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CARBON AND IT'S COMPOUND MCQ

Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 75

1. IUPAC names of a few esters are given below: [1]

i. Ethyl propanoate
ii. Propyl methanoate
iii. Methyl butanoate
iv. Ethyl butanoate
The ester(s) which contain(s) ten hydrogen atoms per molecule is/are

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

c) (i) and (iii) only d) i only

2. Few organic reactions are given below. Which of the reactions is not named correctly? [1]
acidified K2 Cr2 O7 NaOH
a) CH 3 CH2 OH −−−−−−−−−−→ CH3 COOH
b) CH3 COOC2 H5 −−−→ CH3 COONa + C2 H5 OH
(Cumbustion) (Saponification)

c) CH d)
H
CH3 COONa + NaOH → CH4 + Na2 CO3
3
COOH + C2 H5 OH −
−→ C H3 COOC2 H5 + H2 O
(Decarboxylation)
(Esterification)

3. Carbon compounds: [1]

i. are good conductors of electricity.
ii. are bad conductors of electricity.
iii. have strong forces of attraction between their molecules.
iv. have weak forces of attraction between their molecules.
The correct statements are:

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

c) (ii) and (iii) d) (i) and (ii)

4. When ethanol reacts with sodium two products are formed. These products are: [1]

a) Sodium ethanoate and oxygen b) Sodium ethoxide and oxygen

c) Sodium ethoxide and hydrogen d) Sodium ethanoate and hydrogen

5. The bond between two identical non-metallic atom has a pair of electron: [1]

a) with identical spins. b) unequally shared between two atoms.

c) transferred completely from one atom to d) equally shared between them.

another.
6. You want to test for hardness of water but hard water is not available in the laboratory. Which of the following [1]
compounds may be dissolved in pure water to make it hard?

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 i. Hydrogen Carbonate of Sodium
ii. Sulphate of Magnesium
iii. Chloride of Calcium
iv. Carbonate of Sodium

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

c) (i) and (iv) d) (iii) and (iv)

7. A molecule of ammonia (NH3) has [1]

a) two double bonds and one single bond b) only double bonds

c) only single bonds d) only triple bonds

8. Which one of the following is not in a liquid state at 10o C? [1]

a) H2O b) Glacial acetic acid

c) C2H5OH d) Acetone

9. A few drops of ethanoic acid are added to solid sodium bicarbonate. Which of the following observations would [1]
be observed?

a) Evolution of brown fumes b) Evolution of a pungent smelling gas.

c) Brisk effervescence d) Production of a hissing sound

10. In which of the following test tubes effervescence will be observed? [1]

a) Q b) P

c) R d) S
11. CH2 = CH2 + BR2(aq) → BrCH2 - CH2Br [1]
The above reaction is an example of:

a) Hydrogenation reaction b) Substitution reaction

c) Combustion reaction d) Addition reaction

12. Which of the following is the correct representation of the electron dot structure of nitrogen? [1]
⋅ ⋅ ⋅⋅ ⋅
a) : N : :N : b) :N ⋮ N :
⋅⋅ ⋅⋅
c) :N⋮⋮N: d) : N : N :

13. The molecules involving ionic bond(s) are: [1]

A. H2O
B. NaCl

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 C. Na2O
D. MgO

a) B, C and D b) A and C

c) A and B d) All of these

14. Ethanol reacts with sodium and forms two products. These are [1]

a) sodium ethanoate and hydrogen b) sodium ethanoate and oxygen

c) sodium ethoxide and oxygen d) sodium ethoxide and hydrogen

15. The number of shells required to write the electronic configuration of Potassium (At. No. 19) [1]

a) 3 b) 2

c) 4 d) 1
16. What is denatured spirit? [1]

a) Ethanol + Methanol (2.5%) b) Ethanol only

c) Methanol only d) Ethanol + Methanol (5%)

