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Uday (2025)
Hydrogen
Practice Sheet

Single Correct Type Questions: (1 to 9) Assertion and Reason type question (10 to 11)
1. What is the sum of the number of neutrons and
protons in tritium isotope of hydrogen? 10. Assertion: Permanent hardness of water is removed
(1) 7 (2) 5 by treatment with washing soda.
(3) 4 (4) 3 Reason: Washing soda reacts with soluble
2. Which of the following is a synthesis gas? magnesium and calcium sulphate to form insoluble
(1) CO + N2 (2) CO + H2 carbonates.
(3) CO + O2 (4) CO + Cl2
(1) Both Assertion and Reason are True, and the
3. In preparation for which of the following, Reason is a correct explanation of the
dihydrogen is not used? Assertion.
(1) Vanaspati Ghee (2) Both Assertion and Reason are True, but
(2) Metal hydrides Reason is not a correct explanation of the
(3) Sodium bicarbonate Assertion.
(4) Hydrogen chloride (3) Assertion is True, but the Reason is False.
(4) Assertion is False, but Reason is true.
4. Deuterium is also known as
(1) Heavy hydrogen 11. Assertion: H2O2 is not stored in glass bottles.
(2) Light hydrogen Reason: Alkali oxides present in glass catalyse the
(3) Nascent hydrogen decomposition of H2O2.
(4) Tritium (1) Both Assertion and Reason are True, and the
Reason is a correct explanation of the
5. Temporary hardness of water is due to the presence Assertion.
of (2) Both Assertion and Reason are True, but
(1) MgSO4 (2) CaSO4 Reason is not a correct explanation of the
(3) NaCl (4) Ca (HCO3)2 Assertion.
(3) Assertion is True, but the Reason is False.
6. In ice, each oxygen is surrounded by four oxygen (4) Assertion is False, but Reason is true.
atoms in __________ manner.
(1) Square planar (2) Tetrahedral Match the Column Type Questions: (12 to 13): -
(3) Trigonal planar (4) Angular
12. Match the Column I with Column II.
7. Heavy water is used in atomic reactor as. Column I Column II
(1) Coolant (A) Non-stoichiometric hydride (p) GeH4
(2) Moderator (B) Salt-like hydride (q) B2H6
(3) Both moderator and coolant
(4) Neither coolant nor moderator
(C) Electron precise molecular (r) CsH
hydride
8. The laboratory method for the preparation of H2O2
by: (D) Electron deficient molecular (s) ZrH1.75
hydride
(1) H2SO4 (2) NH4HSO4
(3) Na2O2 + H2SO4 (4) All of these (1) A-(q); B-(p); C-(s); D-(r)
(2) A-(s); B-(q); C-(p); D-(r)
9. Ortho and para hydrogen differ in (3) A-(s); B-(r); C-(p); D-(q)
(1) proton spin (2) Electron spin (4) A-(q); B-(s); C-(p); D-(r)
(3) Nuclear charge (4) Nuclear reaction
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13. Match the terms in Column I with the relevant item potential game-changer in the pursuit of clean and
in Column II. sustainable energy solutions. Hydrogen fuel cells, for
Column I Column II instance, offer a promising avenue for emission-free
(A) Electrolysis of water (p) Atomic reactor transportation and electricity generation. Additionally,
produces hydrogen's significance extends beyond energy to fields
(B) Lithium aluminium hydride (q) Polar molecule
like metallurgy, where it's used to produce high-strength
is used as alloys, and electronics, where it enables the development
of next-generation batteries and semiconductors.
(C) Hydrogen chloride is a (r) Recombines on Furthermore, hydrogen peroxide, a compound derived
metal surface to
generate high
from hydrogen, plays a vital role in various industries,
temperature including healthcare, as a disinfectant and wound care
(D) Heavy water is used in (s) Reducing agent agent, and in environmental remediation.

