SAMPLE PAPER (2023-24)

CHEMISTRY THEORY (043)

Max. Marks:70 Time: 3 hours
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully.
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case- based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed

SECTION A
The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each question carries 1 mark.
There is no internal choice in this section.
1. Which of the following solutions will have the highest conductivity at 298 K?
(a) 0.01 M HCl solution (b) 0.1 M HCl solution
(c) 0.01 M CH3COOH solution (d) 0.1 M CH3COOH solution

2.

Identify A and B:
(a) A = 1-phenylethanal , B = acetophenone (b) A = Benzophenone B = formaldehyde
(c) A= Benzaldehyde , B = Acetophenone (d) A = Benzophenone , B = Acetophenone
3. The vitamins which can be stored in our body are:
(a) Vitamin A, B, D and E (d) Vitamin A, C, D and K
(c) Vitamin A, B, C and D (d) Vitamin A, D, E and K
4. What is IUPAC name of the ketone A, which undergoes iodoform reaction to give
CH3 CH= C(CH3)COONa and yellow precipitate of CHI3 ?
(a) 3-Methylpent-3-en-2one (b) 3-Methylbut-2-en- one
(c) 2, 3-Dimethylethanone (d) 3-Methylpent-4-one
5. Which of the following is not correct?
(a) In haloarenes, the electron pairs on halogen atom are in conjugation with π-electrons of the ring.
(b) The carbon-magnesium bond is covalent and non-polar in nature .
(c) During SN1 reaction, the carbocation formed in the slow step being sp2 hybridised is planar.
(d) Out of CH2= CH-Cl and C6H5CH2Cl, C6H5CH2Cl is more reactive towards SN1 reaction
6. Match the properties with the elements of 3d series:
(i) lowest enthalpy of atomisation (p) Sc
(ii) shows maximum number of oxidation states (q) Mn
(iii) transition metal that does not form coloured compounds (r) Zn
(s) Ti
(a) (i) (r), (ii) (q), (iii) (p) (b) (i) (r), (ii) (s), (iii) (p)
(c) (i) (p), (ii) (q), (iii) (r) (d) (i) (s), (ii) (r), (iii) (p)
7. Which of the following statement is true?
(a) molecularity of reaction can be zero or a fraction.
(b) molecularity has no meaning for complex reactions.
(c) molecularity of a reaction is an experimental quantity
(d) reactions with the molecularity three are very rare but are fast.
8. In which of the following solvents, the C4H8NH3 + X– is soluble;
(a) ether (b) acetone (c) water (d) bromine water
9. Which of the following observation is shown by 2-phenyl ethanol with Lucas Reagent?
(a) Turbidity will be observed within five minutes
(b) No turbidity will be observed
(c) Turbidity will be observed immediately
(d) Turbidity will be observed at room temperature but will disappear after five minutes.
10. If the initial concentration of substance A is 1.5 M and after 120 seconds the concentration of
substance A is 0.75 M, the rate constant for the reaction if it follows zero - order kinetics is:
(a) 0.00625 molL-1s-1 (b) 0.00625 s-1 (c) 0.00578 molL-1s-1 (d) 0.00578 s-1
11. Anisole undergoes bromination with bromine in ethanoic acid even in the absence of iron (III)
bromide catalyst
(a) Due to the activation of benzene ring by the methoxy group.
(b) Due to the de-activation of benzene ring by the methoxy group.
(c) Due to the increase in electron density at ortho and para positions
(d) Due to the formation of stable carbocation .
12 . The trend of which property is represented by the following graph?

(a) ionization enthalpy (b) atomic radii

(c) enthalpy of atomization (d) melting point
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12. Which of the following is not considered a transition element?
(a) Scandium (b) Silver (c) Vanadium (d) Zinc
13. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Alcohols react both as nucleophiles and electrophiles.
Reason (R): The bond between C–O is broken when alcohols react as nucleophiles.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
14. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Strong oxidising agents oxidises toluene and its derivatives to benzoic acids.
Reason (R): It is possible to stop the oxidation of toluene at the aldehyde stage with suitable
reagents.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
15. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion : Enzymes are very specific for a particular reaction and for a particular substrate.
Reason : Enzymes are biocatalysts.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
16. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): During electrolysis of aqueous copper sulphate solution using copper electrodes
hydrogen gas is released at the cathode.
Reason (R): The electrode potential of Cu2+ /Cu is greater than that of H+/H2
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

