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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS (Scoring Package)

SUBJECT: II PU CHEMISTRY (2023-2024)
Prepared By:

Sandeep Ganiga M.Sc (Organic Chemistry)

HOD of Chemistry
Sri Venkatramana PU College Kundapura, Udupi Dist.
Mob. 9902628785
Email: [email protected]

1.Solutions
Q. NO. 44 (3M)
Problems on Colligative properties.
𝑝°−𝑝 𝑤2 ×𝑀1
Relative lowering of vapourpressure: =
𝑝° 𝑀2 ×𝑤1

𝐾𝑏 ×𝑤2×1000
Elevation of boiling point: ∆𝑇𝑏 =
𝑀2 ×𝑤1

𝐾𝑓 ×𝑤2×1000
Depression in freezing point:∆𝑇𝑓 =
𝑀2 ×𝑤1

𝑤2×𝑅𝑇
Osmotic pressure: 𝜋 =
𝑀2 ×𝑉

Q.No. 45 (3M) Problems on Raoults law ( P=P˚A XA + P˚BXB )

Or

Problems on molefraction

Q.No. 21 (2M) and 33 (3M)

1. Write any three differences between ideal and non-ideal solutions.
2.Write any three differences between positive and negative deviation.
3. What is reverse osmosis ?Mention any one of its use.
5. State Raoult’s law.Write its Mathematical form
6. State Henry’s law.Write its mathematical form.Mention any one application.
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7. What are isotonic solutions.What do you expect to happen when RBC is placed in (i) 1% NaCl
solution and (ii) 0.5% NaCl solution.
8. What are azeotropes?Give an example for maximum and minimum boiling azeotropes.
9.What is the value of vantHoff factor (i) for K2SO4 (ii) MgSO4 (iii) Ethanoic acid in benzene
(iv) Al2(SO4)3?
10. Define molarity? How does it vary with temperature?
11. How solubility of gas in liquid varies with (i) Temperature (ii) Pressure
12. What is the effect of temperature on solubility of solid in liquid if process is (i) Endothermic (ii)
Exothermic.
13. What type of deviation expected from Raoults law when (i) acetone mixed with chloroform
(ii) acetone mixed with ethanol
14. What is the significance of Henry’s law constant(KH) ?At a given temperature and pressure,
nitrogen gas is more soluble in water than helium gas. Which one of them has higher KH value ?
15.Define molality and molefraction.

2.CHEMICAL KINETICS
Q. No . 48 (3M) and 49 (3M)
0.693
Problems on : 𝑡1⁄ =
2 𝑘
2.303 [𝑅]0
k= 𝑙𝑜𝑔
𝑡 [𝑅]
𝑘2 𝐸𝑎 𝑇2 −𝑇1
𝑙𝑜𝑔 =
𝑘1 2.303×𝑅 𝑇2 𝑇1
Q. No. 22 (2M) and 36 (3M)
1. Derive an integrated rate equation of the rate constant of first order reaction.
2. Derive an integrated rate equation of the rate constant of first order reaction.
3. What is pseudo first order reaction ? Give an example.
4. Write any two differences between order and Molecularity.
5. What are two criteria for effective collision according to the collision theory?
6. Draw a graph of potential energy versus reaction co ordinate to show the effect of a catalyst on
activation energy.
7. Define (i) Activation energy (ii) Threshold energy (iii) Collision frequency
8. Draw the distribution curve graph showing the temperature dependence of rate of reaction.
9. Define order of a reaction.For which order of a reaction ,unit of rate of reaction and rate constant are
same?
10. Define Molecularity of reaction and rate of reaction.
11. Write Arrhenius equation. For what the symbol Ea stands?
12. Define zero order of a reaction. Give an example .

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3.Electrochemistry
Q.No . 46 (3M) and 47 (3M)
Problems on:
0.0591 [𝑃]
1.Ecell = E˚cell - log
𝑛 [𝑅]
2. ∆G = -nFEcell or Resistance and conductivity calaculation or equilibrium constant calculation.
Q.No. 34 and 35
1. Draw a labeled diagram and construction of standard hydrogen electrode (SHE). Write its half-cell
reaction and E̊ value.
2. State Kohlrausch law. Write any two applications.
3. What is corrosion? Mention any two methods for prevention of corrosion.
4. State Faraday’s first law of electrolysis. Write its mathematical form using usual notation.
5. Write the cathodic and anodic reactions of (i) H2-O2 fuel cell (ii) Lead -Storage battery
(ii) Leclanche Cell (iv) Rusting of iron
6. What are (a) fuel cells (ii) Primary battery (iii) Secondary battery
7. Define molar conductivity. Mention its SI unit. How is it related to the conductivity of a solution
whose concentration is C mol/m3 ?
8. What are the factors affecting conductivity of an electrolytic solution.

