Class XII Session 2023-24

Subject - Chemistry
Sample Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully.

1. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

2. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

3. SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.

4. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

5. SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.

6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

7. All questions are compulsory.

8. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. In alkyl halide: [1]

a) All of these b) the carbon atom of C-halogen bond bears a

partial positive charge

c) the halogen atom bears a partial negative d) the carbon-halogen bond of alkyl halide is
charge polarized
2. Maltose is made of: [1]

a) ∝ -D-glucose b) ∝ - D-glucose and β - D -glucose

c) Glucose and fructose d) D-fructose

3. Which of the following reactions will yield phenol? [1]

i.

ii.

iii.

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 iv.

a) i, iii, iv b) ii, iii, iv

c) i, ii, iii d) i, ii, iv

4. The molecular formula of ethyl acetate is: [1]

a) C4H8O b) C4H8O2

c) C5H10O2 d) C5H8O2

5. Order of the photochemical reaction occurring between hydrogen and chlorine is [1]

a) Second order b) Third order

c) Zero order d) First order

6. Match the column and choose correct option [1]

Vant'Hoff factor Behaviour of compound

(a) i = 1 (i) Impossible

(b) i > 1 (ii) Association is the solution

(c) i < 1 (iii) Dissociation in the solution

(d) i = 0 (iv) No dissociation or association

a) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii) b) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

c) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii) d) (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
7. Which is the correct increasing order of boiling points of the following compounds? [1]
1-Iodobutane, 1-Bromobutane, 1-Chlorobutane, Butane

a) Butane < 1-Iodobutane < 1-Bromobutane < b) Butane < 1-Chlorobutane < 1-Iodobutane <
1-Chlorobutane 1-Bromobutane

c) Butane < 1-Chlorobutane < 1-Bromobutane d) 1-Iodobutane < 1-Bromobutane < 1-

< 1-Iodobutane Chlorobutane < Butane
8. Red hot steel rods on suddenly immersing in water become: [1]

a) Soft and malleable b) Hard and brittle

c) Tough and ductile d) Fibrous

9. The value of decay constant of a compound having a half life period of 2.95 days is [1]

a) 3.0 × 105s-1 b) 2.71 × 10-6s-1

c) 2.9 × 10-6s-1 d) 2.9 × 106s-1

10. Which of the following does not give silver mirror test? [1]

a) CH3CH2CHO b) HCOOH

c) CH3CHO d) CH3COCH3

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11. One mole of an organic compound 'A' with the formula C3H8O reacts completely with two moles of HI to form [1]
X and Y. When 'Y' is boiled with aqueous alkali forms Z. Z answers the iodoform test. The compound 'A' is
______.

a) methoxyethane b) ethoxyethane

c) Propan – 2 – o1 d) Propan – 1 – o1
12. Hinsberg's reagent is: [1]

a) Benzene sulphonic acid b) Benzene sulphonamide

c) Phenyl isocyanide d) Benzene sulphonyl chloride

13. Assertion (A): Insulin is water-soluble. [1]
Reason (R): Insulin is a globular protein.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): Lower aldehydes and ketones are soluble in water but the solubility decreases as the molecular [1]
masses increase.
Reason (R): Distinction between aldehydes and ketones can be made by Tollen’s test.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion (A): Isopropyl chloride is less reactive than CH3Br in SN2 reactions. [1]
Reason (R): SN2 reactions are always accompanied by inversion of configuration.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

[1]

16. Assertion (A): is more acidic than .

Reason (R): Electron donating groups (EDG) increase acidity while electron-withdrawing groups (EWG)
decrease acidity.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B

17. For the complex [NiCl4]2-, write, [2]

i. the IUPAC name

ii. the hybridisation type

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 iii. the shape of the complex (Atomic no. of Ni = 28)
18. Write the electronic configuration of the elements with the atomic numbers 61, 91, 101 and 109. [2]
19. Answer the following: [2]
(i) Consider the following equation: [1]
2N O(g) + 2H2 (g) → N2 (g) + 2H2 O(g)

The rate law for this reaction is first order with respect to H2 and second order with respect to NO.
Write the rate law for this reaction.
(ii) Oxygen is available in plenty in air yet fuels do not burn by themselves at room temperature. Explain. [1]
20. Define the terms: Van't Hoff factor [2]
OR
Under what condition do non-ideal solutions show negative deviations?
21. Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their boiling points : [2]
CH3CHO, CH3CH2OH, CH3OCH3, CH3CH2CH3
Section C
22. What are fuel cells? Why we need these types of fuel cells? Explain with an example. [3]

23. For a reaction: H 2

hv
+ Cl2 ⟶ 2HCl Rate = k [3]

i. Write the order and molecularity of this reaction.

ii. Write the unit of k.
24. An aromatic compound (A) having molecular formula C6H6O on treatment with CHCl3 and KOH gives a [3]

mixture two isomers B and C both of B & C give same product D when distilled with Zn dust. Oxidation of D
gives E of formula C7H6O2 The sodium salt of E on heating with soda lime gives F which may also be obtained
by distilling A with zinc dust. Identify compounds A to F giving sequence of reactions.?
OR
Write the reactions and conditions for the following conversions:
i. 2-Propanone into 2-methyl-2-Proponal
ii. n-Propyl alcohol into hexane
25. Complete each synthesis by giving missing starting material, reagent or products. [3]

26. Calculate the maximum work and log Kc for the given reaction at 298 K : [3]

Ni (s) + 2 Ag+ (aq) ⇌ Ni2+ (aq) + 2Ag (s)

Given:
E
o

Ni
2+
/Ni
= -0.25 V, E O

Ag
+
/Ag
= +0.80 V

1F = 96500 C mol-1
27. What are haloarenes? How are they classified? Give one method each for the preparation of nuclear and side [3]
chain substituted halorenes.
28. The E values at 298 K corresponding to the following two reduction electrodes processes are:
0
[3]

i. Cu+/Cu = +0.52V

ii. Cu2+/Cu+ = +0.16V

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 Formulae the galvanic cell for their combination. What will be the cell potential? Calculate the Δ rG
0
for the

cell reaction. (1 F = 96500 C mol-1)

Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The unique behaviour of Cu, having a positive E° accounts for its inability to liberate H2 from acids. Only
oxidising acids (nitric and hot concentrated sulphuric) react with Cu, the acids being reduced. The stability of the

half-filled d sub-shell in Mn2+ and the completely filled d10 configuration in Zn2+ are related to their E° values,
whereas E° for Ni is related to the highest negative Δ hyd H°. An examination of the E o
3+ 2+
values the low
(M /M )

value for Sc reflects the stability of Sc3+ which has a noble gas configuration. The comparatively high value for
Mn shows that Mn2+(d5) is particularly stable, whereas a comparatively low value for Fe shows the extra

stability of Fe3+ (d5). The comparatively low value for V is related to the stability of V2+ (half-filled t2g level).

(i) Why Zn has high value for M3+/M2+ Standard Electrode Potentials?
OR

Why Cu2+ is more stable than Cu+?

(ii) Transition metals, despite high E° oxidation, are poor reducing agents. Justify.
(iii) Why is Cr2+ reducing and Mn3+ oxidising when both Cr and Mn have d4 configuration?
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
In order to overcome the scarcity of drinking water in a remote village in Gujarat, Arnav and Aariv two young
entrepreneurs still in their high school, have developed a unique water purifier that is capable of converting sea
water into drinking water. It works on the principle of concentration difference between two solutions.
(i) Name the phenomenon/process based on which this product is made?
(ii) How difference in concentration of solutions help in converting sea water into drinking water?
(iii) What arrangement they must have created in their product to covert sea water into drinking water?
OR
Equimolar solutions of NaCl and glucose are not isotonic. Why?
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following: [5]
(i) Write the full forms of DNA and RNA. [1]
(ii) How do enzymes help a substrate to be attacked by the reagent effectively? [1]
(iii) Give two examples of reducing sugars. [1]
(iv) What type of linkage holds together the monomers of DNA? [1]
(v) Name the enzyme which convert surcrose into glucose and fructose. [1]
(vi) What are polypeptides? [1]

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 (vii) Define the following term: Anomers. [1]
32. i. Ratio of [Ar(N H 3 )2 ]
+
and [Ar +
] in 0.1 M N H solution.
3
[5]
ii. Ratio of [Ag(S 2 O3 )2 ]
3−
and [Ag+ ] in 0.1 M S 2 O3
2−
solution Given that the stability/ formation constant
( kf ) for [Ag(N H 3 )2 ]
+
a and [Ag(S 3−
2 O3 )2 ] are 1.7 × 10 7
and 1.0 × 10
13
respectively.
OR
Give the oxidation state, d-orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following
complexes:
i. K3
[C o( C2 O4 ) ]
3

ii. cis− [C r(en) 2

C l2 ] C l

iii. (N H 4
)
2
[C oF4 ]

iv. [M n(H 2
O) ] S O4
6

33. i. Write one chemical reaction for each [5]

a. Carbylamine reaction
b. Acetylation reaction
ii. Write structure of N,N-ethylmethylethanamide
OR
i. Write the structures of A and B in the following reactions:
+
C uC N H2 O/H

a. C 6 H5 N
2
+
Cl
−
−−−−→ A −−−−−→ B

NH3 NaOBr

b. C H 3 C OOH −
− −
→ A −−−−→ B
Δ

ii. Write the chemical reaction of methyl amine with benzoyl chloride and write the IUPAC name of the product
obtained.
iii. Arrange the following in the increasing order of their pKb values: C6H5NH2, NH3, C2H5NH2, (C2H5)2 NH

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 Class XII Session 2023-24
Subject - Chemistry
Sample Question Paper - 2

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully.

1. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

2. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

3. SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.

4. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

5. SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.

6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

7. All questions are compulsory.

8. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. Which one of the following is a synthetic halogen compound? [1]

a) Chloramphenicol b) Diphenyl hydramine

c) Chloroquine d) Omeprazole
2. ____ are joined together by phosphodiester linkage between 5′ and 3′ carbon atoms of the pentose sugar. [1]

a) Nucleosides b) Nucleic acids

c) Proteins d) Nucleotides
3. Williamson's synthesis is used for the preparation of [1]

a) aldehydes b) ethers

c) alkyl halides d) alcohols

[1]
4. Which product is formed when the compound is treated with concentrated aqueous KOH

solution?

a) b)

c) d)

5. The reaction A+2B → C+D obeys the rate equation, Rate = k[A] x
[B]
y
what would be the order of this reaction? [1]

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 a) x b) x + y

c) x – y d) Cannot be predicted with the equation

6. Match the items given in column I with that in column II. [1]

Column I Column II

(a) Molarity (i)

Mass of solute 6
× 10
Mass of solution

(b) Molality (ii) Number of gram moles of a solute per litre of solution

(c) Normality (iii) Number of gram moles of a solute per kg of solvent

(d) ppm (iv) Number of gram equivalent of a solute per litre of solution

a) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i) b) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

c) (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv) d) (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
7. The order of reactivity of following alcohols with halogen acids is ________. [1]
A. CH3CH2 —CH2—OH
B. C H 3 C H2 − CH − OH
|

C H3

C H3

C. C H 3 C H2 − C − OH
|

C H3

a) (A) > (C) > (B) b) (C) > (B) > (A)

c) (B) > (A) > (C) d) (A) > (B) > (C)
8. Which among the following is a synthetic element? [1]

a) Pa b) U

c) Fm d) Th
9. The reaction 2 N O + Br2 → 2N OBr follows the mechanism given below: [1]
N O + Br2 ⇄ N OBr2 (fast)

