SECTION – D (26 Marks)

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

(From Chapter 15-20)

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:

(2×3=6)

a. Sulphonation

b. Nitration

Q5. (From Chapter (13,14,21-24)

A. Explain why transition metals: (3x2=6)

i. Possess high binding energies:

ii. Show variable oxidation states

iii. Form alloys

B. What is meant by pesticides? Describe any six types of pesticides. (1+6)

Q6. From Chapter (13,14,21-24)

A. Explain with a suitable example that ozonolysis helpful to locate the position of

double bond in an alkene. (3M)

B. Explain the treatment of industrial waste water to remove contamination from it.
(7M)
C. What is the basic principle of spectroscopy? (3M)