4.d and f block elements

Q.No. 27 (3M), 28 (3M) , 29 (3M)
1. How is potassium dichromate is prepared from the chromite ore?
2. How is potassium permanganate is prepared from MnO2 (pyrolusite) ?
3. What are interstitial compounds? Write any three characteristics of interstitial compounds?
4. Transition elements show variable oxidation states. Give three reasons
5. Transition metals(3d) and their compounds are good catalysts. Give three reasons.
6. Transition element forms complexes(co-ordination compounds). Give three reasons
7. What is lanthanide contraction ? Write cause and two consequences of lanthanide contraction.
8. What is the common oxidation state exhibited by lanthanides and actinides?
9. Give reason: Actinides show variable oxidation states than lanthanides.
10. Give reason: Actinide contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanide contraction.
11. Give reason: Zr and Hf have almost same atomic radii
12. Transition metals are generally form colored compounds.
13. Name the transition element which does not exhibhit variable oxidation state?
14. Calculate spin only magnetic moment (any transition ion)
15. Differences between lanthanides and actinides.
16. What is mischmetal?
17. Name the gas liberated when lanthanide is treated with acid.
18. What is the composition of bronze and brass?
19. What is actinide contraction ? Write its cause.
20. Study of actinide is difficult. Give reason.

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21. Name the 3d series element which exhibit maximum oxidation states.
22. Zinc is not a transition element. Give reason

5.Co-ordination Compounds
Q.Nos. 23 (2M), 30 (3M), 31 (3M) , 32 (3M)
1. Explain the hybridisation , geometry and magnetic property of the complex using
VBT theory (a) [Co(NH3)6]3+b) [CoF6]3- c)[Ni(CN)4]2- d)[NiCl4]2-
2. Write any three postulates of Werner’s theory.
3. What are homoleptic complexes? Give an example.
4. What are heteroleptic complexes? Give an example.
5. Draw the structure of cis and trans isomer.
6. Draw a figure to show the splitting of d orbitals in a Octahedral or tetrahedral crystal field.
7. What is ambidentate ligand? Name the type of structural isomerism that arises in the co-ordination
compound containing such a ligand.
8. What is coordination number? What is the co-ordination number of [Co(en)2Cl2]+?
9. Linkage , coordination and ionisation isomerism and example.
10.Draw the structure of facial and meridional isomer.
11.IUPAC names of co-ordination complex.
12. Structure of metal carbonyls and synergic effect.
13. If ∆< P, on the basis of CFST, write the electronic configuration of d4-ion octahedral complexes
14. Out of the following two co-ordination entites cis-[PtCl2(en)2]2+ and trans-[PtCl2(en)2]2+
i. Which is chiral?
ii. Draw the structure of its enantiomers.
15. How many moles of AgCl is precipitated when an excess of AgNO3 solution is added to one molar
solution of [CrCl (H2O)5]Cl2 ?
16. For the given complex [Co(NH3)5Br]SO4, write the IUPAC name and its ionization isomer.
17. What is spectrochemical series?

6. Haloalkanes and Halo arenes

Q.No. 24 (2M) and 37 (5M)
1.Explain SN1 mechanism with an example.
2. Explain SN2 mechanism with an example
3. Explain Wurtz, reaction with an example.
4. Explain Wurtz-Fittig reaction with an example.
5. Explain Fittig reaction with an example.
6. Why aryl halides are less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions ? Give reasons.
7. Explain Swarts reaction with an example
8. Explain Finkelstein reaction with an example.
9. What are enantiomers ?

