datavorous/entrance-exam-dataset huggingface dataset:
What creates complications in the chemistry of the actinoids?

Options:
A Their high reactivity
B Their tendency to form stable compounds
C Their wide range of oxidation states and radioactivity
D Their similarity to the lanthanoids

The correct answer is:
Their wide range of oxidation states and radioactivity

Solution:
The complication arises partly owing to the occurrence of a wide range of oxidation states in these elements and partly because their radioactivity creates special problems in their study

Topic: Chemistry, d and f Block Elements, NEET
What cross leads to the production of the mule?

Options:
A Male donkey X female horse
B Female donkey X male horse
C Stallion X female donkey
D Stallion X mare

The correct answer is:
Male donkey X female horse

Solution:
Mule is a sterile hybrid produced from the mating between a male donkey and a female horse (mare). Hinny is another sterile hybrid produced from the mating between a male horse (stallion) and a female donkey.

Topic: Biology, Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production, NEET
What decreases the rate of heart beat and the speed of conduction of action potential?

Options:
A Adrenal medullary hormones
B Nodal tissue
C Autonomic nervous system
D Parasympathetic neural signals

The correct answer is:
Parasympathetic neural signals

Solution:
Parasympathetic neural signals (another component of ANS) decrease the rate of heart beat, speed of conduction of action potential and thereby the cardiac output.

Topic: Biology, Body Fluids and Circulation, NEET
What defines a coordination polyhedron about the central atom/ion in a coordination compound?

Options:
A The central atom/ion itself
B The number of ligands
C The spatial arrangement of ligand atoms directly attached to the central atom/ion
D The type of ligands used

The correct answer is:
The spatial arrangement of ligand atoms directly attached to the central atom/ion

Solution:
A coordination polyhedron's shape is determined by the spatial arrangement of ligand atoms that are directly attached to the central atom/ion.

Topic: Chemistry, Coordination Compounds, NEET
What defines complex compounds?

Options:
A The presence of metal ions
B The presence of anions
C The binding of metal ions with anions or neutral molecules
D The presence of characteristic properties

The correct answer is:
The binding of metal ions with anions or neutral molecules

Solution:
Complex compounds are defined by the binding of metal ions with anions or neutral molecules.

Topic: Chemistry, d and f Block Elements, NEET
What denotes growth in a dorsiventral leaf?

Options:
A Increase in size of the cell
B Increase in length
C Increase in surface area
D Increase in cell number

The correct answer is:
Increase in surface area

Solution:
An increase in surface area denotes growth in a dorsiventral leaf.

Topic: Biology, Plant - Growth and Development, NEET
What determine the coordination number of a central metal atom in a complex

Options:
A The number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma and pi-bonds both.
B The number around a metal ion bonded by pi-bonds
C The number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma bonds
D The number of only anionic ligands bonded to the metal ion

The correct answer is:
The number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma bonds

Solution:
The number of atoms of the ligand that are directly bounded to the central metal atom or ion by coordinate bond is known as the coordination number of the metal atom or ion coordination number of metal = number of σ bonds formed by metal with ligand.

Topic: Chemistry, Coordination Compounds, NEET
What determines the bond length in a molecule?

Options:
A The size of the outermost electron shells
B The distance between valence electrons
C The equilibrium distance between the nuclei of the bonded atoms
D The type of chemical reaction taking place

The correct answer is:
The equilibrium distance between the nuclei of the bonded atoms

Solution:
The bond length is the equilibrium distance between the nuclei of the bonded atoms in a molecule, which determines the bond length.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines the Boyle point of a gas?

Options:
A Its pressure
B Its nature
C Its volume
D Its temperature

The correct answer is:
Its nature

Solution:
The Boyle point of a gas depends on the nature of the gas.

Topic: Chemistry, States of Matter, NEET
What determines the characteristic chemical properties of organic compounds?