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 SECTION B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.
17. The rate constant for a first order reaction is 60 s–1. How much time will it take to reduce the initial
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concentration of the reactant to its th value? [log2 = 0.30, log4 = 0.60]
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18. A 5% solution of Na2SO4.10H2O (MW = 322) is isotonic with 2% solution of non- electrolytic, non
volatile substance X. Find out the molecular weight of X.
19. (a) Arrange the isomeric dichlorobenzene in the increasing order of their boiling point and melting
points.
(b) Explain why the electrophilic substitution reactions in haloarenes occur slowly and require
more drastic conditions as compared to those in benzene.
20. (a) Out of p-tolualdehyde and p-nitrobenzaldehyde ,which one is more reactive towards
nucleophilic addition reactions, why?
(b) Write the structure of the product formed when acetone reacts with 2,4 DNP reagent .
OR
Convert the following:
(a) Benzene to m-nitrobenzaldehyde
(b) Bromobenzene to benzoic acid
21. (a) DNA fingerprinting is used to determine paternity of an individual. Which property of DNA
helps in the procedure?
(b) What structural change will occur when a native protein is subjected to change in pH?

SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
short answer type and carry 3 marks each.
22. (a) Write the formula for the following coordination compound
Bis(ethane-1,2-diamine) dihydroxidochromium(III) chloride

(b) Does ionization isomer for the following compound exist? Justify your answer.
Hg[Co(SCN)4]
(c) Is the central metal atom in coordination complexes a Lewis acid or a Lewis base? Explain.
23. (a) Can we construct an electrochemical cell with two half-cells composed of ZnSO4 solution and
zinc electrodes? Explain your answer.
(b) Calculate the λ0m for Cl- ion from the data given below:

Λ0m MgCl2 = 258.6 Scm2mol–1 and λ0m Mg2+ = 106 Scm2mol–1

(c) The cell constant of a conductivity cell is 0.146 cm-1. What is the conductivity of 0.01 M solution
of an electrolyte at 298 K, if the resistance of the cell is 1000 ohm?

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24. Write the name of the reaction, structure and IUPAC name of the product formed when:
(a) phenol reacts with CHCl 3 in the presence of NaOH followed by hydrolysis.
(b) CH3CH2 CH(CH3)CH(CH3)ONa reacts with C2H5Br
25. You are given four organic compounds “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”. The compounds “A”, “B” and “C”
form an orange- red precipitate with 2,4 DNP reagent. Compounds “A” and “B” reduce Tollen’s
reagent while compounds “C” and “D” do not. Both “B” and “C” give a yellow precipitate when
heated with iodine in the presence of NaOH. Compound “D” gives brisk effervescence with sodium
bicarbonate solution. Identify “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” given the number of carbon atoms in three of
these carbon compounds is three while one has two carbon atoms. Give an explanation for your
answer.
26. When sucrose is hydrolysed the optical rotation values are measured using a polarimeter and are
given in the following table:

S.No. Time (hours) Specific Rotation

1 0 + 66.5o
2 ∞ -39.9o
(a) Account for the two specific rotation values.
(b) What is the specific name given to sucrose based on the above observation.
(c) One of the products formed during the hydrolysis of sucrose is a glucose, that reacts with
hydroxylamine to give compound A. Identify compound A.
27. An organic compound A with the molecular formula (+)C4H9Br undergoes hydrolysis to form (+ )
C4H9OH. Give the structure of A and write the mechanism of the reaction.
28. The rate constants of a reaction at 200K and 500K are 0.02s–1 and 0.20s–1 respectively. Calculate the
value of Ea (Given 2.303R = 19.15 JK-1mol-1)

SECTION D
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries
4 (1+1+2) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
29. Crystal field splitting by various ligands
Metal complexes show different colours due to d-d transitions. The complex absorbs light of specific
wavelength to promote the electron from t2g to eg level. The colour of the complex is due to the
transmitted light, which is complementary of the colour absorbed.
The wave number of light absorbed by different complexes of Cr ion are given below:

Complex Wavenumber of light Energy of light absorbed

absorbed (cm-1) (kJ/mol)
[CrA6]3- 13640 163
[CrB6]3+ 17830 213
[CrC6]3+ 21680 259
[CrD6]3- 26280 314

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 Answer the following questions:
(a) Out of the ligands “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”, which ligand causes maximum crystal field splitting?
Why?
OR
Which of the two, “A” or “D” will be a weak field ligand? Why?
(b) Which of the complexes will be violet in colour? [CrA6]3- or [CrB6]3+ and why? (Given: If 560 -
570 nm of light is absorbed, the colour of the complex observed is violet.)
(c) If the ligands attached to Cr3+ ion in the complexes given in the table above are water, cyanide
ion, chloride ion, and ammonia (not in this order)
Identify the ligand, write the formula and IUPAC name of the following:
(i) [CrA6]3- (ii) [CrC6]3+
30. We commonly use voltaic cell as convenient, portable sources of energy. Flash-lights and radios are
examples of devices that are often powered by the zinc-carbon dry cells or Lclanche cell. This voltaic
cell has a zinc can as the anode, a graphite rod in the centre, surrounded by a paste of manganese
dioxide, ammonium and zinc chloride and carbon black is the cathode. The voltage of this dry cell is
initially about 1.5 V, but it decreases as current is drawn off. The voltage also deteriorates rapidly in
cold weather.
An alkaline dry cell is similar to the Lclanche cell but it has potassium hydroxide in place of
ammonium chloride. This cell perform better under current drain and in cold weather. The half
reaction are:
 ZnO(s)  H 2 O( )  2e 
Anode: Zn(s)  2OH  (aq) 

