Maharashtra HSC Class 12 Chemistry February 2025 question paper
Maximum marks 70 · Time 3 hours
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Section A
1 mark each
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1 (i)1 markSchottky defect is NOT observed in _____.
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- Q.1 (ii)1 markThe freezing point of 0.1 m aqueous solution of urea, if for water is is _____.
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- Q.1 (iii)1 markOzone layer is depleted by _____.
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- Q.1 (iv)1 markWhen excess of is added to a complex, one mole of AgCl is precipitated. The formula of complex is _____.
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- Q.1 (v)1 markThe value of for the oxidation of 4 mole of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide is _____.
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- Q.1 (vi)1 markOne dimensional nanostructure amongst the following is _____.
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- Q.1 (vii)1 markWhich formula co-relates degree of dissociation and concentration of electrolyte?
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- Q.1 (viii)1 markThe highest acidic compound among the following is _____. (The four options are drawn structures — see the figure.)
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- Q.1 (ix)1 markThe formula used to calculate molar conductivity of an electrolyte is _____.
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- Q.1 (x)1 markWhich of the following is a secondary amine?
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- Answer the following questions :Q.2 (i)1 markWrite the structural formula of N, N-dimethylethanamine.
- Q.2 (ii)1 markWrite the reagents used for the reduction of carbonyl group in Clemmensen's reduction.
- Q.2 (iii)1 markWrite the IUPAC name of isoprene.
- Q.2 (iv)1 markThe rate law equation for , is rate . What is the effect of increase in concentration of 'A' on rate of reaction, if ?
- Q.2 (v)1 markWhat is the molality of an aqueous solution of KBr having freezing point for water is ?
- Q.2 (vi)1 markWrite the balanced chemical equation, when excess of ammonia is treated with chlorine.
- Q.2 (vii)1 markWrite the number of donor atoms present in EDTA, during formation of complex.
- Q.2 (viii)1 markWrite the names of the metal elements in brass alloy.
Section B
2 marks each · attempt any 8
- Q.32 marksDerive the relation between half life and rate constant for a first order reaction.
- Q.4 (a)2 marksState Henry's law.
- Q.4 (b)Define : Osmotic pressure
- Q.52 marksWrite the differences between lanthanoids and actinoids.
- Q.62 marksWrite anomalous behaviour of oxygen with respect to : (i) Atomicity (ii) Oxidation state (iii) Magnetic property (iv) Nature of hydrides.
- Q.7 (i)2 marksWhat is the action of liquid bromine in acetic acid on anisole?
- Q.7 (ii)What is the action of soda-lime on sodium acetate?
- Q.82 marksCalculate the work done in kJ in a reaction, if volume of the reactant decreases from to against 43 bar pressure.
- Q.92 marksExplain ionization isomers with suitable example in complexes.
- Q.102 marksWrite preparation of glucose from sucrose.
- Q.112 marksHow many coulombs of electricity is required to produce 1 g of sodium metal by reduction of sodium ion?
- Q.122 marksWrite the structural formula and IUPAC name of the alcohol having molecular formula which does not undergo oxidation under normal condition.
- Q.132 marksIdentify 'A' and 'B' in the following reaction and rewrite the complete reaction :
- Q.14 (i)2 marksWrite the reaction for the preparation of : (i) acetaldehyde by Rosenmund reaction.
- Q.14 (ii)Write the reaction for the preparation of : (ii) benzaldehyde by Gatterman-Koch formylation.
Section C
3 marks each · attempt any 8
- Q.15 (i)3 marksWrite the general electronic configuration of 3d series.
- Q.15 (ii)Draw the structures of sulphuric acid and thiosulphuric acid.
- Q.163 marksDefine conjugate acid-base pair. The hydroxyl ion concentration in aqueous solution of NaOH is . Calculate pH of the solution.
- Q.173 marksWhat is atom economy? Explain any two applications of nanomaterials.
- Q.18 (i)3 marksWhat is peptide bond? How is it formed?
- Q.18 (ii)Write the name and formula of the reagent used to convert alkyl halide to nitroalkane.
- Q.19 (a)3 marksWrite the reactions for the action of following reagents on phenol : (i) Nitrating mixture (ii) Zinc dust
- Q.19 (b)What is the action of phosphorous pentachloride on ethyl methyl ether?
- Q.203 marks(a) Write the formula to calculate EAN. (b) Explain formation of complex ion with respect to : (i) Type of hybridisation (ii) Magnetic property
- Q.21 (a)3 marksCalculate spin only magnetic moment of ion. [atomic number of M = 26]
- Q.21 (b)Write condensed electronic configuration of Gadolinium [Z = 64].
- Q.22 (a)3 marksWrite the reducing agents used to convert to 'Fe' in the reduction zone of blast furnace.
- Q.22 (b)Write chemical equations involved in : (i) Carbylamine reaction for ethylamine. (ii) Hoffmann Bromamide degradation for acetamide.
- Q.23 (a)3 marksExplain Cannizzaro's reaction with the help of benzaldehyde.
- Q.23 (b)Write the reaction for the conversion of cyclohexene to adipic acid.
- Q.243 marksDefine zero order reaction. A reaction takes place in two steps : (i) (ii) Write the overall reaction and identify the reaction intermediate.
- Q.253 marksfor formation of ethane gas is kJ at 300 K. Calculate for the reaction.
- Q.263 marksMention the types of polymers formed on the basis of intermolecular forces. Write any two uses of low density polyethylene.
Section D
4 marks each · attempt any 3
- Q.27 (a)4 marksAn element with molar mass 27 g/mol forms a cubic unit cell with edge length 405 pm. If density of the crystal is , identify the type of unit cell.
- Q.27 (b)Derive the equation of Raoult's law for binary solution containing non-volatile solute.
- Q.28 (a)4 marksState whether entropy change is positive or negative in the following examples : (i) Melting of ice (ii) Vaporisation of a liquid
- Q.28 (b)Explain 'common ion effect' with example.
- Q.294 marksDraw a neat and labelled diagram of a lead accumulator cell. Write the overall reactions taking place at cathode and anode during discharging of the cell.
- Q.30 (a)4 marksDefine a unit cell. Which colour is shown by NaCl crystal due to formation of F-centre?
- Q.30 (b)Why does fluorine show anomalous behaviour in '17 group' elements?
- Q.31 (a)4 marksWrite salient features of mechanism.
- Q.31 (b)What is the action of following reagents on bromomethane : (i) bromobenzene (ii) mercurous fluoride