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PART - A PART - B
I. Answer of all the following questions: 1 ×9 = 9 II. Answer any FIVE of the following
questions: 5 × 2 = 10
1. State “Law of definite proportions”.
Ans. The law states that “a given compound always 11. (a) Express 0.00258 in scientific notation.
contains exactly the same proportion of elements Ans. 2.58 × 10–3
by weight.”
(b) If the mass of one molecule of water is
2. Mention the type of intermolecular attractions 18u(amu), what is the mass of one mole
that exists between non-polar molecules. of water molecules?
Ans. London forces or Dispersion on forces. Ans. 18g
3. H– is a Lewis base. Give reason. 12. (a) State Charle’s law.
Ans. Because it donates an electron pair. Ans. Refer Page No. 25, Q. No. 7.
4. Nitrogen has higher ionization enthalpy than (b) Give the relationship between molecular
that of oxygen. Give reason. mass and density of a gas.

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Ans. Nitrogen has half filled orbitals (2p3) which is dRT
more stable than oxygen which has less stable Ans. M =
p
partially filled orbitals (2p4)
5. What is the oxidation state of Mn in MnO4–? 13. Write the electronic configuration of H2
molecule. What is the bond order?
Ans. +7
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 47.
6. Which alkali metal is the strongest reducing
14. Differentiate between the reactions of
agent?
Li and Na on burning in oxygen. Give
Ans. Lithium or Li. equations.
7. Give the composition of water gas. Ans. Refer Page No. 52, Q. No. 11 and 12.
Ans. CO + H2 (or) a mixture of carbon monoxide and 15. What is the repeating unit in ‘organo silicon
hydrogen. polymer’. Name the starting (raw) material
8. Mention the type of hybridization of carbon used in the manufacture of organo silicon
in diamond. polymer.
Ans. sp3 Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q. No. 2.
9. Mention one use of Chromotography. 16. Write the IUPAC names of the following
Ans. (i) Separation of components from a mixture hydrocarbons.
(or) (i) (ii) (CH3)3 C – CH3
(ii) To test purity of a compound. Ans. Refer Page No. 60, Q. No. 2.
10. Draw the staggered conformation of ethane.
17. Give two tests to distinguish between
Ans. alkanes and alkenes.
Ans.
Test Alkanes Alkenes
Compound + Orange colour Orange colour
Br2 in CCl4 of bromine of bromine
Staggered Conformation Staggered Conformation solution is not solution is dis-
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Compound Pink colour Pink colour 25. (a) Compare the hydration enthalpies and
+ Baeyer’s of Baeyer’s of Baeyer’s 2nd ionisation enthalpies of the alkali
and alkaline earth metals. (2 + 1)
reagent reagent is not reagent is dis-
discharged charged. Ans. Refer Page No. 52, Q. No. 18.
(b) Give the chemical formula of plaster of
18. How is ‘Ozone layer’ formed in the
paris.
stratosphere? Name a chief chemical that
causes its depletion. Ans. Refer Page No. 51, Q. No. 7.
Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 15. 26. (a) Between boron and aluminium, boron
cannot have covalency more than 4 but
PART - C Al can have. Give reason. (2 + 1)
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions Ans. Refer Page No. 55, Q. No. 4.
5 × 3 = 15
(b) Explain the reaction of diborane when it
19. (a) Arrange the following in the decreasing is exposed to air.
order of their ionic radius: Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 23.
N3–, Mg2+, Na+, O2–.
Ans. N > O 2 − > Na + > Mg 2+
3− PART - D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions:
(b) State modern periodic law and assign the
IUPAC name to the element with atomic 2 × 5 = 10
number 104. 27. (a) Define (i) Limiting reagent (ii) Molarity.
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Ans. Unnilquadium. Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q. No. 18 and 19.

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20. (a) Mention two conditions for the linear (b) CaCO3 decomposes to give CO2 gas according
combination of atomic orbitals. (1+2) to the equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 28. CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2 (g)
(b) Draw the shapes of BMO and ABMO Calculate the mass of CaO(s) and CO2(g)
formed by combination of 1S and 1S produced on complete decomposition of 5g
atomic orbitals. of CaCO3.
Ans. Refer Page No. 20, Q. No. 23. [Given molar mass of CaO = 56g and CO2
21. (a) What are sigma and pi bonds? (2 + 1) = 44g]
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 26. Ans. Refer Page No. 4, Q. No. 47.

(b) Why is a sigma bond stronger than a pi
bond?
Ans. Refer Page No. 20, Q. No. 13.
22. (a) Define dipole moment of a polar bond. Ans. Z = 26, A = 56
Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q. No. 6.
(b) Show that BeF2 molecule has zero
dipole moment.
Ans. Refer Page No. 20, Q. No. 22.
23. Balance the redox reaction using oxidation
number method:
→ MnO 2(s) + BrO 3−(aq ) ( in acidic )
MnO4−(aq ) + Br(−aq ) 
medium
Ans. Refer Page No. 47, Q. No. 19.
24. Explain with equations the production of
dihydrogen by coal gasification and water gas
shift reaction.
Ans. Refer Page No. 49, Q. No. 24 and 25.
28. (a) The atomic number and atomic mass of
iron are 26 and 56 respectively. Find the
number of protons and neutrons in its
atom. (2+3)
No. of protons = Z = 26
No. of neutrons = A – Z = 56 – 26 = 30
(b) Calculate the wave number of the spectral
line of shortest wavelength appearing in
the Balmer series of H-spectrum
(R = 1.09 × 107/m)
Ans. Refer Page No. 13, Q. No. 36.
29. (a) For the element with atomic number 24
(i) Write the electronic configuration.
(ii) Write the value of n and l for its
electron in the valence shell.
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(iii) How many unpaired electrons are
present in it.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 61.
(b) State Pauli’s exclusion principle. Is it
possible to have the configuration 1S3?
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 14.
1s3 configuration is not possible.
30. (a) Write any three postulates of kinetic
theory of gases. (3 + 2)
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
(b) Two gases A & B have critical temperature
as 250K and 125K respectively. Which
one of these can be liquified first and
why?
Ans. Refer Page No. 28, Q. No. 41.
31. (a) What is intensive property of a system?
Pick out the intensive property from
mass, internal energy, density and
volume.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 33.
(b) 2 mol of an ideal gas undergoes a
reversible and isothermal expansion
from volume of 2.5L to 10L at 27°C.
Calculate the work done by the gas in
this expansion.
Given: R = 8.314 J/K/mol.
V2
Ans. W = – 2.303 nRTlog
V1
10
= –2.303 × 2 × 8.314 × 300 × log
2.5
= –3458.54J
32. (a) State Hess’s law of constant heat
summation. (2 + 3)
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 51.
(b) Write Gibb’s equation. Using G, how do
you decide whether a reaction at a given
temperature is spontaneous or non-
spontaneous?
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 45.
33. (a) What is chemical equilibrium? What is
meant by dynamic nature of chemical
equilibrium?
Ans. Refer Page No. 7, Q. No. 3 and 4.
(b) Write the expression for equilibrium
constant Kc for the reaction.
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aA + bB    cC + dD. If the equilibrium
constant for this reaction is 50, what is
the equilibrium constant for its reverse
reaction cC + bB   aA + bB?
Ans. Refer Page No. 42, Q. No. 64.
34. (a) Define acid and base by Bronsted - Lowry
concept. Identify a conjugate acid - base
pair in the following: (2 + 3)
HNO 3(aq ) + H 2O(l )  → H 3O(+aq ) + NO 3−(aq )
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 45 and 46.
(b) What happens to the pH of water when
NH4 Cl solid is dissolved in it and why?
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 54.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following questions
(each questions carries five marks):
2 × 5 = 10
(3+2)
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35. For the compound CH = C – CH = CH – CH3
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(i) Write its complete structure
(ii) Identify the number of sigma and pi
bonds
(iii) Identify the type of hybridisation of
each carbon atom
(iv) Write the bond line formula of the
compound
(v) Give its IUPAC name.
Ans. Refer Page No. 66, Q. No. 59.
36. (a) Identify the type of electron displacement
effect in the following:
δ+ δ+
CH 3 
(i) → CH 2 
→ Cl
(ii)
Ans. Refer Page No. 65, Q. No. 49.
(b) Give the principle and the formula
involved in the estimation of sulphur by
carius method?
Ans. Refer Page No. 68, Q. No. 65.
37. (a) How is benzene prepared from ethyne?
(2 + 3) Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 47.
(b) Explain the mechanism of nitration of
benzene
Ans. Refer Page No. 74, Q. No. 57.
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12. Explain (n + l) rule with an example.

PART - A
I. Answer of all the following questions:
1×10 = 10
1. State Gaylussac’s law of Gaseous volumes.
Ans. Under similar conditions of temperature and pressure,
whenever gases combine, they do so in volumes which
bear simple whole number ratio with each other and
also with the gaseous products.
2. Between CO and CO2, which diffuses faster?
Ans. CO difuses faster.
3. Give relationship between Kp and Kc.
Ans. Kp = KC (RT)Dn.
4. On what parameter do the elements are
Chemistry
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 60.
13. Distinguish between a sigma and a Pi bond.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 26.
14. Give any two uses of plaster of paris.
Ans. Refer Page No. 53, Q. No. 31.
15. Write reactions to justify amphoteric nature
of aluminium.
Ans. Refer Page No. 56, Q. No. 13.
16. How do you convert Benzene to Benzene
hexachloride (BHC)?
Ans. Benzene reacts with chlorine in the presence
of UV light to give benzene hexa chloride

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Ans. Atomic number.

5. What is the oxidation number of sulphur in
H2S2O7 ?
Ans. Oxidation number of ‘S’ in H2S2O7 is +6.
6. Which element is diagonally related to lithium?
Ans. Magnesium (Mg).
7. Give the general electronic configuration of
p-block elements. 17. Write any two differences between resonance
Ans. [Nobel gas] ns2 np1–6. effect and Electromeric effect.
Ans.
8. What is producer gas?
Resonance effect Electromeric effect
Ans. Mixture of CO+ N2 or Carbon monoxide and
nitrogen. It is a permanent effect It is a temporary effect
9. Give an example for a heterocyclic compound.
It takesplace in the In the presence of attack-
absence of attacking ing reagent.
Ans. Furan, Pyrrole, Pyridine.
reagent
10. State Markovnikov’s rule.
18. How is ozone layer formed in the stratosphere?
Ans. When an unsymmetrical alkene reacts with Name a chief chemical that causes its
unsymmetrical molecule, negative part of the
adding molecule adds to the double bonded carbon
depletion.
containing least number of hydrogen atoms. Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 15.

PART - B PART - C
II. Answer any FIVE of the following III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions
questions: 5 × 2 = 10 5 × 3 = 15
11. Express the following in the scientific 19. (a) What happens when limited amount
notation. of CO2 gas is passed into lime water?
(i) 0.0048 (ii) 8008 Give equation.
Ans. (i) 4.8 × 10–3 (ii) 8.008 × 103. Ans. Refer Page No. 53, Q. No. 25.

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(b) Name the alkali metal which is
radioactive.
Ans. Refer Page No. 51, Q. No. 3.
20. Explain main postulates of VSEPR theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 32.
21. (a) Write electronic configuration of C2
molecule. What is its magnetic property?
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 49.
(b) Define bond angle.
Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q. No. 5.
22. Balance the following equation by oxidation
number method.
2−
Cr2O + SO  2− 3+
→ Cr + SO 2−
7 3 4
(In acidic medium).
Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q. No. 16.
23. Explain the formation of Methane molecule
on the basis of hybridisation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 22.
24. (a) What happens when
(i) Sodium hydride is treated with water?
Ans. Hydrogen gas is liberated
NaH + H 2O 
→ NaOH + H 2(g)
(ii) Hydrogen peroxide is treated with lead
sulphide?
Ans. Refer Page No. 48, Q. No. 13.
(b) What is the chemical used in Clarke’s process
to remove temporary hardness of water?
Ans. Lime or Ca (OH)2
25. (a) Mention biological importance of
magnesium and calcium.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 34.
(b) Name the product formed when
potassium reacts with oxygen.
Ans. Potassium superoxide.
26. (a) Diamond is a bad conductor of electricity
but graphite is a good conductor. Justify
the statement.
Ans. Due to sp3 hybridisation in diamond there are no
free electrons.
Due to sp2 hybridisation in graphite there are free
electrons to conduct electricity.
(b) What is the role of Heavy water in a
nuclear reactor?
Ans. Refer Page No. 49, Q. No. 14.
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PART - D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions:
2 × 5 = 10
27. (a) Determine the empirical formula of an
oxide of iron which has 69.9% iron and
30.1% dioxygen by mass. Given Atomic
mass: Fe = 55.85; Oxygen = 16.00.
Ans. Refer Page No. 7, Q. No. 66.
(b) Give any three postulates of Dalton’s
atomic theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 3, Q. No. 31.
28. (a) Explain Rutherford’s model of an atom.
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 23.
(b) What will be the wavelength of a ball of
mass 0.1 kg moving with a velocity of 10
ms–1. Given h = 6.626 × 10–34 Js.
Ans. Refer Page No. 14, Q. No. 46.
29. (a) Give the significance of four quantum
Chemistry
numbers.
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Ans. Refer Page No. 14, Q. No. 62.
(b) State Pauli’s exclusion principle.
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 14.
30. (a) Mention any three postulates of kinetic
theory of gases.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
(b) Write Van der Waal’s equation for
‘n’ moles and explain any two terms
involved in it.
 an 2 
Ans.  p + 2  ( V − nb ) = nRT
 V 
p = pressure, V = volume, T = temperature
31. (a) Calculate the standard enthalpy
of formation of CH3OH(l) from the
following data:
CH − OH(l ) + 3 / 2O 2(g ) → CO 2(g ) + 2H 2O(l )
3
DrH0 = –726kJ/mol ...(i)
C(s) + O 2(g ) 
→ CO 2(g )
DrH0 = –393kJ/mol ...(ii)
H 2(g ) + 1 / 2O 2(g ) 
→ H 2 O( l ) ...(iii)
Ans. Refer Page No. 34, Q. No. 52.
(b) Define extensive property. Give an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 32.
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32. (a) Write Born-Haber’s cycle (Enthalpy
diagram) for the lattice enthalpy of NaCl.
Ans.
½ Dbond H
(g) (g)
(b) For the equilibrium, A + 2B   
 C;
DH is + 400 KJ and DS is + 200 JK–1.
Calculate the temperature above which
the reaction becomes spontaneous?
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 49.
33. (a) State Le-Chatelier’s principle.
Describe the effect of
(i) addition of H2
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2H 2 (g ) + CO (g ) 
 CH 3OH (g )
Ans. Refer Page No. 37, Q. No. 19.
34. (a) Define acid and base by Lewis concept.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 48.
(b) What is meant by conjugate acid-base
pair? Identify a conjugate acid-base pair
in the following:
HNO3 + H 2O  → H 3O + + NO3−
Ans. An acid and a base which differ by a proton is
called conjugate acid base pair.
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Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 46.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following questions
(each questions carries five marks):
2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Write a neat labeled diagram, describe
the estimation of carbon and hydrogen
in an organic compound.
Ans. Refer Page No. 66, Q. No. 61.
(b) Write the functional group for (i) alcohol
(ii) Ketone.
Ans. (i) Alcohol → –OH (ii) Ketone → – CO –
36. (a) What type of structural isomerism
exhibited by the propanone and propanal
pair? Write their structures and identify
the functional groups present in them.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 33.
(b) What are electrophiles and nucleophiles?
Give one example for each.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 34 and 35.
37. (a) Explain the mechanisim of chlorination
of methane with equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 53.
(b) How do you convert (i) Ethene into
ethane? (ii) Phenol into Benzene?
Ans. (i) CH 2 = CH 2 + H 2 Ni

∆
→ CH 3 − CH 3
(ii) Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 49.
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PART - A PART - B
I. Answer of all the following questions: II. Answer any FIVE of the following
1×10 = 10 questions: 5 × 2 = 10
1. State law of ‘Multiple proportions’. 11. Give the S.I. unit of amount of substances.
How it is defined?
Ans. If two elements combine to form two or more
compound, the masses of one element that can Ans. Refer Page No. 1 and 2 Q. No. 2 and 13
combine with a fixed mass of the other element, 12. Write the expression for compressibility
are in the small whole number ratio”. factor Z for one mole of a gas. What happens
2. What will be the volume of 10cm3 of oxygen to the compressibility factor Z for CO2 at very
gas at -273.5°C (absolute zero)? high pressure at ordinary temperature”?
Ans. zero. Ans. Refer Page No. 28, Q. No. 39.
3. Write the relationship between Kp and KC. Z > 1 at high presser
Ans. KP = Kc (RT)Dn. 13. Dipole moment in BF3 is zero. Give reason.