Cathode: HgO(s)  H 2 O()  2e   Hg(s)  2OH 

A dry cell is not truly ‘dry’, because the electrolyte is an aqueous paste. Once a dry cell is completely
discharged, the cell is not easily reversed or recharged and is normally discarded. Lead storage cell
is rechargeable cell. The spongy lead act as anode and lead dioxide as cathode. Aqueous sulphuric
acid used as an electrolyte. The half reactions during discharging of lead storage cells are:
Anode: Pb(s)  SO 24  (aq)  PbSO 4 (s)  2e 

Cathode: PbO 2 (s)  4H  (aq)  SO 42 (aq)  PbSO 4 (s)  2H 2O

The lead storage cell can be recharged by using an external electric current. [Chemical
demonstration vol 4 University of Wisconsin]
Answer the following questions:
(a) Write the cathodic reaction during the discharging of Lclanche dry cell.
(b) What is the net reaction when the alkaline dry cell is in use and how does the cell potential
depends on the concentration of KOH?
(c) How many coulombs have been transferred from anode to cathode in order to consume one
mole of sulphuric acid during the discharging of lead storage cell?
OR
How much work can be extracted by using lead storage cell if each cell delivers about 2.0 V of
voltage? [F = 96500 C mol–1)

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 SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an
internal choice.
31. Attempt any five of the following:
(a) Which of the following ions will have a magnetic moment value of 1.73 BM.
Sc3+, Ti3+, Ti2+, Cu2+, Zn2+
(b) In order to protect iron from corrosion, which one will you prefer as a sacrificial electrode, Ni or
Zn? Why? (Given standard electrode potentials of Ni, Fe and Zn are -0.25 V, -0.44 V and -0.76 V
respectively.)
(c) The second ionization enthalpies of chromium and manganese are 1592 and 1509 kJ/mol
respectively. Explain the lower value of Mn.
(d) Give two similarities in the properties of Sc and Zn.
(e) What is actinoid contraction? What causes actinoid contraction?
(f) What is the oxidation state of chromium in chromate ion and dichromate ion?
(g) Write the ionic equation for reaction of KI with acidified KMnO4 .
32. (a) What is the effect of temperature on the solubility of glucose in water?
(b) Ibrahim collected a 10mL each of fresh water and ocean water. He observed that one sample
labeled “P” froze at 0oC while the other “Q” at -1.3oC. Ibrahim forgot which of the two, “P” or
“Q” was ocean water. Help him identify which container contains ocean water, giving
rationalization for your answer.
(c) Calculate Van't Hoff factor for an aqueous solution of K3 [Fe(CN)6] if the degree of dissociation
(α) is 0.852. What will be boiling point of this solution if its concentration is 1 molal? (Kb=0.52 K
kg/mol)
OR
(a) What type of deviation from Roult’s Law is expected when phenol and aniline are mixed with
each other? What change in the net volume of the mixture is expected? Graphically represent
the deviation.
(b) The vapour pressure of pure water at a certain temperature is 23.80 mm Hg. If 1 mole of a non-
volatile non- electrolytic solute is dissolved in 100g water, Calculate the resultant vapour
pressure of the solution.
33. (a) Write the structure of the main products when aniline reacts with the following reagents.
(i) Br2 water (ii) (CH3CO)2 O/pyridine
(b) Arrange the following in the increasing order of basicity in the vapour phase
C2H5NH2, (C2H5)2N, (CH3 CH2)NH
(c) Complete the following:
(i) CH3CH2CH2NH2 + CHCl 3 + KOH (alc) 
(ii) CH3CONH2 + Br2 + KOH 

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(a) Write the structure of A to D

(i) NaNO2/HCl H3O+

NO2 Sn/HCl A B C
(ii) Cu2(CN)2
H2SO4, 475 K

(b) Arrange in order of increasing boiling point CH3CH2CH2NH2, CH3CH2NHCH3, (CH3 )3N,
(c) (i) Prepare propylamine by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
(ii) What happens when benzene diazonium chloride is being heated with C2H5OH?
 MODERN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, Nanganallur
Practise paper - II
Subject: Chemistry (043)
STD XII Max. Marks: 70
Time: 3 hrs
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully.
a) There are 35 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
b) SECTION A consists of 18 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
c) SECTION B consists of 7 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
d) SECTION C consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
e) SECTION D consists of 2 case- based questions carrying 4 marks each.
f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
g) All questions are compulsory.
h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed

SECTION A

The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each
question carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.

