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SAHODAYA PREBOARD EXAMINATION – 2024-25

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CLASS-XII
CHEMISTRY(043)
Time allowed – 3hours Maximum marks – 70
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions carefully.
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory. However an internal choice has been provided in few questions.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

SECTION-A
The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each question carries
1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.
1. Which of the following reaction is not explained by the open chain structure of glucose? 1
(A) Formation of pentaacetate of glucose with acetic anhydride
(B) Formation of addition product with 2,4-DNP reagent
(C) Silver mirror formation with Tollen’s reagent
(D) Existence of α−& 𝛽 − forms of glucose
2. Which of the following amine can be prepared by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis? 1
(A) Isobutyl amine
(B) Toluene
(C) N-Methyl benzylamine
(D) Aniline
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 3. Which of the following is a diamagnetic ion (Atomic Number of Sc, V, Mn and Cu are 21, 23, 1
25 & 29)
(A) V2+
(B) Sc3+
(C) Cu2+
(D) Mn3+
4. KMnO4 is not acidified by HCl instead of H2SO4 because 1
(A) H2SO4 is stronger acid than HCl
(B) HCl is oxidized to Cl2 by KMnO4
(C) H2SO4 is dibasic acid
(D) Rate is faster in presence of H2SO4
5. An electrochemical cell behaves like an electrolytic cell when 1
(A) Ecell = Eexternal
(B) Ecell = 0
(C) Ecell > Eexternal
(D) Ecell < Eexternal
6. A first order reaction is 50% completed in 1.26 x1014 s. How much time would it take for 100% 1
completion?
(A) 1.26x 1015 sec
(B) 2.52x 1014 sec
(C) 2.52x 1028 sec
(D) Infinite
7. Which radioactive isotope would have the longer half-life 15O or 19O? (Given rate constants for 1
15
O and 19O are 5.63 x 10-3 s-1 and 2.38 x 10-2 s-1 respectively?
(A) 15O
(B) 19O
(C) Both will have the same half life
(D) None of the above, information given is insufficient.

8. Consisder the following compounds 1

The correct order of reactivity towards S N2 reaction:

(A) I>III>II
(B) II> III>I
(C) II>I>III
(D) III>I>II

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 9. Identify A, B, C & D 1

(A) A = C2H4, B = C2H5OH, C = C2H5NC, D = C2H5CN

(B) A = C2H5OH, B = C2H4, C = C2H5NC, D = C2H5CN
(C) A = C2H4, B = C2H5OH, C = C2H5CN, D = C2H5NC
(D) A = C2H5OH, B = C2H4, C = C2H5NC, D = C2H5CN
10. Which is the correct order of acidic strength of the following? 1
(A) C6H5OH>H2O>CH3OH>CH≡CH
(B) H2O> C6H5OH>CH3OH>CH≡CH
(C) C6H5OH> CH3OH> H2O>CH≡CH
(D) C6H5OH> CH≡CH >CH3OH>H2O
11. A compound (A) with molecular formula C 5H10O forms a phenyl hydrazone and gives negative 1
Tollen’s and Iodoform test. The compound (A) on reduction gives n-pentane. Hence compound
‘A’ is:
(A) Pentan-3-one
(B) Pentanal
(C) Pentanol
(D) Pentan-2-one
12. Oxidation of cyclohexene using acidified KMnO4 gives 1
(A) Hexane-1,6-dioic acid
(B) Hexane-1,6-dial
(C) Cyclohexane carboxylic acid
(D) Cyclopentane carboxylic acid
13. Assertion (A): Conductivity decreases with decrease in concentration of the electrolyte. 1
Reason (R): Number of ions per unit volume that carry the current in a solution decrease on
dilution.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.

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 14. Assertion (A): Hydrolysis of (-)2-bromooctane proceeds with inversion of configuration. 1
Reason (R): This reaction proceeds through the formation of a carbocation.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
15. Assertion (A): Compounds containing -CHO group are easily oxidised to corresponding 1
carboxylic acids.
Reason (R): Carboxylic acids can be reduced to alcohols by treatment with LiAlH 4.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
16. Assertion (A): The two strands in double strand helix structure of DNA are complementary to 1
each other.
Reason (R): Disulphide bonds are formed between specific pairs of bases.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
SECTION-B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.
17. (a) What type of deviation from Raoult’s law is shown by a mixture of phenol and aniline? Give 2
Reasons.
(b) What type of azeotrope is formed by the above mixture?
18. A graph is plotted between ln[R] and t(s). On the basis of the graph, answer the following 2
questions.

(a) What does the slope of the line indicate?

(b) What is the order of the reaction?
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 19. Write the mechanism of the following reaction: 2

20. Predict the product in the following reaction: 2

OR
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their property indicated:
(a) Benzaldehyde, p-Tolualdehyde, p-Nitrobenzaldehyde, Acetophenone (reactivity towards
HCN)
(b) CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH, CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH, (CH3)2CHCOOH, CH3CH2CH2COOH
(acidic strength)
21. (a) What is the basic structural difference between starch and cellulose? 2
(b) Which amino acid is optically inactive?
SECTION-C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
short answer type and carry 3 marks each.
22. Calculate emf of the following cells at 250C : 3
2+ +
Fe/Fe (0.001M) // H (0.01M)/H2(g) (1 bar)/Pt(s)
(Given E / = −0.44V, E / = 0.00V, log 10 = 1)
23. (a) Show that in case of a first order reaction the time taken for the completion of 99% reaction 3
is twice the time required for 90% completion of the reaction.
(b) The conversion of X Y follows second order kinetics. If the concentration of X is increased
to three times, how will it affect the rate of formation of Y?
24. (a) When a coordination compound NiCl2.6H2O is mixed with AgNO3 solution 2 moles of AgCl 3
are precipitated per mole of the compound. Write the structural formula of the complex and
secondary valency of Nickel ion.
(b) Write the IUPAC name of the ionisation isomer of [Co(NH 3)5(SO4)]Cl.
(c) What are ambidentate ligands? Give an example.
25. (a) Identify the major product when 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane is heated with alc. KOH. 3
(b) Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions .Why?
(c) What happens when chlorobenzene is treated with methyl chloride and sodium metal in dry
ether?

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 26. Carry out the following conversions: 3
(a) Phenol to Benzoquinone
(b) Cumene to Phenol
(c) Phenol to Salicylaldehyde
27. Write the reactions involved in the following: 3
(a) Wolff-Kishner Reduction
(b) Cannizzaro Reaction
(c) HVZ Reaction
28. (a) Differentiate between: 3
(i) Fibrous and Globular protein
(ii) Nucleoside and Nucleotide
(b) Name the disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A.
OR
(a)Write the reaction when glucose reacts with (i) Conc.HNO3 (ii) Acetic anhydride.
(b)What is denaturation of protein?
SECTION-D
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries 4
(2+1+1) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

29. Valence bond theory considers the bonding between the metal ion and the ligands as purely 4
covalent. On the other hand, crystal field theory considers the metal-ligand bond to be ionic
arising from electrostatic interaction between the metal ion and the ligands. In coordination
compounds, the interaction between the ligand and the metal ion causes the five d-orbitals to split
up. This is called crystal field splitting and the energy difference between the two sets of energy
level is called crystal field splitting energy. The crystal field splitting energy (Δ o) depends upon
the nature of the ligand. The actual configuration of complexes is divided by the relative values
of Δo and P (pairing energy). If Δo < P, then complex will be high spin. If Δo > P, then complex
will be low spin.
(a) (i) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration of d 6 in an
octahedral complex when Δo > P and Δo < P .

