CLASS XII

CHEMISTRY
Time: 3 hrs MM: 70
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. Section A consists of 18 multiple choice questions, carrying 1 mark each.
3 . Section B consists of 7 very short type questions, carrying 2 mark each.
4. Section C consists of 5 short type questions, carrying 3 mark each.
5. Section D consists of c case type questions, carrying 4mark each.
6. Section E consists of 3 long questions, carrying 5 mark each.
6. Use of calculators is not allowed, use log tables wherever required.

SECTION A
The following questions multiple choice with one correct answer. Each carry 1 marks
1. Propene on treatment with HBr gives
(a) Isopropyl bromide (b) Propyl bromide (c)1,2 –dibromoethane (d)None of these
2. The functional group which is found in amino acid is
−NH 2 −CH 3
(a) – COOH group (b) group (c) group (d)Both (a) and (b)
[ Fe(CO)5 ]
3. The oxidation state of Fe in the complex is
(a) −1 (b) (c)+2 +4 (d)Zero

4. For the reaction H 2 ( g )+l2( g)  2HI (g), the rate of reaction is expressed as
Δ[ l2 ] Δ[ H 2 ] 1 Δ[ HI ] Δ[ l2 ] Δ[ H 2 ] Δ[ HI ]
=− = = =
(a) – Δt Δt 2 Δt (b) Δt Δt 2 Δt
Δ[ H 2 ] 1 Δ[ l2 ] Δ[ HI ]
= =−
(c) Δt 2 Δt Δt (d) None of these
5. Assertion (A) : Equivalent conductance of all electrolytes decreases with the increase in concentration
Reason (R) : Lesser number of ions are available per gram equivalent at higher concentration
(a) Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) Both A and R are false
(e) A is false but R is true
−1 −1 −1
6. The specific conductance of a solution is 0.2 Ohm cm and conductivity is 0.04 Ohm . The cell constant
would be
−1 −1 −1 −1
(a) 1 cm (b) 0 cm (c) 5 cm (d) 0.2 cm
7. Bromination of aniline gives
(a) o-bromoaniline (b)p-bromoaniline(c)o, p-bromoaniline (d) 2, 4, 6-
tribromoaniline
8. The complex chlorocompound diaquatriammine cobalt (III) chloride is represented as
 (a) [Co( NH 3 )3 ( H 2 O)3 ]Cl 2 (b) [Co( NH 2 )3 ( H 2 O )2 ]Cl 2
(c) [CoCl( NH 3 )3 (H 2O )2 ]Cl 3 (d) [CoCl( NH 3 )3 (H 2 O )2 ]Cl 2
9. Which of the following is obtained when C2 H 5 OC 2 H 5 is heated with conc. H 2 SO 4
(a) CH 2 =CH 2 (b) C2 H 5 OH (c) C2 H 5 SO 4 H (d) CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3
10.Which one of the following is a polysaccharide
(a) Nylon (b) Amylose (c)Ribose (d) Polyethylene

11. Aldol condensation will not take place in

(a) HCHO(b) CH 3 CH 2 CHO (c) CH 3 CHO
(d) CH 3 COCH 3
12. Catalyst SnCl 2 / HCl is used in
(a) Stephen’s reduction (b) Cannizzaro reaction (c)Clemmensen’s reduction (d)Rosenmund’s
reduction
13. Activation energy is given by the formula