NOBr2 + NO → 2NOBr (slow)

If the concentration of both NO and Br2 is increased two times, the rate of reaction would become:

a) 2 times b) 8 times

c) 4 times d) 6 times
10. One mole of a symmetrical alkane on ozonolysis gives two moles of an aldehyde having a molecular mass of [1]
44u. The alkene is:

a) 1 – butene b) 2 – butene

c) Propene d) Ethene
11. Alcoholic compounds react: [1]

a) only as nucleophiles. b) both as nucleophiles and electrophiles.

c) only as electrophiles. d) None of these

12. Benzene diazonium chloride reacts with phenol in which the phenol molecule attack para position of phenol to [1]

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 form p – hydroxyazobenzene. This reaction is called________.

a) Carbon tetra chloride b) DDT

c) Iodoform d) Coupling reaction

13. Assertion (A): β-pleated sheet structure of protein shows maximum extension. [1]
Reason (R): Intermolecular hydrogen bonding is present in them.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): Formic acid reduces Tollen’s reagent. [1]
Reason (R): Compounds containing -CHO group reduce Tollen’s reagent.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion (A): p-Dichlorobenzene is less soluble in organic solvents than the corresponding o-isomer. [1]
Reason (R): o-Dichlorobenzene is polar while p-dichlorobenzene is not.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion: Addition reaction of water to but-1-ene in acidic medium yields butan-1-ol. [1]
Reason: The addition of water in acidic medium proceeds through the formation of a primary carbocation.

a) Assertion and reason both are correct and b) Assertion and reason both are wrong
reason is correct explanation of assertion. statements.

c) The assertion is a correct statement but the d) The assertion is a wrong statement but the
reason is the wrong statement. reason is the correct statement.
Section B
17. Write IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds: [2]
a. K3[Cr(C2O4)3]

b. Hg[Co(SCN)4]
c. [Co(NH3)5(CO3)]Cl

18. How is the magnetic moment of a species related to the number of unpaired electrons? [2]
19. Answer the following: [2]
(i) Identify the order of reaction from the following rate constant: [1]
−5 −1 −1
k = 2.3 × 10 L mol s

(ii) Identify the reaction order if the unit of rate constant is sec-1. [1]

20. Define molal elevation constant or ebullioscopic constant. [2]

OR
Give an example of compound in which hydrogen bonding results in the formation of a dimer.
21. How will you bring about the following conversions (any two)? [2]

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 i. Propanone to propane.
ii. Benzoyl chloride to benzaldehyde.
iii. Ethanal to but-2-enal.
Section C
22. What is the cell potential for the cell at 250C [Cr/Cr3+10.1m]//Fe2+(0.01m)/Fe [3]

E
0
cr+/cr
= −0.74V ; E0Fe2+/Fe = -0.44V.

23. In a reaction 2A → Products, the concentration of A decreases from 0.5 mol L-1 to 0.4 mol L-1 in 10 minutes. [3]

Calculate the rate during this interval.

24. The carbon-oxygen bond in phenol is slightly stronger than that in methanol. Why? [3]
OR
How do you convert the following:
a. N-phenylethanamide to p-bromoaniline
b. Benzene diazonium chloride to nitrobenzene
c. Benzoic acid to aniline
25. An aliphatic compound 'A' with a molecular formula of C3H6O reacts with phenyl hydrazine to give compound [3]
'B'. Reaction of 'A' with I2 in alkaline medium on warming gives yellow precipitate 'C'. Identify the compounds

A, B and C.
26. In the button cell widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place: [3]
2+ −
Zn(s) + Ag2 O(s) + H2 O(l) → Z n (aq) + 2Ag(s) + 2OH (aq)

Determine Δ r
G
(−)
and E(-) for the reaction
Given Zn → Z n 2+
+ 2e
−
, E0 = 0.76V

Given Ag → Ag +
+ 2e
−
, E0 = 0.344V
27. In each of the following pairs of compounds, identify the compound which will undergo SN1 reaction faster. [3]

i. and

ii. and

28. Consider the given Figure and answer the following questions. [3]

i. Cell A has ECell = 2V and Cell B has ECell = 1.1V. Which of the two cells A or B will act as an electrolytic

cell? Which electrode reactions will occur in this cell?

ii. If cell A has ECell = 0.5V and cell B has ECell = 1.1V then what will be the reactions at anode and cathode?

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 Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The transition metals when exposed to oxygen at low and intermediate temperatures form thin, protective oxide
films of up to some thousands of Angstroms in thickness. Transition metal oxides lie between the extremes of
ionic and covalent binary compounds formed by elements from the left or right side of the periodic table. They
range from metallic to semiconducting and deviate by both large and small degrees from stoichiometry. Since d-
electron bonding levels are involved, the cations-exist in various valence states and hence give rise to a large
number of oxides. The crystal structures are often classified by considering a cubic or hexagonal close-packed
lattice of one set of ions with the other set of ions filling the octahedral or tetrahedral interstices. The actual
oxide structures, however, generally show departures from such regular arrays due in part to distortions caused
by packing of ions of different size and to ligand field effects. These distortions depend not only on the number
of d-electrons but also on the valence and the position of the transition metal in a period or group.
(i) Why does copper, which is in first series of transition metal exhibits +1 oxidation state most frequently?
OR
Crystal structure of oxides of transition metals often show defects. Given reason.
(ii) The lowest oxide of transition metal is basic. Why?
(iii) The variability in oxidation states of d-block different from that of the p-block elements. Explain.
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
A raw mango placed in concentrated salt solution loses water via osmosis and shrivel into pickle. Wilted flowers
revive when placed in fresh water. A carrot that has become limp because of water loss into the atmosphere can
be placed into the water making it firm once again. Water will move into its cells through osmosis. When placed
in water containing less than 0.9% (mass/volume) salt, blood cells swell due to flow of water in them by
osmosis.
(i) People taking a lot of salt or salty food suffer from puffiness or edema. What is the reason behind this?
(ii) The preservation of meat by salting and of fruits by adding sugar protects against bacterial action. How?
(iii) Why the direction of osmosis gets reversed if a pressure larger than the osmotic pressure is applied to the
solution side? Write its one application.
OR
What care is generally taken during intravenous injections and why?
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following: [5]
(i) Name the base that is found in nucleotide of RNA only. [1]
(ii) Write uses of B-Complex. [1]
(iii) Name the sugar present in milk. How many monosaccharide units are present in it? What are such [1]
oligosaccharides called?
(iv) What is the basic structural difference between glucose and fructose? [1]
(v) Give one example of each- Monosaccharide, disaccharide and polysaccharide. [1]
(vi) Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy? [1]
(vii) Name purines present in DNA? [1]
32. [Cr(NH3)6]3+ is paramagnetic while [Ni(CN)4]2- is diamagnetic. Explain why? [5]