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Ans. The properties of the elements are the periodic and molecules has trigonal planar geometry.
functions of their atomic numbers. Therefore the resultant dipole moment is zero.
5. What is the oxidation state on Mn in KMnO4? heat
14. Complete the reaction, (i) CaCO 3 1200
 K
→
Ans. Oxidation state of Mn in KMnO4 is +7. (ii) Ca (OH )2 + CO 2 
→+
6. Write the chemical composition of ‘Plaster of Ans. Refer Page No. 53, Q. No. 33.
paris’.
1 15. Mention any two anamolous behaviour of
Ans. CaSO4 . H2O carbon.
2
7. Which is the basic structural unit of silicates? Ans. Refer Page No. 58, Q. No. 41.
Ans. -(R2SiO)- 16. Explain “Wurtz reaction” with example.
8. What is dry ice? Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q. No. 23.
Ans. Solid CO2. 17. State Markovnikoffs rule. Complete the
following reaction.
9. Write the IUPAC name of ( 6 5 )2 2 C H CO O

CH 3 − CH = CH 2 + HBr  →
Ans. Refer Page No. 71 and 72, Q. No. 36 and 38.
18. How is ozone layer formed in the stratosphere?
Ans. 2-methyl- pentanoic acid. Name a chief chemical that causes its
depletion.
10. Draw the Newman projection formula of Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 15.
eclipsed conformation of ethane.
Ans. PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions
5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) Among Chlorine and Flourine which is
having
(i) More negative value of electron gain
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(ii) More ionisation energy. (iii) Smaller size.
Ans. Refer Page No. 18, Q. No. 34.
20. Give any three postulates of VSEPR theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 32.
21. Explain sp2 hybrdisation by taking BCl3 as an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 38.
22. Write the molecular orbital electronic
configuration of oxygen molecule and
calculate the bond order.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 50.
23. Balance the following redox reaction by
oxidation number method.
Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q. No. 16.
24. (a) What causes the temporary and
permanent hardness of water?
Ans. Refer Page No. 50, Q. No. 29.
(b) Give the composition of water gas.
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Ans. CO + H2
25. (a) Explain how sodium carbonate (washing
soda) is prepared by Solvay process?
Give the reaction involved in the process.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 37.
26. (a) How do you prepare Diborane from BF3?
Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 20.
(b) Boric acid behaves as a weak monobasic
acid. Give reason.
Ans. Refer Page No. 55, Q. No. 4.
PART - D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions:
2 × 5 = 10
27. What is an empirical formula? An organic
compound contain 4.07% of hydrogen,
24.27% of carbon and 71.65% of chlorine.
What is its empirical formula?
[At. masses H = 1, C = 12, Cl = 35.5]. If two
moles of this compound is dissolved in 5
litre of a solvent, what is the molarity of the
solution obtained?
Ans. Refer Page No. 7, Q. No. 65.
28. (a) Give any three postulates of Bohr’s
model of an atom.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 59.
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(b) Write the Rydberg’s equation to calculate
the wave number (y) of a spectral line in
hydrogen spectrum. What is the value of
n1 for a spectral line appearing in visible
region of hydrogen spectrum?
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 58.
29. (a) Write the electronic configuration of
copper (29) and give the value of n and l
for the valence shell electron.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 57.
(b) (i) State Pauli’s exclusion principle
(ii) State (n + l) rule.
Ans. Refer Page No. 11 and 15, Q. No. 14 and 60.
30. (a) Enlist any three assumptions of Kinetic
molecular theory of gases.
Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q. No. 26.
(b) A balloon is filled with 2L of air at 300K
temperature. What will be the volume of
the balloon at 320K temperature?
Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q. No. 26.
31. Define standard enthalpy of formation.
Calculate the standard enthalipy of formation
of benzene from the following equations.
→ CO 2 (g ) .
(i) C ( s ) + O 2 ( g ) 
∆H 0f = −393.5 KJmol −1
1
(ii) H 2 (s ) + O 2 (g ) 
→ H 2O ( l ) ∆H 0f
2
= −285.83 KJ mol −1
(iii)
1
C6 H 6 ( l ) + 7 O 2 ( g )  
→ 6CO 2 (g ) + 3H 6O ( l ) ∆H c0
2
= −3267KJmol −1
Ans. Refer Page No. 32 and 34, Q. No. 39 and 54.
32. (a) Define (i) Extensive property
(ii) Adiabatic process (iii) Entropy.
Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 32.
(ii) Refer Page No. 30, Q. No. 1.
(iii) Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 43.
(b) State I law of thermodynamics and write
the mathematical representation of I law.
Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q. No. 25.
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33. (a) Write the expression of Kc for the (b) Write the principle involved in column
reaction. chromatography.
Ans. The principle behind column chromatography
Fe 3+ (aq )+ SCN − (aq )    Fe (SCN ) (aq )
2+

 is adsorption. The mixture of components to be
Yellow colourless deep red
separated is introduced into the column along with
mobile phase. Components move depending upon
Addition of icon thiocyanate to the above
their relative affinities.
equilibrium, decreases the intensity of
red colour of the solution. Give reason. 36. (a) What is functional isomerism? Give an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 38, Q. No. 27.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 31.
(b) Mention any two applications of
equilibrium constant. (b) What is inductive effect? Give an example
for a group which exert + I effect.
Ans. Refer Page No. 37, Q. No. 14.
Ans. Refer Page No. 64, Q. No. 38 and 39.
34. (a) Explain Bronsted- Lowry concept of acid
(c) Write the bond line formula of
and base with an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 45.
(b) Show that pKW = pH + pOH

Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 52.

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V. Answer any TWO of the following questions 37. (a) Write the equation for the steps involved
(each questions carries five marks): in the mechanism of alkylation of
2 × 5 = 10 benzene.
35. (a) How is Halogen estimated by Carius Ans. Refer Page No. 74, Q. No. 58.
method? (b) How is acetylene (Ethyne) prepared on
Ans. Refer Page No. 68, Q. No. 64. commercial scale?
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 42.

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PART - A PART - B
I. Answer of all the following questions: II. Answer any FIVE of the following
1×10 = 10 questions: 5 × 2 = 10
1. State law of ‘Conservation of mass’. 11. (i) How many significant figures are in
0.2500g?
Ans. It states that “mass can neither be created nor be
destroyed”. Ans. Four
2. Write the expression for combined gas (ii) If the mass of one molecule of water is
equation. 18 amu, what is the mass of one mole of
water molecules?
PV P V
Ans. 1 2 = 2 2 combined gas equation. Ans. 18g
T1 T2
3. H- is a Lewis base. Give reason. 12. (i) State Charle’s law.
Ans. Because it can donate a pair of electrons. (ii) Give the relationship between molecular
mass and density of a gas.
4. Arrange the following species in the increasing Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 25, Q. No. 7.
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Mg2+, Na+, Al3+, O2–, F– dRT

Ans. Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < O2–.
5. What is the oxidation state of S in sulphric
acid?
Ans. Oxidation state of S in H2SO4 is +6.
6. Which alkali metal is the strongest reducing
agent?
Ans. Lithium or Li.
7. How many valence electrons are present
around Phoshporous in PCl5?
Ans. 10 or Ten.
8. What is the composition of water gas?
Ans. CO + H2.
9. Mention one use of Chromatgraphy.
Ans. Separation of components in a mixture or to
purify a compound or to test the purity of a
compound.
(ii) M =
p
13. Mention two conditions for the linear
combination of atomic orbitals.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 28.
14. Give reason: Coordination number of Be is 4,
but that of Mg is six.
Ans. Refer Page No. 51, Q. No. 8.
15. What is the repeating unit in ‘Orano Silicon
Polymer’? Name the starting (raw) material
used in the manufacture of Organo Silicon
Polymer.
Ans. Refer Page No. 59, Q. No. 46.
16. Give equations for each of the following
reactions. (i) Water is dropped on calcium
carbide (ii) Hydrogen bromide is added to
propene in presence of peroxide.
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 42 and 38.

10. Draw the staggered confirmation of ethane. 17. (i) Phenol is heated with Zinc dust.
Ans. (ii) Benzene is treated with chlorine in
presence of Ferric chloride.
Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 49.
(ii) Refer Page No. 74, Q. No. 56.
18. How is ‘Ozone layer’ formed in the
stratosphere? Name a chief chemical that
causes its depletion.
Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 15.

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PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions
5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) How does the atomic radius vary in the
periodic table?
Ans. Refer Page No. 17, Q. No. 23.
(b) Among N, Cu, Rn and U, identify the
element which belongs to d-blcok.
Ans. Refer Page No. 16, Q. No. 7.
20. Define the terms: (i) Bond order (ii) Bond
length (iii) Bond enthalpy.
Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q. No. 5.
21. With respect to the formation of Ethene
molecule mention: (i) hybridization of carbon.
(ii) number of sigma bonds in the molecule
(iii) Number of perpendicular bonds in the
molecule.
Ans. Refer Page No. 23, Q. No. 41.
22. Write the electronic configuration of C2
molecule. What is its magnetic property?
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 49.
23. For 2H 2O 2  → 2H 2 O + O 2
(i) What is the oxidation number of oxygen
in (2) and (3).
(ii) What type of redox reaction is it?
Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q. No. 14.
24. What happens when (i) Sodium hydride is
treated with water? (ii) Hydrogen peroxide
is treated with lead sulphide? (iii) Give an
example of saline hydrides.
Ans. Refer Page No. 81, Q. No. 24. (iii) NaH
25. (a) Compare the 2nd ionisation enthalpies
and hydration enthalpies of alkali and
alkaline earth metals/ions.
Ans. Refer Page No. 52, Q. No. 18.
(b) What is the chemical formula of Plaster
of Paris?
Ans. CaSO4. ½H2O.
26. Give reasons:
(i) The stability of +3 oxidation state of
13 group elements decreases down the
group.
(ii) Boron is used as control rods in nuclear
reactors.
(iii) Graphite is soft and slippery.
Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 29.
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PART - D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions:
2 × 5 = 10
27. (a) Mention the postulates of ‘Dalton’s
Atomic theory’.
Ans. Refer Page No. 3, Q. No. 31.
(b) What is empirical formula? Give an
example for a compound whose empirical
formula and molecular formula are the
same.
Ans. Refer Page No. 5, Q. No. 53.
28. (a) For the element with atomic number 24.
(i) Write the electronic configuration.
(ii) Write the value of n and 1 for its electron
in the valence shell.
(iii) How many unpaired electrons are
present in it?
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 61.
(b) What is photo electric effect? Does the
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effect support particle nature or wave
nature of light?
Ans. Refer Page No. 12, Q. No. 34.
29. (i) State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
Give its mathematical equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 14, Q. No. 47.
(ii) Calculate the wave number of the spectral
line of shortest wavelength appearing in
the Balmer series of Hydrogen spectrum.
[Given R = 1.097 × 107m-1]
Ans. Refer Page No. 13, Q. No. 36.
(iii) What are isotones?
Ans. Atoms of different elements containing same
number of neutrons.
30. (a) Write the postulates of ‘kinetic theory of
gases’.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
(b) Two gases A and B have critical
temperatures as 250K and 125K
respectively. Which one of these can be
liquefied easily and why?
Ans. Refer Page No. 28, Q. No. 41.
31. (i) Define “Standard Enthalpy of
Vaporization.
(ii) Write thermochemical equation for
vaporization of Ethanol (C2H5OH).
(iii) Calculate the enthalpy of vapourisation
of Ethanol, given enthalpies of formation
of liquid Ethanol and gaseous Ethanol as
-277.6kJ and -235.4kJ respectively.
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(iv) Name the apparatus used to measure the PART - E
heat given during combustion reactions
at constant volume. V. Answer any TWO of the following questions
(each questions carries five marks):
Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 37. 2 × 5 = 10
(ii) C2 H 2OH (l)  → C2 H 5OH (g) ∆H = + QKJ
35. (a) Name the method by which Halogen
(iii) DHvap = HP – HR = –235.4kJ – (–277.6kJ) present in an organic compound is
= + 42.2 kJ estimated?
(iv) Bomb calorimeter. 0.1g of an organic compound gives
0.08g of silver bromide. Calculate the
32. (a) What is a spontaneous process? percentage of Bromine in the organic
For the equilibrium A + 2B  
 C compound.
DH is + 400kJ and DS is + 200 JK–l [Atomic masses: Ag = 108, Br = 80]
Ans. Carius method.
Calculate the temperature above which
the reaction becomes spontaneous? w = 0.1g, x = 0.08g
80 x 80 0.08
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 41 and 49. % Br = × × 100 = × × 100 = 34.04%
188 w 188 0.1
(b) For Cl 2  → 2Cl Assign the signs for (b) What is inductive effect? Which one of the
DH and DS. following shows maximum hyper conjugation
effect?
Ans. DH = +ve, DS = +ve
CH3CH = CH2, (CH3)2C = CH2, CH2 = CH
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is 2.5 × 10–12 at 298K. Calculate its
solubility in grams per litre.
Given molecular mass of Ag2CrO4 = 333
Ans. Ag2CrO4 is A2B type of salt
KSp = 4S3
K Sp 2.5 × 10−12
S= 3 = 3 = 0.855 × 10−4 mol / L
4 4
= 0.855 × 10–4 × 333 = 0.028g/L
(b) An aqueous solution of sodium acetate
has pH greater than 7. Explain with
equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 56.
34. (a) Calculate the pOH of a solution obtained
when 0.05 mol NH4Cl is added and
dissolve din 0.025M ammonia solution.
Kb for ammonia is 1.77 × 10–5.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 56.
(b) For the equilibrium:
(i) Write the expression for KP
(ii) What is the effect of ‘increase in pressure’
on the above equilibrium?
Ans. (i) Kp = PCO2
(ii) Shifts the equilibrium to the left.
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Ans. Refer Page No. 64, Q. No. 64.
(CH3)2C = CH2 has maximum hyper conjugation
effect
36. (a) How is sulphur detected using the
‘sodium fusion extract’ of the given
organic compound?
Ans. Refer Page No. 65, Q. No. 54.
(b) (i) Give the IUPAC name of
(ii) Write the bond line diagram of 2-methyl
pentane .
Ans. (i) Cyclohexanol. (ii)
(c) Define reagent.
Ans. Refer Page No. 61, Q. No. 9.
37. (a) Give two tests to distinguish between
alkanes and alkenes.
Ans. Refer Page No. 77, Q. No. 17.
(b) Napthalene is an aromatic compound.
Justify the statement using Huckel rule.
Ans.
According to Huckel rule of aromaticity molecule
should contain (4n + 2) p electrons
Where n is an integer
For naphthalene, n = 2 4(2) + 2 = 10p electrons
\ It is aromatic.
(c) Draw cis and trans structures of CHBr =
CHBr.
Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q. No. 34.
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PART - A PART - B
I. Answer of all the following questions: II. Answer any FIVE of the following
1×10 = 10 questions: 5 × 2 = 10
1. What is the S.I. unit of density? 11. If 120g of propane (C3HS) is burnt in excess of
oxygen, how many gram of water are formed?
Ans. Kg/m3
Ans. Refer Page No. 4, Q. No. 48.
2. Between CO and CO2, which diffuses faster?
12. Give the reasons for the deviation of real gases
Ans. CO
from ideal behaviour?
3. Give the relation between KP and KC for the Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 46.
equilibrium.
13. Distinguish between Sigma and Pi bonds.
N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) → 2NH3 (g)
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 27.
Ans. KP = KC (RT)–2
14. Why do group 1 metals have lower first
4. What are representative elements? ionisation enthalpy than corresponding group

Chemistry
Ans. s & p -block elements together are called 2 metals?

representative elements.
5. Give an example of metallic hydrides.
Ans. NaH or Sodium hydride.
6. Write the General outer electronic
configuration of s-block elements.
Ans. nsl–2
7. Define zeolites.
Ans. Zeolites are the hydrated alumino silicates with
open structures which can accommodate various
positive ions [Na+, K+, Ca2+]
8. Mention anyone allotropic form of carbon
which is sp2 hybridised.
Ans. Graphite.
9. Trans-2 butene has higher melting point than
cis-2 butene. Why?
Ans. Due to symmetry, molecules are closely packed
in trans 2 - butene.
10. Suggest a suitable method to separate Sugar
and salt from an aqueous solution containing
them.
Ans. Fractional crystallization (due to difference in
their solubilities in water).
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Ans. Because
(i) Group 1 elements have larger atomic size.
(ii) They have only one electron in valence shell.
15. What happens when formic acid is heated
with Conc. H2SO4? Give the equation?
Ans. Refer Page No. 58, Q. No. 36, 37.
16. (a) Give equations for the reaction that
occurs when (i) ethene is treated with
Baeyer’s reagent. (ii) ethyene is treated
with sodium metal in the ratio 1:2.
Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 39.
(ii) HC ≡ CH + 2Na → NaC ≡ CNa + H2
disodium ethynide
17. Explain Friedel - Craft’s acylation with an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 50.
18. What is meant by Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)? What is its significance?
Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 20.
PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions
5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) What is the basic difference in approach
between the Mendeleev’s Periodic Law
and the Modern Periodic Law?
Ans. Refer Page No. 17, Q. No. 17.

