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Previous Years Board Exam Questions
March – 2014
1) CH3 – Br + AgF CH3 – F + AgBr. Name the reaction 1m
2) Write the equations for the steps in SN1 mechanism of the conversion of tert. Butyl bromide into
tert.butyl alcohol 3m
3) Haloarenes are less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions than Haloalkanes. Give
a reason. 2m
July – 2014
1) What are Freons? 1m
2) Mention the major product formed in the following reactions. 3m
𝑑𝑟𝑦 𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟
i) C6H5Br + Mg →
𝑎𝑙𝑐.𝐾𝑂𝐻, ∆
ii) 2-bromopentane →
𝑑𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒
iii) CH3Cl + Nal →
3) Write the equations for the steps in SN1 mechanism of the conversion of tert. Butyl bromide into
tert.butyl alcohol. 2m
March – 2015
1) Name the organic product formed when chlorobenzene is treated with sodium in dry ether. 1m
2) Write the equations for the steps in SN1 mechanism of the conversion of tert. Butyl bromide into tert.
Butyl alcohol. 2m
3) Identify the products A, B and C in the following equation.
𝑅𝑒𝑑 𝑃 𝑁𝑎𝑙 𝐶6 𝐻5 𝐼
CH3OH→ A → B→ C
dry acetone Na and dry ether
𝐶𝑙2
July – 2015
𝑑𝑟𝑦
1) R – X + Nal R – l + NaX What is the name of reaction? 1m
𝐴𝑐𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒
2) a) Explain the SN2 mechanism. 2m
b) What is the reagent used in the conversion of alkyl halide into alkene? 1m
3) Complete the reaction CH3 – CH2 – Br + AgCN(alc) →
∆
4) What are enantiomers?
March – 2016
1) Which gas is liberated when 2-bromopropane is heated with alcoholic potash? 1m
2) Explain the SN1 mechanism with an example. 3m
3) Exaplain Fitting reaction with an example. 2m
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July – 2016
1) Write the IUPAC name of
2) a) i) Explain SN2 mechanism taking an example of chloromethane . 2m
ii) Write the general equation for the reaction of primary alcohol with SOCl2 1m
b) i) Ch3 – Br + AgF CH3F + AgBr. Name the reaction. 1m
ii) P – dichlorobenzene has higher melting point than those of ortho and meta isomers. Give reason.1m
March – 2017
1) What is the name of the following reaction? 1m
2) Write the SN2 mechanism for conversion of methyl chloride to methyl alcohol. 2m
3) Aryl halides are extremely less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction. Give any two
reason. 2m
4) What is asymmetric carbon? 1m
July – 2017
1) Name the major product obtained when tertiary butyl bromide is heated with alcoholic KOH
solution. 1m
2) Write the steps in SN1 mechanism of the conversion of tert-butyl bromide into tert-Butyl alcohol. 3m
3) Aryl halides are less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction than alkyl halide. Give any
two reason. 2m
March – 2018
1) Name the following reaction. H3C – Br + AgF H3C – F + AgBr. 1m
2) a) Write the equations for the steps in SN1 mechanism of the conversion of tert – Butyl bromide into
tert – Butyl alcohol. 2m
b) Explain Fitting reaction. 2m
c) Name the reagent used in the dehydrohalogenation of haloalkanes. 1m
July – 2018
1) In an aryl halide, what is the hybridization of carbon atom to which halogen is attached? 1m
2) a) Write equations for the steps in SN1 mechanism of conversion of tertiary butyl bromide into tert-
Butyl alcohol. 2m
b) Explain Wutz-Fittig reaction with equation. 2m
𝐴𝑐𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒
c) CH3Cl + Nal→ CH3l + NaCl. Name the above reaction. 1m
March – 2019
1) Write the general equation for Wurtz reaction. 1m
2) a) Write the equation for the steps involved in the SN1 mechanism of hydrolysis of 2-bromo 2-methyl
propane. 2m
b) Name the product formed for the reaction of isopropyl iodide in alcoholic KOH 1m
c) What is the condition to be satisfied for a compound to be chiral? 1m
d) What is racemic mixtures? 1m
July – 2019
1) Name the major organic product formed when 2-bromopentane is heated with alcoholic potassium
hydroxide solution. 1m
2) a) Write the equations for the steps involved in SN1 mechanism for the conversion of tert-butyl
bromide to tert-butyl alcohol. 2m
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July – 2020
1) What is racemisation?
