2025 100215

B.Tech 2nd Semester Examination, 2025

Time 03 Hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Q.1 Choose the correct option/answer the following (Any seven question only):

Q1.1

Planck's constant has the same dimensions as that of

a)

angular momentum

b)

work

c)

radiant energy

d)

power

Q1.2

Which of the following is not a property of electromagnetic radiation?

a)

It can travel through vacuum

b)

It travels at the speed of light

c)

It shows wave-particle duality

d)

It requires a medium for propagation

Q1.3

Identification of functional groups in a compound can be established by using

a)

IR spectroscopy

b)

UV-Vis spectroscopy

c)

NMR spectroscopy

d)

chromatography

Q1.4

Which of the following is an application of NMR spectroscopy?

a)

Determination of molecular vibrations

b)

Structural elucidation of organic compounds

c)

Determination of molecular mass

d)

Determination of color intensity

Q1.5

A fuel cell converts

a)

electrical energy into chemical energy

b)

mechanical energy into electrical energy

c)

chemical energy directly into electrical energy

d)

thermal energy into electrical energy

Q1.6

Temporary hardness of water is caused due to presence of

a)

sulphates of Ca and Mg

b)

bicarbonates of Ca and Mg

c)

chlorides of Ca and Mg

d)

nitrates of Ca and Mg

Q1.7

In the Zeolite process, the exhausted zeolite is regenerated by using

a)

NaCl solution

b)

Na2CO3

c)

Ca(OH)2 solution

d)

HCl

Q1.8

Neoprene is a polymer of

a)

isoprene

b)

butadiene

c)

chloroprene

d)

acryl nitrate

Q1.9

Phenol-formaldehyde resin is obtained by polymerization of

a)

condensation polymerization

b)

addition polymerization

c)

Copolymerization

d)

None of these

Q1.10

Aspirin is mainly used as

a)

antimalarial

b)

antibiotic

c)

antiseptic

d)

analgesic and antipyretic

Q.2 Solve both questions :

Q2.1

(i) Discuss Einstein's photoelectric equation and explain how it supports the particle nature of light.
(ii) Calculate the uncertainty in the velocity of a cricket ball of mass 150 g if the uncertainty in its position is of order of 1 $ \mathring{A} $. [$ h=6.6 \times 10^{-34} kgm^{2}s^{-1} $]

Q2.2

(i) Explain VSEPR theory, Predict the structures of $ NH_3 $, $ H_2O $, and $ SF_6 $.
(ii) Discuss Bent's rule and its significance in predicting molecular shapes.

Q.3 Solve both questions :

Q3.1

(i) What are metal carbonyls? Explain in brief the synthesis, structure and geometry of $ Ni(CO)_{4} $.
(ii) Define isomerism in coordination compounds. Enumerate the different types of isomerism in coordination compounds with suitable examples.

Q3.2

Define corrosion by giving an example. Describe the different types of corrosion with suitable examples.

Q.4 Solve both questions :

Q4.1

(i) Explain the working of a Leclanche cell with chemical reactions.
(ii) Calculate the potential of the following electrochemical cell at $ 25^{\circ}C $:
$ Cu(s) | Cu^{2+} (aq) (0.50 M) || H^{+} (0.01) | H_2 (0.95 atm): Pt $
Given: $ E_{cathode}^{\circ}=0.00V $ and $ E_{anode}^{*}=0.34~V $

Q4.2

(i) Calculate the gross and net calorific value of coal sample having the following composition: $ C=80\% $, $ H=7\% $, $ O=3\% $, $ S=3.5\% $, $ N=2.1\% $ and $ ash=4.4\% $.
(ii) What are biofuels? Discuss their types and advantages over conventional fuels.

Q.5 Solve both questions :

Q5.1

(i) Distinguish between rotational and vibrational spectroscopy.
(ii) Explain the selection rules for vibrational transitions in diatomic molecules and their applications.

Q5.2

(i) State Beer's and Lambert's law and derive mathematical expression for Lambert-Beer's law.
(ii) Explain the basic principle and applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Q.6 Solve both questions :

Q6.1

Name the various methods which are used for softening of water. Explain with equations which is the best method and why?

Q6.2

(i) How would you determine the alkalinity of water sample containing hydroxide and carbonate ion?
(ii) 50 ml of standard hard water containing 1 mg of pure $ CaCO_3 $ per ml consumed 20 ml of EDTA. 50 ml of a water sample consumed 25 ml of the same EDTA solution. Using eriochrome T as indicator, calculate the total hardness of water in ppm.

Q.7 Solve both questions :

Q7.1

Explain scale formation, caustic embrittlement, priming and foaming in boilers. What are the methods employed to remove these defects.

Q7.2

What are the different types of polymerization mechanisms? Explain free radical polymerization mechanism in detail.

Q.8 Solve both questions :

Q8.1

Write short notes on:
(i) Silicones
(ii) Buna-S rubber
(iii) Epoxy resin

Q8.2

(i) Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
(ii) Write the structure unit and two important applications of the Poly ethylene, Polyvinyl chloride, Polystyrene.

Q.9 Solve both questions :

Q9.1

(i) Define and illustrate the terms carbonium ion (carbocation), carbanion, and free radical.
(ii) Explain the various types of organic reaction with examples.

Q9.2

(i) Give the mechanism and industrial applications of Diels-Alder cyclization reaction.
(ii) What are drug molecules? Explain in brief synthesis of aspirin including the reaction conditions, and uses.


2025 V4 100215

B.Tech 2nd Semester Examination, 2025

Time 03 Hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Q.1 Choose the correct option/answer the following (Any seven question only):

Q1.1

Planck's constant has the same dimensions as that of

a)

angular momentum

b)

work

c)

radiant energy

d)

power

Q1.2

Which of the following is not a property of electromagnetic radiation?

a)

It can travel through vacuum

b)

It travels at the speed of light

c)

It shows wave-particle duality

d)

It requires a medium for propagation

Q1.3

Identification of functional groups in a compound can be established by using

a)

IR spectroscopy

b)

UV-Vis spectroscopy

c)

NMR spectroscopy

d)

chromatography

Q1.4

Which of the following is an application of NMR spectroscopy?

a)

Determination of molecular vibrations

b)

Structural elucidation of organic compounds

c)

Determination of molecular mass

d)

Determination of color intensity

Q1.5

A fuel cell converts

a)

electrical energy into chemical energy

b)

mechanical energy into electrical energy

c)

chemical energy directly into electrical energy

d)

thermal energy into electrical energy

Q1.6

Temporary hardness of water is caused due to presence of

a)

sulphates of Ca and Mg

b)

bicarbonates of Ca and Mg

c)

chlorides of Ca and Mg

d)

nitrates of Ca and Mg

Q1.7

In the Zeolite process, the exhausted zeolite is regenerated by using

a)

NaCl solution

b)

Na2CO3

c)

Ca(OH)2 solution

d)

HCl

Q1.8

Neoprene is a polymer of

a)

isoprene

b)

butadiene

c)

chloroprene

d)

acryl nitrate

Q1.9

Phenol-formaldehyde resin is obtained by polymerization of

a)

condensation polymerization

b)

addition polymerization

c)

Copolymerization

d)

None of these

Q1.10

Aspirin is mainly used as

a)

antimalarial

b)

antibiotic

c)

antiseptic

d)

analgesic and antipyretic

Q.2 Solve both questions :

Q2.1

(i) Discuss Einstein's photoelectric equation and explain how it supports the particle nature of light.
(ii) Calculate the uncertainty in the velocity of a cricket ball of mass 150 g if the uncertainty in its position is of order of 1 $ \mathring{A} $. [$ h=6.6 \times 10^{-34} kgm^{2}s^{-1} $]

Q2.2

(i) Explain VSEPR theory, Predict the structures of $ NH_3 $, $ H_2O $, and $ SF_6 $.
(ii) Discuss Bent's rule and its significance in predicting molecular shapes.

Q.3 Solve both questions :

Q3.1

(i) What are metal carbonyls? Explain in brief the synthesis, structure and geometry of $ Ni(CO)_{4} $.
(ii) Define isomerism in coordination compounds. Enumerate the different types of isomerism in coordination compounds with suitable examples.

