BAHRIA COLLEGE ISLAMABAD

SENDUP EXAMINATION JANUARY 2024

CHEMISTRY HSSC-II
Total Marks: 68
Time Allowed: 2hrs40 minutes

Note: Answer all parts from section B and all question from section C on the E-
Sheet. Write your answer on the allotted given space

SECTION – B (Marks – 42)

Q2. Attempt all parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks.

1) Prove the amphoteric nature of Aluminum oxide.

OR
How chloride (VII) oxide react with water and base.

2) Explain why Phosphorus (III) chloride is fuming liquid while phosphorus (V) chloride
is a white solid.
OR
Which indirect methods can be used to get normal oxides of sodium?

3) Explain the trends in solubility of hydroxides of group (II) elements.

OR

Potassium manganate (VII) can act as more stronger oxidizing agent in

acidic or basic medium. Prove.

4) How tetra halides of group (IV) undergo hydrolysis.

OR

i) Explain the identifying test for iron (III) ions in solution.

ii) How Iron II ions react with hydroxide ions.

5) Prove the stability order:

Ge+2 < Ge+4, Pb+2 > Pb+4

OR
Write systematic names of following complexes.

i. [Pt(OH)2(NH3)4]SO4
ii. K2[Cu(CN)4]
iii. [Co(NH3)4Cl2]

6) Prove the action of iron ions as a catalyst in reaction of persulphate ions with iodide
ions.

OR
How C2H5OH and C6H5OH can be identified in laboratory work.

7) Give the chemical test for the detection of Sulphur in organic compound.

OR
Convert ethane into propanoic acid.

8) Write a note on optical isomerism of tartaric acid

OR
Explain the mechanism of Friedral Craft Alkylation.

9) Why the bond enthalpy of F2 is less than expected

 OR
State the conditions for a compound to show geometric isomerism, with examples
10) Distinguish between butanol, iso-butyl alcohol and ter-butyl alcohol with a valid
chemical tests
OR
Give two reactions of benzene which shows that it is an unsaturated compound
11) What will be the ozonolysis product of 2-pentyne

OR
Write down the functional group test for 1,2-diols.
12) When 2-methyl propene react with HCl. What are the structures of the two
possible intermediate carbocation?
i) Which of the two ions is more stable?
ii) What will be the major product of the reaction between 2-methyl propene and
HCl?
OR
Compare the basicity of Ammonia and methyl amine
13) Explain the method that can be used to prepare only symmetrical ether.
OR
Convert:
a) Benzene → m-Nitro benzoic Acid
14) Draw the structure of
a) Hydroquinone
b) N,N-Dimethyl P-toluidine
c) Cumene
OR
Explain Hoffmann Degradation reaction

SECTION – C (Marks – 26)

NOTE: Attempt all questions. Marks of each question are given within bracket

Q.3 Explain the mechanism of SN1 reaction by giving its kinetic evidence and stereo
chemical evidence. (1+2+2+2)

OR
Explain the mechanism for the reaction of Grignard’s reagent with ester. (2+5)

Q.4 Why transition elements shows variation in binding energies. Discuss binding
energies of 3d series elements with a graph. (2+2+2)
OR
An Alkene ‘A’, as a result of ozonolysis produce an acetaldehyde and propanone as
products. Predict the structures, IUPAC name of Alkene and suggest the reaction
mechanism. (3+3)

Q.5 Explain the following terms (4+2)

a) Ligand and its types.
b) Co-ordination number

OR
Explain the structure of CO2 and SiO2 . Also give the difference between them. (3+3)

Q.6 Compare the acidity of phenol, alcohol and carboxylic acid (1+2+2+2)

OR

How Beryllium diffuse from other members of its group. Give any seven difference. (7)