OR
a. Amongst the following, the most stable complex is:

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 i. [Fe(H2O)6]3+

ii. [Fe(NH3)6]3+

iii. [Fe(C2O4)3]3-

iv. [FeCl6]3+

b. What will be the correct order for the wavelength of absorption in the visible region for the following:
[Ni(NO2)6]4-, [Ni(NH3)6]2+, [Ni(H2O)6]2+

33. An aromatic compound 'A' of molecular formula C7H6O2 undergoes a series of reactions as shown below. Write [5]

the structures of A, B, C, D and E in the following reactions.

OR
a. Give plausible explanation for each of the following:
i. Why are amines less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses?
ii. Why are primary amines highest boiling than tertiary amines?
iii. Why are aliphatic amines stronger bases than aromatic amines?
b. Complete the following reactions:
i. C6H5N2Cl + C2H5OH →

ii. C6H5NH2 + (CH3CO)2O →

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 Class XII Session 2023-24
Subject - Chemistry
Sample Question Paper - 3

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully.

1. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

2. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

3. SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.

4. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

5. SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.

6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

7. All questions are compulsory.

8. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. In which of the following molecules carbon atom marked with an asterisk (*) is asymmetric? [1]

a.

b.

c.

d.

a) (b), (c), (d) b) (a), (b), (c)

c) (a), (b), (c), (d) d) (a), (c), (d)

2. Proteins are found to have two different types of secondary structures namely α-helix and β-pleated sheet [1]
structure, α-helix structure of protein is stabilized by

a) peptide bonds b) van der Waals forces

c) dipole-dipole interactions d) hydrogen bonds

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 3. An organic compound X is oxidized by using acidified K2Cr2O7. The product obtained reacts with Phenyl [1]

hydrazine but does not answer the silver mirror test. The possible structure of X is:

a) (CH3)2CHOH b) None of these

c) CH3CHO d) CH3CH2OH

4. Cannizaro’s reaction is not given by ________. [1]

a) CH3CHO b)

c) d) HCHO

5. A first order reaction is 50% completed in 1.26 × 1014 s. How much time would it take for 100% completion? [1]

a) infinite b) 1.26 × 1015 s

c) 2.52 × 1028 s d) 2.52 × 1014 s

6. Match the items given in column I with that in column II: [1]

Column I Column II

(a) Hypertonic (i) NaCl.

(b) Hypotonic (ii) Solution having higher osmotic pressure than other solution.

(c) Isotonic (iii) Solution having lower osmotic pressure than other solution.

(d) Electrolyte (iv) Solutions having same osmotic pressure.

a) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i) b) (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

c) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) d) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
7. C - Cl bond in chlorobenzene in comparison to C - Cl bond in methyl chloride is: [1]

a) longer and stronger b) shorter and weaker

c) longer and weaker d) shorter and stronger

8. The percentage of nickel in the alloy steel that is used for making pendulum is: [1]

a) 19% b) 36%

c) 0% d) 10%
9. For an endothermic reaction where ΔH represents the enthalpy of the reaction in kJ/mol . The minimum value [1]
for the energy of activation will be

a) Equal to ΔH b) Zero

c) More than ΔH d) Less than ΔH

10. Oximes are formed by the reaction of aldehydes and ketones with: [1]

a) NH2NH2 b) NH2OH

c) d)

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 NH3 NH2NHC6H5

11. on heating with CHCl3 and alcoholic KOH gives foul smell of [1]

a) b)

c) d)

12. Out of the following, the strongest base in aqueous solution is [1]

a) Trimethylamine b) Dimethylamine

c) Methylamine d) Aniline
13. Assertion (A): The newly formed RNA dictates the synthesis of protein at the ribosome. [1]
Reason (R): DNA has a double-helical structure while RNA has a single-stranded structure.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): Oxidation of ketones is easier than aldehydes. [1]
Reason (R): C-C bond of ketones is stronger than the C-H bond of aldehydes.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion (A): Alkylbenzene is not prepared by Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene. [1]
Reason (R): Alkyl halides are less reactive than acyl halides.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion (A): Glycerol does not react with HI. [1]
Reason (R): 2 - Iodopropane can be produced by treatment of glycerol with HI.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
17. Write the IUPAC name of the ionization isomer of [Ni(NH3)5NO3]Cl. [2]

18. Why is the +2 oxidation state of manganese quite stable, while the same is not true for iron? [Mn = 25, Fe = 26] [2]
19. Answer the following: [2]
(i) The reaction between H2(g) and O2(g) is highly feasible yet allowing the gases to stand at room [1]

temperature in the same vessel does not lead to the formation of water. Explain
(ii) The rate of a reaction is given by rate = k [N2O5]. In this equation what does k stand for? [1]

20. What are maximum boiling azeotropes? Give one example. [2]
OR

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 Why is it advised to add ethylene glycol to water in a car radiator while driving in a hill station?
21. Predict the products formed when CH3CHO reacts with the following reagents: (Any two) [2]

i. CH3MgBr and then H3O+

ii. Zn(Hg)/Conc. HCl

iii. Tollens' reagent
Section C
22. i. The cell in which the following reaction occurs: [3]

2Fe3+(aq) + 2I-(aq) → 2Fe2+(aq) + l2(s) has E ∘

cell
= 0.236V at 298 K.

