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CHEMISTRY
Time : 3 Hours Class-XII Max. Marks : 70

General Instructions :
(i) Question paper comprises four sections – A, B, C and D.
(ii) There are 37 questions in questions paper. All questions are compulsory.
(iii) Section A : Question number 1 to 20 are very short answer type questions carrying one mark each. Answer these
questions in one word or one sentence.
(iv) Section B : Question number 21 to 27 are short answer type questions carrying two marks each.
(v) Section C : Question number 28 to 34 are long answer type-I questions carrying three marks each.
(vi) Section D : Question number 35 to 37 are long answer type-II questions carrying five marks each.
(vii) There is NO overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in 2 questions of
two marks, 2 questions of three marks and all the 3 questions of five marks. You have to attempt only one of the choices
in such questions.
(viii) However, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
(ix) Use of calculators and log tables is not permitted.

Delhi Set I Code No. 56/5/1

SECTION -A 3. Arrange the hydrogen halides (HF to HI) in the

decreasing order of their reducing character.
Read the given passage and answer the questions Ans. HI > HBr > HCl > HF
that follow: 4. Why fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than
The halogens have the smallest atomic radii in chlorine?
their respective periods. The atomic radius of fluorine is Ans. Because fluorine has greater E° value (2.87V) than
extremely small. All halogens exhibit –1 oxidation state. chlorine (1.36V).
They are strong oxidising agents and have maximum 5. What are the sizes of X and X’ in the interhalogen
negative electron gain enthalpy. Among halogens, compounds?
fluorine shows anomalous behaviour in many properties. Ans. Size of X is greater than X’.
For example electronegativity and ionisation enthalpy
Questions 6 to 10 are one word answers.
are higher for fluorine than expected whereas bond
dissociation enthalpy, m.p. and b.p. and electron gain 6. Name the cell used in hearing aids and watches.
enthalpy are quite lower than expected. Halogens react Ans. Primary cell.
with hydrogen to give hydrogen halides (HX) and combine 7. How much charge in terms of Faraday is required
amongst themselves to form a number of compounds of to reduce one mol of MnO4– to Mn2+?
the type XX’, XX’3, XX’5 and XX’7 called inter-halogens. Ans. 4.825 × 105C
1. Why halogens have maximum negative electron
gain enthalpy? MnO−4 + 5e − 
→ Mn 2 +
+7
Ans.  Halogens have only seven electrons in their
valence shell. So they require only one electron to Charge = 5 × F = 5 × 96500 C = 4.825 × 105 C
attain a noble gas configuration. Hence, they have 8. Write the slope value obtained in the plot of log
maximum electron gain enthalpy. [R0] / [R] vs. time for a first order reaction.
2. Why fluorine shows anomalous behaviour as Ans.
compared to other halogens? K
Slope 
Ans. (i) It has smallest in size. R0  2.303
(ii) Very high electronegativity. R 
(iii) Absence of d-orbitals.
(iv) dissociation enthalpy in molecular form is least
. (Any one) Time (t)
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−K Reason (R) : Due to the repulsive interaction

Slope value = between the two alkyl groups in ethers.
2.303
Ans. (a)
* 9. Name the sweetening agent used in the cooking of
18. Assertion (A) : Low spin tetrahedral complexes are
sweets for a diabetic patient.
rarely observed.
* 10. Name the polymer which is used for making
Reason (R) : Crystal field splitting energy is less
electrical switches and combs.
than pairing energy for tetrahedral complexes.
Questions 11 to 15 are multiple choice questions. Ans. (a)
* 11. In the Mond’s proeess the gas used for the refining 19. Assertion (A) : Elevation in boiling point is a
of a metal is colligative property.
(a) H2 (b) CO2 Reason (R) : Elevation in boiling point is directly
(c) CO (d) N2 proportional to molarity.
12. The conversion of an alkyl halide into an alcohol Ans. (a) DTb = Kb × m
by aqueous NaOH is classified as 20. Assertion (A) : Oxidation of ketones is easier than
(a) a dehydrohalogenation reaction aldehydes.
(b) a substitution reaction Reason (R) : C–C bond of ketones is stronger than
C–H bond of aldehydes. 20 × 1 = 20
(c) an addition reaction
Ans. (d)
(d) a dehydration reaction
Ans. (b) R – X + NaOH → R – OH + NaX SECTION -B
13. CH3CONH2 on reaction with NaOH and Br2 in
alcoholic medium gives 21. State Raoult’s law for a solution containing volatile
(a) CH3CH2NH2 (b) CH3CH2Br components. What is the similarity between
(c) CH3NH2 (d) CH3COONa Raoult’s law and Henry’s law? 2
Ans. Raoult’s law for a solution containing volatile
Ans. (c) CH 3CONH 2 + Br2 + 4 NaOH ∆
→ components states that the partial pressure of a
volatile component present in a solution is directly
CH3NH2 + 2NaBr + Na2CO3 + 2H2O
proportional to the mole fraction of that component
14. The oxidation state of Ni in [Ni(CO)4] is at a given temperature.
(a) 0 (b) 2 PA a cA or PA = KcA
(c) 3 (d) 4 Raoult’s law and Henry’s law are similar as both

Ans. (a) 0 gives equation to find partial pressure of gases.
15. Amino acids are PA = Kχ A PA = K H χ A
(a) acidic (b) basic ( Raoult's law ) ( Henry's law )

(c) amphoteric (d) neutral * 22. Write the role of

Ans. (c) (Presence of basic NH2 and acidic COOH (a) Dilute NaCN in the extraction of Gold.
groups) (b) CO in the extraction of Iron. 1+1 = 2
Questions 16 to 20
OR
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
How is leaching carried out in the case of low grade
statements, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
copper ores? Name the method used for refining of
of the Assertion (A).
copper metal. 2
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
* 23. Define adsorption with an example. What is the
statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct
role of adsorption in heterogeneous catalysis? 2
explanation of the Assertion (A).
OR
(c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong
statement. Define Brownian movement. What is the cause of
Brownian movement in colloidal particles? How is
(d) Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct
it responsible for the stability of Colloidal sol ? 2
statement.
16. Assertion (A) : Conductivity of an electrolyte 24. (a) Write the IUPAC name and hybridisation of
increases with decrease in concentration. the complex [Fe(CN)6]3–.
Reason (R) : Number of ions per unit volume (Given : Atomic number of Fe = 26)
decreases on dilution. (b) What is the difference between an ambidentate
Ans. (d) ligand and a chelating ligand? 1+1 = 2
17. Assertion (A) : The C – O – C bond angle in ethers Ans. (a) [Fe(CN)6]3 – hexacyanoferrate (III) ion
is slightly less than tetrahedral angle. hybridization – d2sp3
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3d 4s 4p Total no. of moles at equilibrium

l=
Z = 26 – Initial no. of moles
Fe (III) – 1 + 3α
=
1
d2sp3
3.65 = 1 + 3a
six pairs of e– from CN– ions
(b) Ambidentate ligand can bond through 3.65 − 1
α=
different atoms to form different coordination 3
compounds. e.g. NO2– can bind to the central Percentage dissociation = 0.88%.
atom or ion at either the nitrogen atom or one
29. When a steady current of 2A was passed through
of the oxygen atom.
two electrolytic cells A and B containing
Chelating ligand : If the ligands with two or electrolytes ZnSO4 and CuSO4 connected in series,
more electron donor groups positioned in such 2 g of Cu were deposited at the cathode of cell B.
a way that they form five or six membered
How long did the current flow? What mass of Zn
ring with central metal ion are called chelating
was deposited at cathode of cell A?
ligands. e.g. ethane - 1, 2-diamine (en)
[Atomic mass: Cu = 63.5 g mol–1, Zn = 65 g mol–1;
* 25. How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Name
1F = 96500 C mol–1]3
a substance which can be used as a disinfectant as
well as an antiseptic. 2 Ans. Zn 2 + ( aq ) + 2e − 
→ Zn(s)
2 mol 1 mol
* 26. Identify the monomers in the following polymers:
O Cu 2 + + 2 e − 
→ Cu( s)
—