(ii) Out of [CoCl6] and [Co(C2O4)3] which complex is more stable and why?
(b) How is the crystal field splitting energy for octahedral(Δo) and tetrahedral (Δt) complex is
related?
OR
Why [Ni(H2O)6] is green while a solution of [Ni(CN)4] is colourless?
(c) Arrange the following complex ions in the increasing order of their wavelength :
[Co(NH3)6 ] , [CoF6] , [Co(CN)6] .

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 30. Electricity can be produced when electrons move from one element to another in redox reaction. 4
Typically, electrochemistry deals with the overall reactions when multiple redox reactions occur
simultaneously, connected via some external electric current and a suitable electrolyte. In other
words, electrochemistry is also concerned with chemical phenomena that involve charge
separation.
The dissociation of charge often involves charge transfer that occurs homogeneously or
heterogeneously between different chemical species. A spontaneous chemical process is one
which can take place on its own, and in such a process, the Gibbs free energy of a system
decreases. In electrochemistry, spontaneous reaction results in the conversion of chemical into
electrical energy. The reverse process is also possible when a non- spontaneous chemical reaction
occurs by supplying electricity. These interconversions are carried out in equipment called an
electrochemical cell. In the process of electrolysis, the decomposition of a substance takes place
by passing an electric current. 1 mole of electric charge when passed through a cell will discharge
half mole of divalent metal ion. This was first formulated by Michael Faraday in the form of Laws
of electrolysis.

(a) How many seconds does it take to reduce 3 moles of Fe 3+to Fe2+ with 2A of current?
(b) Write the electrolysis products of aqueous solution of CuCl 2 using Pt electrode.
OR
Ʌ of CH3COOH increases drastically where as that of CH3COONa increases gradually
on dilution. Explain
(c) Write the reaction involved in the the cell used in hearing aids.
SECTION – E
The following questions are long answer types and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an internal
choice.
31. (a) Complete the following chemical equations: 5
(i) Cr2O72- (aq) + H2S(g) + H+(aq) →
(ii) MnO4- + I- + H2O ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
(b) How would you account for the following?
(i) The oxidizing power of oxoanions are in the order : VO 2+ < Cr2O72- < MnO4-.
(ii) Transition metal forms complex compounds.
(iii) Zr and Hf have identical atomic sizes.
OR
(a) Write the equations involved in the preparation of KMnO 4 from pyrolusite ore (MnO2).
(b) Out of CuCl2 and Cu2Cl2 which one is more stable in aqueous solution and why?
(c) What is mischmetal? Write one of its use.
(d) Why Cr2+ is stronger reducing agent than Fe2+ in aqueous solution?

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 32. (a) Acetylation of aniline reduces its activation effect. Give reason. 5
(b) Arrange the following in decreasing order of the pK b values
C2H5NH2, C6H5NHCH3, (C2H5)2NH and C6H5NH2
(c) Identify A , B and C in the following reactions:

OR
(a) A compound ‘X’ on reduction with tin metal and HCl gives a compound ‘Y’ with molecular
formula C6H7N. Compound X on reaction with chloroform and alcoholic KOH produces
obnoxious smell of carbylamine due to the formation of Z. Identify the compound X, Y and
Z. Write the chemical reactions involved in it.
(b) Give any suitable chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds:
(i) Ethylamine and aniline.
(ii) Methylamine and dimethylamine.
33. (a) The depression in the freezing point of water observed for the same molar concentrations of 5
acetic acid, trichloroacetic acid and trifluoroacetic acid increases in the order as stated above.
Explain.
(b) Why is the vapour pressure of an aqueous solution of glucose lower than that of water?
(c) What mass of NaCl must be dissolved in 65.0 g of water to lower the freezing point of
water by 7.500C? The freezing point depression constant (Kf) for water is 1.86 K kg /mol.
Assume the van’t Hoff factor for NaCl is 1.87. (Molar mass of NaCl = 58.5 g/mol.)
OR
(a) At the same temperature, CO2 gas is more soluble in water than O2 gas. Which one of them
will have higher value of KH and why?
(b) How does the size of blood cells change when placed in aqueous solution containing more
than 0.9%(mass/volume) sodium chloride?
(c) 1 molal aqueous solution of an electrolyte A2B3 is 60% ionized. Calculate the boiling point of
the solution. (Given Kb for water = 0.52 K kg mol-1).

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 SAHODAYA PREBOARD EXAMINATION – 2024-25
MARKING SCHEME
SET-1
SECTION-A
1. D 1
2. A 1
3. B 1
4. B 1
5. D 1
6. D 1
7. A 1
8. C 1
9. A 1
10. A 1
11. A 1
12. A 1
13. A-Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 1
14. C- A is true but R is false. 1
15. B- Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A 1
16. C- A is true but R is false 1
SECTION-B
17. (a) Negative deviation shown by mixture of phenol and aniline due to the intermolecular 1
hydrogen bonding between them.
1
b) It forms maximum boiling azeotropes.
18. a) First Order reaction. 1
b) Slope = -k. 1
19.

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 20. a)CH3CH=CHCH2CHO 1
b)C6H5COOH 1

OR
a)Acetophenone < p-Tolualdehyde < Benzaldehyde < p-Nitrobenzaldehyde 1
b)(CH3)2CHCOOH < CH3CH2CH2COOH < CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH < CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH 1

21. a)
Starch Cellulose
1
1. It is a branched chain polysaccharide. 1. It is a straight chain polysaccharide.
2. It’s a polymer of ∝ −𝐷 −Glucose 2. It’s a polymer of 𝛽 − 𝐷 −Glucose

1
b) Glycine
SECTION-C
22.
½

1
= 0.44 - 0.02955 = 0.41045 V

23. a)

b) For the reaction, X → Y as it follows second order kinetics,

therefore the rate law equation will be Rate = k[X] 2 = ka2

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 if [X] = a mol-1 if the concentration of X is increased three times,
then [X] = 3a mol L-1 ∴ Rate = k (3a)2 = 9 ka2 1
Thus, the rate of the reaction will become 9 times.
24. a) [Ni(H2O)6]Cl2 and secondary valency is 6 1

b) Ionisation isomer is [Co(NH3)5Cl] SO4 1

Name: Pentaammine chlorido cobalt(III) sulphate

c) Ligand which has two different donor atoms and either of the two ligates in the complex is 1
called ambidentate ligand Example: Any correct example( 𝑁𝑂 , 𝑆𝐶𝑁 )
25. (a) 1-methylcyclohex-1-ene 1
(b) Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions because they are highly 1
reactive and can react with moisture to produce corresponding hydrocarbon.
(c) C6H5Cl + 2Na +CH3Cl ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ C6H5CH3 + 2NaCl
When chlorobenzene is treated with methyl chloride in the presence of sodium metal and dry 1
ether toluene (C6H5CH3) is produce.
26. a)

b)

c)

27.
a)

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 b)

c)

28. a) i)

ii)

