PACOP - Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Red)

1. The upper oxidizing zone of a nonluminous Bunsen flame consists largely of:

A. Incandescent carbon

B. A mixture of reducing gases and oxygen

C. A large excess of oxygen

D. Nitrogen

E. Unburnt gas

C. A large excess of oxygen

2. Less volatile substances may be detected in:

A. Lower oxidizing zone

B. Upper oxidizing zone

C. Upper reducing zone

D. Lower reducing zone

E. Hottest portion of the flame

E. Hottest portion of the flame

3. Sb imparts ______ color to the nonluminous Bunsen flame

A. Crimson

B. Yellowish green

C. Green

D. Blue

E. Brick red

D. Blue

4. Tl imparts ______ color to the nonluminous Bunsen flame

A. Crimson

B. Yellowish green

C. Green

D. Blue

E. Brick red

c. Green

5. In the micro scale of qualitative analysis, the quantity of a substance employed is reduced by a factor of

A. 0.1

B. 1

C. 10

D. 100

E. 1000

D. 100

. A metallic deposit obtained after sublimation may indicate the presence of:

A. Ammonium salts

B. Sulphur

C. Mercury (I) iodide

D. Selenium (IV) oxide

E. Amalgams

E. Amalgams

The color of the flame caused by calcium chloride when viewed through cobalt glass is

A. Brick red

B. Light green

C. Violet

D. Crimson

E. Purple

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8. A mixture of potassium and sodium chloride will produce _______ color in the flame test.

A. Orange

B. Violet

C. Yellow

D. Red

E. Reddish orange

B. Violet

9. In the microcosmic salt bead test, the microcosmic salt _________ is used.

A. Na2B4O7.10H2O

B. Cu(BO2)2

C. Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O

D. CuSO4.5H2O

E. NOTA

C. Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O

10. The color of borax bead produced by cerium salts in the oxidizing flame when hot is:

A. Orange red

B. Colorless

C. Yellow

D. Rose-violet

E. Bottle green

A. Orange red

11. The upper edge of a filter paper used during filtration should be about ______ cm from the upper rim of the funnel

A. 1 cm

B. 2 cm

C. 3 cm

D. 2/3 cm

E. 0.5 cm

A. 1 cm

12. When a precipitate tends to pass through the filter paper, this salt may be added to prevent the formation of colloidal solutions.

A. Sodium chloride

B. Potassium nitrate

C. Lithium chloride

D. Ammonium nitrate

E. NOTA

D. Ammonium nitrate

13. Glass apparatus which are particularly greasy may be cleaned with

A. Hot nitric acid

B. Concentrated hydrochloric acid

C. Chromosulphuric acid

D. Perchloric acid

E. Glacial acetic acid

C. Chromosulphuric acid

14. The reaction between lead nitrate and hydrogen sulphide will yield

A. A blue solution

B. A colorless solution

C. A white precipitate

D. A yellow precipitate

E. A black precipitate

E. A black precipitate

15. This compound is formed when mercury (I) chloride dissolves in aqua regia

A. Mercury (II) amidochloride

B. Mercury (I) amidochloride

C. Mercury (I) nitrate

D. Mercury (II) nitrate

E. Mercury (II) chloride

E. Mercury (II) chloride

16. Basic mercury (II) amidonitrate exists as:

A. A black precipitate

B. A white precipitate

C. A gray precipitate

D. A colorless precipitate

E. Colorless solution

B. A white precipitate

17. The reaction between silver nitrate and potassium iodide will produce

A. A black precipitate

B. A white precipitate

C. A gray precipitate

D. A yellow precipitate

E. No precipitate

D. A yellow precipitate

18. The reaction between mercury (II) nitrate and excess potassium iodide will produce:

A. A white precipitate of potassium nitrate

B. A black deposit of metallic mercury

C. A red precipitate of mercury (II) iodide

D. A colorless solution containing tetraiodomercurate (II) ions

E. NOTA

D. A colorless solution containing tetraiodomercurate (II) ions

19. Purple colored compounds usually indicate the presence of

A. Dichromates

B. Cobalt salts

C. Permanganates

D. Purple sulphur

E. Sulphides

C. Permanganates

20. Devarda's alloy contains

A. Cu, Al, Zn

B. Cu, Ni

C. Bi, Pb, Sn

D. Ni, Fe, Cr

E. Pb, Sb, Sn

A. Cu, Al, Zn

21. A solution that yields a white precipitate with dilute HCl and dissolves in ammonia solution indicates the presence of