2) a) Write the equations for the 2steps involved in SN1 mechanism for the conversion of tert – butyl
bromide to tert – butyl alcohol.
b) Aryl halides are less reactive than alkyl halides towards nucleophillic substitution reactions. Give
any 2 reasons.
c) Write the general formula of a Grignard reagent.
March – 2014
1) Complete the following reaction.
𝐶𝑈
i) RCH2OH ____ _____ _____ ______
573𝐾
𝐻+
ii) CH3 - CH = CH2 + H2O ⇔ ___ ____ ____ ____
2) Explain the preparation of phenol from cumene . 3m
3) Explain Williamson’s ether synthesis 1m
4) Complete the reaction. 1m
∆
+ Zn →
July – 2014
1) Explain Kolbe’s reaction . 2m
2) What is the effect of 3m
i) Electron withdrawing group on acidity of phenol.
ii) Electron donating group on acidity of phenol
iii) Boiling point of alcohols on increasing number of carbon atoms.
3) Give equation for Williamson’s ether synthesis.
March – 2015
1) Name the product formed when phenol is treated with acidified solution of Na2Cr2O7. Give
equation. 2m
2) Explain Williamson’s reaction. Write the general equation. 2m
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+ Hl
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐.𝐻𝑁𝑂
3
ii)
∆
March – 2016
1) Explain the mechanism of acid catalysed dehydration of ethanol to ethene . 3m
2) What is the effect of (i) –CH3group (ii) –NO2group on the acidity of phenol 2m
Re Exam April-2016
1) How is phenol manufactured by cumene process? 3m
2) Among alcohols and phenols which one is more acidic why? 2m
July – 2016
1) Explain Reimer – Tiemann reaction with an example. 2m
2) a) i) Identify ‘A’ and ‘B’ in the following equation. 2m
𝐻2 𝑂/𝐻 + 𝐶𝑟𝑂3
CH3 – CH = CH2 → A→ B
ii) What is lucas reagent? 1m
b) Explain Williamson ether synthesis. 2m
March – 2017
1) How anisole reacts with acetyl chloride [CH3COCl] in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3? Write the
chemical equation for the reaction. 1m
2) Explain Kolbe’s reaction.
3) Write the three steps involved in the mechanism of acid catalysed dehydration of ethanol to ethene
.3m
July – 2017
1) Explain Kolbe’s reaction. 2m
2) Write the mechanism of acid catalysed dehydration of ethanol to ethene . 3m
3) Explain Reimer – Tieman reaction. 1m
March – 2018
1) How anisole reacts with bromine in ethanoic acid? Write the chemical equation for the reaction. 1m
2) a) Write the mechanism of acid catalysed dehydration of ethanol to ethene . 3m
b) Between phenol and alcohol which is more acidic? Why? 2m
July – 2018
1) How does phenol react with concentrated nitric acid? Give equation. 2m
2) a) Write the mechanism of acid catalysed dehydration of ethanol to ethene . 3m
b) How does anisole react with bromine in ethanoic acid? Give equation. 2m
March – 2019
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March – 2020
1) How is phenol prepared from Aniline? Write the equation. 2m
2) a) Explain the mechanism for acid catalysed dehydration of ethanol to ethane. 3m
b) How does anisole react with methyl chloride? 2m
July -2020
1) Explain Kolbe’s reaction.
2) a) Write the three steps involved in the mechanism of acid catalysed dehydration of ethanol to ethane.
