Hydrogen

87 Questions
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Isotopes of hydrogen have almost same chemical properties, but difference in their rates of reaction.

Reason R : Isotopes of hydrogen have different enthalpy of bond dissociation.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A.
A is not correct but R is correct
B.
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C.
A is correct but R is not correct
D.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Permutit process is more efficient compared to the synthetic resin method for the softening of water.

Statement II : Synthetic resin method results in the formation of soluble sodium salts.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
B.
Both the Statements I and II are correct
C.
Both the Statements I and II are incorrect
D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 12th April Morning Shift

Match List I with List II

LIST I
Type of Hydride
LIST II
Example
A. Electron deficient hydride I. $\mathrm{MgH_2}$
B. Electron rich hydride II. $\mathrm{HF}$
C. Electron precise hydride III. $\mathrm{B_2H_6}$
D. Saline hydride IV. $\mathrm{CH_4}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
B.
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
C.
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
D.
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift

Which hydride among the following is less stable?

A.
NH$_3$
B.
HF
C.
LiH
D.
BeH$_2$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift

Given below are two statements:

Statement-I : Methane and steam passed over a heated $\mathrm{Ni}$ catalyst produces hydrogen gas.

Statement-II : Sodium nitrite reacts with $\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}$ to give $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{N}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{NaCl}$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
B.
Both the statements I and II are incorrect
C.
Both the statements I and II are correct
D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Evening Shift

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $\mathbf{A}$ and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$

Assertion A : Physical properties of isotopes of hydrogen are different.

Reason R : Mass difference between isotopes of hydrogen is very large.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
$\mathbf{A}$ is true but $\mathbf{R}$ is false
B.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are true but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
C.
$\mathbf{A}$ is false but $\mathbf{R}$ is true
D.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are true and $\mathrm{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Morning Shift

Given below are two reactions, involved in the commercial production of dihydrogen (H$_2$). The two reactions are carried out at temperature "T$_1$" and "T$_2$", respectively

$C(s) + {H_2}O(g)\buildrel {{T_1}} \over \longrightarrow CO(g) + {H_2}(g)$

$CO(g) + {H_2}O(g)\mathrel{\mathop{\kern0pt\longrightarrow} \limits_{Catalyst}^{{T_2}}} C{O_2}(g) + {H_2}(g)$

The temperatures T$_1$ and T$_2$ are correctly related as :

A.
T$_1$ < T$_2$
B.
T$_1$ = T$_2$
C.
T$_1$ = 100 K, T$_2$ = 1270 K
D.
T$_1$ > T$_2$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

Which of the following can reduce decomposition of $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ on exposure to light :

A.
Urea
B.
Glass containers
C.
Alkali
D.
Dust
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Loss of electron from hydrogen atom results in nucleus of $\sim 1.5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{pm}$ size.

Reason R : Proton $\left(\mathrm{H}^{+}\right)$ always exists in combined form.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
B.
A is correct but R is not correct
C.
A is not correct but R is correct
D.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift

The starting material for convenient preparation of deuterated hydrogen peroxide ($\mathrm{D_{2}O_{2}}$) in :

A.
$\mathrm{BaO_{2}}$
B.
2-ethylanthraquinol
C.
$\mathrm{BaO}$
D.
$\mathrm{K_{2}S_{2}O_{8}}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : Hydrogen is an environment friendly fuel.

Reason R : Atomic number of hydrogen is 1 and it is a very light element.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
B.
A is false but R is true
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift
The normal rain water is slightly acidic and its $\mathrm{pH}$ value is $5.6$ because of which one of the following?
A.
$\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{HNO}_{3}$
B.
$2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}+\mathrm{O}_{2}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
C.
$4 \mathrm{NO}_{2}+\mathrm{O}_{2}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{HNO}_{3}$
D.
$\mathrm{CO}_{2}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ is used in the synthesis of Cephalosporin

Statement II : $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ is used for the restoration of aerobic conditions to sewage wastes.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
Statement $\mathbf{I}$ is incorrect but Statement $\mathbf{II}$ is correct
B.
Statement $\mathbf{I}$ is correct but Statement $\mathbf{II}$ is incorrect
C.
Both Statement $\mathbf{I}$ and Statement $\mathbf{II}$ are incorrect
D.
Both Statement $\mathbf{I}$ and Statement $\mathbf{II}$ are correct
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ acts as a reducing agent in :

A.
$\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \rightarrow \mathrm{MnO}_{2}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
B.
$2 \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}+2 \mathrm{H}^{+}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
C.
$\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{S}+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \rightarrow \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
D.
$2 \mathrm{NaOCl}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{NaCl}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{O}_{2}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

Which of the given compounds can enhance the efficiency of hydrogen storage tank?