(a)
log
K2
K1
=
Ea
2. 303 R [ T 2 −T 1
T1 T 2 ] (b)
log
K1
K2
=−
Ea
2. 303 R [ T 2−T 1
T1 T 2 ]
(c)
log
2
K1
K
=−
Ea
2. 303 R
1 2
[ T 1 −T 2
T T ] (d) None of these
14. The following statement (s) is not correct
(a) A plot of log K P versus 1/T is linear
(b) A plot of log [X] versus time is linear for a first order reaction X → P
(c) A plot of log P versus 1/T is linear at constant volume
(d) A plot of P versus 1/V is linear at constant temperature
Each of the questions given below consists of two statements, an assertion (A) and reason (R). Select
the number corresponding to the appropriate alternative as follows
(a) If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A,then mark (a)
(b) If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A,then mark (b)
(c) If A is true but R is false, then mark (c)
(d) If both A and R are false, then mark (d)
15. A. Zn (II) complexes are diamagnetic.
R. Zn (II) has all its electrons paired.
16. A. Ti (IV) complexes are white in colour.
R. Ti (IV) has no electrons in d-subshell
17. A. Alkyl halides are not soluble in water.
R. Although polar in nature, yet alkyl halides are not able to form H-bonds with water molecules.
18. A. Chlorobenzene is easily hydrolysed as compared to chloroethane.
R. Carbon chlorine bond in Chlorobenzene is relatively shorter than that in Chloroethane.
 SECTION B
This section contains 7question with internal choice in two questions. The following questions are short
answer type and carry 2 marks each.
19. A reaction is 50% complete in 2 hours and 75% complete in 4 hours. What is the order of reaction?
20.a) What type of linkage holds together the monomers of DNA and RNA.
b) Name the building blocks of proteins.
Or
Write the hydrolysed products of (i) maltose (ii) cellulose
21. A chemical reaction is of second order w.r.t. a reactant. How will the rate of reaction be affected if the
concentration of this reactant is :
(i) doubled; (ii) reduced to 1/8th.
22. [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly paramagnetic whereas [Fe(CN)6]3- is weakly paramagnetic. explain.
23.write the chemical reaction a)Clemmensen reduction b) Cannizaro reaction
24. State reasons for the following:
(i) Rusting of iron is said to be an electrochemical phenomenon.
(ii) For a weak electrolyte, its molar conductance in dilute solution increases
sharply as its concentration in solution is decreased.
25. a)Predict the order of reactivity of the following compounds in SN1 reaction :
C6H5CH2Br, C6H5C(CH3) (C6H5)Br, C6H5CH(C6H5)Br, C6H5CH(CH3)Br
b) Give a chemical test to distinguish between C2H5Br and C6H5Br.
Or
Complete the following reaction equations:
How are the following conversions carried out?
(i) Benzyl chloride to benzyl alcohol,
(ii) Methyl magnesium bromide to 2-methyl- propan-2-ol.

SECTION C
This section contains 5 question with internal choice in two questions. The following questions are short
answer type and carry 3marks each.
26.Write the products in the following reactions:
27. Define the following terms as related to proteins.

(i) Peptide linkage (ii) primary structure (iii) Denaturation of proteins

28. Calculate the freezing point of a solution containing 0.5 g KCl (Molar mass = 74.5 g/mol) dissolved in
100 g water, assuming KCl to be 92% ionized. Kf of water = 1.86 K kg / mol.
29. Answer the following questions:
i) Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones. Explain?
ii) Write the reaction of formaldehyde with Grignard reagent.
iii) Write a test, with chemical equation to distinguish between acetaldehyde and acetone.
Or
i)Explain the oxidation of carbonyl compounds with Tollen’s reagent.
ii)Arrange the following compounds in an increasing order of their reactivity towards HCN:
acetaldehyde, acetone, methyl tert. Butyl ketone.

30. Answer the following questions:

i) Why is sulphuric acid not used during the reaction of alcohols with KI?
ii) Haloarens are insoluble in water but are soluble in benzene.
iii) Why do alkyl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions?
Or
Write the products in the following reactions:

(iii)

SECTION D
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries 4
(1+1+2) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Stability Constant
31. The stability of complex in solution refers to degree of association between the two species involved in
the state of equilibrium. The magnitude of the equilibrium constant (stability or formation) for the
association, quantitatively expresses the stability. If complex is formed in steps then the stepwise and
overall stability constant is related as follows- β = k1xk2Xk3X……
The addition of four amine groups to copper shows a pattern found for most formation constants, in which
the successive stability constant decreases. The instability constant or the dissociation constant of
coordination compound is defined as reciprocal of formation constant .
Table: Stability Constants of Some Complexes
Complex Stability Constant (B)
1.[Cu(NH3)4] +2
4.5 x 10¹¹
2. [Cu(CN)4]-2 2.0X 1027
3. [Ag(NH3)2] +
1.6X 107
4. [Co(NH3)6] +3
5.05 x 1033
5. [Ag(CN)2]- 5.45 x 1018