Calculate the standard Gibbs energy of the cell reaction. (Given, 1F = 96500 C mol-1)
ii. How many electrons flow through a metallic wire if a current of 0.5 A is passed for 2 h? (given, 1F = 96500

C mol-1).
23. The conversion of molecules X to Y follows second order kinetics. If concentration of X is increased to three [3]
times how will it affect the rate of formation of Y?
24. Give the major products that are formed by heating each of the following ethers with HI. [3]
C H3

i. C H 3
− C H2 − C H − C H2 − O − C H2 − C H3

C H3

ii. C H 3 − C H2 − C H2 − O − C − C H2 − C H3
|

C H3

iii.

OR
Write the chemical reaction equations to illustrate the following reactions:
i. Williamson's synthesis of others
ii. Reimer-Tiemann reaction.
25. Write the equations involved in the following reactions: [3]
i. Cannizzaro reaction
ii. Aldol condensation
iii. Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction
26. Write electrode reactions taking place in Ni - Cd cell. Is it primary or secondary cell? [3]
27. Predict the order of reactivity of the following compounds in SN1 and SN2 reactions: [3]

i. The four isomeric bromobutanes

ii. C6H5CH2Br, C6H5CH(C6H5)Br, C6H5CH(CH3)Br, C6H5C(CH3)(C6H5)Br

28. The Ksp for AgCl at 298 K is 1.0 × 10-10. Calculate the electrode potential for Ag+/Ag electrode immersed in [3]

1.0M KCl solution. Given E θ

Ag
+
/Ag
= 0.80V .
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The actinoids include the fourteen elements from Th to Lr. The actinoids are radioactive elements and the earlier
members have relatively long half-lives, the latter ones have half-life values ranging from a day to 3 minutes for
lawrencium. The latter members could be prepared only in nanogram quantities. Actinoids show a greater range

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 of oxidation states. The elements, in the first half of the series frequently exhibit higher oxidation states. The
actinoids resemble the lanthanoids in having more compounds in +3 state than in the +4 state. All the actinoids
are believed to have the electronic configuration of 7s2 and variable occupancy of the 5f and 6d subshells. The
magnetic properties of the actinoids are more complex than those of the lanthanoids. The variation in the
magnetic susceptibility of the actinoids with the number of unpaired 5f electrons is roughly parallel to the
corresponding results for the lanthanoid.
(i) Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid contraction. Why?
OR
The magnetic properties of the actinoids are more complex than those of the lanthanoids. Why?
(ii) Actinoids show irregularities in their electronic configuration. Justify?
(iii) The actinoid metals are all silvery in appearance but display a variety of structures than lanthanoid give
reason.
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The colligative properties of electrolytes require a slightly different approach than the one used for the
colligative properties of non-electrolytes. The electrolytes dissociate into ions in solution. It is the number of
solute particles that determines the colligative properties of a solution. The electron solutions, therefore, show
abnormal colligative properties. To account for this effect we define a quantity called the van't Hoft factor, given
by
Actual number of particles in solution after dissociation
i=
Number of formula units initially dissolved in solution

i = 1 (for non-electrolytes);
i > 1 (for electrolytes, undergoing dissociation)
i < 1 (for solutes, undergoing association).
(i) 0.1M K4[Fe(CN)6] is 60% ionized. What will be its van't Hoff factor?

(ii) When a solution of benzoic acid dissolved in benzene such that it undergoes in molecular association and
its molar mass approaches 244. In which form Benzoic molecules will exist?
(iii) How does van't Hoff factor i and degree of association a are related if benzoic acid undergoes dimerisation
−​α
in benzene solution? (i = 1 2
or i = 1 + α)
OR
What do you mean by colligative properties of solutions?
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following: [5]
(i) Write the products obtained after hydrolysis of DNA. [1]
(ii) Which of the two components of starch is water soluble? [1]
(iii) Why must vitamin C be supplied regularly in diet? [1]
(iv) Which sugar is present in milk ? [1]
(v) Name the disaccharide which on hydrolysis gives two molecules of glucose. [1]
(vi) What are biocatalysts? Give an example. [1]
(vii) Aldopentoses named ribose and 2-deoxyribose are found in nucleic acids. What is their relative [1]
configuration?
32. Write down the IUPAC name for each of the following complexes and indicate the oxidation state, electronic [5]
configuration, and coordination number. Also, give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex:
a. K[Cr(H2O)2}(C2O4)2].3H2O

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 b. [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2

c. CrCl3(py)3

d. Cs[FeCl4]
e. K4[Mn(CN)6]

OR
Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following:
a. Tetrahydroxozincate(II)
b. Potassium tetrachloridopalladate(II)
c. Diamminedichloridoplatinum(II)
d. Potassium tetracyanonickelate(II)
e. Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III)
f. Hexaamminecobalt(III) sulphate
g. Potassium tri(oxalato)chromate(III)
h. Hexaammineplatinum(IV)
i. Tetrabromidocuprate(II)
j. Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III)

33. i. Write structures of different isomeric amines corresponding to the molecular formula, C4H11N. [5]

ii. Write IUPAC names of all the isomers.

iii. What type of isomerism is exhibited by different pairs of amines?
OR
Account for the following:
i. Aniline is a weaker base compared to ethanamine.
ii. Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction.
iii. Only aliphatic primary amines can be prepared by Gabriel Phthalimide synthesis.

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 Class XII Session 2023-24
Subject - Chemistry
Sample Question Paper - 4

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully.

1. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

2. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

3. SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.

4. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

5. SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.

6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

7. All questions are compulsory.

8. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. Decomposition of benzene diozonium chloride by using Cu2Cl2/HCl to form chlorobenzene is: [1]

a) Wurtz – Fittig reaction b) Friedel – Crafts reaction

c) Sandmeyer's reaction d) Finkelstein reaction

2. DNA fingerprinting means the [1]

a) sequencing the nucleotides in DNA b) sequencing the bases present in double helix

c) information regarding the unique sequence d) information reagrding the unique imprints
of bases on DNA for a person on the fingertip for a person
3. Which of the following reagents can be used to oxidise primary alcohols to aldehydes? [1]

a) All of these b) CrO3 in an anhydrous medium.

c) Heat in the presence of Cu at 573K. d) Pyridinium chlorochromate.

4. The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by KMnO4 is [1]

a) Benzophenone b) Acetophenone

c) Benzoic acid d) Benzyl alcohol

5. The metabolism of hormones in human body is an example of [1]

a) Second order reaction b) First order reaction

c) Pseudo first order reaction d) Pseudo second order reaction

6. Match the items given in column I with that in column II: [1]

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 Column I Column II

(a) Osmotic Pressure. (i) Cottrell's method.

(b) Relative lowering of vapour pressure. (ii) Rast's method.

(c) Elevation in boiling point. (iii) Ostwald and Walker's method.

(d) Depression in freezing point. (iv) Berkeley and Hartley's method.

a) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii). b) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i).

c) (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv). d) (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii).
7. Which reagent will you use for the following reaction? [1]
CH3CH2CH2CH3 → CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl + CH3CH2CHClCH3

a) Cl2 gas in the presence of iron in dark b) NaCl + H2SO4

c) Cl2 gas in dark d) Cl2/UV light

8. The catalyst used in Deacon’s process is: [1]

a) Cu2Cl2 b) FeCl2

c) FeCl3 d) CuCl2

9. If the reaction 2 A + 3 D → product is first order in A and second order in D, then the rate law will have the [1]
form: rate =

a) k[A][D]
2
b) K [A] [D]

c) K [A] d)
2 2 2
[D] K [A] [D]

10. When ethanal is heated with Fehlings solution, it gives a precipitate of: [1]

a) Cu + Cu2O + CuO b) CuO

c) Cu d) Cu2O

11. Give IUPAC name of the compound given below. [1]

C H3 − C H − C H2 − C H2 − C H − C H3
| |

Cl OH

a) 2 – Chloro – 5 – hydroxyhexane b) 5 – Chlorohexan – 2 – ol

c) 2 – Hydroxy – 5 – chlorohexane d) 2 – Chlorohexan – 5 – ol

12. Which of the following compounds is the weakest Brönsted base? [1]

a) b)

c) d)

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13. Assertion (A): Valine is an essential amino acid. [1]
Reason (R): The lack of essential amino acids in the diet causes Kwashiorkor.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): Isobutanal does not give the iodoform test. [1]
Reason (R): It does not have alpha-hydrogen.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion (A): Reaction of alcohol with SOCl2 is SNi reaction. [1]

Reason (R): In SNi reaction inversion of configuration occur.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion (A): Ethanol is a weaker acid than phenol. [1]
Reason (R): Sodium ethoxide can not be prepared by the reaction of ethanol with aqueous NaOH.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
17. Write the formula of potassium trioxalato aluminate III. [2]
18. Complete and balance the following reaction : [2]
− 2−
8M nO4 + 3S2 O8 + H2 O →

19. Answer the following: [2]

(i) For which type of reactions, order and molecularity have the same value? [1]
(ii) What is the order of radioactive decay? [1]
20. Visha took two aqueous solutions — one containing 7·5 g of urea (Molar mass = 60 g/mol) and the other [2]
containing 42.75 g of substance Z in 100 g of water, respectively. It was observed that both the solutions froze at
the same temperature. Calculate the molar mass of Z.
OR
200 cm3 of an aqueous solution of a protein contains 1.26 g of the protein. The osmotic pressure of such a solution at

300 K is found to be 2.57 × 10-3 bar. Calculate the molar mass of the protein.
21. What is meant by the acetal? Give an example. [2]
Section C
22. i. Write two advantages of H2 - O2 fuel cell over ordinary cell. [3]

ii. Equilibrium constant (Kc) for the given cell reaction is 10. Calculate E ∘
cell
.
2+ 2+
A(s) + B (aq) ⇌ A (aq) + B(s)

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23. A first order reaction takes 20 minutes for 25% decomposition. Calculate the time when 75% of the reaction will [3]
be completed.
Given : log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771,
log 4 = 0.6021
24. Why is the reactivity of all the three classes of alcohols with conc. HCl and ZnCl2 (Lucas reagent) different? [3]
OR
Give the major products that are formed by heating each of the following ethers with HI.
C H3

i. C H 3
− C H2 − C H − C H2 − O − C H2 − C H3

C H3

ii. C H 3 − C H2 − C H2 − O − C − C H2 − C H3
|

C H3

iii.

