CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2026 question paper (56/1)
Maximum marks 70 · Time 3 hours · 3 sets
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Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markWhich of the following curve represents the first order reaction ?
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- Q.21 markWhich of the following solutions will have the lowest freezing point in water ?
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- Q.31 markWhich of the following is not a transition metal ?
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- Q.41 markWhich of the following represents the fraction of molecules with energies equal to or greater than ?
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- Q.51 markWhat will happen during the electrolysis of aqueous solution of by using platinum electrodes ?
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- Q.61 markAspirin is obtained by acetylation of
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- Q.71 markThe secondary valency of Co in the complex is
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- Q.81 markAt low temperature, phenol reacts with dil. to yield
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- Q.91 markWhich of the following is ‘not’ true about enantiomers ?
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- Q.101 markAniline on direct nitration yields
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- Q.111 markWhich of the following amines has lowest value ?
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- Q.121 markThe deficiency of which of the following vitamins causes increased fragility of red blood cells and muscular weakness :
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- For questions number 13 to 16, 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.131 markAssertion (A) : It is not possible to separate the components of an azeotrope by fractional distillation. Reason (R) : Components of an azeotrope have the same composition in liquid and vapour phase and boil at a constant temperature.
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- Q.141 markAssertion (A) : The presence of –OH group in phenols directs the incoming group to meta position in the ring. Reason (R) : –OH group in phenols activates the aromatic ring towards electrophilic substitution reaction.
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- Q.151 markAssertion (A) : Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states. Reason (R) : Actinoids are radioactive in nature.
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : The pentaacetate of glucose does not react with . Reason (R) : It indicates the presence of free – CHO group in glucose.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.172 marksWhat type of deviation from Raoult’s law is shown by a mixture of phenol and aniline ? Give reason. What will happen to the boiling point of the solution on mixing phenol and aniline ?
- Q.182 marksWhy are haloarenes less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction ? Give two reasons.
- Q.19 (a)2 marksWrite IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds : (i) (ii)
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Q.19 (b)2 marks(i) Give a chemical test to show that and are ionisation isomers. (ii) What is meant by the ‘Chelate effect’ ? Give an example.- Q.202 marksDifferentiate between the following : (i) Peptide linkage and Glycosidic linkage (ii) Essential amino acids and Non-essential amino acids
- Q.212 marksFollowing reaction takes place in one step : How will the rate of above reaction change if the volume of the reaction vessel is decreased to one third of its original volume ? Will there be any change in the order of reaction with the reduced volume ?
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.223 marksFor the first order thermal decomposition reaction, following data was obtained :Calculate rate constant. [Given : log 3 = 0.48]
S. No. Time(s) Total Pressure (atm) 1 0 0.30 2 30 0.50 - Q.23 (a)3 marksAnswer the following : (i) Why is the Equilibrium Constant related to and not to ? (ii) Two metals ‘A’ and ‘B’ have standard electrode potential values of V and V respectively. Which of these will liberate hydrogen gas from dil. ? (iii) Write the cell reaction which occurs in lead storage battery when it is in charging.
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Q.23 (b)3 marksWhat type of battery is Mercury cell ? Why it is more advantageous than dry cell ? Write overall reaction taking place in Mercury cell.- Q.243 marksCalculate the boiling point of a solution containing 0.61 g of benzoic acid (Molar mass = 122 g ) in 5 g of in which it dimerises to the extent of 88%. The boiling point and of are 46.2 °C and 2.3 K kg respectively.
- Q.253 marksWrite the reactions of D-Glucose with the following : (a) HI (b) water (c) Conc.
- Q.263 marksGive reasons for the following : (a) Carboxylic acids have higher boiling point than alcohols of comparable molecular masses. (b) Alpha hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones are acidic in nature. (c) Nucleophilic addition of ammonia and its derivatives does not occur with carbonyl group in strongly acidic medium.
- Q.273 marksWrite the reaction involved in the following : (a) Reimer-Tiemann reaction (b) Kolbe’s reaction (c) Friedal-Crafts acylation of anisole
- Q.283 marksCompound ‘X’ with molecular formula reacts with aqueous KOH to give an alcohol. The rate of this reaction depends only on the concentration of the compound ‘X’. When an optically active isomer ‘Y’ of the compound ‘X’ was treated with aqueous KOH solution, the rate of reaction was found to be dependent on concentration of compound ‘Y’ and aqueous KOH both. (a) Write down the structural formula of both ‘X’ and ‘Y’. (b) Out of ‘X’ and ‘Y’, which one will undergo racemisation and why ? (c) Out of ‘X’ and ‘Y’, which one will form product with inversion of configuration and why ?
