SECTION –B (21 marks)

{From Chapters (13,14,21-24)}

Q2. Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks.(7×3=21M)
i. Explain the following terms :

a. Ligand

b. Coordination Sphere

c. Central Metal atom /ion

ii. Ionization Energy of Lead is greater than Tin, although it decreases down the group,

why?

iii. Why CO2 is a gas while SiO2 is solid, although both carbon and silicon belong to the

same group?

iv. Write down three major biochemical roles played by proteins in human body.
v. Define the terms diamagnetic and paramagnetic. What feature of electronic structure is
directly related to these properties?
vi. Transition elements or their compounds are used as catalyst in chemical reactions.
Justify this statement.
vii. Hydrogen Iodide (HI) is stronger acid than hydrogen fluoride (HF). Give reason.
viii. What are synthetic polymers? Give classification of polymer
ix. (a) What is TMS?
(b) Describe the role of TMS in NMR.
x. Justify the following:
(a) Electron affinity of fluorine is less than that of other halogens.
(b) Fluorine has the least bond enthalpy among halogens.