A. Pb 2+

B. Hg2+ 2

C. Ag+

D. Hg2+

E. NOTA

C. Ag+

. A solution that yields a white precipitate with excess reagent of ammonium carbonate indicates the presence of

A. Group I cations

B. Group II cations

C. Group III cations

D. Group IV cations

E. Group V cations

D. Group IV cations

. A solution that yields a white precipitate with excess reagent of Na2HPO4 indicates the presence of

A. Mg 2+

B. NH 4+

C. Na+

D. K+

E. NOTA

A. Mg 2+

. The most stable complexes are found by ions of these groups of elements

A. Group VI A

B. Group VII A

C. Group I B

D. Group II B

E. Group VIII

E. Group VIII

. The element that was named from a Greek word which means "acid former"

A. Hydrogen

B. Nitrogen

C. Oxygen

D. Chloride

E. Helium

C. Oxygen

. Artificial radioactive isotopes emit the following except

A. Alpha particles

B. Beta particles

C. Gamma rays

D. K capture x rays

E. NOTA

A. Alpha particles

27. Emitted when neutrons exceed protons beyond a stable ratio that occurs mainly in the elements of atomic numbers above 63

Alpha particles

Positron

Negatron

Cyclotron

K capture x rays

Negatron

The mineral spodumene contains

CaMg3(SiO3)4

Na3AIF6

CaSO4.2H2O

LiA([SiO3])2

NOTA

LiA([SiO3])2

29. Compounds formed when molecules of two different halogens react

Interhalogens

Intrahalogens

Semihalogens

Cohalides

Reaction is not possible

Interhalogens

30. CrCl2 (H2O) 4NO3 is

Aqueous chromochloronitrate

Hydrated chromodichloronitrate

Nitrated chromodichlorohydrate

Dichlorotetraaquochromium (III) nitrate

Dichlorotetraaquochromium (II) nitrate

Dichlorotetraaquochromium (III) nitrate

Ethylenediamine is a type of ligand classified as

Unidentate

Bidentate

Hexadentate

Tetradentate

Pentadentate

Bidentate

Francium has Z=

37

55

57

87

95

87

33. The most stable diatomic molecule is

Oxygen

Bromine

Nitrogen

Fluorine

NOTA

Nitrogen

The bond existing between mercury (II) fluoride is

H bond

Ionic

Covalent

Metallic bond

NOTA

Ionic

The most metallic of all halogens is

Fluorine

Chlorine

Bromine

Iodine

NOTA

Iodine

If a basic solvent is used, the iodine solution obtained is usually colored

Colorless

Violet

Orange

Blue black

Black

Orange

Linus Pauling called this element a superhalogen, probably owing to its high electronegativity value =

Fluorine

Chlorine

Bromine

Iodine

NOTA

Fluorine

This principle states that, in a stable complex, there may be no high concentration of negative or positive charge, and that charge will tend to distribute itself over the atoms within a complex in such a way that the net charge on each atom approaches zero. =

Law of Hess

Aufbau Principle

Electropositvity principle

Electronegativity principle

Electroneutrality principle

Electroneutrality principle

Oxidation of phosphorous with oxygen may yield

P4O6

P4O10

P2O4

AOTA

NOTA

AOTA

An element that has an electronegativity of 0.9 on the Pauling scale and an element with a Pauling electronegativity of 3.0 has sufficient difference to form =

Ionic bonds

Covalent bonds

Coordinate covalent bonds

H bonds

NOTA

Ionic bonds

Calcium Disodium Versenate may be used in the treatment for heavy metal poisoning, primarily that caused by

Mercury

Arsenic

Gold

Lead

NOTA

Lead

The only alkali metal that melts above the boiling point of water is

Lithium

Sodium

Potassium

Rubidium

Cesium

Lithium

Which alkali metal hydroxide has the highest alkalinity?

Lithium hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide

Potassium hydroxide

Rubidium hydroxide

Cesium hydroxide

Cesium hydroxide

. All oxides and hydroxides of the coinage metals are freely basic except for

Cu2O

Ag2O

Au2O

NOTA

AOTA

Ag2O

The reagent that will precipitate out Group I cations

Dilute hydrochloric acid

Hydrogen sulphide

Ammonium sulphide

Ammonium carbonate

Sodium biphosphate

Dilute hydrochloric acid

. Which among these acid halides has the highest acidity?