Section D
- The reaction of amines with mineral acids to form ammonium salts shows that these are basic in nature. Aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia whereas aromatic amines are weaker bases than ammonia. Aliphatic and aromatic primary and secondary amines react with acid chlorides, anhydrides and esters by nucleophilic substitution reaction. The main problem encountered during electrophilic substitution reactions of aromatic amines is that of their high reactivity. Substitution tends to occur at ortho-and para-positions. Hinsberg reagent is used for the identification and distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Aryldiazonium salts, usually obtained from arylamines, undergo replacement of the diazonium group with a variety of nucleophiles to provide advantageous methods for producing aryl halides, cyanides, phenols and arenes.Q.29 (a)2 marks(i) Why is a stronger base than in aqueous solution ? (ii) Write structural formulae of the compound A and B :
- Q.29 (b)1 markA compound ‘X’ with molecular formula reacts with Hinsberg reagent to give a product insoluble in alkali. Identify ‘X’.
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Q.29 (b) [OR]1 markHow can you convert aniline to benzonitrile ?- Q.29 (c)1 markWhy is group of aniline acetylated before carrying out nitration ?
- The Valence Bond Theory (VBT) explains the formation, magnetic behaviour and geometry of coordination compounds. The Crystal Field Theory (CFT) of coordination compounds is based on the effect of different crystal fields (provided by the ligands taken as point charges), on the degeneracy of d-orbital energies of the central metal atom/ion. The splitting of the d-orbitals provides different electronic arrangements in strong and weak crystal fields.Q.30 (a)2 marksIn octahedral crystal field, energies of which d-orbitals will be raised when ligands approach the central metal atom/ion ? Give reason in support of your answer.
- Q.30 (b)1 markUsing crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration of central metal atom/ion of the following : (i) (ii) [At. No. : Co = 27]
- Q.30 (c)1 markis paramagnetic while is diamagnetic though both are tetrahedral. Why ? [Atomic No. : Ni = 28]
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Q.30 (c) [OR]1 markWrite hybridization and magnetic behaviour of the complex . [Atomic No. : Fe = 26]
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.31 (a)5 marks(i) An organic compound (X) has the molecular formula . Draw structures for (X) if it : (I) does not give Tollen’s test but gives a positive iodoform test. (II) does not give Tollen’s test and iodoform test but undergoes Aldol condensation. (III) undergoes Cannizzaro’s reaction. (ii) Show how each of the following compounds can be converted to benzoic acid : (I) Acetophenone (II) Ethyl benzene
OR
Q.31 (b)5 marksAnswer the following questions : (i) Draw structure of the 2, 4-dinitrophenyl hyzdrazone derivative of benzaldehyde. (ii) Arrange the following in increasing order of their reactivity towards HCN : Di-tert. butyl ketone, Acetaldehyde, Acetone (iii) Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between benzoic acid and ethyl benzoate. (iv) Write the name of the reagent to convert Ethanenitrile to Ethanal. (v) Draw the structure of ‘X’ in the following reaction : cyclohexanol ‘X’- Q.32 (a)5 marks(i) From the given data of values, answer the following questions :(I) Why show irregular trend in the above values ? (II) Why is value exceptionally positive ? (III) Why value is highly negative ? (ii) Write the ionic equations for the oxidising action of potassium permanganate for its reaction with in both acidic and alkaline solutions.
V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu OR
Q.32 (b)5 marksAnswer the following questions : (i) Name a member of the lanthanoid series (I) which exhibits +4 oxidation state (II) which exhibits +2 oxidation state. (ii) Why transition metals act as good catalyst ? (iii) Why Cr has higher melting point than Mn ? (iv) What happens when acidic solution of potassium permanganate is allowed to stand for sometime ? Give the equation involved. What is this type of reaction called ?- Q.33 (a)5 marksCalculate emf and for the following cell at 298 K : Given : V V [1 F = 96500 C , log 10 = 1]
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Q.33 (b)5 marksFor the reaction : Calculate emf of the cell at 25 °C. Given : J [log 10 = 1, 1 F = 96500 C ]
Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markWhich of the following is most basic ?
