CHENNAI SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX

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COMMON EXAMINATION
Class-12
(CHEMISTRY-043)
SET-2
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions: Read the following instructions carefully.

(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple -choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case - based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A
The following questions are multiple -choice questions with one correct answer.
Each question carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.

1. What is true about the cell constant of a conductivity cell?

a) It changes with change of electrolyte.
b) It changes with change of concentration of electrolyte.
c) It changes with temperature of electrolyte.
d) It remains constant for a given cell.
2. Oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde by the use of chromyl chloride is called
(a) Wurtz reaction (b) Fittig reaction (c) Etard’s reaction (d) Rosenmund’s reaction.
3. Glucose on treatment with Bromine water gives
(a) Sacchric acid (b) Gluconic acid (c) Hexanoic acid (d) Salicylic acid
4. Which of the following organic compounds answers both iodoform test as well as Fehling’s test?
(a) Ethanal (b) propanone (c) Ethanol (d) methanol
5. Which of the following alkyl halides will undergo SN1 reaction most readily?
(a) (CH3)3C—F (b) (CH3)3C—Cl (c) (CH3)3C—Br (d) (CH3)3C—I

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6. Which one of the following characteristics of the transition metals is associated with higher
catalytic activity?
a) High enthalpy of atomisation b) Paramagnetic behaviour
c) Colour of hydrate ions d) Variable oxidation
7. For a first order reaction, the time taken to reduce the initial concentration by a factor of ¼ is 20
minutes. Thus the time taken to reduce to 1/16 is
(a) 20 min (b) 10 min (c) 80 min (d) 40 min
8. The number of structural isomers possible from the molecular formula C4H11N which liberates
nitrogen gas on reaction with Nitrous acid is
(a) 5 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
9. Mark the correct order of decreasing acidic strength of the following compounds.
(i)Phenol (ii). m- Nitrophenol (iii). Methoxyphenol
(iv). 2,4 – Dinitrophenol (v). 2,4,6 – Trinitrophenol
(a) (v) > (iv) > (ii) >( i) > (iii) (b) (iv) > (v) > (ii) > (i )> (iii)
(c) (iii) > (i) > (ii) > ( iv) > (v) (d) (v) < (iv) < (ii) < (i ) < (iii)
10. The correct statement about the rate constant of a reaction is:
a) rate constant is nearly doubled with rise in temperature by 10oC.
b) rate constant becomes half with rise in temperature by 10oC.
c) rate constant remains unchanged with rise in temperature by 10oC.
d) rate constant increases expotentially
11. The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is
(a) Salicyladehyde (b) Salicylic acid (c) Phthalic acid (d) Benzoic acid
12. Cerium (Z=58) is a Lanthanoid element, Which of the following statements about Cerium is
incorrect?
(a) The common oxidation state of Cerium is +3 and +4.
(b) The oxidation state of +3 is more stable than +4.
(c) The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known in solutions.
(d) Cerium (IV) acts as a good oxidising agent.
(Q. No. 13-16): Each of the following questions consists of two statements, one is
Assertion and the other is Reason. Choose the correct option.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true
13. Assertion(A) – Albumin is a globular protein.
Reason(R) – Polypeptide chain coils around to give a spherical shape.
14. Assertion(A) – Molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte at infinite dilution cannot be determined
experimentally.
Reason(R) – Kohlrausch’s law helps to find molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte at infinite
dilution.
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15. Assertion(A) –Neopentyl alcohol on treatment with Luca’s reagent gives turbidity after 5 minutes.
Reason(R) – Neopentyl alcohol is a tertiary alcohol.
16. Assertion(A) – Benzaldehyde is less reactive than ethanol towards nucleophilic addition reaction.
Reason(R) – All the carbon atoms are sp2 hybridised.
SECTION B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The following
questions are very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.
17. Derive an expression for the rate constant for the zero order reaction and its half life .
18. Two liquids A and B on mixing form an ideal solution. At 30oC, the vapour pressure of the solution
containing 3 moles of A and 1 mole of B is 550 mm Hg. But when 4 moles of X and 1 mole of Y
are mixed, vapour pressure of the solution thus formed is 560 mm Hg. What would be the vapour
pressure of pure liquids A and B?
19. a) What are enantiomers?
b) Why (±) Butan – 2 – ol is optically inactive?
20. Give reasons to support the answer :
(a) Formic acid does not undergo HVZ reaction.
(b) 3-Hydroxy pentan-2-one shows positive result to NaOH and iodine.
(OR)
Write about the following reactions with suitable equations
(a) Stephens reduction (b) HVZ reaction
21. a) What is the effect of denaturation on the structure of proteins? Give two imparts.
b) The two strands in DNA are not identical but are complementary. Explain.
SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following
questions are short answer type and carry 3 marks each.
22. Using the Valence bond theory, explain the following in relation to the Complexes [Ni (CN)4]2-
and [Ni(CO)4]. a) Type of hybridization b) Magnetic behaviour c) Geometry of the complex.
23. E o cell of a given redox reaction is 2.71 V. Mg(s) + Cu2+ (0.01M) → Mg2+ (0.001M) + Cu(s) .
Calculate Ecell, ∆Go and equilibrium constant of the reaction.
24. Give reasons for the following:
(i) Phenol is more acidic than methanol.
(ii) The C–O–H bond angle in alcohols is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle (109°28´).
(iii) (CH3)3C–O–CH3 on reaction with HI gives (CH3)3C–I and CH3–OH as the main products and
not (CH3)3C–OH and CH3–I.
25. (A), (B) and (C) are three non-cylic funtional isomers of a carbonyl compound with molecular
formula C4H8O. Isomers (A) and (C) give positive Tollen's test whereas isomer (B) does not give
Tollens' test but gives positive iodoform test. Isomers (A) and (B) on reduction with Zn(Hg) and
conc. HCl give the same product (D). Write the structures of (A), (B), (C) and (D) and also write an
equation to show the B giving iodoform test.

