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1. SOME BASIC CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY
1. Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form two different compounds,
namely water (H2O) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Which law of
chemical combination is illustrated by these compounds? State the law.
Who proposed this law?
Ans: Law of Multiple proportion. It states that when two elements combine
to form more than one compound, the different masses of one of the
elements that combine with a fixed mass of the other, is in a simple whole
number ratio. It was proposed by John Dalton.
2. State Law of definite (constant) proportion. Who proposed this law?
Ans: It states that a given compound always contains exactly the same
proportion of elements by weight. It was proposed by Joseph Proust.
3. State Law of conservation of mass (matter). Who proposed this law?
Ans: It states that matter can neither be created nor be destroyed. It was
proposed by Antoine Lavoisier.
4. Define amu or unified mass (u).
1 th
Ans: the mass of a C12 atom is called atomic mass unit (amu).
12
1 amu = 1.66 x 10-24 g
5. Define 1 mole.
Ans: 1 mole is the amount of substance that contains as many particles as
there are atoms in exactly 12 g C12 isotope.
6. Find the number of oxygen atoms present in 5 moles of glucose
(C6H12O6).
Ans: 1 mol glucose contains 6 mol Oxygen atoms.
So, 5 mol glucose contain 6 x 5 = 30 mol Oxygen atoms
= 30 x 6.022 x 1023 Oxygen atoms
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7. Write the number of significant figures in the following:
(i) 0.0205 (ii) 4.00 x 10–5 (iii) 1005 (iv) 2000
Ans: (i) 3 (ii) 3 (iii) 4 (iv) 1
8. Define mass percentage.
Ans: It is the percentage of each element present in 100g of a substance.
𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑥 100
Mass percent of an element =
Molar mass of the compound
9. Differentiate between empirical formula and molecular formula.

Ans:
Empirical formula Molecular formula
It is the simplest formula of a It is the actual formula of a
compound. compound.
It gives the simplest whole It gives the exact number of
number ratio of different atoms different atoms present in a
present in a compound. compound.
10. How is empirical formula related to molecular formula?
Ans: Empirical formula = Molecular formula x n
Molar mass (MM)
Where n =
Empirical formula mass (EFM)
11. A compound contains 4.07% hydrogen, 24.27% carbon and 71.65%

chlorine. Its molecular mass is 98.96. What are its empirical and
molecular formulae.
Atomic 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 Simple Simplest whole
Element Percentage
mass Atomic mass ratio number ratio
24.27 2.02
C 24.27 12 = 2.02 =1 1
12 2.02
4.07 4.07
H 4.07 1 = 4.07 =2 2
1 2.02
71.65 2.02
Cl 71.65 35.5 = 2.02 =1 1
35.5 2.02
Empirical Formula = CH2Cl
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Empirical formula mass (EFM) = 12 + 2 + 35.5 = 49.5
Molar mass (MM) = 98.96
Molar mass 98.96
n= = =2
Empirical formula mass 49.5
Molecular formula = Empirical formula x n

= (CH2Cl) x 2 = C2H4Cl2
12. Find the number of moles and molecules present in 90 g water.
Given Mass in gram (w) 90
Ans: No. of moles(n) = = = 5 moles
Molar mass (M) 18
No. of molecules = no. of moles x 6.022x 1023 = 5 x 6.022x 1023 molecules.

13. What is limiting reagent?
Ans: It is the reagent that limits a reaction. OR, it is the reagent that is
completely consumed in a chemical reaction.
14. Differentiate between molarity and molality.
Ans: Molarity is defined as the number of moles of solute present per litre of
the solution.
Number of moles of solute (n)
OR, Molarity (M) =
Volume of solution in litre (V)
Molality is defined as the number of moles of solute present per kilogram

(kg) of the solvent.
Number of moles of solute
OR, Molality (m) =
Mass of solution in kilogram
Molarity is temperature dependent, while molality is temperature