1
b) Xerophthalmia or any other correct answer..
OR
a)
(i)Conc.HNO3

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 (ii)Acetic anhydride. 1

(b) When a protein in its native form, is subjected to physical change like change in temperature
or chemical change like change in pH, the hydrogen bonds are disturbed. Due to this, globules 1
unfold and helix get uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity. This is called denaturation
of protein.
SECTION-D
29. a) i) Δo > P : 𝑡 𝑒 and Δo < P : 𝑡 𝑒 1
3-
ii) Co(C2O4)3] is more stable due to chelate effect. 1
b) ∆ = ∆ 1
OR
2+
In [Ni(H2O)6] the H2O molecules are weak field ligands, so they don't cause electron
pairing. This results in a d-d transition of electron, where the complex absorbs radiation
corresponding to red light and emits complementary green color but in [Ni(CN)4]2- the CN- ions 1
are strong field ligands, so the two unpaired electrons in the 3d-orbitals pair up. This means that
there is no unpaired electron, so there is no d-d transition of electron.
c) [Co(CN)6]3- < [Co(NH3)6 ]3+< [CoF6]3-. 1

30. (a)
2

(b) 1
At cathode:

At Anode:
OR
CH3COOH is a weak electrolyte and when diluted, the degree of dissociation increases
which leads to a drastic increase in the molar conductivity but CH 3COONa is a strong 1
electrolyte which when diluted, only the interionic forces of attraction increase, resulting
in a small increase in the molar conductivity.

(c)
1

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 SECTION – E
31. a)
2

ii)
b) (i) This is because the oxidation state of Mn is +7, and as the oxidation state increases, the 1
ions accept electrons more easily.
(ii) Transition metals form complex compounds because of their empty valence shell orbitals,
1
small size, and high nuclear charge. (Any two points.)
(iii) Zr and Hf have identical atomic sizes due to lanthanoid contraction. 1
OR
a)

(b) Out of CuCl2 and Cu2Cl2, CuCl2 is more stable due to its high negative hydration enthalpy of
1
Cu2+.
(c) Mischmetal is an alloy of lanthanum metal and iron and traces of S, Ca, C or Al. It is used in
1
making bullets and lighter flint.
(d) In aqueous solution, Cr2+ is a stronger reducing agent than Fe2+ because Cr2+ oxidizes more
easily to Cr3+, which has a stable half-filled electron configuration. 1

32. (a) Acetylation of aniline reduces its activation effect because the lone pair of electrons on the 1
nitrogen atom of acetanilide is less available for donation to the benzene ring by resonance.
(b) C6H5NH2 > C6H5NHCH3 > C2H5NH2 >(C2H5)2NH
1

(c) i) A:CH3CONH2 B: CH3NH2 C: CH3OH (6×0.5) 3

ii) A: C6H5NH2 B: C6H5N2Cl C:

OR
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 (a) X: C6H5NO2 Y: C6H5NH2 Z: C6H5NC 1
/
C6H5NO2 ⎯⎯⎯ C6H5NH2
2
∆
C6H5NH2 + CHCl3 +3KOH → C6H5NC + 3KCl +3 H20

(b) (i) Ethylamine and aniline

Br2/H2O produce white ppt of 2,4,6- tribromo aniline when reacts with aniline whereas ethyl 1
amine does not . (ANY OTHER SUITABLE CHEMICAL TEST)

(ii)Methylamine and dimethylamine.

1
When methyl amine reacts with CHCl3 in presence of alc. KOH produce a pungent smell
whereas dimethylamine does not. (ANY OTHER SUITAB LE CHEMICAL TEST)
33. a)Fluorine, being most electronegative, has the highest electron withdrawing inductive effect. 1
Hence, trifluoroacetic acid ionizes to the largest extent . Greater the ions produced, greater is the
depression in freezing point. Hence, the depression in freezing point is maximum for the
fluoroacetic acid.
b)The vapor pressure of an aqueous solution of glucose is lower than that of water 1

because glucose is a non-volatile solute that occupies some of the surface of the liquid, reducing
the number of solvent molecules that can evaporate.
c)

OR
a) KH is inversely proportional to the solubility of a gas in water. This means that a gas with
higher solubility will have a lower KH value. Since CO2 is more soluble in water than O2, it will 1
have a lower KH value, and O2 will have a higher KH value.

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 b)Blood cells shrink due to osmosis 1
c) Given
Molality(m) = 1m
∝= 0.6
𝐾 = 0.52𝐾𝑘𝑔𝑚𝑜𝑙
𝐴 𝐵 → 2𝐴 + 3𝐵
n = 2+3=5 1
𝑖 = 1 − 𝛼 + 𝑛𝛼 = 1 − 0.6 + (5 × 0.6) = 3.4
∆𝑇 = 𝑖𝐾 𝑚
= 3.4 × 0.52 × 1 1
= 1.768
∆𝑇 = 𝑇 − 𝑇
𝑇 = 𝑇 + ∆𝑇
1
𝑇 = 373 + 1.768 = 374.768

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 SET- 2
Roll No.
Candidate must write the Set No on
title page of the answer book.
SAHODAYA PREBOARD EXAMINATION – 2024-25

 Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.

 Set number given on the top right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of
the answer book by the candidate.
 Check that this question paper contains 33 questions.
 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed 15
minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The students will read the question paper only
and will not write any answer on the answer script during the period. Students should not write anything
in the question paper.

CLASS-XII
CHEMISTRY(043)
Time allowed – 3hours Maximum marks – 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions carefully.
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory. However an internal choice has been provided in few questions.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.
SECTION-A
The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each question carries
1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.
1. Which of the following has highest dipole moment? 1
(A) CH3F
(B) CH3Cl
(C) CH3Br
(D) CH3I
2. A compound (A) with molecular formula C 5H10O forms a phenyl hydrazone and gives negative 1
Tollen’s and Iodoform test. The compound (A) on reduction gives n-pentane. Hence compound
‘A’ is:
(A) Pentan-3-one
(B) Pentanal
(C) Pentanol
(D) Pentan-2-one
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 3. Oxidation of cyclohexene using acidified KMnO4 gives 1
(A) Hexane-1,6-dioic acid
(B) Hexane-1,6-dial
(C) Cyclohexane carboxylic acid
(D) Cyclopentane carboxylic acid
4. Which of the following reaction is not explained by the open chain structure of glucose? 1
(A) Formation of pentaacetate of glucose with acetic anhydride
(B) Formation of addition product with 2,4-DNP reagent
(C) Silver mirror formation with Tollen’s reagent
(D) Existence of α−& 𝛽 − forms of glucose
5. Which of the following compound will not undergo azo coupling reaction with benzene 1
diazonium chloride.
(A) Aniline
(B) Phenol
(C) Anisole
(D) Nitrobenzene
6. Which is the correct order of acidic strength of the following? 1
(A) C6H5OH>H2O>CH3OH>CH≡CH
(B) H2O> C6H5OH>CH3OH>CH≡CH
(C) C6H5OH> CH3OH> H2O>CH≡CH
(D) C6H5OH> CH≡CH >CH3OH>H2O
7. Which set of ions exhibit specific colors? (Atomic Number of Sc, Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu & Zn 1
are 21,22, 23,25,26,28,29 and 30)
(A) Sc3+, Ti4+, Mn3+
(B) Sc3+, Zn2+, Ni2+
(C) V3+, V2+, Fe3+
(D) Ti3+ ,Ti4+ , Ni2+
8. The reason for greater range of oxidation state of actinoids is due to 1
(A) actinoid contraction
(B) 5f, 6d, 7s levels have comparable energies
(C) 4f and 5d levels are close in energies
(D) the radioactive nature of actinoids

