KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, JABALPUR REGION

PRE- BOARD- 1 EXAMINATION 2023-24

CLASS - XII

CHEMISTRY (043)

Max. Marks: 70 Time: 3 Hours

Read the following Instructions carefully.
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple -choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case - based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.
SECTION-A
The following questions are multiple -choice questions with one correct answer. Each question
carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.
1 Solubility of gases in liquids decreases with rise in temperature because dissolution [1]
is an:
(a) endothermic and reversible process
(b) exothermic and reversible process
(c) endothermic and irreversible process
(d) exothermic and irreversible process
2 Which of the following is a non-reducing sugar? [1]
(a) Glucose (b) Sucrose (c) Maltose (d) Lactose
3 The atomic number of the element having magnetic moment equal to 1.7 BM in its [1]
+2 oxidation state is:
(a) 24 (b) 25 (c) 26 (d) 29
4 For a reaction, the energy of activation is zero. The value of rate constant at 300 K, [1]
if k = 1.6×106 s−1 at 280 K is:
(a) zero (b) 6.4×106 s−1
(c) 1.6×106 s−1 (d) 3.2×106 s−1

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5 Which of the following shows structure of allylic alcohol? [1]
(i) CH2=CH-CH2OH (ii) CH2=CH-OH
(iii) CH2=CH-CH(CH3)-OH (iv) CH2=CH-C(CH3)2-OH
(a) (i), (iii) and (iv) (b) (i), (ii) and (iv)

(c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
6 Arrange the following compounds in decreasing order of pK b values: [1]
C2H5NH2, (C2H5)2NH, C6H5NHCH3, C6H5NH2
(a) C2H5NH2 > (C2H5)2NH > C6H5NH2 > C6H5NHCH3
(b) C6H5NHCH3 > C6H5NH2 > (C2H5)2NH > C2H5NH2
(c) C6H5NH2 > C6H5NHCH3 > C2H5NH2 > (C2H5)2NH
(d) (C2H5)2NH > C2H5NH2 > C6H5NHCH3 > C6H5NH2
7 How many moles of AgCl will be precipitated when an excess of AgNO3 is added to [1]
a molar solution of [CrCl(H2O)5]Cl2?
(a) 6 moles (b) 8 moles (c) 3 moles (d) 2 moles
8 Choose the correct IUPAC name for [1]

(a) 3-Bromo-2-methylpropene (b) 1-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene

(c) 4-Bromo-3-methylpent-2-ene (d) 3-Bromo-2-methylbut-1-ene
9 The variation of molar conductivity with concentration of an electrolyte (X) in [1]
aqueous solution is shown in the given figure

The electrolyte X is :
(a) HCl (b) NaCl
(c) KNO3 (d) CH3COOH

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10 At 25°C, the molar conductance at infinite dilution for the strong electrolytes NaOH, [1]
NaCl and BaCl2 are 248 × 10–4, 126 × 10–4 and 280 × 10–4 Sm2mol–1 respectively.
Λ0m Ba(OH)2 in S m2mol–1 is
(a) 52.4 × 10–4 (b) 524 × 10–4
(c) 402 × 10–4 (d) 262 × 10–4
11 2-Bromopentane is heated with potassium ethoxide in ethanol. The major product [1]
obtained is
(a) 2-ethoxypentane (b) pentene-1

(c) cis-pent-2-ene (d) trans-pent-2-ene

12 Study the given reaction and identify the process which is carried out. [1]

(a) It is used for purification of aldehydes and ketones

(b) It is used to distinguish aldehydes from ketones
(c) It is used to prepare cyclic aldehydes and ketones
(d) It is used to study polar nature of aldehydes and ketones
13 Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) [1]
Assertion: Molarity of the solution changes with temperature.
Reason: Molarity is a colligative property.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
14 Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) [1]
Assertion: Alkyl iodide can be prepared by treating alkyl chloride with NaI in
acetone.
Reason: NaCl is soluble in acetone but NaI is not.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