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10. What is chirality?
11. A racemic mixture is optically inactive. Give reason.
12. What are freons ?
13. Name the poisonous gas formed when chloroform is oxidized by air in the presence of light.
14. What is chiral (asymmetric) carbon atom?
15. What is Grignard reagent? Write its general formula.
16. Explain dehydrohalogenation reaction with an example.
17. Name the gas liberated when chloroethane is heated with alcoholic potash.
18. What are vinylic and allylic halides. Give an example.
19.How does chlorobenzene reacts with methyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3 ?
20. p-dichlorobenzene has higher melting point than those of ortho and meta isomers. Give reason.
21.Complete the following reactions:
a. CH 3 -CH=CH 2 + HI

Cl
b. Con.HNO3
Con.H2SO4

alcohol
c. CH 3CH 2Br +AgCN

22. Mention the major product formed in the following reactions.

dry ether
a. C 6H 5Br + Mg
alc.KOH,Δ
b.2 -bromopentane
c.CH 3Cl + NaI dry acetone

7.Alcohols , Phenols and Ethers

Q.No. 38 (5M) and 39 (5M)
1. Explain the mechanism of dehydration of ethanol to ethene.
2. How do you prepare phenol from Cumene ? Give equation
3. Explain Kolbes reaction with an example.
4. Explain Reimer-Tiemann reaction with an example.
5. Explain Williamson’s ether synthesis with an example.
6. What is the action of bromine in ethanoic acid on anisole? Give equation
7.What happens when anisole reacts with mixture of concentrated HNO3 and H2SO4 ? Give equation.
8. What happens when anisole reacts with methyl chloride (CH3Cl) in the presence of anhyd.AlCl3 ?
Give equation.
9. How do you prepare primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol from Grignard reagent?
10. What is Lucas reagent ? Which alcohol reacts very fast with Lucas reagent ?
11. What is the effect of following groups on acidity of phenol?
(i) -CH3 (ii) -NO2
12. Among alcohol and phenol , which one is more acidic and Why?

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13.Name the enzymes used to convert
(i) Sucrose to glucose and fructose
(ii) glucose or fructose to ethanol
14. Name the product obtained when phenol is heated with zinc dust.
15. What is the action of Conc.HNO3 on phenol? Give equation.
16. Name the product obtained when t-butyl alcohol is heated with Cu at 573K.
17. Name the reagent used to convert primary alcohol to carboxylic acid.
18. Name the oxidised product obtained when phenol is treated with chromic acid.
19. Explain esterification reaction.
20. How do you convert salicylic acid to acetyl salicylic acid?
21.Name an aldehyde used to prepare primary alcohol from Grignard reagent.
22.How do you prepare phenol from aniline?
23. Lower alcohols are soluble in water .Give reason.
24. Complete the following reactions:
OH
Zn Ans:
a. ?
(or zinc dust)

Phenol benzene
H3C
CH3
b. H3C C O CH3 + HI ? Ans: H3C C I

CH3 H3C
t -butyl iodide

Conc.H2SO4
c. CH3CH2OH ? Ans: C2H5 -O -C2H5
413 K
ethanol diethyl ether

d. OCH3 OH
HI
Δ
? Ans: + CH3I

8. Aldehydes and Ketones

Q. No.25 (2M) and 40 (5M)
1. Explain the mechanism of addition of HCN to carbonyl compounds.
2. Explain Rossenmund reaction with an example.
3.Explain Gattermann-Koch reaction.
4. Explain Clemmensen reduction reaction
5. Explain Wolf Kishner reaction
6. Explain Cannizzaro’s reaction with an example.
7. What is the action of dil NaOH on ethanal? Give equation.
8. Aldehydes are more reactive than ketone towards nucleophilic addition reaction. Give reason.
9.Mention any two reagents used to distinguish aldehyde from ketone.

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10.Which oxidizing agent used in Etard’s reaction?

11.Acetaldehyde does not undergo Cannizzaro’s reaction. Give reason

12.Formaldehyde undergoCannizzaro’s reaction. Give reason

13.Ethanal undergo aldol condensation .Give reason

14. Give reason: Acetophenone does not form an addition product with sodium bisulphite

15. How do you prepare ketone from Grignard reagent?Give equation.

16. What happens when carbonyl compounds are treated with hydrazine? Write the reaction

17. Write the organic compound formed in the following equations

Anhyd.
a. + CH 3COCl
AlCl3

H3C
b. O + NH 2OH
H3C

dry ether
c. CH 3MgBr + CO 2
H3O+

COCH 3
Ans: a. b. H3C c. CH 3COOH
N -OH
H3C

18. Complete the reactions:

CHO CHO

Conc.HNO3
a. ? Ans:
H2SO4
NO 2
Benzaldehyde
m -nitro benzaldehyde

O
b. NaOX O
R C CH3 ? + CHX 3 Ans:
R C ONa

.
Ans: .
c. C O + NH 2OH ?
C N -OH
.
Carbonyl compound
.
Oxime

19. Complete the following reactions:

H3C
Zn -Hg
a. C O
Conc. HCl
H3C

CONH 2
b. H3O+
Δ

CH 3COONa NaOH +CaO

c.
Δ

COOH
Ans: a. H C CH2 CH3 c.CH 4
3 b.

