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VIKASH GROUP OF CBSE SCHOOLS

[Bargarh-Bhubaneswar-Sambalpur]
CLASS-XII (TERM-2): SUBJECTIVE PRACTICE TEST (SPT)-03
CHEMISTRY (043) /Date of Exam: 02.02.2022
Max Marks: 25 Times: 1.5 hrs

Read the following instructions carefully.

1. There are 8 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
2. SECTION A - Q. No. 1 is very short answer questions carrying 2 mark.
3. SECTION B - Q. No. 2 to 7 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
4. SECTION C- Q. No. 8 is case based question carrying 5 marks.
5. All questions are compulsory.
6. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed

SECTION-A
(TWO MARKS QUESTIONS)
1. Name the following coordination compounds according to IUPAC system of
nomenclature :
(i) [Co(NH3)4 (H2O)Cl]Cl2
(ii) [CrCl2(en)2]Cl,
(en = ethane – 1, 2 – diamine)

SECTION-B
(THREE MARKS QUESTIONS)
2. State reasons for the following:
(i) Cu (I) ion is not stable in an aqueous solution.
(ii) Unlike Cr3+, Mn2+, Fe3+ and the subsequent other M2+ ions of the 3d series of
elements, the 4d and the 5d series metals generally do not form stable cationic species.
(iii)Transition metals and their compounds generally exhibit a paramagnetic behaviour.
(OR)
Observe the figure given below and answer the questions that follow:

i. Why is Cr2+ reducing and Mn3+ oxidising when both have d 4 configurations?
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ii. The E0 (M2+/M) value for copper is positive (+0.34V). What is possible reason for
this?
iii. Why the value of E0 for Mn, Ni and Zn are more negative than expected from the
trend?
3. (i)Explain why [Co(NH3)6]3+ is an inner orbital complex whereas [Ni(NH3)6]2+ is an outer
orbital complex. (At. no. Co = 27, Ni = 28)
(ii)Write the formula for the following complex :Pentaamminenitrito-o-Cobalt (III)
(OR)
Compare the following complexes with respect to their shape, magnetic behaviour and
the hybrid orbitals involved :
(i) [CoF4]2-
(ii) [Cr(H2O)2(C2O4)2]–
(iii) [Ni(CO)4] (Atomic number : Co = 27, Cr = 24, Ni = 28)
4. What is meant by crystal field splitting energy? On the basis of crystal field theory, write
the electronic configuration of d5 in terms of t2g and eg in an octahedral field when
(i) Δ0 > P
(ii) Δ0 < P
5. State Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions. Why does the conductivity of a
solution decrease with dilution?
6. (i) Given that the standard electrode potentials (E°) of metals are :
K+/K = -2.93 V, Ag+/Ag = 0.80 V, Cu2+/Cu = 0.34 V,
Mg2+/Mg = -2.37 V, Cr3+/Cr = -0.74 V, Fe2+/Fe = -0.44 V.
Arrange these metals in increasing order of their reducing power.
(ii)The standard electrode potential for Daniell cell is 1.1 V. Calculate the standard Gibbs
energy for the cell reaction. (F = 96,500 C mol-1)
(OR)
A copper-silver cell is set up. The copper ion concentration in it is 0.10 M. The
concentration of silver ion is not known. The cell potential is measured 0,422 V.
Determine the concentration of silver ion in the cell.
Given :E°Ag+/Ag = + 0.80 V, E° Cu2+/Cu = + 0.34 V.
7. Observe the figure given below and answer the questions that follow:

i. What property of colloids is shown in the above figure?

ii. What are the conditions to be satisfied for this effect of colloids?
iii. What do you mean by Tyndall cone?
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SECTION-C

Passage based questions

8. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

Adsorption depends on the nature of the adsorbent. The rough solid surface has more number
of pores and adsorbs more number of gases than the smooth surface. Most common adsorbents
are silica gel, activated charcoal. The extent of adsorption also depends on the surface area of
solid. Specific surface area of an adsorbent is the surface area available for adsorption per gram
of the adsorbent. The greater the surface area of the solid, the greater would be the adsoprtion.
Charcoal is a more effective adsorbent than solid wood. Desorption is a process of removing an
adsorbed substance from a surface on which it is absobed.

Physisorption is non-specific and any gas can be adsorbed. But the gases which are easily
liquefiable (e.g., NH3, HCl, CO2) are adsorbed at a faster rate and to a large extent than the gases
which are difficult to liquefy (e.g., H2, O2, N2). It denpends on the critical temperature. Higher the
critical temperature of a gas, more easily liquefiable it is and more is the rate of adsorption.
Chemisorption is specific in nature. Therefore, only those gases can be adsorbed which are
capable of forming chemical bonds with the adsorbent.

i. Out of NH3 and CO2 which gas will be adsorbed more readily on the surface of activated
charcoal and why?
ii. Write two applications of adsorption.
iii. Of physisorption or chemisorption, which has a higher enthalpy of adsorption?
iv. Why is adsorption always exothermic?
v. Write one similarity between physisorption and chemisorption.