independent.
15. Find the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving 4g of NaOH in
250 mL solution.
Given mass in gram 4
Ans: No. of moles of NaOH = = = 0.1 mol
Molar mass 40
250
Volume of solution = 250 mL = L = 0.25 L
1000
Number of moles of solute (n) 0.1
Molarity (M) = = = 0.4M
Volume of solution in litre (V) 0.25
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2. STRUCTURE OF ATOM
16. Give any two characteristic properties of cathode rays.
Ans: (i) They are negatively charged particles.
(ii) They travel in straight line, in the absence of electrical or magnetic
field.
17. Write any two characteristic properties of canal rays (anode rays).
Ans: (i) They are positively charged particles.
(ii) Their properties depend on the nature of gas present in the cathode
ray tube.
18. What are the important observations and conclusions made by
Rutherford in his α–particle scattering experiment ?
Ans:
Observations Conclusions
1. Most of the α– particles 1. Most space in the atom is empty.
passed through the gold foil
without any deviation.
2. A small fraction of the α– 2. The positive charge of the atom
particles was deflected by is concentrated in a very small
small angles. volume at the centre called
nucleus.
3. A very few α– particles were 3. The volume occupied by the
rebounded [Or, deflected by nucleus is negligibly small as
nearly 180°]. compared to the total volume of
the atom.
19. What are the postulates of Rutherford atom model (Planetary model
or Nuclear model of atom)?
Ans: The important postulates are:
i. All the positive charge and most of the mass of an atom are concentrated
at the centre called nucleus.
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ii. Electrons are revolving round the nucleus with a very high speed in
circular paths called orbits.
iii. Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of
attraction.
20. What are the drawbacks of Rutherford atom model?
Ans: (i) He could not explain the stability of the atom.
(ii) He could not explain the electronic structure of atom.
21. What is photoelectric effect?
Ans: It is the phenomenon of ejection of electrons by certain metals, when
light of suitable frequency incident on them. The electrons ejected are called
photoelectrons.
22. What are the important characteristics of photoelectric effect?
[Write the important results observed during photoelectric effect].
The important characteristics of photoelectric effect are:
i. The electrons are ejected from the metal surface as soon as the beam
of light strikes the surface.
ii. The number of electrons ejected is proportional to the intensity or
brightness of the light.
iii. For each metal, there is a minimum frequency (called threshold
frequency [ν0 ]) below which photoelectric effect is not observed.
iv. The kinetic energy of the ejected electrons is directly proportional to
the frequency of the incident light.
23. The threshold frequency for a metal is 7.0 x 1014 s-1. Calculate the
kinetic energy of an emitted electron when radiation of frequency (ν)
1.0 x 1015 s-1 hits the metal.
Ans: Here threshold frequency (ν0 ) = 7.0 x 1014 s-1 and frequency of
radiation (ν) = 1.0 x 1015 s-1
K.E of emitted electron = h(ν - ν0 )
= 6.626 x 10-34 (1.0 x 1015 - 7.0 x 1014)
= 19.878 x 10-20 J
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24. Give the different series of lines present in the line spectrum of
hydrogen atom.
Ans: The hydrogen spectrum consists of mainly five series of lines which are
Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, Brackett and Pfund series.
Series Spectral region
Lyman Series Ultra violet (UV) region
Balmer Series Visible region
Paschen Series Infra red (IR) region
Brackett Series Infra red region
Pfund Series Infra red region
25. The series of lines in the hydrogen spectrum that is visible to our
naked eye is ………… . Ans: Balmer series
26. The plum pudding model (Raisin pudding or water melon model) of
atom was proposed by …………. . Ans: J J Thomson
27. Give the important postulates of Bohr Atom model.
Ans: (i) The electron in the hydrogen atom can move around the nucleus in
a circular path of fixed radius and energy. These paths are called orbits and
are numbered as 1, 2, 3, ….. or K, L, M, ……… .
(ii) The energy of an electron in the orbit does not change with time.
(iii) The frequency of radiation absorbed or emitted when transition occurs
between two stationary states that differ in energy by ΔE, is given by:
ΔE E2 − E1
ν= =
ℎ h
(iv) The angular momentum of an electron is an integral multiple of h/2π.
28. Write any 3 limitations of Bohr atom model?
Ans: (i) It could not explain the fine spectrum of hydrogen atom.
(ii) It could not explain the spectrum of atoms other than hydrogen.
(iii) It could not explain Stark effect and Zeeman effect.
29. What do you mean by the dual nature of matter?
Ans: Matter has two types of nature – particle nature and wave nature. This
is known as the dual nature of matter.
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30. Give the de Broglie equation and explain the terms?
ℎ
Ans: The de Broglie equation is λ =
𝑝
h
Or, λ = Where λ is the wavelength, m is the mass, v is the velocity and p
mv
is the momentum of the particle.
31. What will be the wavelength of a ball of mass 0.1 kg moving with a
velocity of 10 m/s ? (h = 6.626 x 10–34 Js)
Ans: Here m = 0.1 kg and v = 10 m/s
h
From the de Broglie’s equation, λ =
𝑚𝑣
6.626 𝑥 10−34
= = 6.626 x 10–34 m
0.1 𝑥 10
32. State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. Give its mathematical form.
Ans: It states that “it is impossible to determine simultaneously, the exact
position and exact momentum (or velocity) of an electron”.
Mathematically,
ℎ
Δx. Δp ≥
4𝜋
ℎ
OR, Δx. mΔv ≥
4𝜋
Where Δx is the uncertainty in position, Δp is the uncertainty in momentum,
Δv is the uncertainty in velocity, m is the mass of electron and h is the
Planck’s constant (h = 6.626 𝑥 10−34 Js).
33. Calculate the uncertainty in the velocity of a cricket ball of mass 130
g, if the uncertainty in its position is of the order of 1.2 A0.
ℎ
Ans: We know that ∆x.m.∆v =
4𝜋
Here m = 130 g = 130 x 10-3 kg and ∆v = 1.2 A0 = 1.2 x 10-10 m
h 6.626 x 10−34
So, ∆x = = = 0.145 x 10-21 m
4𝜋𝑚.ΔV 4 𝑥 3.14 𝑥 130 𝑥 10−3 𝑥 1.2 𝑥 10−10
34. What are Quantum numbers? Explain the different types of quantum
numbers.
Ans: These are certain numbers used to explain the size, shape and
orientation of orbitals. Or, Quantum numbers are the address of an electron.
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There are four quantum numbers:
1. Principal Quantum Number (n): It gives the size of the orbital, the
energy of electron in an orbital, the shell in which the electron is found and
the average distance between the electron and the nucleus.
The possible values of n are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc.
2. Azimuthal Quantum Number (Ɩ): It gives the shape of the orbital, the
sub shell in which the electron is found and the orbital angular momentum
of the electron. The possible values of Ɩ are: Ɩ = 0, 1, 2, .......... (n–1).
3. Magnetic Quantum Number (m or mƖ): It gives the orientation of
orbitals in space.
For a given ‘Ɩ’ value, there are 2Ɩ+1 possible values for m and these values
are given by m = – Ɩ to 0 to + Ɩ
4. Spin Quantum Number (s or ms): It gives the spin of electrons. The
values for s may be +½ or –½. +½ represents clock–wise spin and –½
represents anticlock–wise spin.
35. Represent the orbital with the following quantum numbers:
(i) n = 4 and Ɩ = 0 (ii) n = 5, Ɩ = 3 (iii) n = 3, Ɩ = 2 (iv) n =2, Ɩ = 1
Ans: (i) 4s (ii) 5f (iii) 3d (iv) 2p
36. Which of the following set of quantum numbers are not allowed?
(i) n = 3, Ɩ = 3, m = –3, s = +½
(ii) n = 2, Ɩ = 1, m = 0, s = –½
(iii) n = 1, Ɩ = 0, m = 0, s = +½
(iv) n = 0, Ɩ = 0, m = 0, s = +½
Ans: Here (i) and (iv) are not allowed.
Set (i) is not possible, since the value of Ɩ cannot be equal to n (when n =3, Ɩ =
0,1 and 2). Set (iv) is not possible, because the values of n cannot be zero.
37. The quantum number which gives the shape of orbital is ……..
Ans: Azimuthal quantum number
38. The quantum number which gives the spatial orientation of the
orbital with respect to standard set of co-ordinate axis is ……….
Ans: Magnetic quantum number
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39. Draw the shapes of 1s and 2s orbitals.
Ans:
40. Draw the shapes of different p–orbitals.