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 9. An electrochemical cell behaves like an electrolytic cell when 1
(A) Ecell = Eexternal
(B) Ecell = 0
(C) Ecell > Eexternal
(D) Ecell < Eexternal
10. The rate of a chemical reaction doubles for every 10°C rise of temperature. If the temperature is 1
raised by 50°C, the rate of reaction will increase by
(A) 10 times
(B) 24 times
(C) 32 times
(D) 64 times
11. When a catalyst increases the rate of a chemical reaction, then the rate constant (k) 1
(A) remains constant
(B) decreases
(C) increases
(D) may increase or decrease depending on the order of the reaction
12. Out of the following, the one which is most reactive towards S N1 reaction: 1
(A) CH2=CH-Cl
(B) CH2=CH-CH2-Cl
(C) C6H5Cl
(D) CH3CH2CH2Cl
13. Assertion (A): Glucose is a reducing sugar. 1
Reason (R): Despite having an aldehyde group glucose doesn’t give 2,4-DNP test.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
14. Assertion (A): Compounds containing -CHO group are easily oxidised to corresponding 1
carboxylic acids.
Reason (R): Carboxylic acids can be reduced to alcohols by treatment with LiAlH 4.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.

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 15. Assertion (A): Hydrolysis of (-) 2-bromooctane proceeds with inversion of configuration. 1
Reason (R): This reaction proceeds through the formation of a carbocation.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
16. Assertion (A): Conductivity decreases with decrease in concentration of the electrolyte. 1
Reason (R): Number of ions per unit volume that carry the current in a solution decrease on
dilution.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.

SECTION-B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.

17. A graph is plotted between ln[R] and t(s). On the basis of the graph, answer the following 2
questions.

(a) What does the slope of the line indicate?

(b) What is the order of the reaction?
18. (a)What type of deviation from Raoult’s law is shown by a mixture of Chloroform and Acetone? 2
Give reason.
(b)Why osmotic pressure method is preferred to find the molecular mass of macromolecules?
19. Write the mechanism of the following reaction: 2
CH2 = CH2 + H2O ⎯ CH3-CH2-OH

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 20. (a) What is the basic structural difference between starch and cellulose? 2
(b) Which amino acid is optically inactive?
21. Predict the product in the following reaction: 2

OR
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their property indicated: -
(a) Benzaldehyde, p-Tolualdehyde, p-Nitrobenzaldehyde, Acetophenone
(reactivity towards HCN)
(c) CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH, CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH, (CH3)2CHCOOH, CH3CH2CH2COOH
(acidic strength)

SECTION-C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
short answer type and carry 3 marks each.
22. Carry out the following conversions: 3
(a) Phenol to Benzoquinone
(b) Cumene to Phenol
(c) Phenol to Salicylaldehyde
23. Write the reactions involved in the following: 3
(a) Etard reaction
(b) Rosenmund reduction
(c) Aldol Condensation of Ethanal
24. (a) Differentiate between : 3
(i) Fibrous and Globular protein
(ii) Nucleoside and Nucleotide
(b) Name the disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A.
OR

(a) Write the reaction when glucose reacts with (i) Conc.HNO3 (ii) Acetic anhydride.
(b) What is denaturation of protein?

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 25. Calculate emf of the following cells at 298K : 3
Mg/Mg2+ (0.001M) // Ag+(0.0001M)//Ag(s)
(Given Eo Mg2+/Mg = -2.37V , Eo Ag+/Ag = + 0.80V) ; log 10 = 1
26. (a) Show that in case of a first order reaction the time taken for the completion of 99.9% reaction 3
is 10 times that of half life (t½) of the reaction.
(b) A+2B →3C +2D , the rate of disappearence of B is 1x10-2 mol L-1s-1. What will be the rate of
change in the concentration of C?
27. (a) When a coordination compound NiCl2.6H2O is mixed with AgNO3 solution 2 moles of AgCl 3
are precipitated per mole of the compound. Write the structural formula of the complex and
secondary valency of Nickel ion.
(b) Write the IUPAC name of the ionisation isomer of [Co(NH 3)5(SO4)]Cl.
(c) What are ambidentate ligands? Give an example.
28. (a) Identify the major product when 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane is heated with alc. KOH. 3
(b) Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions. Why?
(c) What happens when chlorobenzene is treated with methyl chloride and Sodium metal in dry
ether?
SECTION-D
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries 4
(2+1+1) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

29. Electricity can be produced when electrons move from one element to another in redox reaction. 4
Typically, electrochemistry deals with the overall reactions when multiple redox reactions occur
simultaneously, connected via some external electric current and a suitable electrolyte. In other
words, electrochemistry is also concerned with chemical phenomena that involve charge
separation.
The dissociation of charge often involves charge transfer that occurs homogeneously or
heterogeneously between different chemical species. A spontaneous chemical process is one
which can take place on its own, and in such a process, the Gibbs free energy of a system
decreases. In electrochemistry, spontaneous reaction results in the conversion of chemical into
electrical energy. The reverse process is also possible when a non- spontaneous chemical reaction
occurs by supplying electricity. These interconversions are carried out in equipment called an
electrochemical cell. In the process of electrolysis, the decomposition of a substance takes place
by passing an electric current. 1 mole of electric charge when passed through a cell will discharge
half mole of divalent metal ion. This was first formulated by Michael Faraday in the form of Laws
of electrolysis.

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 (a) How many seconds does it take to reduce 3 moles of Fe 3+to Fe2+ with 2A of current?
(b) Write the electrolysis products of aqueous solution of CuCl 2 using Pt electrode.
OR
Ʌ of CH3COOH increases drastically where as that of CH3COONa increases gradually
on dilution. Explain.
(c) Write the reaction involved in the the cell used in hearing aids.

30. Valence bond theory considers the bonding between the metal ion and the ligands as purely 4
covalent. On the other hand, crystal field theory considers the metal-ligand bond to be ionic
arising from electrostatic interaction between the metal ion and the ligands. In coordination
compounds, the interaction between the ligand and the metal ion causes the five d-orbitals to split
up. This is called crystal field splitting and the energy difference between the two sets of energy
level is called crystal field splitting energy. The crystal field splitting energy (Δ o) depends upon
the nature of the ligand. The actual configuration of complexes is divided by the relative values
of Δo and P (pairing energy). If Δo < P, then complex will be high spin. If Δo > P, then complex
will be low spin.

