CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2023 question paper (56/1)
Maximum marks 70 · Time 3 hours · 3 sets
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Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markThe colligative property used for the determination of molar mass of polymers and proteins is :
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- Q.21 markLow concentration of oxygen in the blood and tissues of people living at high altitude is due to :
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- Q.31 markThe correct cell to represent the following reaction is :
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- Q.41 markand for a spontaneous reaction will be :
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- Q.51 markWhich of the following is affected by catalyst ?
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- Q.61 markThe order of the reaction is :
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- Q.71 markThe most common and stable oxidation state of a Lanthanoid is :
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- Q.81 markThe compounds and represent :
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- Q.91 markThe synthesis of alkyl fluoride is best obtained from :
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- Q.101 markIn the reaction , what is the correct order of reactivity of alcohol ?
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- Q.111 markon reaction with NaOH and in alcoholic medium gives :
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- Q.121 markWhich of the following is least basic ?
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- Q.131 markThe glycosidic linkage involved in linking the glucose units in amylase part of starch is :
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- Q.141 markAn -helix is a structural feature of :
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- For Questions number 15 to 18, two statements are given — one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.Q.151 markAssertion (A) : group is o- and p-directing in electrophilic substitution reactions. Reason (R) : Aniline cannot undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction.
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : Acetylation of aniline gives a monosubstituted product. Reason (R) : Activating effect of group is more than that of amino group.
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- Q.171 markAssertion (A) : The molecularity of the reaction appears to be 2. Reason (R) : Two molecules of the reactants are involved in the given elementary reaction.
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- Q.181 markAssertion (A) : Low spin tetrahedral complexes are rarely observed. Reason (R) : Crystal field splitting energy is less than pairing energy for tetrahedral complexes.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.192 marksWhat is Henry's law ? Give one application of it.
- Q.20 (a)2 marksOn diluting two electrolytes 'A' and 'B', the of 'A' increases 25 times while that of 'B' increases by times. Which of the two electrolytes is strong ? Justify your answer graphically.
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Q.20 (b)2 marksThe electrical resistance of a column of mol NaOH solution of diameter 1 cm and length 50 cm is ohm. Calculate the conductivity.- Q.212 marksComplete the following equations : (a) (b)
- Q.222 marks(a) (b) Identify 'A' and 'B' in the above reactions.
- Q.23 (a)2 marksAccount for the following : (i) Phenol is a stronger acid than an alcohol. (ii) The boiling point of alcohols decreases with increase in branching of alkyl chain.
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Q.23 (b)2 marks(i) Write the mechanism of the following reaction : (ii) Write the equation involved in Reimer-Tiemann reaction.- Q.242 marksExplain briefly : (a) Carbylamine reaction (b) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
- Q.252 marks(a) Write chemical reaction to show that open structure of D-glucose contains the straight chain. (b) What type of linkage is responsible for the formation of protein ?
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.263 marks(a) Differentiate between Ideal solution and Non-ideal solution. (b) 30 g of urea is dissolved in 846 g of water. Calculate the vapour pressure of water for this solution if vapour pressure of pure water at 298 K is mm Hg.
- Q.273 marksWrite main product formed when : (a) Methyl chloride is treated with NaI/Acetone. (b) 2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis. (c) n-Butyl chloride is treated with alcoholic KOH.
- Q.283 marksHow do you convert the following : (Any three) (a) Phenol to picric acid (b) Propanone to 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (c) Phenol to anisole (d) Propene to Propan-1-ol
- Q.29 (a)3 marksExplain why : (i) Carboxyl group in benzoic acid is meta directing. (ii) Sodium bisulphite is used for the purification of aldehydes and ketones. (iii) Carboxylic acids do not give characteristic reactions of carbonyl group.
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Q.29 (b)3 marksAn organic compound 'A', having the molecular formula on treatment with Cu at 573 K, gives 'B'. 'B' does not reduce Fehling's solution but gives a yellow precipitate of the compound 'C' with . Deduce the structures of A, B and C.- Q.303 marks(a) What are the hydrolysis products of (i) Lactose, (ii) Maltose ? (b) Give the basic structural difference between starch and cellulose.