2 mol 1mol
]
(i) – O–CH2–CH2–O–C CO –n ] (2 gm given)
The charge Q on a mole of electrons, Q = nF
CN Calculation of time for the flow of current:
—

]
(ii) – CH2 – CH–n ] 1+1 = 2
n = 1 mol
Q = 1 × 96500 C mol–1 = 96500 C

* 27. Draw the structures of the following:
Molar mass of Cu = 63.5 gm mol–1
(i) H2S2O8

 63.5 gm of Cu is deposited by electric charge
(ii) XeF6
= 96500C

SECTION -C ∴ 2 gm of Cu is deposited by electric charge

96500
= × 2 = 3039.37 C
28. A 0.01 m aqueous solution of AlCl3 freezes at – 63.5
0.068oC. Calculate the percentage of dissociation.
[Given : Kf for Water = 1.68 K kg mol–1]3 Let 2 A of current be passed for time t, quantity of
Ans. Given, m = 0.01 m electricity used = 2A × t = 3039.37 C
DTf (s) = –0.068°C
3039.37C
or, t = = 1519.68 s.
2
Kf (aq) = 1.86 K kg mol–1
DTf = i Kf m = 25 min. 33 s
∆Tf Calculation of mass of Zn deposited:
i= ×m W1 E1 Mass of Zn Molar mass of Zn / Charge on Cu
Kf = = =
W2 E2 Mass of Cu Molar mass of Cu / Charge on Cu
0.068
i= × 0.01 m = 3.65 W1 E1 Mass of Zn Molar mass of Zn / Charge on Cu
1.86 = = =
W2 E2 Mass of Cu Molar mass of Cu / Charge on Cu

AlCl3 → Al3+ + 3Cl–
Amount of Zn deposited:
initial 1 mol 0 0
65
At equilibrium 1–a a 3a
Total number of moles at equilibrium = 2 × 2 = 2.0472 gm

635
=1 – a + a + 3a = 1 + 3a 2

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30. Differentiate between following:

(i) Amylose and Amylopectin
(ii) Globular protein and Fibrous protein
(iii) Nucleotide and Nucleoside 1+1+1 = 3
Ans. (i) Amylose and Amylopectin:
S. No. Amylose Amylopectin

1. Amylose is a straight chain polymer of D-glucose Amylopectin is a branched chain polymer of

D-glucose.

2. They are linked by 1, 4- glycosidic linkage They are linked by a-1, 4 glycosidic and a–1, 6–
glycosidic linkage.

(ii) Globular and Fibrous protein:

S. No. Globular protein Fibrous protein
1. Polypeptide chains are arranged as coils. Polypeptide chains are run parallel to each other.

2. They have spherical shape. They have thread like structure.

3. These are water soluble. These are insoluble in water.

(iii) Nucleotide and Nucleoside:

S. No. Nucleotide Nucleoside
1. It consists of a nitrogenous base, sugar and one to It consists of a nitrogenous base covalently bonded to
three phosphate groups. a sugar without phosphate group.
2. Example: 5’-uridine monophosphate Example: Uridine

31. Identify A, B, C, D, E and F in the following:

H2O Mg alcoholic KOH
E D CH3—CH—CH2—Br A HBr B
dry ether
—

CH3 Na/ dry ether

NaOC2H5
C
F  6×½ = 3
Ans. CH3 – CH – CH2 – Br
Alc. KOH
CH3 – C = CH2

CH3 CH3
Mg/ (A)
1-Bromo-2-methyl propane
dry ether

NaOC2H5 HBr

CH3CH – CH2MgBr CH3CH – CH2 – OC2H5 Br

CH3 CH3 CH3 – C – CH3

(D) (F)
CH3
H2 O (B)

Na/
CH3 – CH – CH3 dry ether

CH3 CH3 CH3

(E)
CH3 – C – C – CH3
CH3 CH3
(C)
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CH3 CH3
CH3
A is CH3 – C = CH2 C is CH3 – C – C – CH3
B is CH3 – C – Br
CH3 CH3 CH3
CH3
D is CH3 – CH – CH2MgBr E is CH3 – CH – CH3 F is CH3CH – CH2 – OC2H5
CH3 CH3 CH3
32. Give the structures of final products expected from the following reactions :
(i) Hydroboration of propene followed by oxidation with H2O2 in alkaline medium.
(ii) Dehydration of (CH3)3C–OH by heating it with 20% H3PO4 at 358K.

(iii) Heating of — CH2 —O— with HI. 3×1 = 3

OR
How can you convert the following?
(i) Phenol to o-hydroxybenzaldehyde
(ii) Methanal to ethanol
(iii) Phenol to phenyl ethanoate  1+1+1 = 3
Ans. (i) 6CH3CH = CH 2 + ( BH3 )2 
→ 2(CH3CH 2CH 2 )3 B
Alkaline
medium +H2O2

6CH3CH 2CH 2OH
Propanol-1

CH3
20% H3PO4
(ii)
CH3 – C – OH
358K
CH3 – C = CH2 + H2O

CH3 CH3
t-butyl alcohol 2 methylpropene
(2 methyl-2-propanol) (Isobutylene)


(iii)
CH2 — O + HI ICH2 + OH

OR
(i) By Reimer-Tiemann reaction:
OH ONa
CHCl2
NaOH 2NaOH
+ CHCl3
Chloroform
ONa ONa ONa
CH(OH)2 CHO CHO
–H2O dil. HCl

o-hydroxybenzaldehyde

H CH3MgBr H OMgBr H2O/H+ H OH

(ii) C=O C C CH3 + Mg(OH)Br
H H CH3 H
Methanal Ethanol

(iii) C 6 H 5OH + (CH3CO) O 

→ CH3COOC 6 H 5 + CH3COOH
2
Acetic anhydride Phenylethanoate
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OR
OH COOCH3

+ CH3 COCl + HCl

Acetyl chloride
Phenylethanoate
33. Give reasons: (ii) Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.
(i) Aniline does not undergo Friedal-Crafts (b) Write two similarities between chemistry of
reaction. lanthanoids and actinoids.
(ii) Aromatic primary amines cannot be prepared
(c) Complete the following ionic equation:
by Gabriel’s phthalimide synthesis.
(iii) Aliphatic amines are stronger base than 3MnO24 − + 4H+  →  2+2+1=5
ammonia. 3×1 = 3
Ans. (i) Aniline does not undergo Friedal-Crafts Ans. (a) (i) The catalytic activities of transition metals
reaction because aniline being a Lewis base and their compounds is due to the ability
forms a complex with AlCl3 which is a Lewis of adopt variable oxidation states and to
acid. The amino group is not in a position to form complexes. It can also provide a large
activate the benzene ring towards electrophilic surface area for the reactants to be adsorbed.
substitution. Therefore the reaction is not (Any one)
possible. (ii) Separation of lanthanoid elements is

