NCERT Class 10 Science — Chapter 4: Carbon and its Compounds
Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
All Chapter 4: Carbon and its Compounds questions (36)
Which of the following elements exhibits the most extensive property of catenation?
What is the melting point of pure ethanoic acid?
Which products are formed when ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst?
Which allotrope of carbon is a good conductor of electricity?
With reference to the occurrence of carbon in nature, consider the following statements: 1. The Earth's crust contains a minute amount of carbon in the form of minerals. 2. The atmosphere contains approximately 21% carbon dioxide by volume. 3. Carbon forms a part of biomolecules in living organisms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the carbon allotrope known as Buckminsterfullerene: 1. It contains 60 carbon atoms clustered together. 2. The atoms are arranged in a flat hexagonal lattice structure. 3. It is named after the scientist who discovered the electron. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which catalyst is commonly used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils?
Which suffix is used to indicate the presence of a triple bond in a carbon chain?
Hydrogenation of an unsaturated hydrocarbon to a saturated one is commonly carried out using which catalyst?
Which carbon allotrope has a structure resembling a geodesic dome or football?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Class of Compound) | List-II (Suffix) A. Ketone | 1. -al B. Carboxylic acid | 2. -one C. Alcohol | 3. -oic acid D. Aldehyde | 4. -ol
In a homologous series of alcohols, the similarity in chemical behaviour is primarily due to:
Why is a larger quantity of soap required to produce lather in hard water compared to soft water?
The unique ability of carbon to form bonds with other carbon atoms giving rise to large molecules is called:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Molecule) | List-II (Type of Bond) A. Nitrogen ($N_2$) | 1. Single bond formed by sharing one electron pair B. Hydrogen ($H_2$) | 2. Double bond formed by sharing two electron pairs C. Oxygen ($O_2$) | 3. Triple bond formed by sharing three electron pairs D. Chlorine ($Cl_2$) | 4. Single bond in a diatomic halogen
Which part of a soap molecule is hydrophobic?
Assertion (A): Graphite is a good conductor of electricity. Reason (R): Graphite has a layered structure where layers are held together by weak van der Waals forces.
The chlorination of methane in sunlight to form chloromethane is an example of which type of reaction?
The reaction of methane with chlorine in sunlight is an example of which type of reaction?
Which process is used to convert unsaturated vegetable oils into saturated fats?
Which of the following hydrocarbons is unsaturated?
Which of the following correctly identifies the functional group for carboxylic acids?
According to IUPAC nomenclature, a three-carbon chain compound containing a ketone functional group is named as:
Functional groups confer specific properties to carbon compounds largely irrespective of which factor?
When metallic sodium reacts with ethanol, which gas is evolved along with the formation of sodium ethoxide?
Why does a soap solution often appear cloudy?
Which of the following is a general property of covalently bonded carbon compounds?
What is the major chemical component of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?
A 5-8% aqueous solution of acetic acid is commonly known as:
Compounds having the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements are known as:
Hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon atoms are called:
Adding ethanoic acid to sodium carbonate yields which gaseous product that turns lime-water milky?
What is the product formed when ethanol is dehydrated with concentrated sulphuric acid at 443 K?
Which functional group characterises the alcohol family of compounds?
Which of the following statements correctly describe the origin of common fossil fuels? 1. Coal was formed from the remains of trees and other vegetation. 2. Petroleum and natural gas were formed exclusively from terrestrial trees. 3. Oil and gas moved through porous rocks and became trapped. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Consider the following statements regarding typical carbon compounds: 1. They generally possess higher melting and boiling points than ionic compounds. 2. They are largely non-conductors of electricity. 3. Their bonding involves the sharing of valence electrons. Which of the statements given above are correct?