Hardness of water is due to presence of Ca and Mg salts which form scum with soap.
iv. The polar group in soaps is -COONa.

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 a) (iii) and (iv) only b) (i) and (ii) only

c) (i), (ii) and (iv) only d) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
58. What is the correct nomenclature of: [1]

a) 2 – methyl butane b) 3 – methyl butane

c) 2 methyl butene d) 3 methyl butane

59. Carbon forms four covalent bonds by sharing its four valence electrons with four univalent atoms, e.g. hydrogen. [1]
After the formation of four bonds, carbon attains the electronic configuration of

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a) helium b) neon

c) argon d) krypton
60. By how much atomic mass unit successive members of a homologous series vary? [1]

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a) Fourteen b) Twelve

c) Sixteen d) One
61. How would you bring about the following conversions? Name the process and write the reaction involved. [2]
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i. Propanol to propanoic acid
ii. Ethanol to ethene
Write the reactions.
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62. People use a variety of methods to wash clothes. Usually after adding the soap, they 'beat' the clothes on a stone, [2]
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or beat it with a paddle, scrub with a brush or the mixture is agitated necessary to get clean clothes?
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63. Give a chemical test to distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid. [2]
64. What do you mean by the term soapless soaps? [2]
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65. A hard material X which is mined from the earth is used as a household fuel and also for the generation of [2]
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electricity at Thermal Power Stations. A soft material Y is also used as a fuel in the form of candles. A gaseous
material Z which occurs along with petroleum is increasingly being used as a fuel in running vehicles in its
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compressed form.
i. What are materials, X, Y and Z?
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ii. When materials X, Y and Z are burned separately:

a. Which material burns by producing a yellow, luminous flame?
b. Which material ultimately burns without producing a flame?
c. Which material can burn in a gas stove by producing a blue flame?

66. i. What is the name of next homologue of C5H11COOH? [3]

ii. C60 and C70 are important members of which type of allotrope of carbon?

67. A cyclic compound X has molecular formula C6H6. It is an unsaturated compound and burns with sooty flame. [3]
Identify X and write its structural formula.. Will it decolourise bromine water or not and why?
68. The table shows the electronic structures of four elements. [3]

Element Electronic Structure

P 2, 6

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E 2, 8, 7

S 2, 8, 8

i. Identify which element(s) will form covalent bonds with carbon

ii. Carbon reacts with an element in the above table to form several compounds. Give suitable reason.

69. i. Why -CHO group cannot be present in the middle of the carbon atom chain? [3]
ii. What is a homologous series? State any two characteristics of homologous series?
70. Two carbon compounds A and B have the molecular formula C3H8 and C3H6 respectively. Which one of the [3]
two is most likely to show addition reaction? Justify your answer.

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71. Assertion (A): General formula of alkanes is CnH2n + 2. [1]
Reason (R): It is because they are saturated compounds.

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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the

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explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

72. Assertion (A): Olefins have the general formula CnH2n+1. [1]
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Reason (R): There is atleast one double bond between two carbon atoms in their molecules.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
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explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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73. Assertion (A): Soaps are not suitable for washing purposes when water is hard. [1]
Reason (R): Soaps have relatively weak cleansing action.
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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74. Assertion (A): Carbon compounds can form chain, branched and ring structures. [1]
Reason (R): Carbon exhibits the property of catenation.
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

75. Assertion (A): Ethane is the homologous of methane. [1]
Reason (R): It is because it differs by CH2 group.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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