 
difficult because all lanthanoid elements
 C6 H 5 NH 2  AlCl 3 
C6 H 5 NH 2  AlCl 3  have almost similar physical as well as
chemical properties. Due to the lanthanoid
(ii) Aromatic primary amines can not be prepared contraction the change in the atomic or
by Gabriel’s phthalimide synthesis because ionic radii is very small.
haloarenes have to react with potassium
phthalimide and they are little reactive. So the (iii) Zn, Cd and Mg are soft and have low
bond cleavage does not take place. melting point because no d-orbitals are
(iii) Aliphatic amines are stronger bases than available for metallic bond formation and
ammonia because the alkyl group in aliphatic bonds formed are very weak.
amines has +I effect. So the alkyl group tends (b) (i) 2Na2CrO4 + H 2SO4 
→ Na2Cr2O7 +
to increase the electron density on the nitrogen
atom whereas the electron releasing tendency Na2SO4 + H 2O
of amines becomes more than that of ammonia.
* 34. Write three differences between lyophobic sol and (ii) 2MnO2 + 4KOH + O2 
→ 2K 2 MnO4 + 2H 2O
lyophilic sol.
OR OR
Define the following terms: (a) (i) Ti3+ has incomplete d (3d1) orbital whereas
(i) Protective colloid Sc3+ has empty (3d°) d-orbital.
(ii) Zeta potential (ii) Cr2+ ion can lose electron to form Cr3+, so
(iii) Emulsifying agent 1+1+1 = 3 acts as a strong reducing agent.
(b) Similarities between chemistry of lanthanoids
SECTION -D and actinoids:
(i) Both show +3 oxidation state.
35. (a) Give reasons:
(ii) Both are strong reducing agents.
(i) Transition metals and their compounds
show catalytic activities. (c) 3MnO24 − + 4H+ 
→ 2MnO−4 + MnO2 + 2H2O
(ii) Separation of a mixture of Lanthanoid 36. (a) Write the products formed when benzaldehyde
elements is difficult. reacts with the following reagents :
(iii) Zn, Cd and Hg are soft and have low (i) CH3CHO in presence of dilute NaOH
melting point.
(b) Write the preparation of the following : (ii) H2N – NH —
(i) Na2Cr2O7 from Na2CrO4
(iii)Conc. NaOH
(ii) K2MnO4 from MnO2 3+2 = 5
(b) Distinguish between following:
OR
(i) CH3 – CH = CH – CO – CH3 and CH3 – CH2
(a) Account for the following:
– CO – CH = CH2
(i) Ti3+ is coloured whereas Sc3+ is colourless (ii) Benzaldehyde and Benzoic acid
in aqueous solution. 3 + (1 + 1) = 5
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OR (b) Arrange the following in the increasing

(a) Write the final products in the following : order of their reactivity towards nucleophilic
CH3— Zn / Hg addition reaction:
(i) C=O
CH3 — Conc. HCl
CH3COCH3, HCHO,CH3CHO, — COCH3
NaOH/CaO
(ii) — COONa
(c) Draw the structure of 2, 4 DNP derivative of
∇
acetaldehyde. 3+1+1=5
( a ) DIBAL − H
(iii) CH2 = CH − CH2 − CN 
+
→
( b) H3 O

CHO CH = CHCHO
NaOH
+ CH3CHO + H2O
Ans. (a) (i) Acetaldehyde
Benzaldehyde Cinnamaldehyde

O
NH2
C–H N – NH –
NH
(ii) +

Phenyl hydrazine

Heat
(iii) 2 CHO + NaOH (conc.) CH2OH + COONa

Benzylalcohol Sodium
benzoate

(b) (i) CH3 – CH = CH – CO – CH3 gives iodoform test while CH3 – CH2 – CO – CH = CH2 does not give.
CH 3 − CH = CH − C − CH 3 + 3NaOI 
→ CH 3 I + 2NaOH + CH 3 − CH = CHCOONa
|| Yellow ppt.
O
CH3 CHCOCH = CH2 + 3NaOI → No ppt
(ii) • Benzaldehyde reacts with tollen’s reagent to form silver mirror. Benzoic acid does not give this reaction.
• With NaHCO3 benzaldehyde does not react while benzoic acid produces brisk effervescences.
OR
CH3
(a) (i) C = O + 4[H]
Zn/Hg
CH3CH 2CH3 + H 2O
CH3 conc. HCl
Pr opane

(ii) COONa NaOH


/ CaO
→ C6 H6 + Na2CO3
∆

O
||
(a) DIBAL − H
=
(iii) CH 2 CH − CH 2 − CN 
+ 
→ CH 2 = CH − CH 2 − C − H.
( b)H3 O

(b)
COCH3 < CH3COCH3 < CH3CHO < HCHO

NO2 NO2
O
(c) CH3 – C + H2N – HN NO2 CH3 – C = NHN NO2

H 2, 4-DNP H

37. (a) A first order reaction is 25% complete in 40 OR

minutes. Calculate the value of rate constant. In
(a) A first order reaction is 50% completed in
what time will the reaction be 80% completed?
30 minutes at 300 K and in 10 minutes at 320
(b) Define order of reaction. Write the condition K. Calculate activation energy (Ea) for the
under which a bimolecular reaction follows
reaction. (R = 8.314 J K–1 mol–1)
first order kinetics. 3+2=5
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(b) Write the two conditions for collisions to be OR

effective collisions. (a) At 300K, t1/2 = 30 min.
(c) How order of reaction and molecularity differ 0.693 0.693
= t½ = or k
towards a complex reaction? k t½

[Given : log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771, log 4 = 0.693
0.6021, log 5 = 0.6991] 3+1+1=5 k1 = = 0.0231 min −1
30
2303 [ A]0 At 320 K , t½ = 10 min
Ans. (a) t = log .
k [ A]
0.693 0.693
= t½ = or k
2.303 100 k t½
(i) 40 min = log . ...(i)
k 75 
0.693
k2 = = 0.0693 min −1
2.303 100 10
(ii) t = log ...(ii)
k 20  According to Arrhenius equation:
Dividing (i) by (ii) k Ea  1 1
log 2 =  − 
40 2.303 100 2.303 100 k1 2.303R  T1 T2 
= log / log
t k 75 k 20 0.0693 Ea  T2 − T1 
= log =  
2.303 4 0.0231 2.303R  T1T2 
log
40 k 3
= 0.0693 Ea  320 − 300 
t 2.303 log 5 = log =

0.0231 2.303 × 8.314  300 × 320 
40 0.6021 / 4.771
= ∵ R = 8.314 JK −1 mol −1 
t 0.6991  
40 0.1250 Ea × 20
= = log 3 =
t 0.6991 2.303 × 8.314 × 300 × 320
0.6691 × 40 log 3 × 2.303 × 8.314 × 300 × 320
t= = 223.712 min. Ea =
0.1250 20
2.303 100 2.303 100 [ log 3 = 0.4771]
k= log = log
t 100 − 0.25 40 75 0.4771 × 2.303 × 8.314 × 300 × 320
=
2.303 20
= (log 4 − log 3)
40 = 43848.5 J mol = 43.85 k J mol–1
–1

(b) Two conditions for collisions to be effective
2.303
= ( 0.6021 − 0.4771) collision are :
40 (i) The reactant molecules must have attained
2.303 sufficient energy to break chemical bonds
= × 0.125 = 0.007196 (ii) The reactant molecules must have the
40
proper orientation.
= 7.196 × 10–3 min–1 (c) The number of the reacting species that collide
(b) Order of reaction: The sum of the coefficients simultaneously in a chemical reaction is called
of the reacting species that are involved in the as molecularity of a reaction. The sum of the
rate equation for the reaction, is called order of coefficients of the reacting species is the order
reaction. of reaction.
The condition under which a bimolecular For complex reactions, molecularity has no
reaction follows first order kinetics is when one significance while the order of reaction is
of the reactants is taken in large excess that its applicable.
concentration changes hardly.