Q3.2

Define corrosion by giving an example. Describe the different types of corrosion with suitable examples.

Q.4 Solve both questions :

Q4.1

(i) Explain the working of a Leclanche cell with chemical reactions.
(ii) Calculate the potential of the following electrochemical cell at $ 25^{\circ}C $:
$ Cu(s) | Cu^{2+} (aq) (0.50 M) || H^{+} (0.01) | H_2 (0.95 atm): Pt $
Given: $ E_{cathode}^{\circ}=0.00V $ and $ E_{anode}^{*}=0.34~V $

Q4.2

(i) Calculate the gross and net calorific value of coal sample having the following composition: $ C=80\% $, $ H=7\% $, $ O=3\% $, $ S=3.5\% $, $ N=2.1\% $ and $ ash=4.4\% $.
(ii) What are biofuels? Discuss their types and advantages over conventional fuels.

Q.5 Solve both questions :

Q5.1

(i) Distinguish between rotational and vibrational spectroscopy.
(ii) Explain the selection rules for vibrational transitions in diatomic molecules and their applications.

Q5.2

(i) State Beer's and Lambert's law and derive mathematical expression for Lambert-Beer's law.
(ii) Explain the basic principle and applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Q.6 Solve both questions :

Q6.1

Name the various methods which are used for softening of water. Explain with equations which is the best method and why?

Q6.2

(i) How would you determine the alkalinity of water sample containing hydroxide and carbonate ion?
(ii) 50 ml of standard hard water containing 1 mg of pure $ CaCO_3 $ per ml consumed 20 ml of EDTA. 50 ml of a water sample consumed 25 ml of the same EDTA solution. Using eriochrome T as indicator, calculate the total hardness of water in ppm.

Q.7 Solve both questions :

Q7.1

Explain scale formation, caustic embrittlement, priming and foaming in boilers. What are the methods employed to remove these defects.

Q7.2

What are the different types of polymerization mechanisms? Explain free radical polymerization mechanism in detail.

Q.8 Solve both questions :

Q8.1

Write short notes on:
(i) Silicones
(ii) Buna-S rubber
(iii) Epoxy resin

Q8.2

(i) Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
(ii) Write the structure unit and two important applications of the Poly ethylene, Polyvinyl chloride, Polystyrene.

Q.9 Solve both questions :

Q9.1

(i) Define and illustrate the terms carbonium ion (carbocation), carbanion, and free radical.
(ii) Explain the various types of organic reaction with examples.

Q9.2

(i) Give the mechanism and industrial applications of Diels-Alder cyclization reaction.
(ii) What are drug molecules? Explain in brief synthesis of aspirin including the reaction conditions, and uses.


2024 V4 100101

B.Tech 1st Semester Examination, 2024

Time 03 Hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Q.1 Choose the correct option/answer the following (Any seven question only):

Q1.1

A sp hybrid orbital contains

a)

25% s-character

b)

75% s-character

c)

50% s-character

d)

100% s-character

Q1.2

Which one is least energetic radiation in Electromagnetic Spectrum.

a)

Gamma rays

b)

X-Rays

c)

IR Rays

d)

Radio waves

Q1.3

The $ C=O $ stretching vibration typically appears in the IR spectrum around:

a)

1600 cm1cm^{-1}

b)

3000 cm1cm^{-1}

c)

2200 cm1cm^{-1}

d)

3600 cm1cm^{-1}

Q1.4

What happens to the $ lambda_{max} $ when conjugation in a molecule increases?

a)

It shifts to lower wavelengths (blue shift)

b)

It shifts to higher wavelengths (red shift)

c)

Both of Them

d)

None of Them

Q1.5

The standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) is assigned a potential of:

a)

+1.0 V

b)

-1.0 V

c)

0.00 V

d)

None of them

Q1.6

Scale formation in boilers is due to:

a)

Presence of dissolved gases like CO2CO_2

b)

Presence of dissolved salts like CaSO4CaSO_4

c)

Presence of suspended solids

d)

Presence of Bacteria

Q1.7

Alkalinity in water is primarily due to the presence of

a)

Chlorides and sulfates

b)

Calcium and magnesium

c)

Hydroxide, carbonate, and bicarbonate ions

d)

Nitrates and phosphates

Q1.8

Which one is a example of thermosetting plastic?

a)

Polyethylene

b)

PVC

c)

Bakelite

d)

Teflon

Q1.9

Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

a)

PVA

b)

PVC

c)

Teflon

d)

PHB (Polyhydroxybutyrate)

Q1.10

The product of a Diels-Alder reaction is

a)

Linear alkene

b)

Six-membered ring

c)

Four-membered ring

d)

Five-membered ring

Q.2 Solve both questions :

Q2.1

Discuss the nature of metal-carbon bonding (synergistic effect) in metal carbonyls.

Q2.2

What is VSEPR theory? Give its important postulates & predict the structure of $ H_2O $, $ NH_3 $ & $ CH_4 $ using this theory.

Q.3 Solve both questions :

Q3.1

Write note on different types of electronic transition caused by absorption of energy in the UV region.

Q3.2

Explain Chemical shift in NMR spectroscopy. Discuss various factors influencing the chemical shift.

Q.4 Solve both questions :

Q4.1

Discuss in brief about Chemical or Dry corrosion.

Q4.2

What is proximate and ultimate analysis of water. Explain how proximate analysis of a coal sample is done?

Q.5 Solve both questions :

Q5.1

Discuss in brief about the Internal treatment methods for prevention of scale formation in boiler.

Q5.2

What do you mean by Hardness of water. Calculate the temporary & permanent hardness in degree Clark of a water sample having the following analysis: $ Mg(HCO_3)_2 = 146~mg/L $, $ Ca(HCO_3)_2 = 162~mg/L $, $ CaSO_4 = 136~mg/L $, $ MgCl_2 = 95~mg/L $, $ CaCl_2 = 111~mg/L $ & $ NaCl = 50~mg/L $.

Q.6 Solve both questions :

Q6.1

Calculate the amount of lime (92% pure) and soda (98% pure) required for treatment of 30000 litre of water whose analysis is as follows: $ Mg(HCO_3)_2 = 36.5 $ ppm, $ Ca(HCO_3)_2 = 40.5 $ ppm, $ MgSO_4 = 30.0 $ ppm, $ CaCl_2 = 27.75 $ ppm, $ CaSO_4 = 34.0 $ & $ NaCl = 10.0 $ ppm.

Q6.2

Give properties & uses of the polyethylene, polyvinyl Chloride & Buna-S.

Q.7 Solve both questions :

Q7.1

How are polymerization reactions classified on the basis of mechanism. Discuss the mechanism of free radical polymerization reaction.

Q7.2

Differentiate between Thermoplastic & thermosetting resins. Write the synthesis & application of phenol-formaldehyde resin.

Q.8 Solve both questions :

Q8.1

Discuss the mechanism of Diels Elder ring Cyclization reaction.

Q8.2

Describe the mechanism of preparation of Aspirin.