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(b) What are isoelectronic species?
Ans. Refer Page No. 17, Q. No. 25.
20. Explain the formation of methane molecule
on the basis of hybridization.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 37.
21. Describe LCAO method for the formation
molecular orbitals of hydrogen molecule.
Write the energy level diagram for these
orbitals.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 46.
22. (a) Give two difference between bonding
and antibonding molecular orbitals.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 29.
(b) Calculate the bond order of hydrogen
molecule.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 47.
23. (a) What is the oxidation number of Cl in
KClO3?
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(b) Write separate equations for the
oxidation and reduction reactions
occuring in the following redox reaction.
2Fe + 2HCl → FeCl2 + H2.
Ans. Fe → Fe2+ + 2e– (oxidation)
2H+ + 2e– → H2 (reduction)
24. (a) Justify the position of hydrogen in the
periodic table.
Ans. Refer Page No. 49, Q. No. 20.
(b) Complete the following equation
2Fe +2 + 2H + + H 2O 2 
→ .... + 2H 2O.
Ans. 2 Fe +2 + 2 H + + H 2O 2 
→ 2 Fe3+ + 2 H 2O.
25. Give equations for the reactions that occur
when.
(i) Sodium metal is dropped into water.
(ii) Magnesium metal is heated in air.
Ans. Refer Page No. 52, Q. No. 20.
26. What is the formula of inorganic benzene?
Write the structure of diborane and explain
the nature of bonding in it.
Ans. Refer Page No. 56, 57 Q. No. 8, 25.
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PART - D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions:
2 × 5 = 10
27. (a) Calculate the mole fraction of ethanol
(C2H5OH) in the solution containing 20g
of ethanol and 100g of water.
Ans. Refer Page No. 4, Q. No. 50.
b) How are 2 mole NaOH and 2 Molar
NaOH different?
Ans. 2mol of NaOH means, 2 × 6.022 × 1023 moleculer
2 molar NaOH means, 2 moles of NaOH dissolved
in 1L of water.
28. (a) Write any three postulates of Bohr’s
atomic model.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 59.
(b) Calculate the energy associated with 5th
orbit of Hydrogen atom.
Ans. Refer Page No. 13, Q. No. 40.
29. (a) Name the quantum number that specifies
(i) Size of an Orbital (ii) Shape of an
Orbital.
Ans. Refer Page No. 10, Q. No. 11.
(b) How do isotopes of an element differ
from one another?
Ans. Refer Page No. 10, Q. No. 6.
30. (a) State Gay Lussac’s law. Calculate the
pressure exerted by 4 mole of a gas
occupying a volume of 1.5m3 at 100k.
Given R = 8.314 J/k/mol.
Ans. Refer Page No. 25, 28 Q. No. 12, 34.
(b) Draw Z vs P graph for an Ideal gas, and
CO2 gas.
Ans. Refer Page No. 28, Q. No. 40.
31. Define Enthalpy of formation.
Calculate the Enthalpy of formation C2H6(g)
from ethene given the enthalpy of combustion
of C2H4(g), C2H6(g) and H2(g) as -140kJ/mol,
-1550kJ/mol and -286kJ/mol respectively.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, 34. Q. No. 39, 53
32. (a) What is a isothermal and adiabatic
processes?
Ans. Refer Page No. 30, Q. No. 1.
(b) Write Gibbs equation. Explain the terms
in this equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 30, Q. No. 3.
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(c) Give a chemical reaction for which (b) Name the element estimated by
DH = DU. Kjeldahl’s method.
Ans. Refer Page No. 30, Q. No. 3. Ans. Nitrogen
33. (i) State Le-Chatelier’s principle. 36. (a) Giving justification, categorise the
(ii) What is common ion effect? Give an following species as Nucleophile or
example. Electrophile
Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 37, Q. No. 18. (i) SO3 (ii) C2H5O–.
(ii) Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 54. Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 37.

34. (a) (i) What is the pH of 1M NaCl at 298K?
(ii) What happens to the pH of a solution
of acetic acid when some Sodium acetate
is dissolved in it? Explain.
Ans. (i) 7
(ii) Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 56.
(b) Acetic acid has a dissociation constant of
1.8 × 10–5. Calculate the pH value of the
decinormal solution of Acetic acid.
Ans. Refer Page No. 43, Q. No. 73.
(b) Mention the difference between fractional
distallation and steam distillation.
Ans. Fractional distillation separates the components
whose boiling point does not differ much.
Whereas steam distillation separates the
components which are steam volatile and are
immiscible with water.
(c) Write the IUPAC names of the
compounds.
Ans. Refer Page No. 60, Q. No. 2(xiii).
37. (a) Explain the mechanism of Friedel-Crafts

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PART - E alkylation of benzene.
V. Answer any TWO of the following questions Ans. Refer Page No. 74, Q. No. 58.
(each questions carries five marks): (b) State Anti-Markownikoff’s a rule and
2 × 5 = 10 explain with an example.
35. (a) Write the principles involved in the Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 38.
estimation of (i) Halogens (ii) Sulphur
present in an organic compound.
Ans. Refer Page No. 68, Q. No. 64 and 65.

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BENGALURU (SOUTH)
PART - A PART - B
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10 question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 10
1. Express 0.00085 in Scientific notation. 11. Write any two postulates of Dalton’s atomic
Ans. 8.5 × 10 . –4 theory.

2. Give the mathematical form of Charles’ Law. Ans. Refer Page No. 3, Q.No. 31.

Ans. V T at constant pressure. 12. Define the terms :

3. 2nd ionisation enthalpy for an element is (i) critical temperature

higher than the 1st ionisation enthalpy. Give (ii) Critical pressure
reason.
Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q.No. 18.
Ans. Due to increase in effective nuclear charge.
13. What is the shape and hybridization in NH3 ?
4. What is the pH value of 10–2 M HCl?
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q.No. 25.
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Ans. pH = 2.
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14. How does sodium react with water? Give the

5. What happens to the oxidation number of an equation.
element during oxidation?
Ans. Refer Page No. 52, Q.No. 15.
Ans. Oxidation number of an element increases.
15. Give any two reasons for anomalous behaviour
6. Name the largest atom among alkali metals. of boron.
Ans. Francium. Ans. Refer Page No. 56, Q.No. 15.
7. Which compound is called inorganic benzene? 16. Write the Newman projections of eclipsed
Ans. Borazine or B3N3H6. and staggered conformations of ethane.

8. What is the state of hybridization of carbon in Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q.No. 31.
graphite? 17. What is the action of cold water on calcium
Ans. sp .2 carbide? Give the equation.

9. Write the IUPAC name of Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q.No. 42.

CH 3 − CH − CH 2 − COOH 18. Write a brief note on global warming.

| Ans. Refer Page No. 75, Q.No. 9.

OH PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
Ans. 3-hydroxy butanoic acid. carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
10. Name the catalyst used in Friedel-Crafts 19. (a) Define atomic radius? How does it vary
reaction. along a period?
Ans. Anhydrous aluminium chloride or Anhy. AlCl3. (b) Write the IUPAC name of an element
whose atomic number 108.
Ans. Refer Page No. 17, 16, Q.No. 22, 05.

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20. Write the electronic configuration of diatomic (b) Define Mole.

helium molecule. Calculate its bond order.
Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q.No. 13.
Ans. He2 (4 electrons)
28. (a) Give the postulates of Bohr’s theory of
Electronic configuration σ1s2 σ1s2
*
atomic model.
1 Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q.No. 59.
( N b − N a ) = (2 − 2) = 0
1
Bond order
2 2 (b) State Hund’s rule of maximum
Hence bond does not exist between two helium multiplicity.
atoms.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q.No. 56.
21. Account for the shape of H2O molecule based
29. (a) Explain the significance of four quantum
on VSEPR theory.
numbers.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q.No. 25.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q.No. 62.
22. Explain sp2 hybridization by taking BCl3 as
(b) What is the charge of an electron?
an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 10, Q.No. 3.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q.No. 38.
30. (a) Explain with an example dipole-induced
23. Balance the following redox reaction using
dipole interaction between the molecules
oxidation number method.
of a compound.
Cr O 2− + SO 23(−aq ) → Cr(3aq+ )) + SO42(−aq) (acid medium) Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q.No. 24.

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Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q.No. 16. (b) Calculate the temperature of 6.0 mole of
a gas occupying 4dm3 at 2 bar.
24. (a) Explain the reducing property of
hydrogen peroxide with iodine. (R=0.0825)

Ans. Refer Page No. 50, Q.No. 35. Ans. Refer Page No. 28, Q.No. 35.

(b) What is ‘Syn gas’? 31. (a) Explain the Born-Haber cycle for the
formation of one mole of NaCl crystal.
Ans. Refer Page No. 8, Q.No. 48.
Ans.
25. Explain the manufacture of sodium hydroxide
by Eastner-Kellner’s process.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q.No. 38.
½ Dbond H
26. (a) How does Aluminium react with dilute
HCl? Give the equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 56, Q.No. 12.
(b) Give an example for Zeolites. (g) (g)

Ans. Refer Page No. 12, Q.No. 9.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) The percentage composition of an
organic compound found to contain
39.9% carbon, 6.7% hydrogen and the
rest is oxygen. If the molecular mass
of the compound is 60, determine the
molecular formula of the compound. 33. (a) Explain common ion effect with an
Ans. Refer Page No. 9, Q.No. 68.
(b) Define isolated system. Give an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q.No. 24.
32. (a) Equilibrium constant of a reaction is
0.008. Calculate the free energy change
at 298K (R = 8.314 JK–1 mol–1)
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q.No. 46.
(b) Define the term enthalpy of combustion.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q.No. 40.
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q.No. 51.
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(b) What are Lewis acids ? Give an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q.No. 48.
34.(a) State Le Chatelier’s principle. What
is the effect of temperature on the
equilibrium? liquids with smaller difference in boiling
Ans. Refer Page No. 38, Q.No. 26.
(b) Calculate the value of PKa for a weak
acid, whose dissociation constant is
1.80 × 10–5.
Ans. Refer Page No. 42, Q.No. 72.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Explain functional isomerism with an
example.
Chemistry
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q.No. 31.
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(b) Write any two differences between
inductive and electromeric effect.
Ans. Refer Page No. 64, Q.No. 47.
(c) Name the method used to separate the
points.
Ans. Refer Page No. 61, Q.No. 14.
36. (a) Describe Kjeldhal’s method for the
estimation of Nitrogen.
Ans. Refer Page No. 67, Q.No. 63.
(b) How do you detect sulphur using
Lassaigne’s extract.
Ans. Refer Page No. 65, Q.No. 54.
37. (a) Explain the mechanism for nitration of
benzene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 74, Q.No. 57.
(b) State Markovnikov’s rule.
Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q.No. 36.
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BENGALURU (NORTH) (PRACTICE)
PART - A
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
1. What is the S.I. unit of Temperature?
2. Name the type of Interparticle forces are broken
in the process of evaporation of water.
3. Write the conjugate acid of HS–.
4. Oxygen has lower ionisation enthalpy than that
of Nitrogen. Give reason.
5. Define reduction in terms of Electron transfer.
6. Are Alkali metals a better reducing agents than
Hydrogen?
7. Write the chemical composition on of Borax.
PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) Define electro negativity and which is the
most electronegative element
(b) Assign IUPAC name to the element with
atomic no. 111.
20. (a) Write the Lewis structure of Carbonate ion
[CO2–3
].
(b) How many π(Pi) bonds are there in Ethyne?
21. Draw Energy level diagram for H2-molecule and
write its electronic configuration. 
22. Mention the type of Hybridisation of:

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number down the 14th group of the periodic number method. 3
table.”
MnO4–(aq) + Br–(aq) MnO2(s) + BrO3–(aq)
9. Among Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
in acidic medium.
Carbocation which is more stable?
10. Which of the following Hydrocarbon can not be 24. (a) Complete the following equations:
prepared by Wurtz reaction? Zn + H2SO4
CH4, C2H6, C3H8. 3H2(g) + N2(g)
Fe

200 atm 673 k

PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 10
11. Calculate the molarity of NaOH in the solution
prepared by dissolving 4g in enough water to
form 250ml of the solution. (Given: Atomic mas
of Na - 23, O - 16, H - 1).
12. Represent Boyle’s law graphically (P Vs V).
13. According to VSEPR theory, mention the shapes
of water and ammonia.
14. Write the reactions occuring at Cathode and
Anode during the manufacture of Sodium
Hydroxide by Castner - Kellner cell process?
15. Give any two crystalline allotropic forms of
Carbon.
16. How do you convert 1, 2 dibromoethane to
ethyne? Give equation.
17. Mention two conditions for an organic molecule
to exhibit geometrical isomerism.
18. Expand B.O.D. and what is its significance.
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(b) What is the meaning of 40 volume of H2O2?
25. (a) How CaCO3 is prepared from slaked lime?
(b) What is the chemical composition of plaster
of Paris?
26. (a) How diborane is prepared from Baron
Trifluoride?
(b) What is in-organic Benzene?
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) A Hydrocarbon contains 80% C. If the
molar mass of the compound is 30u, derive
empirical formula and molecular formula.
(b) What is the value of Avagadro number?
28. (a) Illustrate (n + 1) rule by taking 4s and 3d
orbitals as example.
(b) Sketch the shape of Px - orbital.
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29. (a) Define Wavelength and frequency of
electromagnetic radiation. How these two
are related with velocity?
(b) Calculate the number of Neutrons in . effect of temperature on equilibrium for the
30. (a) What is compressibility factor (Z)? What is
its value for ideal gas?
(b) On a Ship sailing in Pacific ocean where
temperature is 300K, a balloon is filled
with 3L of air. What will be the volume of
the balloon when the ship reaches Indian
ocean, where the temperature is 310k?
31. (a) State first law of Thermodynamics and
write its mathematical form.
(b) 5 mol of an ideal gas undergoes a reversible
and isothermal expansion from volume of
5L to 20L at 300K. Calculate the work done
by the gas in this expansion.
Given: R = 8.314 J/K/mol.
32. (a) Define Entropy. What is its value for perfect
crystalline solid?
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(b) Calculate Enthalpy of formation of Methane
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C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g), DH = –393.5g
H2(g) + ½O2(g) H2O(l),
∆H = –285.83 KJ
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(l),
∆H = –890 KJ
33. (a) Write the relationship between Kp and Kc
for:
i) 2HI(g) H2(g) + I2(g)
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ii) PCl5(s) PCl3(s) + Cl2(g)
iii) N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
(b) Using Le-chatelier’s principle explain the
following reaction.
2NO2(g) N2O4(g), ∆H = –ve
34. (a) The pH of sample of milk is 6.4. Calculate
[H+].
(b) What is buffer solution. Give one example
of acid buffer and write Henderson -
Hesselbalch equation for acid buffer.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Using Sodium Fusion extract (SFE), how
would you detect Chlorine in organic
compound.
(b) Name a method used in qualitative
estimation of Carbon, Nitrogen and
Sulphur. 
36. (a) Give any two difference between Inductive
effect and Electromeric effect.
(b) Write a note on Position Isomerism with an
example.
(c) What is the IUPAC name of CH3 – CH2 –
CHCl – CH2 – CH3.
37. (a) Explain the mechanism of nitration of
Benzene.
(b) State Markovnikov rule.
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PART - A 12. State and explain Avogadro Law.
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q.No. 10.
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
13. Write Lewis dot structure of carbon dioxide
1. What is a mole? and Nitrogen molecule.
Ans. Mole is a amount of substance that contains Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q.No. 1.
Avogadro number of particles.
14. Name the alkali metal that has maximum
2. Write Ideal gas equation for ‘n’ moles of gas. hydration energy. And why?
Ans. PV = nRT Ans. Refer Page No. 51, Q.No. 3.
3. Give the relationship between KP and KC.
15. Give the molecular formula of Borax and
Ans. KP = KC (RT)∆n. Bauxite.
4. Bromine has atomic number 107. Write its Ans. Refer Page No. 56, Q.No. 16.
IUPAC name.

