SECTION : A

Read the given passage and answer the questions 1 to 5 that follow :
The halogens have the smallest atomic radii in their respective periods.
The atomic radius of fluorine is extremely small. All halogens exhibit – 1
oxidation state. They are strong oxidising agents and have maximum
negative electron gain enthalpy. Among halogens, fluorine shows
anomalous behaviour in many properties. For example electro negativity
and ionisation enthalpy are higher for fluorine than expected whereas
bond dissociation enthalpy, m.p. and b.p. and electron gain enthalpy are
quite lower than expected. Halogens react with hydrogen to give hydrogen
halides (HX) and combine amongst themselves to form a number of
compounds of the type XX, XX3, XX5 and XX7 called inter-halogens.

1. Why halogens have maximum negative electron gain enthalpy ?

2. Why fluorine shows anomalous behaviour as compared to other halogens ?

3. Arrange the hydrogen halides (HF to HI) in the decreasing order of their
reducing character.

4. Why fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine ?

5. What are the sizes of X and X in the interhalogen compounds ?

Question 6 to 10 are one word answers.

6. Name the cell used in hearing aids and watches.

7. How much charge in terms of Faraday is required to reduce one mol of

MnO4– to Mn2+ ?

8. Write the slope value obtained in the plot of log [Ro] / [R] Vs. time for a
first order reaction.

9. Name the sweetening agent used in the cooking of sweets for a diabetic
patient.

10. Name the polymer which is used for making electrical switches and
combs.
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 Questions 11 to 15 are multiple choice questions.

11. In the Mond’s process the gas used for the refining of a metal is
(a) H2 (b) CO2
(c) CO (d) N2

12. The conversion of an alkyl halide into an alcohol by aqueous NaOH is

classified as
(a) a dehydrohalogenation reaction
(b) a substitution reaction
(c) an addition reaction
(d) a dehydration reaction
13. CH3CONH2 on reaction with NaOH and Br2 in alcoholic medium gives
(a) CH3CH2NH2 (b) CH3CH2Br
(c) CH3NH2 (d) CH3COONa

14. The oxidation state of Ni in [Ni(CO)4] is

(a) 0 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
15. Amino acids are
(a) acidic (b) basic
(c) amphoteric (d) neutral

Questions 16 to 20.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct statements, and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct statements, but
Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong statement.
(D) Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct statement.
16. Assertion (A) : Conductivity of an electrolyte increases with decrease in
concentration.
Reason (R) : Number of ions per unit volume decreases on dilution.
17. Assertion (A) : The C-O-C bond angle in ethers is slightly less than
tetrahedral angle.
Reason (R) : Due to the repulsive interaction between the two alkyl
groups in ethers.
18. Assertion (A) : Low spin tetrahedral complexes are rarely observed.
Reason (R) : Crystal field splitting energy is less than pairing energy
for tetrahedral complexes.
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19. Assertion (A) : Elevation in boiling point is a colligative property.
Reason (R) : Elevation in boiling point is directly proportional to
molarity.

20. Assertion (A) : Oxidation of ketones is easier than aldehydes.

Reason (R) : C-C bond of ketones is stronger than C-H bond of
aldehydes. 20  1 = 20

SECTION – B

21. State Raoult’s law for a solution containing volatile components. What is
the similarity between Raoult’s law and Henry’s law ? 2

22. Write the role of

(a) Dilute NaCN in the extraction of Gold.
(b) CO in the extraction of Iron. 1+1=2
OR
How is leaching carried out in the case of low grade copper ores ? Name
the method used for refining of copper metal. 2

23. Define adsorption with an example. What is the role of adsorption in

heterogeneous catalysis ? 2
OR
Define Brownian movement. What is the cause of Brownian movement in
colloidal particles ? How is it responsible for the stability of Colloidal Sol ? 2

24. (a) Write the IUPAC name and hybridisation of the complex [Fe(CN) 6]3–.
(Given : Atomic number of Fe = 26)
(b) What is the difference between an ambidentate ligand and a
chelating ligand ? 1+1=2

