CLASS XII 9. Which of the following is obtained when C 2 H 5 OC 2 H 5 is heated with conc.

H 2 SO 4
CHEMISTRY
Time: 3 hrs (a) CH 2  CH 2 (b) C 2 H 5 OH (c) C 2 H 5 SO 4 H (d) CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3
MM: 70 10. Which one of the following is a polysaccharide
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: (a) Nylon (b) Amylose (c) Ribose (d) Polyethylene
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. Section A consists of 18 multiple choice questions, carrying 1 mark each. 11. Aldol condensation will not take place in
3 . Section B consists of 7 very short type questions, carrying 2 marks each.
4. Section C consists of 5 short type questions, carrying 3 marks each. (a) HCHO (b) CH 3 CH 2 CHO (c) CH 3 CHO (d) CH 3 COCH 3

5. Section D consists of 2 case type questions, carrying 4 marks each. 12. Catalyst SnCl 2 / HCl is used in
6. Section E consists of 3 long questions, carrying 5 marks each.
SECTION A (a) Stephen’s reduction (b) Cannizzaro reaction
The following questions multiple choices with one correct answer. Each carries 1 marks (c) Clemmensen’s reduction (d) Rosenmund’s reduction
1. Propene on treatment with HBr gives 13. Activation energy is given by the formula
(a)Isopropyl bromide (b)Propyl bromide (c)1, 2 –dibromo ethane (d) None of these K2 Ea  T2  T1  K1 Ea  T2  T1 
(a) log    (b) log   
2. The functional group which is found in amino acid is K1 2 . 303 R  T1 T2  K2 2 . 303 R  T1 T2 
(a)–COOH group (b)  NH 2 group (c)  CH 3 group (d) Both (a) and (b)
K1 E a  T1  T2 
(c) log    (d) None of these
3. The oxidation state of Fe in the complex [Fe (CO )5 ] is K2 2 . 303 R  T1 T2 
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) Zero 14. The following statement (s) is not correct
4. For the reaction H 2 (g)  l 2 (g) 2 HI (g), the rate of reaction is expressed as (a) A plot of log K P versus 1 / T is linear
→
[l 2 ] [H 2 ] 1 [HI] [l 2 ] [H 2 ] [HI] (b) A plot of log [X] versus time is linear for a first order reaction X  P
(a) –   (b)   (c) A plot of log P versus 1/T is linear at constant volume
t t 2 t t t 2t
(d) A plot of P versus 1 / V is linear at constant temperature
[H 2 ] 1 [l 2 ] [HI]
(c)   (d)None of these Each of the questions given below consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and reason (R).
t 2 t t Select the number corresponding to the appropriate alternative as follows
5. Assertion (A): Equivalent conductance of all electrolytes decreases with the increase in (a) If both A and R true and R is the correct explanation of A then mark (a)
concentration (b) If both A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A then mark (b)
Reason (R): Lesser number of ions available per gram equivalent at higher concentration (c) If A is true but R is false, then mark (c)
(d) If both A and R false, then mark (d)
(a) Both A and R true and R is a correct explanation of A 15. A. Zn (II) complexes are diamagnetic.
(b) Both A and R true but R is not a correct explanation of A R. Zn (II) has all its electrons paired.
(c) A is true but R is false 16. A. Ti (IV) complexes are white in color.
R. Ti (IV) has no electrons in d-subshell
(d) Both A and R false
17. A. Alkyl halides are not soluble in water.
(e) A is false but R is true R. Although polar in nature, yet alkyl halides are not able to form H-bonds with water
6. The specific conductance of a solution is 0.2 Ohm 1 cm 1 and conductivity is 0.04 Ohm 1 . The molecules.
cell constant would be 18. A. Chloro benzene is easily hydrolysed as compared to chloro ethane.
(a) 1 cm 1 (b) 0 cm 1 (c) 5 cm 1 (d) 0.2 cm 1
R. Carbon chlorine bond in Chloro benzene is relatively shorter than that in Chloro ethane.
7. Bromination of aniline gives
(a) o-bromoaniline (b) p-bromoaniline (c) o, p-bromoaniline (d) 2, 4, 6-tribromoaniline SECTION B
8. The complex diaquatriamminechlordo cobalt (III) chloride is represented as This section contains 7question with internal choice in two questions. The following questions are
(a) [Co ( NH 3 ) 3 (H 2 O) 3 ]Cl 2 (b) [Co ( NH 2 ) 3 (H 2 O ) 2 ]Cl 2 short answer type and carry 2 marks each.
(c) [CoCl ( NH 3 ) 3 (H 2 O) 2 ]Cl 3 (d) [CoCl ( NH 3 ) 3 (H 2 O) 2 ]Cl 2
19. A reaction is 50% complete in 2 hours and 75% complete in 4 hours. What is the order of ii) Arrange the following compounds in an increasing order of their reactivity towards
reaction? HCN: acetaldehyde, acetone, methyl tert. Butyl ketone.
20. a) What type of linkage holds together the monomers of DNA and RNA.
b) Name the building blocks of proteins. 30. Answer the following questions:
Or i) Why is sulphuric acid not used during the reaction of alcohols with KI?
Write the hydrolyzed products of (i) maltose (ii) cellulose ii) Haloarens are insoluble in water but are soluble in benzene.
21. A chemical reaction is of second order with respect to a reactant. How will the rate of reaction be iii) Why do alkyl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions?
affected if the concentration of this reactant is get: Or
(i) Doubled (ii) Reduced to 1/8. Write the products in the following reactions:
22. [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly paramagnetic whereas [Fe(CN)6]3- is weakly paramagnetic. Explain.
23. W rite the chemical reaction (a) Clemmensen reduction (b) Cannizaro reaction
24. State reasons for the following:

(i) Rusting of iron is said to be an electrochemical phenomenon.

(ii) For a weak electrolyte, its molar co nductance in dilute solution
increases sharply as its concentration in solution is decreased. (iii )
25. (a) Predict the order of reactivity of the following compounds in SN1 reaction :
SECTION D
C6H5CH2Br, C6H5CBr(CH3)2, C6H5Br, C6H5CH(C6H5)Br, C6H5CH(CH3)Br
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries 4
(b) Give a chemical test to distinguish between C2H5Br and C6H5Br.
Or (1+1+2) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Complete the following reaction equations: Stability Constant
How are the following conversions carried out? 31. The stability of complex in solution refers to degree of association between the two species
(i) Benzyl chloride to benzyl alcohol, involved in the state of equilibrium. The magnitude of the equilibrium constant (stability or
(ii) Methyl magnesium bromide to 2-methyl- propan-2-ol. formation) for the association, quantitatively expresses the stability. If complex is formed in steps
SECTION C
then the stepwise and overall stability constant is related as follows- = k1xk2Xk3X……
This section contains 5 question with internal choice in two questions. The following questions are
The addition of four amine groups to copper shows a pattern found for most formation constants, in
short answer type and carry 3 marks each.
which the successive stability constant decreases. The instability constant or the dissociation constant
26. Write the products in the following reactions:
of coordination compound is defined as reciprocal of formation constant .
Table: Stability Constants of Some Complexes
Complex Stability Constant (B)
1.[Cu(NH3)4]+2 4.5 x 10¹¹
2. [Cu(CN)4]-2 2.0X 1027
3. [Ag(NH3)2]+ 1.6X 107
4. [Co(NH3)6]+3 5.05 x 1033
27. Define the following terms as related to proteins. -
5. [Ag(CN)2] 5.45 x 1018
+2
6. [Ni(NH3)6] 6.1 x 1018
(i) Peptide linkage (ii) primary structure (iii) Denaturation of proteins
7. [Ni(en)3]+2 4.6 x 1018
-3
8. [Fe(CN)6] 1.2 x 1031
28. Calculate the freezing point of a solution containing 0.5g KCl (Molar mass = 74.5 g/mol) -4
9. [Fe(CN)6] 1.8x 106
dissolved in 100 g water, assuming KCl to be 92% ionized. Kf of water = 1.86 K kg / mol. +2
10. [Cd(NH3)4] 1.0 x 107
29. Answer the following questions:
Observe the above table and answer the following questions:
i) Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones. Explain?
(a) Why is stability constants of cyanides are higher than complexes with NH3 as a ligand?
ii) Write the reaction of formaldehyde with Grignard reagent.
(b) Which of the complexes given in table is least stable? Why?
iii) Write a test, with chemical equation to distinguish between acetaldehyde and
(c) (i) Why is [Fe(CN)6]-3, is more stable than [Fe(CN)6]-4?
acetone.
(ii) Why is [Ag(NH3)2]+ is less stable than [Cu(NH3)4]+2 ?
Or
OR
i) Explain the oxidation of carbonyl compounds with Tollen’s reagent.