17. The name and formula of third member of homologous series of alkyne is: [1]

a) Butyne C 4 H8 b) Butyne C 4 H6

c) Propyne C 3 H6 d) Propyne C 3 H4

18. Butanone is a four-carbon compound with the functional group [1]

a) aldehyde b) carboxylic acid

c) ketone d) alcohol
19. Butanone is a four carbon compound with the functional group: [1]

a) - COOH b) - CHO

c) - CO - d) - OH
20. Activated charcoal is used in sugar industry as a: [1]

a) Decolorizing agent b) Reducing agent

c) Dehydrating agent d) Oxidizing agent

21. Functional group -COOH is present in which of the following? [1]

a) Carboxylic acid b) Alcohol

c) Ketone d) Aldehyde
22. The heteroatoms present in CH3 - CH2 - O - CH2 - CH2Cl are [1]

i. oxygen
ii. carbon
iii. hydrogen
iv. chlorine

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

c) (iii) and (iv) d) (i) and (iv)

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23. Which of the following represents favourable conditions for the process of fermentation of ethyl alcohol? [1]

a) Presence of air b) Presence of light

c) Very high temperature d) None of these

24. Which one of the following hydrocarbons is different from the others? [1]

a) C2H6 b) C4H10

c) C7H14 d) C5H12

25. Substance X is formed by the reaction of carboxylic acid and alcohol. It is used in making ice creams, cold [1]
drinks, perfumes and in flavouring agent. Name X.

a) Aldehyde b) Alkyne

c) Ester d) Ketone
26. Oils on treating with hydrogen in the presence of palladium or nickel catalyst form fats. This is an example of [1]

a) Addition reaction b) Displacement reaction

c) Oxidation reaction d) Substitution reaction

27. Substance X is formed by the oxidation of an aldehyde. What will be the action of the substance formed on the [1]
litmus solution?

a) No action on litmus solution b) Turns blue litmus red

c) Turns red litmus blue d) Some action on litmus solution

28. Which of the following hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions? [1]
C3H8, C3H6, C2H5OH, CH4, C2H2

a) C3H6,C2H2 b) C3H8, CH4

c) C3H8, C2H5OH d) C3H8, C3H6

29. Which of the following represent the formula C 6 H14 ? [1]

a) A, B and D b) A and C

c) All of these d) A and B

30. An organic compound A of molecular formula C2H6O on oxidation gives an acid B with the same number of [1]
carbon atoms in the molecule as A. Compound A is used for sterilization of skin by doctors. Name the
compounds A and B.

a) Compound A isC2H5OH nd B is CH3CHO b) Compound A is CH3OCH3 and B is

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 CH3COOCH3

c) Compound A is C2H5OH and B is d) Compound A is CH3COOH and B is

CH3COOH C2H5COOH

31. Which of the following compounds contain carboxylic group? [1]

a) CH3 - CH2 - CH3 b) CH3CH2COOH

c) CH3COOC2H5 d) CH3CH2OH

32. Vinegar is a solution of [1]

a) 5% – 8% acetic acid in water b) 50% – 60% acetic acid in alcohol

c) 5% – 8% acetic acid in alcohol d) 50% – 60% acetic acid in water

33. Which of the following represents the incorrect IUPAC name of the given compound? [1]

a) CH3CH2 - COOCH3 : Ethanoic acid b) CH3CH2 - CO - CH3 : Butanone

c) CH3CH2 - CHO : Propanal d) CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - OH : Butanol

34. Identify a group of the unsaturated hydrocarbons from the following: [1]

a) Butyne, Ethene, Propyne b) Propane, Ethene, Butyne

c) Cyclohexane, Methane, Ethane d) Ethene, Propane, Hexane

35. Which of the following statements are correct regarding isomers? [1]
I. Isomers have same structural formula.
II. Isomers have same molecular formula.
III. Isomers have same chemical properties.
IV. The compound C3H8 has no isomers.