25. How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants ? Name a substance which

can be used as a disinfectant as well as an antiseptic. 2

26. Identify the monomers in the following polymers :

(i)

(ii) 1+1=2

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27. Draw the structures of the following :
(i) H2S2O8 (ii) XeF6 1+1=2

SECTION : C
28. A 0.01 m aqueous solution of AlCl3 freezes at – 0.068 C. Calculate the
percentage of dissociation. [Given : Kf for Water = 1.86 K kg mol–1] 3

29. When a steady current of 2A was passed through two electrolytic cells A
and B containing electrolytes ZnSO4 and CuSO4 connected in series, 2 g of
Cu were deposited at the cathode of cell B. How long did the current flow ?
What mass of Zn was deposited at cathode of cell A ?
[Atomic mass : Cu = 63.5 g mol–1, Zn = 65 g mol–1; 1F = 96500 C mol–1] 3

30. Differentiate between following :

(i) Amylose and Amylopectin
(ii) Globular protein and Fibrous protein
(iii) Nucleotide and Nucleoside 1+1+1=3

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

6½=3

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 358 K.

(iii) Heating of 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
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33. Give reasons :
(i) Aniline does not undergo Friedal-Crafts reaction.
(ii) Aromatic primary amines cannot be prepared by Gabriel’s
phthalimide synthesis.
(iii) Aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia. 31=3

34. Write three differences between lyophobic sol and lyophilic sol. 3
OR
Define the following terms :
(i) Protective colloid
(ii) Zeta potential
(iii) Emulsifying agent 1+1+1=3

SECTION : D
35. (a) Give reasons :
(i) Transition metals and their compounds show catalytic activities.
(ii) Separation of a mixture of Lanthanoid elements is difficult.
(iii) Zn, Cd and Hg are soft and have low melting point.
(b) Write the preparation of the following :
(i) Na2Cr2O7 from Na2CrO4
(ii) K2MnO4 from MnO2 3+2=5
OR
(a) Account for the following :
(i) Ti3+ is coloured whereas Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solution.
(ii) Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.
(b) Write two similarities between chemistry of lanthanoids and actinoids.
(c) Complete the following ionic equation :
2
3 MnO4 + 4H+  2+2+1=5

36. (a) Write the products formed when benzaldehyde reacts with the
following reagents :
(i) CH3CHO in presence of dilute NaOH
(ii) H2N – NH
(iii) Conc. NaOH
(b) Distinguish between following :
(i) CH3 – CH = CH – CO – CH3 and CH3 – CH2 – CO – CH = CH2
(ii) Benzaldehyde and Benzoic acid. 3 + (1 + 1) = 5
OR
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 (a) Write the final products in the following :
CH3
Zn/Hg
(i) C = O 
Conc HCl
CH3
NaOH/CaO
(ii) 

(a) DIBAL-H
(iii) CH2 = CH – CH2 – CN 
(b) H3O+
(b) Arrange the following in the increasing order of their reactivity
towards nucleophilic addition reaction :

CH3COCH3, HCHO, CH3CHO,

(c) Draw the structure of 2, 4 DNP derivative of acetaldehyde. 3+1+1=5

37. (a) A first order reaction is 25% complete in 40 minutes. Calculate the
value of rate constant. In what time will the reaction be 80%
completed ?
(b) Define order of reaction. Write the condition under which a
bimolecular reaction follows first order kinetics. 3+2=5
OR
(a) A first order reaction is 50% complete in 30 minutes at 300 K and in 10
minutes at 320 K. Calculate activation energy (Ea) for the reaction.
(R = 8.314 J K–1 mol–1)
(b) Write the two conditions for collisions to be effective collisions.
(c) How order of reaction and molecularity differ towards a complex
reaction ?
[Given : log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771, log 4 = 0.6021, log 5 = 0.6991]
3+1+1=5

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