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- Q.21 markWhich of the following curve represents the first order reaction ?
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- Q.31 markWhich of the following solutions will have the highest osmotic pressure ?
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- Q.41 markFor a reaction : , the rate of reaction with respect to is
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- Q.51 markHow many Faradays are required to reduce 1 mol of to in acidic medium ?
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- Q.61 markWhich of the following Grignard Reagent will be used to prepare cyclohexylmethanol when treated with methanal ?
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- Q.71 markThe secondary valency of Pt in is
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- Q.81 markon reaction with HI gives
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- Q.91 markAniline on direct nitration yields
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- Q.101 markWhich of the following is ‘not’ true about enantiomers ?
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- Q.111 markAn example of non-reducing sugar is
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- Q.121 markBenzene diazonium chloride on reaction with phenol in weakly basic medium gives
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- For questions number 13 to 16, 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.131 markAssertion (A) : The presence of –OH group in phenols directs the incoming group to ortho and para positions. Reason (R) : –OH group in phenols activates the aromatic ring towards electrophilic substitution reaction.
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- Q.141 markAssertion (A) : Actinoids show irregularities in their electronic configurations. Reason (R) : In actinoids 5f, 6d and 7s orbitals are of comparable energies.
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- Q.151 markAssertion (A) : Components of azeotropes are easily separated by fractional distillation. Reason (R) : Components of an azeotrope have same composition in liquid and vapour phase.
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : The two strands of DNA are complementary to each other. Reason (R) : The hydrogen bonds are formed between specific pairs of bases.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.172 marksWhat type of deviation from Raoult’s law is shown by mixture of ethanol and acetone ? Give reason. What will happen to the boiling point of the solution on mixing ethanol and acetone ?
- Q.18 (a)2 marksWrite IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds : (i) (ii)
OR
Q.18 (b)2 marks(i) Give a chemical test to show that and are ionisation isomers. (ii) What is meant by the ‘Chelate effect’ ? Give an example.- Q.192 marksWhy are haloarenes less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction ? Give two reasons.
- Q.202 marksFollowing reaction takes place in one step : How will the rate of above reaction change if the volume of the reaction vessel is decreased to one third of its original volume ? Will there be any change in the order of reaction with the reduced volume ?
- Q.212 marksDifferentiate between the following : (i) Acidic amino acids and basic amino acids (ii) Nucleotide and Nucleoside
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.223 marksCompound ‘X’ with molecular formula reacts with aqueous KOH to give an alcohol. The rate of this reaction depends only on the concentration of the compound ‘X’. When an optically active isomer ‘Y’ of the compound ‘X’ was treated with aqueous KOH solution, the rate of reaction was found to be dependent on concentration of compound ‘Y’ and aqueous KOH both. (a) Write down the structural formula of both ‘X’ and ‘Y’. (b) Out of ‘X’ and ‘Y’, which one will undergo racemisation and why ? (c) Out of ‘X’ and ‘Y’, which one will form product with inversion of configuration and why ?
- Q.233 marksWrite the reaction involved in the following : (a) Reimer-Tiemann reaction (b) Kolbe’s reaction (c) Friedal-Crafts acylation of anisole
- Q.243 marksGive reasons for the following : (a) Carboxylic acids have higher boiling point than alcohols of comparable molecular masses. (b) Alpha hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones are acidic in nature. (c) Nucleophilic addition of ammonia and its derivatives does not occur with carbonyl group in strongly acidic medium.
- Q.253 marksDefine the following terms : (a) Anomers (b) Invert sugar (c) Glycosidic linkage
- Q.263 marksFor the first order thermal decomposition reaction, following data was obtained :Calculate rate constant. [Given : log 3 = 0.48]
S. No. Time(s) Total Pressure (atm) 1 0 0.30 2 30 0.50 - Q.27 (a)3 marksAnswer the following : (i) Why is the Equilibrium Constant related to and not to ? (ii) Two metals ‘A’ and ‘B’ have standard electrode potential values of V and V respectively. Which of these will liberate hydrogen gas from dil. ? (iii) Write the cell reaction which occurs in lead storage battery when it is in charging.
OR
Q.27 (b)3 marksWhat type of battery is Mercury cell ? Why it is more advantageous than dry cell ? Write overall reaction taking place in Mercury cell.- Q.283 marksCalculate the boiling point of a solution containing 0.61 g of benzoic acid (Molar mass = 122 g ) in 5 g of in which it dimerises to the extent of 88%. The boiling point and of are 46.2 °C and 2.3 K kg respectively.
