A/L CHEMISTRY

3rd Term Test -A/L 2024

Co/ Visakha Vidyalaya

Instructions:
 This paper consists of 10 pages.
 Answer all the questions.
 Use of calculators is not allowed.
 Write name, school, batch and medium in the space provided in the answer sheet.
 In each of the questions 1 to 50, pick one of the alternatives from (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) which is correct
or most appropriate and mark your response on the answer sheet with a cross (x) in accordance with the
instructions given.

Universal gas constant R = 8.314 J K-1 mol-1 Planck’s constant ℎ = 6.626 × 10−34 J s
01. The numberconstant
Avogadro of electrons
NA = with
6.022quantum numbers;
× 1023 mol -1 n=3, l Velocity
=2 and mlof=light
+1 respectively
c = 3 × 108 mofs-1
Cu atom (atomic
number =29)
(1) 36,20,12 (2) 34,18,10 (3) 18,10,6
(4) 18,19,6 (5) 17,8.5

02. The non – transition element A forms AF+3 ion which has T shape The common electronic configuration
of A at ground state is,
(1) ns2np2 (2) ns2np3 (3) ns2np4 (4) ns2np5 (5) ns2np6

03. The correct order of the shapes of the species XeOF3-, ClO2-, ClF3, SOCl2 and MnO4- is.
XeOF3- ClO2- ClF3 SOCl2 MnO4-
(1) tetrahedral Angular T -shape telrahedral square
planner
(2) tetrahedral Angular T –shape Pyramidal square
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(3) Square Trigonal See-saw Telrahedral tetrahedral
planner planner shape
(4) Square Trigonal T –shape Pyramidal tetrahedral
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(5) Square angular T –shape Pyramidal tetrahedral
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04. The mean square velocity of gas A at temperature T is 3/2 than that of mean square velocity of gas B at
temperature 2T. What are the representative compounds of A and B respectively?
(1) O3 and NO2 (2) SO2 and O3 (3) NO2 and CH4
(4) O3 and CH4 (5) CH4 and SO2

NH2 H O
05. a c e d
N≡C–C=C–C–C
b
H H

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 The correct increasing order of bond lengths mentioned as a,b,c,d and e of above structure is,
(1) a < b < d < e < c (2) e < d < b < a < c (3) a < d < b < e < c
(4) e < b < d < a < c (5) e < b < d < c < a

06. The standard enthalpies of combustion of H2(g), C(s) and C6H5OH(s) at 298K are -286kJmol-1, -
393kJmol-1 and -3054kJmol-1 respectively. The standard enthalpy of formation of solid phenol is,
(1) =1179kJmol-1 (2) -2375kJmol-1 (3) -162kJmol-1
(4) -179kJmol-1 (5) -1025kJmol-1

07. IUPAC name of the following compound is,

(1) 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-1-hexnamide. H CONH2
(2) 4-ethyl-3-hydroxy-5-amide -1- pentynamide
H – C ≡ C – C – CHCH2CH3
(3) 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pentynamide.
(4) 1-amino-2- ethyl-3-hydroxyl-l-oxo – 4- pentyne. OH
(5) 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-5-hexynamide.

08. The concentrations of SO42- and HCO3_ in a sample of hard water are 96ppm and 183ppm respectively.
These ions exist only as a source of Ca2+> It is used CaO to remove HCO3_ from 1000kg of water. Then
what would be the concentration of Ca2+ ion (ppm) in the resultant solution,
Density of water = 1000kgm-3 (Ca =40, O=16, S=32, H=1)
(1) 60ppm (2) 96ppm (3) 100ppm (3) 183ppm (4) 2/9ppm

09. M and N are radioactive elements, The equal moles moles of these were placed in equal volume. Vessels.
If the half lift of M ( ) is 16minutes and the concentration of M is eight times than the concentration of
N after 80 minutes, the half life of N would be,
(1) 12minutes (2) 10minutes (3) 40 minutes
(4) 4minutes (5) 8 minutes.