(a) (i) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration of d 6 in an
octahedral complex when Δo > P and Δo < P .
(ii) Out of [CoCl6] and [Co(C2O4)3] which complex is more stable and why?
(b) How is the crystal field splitting energy for octahedral(Δo) and tetrahedral (Δt) complex is
related?
OR
Why [Ni(H2O)6] is green while a solution of [Ni(CN)4] is colourless?
(c) Arrange the following complex ions in the increasing order of their wavelength :
[Co(NH3)6 ] , [CoF6] , [Co(CN)6] .
SECTION – E
The following questions are long answer types and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an internal
choice.
31. (a) The depression in the freezing point of water observed for the same molar concentrations of 5
acetic acid, trichloroacetic acid and trifluoroacetic acid increases in the order as stated above.
Explain.
(b) Why is the vapour pressure of an aqueous solution of glucose lower than that of water?
(c) What mass of NaCl must be dissolved in 65.0 g of water to lower the freezing point of
water by 7.500C? The freezing point depression constant (Kf) for water is 1.86 K kg /mol.
Assume the van’t Hoff factor for NaCl is 1.87. (Molar mass of NaCl = 58.5 g/mol.)
OR

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 (a) At the same temperature, CO2 gas is more soluble in water than O2 gas. Which one of them
will have higher value of KH and why?
(b) How does the size of blood cells change when placed in aqueous solution containing more
than 0.9%(mass/volume) sodium chloride?
(c) 1 molal aqueous solution of an electrolyte A2B3 is 60% ionized. Calculate the boiling point
of the solution. (Given Kb for water = 0.52 K kg mol-1).
32. (a) Complete the following chemical equations: 5
(i) Cr2O72- (aq) + H2S(g) + H+(aq) →
(ii) MnO4- + I- + H2O ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
(b) How would you account for the following?
(i) The oxidizing power of oxoanions are in the order : VO 2+ < Cr2O72- < MnO4-.
(ii) Transition metal forms complex compounds.
(iii) Zr and Hf have identical atomic sizes.
OR
(a) Write the equations involved in the preparation of KMnO 4 from pyrolusite ore (MnO2).
(b) Out of CuCl2 and Cu2Cl2 which one is more stable in aqueous solution and why?
(c) What is mischmetal? Write one of its use.
(d) Why Cr2+ is stronger reducing agent than Fe2+ in aqueous solution?
33. (a) Acetylation of aniline reduces its activation effect. Give reason. 5
(b) Arrange the following in decreasing order of the pK b values:
C2H5NH2, C6H5NHCH3, (C2H5)2NH and C6H5NH2
(c) Identify A , B and C in the following reactions:

OR
(a) A compound ‘X’ on reduction with tin metal and HCl gives a compound ‘Y’ with molecular
formula C6H7N. Compound X on reaction with chloroform and alcoholic KOH produces
obnoxious smell of carbylamine due to the formation of Z. Identify the compound X, Y and
Z. Write the chemical reactions involved in it.
(b) Give any suitable chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds:
(i) Ethylamine and aniline.
(ii) Methylamine and dimethylamine.

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 SAHODAYA PREBOARD EXAMINATION – 2024-25
MARKING SCHEME
SET-2
SECTION-A
1. B 1
2. A 1
3. A 1
4. D 1
5. D 1
6. A 1
7. C 1
8. B 1
9. D 1
10. C 1
11. C 1
12. B 1
13. B 1
14. B 1
15. C 1
16. A 1

SECTION-B
17. a) First Order reaction. 1
b) Slope = -k. 1
18. a)The solution indicates a negative deviation from Raoult's law because the new intermolecular 1
interactions formed by mixing chloroform and and acetone are stronger than the intermolecular
interactions of pure components.
b)Because as compared to other colligative properties its magnitude is large even for very dilute
1
solutions, measurement is around the room temperature and the molarity of the solution is used
instead of molality.(ANY TWO CORRECT POINTS)
19. Step -1
1

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 ½

20. (a)
Starch Cellulose
1. It is a branched chain polysaccharide. 1. It is a straight chain polysaccharide.
1
2. It’s a polymer of ∝ −𝐷 −Glucose 2. It’s a polymer of 𝛽 − 𝐷 −Glucose
(b) Glycine 1

21. a) CH3CH=CHCH2CHO 1
b) C6H5COOH 1

OR
a)Acetophenone < p-Tolualdehyde < Benzaldehyde < p-Nitrobenzaldehyde 1
b)(CH3)2CHCOOH < CH3CH2CH2COOH < CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH < CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH 1

SECTION-C
22. a) 1

b)

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 c)

23. a)

b)

(c)

24. (a)i)
1

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 ii) 1

b) Xerophthalmia or ANY OTHER CORRECT ANSWER.

OR
(a) 1

i)Conc.HNO3

(ii)Acetic anhydride.

(b) When a protein in its native form, is subjected to physical change like change in temperature

or chemical change like change in pH, the hydrogen bonds are disturbed. Due to this, globules

unfold and helix get uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity. This is called denaturation

of protein.

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 25. 𝐸 =𝐸 / −𝐸 /
1
= 0.80 − (−2.37) = 3.17
0.0591 [𝑀𝑔 ] ½
𝐸 =𝐸 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔
𝑛 (𝐴𝑔 )
0.0591 [10 ]
𝐸 = 3.17 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 ½
2 (10 )
0.0591 1
𝐸 = 3.17 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔10
2
0.0591
𝐸 = 3.17 − × 5 × 𝑙𝑜𝑔10
2
3.17 − 0.148 = 3.02𝑉
26. a)
. ½
𝑡 ==

𝑡 ==
.
𝑙𝑜𝑔 =
. ½
. .

𝑡 . 6.909 𝑘 ½
= × = 10
𝑡 𝑘 0.693
½
𝑡 . = 10𝑡

b)
A +2B → 3C +2D
1
-1/2 d[B]/dt = 1/3 d[C] /dt
d[C] / dt = 3/2(-d[B]/dt) = 3/2 x 10-2 = 1.5 x 10-2 mol L-1 s-1
27. a)[Ni(H2O)6]Cl2 and secondary valency is 6 1

b) Ionisation isomer is [Co(NH3)5Cl] SO4 and 1

its IUPAC name: Pentaamminechloridocobalt(III) sulphate

c)Ligand which has two different donor atoms and either of the two ligates in the complex is
1
called ambidentate ligand Example: Any correct example( 𝑁𝑂 , 𝑆𝐶𝑁 )
28. a) 1-methylcyclohex-1-ene 1
b) Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions because they are highly
reactive and can react with moisture to produce corresponding hydrocarbon. 1
c) C6H5Cl + 2Na +CH3Cl ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ C6H5CH3 + 2NaCl
When chlorobenzene is treated with methyl chloride in the presence of sodium metal and dry
1
ether toluene (C6H5CH3) is produce.

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 SECTION-D
29. a)
2

(b)
At cathode: 1

At Anode:

OR
CH3COOH is a weak electrolyte and when diluted, the degree of dissociation increases
1
which leads to a drastic increase in the molar conductivity but CH 3COONa is a strong
electrolyte which when diluted, only the interionic forces of attraction increase, resulting in
a small increase in the molar conductivity.

(c) 1

30. a) (i) Δo > P : 𝑡 𝑒 and Δo < P : 𝑡 𝑒 1

(ii) Co(C2O4)3]3- is more stable due to chelate effect.

1
(b) ∆ = ∆ 1

OR
In [Ni(H2O)6]2+ the H2O molecules are weak field ligands, so they don't cause electron
pairing. This results in a d-d transition of electron, where the complex absorbs radiation 1
corresponding to red light and emits complementary green color but in [Ni(CN)4]2- the CN- ions
are strong field ligands, so the two unpaired electrons in the 3d-orbitals pair up. This means that
there is no unpaired electron, so there is no d-d transition of electron.
c) [Co(CN)6]3- < [Co(NH3)6 ]3+< [CoF6]3- 1
SECTION – E
31. a)Fluorine, being most electronegative, has the highest electron withdrawing inductive effect. 1
Hence, trifluoroacetic acid ionizes to the largest extent. Greater the ions produced, greater is the
depression in freezing point. Hence, the depression in freezing point is maximum for the
fluoroacetic acid.