1. The reagents required for the Conversion of bromomethane to ethanoic acid

a..grignard reagent followed by hydrolysis
b. dry ice followed by hydrolysis
c. Mg dry ether, dry ice followed by hydrolysis
d. complete hydrolysis

2. Benzylic halide undergo nucleophilic substitution while chlorobenzene does not

a.​ Benzylic carbocation is stabilized by hyperconjugation while chlorobenzene

is electron rich
b.​ Benzylic carbocation is stabilized by resonance while chlorobenzene is
electron rich
c.​ Benzylic carbocation is stabilized by resonance while chlorobenzene is
electron deficient
d.​ Benzylic carbocation is stabilized by positive resonance effect while
chlorobenzene is electron rich

3. KMnO4 is coloured due to ---- and CuSO4. 5H2O is coloured due to -----
a. momentary charge transfer from ‘O’ to ‘Mn’ , d-d transitions
b. d-d transition , charge transfer from ligand to metal
c. unpaired electrons in d orbital of Mn , d-d transition
d. charge transfer from metal to ligand, momentary charge transfer from ‘O’ to ‘Mn’

4. The value of rate constant of a pseudo first order reaction _____

a.​ depends on the concentration of reactants present in small amount.
b.​ depends on the concentration of reactants present in excess.
c.​ is independent of the concentration of reactants.
d.​ depends only on temperature.

5. The molar conductivity of CH3COOH at infinite dilution is 390 Scm2/mol. Using the
graph and given information, the molar conductivity of CH3COOK will be:

a. 100 Scm2/mol b. 115 Scm2/mol c. 150 Scm2/mol d. 125 Scm2/mol

6.A zero order reaction X → Product. with an initial concentration 0.02M has
a half life of 10 min. If one starts with concentration 0.04M, then the half
life is …………….
(a) 10 s (b) 5 min (c) 20 min (d) cannot be predicted using the given
information

7. Arrange the following in the increasing order of their boiling points:

A : Butanamine, B: N,N-Dimethylethanamine, C: N- Ethylethanamine

a. C<B<A b. A<B<C c. A<C<B d. B<C<A

8. The CFSE of [CoCl6]3-is 18000 cm-1 . Calculate the CFSE for [CoCl4]-- by using the
relationship between Δo and Δt

a. 18000 cm-1 b. 8000 cm-1 c. 2000 cm-1 d. 16000 cm-1

9. What would be the major product of the following reaction?

 (CH3)3C-O-C6H5 + HBr ---> A + B

a. A= C6H5OH , B= t-butyl bromide

b. A= (CH3)3C-OH ,B= C6H5Br
c. A=2-methyl propane ,B= C6H5Br
d. A= t-butyl bromide B= C6H5OH

10.CH3NH2 on reaction with nitrous acid releases a .NO2 gas and forms
methanol

b. N2 gas and forms methanol

c. H2 gas forms methanol
d. CH4 gas forms methanol

11. Which of the following tests/ reactions is given by benzaldehyde as well as formic
acid
a. Fehling’s test b. Tollen’s test c. 2,4 DNP test d.iodoform test

12. For a chemical reaction, the Arrhenius equation can be represented graphically as
follows (it is a plot of ln k vs 1/T x 103 K -1): Ea, the energy of activation of the
reaction calculated from the slope of the graph is

a.​ 12.886 kJ / mol b. 128.86 kJ / mol c.1288.6 kJ / mol d. 1.2886 kJ / mol

13.When 0.1 mol CoCl3 (NH3)5 is treated with excess AgNO3 , 0.2 mol of AgCl are
obtained. The conductivity of solution will correspond to
(a) 1:3 electrolyte (b) 1:2 electrolyte (c) 1:1 electrolyte (d) 3:1 electrolyte
14. In Clemmensen’s reduction, carbonyl compound is treated with----- to convert it to
alkane
(a) zinc amalgam + HCl (b) sodium amalgam + HCl
(c) zinc amalgam + nitric acid (d) sodium amalgam + HNO3

15. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)

Assertion (A): An ether is more volatile than an alcohol of comparable molecular mass.
Reason (R): Ethers are more polar in nature than alcohols.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.

16.Assertion (A): All naturally occurring α-amino acids except glycine are optically active.
Reason (R): Most naturally occurring amino acids have L-configuration.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.

17. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)

Assertion: The actinoids are more reactive than lanthanoids.

Reason : The outer electrons in actinoids are less firmly held and hence they are
available for bonding.

Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c. A is true but R is false.

d. A is false but R is true.

18. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Tertiary amines are more basic than corresponding secondary and
primary amines in gaseous state.
Reason (R): Tertiary amines have three alkyl groups which cause +I effect.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
 SECTION B
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in two questions. The following
questions are very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.

19.A first order reaction takes 10 minutes for 25% decomposition. Calculate t1/2 for the
reaction. (Given: log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771, log 4 = 0.6021).

(or)

19.For a first order reaction A → B the rate constant is x min-1. If the initial
concentration of A is 0.01 M, write the suitable expression to calculate the
concentration of A after one hour

20. Account for the following:

a. When DNA is hydrolysed, there is a relationship among the quantities of different
bases obtained.

b. “A polypeptide with more than hundred amino acid residues, having molecular mass
higher than 10,000u is called a protein”. But insulin which contains only 51 amino acids
is also called a protein. Why

OR
a.​ Write the products formed on the complete hydrolysis of a fragment of DNA.
b.​ What is the type of linkage observed in nucleic acids?
c.​ The two strands of DNA are not identical ; but complementary . Why?.,

21. Give reason for the following:

a. During the electrophilic substitution reaction of haloarenes, ortho and para
substituted products are formed. Show by resonance.
b. Carboxylic acids do not undergo the usual nucleophilic addition reactions of carbonyl
compounds.

OR

21. a.Why is the C—O—H bond angle in alcohols slightly less than the tetrahedral
angle whereas the C—O—C bond angle in ether is slightly greater?

b.Explain why the C- OH bond in phenols is more stronger compared to C -OH

bond in alcohols.
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22. In the formula Co(NH3)5CO3Cl of a complex compound, the counter ion can be
chloride or carbonate. Which type of isomerism is exhibited by this complex? Write
the name of its isomer.

23. Corrosion is an electrochemical phenomenon. The oxygen in moist air reacts as

follows:

O2(g) + 2H2O(l) + 4e– → 4OH–(aq).

Write down the possible reactions for corrosion of zinc occurring at anode, cathode, and
overall reaction to form a white layer of zinc hydroxide. (hint: follow the same steps as
followed for oxidation of iron during rusting)

24 (a).Draw the graph to represent an exothermic reaction when the reactants

get converted to products through the formation of activated complex.

b.What happens to the following with an increase in temperature?

(i) most probable kinetic energy
(ii) the energy of activation

25.(a) Write the reaction and IUPAC name of the product formed when
2-Methylpropanal (isobutyraldehyde) is treated with ethyl magnesium bromide
followed by hydrolysis.

(b) Convert benzoyl chloride to benzaldehyde

SECTION C

This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in two questions. The following
questions are short answer types and carry 3 marks each.

26.Write the equations for the following reaction:

a. Salicylic acid is treated with acetic anhydride in the presence of conc.
H2SO4
b. Tert butyl chloride is treated with sodium ethoxide.
c. Phenol is treated with chloroform in the presence of NaOH

27 a. Give one chemical test to distinguish the following pair of ionisation

isomers [CO(NH3)5Cl] SO4 and [CO(NH3)5SO4] Cl.

b.Write the oxidation state and coordination number of the central metal ion,
nature of ligand, and electronic configuration of the metal ion in an octahedral
crystal field for the complex K4[Mn(CN)6].
28. Answer the following questions:
a. (i) State Henry’s law (ii) Why are the tanks used by scuba divers filled
with air diluted with helium (11.7% helium, 56.2% nitrogen and 32.1%
oxygen)?
b. Assume that argon exerts a partial pressure of 6 bar. Calculate the
solubility of argon gas in water. (Given Henry’s law constant for argon
dissolved in water, KH = 40 kbar)

29.Give reasons for any 3 of the following observations:

a.​ Methenamine and alcohol act as nucleophile while phenol and aniline do
not
b. pKb of aniline is lower than the nitroaniline.
c. primary amines can be acetylated while tertiary amines cannot.
d. Aniline and benzoic acid do not react with methyl chloride in the
presence of anhydrous AlCl3 catalyst.

30. a. Identify the major product formed when 2-cyclohexyl chloroethane undergoes
a dehydrohalogenation reaction. Name the reagent which is used to
carry out the reaction.
b. Why are haloalkanes more reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions
than haloarenes and vinylic halides?

OR

a. Name the possible cross aldol products formed when ethanal and propanal react in
presence of dilute alkali.

b. Convert benzene to i) benzaldehyde (ii) benzoic acid

SECTION D

The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal
choice and carries 4 (1+1+2) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow.

