VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED

STUDIES
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT: COMMON TO ALL BRANCHES OF ENGINEERING

SEMESTER: I
TITLE OF THE PAPER: ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
SUBJECT CODE:
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100
SECTION – A (2 MARKS)
S.No Questions Unit K-Level CO PO
1. Define Bond order. I 1 1 PO1, PO3,
PO12
2. Define Pauli’s exclusion principle. I 1 1 PO1, PO3,
PO12
3. Define Huckel’s rule with suitable examples. I 1 1 PO2,PO4

4. What do you mean by crystal field splitting? I 1 1 PO1, PO3,

PO12
5. Define critical temperature and critical pressure. I 1 1 PO1, PO2,
PO12
6. What is Vander Waal’s interaction? I 2 1 PO3,PO5

7. What is potential energy surface? I 2 1 PO2, PO4

8. Calculate the magnetic moment of [Fe(CN)6]3-. I 2 1 PO1,PO5

9. What is spectrochemical series? I 2 1 PO3,PO5,

PO12
10. Define bonding molecular orbital and anti- I 2 1 PO3,PO6
bonding molecular orbital.
11. Calculate the bond order for N2 molecule. I 3 1 PO3,PO6

12. What is Hund’s rule? Give example. I 3 1 PO3,PO6,

PO12
13. Define induced dipole-induced dipole interaction I 3 1 PO2,PO5,
with example. PO12
14. Define Aufbau Principle with example. I 3 1 PO1, PO3,
PO12
15. He2 molecule does not exist. Give reason. I 3 1 PO2,PO4

16. Define Spectroscopy. II 1 2 PO1, PO3,

 PO12
17. What is meant by molecular spectroscopy? II 1 2 PO1, PO2

18. State Beer-Lambert’s law. II 1 2 PO3,PO5

19. Write the principle of UV spectroscopy II 1 2 PO2, PO4

20. Define Molar extinction coefficient II 1 2 PO1,PO5,

PO12
21. Write the principle of IR spectroscopy II 2 2 PO3,PO5

22. State selection rules for electronic spectroscopy. II 2 2 PO3,PO6

23. Define Chromophores II 2 2 PO2,PO7,

PO12
24. Define Auxochromes. II 2 3 PO1,PO3,
PO12
25. What is Raman scattering? II 2 2 PO3,PO6

26. What are strokes lines? II 3 2 PO2,PO5

27. What are anti stroke lines? II 3 2 PO1, PO3

28. What is meant by Rayleigh scattering? II 3 2 PO2,PO4

29. List any two applications of UV-Visible II 3 2 PO1, PO3

spectroscopy
30. What is meant by finger print region? II 3 2 PO1, PO2

31. Define entropy III 1 3 PO3,PO5,

PO12
32. What is meant by free energy? III 1 3 PO2, PO4

33. What is chemical equilibrium? III 1 3 PO1,PO5

34. What is solubility equilibria? III 1 3 PO3,PO5

35. What is emf of a cell? III 1 3 PO3,PO6

36. What is dry corrosion? III 2 3 PO1, PO3

37. What is wet corrosion? III 2 3 PO1, PO3

38. What is the good quality parameter of the potable III 2 3 PO2,PO4
water?
39. Define corrosion III 2 3 PO1, PO3,
 PO12
40. What is an acid base equilibria? III 2 3 PO1, PO2

41. What is meant by oxidation reduction equilibria? III 3 3 PO3,PO5

42. Define Internal Energy III 3 3 PO2, PO4,

PO12
43. Write two applications of Nernst Equation. III 3 3 PO1,PO5

44. Write two differences between wet and dry III 3 3 PO3,PO5
corrosion.
45. Alloying of metals is preferable. Give reason. III 3 3 PO3,PO6

46. Define electron affinity IV 1 4 PO3,PO6,

PO12
47. What is an atomic radius? IV 1 4 PO3,PO6

48. Write the electronic configuration of Mn2+ and Cr. IV 1 4 PO2,PO5

49. What is HSAB Principle? IV 1 4 PO1, PO3

50. What is meant by co-ordination number? IV 1 4 PO2,PO4

51. What is polarizability? IV 2 4 PO1, PO3

52. Write the rules of periodic table IV 2 4 PO1, PO2

53. What is Chelate? Give an example IV 2 4 PO3,PO5

54. Define Electronegativity IV 2 4 PO2, PO4,

PO12
55. What as atomic radius? IV 2 4 PO1,PO5

56. How coordination compound is formed? IV 3 4 PO2,PO4

57. Define the term oxidation number. IV 3 4 PO1, PO3,

PO12
58. Define ionisation potential. IV 3 4 PO1, PO2,
PO12
59. Define coordination number. IV 3 4 PO3,PO5,
PO12
60. What is ionic size? IV 3 4 PO2, PO4