Section D
- The Valence Bond Theory (VBT) explains the formation, magnetic behaviour and geometry of coordination compounds. The Crystal Field Theory (CFT) of coordination compounds is based on the effect of different crystal fields (provided by the ligands taken as point charges), on the degeneracy of d-orbital energies of the central metal atom/ion. The splitting of the d-orbitals provides different electronic arrangements in strong and weak crystal fields.Q.29 (a)2 marksIn octahedral crystal field, energies of which d-orbitals will be raised when ligands approach the central metal atom/ion ? Give reason in support of your answer.
- Q.29 (b)1 markUsing crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration of central metal atom/ion of the following : (i) (ii) [At. No. : Co = 27]
- Q.29 (c)1 markis paramagnetic while is diamagnetic though both are tetrahedral. Why ? [Atomic No. : Ni = 28]
OR
Q.29 (c) [OR]1 markWrite hybridization and magnetic behaviour of the complex . [Atomic No. : Fe = 26]- The reaction of amines with mineral acids to form ammonium salts shows that these are basic in nature. Aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia whereas aromatic amines are weaker bases than ammonia. Aliphatic and aromatic primary and secondary amines react with acid chlorides, anhydrides and esters by nucleophilic substitution reaction. The main problem encountered during electrophilic substitution reactions of aromatic amines is that of their high reactivity. Substitution tends to occur at ortho-and para-positions. Hinsberg reagent is used for the identification and distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Aryldiazonium salts, usually obtained from arylamines, undergo replacement of the diazonium group with a variety of nucleophiles to provide advantageous methods for producing aryl halides, cyanides, phenols and arenes.Q.30 (a)2 marks(i) Why is a stronger base than in aqueous solution ? (ii) Write structural formulae of the compound A and B :
- Q.30 (b)1 markA compound ‘X’ with molecular formula reacts with Hinsberg reagent to give a product insoluble in alkali. Identify ‘X’.
OR
Q.30 (b) [OR]1 markHow can you convert aniline to benzonitrile ?- Q.30 (c)1 markWhy is group of aniline acetylated before carrying out nitration ?
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.31 (a)5 marksCalculate emf and for the following cell at 298 K : Given : V V [1 F = 96500 C , log 10 = 1]
OR
Q.31 (b)5 marksFor the reaction : Calculate emf of the cell at 25 °C. Given : J [log 10 = 1, 1 F = 96500 C ]- Q.32 (a)5 marks(i) An organic compound (X) has the molecular formula . Draw structures for (X) if it : (I) does not give Tollen’s test but gives a positive iodoform test. (II) does not give Tollen’s test and iodoform test but undergoes Aldol condensation. (III) undergoes Cannizzaro’s reaction. (ii) Show how each of the following compounds can be converted to benzoic acid : (I) Acetophenone (II) Ethyl benzene
OR
Q.32 (b)5 marksAnswer the following questions : (i) Draw structure of the 2, 4-dinitrophenyl hyzdrazone derivative of benzaldehyde. (ii) Arrange the following in increasing order of their reactivity towards HCN : Di-tert. butyl ketone, Acetaldehyde, Acetone (iii) Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between benzoic acid and ethyl benzoate. (iv) Write the name of the reagent to convert Ethanenitrile to Ethanal. (v) Draw the structure of ‘X’ in the following reaction : cyclohexanol ‘X’- Q.33 (a)5 marks(i) From the given data of values, answer the following questions :(I) Why show irregular trend in the above values ? (II) Why is value exceptionally positive ? (III) Why value is highly negative ? (ii) Write the ionic equations for the oxidising action of potassium permanganate for its reaction with in both acidic and alkaline solutions.
V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu OR
Q.33 (b)5 marksAnswer the following questions : (i) Name a member of the lanthanoid series (I) which exhibits +4 oxidation state (II) which exhibits +2 oxidation state. (ii) Why transition metals act as good catalyst ? (iii) Why Cr has higher melting point than Mn ? (iv) What happens when acidic solution of potassium permanganate is allowed to stand for sometime ? Give the equation involved. What is this type of reaction called ?
Section A
1 mark each
- Q.11 markIn the ring structure of fructose, the anomeric carbon is
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- Q.21 markWhich of the following is the correct expression of which depends upon the nature of solvent ?
