KENDRIYAVIDYALAYA SANGATHAN JAIPUR REGION

FIRST PRE BOARD EXAM 2023 -24

CLASS:-XIl SUBJECT:- CHEMISTRY THEORY (043)
Time:-3 Hours
Max Marks:70
General Instructions:
(a) There are 33
questions in
(b) SECTION AConsists of 16this question paper with internal choice.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 multiple -choice questions carrying-1 mark each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying -2 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2
short answer questions carrying- 3
case - based questions marks each.
() SECTION E carrying -4
consists of 3 long answer questions carrying-5 marks each.
(g) All questions are marks each.
compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and
calculators is not allowed
SECTION A
The following questions are multiple -choice questions with
question carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this one correct answer. Each
section.
Q.1 Arrange the following
OH OH
compounds
OH
in order of decreasing acidity
OH

CI
CH, NO,
() (II) (III) OCH,
(IV)
(a) I| > V>|> ||| (b) |> ||> ||> V (c) Il|>|>||> V
Q 2In order to make alcohol (d) IV >I|| >|>|
alcohol is called
undrinkable, pyridine or methanol are added to it. The resulting
(a) Power alcohol (b) Proof spirit(e) Denatured spirit (d) Poison alcohol
Q.3. On electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid using platinum
the anode will be electrodes, the product obtained at
(a hydrogen (b) oxygen (c) hydrogen sulphide (d) Sulphur dioxide
Q4.The reason for almost doubling the rate of reaction on increasing the
temperature of the
reaction system by 10°C is
(a) the value of threshold energy increases

(by colisionfrequency increases

(c) the fraction of the molecule having energy equal to threshold energy or more increases
(d) activation energy decreases
Q5.Nitrogen monoxide NO reacts with hydrogen Haccording to the following equation:
2NO(g) + 2H2(g) ’ N2(9) + 2Hz0(g)
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 If the mechanism for this reaction -

2NO(g) +Halg) ’ Na(g) +H0(g); slow

Ha02(g) + Ha(g) ’ 2H,0(g) : fast

Which of the following rate laws would we expect to obtain experimentally?

(a) Rate = k[H202][H2] (b} Rate = k[NOJH] (c) Rate =k[NOH] (d) Rate =K[NO|[H,]
Q6 Which one is electrophilic reagent during nitration of aromatic
compounds
(a) NO,* (b) NO, (c) NO,
Q.7.In context of the lanthanoids, which of the folowing
statements is not correct?
(a) There is a gradual decrease in the radiiof the
the series.
members with increasing atomic number in
(b) All the members exhibit +3 oxidation state.
(c) Because of similar properties the
separation of lanthanoids is not easy.
(YAvailability of 4f electrons results in the formation of compounds in +4 state for all the
members of the series.
Q.8Which of the following ions has the maximum magnetic
moment?
(a Mn*2 (b) Fe*2 (c) Ti (d) Cr*2
Q.9.Which compound undergoes Cannizzaro reaction?
(a)Ethanol (b)Propanal (c)Acetone 4eyBenzaldehyde
Q10.What is the product of the oxidation of a primary alcohol with PCC
chromate)? (pyridiniumchloro
(a)Aldehyde (b)Ketone (e Carboxylic acid
Q.11. The a-D glucose and B-D glucose differ fromeach (d) Alcohol
other due to difference in carbon
atom with respect to its
(a) conformation 6) configuration (c) number of OH
groups (d) size of hemiacetal ring
Q.12.The acylation reaction of amines is carried out in
presence of pyridine because
(a) Pyridine is absorbed ammonia formed.
(b) Pyridine is weaker base than amine.
(c Pyridine is stronger base than amine
and it removes HCIformed and shifts the
to the right hand side. equilibrium
(d) Pyridine removes HCI formed and
In the Following questions a shifts the equilibrium to the left hand side.
statement of Assertion(A) is followed by a statement of
Reason(R). Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A
(b) Both Aand R are true but R is
not the correct
(c) A is true but R is false.
explanation of A.
(d) A is false but R is true.

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 Q.13.Assertion: Aldehydes are generallv more reactive than ketones towards nucleophilic
addition reactions.

