SET-4-3

CHEMISTRY (Theory) 56/4/3

General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 35 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper is divided into five Sections A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) In Section A Questions no. 1 to 18 are multiple choice (MCQ) type questions,
carrying 1 mark each.
(iv) In Section B Questions no. 19 to 25 very short answer (VSA) type questions,
carrying 2 marks each.
(v) In Section C Questions no. 26 to 30 are short answer (SA) type questions,
carrying 3 marks each.
(vi) In Section D Questions no. 31 and 32 are case-based questions carrying
4 marks each.
(vii) In Section E Questions no. 33 to 35 are long answer (LA) type questions
carrying 5 marks each.
(viii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in
2 questions in Section B, 2 questions in Section C, 2 questions in Section D and
2 questions in Section E.
(ix) Use of calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A
Questions no. 1 to 18 are Multiple Choice (MCQ) type Questions, carrying
1 mark each. 18 1=18
1. A compound CaCl2 . 6H2O undergoes complete dissociation in water. The

(a) 9 (b) 6
(c) 3 (d) 4
2. For a zero order reaction of the type A products, the rate equation
may be expressed as :
A0 A A A0
(a) k (b) k
t t
A0 A A0 A .t
(c) k (d) k
2t 2
2+
3. Which of the following Cu halide is not known ?
(a) CuBr2 (b) CuI2
(c) CuCl2 (d) CuF2

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4. Which of the following structures represents -D-glucose ?

5. The compounds [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3, [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2 . H2O and

[Cr(H2O)4Cl2]Cl . 2H2O exhibit :
(a) Linkage isomerism (b) Geometrical isomerism
(c) Ionization isomerism (d) Hydrate isomerism
6. Which of the following alkenes on acid catalysed hydration gives a
tertiary alcohol ?
(a) 2-Butene (b) 2-Methylpropene
(c) Propene (d) 1-Butene
7. When nitrobenzene is heated with tin and concentrated HCl, the product
formed is :

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8. Reaction of 1-phenyl-2-chloropropane with alcoholic KOH gives mainly :
(a) 1-phenylpropene (b) 3-phenylpropene
(c) 1-phenylpropan-3-ol (d) 1-phenylypropan-2-ol

9. Corrosion of iron is :
(a) a decomposition process
(b) a photochemical process
(c) an electrochemical process
(d) a reduction process

10. The number of molecules that react with each other in an elementary
reaction is a measure of the :
(a) activation energy of the reaction
(b) order of the reaction
(c) stoichiometry of the reaction
(d) molecularity of the reaction

11. On hydrolysis, which of the following carbohydrates gives glucose and

galactose ?
(a) Sucrose (b) Lactose
(c) Maltose (d) Cellulose

12. The deficiency of which of the following vit

(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin D
(c) Vitamin B (d) Vitamin C

13.

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14. The crystal field splitting energy in tetrahedral crystal field ( t) is equal to :
4 9
(a) o (b) o
9 4
4
(c) o (d) 2 o
3

For Questions number 15 to 18, two statements are given one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

15. Assertion (A) : When NaCl is added to water, a depression in freezing

point is observed.
Reason (R) : The vapour pressure of solution is increased which causes
depression in freezing point.

16. Assertion (A) : Monobromination of aniline can be conveniently done by

protecting the amino group by acetylation.
Reason (R) : Acetylation decreases the activating effect of the amino
group.

17. Assertion (A) : Limiting molar conductivity ( m ) is obtained by the

1/2
extrapolation of the m versus C curve of strong
electrolyte.
Reason (R) : m for weak electrolytes is obtained by using
w.

18. Assertion (A) : E is positive (+ 0 34 V).

Cu 2 / Cu

Reason (R) : Copper has high aH and low hydH .

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 SECTION B

19. Write IUPAC names of the following : 2 1=2

2+
(a) [Co(en)2(H2O)(CN)]

(b) [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2

1
20. Name the cell which : 4 =2
2
(a) was used in Apollo Space programme.
(b) is used in automobiles and inverters.
(c) is suitable for hearing aids and watches.
(d) does not give a steady potential and is used in transistors.