10. The pH value of an aqueous solution of 0.5moldm-3 HCOONa is,

(Kb of HCOOH(aq) = 2x10-4mol-3)
(1) 2.0 (2) 5.7 (3) 7.1 (4) 8.7 (5) 12.0

11. A 2.0g sample of a mixture containing Na2CO3, NaHCO3 and inert substance is heated till the evaluation
of CO2 ceases. The volumes of CO2 at 750mmHg pressure and at 300K is 124.0cm3 another 2.0g of
sample required 150.0cm3 of 0.1moldm_3 HCl for complete neutralization. Mass of Na3CO3 in this
mixture is, (Na=23, C=12,H=1,O=16)
(1) 0.015g (2) 0.106g (3) 0.265g (4) 0.530g (5) 0.724g.

12. The pH value of a saturated aqueous solution of sparingly soluble solute M(OH)2 is 10. If the pH of the
solution is changed by one unit by adding NaOH by how many times will the new concentration of pM 2+]
change from the previous valued.
(1) decreases by 10 times (2) Increases by 10 times (3) decreases by 100 times
(4) Increases by 100 times (5) decreases by 1000times

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13. Consider the dissociation reaction A(g) → 2B(g) + C(g) at temperature T. Initially only A gas is in closed
rigid vessel. Then the pressure of the vessel is 9 x103Pa. 10 second after the reaction starts. The new
pressure is 1.8 x105Pa. Considering that above reaction is an elementary reaction. The rate constant of the
reaction is,
(1) 0.5s-1 (2) 0.05s-1 (3) 0.01s-1 (4) 0.1 s-1 (5) 0.45s-1

14. A(s) + B2(g) → AB2(g) ; x kJmol-1

A(s) + ½ B2(g) → AB(g) : -ykJmol-1
The enthalpy change of the following reaction is,
AB(g) + B2(g) → AB2(g)
(1) x + 2y kJmol-1 (2) -2x +y kJmol-1 (3) -2(x + y) kJmol-1
-1
(4) -2 (x – y) kJmol (5) 2(x – y) kJmol-1

15. Which of the following is correct?

(1) All metal carbonates in the first group are thermally stable.
(2) All metal bicarbonates of group two are stable t solid state.
(3) All metal nitrates of group one evolve oxygen upon thermal decomposition.
(4) All metals in the second group form peroxides with excess oxygen.
(5) All the elements in s-block give a colour on flame test.

16. An ideal solution is prepared by mixing volatile liquids A and B. The composition of liquid phase is
changed from XA = 0.2, XB = 0.8 to XA = 0.4 and XB =0.6 at equilibrium. Then the pressure of vapour
phase became 1.5 times as earlier. At above process, the temperature of the system is constant and the
saturated vapour pressures of A and B are P0A and PB0 respectively. Which relationship in below is
correct?
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(1) = (2) = (3) =2 (4) = (5) =6
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17. A 0.5 g mixture of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4 was treated with an excess of KI in acidic medium Iodine
liberated required 100.00cm3 of 0.15moldm3 Na2S2O3 solution for titration. If the evolved amount of I2
when reacting with KMnO4 is 3.75 x10-3mol, the percentage amount of K2Cr2O7 in the mixture is,
Molar mass of K2Cr2O7 = 294gmol-1
Molar mass of KMnO4 = 160gmol-1
(1) 25.2% (2) 45.4% (3) 55.2% (4) 73.5% (5) 82.5%

18. Which of the following is incorrect with regard to the constructed electro –chemical cell using the
standard electrodes Cu(s)/Cu2+(aq.1.00 moldm-3) and Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq. 1.00 moldm-3) at 298K
E0cu2+(aq)/ Cu(s) = 0. 34V
E0Zn2+(aq)/Zn(s) = - 0.77V
(1) The maximum electro motive force obtained from this cell is 1.11 V.
(2) The electro motive force obtained from connecting this cell to voltmeter is less than 1.11 V.

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 (3) The ΔG value of this electro –chemical cell is negative.
(4) Using the electrodes Cu(s)/Cu2+(aq) and Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq). It cannot be obtained a cell having electro
motive force more than 1.11 V.
(5) The cathode of this reaction is Cu(s)/ Cu2+(aq).