Ans: There are 3 types of p–orbitals – px, py and pz. Each p–orbitals has a
dumb–bell shape.
px orbital py orbital pz orbital

41. Draw the shapes of different d–orbitals.
Ans: There are 5 d–orbitals - dxy, dxz, dyz, dx2-y2 and dz2. The shapes of the first
four d–orbitals are double dumb–bell and that of the fifth one, dz2, is dumb–
bell having a circular collar in the xy–plane.
42. Which are the different rules for filling electrons in orbitals? State
them.
Ans: (i) Aufbau principle: It states that the orbitals are filled in order of
their increasing energies or (n + Ɩ) values.
(ii) Pauli’s Exclusion Principle: It states that no two electrons in an atom
can have the same set of 4 quantum numbers. OR, an orbital can
accommodate a maximum of only 2 electrons with opposite spin.
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(iii) Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity: It states that electron pairing in
degenerate orbitals takes place only after partially filling all such orbitals.
43. Write the number of radial nodes, angular nodes and total number of
nodes in the following orbitals: 1s, 2p, 3s, 4d, 5f, 6p
Ans:
Orbital n Ɩ Radial nodes = Angular nodes = Ɩ Total number of
n–Ɩ–1 nodes = n – 1
1s 1 0 0 0 0
2p 2 1 0 1 1
3s 3 0 2 0 2
4d 4 2 1 2 3
5f 5 3 1 3 4
6p 6 1 4 1 5
44. Write the subshell electronic configurations of Cu (Z = 29) and Cr (Z =

24). Give reason for their extra stability.
Ans: 29Cu: [Ar] 3d104s1 OR, 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s1
24Cr: [Ar] 3d54s1 OR, 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s1
Half–filled and completely filled electronic configurations have extra

stability due to the symmetrical arrangement of electrons and greater
exchange energy.
3. CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND

PERIODICITY IN PROPERTIES
45. State Mendeleev’s periodic law.
Ans: It states that the properties of elements are the periodic functions of
their atomic weights.
46. State Modern Periodic law. Who proposed this law?
Modern periodic law states that the properties of elements are the periodic
functions of their atomic numbers. It was proposed by Henry Moseley.
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47. Explain the different blocks in Modern periodic table.
There are 4 blocks in modern periodic table. They are s block, p block, d
block and f block.
i. The s block elements: These are elements in which the last electron
enters in the outer most s sub shell. They include elements of the groups 1
and 2. Their general outer electronic configuration is ns1 or ns2.
ii. The p block elements: These are elements in which the last electron
enters in the outer most p sub shell. They include elements of the groups 13
to 18. Their general outer electronic configuration is ns2 np1 to 6.
iii. The d block elements: These are elements in which the last electron
enters in the penultimate d sub shell. They include elements of the groups 3
to 12. Their general outer electronic configuration is (n–1)d1 to 10 ns0 to 2.
iv. The f block elements: These are elements in which the last electron
enters in the anti–penultimate f sub shell. They include lanthanides and
actinides. Their general outer electronic configuration is (n–2)f1 to 14
(n–1)d0 to 1 ns2.
48. Write any 4 properties of transition elements?
Ans: Transition elements are metals, they form coloured compounds or ions,
they show variable oxidation states and valencies, most of them are
paramagnetic and they show catalytic properties.
49. How does atomic radius vary along a group and period and why?
Ans: The atomic size (atomic radius) decreases from left to right in a period,
due to increase in the effective nuclear charge. Also, the number of shells
remain constant in a period.
Down a group, the atomic radius increases from top to bottom, due to the
increase in the number of shells and shielding effect.
50. What are isoelectronic species? Give examples.
Ans: Atoms and ions having the same number of electrons are called
isoelectronic species. E.g. O2–, F–, Ne, Na+, Mg2+ etc. (All these contain 10
electrons).
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51. Define ionisation enthalpy.
Ans: It is defined as the energy required to remove an electron from the
outer most shell of an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state.
52. How does ionisation enthalpy vary along a period and group? Justify
your answer.
Ans: Along a period, ionisation enthalpy increases from left to right, due to
decrease in atomic radius and increase in nuclear charge.
Down a group, ionization enthalpy decreases due to increase in atomic
radius and shielding effect.
53. The first ionisation enthalpy of Boron is slightly less than that of
Beryllium. Why?
Ans: Because of the stable fully filled electronic configuration of B+ ion. (5B+–
1s22s2 )
54. The first ionisation enthalpy of Nitrogen is greater than that of
Oxygen. Why?
Ans: This is because nitrogen has half–filled p–orbital configuration
(1s22s22p3), which is more stable. So, more energy is required to remove an
electron from nitrogen.
55. Define electron gain enthalpy (∆egH).
Ans: It is the enthalpy change when an electron is added to the outer most
shell of an isolated gaseous atom. Its unit is kJ/mol.
56. How does electron gain enthalpy vary along a period and group?
Ans: Down a group, electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative. Along a
period electron gain enthalpy becomes more negative.
57. Chlorine has higher negative electron gain enthalpy than fluorine.
Why? [Or, Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than
chlorine. Why?]
Ans: Due to the compactness of the 2p subshell of F, electron–electron
repulsion is greater in F and hence it does not easily add electron. [OR, Due
to larger size and less electron–electron repulsion in chlorine. OR, Due to
smaller size and greater electron-electron repulsion in fluorine.]
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58. Electron gain enthalpy values of noble gases are zero. Why?
Ans: This is due to their stable fully filled electronic configuration.
59. Define electronegativity.
Ans: It is the ability of an atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of
electrons.
60. Phosphorus forms PCl5 while nitrogen cannot form NCl5. Why?
Ans: Because of the absence of vacant d-orbitals in nitrogen.
61. Write the IUPAC name of the element with the atomic numbers 109 &
117.
Ans: 109 – Unnilennium
117 – Ununseptium
62. 2nd period elements show anomalous behaviour. Give reason.
Ans: This is due to: (i) their small size (ii) large charge to radius ratio
(iii) high electronegativity (iv) absence of vacant d-orbitals.
63. What is meant by Diagonal relationship? What are the reasons for
this?
Ans: The similarities in properties shown by the diagonally placed elements
of the 2nd and 3rd periods in the Modern periodic table are called Diagonal
relationship. This is due to their similar atomic radii, ionisation enthalpy,
electronegativity etc.
4. CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR

STRUCTURE
64. State octet rule. Who proposed this rule?
Ans: Octet rule states that atoms containing 8 electrons in their valence shell
are stable. OR, atoms undergo chemical reaction in order to attain 8
electrons in the valence shell. It was proposed by Lewis and Kossel.
65. Give any 2 limitations of Octet rule.
Ans: (i) It could not explain the stability of molecules containing odd number
of electrons.
(ii) It could not account for the shape of molecules.
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66. Define dipole moment. Give its unit.
Ans: Dipole moment is the product of charge at one end (e) and distance
between the charges (r). i.e. μ = e x r. Its unit is Debye (D)
67. The dipole moment of BeF2 is zero. Why?
Ans: This is because inBeF2, the two bond dipoles are
equal and in opposite directions. So they cancel each
other.
68. The dipole moment of BF3 is zero. Why?
Ans: In BF3, the resultant of any 2 bond dipoles is equal and
opposite to the third. So they get cancelled.
69. Ammonia (NH3) has higher dipole moment than NF3,
eventhough fluorine is more electronegative than hydrogen. why?
Ans: This is because in the case of NH3, the
orbital dipole due to lone pair is in the same
direction as the resultant dipole moment of the
three N – H bonds. But in NF3, the orbital dipole
is in the opposite direction to the resultant
dipole moment of the three N–F bonds. So the dipole moments get partially
cancelled.
70. State Fajan’s rule regarding the partial covalent character of an ionic
bond.
Ans: (i) The smaller the size of the cation and the larger the size of the anion,
the greater the covalent character of an ionic bond.
(ii) The greater the charge on the cation, the greater the covalent character
of the ionic bond.
(iii) For cations of the same size and charge, the ion with (n –1)dn ns0
configuration is more polarising than the ion with ns2 np6 configuration.
71. What any 3 postulates of valence shell electron pair repulsion
(VSEPR) theory?
Ans: (i) The shape of the molecule depends on the number of valence shell
electron pairs around the central atom.
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(ii) The valence shell electron pairs repel each other.
(iii) As the angle between the electron pairs increases, the repulsion
decreases.
72. Explain the shape ammonia and water molecules on the basis of
VSEPR theory.
Ans: In ammonia molecule, there are 4 VSEPs (3 bond pairs and one lone
pair). Hence the expected shape of the molecule is tetrahedral. But due to the
presence of lone pairs, the shape is distorted to triangular pyramid and the
bond angle changes to 1070.
In water, there are 4 VSEPs (2 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs). Hence the
expected shape of the molecule is tetrahedral. But due to the presence of 2
lone pairs, the shape is distorted bent or angular or inverted ‘v’ shape and
the bond angle changes to 104.50.
NH3 molecule H2O molecule