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

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

36. Which of the following are unsaturated hydrocarbons? [1]
i. H3C - CH2 - CH2 - CH3

ii. H3C - C ≡ C - CH3

iii. H
3
C − C H − C H3
|
CH
3

iv. H3
C − C = C H2
|
CH
3

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

c) (i) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iii)

37. Which of the following are called soft soaps? [1]

a) Potassium salts b) Calcium salts

c) Magnesium salts d) Sodium salts

38. Chlorine reacts with saturated hydrocarbons at room temperature in the [1]

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 a) presence of water b) absence of sunlight

c) presence of hydrochloric acid d) presence of sunlight

39. Which of these is also a name for Ethanol? [1]

a) Acetaldehyde b) Formic acid

c) Acetone d) Ethyl alcohol

40. 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.

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

c) (i), (ii) and (iv) only d) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
41. Mineral acids are stronger acids than carboxylic acids because [1]
i. mineral acids are completely ionised
ii. carboxylic acids are completely ionised
iii. mineral acids are partially ionised
iv. carboxylic acids are partially ionised

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

c) (ii) and (iii) d) (i) and (ii)

42. The odour of ethanoic acid resembles which one of the following: [1]

a) Kerosene b) Pungent

c) Rose d) Vinegar
43. The correct formula of ethanol is: [1]

a) CH3OH b) C2H5OH

c) C2H6OH d) CH3CH2CH2OH

44. The correct structural formula of butanoic acid is [1]

a) b)
H H H O H H H H

| | | || | | | |

H - C - C - C - C - OH H - C - C - C - C - OH
| | | | | | |
H H H H H H H

c) d)
H H H O H H H H O

| | | || | | | | ||

H - C - C = C - C - OH H - C - C - C - C - C - OH
| | | | | |
H H H H H H

45. Ethane - with the molecular formula C2H6 has [1]

a) 9 covalent bonds b) 8 covalent bonds

c) 7 covalent bonds d) 6 covalent bonds

46. The first member of alkyne homologous series is [1]

a) ethene b) ethyne

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 c) propyne d) methane
47. The name of the compound CH3 - CH2 - CHO is [1]

a) Ethanol b) Propanal

c) Ethanal d) Propanone
48. The correct electron dot structure of a water molecule is [1]
⋅⋅
a) H:O ⋅ H b) H:O:H
⋅⋅

⋅⋅ ⋅⋅
c) H: O :H d) H ⋅ O ⋅ H
⋅⋅ ⋅⋅

49. Which of the following is not an allotropic form of carbon? [1]

a) Diamond b) Fluorine

c) Graphite d) Fullerene
50. Pentane has the molecular formula C5H12. It has [1]

a) 5 covalent bonds b) 17 covalent bonds

c) 12 covalent bonds d) 16 covalent bonds

51. Select saponification reaction from the following: [1]
Alkaline
a) C b) CH3 COONa + NaOH ⟶ CH4 + Na2 CO3
4 H9 OH −−−−→ C3 H7 COOH
KMnO4

c) CH 3 COOC2 H5 + NaOH ⟶ CH3 COONa + C22C

H H
25 OH d)
5 OH + 2Na ⟶ 2C2 H5 COONa + H2

52. Sodium stearate is chemically a: [1]

a) Baking soda b) Bleaching powder

c) Detergent d) Soap
53. 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

a) helium b) neon

c) argon d) krypton
54. Which of the following properties is not true regarding organic compounds? [1]

a) They are generally covalent compounds. b) Compounds have high melting and boiling
points.

c) Generally insoluble in water. d) Show isomerism

55. Select the correct statements. [1]
I. Saturated hydrocarbons burn with a clean flame while unsaturated hydrocarbons give a yellow flame with
lots of black smoke.
II. Aldehyde and carboxyl groups are non-terminal functional groups.
III. Double or triple bonds can be present either at the end or in between the carbon chain.
IV. The members of a homologous series show a gradual gradation in physical properties.

