Maharashtra HSC Class 12 Chemistry June 2026 question paper
Maximum marks 70 · Time 3 hours
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Section A
1 mark each
- Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1 (i)1 markWhich of the following is NOT an elastomer?
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- Q.1 (ii)1 markAnisole reacts with HI at 398K to form
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- Q.1 (iii)1 markUnit of Henry's constant is _____.
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- Q.1 (iv)1 markThe shape of bromine penta-fluoride is _____.
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- Q.1 (v)1 markThe relation between edge length and radius for body centered cubic structure is
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- Q.1 (vi)1 markAtomic number of post actinoid element range from
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- Q.1 (vii)1 markThe pH of buffer solution containing 0.05 mol NaF per litre and 0.01 mol HF per litre is ____.
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- Q.1 (viii)1 markPreparation of ethanamine from acetonitrile represents
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- Q.1 (ix)1 markThe source of dichlorocarbene is _____.
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- Q.1 (x)1 markThe reagent used to convert acetyl chloride to acetaldehyde is
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- Answer the following questions :Q.2 (i)1 markWrite the relation between conductivity and molar conductivity.
- Q.2 (ii)1 markWrite the oxidation state of Nickel in complex ion.
- Q.2 (iii)1 markWrite the name of nanostructured material used in tyres of car to increase their life.
- Q.2 (iv)1 markWrite the glycosidic linkage present in maltose.
- Q.2 (v)1 markDraw the structure of perchloric acid.
- Q.2 (vi)1 markWrite the trade name of most common thermoplastic polyester.
- Q.2 (vii)1 markCalculate change over temperature for a certain reaction, whose is kJ and is .
- Q.2 (viii)1 markWrite the unit of rate constant of zero order reaction.
Section B
2 marks each · attempt any 8
- Q.32 marksWrite reactions involved during preparation of Nylon 6, 6 fibre.
- Q.42 marksDerive Ostwald's dilution law equation for a weak acid.
- Q.52 marksDraw the structures of two forms of alanine having and .
- Q.62 marksDefine the following terms : (a) Intensive property (b) Standard enthalpy of combustion
- Q.72 marksWhat is the action of following reagents on ethyl amine? (Indicate by reaction) (a) Nitrous acid (b) Chloroform and KOH
- Q.82 marks(a) State Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions. (b) Write Nernst equation to calculate electrode potential.
- Q.92 marks(a) Write general electronic configuration of 3d series elements. (b) Write any two points which explain about the colour of a transition metal ion.
- Q.102 marksExplain aldol condensation reaction with respect to ethanal.
- Q.112 marksWrite a note on Kolbe reaction.
- Q.12 (i)2 marksWrite the relation between standard cell potential and equilibrium constant.
- Q.12 (ii)Write the representation of sodium hexacyanoferrate (III) complex.
- Q.132 marksIn first order reaction 60% of reactant decomposes in 40 min. Calculate the rate constant of the reaction.
- Q.142 marksExplain optical activity of 2-chlorobutane.
Section C
3 marks each · attempt any 8
- Q.153 marks(a) Derive a relationship between molar mass, density of the substance and unit cell edge length. (b) Define - paramagnetic solids.
- Q.163 marks(a) Mention the names of four principles of green chemistry. (b) Write advantages of nanoparticles and nanotechnology in the field of energy sector.
- Q.17 (i)3 marksState second law of thermodynamics.
- Q.17 (ii)Define - Nucleotides.
- Q.17 (iii)Write chemical reaction for conversion of benzene diazonium chloride into benzene.
- Q.183 marksThe solubility product of AgBr is . Calculate its solubility in and . (Molar mass of AgBr = )
- Q.193 marksConvert the following : (a) Ethanol to ethoxyethane. (b) Phenol to p-benzoquinone (c) Salicylic acid to aspirin
- Q.203 marks(a) State Raoult's law. (b) Derive the relationship to determine molar mass of non volatile solute by depression of freezing point.
- Q.213 marks(a) Explain the formation of complex ion with respect to (i) Oxidation State of Cobalt (ii) Type of hybridisation (iii) Magnetic property (iv) Geometrical shape (b) Write the name of ligand used to estimate hardness of water.
- Q.223 marks(a) Write cell reactions of hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell at anode and cathode. (b) Write an application of electrochemical series.
- Q.233 marks(a) Explain anomalous behaviour of oxygen with respect to (i) Atomicity (ii) Magnetic property (iii) Oxidation state (iv) Nature of hydride (b) Write any two uses of helium.
- Q.243 marksWhat is the energy of activation of a reaction whose rate constant doubles when the temperature changes from 303 K to 313 K?
- Q.253 marks(a) Write chemical reactions taking place during extraction of iron in zone of reduction of the blast furnace. (b) Write observed electronic configuration of gadolinium. (Z=64)
- Q.263 marksConvert the following : (a) Acetic acid to ethyl alcohol (b) Acetic acid to acetic anhydride (c) Acetyl chloride to acetamide
Section D
4 marks each · attempt any 3
- Q.27 (i)4 marksDefine : (i) Co-ordination numbers (ii) Ambidentate ligand
- Q.27 (ii)Write a note on Clemmensen reduction of propanone.
- Q.28 (i)4 marksDerive relationship between and for a gaseous chemical reaction.
- Q.28 (ii)(b) Give reason – Ozone is a good bleaching agent. (c) Write any two uses of .
- Q.29 (i)4 marksDefine - Polymorphism.
- Q.29 (ii)State and explain Hess's law of constant summation. Write its one application.
- Q.30 (i)4 marks0.01 m aqueous formic acid solution freezes at . Calculate its degree of dissociation.
- Q.30 (ii)Write properties of interstitial compounds.
- Q.314 marks(a) What is the action of following reagents on Bromoethane? (i) (ii) 'Mg' metal (iii) Silver acetate (b) Draw structure - DDT insecticide.