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Carboxylic acids
Q. No.41 (5M)
1.How do you prepare carboxylic acid from Grignard reagents? Give equation
2.What is the action of ammonia on benzoic acid? Give equation.
3. What is the effect of following groups on acidity of carboxylic acids?
(i) -CH3 (ii) -NO2
4. Explain HVZ reaction with an example.
5. Explain decarboxylation reaction.
6. Explain esterification reaction.
7. Name the reagent used in the following conversion
RCOOH RCH2OH
8. Among formic acid and acetic acid, which one is more acidic? Give reason
9. pKa value of benzoic acid is 4.19 and formic acid is 3.75. Which one strongest acid?
10. Name the product formed when ethanoic acid is heated with P2O5.
11. Explain the nitration of benzoic acid.
12. Carboxylic acids are higher boiling point than aldehydes and ketones and even alcohols of
comparable molar mass .Give reason

9. Amines
Q.No: 42 (5M)
1. Explain Hoffmann degradation reaction with an example.
2. Explain carbylamine reaction with an example
3 Explain diazotization reaction with an example.cv
4. How is aniline is prepared from nitro benzene ?
5. Between aniline and ammonia , which one is more basic and Why?
6. How does aniline reacts with bromine water?
7. How do you convert aniline to 4-bromo aniline?
8. How primary aliphatic amines react with nitrous acid? Give equation.
9. What is Hinsberg reagent?
10. Write the IUPAC name (any amine)
11. Explain Gabriel phthalimide reaction.
12. Arrange the following in the decreasing order of basicity in aqueous solution: (CH3)2NH ,CH3NH2,
(CH3)3N
13. Explain Coupling reaction of diazonium salt.
14. Explain Sandmeyers reaction.
10. Complete the reactions:

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 0 -5°C + -
a. C6H5NH2 + NaNO2 + 2HCl ? + NaCl +2H2O Ans: C6H5N2 Cl

NO2 NH2
b. H2 /Pd
? Ans:
ethanol

H2/Ni
c. R-CN ? Ans: R -CH2 -NH2

10. Biomolecules
Q.No: 26 (2M) and 43 (5M)
1. Write the Haworth structure of maltose.
2. Write the Haworth structure of Lactose
3. Write the Haworth structure of Sucrose
4. What are essential amino acid ?given an example.
5. What are non-essential amino acid? Give an example.
6.What is peptide bond? How many peptide bonds are present in tetraptide?
7.What is denaturation of proteins? Which level structure remains intact during denaturation?
8. Give an example for naturally occurring optically inactive α-amino acid.
8. Give an example for globular protein.
10. Name the protein present in hair
11. Name a hormones which regulates the blood-sugar (Glucose) level in the body.
12. Which hormone is responsible for the hyperthyroidism? Or containing iodine?
13. Name the vitamin, whose deficiency cause (i) Night blindness (ii) Scurvy (iii) Rickets
(iv) Pernicious anaemia (v) Beri-Beri (vi) Increased blood clotting time
14. Name a nitrogen base present in DNA but not in RNA.
15. Name a nitrogen base present in RNA but not in DNA.
16. Name the base which forms hydrogen bond with adenine in helix structure of DNA.
17. Name the base which forms hydrogen bond with guanine in helix structure of DNA.
18. Give an example of water soluble vitamins.
19. Give an example of fat soluble vitamins
20. Write the zwitter ionic form of an amino acid.
21. Name one steroid hormone.
22. What are nucleotide and nucleoside?
23. Which hormone is responsible for preparing the Uterus for implantation of fertilized egg?
24. How do you show that glucose contains a linear chain of six carbon atoms?
25. How do you show that glucose contains five –OH group?
25. How many hydrogen bonds are present between adenine and thymine in DNA?
26. How many hydrogen bonds are present between guanine and cytosine in DNA?
27. Name a sugar unit present in RNA and DNA.
28. Name a water soluble and insoluble component of starch.

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29. Name a hormone which regulate carbohydrate metabolism.
30. Give an example for non reducing sugar.
31. How do you confirm that glucose contains carbonyl group?
32. Give an example for invert sugar?

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