Q.9 Write short notes on any two of the following:

Q9.1

Heisenberg's uncertainty principle

Q9.2

Photoelectric effect

Q9.3

Zeolite Process

Q9.4

Silicons


2024 V8 100101

B.Tech 1st Semester Examination, 2024

Time 03 Hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Q.1 Choose the correct option/answer the following (Any seven question only):

Q1.1

A sp hybrid orbital contains

a)

25% s-character

b)

75% s-character

c)

50% s-character

d)

100% s-character

Q1.2

Which one is least energetic radiation in Electromagnetic Spectrum.

a)

Gamma rays

b)

X-Rays

c)

IR Rays

d)

Radio waves

Q1.3

The $ C=O $ stretching vibration typically appears in the IR spectrum around:

a)

1600 cm1cm^{-1}

b)

3000 cm1cm^{-1}

c)

2200 cm1cm^{-1}

d)

3600 cm1cm^{-1}

Q1.4

What happens to the $ lambda_{max} $ when conjugation in a molecule increases?

a)

It shifts to lower wavelengths (blue shift)

b)

It shifts to higher wavelengths (red shift)

c)

Both of Them

d)

None of Them

Q1.5

The standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) is assigned a potential of:

a)

+1.0 V

b)

-1.0 V

c)

0.00 V

d)

None of them

Q1.6

Scale formation in boilers is due to:

a)

Presence of dissolved gases like CO2CO_2

b)

Presence of dissolved salts like CaSO4CaSO_4

c)

Presence of suspended solids

d)

Presence of Bacteria

Q1.7

Alkalinity in water is primarily due to the presence of

a)

Chlorides and sulfates

b)

Calcium and magnesium

c)

Hydroxide, carbonate, and bicarbonate ions

d)

Nitrates and phosphates

Q1.8

Which one is a example of thermosetting plastic?

a)

Polyethylene

b)

PVC

c)

Bakelite

d)

Teflon

Q1.9

Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

a)

PVA

b)

PVC

c)

Teflon

d)

PHB (Polyhydroxybutyrate)

Q1.10

The product of a Diels-Alder reaction is

a)

Linear alkene

b)

Six-membered ring

c)

Four-membered ring

d)

Five-membered ring

Q.2 Solve both questions :

Q2.1

Discuss the nature of metal-carbon bonding (synergistic effect) in metal carbonyls.

Q2.2

What is VSEPR theory? Give its important postulates & predict the structure of $ H_2O $, $ NH_3 $ & $ CH_4 $ using this theory.

Q.3 Solve both questions :

Q3.1

Write note on different types of electronic transition caused by absorption of energy in the UV region.

Q3.2

Explain Chemical shift in NMR spectroscopy. Discuss various factors influencing the chemical shift.

Q.4 Solve both questions :

Q4.1

Discuss in brief about Chemical or Dry corrosion.

Q4.2

What is proximate and ultimate analysis of water. Explain how proximate analysis of a coal sample is done?

Q.5 Solve both questions :

Q5.1

Discuss in brief about the Internal treatment methods for prevention of scale formation in boiler.

Q5.2

What do you mean by Hardness of water. Calculate the temporary & permanent hardness in degree Clark of a water sample having the following analysis: $ Mg(HCO_3)_2 = 146~mg/L $, $ Ca(HCO_3)_2 = 162~mg/L $, $ CaSO_4 = 136~mg/L $, $ MgCl_2 = 95~mg/L $, $ CaCl_2 = 111~mg/L $ & $ NaCl = 50~mg/L $.

Q.6 Solve both questions :

Q6.1

Calculate the amount of lime (92% pure) and soda (98% pure) required for treatment of 30000 litre of water whose analysis is as follows: $ Mg(HCO_3)_2 = 36.5 $ ppm, $ Ca(HCO_3)_2 = 40.5 $ ppm, $ MgSO_4 = 30.0 $ ppm, $ CaCl_2 = 27.75 $ ppm, $ CaSO_4 = 34.0 $ & $ NaCl = 10.0 $ ppm.

Q6.2

Give properties & uses of the polyethylene, polyvinyl Chloride & Buna-S.

Q.7 Solve both questions :

Q7.1

How are polymerization reactions classified on the basis of mechanism. Discuss the mechanism of free radical polymerization reaction.

Q7.2

Differentiate between Thermoplastic & thermosetting resins. Write the synthesis & application of phenol-formaldehyde resin.

Q.8 Solve both questions :

Q8.1

Discuss the mechanism of Diels Elder ring Cyclization reaction.

Q8.2

Describe the mechanism of preparation of Aspirin.

Q.9 Write short notes on any two of the following:

Q9.1

Heisenberg's uncertainty principle

Q9.2

Photoelectric effect

Q9.3

Zeolite Process

Q9.4

Silicons


2017 231101

B.Tech 1st Semester Exam., 2017

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • (i) The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • (ii) There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • (iii) Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • (iv) Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Questions

Q1

Fill in the blanks (any seven) :

a)

Temporary hardness is removed by boiling due to the reaction ______.

[2 Marks]
b)

The difference in HCV and LCV of fuel sample is equal to ______.

[2 Marks]
c)

Calorific value of a gaseous fuel is determined by ______ calorimeter.

[2 Marks]
d)

The colligative property depends on ______ in solution and not on nature of solute.

[2 Marks]
e)

In an electrochemical cell ______ energy gets converted into ______ energy.

[2 Marks]
f)

A copolymer is one which is made of more than one type of ______.

[2 Marks]
g)

Polyacetylene doped with iodine is an example of ______ polymer.

[2 Marks]
h)

According to electrochemical theory of corrosion, corrosion occurs at ______.

[2 Marks]
i)

Low temperature carbonization yields coke which is suitable for ______.

[2 Marks]
j)

In the determination of total hardness of water by EDTA method, the indicator employed is ______.

[2 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

Why do we add buffer solutions during titration of hard water by EDTA method?

[2 Marks]
b)

What is zeolite? Why zeolite softened water is unsuitable for use in boiler?

[4 Marks]
c)

A sample of water gives the following results on analysis : $CO_2 = 22ppm, $HCO_3^- = 365 ppm, Ca2+=40Ca^{2+} = 40 ppm, Mg2+=48Mg^{2+} = 48 ppm Calculate the amount of lime and soda that would be required to soften 10000 litres of water, if 139 ppm of FeSO47H2OFeSO_4 \cdot 7H_2O is used as coagulant.

[8 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

Explain caustic embrittlement in boiler. How does it effect the boiler? How can this be prevented?

[4 Marks]
b)

Name the factors which are responsible for corrosion in boilers. How can this be minimised?

[4 Marks]
c)

Explain the function of the following in water treatment : (i) Calgon (ii) Bleaching powder

[6 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

What do you understand by the term low temperature carbonization?

[2 Marks]
b)

How is coke obtained by using Otto-Hofmann reactor? What are the advantages of using this reactor?

[6 Marks]
c)

Describe the indirect coal to liquid conversion process. Draw the diagram and give the reactions involved in this process.

[6 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

A gaseous fuel has the following composition by volume : H2=14%H_2 = 14\%, CH4=20%CH_4 = 20\%, C2H6=26%C_2H_6 = 26\%, C2H4=15%C_2H_4 = 15\%, CO=15%CO = 15\%, CO2=5%CO_2 = 5\%, N2=5%N_2 = 5\% and O2=5%O_2 = 5\%. Calculate— (i) minimum amount of air required for complete combustion of this fuel; (ii) percentage composition of dry products of combustion, if 10% excess air is supplied.

[10 Marks]
b)

What are polymers? Classify them on the basis of their thermal behaviour. Give suitable example.

[4 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

Explain isotactic and syndiotactic polymers.

[4 Marks]
b)

Write short notes on the following : (i) Polymer degradation (ii) Glass transition temperature

[6 Marks]
c)

42 g of propene was polymerised by radical polymerisation process and DP was found to be 1000. Calculate the number of molecules of PP produced.

[4 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

What do you mean by EMF of a cell?

[4 Marks]
b)

How is the EMF of a cell determined?

[4 Marks]
c)

An iron wire is immersed in a solution containing ZnSO4ZnSO_4 and NiSO4NiSO_4. The conc. of each salt is 1 M. Predict giving reasons, which of the following reactions is likely to proceed : (i) Iron reduces Zn2+Zn^{2+} ions (ii) Iron reduces Ni2+Ni^{2+} ions Given : $E^\circ(Zn^{2+}/Zn) = -0.76$ V $E^\circ(Fe^{2+}/Fe) = -0.44$ V $E^\circ(Ni^{2+}/Ni) = -0.25$ V

[6 Marks]
Q8

Answer the following:

a)

Define corrosion. Why do metals corrode and what are the consequences of corrosion?

[4 Marks]
b)

Explain the Pilling-Bedworth rule, taking example.

[4 Marks]
c)

Write brief accounts of the following : (i) Passivation (ii) Stress corrosion

[6 Marks]
Q9

Answer the following:

a)

Establish the relationship between osmotic pressure and lowering vapour pressure.

[4 Marks]
b)

Under what conditions the abnormal molecular weight values of solutes are obtained from the measurement of colligative properties?