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 b)The vapor pressure of an aqueous solution of glucose is lower than that of water because glucose
is a non-volatile solute that occupies some of the surface of the liquid, reducing the number of
1
solvent molecules that can evaporate.
c)

OR
a) KH is inversely proportional to the solubility of a gas in water. This means that a gas with higher
solubility will have a lower KH value. Since CO2 is more soluble in water than O2, it will have a ½
½
lower KH value, and O2 will have a higher KH value.

b)Blood cells shrink due to osmosis. 1

c) Given
Molality(m) = 1m
∝= 0.6
𝐾 = 0.52𝐾𝑘𝑔𝑚𝑜𝑙 1
𝐴 𝐵 → 2𝐴 + 3𝐵
n = 2+3=5
𝑖 = 1 − 𝛼 + 𝑛𝛼 = 1 − 0.6 + (5 × 0.6) = 3.4
∆𝑇 = 𝑖𝐾 𝑚 1
= 3.4 × 0.52 × 1
= 1.768
∆𝑇 = 𝑇 − 𝑇
1
𝑇 = 𝑇 + ∆𝑇
𝑇 = 373 + 1.768 = 374.768
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 32. a)
1

1
(ii)
b) i) This is because the oxidation state of Mn is +7, and as the oxidation state increases, the ions 1
accept electrons more easily.
ii) Transition metals form complex compounds because of their empty valence shell orbitals,
1
small size, and high nuclear charge. (Any two points.)
iii) Zr and Hf have identical atomic sizes due to lanthanoid contraction. 1
OR
a)

b) Out of CuCl2 and Cu2Cl2, CuCl2 is more stable due to its high negative hydration enthalpy of 1
Cu2+.
c) Mischmetal is an alloy of lanthanum metal and iron and traces of S, Ca, C or Al. It is used in 1
making bullets and lighter flint.
d) In aqueous solution, Cr2+ is a stronger reducing agent than Fe2+ because Cr2+ oxidizes more
1
easily to Cr3+, which has a stable half-filled electron configuration.
33. a) Acetylation of aniline reduces its activation effect because the lone pair of electrons on the 1
nitrogen atom of acetanilide is less available for donation to the benzene ring by resonance.
1
b) C6H5NH2 > C6H5NHCH3 > C2H5NH2 >(C2H5)2NH
(c) i) A:CH3CONH2 B: CH3NH2 C: CH3OH (6 x0.5) 3
ii) A: C6H5NH2 B: C6H5N2Cl C:

OR

a) X: C6H5NO2 Y: C6H5NH2 Z: C6H5NC

1
/
C6H5NO2 ⎯⎯⎯ C6H5NH2

∆ 2
C6H5NH2 + CHCl3 +3KOH → C6H5NC + 3KCl +3 H20
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 b) i) Ethylamine and aniline
Br2/H2O produce white ppt of 2,4,6- tribromo aniline when reacts with aniline whereas ethyl 1
amine does not . (ANY OTHER SUITABLE CHEMICAL TEST)

ii)Methylamine and dimethylamine.

When methyl amine reacts with CHCl3 in presence of alc. KOH produce a pungent smell
whereas dimethylamine does not. (ANY OTHER SUITAB LE CHEMICAL TEST) 1

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 SET-3
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title page of the answer book

SAHODAYA PREBOARD EXAMINATION – 2024-25

 Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.

 Set number given on the top right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of
the answer book by the candidate.
 Check that this question paper contains 33 questions.
 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed 15
minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The students will read the question paper only
and will not write any answer on the answer script during the period. Students should not write anything
in the question paper.

CLASS-XII
CHEMISTRY(043)
Time allowed – 3hours Maximum marks – 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions carefully.
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory. However an internal choice has been provided in few questions.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

SECTION-A
The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each question
carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.
1. A compound (A) with molecular formula C 5H10O forms a phenyl hydrazone and gives negative 1
Tollen’s and Iodoform test. The compound (A) on reduction gives n-pentane. Hence compound
‘A’ is:
(A) Pentan-3-one
(B) Pentanal
(C) Pentanol
(D) Pentan-2-one
2. Oxidation of cyclohexene using acidified KMnO4 gives: 1
(A) Hexane-1,6-dioic acid
(B) Hexane-1,6-dial
(C) Cyclohexane carboxylic acid
(D) Cyclopentane carboxylic acid
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 3. Which is the correct order of acidic strength of the following? 1
(A) C6H5OH>H2O>CH3OH>CH≡CH
(B) H2O> C6H5OH>CH3OH>CH≡CH
(C) C6H5OH> CH3OH> H2O>CH≡CH
(D) C6H5OH> CH≡CH >CH3OH>H2O
4. Which of the following compound is optically active? 1
(A) 1-Chloropentane
(B) 2-Chloropentane
(C) 2-Chloro-2-methylpentane
(D) 3-Chloropentane
5. The reaction of toluene with Cl 2 in presence of FeCl3 gives X while the reaction of toluene with 1
Cl2 in presence of light gives Y. Thus ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are:
(A) X = Benzylchloride; Y = o- and p-chlorotoluene
(B) X = m-chlorotoluene; Y= p-chlorotoluene
(C) X = o- and p-chlorotoluene; Y = trichloromethylbenzene
(D) X = benzyl chloride; Y = m-chlorotoluene
6. If the initial concentration of substance ‘A’ is 1.5M and after 120 secs, the concentration of the 1
substance ‘A’ is 0.75 molar, the rate constant for the reaction if it follows zero order kinetics.
(A) 0.00625 mol L-1 s-1
(B) 0.00625 s-1
(C) 0.00578 mol L-1 s-1
(D) 0.00578 s-1
7. A first order reaction is 50% completed in 1.26x 10 15 s when 1M concentration of reactant was 1
taken. How much time would it take for 50% completion when concentration become 2M?
(A) 1.26x 1015 sec
(B) 2.52x 1014 sec
(C) 2.52x 1028 sec
(D) Infinite
8. An electrochemical cell behaves like an electrolytic cell when 1
(A) Ecell = Eexternal
(B) Ecell = 0
(C) Ecell > Eexternal
(D) Ecell < Eexternal

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 9. Which of the following is not a characteristic property of interstitial compounds: 1
(A) They have high melting point than pure metals
(B) They are very hard
(C) They have low conductivity than pure metals
(D) Chemically they are inert
10. All the lanthanoids show +3 as common oxidation state, yet Ce shows +4 state because: 1
(A) It has the tendency to attain noble gas configuration
(B) It has a variable ionization enthalpy
(C) It has a tendency to gain one more electron
(D) It has an unpaired electron in 6s
11. Among the following amines, which one is expected to have the lowest boiling point: 1
(A) C2H5-NH2
(B) (C2H5)3N
(C) (C2H5)2NH
(D) CH3NH2
12. Which of the following reaction is not explained by the open chain structure of glucose? 1
(A) Formation of pentaacetate of glucose with acetic anhydride
(B) Formation of addition product with 2,4-DNP reagent
(C) Silver mirror formation with Tollen’s reagent
(D) Existence of α−& 𝛽 − forms of Glucose
13. Assertion (A): Compounds containing -CHO group are easily oxidised to corresponding 1
carboxylic acids.
Reason (R): Carboxylic acids can be reduced to alcohols by treatment with LiAlH 4.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
14. Assertion (A): Conductivity decreases with decrease in concentration of the electrolyte. 1
Reason (R): Number of ions per unit volume that carry the current in a solution decrease on
dilution.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.

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 15. Assertion (A): Hydrolysis of (-) 2-bromooctane proceeds with inversion of configuration. 1
Reason (R): This reaction proceeds through the formation of a carbocation.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
16. Assertion (A): Vitamin D can be stored in our body. 1
Reason (R): Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.