19. A – when Cu turnings are added and heated with conc. H2SO4. A brown gas is evolved.
B – It gives a white precipitate with aqueous NaOH with excess NaOH precipitate dissolves.
C – It gives a white precipitate with dil NH4OH, precipitate does not dissolve.
What is the aqueous solution that gives all the three observations A,B and C?
(1) Mg(NO3)2 (2) Zn(NO3)2 (3) Zn(NO2)2 (4) A(NO2)3 (5) Al(NO3)3

20. Which of the following is false with regard to [Pd(NH3)4] Cl2?

(1)The oxidation number of the central atom is +2.
(2)The number of unpaired electrons of the central atom is 2.
(3)In aqueous solution, a 1mol of compound gives 2 moles of ions.
(4)When mining with aqueous AgNO3 2moles of white precipitate is obtajed
(5)The compound can exist in tetrahedral or square planner geometry.

21. Consider the following reaction sequence.

CONH2
1. LiAlH4/ dry ether Br2 water
2. H+/H2O A B
HO CO2H

A and B respectively
CH2Br CH2NH2 CH2Br
CH2NH
(1) (2)

HO CO2H HO COBr HO CO2OH HO CH2Br

CH2NH2 Br CH2Br
CH2NH2 Br CH2Br
(4)
(3)

HO HO COBr HO CH2OH HO COBr

CO2H Br Br

Br
CH2NH2 CH2NH2

(5)

HO CH2OH HO CH2OH
22. The equilibrium constant of the reaction, Xe(g) + 2F2(g) ⇌ XeF4(g) is 1 x1025mol-2dm+6 at T)C. When
mixing 1x10-3mol of Xe(g) and 5x10-3mol of F2(g) in a 5dm3 rigid closed vessel at T0C; what would be
the concentration of XeF4(g) in the system? (in mold m-3).
(1) 1x10-4 (2) 2x10-4 (3) 3x10-4 (4) 5x10-4 (5) 6 x10-4

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23. What would be the main product of following reaction?

OH Excess aqueous
CH2 – CO2 H
NaOH
C – NH2
O
+ - + -
(1) NaO CH2 – CO2 Na
- + (2) NaO CH2 CH2OH

CH3OH CH2OH
+ +
(3) NaO- CH2 CO2- Na+ (4) NaO- CH2 CO- Na+

CO2-Na+ CH2O-Na+

(5) OH CH2 CH2OH

C NH2
O
24. Consider the following statements regarding the function of coke in the blast furnace in the extraction of
iron.
(a) Coke acts as a fuel and forms CO2
(b) Acts as a reducing agent that converts FeO to Fe at high temperature.
(c) The main reducing agent CO is generated.
Which statement is correct in above.
(1) only a (2) only b (3) only a and b
(4) a and c only (5) All in above a, b and c

25. The density of Cu metal is 8.94gcm-3. What would be the current that should pass during 10 minutes to
apply Cu on Ag sheet of 100cm2 area 0.02cm width using CuSO4 solution? (Cu -64, F-96500Cmol-1
(1) 2.2A (2) 3.4A (3) 4.5A (4) 6.8A (5) 7.2A

26. The increasing order of rate of nitration of following compounds

+
is,
O NH3
OH CH3
C – CH3

(D)
(A) (B)
(C)
(1) A < B< C<D (2) D < C< B< A (3) B < A< D< C
(4) C < D< B< A (5) D < B < C< A
27. Which of the following species bas a central atom with the highest number of unpaired electrons?
(1) [Co(H2O)6]3+ (2) [CrCl2(H2O)4]+ (3) [FeF6]3+
3+
(4) [V(H2O)6] (5) [Ni(NH3)4Cl2]

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28. What would be the incorrect factor that should consider when applying the distribution law to a
heterogeneous system.
(1) The temperature of the system should be constant.
(2) The solutes of two solvents should be in same molecular form.
(3) When NaCl(s) is used as the solute, a common equilibrium system of CHCl3and H2O can be formed.
(4) When NH3 is used as the solute, when finding the KD of NH3 between CCl4 and H2O, it is needed the
pH value of aqueous solution.
(5) When consider the distribution of CH3COOH in butane and H2O, CH3COOH does not move as free
molecules in organic layer.