[4 Marks]
c)

Calculate the osmotic pressure of a 0.5% aqueous solution of sucrose (MW = 342) at 27 C27\ ^\circ C. If the density of solution is 1.017 kg dm31.017\ kg\ dm^{-3}, calculate the height of the column of the solution in cm which will just balance this osmotic pressure.

[6 Marks]

2017 231201

B.Tech 2nd Semester Examination, 2017

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • (i) There are Nine Questions in this Paper.
  • (ii) Attempt Five questions in all.
  • (iii) Question No. 1 is Compulsory.
  • (iv) The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.

Questions

Q1

Fill in the blanks/Answer any seven questions :

a)

Arrange the following solution in the increasing order of freezing point. 0.2M Ferric nitrate soln., 0.4 m sugar solution, 0.1M acetic acid solution and 0.2 M magnesium chloride soln.

[2 Marks]
b)

Define lather factor.

[2 Marks]
c)

The hardness of water containing 1.2 mg MgSO4MgSO_4, 1.42 mg Na2SO4Na_2SO_4 and 1.11 mg CaCl2CaCl_2 in 500 ml. Solution is ______ ppm and ______ $^\circ$Cl.

[2 Marks]
d)

What is gutta percha?

[2 Marks]
e)

Why small anodic area results in intense corrosion?

[2 Marks]
f)

0.1M urea solution is ______ to 0.1M Formic acid solution.

[2 Marks]
g)

What is power alcohol?

[2 Marks]
h)

Plexiglass is polymer of ______.

[2 Marks]
i)

Why does of a nail past inside the wood undergo corrosion easily?

[2 Marks]
j)

Why are liquid fuels better than solid fuels ? (Three Characters)

[2 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

What are ion-exchange series?

[4 Marks]
b)

Describe ion-exchange process of softening of water.

[6 Marks]
c)

How are spent series are generated ?

[4 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

How analysis of flue gas is done by orsat's apparatus? What conclusion you draw?

[6 Marks]
b)

Give the significance of proximate and ultimate analysis of coal.

[4 Marks]
c)

A coal sample contains 82% Carbon, 6% Hydrogen 5% Oxygen, 4% Sulphur and 3% Nitrogen. Find Gross and Net calorific value of coal.

[4 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

What is Tactility in polymers?

[4 Marks]
b)

What is glass Transition temperature?

[4 Marks]
c)

Give the method of preparation and uses (Three) of the following. (i) Neoprene (ii) ABS polymer (iii) Bakelite

[6 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

Give the limitations of Raoult's law.

[4 Marks]
b)

Find the molality of solution containg a non-volatile solute if its Vapour pressure is 3.2% below to the vapour pressure of pure water.

[4 Marks]
c)

Deduce the relation between the elevation of boiling point and mole fraction of dissolve solute.

[6 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

What are functions of salt bridge in the Galvanic cell?

[4 Marks]
b)

Can we store (explaination also) (i) CuSO4CuSO_4 Solution in Nickel vessel (ii) FeSO4FeSO_4 Solution in copper vessel (iii) NiCl2NiCl_2 Solution in silver vessel ECu+2/cu=0.34VE^\circ Cu^{+2}/cu=0.34V EFe/Fe+2=0.44E^\circ Fe/Fe^{+2}=0.44 EAg+/Ag=0.8VE^\circ Ag^+/Ag=0.8V Ni/Ni+2=0.25VNi/Ni^{+2} = 0.25V

[6 Marks]
c)

The emf of a cell corresponding to the reaction M(s)+2H+M+2(0.02M)+H2(1atm)M(s) + 2H^+ \to M^{+2}(0.02 M) + H_2(1 atm) is 0.46 V at 25 C25\ ^\circ C. Find the pH of acid solution ($E^\circ m/m^{+2} = 0.76 V$)

[4 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

What are causes that generate cathode and anode regions on the metal surface ?

[4 Marks]
b)

Discuss the mechanism of wet corrosion.

[4 Marks]
c)

Discuss the importance of design and material selection in controlling corrosion.

[6 Marks]
Q8

What are the causes and method prevention of the following:

a)

Scale formation

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Caustic embrittlement

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Priming and foaming

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Boiler corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q9

Write short note on:

a)

Waterline corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Pitting corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Colligative properties

[3.5 Marks]
d)

crevice corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]

2016 231101

B.Tech 1st Semester Examination, 2016

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • (i) There are Nine Questions in this Paper.
  • (ii) Attempt any five questions.
  • (iii) Question No. 1 is Compulsory.
  • (iv) The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.

Questions

Q1

Fill in the blanks/Answer any seven of the following :

a)

Permanent hardness of water is caused by soluble salts of ______ and ______.

[2 Marks]
b)

In proximate analysis of coal carbon percentage is determined by the formula : ______.

[2 Marks]
c)

Coal can be converted to coke by the process of ______.

[2 Marks]
d)

Colligative properties are not associated with ______ of solute.

[2 Marks]
e)

Inter-crystalline cracking occurs in boiler due to presence of ______.

[2 Marks]
f)

Oxidation occurs at ______ and ______ at cathode in an electrochemical cell.

[2 Marks]
g)

A polymer made of more than one type of monomer is ______.

[2 Marks]
h)

Write the formula of weight average molecular weight a polymer.

[2 Marks]
i)

The metal which forms a volatile oxide film corrode ______.

[2 Marks]
j)

Reverse-osmosis is a process to remove ______ from sea water.

[2 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

Why water is softened before using in a boiler? Describe the phosphate conditioning of water to over come the boiler feed problem.

[8 Marks]
b)

Calculate the amount of lime and soda required for softening of 1,000 litres of water with the following analysis.

Analysis of Raw water $Ca^{2+} = 380$ ppm, dissolved CO2=120CO_2 = 120 ppm $Mg^{2+} = 144ppm $FeSO_4 \cdot 7H_2O = 278 ppm $HCO_3^- = 1500$ ppm

Analysis of treated water $OH^- = 34$ ppm $CO_3^{2-} = 32$ ppm

[6 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

How boiler scales are formed? How scales are removed from the boiler? Differentiate between a scale and sludge.

[6 Marks]
b)

In the determination of hardness of water by EDTA method. NH4OHNH4ClNH_4OH - NH_4Cl buffer is used why?

[4 Marks]
c)

Discuss the principle of Ion exchange method what advantages it has over zeolite softners?

[4 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

What do you understand by high temperature carbonization of coal?

[2 Marks]
b)

How coke is obtained by using Beehive oven and what are the limitations of this process.

[6 Marks]
c)

A gas has the following composition by volume: $H_2 = 22%, $CH_4 = 4\%, CO=20%CO = 20\%, CO2=6%CO_2 = 6\%, O2=3%O_2 = 3\% and N2=45%N_2 = 45\%. If 25% excess air is used for combustion, find the weight of air supplied per m3m^3 of this gas (weight of 1 kg mole of air at NTP = 28.95 kg).

[6 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

What are reference electrodes? What is the role of reference electrode in the determination of electrode potential?

[4 Marks]
b)

What do you understand by a concentration cell? Give at least two applications of concentration cell.

[4 Marks]
c)

For what concentration of Ag+(aq)Ag^+(aq) will the EMF of the cell be zero at 25 C25\ ^\circ C if the conc. of Cu2+(aq)Cu^{2+}(aq) is 0.01M Cu(s)/Cu2+(0.01M)//Ag+(aq)/Ag(s)Cu(s)/Cu^{2+}(0.01 M) // Ag^+(aq)/Ag(s) Given E(Ag+/Ag)=+0.80E^\circ(Ag^+/Ag) = +0.80 V; E(Cu2+/Cu)=0.338E^\circ(Cu^{2+}/Cu) = 0.338 V

[6 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

Explain the following:

[14 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

Why rubbers called elastomers? What is natural rubber?

[4 Marks]
b)

What is vulcanization of rubber? Explain the advantages of vulcanized rubber over natural rubber.