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16. Explain wurtz reaction with an example.
Ans. Un nil septium.

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Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q.No. 23.
5. What is the Oxidation number of the element
in free state? 17. Draw cis and trans isomers of the following
compounds.
Ans. Zero
6. How many valence electron are present in (i) CHCl = CHCl,
Alkali metal? (ii) C2H5 CH3C = CCH3C2H5.
Ans. One or 1 Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q.No. 34.
7. Mention the elements act as both metal and 18. Mention any two gasecous air pollutants.
non-metal in the Periodic Table.
Ans. Metalloids or Si or Ge. Ans. Refer Page No. 75, Q.No. 3.

8. Why BF3 is electron deficient molecule? PART - C

Ans. Because BF3 has tendency of accept a pair of
electron to achive stable electronic configuration.
9. Indicate sigma and Pi bonds of the molecule
CH2 = C = CH2.
Ans. 2π bond and 6σ bond.
10. In which reaction Lindlar’s catalyst is used.
Ans. The reaction in which the conversion of Alkynes
to alkenes.
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 10
11. What is density? Write its SI unit.
Ans. Refer Page No. 3, Q.No. 30.
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. What are transitional and Inner Transitional
elements? Give an example of each.
Ans. Transition elements are present in Group 3 to
12 in the modern periodic Table. These are
characterised by the filling of inner d orbitals by
electrons and are therefore referred to as d-Block
Elements. These elements have the general outer
electronic configuration (n-1)d1-10 ns0-2
The two rows of elements at the bottom of the
periodic table are called the inner transition
Elements. The last electron added to each
element is filled in f-orbital. These elements
have the general outer electronic configuration
configuration. ( n − 2 ) f ( n − 1) d 0−1ns2
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20. Define dipole moment? Write the
mathematical expression in terms of coulomb.
Ans. The product of magnitude of charge on any one
of atoms and distance between them is called
dipole moment
Dipole moment (∝) = charge (Q) × distance of
separation (r)
21. Name any 3 examples of electrophiles and
nucleophile.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q.No. 34, 35.
22. Write the energy level diagram for molecular
orbital of oxygen molecule and Bond order
and magnetic property.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q.No. 50.
23. Explain the Redox reaction of Cu2O(s) + Cu2S
→ 6 Cu (s) + SO2 (g) and write their oxidation
number.
Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q.No. 15.
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24. What are isotopes? Write the isotopes of
hydrogen. Among these which one is radio
active isotope?
Ans. Refer Page No. 48, Q.No. 01.
25. Mention any three biological importance of
sodium metal.
Ans. Refer Page No.
26. How diborane is prepared in the Laboratory.
Write the molecular formula of Inorganic
benzene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q.No. 22.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. A compound contains 4.07% of Hydrogen
24.27% of carbon and 71.65% of chlorine. Its
molar mass is 98.96g. What are its empirical
and molecular formula?
Ans. Refer Page No. 6, Q.No. 64.
28. (a) Calculate the energy of one mole of
photons of radiation whose frequency is
5 × 1014Hz.
Ans. Refer Page No. 12, Q.No. 31.
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(b) In which region Lymann and Paschen
series are appeared.
Ans. Refer Page No. 10, Q.No. 8.
29. (a) How many total number of orbital and
electrons are associated with principle
quantum number n = 3.
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q.No. 16.
(b) Give the shapes of s.p.d. and f-orbitals
and write the electronic configuration of
Cu+1.
Ans. Refer Page No. 10, Q.No. 12.
30. (a) What is the mathematical expression
for compressibility factor? How it varies
with pressure.
Ans. Refer Page No. 28, Q.No. 39.
(b) Calculate gas constant (R) value in Sl-
system.
Ans. Refer Page No. 27, Q.No. 32.
31. (a) State and Illustrate Hess law of heat of
summation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q.No. 51.
(b) What are Thermochemical equations?
Write thermochemical equation for
combustion of Ethyl alcohol.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q.No. 34.
32. (a) Explain standard enthalpy of combustion
with an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q.No. 40.
(b) Define entropy. What is the entropy
change when gas is converted in to liquid.
Give an example of intensive property.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q.No. 43.
33. (a) Calculate KC for the reaction.
N 2( g ) + O 2( g )  
→ 2NO( g ) . At equilibrium
the [N2] = 3.0 × 10–3M; [O2] = 4.2 × 10–3M
and [NO] = 2.8 × 10–3M in a sealed vessel
at 800k.
Ans. Refer Page No. 41, Q.No. 63.
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(b) State Lechatelier’s principle. Write KC PART - E

for the reaction
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each

Fe 3 + ( aq ) + SCN − ( aq ) 
→ Fe SCN 2 − ( ) ( aq ) question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Explain functional Isomerim with an
Ans. Refer Page No. 38, Q.No. 26. example.
34. Calculate the pOH of a solution obtained Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q.No. 31.
when 0.05 mol NH4Cl is dissolved in 0.025M
ammonia solution. (Kb for ammonia is (b) How C and H are detected by copper (II)
oxide method.
1.77 × 10–5)
Ans. Refer Page No. 65, Q.No. 50.
Ans: pKb = –logKb = – log(1.77 × 10–5) = 4.7520
(c) Mention the elements are detected by
[salt
salt ]] [0.05] = 5.04 Lassigne’s Reagent.
P OH==pK
pOH P kbb + log
log = 4.7447 + log
[[Base]
base ] [0.025] Ans. Refer Page No. 65, Q.No. 54.

= 5.045 36. How Nitrogen is estimated by Kjeldahl’s

method.
(b) What is the Geometry of Hydronium ion.
Ans. Refer Page No. 67, Q.No. 63.
Ans. The hydronium ion has a trigonal pyramidal
geometry. 37. (a) Explain the mechanism of Hydrogen

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Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q.No. 55.
(b) How methane is obtained from
decarboxylation reaction.
Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q.No. 25.

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BENGALURU (NORTH) (PRACTICE)
PART - A group while tendency to show +2 oxidation state
increases. Explain.
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10 16. Alkylhalide (halo alkane) + sodium . Complete
the chemical equation and name the reaction.
1. Among the molarity and molality, which one is
temperature dependent? 17. With the help of Markownikoff’s rule, discuss
the addition of hydrogen bromide to propene
2. What is an ideal gas? with equation.
3. Give an example for the reaction in which 18. What is greenhouse effect? Name any one gas
KP = KC. which is responsible for the effect.
4. Give reason. The radius of anion is always
greater than neutral atom. PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
5. Which reactant is an oxidising agent in the carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
following reaction?
19. Give three defects of mendeleev’s periodic table.
Chemistry

Cu (2aq+ ) + H 2(g ) 
→ Cu (s ) + 2H (+aq )
20. Write electronic configuration of hydrogen
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molecule, predict its bond order and magnetic
6. What is the colour of the flame when sodium is character.
subjected to flame test?
21. What is sp2 hybridisation? Illustrate with the
7. Write the general electronic configuration of example of ethene.
p-block elements.
22. (a) Mention the factors which influence the
8. Why does BCl3 acts as lewis acid? formation of Ionic Bond.
9. Write the IUPAC name of CH3 – C(CH3)2 – CH2 (b) Define dipole moment.
– CH(CH3) – CH3.
23. Balance the following chemical equation by
10. What is the product obtained when alkynes are oxidation number method.
subjected to hydrogenation in the presence of
Lindlar’s catalyst? Fe2+ + MnO4–1 Fe3+ + Mn2+ (Acidic medium)

PART - B 24. (a) Water has maximum density and minimum

II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. Classify the following into pure substances and
mixture.
Copper (S)
, HCl(aq), NaCl(s) and gold in mercury
(l)
12. Calculate the volume occupied by 8.8 g of CO2
at 31.1°C and 1 bar pressure (R=0.083dm3 bar
K–1 mol–1)
13. Given any two differences between sigma bond
and pi-bond.
14. What is diagonal relationship? Explain.
15. In group 14, the tendency of the elements to
show + 4 oxidation state decreases down the
volume at 4°C. Explain.
(b) Name the salt which causes temporary
hardness of water.
25. Give the equations, involved in the manufacture
of washing soda by solvay process.
26. Write any three differences between graphite and
diamond.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) The molecular mass of an organic
compound is 78 amu is known to contain
92.31% of carbon and 7.69% of hydrogen.
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(b) Calculate the mole fraction of benzene and
carbon tetrachloride in a binary mixture.
The no. of moles of benzene is 0.3 gmole–1
and the no. of moles of carbontetrachloride
is 0.4 gmole–1.
28. (a) Define isotopes and isobars.
(b) The Vividh Bharathi station broadcast on
a frequency of 1368 KHz. Calculate the
wavelength of electromagnetic radiation by
the transmitter.
(Velocity of light = 3 × 108 ms–1)
(c) Write de-Broglie matter wave equation.
29. (a) Give the possible values of l, ml and s when
n = 2.
(b) Write any two differences between orbit
and orbital.
30. (a) Give any three postulates of kinetic theory
of gases.
(b) Calculate the value of R for one mole of an
ideal gas in S.I. unit.
31. (a) From the following data, calculate the
standard enthalpy of formation CH3– OH.
3 example.
(i) CH 3 − OH (l ) + O 2( g ) → CO 2( g ) + 2H 2 O(l ) ;
2
∆ f H = −726 KJ mole −1
0
(ii) C(s ) + O 2( g ) → CO 2( g ) ;∆ f H 0 = −393 KJ mole −1
1 their stability.
(iii) H 2( g ) + O 2 ( g ) → H 2 O ( l ) ; ∆ f H 0 = −286 KJ mole −1
2 36. (a) How is Lassaigne’s extract prepared? How
(b) (i) State third law of thermodynamics.
(ii) Mention the criteria for spontaneity.
32. (a) Construct Born-Haber cycle to calculate
the lattice energy of NaCl from the
following data.
∆ ( f ) H.NaCl ( S) = −411.2KJ mole −1 .
∆ (sub ) H.Na (S) = +108.4KJmole −1 .
∆ (i ) H.Na ( g ) = +495.8KJmole −1 .
∆ ( D ) H.Cl2(g ) = +242.0KJmole −1
∆ ( eg ) H.Cl (g ) = −348 KJmole −1
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(b) The combustion of glucose is
C6 H12 O6(s ) + 6O 2( g ) → 6CO 2( g ) + 6H 2 O( l ) ;
∆ C H = −2900KJ
How much energy is evolved in the combustion
of 1.8 g of glucose?
33. (a) Derive Henderson’s equartion for an acidic
buffer solution.
(b) The H3O+ ion concentration of solution is
1.3 × 10–5 M. Calculate its pH.
34. (a) Discuss the favourable conditions of
concentration, pressure and temperature on
the Haber’s process, in the manufacture of
ammonia.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g) : ∆H = –92.5 KJ
(b) (i) Give the relationship between Kp and Kc.
(ii) Define common ion effect.
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question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Explain the functional isomerism with an
(b) Give two differences between inductive
effect and electromeric effect.
(c) Arrange the following 1°, 3° and 2°
carbolocations in the increasing order of
do you detect nitrogen by lassaignis test?
(b) Define chromatography. Mention its type
which depends on selective adsorption and
desorption.
37. (a) Explain the mechanism of chlorination of
methane.
(b) Classify the following into meta or ortho
and para directing groups.
(i) – NH2 (ii) –CHO (iii) –CH3 (iv) – CN
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PART - A 12. What do you mean by critical volume (Vc)?
Give the unit of coefficient of viscosity.
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10 Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q.No. 18.
1. State Avogadro’ law. 13. Give any two differences between sigma and
Ans. Equal volume of the all the gases at the same Pi bonds.
temperature and pressure should contain equal Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q.No. 27.
number of molecules 14. What happens when Sodium metal is heated
2. Give the ideal gas equation for ‘n’ moles of a in air? Give equation.
gas. Ans. Refer Page No. 52, Q.No. 12.
Ans. PV = nRT 15. Why carbon monoxide is poisonous? Explain.
3. Write the conjugate base of HCO3 Ans. Refer Page No. 58, Q.No. 44.
Ans. CO32– 16. Write a note on geometrical isomerism in 2 -
4. Define electronegativity. butene.
Chemistry

Ans. The ability of an atom in a chemical compound Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q.No. 35.
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to attract the shared pair of electron to itself is 17. What are electrophiles? Give one example.
called electro negativity. .
(i) CHCl = CHCl,
5. Which metal can displace hydrogen from (ii) C2H5 CH3C = CCH3C2H5.
dilute acids from the following data.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q.No. 35.
Ezn / zn2 + = −076 V .Ecu / cu2 t + = 0.343V
18. (i) What is meant by ‘Biochemical Oxygen
Ans. Zinc or Zn
Demand’ (BOD).
6. Give the chemical formula of washing soda. Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q.No. 19.
Ans. Na2CO3.10H2O
(ii) Name any one gas pollutant that can
7. What is dry ice? pollute environment.
Ans. Solid form of CO2 Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q.No. 12.
8. Mention the type of hybridization of carbon PART - C
in graphite.
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
Ans. sp2 carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
9. Write the IUPAC name of CH3OH. 19. Write a brief note on s, p and d block elements.
nss. Methanol.
A Ans. Refer Page No. 18, Q.No. 33.
10. Name the organic product obtained when 20. Discuss the SP2 hybridisation in BCL3
sodium benzoate is treated with sodalime. molecule. Give the orbits picture.
Ans. Benzene. Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q.No. 38.
PART - B 21. Give any three postulates of ‘VSEPR’ theory.
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q.No. 32.
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
22. Write the molecular orbital electronic
11. Define mole. Calculate number of moles in 49 configuration for carbon molecule. Calculate
g H2SO4 its bond order and comment on its magnetic
(Atomic Mass of H = 1, O = 16, S = 32) property.
Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q.No. 13, 15. Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q.No. 49.