31.Proteins, from the Greek proteios, meaning first, are a class of organic
compounds which are present in and vital to every living cell. In the form of
skin, hair, callus, cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments, proteins hold
together, protect, and provide structure to the body of a multi-celled organism.
In the form of enzymes, hormones, antibodies, and globulins, they catalyze,
regulate, and protect the body chemistry. In the form of hemoglobin, myoglobin
and various lipoproteins, they effect the transport of oxygen and other
substances within an organism.

a.What are proteins? (or) What is a dipeptide?

 b. What happens to protein on altering its pH ?

c. What is meant by the primary structure of proteins?

d.Differentiate essential amino acid from non essential amino acid.

32.

a)​ Define the term “ cryoscopic constant” or molal depression constant. (or)
Define freezing point of a solvent with respect to vapour pressure
b)​ Draw the graphical representation of depression in the freezing point of a solvent
c)​ on adding a non-volatile solute.
d)​ Among 0.1m sucrose and 0.1m NaCl, which shows greater depression in freezing
point and why?

SECTION E

The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each.

33. a. Why does the cell voltage of a mercury cell remain constant during its
lifetime?
b. Write the reaction occurring at anode and cathode and the products of
electrolysis of aq KCl.
c. What is the pH of HCl solution when the hydrogen gas electrode shows
a potential of -0.59 V at standard temperature and pressure?

OR

33.a.Why is alternating current used for measuring resistance of an electrolytic solution?

b.How will the pH of brine (aq. NaCl solution) be affected when it is electrolysed?

c. During electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, what is the time required to produce 0.1 mol
of chlorine gas using a current of 3A (molar mass of Cl2 gas = 71)
d.A conductivity cell has been filled with a 0.01M, 1:1 electrolytic solution
( conductivity K = 1.25 x 10-3 S cm-1 ) in the cell and the measured resistance
was 800Ω at 250 C. Calculate the cell constant of the conductivity cell

34.A hydrocarbon (A) with molecular formula C5H10 on ozonolysis gives two products
(B) and ( C). Both (B) and (C) give a yellow precipitate when heated with iodine in
presence of NaOH while only (B) give a silver mirror on reaction with Tollen’s
reagent.
a. Identify (A), (B) and (C).
b. Write the reaction of B with Tollen’s reagent
c. Write the equation for iodoform test for C
d. Write down the equation for the aldol condensation reaction of B and C.

OR

34. An organic compound C7H6O( A )can be obtained when ( B )C7 H8

undergoes reaction with Cl2 /hv followed by hydrolysis using acid. Compound A
can also be obtained by Etards reaction
a. Identify A and B .write down the reaction
b.Distinguish compound A from acetaldehyde.
c Why benzaldehyde does not undergo nucleophilic addition readily compared to
acetaldehyde?
d. Write down the reaction to prepare toluene from the compound (A).

35.Answer the following:

a. Among copper(II) halides, copper (II) iodide does not exist. why?
b. Why is the Eo(V2+/V) value for vanadium negative (--1.18V) ; but the Eo(Cu2+/Cu) value for
copper positive(+0.34V)?
c. HCl should not be used in permanganometric titrations for providing acidic medium?
d. Explain the following observation: At the end of each transition series , there is a slight
increase in the atomic radius of the elements
e. Why does dichromate not behave as an oxidant in basic medium?
(or)

a.​ On what ground can you say that scandium (Z = 21) is a transition element but zinc (Z =
30) is not?
b.​ From titanium (Z = 22) to copper (Z = 29) there is a significant increase in the density of
elements . Why?
c.​ What is lanthanoid contraction? Write its cause and any one consequence.
d.​ Transition metals act as good catalysts. why?

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 MODERN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, Nanganallur
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION
CHEMISTRY- STD XII

Maximum Mark: 70 Time Allowed: 3 hours

General Instructions:
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

SECTION-A

The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each
question carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.

1. If t of reaction is inversely proportional to [R ]; the order of reaction will be

1/2 o

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3

2. Acetone reacts with one equivalent of dihydric alcohol, ethylene glycol to give

a b.

c. d. None of these.

