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Maharashtra HSC Class 12 Chemistry June 2026 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 answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :
    Q.1 (i)1 mark
    Which of the following is NOT an elastomer?

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  2. Q.1 (ii)1 mark
    Anisole reacts with HI at 398K to form −-

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  3. Q.1 (iii)1 mark
    Unit of Henry's constant is _____.

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  4. Q.1 (iv)1 mark
    The shape of bromine penta-fluoride is _____.

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  5. Q.1 (v)1 mark
    The relation between edge length and radius for body centered cubic structure is −-

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  6. Q.1 (vi)1 mark
    Atomic number of post actinoid element range from−-

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  7. Q.1 (vii)1 mark
    The pH of buffer solution containing 0.05 mol NaF per litre and 0.01 mol HF per litre (pKa=3.1427)(\mathrm{p}K_a = 3.1427) is ____.

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  8. Q.1 (viii)1 mark
    Preparation of ethanamine from acetonitrile represents −-

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  9. Q.1 (ix)1 mark
    The source of dichlorocarbene is _____.

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  10. Q.1 (x)1 mark
    The reagent used to convert acetyl chloride to acetaldehyde is −-

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  11. Answer the following questions :
    Q.2 (i)1 mark
    Write the relation between conductivity and molar conductivity.
  12. Q.2 (ii)1 mark
    Write the oxidation state of Nickel in [Ni(Cl)4]2−\mathrm{[Ni(Cl)_4]^{2-}} complex ion.
  13. Q.2 (iii)1 mark
    Write the name of nanostructured material used in tyres of car to increase their life.
  14. Q.2 (iv)1 mark
    Write the glycosidic linkage present in maltose.
  15. Q.2 (v)1 mark
    Draw the structure of perchloric acid.
  16. Q.2 (vi)1 mark
    Write the trade name of most common thermoplastic polyester.
  17. Q.2 (vii)1 mark
    Calculate change over temperature for a certain reaction, whose ΔH∘\Delta H^{\circ} is −60-60 kJ and ΔS∘\Delta S^{\circ} is −150 JK−1-150\ \mathrm{JK^{-1}}.
  18. Q.2 (viii)1 mark
    Write the unit of rate constant of zero order reaction.

Section B

2 marks each · attempt any 8

  1. Q.32 marks
    Write reactions involved during preparation of Nylon 6, 6 fibre.
  2. Q.42 marks
    Derive Ostwald's dilution law equation for a weak acid.
  3. Q.52 marks
    Draw the structures of two forms of alanine having pH≤2\mathrm{pH} \le 2 and pH≥10\mathrm{pH} \ge 10.
  4. Q.62 marks
    Define the following terms : (a) Intensive property (b) Standard enthalpy of combustion
  5. Q.72 marks
    What is the action of following reagents on ethyl amine? (Indicate by reaction) (a) Nitrous acid (b) Chloroform and KOH
  6. Q.82 marks
    (a) State Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions. (b) Write Nernst equation to calculate electrode potential.
  7. 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.
  8. Q.102 marks
    Explain aldol condensation reaction with respect to ethanal.
  9. Q.112 marks
    Write a note on Kolbe reaction.
  10. Q.12 (i)2 marks
    Write the relation between standard cell potential and equilibrium constant.
  11. Q.12 (ii)
    Write the representation of sodium hexacyanoferrate (III) complex.
  12. Q.132 marks
    In first order reaction 60% of reactant decomposes in 40 min. Calculate the rate constant of the reaction.
  13. Q.142 marks
    Explain optical activity of 2-chlorobutane.

Section C

3 marks each · attempt any 8

  1. Q.153 marks
    (a) Derive a relationship between molar mass, density of the substance and unit cell edge length. (b) Define - paramagnetic solids.
  2. 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.
  3. Q.17 (i)3 marks
    State second law of thermodynamics.
  4. Q.17 (ii)
    Define - Nucleotides.
  5. Q.17 (iii)
    Write chemical reaction for conversion of benzene diazonium chloride into benzene.
  6. Q.183 marks
    The solubility product of AgBr is 5.2×10−135.2 \times 10^{-13}. Calculate its solubility in mol dm−3\mathrm{mol\ dm^{-3}} and g dm−3\mathrm{g\ dm^{-3}}. (Molar mass of AgBr = 187.8 g mol−1187.8\ \mathrm{g\ mol^{-1}})
  7. Q.193 marks
    Convert the following : (a) Ethanol to ethoxyethane. (b) Phenol to p-benzoquinone (c) Salicylic acid to aspirin
  8. 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.
  9. Q.213 marks
    (a) Explain the formation of [CoF6]3−\mathrm{[CoF_6]^{3-}} 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.
  10. Q.223 marks
    (a) Write cell reactions of hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell at anode and cathode. (b) Write an application of electrochemical series.
  11. 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.
  12. Q.243 marks
    What is the energy of activation of a reaction whose rate constant doubles when the temperature changes from 303 K to 313 K?
  13. 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)
  14. Q.263 marks
    Convert 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

  1. Q.27 (i)4 marks
    Define : (i) Co-ordination numbers (ii) Ambidentate ligand
  2. Q.27 (ii)
    Write a note on Clemmensen reduction of propanone.
  3. Q.28 (i)4 marks
    Derive relationship between ΔH\Delta H and ΔU\Delta U for a gaseous chemical reaction.
  4. Q.28 (ii)
    (b) Give reason – Ozone is a good bleaching agent. (c) Write any two uses of SO2\mathrm{SO_2}.
  5. Q.29 (i)4 marks
    Define - Polymorphism.
  6. Q.29 (ii)
    State and explain Hess's law of constant summation. Write its one application.
  7. Q.30 (i)4 marks
    0.01 m aqueous formic acid solution freezes at −0.021∘C-0.021^{\circ}\mathrm{C}. Calculate its degree of dissociation. (Kf=1.86 K kg mol−1)(K_f = 1.86\ \mathrm{K\ kg\ mol^{-1}})
  8. Q.30 (ii)
    Write properties of interstitial compounds.
  9. Q.314 marks
    (a) What is the action of following reagents on Bromoethane? (i) KNO2\mathrm{KNO_2} (ii) 'Mg' metal (iii) Silver acetate (b) Draw structure - DDT insecticide.