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23. Balance the redox reaction by oxidation
number method.
MnO4− (aq) + Br– (aq) → MnO2 (s) + − BrO
−
3
(aq) (Basic medium)
Ans. Refer Page No. 47, Q.No. 19.
24. Complete the reactions.
(i) C (s) + H2O (g) ∆→
Ans. Refer Page No. 48, Q.No. 13.
(ii) CO (g) + H2O (g) ∆→
Ans. Refer Page No. 48, Q.No. 13.
(iii) Zn (s) + 2H+(aq) →
Ans. Refer Page No. 48, Q.No. 13.
25. Write the equations during the preparation of
sodium carbonate by solvay process.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q.No. 37.
26. (a) Graphite is a good conductor of
electricity. Give reason.
Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q.No. 29.
(b) Give the chemical formula of borazine.
Ans. B3N3H6
(c) Complete the equation
HCOOH conc.H

373K
SO
2
→4
Ans. CO + H2O.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) An organic compound contains 4.05%
hydrogen, 24.26% carbon and 71.67%
chlorine. Its milecular mass is 98.96.
Find its empirical and molecular formula
(Atomic mass of H = 1, C = 12, CL =
35.45)
Ans. Refer Page No. 6, Q.No. 64.
(b) Calculate the molar mass of glucose.
Ans. Refer Page No. 3, Q.No. 34.
28. (a) Mention any three postulates of Bohr’s
model of an atom.
Ans. Refer Page No. 13, Q.No. 43.
(b) In which region Lymann and paschen
series are appeared.
Ans. Refer Page No. 10, Q.No. 8.
(c) Name the orbital when n = 3 and 1 = 2.
Ans. Refer Page No. 14, Q.No. 53.
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29. (a) Name the four quantum numbers and
mention what they indicate.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q.No. 63.
(b) State Aufbau principle.
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q.No. 13.
30. (a) Write any three postulates of Kinetic
theory of gases.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q.No. 47.
(b) On a ship sailing in pacific ocean where
temperature is 23.4°C, a ballon is filled
with 2L air what will be the volume of
the balloon when ship reaches indian
ocean where temperature is 26.1°C?
Ans. Refer Page No. 27, Q.No. 28.
31. (a) State Hess’s law of constant heat
summation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q.No. 51.
(b) Calculate ∆G° for conversion of oxygen
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to ozone 3/202 (g) → O3 (g) at 298K if Kp
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Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q.No. 47.
(c) In the equation
2H2 (g) + O2 (g) → 2 H2O (L), ∆H =
–571.6KJ mol–1
What is the enthalpy of formation of a
water molecule.
Ans. Refer Page No. 30, Q.No. 6.
32. (a) The enthalpy of combustion of one mole
of benzene, carbon and hydrogen.
Ans. Refer Page No. 34, Q.No. 54.
(b) What is the change in entropy when ice
melts to give water.
Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q.No. 15.
33. (a) Define the ionic product of water and
give its value at 25°C.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q.No. 50.
(b) What is buffer solution? Give one
example of acidic buffer solution
Ans. Refer Page No. 41, Q.No. 61.
34. (a) If Ka of weak acid is found to be
1.78 ×10–5 What is its PKa value?
Ans. Refer Page No. 42, Q.No. 72.
(b) What happens to the PH of water when
NH4 Cl solid is dissolved in it and why?
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q.No. 55.
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(c) Give the Kp expression of the equation
H2(g) + 12(g) ⇔ 2HI(g).
Ans. Refer Page No. 36, 37, Q.No. 11.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Write the principle involved in the
estimation of carbon and hydrogen Give
diagram and calculation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 66, Q.No. 61
(b) Write the resonance structure of benzene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 62, Q.No. 21
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36. (a) How sulphur is estimated by Carius
method and give calculation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 68, Q.No. 65.
(b) Explain position isomerism with
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q.No. 30.
37. (a) Write the steps involved in the mechanism
of nitration of benzene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q.No. 51.
(b) Explain Wurtz reaction with example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q.No. 23.
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BENGALURU (NORTH)
PART - A
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
1. Mention the relation between degree
Fahrengeit and degree celsius.
9 (b) How man significant figures are there in
Ans. 0 F = ( 0 C) + 32
5 0.00425 ?
2. State Boyle’s law.
Ans. Refer Page No. 25, Q. No. 3.
3. Write an example for the reaction in which
KP = KC.
Ans. H2(g) + I2(g) 2HI(g)
4. Nitrogen has higher ionisation enthalpy than
that of Oxygen. Give reason.
Ans. It has half filled set of 2p orbitals.
5. What happens to oxidation number of an
element during reduction?
Ans. Oxidation Number decreases.
6. Which alkali metal is the strongest reducing
agent?
Ans. Lithium or Li.
7. Solid carbon dioxide is also known as
____________
Ans. Dry Ice.
8. Name any one alotrope of carbon in which
carbon is Sp2 hybridised.
Ans. Graphite.
9. Write the bond line structure for
Ans.
10. Name the product formed when ethyne gas is
passed through red hot iron tube.
Ans. Benzene
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PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. (a) Expose 0.00034 in scientific notation.
Ans. 3.4 × 10–4
Ans. 3.
12. A balloon is filled with hydrogen gas at room
temperature. It will burst if pressure exceeds
0.2 bar. If at 1 bar pressure the gas occupies
2.27L volume, upto what volume can the
balloon be expanded?
Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q. No. 25.
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13. Write electronic configuration of oxygen
molecule and calculate its bond order.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 50.
14. How is quick lime prepared? Give equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 53, Q. No. 29.
15. Write (a) the molecular formula of inorganic
benzene.
Ans. B3N3H6.
(b) Structure of diborane.
Ans. Refer Page No. 55, Q. No. 6.
16. How ethene is prepared by
dehydrohalogenation ? Write equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 41.
17. Write the structure of cis and trans isomer of
But - 2-ene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q. No. 35.
18. Write two harmful effects of acid rain.
Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 11.
PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) What are isoelectronic species ?
Ans. Refer Page No. 17, Q. No. 25.
(b) How electronegativity vary down the
group in the periodic table ?
Ans. Refer Page No. 17, Q. No. 16.
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20. Explain the formation of BCl3 molecule based
on hybridisation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 38.
21. Write any three postulates of VSEPR theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 32.
22. Define dipolemoment of a polar bond. Show
that BeF2 molecule has zero dipolemoment.
Ans. Refer Page No. 19, 20, Q. No. 6, 22.
23. Balance the following redox reaction using
oxidation number method.
Cr2O72− + SO32− → Cr 3+ + SO 24−
(In Acidic medium)
Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q. No. 16.
24. Complete the following reactions.
(i) C+H 2O 1270
 K
→ represented by (i) 3s1 (ii) 3p5?
PbS+4H 2O 2 
(ii) →
(ii) NaH + H 2O 
→
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Ans. (i) CO + H2 (ii) PbSO4 + 4H2O.
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(iii) NaOH + H2.
25. Write chemical formula for the following :
(a) Washing soda
(b) Plaster of Paris
(c) Lime Stone
Ans. Refer Page No. 51, Q. No. 7.
26. (a) Name a member of group 14 element in
the periodic table which is used aa semi
conductor.
Ans. Silicon or Si
(b) Give reason:(i) Boron is used as control
rods in nuclear reactor.
(ii) Graphite is soft and Slippery
Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 55, Q. No. 4.
(ii) Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 28.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) Mention three postulates of Dolton’s
atomic theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 03, Q. No. 31.
(b) What is empirical formula? Give an
example of a compound whose empirical
formula and molecular formula are the
same.
Ans. Refer Page No. 5, Q. No. 52.
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28. (a) Write any three postulates of Bohr’s
model for hudrogen atom.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 59.
(b) What is photoelectric effect ? Give one
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 12, Q. No. 33.
29. (a) State (i) Pauli’s exclusion principle.
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 14.
(ii) Hund’s rule
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 56.
(iii) Hiensenberg’s uncertainty principle.
Ans. Refer Page No. 14, Q. No. 4.
(b) What are the atomic numbers of
elements whose outermost electrons are
Ans. (i) Sodium (ii) Chlorine.
30. (a) Define ideal gas. Derive ideal gas
equation by using gas laws.
Ans. Refer Page No. 25, 27, Q. No. 13, 30.
(b) Deduce the value of gas constant R in SI
units.
Ans. Refer Page No. 27, Q. No. 32.
31. (a) State first law of thermodynamics write
its mathematical form.
Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q. No. 25.
(b) What is an extensive property of a
system? Give one example
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 32.
(c) Write the relationship between CP and
CV for ideal gas.
Ans. Cp = CV = R
32. (a) Calculate the enthalpy of formation of
methane from the following data.
C(S) + O  → CO ∆H 0 = − 393.5kJ ... (1)
2 (g) 2 (g)
1
→ H 2O( l ) ∆H 0 = − 285.8kJ ..(2)
H 2 ( g ) + 2 O2 (g) 
CH + 2O → CO + 2 H 2O( l ) ∆H 0 = − 890kJ ..(3)
4 (g) 2 (g) 2 (g)
Ans. Refer Page No. 34, Q. No. 55.
(b) Write Gibb’s equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 45.
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(c) What is the value of DG for a spontaneous
process ?
Ans. DG = –ve.
33. (a) Give one example each for homogenoeous
and heterogeneous equilibrium.
Ans. Refer Page No. 37, Q. No. 12.
(b) For the equilibrium

N 2(g) +3H 2(g)  2NH 3(g)
Write KP and KC relationship.
Ans. Kp = Kc (RT)–2
(c) Define Lewis acid. Give one example for
Lewis acid.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 48.
34. (a) Explain the effect of increase in, pressure,
concentration of reactants and temperture

on N 2 + 3H 2 ← → 2NH 3 ∆H = − ve, using
 of methane.
Le chatelier’s principle.
Ans. Refer Page No. 38, Q. No. 28.
(b) Calculate the pH of 0.001 M HCl solution
assuming complete dissociation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 43, Q. No. 74.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) How is sulphur detected using sodium
fusion extract of given organic
compound?
Ans. Refer Page No. 65, Q. No. 54.
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(b) How many sigma and Pi bonds are
present in CH 2 =C=CH CH 3 ?
Ans. 9s and 2p bonds.
(c) Give one example for heterocyclic
aromatic compound.
Ans. Refer Page No. 62, Q. No. 25.
36. (a) Write principles involved in estimation
of halogen by Carius method.
Ans. Refer Page No. 68, Q. No. 64.
(b) Give two differences between inductive
effect and electromeric effect.
Ans. Refer Page No. 64, Q. No. 47.
(c) Name the element estimated by
Kjeldahl’s method.
Ans. Nitrogen
37. (a) Explain the mechanism of chlorination
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 54.
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(b) What happens when ethanol is heated
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Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 40.
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BENGALURU (SOUTH)
PART - A
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
1. Express 0.00035 in scientific notation.
Ans. 3.5×10–4
2. State Boyle’s law.
Ans. At constant temperature, the pressure of a fixed
amount of a gas varies inversely with its volume.
3. Give an example of heterogeneous equilibrium.
Ans. Ca CO3(s)  CaO(s) + CO 2 (g)
4. Write the IUPAC name of the element with
atomic number 104.
Ans. Unnilquadium.
Chemistry
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. Mention any two postulates of Dalton’s atomic
theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 3, Q. No. 31.
12. Give the expression for
(i) Van der Waal’s equation for ‘n’ moles of
a gas.
(ii) Compressibility factor (z).
Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 81, Q. No. 30(b).
(ii) Refer Page No. 28, Q. No. 38.
13. Write the lewis dot structure for (i) CO2

5. What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO 4? (ii) CH4.

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Ans. + 7 Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q. No. 1.

6. Which alkali metal is the strongest reducing 14. Give any two anomalous behaviour of
agent? Beryllium.
Ans. Lithium or Li. Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 39.
7. What is the composition of producer gas? 15. How do you prepare diborane in the
Ans. CO + N2 laboratory?
8. Name the allotropic form of carbon whose Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 22.
structure resembles soccer ball. 16. State Markovnikov’s rule.
Ans. Fullerene. Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q. No. 36.
9. Write the bond line structure of 17. Write the Newman’s projections of ethane.
HC ≡ C – CH = CH2. Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q. No. 31.
Ans. 18. How is “Ozone layer” formed in the
stratosphere? Name a chief chemical that
10. Complete the following equation  causes its depletion.
red hot
3CH ≡ CH Iron
 → −−−−− Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 15.
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PART - C
Ans. OR III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. What are Iso-electronic species? Arrange the
following in the increasing order of their ionic
radius: N–3, Mg+2, Na+ and O–2.
Ans. Refer Page No. 17, Q. No. 25.
20. Explain the structure of methane molecule on
the basis of hybridisation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 37.

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21. Define hydrogen bond. Give an example for
the molecule having
(i) intermolecular hydrogen bond
(ii) intramolecular hydrogen bond.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 51.
22. Write any three postulates of Molecular
orbital theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
23. Balance the following redox reaction by using
oxidation number method.
−2
Cr2 O7−2(aq) + SO −32(aq) → Cr(aq) + SO4 (aq)
+3
(in acidic medium).
Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q. No. 16.
24. (i) What are ionic hydrides? Give one
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 50, Q. No. 27.
(ii) Write any one use of heavy water.
Ans. Refer Page No. 49, Q. No. 17.
25. Explain the manufacture of sodium carbonate
by Solvay’s process.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 37.
26. Complete the following equations.
(i) SiO2 + 4HF → ? + 2H2O
373 K
(ii) HCOOH con
 . H 2SO4
→ ? + H 2O
(iii) ZnO + CO → ? + CO 2
Ans. Refer Page No. 58, Q. No. 36.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) A sample of a compound contains 4.07%
hydrogen, 24.27% carbon and 71.66%
chlorine. Its molecular mass is 98.96g.
What are its empirical and molecular
formulae? (Given atomic masses of H=1,
C=12 and CI=35.45).
Ans. Refer Page No. 7, Q. No. 65.
(b) Define molarity of a solution.
Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q. No. 19.
28. (a) Write any three postulates of
Rutherford’s nuclear model of an atom.
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 23.
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(b) Calculate the energy of one mole of
photon of radiation whose frequency is
5×1014Hz. (Given h = 6.626×10–34 Js).
Ans. Refer Page No. 12, Q. No. 31.
29. (a) State (i) Pauli’s exclusion principle
(ii) Hund’s rule
(iii) Heisenberg’s Uncertainty principle.
Ans. (i) Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 14.
(ii) Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 56.
(iii) Refer Page No. 14, Q. No. 47.
(b) Describe the orbital with following
quantum numbers using s, p, d or f
notations.
(i) when n = 2, 1 = 0
(ii) when n = 4, 1 = 2
Ans. (i) 2s (ii) 4d
30. (a) Write any four postulates of Kinetic
theory of gases.
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Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
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(b) Define critical temperature.
Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q. No. 18.
31. (a) Calculate the standard enthalpy of
formation of liquid benzene (C6H6).
Give the enthalpies of combustion of
Carbon(s), Hydrogen(g) and Benzene(l)
are –393.5kJ, –285.83kJ and –3267.0
respectively.
Ans. Refer Page No. 34, Q. No. 54.
(b) What is an Intensive property?
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 33.
32. (a) What is a spontaneous process? Write
the criteria for spontaneity of a process
in terms of ∆G .
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 41 and
Page No. 31, Q. No. 17.
(b) Find out the value of equilibrium constant
for the following reaction at 298K.
2 NH 3(g) + CO 2(g)  NH 2 CONH 2(aq) + H 2O(l)
Standard Gibb’s energy change ∆G° at
the given temperature is –13.6 kJmol–1
(Given R = 83.14 JK–1 mol–1).
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 48.
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33. (a) What is chemical equilibrium? Write Kp
and Kc for the reaction.
N 2(g) + 3 H 2(g)  2 NH 3(g)
Ans. Refer Page No. 36, Q. No. 3 and 11.
(b) Explain Lewis acid-base concept with an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 48.
34. (a) What is meant by a buffer solution?
Write an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 41, Q. No. 61.
(b) State LeChatelier’s principle.
Ans. Refer Page No. 38, Q. No. 26.
(c) Mention the conjugate base of H2SO4.
Ans. Refer Page No. 39, Q. No. 32.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
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35. (a) Mention the IUPAC name of the
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CH 2 − CH 2 − CH 2 − C − CH 3
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Ans. 5-hydroxypentan-2-one
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(b) What is position isomerism? Give an
example
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 30.
(c) Write the chemical equations when
sodium fusion extract is prepared
from an organic compound containing
nitrogen and sulphur.
Ans. Refer Page No. 65, Q. No. 52.
36. (a) Give any two differences between
inductive effect and electromeric effect.
Ans. Refer Page No. 64, Q. No. 47.
(b) Write the principle and formula involved
in the estimation of halogen by Carius
method.
Ans. Refer Page No. 68, Q. No. 64.
37. (a) How is ethene prepared from
bromoethane?
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 41.
(b) Explain the mechanism of nitration of
benzene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 51.
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BENGALURU (NORTH)
PART - A PART - B
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10 question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
1. Name the SI unit of amount of substance. 11. Calculate the amount of water produced in
Ans. Mole. gram by the combustion of 8g of methane.
Ans. Refer Page No. 4, Q. No. 45.
2. Write ideal gas equation for one mole of a
gas. 12. State Boyle’s law. Write its mathematical
Ans. PV = RT form.
3. The hydrogen ion concentration of a solution
is 0.01 M, What is pH? Ans. Refer Page No. 25, Q. No. 3 and 4.
Ans. 2 OR Two 13. Write the Lewis dot structure of
4. Among O2– and F– ions which one has smaller (i) Oxygen molecule (O2)
in size? (ii) Ethyne molecule (C2H2).

