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Maharashtra HSC Class 12 Chemistry February 2024 question paper

Maximum marks 70 · Time 3 hours

Try each question first, then open its model answer. Where the paper offers a choice, both questions are shown with OR between them.

Section A

1 mark each

  1. Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :
    Q.1 (i)1 mark
    The spin only magnetic moment of Cr3+\mathrm{Cr^{3+}} cation is _____.

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  2. Q.1 (ii)1 mark
    The linkage present in Lactose is _____.

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  3. Q.1 (iii)1 mark
    The product of the following reaction is

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  4. Q.1 (iv)1 mark
    The pH of 0.001 M HCl solution is _____.

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  5. Q.1 (v)1 mark
    The correct structure of complex having IUPAC name sodium hexanitrocobaltate (III) is

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  6. Q.1 (vi)1 mark
    The number of particles present in Face Centred Cubic Unit Cell is/are _____.

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  7. Q.1 (vii)1 mark
    The monomer used in preparation of teflon is _____.

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  8. Q.1 (viii)1 mark
    Among the following vinylic halide is ______. (Option (c) is printed as a drawn structure — see the figure.)

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  9. Q.1 (ix)1 mark
    The product of hydrolysis of propyne in the presence of 1% HgSO4\mathrm{HgSO_4} and 40% H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4} is _____.

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  10. Q.1 (x)1 mark
    If unit of rate constant is mol dm−3 s−1\mathrm{mol\ dm^{-3}\ s^{-1}}, the order of reaction would be _____.

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  11. Answer the following questions :
    Q.2 (i)1 mark
    Write the name of metal nanoparticle used to remove E.coli bacteria from water.
  12. Q.2 (ii)1 mark
    Write the name of reduction product formed when ethyl cyanide is treated with sodium and alcohol.
  13. Q.2 (iii)1 mark
    Complete the reaction :
  14. Q.2 (iv)1 mark
    Calculate effective atomic number of [Co(NH3)6]3+\mathrm{[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}} ion.
  15. Q.2 (v)1 mark
    The compounds of Ti4+\mathrm{Ti^{4+}} ions are colourless due to ......
  16. Q.2 (vi)1 mark
    Write SI unit of molar conductivity.
  17. Q.2 (vii)1 mark
    Write the sign convention of work done during expansion of gas.
  18. Q.2 (viii)1 mark
    Write the condition of reverse osmosis.

Section B

2 marks each · attempt any 8

  1. Q.32 marks
    Derive an expression for maximum work obtainable during isothermal reversible expansion of an ideal gas from initial volume (V1)(V_1) to final volume (V2)(V_2).
  2. Q.42 marks
    What are interhalogen compounds? Write the chemical reaction, when chlorine reacts with dry slaked lime.
  3. Q.52 marks
    What is nano material? Write the reaction involved in sol-gel process during hydrolysis.
  4. Q.62 marks
    Write classification of proteins with an example.
  5. Q.72 marks
    Calculate the time required to deposit 2.4 g of Cu, when 2.03 A of current passed through CuSO4\mathrm{CuSO_4} solution. (At. mass of Cu = 63.5 g mol−163.5\ \mathrm{g\,mol^{-1}})
  6. Q.82 marks
    Why amines are basic in nature? Among dimethylamine (pKb=3.27)(\mathrm{p}K_b = 3.27) and diethylamine (pKb=3.0)(\mathrm{p}K_b = 3.0), which one is more basic?
  7. Q.92 marks
    Explain buffer action of sodium acetate-acetic acid buffer.
  8. Q.10 (a)2 marks
    Write preparation of diethyl ether from ethyl bromide.
  9. Q.10 (b)
    Write preparation of ethyl cyanide from ethyl bromide.
  10. Q.112 marks
    Henry's constant for CH3Br(g)\mathrm{CH_3Br_{(g)}} is 0.159 mol dm−3 bar−10.159\ \mathrm{mol\ dm^{-3}\ bar^{-1}} at 25 °C. Calculate its solubility in water at 25 °C, if its partial pressure is 0.164 bar.
  11. Q.122 marks
    Write the structure and name of monomer of (a) Nylon-6 (b) Natural rubber
  12. Q.132 marks
    Define Lanthanide contraction. Write the balanced chemical equations when acidified K2Cr2O7\mathrm{K_2Cr_2O_7} reacts with H2S\mathrm{H_2S}.
  13. Q.142 marks
    Derive the relationship between molar mass, density of the substance and unit cell edge length.