73. Write any 3 important characteristics of Hybridisation?
Ans: (i) The number of hybrid orbitals formed is equal to the number of
atomic orbitals undergo hybridization.
(ii) The hybrid orbitals are always equivalent in energy and identical
in shape.
(iii) The hybrid orbitals are directed to some fixed positions in space.
So the type of hybridization gives the shape of the molecule.
74. Explain the hybridisation and geometry of PCl5 molecule.
Ans: In PCl5, phosphorus atom is in sp3d hybridisation. So
the molecule has trigonal bipyramidal shape with bond
angles 1200 and 900.
75. PCl5 is highly reactive. Why?
Ans: In PCl5, the axial bond pairs suffer more repulsion from the equatorial
bond pairs. So axial bond length is greater than the equatorial bond length.
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Hence it is highly unstable and very reactive. [OR, due to its unsymmetric
structure].
76. Draw the potential energy curve for the formation of a hydrogen
molecule on the basis of inter nuclear distance of the hydrogen atoms.
77. Define bond order.

Ans: It is defined as the half of the difference between the number of
bonding electrons (Nb) and the number of anti-bonding electrons (Na).
i.e. Bond order (B.O) = ½ [Nb – Na]
78. He2 does not exist. Why?
Ans: Bond order of He2 molecule = 0. So it does not exist.
79. Ne2 does not exist. Why?
Ans: Bond order of Ne2 molecule = 0. So it does not exist.
80. Write the molecular electronic configuration of the N2 molecule.
Predict the stability and magnetic property of N2 with reasons.
Ans: The M.O configuration of N2 is σ1s2 σ* 1s2 σ2s2 σ*2s2 π2px2 π2py2 σ2pz2
Bond Order = ½ [Nb – Na] = ½ [10 – 4] = ½ x 6 = 3
Since bond order is positive N2 is stable. Also, due to the absence of
unpaired electrons, N2 is diamagnetic.
81. Based on bond order compare the relative stability of O2 and O22–.
Ans: The M.O configuration of O2 is σ1s2 σ* 1s2 σ2s2 σ*2s2 σ2pz2 π2px2 π2py2
π*2px1 π*2py1
Bond Order = ½ [Nb – Na] = ½ [10 – 6] = ½ x 4 = 2
Since bond order is positive, it is stable.
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The M.O configuration of O22– is σ1s2 σ* 1s2 σ2s2 σ*2s2 σ2pz2 π2px2 = π2py2
π*2px2= π*2py2
Bond Order = ½ [Nb – Na] = ½ [10 – 8] = ½ x 2 = 1
Since bond order of O2 is greater than O22–, it is more stable.
82. Draw the M.O diagram for oxygen molecule (O2). Give its magnetic
character.
Ans: In O2 there are 16 electrons.
The M.O configuration for O2 is σ1s2 σ* 1s2 σ2s2 σ*2s2 σ2pz2 π2px2 π2py2
π*2px1 π*2py1
Here there are 2 unpaired electrons. So it is paramagnetic in nature.

83. Define hydrogen bonding with an example. Which are the different
types of H–bonding?
Ans: The weak attractive force between hydrogen atom of one molecule and
electronegative atom (like F, O or N) of the same or different molecule is
termed as Hydrogen bond.
E.g. Hydrogen bonding in H–F ….H-F……..H-F……H-F……H-F……
There are two types of H bonds: inter molecular H–bond and intra molecular
H–bond.
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84. Which has higher boiling point: o–nitrophenol or p–nitrophenol?
Why?
Ans: p-Nitrophenol. This is due to the presence of intermolecular H–bonding
in p-nitrophenol.
85. H2S is a gas while H2O is a liquid. Why?
Ans: Because of the presence of inter molecular hydrogen bonding in H2O.
5. THERMODYNAMICS
86. What are extensive and intensive properties? Give examples.
Ans: Extensive properties are properties which depend on the amount of
matter present in the system. E.g.: Volume, length, height, internal energy
(U), enthalpy (H), entropy (S), Gibb’s energy (G), heat capacity etc.
Intensive properties are properties which are independent of the amount of
matter present in the system. E.g. : Temperature, Pressure, molar volume,
density, refractive index, molar heat capacity, viscosity, surface tension etc.
87. Define state function and path function.
Ans: A function or a property that depends only on the initial and final state
of a system and not on the path followed is called a state function.
E.g.: temperature, pressure, volume, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy,
Gibb’s energy, heat capacity etc.
Path functions are properties which depend on the path followed also.
E.g. heat and work
88. State the first law of thermodynamics. Give its mathematical form.
Ans: It states that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed. Or, the
total energy in the universe is always a constant.
Mathematically ΔU = q + w
89. Give the relationship between ΔH and ΔU.
Ans: ΔH = ΔU + PΔV
90. State and illustrate Hess’s law of constant summation.
Ans: The law states that the total enthalpy change for a process is the same
whether the reaction taking place in a single step or in several steps. Or, the
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total enthalpy change for a process is path independent.
Illustration:
Consider a process in which the reactant A is
converted to product D in a single step by
involving heat change, ΔH. Let the same
reactant A is first converted to B, then to C
and finally to D involving heat changes ΔH1,
ΔH2 and ΔH3 respectively.
Then according to Hess’s law: ΔH = ΔH1 + ΔH2 + ΔH3
91. Define standard enthalpy of formation.
Ans: It is the standard enthalpy change for the formation of one mole of a
compound from its elements in their most stable state of aggregation.
92. Define lattice enthalpy.
Ans: The lattice enthalpy of an ionic compound is the enthalpy change when
one mole of an ionic compound dissociates into gaseous ions.
OR, it is the enthalpy change when 1 mol of an ionic compound is formed
from gaseous ions.
93. Construct an enthalpy diagram for the determination of lattice
enthalpy of sodium chloride.
Ans: Lattice enthalpy of NaCl is determined by Born–Haber cycle.
This involves the following steps:
By applying Hess’s law we can write:

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ΔfH0 = ΔsubH0 + ΔiH0 + ½ ΔbondH0 + ΔegH0 + ΔlatticeH0
Form this lattice enthalpy can be determined as:
ΔlatticeH0 = ΔfH0 – [ΔsubH0 + ΔiH0 + ½ ΔbondH0 + ΔegH0]
94. What are spontaneous processes? Give examples.
Ans: It is a process that takes place without the help of any external agency.
E.g. flow of water from high level to low level, burning of fuels, melting of ice,
evaporation of water etc.
95. What are the criteria for spontaneous process?
Ans: Decrease in energy and increase in disorderness. OR, negative enthalpy
change and positive entropy change [i.e. ΔH = -ve and ΔS = +ve].
96. Define entropy. What is its unit?
Ans: It is a measure of degree of disorderness or randomness of a
system. The unit of entropy and entropy change is J/K/mol.
97. What happens to the entropy during the following changes?
a) A gas condenses into liquid b) CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2 (g)
Ans: a) Entropy decreases.
b) Entropy increases
98. State the second law of thermodynamics.
Ans: It states that the entropy of the universe always increases during every
spontaneous process.
99. Define Gibb’s energy. Give the criteria for spontaneity of a process in
terms of free energy change (∆G).
Ans: It is defined as the maximum amount of available energy that can be
converted to useful work. For a spontaneous process, ∆G should be negative.
100. Calculate the work done for the reversible isothermal expansion of
1 mole of an ideal gas at 270C, from a volume of 10 dm3 to a volume of
20 dm3.
Ans: Here n = 1 mol, R = 8.314 J/K/mol, V1 = 10 dm3, V2 = 20 dm3 and T = 25
+ 273 = 298 K
For isothermal reversible expansion, work done, Wexp = –2.303nRT log 𝑉𝑉21
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= –2.303 x 1 x 8.314 x 298 x log 20
10
= –1717.46 J
101. Enthalpy and entropy changes of a reaction are 40.63 kJ/mol and
108.8 J/K/mol. Predict the feasibility of the reaction at 270C.
Ans: Given ΔH = 40.63 kJ/mol = 40630 J/mol, ΔS = 108.8 J/K/mol and
T = 27 + 273 = 300K.
From Gibb’s equation, ∆G = ∆H – T∆S
= 40630 – 300 x 108.8 = 7990 J/mol
Since ∆G0 is positive, the process is non –spontaneous at this temperature.
102. Calculate the enthalpy of formation of CH4 from the following data:
(i) C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g); ∆H = –393.7 kJ/mol
(ii) H2(g) + ½ O2(g) → H2O(l); ∆H = –285.8 kJ/mol
(iii) CH4(g) + 2 O2(g)→ CO2(g) + 2H2O(l); ∆H = –890.4 kJ/mol
Ans: The required equation is: C(s) + 2H2(g) → CH4(g)
Given: C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g); ∆H = –393.7 kJ/mol
Multiply equation (ii) x 2;
2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2 H2O(l); ∆H = –285.8 x 2 = –571.6 kJ/mol
Reverse equation (iii)
CO2(g) + 2H2O(l) → CH4(g) + 2 O2(g); ∆H = 890.4 kJ/mol
Add the above three equations we get C(s) + 2H2(g) → CH4(g);
∆H = –393.7 + –571.6 + 890.4 = –74.9 kJ/mol
103. Calculate the standard free energy change (∆G0) for the conversion
of oxygen to ozone: 3/2 O2(g) → O3(g) at 298K, if the equilibrium
constant for the conversion is 2.47 x 10-29. (Given R = 8.314 JK-1mol-1).
Ans: Here K = 2.47 x 10-29, R = 8.314 J/K/mol and T = 298K
∆G0 = –2.303RTlogK
= –2.303 x 8.314 x 298 x log (2.47 x 10 –29)
= 163000 J/mol = 163 kJ/mol
104. Find the temperature above which the reaction:
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MgO(s) + C(s) → Mg(s) + CO(g) becomes spontaneous. (Given ∆H0 = 490 kJ
mol-1 and ∆S0 = 198 JKmol-1).
Ans: Given ΔH0 = 490 kJ/mol = 490 x 103 J/mol and Δ S0 = 198 J/K/mol
𝛥𝐻 0 490 𝑥 103
T= = = 2474.74K.
ΔS0 198
Above 2474.74K, the reaction becomes spontaneous.
6. EQUILIBRIUM
105. Write the expression for equilibrium constant for the reactions:
i) H2 + I2 ⇌ 2HI and ii) N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3.
[HI]2
Ans: i) Kc = [H2 ][I2 ]
[𝑁𝐻3 ]2
ii) Kc = [N2 ][H2 ]3
106. What is the relation between Kc and Kp?