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Ans. F– OR Flouride ion. Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q. No. 1.

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5. What is the oxidation state of Manganese 14. Give any two diagonal relationship between
(Mn) in K2MnO4? lithium and magnesium.
Ans. + 6
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 36.
6. Li+ ion has maximum degree of hydration.
15. Give any two reasons for anomalous behaviour
Why?
of carbon in its group.
Ans. Smaller in size.
Ans. Refer Page No. 56, Q. No. 14.
7. Name the colour imparted by CaO in borax
beed test. 16. Define geometrical isomerism. Give an
Ans. Blue. example.

8. Give the valence shell electronic configuration Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q. No. 32.
of p-block elements. 17. Explain Wurtz reaction. Give an example.
Ans. ns np
2 1–6
Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q. No. 23.
9. Give the2 IUPAC name of 18. Give any two effects of depletion of the ozone
CH 3 − CH − CH 2 − CH 3 layer.
| Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 17.
Cl
PART - C
Ans. 2-chlorobutane. III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
10. Name the gas liberated when calcium carbide carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
react with water.
19. Define ionisation Enthalpy. How does it
Ans. Acetylene OR Ethyne. vary along a period and down a group in the
periodic table?
Ans. Refer Page No. 18, Q. No. 27.

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20. Explain sp2 hybridisation taking boron
trichloride (BCl3) as an example. Azimuthal and magnetic quantum
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 38.
21. Write the electronic configuration of Li2
molecule. Calculate bond order and mention
its magnetic property.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 48.
22. Write any three postulates of VSEPR theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 35.
23. Balance the following redox reaction by half
reaction method. Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 14.
Fe 2+ (aq) + Cr2O72- (aq) → Fe 3+ (aq) + Cr 3+ (aq)
(In acid medium)
Ans. Refer Page No. 47, Q. No. 20.
24. (a) (i) How temporary hardness of water is
removed by Clark’s Method?
(ii) Give one example for ionic hydride.
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Ans. Refer Page No. 50, Q. No. 31.
(b) Which isotope of hydrogen is radioactive?
Ans. Refer Page No. 48, Q. No. 4.
25. Give the chemical equation involved in the
preparation of sodium carbonate by Solvay
process.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 37.
26. (a) Write any two differences in the
properties of Graphite and Diamond.
Ans. Refer Page No. 58, Q. No. 43.
(b) Give the composition of WATER GAS.
Ans. Refer Page No. 58, Q. No. 42.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
32. (a) (i)
27. (a) Write any three postulates of Dalton’s
atomic theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 3, Q. No. 31.
(b) Determine the empirical formula of an
oxide of Iron which has 69.9% Iron and
30.1% dioxygen by mass. [Atomic mass
of Fe = 56, O = 16].
Ans. Refer Page No. 7, Q. No. 66.
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28. (a) Explain the significance of Principal,
numbers.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 62.
(b) Calculate the frequency of yellow
radiation having wavelength 5800Å.
[1Å = 10–10m, C = 3×108 ms–1]
Ans. Refer Page No. 12, Q. No. 27.
29. (a) State Pauli’s exclusion principle. Give
the possible values of ‘l’ for n = 2.
l = 0, 1.
(b) Write De Broglie equation and explain
the terms involved in it.
Ans. Refer Page No. 14, Q. No. 45.
30. (a) Write any three postulates of Kinetic
molecular theory of gases.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
(b) Define (i) Boyle temperature.
(ii) Critical Volume (VC).
Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q. No. 18.
31. (a) Calculate the enthalpy of formation of
Benzene (C6H6), if standard entalpies of
combustion of Carbon (C), Hydrogen
(H2) and benzene (C6H6) are –393.5Kj
mol–1 –285.83 Kj mol–1 and –3267Kj mol–
1
respectively.
Ans. Refer Page No. 34, Q. No. 54.
(b) Define ‘Entropy’. What is the value
of Entropy change at equilibrium in a
spontaneous reversible process?
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 43.
State Hess’s law of constant heat
summation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 51.
(ii) What is extensive property? Give one
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 32.
(b) Explain Born-Haber cycle for the
formation of 1 mole of sodium chloride
crystal.
Ans. Refer Page No. 81, Q. No. 32(a).
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33. (a) State Le-Chatelier’s principle.
(b) Explain the effect of temperature and
pressure on the equilibrium equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 38, Q. No. 26.
(c) What is a buffer solution? Give an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 41, Q. No. 61.
34. (a) Explain Lewis acid-base concept of acid
and base.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 48.
(b) Define common ion effect. Mention any
one factor, which affect acid strength.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 54.
Strength and polarity of H-A bond.
(c) Give the value of ionic product of pure
water at 298K.
Ans. 10–14
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) How carbon and hydrogen in organic
compound are estimated by Leibig’s
method?
Ans. Refer Page No. 66, Q. No. 61.
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(b) What is inductive effect? Give an example
for electron with drawing group.
Ans. Refer Page No. 64, Q. No. 38.
36. (a) What is position isomerism? Give an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 30.
(b) What are electrophile? Give an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 35.
(c) Write the bond line structure of
2-bromobutane.
Ans.
37. (a) Explain the mechanism of chlorination
of methane.
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 54.
(b) Complete the following reaction.
(i)
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(ii) CH3 – CH = CH2 + HBr → ....... (Major
product)
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 48.
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PART - A 13. The dipole moment in BF3 is zero. Explain.
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question Ans. Refer Page No. 83, Q. No. 13.
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10 14. Give the important uses of plaster of paris.
1. What is the SI unit of density? Ans. Refer Page No. 53, Q. No. 30.
Ans. kgm–3 15. Write the resonance structure of carbonate
2. Define critical temperature. ion (CO3–2).
Ans. Temperature above which the gas cannot be Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q. No. 1.
liquified by applying pressure. 16. Explain Kolbe’s reaction of preparation of
3. Define pH of a solution. ethane.
Ans. Negative logarithm to base ten of the hydrogen Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q. No. 26.
ion concentration is called pH. 17. Explain the nitration of benzene.
4. State modern periodic law. Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 51.
Ans. Properties of elements are periodic functions of
Chemistry

18. Name the components of photochemical

their atomic number.
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5. What is the oxidation number of Mn in
KMnO4.
Ans. + 7
6. Write the general-electronic configuration of
alkali metals.
Ans. ns1.
7. What is dry ice.
Ans. Solid CO2.
8. Write the composition of water gas.
Ans. CO + H2.
9. Explain the homolytic fission.
Ans. Symmetrical cleavage of covalent bond.
10. Name the catalyst used in Friedel - craft
reaction
Ans. Anhydrous AlCl3.
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. Calculate the molarity of a solution containing
2.3 moles of solute dissolved in 4.6 litres.
Ans. Refer Page No. 6, Q. No. 60.
12. State Boyle’s law and give its mathematical
form.
Ans. Refer Page No. 55, Q. No. 3 and 4.
smog.
Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 14.
PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. Define ionisation enthalpy. How it varies
along a period and down the group.
Ans. Refer Page No. 18, Q. No. 27.
20. Explain sp3 hybridisation by taking methane
as example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 35.
21. Write the electronic configuration of
Hydrogen molecule. Calculate its bond order
and mention its magnetic property.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 47.
22. Write the three postulates of VSEPR Theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 35.
23. Balance the following redox reaction by using
oxidation number method.
MnO2 + Br– → Mn+2 + Br2 + H2O (acid
medium)
Ans. Refer Page No. 47, Q. No. 18.
24. (a) Explain ionic hydrides with an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 50, Q. No. 27.
(b) What is temporary hardness of water?
Ans. Refer Page No. 50, Q. No. 39.

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25. (a) Explain the diagonal relationship
between lithium and magnesium.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 36.
26. Explain the structure of diborane.
Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 25.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) A compound contains 4.07% Hydrogen,
24.47% Carbon and 71.65% Chlorine.
Its molar mass is 98.96g. What are
its empirical formula and molecular
formula.
Ans. Refer Page No. 7, Q. No. 65.
(b) Calculate the molecular mass of glucose.
Ans. Refer Page No. 3, Q. No. 34.
28. (a) Give the postulates of Bohr’s theory of
an atom.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 59.
(b) Write down the value of n, l and m for
electron present in 2pz orbital.
Ans. n = 2, l = 1 and m = 0
29. (a) Explain the significance of quantum
numbers.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 62.
(b) State the Hund’s rule of maximum
multiplicity.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 56.
30. (a) Write any three postulates of kinetic
theory of gases.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
(b) Write Ideal gas equation and explain its
terms.
Ans. Refer Page No.27, Q. No. 31.
31. (a) Calculate the standard enthalpy of
formation of Benzene. Given that the
enthalpies of combustion of Carbon,
Hydrogen and Benzene are −393.5 KJ
mol–1, −285.83 KJ mol–1 and –3267 KJ
mol–1 respectively.
Ans. Refer Page No. 34, Q. No. 54.
(b) State second law of thermodynamics.
Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q. No. 20.
32. (a) What is an intensive property? Give an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 33.
(b) State Hess’s law of constant heat
summation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 51.
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(c) What is exothermic reaction?
Ans. Refer Page No. 30, Q. No. 8.
33. (a) To prove that pH + pOH = 14 at 298K.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 52.
(b) Calculae the pH of 0.01M NaOH by
assuming complete ionisation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 43, Q. No. 76.
(c) Define the Buffer action.
Ans. Refer Page No. 41, Q. No. 61.
34. (a) Explain the common ion effect with an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 40, Q. No. 54.
(b) Discuss amphoteric nature of water with
an example.
Ans. H2O acts as an acid toward NH3 and as a base
towards HCl. Therefore, H2O is amphoteric.

H 2O + HCl 
+
 H 3O + Cl
−
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H 2O + NH 3 
− −
 OH + NH 4
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(c) Mention the conjugate base of SO42−.
Ans. HSO4–
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) With neat labelled diagram, describe
the estimation of nitrogen by Dumas
method.
Ans. Refer Page No. 67, Q. No. 62.
(b) Give any two differences between
Inductive effect and Resonance effect.
Ans. Refer Page No. 65, Q. No. 48.
36. (a) What are free radical? How are they
formed?
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 36.
(b) Write the structure of 3-methyl-pentanal.
Ans. Refer Page No. 61, Q. No. 3.
(c) Give the example for +R effect.
Ans. Refer Page No. 64, Q. No. 42.
37. (a) Explain free radical mechanism of
chlorination of methane.
Ans. Refer Page No. 6, Q. No. 35.
(b) Explain the mechanism of addition of
HBr on propene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 56.
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PART - A PART - B
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10 question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
1. What is the S.I. unit of Electric current? 11. A solution is prepared by adding 2g of a
Ans. ampere (or) A. substance A to 18 g of water. Calculate the
2. State Dalton’s law of Partial Pressure. mass percent of the solute.
Ans. “The total pressure exerted by a mixture of Mass of solute
× 100
Ans. Mass % of solute =
non-reacting gases is equal to sum of the partial Mass of solution
pressures of all the component gases at constant
temperature.” =
2
× 100 = 10%
18 + 2
3. Write the conjugate base for HCO3–.
Ans. CO3–2 12. Derive the relation between Density and
Molar mass of a gaseous substance from ideal
4. Write the valence shell electronic configuration gas equation.
Chemistry

of p-block elements.
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Ans. ns2np1–6. Ans. Refer Page No. 28, Q. No. 36.

5. Assign the oxidation number of ‘Mn’ in MnO4– 13. Write the resonance structures of ozone.
Ans. +7. Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q. No. 8.
6. Name the alkali metal which has high 14. What happens when
hydration enthalpy. (i) Quicklime is heated with silica.
Ans. Lithium. (ii) Sodium burns vigorously in oxygen.
7. Give the chemical formula of Borax. Ans. Refer Page No. 53, Q. No. 32.
Ans. Na2B4O7 10H2O.
15. Diamond is covalent, yet it has high melting
8. What are silicones? point. Why?
Ans. Polymeric organo-silicon compounds containing Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 29.
Si-O-Si bonds are called silicones. 16. How do you prepare Benzene from Ethyne.
9. Write IUPAC name of CH 3 − CH − CH − CH 3
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 47.
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17. Explain the Friedel crafts alkylation of
CH3 O H Benzene with the equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 50.
Ans. 4 methyl-butan-2-ol.
18. What are particulate pollutants? Give an
10. Name the organic product obtained when example.
Benzene is treated with excess of chlorine in
presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride. Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 12.
Ans. Chlorobenzene. PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) Define Electronegativity. How does it
vary along a group?
Ans. Refer Page No. 18, Q. No. 30.
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(b) Which of the following will have most
negative electron gain enthalpy?
P, S, Cl, F
Ans. Chlorine.
20. Explain sp-hybridisation in BeCl2 molecule.
Ans. Refer Page No. 23, Q. No. 43.
21. (a) Write any two differences between
sigma-bond and pi-bond.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 27.
(b) Name the type of hydrogen bonding in
ortho-nitrophenol.
Ans. Intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
22. Write the electronic configuration of oxygen
molecule. predict its magnetic property and
calculate its bond order. Ans. 2.32508 × 102
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 50.
23.
Balance the Redox-reaction by using
Oxidation number method in acidic medium
Cr2O2–7(aq) + SO2–3 (aq) → Cr+3(aq) +SO42– (aq)
(Acid medium)
Ans. Refer Page No. 46, Q. No. 16.
24. (a) How temporary hardness of water is
removed by boiling?
Ans. Refer Page No. 50, Q. No. 30.
(b) What is the composition of water gas?
Ans. CO + H2
25. (a) Complete the following reactions.
(i) CaCO3 1200k
 → _________ + _________
(ii) 2 Ca(OH)2 + 2Cl2 → _________ +
_________ + _________
Ans. Refer Page No. 53, Q. No. 33.
(b) Lithium shows diagonal relationship
with magnesium. Give reason.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 36.
26. (a) Write the chemical formula of inorganic
benzene.
Ans. B3N3H6
(b)
Write the dimeric structure
Aluminium chloride.
Ans. Refer Page No. 55, Q. No. 6.
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(c) Define catenation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 28.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) Calculate the amount of carbondioxide
produced by the combustion of 24g of
methane.
Ans. Refer Page No. 4, Q. No. 44.
(b) Define Mole. What is the value of
Avagadro’s Number.
Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q. No. 13 and 12.
(c) Express the number 232.508 in scientific
notation.
28. (a) What are the observations made in
Rutherford α-particle experiment.
Chemistry
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 22.
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(b) Give any two postulates of Bohr’s theory
of atomic model.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 59.
29. (a) Name any three quantum numbers and
write their significance.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 62.
(b) State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
Write its mathematical equation.
Ans. Refer Page No. 14, Q. No. 47.
30. (a) Write any three postulates of Kinetic
theory of gases.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
(b) Define critical temperature. Write the
value of critical temperature for CO2.
Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q. No. 18 and 19.
31. (a) Calculate the standard enthalpy of
formation of methane. Given that
the standard enthalpy of combustion
of methane, carbon and hydrogen
are –890.3 kJ, –393 kJ and –285.8 kJ
respectively.
Ans. Refer Page No. 34, Q. No. 55.
(b) What is the change in the value of
entropy when ice melts to give water.
of
Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q. No. 15.
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32. (a) State Hess’s law of constant heat
summation. Illustrate with examples.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 51.
(b) Mention any two thermodynamic
criteria for spontaneous process.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 42.
33. (a) Define Equilibrium constant. Derive an
expression for the equilibrium constant
KC for the reaction.
Ans. Refer Page No. 38, Q. No. 23.
(b) What is the effect of increase in
temperature for the reaction?
   ∆H = –572.kJ
Ans. Refer Page No. 37, Q. No. 18.
(c) Write the relationship between the
solubility and solubility product of AB
type salt.
Ans. Ksp = S2
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(b) For the compound.
CH ≡ C − CH = CH − CH 3
(i) Write the bond line formula for the
compound.
(ii) Identify the number of Sigma and Pi -
bonds.
Ans. (i)
(ii) σ bonds-10, π-bonds-3
(c) What are free radicals.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 36.
36. (a) How do you estimate carbon and
hydrogen present in the organic
compound by Leibigs method. (Diagram
not necessary)
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 36.
(b) What are nucleophiles? Give one
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 34.