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- Q.31 markWhich of the following transition metals has lowest enthalpy of atomisation ?
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- Q.41 markWhich of the following curve represents the first order reaction ?
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- Q.51 markAniline on direct nitration yields
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- Q.61 markWhich of the following is ‘not’ true about enantiomers ?
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- Q.71 markThe secondary valency of Co in is
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- Q.81 markAt low temperature, phenol on reaction with in gives
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- Q.91 markHow the conductivity varies on decreasing concentration for both weak and strong electrolytes ?
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- Q.101 markon reaction with gives
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- Q.111 markThe activation energy of a reaction can be determined from the slope of which of the following curves ?
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- Q.121 markIdentify ‘X’ in the following reaction : ‘X’ is
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- For questions number 13 to 16, 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.131 markAssertion (A) : The presence of –OH group in phenols directs the incoming group at ortho- and para- positions. Reason (R) : –OH group in phenols deactivates the aromatic ring.
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- Q.141 markAssertion (A) : Actinoids show irregularities in their electronic configurations. Reason (R) : Due to varying stabilities of , and occupancies of the 5f orbitals.
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- Q.151 markAssertion (A) : The pentaacetate of glucose does not react with . Reason (R) : It indicates the absence of free –CHO group in glucose.
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- Q.161 markAssertion (A) : It is not possible to separate the components of an azeotrope by fractional distillation. Reason (R) : Minimum boiling azeotrope is formed by the solutions showing large positive deviation from Raoult’s law.
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Section B
2 marks each
- Q.172 marksWhat type of deviation is shown by a mixture of chloroform and acetone from Raoult’s law ? Give reason. What will happen to the boiling point of the solution on mixing chloroform and acetone ?
- Q.182 marksFollowing reaction takes place in one step : How will the rate of above reaction change if the volume of the reaction vessel is decreased to one third of its original volume ? Will there be any change in the order of reaction with the reduced volume ?
- Q.19 (a)2 marksWrite IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds : (i) (ii)
OR
Q.19 (b)2 marks(i) Give a chemical test to show that and are ionisation isomers. (ii) What is meant by the ‘Chelate effect’ ? Give an example.- Q.202 marksDifferentiate between the following : (i) Fibrous protein and Globular protein (ii) Peptide linkage and Phosphodiester linkage
- Q.212 marksWhy are haloarenes less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction ? Give two reasons.
Section C
3 marks each
- Q.223 marksCalculate the boiling point of a solution containing 0.61 g of benzoic acid (Molar mass = 122 g ) in 5 g of in which it dimerises to the extent of 88%. The boiling point and of are 46.2 °C and 2.3 K kg respectively.
- Q.233 marksWrite the reaction involved in the following : (a) Reimer-Tiemann reaction (b) Kolbe’s reaction (c) Friedal-Crafts acylation of anisole
- Q.243 marksGive reasons for the following : (a) Carboxylic acids have higher boiling point than alcohols of comparable molecular masses. (b) Alpha hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones are acidic in nature. (c) Nucleophilic addition of ammonia and its derivatives does not occur with carbonyl group in strongly acidic medium.
- Q.253 marksFor the first order thermal decomposition reaction, following data was obtained :Calculate rate constant. [Given : log 3 = 0.48]
S. No. Time(s) Total Pressure (atm) 1 0 0.30 2 30 0.50 - Q.263 marksHow do you explain the presence of following in open structure of glucose ? (a) all the six carbon atoms are in a straight chain. (b) five –OH groups which are attached to different carbon atoms. (c) an aldehyde group.
- Q.273 marksCompound ‘X’ with molecular formula reacts with aqueous KOH to give an alcohol. The rate of this reaction depends only on the concentration of the compound ‘X’. When an optically active isomer ‘Y’ of the compound ‘X’ was treated with aqueous KOH solution, the rate of reaction was found to be dependent on concentration of compound ‘Y’ and aqueous KOH both. (a) Write down the structural formula of both ‘X’ and ‘Y’. (b) Out of ‘X’ and ‘Y’, which one will undergo racemisation and why ? (c) Out of ‘X’ and ‘Y’, which one will form product with inversion of configuration and why ?
- Q.28 (a)3 marksAnswer the following : (i) Why is the Equilibrium Constant related to and not to ? (ii) Two metals ‘A’ and ‘B’ have standard electrode potential values of V and V respectively. Which of these will liberate hydrogen gas from dil. ? (iii) Write the cell reaction which occurs in lead storage battery when it is in charging.