Calculate the overall complex dissociation equilibrium constant for the [Cu(NH3)4]+2 ion, given that 35. (a) Illustrate the following reactions giving a suitable example for each:
for this complex B = 2.0 x 1013. (i) Aldol condensation of Acetophenone;
(ii) Cannizzaro's reaction of methanal
Raoult's Law (b) Give simple tests to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds:
32. The vapour pressure of solvent is lowered by the presence of non-volatile solute and this lowering (i) pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one
(ii) benzaldehyde and acetophenone
of vapour -pressure is governed by Raoult's law, according to which 'the relative lowering of vapour (iii) phenol and benzoic acid
pressure of the solvent over a solution is equal to mole fraction of solute present in the solution.
However in a binary solution if both components are volatile then another form of Raoult's law is
used. The partial vapour pressure of each component is directly proportional to their mole fractions
and pp,+p, Solutions which obey Raoult's law over the entire range of concentration are called ideal
solutions. Two types of deviations from Raoult's law are observed, positive and negative by non-ideal

solution depending upon interaction between the components. Azeotropes are formed due to very
large deviations from Raoult's law.
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
a) What type of solution formed by ethanol and water?
b) What type solution formed by benzene and toluene?
c) The vapour. Pressure of pure A and B are 450 and 700 mm of Hgat 350 K. what are the
mole fraction of A and B in vapour Phase,if total pressure on mixing is 600mm.
Or
Calculate the mass of solute with molar mass 40 g/mol which must be dissolved in 114 g
octane to reduce its vapour Pressure to 80%.
SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. Two questions have an
internal choice.
33. (a) Zine rod is dipped in 0.01 M solution of zinc sulphate at 298 K. Calculate the electrode
potential of zinc. [Given: Zn++/Zn= -0.76 V, log 10 1].
(b) Define (i) Specific conductance (ii) Molar
conductivity
OR

(a) Explain with graph, the variation of molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte with dilution.
(b) Calculate ∆Go and logKc of the following reaction:
Cd2+(aq) + Zn(s) - → Zn2+(aq) + Cd(s) [Given: Eocd++/cd = -0.403 V, EoZn++/Zn = -0.763 V]

34. (a) Account for the following:

(i) Transition metals have high melting and boiling points.
(ii) Ce4+ is good oxidising agent.
(iii) E0Mn3+/Mn2+ = 1.57 V is highly positive as compared to Cr³+/Cr²+
(b) (i) Why do transition metals form complex compound?
(ii) Explain why Au is transition metal zinc is not?
OR
(a) Why is Ag+ more stable than Ag2+?
(b) Why is Fe2+ smaller than Mn2+?
(c) Why is chromium typical hard metal while mercury is liquid?
(d) Predict which of following will be coloured in aqueous solution and why? Ti³ +, V3+, Cu+,
Sc3+.