Options:
A The number of carbon atoms in the compound
B The presence of carbon-carbon double bonds
C The functional group(s) in the compound
D The molecular weight of the compound

The correct answer is:
The functional group(s) in the compound

Solution:
The characteristic chemical properties of organic compounds are determined by the functional group(s) present in the compound.

Topic: Chemistry, General Organic Chemistry, NEET
What determines the choice of the principal functional group in polyfunctional compounds?

Options:
A The order of decreasing priority
B The alphabetical order of functional groups
C The size of the functional group
D The number of carbon atoms in the functional group

The correct answer is:
The order of decreasing priority

Solution:
The order of decreasing priority for some functional groups, which determines the choice of the principal functional group.

Topic: Chemistry, General Organic Chemistry, NEET
What determines the composition of the equilibrium mixture in a reversible reaction?

Options:
A The color of the reactants
B The nature of the reactants
C The pressure and volume
D The phase change in the reaction

The correct answer is:
The nature of the reactants

Solution:
The composition of the equilibrium mixture in a reversible reaction is determined by the nature of the reactants.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Equilibrium, NEET
What determines the concentration of the solute in a saturated solution?

Options:
A The color of the solute
B The temperature
C The volume of the solvent
D The type of solvent used

The correct answer is:
The temperature

Solution:
The concentration of the solute in a saturated solution depends on the temperature.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Equilibrium, NEET
What determines the conductivity of a metal?

Options:
A The size of the atoms
B The number of valence electrons per atom
C The color of the metal
D The atomic mass of the metal

The correct answer is:
The number of valence electrons per atom

Solution:
The conductivity of a metal is primarily determined by the number of valence electrons available per atom.

Topic: Chemistry, Solid State, NEET
What determines the conductivity of silicon or germanium when doped with group 13 elements?

Options:
A The number of electron holes
B The presence of unpaired electrons
C The movement of free electrons
D The presence of positrons

The correct answer is:
The movement of free electrons

Solution:
The conductivity of silicon or germanium when doped with group 13 elements is determined by the movement of free electrons.

Topic: Chemistry, Solid State, NEET
What determines the covalent character in the halides of Group 15 elements?

Options:
A Atomic size
B Electron configuration
C Electronegativity
D Nuclear charge

The correct answer is:
Electron configuration

Solution:
The covalent character in the halides of Group 15 elements is primarily determined by their electron configuration.

Topic: Chemistry, p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18), NEET
What determines the denticity of a ligand?

Options:
A The size of the ligand
B The charge on the ligand
C The number of donor atoms in the ligand
D The shape of the ligand

The correct answer is:
The number of donor atoms in the ligand

Solution:
The denticity of a ligand is determined by the number of donor atoms it possesses for binding to a central metal ion.

Topic: Chemistry, Coordination Compounds, NEET
What determines the different crystal structures in which ionic compounds crystallize?

Options:
A The temperature at which they are formed
B The size of the ions, their packing arrangements, and other factors
C The type of elements involved
D The number of valence electrons

The correct answer is:
The size of the ions, their packing arrangements, and other factors

Solution:
The different crystal structures of ionic compounds are determined by the size of the ions, their packing arrangements, and other factors.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines the direction of a spontaneous change in chemical or physical processes?

Options:
A The rate of the reaction.
B The unidirectional flow of heat.
C The potential to proceed without the assistance of an external agency.
D The temperature of the system.

The correct answer is:
The unidirectional flow of heat.

Solution:
The direction of a spontaneous change in chemical or physical processes is determined by the unidirectional flow of heat, which typically goes from higher temperature to lower temperature.

Topic: Chemistry, Thermodynamics (C), NEET
What determines the ease of formation of positive and negative ions in the context of ionic compound formation?

Options:
A The atomic mass of the elements
B The electronegativity of the elements
C The number of isotopes of an element
D The arrangement of electrons in the atoms

The correct answer is:
The arrangement of electrons in the atoms

Solution:
The ease of formation of positive and negative ions depends on the arrangement of electrons in the atoms.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines the extent of shielding from the nucleus for electrons in different orbitals of the same shell?

