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SAMPLE PAPER YEARLY EXAM-2023

SUBJECT CHEMISTRT (SET I)

TIME DURATION: 3 hours MM : 70

General Instructions:
● This question paper comprises five Sections - A, B, C, D and E.
● There are 33 questions in the question paper
● All questions are compulsory.
● Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve short answer and question and four Assertion
Reasoning based of 1 mark each, Section B contains five questions of two marks each, Section
C contains seven questions of three marks each, Section D contains two case study based
questions of four marks each and Section E contains three long answer questions of five marks
each.
● There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in
Section B, one question in Section C, one question in each CBQ in Section D and all three
questions in Section E. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

SECTION-A
1. Modern periodic law states that The physical and chemical properties of the 1
elements are the periodic function of their atomic numbers.
2. The number of water molecules present in 2.5 moles of water are 15×1023 . 1

3. Oxidation state of “P” in H3PO4 is +5 1

4. 100ml of 0.2M of HCl is mixed with 500ml of .1M HA. Calculate concentration of 1
resultant solution?
0.1167M
5. Mathematical statement of Heisenberg’s Uncertainty principle is x.p≥h/4π 1
6. Geometry of BrF5 is octahedral. 1
7. Bohrium has atomic number 107. Its IUPAC name is unnilseptium. 1
8. The region of electromagnetic spectrum to which Balmer series of hydrogen belongs 1
to visible.

9. Number of nodes in 4s orbital 3. 1

10. Electronic configuration of Cr is [Ar]3d54s1. 1
11. Number of sigma and pi bonds in carbon dioxide 2 and 2. 1

12. Orbital which have angular momentum of an electron is zero s orbital 1

For Questions 13 to 16, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled
Reason (R). Select the correct Maanswer to these questions from the options as given below.
a. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

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 b. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
c. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d. If both Assertion and Reason are false.

13. Assertion: 1mol of O and 1mol of O2 contain equal no. particles. 1

Reason: I mol of molecules is always double than 1 mol of atoms in diatomic
molecules.
C
14. Assertion: The free gaseous Cr (Z=24) atom has six unpaired electrons. 1
Reason: Half filled s-orbital has greater stability.
A
15. Assertion: Ionic compounds tend to be non-volatile. 1
Reason: Intermolecular forces in these compounds are weak.
C
16. Assertion: Among halogens fluorine is the best oxidant. 1
Reason: Fluorine is the most electronegative atom.
A
SECTION-B
17. Calculate the mass percent of different elements present in Sodium Sulphate 2
(Na2SO4). (Atomic mass of Na= 23, S=23, O=16)

Molecular weight of Na2SO4 = 23 x 2 + 32 + 16 x 4

= 46 + 32 + 64

= 142 g

The mass percentage can be found using the formula

Mass % = mass of elements present in the compound/ total mass of compound x 100

The mass of Na in this compound is 46 g

So Mass % of Na in this compound = 46 x 100/ 142 = 32.5%

Mass of sulphur in this compound = 32 g

So Mass % of sulphur in this compound = 32 x 100/ 142 = 22.5%

Mass of O in this compound = 64 g

So mass % of O in this compound = 64 x 100/ 142 = 45%

18. How does atomic radius vary in a period and in a group? How do you explain the 2
variation?

The atomic radius of atoms generally decreases from left to right across a period.
There are some small exceptions, such as the oxygen radius being slightly greater
than the nitrogen radius. Within a period, protons are added to the nucleus as
electrons are being added to the same principal energy level. These electrons are
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 gradually pulled closer to the nucleus because of its increased positive charge. Since
the force of attraction between nuclei and electrons increases, the size of the atoms
decreases. The effect lessens as one moves further to the right in a period, because
of electron-electron repulsions that would otherwise cause the atom's size to
increase.

The atomic radius of atoms generally increases from top to bottom within a group.
As the atomic number increases down a group, there is again an increase in the
positive nuclear charge. However, there is also an increase in the number of
occupied principal energy levels. Higher principal energy levels consist of orbitals
which are larger in size than the orbitals from lower energy levels. The effect of the
greater number of principal energy levels outweighs the increase in nuclear charge,
and so atomic radius increases down a group.