6. [Ni(NH3)6]+2 6.1 x 1018

7. [Ni(en)3] +2
4.6 x 1018
8. [Fe(CN)6]-3 1.2 x 1031
9. [Fe(CN)6] -4
1.8x 106
10. [Cd(NH3)4]+2 1.0 x 107
Observe the above table and answer the following questions:
(a) Why is stability constants of cyanides are higher than complexes with NH3 as a ligand?
(b) Which of the complexes given in table is least stable? Why?
(c) (i) Why is [Fe(CN)6]-3, is more stable than [Fe(CN)6]-4?
(ii) Why is [Ag(NH3)2]+ is less stable than [Cu(NH3)4]+2 ?
OR
Calculate the overall complex dissociation equilibrium constant for the [Cu(NH3)4]+2, ion, given that for
this complex B = 2.0 x 1013.

Raoult's Law
32. The vapour pressure of solvent is lowered by the presence of non-volatile solute and this lowering of
vapour -pressure is governed by Raoult's law, according to which 'the relative lowering of vapour pressure
of the solvent over a solution is equal to mole fraction of solute present in the solution. However in a
binary solution if both components are volatile then another form of Raoult's law is used. The partial
vapour pressure of each component is directly proportional to their mole fractions and pp,+p, Solutions
which obey Raoult's law over the entire range of concentration are called ideal solutions. Two types of
deviations from Raoult's law are observed, positive and negative by non-ideal

solution depending upon interaction between the components. Azeotropes are formed due to very large
deviations from Raoult's law.
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
a) What type of solution formed by ethanol and water?
b) What type solution formed by benzene and toluene?
c) The vap. Pressure of pure A and B are 450 and 700 mm of Hgat 350 K. what are the mole fraction
of A and B in vap. Phase,if total pressure on mixing is 600mm.
 Or
Calculate the mass of solute with molarmass 40 g/mol which must be dissolved in 114 g octane to
reduce its vap. Pressure to 80%.
Section-E

The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. Two questions have an internal
choice.
33. (a) Zine rod is dipped in 0.01 M solution of zinc sulphate at 298 K. Calculate the electrode potential of
zinc. [Given:Zn++/Zn= -0.76 V, log 10 1].
(b) Define (i) Specific conductance (ii) Molar conductivity
OR
(a) Explain with graph, the variation of molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte with dilution.
(b) Calculate st.gibbs energy and log Kc of the following reaction:
Cd2+(aq) + Zn(s) - → Zn2+(aq) + Cd(s) [Given: Ecd++/cd=-0.403 V, Zn++/Zn = -0.763 V]
34.(a) Account for the following:
(i) Transition metals have high melting and boiling points.
(ii) Ce+4is good oxidising agent.
(iii) E0Mn3+/Mn2+ = 1.57 V is highly positive as compared to Cr³+/Cr²+
(b) (i) Why do transition metals form complex compound?
(ii) Explain why Au is transition metal zinc is not?
OR
(a) Why is Ag more stable than Ag ?
+ 2+

(b) Why is Fe2+ smaller than Mn2+?

(c) Why is chromium typical hard metal while mercury is liquid?
(d) Predict which of following will be coloured in aqueous solution and why? Ti³, V+3, Cu+, Sc+3.
35. (a) Illustrate the following reactions giving a suitable example for each:
(i) Aldol condensation of Acetophenone;
(ii) Cannizzaro's reaction of methanol
(b) Give simple tests to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds:
(i) pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one
(ii) benzaldehyde and acetophenone
(iii) phenol and benzoic acid