Options:
A Principal quantum number (n)
B Azimuthal quantum number (l)
C Magnetic quantum number (ml)
D Spin quantum number (ms)

The correct answer is:
Azimuthal quantum number (l)

Solution:
The extent of shielding from the nucleus is determined by the azimuthal quantum number (l), with s orbitals providing more effective shielding compared to p orbitals and d orbitals.

Topic: Chemistry, Structure of Atom, NEET
What determines the formation of molecular orbitals in MO theory?

Options:
A The number of electrons in the molecule.
B The number of atoms in the molecule.
C The energy levels of atomic orbitals and their symmetry.
D The shape of the molecule.

The correct answer is:
The energy levels of atomic orbitals and their symmetry.

Solution:
The atomic orbitals of comparable energies and proper symmetry combine to form molecular orbitals.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines the frequency of the light absorbed when electrons are excited between d orbitals?

Options:
A The color observed
B The nature of the ligand
C The energy of excitation
D The complementary color

The correct answer is:
The nature of the ligand

Solution:
The frequency of light absorbed is determined by the nature of the ligand.

Topic: Chemistry, d and f Block Elements, NEET
What determines the growth of a polymer chain during its synthesis?

Options:
A Temperature and pressure
B The availability of monomers in the reaction mixture
C Catalyst concentration
D Polymerization time

The correct answer is:
The availability of monomers in the reaction mixture

Solution:
The growth of a polymer chain during its synthesis is dependent upon the availability of monomers in the reaction mixture.

Topic: Chemistry, Polymers, NEET
What determines the ionic character of the bonds in compounds like ZnS, CdS, CdSe, and HgTe?

Options:
A The size of the elements
B The number of bonds formed
C The electronegativities of the elements
D The presence of metal ions

The correct answer is:
The electronegativities of the elements

Solution:
The ionic character of the bonds in compounds like ZnS, CdS, CdSe, and HgTe depends on the electronegativities of the elements.

Topic: Chemistry, Solid State, NEET
What determines the maximum oxidation states of reasonable stability in transition elements?

Options:
A The number of protons
B The sum of the s and d electrons
C The number of neutrons
D The number of electrons in the outermost shell

The correct answer is:
The sum of the s and d electrons

Solution:
The maximum oxidation states of reasonable stability correspond in value to the sum of the s and d electrons.

Topic: Chemistry, d and f Block Elements, NEET
What determines the number of electrons ejected when a beam of light is shone on a metal surface?

Options:
A The color of the light
B The velocity of the electrons
C The intensity of the light
D The number of photons in the beam

The correct answer is:
The number of photons in the beam

Solution:
A more intense beam of light, consisting of a larger number of photons, results in a larger number of electrons being ejected compared to a beam of weaker intensity of light.

Topic: Chemistry, Structure of Atom, NEET
What determines the number of molecular orbitals formed when atomic orbitals combine in MO theory?

Options:
A The number of electrons in the molecule
B The shape of the molecule
C The symmetry of atomic orbitals
D The size of the nuclei involved

The correct answer is:
The symmetry of atomic orbitals

Solution:
The number of molecular orbitals formed depends on the symmetry of the combining atomic orbitals.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines the number of spectral lines in the hydrogen atom's spectra when considering a large number of hydrogen atoms?

Options:
A The wavelength of the photons.
B The frequency of the photons.
C The number of possible transitions in hydrogen atoms.
D The brightness or intensity of the spectral lines.

The correct answer is:
The number of possible transitions in hydrogen atoms.

Solution:
in the case of a large number of hydrogen atoms, different possible transitions can be observed, leading to a large number of spectral lines.

Topic: Chemistry, Structure of Atom, NEET
What determines the physical and chemical properties of elements and their compounds?

Options:
A Atomic mass
B Atomic size
C Electronic configurations
D Atomic number

The correct answer is:
Electronic configurations

Solution:
The Periodic Law is essentially the consequence of the periodic variation in electronic configurations, which determine the physical and chemical properties of elements and their compounds.

