English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Important Questions

Define homologous series of organic compounds. List its two characteristics. Write the name and formula of the first member of the series of alkenes.

On adding 2 mL acetic acid to 2 mL of water in a test tube, it was observed that

(A) a clear and transparent solution is formed

(B) a white precipitate is formed almost immediately

(C) two separate layers were formed

(D) a colourless and odourless gas is evolved

On adding acetic acid to sodium hydrogen carbonate in a test tube, a student observes

(A) no reaction

(B) a colourless gas with pungent smell

(C) bubbles of a colourless and odourless gas

(D) a strong smell of vinegar

Which one of the following are the correct observations about acetic acid?

(A) It turns blue litmus red and smells like vinegar

(B) It turns blue litmus red and smells like burning sulphur

(C) It turns res litmus blue and smells like vinegar

(D) It turns red litmus blue and has a fruity smell

In a tabular form, differentiate between ethanol and ethanoic acid under the following heads:

(i) Physical state

(ii) Taste

(iii) NaHCO₃ test

(iv) Ester test

Write a chemical reaction to show the dehydration of ethanol.

Acetic acid smells like: 

(1) a banana 

(2) vinegar 

(3) an orange

(4) a lemon 

Acetic acid solution turns: 

(1) blue litmus red 

(2) red litmus blue 

(3) blue litmus colourless 

(4) red litmus colourless 

On adding NaHCO3 to acetic acid, a gas is evolved which turns lime water milky due to the formation of:

(1) Calcium bicarbonate 

(2) Calcium hydroxide

(3) Calcium carbonate 

(4) Calcium acetate 

State two characteristic features of carbon which when put together give rise to a large number of carbon compounds.

With a labelled diagram describe an activity to show the formation of an ester.

Distinguish between ionic and covalent compounds under the following properties:

(i) Strength of forces between constituent elements

(ii) Solubility of compounds in water

(iii) Electrical conduction in substances

Explain the ways in which glucose is broken down in absence or shortage of oxygen. 

What is hydrocarbon? Give its one example. 

Give the structural difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons with two examples each.

Name of the following compounds : 

List the conclusions you will draw while studying the following properties of ethanoic acid : 

(a) Odour

(b) Solubility in water

(c) Effect on litmus paper

(d) Reaction with sodium hydrogen carbonate 

Answer the following question.
What is methane? Draw its electron dot structure. Name the type of bonds formed in this compound. Why are such compounds:
(i) poor conductors of electricity? and  
(ii) have low melting and boiling points? What happens when this compound burns in oxygen?

When sodium hydrogen carbonate is added to ethanoic acid, a gas evolves. Consider the following statements about the gas evolved.

1. It turns lime water milky.
2. It is evolved with brisk effervescence.
3. It has a smell of burning sulfur.
4. It is also a by-product of respiration.

Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid considered an oxidation reaction? Write the oxidising agent used in the reaction involved.