CBSE

SAMPLE PAPER 1
Class 11 - Chemistry
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

1. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

2. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

3. SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.

4. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

5. SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.

6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

7. All questions are compulsory.

8. The use of log tables and calculators is not allowed

Section A
1. The molecular formula shows: [1]

a) average decimal ratio of various atoms b) whole number ratio of different types of
present in a compound. atoms present in a molecule of a compound.

c) ratio of masses of various atoms present in a d) the exact number of different types of atoms
compound. present in a molecule of a compound.
2. Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford’s α -particle scattering experiment? [1]

a) Electrons move in a circular path of fixed b) Most of the space in the atom is empty.
energy called orbits.

c) Electrons and the nucleus are held together d) The radius of the atom is about 10–10 m
by electrostatic forces of attraction.
while that of nucleus is 10–15 m.
3. Standard Molar Enthalpy of Formation is the standard enthalpy change for the formation of: [1]

a) one mole of a compound from its elements b) one kg of a compound from its elements in
in their most stable states of aggregation. their most stable states of aggregation.

c) one mole of a compound from its elements d) one mole of a compound from its elements
in at a pressure of 2 bar and 25° C. in at a pressure of 10 bar and 30° C.
4. The number of radial nodes for 3p orbital is __________. [1]

a) 2 b) 3

c) 4 d) 1
5. Select the incorrect expression from the following. [1]

a) ΔS total < 0 (spontaneous process) b) ΔG = ΔH - T ΔS

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 c) ΔS total = ΔS
system + ΔS surr d) ΔSsurr =
ΔHsu rr
=-
ΔHsys

T T

6. The atom with the given atomic number Z=17, and the atomic mass A=35 is: [1]

a) 35
17
Al b) 35
17
Cl

c) 35
17
Br d) 35
17
Mg

7. On the basis of standard electrode potential values, suggest which of the following reactions would take place? [1]
(Consult the book for E ⊖
value).

a) Mg + Fe2+ → Mg2+ + Fe b) Fe + Cd2+ → Cd + Fe2+

c) Cu + Zn2+ → Cu2+ + Zn d) Br + 2Cl- → Cl + 2Br-

2 2

8. The IUPAC name of the following compound is [1]

H H Cl
| | |
H - C - C - C - Cl
| | |
H H H

a) 1, 1-dichloropropane b) dichloropropane

c) 3, 3-dichloropropane d) 1, 2-dichloropropane
9. Alkynes on reduction with sodium in liquid ammonia forms [1]

a) Both cis-alkene and trans-alkene b) cis-alkene

c) alkane d) trans-alkene
10. Which of the following compounds is/are amphoteric in nature? [1]

a) As2O3 b) Both AI2O3 and As2O3

c) CI2O7 d) AI2O3

11. For the reaction, 2Cl(g) → Cl2(g), what are the signs of ΔH and ΔS? [1]

a) ΔH < 0, ΔS > 0 b) ΔH > 0, ΔS > 0

c) ΔH > 0, ΔS < 0 d) ΔH < 0, ΔS < 0

12. Total number of conformation of ethane is: [1]

a) 3 b) 4

c) 2 d) Infinite

13. Assertion (A): The order of reactivity of carbonium ions is 2o > 3o > 1o. [1]

Reason (R): Carbon atom in carbonium ions is in sp3 state of hybridisation.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) Both A and B are false.

14. Assertion (A): But-2-ene shows geometrical isomerism but but-1-ene does not show. [1]
Reason (R): Geometrical isomerism arises due to the restricted rotation of the double bond.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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 c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
15. Assertion (A): Shape associated with the orbital designated by n = 2, l = 1 is double dumb-bell. [1]
Reason (R): It belongs to d-orbital.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) Both A and R are false.

16. Assertion (A): The sum of 154.2 + 6.1 + 23 is 183. [1]
Reason (R): The result of addition is reported to the same number of decimal places as that of the term with
least number of decimal places.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
17. A weak acid HA after treatment with 1.2 mL of 0.1 M strong base has a pH of 5. At the end point, the volume of [2]
same base required is 26.6 mL calculate the value of Ka.

18. Would you expect the first ionization enthalpies of two isotopes of the same element to be the same or different? [2]
19. Calculate the number of molecules present in 44.8 cm3 of oxygen gas at 273 K and 2 atmosphere pressure. [2]
20. Complete the reaction: [2]
O3 Zn, H2 O
C6 H6 −→ A −−−−→ B
OR
How will you account for the structure of benzene?
21. What type of metals are used in photoelectric cells? Give one example. [2]
Section C
22. Define electro-negativity. How does it differ from electron gain enthalpy? [3]
23. Answer: [3]
(a) Predict the change in internal energy for an isolated system at constant volume. [1]
(b) Enthalpy diagram for a particular reaction is given in Figure. Is it possible to decide the spontaneity of [1]
a reaction from the given diagram? Explain.