Topic: Chemistry, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, NEET
What determines the physical state in which a solution exists?

Options:
A The solute
B The solvent
C The composition
D The properties

The correct answer is:
The solvent

Solution:
The paragraph states that the solvent determines the physical state in which a solution exists.

Topic: Chemistry, Solutions, NEET
What determines the placement of elements in the s-Block of the Periodic Table?

Options:
A The number of protons in the nucleus
B The number and distribution of electrons in the outermost orbitals
C The number of neutrons in the nucleus
D The atomic number

The correct answer is:
The number and distribution of electrons in the outermost orbitals

Solution:
The elements of Group 1 (alkali metals) and Group 2 (alkaline earth metals) which have ns1 and ns2 outermost electronic configuration belong to the s-Block Elements.

Topic: Chemistry, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, NEET
What determines the placement of hydrogen in the Periodic Table?

Options:
A Its atomic number
B Its mass number
C Its electron configuration
D Its unique properties

The correct answer is:
Its unique properties

Solution:
Hydrogen has only one s-electron and hence can be placed in group 1 (alkali metals). It can also gain an electron to achieve a noble gas arrangement and hence it can behave similar to a group 17 (halogen family) elements. Because it is a special case, we shall place hydrogen separately at the top of the Periodic Table.

Topic: Chemistry, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, NEET
What determines the position of a ligand in the alphabetical order when it is abbreviated?

Options:
A Its size
B Its charge
C The first letter of the abbreviation
D Its complexity

The correct answer is:
The first letter of the abbreviation

Solution:
The position of a ligand in the alphabetical order, when abbreviated, is determined by the first letter of the abbreviation.

Topic: Chemistry, Coordination Compounds, NEET
What determines the preferred direction in which hybrid orbitals are directed in space?

Options:
A The number of hybrid orbitals formed
B The type of hybridisation
C The type of atoms involved in bonding
D The need to maximize electron repulsion

The correct answer is:
The type of hybridisation

Solution:
The preferred direction of hybrid orbitals is determined by the type of hybridisation.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines the recognition, acceptance or rejection of pollen by the pistil?

Options:
A The size and shape of the pollen grain
B The temperature and humidity
C The chemical components of the pollen and the pistil
D The age of the pistil

The correct answer is:
The chemical components of the pollen and the pistil

Solution:
The ability of the pistil to recognize, accept or reject the pollen is determined by the chemical components of the pollen interacting with those of the pistil.

Topic: Biology, Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, NEET
What determines the sex of the embryo formed after fertilization?

Options:
A The presence of X or Y chromosome in the sperm
B The presence of X or Y chromosome in the ovum
C The levels of pituitary and ovarian hormones
D The presence of cortisol, estrogens and oxytocin

The correct answer is:
The presence of X or Y chromosome in the sperm

Solution:
The presence of X or Y chromosome in the sperm determines the sex of the embryo.

Topic: Biology, Human Reproduction, NEET
What determines the strength of a covalent bond according to the orbital overlap concept?

Options:
A The number of electrons
B The extent of overlap of atomic orbitals
C The distance between atoms
D The atomic mass of the elements involved

The correct answer is:
The extent of overlap of atomic orbitals

Solution:
The extent of overlap decides the strength of a covalent bond.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines the type of hybridisation that occurs in an atom?

Options:
A The atomic weight of the atom
B The valence shell of the atom
C The number of electrons in the atom
D The energy levels of orbitals in the atom

The correct answer is:
The valence shell of the atom

Solution:
The type of hybridisation that occurs in an atom is determined by the valence shell of the atom.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines the vapor pressure of a liquid?

Options:
A The size of the container.
B The color of the liquid.
C The temperature.
D The volume of the liquid.

The correct answer is:
The temperature.

Solution:
The process of vaporization is temperature-dependent, so the temperature must be mentioned when reporting the vapor pressure of a liquid.

Topic: Chemistry, States of Matter, NEET
What determines whether a substance acts as an antiseptic or a disinfectant?