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Note: Except these questions, other questions are from Delhi Set-I
CH2Cl
SECTION -A
Questions 6 to 10 are one word answers:
Ans.
Cl CH2–Cl

6. Out of and , which will undergo Because conjunction between positive charge and
double bond, resonance is possible.
SN1 reaction faster with OH–?
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7. Write the IUPAC name of CH3 –N – . Questions 16 to 20

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct

—
CH3 statements, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
Ans. N, N – dimethylbenzenamine of the Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
8. What type of linkage is present in polysaccha-
statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct
rides? explanation of the Assertion (A).
Ans. Glycosidic linkage (c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong
* 9. Name an artificial sweetener whose use is limited statement.
to cold drinks. (d) Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct
* 10. Name the polymer which is used for making non- statement.
stick utensils. 16. Assertion (A): 0.1 M solution of KCl has greater
osmotic pressure than 0.1 M solution of glucose at
Questions 11 to 15 are multiple choice questions:
same temperature.
11. Kohlrausch given the following relation for strong Reason (R): In solution, KCl dissociates to produce
electrolytes: more number of particles.
∧ = ∧0 − A C Ans. (a) KCl is ionic compound, hence dissociates into

ions but glucose is a covalent compound which
Which of the following equality holds? does not dissociate into ions.
(a) ∧ = ∧ 0 as C 
→ A. 18. Assertion (A): Ortho and para-nitrophenols can be
separated by steam distillation.
Reason (R): Ortho isomer associates through
(b) ∧ = ∧ 0 as C 
→∞
intermolecular hydrogen bonding while para
isomer associates through intramolecular
(c) ∧ = ∧ 0 as C 
→0 hydrogen bonding.
Ans. (c) Ortho isomer has intramolecular H-bonding
(d) ∧ = ∧ 0 as C 
→1 while para isomer has intermolecular hydrogen
bonding.
Ans. (b)
12. In an electrochemcial process, a salt bridge is used
SECTION -B
(a) as a reducing agent
* 23. Draw the structures of the following:
(b) as an oxidizing agent (i) H2S2O7
(c) to complete the circuit so that current can flow
(ii) BrF5  2
(d) None of these

* 25. Identify the monomers in the following polymers:
Ans. (c) OH OH
13. In a chemical reaction X → Y, it is found that the

[ [
CH2— CH2
(i) — —
rate of reaction doubles when the concentration of
X is increased four times. The order of the reaction — —n
with respect to X is
(ii) —
[ NH – (CH2)6 –NH –C –(CH2)4 –C —
]n
(a) 1
(b) 0
—

2 O O
(c) 2
(d) 1/2
* 26. Discuss the nature of bonding in metal carbonyls.
Ans. (d)
2
14. Which of the following will give a white precipitate
upon reacting with AgNO3? SECTION -C
(a) K2 [Pt(en)2Cl2]
(b) [Co[NH3)3Cl3] 30. Define the following terms with a suitable example
(c) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3
(d) [Fe(H2O)3Cl3] in each:
Ans. (c) (a) Polysaccharides (b) Denatured protein
* 15. Copper matte contains (c) Fibrous protein  1 + 1 + 1 = 3
(a) Cu2S, Cu2O and silica
Ans. (a) Polysaccharides: These are complex long chains
(b) Cu2S, CuO and silica
of monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds
e.g. starch, cellulose etc.
(c) Cu2S, FeO and silica

(b) Denatured protein: When native protein is
(d) Cu2S, FeS and silica
subjected to physical change like change in
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temperature or change in pH, the hydrogen (c) Fibrous protein: When polypeptide chains run

bonds are disturbed. Due to this, helix get parallel and are held together by hydrogen and
uncoiled and protein loses its biological activity. disulphide bonds are called fibrous proteins.
This is called denaturation and protein is called e.g. Keratin, myosin.
denatured protein. e.g. coagulation of egg.

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Note: Except these questions, other questions are from Delhi Set-I and II
Ans. (c) Order of the reaction
SECTION -A
14. The formula of the complex triamminetri(nitrito-O)
Questions 6 to 10 are one word answers: Cobalt (III) is
6. A hydrocarbon C5H12 gives only one monochloride (a) [Co(ONO)3(NH3)3]
on photochemical chlorination. Identify the (b) [Co(NO2)3(NH3)3]
compound. (c) [Co(ONO2)3(NH3)3]
CH3 (d) [Co(NO2)(NH3)3]
Ans. (a) [Co(ONO)3 (NH3)3]
Ans. C5H12 : H3C — C — CH3
15. Which of the following is a disaccharide?
CH3 (a) Glucose (b) Starch
(All the hydrogen atoms are equivalent and (c) Cellulose (d) Lactose
replacement of anyone hydrogen give monohalo Ans. (d) Lactose.
derivative.) Questions 16 to 20
7. Out of (CH3)3N and (CH3)2NH, which one is more (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
basic in aqueous solution? statements, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
Ans. (CH3)2 NH of the Assertion (A).
(Due to steric factor secondary amines are stronger (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
base.) statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct
8. Out of Cis-[Pt(en)2Cl2]2+ and Trans-[Pt(en)2Cl2]2+, explanation of the Assertion (A).
which one is optically active? (c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong
Ans. cis [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+. statement.
* 9. Name the method of refining used to obtain (d) Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct
semiconductor of very high purity. statement.
* 10. Is — [ CH2 – CH = CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH — ]n a 16. Assertion (A): An ideal solution obeys Henry’s
—

law.
CN
Reason (R): In an ideal solution, solute-solute as
homopolymer or copolymer?
well as solvent-solvent interactions are similar to
Questions 11 to 15 are multiple choice questions:
solute-solvent interaction.
11. The amount of electricity required to produce one
mole of Zn from ZnSO4 solution will be Ans. (d) An ideal solution obeys Raoult’s law
(a) 3F (b) 2F 18. Assertion (A): Benzaldehyde is less reactive than
(c) 1F (d) 4F ethanal towards nucleophilic addition reactions.
Ans. (b) ZnSO4  Zn 2 + + SO24 − ; Zn 2 + + 2 e − → Zn( 2 F) Reason (R): Ethanal is more sterically hindered.
1 mol
1 mol Ans. (b)
12. Zinc is coated over iron to prevent rusting of iron SECTION -B
because
(a) Eo 2+ =Eo 2+ * 22. Draw the structures of the following:
Zn / Zn Fe / Fe
(i) HClO4
(b) Eo 2+ < Eo 2+ (ii) XeOF4 1+1=2
Zn / Zn Fe / Fe

o
(c) E 2+ > E 2+ o * 24. Identify the monomers in the following polymers:
Zn / Zn Fe / Fe 
(d) None of these (i) —[ OCH2CH2 – O – C – – C—
]n
Ans. (b)
—

13. The unit of rate constant depends upon the O O

[ [
(a) molecularity of the reaction (ii) HN— N
(b) activation energy of the reaction — —
NH–CH2
—
(c) order of the reaction N N
(d) temperature of the reaction
NH
n 1+1 = 2
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* 27. Define the following terms with a suitable example (ii) When D-glucose is treated with bromine water
in each: D-gluconic acid is formed.
(i) Bacteriocidal antibiotics CHO COOH
(ii) Food preservatives 1+1=2
Br2 water
(CHOH)4   (CHOH)4
SECTION -C
CH2OH CH2OH
31. (i) What are the hydrolysis products of DNA? D-glucose D-gluconic acid
(ii) What happens when D-glucose is treated with
(iii) On denaturation secondary and tertiary
Bromine water?
proteins get converted into primary proteins.
(iii) What is the effect of denaturation on the
structure of proteins? 1+1+1=3 Denaturation disrupts the normal alpha-helix
and beta sheets in a protein and uncoils it into a
Ans. (i) On hydrolysis of DNA, the products are
pentose sugar, phosphoric acid and bases. random shape.