34. (a) Calculate the pH of 0.01 M NaOH.

37. (a) Explain Free radical mechanism of
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Assuming complete dissociation of base.

chlorination of methane.
Ans. Refer Page No. 43, Q. No. 76.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 54.
(b) Classify the following species into lewis
(b) Complete the following reaction.
acid and lewis base.
(i) CaC2 + 2H 2O  → _______ + _______
(i) HO–   (ii) BCl3
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 43.
Ans. (i) Lewis base (ii) Lewis acid
(c) Give an example for basic buffer. (ii) CH 4 + O 2 MO
∆
2O3
→
Ans. (NH4OH + NH4Cl) Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q. No. 27.

PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Explain functional isomerism with an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 31.

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PART - A
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
1. Define molality of solution.
Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q. No. 19.
2. Write ideal gas equation for ‘n’ moles of a
gas.
Ans. PV = nRT.
3. Give the relation between Kp & Kc.
Ans. Refer Page No. 36, Q. No. 5.
4. Select an isoelectronic pair among the
following. Na+, Cl–, F–, Li+ .
Ans. Na+, F–.
5. What is the oxidation number of manganese
in K2MnO4.
Ans. +6
6. Why is sodium metal is preserved in kerosene?
Ans. Sodium is highly reactive. It reacts vigorously
with O2, CO2 and moisture present in air.
7. What is catenation?
Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 28.
8. Give the composition of water gas.
Ans. CO + H2
9. What is Rf value?
Ans. Refer Page No. 62, Q. No. 17.
10. What is pyrolysis?
Ans. Refer Page No. 69, Q. No. 7.
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. Calculate the molarity of NaOH solution
prepared by dissolving ‘4g’ of it in 250 ml of
water.
Ans. Refer Page No. 5, Q. No. 57.
12. Why do real gases deviate from ideal
behaviour?
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 46.
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13. Explain the non-existence of helium molecule
on the basis of molecular orbital theory
(MOT).
Ans. He2 (4 electrons)
Electronic configuration σ1s2 σ1s2
*
1
( N b − N a ) = 2 (2 − 2) = 0
1
Bond order
2
Hence bond does not exist between two helium
atoms.
14. Explain the action of carbon dioxide on lime
water.
Ans. Refer Page No. 53, Q. No. 25.
15. How is diborane prepared in the laboratory?
Chemistry
Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 22.
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16. Explain Markovnikov’s rule with an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 71, Q. No. 37.
17. What are the necessary condition for a system
to be aromatic?
Ans. Refer Page No. 72, Q. No. 45.
18. Write any two common chemicals of
photochemical smog.
Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 14.
PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. What is electron gain enthalpy? How does it
varies along a period and group.
Ans. Refer Page No. 18, Q. No. 31.
20. (a) Distinguish between Sigma bond & Pi-
bond.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 27.
(b) Define dipole moment.
Ans. Refer Page No. 19, Q. No. 6.
21. Write any three postulates of ‘VSEPR’ theory.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 35.
22. On the basis of MOT, calculate the bond
order of oxygen molecule and predict its
property.
Ans. Refer Page No. 24, Q. No. 50.
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23. Balance the following redox reaction by using
oxidation number method.
3MnO4− ( aq ) + Br– (aq) → 3MnO (s) + BrO
2 2
–
(acid medium)
Ans. Refer Page No. 47, Q. No. 19.
24. Explain the Clarke’s method of removing
temporary hardness of water. (Give equation)
Ans. Refer Page No. 50, Q. No. 31.
25. Give the preparation of sodium hydroxide by
Caster-Kellner-Cell method.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 38.
26. (a) Mention any two difference between
diamond and graphite.
Ans. Refer Page No. 58, Q. No. 43.
(b) Name the inorganic benzene.
Ans. Borazole.
PART - D
Chemistry
HAND BOOK
29. (a) Calculate the energy of radiation with
wavelength 500 nm.
Ans. Refer Page No. 12, Q. No. 32.
(b) State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and
give its mathematical expression.
Ans. Refer Page No. 14, Q. No. 47.
(c) Name the spectral lines which lies in the UV
region.
Ans. Lyman series.
30. (a) Write any 3 postulates of kinetic theory
of gases.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
(b) Give reasons liquid drops are spherical in
shape.
Ans. Refer Page No. 26, Q. No. 21.
31. (a) State and explain Hess’s law.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 51.
(b) Give the mathematical expression for first law

IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each

of thermodynamics.
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question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25

27. (a) Find the empirical formula of a compound Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q. No. 25.
which contains 33.18% of carbon, 4.60% (c) Write the S.I unit of entropy.
of hydrogen, 29.49% of oxygen & 32.72% Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q. No. 14.
of chlorine respectively.
(At masses : C = 12, H = 1, O = 16, Cl = 32. (a) What is an isolated system? Give
35.5) example.
Ans. Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q. No. 24.
Element % age At mass % age / Simple (b) Which allotropic form of carbon is more
At mass ratio stable?
C 33.18 12 2.765 3 Ans. Graphite.
H 4.6 1 4.6 5 (c) What is a spontaneous process? Give
O 29.491 16 1.84 2 example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 41.
Cl 32.72 35.5 0.92 1
33. (a) State Le Chatelier’s principle.
Empirical formula C3H5O2Cl
Describe the effect of : (i) addition of H2
(b) State Avogadro’s law. (ii) addition of CH3OH on the equilibrium
Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q. No. 10. reaction 2H2 (g) + CO (g) CH3OH (g)
(c) How many significant figures are there in the Ans. Refer Page No. 37, Q. No. 19.
number 0.0025? (b) Write an expression Kp for the following
Ans. Refer Page No. 2. reaction.
28. (a) Give the postulates of Bohr’s atomic CaCO 3 (s)  
 CaO(s) + CO 2 (g )
model.
Ans. Refer Page No. 36, Q. No. 11.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 59.
(c) Give an example of reaction where Kp = Kc
(b) Write the electronic configuration of copper
(Z = 29) Ans. Refer Page No. 36, Q. No. 8.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 57.
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34. (a) Write conjugate acids for CN– , H2O
Ans. HCN, H3O+
(b) Calculate the pH of 0.01 M NaOH solution.
Ans. Refer Page No. 43, Q. No. 76.
(c) Define solubility product.
Ans. Refer Page No. 39, Q. No. 39.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Draw a neat labelled diagram and give
the principle involved in the estimation
of halogen by carius method.
Ans. Refer Page No. 68, Q. No. 64.
(b) What is functional isomerism? Give example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 27.
36. (a) Differentiate between Inductive effect &
electromeric effect.
Ans. Refer Page No. 64, Q. No. 47.
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(b) Give the IUPAC name of CH3-CH2-CH=CH-
COOH.
Ans. Pent–2–en–1-oic acid.
(c) Name the separating method used for the
separation of glycerol from spent lye.
Ans. Refer Page No. 61, Q. No. 16.
(d) What are free radicals?
Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 36.
37. (a) Give the mechanism of chlorination of
benzene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 56.
(b) Name the reaction involved in the conversion
of benzene to toluene.
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 50.
(c) What is a carcinogen?
Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q. No. 21.
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BENGALURU (NORTH)
PART - A PART - B
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10 question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
1. What is the S.I. unit of Volume? 11. What is Molality?
Ans. m .
3
Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q. No. 19.
2. Write the mathematical expression for 12. Define viscosity of liquid.
Boyle’s law. Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 45.
13. State Charle’s law. give its Mathematical
Ans. Refer Page No. 25, Q. No. 3. expression.
3. Write the equilibrium constant in terms of Ans. Refer Page No. 25, Q. No. 49.

concentration A + B  C + D equilibrium 14. What is Diagonal relationship? Give an
equation. example of diagonally related pair.
Ans. Refer Page No. 52, Q. No. 14.
Ans. K C = [
C ][ D ]
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. 15. Give the reaction for the synthesis of water

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[ A ][ B] gas and producer gas.

4. Write the General Electronic configuration Ans. Give the reaction for the synthesis of water gas
of d-Block elements. from producer gas

Ans. (n – 1)d 1–10ns2.

C + H 2O 1270
 K
→ CO + H 2 (Water gas)

5. What is the oxidation state of oxygen in

2C + O 2 + 4 N 2 1273
 K
→ 2CO + 4 N 2
peroxide i.e., H2O2? (producer gas)
Ans. –1. 16. What is Friedel Crafts reaction? Give
equation.
6. Alkali Metals are soft Metals why?
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 50.
Ans. Due to low ionisation enthalpy.
17. Illustrate Wurtz reaction taking Bromoethane
7. What is the type of hybridisation of carbon in as an example.
Diamond?
Ans. Refer Page No. 70, Q. No. 23.
Ans. sp3. 18. Write any two common chemicals of
8. What is catenation? photochemical smog.

Ans. Refer Page No. 57, Q. No. 28. Ans. Refer Page No. 76, Q. No. 14.

9. Expand the IUPAC. PART - C

III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
Ans. International union of pure and applied chemistry. carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
10. Write the general formula of Alkynes. 19. Define ionisation enthalpy. How does it vary
Ans. Refer Page No. 69, Q. No. 1. along the period and down the group in the
periodic table?
Ans. Refer Page No. 18, Q. No. 27.

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20. Write any three postulates of Molecular
Orbital Theory (MOT).
Ans. 1. The atomic orbitals of comparable energies
and proper symmetry combine to form
molecular orbitals.
2. The number of molecular orbitals formed
is equal to the number of combining atomic
orbitals.
3. When two atomic orbitals combine, two
molecular orbitals are formed. One is
bonding molecular orbital while the other
one is antibonding molecular orbital.
4. The bonding molecular orbital has lower
energy and hence greater stability than
the corresponding antibonding molecular
orbital.
5. Molecular orbitals are polycentric and
electrons move under the influence of more
than one nuclei.
6. The molecular orbitals like atomic orbitals
are filled in accordance with the aufbau
principle , Pauli’s exclusion principle and
the Hund’s rule.
21. Explain SP2 hybridisation in Ethene Molecule.
Ans. Refer Page No. 22, Q. No. 39.
22. Write any two differences between sigma and
pi bond.
Ans. Refer Page No. 21, Q. No. 27.
23. Balance the following Redox-reaction by
Oxidation number method in acidic medium
Cr2O–27 + Fe+2 Cr+3 + Fe+3
Ans. Refer Page No. 47, Q. No. 20.
24.
Explain the laboratory preparation of
Dihydrogen.
Ans. Refer Page No. 49, Q. No. 22.
25. Give any three differences between Lithium
and other Alkali Metals.
Ans. Refer Page No. 54, Q. No. 35.
26. Give any two reasons for anomalous behaviour
of carbon
Ans: (i) Small size
(ii) High electronegativity
(iii) High ionisation enthalpy
(iv) Absence of d - orbitals
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PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (i) Compound contains 4.07% hydrogen,
24.27% carbon & 71.65% chlorine. Its
Molecular Mass is 98.96. Calculate the
empirical formula.
Ans. Refer Page No. 7, Q. No. 65.
(ii) What is molecular mass? Give an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 2, Q. No. 16.
28. (i) Mention any three postulates of Bohrs’
Model of an atom.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 59.
(ii) What are isotopes? Give an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 11, Q. No. 20.
Chemistry
29. (i) Give the significance of all the four
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quantum numbers.
Ans. Refer Page No. 15, Q. No. 62.
(ii) Who discovered Neutron.
Ans. Refer Page No. 10, Q. No. 2.
30. (i) Write any four postulates of Kinetic
theory of gases.
Ans. Refer Page No. 29, Q. No. 47.
(ii) What is an ideal gas?
Ans. Refer Page No. 25, Q. No. 13.
31. (i)
Calculate the standard enthalpy of
formation of CH4 from the following data.
1)
CH4 g + 2O 2 g 
→ CO 2 + 2H 2O ∆H = −890.3kJ
( ) ( )
2) C s + O 2 g 
→ CO 2 g ∆H = −393.5kJ
() ( ) ( )
1
3) H2 g + O  → H 2O. ∆H = −285.8kJ
2 2(g )
( )
Ans. Refer Page No. 34, Q. No. 55.
(ii) What is an isolated system?
Ans. Refer Page No. 31, Q. No. 24.
32. (i) What is intensive property? Give an
example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 32, Q. No. 33.
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(ii) What is entropy? Give its unit. (ii) What is Free radical? Give an example.
Ans. Refer Page No. 33, Q. No. 43. Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 36.
(iii) What is endothermic reaction? i i

Cl 2  → Cl + Cl
hr

Ans. Refer Page No.
36. (i) Define homologous series.
33. (i) Explain Bronsted-Lowry concept of acid
and base. Ans. Refer Page No. 63, Q. No. 28.
What is conjugate acid and conjugate (ii) Write the IUPAC name.
base for NH3?
(a)
Ans. Refer Page No. 30, Q. No. 9.
(i) NH4+ (ii) NH2−
Ans. 3 mathyl hoxane
(ii) Give the relationship between Kp and Kc.
Ans. Refer Page No. 36, Q. No. 5.
34. (i) Calculate the pH of 0.001 M H2SO4. (b)

Ans. Refer Page No. 43, Q. No. 75.

(ii) Define Buffer solution. Give an example. Ans. 2, 2, Dimathyl butan.
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Ans. Refer Page No. 41, Q. No. 61. 37. (i) Explain the mechanism of addition of
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(iii) What is hydronium ion? HBr to propene with equations.

Ans. Refer Page No. 39, Q. No. 33.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
Ans. Refer Page No. 73, Q. No. 5.
(ii) How do you convert benzene into
benzene hexachloride (BHC)
Ans. Refer Page No. 80, Q. No. 16.

35. (i) How is Halogen estimated by Carius

method?
Ans. Refer Page No. 68, Q. No. 64.

