CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2023 question paper (56/2)
Maximum marks 70 · Time 3 hours · 3 sets
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Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markThe conversion of an alkyl halide into an alkene by alcoholic KOH is classified as
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- Q.21 markThe oxidation state of Fe in is
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- Q.31 markAmong the following, which is the strongest base ?
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- Q.41 markThe slope in the plot of vs. time for a first order reaction is
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- Q.51 markAn -helix is a structural feature of
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- Q.61 markRacemisation occurs in
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- Q.71 markValue of Henry's constant :
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- Q.81 markWhich of the following solutions of will have the highest value of molar conductivity ?
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- Q.91 markWhich of the following reactions are feasible ?
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- Q.101 markWhich of the following is most reactive in nucleophilic addition reactions ?
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- Q.111 markWhich of the following does not give aldol condensation reaction ?
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- Q.121 markFor the reaction , rate of reaction is equal to
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- Q.131 markWhich of the following characteristics of transition metals is associated with their catalytic activity ?
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- Q.141 markThe formula of the complex dichloridobis (ethane –1, 2-diamine) platinum (IV) nitrate is
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- Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below :Q.151 markAssertion (A) : Osmotic pressure is a colligative property. Reason (R) : Osmotic pressure is proportional to the molality.
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : Conductivity decreases with decrease in concentration of electrolyte. Reason (R) : Number of ions per unit volume that carry the current in a solution decreases on dilution.
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- Q.171 markAssertion (A) : Copper is a non-transition element. Reason (R) : Copper has completely filled d-orbitals in its ground state.
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- Q.181 markAssertion (A) : Nucleophilic substitution of iodoethane is easier than chloroethane. Reason (R) : Bond enthalpy of C-I bond is less than that of C-Cl bond.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.192 marksThe vapour pressure of pure liquid X and pure liquid Y at 25 °C are 120 mm Hg and 160 mm Hg respectively. If equal moles of X and Y are mixed to form an ideal solution, calculate the vapour pressure of the solution.
- Q.20 (a)2 marksGive reasons : (i) Mercury cell delivers a constant potential during its life time. (ii) In the experimental determination of electrolytic conductance, Direct Current (DC) is not used.
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Q.20 (b)2 marksDefine fuel cell with an example. What advantages do the fuel cells have over primary and secondary batteries ?- Q.212 marks(a) The conversion of molecule A to B followed second order kinetics. If concentration of A increased to three times, how will it affect the rate of formation of B ? (b) Define Pseudo first order reaction with an example.
- Q.22 (a)2 marksWrite the IUPAC names of the following : (i) (ii)
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Q.22 (b)2 marks(i) What is a chelate complex ? Give one example. (ii) What are heteroleptic complexes ? Give one example.- Q.232 marksWrite the chemical equation involved in the following reactions : (a) Reimer-Tiemann reaction (b) Acetylation of Salicylic acid
- Q.242 marksDo the following conversions in not more than two steps : (a) to (b) to
- Q.252 marksWrite two differences between DNA and RNA.
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.26 (a)3 marks(i) Write the mechanism of the following reaction : (ii) Why ortho-nitrophenol is steam volatile while para-nitrophenol is not ?
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Q.26 (b)3 marksWhat happens when (i) Anisole is treated with /anhydrous ? (ii) Phenol is oxidised with ? (iii) is heated with Cu/573 K ? Write chemical equation in support of your answer.- Q.273 marksAnswer any 3 of the following : (a) Which isomer of gives a single monochloro compound in bright sunlight ? (b) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of reactivity towards reaction : 2-Bromopentane, 1-Bromopentane, 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane (c) Why p-dichlorobenzene has higher melting point than those of ortho- and meta-isomers ? (d) Identify A and B in the following :
- Q.283 marksA first order reaction is 50% complete in 30 minutes at 300 K and in 10 minutes at 320 K. Calculate activation energy for the reaction. [Given : log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771, log 4 = 0.6021]
- Q.293 marksWhen 19.5 g of (Molar mass = 78 g ), is dissolved in 500 g of water, the depression in freezing point is observed to be 1°C. Calculate the degree of dissociation of . [Given : for water = 1.86 K kg ]
- Q.303 marks(a) Draw the geometrical isomers of . Which geometrical isomer of is not optically active and why ? (b) Write the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour of . [Given : Atomic number of Co = 27]
Section D
- The carbon – oxygen double bond is polarised in aldehydes and ketones due to higher electronegativity of oxygen relative to carbon. Therefore they undergo nucleophilic addition reactions with a number of nucleophiles such as HCN, , alcohols, ammonia derivatives and Grignard reagents. Aldehydes are easily oxidised by mild oxidising agents as compared to ketones. The carbonyl group of carboxylic acid does not give reactions of aldehydes and ketones. Carboxylic acids are considerably more acidic than alcohols and most of simple phenols.Q.31 (a)1 markWrite the name of the product when an aldehyde reacts with excess alcohol in presence of dry HCl.
