How many structural isomers can you draw for pentane?
Three structural isomers are possible for pentane.
(i) Pentane
CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3
(ii) 2 Methyl butane (Isopentane)
(iii) 2,2,dimethyl propane (Neopentane)
Draw the structure for the following compounds.
(i) Ethanoic acid (ii) Bromopentane*
(iii) Butanone (iv) Hexanal.
*Are structural isomers possible for bromopentane?
What is an homologous series? Explain with an example.
How would you name the following compounds?
(i) CH3 -- CH2 -- Br
(ii)
(iii)
What will be the formula and electron dot structure of cyclopentane?
Explain the nature of the covalent bond using the bond formation in CH3Cl.
Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications?
Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps.
What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of carbon compounds we see around us?
Explain the formation of scum when hard water is treated with soap.
How would you distinguish experimentally between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid?
Did Döbereiner’s triads also exist in the columns of Newlands’ Octaves? Compare and find out.
What is a good source of energy?
Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multi-cellular organisms like humans?
What are trophic levels? Give an example of a food chain and state the different trophic levels in it.
What changes can you make in your habits to become more environment-friendly?
What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?
What is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction?
If a trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?
Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleared before burning in air?
Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.
What advantage over an aquatic organism does a terrestrial organism have with regard to obtaining oxygen for respiration?
What will happen if a solution of sodium hydrocarbonate is heated? Give the equation of the reaction involved.
How are the lungs designed in human beings to maximise the area for exchange of gases?
What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?
Can you think of reasons why more complex organisms cannot give rise to new individuals through regeneration?
An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W. When it is operated on 110 V, the power consumed will be –
(a) 100 W (b) 75 W (c) 50 W (d) 25 W
Consider a circular loop of wire lying in the plane of the table. Let the current pass through the loop clockwise. Apply the right-hand rule to find out the direction of the magnetic field inside and outside the loop.
Which of the following constitute a food-chain?
(a) Grass, wheat and mango
(b) Grass, goat and human
(c) Goat, cow and elephant
(d) Grass, fish and goat
What are the changes seen in girls at the time of puberty?
At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit
(a) reduces substantially.
(b) does not change.
(c) increases heavily.
(d) vary continuously.