Section C

3 marks each · attempt any 8

  1. Q.153 marks
    What is osmotic pressure? How will you determine molar mass of solute from osmotic pressure?
  2. Q.16 (a)3 marks
    Write chemical reactions involved in : (a) Rosenmund reduction.
  3. Q.16 (b)
    Write chemical reactions involved in : (b) Gatterman Koch formylation.
  4. Q.16 (c)
    Write chemical reactions involved in : (c) Cannizzaro reaction of methanal.
  5. Q.173 marks
    Calculate the standard enthalpy of combustion of methane, if the standard enthalpy of formation of methane, carbon dioxide and water are −74.8-74.8, −393.5-393.5 and −285.8 kJ mol−1-285.8\ \mathrm{kJ\,mol^{-1}} respectively.
  6. Q.183 marks
    What is the action of following on ethyl bromide ? (a) silver nitrite (b) Mg in dry ether (c) alcoholic sodium hydroxide
  7. Q.193 marks
    For the reaction A+B→P\mathrm{A + B \rightarrow P}. If [B] is doubled at constant [A], the rate of reaction doubled. If [A] is triple and [B] is doubled, the rate of reaction increases by a factor of 6. Calculate the rate law equation.
  8. Q.203 marks
    Arrange the following in the increasing order of the property mentioned: (i) HOCl\mathrm{HOCl}, HClO2\mathrm{HClO_2}, HClO3\mathrm{HClO_3}, HClO4\mathrm{HClO_4} (acidic strength) (ii) MF, MCl, MBr, MI (ionic character) (iii) HF, HCl, HBr, HI (thermal stability)
  9. Q.213 marks
    Explain Wolf-Kishner reduction reaction. Write preparation of propanone by using ethanoyl chloride and dimethyl cadmium.
  10. Q.223 marks
    Write postulates of Werner theory of co-ordination complexes. Write the name of a hexadentate ligand.
  11. Q.233 marks
    Define electrochemical series and write its two applications.
  12. Q.243 marks
    Identify 'A', 'B' and 'C' in following chain reaction and rewrite the chemical reactions:
  13. Q.253 marks
    Define acids and bases according to Bronsted-Lowry theory. Derive relationship between pH and pOH.
  14. Q.263 marks
    Write the preparation of potassium dichromate from chromite ore.

Section D

4 marks each · attempt any 3

  1. Q.27 (i)4 marks
    Convert the following : (i) acetaldehyde to isopropyl alcohol.
  2. Q.27 (ii)
    Convert the following : (ii) cumene to phenol.
  3. Q.27 (iii)
    Convert the following : (iii) anisole to phenol.
  4. Q.27 (iv)
    Write two uses of neon.
  5. Q.28 (i)4 marks
    Define : (i) Extensive and Intensive properties (ii) Isobaric and Adiabatic processes
  6. Q.28 (ii)
    What are enzymes?
  7. Q.28 (iii)
    Write the atomic numbers of transuranium elements.
  8. Q.29 (i)4 marks
    Predict the type of cubic lattice of a solid element having edge length of 400 pm and density is 6.25 g/ml (Atomic mass of element = 60)
  9. Q.29 (ii)
    Define : Nanoscience
  10. Q.29 (iii)
    Write chemical reaction for the preparation of polyacrylonitrile.
  11. Q.30 (i)4 marks
    Derive the relation between half life period and rate constant for first order reaction.
  12. Q.30 (ii)
    Write the net cell reaction during discharging of lead accumulator.
  13. Q.30 (iii)
    Draw the structure of peroxymonosulphuric acid.
  14. Q.31 (i)4 marks
    Mention the number of unpaired electrons and geometry of following complexes : (i) [NiCl4]2−\mathrm{[NiCl_4]^{2-}} (ii) [Ni(CN)4]2−\mathrm{[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}}
  15. Q.31 (ii)
    Convert the following : (a) Ethanenitrile into ethanal. (b) Cyclohexane into adipic acid.