The critical temperature of water is higher than that of O₂ because H₂O molecule has:

1. fewer electrons than oxygen

2. two covalent bonds

3. V-shape

4. dipole moment

Benzene is oxidized by H₂O₂ in presence of FeSO₄ to:

1. phenol

2. cyclohexane

3. benzaldehyde

4. benzoic acid

10 volumes of H₂O₂ has a strength of approximately:

1. 3%

2. 30%

3. 10%

4. 5%

Which is not true in case of H₂O₂?

1. It is more stable in basic solution

2. It acts as strong oxidising agent in acid and basic solutions

3. It is decomposed by MnO₂

4. It behaves as reducing agent towards KMnO₄

Decmposition of H₂O₂ is retarded by:

1. acetanilide

2. alcohol

3. H₃PO₄

4. all of these

Metal which does not react with cold water but evolves H₂ with steam is:

1. Na

2. K

3. Pt

4. Fe

Permutit is:

1. hydrated sodium aluminium silicate

2. sodium hexa meta-phosphate

3. sodium silicate

4. sodium meta-aluminate

Hydrogen is not obtained when zinc reacts with:

1. cold water

2. dil. H₂SO₄

3. dil HCl

4. hot 20% NaOH

Very pure hydrogen (99.9%) can be made by which of the following processes ?

1. Mixing natural hydrocarbons of high molecular weight

2. Electrolysis of water

3. Reaction of salt like hydrides with water

4. Reaction of methane with steam

Para hydrogen at room temperature is:

1. Less stable than ortho hydrogen.

2. More stable than ortho hydrogen.

3. As stable as ortho hydrogen.

4. None of the above.