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SECTION -A 8. Write an isomer of C3H9N which gives foul smell

of isocyanide when treated with chloroform and
* Read the given passage and answer the
ethanolic NaOH.
questions 1 to 5 that follow:
Ans. Isomer of C3H9N is CH 3CH 2CH 2 NH 2 , gives foul
Colloidal particles always carry an electric charge Propan-1-amine
which may be either positive or negative. For example, smell of isocyanides. (because primary amine gives
when AgNO3 solution is added to KI solution, a negatively carbylamine reaction.)
charged colloidal sol is obtained. The presence of equal * 9. Which one of the following is an antidepressant
and similar charges on colloidal particles provide stability drug?
Chloramphenicol, Luminal, Bithional
to the colloidal sol and if, somehow, charge is removed, 10. Write the name of component of starch which is
coagulation of sol occurs. Lyophobic sols are readily water soluble.
coagulated as compared to lyophilic sols. Ans. Amylose is water soluble component.
* 1. What is the reason for the charge on sol particles ? Questions 11 to 15 are multiple choice questions :
* 2. Why the presence of equal and similar charges on 11. How many ions are produced from the complex
[Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 in solution?
colloidal particles provide stability?
(a) 4 (b) 2
* 3. Why a negatively charged sol is obtained on
(c) 3 (d) 5
adding AgNO3 solution to KI solution?
Ans. (c) [Co(NH 3 )5 Cl]Cl 2 → Co(NH 3 )5 Cl (aq ) + 2Cl − (aq)
* 4. Name one method by which coagulation of
lyophobic sol can be carried out. 12. In a lead storage battery:
(a) PbO2 is reduced to PbSO4 at the cathode.
* 5. Out of KI or K2SO4, which electrolyte is better in
(b) Pb is oxidised to PbSO4 at the anode.
the coagulation of positive sol ? (c) Both electrodes are immersed in the same
Questions 6 to 10 are one word answers: aqueous solution of H2SO4.
* 6. Name the method applied for the concentration of (d) All the above are true.
Ans. (d)
Bauxite ore in the extraction of Aluminium.
13. The slope in the plot of ln[R] vs. time gives
Ans. Bayer process (In this process the impurities like +k
iron oxide and silica are removed.) (a) +k (b)
2.303
7. Out of Cl and CH2 – Cl, −k
(c) –k
(d)
2.303

which one is more reactive towards SN1 reaction?
(where [R] is the final concentration of reactant.)
Ans. ClCl because cyclohexyl chloride Ans. (c)
ln(R)

( Cl)Clis a secondary halide and it is more

reactive towards SN1, reaction than primary halide (
CH
Cl2Cl).
Time (t)

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14. The pair [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Br2 and [Co(NH3)4Br2]Cl2 Ans. (i) Reverse osmosis will take place and the level of
will show solution will decrease.
(a) Linkage isomerism (ii) Acetone reacts with alcohol to form a

(b) Hydrate isomerism hemiacetal.
(c) Ionization isomerism
* 22. Write the principal of the following refining
(d) Coordinate isomerism
methods:
→[Co(NH 3 )4 Cl 2 ]+ + 2Br −
Ans. (c) [Co(NH 3 )4 Cl 2 ]Br2 
(a) vapour phase refining
+ −
[Co(NH 3 )4 Br2 ]Cl 2 
→[Co(NH 3 )4 Br2 ] + 2Cl (b) chromatography. 1+1 = 2
15. An a-helix is a structural feature of OR
(a) Sucrose (b) Polypeptides Write chemical equations involved to obtain:
(c) Nucleotides (d) Starch (a) Cu from Cu2S
Ans. (b) a-helix is a common structure of proteins (b) Ag from [Ag(CN)2]– complex 1+1 = 2
(polypeptide chains).
23. Write the balanced chemical equations involved
Questions 16 to 20 20×1 = 20
in the preparation of KMnO4 from pyrolusite ore
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
statements, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation (MnO2).  2
of the Assertion (A). OR
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct Write the balanced ionic equations
statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct showing the oxidising action of acidified
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong
dichromate (Cr2O72− ) solution with
(i) Iron (II) ion and (ii) Tin (II) ion. 1+1=2
statement.
(d) Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct Ans. 2MnO2 + 4KOH + O2 
→ 2K 2 MnO4 + 2H 2O
statement. 3K 2 MnO4 + 2CO2 
→ 2KMnO4 + MnO2 + 2K 2CO3
* 16. Assertion (A): F2 is a strong oxidising agent. (ppt)
Reason (R): Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is
less negative. OR
17. Assertion (A): (CH3)3 C–O–CH3 gives (CH3)3 C–I 2− + 2+
(i) Cr2O7 + 14H + 6Fe 
→ 2Cr 3 + + 6Fe3 + + 7H 2O
and CH3OH on treatment with HI.
Reason (R): The reaction occurs by SN1 mechanism. (ii) Cr2O72 − + 3Sn 2 + + 14H + 
→ 2Cr 3 + + 3Sn 4 + + 7H 2O
Ans. (a) 24. Write the IUPAC name and hybridization of the
18. Assertion (A): Transition metals have low melting following complexes:
points. (i) [Ni(CN)4]2–.
Reason (R): The involvement of greater number of
(n–1)d and ns electrons in the interatomic metallic (ii) [Fe(H2O)6]2+.
bonding. (Given: Atomic number of Ni = 28, Fe = 26)
Ans. (d)  1+1=2
19. Assertion (A): Hydrolysis of an ester follows first
order kinetics. Ans. (i) [Ni(CN)4 ]2– – tetracyanonickelate (II)
Reason (R): Concentration of water remains nearly hybridization – dsp2
constant during the course of the reaction.
(ii) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ – hexaquairon (II)
Ans. (a) 
20. Assertion (A): Benzoic acid does not undergo hybridization – sp3d2
Friedal-Crafts reaction. * 25. Define the following terms with a suitable example
Reason (R): The carboxyl group is activating and in each:
undergo electrophilic substitution reaction.
(i) Antibiotics
Ans. (c)
(ii) Antiseptics 1+1=2
SECTION -B
26. Write the reactions showing the presence of
21. What happens when following in the open structure of glucose:
(i) a pressure greater than osmotic pressure is
(i) a carbonyl group
applied on the solution side separated from
solvent by a semipermeable membrane? (ii) Straight chain with six carbon atoms1 + 1 = 2
(ii) acetone is added to pure ethanol? Ans. (i) Reaction of glucose (a carbonyl group)
 1+1 = 2
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CH 2OH CH 2OH Percentage association of acid = 0.974 × 100 =

| | 97.4%
Br2 / H 2 O 29. The rate constant for the first order decomposition
(CHOH)4  → (CHOH)4
oxidation
| | of N2O5 is given by the following equation :
CHO COOH k = (2.5 × 1014 s–1) e(–25000K)/T
Gluconic acid Calculate Ea for this reaction and rate constant if its
half-life period be 300 minutes. 3
(ii) Straight chain with six carbon atoms
Ans. k = (2.5 × 1014 l–1) e(–25000K)/T
CHO

