Rehearsal Examination – Chemistry Grade : 12

SECTION – D (26 Marks)

NOTE: Attempt any TWO questions. (13×2=26M)

Q4.
A. What are Grignard reagents? How are they prepared? Write down the mechanism for the reaction of

Grignard reagent with ester. (1+2+4=7M)

B. Explain the following electrophilic substitution reactions of benzene with mechanism:

a. Sulphonation

b. Nitration (2×3=6)

Q5.

A. Explain the behavior of hexaaquacopper (II) ions with: (2+4)

i. Hydroxide ions

ii. Ammonia solution

iii. Carbonate ions

B. Describe the term spectroscopy. Also describe the principles of Atomic emission and atomic absorption

spectroscopy. (7M)

Q6.

A. Describe the rule to determine if a group present in mono substituted benzene is ortho-para director or
meta director. Elaborate the answer with examples. (6M)

B. Beryilium differs from other members of its group. Give any seven points of differences. (7M)