21. (a) n by a mixture of

ethanol and acetone ? Give reason. 2

OR
(b) Define Azeotrope. What type of azeotrope is formed by negative
2

22. (a) Write the products of the following reactions : 2 1=2

Conc. NaOH
(i)

H
(ii) + H2NNH CO NH2

OR
(b) Do the following conversions in not more than two steps : 2 1=2
(i) Toluene to Benzoic acid
(ii) Benzaldehyde to 1-Phenylethanol

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23. The rate constant for the first order decomposition of N2O5 is given by
the following equation :
2 104 K
log k = 23 6
T
Calculate Ea for this reaction. 2
1 1
[R = 8 314 J K mol ]

24. An alkyl halide (A) of molecular formula C6H13Cl on treatment with

alcoholic KOH gives two isomeric alkenes (B) and (C) of molecular
formula C6H12. Both alkenes on hydrogenation give 2,3-dimethylbutane.
Write the structures of (A), (B) and (C). 2

25. Write the mechanism of acid dehydration of ethanol to yield ethene. 2

SECTION C

26. Account for the following : 3 1=3

(a) Benzyl chloride is highly reactive towards SN1 reaction.

(b) ( )-Butan-2-ol is optically inactive, though it contains a chiral

carbon atom.

(c) Chloroform is stored in closed dark coloured bottles.

27. The following data were obtained during the first order thermal
decomposition of C2H5Cl at a constant volume :
C2H5Cl (g) C2H4 (g) + HCl (g)
Experiment Time (s )
1 Total pressure
(atm)
1 0 04
2 100 06
Calculate the rate constant. 3
(Given : log 2 = 0 3010, log 3 = 0 4771, log 4 = 0 6021)
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28. If benzoic acid (M = 122 g mol ) is associated into a dimer when
dissolved in benzene and the osmotic pressure of a solution of 6 1 g of
benzoic acid in 100 mL benzene is 6 5 atm at 27 C, then what is the
percentage association of benzoic acid ? 3
1 1
(Given : R = 0 0821 L atm K mol )

29. (a) (i) Write hydroboration-oxidation reaction with an example.

(ii) Write the products of the following reaction :

(iii) Why is p-nitrophenol more acidic than phenol ? 3 1=3

OR

(b) (i) What happens when phenol reacts with

(1) Conc. HNO3, and
(2) CHCl3 in presence of aqueous NaOH followed by
acidification ?
Write equations only.
(ii) Why does the reaction of CH3ONa with (CH3)3C Br give
2-methylpropene and not (CH3)3C OCH3 ? 2+1=3

30. Answer any three of the following questions : 3 1=3

3
(a) Explain the type of hybridization in [Fe(CN)6] on the basis of
valence bond theory. (Given : Atomic number of Fe = 26)
2+
(b) Draw the geometrical isomers of [PtCl2(en)2] ion.
2
(c) [NiCl4] is paramagnetic while [Ni(CO)4] is diamagnetic though
both are tetrahedral. Why ?
(d) Name the type of isomerism when ambidentate ligands are
attached to central metal ion. Give one example of ambidentate
ligand.

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 SECTION D

The following questions are case-based questions. Read the case carefully and
answer the questions that follow.

31. Living systems are made up of various complex biomolecules like

carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, etc. Carbohydrates are
optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or molecules which
provide such units on hydrolysis. They are broadly classified into three
groups monosaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.
Monosaccharides are held together by glycosidic linkages to form
disaccharides like sucrose, maltose or polysaccharides like starch and
cellulose.

Another biomolecule : proteins are polymers of -amino acids which are

linked by peptide bonds. Ten amino acids are called essential amino
acids. Structure and shape of proteins can be studied at four different
levels i.e. primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary, each level being
more complex than the previous one.

Answer the following questions :

(i) What is the difference between a glycosidic linkage and peptide

linkage ? 1

(ii) Which amino acids are called essential amino acids ? 1

(iii) What are the common types of secondary structures of proteins ?

Write any two forces which stabilise the secondary and tertiary
structures of protein. 2

OR

(iii) Define denaturation of protein with an example. During

denaturation which structures of protein lose their biological
activity ? 2

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32. Amines are usually formed from nitro compounds, halides, amides,
imides, etc. They exhibit hydrogen bonding which influences their
physical properties. In alkyl amines, a combination of electron releasing,
steric and hydrogen bonding factors influence the stability of the
substituted ammonium cations in protic polar solvents and thus affect
the basic nature of amines. In aromatic amines, electron releasing and
withdrawing groups, respectively increase and decrease their basic
character. Influence of the number of hydrogen atoms at nitrogen atom
on the type of reactions and nature of products is responsible for
identification and distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary
amines. Presence of amino group in aromatic ring enhances reactivity of
the aromatic amines. Aryl diazonium salts provide advantageous
methods for producing aryl halides, cyanides, phenols and arenes by
reductive removal of the diazo group.
Answer the following questions :
(i) Arrange the following in the increasing order of their pKb values in
aqueous solution : 1
C2H5NH2 , (C2H5)2NH, (C2H5)3N