- Q.31 (b)1 markWhy carboxylic acid is a stronger acid than phenol ?
- Q.31 (c)2 marks(i) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their reactivity towards : , , (ii) Write a chemical test to distinguish between propanal and propanone.
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Q.31 (c)2 marksWrite the main product in the following : (i) 3-oxocyclohexane-1-carbaldehyde (ii)- Carbohydrates are optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones. They are also called saccharides. All those carbohydrates which reduce Fehling's solution and Tollen's reagent are referred to as reducing sugars. Glucose, the most important source of energy for mammals, is obtained by the hydrolysis of starch. Vitamins are accessory food factors required in the diet. Proteins are the polymers of -amino acids and perform various structural and dynamic functions in the organisms. Deficiency of vitamins leads to many diseases.Q.32 (a)1 markThe penta-acetate of glucose does not react with Hydroxylamine. What does it indicate ?
- Q.32 (b)1 markWhy cannot vitamin C be stored in our body ?
- Q.32 (c)2 marksDefine the following as related to proteins : (i) Peptide linkage (ii) Denaturation
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Q.32 (c)2 marksDefine the following as related to carbohydrates : (i) Anomers (ii) Glycosidic linkage
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.33 (a)5 marks(I) Account for the following : (i) value for couple is much more positive than that for . (ii) is colourless whereas is coloured in an aqueous solution. (iii) Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states. (II) Write the chemical equations for the preparation of from .
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Q.33 (b)5 marks(I) Account for the following : (i) Transition metals form alloys. (ii) is a strong oxidising agent. (II) Write one similarity and one difference between chemistry of Lanthanoids and Actinoids. (III) Complete the following ionic equation :- Q.34 (a)5 marks(I) Give reasons : (i) Aniline on nitration gives good amount of m-nitroaniline, though group is o/p directing in electrophilic substitution reactions. (ii) is more basic than in an aqueous solution. (iii) Ammonolysis of alkyl halides is not a good method to prepare pure primary amines. (II) Write the reaction involved in the following : (i) Carbyl amine test (ii) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
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Q.34 (b)5 marks(I) Write the structures of A, B and C in the following reactions : (i) (ii) (II) Why aniline does not undergo Friedal-Crafts reaction ? (III) Arrange the following in increasing order of their boiling point : , ,- Q.355 marks(a) Conductivity of M methanoic acid is S . Calculate its molar conductivity and degree of dissociation if for methanoic acid is 404 S . (b) Calculate the and log for the given reaction at 298 K : Given : V, V C .
Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markWhich of the following belongs to the class of Vinyl halides ?
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- Q.21 markWhat is the secondary valency of Cobalt in ?
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- Q.31 markWhen Benzene diazonium chloride reacts with phenol, it forms a dye. This reaction is called
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- Q.41 markThe slope in the plot of vs. time for a zero order reaction is
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- Q.51 markProteins are polymers of
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- Q.61 markRetention of configuration is observed in
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- Q.71 markAn azeotropic mixture of two liquids will have a boiling point lower than either of the two liquids when it
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- Q.81 markWhich of the following solutions of will have the highest value of molar conductivity ?
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- Q.91 markWhich of the following does not give Cannizaro reaction ?
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- Q.101 markWhich of the following reactions are feasible ?
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- Q.111 markAldehydes and ketones react with hydroxylamine to form
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- Q.121 markFor a reaction , rate of reaction is equal to
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- Q.131 markThe formula of the complex dichloridobis (ethane –1, 2-diamine) platinum (IV) nitrate is
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- Q.141 markWhich one among the following metals of 3d series has the lowest melting point ?
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- Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below :Q.151 markAssertion (A) : Elevation in boiling point is a colligative property. Reason (R) : The lowering of vapour pressure of solution causes elevation in boiling point.
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : Chlorobenzene is resistant to electrophilic substitution reaction. Reason (R) : C-Cl bond in chlorobenzene acquires partial double bond characters due to resonance.
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- Q.171 markAssertion (A) : Conductivity decreases with decrease in concentration of electrolyte. Reason (R) : Number of ions per unit volume that carry the current in a solution decreases on dilution.