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26. The rate constant of a first order reaction increases from 4 × 10–2 to 24 × 10–2 when the temperature
changes from 300 K to 350 K. Calculate the energy of activation (Ea).
( log 2 = 0.301, log 3 = 0.4771, log 4 = 0.6021, log 6 = 0.7782)
27. How can the following conversions be carried out:
(i) Aniline to bromobenzene
(ii) Chlorobenzene to 4-chloroacetophenone
(iii) Chloroethane to butane
(OR)
Write the chemical equations as to what happens when:
(i) Chlorobenzene is treated with Cl2 /FeCl3,
(ii) Ethyl chloride is treated with AgNO2,
(iii) 2-bromopentane is treated with alcoholic KOH?
28. A first order reaction has a rate constant of 0.0051 min –1. If we begin with 0.10M concentration of
the reactant, what concentration of reactant will remain in solution after 3 hours?
(antilog of 0.3986 = 2.503)
SECTION D
The following questions are case -based questions. Each question has an internal
choice andcarries 4 (1+1+2) marks each.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
29. Werner in 1898, propounded his theory of coordination compounds. Their properties are different
from that of double salts. according to Werner in coordination compounds metals show two types
of linkages (valences)-primary and secondary. The primary valences are normally ionisable and are
satisfied by negative ions. The secondary valences are non ionisable. These are satisfied by neutral
molecules or negative ions. The secondary valence is equal to the coordination number and is fixed
for a metal. The ions/groups bound by the secondary linkages to the metal have characteristic
spatial arrangements corresponding to different coordination numbers giving rise to different
shapes for the complexes. In modern formulations, such spatial arrangements are called
coordination polyhedra. He further postulated that octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar
geometrical shapes are more common in coordination compounds of transition metals. The species
within the square bracket are coordination entities or complexes and the ions outside the square
bracket are called counter ions. The ions or molecules bound to the central atom/ion in the
coordination entity are called ligands. The ligands could be monodentate, bidentate or polydentate.
Complexes are named as per the rules under IUPAC nomenclature. Complexes show isomerism
based upon the nature of the ligands and coordination number.Valence bond theory is useful in
predicting the shape and nature of the magnetic behaviour. The drawbacks of VBT is overcome
with the help of CFT which explains the strength of the ligands and colour of complexes
(a) What are the primary and secondary valences of Cr in the complex [Cr(en)2 Cl2] Cl?
(b) Draw and label the stereo-isomers of [Co(NH3)3 (NO2)3]
(c) (i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex: [Pt(NH3 )(H2O)Cl2 ]

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(ii) The spin only magnetic moment of [MnBr4 ] 2– is 5.9 BM. Predict the geometry of the
complex ion ?
(OR)
(c) (i) Co Cl3.4NH3 is a 1:1 electrolyte. Write its chemical formula and draw its trans isomer.

(ii) Write the formula for: Tris(ethane-1,2-diamine)chromium(III) chloride.