SECTION-B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.

17. (a) What is the basic structural difference between starch and cellulose? 2
(b) Which amino acid is optically inactive?
18. Predict the product in the following reaction: 2

OR
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their property indicated:-
(a) Benzaldehyde, p-Tolualdehyde, p-Nitrobenzaldehyde, Acetophenone
(reactivity towards HCN)
(b) CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH, CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH, (CH3)2CHCOOH, CH3CH2CH2COOH
(acidic strength)
19. Write the mechanism of the following reaction: 2

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 20. A graph is plotted between ln[R] and t(s). On the basis of the graph, answer the following 2
questions.

(a) What does the slope of the line indicate?

(b) What is the order of the reaction?
21. (a) On mixing liquid X and liquid Y the volume of the resulting solution decreases. What type 2
of deviation from Raoult’s law is shown by the resulting solution? Give reason.
(b) Why sodium chloride solution freezes at a lower temperature than water?

SECTION-C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
short answer type and carry 3 marks each.
22. (a) Differentiate between : 3
(i) Fibrous and Globular protein
(ii) Nucleoside and Nucleotide
(b) Name the disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A.
OR
(a)Write the reaction when glucose reacts with (i) Conc.HNO3 (ii) Acetic anhydride.
(b)What is denaturation of protein?
23. Write the reactions involved in the following: 3
(a) Gatterman-Koch reaction
(b) Clemmensen reduction
(c) Friedel Craft’s acylation of benzene
24. Carry out the following conversions: 3
(a) Phenol to Benzoquinone
(b) Cumene to Phenol
(c) Phenol to Salicylaldehyde

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 25. (a) Identify the major product when 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane is heated with alc. KOH. 3
(b) Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions. Why?
(c) What happens when chlorobenzene is treated with methyl chloride and sodium metal in dry
ether?
26. (a) When a coordination compound NiCl2.6H2O is mixed with AgNO3 solution 2 moles of 3
AgCl are precipitated per mole of the compound. Write the structural formula of the
complex and secondary valency of Nickel ion.
(b) Write the IUPAC name of the ionisation isomer of [Co(NH 3)5(SO4)]Cl.
(c) What are ambidentate ligands? Give an example.
27. The rate of a reaction quadrapules when the temperature changes from 293K to 313 K. 3
Calculate the energy of activation of the reaction assuming that it does not change with
temperature. (R=8.314JK-1 mol-1 and log 4 = 0.6020)
28. Calculate ΔrG0 and logKc for the following reaction at 298K: 3
2Cr (s) + 3Fe2+ (aq) →2Cr3+ (aq) +3Fe(s) . Given E0cell =0.30V

SECTION-D
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries 4
(2+1+1) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

29. Valence bond theory considers the bonding between the metal ion and the ligands as purely 4
covalent. On the other hand, crystal field theory considers the metal-ligand bond to be ionic
arising from electrostatic interaction between the metal ion and the ligands. In coordination
compounds, the interaction between the ligand and the metal ion causes the five d-orbitals to
split up. This is called crystal field splitting and the energy difference between the two sets of
energy level is called crystal field splitting energy. The crystal field splitting
energy (Δo) depends upon the nature of the ligand. The actual configuration of complexes is
divided by the relative values of Δo and P (pairing energy). If Δo < P, then complex will be high
spin. If Δo > P, then complex will be low spin.

(a) (i) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration of d 6 in an
octahedral complex when Δo > P and Δo < P .
(ii) Out of Out of [CoCl6] and [Co(C2O4)3] which complex is more stable and why?
(b) How is the crystal field splitting energy for octahedral(Δo) and tetrahedral (Δt) complex
is related?
OR

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 Why [Ni(H2O)6] is green while a solution of [Ni(CN)4] is colourless?
(c) Arrange the following complex ions in the increasing order of their wavelength :
[Co(NH3)6 ] , [CoF6] , [Co(CN)6] .
30. Electricity can be produced when electrons move from one element to another in redox reaction. 4
Typically, electrochemistry deals with the overall reactions when multiple redox reactions occur
simultaneously, connected via some external electric current and a suitable electrolyte. In other
words, electrochemistry is also concerned with chemical phenomena that involve charge
separation.
The dissociation of charge often involves charge transfer that occurs homogeneously or
heterogeneously between different chemical species. A spontaneous chemical process is one
which can take place on its own, and in such a process, the Gibbs free energy of a system
decreases. In electrochemistry, spontaneous reaction results in the conversion of chemical into
electrical energy. The reverse process is also possible when a non- spontaneous chemical
reaction occurs by supplying electricity. These interconversions are carried out in equipment
called an electrochemical cell. In the process of electrolysis, the decomposition of a substance
takes place by passing an electric current. 1 mole of electric charge when passed through a cell
will discharge half mole of divalent metal ion. This was first formulated by Michael Faraday in
the form of Laws of electrolysis.
(a) How many seconds does it take to reduce 3 moles of Fe 3+to Fe2+ with 2A of current?
(b) Write the electrolysis products of aqueous solution of CuCl 2 using Pt electrode.
OR
Ʌ of CH3COOH increases drastically where as that of CH3COONa increases gradually
on dilution. Explain.
(c) Write the reaction involved in the the cell used in hearing aids.

SECTION – E
The following questions are long answer types and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an
internal choice.

31. (a) Acetylation of aniline reduces its activation effect. Give reason. 5
(b) Arrange the following in decreasing order of the pK b values
C2H5NH2, C6H5NHCH3, (C2H5)2NH and C6H5NH2
(c) Identify A , B and C in the following reactions:

OR
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 (a) A compound ‘X’ on reduction with tin metal and HCl gives a compound ‘Y’ with
molecular formula C6H7N. Compound X on reaction with chloroform and alcoholic KOH
produces obnoxious smell of carbylamine due to the formation of Z. Identify the compound
X, Y and Z. Write the chemical reactions involved in it.
(b) Give any suitable chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds:
(i) Ethylamine and aniline.
(ii) Methylamine and dimethylamine.
32. (a) The depression in the freezing point of water observed for the same molar concentrations of 5
acetic acid, trichloroacetic acid and trifluoroacetic acid increases in the order as stated
above. Explain.
(b) Why is the vapour pressure of an aqueous solution of glucose lower than that of water?
(c) What mass of NaCl must be dissolved in 65.0 g of water to lower the freezing point of
water by 7.500C? The freezing point depression constant (Kf) for water is 1.86 K kg /mol.
Assume the van’t Hoff factor for NaCl is 1.87. (Molar mass of NaCl = 58.5 g/mol.)
OR
(a) At the same temperature, CO2 gas is more soluble in water than O2 gas. Which one of them
will have higher value of KH and why?
(b) How does the size of blood cells change when placed in aqueous solution containing more
than 0.9%(mass/volume) sodium chloride?
(c) 1 molal aqueous solution of an electrolyte A2B3 is 60% ionized. Calculate the boiling point
of the solution. (Given Kb for water = 0.52 K kg mol-1).
33. (a) Complete the following chemical equations: 5
(i) Cr2O72- (aq) + H2S(g) + H+(aq) →
(ii) MnO4- + I- + H2O ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
(b) How would you account for the following?
(i) The oxidizing power of oxoanions are in the order : VO 2+ < Cr2O72- < MnO4-.
(ii) Transition metal forms complex compounds.
(iii) Zr and Hf have identical atomic sizes.
OR
(a) Write the equations involved in the preparation of KMnO 4 from pyrolusite ore (MnO2).
(b) Out of CuCl2 and Cu2Cl2 which one is more stable in aqueous solution and why?
(c) What is mischmetal? Write one of its use.
(d) Why Cr2+ is stronger reducing agent than Fe2+ in aqueous solution?