61. What is Substitution reaction? V 1 5 PO1,PO5

62. What is Addition reaction? V 1 5 PO3,PO5

 63. Give any two differences between addition and V 1 5 PO3,PO6
substitution reaction.
64. Define oxidation reaction V 1 5 PO1, PO3,
PO12
65. Define reduction reaction. V 1 5 PO1, PO3,
PO12
66. Give two examples of reduction reaction. V 2 5 PO2,PO4

67. What is ring opening reaction? V 2 5 PO1, PO3

68. Define electrocyclic reaction V 2 5 PO1, PO2,

PO12
69. Define drug. Give two examples V 2 5 PO3,PO5,
PO12
70. What is pericyclic reaction? V 2 5 PO2, PO4

71. Enlist two examples of carbocation V 3 5 PO1,PO5

72. Give the equation for the synthesis of Aspirin. V 3 5 PO3,PO5

73. What is Nucleophile? Give examples V 3 5 PO3,PO6,

PO12
74. What is electrophile? Give examples V 3 5 PO3,PO6,
PO12
75. Define free radicals V 3 5 PO2,PO5,
PO12

SECTION – B (16 MARKS)

S.No Questions Unit K-Level CO PO
Draw and explain the molecular orbital I 3 1 PO2, PO3,
1. PO4, PO7,
diagrams for N2 and O2 molecules. Calculate its
bond order. PO11,
What is molecular orbital theory? Give the I 3 1 PO1, PO4,
2.
postulates of the theory. PO5, PO9,
PO10
Draw and explain the Pi-molecular orbital I 3 1 PO3, PO4,
3.
diagrams for 1,3-butadiene and benzene. PO7, PO9,
PO10
Draw the MO diagram for the following I 3 1 PO1, PO3,
4. molecules. Calculate the bond order. PO6, PO8,
1.H2 2.H2+3. He24. Li2 PO9

What is crystal field theory? Explain the I 4 1 PO2, PO4,

5.
splitting of d-orbitals of any one coordination PO7, PO9,
complex and calculate its magnetic moment. PO12
 Draw the molecular orbital diagrams for CO and I 4 1 PO2, PO4,
6. PO7, PO9,
NO molecules and explain its bond order,
magnetic property and nature of the bond. PO12
Calculate the magnetic moment of the following I 4 1 PO1, PO3,
complexes. PO7, PO10,
7. PO12
1. [Fe(CN)6]3 2. [CoCl4]2
3. [Ni(CN)4]2 4. [NiCl4]2
3+
5. [Fe(H2O)6]
Explain the crystal field splittingof octahedral I 4 1 PO2,
8.
geometry with an example. PO4,PO8,P
O10, PO11
Define crystal field theory. Explain the I 5 1 PO2, PO4,
9.
assumptions of the theory. PO7, PO9,
PO12
Draw and explain the crystal field splitting for I 5 1 PO1, PO3,
10.
tetrahedral geometry with an example. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Compare the crystal field splitting of Octahedral I 5 1 PO3, PO4,
11.
and Tetrahedral geometry with examples. PO7, PO9,
PO10
Write short notes on the various types of I 5 1 PO2, PO3,
12.
intermolecular forces with examples. PO4, PO7,
PO11,
Discuss the various factors affecting the crystal field I 5 1 PO2, PO4,
13.
stabilization energy. PO7, PO9,
PO12
Explain in detail about state of real gases. I 4 1 PO1, PO3,
14.
PO7, PO10,
PO12
Compare the stability of H2, H+, H- with the help of I 4 1 PO3, PO4,
15.
MO diagram. PO7, PO9,
PO10
Explain the principle and functioning of UV- II 3 2 PO1, PO3,
16. PO6, PO8,
Visible spectrophotometer with a schematic
diagram. PO9
Explain the application of UV visible II 3 2 PO3, PO4,
17.
spectroscopy. PO7, PO9,
PO10
(a) Explain the principle of IR spectroscopy in II 3 2 PO2, PO4,
18. PO7, PO9,
detail?
(b) List out the applications of IR spectroscopy. PO12
Explain the principle and instrumentation of II 3 2 PO1, PO3,
19. Raman Spectroscopy PO7, PO10,
PO12