HI

HBr

HCl

HF

NOTA

HI

How many percent by weight of HCl does muriatic acid contain?

96-98%

97-99%

10-16%

35-38%

9.5-105%

35-38%

A type of water that contains iron in solution or suspension and are characterized by a ferruginous taste

Alkaline water

Carbonated water

Chalybeate water

Lithia water

Saline water

Chalybeate water

The specific gravity of sulphuric acid is

1.18

1.84

1.71

1.14

NOTA

1.84

A type of water which is sometimes known as purgative water

Alkaline water

Carbonated water

Chalybeate water

Lithia water

Saline water

Saline water

Graham's salt is

Sodium sulfate

Magnesium sulfate

Calcium phosphate

Sodium metaphosphate

Ammonium bicarbonate

Sodium metaphosphate

Parenteral preparations containing bacteriostatic water for injection may be administered through the following routes except:

Intravenous

Subcutaneous

Intramuscular

AOTA

NOTA

Intravenous

This element decreases the coefficient of expansion in glass.

Potassium

Iron

Titanium

Boron

Rare earth metals

Boron

Element that predominates in the plasma and interstitial fluids

Sodium

Potassium

Magnesium

Calcium

Iron

Sodium

he black precipitate produced in Marsh's test is

Lead

Arsenic

Silver

Hydrogen sulfide

Cadmium

Silver

The xanthoproteic test make use of this acid

Boric acid

Hydrochloric acid

Nitric acid

Sulfuric acid

Phosphoric acid

Nitric acid

Softening both temporary and permanent hard water may be achieved through:

Boiling

Clark's lime process

Demineralization

Addition of ammonia

NOTA

Demineralization

The principal anion of the intracellular fluid compartment is

Chloride

Phosphate

Sulfate

Bicarbonate

Carbonate

Phosphate

Ringer's injection contains_____ mEqs of potassium

147 mEq

130 mEq

4 mEq

2.7 mEq

NOTA

4 mEq

This is used both as a diuretic and in the treatment of chronic acidosis to restore bicarbonate reserve.

Sodium bicarbonate

Potassium bicarbonate

Sodium citrate

Sodium lactate

Ammonium chloride

Sodium citrate

Iron compound which has the superior resistance to oxidation upon exposure to air

Ferrous fumarate

Ferrous gluconate

Ferrous sulfate

Ferrous oxide

NOTA

Ferrous fumarate

Important component of the protein ceruloplasmin

Iron

Copper

Magnesium

Zinc

NOTA

Copper

Marsh test is a test for

Cadmium

Copper

Astatine

Arsenic

Lead

Arsenic

The positive result in Gutzeit's test is the presence of

White precipitate

Evolution of colorless gas

Black spot in filter paper

Effervescence in solution

Silver mirror in test tube walls

Black spot in filter paper

Decoloration of fuchsin dye indicates the presence of

Phosphates

Sulphates

Oxides

Phosphites

Sulphites

Sulphites

Prussian blue is:

Fe4[Fe(CN6)]3

The same as Turnbull's blue

Iron (III) hexacyanoferrate

AOTA

NOTA

AOTA

Deficiency of this mineral result to parakeratosis

Zinc

Iron

Copper

Magnesium

Iodine

Zinc

This metal has the capacity to displace hydrogen in solution

Platinum

Mercury

Tin

Bismuth

Copper

Tin

These salts may contain two different cations combined with a single anion or may contain a single cation combine with two or more anions.

Normal salts

Hydrogen salts

Mixed salts

Double salts

NOTA

Mixed salts

Temporary hardness of water is usually caused by the presence of:

Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium carbonate

Calcium sulfate

Magnesium carbonate

Potassium sulfate

Magnesium carbonate

The element found in human bodies that is an important constituent of xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase.

Iodine

Zinc

Molybdenum

Selenium

Copper

Molybdenum

Defacqz reaction is used to test for:

Molybdenum

Tungsten

Thallium

Gallium

Gold

Tungsten

Turnbull's blue is

Fe3[Fe(CN)6]12

Iron (II) hexacyanoferrate

The same as prussian blue

AOTA

NOTA

The same as prussian blue

A precipitate may result in an unknown solution upon the addition of hydrogen sulphide if this action is present:

Ag+

As5+

Fe2+

Fe3+

Li+

As5+

This system of inorganic nomenclature cites the charge on a complex ion rather than the oxidation state of the central unit.