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

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 c) I, II and III only d) II and III only
56. The hardness of water is caused by: [1]

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

c) CaCl2 d) CaSO4

57. C60 and C70 are important members of which type of allotrope of carbon? [1]

a) Fullerenes b) Graphite

c) Coal d) Diamond
58. A few chemical processes are listed as: [1]
i. An alcohol undergoes oxidation to produce a carboxylic acid.
ii. An alcohol undergoes esterification.
iii. A carboxylic acid reacts with sodium carbonate.
iv. Propane undergoes complete combustion.
In which of the given process(es), products have more carbon atoms than the underlined reactants?

a) II only b) I and IV only

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

59. Statement 1: The molecular mass of every two adjacent members of a homologous series differ by 14 u. [1]
Statement 2: All compounds in a homologous series are composed of same elements and contain the same
functional group.

a) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and b) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
statement 2 is the correct explanation of
statement 1.

c) Both statements 1 and 2 are true but d) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false
statement 2 is not the correct explanation of
statement 1.
60. The total number of electrons shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule is: [1]

a) 10 b) 4

c) 3 d) 6
61. The chemical compound present in a fruit is: [1]

a) CH3COOC2H5 b) C2H5COOH

c) C2H5OH d) All of these

62. Which one of the following properties of Carbon is not responsible for its formation of large number of [1]
compounds?

a) Allotropy b) Catenation

c) Tetravalency d) Isomerism
63. In the soap micelles [1]

a) ionic end of soap is in the interior of the b) both ionic end and carbon chain are in the

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 cluster and the carbon chain is out of the interior of the cluster.
cluster.

c) both ionic end and carbon chain are on the d) the ionic end of soap is on the surface of the
exterior of the cluster. cluster while the carbon chain is in the
interior of the cluster.
64. Consider the structures of the three cyclic carbon compounds A, B and C given below and select the correct [1]
option from the following:

a) A and C are isomers of hexane and B is b) A is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon and B

benzene. and C are unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbons.

c) A is cyclohexane and B and C are the d) A is an isomer of hexane, B is benzene and

isomers of benzene. C is an isomer of hexene.
65. Carbon exists in the atmosphere in the form of [1]

a) coal b) carbon dioxide only

c) carbon monoxide in traces and carbon d) carbon monoxide only

dioxide
66. The number of single and double bonds present in a molecule of benzene (C6H6) respectively, are: [1]

a) 9 and 3 b) 6 and 6

c) 3 and 3 d) 3 and 9
67. What is the correct nomenclature of: [1]

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

c) 2 methyl butene d) 3 methyl butane

68. Buckminsterfullerene is an allotropic form of [1]

a) tin b) phosphorus

c) sulphur d) carbon
69. The soap molecule has a [1]

a) hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail b) hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail

c) hydrophilic head and a hydrophilic tail d) hydrophobic head and a hydrophobic tail
70. Structural formula of ethyne is [1]

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 a) H - C ≡ C - H b)

c) H3 - C ≡ C - H d)

71. The structural formula of Cyclohexane is [1]

a) b)

c) d)

72. Alcohol produces: [1]

a) Non-luminous flame b) Luminous flame

c) Sooty flame d) Smoky flame

73. An organic compound X has the molecular formula C2H6O. Upon reaction with alkaline KMnO4 it gets oxidised [1]
to compound Y. Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between compounds X and Y?

a) All of these b) Sodium hydroxide

c) Sodium metal d) Sodium carbonate

74. How many carbon atoms are present in one molecule of ethanol? [1]

a) One b) Two

c) Three d) Four
75. Which of the following is not a straight chain hydrocarbon? [1]

a) H 3C − C H2 − C H2 − C H2 − C H2 b)
|
CH
3

c) H3C - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3 d)

CH
3

H2 C − H2 C − H2 C − C H2
|
CH
3

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