OR
Q.28 (b)3 marksWhat type of battery is Mercury cell ? Why it is more advantageous than dry cell ? Write overall reaction taking place in Mercury cell.
Section D
- The reaction of amines with mineral acids to form ammonium salts shows that these are basic in nature. Aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia whereas aromatic amines are weaker bases than ammonia. Aliphatic and aromatic primary and secondary amines react with acid chlorides, anhydrides and esters by nucleophilic substitution reaction. The main problem encountered during electrophilic substitution reactions of aromatic amines is that of their high reactivity. Substitution tends to occur at ortho-and para-positions. Hinsberg reagent is used for the identification and distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Aryldiazonium salts, usually obtained from arylamines, undergo replacement of the diazonium group with a variety of nucleophiles to provide advantageous methods for producing aryl halides, cyanides, phenols and arenes.Q.29 (a)2 marks(i) Why is a stronger base than in aqueous solution ? (ii) Write structural formulae of the compound A and B :
- Q.29 (b)1 markA compound ‘X’ with molecular formula reacts with Hinsberg reagent to give a product insoluble in alkali. Identify ‘X’.
OR
Q.29 (b) [OR]1 markHow can you convert aniline to benzonitrile ?- Q.29 (c)1 markWhy is group of aniline acetylated before carrying out nitration ?
- The Valence Bond Theory (VBT) explains the formation, magnetic behaviour and geometry of coordination compounds. The Crystal Field Theory (CFT) of coordination compounds is based on the effect of different crystal fields (provided by the ligands taken as point charges), on the degeneracy of d-orbital energies of the central metal atom/ion. The splitting of the d-orbitals provides different electronic arrangements in strong and weak crystal fields.Q.30 (a)2 marksIn octahedral crystal field, energies of which d-orbitals will be raised when ligands approach the central metal atom/ion ? Give reason in support of your answer.
- Q.30 (b)1 markUsing crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration of central metal atom/ion of the following : (i) (ii) [At. No. : Co = 27]
- Q.30 (c)1 markis paramagnetic while is diamagnetic though both are tetrahedral. Why ? [Atomic No. : Ni = 28]
OR
Q.30 (c) [OR]1 markWrite hybridization and magnetic behaviour of the complex . [Atomic No. : Fe = 26]
Section E
5 marks each
- Q.31 (a)5 marks(i) From the given data of values, answer the following questions :(I) Why show irregular trend in the above values ? (II) Why is value exceptionally positive ? (III) Why value is highly negative ? (ii) Write the ionic equations for the oxidising action of potassium permanganate for its reaction with in both acidic and alkaline solutions.
V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu OR
Q.31 (b)5 marksAnswer the following questions : (i) Name a member of the lanthanoid series (I) which exhibits +4 oxidation state (II) which exhibits +2 oxidation state. (ii) Why transition metals act as good catalyst ? (iii) Why Cr has higher melting point than Mn ? (iv) What happens when acidic solution of potassium permanganate is allowed to stand for sometime ? Give the equation involved. What is this type of reaction called ?- Q.32 (a)5 marksCalculate emf and for the following cell at 298 K : Given : V V [1 F = 96500 C , log 10 = 1]
OR
Q.32 (b)5 marksFor the reaction : Calculate emf of the cell at 25 °C. Given : J [log 10 = 1, 1 F = 96500 C ]- Q.33 (a)5 marks(i) An organic compound (X) has the molecular formula . Draw structures for (X) if it : (I) does not give Tollen’s test but gives a positive iodoform test. (II) does not give Tollen’s test and iodoform test but undergoes Aldol condensation. (III) undergoes Cannizzaro’s reaction. (ii) Show how each of the following compounds can be converted to benzoic acid : (I) Acetophenone (II) Ethyl benzene
OR
Q.33 (b)5 marksAnswer the following questions : (i) Draw structure of the 2, 4-dinitrophenyl hyzdrazone derivative of benzaldehyde. (ii) Arrange the following in increasing order of their reactivity towards HCN : Di-tert. butyl ketone, Acetaldehyde, Acetone (iii) Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between benzoic acid and ethyl benzoate. (iv) Write the name of the reagent to convert Ethanenitrile to Ethanal. (v) Draw the structure of ‘X’ in the following reaction : cyclohexanol ‘X’