Section D
- The rate of reaction is concerned with decrease in concentration of reactants or increase in the concentration of products per unit time. It can be expressed as instantaneous rate at a particular instant of time and average rate over a large interval of time. Mathematical representation of rate of reaction is given by rate law. Rate constant and order of a reaction can be determined from rate law or its integrated rate equation.Q.31 (i)1 markWhat is average rate of reaction ?
- Q.31 (ii)1 markWrite two factors that affect the rate of reaction.
- Q.31 (iii) (a)2 marks(1) What happens to rate of reaction for zero order reaction ? (2) What is the unit of k for zero order reaction ?
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Q.31 (iii) (b)2 marks(1) For a reaction Rate . What is the order of the reaction ? (2) Define pseudo first order reaction with an example.- In coordination compounds, metals show two types of linkages, primary and secondary. Primary valencies are ionisable and are satisfied by negatively charged ions. Secondary valencies are non-ionisable and are satisfied by neutral or negative ions having lone pair of electrons. Primary valencies are non-directional while secondary valencies decide the shape of the complexes.Q.32 (i)1 markIf does not react with , what will be its formula ?
- Q.32 (ii)1 markWhat is the secondary valency of ?
- Q.32 (iii) (a)2 marks(1) Write the formula of Iron(III)hexacyanidoferrate(II). (2) Write the IUPAC name of .
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Q.32 (iii) (b)2 marksWrite the hybridization and magnetic behaviour of . [Atomic number : Ni = 28]
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.33 (a)5 marks(i) State Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions. Write an expression for the limiting molar conductivity of acetic acid according to Kohlrausch's law. (ii) Calculate the maximum work and for the given reaction at 298 K : Given : V, V 1 F = 96500 C
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Q.33 (b)5 marks(i) State Faraday's first law of electrolysis. How much charge, in terms of Faraday, is required for the reduction of 1 mol to Cu ? (ii) Calculate emf of the following cell at 298 K for [ V, 1 F = 96500 C , ]- Q.345 marksAssign reason for each of the following : (i) Manganese exhibits the highest oxidation state of +7 among the 3d series of transition elements. (ii) Transition metals and their compounds are generally found to be good catalysts in chemical reactions. (iii) is reducing in nature while with the same d-orbital configuration is an oxidising agent. (iv) Zn has lowest enthalpy of atomization. (v) is unstable in an aqueous solution.
- Q.35 (a)5 marks(i) Carry out the following conversions : (1) Ethanal to But-2-en-1-al (2) Propanoic acid to 2-chloropropanoic acid (ii) An alkene with molecular formula on ozonolysis gives a mixture of two compounds 'B' and 'C'. Compound 'B' gives positive Fehling test and also reacts with iodine and NaOH solution. Compound 'C' does not give Fehling solution test but forms iodoform. Identify the compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
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Q.35 (b)5 marks(i) Distinguish with a suitable chemical test : (1) and (2) Ethanal and Ethanoic acid (ii) Write the structure of oxime of acetone. (iii) Identify A to D. and
Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markAn -helix is a structural feature of :
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- Q.21 markThe glycosidic linkage involved in linking the glucose units in amylase part of starch is :
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- Q.31 markV V Find the for :
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- Q.41 markA first order reaction takes 30 minutes for 50% completion. The value of rate constant k would be :
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- Q.51 markWhich of the following is least basic ?
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- Q.61 markon reaction with NaOH and in alcoholic medium gives :
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- Q.71 markIn the reaction , what is the correct order of reactivity of alcohol ?
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- Q.81 markThe colligative property used for the determination of molar mass of polymers and proteins is :
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- Q.91 markLow concentration of oxygen in the blood and tissues of people living at high altitude is due to :
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- Q.101 markWhich of the following is affected by catalyst ?
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- Q.111 markThe compounds and represent :
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- Q.121 markThe synthesis of alkyl fluoride is best obtained from :
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- Q.131 markThe most common and stable oxidation state of a Lanthanoid is :
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- Q.141 markThe order of the reaction is :
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- For Questions number 15 to 18, two statements are given — one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.Q.151 markAssertion (A) : is more basic than in aqueous solution. Reason (R) : In , there is more steric hindrance and +I effect than .
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : The molecularity of the reaction appears to be 2. Reason (R) : Two molecules of the reactants are involved in the given elementary reaction.
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- Q.171 markAssertion (A) : Acetylation of aniline gives a monosubstituted product. Reason (R) : Activating effect of group is more than that of amino group.