Ans: Kp = Kc.(RT)∆n
107. Give the relation between Kp and Kc, for the reaction:
2NOCI (g) ⇌ 2NO(g) + Cl2(g)
Ans: Here ∆n = 3 – 2 = 1. So, Kp = Kc.RT
108. Give any 3 characteristics of equilibrium constant.
Ans: (i) Equilibrium constant is applicable only when the reaction attains
equilibrium state.
(ii) The value of equilibrium constant is independent of the initial
concentrations of reactants and products.
(iii) The value of equilibrium constant depends on temperature.
109. State Le–Chatelier Principle.
Ans: It states that whenever there is a change in concentration, pressure or
temperature of a system at equilibrium, the system will try to readjust in
such a way so as to cancel the effect of that change.
110. Explain the effects of temperature and pressure on the following
equilibrium: 2NO2(g) ⇌ N2O4 (g) ∆H = –57.2 kJ mol–1
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Ans: Here the forward reaction is exothermic. So, when temperature incre
ases, the rate of forward reaction decreases.
Here the forward reaction results in the decrease in no. of moles of gaseous
species. So, high pressure favours the forward reaction.
111. Predict the effect of change of pressure in the equilibrium :
H2(g) + I2(g) ⇌ 2HI(g)
Ans: Here the total no. of moles of reactants are products are same. So,
pressure has no effect.
112. Write the Arrhenius concept of acids and bases. Give one example
each for acid and base.
Ans: According to this concept, acids are hydronium ion (H3O+) producers
and bases are hydroxyl ion (OH–) producers in aqueous solution.
E.g. for acid is HCl and for base is NaOH.
113. Write Bronsted concept of acids and bases? Give example.
Ans: According to this concept, acids are proton (H+) donors and bases are
(H+) acceptors.
For example in the reaction NH3(l) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+ (aq) + OH-(aq), NH3 is a base
since it accepts an H+ ion to form NH4+ and H2O is an acid since it
donates an H+ ion to form OH– .
114. What are conjugate acid – base pairs? Write an example.
Ans: Acid–base pairs that are differed only by a proton are called a conjugate
acid – base pairs. E.g. HCl and Cl–
115.Write the conjugate acid for the following: a) C𝐎𝟐− 𝟑 b) H2O
Ans: a) HCO3− b) H3O+ [Conjugate acid = given substance + H+]
116. Write the conjugate base for the following: a) NH3 b) OH–
Ans: a) NH2− b) H2O [Conjugate base = given substance – H+]
117. State Lewis concept of acids and bases.
Ans: According to this concept acids are electron pair acceptors and bases
are electron pair donors.
Example for Lewis acids are BF3, AlCl3, H+, Co3+, Mg2+ etc.
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Example for Lewis bases are NH3, H2O, OH − , Cl− , Br − etc.
118. Define ionisation constant or ionic product of water.
Ans: It is defined as the product of the molar concentration of hydrogen ion
(hydronium ion) and hydroxyl ion in water or in any aqueous solution.
i.e. Kw = [H+][OH–]
119. Define pH.
Ans: It is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion or
hydronium ion concentration in moles per litre (or, molarity).
i.e. pH = – log[H+]
or pH = – log[H3O+]
120. Define common ion effect.
Ans: It is the suppression of the dissociation of a weak electrolyte by the
addition of a strong electrolyte containing a common ion.
121. What is Buffer solution?
Ans: Solution which resists the change in pH on dilution or with the addition
of small amount of acid or alkali is called buffer solution. There are two types
of buffer solutions – acidic buffer and basic buffer.
122. Write one example each for acidic buffer and basic buffer.
Ans: Acidic buffer – Equimolar mixture of acetic acid and sodium acetate
around a pH of 4.75.
Basic buffer – Equimolar mixture of NH4OH and NH4Cl around a pH of 9.25
123. Define solubility product.
Ans: It is the product of the molar concentration of ions of a sparingly
soluble salt or in a saturated solution.
124. Predict the nature of aqueous solutions of the following: (i) Sodium
acetate (ii) NaCl (iii) NH4Cl (iv) K2CO3
Ans: (i) Sodium acetate (CH3–COONa) is a salt of weak acid, acetic acid and
strong base NaOH. So its aqueous solution is basic.
(ii) NaCl is a salt of strong acid HCl and strong base NaOH. So its aqueous
solution is neutral.
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(iii) NH4Cl is a salt of strong acid HCl and weak base NH4OH. So its aqueous
solution is acidic.
(iv) K2CO3 is a salt of weak acid carbonic acid and strong base KOH. So its
aqueous solution is basic.
125. If the concentration of hydrogen ion in a soft drink is 3 x 10–3 M,
calculate its pH. Identify whether the solution is acidic or basic.
Ans: [H+] = 3 x 10–3M
PH = –log[H+]
= –log (3 x 10–3) = 2.5229
Since the pH < 7, the solution is acidic.
126. The pH of a soft drink is 4.5. Calculate its hydrogen ion concentration.
Ans: PH = –log[H+]
4.5 = –log[H+]
[H+] = Anti-log (-4.5) = 3.16 x 10-5
127. Consider the equilibrium, AgCl(s) ⇌ Ag+(aq) + Cl–(aq). The solubility of
AgCl is 1.06 x 10–5 mol L-1 at 298K. Find out its Ksp at this temperature.
Ans: Let S be the solubility of AgCl.
AgCl(s) ⇌ Ag+(aq) + Cl– (aq).
S S S
Ksp = [Ag+][Cl-]
= S x S = S2
Here S = 1.06 x 10–5.
So, Ksp = (1.06 x 10–5)2 = 1.1236 x 10–10 M2
7. REDOX REACTIONS
128. State the electronic concept of oxidation and reduction.
Ans: According to this concept oxidation is the process of removal (losing) of
electron and reduction is the process of addition (gaining) of electron.
129. Write the oxidation number concept of oxidation and reduction.
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Ans: According to this concept, oxidation is the process of increase in the
oxidation number of an element and reduction is the process of decrease in
the oxidation number of an element.
130. Calculate the oxidation number of (i) Cr in K2Cr2O7 (ii) C in C𝐎𝟐− 𝟑
(iii) S in H2SO4 (iv) Mn in KMnO4 (v) K2CrO4
Ans: (i) +6 (ii) +4 (iii) +6 (iv) +7 (v) +6
131. Using Stock notation, represent the following compounds:
(i) HAuCl4 (ii) MnO2 (iii) FeO (iv) TiO2
Ans: (i) HAu(III)Cl4 (ii) Mn(IV)O2 (iii) Fe(II)O (iv) Ti(IV)O2
132. Redox reactions are classified into four types. Describe any three of
them with suitable examples.
Ans:
Combination reactions: A combination reaction may be denoted as:
A + B → C. Here either A or B or both A and B must be in the elemental form.
E.g. C (s) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g)
Decomposition reactions: A decomposition reaction may be denoted as:
C → A + B. Here either A or B or both A and B must be in the elemental form.
E.g.: 2NH3 (g) → N2 (g) + 3H2 (g)
Displacement reactions: Here an ion or atom in a compound is replaced by
another ion or atom. It may be denoted as: X + YZ → XZ + Y
E.g.: Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu
133. What is a disproportionation reaction? Give an example.
Ans: Disproportionation reaction is a special type of redox reaction in which
an element in one oxidation state is simultaneously oxidised and reduced.
E.g. The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
+1 -1 +1 -2 0
2 H2O2 (aq) → 2 H2O (l) + O2 (g)
134. In the reaction: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) → 2 PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l)
Identify the following: i) substance oxidised ii) substance reduced
iii) oxidising agent iv) reducing agent.
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Ans: 0 +4 –2 +1 +6 –2 +2 +6 –2 +1 –2
Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) → 2 PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l)