[4 Marks]
c)

Give the structure and properties and uses of the following polymers. (i) Nylon (ii) Glyptal

[6 Marks]
Q8

Answer the following:

a)

Why is relative lowering vapour pressure a colligative property?

[4 Marks]
b)

What do you mean by colligative property?

[2 Marks]
c)

The pressure of water vapour of a solution containing a non-volatile solute is 2% below that vapour of pure water. Calculate the molality of the solution.

[8 Marks]
Q9

Write short note on any four of the following:

a)

Pilling-Bedworth rule

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Working of Bomb calorimeter (draw diagram also)

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Direct coal to liquid conversion process

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Thermoplastics

[3.5 Marks]
e)

Priming and foaming

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]

2016 231201

B.Tech 2nd Semester Exam., 2016

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • (i) The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • (ii) There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • (iii) Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • (iv) Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Questions

Q1

Fill in the blanks/Answer the following (any seven) :

a)

If 50 ml hard water required 1.5 ml of 0.01 M EDTA, the hardness of water is ______ p.p.m.

[2 Marks]
b)

The general formula of zeolite is ______.

[2 Marks]
c)

What is an azeotropic mixture?

[2 Marks]
d)

Colligative properties depend on ______.

[2 Marks]
e)

Why does iron corrode faster than Al?

[2 Marks]
f)

Why are liquid fuels better than solid fuels (3 characters)?

[2 Marks]
g)

What is power alcohol?

[2 Marks]
h)

Hardness of water containing 1.62 mg calcium bicarbonate and 1.2 mg magnesium sulphate in 500 ml is ______ p.p.m. ______ $^\circ$Cl.

[2 Marks]
i)

Arrange in increasing order of freezing of 0.1 M solution of glucose, calcium chloride, sodium chloride and acetic acid.

[2 Marks]
j)

Why are brass vessels tinned?

[2 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

What is hardness of water? How is it expressed?

[3 Marks]
b)

Write the principal and chemical reactions involving lime-soda method of softening of water.

[5 Marks]
c)

A water sample contains the following in mg/lit : $Ca(HCO_3)_2 = 8.1$, Mg(HCO3)2=2.92Mg(HCO_3)_2 = 2.92, MgCl2=9.5MgCl_2 = 9.5, MgSO4=1.2MgSO_4 = 1.2, CaCl2=1.11CaCl_2 = 1.11, NaHCO3=4.2NaHCO_3 = 4.2, CO2=2.2CO_2 = 2.2, HCl=3.65HCl = 3.65 Calculate the amount of lime and soda required for softening 50000 lit of water.

[6 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

Describe Fisher-Tropsch method of manufacture of gasoline.

[4 Marks]
b)

Define octane number and cetane number. What are the structural features of fuel that increases octane cetane numbers?

[4 Marks]
c)

A coal sample contain 76% carbon, 10% hydrogen, 8% oxygen and 6% nitrogen. Find the minimum amount of O2O_2 and air by weight for complete combustion of 1 kg of coal. Also calculate the weight of air if 20% excess air is supplied. (Air contains 23% O2O_2 by weight.)

[6 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

Write the charging and discharging reactions of lead-acid storage battery.

[4 Marks]
b)

Explain the construction and working of H2O2H_2 \cdot O_2 fuel cell.

[6 Marks]
c)

What is the pH of the solution of the given cell if its cell potential is 1.04 volt? $E^\circ Ag^+/Ag = +0.8$ volt $Pt ; H_2(1\ atm) | H^+ (pH = ?) // Ag^+(0.01 M) | Ag$ Write the cell reaction also.

[4 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

Differentiate between the following :

[4 Marks]
b)

Give the method of preparation and uses (three) of the following :

[10 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

Explain with examples Pilling-Bedworth law.

[4 Marks]
b)

What are causes for the formation of cathodes and anodes regions on the metal surface?

[4 Marks]
c)

What are the factors that control the rate of corrosion?

[6 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

State Raoult's law of lowering of vapour pressure. Give its limitations.

[4 Marks]
b)

What is ideal solution? Explain positive and negative deviations from ideal behaviour of liquid pairs.

[5 Marks]
c)

At 100 C100\ ^\circ C, the vapour pressure of solution of 6.2 gm of solute in 126 gm water is 745 mm. What is the boiling point of solution ($K_b = 0.52$)?

[5 Marks]
Q8

Write the method of prevention of the following :

a)

Scale formation

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Caustic embrittlement

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Priming and foaming

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Boiler corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q9

Write short notes on the following :

a)

Galvanic series

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Waterline corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Pitting corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Glass transition temperature

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]

2015 231101

B.Tech 1st Semester Exam., 2015

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Section A

Q1

Answer/Fill in the blanks any seven of the following :

a)

What do you mean by hardness of water?

b)

Name the two ways of analysis of coal.

c)

An example of phenolic resin is ——.

d)

Name two chief methods to synthesize petrol.

e)

What are the main colligative properties associated with ideal solutions?

f)

Analysis of flue gas is carried out with the help of —— apparatus.

g)

Water gas is a mixture of —— and ——.

h)

What is the basic difference in a primary and secondary cell?

i)

Name two most common methods for softening of water.

j)

Why is it impossible to determine the electrode potential for a single half cell?

[14 Marks]
Q2

Write down the causes and disadvantages of the following :

a)

Scale formation

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Sludge formation

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Caustic embrittlement

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Priming and foaming

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

Distinguish between cold lime-soda process and hot lime-soda process.

[4 Marks]
b)

Calculate the amount of lime (92% pure) and soda (98% pure) required for treatment of 30,000 litres of water whose analysis is as follows : Ca(HCO3)2=40.5 ppm,Mg(HCO3)2=36.5 ppm,MgSO4=30.0 ppm,CaSO4=34.0 ppm,CaCl2=27.75 ppm,NaCl=10.0 ppm\text{Ca(HCO}_3)_2 = 40.5 \text{ ppm}, \text{Mg(HCO}_3)_2 = 36.5 \text{ ppm}, \text{MgSO}_4 = 30.0 \text{ ppm}, \text{CaSO}_4 = 34.0 \text{ ppm}, \text{CaCl}_2 = 27.75 \text{ ppm}, \text{NaCl} = 10.0 \text{ ppm}.

[6 Marks]
c)

Explain the types of hardness of water.

[4 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

Calculate the osmotic pressure of a solution obtained by mixing 100 ml100 \text{ ml} of 4.5% solution of urea (mol. mass = 60) and 100 ml100 \text{ ml} of 3.42% solution of cane sugar (mol. mass = 342) at 300 K300 \text{ K}. (Given $R = 0.0821 \text{ L atm K}^{-1} \text{ mol}^{-1}$)

[6 Marks]
b)

What is molal elevation constant? What are its units?

[4 Marks]
c)

What are isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic solutions? What happens when such solutions are separated by a semipermeable membrane?

[4 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

Write down the electrodes, electrolytes and the cell reactions involved in dry cell or Leclanche cell.

[6 Marks]
b)

Write in Nernst equation and calculate the e.m.f. of the following cell at 298 K298 \text{ K} : Cu(s)Cu2+(0.130 M)Ag+(1.0×104 M)Ag(s)\text{Cu(s)} | \text{Cu}^{2+} (0.130 \text{ M}) || \text{Ag}^{+} (1.0 \times 10^{-4} \text{ M}) | \text{Ag(s)} Given EAg+/Ag=0.80 V,ECu2+/Cu=0.34 VE^\circ_{\text{Ag}^{+}/\text{Ag}} = 0.80 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{Cu}^{2+}/\text{Cu}} = 0.34 \text{ V}.

[4 Marks]
c)

Describe the working of simple galvanic cell.

[4 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

What is a fuel? How are fuels commonly classified?

[4 Marks]
b)

What is meant by calorific value of a fuel? Explain gross and net calorific value.

[6 Marks]
c)

What is the significance of volatile matter in coal?

[4 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

Describe free-radical polymerisation mechanism of ethylene.

[4 Marks]
b)

Distinguish between addition and condensation polymerisation.

[4 Marks]
c)

Give the methods of preparation and uses of the following : (i) PVC (ii) Nylon (iii) Teflon

[6 Marks]
Q8

Answer the following:

a)

Describe various types of protective coatings used for controlling corrosion.