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 SAHODAYA PREBOARD EXAMINATION – 2024-25
MARKING SCHEME
SET-3
SECTION-A
1. A 1
2. A 1
3. A 1
4. B 1
5. C 1
6. A 1
7. A 1
8. D 1
9. C 1
10. A 1
11. B 1
12. D 1
13. B 1
14. A 1
15. C 1
16. A 1
SECTION-B
17. a) 1
Starch Cellulose
1. It is a branched chain polysaccharide. 1. It is a straight chain polysaccharide.
2. It’s a polymer of ∝ −𝐷 −Glucose 2. It’s a polymer of 𝛽 − 𝐷 −Glucose
b) Glycine 1
18. a)CH3CH=CHCH2CHO 1
b)C6H5COOH 1

OR
a)Acetophenone < p-Tolualdehyde < Benzaldehyde < p-Nitrobenzaldehyde 1
b)(CH3)2CHCOOH < CH3CH2CH2COOH < CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH < CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH 1

19.
1

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 ½

20. a) First Order reaction. 1

b) Slope = -k. 1
21. a) On mixing liquid X and liquid Y, the volume of the resulting solution decreases means it is 1
Negative deviation of Raoult's law. There is an elevation of boiling point occurs i.e., the
temperature of the solution increase it means ΔH = −ve. So it is an exothermic reaction.
b) Sodium chloride (NaCl) solution freezes at a lower temperature than water because the solute 1
particles in the solution prevent the solvent molecules from arranging themselves into a solid
structure. This phenomenon is called freezing-point depression.
SECTION-C
22. (a) i)

ii) 1

(b) Xerophthalmia or any other correct answer.

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 OR
a) i)Conc.HNO3

ii)Acetic anhydride.
1

b)When a protein in its native form, is subjected to physical change like change in temperature 1
or chemical change like change in pH, the hydrogen bonds are disturbed. Due to this, globules
unfold and helix get uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity. This is called denaturation
of protein.
23. a)
1

b)

c)

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24. a) 1

b)
1

c)
1

25. a) 1-methylcyclohex-1-ene 1
b) Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions because they are highly
reactive and can react with moisture to produce corresponding hydrocarbon. 1
c) C6H5Cl + 2Na +CH3Cl ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ C6H5CH3 + 2NaCl
When chlorobenzene is treated with methyl chloride in the presence of sodium metal and dry 1

ether toluene (C6H5CH3) is produce.

26. a)[Ni(H2O)6]Cl2 and secondary valency is 6 1

b)Ionisation isomer is [Co(NH3)5Cl] SO4 1

IUPAC Name: Pentaammine chlorido cobalt(III) sulphate

c)Ligand which has two different donor atoms and either of the two ligates in the complex is 1
called ambidentate ligand Example: Any correct example( 𝑁𝑂 , 𝑆𝐶𝑁 )
27.
log = [ − ] ½
.

Given
𝐾 = 𝐾 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐾 = 4𝐾
R = 8.314𝐽𝐾 𝑚𝑜𝑙
𝑇 = 293𝐾 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑇 = 313𝐾
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 log = [ − ]
. ×8.314
1
log 4 = [ ]
. ×8.314 ×

28.
½

SECTION-D
29. (a) (i) Δo > P : 𝑡 𝑒 and Δo < P : 𝑡 𝑒 1
1
(ii) Co(C2O4)3]3- is more stable due to chelate effect.

(b) ∆ = ∆ 1

OR
In [Ni(H2O)6]2+ the H2O molecules are weak field ligands, so they don't cause electron
pairing. This results in a d-d transition of electron, where the complex absorbs radiation
corresponding to red light and emits complementary green color but in [Ni(CN)4]2- the CN- ions 1
are strong field ligands, so the two unpaired electrons in the 3d-orbitals pair up. This means that
there is no unpaired electron, so there is no d-d transition of electron.
c)[Co(CN)6]3- < [Co(NH3)6 ]3+< [CoF6]3-. 1
30. (a)
2

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 1

(b)
At cathode:

At Anode:
1
OR
CH3COOH is a weak electrolyte and when diluted, the degree of dissociation increases

which leads to a drastic increase in the molar conductivity but CH 3COONa is a strong

electrolyte which when diluted, only the interionic forces of attraction increase, resulting

in a small increase in the molar conductivity.

1

(c)

SECTION – E
The following questions are long answer types and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an internal
choice.
31. Acetylation of aniline reduces its activation effect because the lone pair of electrons on the 1
nitrogen atom of acetanilide is less available for donation to the benzene ring by resonance.
1
b)C6H5NH2 > C6H5NHCH3 > C2H5NH2 >(C2H5)2NH
c) i) A:CH3CONH2 B: CH3NH2 C: CH3OH (6×0.5) 3

ii) A: C6H5NH2 B: C6H5N2Cl C:

OR

(a) X: C6H5NO2 Y: C6H5NH2 Z: C6H5NC (0.5 x3)

1½

/
C6H5NO2 ⎯⎯⎯ C6H5NH2 ½
∆
C6H5NH2 + CHCl3 +3KOH → C6H5NC + 3KCl +3 H20 1
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 (b) (i) Ethylamine and aniline
Br2/H2O produce white ppt of 2,4,6- tribromo aniline when reacts with aniline whereas ethyl 1
amine does not . (ANY OTHER SUITABLE CHEMICAL TEST)
(ii)Methylamine and dimethylamine.
When methyl amine reacts with CHCl3 in presence of alc. KOH produce a pungent smell 1
whereas dimethylamine does not. (ANY OTHER SUITAB LE CHEMICAL TEST)

32. a)Fluorine, being most electronegative, has the highest electron withdrawing inductive effect. 1
Hence, trifluoroacetic acid ionizes to the largest extent. Greater the ions produced, greater is the
depression in freezing point. Hence, the depression in freezing point is maximum for the
fluoroacetic acid.
b)The vapor pressure of an aqueous solution of glucose is lower than that of water
1
because glucose is a non-volatile solute that occupies some of the surface of the liquid, reducing
the number of solvent molecules that can evaporate.
c)

1
OR
a) KH is inversely proportional to the solubility of a gas in water. This means that a gas with
1
higher solubility will have a lower KH value. Since CO2 is more soluble in water than O2, it will
have a lower KH value, and O2 will have a higher KH value.
b)Blood cells shrink due to osmosis 1

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 c) Given
Molality(m) = 1m
∝= 0.6
𝐾 = 0.52𝐾𝑘𝑔𝑚𝑜𝑙
𝐴 𝐵 → 2𝐴 + 3𝐵 1
n = 2+3=5
𝑖 = 1 − 𝛼 + 𝑛𝛼 = 1 − 0.6 + (5 × 0.6) = 3.4
∆𝑇 = 𝑖𝐾 𝑚
1
= 3.4 × 0.52 × 1
= 1.768 1

∆𝑇 = 𝑇 − 𝑇
𝑇 = 𝑇 + ∆𝑇
𝑇 = 373 + 1.768 = 374.768 K

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