30. In an electrolytic cell external source of voltage is used to bring about a chemical reaction. The
electrochemical processes are of great importance in the laboratory and the chemical industry. One
of the simplest electrolytic cell consists of two copper strips dipping in an aqueous solution of
copper sulphate. If a DC voltage is applied to the two electrodes, then Cu 2+ ions discharge at the
cathode (negatively charged) and the following reaction takes place: Cu2+(aq) + 2e– → Cu (s)
Copper metal is deposited on the cathode. At the anode, copper is converted into Cu2+ ions by the
reaction: Cu(s) → Cu2+(s) + 2e–. Thus copper is dissolved (oxidised) at anode and deposited
(reduced) at cathode. This is the basis for an industrial process in which impure copper is converted
into copper of high purity. The impure copper is made an anode that dissolves on passing current
and pure copper is deposited at the cathode. Many metals like Na, Mg, Al, etc. are produced on
large scale by electrochemical reduction of their respective cations where no suitable chemical
reducing agents are available for this purpose. Sodium and magnesium metals are produced by the
electrolysis of their fused chlorides and aluminium is produced by electrolysis of aluminium oxide
in presence of cryolite.The quantitative aspects of electrolysis is understood with the help of
Faraday’s Laws of electrolysis.
Answer the following questions:
(a) How much of charge in Faradays are required for the following reductions?
(i) 1 mol of Al3+ to Al (ii) 1 mol of Cr2O7 2- to Cr3+
(b) Predict the products of electrolysis in an aqueous solution of CuCl2 with platinum electrodes.
(c) Calculate the time to deposit 1.5 g of silver at cathode when a current of 1.5 A was passed
through the solution of AgNO3. (atomic mass of Ag = 108 g/mol)
(OR)
(c) If a current of 0.5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 2 hours, then how many electrons
would flow through the wire?
SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All questions
have an internal choice.
31. (a)Explain the terms Colligative property and Osmotic pressure.
(b) When 1.5 g of a non-volatile solute was dissolved in 90 g of benzene, the boiling point of
benzene raised from 353.23 K to 353.93 K. Calculate the molar mass of the solute.
(Kb for benzene = 2.52 K kg mol–1)
(c) Give two advantages of using Osmotic presence method in the determination of molar of a non-
volatile solute. (1+3+1)

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(OR)
(a) State Henry’s law . Give an expression and its graphical representation
(b) Derive an expression between Van’t Hoff factor and degree of dissociation for aluminium
chloride dissolved in water
(c) 0.5 g of KCl was dissolved in 100 g of water and the solution originally at 20  C ,
froze at – 0 .24  C . Calculate the percentage of ionisation of salt.
[Kf(H2O) = 1.86 K ; atomic mass of K = 39, Cl = 35.5] (1+1+3)
32. (a) Account for the following :
(i) Transition metals from large number of complex compounds.
(ii) The lowest oxide of transition metal is basic whereas the highest oxide is amphoteric or
acidic.
(iii) Value for the Eo Mn3+/Mn2+couple is highly positive (+1.57 V) as compared to
Eo Cr3+/Cr2+
(b) Compare Lanthanoids and actinoids with respect to
(i) Electronic configuration. (ii) oxidation state. (3+2)
(OR)
(a)What is Lanthanoid contraction? How does it arise? Give two consequences of it.
(b) Identify the following transition metal from 3d series
(i) which does not show variable oxidation state.
(ii) Which shows +1 oxidation state
(iii) Which has positive Eo value of M2+(aq)/M(s)
(iv) which has a stable t2g6 configuration in the +3 oxidation state. (3+2)
33. (a)Write the mechanism of formation of cyanohydrins from acetaldehyde.
(b) Draw the structures of Cyclobutanone oxime and Semicarbazone of Benzaldehyde.
(c)(i) Carboxylic acids do not undergo reaction of aldehydes & ketones . Why.
(ii) Give one use of PCC & DIBAL – H in organic reactions. (2+1+1+1)
(OR)
(a) An organic compound (A) with molecular formula C3H7NO on heating with Br2 and
KOH forms a compound (B), wich on heating with CHCl3 and alcoholic KOHproduces a foul
smelling compound (C) and (B) on reacting with C6H5SO2Cl forms a compound(D) which is
soluble in alkali. Write the structures of (A), (B), (C) and (D) and give all equations involved.
(b) Arrange the following:
(i) in increasing order of basic strength: C6H5–NH2 , CH3–CH2–NH2 , C6H5–NH–CH3
(c) Write equation and observation for the coupling reaction of benzenediazonium chloride with
aniline. (3+1+1)

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