(c) The difference between CP and CV can be derived using the empirical relation H = U + pV. Calculate [1]

the difference between CP and CV for 10 moles of an ideal gas.

24. When 1 g of liquid naphthalene (C10H8) solidifies, 149 J of heat is evolved. Calculate the heat of fusion of [3]
naphthalene.
25. What are the oxidation numbers of the underlined CH3CH2OH element and how do you rationalise your results? [3]

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26. What are the two longest wavelength lines (in manometers) in the Lyman series of hydrogen spectrum? [3]
27. What are the various factors due to which the ionization enthalpy of the main group elements tends to decrease [3]
down the group?
28. If two elements can combine to form more than one compound, the masses of one element that combine with a [3]
fixed mass of the other element, are in the whole-number ratio.
a. Is this statement true?
b. If yes, according to which law?
c. Give one example related to this law.
Section D
29. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Once an organic compound is extracted from a natural source or synthesised in the laboratory, it is essential to
purify it. Various methods used for the purification of organic compounds are based on the nature of the
compound and the impurity present in it. Finally, the purity of a compound is ascertained by determining its
melting or boiling point. This is one of the most commonly used techniques for the purification of solid organic
compounds. In crystallisation Impurities, which impart colour to the solution are removed by adsorbing over
activated charcoal. In distillation Liquids having different boiling points vaporise at different temperatures. The
vapours are cooled and the liquids so formed are collected separately. Steam Distillation is applied to separate
substances which are steam volatile and are immiscible with water. Distillation under reduced pressure: This
method is used to purify liquids having very high boiling points.
i. Which method can be used to separate two compounds with different solubilities in a solvent?
ii. Distillation method is used to separate which type of substance?
iii. Which technique is used to separate aniline from aniline water mixture?
OR
Why chloroform and aniline are easily separated by the technique of distillation?
30. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The ionic character of metallic halides tends toward covalent nature as per Fajan's rule. Such covalent halides
behave as non-metal in their higher oxidation states. The property to hydrolyse to give oxy-acids of the element
and corresponding hydro halogen acid for most non-metallic elements proceeds exceptionally in the way,
keeping oxidation number of element and halide sam in oxo-acids.
Non-polar halides are immiscible in water, as they do not show hydrolysis, but halides of some elements with
empty d-orbital undergo hydrolysis. Stability of halides of the higher state is governed by the inert-pair effect.
i. How does halide undergo hydrolysis to give oxy-acids of underlined element PCl3? (1)

ii. Out of NCl3 and BCl3 undergoes hydrolysis to form oxy-acids? Write the chemical reaction for the correct

answer. (1)
iii. Out of PbCl4, PbF4, PbI4 and PbBr4 which one doesn't exist? (2)

OR
Non-Polar halides are immiscible in water. Why? (2)
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following: [5]
(a) What is decarboxylation? Give an example. [1]
(b) Methane does not react with chlorine in dark. Why? [1]

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 (c) What is a Lindlars’ catalyst? [1]
(d) Write IUPAC name of following: [1]

(e) Which conformation of ethane is more stable? [1]

(f) How will you demonstrate that double bonds of benzene are somewhat different from that of olefines? [1]
(g) Write IUPAC name: CH 3
− CH = CH − CH 2
− CH = CH − C H − CH 2
− CH = CH
2
[1]
|

C H
2 5

32. At 1127 K and 1 atmosphere pressure, a gaseous mixture of CO and CO2 in equilibrium with solid carbon has [5]

90.55% CO by mass.
C (s) + C O2 (g) ⇌ 2C O(g)

Calculate Kc for the reaction at the above temperature.

OR
At certain temperature and under a pressure of 4 atm, PCl5 is 10% dissociated.

Calculate the pressure at which PCl5 will be 20% dissociated temperature remaining constant.
33. Answer: [5]
(a) i. Why is an organic compound fused with sodium in Lassaigne's test? [2.5]
ii. Why is a solution of potassium hydroxide used to absorb carbon dioxide evolved during the [2.5]
estimation of carbon present in an organic compound?
OR
i. 0.40g of an organic compound gave 0.3g of AgBr by Carious method. Find the percentage of [2.5]
bromine in the compound.
ii. Give three points of differences between inductive effect and resonance effect. [2.5]

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