29. The false statement regarding the action of the electrolytic cell used in Solvay process is,
(1) In the cathode chamber, the concentration of OH- increase as H2O → H2
(2) The selective membrane allows only Na+ ions to move from anode chamber to the cathode chamber.
(3) The rate of oxidation of Cl- → Cl2 at anode chamber is equal, the rate of reduction of H2O → H2
cathode chamber happens.
(4) When increasing the concentration of Cl- at anode chamber and when increasing the concentration of
OH- in cathode chamber, a potential difference exists across the selective membrane
(5) The overall reaction in the cell is, 2NaCl + 2H2O → 2NaOH + O2 + H2 + Cl2

30. 2823kJmol-1
C2H6(g) 2C(g) + 6H(g)
3993kJmol-1
C3H8(g) 3C(g) + 6H(g)
According to the thermo –chemical data given in above, the standard bond dissociation enthalpies of C –
H and C – C bond are,
(1) 408.25kJmol-1, 373.5kJmol-1 (2) 413.25kJmol-1, 343.5kJmol-1
-1 -1
(3) 418.25 kJmol , 338.5kJmol (4) 426.25kJmol-1, 323.5kJmol-1
(5) 448.25kJmol-1, 318.5kJmol-1

 For each of the questions 31 to 40, one or more responses out of the four responses (a), (b), (c) and
(d) given is are correct. Select the correct response or responses. In accordance with the instructions given
on your answer sheet, mark
(1) if only (a) and (b) are correct.
(2) if only (b) and (c) are correct.
(3) if only (c) and (d) are correct.
(4) if only (a) and (d) are correct.
(5) if any other number or combination of responses is correct.
Summary of above Instructions
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
only only only only any other number or combination of
(a) and (b) (b) and (c) (c) and (d) (a) and (d) responses is correct
are correct are correct are correct are correct
31. Which of the following is/ are valid?
(a) A low temperatures or high pressures. CO2 gas cannot be solidified.
(b) The boiling point of SbH3 is higher than the boiling point of NH3
(c) The boiling point of ethanoic acid is higher than the boiling point of 1-propanol.

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 (d) Graphite does not form a two-dimensional layered lattice structure and diamond forms a three –
dimensional lattice structure.

32. Which of the following is/are correct with regard to given structure?
O
CH3 CH = CH – C – NH2

(a) It gives a orange – yellow precipitate with 2,4 – DNP

(b) If give a primary amine with NaBH4
(c) It decolorizes Br2 water.
(d) It evolves NH3 when treated with aqueous NaOH.

33. Which of the following show/s a correct relationship?

(a) first electron gain energy Cl > F > S> 0 (b) electronegativity F > O > Cl N
(c) bond energy values Cl2 > F2 > Br2 > I2 (d) covalent radius S > O> Cl > F

34. Select the reactions / reaction that occur/s in the Winkler Method for determining the amount of dissolved
oxygen in water.
(a) In acidic medium, O2 reacts with Mn2+
(b)In basic medium O2 reacts with I-
(c) In basic medium O2 reacts with Mn2+
(d)At neutral condition S2O2- reacts with I2

35. The following graph is relevant to the reversible reaction.

N2O4(g) ⇌ 2NO2(g)

Which of the following statement/s is/are true regarding this system?

(a) Initially, both N2O4(g) and NO2(g) are added to the system
(b)Since [N2O4(g)] = [NO2(g)] at equilibrium, value of Kc is I,
(c) Initially Qc < Kc
(d)In the initial system, the rate of consumption of NO2 is less than the rate of formation of N2O4.

36. Which of the following is/ are correct with regard to ideal gases?
(a) When the thermodynamic temperature of a gas is doubled, the relative kinetic energy of the gas is
doubled.
(b) At constant temperature, the ratio density/ pressure of a given gas does not depend on the pressure.