t1/2 = 300 minutes
|
HI Ea
(CHOH)4 → CH3 − CH 2 − CH 2 − CH 2 − CH 2 − CH 3 = 25000 K
∆
| n -hexane R
CH 2OH Ea = 25000 × R × K
= 25000 × 8.314 J K–1 mol–1 × K
27. State Henry’s law. Calculate the solubility of CO2
= 207850 J mol–1 = 207.850 KJ mol–1
in water at 298K under 760 mm Hg.
0.693 0.693
(KH for CO2 in water at 298 K is 1.25 × 106 mm Hg) t=
½ ⇒=
K min −1
K 300
2
= 0.231 × 10–2
Ans. Henry’s law: The mass of a gas dissolved in a given
volume of the liquid at a constant temperature = 2.31 × 10–3 min–1
depends upon the pressure which is applied. * 30. Write the name and structures of monomer(s) in
KH for CO2 = 1.25 × 10 mm Hg 6 the following polymers:
Partial pressure of CO2 760 mm Hg (i) Nylon-6
=xCO2 =
K H for CO2 1.25×10 6 mm Hg . (ii) PVC
(iii) Neoprene 1+1+1=3
= 608 × 10–6
31. Following ions are given:
Mole fraction represents the solubility of CO2 in
Cr2+, Cu2+, Cu+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Mn3+
water.
Identify the ion which is
SECTION -C (i) a strong reducing agent.
28. The freezing point of a solution containing 5g of (ii) unstable in aqueous solution.
benzoic acid (M = 122 g mol–1) in 35g of benzene (iii) a strong oxidising agent.
is depressed by 2.94 K. What is the percentage Give suitable reason in each. 1+1+1=3
association of benzoic acid if it forms a dimer in
solution ? Ans. (i) Cr2+, because its configuration changes from d4
to d3 and having a half-filled t2g level.
(Kf for benzene = 4.9 K kg mol–1)3
(ii) Cu+ in an aqueous medium energy is required
Ans. Observed molar mass of benzoic acid : to remove one electron from Cu+ to Cu2+, high
K f × WB hydration energy of Cu2+ compensates for it.
MB = WB= 5 gm
WA × ∆Tf Therefore Cu+ ion in an aqueous solution is
WA = 0.035 kg unstable.
4.9 × 5 24.5
=MB = 2Cu + 
→ Cu 2 + (aq) + Cu(s)
0.035 × 2.94 0.1029 K = 4.9K kgmol–1
f
= 238 g mol–1 DTf = 2.94 (iii) Mn3+, because its configuration changes
Normal molar mass of C6H5COOH from Mn3+ to Mn2+ results in the half filled d5
= 122 g mol–1 configuration, which has extra stability.
normal molar mass 122 32. (i) Write the structure of major alkene formed
=i = = 0.513
observed molar mass 238 by b-elimination of 2, 2, 3-trimethyl-3-
bromopentane with sodium ethoxide in
% of association of acid (a) ethanol.
2C6 H 5COOH  ( C6 H 5COOH )2 (ii) Which one of the compounds in the following

pairs is chiral?
i −1 0.513 − 1 ( −0.487)
n= 2 α = = = = 0.974 Br Br
1/n −1 1 ( −0.5)
−1
2

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(iii) Identify (A) and (B) in the following: OR

Br How can you convert the following?
(i) But-1-ene to 1-iodobutane
Na / dry etherNa Mg / dry ether
Mg
→ (B) (ii) Benzene to acetophenone
(A) ← 
(iii) Ethanol to propanenitrile 1+1+1=3
Ans. (i)
CH3 Br CH3 CH3 CH2
C2H5ONa/C2H5OH
CH3 — C — C — CH2 — CH3 CH3 — C — C = CH — CH3 + CH3 — C — C — CH2 — CH3
–HBr
CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3
3, 4, 4-Trimethylpent-2-ene 2-ethyl-3, 3-dimethylbut-1-ene
(major)
Br
(ii)

Br

(iii) Na/dry ether

+
–NaBr

(A)
Br Biphenyl

Br Mg

Mg/dry ether

(B)
Phenyl magnesium
bromide
OR
H
(i) CH — CH — C = CH HBr/h
CH3 — CH2 — CH2 — CH2Br
3 2 2 peroxide
But-1-ene
NaI / Acetone

CH3 — CH2 — CH2 — CH2 — I

1-iodobutane
COCH3

(ii) + CH3 COCl

Anhydrous
+ HCl
AlCl3
Acetyl chloride
Acetophenone
RedP / Br2 KCN
(iii) C 2 H 5OH → CH3 − CH 2 − Br 
→ CH3CH 2CN
Aq. ethanol
Propanenitrile
33. Arrange the following compounds as directed: Ans. (i) Increasing order of solubility:
(i) In increasing order of solubility in water: C6H5NH2 < (CH3)2 NH < CH3NH2
(CH3)2NH, CH3NH2, C6H5NH2
(ii) Decreasing order of basic strength in aqueous
(ii) In decreasing order of basic strength in aqueous
solution:
solution :
(CH3)2NH > (CH3)3 N > CH3NH
(CH3)3N, (CH3)2NH, CH3NH2
(iii) Increasing order of boiling point:
(iii) In increasing order of boiling point:
(C2H5)2NH, (C2H5)3N, C2H5NH2 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 (C2H5)3 N < (C2H5)2 NH < C2H5NH2
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34. Write the product(s) of the following reactions:

OH OH
COOH
PCC (CH3CO)2O
(i) (ii)
CH3COOH

+
(iii) +CH3MgBr H3O  1+1+1=3

OR
(a) Write the mechanism of the following SN1 reaction:
Aq. NaOH
( CH3 )3 C − Br  → ( CH3 )3 C − OH + NaBr

(b) Write the equation for the preparation of 2-methyl-2-methoxypropane by Williamson synthesis.
2+1=3
OH O

PCC
Ans. (i)

Cyclohexenol Cyclohexenone
OH OCOCH3
COOH COOH
(CH3CO)2O
(ii) CH3COOH

Salicyclic acid 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid

(Aspirin)
O OH CH3 CH3
CH3
+
H3O
(iii) + CH3MgBr +

Cyclohexanone 1-methylcyclohexene
OR
Aq. NaOH
(a) (CH3 )3 − C − Br → (CH3 )3 − C − OH + NaBr
Step-I:
CH3 CH3

CH3 – C – Br C + Br– (slow step)

CH3 CH3 CH3

Step-II:
CH3 CH3

C + OH– CH3 – C – OH + NaBr (fast step)
H3C CH3 CH3
(b) Williamson synthesis:
CH3 CH3

CH3 – C – Br + NaOCH3 CH3 – C – O – CH3 + NaBr

CH3 CH3
OR
CH3 CH3
Heat
CH3 – C – ONa + CH3 – Br CH3 – C – OCH3 + NaBr

CH3 CH3
Sodium-2-methyl-2-propoxide 2-methyl-2-methoxy propane
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SECTION -D 10 3 K
Molar conductivity ( Λ m ) =
M
35. (a) The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05
M KOH solution of length 50 cm and area K 10 × 1000
Λm = × 1000 = = 320 sm2 mol
of cross-section 0.625 cm2 is 5 × 103 ohm. M 625 × 0.05
Calculate its resistivity, conductivity and

(b) Given: E° + 0.34 V
molar conductivity. Cu 2 + / Cu

(b) Predict the products of electrolysis of an

E° = +1.36 V
aqueous solution of CuCl2 with platinum (½ Cl 2 / Cl − )

electrodes.
E° °
, Pt = 0.00 V , E(½ O2 / H 2 O ) = +1.23 V
(Given : Eo + 0.34 V, Eo
= =
+ 1.36V ; H+ / H2 ( g )
Cu 2 + /Cu (
½ Cl /Cl− 2 )
At cathode:
Eo + = 0.00 V, E(o½ O = + 1.23V) +
Cu(2aq −
) + 2 e 
→ Cu( s); E° = 0.34
H / H2 (g), Pt 2 / H2 O )