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- Q.181 markAssertion (A) : EDTA is used to determine hardness of water. Reason (R) : EDTA is a bidentate ligand.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.192 marksA solution is prepared by dissolving 10 g of non-volatile solute in 200 g of water. It has a vapour pressure of mm Hg at 308 K. Calculate the molar mass of the solute. (Vapour pressure of pure water at 308 K = 32 mm Hg)
- Q.202 marksExplain briefly : (a) Carbylamine reaction (b) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
- Q.212 marksHow would you account for : (a) The value for the couple is much more positive than that for couple or couple. (b) Complete the following equation :
- Q.22 (a)2 marksOn diluting two electrolytes 'A' and 'B', the of 'A' increases 25 times while that of 'B' increases by times. Which of the two electrolytes is strong ? Justify your answer graphically.
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Q.22 (b)2 marksThe electrical resistance of a column of mol NaOH solution of diameter 1 cm and length 50 cm is ohm. Calculate the conductivity.- Q.23 (a)2 marksPredict the products of the following reactions : (i) (ii)
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Q.23 (b)2 marksGive reasons for the following : (i) p-nitrophenol is more acidic than p-methylphenol. (ii) on reaction with gives alkene as the main product and not an ether.- Q.242 marks(a) (b) Identify 'A' and 'B' in the above reactions.
- Q.252 marksDefine denaturation of protein. What is the effect of denaturation on the structure of protein ?
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.263 marksGive reason : (a) Measurement of osmotic pressure method is preferred for the determination of molar masses of macromolecules such as proteins and polymers. (b) Aquatic animals are more comfortable in cold water than in warm water. (c) Elevation of boiling point of 1 M KCl solution is nearly double than that of 1 M sugar solution.
- Q.273 marksComplete the following reactions : (a) (b) and from (B) : ,
- Q.283 marksHow do you convert the following : (Any three) (a) Phenol to 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde (b) Anisole to 2-Methoxyacetophenone (c) Propene to Propan-2-ol (d) Ethanol to Ethanal
- Q.293 marks(a) What are the hydrolysis products of (i) Lactose, (ii) Maltose ? (b) Give the basic structural difference between starch and cellulose.
- Q.30 (a)3 marksExplain why : (i) Carboxyl group in benzoic acid is meta directing. (ii) Sodium bisulphite is used for the purification of aldehydes and ketones. (iii) Carboxylic acids do not give characteristic reactions of carbonyl group.
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Q.30 (b)3 marksAn organic compound 'A', having the molecular formula on treatment with Cu at 573 K, gives 'B'. 'B' does not reduce Fehling's solution but gives a yellow precipitate of the compound 'C' with . Deduce the structures of A, B and C.
Section D
- In coordination compounds, metals show two types of linkages, primary and secondary. Primary valencies are ionisable and are satisfied by negatively charged ions. Secondary valencies are non-ionisable and are satisfied by neutral or negative ions having lone pair of electrons. Primary valencies are non-directional while secondary valencies decide the shape of the complexes.Q.31 (i)1 markIf does not react with , what will be its formula ?
- Q.31 (ii)1 markWhat is the secondary valency of ?
- Q.31 (iii) (a)2 marks(1) Write the formula of Iron(III)hexacyanidoferrate(II). (2) Write the IUPAC name of .
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Q.31 (iii) (b)2 marksWrite the hybridization and magnetic behaviour of . [Atomic number : Ni = 28]- The rate of reaction is concerned with decrease in concentration of reactants or increase in the concentration of products per unit time. It can be expressed as instantaneous rate at a particular instant of time and average rate over a large interval of time. Mathematical representation of rate of reaction is given by rate law. Rate constant and order of a reaction can be determined from rate law or its integrated rate equation.Q.32 (i)1 markWhat is average rate of reaction ?
- Q.32 (ii)1 markWrite two factors that affect the rate of reaction.
- Q.32 (iii) (a)2 marks(1) What happens to rate of reaction for zero order reaction ? (2) What is the unit of k for zero order reaction ?
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Q.32 (iii) (b)2 marks(1) For a reaction Rate . What is the order of the reaction ? (2) Define pseudo first order reaction with an example.