[5 Marks]
b)

Compare chemical corrosion and electrochemical corrosion.

[5 Marks]
c)

What are the factors which affect corrosion?

[4 Marks]
Q9

Write short notes on the following :

a)

Galvanic corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Thermoplastics

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Boiler corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Electrode potential

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]

2015 231201

B.Tech 2nd Semester Exam., 2015

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • (i) The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • (ii) There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • (iii) Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • (iv) Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Questions

Q1

Fill in the blanks/answer any seven questions :

a)

50 ml of water sample require 1.5 ml M/50M/50 HCl solution using methyl orange indicator. The temporary hardness of water is ______ ppm.

[2 Marks]
b)

Natural rubber is polymer of ______.

[2 Marks]
c)

Terylene is condensation polymer of ______ and ______.

[2 Marks]
d)

Arrange hydrogen gas, LPG, water gas and biogas in increasing order of their calorific value.

[2 Marks]
e)

Aluminium vessels are used to store conc. HNO3HNO_3. Explain.

[2 Marks]
f)

Why is boiling point of water increases when KCl added?

[2 Marks]
g)

Large cathode and small anode area results in intense corrosion. Explain.

[2 Marks]
h)

Arrange in increasing order of freezing point of 0.1 M solution of acetic acid, glucose, sodium chloride and calcium nitrate.

[2 Marks]
i)

What is power alcohol?

[2 Marks]
j)

Why are brass utensils tinned?

[2 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

Describe the principle of lime-soda process of softening of water. Give chemical reaction involved during softening of water.

[5 Marks]
b)

What are advantages and disadvantages of lime-soda process?

[2 Marks]
c)

A water sample containing the following in mg/litre : $Ca(HCO_3)_2 = 16.2$ $Mg(HCO_3)_2 = 14.6$ $MgCl_2 = 9.5$ $MgSO_4 = 1.2$ $CaCl_2 = 2.22$ $HCl = 3.65$ $CO_2 = 2.2$ $NaHCO_3 = 4.2$ Calculate the amount of lime and soda required for softening 10 m310\ m^3 water.

[7 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

What is flue gas? How is analysis of flue gas done by Orsat's apparatus?

[6 Marks]
b)

What is the significance of the flue gas analysis.

[2 Marks]
c)

A coal sample contains following percentage composition by weight : C = 80, H = 6, O = 8, N = 6 Find the minimum amount of oxygen and air by weight for complete combustion of 1 kg of coal. Also calculate the weight of air if 15% excess air is supplied (air contains 23% O2O_2 by weight).

[6 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

Derive Nernst equation and discuss its application.

[6 Marks]
b)

Calculate the e.m.f. of a concentration cell at 25 C25\ ^\circ C consisting two Ag electrode immersed in a solution of Ag+Ag^+ of 0.01 M and 0.001 M concentration.

[4 Marks]
c)

For a cell reaction $$2A + 3B^{+2} = 2A^{+3} + 3B$$ at 298 K the equilibrium constant is 1.0×1041.0 \times 10^4. Calculate EE^\circ cell.

[4 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

Define degree of polymerization.

[3 Marks]
b)

Explain the free radical polymerization mechanism.

[3 Marks]
c)

What is glass transition temperature?

[4 Marks]
d)

Write the preparation and uses of (i) neoprene and (ii) nylon-6,6.

[4 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

Discuss the mechanism of electrochemical corrosion.

[3 Marks]
b)

What are the factors that effect the rate of corrosion?

[4 Marks]
c)

How is corrosion prevented by cathodic protection?

[3 Marks]
d)

What is percentage of iron rusted ($Fe_2O_3 \cdot 2H_2O$) when its weight increased by 25%?

[4 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

Deduce the relationship between the boiling point elevation of a solution and mole fraction of dissolved solute.

[6 Marks]
b)

Explain the terms hypertonic, isotonic and hypotonic solutions.

[4 Marks]
c)

At 100 C100\ ^\circ C the vapour pressure of solution of 4.5 g of solute in 108 g water is 742 mm. Find the boiling point of the solution ($K_b$ of H2O=0.52H_2O = 0.52 and water vapour pressure at 100 C100\ ^\circ C is 760 mm).

[4 Marks]
Q8

Answer the following:

a)

Explain caustic embrittlement in boiler and how it can be prevented.

[5 Marks]
b)

What are the causes of boiler corrosion? How can the boiler corrosion be prevented?

[5 Marks]
c)

What are the causes of— (i) scale formation; (ii) priming and foaming?

[4 Marks]
Q9

Write short notes on :

a)

Water-line corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Crevices corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Octane number

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Colligative properties

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]

2014 231101

B.Tech 1st Semester Exam., 2014

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right-side margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Section A

Q1

Fill in the blanks/Answer any seven of the following :

a)

Calculate the weight of calcium nitrate required to prepare 500 ml500 \text{ ml} solution having hardness of 500 ppm500 \text{ ppm}.

b)

0.1 M0.1 \text{ M} formic acid solution is —— to 0.1 M0.1 \text{ M} sucrose solution.

c)

Coal sample is heated —— C^\circ\text{C} for —— minute for determination of moisture.

d)

What is lather factor?

e)

Why does impure metal corrode faster than pure metal?

f)

Natural rubber is polymer of ——.

g)

Arrange in increasing order of freezing point of 0.1 M0.1 \text{ M} solution of CaCl2,NaCl,AlCl3\text{CaCl}_2, \text{NaCl}, \text{AlCl}_3 and urea.

h)

What is power alcohol?

i)

Write the function of salt bridge.

j)

Write four characteristics of good fuel.

[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

Write on electrolytes, electrodes and reaction involved in lead storage battery.

[5 Marks]
b)

Calculate the reduction potential at 25 C25 \text{ }^\circ\text{C} for Fe+3/Fe+2\text{Fe}^{+3}/\text{Fe}^{+2} electrode if concentration of Fe+2\text{Fe}^{+2} ion is ten times than Fe+3\text{Fe}^{+3} ion. EFe+3/Fe+2=0.77 voltE^\circ_{\text{Fe}^{+3}/\text{Fe}^{+2}} = 0.77 \text{ volt}.

[4 Marks]
c)

A cell AgAg+1(1 M,500 ml)Cu+2(1 M,500 ml)Cu\text{Ag} | \text{Ag}^{+1} (1 \text{ M}, 500 \text{ ml}) || \text{Cu}^{+2} (1 \text{ M}, 500 \text{ ml}) | \text{Cu} calculate the change of cell potential after passing of 9.65 ampere9.65 \text{ ampere} current for 1 hr1 \text{ hr}.

[5 Marks]
Q3

Give the methods for prevention of the following :

a)

Boiler corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Scale formation

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Caustic embrittlement

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Knocking

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

What are the reasons for the formation of anodic and cathodic regions on the surface of metal?

[5 Marks]
b)

Discuss the importance of design and material selection in controlling corrosion.

[5 Marks]
c)

What is impressed current cathodic protection?

[4 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

How is petrol synthesised by Bergius process?

[6 Marks]
b)

Describe the method of production, composition and uses of water gas.

[4 Marks]
c)

How analysis of flue gas is done by Orsat apparatus?

[4 Marks]
Q6

Write short notes on :

a)

Priming and foaming

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Colligative properties

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Stress corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Fuel cell

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

Describe free-radical polymerisation mechanism of vinyl acetate.

[4 Marks]
b)

Differentiate between thermosetting and thermoplastic resins with suitable example.

[4 Marks]
c)

Give the methods of preparation and uses of the following : (i) Neoprene (ii) Bakelite (iii) Plexiglas

[6 Marks]
Q8

Answer the following:

a)

State Raoult's law of lowering of vapour pressure. How can be used for determination of molecular weight of a compound? What are the limitations of Raoult's law?