A.
SiH$_4$
B.
Li/P$_4$
C.
NaNi$_5$
D.
Di-isobutylaluminium hydride
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift

Match List I with List II

List I List II
A. Cobalt catalyst I. $\mathrm{(H_2+Cl_2)}$ production
B. Syngas II. Water gas production
C. Nickel catalyst III. Coal gasification
D. Brine solution IV. Methanol production

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
B.
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
C.
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
D.
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

In which of the following reactions the hydrogen peroxide acts as a reducing agent?

A.
$\mathrm{M{n^{2 + }} + {H_2}{O_2} \to M{n^{4 + }} + 2O{H^ - }}$
B.
$\mathrm{HOCl + {H_2}{O_2} \to {H_3}{O^ + } + C{l^ - } + {O_2}}$
C.
$\mathrm{PbS + 4{H_2}{O_2} \to PbS{O_4} + 4{H_2}O}$
D.
$\mathrm{2F{e^{2 + }} + {H_2}{O_2} \to 2F{e^{3 + }} + 2O{H^ - }}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift

The products obtained during treatment of hard water using Clark's method are :

A.
$\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}$
B.
$\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$
C.
$\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$
D.
$\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$ and $\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift

The metal salts formed during softening of hardwater using Clark's method are :

A.
$\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$
B.
$\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$
C.
$\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$ and $\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}$
D.
$\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift

Given below are two statements.

Statement I : Hydrogen peroxide can act as an oxidizing agent in both acidic and basic conditions.

Statement II : Density of hydrogen peroxide at $298 \mathrm{~K}$ is lower than that of $\mathrm{D}_{2} \mathrm{O}$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift
The products obtained from a reaction of hydrogen peroxide and acidified potassium permanganate are :
A.
$\mathrm{Mn}^{4+}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ only
B.
$\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ only
C.
$\mathrm{Mn}^{4+}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{O}_{2}$ only
D.
$\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{O}_{2}$ only
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift

Which of the following can be used to prevent the decomposition of $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ ?

A.
Urea
B.
Formaldehyde
C.
Formic acid
D.
Ethanol
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift

High purity (> 99.95%) dihydrogen is obtained by :

A.
reaction of zinc with aqueous alkali.
B.
electrolysis of acidified water using platinum electrodes.
C.
electrolysis of warm aqueous barium hydroxide solution between nickel electrodes.
D.
reaction of zinc with dilute acid.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift

The reaction of $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ with potassium permanganate in acidic medium leads to the formation of mainly :

A.
Mn2+
B.
Mn4+
C.
Mn3+
D.
Mn6+
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift

Which one of the following reactions indicates the reducing ability of hydrogen peroxide in basic medium?

A.
HOCl + H2O2 $\to$ H3O+ + Cl$-$ + O2
B.
PbS + 4H2O2 $\to$ PbSO4 + 4H2O
C.
2MnO$_4^ - $ + 3H2O2 $\to$ 2MnO2 + 3O2 + 2H2O + 2OH$-$
D.
Mn2+ + H2O2 $\to$ Mn4+ + 2OH$-$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift

Hydrogen has three isotopes : protium (1H), deuterium (2H or D) and tritium (3H or T). They have nearly same chemical properties but different physical properties. They differ in :

A.
number of protons.
B.
atomic number.
C.
electronic configuration.
D.
atomic mass.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

Dihydrogen reacts with CuO to give :

A.
CuH2
B.
Cu
C.
Cu2O
D.
Cu(OH)2
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Evening Shift

Boiling of hard water is helpful in removing the temporary hardness by converting calcium hydrogen carbonate and magnesium hydrogen carbonate to :

A.
CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2
B.
CaCO3 and MgCO3
C.
Ca(OH)2 and MgCO3
D.
Ca(OH)2 and Mg(OH)2
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift

Consider the following reaction:

$2HSO_4^ - (aq)\mathrel{\mathop{\kern0pt\longrightarrow} \limits_{(2)\,Hydrolysis}^{(1)\,Electrolysis}} 2HSO_4^ - + 2{H^ + } + A$

The dihedral angle in product A in its solid phase at 110 K is :

A.
104$^\circ$
B.
111.5$^\circ$
C.
90.2$^\circ$
D.
111.0$^\circ$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift

The highest industrial consumption of molecular hydrogen is to produce compounds of element :

A.
Carbon
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Oxygen
D.
Chlorine
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift
Hydrogen peroxide reacts with iodine in basic medium to give :
A.
IO$_4^ - $
B.
IO$-$
C.
I$-$
D.
IO$_3^ - $
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
A.
Atomic hydrogen is produced when H2 molecules at a high temperature are irradiated with UV radiation.
B.
At around 2000 K, the dissociation of dihydrogen into its atoms is nearly 8.1%
C.
Bond dissociation enthalpy of H2 is highest among diatomic gaseous molecules which contain a single bond.
D.
Dihydrogen is produced on reacting zinc with HCl as well as NaOH(aq).
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift
Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The process of producing syn-gas is called gasification of coal.