Options:
A Its color
B Its origin
C Its concentration
D Its smell

The correct answer is:
Its concentration

Solution:
The same substances can act as an antiseptic or disinfectant depending on their concentration.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemistry in Everyday Life, NEET
What determines whether a substance is diamagnetic or paramagnetic?

Options:
A Its color
B Its density
C The occupation of its molecular orbitals
D Its chemical composition

The correct answer is:
The occupation of its molecular orbitals

Solution:
The occupation of molecular orbitals in a substance determines whether it is diamagnetic or paramagnetic.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines whether a substituent is electron-withdrawing or electron-donating?

Options:
A The number of carbon atoms in the substituent
B The ability to either withdraw or donate electron density to the attached carbon atom
C The size of the substituent
D The color of the substituent

The correct answer is:
The ability to either withdraw or donate electron density to the attached carbon atom

Solution:
The inductive effect is related to the ability of substituents to either withdraw or donate electron density to the attached carbon atom, which determines whether they are electron-withdrawing or electron-donating groups.

Topic: Chemistry, General Organic Chemistry, NEET
What determines whether aldehydes, ketones, or a mixture of both is produced in the ozonolysis method?

Options:
A The temperature of the reaction
B The pressure of the reaction
C The substitution pattern of the alkene
D The choice of catalyst

The correct answer is:
The substitution pattern of the alkene

Solution:
In the ozonolysis of alkenes, ozone (O3) is used to cleave the double bond, resulting in the formation of carbonyl compounds, which can be aldehydes or ketones. The specific product formed depends on the substitution pattern of the alkene. After ozonolysis, the reaction mixture is treated with reducing agents like zinc dust and water to convert any intermediate ozonides into aldehydes or ketones. The choice of aldehyde or ketone product is determined by the arrangement of substituents on the original alkene molecule.

Topic: Chemistry, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, NEET
What determines whether an amino acid is classified as acidic, basic, or neutral?

Options:
A Their taste
B Their color
C The number of hydrogen atoms
D The relative number of amino and carboxyl groups

The correct answer is:
The relative number of amino and carboxyl groups

Solution:
The classification of amino acids as acidic, basic, or neutral is based on the relative number of amino and carboxyl groups in their molecules.

Topic: Chemistry, Biomolecules, NEET
What determines whether an enzyme is blocked permanently by an inhibitor?

Options:
A The type of substrate
B The strength of the enzyme
C The strength of the bond formed
D The pH of the environment

The correct answer is:
The strength of the bond formed

Solution:
The permanence of enzyme blockage by an inhibitor depends on the strength of the bond formed between the enzyme and inhibitor.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemistry in Everyday Life, NEET
What determines whether tetrahedral or octahedral voids are occupied in a close-packed structure?

Options:
A The chemical formula of the compound
B The size of the anions
C The size of the cations
D Both B and C

The correct answer is:
Both B and C

Solution:
Whether tetrahedral or octahedral voids are occupied in a close-packed structure depends on both the size of the anions (usually larger ions) and the size of the cations (usually smaller ions) in the compound.

Topic: Chemistry, Solid State, NEET
What determines whether the overlap of orbitals is positive, negative, or zero when forming a bond?

Options:
A Atomic number
B Electron configuration
C Sign (phase) and orientation of amplitude of orbital wave function
D Molecular weight

The correct answer is:
Sign (phase) and orientation of amplitude of orbital wave function

Solution:
The overlap of orbitals when forming a bond depends on the sign (phase) and orientation of the amplitude of the orbital wave function.

Topic: Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, NEET
What determines whether the term "Atomic Radius" refers to covalent or metallic radii?

Options:
A The atomic number of the element
B The number of valence electrons
C Whether the element is a non-metal or a metal
D The element's position in the periodic table

The correct answer is:
Whether the element is a non-metal or a metal

Solution:
"Atomic Radius" is used to refer to either covalent or metallic radii depending on whether the element is a non-metal or a metal.

Topic: Chemistry, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, NEET