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- Q.181 markAssertion (A) : Transition metals have high enthalpy of atomisation. Reason (R) : Greater number of unpaired electrons in transition metals results in weak metallic bonding.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.19 (a)2 marksGive reasons : (i) Mercury cell delivers a constant potential during its life time. (ii) In the experimental determination of electrolytic conductance, Direct Current (DC) is not used.
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Q.19 (b)2 marksDefine fuel cell with an example. What advantages do the fuel cells have over primary and secondary batteries ?- Q.202 marksThe vapour pressure of pure liquid X and pure liquid Y at 25 °C are 120 mm Hg and 160 mm Hg respectively. If equal moles of X and Y are mixed to form an ideal solution, calculate the vapour pressure of the solution.
- Q.21 (a)2 marksWrite the IUPAC names of the following : (i) (ii)
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Q.21 (b)2 marks(i) What is a chelate complex ? Give one example. (ii) What are heteroleptic complexes ? Give one example.- Q.222 marks(a) The conversion of molecule A to B followed second order kinetics. If concentration of A increased to three times, how will it affect the rate of formation of B ? (b) Define Pseudo first order reaction with an example.
- Q.232 marks(a) What is the difference between a nucleoside and nucleotide ? (b) What products would be formed when a nucleotide from DNA containing thymine is hydrolysed ?
- Q.242 marksWrite the chemical equation involved in the following : (a) Kolbe's reaction (b) Williamson synthesis
- Q.252 marksDo the following conversions in not more than two steps : (a) to (b) to
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.263 marks(a) Draw the geometrical isomers of . Which geometrical isomer of is not optically active and why ? (b) Write the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour of . [Given : Atomic number of Co = 27]
- Q.273 marksWhen 19.5 g of (Molar mass = 78 g ), is dissolved in 500 g of water, the depression in freezing point is observed to be 1°C. Calculate the degree of dissociation of . [Given : for water = 1.86 K kg ]
- Q.283 marksAnswer any 3 of the following : (a) Which isomer of gives a single monochloro compound in bright sunlight ? (b) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of reactivity towards reaction : 2-Bromopentane, 1-Bromopentane, 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane (c) Why p-dichlorobenzene has higher melting point than those of ortho- and meta-isomers ? (d) Identify A and B in the following :
- Q.293 marksA first order reaction is 50% complete in 30 minutes at 300 K and in 10 minutes at 320 K. Calculate activation energy for the reaction. [Given : log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771, log 4 = 0.6021]
- Q.30 (a)3 marks(i) Write the mechanism of the following reaction : (ii) Why ortho-nitrophenol is steam volatile while para-nitrophenol is not ?
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Q.30 (b)3 marksWhat happens when (i) Anisole is treated with /anhydrous ? (ii) Phenol is oxidised with ? (iii) is heated with Cu/573 K ? Write chemical equation in support of your answer.
Section D
- Carbohydrates are optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones. They are also called saccharides. All those carbohydrates which reduce Fehling's solution and Tollen's reagent are referred to as reducing sugars. Glucose, the most important source of energy for mammals, is obtained by the hydrolysis of starch. Vitamins are accessory food factors required in the diet. Proteins are the polymers of -amino acids and perform various structural and dynamic functions in the organisms. Deficiency of vitamins leads to many diseases.Q.31 (a)1 markThe penta-acetate of glucose does not react with Hydroxylamine. What does it indicate ?
- Q.31 (b)1 markWhy cannot vitamin C be stored in our body ?
- Q.31 (c)2 marksDefine the following as related to proteins : (i) Peptide linkage (ii) Denaturation
OR
Q.31 (c)2 marksDefine the following as related to carbohydrates : (i) Anomers (ii) Glycosidic linkage- The carbon – oxygen double bond is polarised in aldehydes and ketones due to higher electronegativity of oxygen relative to carbon. Therefore they undergo nucleophilic addition reactions with a number of nucleophiles such as HCN, , alcohols, ammonia derivatives and Grignard reagents. Aldehydes are easily oxidised by mild oxidising agents as compared to ketones. The carbonyl group of carboxylic acid does not give reactions of aldehydes and ketones. Carboxylic acids are considerably more acidic than alcohols and most of simple phenols.Q.32 (a)1 markWrite the name of the product when an aldehyde reacts with excess alcohol in presence of dry HCl.
- Q.32 (b)1 markWhy carboxylic acid is a stronger acid than phenol ?
- Q.32 (c)2 marks(i) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their reactivity towards : , , (ii) Write a chemical test to distinguish between propanal and propanone.