25. Explain the mechanism of nucleophilic addition to a carbonyl group and give one example of such addition [3]
reactions.
26. Calculate the emf of the following cell at 25°C. [3]

Ag (s) | Ag+(10-3 M) || Cu2+(10-1 M) | Cu (s)

[Given,E o
cell = +0.46 V and log 10n = n]
27. How will you effect the following conversions? [3]
i. Chlorobenzene to p-nitrophenoI.
ii. Bromobenzene to biphenyl.
iii. Propene to propan-1-ol
28. Write the Nernst equation and calculate emf of the following cell at 298 K: [3]

Cr | Cr3+ (0·1 M) || Fe2+ (0·01 M) | Fe

Given : E ⊖
3+
= -0·75 V
Cr /Cr

E
⊖
2+
= -0·45 V
Fe /Fe

(log 10 = 1)
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The d-block of the periodic table contains the elements of the groups 3 to 12 and are known as transition
elements. In general, the electronic configuration of these elements is (n - 1)d1-10 ns1-2. The d-orbitals of the
penultimate energy level in their atoms receive electrons giving rise to the three rows of the transition metals i.e.
3d, 4d and 5d series. However, Zn, Cd and Hg are not regarded as transition elements. Transition elements
exhibit certain characteristic properties like variable oxidation stables, complex formation, formation of coloured
ions, alloys, catalytic activity etc. Transition metals are hard (except Zn, Cd and Hg) and have a high melting
point.
(i) Why are Zn, Cd and Hg non-transition elements?
OR
Why are melting points of transition metals high?
(ii) Which transition metal of 3d series does not show variable oxidation state?

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 (iii) Why do transition metals and their compounds show catalytic activity?
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The solutions which boil at a constant temperature like a pure liquid and possess the same composition in liquid,
as well as vapour state are called azeotropes. The components of azeotropes cannot be separated by fractional
distillation. Only non-ideal solutions form azeotropes. Solutions with negative deviation form maximum boiling
azeotrope and the solutions with positive deviation form minimum boiling azeotrope. The boiling point of
azeotrope is never equal to the boiling points of any of the components of the azeotrope.
(i) The azeotropic solutions of two miscible liquids show what type of deviation from Raoult's law?
(ii) The azeotropic mixture of water & HCI boils at 108.5 ∘
C . What type of deviation is shown by the
solution? Does this solution behave as ideal or non-ideal?
(iii) Do ideal solutions form azeotropes?
OR
Out of pure liquid and azeotrope showing positive deviation, Which one has a higher boiling point?
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following: [5]
(i) How do you explain the presence of all six carbon atoms in glucose in a straight chain? [1]
(ii) What is the structural feature characterising reducing sugars? [1]
(iii) Write the name of the component of starch which is water-soluble. [1]
(iv) What is the difference between a glycosidic linkage and a peptide linkage? [1]
(v) Define native state in reference to proteins. [1]
(vi) Name the linkage connecting monosaccharide units in polysaccharides. [1]
(vii) Which vitamin is linked with anti-sterility? [1]
32. Explain with two examples each of the following: Coordination entity, ligand coordination number, coordination [5]
polyhedron, homoleptic and heteroleptic.
OR
Explain with two examples each of the following: coordination entity, ligand, coordination number, coordination
polyhedron, homoleptic and heteroleptic.
33. i. Write the structures of main products when benzene diazonium chloride reacts with the following reagents: [5]

a. H3PO2 + Hp

b. CuCN/KCN
c. H2O

ii. Arrange the following in the increasing order of their basic character in an aqueous solution: C2H5NH2,
(C2H5)2NH,(C2H5)3N. Give justification.

OR
Account for the following:
i. Diazonium salts of aromatic amines are more stable than those of aliphatic amines.
ii. Amines are more basic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses.

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 Class XII Session 2023-24
Subject - Chemistry
Sample Question Paper - 5

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully.

1. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

2. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

3. SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.

4. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

5. SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.

6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

7. All questions are compulsory.

8. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. When a haloalkane with β – hydrogen atom is heated with alcoholic solution of potassium hydroxide then: [1]

a) All of these b) elimination of halogen atom from α –

carbon

c) elimination of hydrogen atom from β– d) alkene is formed as a product

carbon
2. In nucleic acids, the sequence is: [1]

a) Base - sugar - phosphate b) Base - phosphate - sugar

c) Phosphate - sugar - base d) Sugar - base - phosphate

3. In the reaction [1]

a) Phenols are acidic in nature. b) They can donate a proton to a stronger base

c) Cleavage of O - H bond d) All of these

4. The reagent which can be used to distinguish acetophenone from benzophenone is: [1]

a) I2 and NaOH b) 2, 4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine

c) Tollen's reagent d) Benedict solution

5. Which among the following is an example of first order reaction? [1]

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 a) Inversion of cane sugar b) Formation and dissociation of ozone

c) Decomposition of nitrogen pentoxide d) Acid catalysed hydrolysis of ethyl acetate

6. Match the types of solutions given Column I to the examples given in Column II. [1]

Column I Column II

(a) Solution of gas in gas (i) Brass

(b) Solution of solid in solid (ii) Air

(c) Solution of liquid in gas (iii) Zinc amalgam

(d) Solution of liquid in solid (iv) Chloroform in Nitrogen

a) (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii) b) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

c) (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) d) (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
7. Ethylidene chloride is a/an ________. [1]

a) vic-dihalide b) vinylic halide

c) gem-dihalide d) allylic halide

8. The incorrect statement about interstitial compounds is: [1]

a) They retain metallic conductivity. b) They are very hard.

c) They are chemically reactive. d) They have high melting point.

9. According to the Arrhenius equation rate constant k is equal to Ae-Ea/RT. Which of the following options [1]

represents the graph of ln k vs 1

T
?

a) b)

c) d)

10. Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following? [1]

a) Zn – Hg with HCl b) H2 and Pt as catalyst

c) LiAlH4 d) Glycol with KOH

11. One of the following alcohols do not undergo oxidation reaction: [1]

a) None of these b) Tertiary alcohol

c) Secondary alcohol d) Primary alcohol

12. Which of the following reactions is given by only primary amines? [1]

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 a) Reaction with acetyl chloride b) Reaction with HONO

c) Reaction with Grignard reagent d) Reaction with chloroform and alcoholic

KOH
13. Assertion (A): Cellulose is not digested by human beings. [1]
Reason (R): Cellulose is a polymer of β-D-glucose.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

[1]
O

||

14. Assertion (A): RMgX on reaction with CO2 gives R − C − OH

Reason (R): RMgX on reaction with carbonyl compounds give alcohols.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion (A): In comparison to ethyl chloride it is difficult to carry out nucleophilic substitution on vinyl [1]
chloride.
Reason (R): Vinyl group is electron-donating.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion (A): t-Butyl methyl ether is not prepared by the reaction of t-butyl bromide with sodium methoxide. [1]
Reason (R): Sodium methoxide is a strong nucleophile.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
17. Give some example showing importance of complexes in biological system? [2]
18. Explain why does colour of KMnO4 disappear when oxalic acid is added to its solution in acidic medium. [2]

19. Answer the following: [2]

(i) Define rate of reaction? [1]
(ii) For a reaction R → P, half-life (t1/2) is observed to be independent of the initial concentration of [1]

reactants. What is the order of reaction?