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15 Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) [1]
Assertion: Rate of reaction changes with temperature but rate constant does not.
Reason: Rate of reaction depends upon concentration of reactants but rate
constant does not depend upon the concentration of reactants.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
16 Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) [1]
Assertion: Separation of Zr and Hf is difficult.
Reason: Because Zr and Hf lie in the same group of the periodic table.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(e) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(f) A is true but R is false.
(g) A is false but R is true.
SECTION B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The
following questions are very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.
17 A chloride of fourth group cation in qualitative analysis gives a green coloured [2]
complex [A] in aqueous solution which when treated with ethane –1, 2 – diamine
(en) gives pale - yellow solution [B] which on subsequent addition of ethane –1, 2 –
diamine turns to blue/purple [C] and finally to violet [D]. Write the structures of
complexes [A], [B], [C] and [D].
18 [2]

(a) Predict the order of the reaction.

(b) What is the slope of the curve?

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19 Explain the mechanism of dehydration steps of ethanol : [2]

Or
Name the reagents used in the following reactions :
(i) Bromination of phenol to 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol
(ii) Butan-2-one to Butan-2-ol
(iii) Friedel–Crafts alkylation of anisole
(iv) Oxidation of primary alcohol to carboxylic acid.
20 Account for the following: [2]

(i) Although –NH2 is o/p directing group, yet aniline on nitration gives a

significant amount of m-nitroaniline.

(ii) Aniline does not go Friedel Crafts reaction.

21 Write the products of the following reactions: [2]

(i)

(ii)

SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following
questions are short answer type and carry 3 marks each.

22 Calculate e.m.f. of the following cell at 298K: [3]

2Cr(s) + 3Fe2+(0.1M) → 2Cr3+(0.01M) + 3Fe(s)
Given: E0(Cr3+∣Cr) = −0.74V, E0(Fe2+∣ Fe) = −0.44V
23 (a) Write the structure of an isomer of compound C4H9Br which is most reactive [3]
towards SN1 reaction.
(b) What happens when CH3Br is treated with KCN?
(c) Why does p-dichlorobenzene have a higher melting point than its o- and m-
isomers?

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24 The data given below is for the reaction, [3]
2N2O5(g) → 4NO2(g) + O2(g) at 298 K :

Determine for this reaction:

(i) order of reaction
(ii) rate constant
(iii) rate law.
25 Write the structures of A, B and C in the following reactions: [3]

26 (a) Write the name of two monosaccharides obtained on hydrolysis of lactose sugar. [3]
(b) Name any one fat soluble vitamin, its sources and the diseases caused due to
its deficiency in diet.
27 (a) Which of the following isomers is more volatile : [3]
o-nitrophenol or p-nitrophenol?
(b) How would you obtain
(i) Picric acid (2, 4, 6-trinitrophenol) from phenol.
(ii) 2-Methylpropene from 2-methylpropanol?

28 (a) What is the structural difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide? [3]
(b) What happens when D-glucose is treated with HI ?
(c) Give two examples of globular proteins.