3m
b) Idenitify products A and B in the following equation: 2m
𝐻𝑙
(CH3)3C – OC2H5 A+B
∆
March – 2014
1) Mention the hybridized state of carbonyl carbon atom. 1m
2) Explain Rosenmund reduction of benzoyl chloride. 2m
3) How do you convert benzoic acid to benzamide? Write the reaction. 2m
𝐶𝑂,𝐻𝐶𝑙
4) Complete the reaction. 1m
𝐴𝑛ℎ𝑦𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐴𝑙𝐶𝑙3 /𝐻𝐶𝑙
5) What happens when carbonyl compounds are treated with hydrazine? Write the reaction. 2m
July – 2014
1) Give the IUPAC name of CH3CHO 1m
2) How are carboxylic acids prepared from nitriles? 2m
3) Write equations for 3m
i) The reaction between carboxylic acid and PCl5.
ii) The reaction between formaldehyde and conc. KOH.
iii) The formation of oxime from carbonyl compound.
4) Explain aldol condensation with an example. 2m
March – 2015
1) Name the below reaction.
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CH3
ii) Ch3 – C = O + NH2OH
𝑑𝑟𝑦 𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟
iii) CH3 – Mg – Br + CO2
𝐻3 𝑂+
July – 2015
1) Which oxidising agent is used in Etard – reaction? 1m
2) How are carboxylic acid prepared from Grignard reagent? 2m
3) How would you prepare acetaldehyde from acetyl choride. Name the reaction. 2m
4) Name the reagent used in the conversion of ketone to hydrocarbon. Name the reaction. 2m
5) Acetaldehyde does not undergo Cannizzaro’s reaction. Why? 1m
March – 2016
1) Give reason: Acetophenone does not react with saturatedsodium bisulphate solution. 1m
2) What is crossed aldol condensation reaction? Give an example. 2m
3) Explain decarboxylation reaction with an example. 2m
4) What is the major product of the following reaction? 1m
5) What is the effect of electron withdrawing group on the acidity carboxylic acid? 1m
July – 2017
1) Write the IUPAC name of CH2 = CH – CHO. 1m
2) Compelete the reaction:
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3) Among methanoic acid and ethanoic acid which is more acidic and why? 2m
March – 2018
1) Ethanal (CH3CHO) undergoes aldol condensation reaction. Give reason. 1m
2) Explain th preparation of carboxylic acids from Grignard reagent. Give equation. 2m
3) a) Explain Rosenmund reduction with equation. 2m
b) How does propanone (CH3COCH) reacts with hydrazine? Give equation 2m
c) Name an oxidising agent used in the Etard’s reaction. 1m
July – 2018
1) Write the IUPAC name of CH3COOCH2CH3 1m
2) Explain Cannizzaro reaction with an example. 2m
3) a) Complete the following equations:
March – 2020
1) Identify “ A” in the reaction
2)
July – 2020
1) Explain Cannizzaro reaction with an example. 2m
2) Compleete the following equations: 2m
1.𝐴𝐿𝑘.𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4
iii) RCH2OH +2.𝐻3 𝑂
𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻+𝐶𝑎𝑂
iv) CH3COONA
𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡
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March – 2018
1) a) Explain carbyl amine reaction with equation. 2m
b) How does nitrobenzene is reduced to aniline? Give equation. 2m
c) Write the IUPAC name of C6H5 - N – CH3
CH3
July – 2018
1) How is methanamine prepared by Hoffmann Bromamide degradation reaction? Give equation. 2m
March – 2019
1) a) Between CH3NH2 and C6H5NH2 which is more basic? Give reason. 2m
b) i) Name the main product when aniline is heated with alcoholic KOH and chloroform. 1m
ii) Give the IUPAC name of (CH3)2N-C2H5. 1m
𝐵𝑟2 /𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻
c) Complete the chemical equation. CH3CONH2→ 1m
July – 2019
1) How does Primary amine undergoes carbyl amine reaction? Give chemical equation. 2m
2) How is aniline is prepared by Hoffmann bromamid degradation reaction? Give equation. 2m
3) Write the general formula of diazonium salt. 1m
March – 2020
1) a) Between CH3NH2 and C6H5NH2 which is more basic? Give reason. 2m
b) i) Name the main product when aniline is heated with alcoholic KOH and chloroform. 1m
