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CBSE PRACTICE-2 QUESTIONS PAPER (2021-22)

TERM–II
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY

Time : 2 Hours Max. Marks : 35

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully.
1. There are 12 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
2. SECTION A - Q. No. 1 to 3 are very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
3. SECTION B - Q. No. 4 to 11 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

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4. SECTION C- Q. No. 12 is case based question carrying 5 marks.
5. All questions are compulsory.
6. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

SECTION-A
1. (a) Arrange the following compound ds in increasing order of their boiling points.

CH3CHO, CH3CH2OH, CH3OCH3, CH3CH2CH3 [1 × 2 = 2 Marks]

(b) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their reactivity in nucleophilic
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addition reactions.

Ethanal, Propanal, Propanone, Butanone.

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Benzaldehyde, p-Tolualdehyde, p-Nitrobenzaldehyde, Acetophenone.

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Hint : Consider steric effect and electronic effect.

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2. Calculate G° for the reaction [2 Marks]

Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s)

Given: E° for Zn2+/Zn = –0.76 and

E° for Cu+2/Cu = +0.34 V

R = 8.314 JK–1mol–1

F = 96500 mol–1

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3. Define order of reaction. Predict the order of reaction in the given graphs : [1 × 2 = 2 Marks]

t1/2 t1/2
(a) (b)
[R]0 [R]0
where [R]0 is the initial concentration of reactant and t1/2 is half-life.

SECTION-B
4. State reasons for the following: [1 × 3 = 3 Marks]

(a) pKb value for aniline is more than that for methylamine.

(b) Ethylamine is soluble in water whereas aniline is not soluble in water.

4.
(c)

Accomplish the following conversions :

(a) Benzoic acid to aniline

(b) Aniline to p-bromoaniline

(c) Aniline to benzyl alcohol

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Primary amines have higher boiling points than tertiary amines.

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[1 × 3 = 3 Marks]
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5. For the complex [Fe(CN)6]4–, write the hybridization, magnetic character and spin type of the

complex. (At. number : Fe = 26) [1 + 2 = 3 Marks]

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(a) Using IUPAC norms, write the formulae for the following complexes :
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(b) Defind the following terms with a suitable example of each : [1 + 2 = 3 Marks]
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(i) Chelate complex

(ii) Ambidentate ligand
6. Account for the following [1 × 3 = 3 Marks]
(a) Mn shows the highest oxidation state of +7 with oxygen but with fluorine it shows the
highest oxidation state of +4.
(b) Zirconium and Hafnium exhibit similar properties.
(c) Transition metals act as catalysts.

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7. An aromatic compound ‘A’ (Molecular formula C8H8O) gives positive 2,4-DNP test. It gives a
yellow precipitate of compound ‘B’ on treatment with iodine and sodium hydroxide solution.
Compound ‘A’ does not give Tollen’s or Fehling test. On drastic oxidation with potassium
permanganate it forms a carboxylic acid ‘C’ (Molecular formula C7H6O2), which also formed
along with the yellow compound in the above reaction. Identify A, B and C and write all the
reactions involved. [3 Marks]
8. Explain what is observed
(a) When a beam of light is passed through a colloidal sol.
(b) An electrolyte. NaCl is added to hydrated ferric oxide sol.
(c) Electric current is passed through a colloidal sol.
9. Account for any two of the following: [1 × 3 = 3 Marks]
(a) Amines are basic substances while amides are neutral.

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(b) Nitro compounds have higher boiling points than the hydrocarbons having almost the same
molecular mass.
(c) Aromatic amines are weaker bases than aliphatic amines.
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NH2
Br Br
(a) Write IUPAC name of .

Br
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HNO2 HBF4 NaNO2
(b) A 273 278K
B C Cu
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10. Represent the cell in which the following reaction takes place: [3 Marks]
2Al(s) + 3Ni2+(0.1 M) 2Al3+(0.01 M) + 3Ni(s)
Calculate its emf if E 0cell 1.41V
11. Give reasons for the following : [1 × 3 = 3 Marks]
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(a) Transition metals have high enthalpies of atomization.

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(b) Manganese has lower melting point even though it has a higher number of unpaired
electrons for bonding.
(c) Ce4+ is a strong oxidising agent.

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Give reasons : (CBSE 2018)
(a) E0 value for Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that for Fe3+/Fe2+.
(b) Iron has higher enthalpy of atomization than that of copper.
(c) Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solution whereas Ti3+ is coloured.

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SECTION-C
12. PASSAGE
Molar conductivity of a solution is the conductance of solution containing one mole of
electrolyte, kept between two electrodes having unit length between them and large cross
sectional area so as to contain the electrolyte. In other words, molar conductivity is the
conductance of the electrolytic solution kept between the electrodes of a conductivity cell at unit
distance but having area of cross section large enough to accommodate sufficient volume of
solution that contains one mole of the electrolyte. It is denoted by . [1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 5 Marks]
m

(a) Write the mathematical expression for molar conductivity.

(b) What are the units of molar conductivity, m ?

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(c) Conductivity of 0.00241M acetic acid is 7.896 × 10–5 S cm–1. Calculate its molar conductivity in
this solution ?
(d) How does molar conductivity varies with concentration for strong as well as weak electrolytes ?
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Give the graphical representation of variation of conductivity with concentration for weak
electrolytes ?
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