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 SECTION D
The following questions are case -based questions. Each question has an
internal choice and carries 4 (1+1+2) marks each. Read the passage carefully
and answer the questions that follow.
29 Electrochemistry plays a very important part in our daily life. Electrochemical cell [4]
converts chemical energy of redox reaction into electricity. Mercury cell, Dry cells
are primary cells whereas Ni—Cd cell, lead storage battery are secondary
cells. A 38% solution of sulphuric and is used in lead storage battery. Its density is
1.30 g mL–1. The battery holds 3.5 L of the acid. During the discharge of the battery,
the density of H2SO4 falls to 1.14 g mL–1 (20% solution by mass) (Molar mass of
H2SO4 is 98 g mol–1).
(i) Which cell is used in hearing aids and watches?
(ii) How much electricity in Faraday is required to carry out the reduction of one mole
of PbO2?
(iii) Write the reactions taking place at cathode and anode in lead storage battery
when the battery is in use. What happens on charging the battery?
Or
(iii) Mention the reactions occurring at (i) anode, (ii) cathode, during working of a
mercury cell. Why does the voltage of a mercury cell remain constant during its
operation?
30 As in case of organic compounds, coordination compounds also show two type of [4]
isomerism viz. structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. There are four types of
structural isomerism shown by coordination compounds viz. ionization isomerism,
hydrate isomerism, linkage isomerism and coordination isomerism. Similarly, there
are two types of stereoisomerism viz. geometrical isomerism and optical isomerism.
Geometrical isomerism is shown by square planar as well as octahedral complexes
whereas optical isomerism is shown by octahedral complexes.

(i) Write the coordination isomer of [Cu(NH3)4] [PtCl4].

(ii) Name the ionization isomer of [Cr(H2O)5Br]SO4.
(iii) Indicate the types of isomerism exhibited by the following complexes :
(a) [Co(NH3)5(NO2)]2+
(b) [Co(en)3]Cl3
Or

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 (iii) Draw the structures of:

(a) cis- dichloridotetracyanochromate(III)

(b) mer- triamminetrichloridocobalt (III)

SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All
questions have an internal choice.
31 (i) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their property as [5]
indicated:
(a) Benzoic acid, 4-Nitrobenzoic acid, 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid, 4-Methoxybenzoic
acid (acid strength)
(b) Propanal, Ethanal, Propanone, Butanone. (reactivity in nucleophilic
addition reactions)
(ii) Illustrate the following name reactions giving a chemical equations in each case :
(a) Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction
(b) Cannizzaro’s reaction
(iii) Although phenoxide ion has more resonating structures than carboxylate ion, the
carboxylic acid is a stronger acid than phenol. Explain
Or
(i) How will you bring about the following conversions in not more than two steps?
(a) Benzoic acid to Benzaldehyde
(b) Propanone to Propene
(c) Benzene to m-Nitroacetophenone
(ii) Write the chemical test to distinguish:
(a) Propanal and propanone
(b) Benzaldehyde and acetophenone
32 How would you account for the following: [5]
(a) Highest fluoride of Mn is MnF4 whereas the highest oxide is Mn2O7.
(b) Cu2+ salts are coloured, while Zn2+ salts are white.
(c) The members of the actinoid series exhibit a larger number of oxidation
states than the corresponding members of the lanthanoid series.
(d) With the same d-orbital configuration (d4),Cr2+ is a reducing agent while
Mn3+ is an oxidising agent.
(e) Transition metals and their compounds act as catalyst.
Or
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 (i) Which metal in the first transition series (3d-series) exhibits +1 oxidation state
most frequently and why?
(ii) Write the electronic configuration of Ce3+ ion, and calculate the magnetic moment
on the basis of ‘spin-only’ formula. [Atomic no. of Ce = 58]
(iii) How does the acidified potassium permanganate solution react with
(a) iron (II) ions and (ii) oxalic acid?
Write the ionic equations for the reactions.

33 (i) Calculate the amount of KCl which must be added to 1 kg of water so that the [5]
freezing point is depressed by 2 K (the Kf for water = 1.86 K kg mol–1).
(ii) Define azeotropes. What type of azeotrope is formed by negative deviation from
Raoult’s law? Give an example.
Or
(i) A solution containing 15 g urea (molar mass = 60 g mol–1) per litre of solution in
water has the same osmotic pressure (isotonic) as a solution of glucose (molar
mass = 180 g mol–1) in water. Calculate the mass of glucose present in one
litre of its solution.
(ii) Define the term ‘osmotic pressure’. What is the advantage of using osmotic
pressure as compared to other colligative properties for the determination of
molar masses of solutes in solutions?

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