SEMESTER 2 EXAMINATION

CHEMISTRY – Mock paper

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Maximum Marks: 40
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Attempt all questions from Section A and any three questions from Section B.
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SECTION A
(Attempt all questions)

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy
the question, Write the correct answer only.) [10]
(i) The IUPAC name of acetylene is
(a) Ethane
(b) Ethyne
(c) Propene
(d) Ethene

(ii) The organic compound, which gives a red precipitate with ammoniacal cuprous
chloride and undergoes an addition reaction.
(a) Ethane
(b) Ethene
(c) Ethyne
(d) Ethanol

(iii) One of the products obtained on reaction of concentrated nitric acid on carbon.
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Carbonic acid
(c) Sulphuric acid
(d) Sulphuric acid

(iv) The gas evolved when dilute sulphuric acid reacts with zinc sulphite
(a) Hydrogen sulphide
(b) Sulphur dioxide
(c) Sulphur trioxide
(d) Carbon dioxide
(v) The promoter used in the Haber’s process is
(a) Finely divided iron
(b) Vanadium pentoxide
(c) Platinium
(d) Molybdenum

(vi) This gas is known as marsh gas

(a) Ethane
(b) Methane
(c) Ethyne
(d) Ethene

(vii) Fused alumina is reduced by

(a) Reduction by
hydrogen
(b) Electrolytic reduction
(c) Reduction by carbon monoxide
(d) Reduction by ammonia

(viii) This metal has a hydroxide that reacts with both acids and alkalis
(a) Iron
(b) Magnesium
(c) Sodium
(d) Zinc

(ix) The common name for alumina oxide is

(a) Bauxite
(b) Corundum
(c) Cryolite
(d) Fool’s gold

(x) Carbon - carbon single bond is found in:

(a) Propanol
(b) Ethene
(c) Ethyne
(d) Methanoic acid
 SECTION B
Question 2

(i) Define: [2]

(a) Ore
(b) Isomer

(ii) Name the oxidised product formed when: [2]

(a) Concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to lead dioxide pbcl2+2h20
(b) Ammonia is passed over heated iron (III) oxide. (Solid product only)

(iii) Draw the structural diagram of: [3]

(a) Ethanol
(b) Methanoic acid
(c) 2, 2 diiodopropane

(iv) Complete and balance the following chemical equations: [3]

(a) C2 H6  O2  (235)
limited

(b) C2H4  Br2 (234)

(c) NH3  O2 
( nitrogen and water)

Question 3(

(i) Properties of Sulphuric acid are listed below. Choose the property I, II, III or IV
which is responsible for the reactions (a) to (e). [5]
(I) Acid (II) Dehydrating agent
(III) Non-volatile acid (IV) Oxidizing agent
(a) C12H22O11 + nH2SO4 → 12C + 11H2O + nH2SO4
(2)
(b)
S + 2H2SO4 → 3SO2 + 2H2O (4)
(c)
NaCl + H2SO4 → NaHSO4 + HCl (3)
(d)
CuO + H2SO4 → CuSO4 + H2O”(2)
(e)
Na2CO3 + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + H2O + CO2
(2) [Some properties may be repeated]

(ii) X, Y and Z are the crystalline solids. To help identify the anions, you are
provided with following experimental observations. Do not copy the statement
[3]
(a) A reddish brown gas is obtained when X is formed with concentrated
sulphuric acid and copper added to the mixture. The anion present in X
is
(b) To the solution of Y, barium nitrate solution is added resulting in a white
precipitate. This precipitate doesn’t dissolve in any dilute mineral acid.
The anion in Y is
(c) Z on reacting with dilute sulphuric acid liberates a gas which turns
acidified potassium dichromate paper blue-green.
The anion in Z is
(iii) State the relevant reason for the following: [2]
(a) Magnesium is added to Duralumin
(b) Cryolite is added to the electrolytic mixture in the extraction of
aluminium.

Question 4

(i) State the observations for the following when [3]

(a) Ammonia gas in passed over hot platinium in present of oxygen.
4NH3 +5O2------> 4NO + 6H2O
(b) Hydrogen sulphide gas is bubbled through lead acetate solution.
It forms black ppt of lead sulphide ( h2s+pb(ch3coo )2 ----> pbs + ch3cooh
(c) Concentrated sulphuric acid spills on a person’s hand.
It will damage the skin

(ii) Write balanced reaction for the reaction of: [3]

(a) Sulphur and hot concentrated nitric acid.
S + 6HNO3---> H2SO4+2H2o+6HNO2
(b) Copper and dilute nitric acid.
3CU +8HNO3---> 3cu(no3)2 + 4h20 + 2no
(c) Iron and concentrated nitric acid.
Fe + 6HNO3 --> fe(no3)2 + 3h2o+3no2

(iii) The questions below with reference to the Contact process. [4]
(a) Name the final product of this process.
(b) Write balanced reaction for the catalysed reaction of this process.
(c) Why is the product of the catalysed reaction not dissolved in water.
(d) Name the product obtained in step 3 of the

process Question 5

(i) Supply the word [or words] that will make the sentences given below into
correct statement and rewrite the sentence. [3]
(a) Hydrogen gas reacts with chlorine gas to produce hydrogen chloride.
(b) Ammonia gas reacts with chlorine gas to produce ammonium chloride
and nitrogen
(c) Ferrous sulphate added in addition to concentrated sulphuric acid
and nitric acid to obtain the brown ring.

(ii) Give reasons. [3]

(a) Excess of air is used in the Ostwald’s process
(b) The ratio of the alkali used in the laboratory preparation of ammonia is in
excess of the requirement.
(c) The bottom of the tank used in Hall – Heroult process is inclined.

(iii)Which compound is heated with soda lime to obtain methane in the

laboratory? Write balanced equation of the same. Sodium acetate on heating
with soda lime
CH3CooNa + NaOH --->(through cao and heat) CH4 + Na2CO3 [2]

(iv) Ethylene forms an addition product with bromine. Name the product and give
its structural formula. [2]
Question 6

(i) Identify the substance M based on information given below: [1]

The reddish brown liquid M is dissolved in water. When ethyne gas is passed
through, it turns colourless.

(ii) (a) What compounds are required for the laboratory preparation of nitric
acid.
(b) State why does pure nitric acid takes on a yellowish brown colour when
exposed to light? Its due to no2 dissolved in it [2]

(iii) What is the precaution taken in: [4]

(a) Laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride pertaining to converting
it to hydrochloric acid. Give reason for your answer
(b) Laboratory preparation of Nitric acid pertaining to material of the
apparatus give reason for your answer

(iv) Write the IUPAC name for the compounds a, b, c [3]

(a)

(b)

(c)