(E) Atomic hydrogen (t) Hydrogen and
oxygen
(1) A – (p): B – (s); C – (t); D – (r); E – (q)
(2) A – (q); B – (t); C – (q); D – (s); E – (r)
(3) A – (s); B – (p); C – (q); D – (r); E – (t)
(4) A – (t); B – (s); C – (q); D – (p); E – (r)
Short Answer type questions: (14 to 16)
14. (a) Calculate the number of neutrons in protium
and Deuterium.
(b) What happens during hydroformylation of
olefins?
15. (a) Explain why, when equivalent masses of both
substances are taken into account, ice has a
lower density than liquid water?
(b) Write the reactions of dihydrogen with sodium
and copper (II) oxide.
16. (a) H2O2 is a more effective oxidizing agent than
water.
(b) Complete the reactions:
(i) F2 + H2O
(ii) P4O10 + H2O
Case Based Study type: (17 to 20)
Hydrogen, the lightest and most abundant element in the
universe, has captured the attention of scientists and
researchers worldwide. Its simplicity, consisting of just
one proton and one electron - belies its incredible
versatility. In recent years, hydrogen has emerged as a
17. What fundamental elements compose hydrogen?
(1) Two protons and two electrons
(2) One proton and one electrons
(3) One electron and one neutron
(4) Multiple proton and electrons
18. Besides energy, in which industry does hydrogen
play a significant role?
(1) Textile manufacturing
(2) Leather industry
(3) Metallurgy
(4) Glass production
19. Why is hydrogen considered a potential game-
changer in the pursuit of clean and sustainable
energy solutions?
(1) Because it emits greenhouse gases when
used as a fuel
(2) Because it’s abundant but difficult to store
(3) Because it enables emission-free transportation
and electricity generation through fuel cells.
(4) Because it’s primarily used in heavy industry.
20. What compound is derived from hydrogen and has
applications in healthcare and environmental
remediation?
(1) Hydrochloric acid
(2) Sodium bicarbonate
(3) Hydrogen sulfide
(4) Hydrogen peroxide
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Answer Key
1. (4) 11. (1)
2. (2) 12. (3)
3. (3) 13. (4)
4. (1) 14. (a) (0, 1)
5. (4) (b) Conceptual
6. (2) 15. (Conceptual)
7. (3) 16. (Conceptual)
8. (3) 17. (2)
9. (1) 18. (3)
10. (1) 19. (3)
20. (4)
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Hints & Solutions

1. (4)
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1 H  Tritium proton = 1 neutron = 2 11. (1)
Neutron + proton = 2+ 1 = 3. Alkali oxides catalyses the decomposition of
2. (2) H2O2 & hence, H2O2 is not stored in glass
Synthesis gas → CO + H2. bottles.
12. (3)
3. (3) (A) Non-stochiometric hydride – Low of constant
(1) proportion does not hold good (formed by d &
f block elements)
ZrH1.75 ; A → S.
(B) Salt – like hydride – formed by s – block
elements
(2) M + H2 → MH ∴ CsH ; B → R.
(3) H2 is not used in prep of Na2CO3 (C) Electron precise molecular hydride → GeX4
(4) H2 + Cl2 → HCl. (follows) octet rule. Ge(4) + 4 × (4) = 8; C →
P.
4. (1) (D) Electron deficient molecular hydride → B2H6
Deuterium or 12 H is known as heavy hydrogen. (hydride is deficient in e– for writing
conventional Lewis’s structure.
5. (4)
Temporary hardness of water is caused by
carbonates & bicarbonates of Ca & Mg.

6. (2)
In ice, each O is surrounded tetrahedrally by 4
13. (4)
oxygen atoms in Td manner at a distance of 276
(A) H2O → H2 + O2 (Electrolysis) A → T
pm.
(B) LiAlH4 → Acts as reducing agent B → S
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7. (3) (C) HCl → Polar molecule H – Cl C → Q

D2O is used as a moderator and coolant in atomic (D) D2O → Used as coolant & moderator in
reactor. atomic reactor D → P.
(E) Atomic H → Recombines on metal surface
8. (3) to generate high temperature (Highly
Na2O2 + H2SO4 → H2O2 + Na2SO4. exothermic & used for welding) E → R.
This is lab – process. Rest is used in industrial
methods. 14. (a) (0, 1)
(a) 11 H  Protium ; P = 1 n = 1 – 1 = 0.
9. (1) 2
H  Deuterium
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Ortho & Para H differ in proton spins.
P = 1; n = 2 – 1 = 1
ortho H2, para H2. (b) Hydroformylation of olefins.

10. (1)
Permanent hardness can be removed by reaction of
Na2CO3 with soluble chlorides sulphates of both Alkenes are converted into aldehydes.
calcium & magnesium and conversion to insoluble
carbonates.
CaCl2 + Na2CO3 → CaCO3 + NaCl.
(Insoluble) (Soluble)
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15. (Conceptual) 18. (3)

(a) Ice has lower density than water as, on solid Hydrogen’s significance extends to fields like
form, ice has cage like structure and has air metallurgy, where it’s used to produce hig- strength
bubbles trapped in the cage, and it floats.
alloys, and electronics, where it enables the
In the case of water, it exists in linear form &
has no such advantage, hence has higher development of next – generation batteries and
density than ice. semiconductors.
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(b) Na + H2   NaH
CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O 19. (3)
H2 is considered as a sustainable energy solution, as
16. (Conceptual) It is used in fuel cells for generating energy. It does
(a) H2O2 is a better oxidising agent on account of not produce pollution & releases greater energy per
peroxide linakge or labile oxygen, which is
donated easily. unit mass in comparison to other fuels.
H O O H H2O + O
 –
20. (4)
(b) 2F2(g) + H2O(l) → H (aq) + F(aq) + O2 (g) H2O2, derived from H2, plays a vital role in
P4O10 + 6H2O → 4H3PO4 healthcare as a disinfectant and wound care agent.
17. (2)
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1 H  1proton  1electron

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