Stock system

Ewens-Bassett System

Classical System

Modern System

AOTA

Ewens-Bassett System

Being a bridge element, the behaviour of this element and its compound is often different that of the other members of the Group I family.

Lithium

Sodium

Ammonium

Rubidium

Cesium

Lithium

The most chemically active among the members in Group II A

Magnesium

Beryllium

Calcium

Strontium

Barium

Barium

the second most abundant element on earth

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Aluminum

Silicon

Hydrogen

Silicon

This is the product when a base like sodium carbonate is fused with pure silica.

Smectite

Talc

Silanes

Glass

Pumice

Glass

One hundred volumes of hydrogen peroxide is equal to

3%

6%

30%

70%

100%

30%

The most stable allotropic form of sulphur at room temperature

α- sulfur

β- sulfur

Г-sulfur

NOTA

AOTA

α- sulfur

The best expectorant is

KI syrup

NH4Cl solution

HI solution

H2O vapor

NOTA

H2O vapor

Fatal bends in deep sea divers are caused by gaseous_____ in the blood

Carbon monoxide

Hydrogen

Helium

Pure oxygen

Nitrogen

Nitrogen

Compounds which are capable of interfering with the passage of X rays are used as

Enema

Chemotherapeutic agents

Radiopaques

Radioisotopes

NOTA

Radiopaques

Iron oxides are usually used as

Astringents

Topical protectives

Laxatives

Pigments

Buffers

Laxatives

A green precipitate that results after a solution was neutralized with ammonia solution and after the addition of ammonium sulphide indicates the presence of:

Al3+

Mn2+

Cr3+

Co2+

Ni2+

Cr3+

Potassium alum is an example of a

Normal salt

Hydrogen salt

Mixed salt

Double salt

NOTA

Double salt

Aromatic Ammonia Spirit, USP must be stored in

PET bottles

Rubber containers

PVC containers

Amber bottles

Clear glass containers

Amber bottles

The only route of administration approved in administering Iron Dextran Injection

Intravenous

Intramuscular

Subcutaneous

Intra arterial

Intradermal

Intramuscular

This metal will not react with acids to produce hydrogen

Potassium

Aluminum

Bismuth

Strontium

Lead

Bismuth

The softest mineral known is:

Mg5(Si8O20)(OH)2.8H2O

Mg3(OH)2Si4O10

[Al4(OH)6][Si4O10)(OH2)]

CaAl2Si4O12.6H2O

NOTA

Mg3(OH)2Si4O10

A white precipitate after the addition of excess ammonium carbonate indicates the presence of

Group I cations

Group II cations

Group III cations

Group IV cations

Group V cations

Group IV cations

A basic or "sub" salt is prepared by

Partial hydrolysis of a normal salt

Partial neutralization of a hydroxide

Partial reaction with a base

A and B

B and C

A and B

. An example of an efflorescent substance is

Epsom salt

Glauber's salt

Blue vitriol

AOTA

NOTA

AOTA

Used as bone replacement for temporary braces of long bones and to close openings in the skull

Plaster of Paris

Zinc-eugenol cement

Silver

Tantalum

Adamantium

Silver

The following elements belongs to Period III of the periodic table except for:

A. Boron

B. Magnesium

C. Sulfur

D. Silicon

E. NOTA

Boron

Treatment with gold has been used in the following conditions except:

A. Rheumatoid arthritis

B. Disseminated lupus

C. Nondisseminated lupus erythematosus

D. AOTA

E. NOTA

B. Disseminated lupus

The oxidation state of sulphur that gives rise to sulphuric cid

A. -1

B. -2

C. +2

D. -3

E. +6

E. +6

Metallic mercury is soluble in the following acids except

A. Hot H2SO4

B. HI

C. HCl

D. Cold HNO3

E. NOTA

HCl

A solution prepared from the complex compound produced when mercuric iodide reacts with potassium iodide is known as:

A. Benedict's reagent

B. Valser's reagent

C. Bordeaux mixture

D. Nessler's reagent

E. Fehling's reagent

B. Valser's reagent