OR
Q.32 (c)2 marksWrite the main product in the following : (i) 3-oxocyclohexane-1-carbaldehyde (ii)
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.335 marks(a) Conductivity of M methanoic acid is S . Calculate its molar conductivity and degree of dissociation if for methanoic acid is 404 S . (b) Calculate the and log for the given reaction at 298 K : Given : V, V C .
- Q.34 (a)5 marks(I) Account for the following : (i) value for couple is much more positive than that for . (ii) is colourless whereas is coloured in an aqueous solution. (iii) Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states. (II) Write the chemical equations for the preparation of from .
OR
Q.34 (b)5 marks(I) Account for the following : (i) Transition metals form alloys. (ii) is a strong oxidising agent. (II) Write one similarity and one difference between chemistry of Lanthanoids and Actinoids. (III) Complete the following ionic equation :- Q.35 (a)5 marks(I) Give reasons : (i) Aniline on nitration gives good amount of m-nitroaniline, though group is o/p directing in electrophilic substitution reactions. (ii) is more basic than in an aqueous solution. (iii) Ammonolysis of alkyl halides is not a good method to prepare pure primary amines. (II) Write the reaction involved in the following : (i) Carbyl amine test (ii) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
OR
Q.35 (b)5 marks(I) Write the structures of A, B and C in the following reactions : (i) (ii) (II) Why aniline does not undergo Friedal-Crafts reaction ? (III) Arrange the following in increasing order of their boiling point : , ,
Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markAuto oxidation of chloroform in air and sunlight produces a poisonous gas known as
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- Q.21 markWhich of the following ligands is an ambidentate ligand ?
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- Q.31 markAmong the following, which has the highest value of ?
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- Q.41 markThe slope in the plot of vs. time for a first order reaction is
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- Q.51 markWhen D-glucose reacts with HI, it forms
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- Q.61 markInversion of configuration occurs in
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- Q.71 markSolubility of gas in liquid decreases with increase in
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- Q.81 markWhich of the following relations is incorrect ?
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- Q.91 markThe reagent that can be used to distinguish acetophenone and benzophenone is
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- Q.101 markWhich of the following reactions are feasible ?
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- Q.111 markWhich of the following compounds will undergo self-condensation in the presence of dilute NaOH solution ?
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- Q.121 markFor the reaction , rate of reaction is equal to
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- Q.131 markWhich of the following transition metals shows + 1 and + 2 oxidation states ?
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- Q.141 markThe formula of the complex Iron (III) hexacyanidoferrate (II) is :
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- Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below :Q.151 markAssertion (A) : The enthalpy of mixing is equal to zero for an ideal solution. Reason (R) : For an ideal solution the interaction between solute and solvent molecules is stronger than the interactions between solute-solute or solvent-solvent molecules.
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : Molar conductivity decreases with increase in concentration. Reason (R) : When concentration approaches zero, the molar conductivity is known as limiting molar conductivity.
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- Q.171 markAssertion (A) : Transition metals show their highest oxidation state with oxygen. Reason (R) : The ability of oxygen to form multiple bonds to metals.
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- Q.181 markAssertion (A) : Chlorobenzene is resistant to nucleophilic substitution reaction at room temperature. Reason (R) : C-Cl bond gets weaker due to resonance.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.192 marksWhat are nucleic acids ? Why two strands in DNA are not identical but are complementary ?
- Q.202 marksDo the following conversions in not more than two steps : (a) to (b) to
- Q.212 marksWrite the chemical equation involved in the following reactions : (a) Reimer-Tiemann reaction (b) Acetylation of Salicylic acid
- Q.222 marks(a) The conversion of molecule A to B followed second order kinetics. If concentration of A increased to three times, how will it affect the rate of formation of B ? (b) Define Pseudo first order reaction with an example.
- Q.232 marksThe vapour pressure of pure liquid X and pure liquid Y at 25 °C are 120 mm Hg and 160 mm Hg respectively. If equal moles of X and Y are mixed to form an ideal solution, calculate the vapour pressure of the solution.
- Q.24 (a)2 marksGive reasons : (i) Mercury cell delivers a constant potential during its life time. (ii) In the experimental determination of electrolytic conductance, Direct Current (DC) is not used.
OR
Q.24 (b)2 marksDefine fuel cell with an example. What advantages do the fuel cells have over primary and secondary batteries ?- Q.25 (a)2 marksWrite the IUPAC names of the following : (i) (ii)
OR
Q.25 (b)2 marks(i) What is a chelate complex ? Give one example. (ii) What are heteroleptic complexes ? Give one example.