3. In the following reaction, A, B and c are

a. Aniline, phenol and p-aminoazobenzene

b. Aniline, benzene diazonium chloride and p-amino azobenzene
c. Aniline, benzene diazonium chloride and p-hydroxy azobenzene
d. Aniline, nitroaniline, p-hydroxy azobenzene
4. The stabilization of coordination compounds due to chelation is called the
chelate effect. Which of the following is the most stable complex species?
a. [Fe(CO) ] 5 (b) [Fe(CN) ] 6 © [Fe(C O ) ]
3-
2 4 3 (d)
3-

[Fe(H O) ]
2 6
3+-

5. Among the isomeric alkanes of molecular formula C5H12, the one that on
photochemical chlorination yields a single monochloride is
a. n-pentane b) 2-methyl butane
c. Neopentane d) isopentane

6. The dehydration of secondary and tertiary alcohols to give

corresponding ethers is unsuccessful
a. as substitution competes over elimination and as a consequence,
alkenes are easily formed.
b. as elimination competes over substitution and as a consequence,
alkynes are easily formed.
c. as elimination competes over substitution and as a consequence,
alkenes are easily formed.
d. as elimination competes over rearrangement and as a consequence,
alkenes are easily formed.

7. Generally, transition elements form coloured salts due to the presence of

unpaired electrons. Which of the following compounds will be coloured ?
(a) Ag2SO4 (b) CUF2 (c) ZnF2 (d) Cu2Cl2

8. ‘A’ and ‘B’ in the following reactions are

a. Salicylic acid, aspirin

b. Salicylaldehyde, aspirin
c. Aspirin, salicylic acid
d. Aspirin, salicylaldehyde

9. The products of the following reaction are:

a. Ethanol and phenol

b. Ethanol and bromobenzene
c. Phenol and bromoethane
d. Benzene and ethanol

10. Aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes can be distinguished by

 a)Tollen’s test b) Fehling's test
c) Iodoform test d) Lucas test

11.
The molecularity and order of the above reaction respectively are:
a. 2,1 b) 1,2 c) 2,2 d) 1,1

12. A reaction has ‘k’ = 4.9 x 10-3s . How long will it take 4g of this
-1

reactant to reduce to 3g? [ log 4 = 0.6021; log 3 = 0.4771; log 2 = 0.3010;

log 1.33= 0.1238]
a) 58.75s b) 587.5 s c) 5.875s d) 58.75 hr.

In the following questions from 13 to 16, a statement of assertion followed

by a statement of a reason is given . Choose the correct answer out of the
following choices:
a. Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is a correct explanation for ‘A’
b. Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is not a correct explanation for
‘A’
c. ‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false
d. ‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is true

13. Assertion: Alcohols act as Bronsted bases

Reason: Due to the presence of lone pair over ‘O’ in alcohols which
readily accept protons.
14. Assertion: Amino Acids in aqueous solutions are exist as zwitter ion
Reason : Neutral amino acids in aqueous solution are amphoteric in
nature.

15. Assertion: Phenol on reaction with con. HNO gives picric acid
3

Reason: The -OH group in phenol is strongly activating.

16. Assertion: Yb is a good reducing agent.

+2

Reason: Yb has stable [Xe]4f configuration.

+2 14

SECTION - B
This section contains five questions ‘ and carry 2 marks each:

17. convert chloromethane to (a) methane and (b) ethane

18. A reaction is 75% completed in 30 min. Calculate the time taken for
90% completion of the reaction. (log 4 = 0.6021; log 10=1)
19. A solution has two components ‘A’ and ‘B’. If vapour pressure of pure
‘A’ is 100kPa , ‘B’ is 50kPa and the mole fraction of ‘B’ in the liquid phase
is 0.6, calculate the mole fraction of ‘A’ and ‘B’ in the vapour phase.

20. Explain the following with an example for each:

a. Reducing sugar b) globular proteins
21. Write any four factors affecting the rate of the reaction. Explain any
one factor involving activation energy.

SECTION C

This section contains seven questions and carry 3 marks each:

22.(a) Identify the state of hybridization of the central atom and the
magnetic behaviour of the complex [Fe(CN) ] ? 6
3-

(b) A complex of the type [M(A-A)2 X2 ]n+ is known to be optically

active. What does this indicate about the structure of the complex? Draw
the structure of the optical isomers of the complex.
c) Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes not formed?

23. a)Calculate the time required to deposit 1.5 g of silver at cathode when
a current of 1.5 A was passed through the solution of AgNO (Molar mass 3

of Ag=108g/mol)
b)Write the product at anode and cathode during electrolysis of
(i) AgNO (aq) using Ag electrode ,
3

(ii) AgNO3 (aq) using Pt electrode.

24. Convert: (Also Identify the name reaction in every conversion)

a)Benzene to 1-phenyl ethanol
b)benzene to 4-Nitrobenzaldehyde
c)benzoic acid to benzaldehyde.

25 .Write an equation to illustrate

a) the oxidation of a phenol to benzoquinone.
b) reaction of phenol with Br2(aq) & Br2 in CS2 . Also give reason for the different
products formed by phenol with Bromine in different solvent.
26. a)Using crystal field theory Show the splitting of d orbital and write the
electronic configuration for the complex[Co(CN) ] . 6
3-

B) ethane-1,2-diamine is a didentate ,neutral and a chelating ligand Justify.

