Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 examination

GTU BE01000031 Chemistry Winter 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semesters 1 and 2 · Subject code BE01000031
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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16 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 20 repeated BE01000031 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain de Broglie's concept in wave mechanics.
(b)
4 marks

Explain the types of hybridization with the molecular shapes of the following compounds: CH₄ and C₂H₄.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

Discuss caustic embrittlement in boilers.Why does caustic embrittlement occur in boilers, and how can it be prevented?

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3a OR, Summer 2025 Q2a

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define the following terms:
1Octane Number
2Fullerenes
3Corrosion
(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Compare scale formation and sludge formation in boilers.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2b, Summer 2025 Q4b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Explain the deionization method used for softening of water with appropriate diagrams.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Discuss the manufacturing of acetic acid through fermentation with appropriate diagrams.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5b OR

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What is meant by the mobile phase and stationary phase in liquid chromatography?

(b)
4 marks

Differentiate between internal and external treatment for water softening.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Explain electrochemical theory of corrosion with appropriate diagrams.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c

(a)
3 marks

State the products formed by the action of the enzyme invertase and zymase on cane sugar under suitable fermentation conditions, along with the reactions.

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Compare hard acids and bases with soft acids and bases.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b, Winter 2025 Q3b

(c)
7 marks

What do you mean by spectroscopy? Explain the principle of NMR spectroscopy.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Briefly explain thin-layer chromatography.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Discuss the applications of nanomaterials.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 4 papers

Explain the principle and working of lithium batteries, including the reactions occurring in them. Reflect how they are better than other types of batteries.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b OR, Winter 2025 Q3c OR, Summer 2025 Q5c OR

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
List the applications of IR spectroscopy.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
What are inhibitors? Provide two examples.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2a, Summer 2025 Q4a

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

Analyze the structure of a bomb calorimeter and explain whether its design is suitable for measuring the calorific value.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b OR, Summer 2025 Q5c

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Illustrate the uses of steel as an alloy with examples.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 4 papers
Write about Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Winter 2025 Q3a, Summer 2025 Q5a

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 4 papers

Discuss the "Top-Down" and "Bottom-Up" approaches for synthesizing a nanomaterial.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c, Winter 2025 Q5a, Summer 2025 Q2b

(a)
3 marks

Explain the sacrificial protection method for preventing metal corrosion with suitable diagrams.

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Discuss carbon nanotubes and nanowires in detail.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5a OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

Explain the refining of petroleum with the help of suitable diagrams.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c OR, Summer 2025 Q4c

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Chemistry (Winter 2024, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 1). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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