[7 Marks]
b)

At 100 C100 \text{ }^\circ\text{C} the vapour pressure of a solution of 7.6 gm7.6 \text{ gm} of a non-volatile solute in 108 gm108 \text{ gm} water is 735 mm735 \text{ mm} of Hg\text{Hg}. What is molecular weight of solute? Also calculate the boiling point of solution. (Kb=0.52 KK_b = 0.52 \text{ K}, PH2O=760 mmP^\circ_{\text{H}_2\text{O}} = 760 \text{ mm} at $100 \text{ }^\circ\text{C}$).

[7 Marks]
Q9

Answer the following:

a)

What is hardness of water? How is it expressed? What are various units used for its expression?

[4 Marks]
b)

100 ml100 \text{ ml} of a sample water neutralized 6.2 ml 0.12 M H2SO46.2 \text{ ml } 0.12 \text{ M } \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 using methyl orange indicator. Find hardness of water sample.

[4 Marks]
c)

Find the amount of lime (74% pure) and soda (90% pure) required for softening 100 m3100 \text{ m}^3 water containing following in mg/lit : Ca(HCO3)2=4.05,Mg(HCO3)2=3.65,MgCl2=0.95,Ca(NO3)2=3.28,CaCl2=3.33,MgSO4=1.2,CO2=2.2,NaHCO3=2.1,HCl=3.65\text{Ca(HCO}_3)_2 = 4.05, \text{Mg(HCO}_3)_2 = 3.65, \text{MgCl}_2 = 0.95, \text{Ca(NO}_3)_2 = 3.28, \text{CaCl}_2 = 3.33, \text{MgSO}_4 = 1.2, \text{CO}_2 = 2.2, \text{NaHCO}_3 = 2.1, \text{HCl} = 3.65.

[6 Marks]

2014 231201

B.Tech 2nd Semester Exam., 2014

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Section A

Q1

Answer/Fill in the blanks (any seven) :

a)

Arrange the following 0.1 M0.1 \text{ M} solution in the increasing order of freezing point : Aluminium chloride solution; Urea solution; Acetic acid solution; Calcium chloride solution.

b)

Arrange LPG, water gas, producer gas and hydrogen in decreasing order of their calorific value.

c)

A 0.82% solution of organic compound is isotonic with 0.1 M0.1 \text{ M} urea solution. The molecular weight of organic compound is ——.

d)

What are the functions of salt bridge?

e)

What is tacticity in polymers?

f)

Plexiglass is polymer of ——.

g)

Hardness of water containing 1.62 mg/lit, Ca(HCO3)21.62 \text{ mg/lit, Ca(HCO}_3)_2 and 7.3 mg/lit7.3 \text{ mg/lit} magnesium bicarbonate is —— p.p.m.

h)

Why does impure metal corrode faster than pure metal?

i)

0.1 M0.1 \text{ M} acetic acid solution is —— to 0.1 M0.1 \text{ M} sucrose solution.

j)

Why does smaller anodic area result in intense corrosion?

[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

What are the causes of scale and sludge formation?

[3 Marks]
b)

Write the drawbacks of scale and sludge formation.

[3 Marks]
c)

Describe the methods used for the prevention of scale and sludge formation.

[4 Marks]
d)

2.1 gm2.1 \text{ gm} coal sample heated with excess NaOH which expelled all nitrogen present in coal as ammonia. The ammonia required 16.2 ml (1 M) H2SO416.2 \text{ ml } (1 \text{ M}) \text{ H}_2\text{SO}_4. Find the percentage of nitrogen in coal.

[4 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

What are the significances of proximate and ultimate analyses of coal?

[4 Marks]
b)

How is analysis of flue gas done by Orsat's apparatus?

[5 Marks]
c)

Calculate the amount of lime (74% pure) and soda (84% pure) required for softening 250 m3250 \text{ m}^3 water which contains following in mg/lit : Ca(HCO3)2=4.86,Mg(HCO3)2=4.38,MgSO4=3.0,CaCl2=2.22,CO2=2.2,HCl=3.65,NaHCO3=2.1\text{Ca(HCO}_3)_2 = 4.86, \text{Mg(HCO}_3)_2 = 4.38, \text{MgSO}_4 = 3.0, \text{CaCl}_2 = 2.22, \text{CO}_2 = 2.2, \text{HCl} = 3.65, \text{NaHCO}_3 = 2.1.

[5 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

Predict whether or not of the following reactions will occur spontaneously in acid solution. Determine EcellE^\circ_{\text{cell}} for the reaction that is predicted to occur : (i) Oxidation of NO to NO3\text{NO}_3^- by Sn+4\text{Sn}^{+4} (ii) Reduction of Mn+2\text{Mn}^{+2} to Mn by Zn (iii) Reduction of Br2\text{Br}_2 to Br\text{Br}^- by H2O2\text{H}_2\text{O}_2 (iv) Reduction of Br2\text{Br}_2 to Br\text{Br}^- by Fe+2\text{Fe}^{+2} [Data: $E^\circ_{\text{Zn/Zn}^{+2}} = 0.76 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{Fe}^{+3}/\text{Fe}^{+2}} = 0.77 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{NO}3/\text{NO}} = 0.96 \text{ V}, E^\circ{\text{Sn}^{+4}/\text{Sn}^{+2}} = 0.15 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{Mn/Mn}^{+2}} = 1.18 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{Br}2/\text{Br}^-} = 1.07 \text{ V}, E^\circ{\text{O}_2/\text{H}_2\text{O}_2} = 0.68 \text{ V}$]

[8 Marks]
b)

Calculate the electrode potential of cell FeFe+2(1 M)Ag+1(1 M)Ag\text{Fe} | \text{Fe}^{+2} (1 \text{ M}) || \text{Ag}^{+1} (1 \text{ M}) | \text{Ag} after 50% Ag+\text{Ag}^+ reacted given that EFe/Fe+2=0.44 V,EAg+1/Ag=0.80 VE^\circ_{\text{Fe/Fe}^{+2}} = 0.44 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{Ag}^{+1}/\text{Ag}} = 0.80 \text{ V}.

[6 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

Explain with examples : (i) Addition polymerization and condensation polymerization (ii) Conducting and non-conducting polymers

[6 Marks]
b)

What is vulcanization of rubbers?

[4 Marks]
c)

Outline the preparation and uses of— (i) ABS polymer; (ii) Teflon.

[4 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

What is ideal solution? Explain positive and negative deviation from ideal behavior of liquid pairs.

[5 Marks]
b)

Derive the relationship between freezing point depression of a solution with the mole fraction of the dissolved solute.

[5 Marks]
c)

Find the molality of a solution containing a non-volatile solute if its v.p. is 5% below the v.p. of pure water.

[4 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

What are laws of dry corrosion? Explain with examples.

[4 Marks]
b)

Discuss the mechanism of wet corrosion.

[4 Marks]
c)

Discuss the methods used to prevent corrosion.

[6 Marks]
Q8

What are the causes and preventions of the following?

a)

Boiler corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Caustic embrittlement

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Priming and foaming

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Knocking

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q9

Write short notes on the following :

a)

Glass transition temperature

[3.5 Marks]
b)

Colligative properties

[3.5 Marks]
c)

Waterline corrosion

[3.5 Marks]
d)

Secondary cell

[3.5 Marks]
[14 Marks]

2013 231101

B.Tech 1st Semester Exam., 2013

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right side margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Section A

Q1

Fill in the blanks/Answer any seven of the following :

a)

A 1.2% solution of organic compound is isotonic with 1.6% of urea ($\text{NH}_2\text{CONH}_2$) solution. The molecular weight of organic compound is —— a.m.u.

b)

Hardness of water containing 1.46 mg/litre1.46 \text{ mg/litre} magnesium bicarbonate and 1.36 mg/litre CaSO41.36 \text{ mg/litre } \text{CaSO}_4 is —— p.p.m.

c)

Define Pilling and Bedworth rule.

d)

Dacron is the polymer of ——.

e)

What is azeotropic mixture?

f)

Why is ethylene glycol added to water used in car radiator in cold countries?

g)

Arrange benzene, ethylene, hexane and cyclohexane in the increasing order of their calorific values.

h)

The absorbent of carbon monoxide in Orsat's apparatus is ——.

i)

Define cetane number.

j)

Why are gaseous fuels better than liquid fuel (three characters)?

