Code No.

: 20CYC01
CHAITANYA BHARATHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Autonomous)
B.E. & B.Tech. I Sem (Main & Backlog) Examination April 2022
Chemistry
(Common to Civil, Mech, ECE, EEE & Chem)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 60
Note: Answer ALL questions from Part-A & Part –B (Internal Choice) at one place in the
same order
Part - A
(5Q X 3M = 15 Marks)
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1 What is meant by bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals? (3) 1 2
2 What is a fuel cell? What are its advantages? (3) 2 2
3 Differentiate between enantiomers and diastereoisomers with an example. (3) 3 4
4 What is the basic principle applied to remove hardness in Lime Soda (3) 4 3
process. Mention the advantages of this process.
5 Why do polymers conduct electricity? Explain with example. (3) 5 1

Part – B
(5Q X 9M = 45 Marks)
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6 (a) What is meant by bond order? Calculate the bond order of He2 , O2 (5) 1 2
and O2- molecules.
(b) What are the main postulates of molecular orbital theory? (4) 1 3
(OR)
7 (a) Derive the equation for rate constant and half-life for a first order (5) 1 4
reaction.
(b) A first order reaction is found to have rate constant K=7.39x10-5 sec-1. (4) 1 4
Find half-life for this reaction.

8 (a) Derive Nernst equation and give its significance. (5) 2 2

(b) Explain the construction and working of saturated calomel electrode. (4) 2 2
(OR)
9 (a) The EMF of the cell (5) 2 4
Cd, CdCl2 (saturated)// AgCl (s), Ag
Cell reaction is:
Cd + 2 AgCl = CdCl2 + 2 Ag
is found to be 0.6753 V at 250C and 0.6915 V at 00C. Calculate ΔG,
ΔH and Δ S of the cell reaction at 250C.
(b) Describe the construction, working and applications of Li-ion battery. (4) 2 2

10 (a) Describe the conformational isomers in n-butane. Draw its potential (5) 3 2
energy diagram.
(b) Explain the electrophilic substitution reaction for nitration of benzene. (4) 3 2
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11 (a) Explain the mechanisms involved in SN1 and SN2 organic reactions. (5) 3 3
(b) Explain with example meso compounds. Give two differences between (4) 3 2
meso and racemic compounds.

12 (a) A sample of water on analysis was found to contain the following in (5) 4 4
ppm: Ca(HCO3)2=12.5, CaCl2=8.2, MgSO4=2.6. Calculate the
temporary and permanent Hardness in ppm, degree Clarke and degree
French.
(b) Differentiate between Scales and sludges. (4) 4 3
(OR)
13 (a) What are the causes of alkalinity in natural water? Write the principle (5) 4 3
involved in estimation of alkalinity of water.
(b) Explain Breakpoint chlorination. (4) 4 2

14 (a) Explain sol-gel method in preparation of nano materials. (5) 5 2

(b) Give the synthesis and uses of Aspirin. (4) 5 2
(OR)
15 (a) Give the preparation, properties and uses of bakelite. (5) 5 2
(b) Describe Lithography and photolithography. (4) 5 2

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