19. Although geometries of NH3 and H20 molecules are distorted tetrahedral, bond 2
angle in water is less than that of ammonia. Discuss.
The molecular geometry of NH3 and H2O can be shown as: The central atom N in
NH3 has one lone pair and there are three bond pairs. In H2O there are two lone pairs
and two bond pairs. The two lone pairs present in the oxygen atom of H2O molecule
repels the two bond pairs. This repulsion is stronger than the repulsion between the
lone pair and the three bond pairs on the nitrogen atom. Since the repulsions on the
bond pairs in H2O molecule are greater than that in NH3 the bond angle in water is
less than that of ammonia.

20. What are the oxidation number of the underlined elements in each of the following 2
and how do you rationalise your results?
(a) H3PO4
(b) H2SO4
Let assume oxidation number of P is x.

In H3PO4 , the oxidation number (O.N.) of H and O is +1 and -2 respectively

3(1) +x +4(-2) = 0

x=+5

Hence, the average oxidation number of I is

b.
Let assume oxidation number of S is x.

The oxidation number (O.N.) of H is +1.

The oxidation number (O.N.) of O is -2.

2(+1) + x + 4(-2) = 0

⇒ x = +6.

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21. State Pauli exclusion principle. 2
Pauli exclusion principle states that no two electrons in the same atom can have
identical values for all four of their quantum numbers
Write the limitation of Rutherford’s model.
The limitation is: Electrons revolve around the nucleus in circular orbits. Due to
circular motion the electron accelerates.
Due to acceleration the electrons will radiate energy and fall into the nucleus. Thus,
atoms will become highly unstable and will collapse.

SECTION-C
22. Draw the resonating structure of CO3-2 ion. Also calculate the formal charge on each 3
atom.

23. Consider the following species: 3

N3-, O2-, F–, Na+, Mg2+ and Al3+
(a) What is common in them?
(b) Arrange them in the order of increasing ionic radii. Explain the order
a. isoelectronic species
b. Negative sign means more of electrons and positive sign means lack of electrons.

Here N3− with atomic no. 7 has 7+3= 10 electrons

O2− with atomic no. 8 has 8+2 = 10 electrons

F− with atomic no. 9 has 9+1= 10 electrons

Na+ with atomic no. 11 has 9-1= 10 electrons

Mg2+ with atomic no. 12 has 12-2= 10 electrons

Al3+ with atomic no. 13 has 13-3= 10 electrons

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 Since all these ions have 10 electrons in their shell, therefore, these are iso-
electronic species The more + the charge, the smaller the ionic radius. Remember
that - means adding electrons. These electrons go in the outermost shells. Also,
when an atom loses electrons, it clings ever more tightly to the ones it has left,
further reducing the ionic radius. therefore the order of ionic radii will be:

Al3+<Mg2+<Na+<F−<O2−<N3− (increasing order)

24. Discuss the shape of the following molecules using the VSEPR model: BeCl2, BCl3, 3
SiCl4
BeCl2 = Liners
BCl3 = Trigonal planar
SiCl4 = Tetrahedral
25. Balance the following equations in basic medium by ion-electron method 3
a. MnO4- +I- Mn+2 + I2
Define disproportionation reaction.

MnO4−(aq)+I−(aq)→MnO2(s)+I2(s)
The oxidation half reaction is
I−(aq)→I2(s)
The reduction half reaction is
MnO4−(aq)→MnO2(aq)
Balance I atoms and charges in the oxidation half reaction.
2I−(aq)→I2(s)+2e−
In the reduction half reaction, the oxidation number of Mn changes from +7 to +4. Hence,
add 3 electrons to reactant side of the reaction.
MnO4−(aq)+3e−→MnO2(aq)
Balance charge in the reduction half reaction by adding 4 hydroxide
ions to product side.
MnO4−(aq)+3e−→MnO2(aq)+4OH−
To balance O atoms, add 2 water molecules to reactant side.
MnO4−(aq)+3e−+2H2O→MnO2(aq)+4OH−
To equalize the number of electrons, multiply the oxidation half reaction by 3 and multiply
the reduction half reaction by 2.
6I−(aq)→3I2(s)+6e−
2MnO4−(aq)+6e−+4H2O→2MnO2(aq)+8OH−
Add two half cell reactions to obtain the balanced equation.