(ii) Aniline on nitration gives a substantial amount of m-nitroaniline,

though amino group is o/p directing. Why ? 1
(iii) 7H6O2 on

2 and aqueous KOH gives a

c 6H7N. Write the structures of
A, B and C. 2
OR
(iii) Complete the following reactions giving main products : 2 1=2

(1)

(2)

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 SECTION E

33. (a) (i) Account for the following :

2+
(1) Zn2+ salts are colourless while Ni salts are coloured.
(2) Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.
(3) Transition metals and their compounds show catalytic
activities.

(ii) Write the ionic equations for the oxidizing action of MnO 4 in
acidic medium with
(1) I ion, and
(2) Fe2+ ion. 3+2=5
OR
(b) (i) Name two oxometal anions of the 3d series of the transition
metals in which the metal exhibits the oxidation state equal
to its group number.
(ii) What is the effect of increasing pH on a solution of K2Cr2O7 ?

(iii) Why is Cu+ not stable in aqueous solution ?

(iv) Name a member of Lanthanoid series which is well-known to
exhibit +4 oxidation state.
(v) Name two elements of 3d series which show anomalous
electronic configuration. 5 1=5

34. (a) Draw structure of the 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone of benzaldehyde.

(b) Which acid of the following pair is a stronger acid ?

(c)
(d) Why are -hydrogen atoms of aldehydes and ketones acidic in
nature ?
(e) Write a chemical test to distinguish between Benzaldehyde and
Benzoic acid. 5 1=5

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35. (a) (i) Calculate the emf of the following cell at 298 K :
3+ 2+
Al (s) Al (0 001 M) Ni (0 1 M) Ni (s)
[Given : E 3 = 1 66 V, E = 0 25 V, log 10 = 1]
Al / Al Ni2 / Ni

(ii) With the help of a graph explain why it is not possible to

determine m for a weak electrolyte by extrapolating the
molar conductivity ( m ) versus C1/2 curve as for strong
electrolyte. 3+2=5

OR
+
(b) (i) The molar conductivities of NH 4 and Cl ion are
1 1
73 8 S cm2 mol and 76 2 S cm2 mol respectively. The
2
conductivity of 0 1 M NH4Cl is 1 29 10 S cm 1. Calculate
its molar conductivity and degree of dissociation.

(ii) Calculate the half-cell potential at 298 K for the reaction

Zn2+ + 2e Zn
if [Zn2+] = 0 1 M and E = 0 76 V. 3+2=5
Zn 2 / Zn

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 MARKING SCHEME
Senior Secondary School Examination, 2023
CHEMISTRY (Subject Code–043)
[ Paper Code: 56/4/3]
Q. No. EXPECTED ANSWER / VALUE POINTS Marks

SECTION-A
1. (c) 1

2. (a) 1

3. (b) 1

4. (a) 1

5. (d) 1

6. (b) 1

7. (a) 1

8. (a) 1

9. (c) 1

10. (d) 1

11. (b) 1

12. (b) 1

13. (c) 1

14. (a) 1

15. (c) 1

16. (a) 1

17. (b) 1
18. (a) 1
SECTION-B
19. (a) aquacyanidobis(ethane-1,2-diamine)cobalt(III) ion 1
(b) hexaamminenickel(II) chloride 1
20. (a) Fuel cell
(b) Lead storage ½x4
(c) Mercury cell
(d) Dry cell
21. (a)
1
• Positive deviation,

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 • On adding acetone, some of the hydrogen bonds of ethanol are broken down
causing an increase in vapour pressure / the ethanol-acetone shows weaker
interactions than pure ethanol-ethanol and acetone-acetone interactions. 1
OR
(b)
A liquid binary mixture that distills at constant temperature without undergoing a
1
change in composition.
Maximum boiling azeotrope ½
68% HNO3+ 32% H2O ½
22. (a)
(i)

(ii)

OR
(b) (i)

(ii)

(or any other correct method of conversion in not more than two steps)
23. Ea
log k = log A –
2·303 RT ½
Ea
– = – 2  104 K ½
2·303 R