Reason: Aldehydes have a more electrophilic carbonyl group due to the presence or an
Hatom, making them more susceptible to nucleophilic attack.
Q.14.Assertion: Amino acids are amphoteric in their function.
Reason: All amino acids are necessary for our body.
Q 15.Assertion : boiling points of alcohols are much higher than those of alkanes, halo
alkanes or ethers of comparable molecular masses.

Reason: Strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding exists in Alcohols.

Q.16 Assertion : Mercury cell does not give steady potential.
Reason:in the cell reaction, ions are not involved in solution.

SECTIONB

This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The followingn
questions are very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.
a.17.The boiling point of benzene is 353.23K.when 1.80 g of a non volatile solute was
dissolved in 90 g of benzene, the boiling point is raised to 354.11K.Calculate the molar mass
of the solute? Ky for benzene is 2.53 KKgmol'.
Q18. Radioactive decay follows first - order kinetics. The initial amount of two radioactive
elements X and Y is 1 gm each.What will be the ratio of X and Y after two days if their haf
lives are 12 hours and 16 hours respectively?

Q.19.Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their property as indicated:

(0) Acetaldehyde, Acetone,Di-tert-butyl ketone, Methyl tert-butyl ketone (reactivity towards

HCN)
() CH,CH,CH(BICOOH, CH,CH(BI)CH,CoOH. (CH):CHCOOH,CH,CH,CH,COOH (acid
strength)
OR
Give reasons:
() Oxidation of aldehydes is easier than ketones
(i) Benzoic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid
Q.20.(a) Why cannot Vitamin C be stored in our body?
(b)Name the component of starch, that is insoluble and also a branched polymer of a
glucose. and
Q,21a)Which compound in the folowing pair will react faster in SN reaction with OH ?
why?
(CH3), C Cl orCHs CI
(b)An alkyl halide having molecular formula C4HCl is optically active Write its structure.
 SECTION C

This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following
questions are short answer type and carry 3 marks each.
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Q.22The cell in which the following reaction occurs: 2Fe+2>>2Fe* + lz has Ecell =
Vat 298K,Determine ArG' and log Kfor the reaction.
Q.23 The decomposition of N,Os in CCl,at 318K has been studied by monitoring the
concentration of N,Os in the solution. Initially the concentration of N,0; is 2.33 mol L-1 and
after 184 minutes, it is reduced to 2.08 mol L-1. The reaction takes place according to the
equation

2 N,Os (9) ’4 NO2 (g) + 02 (9)

Calculate the average rate of this reaction in terms of hours, minutes and seconds. What is the
rate of production of NO, during this period?
Q24.(a)Aryl halides are extremely less reactive towards Nucleophilic Substitution reactions.
why
(bJWrite the full form of DDT.
(c)Why chloroform stored in dark coloured bottles.

Q.25.An aromatic compound "A (Molecular formula CgHgO) gives positive 2,4 -DNP test .It
give yellow precipitate of compound "B" on treatment with iodine and sodium hydroxide
solution. Compound "A" does not give Tollen's and Fehling's test. On drastic oxidation with
Potassium permanganate it forms a carboxylic acid "C" (Molecular formula C;HsO2), which is
also fomed along with the yellow compound in the above reaction
With the above observations and information ,draw out logical inference and identify A, Band
C

Q.26(a)Write the mechanism of Acid catalyzed hydration of Alkene to Alcohol.

(b)Give a chemical test to distinguish between the following pair of compounds.
1-Propanol and ethanol
OR

(a)While separating a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols by steam distillation, name the
isomer which will be steam volatile. Give reason.
(b) Alcohols are comparatively more soluble in water than hydrocarbons of
comparable
molecular masses. Explain this fact.
(c) Give major products that are formed by heating of the following ethers with HI

Q.27(a)Write any two difference between DNA and RNA

(b) Given reason for why sucrose is not a
reducing sugar?
Q.28- Explain the nature of bonding(hybridization magnetism &spin) in the following
coordinationentities on the basis of valence bond theory: [Co(NH36]
SECTIOND

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.
Q.29. Read the passsage given below and answer the questions that follow
Molar conductivity, denoted as Am, is a specific form of conductivity that considers the
concentration of the electrolyte and is expressed in units of Siemens per meter squared per
mole (S m² mol). t is particularly usefulfor comparing the conductivities of different
electrolytes at the same concentration and provides insights into their ionic mobility and
charge. One significant effect on molar conductivity is dilution. As a solution becomes more
ion-ion
dilute, the molar conductivity tends to increase. This increase is due to the decrease in
interactions and ion-solvent interactions, allowing ions to move more freely and conduct
described
electricity more effectively. The behavior of molar conductivity with dilution is often
by Kohlrausch's law, which states that the molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte increases
linearly witth the square root of the concentration.