Discuss the applications of Raman spectroscopy II 4 2 PO2,

20.
PO4,PO8,
PO10, PO11
21. Explain the principle and instrumentation of X- II 4 2 PO3, PO4,
 Ray Diffractometer PO7, PO9,
PO10
Discuss the applications of XRD. II 4 2 PO1, PO3,
22.
PO7, PO10,
PO12
Describe in detail about Raman scattering II 4 2 PO2, PO4,
23.
PO7, PO9,
PO12
Discuss about X-ray diffraction of light by Bragg II 5 3 PO3, PO4,
24.
equation. PO7, PO9,
PO10
(a)Explain the types of electronic transition in II 5 2 PO4, PO5,
25. UV-Visible spectrophotometer PO7, PO9,
(b) Compare atomic and molecular PO11
spectroscopy.
Distinguish between absorption and emission II 5 2 PO1, PO3,
26.
Spectroscopy PO7, PO10,
PO12
(a)What are absorption laws? How is UV II 5 2 PO1, PO3,
27. PO7, PO10,
spectrum plotted?
(b) Write a note on electronic spectrum PO12
(a)Explain the types of UV-Visible II 3/4/5 2 PO3, PO4,
28. spectrophotometer PO7, PO9,
(b)Write a note on sampling preparation of UV- PO10
Visible spectrophotometer
Discuss the mechanism of Raman and Rayleigh II 3/4/5 2 PO1, PO3,
29.
scattering PO7, PO10,
PO12
Distinguish between Raman and IR II 3/4/5 2 PO4, PO5,
30.
Spectroscopy PO7, PO9,
PO11
Explain the following Thermodynamic III 3 3 PO3, PO4,
functions: PO7, PO9,
31. PO10
a. Internal Energy
b. Free Energy
c. Entropy
Derive the Nernst equation and write their III 3 3 PO4, PO5,
32.
applications. PO7, PO9,
PO11
Write a short note on corrosion and its protection III 3 3 PO1, PO3,
33.
method. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Explain in detail the methods of prevention of III 3 3 PO4, PO5,
34.
Corrosion. PO7, PO9,
PO11
How will you estimate the entropy and free III 4 3 PO4, PO5,
35.
energies of a system. PO7, PO9,
PO11
36. Explain the classification of corrosion with III 4 3 PO1, PO3,
 suitable example. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Explain in detail the quality parameters of III 4 3 PO4, PO5,
37.
potable water. PO7, PO9,
PO11
Write a short note on the following terms III 4 3 PO3, PO4,
38. a. Oxidation reduction equilibria PO7, PO9,
b. Solubility equilibria PO10
c. Acid base equilibria
Differences between electrochemical and III 5 3 PO1, PO3,
39.
chemical corrosion. PO7, PO10,
PO12
What is corrosion? Explain the classification of III 5 3 PO4, PO5,
40.
corrosion in detail. PO7, PO9,
PO11
What is wet corrosion? Explain the mechanism III 5 3 PO1, PO3,
41.
of wet corrosion. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Discuss in detail the different methods of III 5 3 PO3, PO4,
42.
corrosion prevention methods. PO7, PO9,
PO10
Explain the various thermodynamic functions III 3/4/5 3 PO4, PO5,
43.
and their importance. PO7, PO9,
PO11
Explain the measurement of ∆H and ∆V using III 3/4/5 3 PO3, PO4,
44.
calorimetry. PO7, PO9,
PO10
Explain the water quality parameters of drinking III 3/4/5 3 PO4, PO5,
45.
water. PO7, PO9,
PO11
Explain the variation of IE along the group and IV 3 4 PO3, PO4,
46.
period. PO7, PO9,
PO10
(i) Explain the various factors affecting the electron IV 3 4 PO4, PO5,
47.
affinity. PO7, PO9,
(ii) Write a note on HSAB principle PO11
Explain all the possible periodic trends of an IV 3 4 PO1, PO3,
48.
orbital. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Predict the various coordination numbers and IV 3 4 PO4, PO5,
49.
geometries of metal complexes with an example PO7, PO9,
PO11
Explain the trends of polarizability. IV 4 4 PO3, PO4,
50. PO7, PO9,
PO10