27 a) Convert nitrobenzene to m-nitroaniline
b) Direct nitration of aniline gives meta nitro aniline also along with
ortho and para nitro aniline.Why?
 c)Name the amino compound used as an anesthetic in dentistry.

28. When propane reacts with Cl in UV light to give two monochloro

2

compounds. One of the isomers on treatment with aqKOH gives an

alcohol ‘A’ which on oxidation gives a ketone'B’. This ketone reacts with
CH MgBr followed by hydrolysis and gets converted to a tertiary alcohol
3

‘C’. Write a chemical test to distinguish ‘A’ and ‘C’

SECTION - D
The following questions are case-based questions and carry 4 marks each.
(1+1+2)
29 Carboxylic acids dissociate in water to give resonance stabilised
carboxylate anions and hydronium ion. Carboxylic acids are weaker than
mineral acids, but they are stronger acids than alcohols and many simple
phenols (pKa is ~16 for ethanol
and 10 for phenol). In fact, carboxylic acids are amongst the most acidic
organic compounds Effect of substituents on the acidity of carboxylic acids:
Substituents may affect the stability of the conjugate base and thus,
also affect the acidity of the carboxylic acids. Electron withdrawing
groups increase the acidity of carboxylic acids by stabilising the
conjugate base through delocalisation of the negative charge by
inductive and/or resonance effects. Conversely, electron donating groups
decrease the acidity by destabilising the conjugate base.

Answer the following questions:

a. Which is stronger? CH F-CH -COOH, CH F-CH - CH -COOH?

2 2 2 2 2

Why?
b. Give a chemical test to distinguish between HCOOH and CH COOH. 3

c. (i) Convert ethanoic acid to butane

d. (ii) 4-nitrobenzoic acid is more acidic than 4-methylbenzoic acid

30. 30. a) Read the given passage and answer the following questions:

Vitamins are vital for life. A, D, E, K are fat soluble vitamins whereas B1,
B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C are water soluble vitamins. Vitamin A helps in
improving eyesight. Vitamin C prevents scurvy and increases immunity.
Vitamin D helps in strong bones and teeth.. We get Vitamin D from
sunlight, Eggs, dairy products, oranges, oats and mushrooms etc. Citrus
fruits contain Vitamin C. Carrot contains Vitamin A. We should include
chickpea flour (basan) in our diet to prevent inflammation. It has
phytonutrients and fibres which have anti-inflammatory properties. It
prevents accumulation of fats. It contains Fe, Cu, , K Mg, fibre, which are
essential to control our weight. It increases our immune system. It contains
proteins, amino acids, Mg, Vitamin B and phosphorous. Pomegranates are
good source of Vitamin C which our body needs to make collagen. It is a
rich source of B-complex, Vitamin B5, folates, pyridoxine and Vitamin K.
It contains essential minerals like Ca, Cu, Mg and Mn. Pomegranates are a
rich source of insoluble fibres which help us to keep fuller for longer time
and regulate bowel function.

Answer the following:

(a) Why should Vitamin B and C must be taken regularly in diet?

(b) Which vitamin deficiency causes pernicious anaemia? Is it fat or water
soluble?
(c) (i) What is deficiency disease and source of Vitamin E?
(ii) Which Vitamin deficiency leads to bleeding for a long time? What is
its source?

SECTION - E

This section contains three questions ‘ and carry 5 marks each:

31. a) Write the Nernst equation and emf of the following cell at 298 K:
Mg(s)|Mg (0.001M)||Cu (0.0001 M)|Cu(s) (2)
2+ 2+

b. Write the product at anode on electrolysing dil H SO and con.H SO

2 4 2 4

using electrode. (1)

c. How does molar conductivity vary for a strong and weak electrolyte
on dilution?
Also depict the variation graphically. (2)

32.a) what happens when MnO undergoes disproportionation in acidic

4
2-

medium? Write the equation.

b) distinguish lanthanoids and actinoids based on electronic
configuration.
c) Why is the third ionisation enthalpy of Manganese very high?
d) During redox titrations, KMnO is not acidified with HCl . Why?
4

e) Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than

lanthanoid contraction. Why?

33. a) Calculate the van’t hoff factor for an aqueous solution of

K3[Fe(CN)6] if the degree of dissociation is 0.852. Also find the boiling
point of this solution if its concentration is 1molal? (K for water is 1.86
b

KKg/mol)(1+1)
 b) What type of deviation from Raoult’s law is expected when phenol
and Aniline are mixed with each other.? What change in the net volume of
the mixture is expected? Graphically represent this deviation. (3)

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