3+2=5 1
H(+aq ) + e − 
→ H 2 ( g ); E° = 0.000V
OR 2

(a) Calculate e.m.f. of the following cell :
The reaction with a higher value of E° takes
Zn(s)/Zn2+ (0.1 M) || (0.01 M) Ag+/Ag(s) place at the cathode, so deposition of copper
Given : Eo −0.76 V, Eo +
= =
+ 0.80 V will take place at the cathode.
Zn 2 + / Zn Ag / Ag
At anode: The oxidation reactions are possible
[Given : log 10 = 1]
at the anode.
(b) X and Y are two electrolytes. On dilution
1
molar conductivity of ‘X’ increases 2.5 times Cl (−aq ) 
→ Cl 2 ( g ) + e − ; E° = 1.36 V
2
while that Y increases 25 times. Which of the
two is a weak electrolyte and why? 3 + 2 = 5 → O2 (g) + 4 H + ( aq ) + 4 e − ; E° = +1.23 V
2H 2O(l ) 
2
Ans. (a) Given : A = 0.625 cm , l = 50 cm
At the anode the reaction with a lower value of
R = 5 × 103 ohm, r = ? E° is preferred. But due to the over potential of
m = 0.05 m, K = ? oxygen, Cl– gets oxidised at anode to produce
∧m = ? Cl2 gas.
OR
 50 cm
Cell constant = = = 80 cm −1 . (a) Zn(s)/ Zn (0.1 M) || (0.01M) Ag+/Ag(s)
2+
A 0.625 cm 2
E° = −0.76 V
R R×A Zn 2+ / Zn
Resistivity = or
cell constant l E° = + 0.80 V emf = ?
Ag+ / Ag

5 × 10 3 × 0.625 ° 0.0591 [ Anode]
⇒ Ecell = Ecell − log
50 n [Cathode]

5 × 10 3 ohm E°cell = E°cathode − E°anode

⇒ ⇒ 62.5 ohm cm.
80 cm −1
= E°Ag / Ag − E°
Zn 2+ / Zn

⇒ 62.5 ohm cm.
= 0.80 – (–0.76) = 1.56 V
1 l
Conductivity = × 0.0591 [Zn 2+ ]
Resistivity A Ecell = 1.56 − log
2 [Ag+ ]2

1 50 50 0.0591 [0.1]
× = = 1.56 − log
5 × 10 3 0.625 5 × 10 3 × 625 × 10 −3 2 [0.01]2

10 = 1.56 – 0.0295 log 1000
= = 0.016 scm −1
625 = 1.56 – 3 (0.0295)
= 1.56 – 0.09 = 1.4715
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(b) Y is a weak electrolyte as n dilution complete

Identify (A), (B) and (C) and write their
dissociation of weak electrolyte takes place and structures. Write the reactions of compound
thus a sharp increase in molar conductivity (A) with (i) NaOH/I2 and (ii) NaBH4.
while in strong electrolyte it has already (b) Give reasons:
dissociated completely. So on dilution molar (i) Oxidation of propanal is 1easier
+ 1 + 1than
=3
conductivity does not rises much. propanone.
strong electrolyte
(ii) a-hydrogen of aldehydes and ketones is
m  weak electrolyte
acidic in nature. 3+2=5
c 
 OR
(a) Draw structures of the following derivatives:
36. (a) An organic compound (A) having molecular (i) Cyanohydrin of cyclobutanone
formula C4H8O gives orange red precipitate (ii) Hemiacetal of ethanal
with 2, 4-DNP reagent. It does not reduce (b) Write the major product(s) in the following :
Tollens’ reagent but gives yellow precipitate (i) DIBAL − H
(i) CH3 − CH = CH − CH2 − CN  →
of iodoform on heating with NaOH and I2. (ii) H3 O +
Compound (A) on reduction with NaBH4 gives
CrO3
compound (B) which undergoes dehydration (ii) CH3 − CH2 − OH  →
reaction on heating with conc. H2SO4 to form
(c) How can you distinguish between propanal
compound (C). Compound (C) on ozonolysis
and propanone? 2+2+1=5
gives two molecules of ethanal.
Ans. (a) Compound A (C4H8O) gives positive, 2, 4-DNP test, it must be carbonyl compound. It gives iodoform test.
O OH
NaBH4
CH3 – C – CH2 – CH3 CH3 – C – CH2 – CH3
(A)
Butanone H
(B)
Butan-2-ol

conc. H2SO4

Ozonolysis
2CH3CHO CH3CH = CHCH3
Ethanal (C)
But-2-ene
O
||
NaOH / I2
(i) CH3 − C − CH 2 − CH 3  → C 2 H 5COOH + CHI3
(A) Iodoform

O OH
NaBH4
(ii) CH3 – C – CH2 – CH3 CH3 – C – CH2 – CH3
(A)
H
Butan-2-ol
(b) (i) Oxidation of propanal is easier than propanone because aldehydes have one hydrogen atom attached to
the carbonyl group while ketones have two alkyl or aryl groups attached to the carbonyl group. Propanal
easily oxidised to form acid with same number of carbon atoms whereas propanone is difficult to be oxi-
dise and form acids with less number of carbon atoms.
OH
+
H
CH3 – C – CH3 CH3 – C = CH2
Oxidation
O
Propanone
CH3COOH + CO2 + H2O
Ethanoic acid
O
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[O]
CH3 − CH 2 − C − H  → CH3CH 2COOH

(ii) a-hydrogen of aldehydes and ketones is acidic in nature. They can be easily abstracted by suitable bases.
Two molecules condense to form a b-hydroxyaldehyde or b-hydroxyketone which gets dehydrated in
presence of acid upon heating to form a, b -unsaturated compound.
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O OH O
–
OH
2CH3 – C CH3 – C – CH2 – C – H

H H
Acetaldehyde Aldol
+
–H2O H /Heat
O
 
CH3 – CH = CH – C – H
Crotonaldehyde

O O OH O
–
OH
CH3 – C + CH3 – C CH3 – C – CH2 – C

CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3

Acetone Aldol
+
–H2O H /Heat
O
 
CH3 – CH = CH – C
CH3
Mesityl oxide

OR
(a) (i) Cyanohydrin of cyclobutanone
OH
CN

(ii) Hemiacetal of ethanol

OR
CH3 — CH
OH
H
(i)DIBAL − H
(b) (i) CH3 − CH
= CH − CH 2CN 
+
→ CH3 – CH = CH – CH2 – C = N
(ii)H3O
+ Al(iBu)2
H 3O
O
CH3 – CH = CH – CH2 – C – H
O O
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CrO3
(ii) CH3 − CH 2 − OH → [CH3 − C − H] 
→ [CH3 − C − OH]
(c) By iodoform test : Propanone on treatment with I2/NaOH undergoes iodoform test to give a yellow ppt. of
iodoform.
CH3COCH3 + 3NaOI 
→ CHI3 + CH 3COONa + 2NaOH
Yellow ppt.

Propanal does not give this test.