Explain the concept of hard and soft acids and IV 4 4 PO1, PO3,
51.
base. PO7, PO10,
PO12
52. (a) Give the name of the following complexes IV 4 4 PO4, PO5,
 (i) [CoCl(NH3)] SO4 PO7, PO9,
(ii) [Cu(NH3)Cl5]3- PO11
(iii) [NiCl4]2-
(iv) [Co(NH3)6]Cl3
(v) K4[Fe(CN)6]
(b) Explain oxidation state with two examples.
(a)Discuss the geometry of complexes with IV 4 4 PO3, PO4,
examples based on its coordination number. PO7, PO9,
53. (b) Explainthe terms PO10
i) Atomic radius
ii) Electronegativity
iii)Ionic radius
(a) Differentiate hard acid and hard bases IV 5 4 PO2, PO4,
54.
(b) Write the properties of HSAB concept PO7, PO9,
PO12
Explain molecular geometry with suitable IV 5 4 PO1, PO3,
55.
examples. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Explain the variation of atomic radius in the IV 5 4 PO2, PO3,
56.
periodic table with examples of exceptions PO4, PO7,
PO11,
Explain the variation of electron affinity and IV 5 4 PO4, PO5,
57. PO7, PO9,
electronegativity in the periodic table with
examples of exceptions. PO11
Explain the terms IV 3/4/5 4 PO4, PO5,
58. 1. Ionization energy PO7, PO9,
2. Electron affinity PO11
3. Polarization
Explain the IUPAC nomenclature of naming IV 3/4/5 4 PO1, PO3,
59.
Co-ordination compounds. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Explain in detail IV 3/4/5 4 PO2, PO3,
60. PO4, PO7,
a. Polarisability
b. Ionisation Energy PO11,
Explain in detail a. Addition reaction b. V 3 5 PO4, PO5,
61.
Substitution reaction c. Elimination reaction PO7, PO9,
PO11
Write a note on a. Oxidation reaction b. V 3 5 PO1, PO3,
62.
Reduction reaction. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Discuss the types of addition reactions V 3 5 PO2, PO3,
63. withexamples.. PO4, PO7,
PO11

Discuss the types of Substitution reactions with V 3 5 PO2, PO3,

64.
examples.. PO4, PO7,
PO11
65. Give a detailed account on elimination reaction. V 4 5 PO1, PO3,
 PO7, PO10,
PO12
Give a detailed account on oxidation reaction V 4 5 PO4, PO5,
66.
PO7, PO9,
PO11
Discuss the ring opening and ring closing reaction V 4 5 PO2, PO3,
67.
PO4, PO7,
PO11,
Write a note on i) substitution reaction ii) Ring V 4 5 PO1, PO3,
68.
opening reaction PO7, PO10,
PO12
Give a detailed account on Reduction reaction. V 5 5 PO3, PO5,
69.
PO7, PO10,
PO12
Explain any two common drug synthesis in detail? V 5 5 PO1, PO3,
70.
Mention the importance of drugs. PO7, PO10,
PO12
Explain the following terms: i. carbonium ion ii. V 5 5 PO4, PO5,
71.
Carbanion iii. Free radicals iv. Carbenes PO7, PO9,
PO11
Explain the following reactions with examples. V 5 5 PO3, PO5,
72.
i. Substitution ii. Elimination iii. Oxidation PO7, PO10,
PO12
Give a detailed account on i. Ring opening V 3/4/5 5 PO1, PO3,
73.
reaction ii. Ring closing reaction PO7, PO10,
PO12
Discuss in detail the synthesis of Paracetamol V 3/4/5 5 PO2, PO3,
74.
and Aspirin. Mention its uses. PO4, PO7,
PO11,

Contd.
 Complete the following reaction V 3/4/5 5 PO4, PO5,
PO7, PO9,
 PO11
?
i.

Hexa-1,3,5-triene

h or 
ii. ?
1, 3-Butadiene

75.
 ?
iii. +

1, 3-ButadieneEthylene

COOCH3

+ ?

iv. COOCH3

1, 3-Butadiene Dimethyl maleate