Ea = 2·303  8·314 J K–1 mol–1 x 2  104 K ½

Ea = 3.830  105 J mol–1 ½

24. A =

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 ½

25. ½

SECTION-C
26. (a) Due to the resonance stabilisation of benzyl carbocation. 1
(b) Because it is a racemic mixture / it contains an equimolar mixture of the two
enantiomers of butan-2-ol. 1
(c) Because it forms a poisonous gas phosgene in presence of air and light. 1
27. ½

1
(Deduct ½ mark for no or incorrect unit)
28. n
 = i B RT
V ½
W 1000
6·5 = i x B   0·0821
MB V
1
6·1 1000
6·5 = i x x  0·0821  300 K
122 100 L
6·5  122
i= = 0·528 ½
6·1  0·0821  300  10
1– i 1 – 0·528
= = 1 = 0·944 or 94·4%
1 1– 1
1– 2
n
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29. (a) (i)

(ii)

(iii) Because of electron withdrawing nature or -I effect of – NO2 group /

p-nitrophenoxide ion is more stable than phenoxide ion / due to more effective
delocalization of negative charge in p-nitrophenoxide ion. 1
OR
(b) (i)
(1)
1

(2)

1
(ii) Because NaOCH3 acts as a strong base which leads to elimination reactions. 1
6 2
30. (a) Fe = 3d 4s
3d 4s 4p

Fe3+ =     

Fe3+ =   
in presence of CN–
[Fe[CN6]3– =         
6 CN–
Hence hybridization is d2sp3
(b)

(c) Cl– being a weak field ligand does not cause pairing of electrons and hence
[NiCl4]2- is paramagnetic while CO being a strong field ligand causes pairing of
electrons therefore [Ni(CO)4] is diamagnetic.
(d) Linkage isomerism. Example, CN – / 𝑵𝑶– / SCN –
𝟐 1x3

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 SECTION-D

31. (i) Peptide linkage : A linkage formed when two amino acids are joined through 1
– CONH – bond.
Glycosidic linkage: When two monosaccharides are joined through oxygen atom.
(or any other correct difference)
(ii) Those which are not synthesised in the body and must be obtained through diet. 1
(iii) -helix and -pleated sheet.
1
Hydrogen bond, van der Waals forces, disulphide linkages, electrostatic force of
attraction. (any two) ½,½
OR
(iii) Loss of biological activity when native form of protein is subjected to change in 1
temperature, pH, etc. Example, curdling of milk (or any other suitable example)
Secondary and tertiary structure lose their biological activity. 1
32. (i) (C2H5)2NH < (C2H5)3N < C2H5NH2 1
(ii) Due to the protonation of aniline to form anilinium ion which makes it
deactivating and meta-directing. 1
(iii)
1

½
OR
(1)

(2)
1x2

SECTION-E
33. (a) (i)
(1) Because of no unpaired electron in d-orbitals in Zn2+ whereas, Ni2+ has 2 1
unpaired electrons in d-orbitals / Ni2+ shows d-d transition while Zn2+ does not.
(2) Because Cr is more stable in + 3 oxidation state due to stable t2g3 configuration. 1
(3) Because of their ability to show multiple or variable oxidation states / ability to
1
form complex / provide larger surface area for the reactants.
(ii)
(1) 𝟐 𝑴𝒏𝑶– + 10 I – + 16 H+ ⎯⎯→ 2 Mn2+ + 5 I2 + 8 H2O
𝟒
1

(2) 𝑴𝒏𝑶–𝟒 + 5 Fe2+ + 8 H+ ⎯⎯→ Mn2+ + 5 Fe3+ + 4 H2O 1

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 OR
(b)
(i) Dichromate ion/ Chromate ion / Permanganate ion (any two)
2–
(ii) Changes to CrO 4 / K2CrO4
(iii) Cu+ ion (aq.) undergoes disproportionation to Cu2+ (aq.) and Cu /
2 Cu+ (aq.) ⎯⎯→ Cu2+ (aq.) + Cu
(iv) Cerium /Terbium
(v) Chromium, Copper 1x5
34. (a)

1
(b)

(c)

(or any other correct chemical equation)

(d) Due to resonance stabilization of conjugate base enolate ion. 1
(e) On adding NaHCO3 solution, Benzoic acid gives effervescence of CO2 whereas
Benzaldehyde does not. 1
(or any other suitable chemical test)
35. (a) (i)

1
(Deduct ½ mark for no or incorrect unit)
(b) (i)

(ii) As seen from the curve, it runs parallel to the y-axis. So, even on extrapolation,
it will not intercept, hence 𝛬°𝑚 cannot be obtained. 1

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