20. State Henry’s law. Calculate the solubility of CO2 in water at 298 K under 760 mm Hg. (K​H for CO2 in water at [2]

298 K is 1.25 × 106 mm Hg)

OR
Define the term: Molality.
21. Draw the structural formula of hex-2-en-4-ynoic acid. [2]
Section C
22. Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction at T=298 K. [3]

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 2+ 2+
F e(s) + C d (aq) → Fe (aq) + C d(s)

Θ Θ
[Given, E 2+
= −0.40V , E 2+
= −0.44V ]
Cd /cd Fe /F e

23. In a pseudo first order hydrolysis of ester in water, the following results were obtained: [3]

t/s 0 30 60 90

[Ester] molL-1 0.55 0.31 0.17 0.085

i. Calculate the average rate of reaction between the time interval 30 to 60 seconds.
ii. Calculate the pseudo first order rate constant for the hydrolysis of ester.
24. Write the mechanism of the reaction of HI with methoxymethane. [3]
OR
Name the reagents used in the following reactions:
i. Oxidation of a primary alcohol to carboxylic acid.
ii. Oxidation of a primary alcohol to an aldehyde.
iii. Bromination of phenol to 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol.
25. Complete the following reaction: [3]
(i) dil NaOH

C H3 C HO + C H3 C H2 C HO −−−−−−−−→
(ii) H eat

26. Calculate the emf of the cell Mg(s) ∥ Mg2+(0.1 M) || Cu2+ (1 × 10-3 M) | Cu(s) [3]

Given : E0(Cu2+/Cu) = +0.34V

E0(Mg2+/Mg) = -2.37V
27. How can you convert the following : [3]
i. Sodium phenoxide to o-hydroxybenzoic acid
ii. Acetone to propene
iii. Phenol to chlorobenzene
28. What is an electrochemical series? How does it help in calculating the e.m.f of a standard cell? [3]
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Transition metal oxides are generally formed by the reaction of metals with oxygen at high temperatures. The
highest oxidation number in the oxides coincides with the group number. In vanadium, there is a gradual change

from the basic V2O3 to less basic V2O4 and to amphoteric V2O5. V2O4 dissolves in acids to give VO​2+ salts.
Potassium dichromate is a very important chemical used in the leather industry and as an oxidant for the
preparation of many azo compounds. Dichromates are generally prepared from chromate. Sodium dichromate is
more soluble than potassium dichromate. The latter is, therefore, prepared by treating the solution of sodium
dichromate with potassium chloride. Sodium and potassium dichromates are strong oxidising agents; sodium salt
has a greater solubility in water and is extensively used as an oxidising agent in organic chemistry. Potassium
dichromate is used as a primary standard in volumetric analysis.
(i) Which of the 3d series of the transition metals exhibits the largest number of oxidation and why?
OR
MnO is basic whereas Mn2O7 is acidic in nature. Give reason.
(ii) A transition metal exhibits highest oxidation state ih oxides and fluorides. Give reason.
(iii) How would you account for the increasing oxidising power in the series:

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 V O
+

2
< C r2 O
2−

7
< M nO
−

4
?
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Raoult's law states that for a solution of volatile liquids, the partial vapour pressure of each component of the
solution is directly proportional to its mole fraction present in solution. Dalton's law of partial pressure states
that the total pressure (Ptotal) over the solution phase in the container will be the sum of the partial pressures of
the components of the solution and is given as: Ptotal = P1 + P2

(i) Is the above-mentioned Raoult's law applicable for non-volatile liquids?

(ii) What type of deviation from Raoult's law does the above graph represent?
(iii) Give an example of such system.
OR
A solution of two liquids boils at a temperature more than the boiling point of either of them. What type of
deviation will be shown by the solution formed in terms of Raoult's law?
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following: [5]
(i) State a use of streptokinase in protein. [1]
(ii) What are any two good sources of vitamin A? [1]
(iii) What are heterocyclic bases? [1]
(iv) What is the information given by primary structure of proteins? [1]
(v) Deficiency of which vitamin causes night-blindness. [1]
(vi) Give an example of fibrous protein. [1]
(vii) Write the product obtained when D-glucose reacts with H2N-OH. [1]

32. FeSO4 solution mixed with (NH4)2SO4 solution in 1:1 molar ratio gives the test of Fe2+ ion but CuSO4 solution [5]

mixed with aqueous ammonia in 1:4 molar ratio does not give the test of Cu2+ ion. Explain why?
OR
Write the IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds:
a. [Pt (NH3)2 Cl(NO2]

b. K3 [Cr (C2O4)3]

c. [CoCl2 (en)2]Cl
d. [Co(NH3)5 (CO3)]Cl

e. Hg [Co (SCN)4]

33. State the reactions and reaction conditions for the following conversions : [5]
i. Benzene diazonium chloride to nitrobenzene.

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ii. Aniline to benzene diazonium chloride.
iii. Ethylamine to methylamine.
OR
Give the reasons for the following:
i. Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction.
ii. (CH3)2NH is more basic than (CH3)3.N in an aqueous solution.

iii. Primary amines have a higher boiling point than tertiary amines.

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