Statement II : The composition of syn-gas is CO + CO2 + H2 (1 : 1 : 1)

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
B.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Evening Shift
The oxide that gives H2O2 most readily on treatment with H2O is :
A.
PbO2
B.
Na2O2
C.
SnO2
D.
BaO2 . 8H2O
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift
Deuterium resembles hydrogen in properties but :
A.
reacts slower than hydrogen
B.
reacts vigorously than hydrogen
C.
reacts just as hydrogen
D.
emits $\beta$+ particles
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Heavy water is used for the study of reaction mechanism.

Reason (R) : The rate of reaction for the cleavage of O - H bond is slower than that of O - D bond.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the true explanation of (A).
B.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the true explanation of (A).
C.
(A) is false but (R) is true.
D.
(A) is true but (R) is false.
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Morning Shift
Which one of the following methods is most suitable for preparing deionized water?
A.
Synthetic resin method
B.
Clark's method
C.
Calgon's method
D.
Permutit method
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift
The number of neutrons and electrons, respectively, present in the radioactive isotope of hydrogen is :
A.
1 and 1
B.
3 and 1
C.
2 and 1
D.
2 and 2
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift
At 298.2 K the relationship between enthalpy of bond dissociation (in kJ mol$-$1) for hydrogen (EH) and its isotope, deuterium (ED), is best described by :
A.
${E_H} = {1 \over 2}{E_D}$
B.
${E_H} = {E_D}$
C.
${E_H} \simeq {E_D} - 7.5$
D.
${E_H} = 2{E_D}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift
The water having more dissolved O2 is :
A.
boiling water
B.
water at 80$^\circ$C
C.
polluted water
D.
water at 4$^\circ$C
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift
The single largest industrial application of dihydrogen is :
A.
Manufacture of metal hybrides
B.
Rocket fuel in space research
C.
In the synthesis of ammonia
D.
In the synthesis of nitric acid
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : The dihedral angles in H2O2 in gaseous phase is 90.2$^\circ$ and in solid phase is 111.5$^\circ$.

Reason R : The change in dihedral angle in solid and gaseous phase is due to the difference in the intermolecular forces.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below for A and R.
A.
A is correct but R is not correct.
B.
Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
D.
A is not correct but R is correct.
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift
In basic medium, H2O2 exhibits which of the following reactions?

(A) Mn2+ $ \to $ Mn4+

(B) I2 $ \to $ I$-$

(C) PbS $ \to $ PbSO4

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
(B) only
B.
(A), (B) only
C.
(A) only
D.
(A), (C) only
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift
The functional groups that are responsible for the ion-exchange property of cation and anion exchange resins, respectively, are :
A.
$-$SO3H and $-$NH2
B.
$-$NH2 and COOH
C.
$-$NH2 and $-$SO3H
D.
$-$SO3H and $-$COOH
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift
The INCORRECT statement(s) about heavy water is (are)

(A) used as a moderator in nuclear reactor

(B) obtained as a by-product in fertilizer industry

(C) used for the study of reaction mechanism

(D) has a higher dielectric constant than water

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.
(D) only
B.
(B) and (D) only
C.
(B) only
D.
(C) only
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift
The correct statements about H2O2 are :

(A) used in the treatment of effluents.

(B) used as both oxidising and reducing agents.

(C) the two hydroxyl groups lie in the same plane.

(D) miscible with water.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.
(A), (C) and (D) only
B.
(A), (B), (C) and (D)
C.
(A), (B) and (D) only
D.
(B), (C) and (D) only
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift
Given below are two statements :

Statement I : H2O2 can act as both oxidising and reducing agent in basic medium.

Statement II : In the hydrogen economy, the energy is transmitted in the form of dihydrogen.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.
Both statement I and statement II are false
B.
Statement I is false but statement II is true
C.
Statement I is true but statement II is false
D.
Both statement I and statement II are true
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Morning Shift
Statements about heavy water are given below :

A. Heavy water is used in exchange reactions for the study of reaction mechanisms.

B. Heavy water is prepared by exhaustive electrolysis of water.

(C) Heavy water has higher boiling point than ordinary water.

(D) Viscosity of H2O is greater than D2O.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
A, B, and C only
B.
A and C only
C.
A and D only
D.
A and B only
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift
Water does not produce CO on reacting with :
A.
C
B.
CH4
C.
C3H8
D.
CO2
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift
Which of the following equation depicts the oxidizing nature of H2O2?
A.
$C{l_2} + {H_2}{O_2} \to 2HCl + {O_2}$
B.
$KI{O_4} + {H_2}{O_2} \to KI{O_3} + {H_2}O + {O_2}$
C.
$2{I^ - } + {H_2}{O_2} + 2{H^ + } \to {I_2} + 2{H_2}O$
D.
${I_2} + {H_2}{O_2} + 2O{H^ - } \to 2{I^ - } + 2{H_2}O + {O_2}$