2MnO4−(aq)+6I−(aq)+4H2O(l)→2MnO2(s)+3I2(s)+8OH-

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 b. The reaction in which one reactant gets oxidized and the same reactant gets reduced is
known as disproportionation reaction.
26. Determine the empirical formula of an oxide of iron which has 69.9% iron and 3
30.1% dioxygen by mass. (Atomic mass of Fe=55.85, O=16)

% of iron by mass = 69.9 %

% of oxygen by mass = 30.1 %

Atomic mass of iron = 55.85 amu

Atomic mass of oxygen = 16.00 amu

Relative moles of iron in iron oxide = %mass of iron by mass/Atomic mass of iron =
69.9/55.85 = 1.25
Relative moles of oxygen in iron oxide = %mass of oxygen by mass/Atomic mass of
oxygen = 30.01/16=1.88
Simplest molar ratio = 1.25/1.25 : 1.88/1.25 ⇒ 1 : 1.5 = 2 : 3

∴ The empirical formula of the iron oxide is Fe2O3.

27. A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform, 3
CHCl3, supposed to be carcinogenic in nature. The level of contamination was 15
ppm (by mass).
(i) Express this in percent by mass.
(ii) Determine the molality of chloroform in the water sample.

15ppm corresponds to 15 g chloroform in 1000,000 g of solution

(i) Percent by mass = (Mass of solution/Mass of chloroform))×100
Percent by mass = (15/1000,000) x100=1.5×10−3%
(ii) Molality = [(Mass of chloroform/Molar mass of chloroform) /
(Mass of solution−mass of chloroform)] x1000
Molality = [(15/119.5) × (1000,000−15)]×1000=1.255×10−4 m.
28. Neon gas is generally used in the sign boards. If it emits strongly at 616 nm, 3
calculate
(a) the frequency of emission,
(b) distance travelled by this radiation in 30 s,
(c) energy of quantum

(a) The frequency of emission is c/λ = 3x108/616x10-9

= 4.87x1014
(b) The distance travelled in 30 s is d=t×λ×ν
=30×616×10−9×4.87×1014=9.0×109m.
(c) The energy of quanta is E=hν=6.626×10−34×4.87×1014=3.227×10−19J.

OR
28. Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers, 3
(a) n = 1, l= 0;
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 (b) n = 3, l = 1;
(c) n = 4, l = 2;
(a) n =1 , l = 0
the orbital is 1s.
(b) for n=3 and l=1
the obital is 3p
(c) for n=4 and l=2
the obital is 4d
SECTION-D
CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS
29. The hydrogen spectrum is an important piece of evidence to show the quantized 4
electronic structure of an atom. The hydrogen atoms of the molecule dissociate as
soon as an electric discharge is passed through a gaseous hydrogen molecule. It
results in the emission of electromagnetic radiation initiated by the energetically
excited hydrogen atoms. The hydrogen emission spectrum comprises radiation of
discrete frequencies.

a. What is the ratio of the energies of the hydrogen atom in its first to a second excited 1
state?
1st excited state corresponds to n=2
2nd excited state corresponds to n=3
E1/E2=n22/n12=32//22 =9/4
b. Calculate the energy required for the process 1

The ionization energy for the H atom in the ground state is 2.18 x 10-18 J atom-1.
The I.E for H atom is 2.18×10−18 J/atom.
For He+, Z2=22=4
For the given process, the energy required =4×2.18×10−18
=8.72×10−18 J/ion.

c. What transition in the hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as the 2
Balmer transition n = 4 to n = 2 of He+ spectrum?

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 Or
What is the ratio of wavelength of two particles if momentum of one particle is four times
of other?

P1:P2 = 1:4

According to Debroglie relation

λ = h/p

λ1/ λ2 = P2/P1
= 4:1

30. The attractive force which holds the two atoms together is called chemical bond. 4
Covalent bond is formed by equal sharing of electrons. Coordinate bond is formed by
unequal sharing of electrons. Ionic bond is formed by transfer of electrons from one
atom to another. Octet rule, although very useful but it is not universally applicable.
According to valence bond theory, covalent bond is formed by overlapping of half
filled atomic orbitals resulting in lowering of energy and more stability. Bond order
is the number of bonds between atoms in a molecule. Higher the bond order, more
will be stability and bond dissociation enthalpy but smaller bond length. Polarity of
covalent bond depends upon difference in electronegativity. Covalent character of
bond depends upon polarising power, smaller cation and bigger anions have higher
polarising power. VSEPR theory helps to predict shapes of molecules.
a. Write the electron dot structure of N2O. 1

b. What are ions present in CsI3? 1

Cs+
I3-
c. What is correct order of repulsion bp - bp, lp - lp and lp - bp? 2
lp-lp>lp-bp>bp-bp
Draw the structure of XeF4 on the basis of VSEPR theory.

