Describe the acidic nature of phenol and compare it with the acidity of alcohols. Why is phenol more acidic?
Explain the SN1 and SN2 mechanisms of nucleophilic substitution reactions with examples.
Define the term coordination number. Describe the structure and geometry of a complex with coordination number 6.
Explain the process of froth flotation and its use in metallurgy.
Differentiate between adsorption and absorption. Describe the factors affecting the extent of adsorption on the surface of a solid.
Explain the concept of the rate of reaction. How does temperature affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Define standard electrode potential and explain its significance. How is it used to determine the feasibility of a redox reaction?
Explain the Doppler effect in sound. Derive the formula for the observed frequency when the source of sound moves towards a stationary observer.
State the first law of thermodynamics and explain its application in an isothermal process. Provide an example of an isothermal process in daily life.