(a). State Kohirausch'slaw

(b).The conductivity of a 0.20OM solution of an electrolyte is found to be 0.0248 Scm'.
Calculate the molar conductivity of this solution.
(c). Drawacomparative graph of molar conductivity vs. concentration for astrong electrolyte
and a weak electrolyte. Highlight the key differences between the two graphs.
OR
mol. Calculate its
(c) The molar conductivity of 0.025 mol L methanoic acid is 46.1 S cm²
S cm mol.
degree of dissociation .Given (H) = 349.6 S cm mol' and A (HCO0) = 54.6
Q 30. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow
widely present in
The coordination compounds are of great importance. These compounds arefunctions in the
the mineral, plant and animal worlds and are known to play many important
and medicine, Formation
area of analyticalchenistry, metallurgy. biologicalsystems, industry the qualitative detection
of coordination compounds is largely used in analytical chemistry foralso find several important
and quantitative estimation of metal ions. Coordination compounds used as
applications in the field of medicine. Several coordination compounds are also
beings.
antidote topoisoningcaused by the ingestion of poisonous metals by human
Answer the following questions:
(a) Which complexing material is used in the treatment of lead poisoning
(b) Which complex is used in the treatment of cancer?
(c)Discuss the role of coordination chemistry in (a) Biological systems (b) metallurgy
IExtraction of metals.
(c) Write the IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds:
(0 [Co (NH3)s Ci] (NO,) (i) Ka [Fe (CN)]
SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All
have an internal choice. questions
Q.31 (a) Explain giving reasons:
()Actinides contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoids contraction.
(i)The enthalpies of atomization of the transition metals are high.
(i)The transition metals generally form coloured compounds.

(b) Write ionic equation of: acidified permanganate solution react with
() iron (I1) ions (i) oxalic acid
OR
(a) Indicate the steps in the preparation of KzCr;0,from
chromite ore.
(b)Describe the oxidising action of potassium dichromate and write the ioníc equatíons for its
reaction with:
(i) lodide (ii) H,S Write the lonic equations.
Q32 Attempt any five of the following
(a)Arrange the following in decreasing order of the pKb values:
CzH,NH, CoHsNHCH3. (CzHs),NH and CgHsNH,
(b) Arrange the following in increasing order of boiling point:
CzH,OH,(CH3),NH,CzH,NH,
(c) Why does aniline not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction.
(d) Aromatic primary amines cannot be prepared byGabriel phthalimide synthesis. Why?
(e)Diazonium salts of aromatic amines are more stable than those of aliphatic
amines.Explain.
() How will youcovert Aniline to p-bromoaniline
(g) Convert :-Benzamide to Benzene
O.33.(a) Concentrated nitric acid used in the laboratory work is 68% nitric acid by mass in
agueous solution. What should be the molarity of such asample of acid if the density of the
solution is 1.504 g mL ?.
(b)()What will happen if blood cells are placed in saline water (hypertonic solution)? o
(i)Aquatic species are more comtortable in cold waters rather than in warm waters.Why
(i) Sprinkling of salt help in clearing the snow covered roads in hily areas. Name the
colligative property involved in the process.
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 OR
(a)Calculate the mass of a non-volatile solute (molar mass 40g mol which should be
dissolved in 114 goctane to reduce its vapour pressure to 80%.
(b) What type of azeotropes are formed by non-ideal solution showing negative deviation from
Raoult's law?.
(YWhy 0.1 M KCI has higher boiling point, if measured using colligative properties, than 0.1
M glucose solution?
solution side is more than osmotic pressure, when
(d) What willhappen if pressure applied on
semipermeable membrane?
solvent and solution are separated by