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CLASS 12 - CHEMISTRY
INORGANIC
Time Allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 50

1. Which of the following are peroxoacids of sulphur? [1]

a) H2S2O6 and H2S2O7 b) H2SO5 and H2S2O8

c) H2S2O7 and H2S2O8 d) H2SO5 and H2S2O7

2. Of the following hydrides which is the strongest reducing agent? [1]

a) PH3 b) AsH3

c) BiH3 d) NH3

3. Bond dissociation enthalpy of E—H (E = element) bonds is given below. Which of the [1]
compounds will act as strongest reducing agent?

Compound NH3 PH3 AsH3 SbH3

Δdiss (E—H)/kJ mol-1 389 322 297 255

a) NH3 b) SbH3

c) PH3 d) AsH3

4. Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. Its atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct [1]
electronic configuration of gadolinium?

a) [Xe] 4f 65d26s2 b) [Xe] 4f75d1 6s2

c) [Xe] 4f86d2 d) [Xe] 4f95s1

5. Haemoglobin and chlorophyll contain: [1]

a) Fe and Mg b) Fe and Mn

c) Fe and Co d) Mg and Fe
6. Match the compounds given in Column I with the oxidation state of cobalt present in it (given [1]
in Column II) and assign the correct code.

Column I (Compound) Column II (Oxidation state of Co)

(a) [Co(NCS)(NH3)5](SO3) (i) +4

(b) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]SO4 (ii) 0

(c) Na4[Co(S2O3)3] (iii) +1

(d) [Co2(CO)8] (iv) +2

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a) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(v), (d)-(iii) b) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

c) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii) d) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(v)

7. The octahedral complex, trioxalatochromate(III) will show [1]

a) Structural isomerism b) Optical isomerism

c) Linkage isomerism d) Geometrical isomerism

8. The hardness of water is estimated by [1]

a) Titration with EDTA b) Gravimetric method

c) Distillation method d) Conductivity method

9. How would you account for the following? [3]
i. Sc, the first member of first transition series does not exhibit variable oxidation state.
ii. K2PtCl6 is well-known compound whereas corresponding compound of nickel is not

known.
iii. Only transition metals form complex compounds with ligands such as CO.
10. Using the valence bond approach, deduce the shape and magnetic behaviour of [3]
[Cr(NH3)6]3+ion [At. No. of Cr = 24]

11. Assertion: P4 is more reactive than N2. [1]

Reason: P - P single bond in P is much weaker than N≡ N in N2 molecule.

a) Both assertion and reason are b) Both assertion and reason are
CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE
explanation of the assertion. CORRECT explanation of the
assertion.

c) Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is d) Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason

INCORRECT. is CORRECT.
12. Assertion: Xenon forms fluorides. [1]
Reason: Because 5d-orbitals are available for valence shell expansion.

a) Both assertion and reason are b) Both assertion and reason are
CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE
explanation of the assertion. CORRECT explanation of the
assertion.

c) Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is d) Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason

INCORRECT. is CORRECT.
13. Assertion: Ionisation of transition metals involve loss of ns electrons before (n – 1) d [1]
electrons.
Reason: Filling of ns orbitals take place before the filling of (n – 1)d orbitals.

a) Both assertion and reason are b) Both assertion and reason

CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT areCORRECT but, reason is NOT THE

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 explanation of the assertion. CORRECT explanation of the
assertion.

c) Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is d) Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason

INCORRECT is CORRECT
14. Assertion: Cu cannot liberate hydrogen from acids. [1]
Reason: Because it has positive electrode potential.

a) Both assertion and reason are true, b) Both assertion and reason are true
and reason is the correct explanation but reason is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of assertion.

c) Assertion is not true but reason is d) Both assertion and reason are false.
true.
15. Assertion: K3[Fe(CN)6] is a low spin complex. [1]
Reason: Fe2+ ion in this complex undergoes sp3d2 hybridisation.

a) Both assertion and reason are b) Both assertion and reason are
CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE
explanation of the assertion. CORRECT explanation of the
assertion.

c) Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is d) Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason

INCORRECT is CORRECT
16. Assertion: The oxidation state of Pt in Zeise salt is +2. [1]
Reason: Zeise salt is non-ionic complex.

a) Both assertion and reason are b) Both assertion and reason are
CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE
explanation of the assertion. CORRECT explanation of the
assertion.

c) Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is d) Both assertion and reason are

INCORRECT. INORRECT.
17. Match the allotrope of Phosphours given in column (I) with their property given in column [2]
(II):

Column (I) Column (II)

(a) White or yellow (i) exist in two forms and on form is good conductor of electricity
phosphours. like graphite.

(b) Red Phosphours. (ii) Its used in preparation of colloidal solution of gold.

(c) Black Phosphours. (iii) Probably contain P2 molecules.

(d) Brown Phosphours. (iv) It does not catch fire due to high ignition temperature.

18. Match the compounds given in column (I) with their property given in column (II): [2]

Column (I) Column (II)

(i) Acidic in nature.

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 (a) SO2.

(b) SO3. (ii) Oxidising agent.

(c) O3. (iii) Reducing agent.

(d) O2. (iv) Bleaching agent.

19. Match the oxoacids of sulphur given in column (I) with their respective property given in [2]
column (II):

Column (I) Column (II)

(i) H2SO3. (a) Also known as oil of vitrol.

(ii) H2SO4. (b) contain one S-S bond.

(iii) H2S2O4. (c) Marshall's acid.

(iv) H2S2O8. (d) reducing in nature.

20. Match the hydrides of group 16 elements given in column (I) with their bond angle given in [2]
column (II):

Column (I) Column (II)

(a) H2O. (i) 93.3o.

(b) H2S. (ii) 90o.

(c) H2Se. (iii) 104.5o.

(d) H2Te. (iv) 91o.

21. Account for the following: [3]

i. All the bonds in PCl5 are not equivalent.

ii. Sulphur in vapour state exhibits paramagnetism

iii. Fluorine is the strongest oxidant amongst the halogens.
iv. Among the noble gases, only xenon is known to form true chemical compounds.
v. PbO2 is stronger oxidizing agent than SnO2

22. How are the following compounds prepared from XeF6? [3]

i. XeOF4

ii. XeO3

23. a. What prompted Bartlett to the discovery of noble gas compounds? [3]
b. State two importance of noble gases.
24. Mention any three processes where transition metals act as catalysts. [2]

25. When Cu2+ ion is treated with KI, a white precipitate is formed. Explain the reaction with the [2]
help of chemical equation.
26. Why are different colors observed in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes for the same [2]
metal and same ligands?

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27. A metal ion Mn+ having d4 valence electronic configuration combines with three didentate [2]
ligands to form a complex compound. Assuming Ao > P.

i. Draw the diagram showing d orbitals splitting during this complex formation.
ii. Write the electronic configuration of the valence electrons of the metal Mn+ ion in terms of
t2g and eg .

iii. What type of hybridization will Mn+ion have?

iv. Name the type of isomerism exhibited by this complex.
28. Give some example showing importance of complexes in biological system? [2]

29. Make the cis and trans forms of the complex [CrCl2(en)2]+. Which one of these will be optically [3]

active?

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