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 (c) When a gas is compressed at any temperature, it becomes a liquid.
(d) The volume of a constant mass of gas at constant pressure, is inversely proportional to the
temperature.

37. Compound A has the molecular formula of C6H10. When it is treated with HgSO4/ dil H2SO4. It forms a
product which gives a coloured precipitate with 2,4 – DNP. If A has only one position isomerism, what
would be the structures /s for A.
CH3 CH3
(a) CH3 – CHC ≡ C – CH3 (b) CH3 – CHCH2C ≡ CH

(c) CH3CH2CH2C ≡ CCH3 (d) CH3 – CH2 – C ≡ CCH2CH3

38. Below the activation energies of the reactions related to the thermal decompositions of gas X under
different conditions.

(1) 270C
2X(g) 4X(g) +Z(g) ; Ea(1)

2X(g) 670C 4X(g) +Z(g) ; Ea(1)

(2)

(3) 270C
2X(g) 4X(g) +Z(g) ; Ea(1)
M
Which is false regarding the activation energy of the reaction?
(a) Ea(1) = Ea(2) (b) Ea(1) > Ea(3)
(c) Ea(1) > Ea(2) (d) Ea(g) > Ea(2)

39. Which of the following is/are correct?

(a) CCl4 is suitable for storing potassium metal
(b) Magnesium reacts rapidly with cold water and releases air bubbles.
(c) Beryllium reacts with dil. HCl and dil. NaOH separately and gives same gaseous product.
(d) The water solubility of Ba(OH)2 is higher than the water solubility of Mg(OH)2

40. The entropy change of a reaction in equilibrium is -730Jmol-1K-1 at 270C.

(a) Reaction is exothermic
(b) Reaction is endothermic
(c) Reaction is not spontaneous at temperatures above 270C
(d) Reaction is spontaneous at temperatures above 270C
 In question No 41 to 50, two statements are given in respect of each question.
From the table given below, select the response, out of the responses (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5), that
best fits the two statements and mark appropriately on your answer sheet.
Response First statement Second statement
(1) True True, and correctly explains the first statement
(2) True True, but does not explain the first statement correctly
(3) True False
(4) False True
(5) False False

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 First Statement Second Statement

41. All the combustion reactions are exothermic The spontaneity of a reaction cannot be
and spontaneous. determined by ΔH
42. Only three- dimensional polymers are formed Bakelite is a three – dimensional polymer.
when there are a large number of reactive
positions associated with the monomer.
43. The pOH value of HCl(aq) solution is higher Acidity increases as the oxidation number of
than pOH value of HOCl(aq) solution the central atom of an acid increases.
44. In the following reaction happens, at constant When deceasing the volume of the reaction
temperature and when the volume decreases, CO2(g) + C(s) ⇌ 2CO2(g) at constant
the rate of forward reaction increases. temperature, the equilibrium point moves to
CO2(g) +C(s) ⇌ 2CO(g) right.

45. O O
The reaction between CH3 – C – CH3 and In the reaction between CH3 – C – CH3 and
aqueous NaOH is a nucleophile addition aqueous NaOH, OH- acts as a nucleophile and
reaction. attacks to O group.
–C–
46. When the temperature of a reaction in dynamic Lowering the temperature increases the time it
equilibrium is lowered, the rate of the takes for a reaction to reach dynamic
endothermic reaction decreases and the rate of equilibrium
the exothermic reaction increases.

47. The order and molecularity of a reaction can be The molecularity of an elementary reaction is
obtained experimentally from the rate law. equal to the overall order of that reaction.
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48. Chlorine undergoes deprotonation reactions in OCl is stable in basic medium
basic medium

49. The basicity of tertiary amines is higher than As the increasing of alkyl group attached to N
secondary amines. atom, acceptance of H+ is easier.

50. Compared to an ideal gas under the given When considering the variation of B against
conditions and Z < 1, CH4 more deviates from pressure the strength of intermolecular
its ideal behaviour than CO. attractions of CH4 is relatively higher than CO.