[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

Describe the lime-soda method of softening of hard water. Give chemical reaction involved in it.

[5 Marks]
b)

How is hardness of water determined by soap titration method?

[4 Marks]
c)

Calculate the amount of lime and soda required for softening 250 m3250 \text{ m}^3 water containing following in mg/litre : Mg(HCO3)2=2.19,Ca(HCO3)2=3.24,MgSO4=2.4,CaCl2=2.22,Ca(NO3)2=1.64,CO2=2.2,HCl=3.65,NaHCO3=2.1\text{Mg(HCO}_3)_2 = 2.19, \text{Ca(HCO}_3)_2 = 3.24, \text{MgSO}_4 = 2.4, \text{CaCl}_2 = 2.22, \text{Ca(NO}_3)_2 = 1.64, \text{CO}_2 = 2.2, \text{HCl} = 3.65, \text{NaHCO}_3 = 2.1.

[5 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

What is ideal solution? Explain positive and negative deviations from ideal behaviour of liquid pairs.

[5 Marks]
b)

Deduce the relationship between elevation of boiling point of solution and the mole fraction of solute dissolved.

[4 Marks]
c)

Two elements A and B form compounds AB2\text{AB}_2 and AB4\text{AB}_4 which do not dissociate or associate. When 1.0 g each AB2\text{AB}_2 and AB4\text{AB}_4 dissolved separately in 20 g benzene, lowers the freezing point 2.3 K and 1.3 K respectively. ($K_f$ for benzene = 5.1) Find atomic weight of A and B.

[5 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

Write the construction, working and reactions involved in a dry cell.

[6 Marks]
b)

What is galvanic series? Give its importance.

[3 Marks]
c)

What is the pH of the solution of cell given below if its cell potential is 0.16 volt at 25 C25 \text{ }^\circ\text{C}? (E^\circ_{M/M^{+2}} = 0.25 \text{ V}$) $M | M^{+2} (0.1 \text{ M}) || \text{HCl} (pH = ?) | \text{H}_2 (1 \text{ atm}); \text{Pt}.

[5 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

Explain the tacticity in polymer.

[3 Marks]
b)

What is vulcanisation of rubber?

[3 Marks]
c)

Give the preparation and uses of the following : (i) Bakelite (ii) Neoprene (iii) Nylon-6,6 (iv) ABC polymer.

[8 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

Describe Fischer-Tropsch process for manufacturing of gasoline.

[5 Marks]
b)

What are the significances of proximate and ultimate analysis of coal?

[3 Marks]
c)

A coal sample was found to contain following composition by weight : C=72,H=4,O=9,S=5,N=6\text{C}=72, \text{H}=4, \text{O}=9, \text{S}=5, \text{N}=6 and rest ash. (i) Find gross and net calorific value of coal. (ii) Find minimum amount of air by weight necessary for complete combustion of 1 kg coal (air contains 23% O2\text{O}_2 by weight).

[6 Marks]
Q7

What are the causes, drawbacks and methods of prevention of the following?

a)

Scale formation

[6 Marks]
b)

Caustic embrittlement

[4 Marks]
c)

Priming and foaming

[4 Marks]
[14 Marks]
Q8

Answer the following:

a)

What are the laws of dry corrosion? Explain with examples.

[4 Marks]
b)

Write the mechanism of wet corrosion.

[4 Marks]
c)

Describe the various methods employed for prevention of corrosion.

[6 Marks]
Q9

Write short notes on the following :

a)

Pitting corrosion

b)

Waterline corrosion

c)

Colligative properties

d)

Knocking

[14 Marks]

2012 231201

B.Tech 2nd Semester Exam., 2012

Time 3 hours
Full Marks 70
Instructions:
  • The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  • There are NINE questions in this paper.
  • Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Section A

Q1

Answer/Fill in the blanks (any seven) :

a)

Why are gaseous fuels better than solid fuels (four characters)?

b)

What is tacticity in polymers?

c)

Hardness of water containing 8.1 mg/lit Ca(HCO3)28.1 \text{ mg/lit } \text{Ca(HCO}_3)_2, 1.11 mg/lit CaCl21.11 \text{ mg/lit } \text{CaCl}_2 and 0.585 mg/lit NaCl0.585 \text{ mg/lit } \text{NaCl} is —— p.p.m.

d)

Why is ethylene glycol added to water used in car radiator in cold countries?

e)

Arrange octane, isooctane, benzene and cyclohexane in increasing order of octane number.

f)

Absorbent of oxygen in Orsat's apparatus is ——.

g)

Colligative properties of solution depends on ——.

h)

The monomer of PVC is ——.

i)

Arrange LPG, water gas, producer gas and hydrogen in the increasing order of calorific value.

j)

Define isotonic solutions.

[14 Marks]
Q2

Answer the following:

a)

What is the significance of salt bridge in galvanic cell?

[3 Marks]
b)

Can we store with suitable explanation? (i) CuSO4\text{CuSO}_4 solution in nickel vessel (ii) FeSO4\text{FeSO}_4 solution in copper vessel (iii) H2O2\text{H}_2\text{O}_2 solution in silver vessel. Given ECu+2/Cu=0.34 V,EZn/Zn+2=0.76 V,EFe/Fe+2=0.44 V,EAg+/Ag=0.80 VE^\circ_{\text{Cu}^{+2}/\text{Cu}} = 0.34 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{Zn/Zn}^{+2}} = 0.76 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{Fe/Fe}^{+2}} = 0.44 \text{ V}, E^\circ_{\text{Ag}^+/\text{Ag}} = 0.80 \text{ V}.

[6 Marks]
c)

Calculate the EMF of a Daniel cell at 25 C25 \text{ }^\circ\text{C} when the concentration of ZnSO4\text{ZnSO}_4 and CuSO4\text{CuSO}_4 solution are 0.01 M0.01 \text{ M} and 0.1 M0.1 \text{ M} respectively. The EE^\circ cell is 1.10 volt1.10 \text{ volt}.

[5 Marks]
Q3

Answer the following:

a)

Write about the following : (i) Stress corrosion and (ii) Pitting corrosion.

[6 Marks]
b)

Explain with suitable examples, Pilling and Bedworth law.

[4 Marks]
c)

What are cathodic and anodic protection for controlling corrosion? Discuss their merits and demerits.

[4 Marks]
Q4

Answer the following:

a)

What is ideal solution? Explain positive and negative deviation from the ideal behaviour of liquids pairs.

[6 Marks]
b)

What are colligative properties?

[4 Marks]
c)

Find the molality of solution containing non-volatile solute if its vapour pressure is 3% below the vapour pressure of pure water.

[4 Marks]
Q5

Answer the following:

a)

Compare addition polymerisation and condensation polymerisation.

[4 Marks]
b)

Write the mechanism of free radical polymerisation.

[4 Marks]
c)

Mention engineering application of thermosetting and thermoplastic resins.

[6 Marks]
Q6

Answer the following:

a)

What is flue gas? Describe the analysis of flue gas using Orsat's apparatus.

[6 Marks]
b)

Calculate the gross and net calorific value of coal sample having following composition : C=78%,H=6%,O=4.2%,S=3.2%,N=3.2%\text{C}=78\%, \text{H}=6\%, \text{O}=4.2\%, \text{S}=3.2\%, \text{N}=3.2\%, rest ash.

[4 Marks]
c)

Find the volume of air for combustion of 1 kg of above coal sample (air contains 21% oxygen).

[4 Marks]
Q7

Answer the following:

a)

What are the disadvantages of hard water?

[4 Marks]
b)

Describe the method of softening of water by a ion-exchange process.

[6 Marks]
c)

How are spent resins regenerated?

[4 Marks]
Q8

Answer the following:

a)

Write the Fischer-Tropsch process.

[4 Marks]
b)

How are nitrogen and sulphur estimated in coal sample?

[6 Marks]
c)

Write the significance of proximate analysis of coal.

[4 Marks]
Q9

Write short notes on the following :

a)

Scale and slug formation

b)

Caustic embrittlement

c)

Octane number

d)

Bio-diesel

[14 Marks]

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