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.335 marksAssign reason for each of the following : (i) Manganese exhibits the highest oxidation state of +7 among the 3d series of transition elements. (ii) Transition metals and their compounds are generally found to be good catalysts in chemical reactions. (iii) is reducing in nature while with the same d-orbital configuration is an oxidising agent. (iv) Zn has lowest enthalpy of atomization. (v) is unstable in an aqueous solution.
- Q.34 (a)5 marks(i) Carry out the following conversions : (1) Ethanal to But-2-en-1-al (2) Propanoic acid to 2-chloropropanoic acid (ii) An alkene with molecular formula on ozonolysis gives a mixture of two compounds 'B' and 'C'. Compound 'B' gives positive Fehling test and also reacts with iodine and NaOH solution. Compound 'C' does not give Fehling solution test but forms iodoform. Identify the compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
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Q.34 (b)5 marks(i) Distinguish with a suitable chemical test : (1) and (2) Ethanal and Ethanoic acid (ii) Write the structure of oxime of acetone. (iii) Identify A to D. and- Q.35 (a)5 marks(i) State Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions. Write an expression for the molar conductivity of acetic acid at infinite dilution according to Kohlrausch's law. (ii) Calculate the maximum work and for the given reaction at 298 K : Given : V, V 1 F = 96500 C
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Q.35 (b)5 marks(i) State Faraday's first law of electrolysis. How much charge, in terms of Faraday, is required for the reduction of 1 mol to Cu ? (ii) Calculate emf of the following cell at 298 K for [ V, 1 F = 96500 C , ]
Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markOn dissolving ammonium chloride in water at room temperature, the solution feels cool to touch. Under which of the following conditions does salt dissolve faster ?
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- Q.21 markLanthanoid contraction is due to increase in :
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- Q.31 markon reaction with NaOH and in alcoholic medium gives :
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- Q.41 markIn the reaction , what is the correct order of reactivity of alcohol ?
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- Q.51 markThe compounds and represent :
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- Q.61 markWhich of the following is least basic ?
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- Q.71 markThe glycosidic linkage involved in linking the glucose units in amylase part of starch is :
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- Q.81 markThe order of the reaction is :
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- Q.91 markThe species that attacks benzene in following is :
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- Q.101 markThe most common and stable oxidation state of a Lanthanoid is :
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- Q.111 markThe correct cell to represent the following reaction is :
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- Q.121 markand for a spontaneous reaction will be :
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- Q.131 markWhich of the following is affected by catalyst ?
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- Q.141 markWhich of the following is a non-reducing sugar ?
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- For Questions number 15 to 18, two statements are given — one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.Q.151 markAssertion (A) : Ammonolysis of alkyl halides is not a suitable method for the preparation of pure primary amines. Reason (R) : Ammonolysis of alkyl halides yields mainly secondary amines.
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : The molecularity of the reaction appears to be 2. Reason (R) : Two molecules of the reactants are involved in the given elementary reaction.
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- Q.171 markAssertion (A) : Low spin tetrahedral complexes are rarely observed. Reason (R) : Crystal field splitting energy is less than pairing energy for tetrahedral complexes.
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- Q.181 markAssertion (A) : Acetylation of aniline gives a monosubstituted product. Reason (R) : Activating effect of group is more than that of amino group.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.192 marks(a) Write chemical reaction to show that open structure of D-glucose contains the straight chain. (b) What type of linkage is responsible for the formation of protein ?
- Q.20 (a)2 marksCalculate for the cell reaction at : Given that : V, V 1 F = 96500 C
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Q.20 (b)2 marksThe electrical resistance of a column of mol NaOH solution of diameter 1 cm and length 50 cm is ohm. Calculate the conductivity.- Q.21 (a)2 marksAccount for the following : (i) Phenol is a stronger acid than an alcohol. (ii) The boiling point of alcohols decreases with increase in branching of alkyl chain.
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Q.21 (b)2 marks(i) Write the mechanism of the following reaction : (ii) Write the equation involved in Reimer-Tiemann reaction.- Q.222 marksWrite the main product formed when : (a) n-Butyl chloride is treated with alc. KOH. (b) 2,4,6-Trinitrochlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis.
- Q.232 marksComplete the following equations : (a) (b)
- Q.242 marks(a) Write the IUPAC name for the following organic compounds : (b) Complete the following :
- Q.252 marksWhat is Henry's law ? Give one application of it.