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.263 marksAnswer any 3 of the following : (a) Which isomer of gives a single monochloro compound in bright sunlight ? (b) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of reactivity towards reaction : 2-Bromopentane, 1-Bromopentane, 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane (c) Why p-dichlorobenzene has higher melting point than those of ortho- and meta-isomers ? (d) Identify A and B in the following :
- Q.27 (a)3 marks(i) Write the mechanism of the following reaction : (ii) Why ortho-nitrophenol is steam volatile while para-nitrophenol is not ?
OR
Q.27 (b)3 marksWhat happens when (i) Anisole is treated with /anhydrous ? (ii) Phenol is oxidised with ? (iii) is heated with Cu/573 K ? Write chemical equation in support of your answer.- Q.283 marks(a) Draw the geometrical isomers of . Which geometrical isomer of is not optically active and why ? (b) Write the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour of . [Given : Atomic number of Co = 27]
- Q.293 marksA first order reaction is 50% complete in 30 minutes at 300 K and in 10 minutes at 320 K. Calculate activation energy for the reaction. [Given : log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771, log 4 = 0.6021]
- Q.303 marksWhen 19.5 g of (Molar mass = 78 g ), is dissolved in 500 g of water, the depression in freezing point is observed to be 1°C. Calculate the degree of dissociation of . [Given : for water = 1.86 K kg ]
Section D
- The carbon – oxygen double bond is polarised in aldehydes and ketones due to higher electronegativity of oxygen relative to carbon. Therefore they undergo nucleophilic addition reactions with a number of nucleophiles such as HCN, , alcohols, ammonia derivatives and Grignard reagents. Aldehydes are easily oxidised by mild oxidising agents as compared to ketones. The carbonyl group of carboxylic acid does not give reactions of aldehydes and ketones. Carboxylic acids are considerably more acidic than alcohols and most of simple phenols.Q.31 (a)1 markWrite the name of the product when an aldehyde reacts with excess alcohol in presence of dry HCl.
- Q.31 (b)1 markWhy carboxylic acid is a stronger acid than phenol ?
- Q.31 (c)2 marks(i) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their reactivity towards : , , (ii) Write a chemical test to distinguish between propanal and propanone.
OR
Q.31 (c)2 marksWrite the main product in the following : (i) 3-oxocyclohexane-1-carbaldehyde (ii)- Carbohydrates are optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones. They are also called saccharides. All those carbohydrates which reduce Fehling's solution and Tollen's reagent are referred to as reducing sugars. Glucose, the most important source of energy for mammals, is obtained by the hydrolysis of starch. Vitamins are accessory food factors required in the diet. Proteins are the polymers of -amino acids and perform various structural and dynamic functions in the organisms. Deficiency of vitamins leads to many diseases.Q.32 (a)1 markThe penta-acetate of glucose does not react with Hydroxylamine. What does it indicate ?
- Q.32 (b)1 markWhy cannot vitamin C be stored in our body ?
- Q.32 (c)2 marksDefine the following as related to proteins : (i) Peptide linkage (ii) Denaturation
OR
Q.32 (c)2 marksDefine the following as related to carbohydrates : (i) Anomers (ii) Glycosidic linkage
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.33 (a)5 marks(I) Give reasons : (i) Aniline on nitration gives good amount of m-nitroaniline, though group is o/p directing in electrophilic substitution reactions. (ii) is more basic than in an aqueous solution. (iii) Ammonolysis of alkyl halides is not a good method to prepare pure primary amines. (II) Write the reaction involved in the following : (i) Carbyl amine test (ii) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
OR
Q.33 (b)5 marks(I) Write the structures of A, B and C in the following reactions : (i) (ii) (II) Why aniline does not undergo Friedal-Crafts reaction ? (III) Arrange the following in increasing order of their boiling point : , ,- Q.345 marks(a) Conductivity of M methanoic acid is S . Calculate its molar conductivity and degree of dissociation if for methanoic acid is 404 S . (b) Calculate the and log for the given reaction at 298 K : Given : V, V C .
- Q.35 (a)5 marks(I) Account for the following : (i) value for couple is much more positive than that for . (ii) is colourless whereas is coloured in an aqueous solution. (iii) Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states. (II) Write the chemical equations for the preparation of from .
OR
Q.35 (b)5 marks(I) Account for the following : (i) Transition metals form alloys. (ii) is a strong oxidising agent. (II) Write one similarity and one difference between chemistry of Lanthanoids and Actinoids. (III) Complete the following ionic equation :