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ANNUAL EXAMINATION QUESTION
PAPER (FOR PRACTICE)
PART - A
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
1. What is the SI unit of density?
2. What are real gases?
3. At what condition Kp = Kc in a equilibrium?
4. What are chalcogens?
5. What is the oxidation state of ‘N’ in HNO3?
6. Alkali metals are soft metals. Why?
7. What is dry ice?
8. What is the chemical formula of borax?
9. Write the IUPAC name of (CH3)2CHCH2OH.
10. Complete the following reaction.
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. Calculate the amount of water (g) produced by
the combustion of 16g of methane.
12. Give the expressions for,
(a) van der Waals equation for ‘n’ moles of a
gas.
(b) Compressibility factor (Z).
13. What is an ionic bond? Explain the formation of
ionic bond with an example.
14. Give any two similarities between lithium and
magnesium due to diagonal relationship.
15. What happens when formic acid is heated with
conc. H2SO4? Give equation.
16. Explain Wurtz reaction with an example.
17. Describe the preparation of alkenes by
dehydration of alcohols.
18. How is ‘Ozone layer’ formed in the stratosphere?
Name a chief chemical that causes its depletion.
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PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) Define electron gain enthalpy. How does it
vary along a period?
(b) Name the most electronegative element in
the periodic table.
20. Explain the structure of ethane (C2H6) molecule
on the basis of hybridization.
21. Give the electronic configuration, bond order
and magnetic property of carbon molecule based
on molecular orbital theory.
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22. Define “Hydrogen bond”. Give an example for
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the molecule having
(a) Intermolecular hydrogen bond
(b) Intramolecular hydrogen bond.
23. Balance the following redox reaction by
oxidation number method.
Cr2O72– + SO32– → Cr3+ + SO42– + H2O (Acid
medium).
24. (a) Give the cause for temporary and permanent
hardness of water.
(b) Name the radioactive isotope of hydrogen.
25. (a) Give any two uses of sodium hydroxide.
(b) What is plaster of paris?
26. (a) Which is known as inorganic benzene?
(b) Mention the type of hybridization in
diamond.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) A compound with a molecular mass of
34 gmol–1 is known to contain 58.8% of
hydrogen and 94.12% of oxygen. Find the
empirical and molecular formula of this
compound.
(b) Define molarity.
(c) Express 234000 in scientific notation.
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28. (a) Give any three postulates of Bohr’s atomic
model of an atom.
(b) State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
Give its mathematical expression.
29. (a) Explain the significance of four quatum
numbers.
(b) Write the electronic configuration of
Chromium. (Atomic number of Chromium =
24).
30. (a) Write any three postulates of Kinetic theory
of gases.
(b) Calculate the value of ‘R’ in SI units.
31. (a) Calculate the standard enthalpy of
combustion of methane. Given that
standard enthalpy of combustion of carbon
and hydrogen are –393.5 kJ and –285.83
kJ respectively. Standard enthalpy of
formation of methane is –75.16 kJ mol–1.
(b) What is entropy?
32. (a) Calculate the total work done when 1
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mole of a gas expands isothermally and
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reversibly from an initial value of 20 dm3 to
a final value of 40 dm3 at 298 K (R = 8.314
JK–1 mol–1).
(b) What is an extensive property? Give one
example.
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33. (a) Calculate the PH of 0.01 M H2SO4 by
assuming complete ionization.
(b) Explain common ion effect with an
example.
(c) What is conjugate acid - base pair?
34. (a) State Le Chatelier’s principle. What is the
effect of pressure for the reaction?
CO(g) + 3H2(g)   CH4(g) + H2O(g)
(b) What is homogeneous eqilibrium? Give an
example.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Write any two difference between Inductive
effect and Electromeric effect.
(b) What is functional isomerism? Give an
example.
(c) Write bond line structural formula of
(C2H5)2O.
36. (a) Describe the estimation of carbon and
hydrogen by Liebig’s method.
(b) How do you detect nitrogen by using
Lassaigne’s reagent?
37. (a) Write the mechanism of nitration of
benzene.
(b) Explain dehydrohalogenation reaction with
an example.
 BELGAUM DISTRICT
ANNUAL EXAMINATION QUESTION
PAPER (FOR PRACTICE)
PART - A
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
1. What is S.I. unit of density?
2. State Charles law.
3. Give reason: H–1 is a Lewis base.
4. Name the most electronegative element.
5. What is the oxidation state of ‘S in HSO–4?
6. Which alkali metal is the strongest reducing
agent?
7. A mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen is
known as
8. What is dry ice?
9. Write the IUPAC name of the following bond
line formula.
10. Draw the eclipsed conformation of ethane.
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. What is heterogenous mixture? Give an example.
12. Define viscosity. What is the effect of temperature
on it?
13. Define bond order. Write the electronic
configuration of Lithium molecule.
14. Give two uses of sodium hydroxide.
15. What are fullereness? Mention the shape of C60
fullerene.
16. Explain Wurtz reaction with an example.
17. How do you convert the following?
(i) Phenol to benzene
(ii) Ethene to Ethane.
18. What is meant by Biochemical Oxygen Demand?
Mention its significance.
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PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) What are isoelectronic ions? Name the
species or ion that will be isoelectronic
with Mg2+ ions.
(b) Define ionisation enthalpy of an element.
20. Write any three postulates of Molecular Orbital
Theory (MOT).
21. Explain SP3 hybridization in methane molecule.
22. Write any three differences between Sigma bond
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and Pi bond.
23. Balance the following redox reaction by
oxidation number method.
MnO 4 ( aq ) + Br − ( aq ) 
−
→ MnO 2 (s ) + BrO3− ( aq )
(in acidic medium )
24. (a) What causes the temporary and permanent
hardness of water?
(b) Give the formula of heavy water.
25. (a) Compare the hydration of enthalpies and 2nd
ionisation enthalpies of alkali and alkaline
earth metals.
(b) Mention the composition of plaster of paris.
26. Write any three difference between graphite and
diamond.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) A compound contains 4.07% hydrogen
24.27% carbon and 71.65% chlorine.
Its molar mass is 98.96g mol–1. Find its
empirical formula.
(b) Express 0.00625 in scientific notation.
28. (a) Explain significance of four quantum
numbers.
(b) State Pauli’s Exclusion Principle.
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29. (a) For an element with atomic number Z = 24.
(i) Write its electronic configuration.
(ii) Write the value of n and ‘l’ value for its
electron in valence shell.
(iii) How many unpaired electrons are present
in it?
(b) What will be the wavelength of a ball of
mass 0.1 kg moving with a velocity of 10
ms–1?
30. (a) Write any four postulates of kinetic theory
of gases.
(b) State Avogadro’s law.
31. (a) What is an extensive property? Give an
example.
(b) Write Gibb’s equation.
(c) What is entropy?
32. (a) Calculate the enthalpy of formation of
methane from the following data:
C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g) ∆H° = –393.5 kJ
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1
H2(s) + O2(g) → H2O(l) ∆H° = –285.8 kJ
I-PUC
2 36. (a) Explain the position isomerism with an
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
∆H° = –890 kJ
(b) What are conditions for spontaneity of
the reaction at constant pressure and
temperature?
33. (a) Explain the effect of temperature on,
2NO2 → N2O4; ∆H = –Ve
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(b) State Le-Chatelier’s principle.
(c) Give an example of homogeneous
equilibrium.
34. (a) Define acid and base by Bronsted Lowry
concept.
(b) What is buffer solution? Give an example.
(c) Give an example for solid vapour
equilibrium.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) For the compound CH ≡ C – CH = CH –
CH3.
(i) Write the bond line formula.
(ii) Mention whether the given compound is
saturated or unsaturated.
(iii) Identify the number of sigma-bond and pi-
bond.
(b) What is homologus series? Give an
example.
example.
(b) How is halogen estimated by Carius
method?
37. (a) Explain the mechanism of nitration of
Benzene.
(b) How do you convert ethyne to benzene?
 DHARWAD DISTRICT
ANNUAL EXAMINATION QUESTION
PAPER (FOR PRACTICE)
PART - A
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
1. Express the number 0.00016 in scientific
notation.
2. What is the aqueous tension in dry gas?
3. Write the relationship between ∆G° and KC for
equilibrium?
4. What are representative element’s in the periodic
table?
5. Identify the element that exhibit both positive
and negative oxidation state?
6. What is dead burnt plaster?
7. Graphite is soft and slippery. Why?
8. What is dry ice?
9. How many sigma, pi bonds present in the
compound HCONH2?
10. Write the IUPAC name of the compound
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. Calculate the concentration of nitric acid (HNO3)
in mole/litre in a sample which has density 1.41
gram/mol and mass percent of HNO3 if 69%?
12. Write the correction terms of pressure and
volume in real gas for the expression van der
Waal’s equation.
13. Explain the dipole moment is zero” [0] in BF3
molecule.
14. How does milk of lime reacts with chlorine,
write it’s equation?
15. How does diborane undergo hydrolysis? Give
equation.
16. Write the cis-trans isomers of the compound
CH3CH = CClCH3.
17. (a) Write the eclipsed conformation in
Newmann projection form in ethane
molecule.
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(b) Write a role of “Cracking” in petroleum
industry.
18. Write any two causes of Global Warming.
PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. What are (i) Covalent radius (ii) EKa – Aluminium
and EKa silicon element (iii) Trans uranium
elements.
20. Explain the formation of methane molecule on
the basis of hybridization (sp3).
21. Write the electronic configuration of diatomic
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C2 molecule, magnetic property and calculate its
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bond order.
22. Calculate the formal charge on each oxygen
atom in ozone molecule mark at 1, 2, 3.
23. Balance the following chemical equation using
oxidation number method.
−
MnO 2 + Br  → Mn + Br2 + H 2O
+2
24. Complete the following:
(i) P4H10 + 6H2O → ..... ?
(ii) SiCl4 + ....... → SiO2 + 4HCl
(iii) PbS + 4H2O → ...... ? ...... + 4H2O
25. Write the any three diagonal relationship
between lithium–magnesium.
26. Write the difference between graphite and dia-
mond depends its structure, nature.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) A compound contains 47% = K, 14.5% =
C, 38.5% = 0. Calculate empirical formula
and molecular formula. [Atomic mass of C
= 12, O = 16, K = 39].
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(b) Define mole fraction and its relationship.
28. (a) Give any three postulate’s of Bohr’s theory
of atomic model.
(b) Write the de-Broglie equation.
29. (a) Explain the significance of four quantum
numbers.
(b) What is the total number of orbitals associated
with principle quantum number (n=2)?
30. (a) Calculate the volume of 47.0 cm3 g gas at 27°
would occupy 22°C at constant pressure.
(b) What is the value of critical temperature of
CO2.
(c) What is the value of standard boiling point
of H2O.
31. (a) Write the expression for work done in
irreversible isothermal expansion of ideal
gas.
(b) Derive the relationship between constant
pressure (CP) and constant volume (CV).
(c) Enthalpy is a state function. Why?
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32. (a) Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation
of methane (CH4) from the following data:
C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g) ∆H° = –393.5 kJ
1 example.
H2(s) + O2(g) → H2O(l)
2 (c) What type of electrons involved in
∆H° = –285.8 kJ
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
∆H° = –890 kJ
(b) What is spontaneous process? Give an
example.
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33. (a) Write the conjugate acid for the following
− −
Branstead base like NH 2 , NH 3 , HCOO .
(b) BF3 is Lewis acid and NH3 is Lewis base.
Explain.
34. (a) Calculate the pH of 0.002M acetic acid
(CH3COOH) if it 2.3% ionized at this
solution.
(b) What is common ion effect? Give an
example.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) How do you detect, Nitrogen, Sulphur
by Lassaigne’s reagent from the organic
compound?
(b) Write the difference between inductive
effect and electromeric effect.
(c) What is the hybridization state of each carbon
atom from the compound CH2 = C = 0.
36. (a) Write the chemical equation for the
estimation of Carbon, Hydrogen by
Liebig’s method in quatitatively.
(b) What is functional isomerism? Give an
hyperconjugation?
37. (a) Explain the mechanism of nitration of
Benzene.
(b) Write the general equation for Wurtz
reaction.
(c) What is the action of propene with HBr
write it’s equation?
 MYSORE DISTRICT
ANNUAL EXAMINATION QUESTION
PAPER (FOR PRACTICE)
PART - A
I. Answer ALL of the following (each question
carries 1 mark) 10 × 1 = 10
1. Express 0.00025 in scientific notation.
2. How does viscosity varies with temperature?
3. Write the solubility product expression for
BaSO4.
4. What would be the IUPAC name for the element
with atomic number 104?
5. Define oxidation in terms of electron transfer.
6. Which alkali metal gives golden yellow colour to
the flame?
7. Write the molecular formula of Borax.
8. What is dry ice?
9. Suggest a method to separate a mixture of
chloroform and aniline.
10. Name the catalyst used in Friedel-crafts reaction.
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 2 marks) 5 × 2 = 20
11. Mention any two postulates of Daltons atomic
theory.
12. (a) State Gay-Lussac’s law.
(b) Write Vander Waal’s equation for ‘n’ mole
of a gas.
13. Give any two differences between sigma bond
and pi bond.
14. Complete the following reactions:
(a) 2(CaSO4.2H2O) → _________ + 3H2O
(b) CaCO3 Heat
 → _________ + CO2
15. How to obtain diborane from borontrifluoride?
Write the equation.
16. Give the IUPAC name of the major product
formed when HBr is added to propene. Write its
equation.
17. Explain Wurtz reaction with an example.
18. Write any two common chemicals of
photochemical smog.
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PART - C
III. Answer any FIVE questions. (Each question
carries three marks). 5 × 3 = 15
19. (a) Define ionisation enthalpy. How does it
vary down the group in the periodic table?
(b) Among Al+3 and Na+ ion, which one has
smaller ionic radius?
20. (a) Mention any two factors which influence
the formation of ionic bond.
(b) Name the type of hydrogen bond present in
water.
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21. (a) With respect to the formation of ethene
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molecule mention:
(i) hybridisation of carbon
(ii) number of sigma bonds in the molecule.
(b) Write Lewis dot structure of nitrogen
molecule.
22. Write the molecular orbital electronic
configuration for oxygen molecule. Calculate
its bond order and comment on its magnetic
property.
23. Balance the following redox reaction by using
half reaction method.
Fe2+(aq) + Cr2O72–(aq) → Fe3+(aq) + Cr3+(aq) (Acid
medium).
24. (a) How does dihydrogen prepared in the
laboratory? Write the equation.
(b) Give an example for saline hydride.
25. Write the equations during the preparation of
sodium carbonate by “Solvay’s Process”.
26. (a) Give an example of element of group-14.
(i) Which reacts with water.
(ii) Shows maximum catenation property.
(b) Give one example for man made silicates.
PART - D
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following. (Each
question carries 5 marks). 5 × 5 = 25
27. (a) Define Molarity. How many grams of water
is produced by the complete combustion of
methane?
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(b) A hydrocarbon contains 75% of carbon and
25% of hydrogen. What is its empirical
formula?
(c) State law of definite proportion.
28. (a) Write any three postulates of Bohr’s model
of an atom.
(b) State Paulie’s Exclusion Principle. Among
4s and 3d orbital which one has lower
energy?
29. (a) Name the quantum number that specifies.
(i) Shape of an orbital
(ii) Size of an orbital
(b) State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
Write its mathematical form.
(c) How many orientations are possible for ‘p’
orbital?
30. (a) Mention any three assumptions of Kinetic
theory of gases.
(b) On ship sailing in pacific ocean, where
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temperature is 23.4°C a balloon is filled
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with 2 L air. What will be the volume of the
balloon when ship reaches Indian Ocean
where temperature is 23.1°C.
31. (a) Calculate the enthalpy formation of
methane from the following data.
C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g) ∆H° = –393.5 kJ
1 CH 3
H 2( g ) + O 2( g )  
→ H 2 O(l )
2 36. (a) Write the principle and formula involved in
∆H° = –285.9 kJ
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) →CO2(g) + H2O(l)
∆H° = –890 kJ
(b) State Hess’s law of constant heat
summation.
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32. (a) Define (i) Isolated system
(ii) Molar heat capacity.
(b) What is entropy? How does it vary in a
spontaneous process?
(c) Write Gibb’s energy equation.
33. (a) Define acid and base according to Bronsted-
Lowry concept.
(b) Calculate the PH of 0.002 M CH3COOH.
(Assuming complete dissociation)
(c) Write Henderson’s-Hesselblach equation
for acidic buffer.
34. (a) Write any three applications of equilibrium
constant Kp (or) Kc.
(b) What is homogeneous eqilibrium? Give an
example for solid-vapour equilibrium.
PART - E
V. Answer any TWO of the following (each
question carries 5 marks). 2 × 5 = 10
35. (a) Explain chain isomerism with an example.
(b) Given any two differences between
Inductive effect and Mesomeric effect.
OH
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(c) Write the IUPAC name of  H 3C − C − CH 3
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the estimation of sulphur by Carius method.
(b) What are nucleophiles? Give an example.
37. (a) Write the steps involved in the mechanism
of nitration of benzene.
(b) How do you prepare ethyne from calcium
carbide? Write the equation.