Or
Arrange the following in increasing of bond angle
CH4,H2O, BeCl2,BF3
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 Answer
H2O < CH4,< BF3< BeCl2
SECTION-E
When light of wavelength 2200Å falls on Cu, photo electrons are emitted from it. 5
Find (i) the threshold wavelength and (ii) the stopping potential.
Given: the work function for Cu is ϕ0 = 4.65 eV.

If the photon of the wavelength 150 pm strikes an atom and one of its inner bound
electrons is ejected out with a velocity of 1.5 x 107 ms-1, calculate the energy with
which it is bound to the nucleus
The energy of the photon
E=hc/λ
=6.626×10−34×3×108/150×10−12
=1.325×10−15J.
The energy of the ejected electron is
1/2mv2=1/2× ((9.11×10−31×(1.5×107)2)=1.025×10−16J.
The energy with which the electron was bound to the nucleus is:
Energy of photon − Energy ejected by electron =13.25×10−16−1.025×10−16=12.225×10−16J
=7.63×103eV

OR
31. a. Write all the quantum numbers for 25th electron in Manganese.
For electrons in 3d:

[n, l, m(l), m(s)]

3, 2, +2, +1/2 or -1/2

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 b. Show that the circumference of the Bohr orbit for the hydrogen atom is an integral
multiple of the de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron revolving around
the orbit.

c. Calculate the radius of Bohr’s fifth orbit for hydrogen atom in nm.
r5=0. 529×52=13. 225 A∘=1.3225 nm.
32. 1.Which compound from each of the following pairs is more covalent and why ? 5
a.CuO or CuS
b. PbCl2 or PbCl4
This could be explained by fajan’a rule
a. CuS is more covalent, S-2 ion is more polarised than the O-2 due to its size.
b. PbCl4 is more covalent, Pb+4 is more polarising than Pb+2.
2. Predict hybridisation for PCl5 and SF6

3. Which one has more dipole moment BF3 or NH3

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 OR,
32. Give reasons
a. Why electron gain enthalpy of Cl is more than F?
The electron gain enthalpy usually becomes less negative on moving down a group.
However, in this case, the value of the electron gain enthalpy of Cl is more negative
than that of F. This is because the atomic size of F is smaller than that of Cl.
b. Why noble gases have maximum atomic radii?
Noble gasses have comparatively large atomic sizes because they have vander waals'
radii only which are expected to have larger magnitude where as other memebers of
a period have either covalent or metallic radii which are less in magnitude
c. Why do PCl5 have two different bond lengths?
PCl5 has a triagonal bipyramidal structure due to dsp3 hybridization. Due to these two
Cl atoms lie along axial line and other three Cl-atoms lie along the equitorial plane.
Hence The bond lengths are different.

33. 1.Calculate the molarity of a solution of ethanol in water in which the mole fraction 5
of ethanol is 0.040 (assume the density of water to be one).
For dilute solutions, 1 L of water (or 1 L of solution) contains 1000/18=55.55 moles of
water.
Let n be the number of moles of ethanol. The mole fraction of ethanol is 0.040.
Hence, 0.040=n/(n+55.55)
n=2.31 moles.
The molarity of the solution is the ratio of the number of moles of solute present in 1 L of
solution.
As 1 L of solution contains 2.31 moles of ethanol, the molarity of a solution is 2.31 M.

2. Calculate molality when 2g NaCl is dissolved in 75g water.

Number of moles= 2/58.5 = 0.0341
Molality = (0.0341x1000)/75 = 0.4546m

3. Average atomic masses listed by IUPAC are based on a study of experimental

results. Bromine has two isotopes, 79Br and 81Br, whose masses (78.9183 and 80.9163
amu) and abundances (50.69% and 49.31%) were determined in earlier experiments.
Calculate the average atomic mass of Br based on these experiments.
Average atomic mass = (0.5069x78.9183) + (.4931x80.9163)
= 79.904 amu

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