* 37. (a) Account for the following: (i) Which is a strong reducing agent.
(i) Tendency to show –2 oxidation state (ii) Which has maximum bond angle.
decreases from oxygen to tellurium.
(iii) Which most thermally stable.
(ii) Acidic character increases from HF to HI.
(iii) Moist SO2 gas acts as a reducing agent. Give suitable reason in each.
(b) Draw the structure of an oxoacid of sulphur (b) Complete the following equations:
containing S–O–S linkage.
S + H2SO 4 
→
(c) Complex the following equation:

( Conc. )
XeF2 + H2O →  3+1+1=5
OR
Cl2 + NaOH 
→ 3+1+1=5
(a) Among the hydrides of group 16, write the ( Cold and dilute )
hydride

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Outside Delhi Set-II Code No. 56/4/2

Note: Except these questions, other questions are from Outside Delhi Set-I
SECTION -A [ R]0
Ans. (d)
2K
Question 6 to 10 are one word answers:
* 6. Name the depressant which is used to separate PbS 14. The crystal field splitting energy for octahedral
and ZnS containing ore in froth floatation process. (Do) and tetrahedral (Dt) complexes is related as
2 5
7. Out of CH2Cl and CH2 – Cl (a) ∆ t = ∆ o (b) ∆ t = ∆ o
9 9
which will react faster in SN1 reaction with OH–? 4
(c) ∆t = ∆ o (d) ∆ t = 2 ∆ o
Ans. 9
CH2–Cl
4
8. Out of CH3NH2 and CH3OH, which has higher Ans. (c) ∆ t = 9 ∆ o
boiling point?
Ans. CH3NH2 15. a-D(+) glucose and b–D(+) glucose are
* 9. Which one of the following is a narcotic analgesic? (a) Geometrical isomers (b) Enantiomers
Penicillin, Codeine, Ranitidine (c) Anomers (d) Optical isomers
10. Write the name of linkage joining two monosac-
charides. Ans. (b) Enantiomers
Ans. Glycosidic linkage. Questions 16 to 20
Questions 11 to 15 are multiple choice questions: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
11. The coordination number of ‘Co’ in the complex statements, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
[Co(en)3]3+ is of the Assertion (A).
(a) 3 (b) 6
(c) 4 (d) 5 (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
Ans. (b) statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct
12. An electrochemical cell behaves like an electrolytic explanation of the Assertion (A).
cell when (c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong
(a) Ecell = Eexternal (b) Ecell = 0 statement.
(c) Eexternal > Ecell (d) Eexternal < Ecell (d) Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct
Ans. (c) Eext. > Ecell statement.
13. The half-life period for a zero order reaction is * 16. Assertion (A): F has lower bond dissociation
2
equal to
enthalpy than Cl2.
0.693 2k
(b) Reason (R): Fluorine is more electronegative than
(a)
k [ R ]0 chlorine.
18. Assertion (A): Transition metals have high melting
2.303 [ R ]0
(c) (d) point.
k 2k Reason (R): Transition metals have completely
(where [R]0 is initial concentration of reactant and k filled d-orbitals.
is rate constant.) Ans. (c)
SECTION -B
23. Write IUPAC name and hybridization of the following complexes:
(i) [Ni(CO)4], (ii) [CoF6]3– (Atomic number Ni = 28, Co = 27) 1+1=2
Ans. (i) [Ni(CO)4] – Tetracarbonylnickel
Hybridization - sp3
3d 4s 4p
8 2
Z = 28 – 3d 4s
3d 4s 4p
Hybridization –

sp3 hybridization

Ni(CO)4
four CO molecules

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(ii) [CoF6]3– – Hexafluorocobaltate (III)

Hybridization - sp3d2
3d 4s 4p 4d
7 2
Z = 27 – 3d 4s
3d 4s 4p 4d
Hybridisation –

sp3d2
–
six pairs of e from six
fluoride ions
* 25. Define the following terms with a suitable example (ii) A primary alcohol: (with nitric acid)
in each: CH2OH
CH2OH
(i) Tranquilizers
Oxidation
(ii) Anionic detergent 1+1=2 (CHOH)4 + HNO3 (CHOH)4
26. Write the reactions showing the presence of
following in the open structure of glucose: CHO COOH
(i) an aldehyde group Saccharic acid
(ii) a primary alcohol 1+1=2 SECTION -C
Ans.  (i) An aldehyde group: On reduction with sodium
amalgam and water, the aldehydic group is
* 31. Write the name and structures of monomers in the
reduced to primary alcohol.
following polymers:
CH2OH CH2OH
(i) Nylon-6, 6
(CHOH)4 + 2[H] (CHOH)4
(ii) Terylene
CHO CH2OH (iii) PHBV 1+1+1=3
Sorbital

Outside Delhi Set-III Code No. 56/4/3

Note: Except these questions, other questions are from Outside Delhi Set-I and II
SECTION -A (c) DG = –ve, Eo = 0
(d) DG = +ve, Eo = –ve
Questions 6 to 10 are one word answers: Ans. (a) DG = –ve, E° = +ve
* 6. Name the method used for the refining of Zinc. 13. For a zero order reaction, the slope in the plot of [R]
7. Out of CH3CH2CH2Cl and CH2 = CH – CH2 – Cl, vs. time is
which one is more reactive towards SN1 reaction? −k
Ans. CH2 = CH – CH2Cl (a) (b) –k
2.303
+k
(c) (d) +k
2.303
(where [R] is the final concentration of reactant)
* 8. Write an isomer of C3H9N which does not react
with Hinsberg reagent.
9. What type of protein is present in keratin? K = –slope
Ans. (b) [R]
Ans. Fibrous protein.
* 10. Name the compound which is added to soap to
provide antiseptic properties. Time (t)
Questions 11 to 15 are multiple choice questions: 14. What type of isomerism is shown by the pair
11. Which of the following is the most stable complex? [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 and [Cr(H2O)5Cl] Cl2 . H2O?
(a) [Fe(CO)5] (b) [Fe(H2O)6]3+ (a) Ionisation isomerism
3–
(c) [Fe(C2O4)3] (d) [Fe(CN)6]3– (b) Coordination isomerism
3–
Ans. (c) [Fe(C2O4)3] acts as the chelating ligands. (c) Solvate isomerism
12. Which of the following is correct for spontaneity of (d) Linkage isomerism
a cell? Ans. (c) Solvate / Hydrate isomerism
(a) DG = –ve Eo = +ve 15. Which one is the complementary base of cytosine
(b) DG = +ve, Eo = 0 in one strand to that in other strand of DNA?
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(a) Adenine (b) Guanine (c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong
(c) Thymine (d) Uracil statement.
Ans. (b) Guanine. (d) Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct
statement.
Questions 16 to 20
* 16. Assertion (A): F2 has lower reactivity.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
Reason (R): F-F bond has low Dbond Ho.
statements, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
20. Assertion (A): For complex reactions molecularity
of the Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and order are not same.
statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct Reason (R): Order of reaction may be zero.
explanation of the Assertion (A). Ans. (b)
SECTION -B

23. Write IUPAC name and hybridization of the following complexes:

(i) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (ii) [NiCl4]2–
(Atomic number Ni = 28, Co = 27) 1+1=2
Ans. (i) [Co(NH3)6]3+ : Hexaminecobalt (III)
Hybridization - d2sp3
3d 4s 4p
Co Z = 27
7 2
3d 4s

2
d sp3
six pairs of electrons from six NH3

(ii) [NiCl4]2– : Tetrachloronickelate (II)
Hybridization - sp3
3d 4s 4p
Ni Z = 28 –
8 2
3d 4s
Ni(II) –

sp3
four pairs of electron
from four Cl– ions
25. Write the reactions showing the presence of following in the open structure of glucose:
(i) five –OH groups (ii) a carbonyl group 1+1=2
Ans. (i) Presence of five –OH groups (with acetic anhydride)
CH2OH CH2OCOCH3
(CHOH)4 + 5 (CH3CO)2O (CHOCOH3)4 + 5CH3COOH
CHO Acetic anhydride CHO
Pentacetyl glucose
(ii) Presence of a carbonyl group (with HCN)
CH2OH CH2OH
(CHOH)4 + HCN (CHOH)4 + HCN

CHO CH OH
CN
Glucose cyanohydrin
* 27. Define the following terms with a suitable example in each:
(i) Antacids (ii) Artificial Sweetener 1+1=2
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