UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist
Chemist
- 3 descriptive papers
- 200 marks each
- 3 h per paper
Mains Paper I covers inorganic chemistry.
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Mains Paper I, inorganic chemistry
Question paper, 2019
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Stage II (Mains). 4 pages, as issued by UPSC.
Every question of 2019, one page each41 parts in 11 questions, with the question as text and the key points of its answer
Question 1 50 marks
- 1(a)Permanganate and iron(II)5 marks
- 1(b)Carbon isotopes and stability5 marks
- 1(c)Diagonal relationship5 marks
- 1(d)Conductivity of phosphoric acid5 marks
- 1(e)Oxidation of Fe(II) and Mn(II)5 marks
- 1(f)Melting points of bromine and iodine chloride5 marks
- 1(g)Small dipole moment of CO5 marks
- 1(h)Acidity of concentrated HF5 marks
- 1(i)Temperature and conductivity5 marks
- 1(j)Diborane with excess ammonia5 marks
Question 2 30 marks
Question 3 30 marks
Question 4 30 marks
Question 5 30 marks
Question 6 30 marks
Question 7 30 marks
Question 8 30 marks
Question 9 30 marks
Question 10 30 marks