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.263 marksWrite main product formed when : (a) Methyl chloride is treated with NaI/Acetone. (b) 2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene is subjected to hydrolysis. (c) n-Butyl chloride is treated with alcoholic KOH.
- Q.273 marksHow do you convert the following : (Any three) (a) Phenol to picric acid (b) Propanone to 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (c) Phenol to anisole (d) Propene to Propan-1-ol
- Q.283 marks(a) Differentiate between Ideal solution and Non-ideal solution. (b) 30 g of urea is dissolved in 846 g of water. Calculate the vapour pressure of water for this solution if vapour pressure of pure water at 298 K is mm Hg.
- Q.29 (a)3 marksExplain why : (i) Carboxyl group in benzoic acid is meta directing. (ii) Sodium bisulphite is used for the purification of aldehydes and ketones. (iii) Carboxylic acids do not give characteristic reactions of carbonyl group.
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Q.29 (b)3 marksGive chemical equation for the following reactions : (i) Propanone is treated with dil. . (ii) Acetophenone is treated with . (iii) Benzoyl chloride is hydrogenated in presence of .- Q.303 marks(a) Write the product when D-glucose reacts with conc. . (b) Amino acids show amphoteric behaviour. Why ? (c) Write one difference between -helix and -pleated structure of protein.
Section D
- The rate of reaction is concerned with decrease in concentration of reactants or increase in the concentration of products per unit time. It can be expressed as instantaneous rate at a particular instant of time and average rate over a large interval of time. Mathematical representation of rate of reaction is given by rate law. Rate Constant and order of a reaction can be determined from rate law or its integrated rate equation.Q.31 (i)1 markWhat is average rate of reaction ?
- Q.31 (ii)1 markWrite two factors that affect the rate of reaction.
- Q.31 (iii) (a)2 marks(1) What happens to rate of reaction for zero order reaction ? (2) What is the unit of k for zero order reaction ?
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Q.31 (iii) (b)2 marks(1) For a reaction Rate . What is the order of the reaction ? (2) Define pseudo first order reaction with an example.- In coordination compounds, metals show two types of linkages, primary and secondary. Primary valencies are ionisable and are satisfied by negatively charged ions. Secondary valencies are non-ionisable and are satisfied by neutral or negative ions having lone pair of electrons. Primary valencies are non-directional while secondary valencies decide the shape of the complexes.Q.32 (i)1 markIf does not react with , what will be its formula ?
- Q.32 (ii)1 markWhat is the secondary valency of ?
- Q.32 (iii) (a)2 marks(1) Write the formula of Iron(III)hexacyanidoferrate(II). (2) Write the IUPAC name of .
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Q.32 (iii) (b)2 marksWrite the hybridization and magnetic behaviour of . [Atomic number : Ni = 28]
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.33 (a)5 marks(i) Carry out the following conversions : (1) Ethanal to But-2-en-1-al (2) Propanoic acid to 2-chloropropanoic acid (ii) An alkene with molecular formula on ozonolysis gives a mixture of two compounds 'B' and 'C'. Compound 'B' gives positive Fehling test and also reacts with iodine and NaOH solution. Compound 'C' does not give Fehling solution test but forms iodoform. Identify the compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
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Q.33 (b)5 marks(i) Distinguish with a suitable chemical test : (1) and (2) Ethanal and Ethanoic acid (ii) Write the structure of oxime of acetone. (iii) Identify A to D. and- Q.345 marks(a) (i) In 3d series, which transition element has positive value and why ? (ii) Name a member of lanthanide series which is well-known to show +4 oxidation state. (b) Give reason : (i) The highest oxidation state is exhibited in oxoanions of transition metals. (ii) HCl is not used to acidify solution.
- Q.35 (a)5 marks(i) State Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions. Write an expression for the limiting molar conductivity of acetic acid according to Kohlrausch's law. (ii) Calculate the maximum work and for the given reaction at 298 K : Given : V, V 1 F = 96500 C
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Q.35 (b)5 marks(i) State Faraday's first law of electrolysis. How much charge, in terms of Faraday, is required for the reduction of 1 mol to Cu ? (ii) Calculate emf of the following cell at 298 K for [ V, 1 F = 96500 C , ]