ii) Give the IUPAC name of (CH3)2N-C2H5. 1m
𝐵𝑟2 /𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻
c) Complete the chemical equation. CH3CONH2→ 1m
July – 2020
1) How does Primary amine undergoes carbyl amine reaction? Give chemical equation. 2m
2) How is aniline is prepared by Hoffmann bromamid degradation reaction? Give equation. 2m
3) Write the general formula of diazonium salt. 1m
March – 2014
1) Which is the nitrogenous base present only in RNA, but not in DNA? 1m
2) Name the water insoluble component of starch. 1m
3) Mention one water soluble vitamin. 1m
4) Is lysine an essential or non-essential amino acid? 1m
5) Write the structure of Maltose. 2m
July – 2014
1) Name the protein present in hair. 1m
2) What is denaturation of protein? 2m
3) Give an example of acidic ∝-amino acid. 1m
4) Write the Haworth’s structure of ∝ - D(+) Glucose. 2m
March – 2015
1) Deficiency of which vitamin causes the disease pernicious anaemia? 1m
2) Write the Haworth structure of Maltose. 2m
3) What is meant by denaturation of protene? Which level of structure remains intact during denaturation
of globular protein? 2m
4) Name the base present only in DNA but not in RNA. 1m
July – 2015
1) Write the general structure of Zwitter ion. 1m
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July – 2019
1) What is the role of the following chemicals in food?
2) Sodium benzoate b) Saccharin.
March – 2020
1) Which vitamin deficiency causes the diseases pernicious anaemia? 1m
2) a) Write the Haworth structure of maltose. 2m
b) What is peptide linkages? How many peptide bonds are present in a tetra-peptide? 2m
c) Name the hormone which regulates blood sugar level in the body. 1m
July – 2020
1) What is the role of the following chemicals in food?
a) Sodium benzoate b) Saccharin.
March – 2014
1) Explain the preparation of Buna-N. 2m
2) Give an Example for thermosetting polymer. 1m
3) Name the monomer used in the preparation of polythene and natural rubber. 2m
July – 2014
1) Name the monomer used in 3m
i) PVC ii) Bakelite iii) Polystyrene
2) What is Vulcanisation of rubber? 2m
March – 2015
1) Write the partial structure of 3m
i) Neoprene ii) Terylene (Dacron) iii) Nylon – 6
2) Explain the preparation of Buna – N with equation. 2m
July – 2015
1) How is neoprene prepared? 2m
2) What are bio-degradable polymers? Give example. 2m
3) What is vulcanization? 1m
March – 2016
1) What are condensation polymers? Give an example. 2m
2) Write the following. 2m
i) IUPAC name for the monomer of natural rubber.
ii) The partial structure of polythene.
3) Give an example for a co-polymer. 1m
April – 2016
1) Explain addition polymerization with an example. 2m
2) Name the monomers used in manufacture of Nylon – 6,6. 2m
3) Write the partial structure of Neoprene. 1m
July – 2016
1) a) Name the monomers used in the preparation of Nylon – 6,6. 2m
b) Explain Vulcanization of rubber. 2m
c) Give an example for biodegradable polymer. 1m
March – 2017
1) Explain the preparation of Buna-N with equation. 2m
2) Name the monomer present in the following polymer. 2m
i) Poly vinyl chloride ii) Natural rubber
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March – 2020
1) a) How is Buna-N prepared? Give equation. 2m
b) Name the monomers of Nylon-6, 6. 2m
c) What are the thermosetting polymers? 1m
July -2020
1) a) How is nylon-, 6 prepared? Give equation. 2m
b) Write the partial structure of i) polythene ii) neoprene 2m
c) Name the monomer present in natural rubber. 1m
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March – 2020
1) i) What are anionic detergents? 1m
ii) What is the role of saccharin in food? 1m
2) Give one example each for the following.
i) Antifertility drugs ii) Narcotic analgesics. 2m
July – 2020
1) What are analgesics? Give one example for non-narcotic analgesic. 2m
2) What is saponification? Give the equation to from sodium stearate by this method. 2m
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