Substance oxidised: Pb
Substance reduced: Pb in PbO2
Oxidising agent: Pb in PbO2
Reducing agent: Pb
135. Balance the following Redox reaction by oxidation number method
in acid medium:
Cr2𝐎𝟐− 𝟐− 𝟐−
𝟕 (aq) + S𝐎𝟑 (aq) → Cr (aq) + S𝐎𝟒 (aq)
3+
Ans: Step 1: The skeletal equation is: Cr2O2−7 + SO3 → Cr + SO4

2− 3+ 2−
Step 2: Assign oxidation number of each element and identify the elements
undergoing change in oxidation number.
+6 -2 +4 -2 +3 +6 -2
Cr2O2−
7 + SO3 → Cr3+ +
2−
SO2−
4
Here the oxidation numbers of Cr and S are changed.
Step 3: Calculate the change in oxidation number per atom and make them
equal by multiplying with suitable number. Here the oxidation number of Cr
is decreased by 3 and that of S is increased by 2. In order to equate them
multiply SO2−
3 by 3 (since there are 2 Cr atoms on LHS).
Cr2O2−
7 + 3 SO3 → Cr + SO4
2− 3+ 2−
Step 4: Now balance all the atoms except oxygen and hydrogen.
Cr2O2−
7 + 3 SO3 → 2 Cr + 3 SO4
2− 3+ 2−
Step 5: Now balance the ionic charges on both sides. Here the net ionic
charge on LHS is -8 and on RHS is 0. To equate them add 8H+ on LHS, since
the reaction medium is acidic.
Cr2O2−
7 + 3 SO3 + 8 H → 2 Cr + 3 SO4
2− + 3+ 2−
Step 6: Now balance hydrogen atoms by adding sufficient number of H2O

molecules. Here add 4 H2O molecules on RHS.
Cr2O2−
7 + 3 SO3 + 8 H → 2 Cr + 3 SO4 + 4 H2O
2− + 3+ 2−
Now the equation is balanced.
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136. Balance the following redox equation in acidic medium by half
reaction method : Fe2+ + Cr2O72– → Fe3+ + Cr3+
Ans:
Step-1: Assign the oxidation number of each element and find out the
substance oxidized and reduced.
+2 +6 +3 +3
Fe2+ + Cr2O2−
7 →
Fe3+ + Cr3+
-
Here Fe is oxidised and Cr is reduced.

Step-2: Separate the equation into 2 half reactions -oxidation half reaction
and reduction half reaction.
Oxidation half: Fe2+ → Fe3+ Reduction half: Cr2O2− 7 → Cr
3+
Step-3: Balance the atoms other than O and H in each half reaction
individually.
Oxidation half: Fe2+ → Fe3+ Reduction half: Cr2O2− 7 → 2 Cr
3+
Step-4: Now balance O and H atoms. Add H2O to balance O atoms and H+ to
balance H atoms since the reaction occurs in acidic medium.
Oxidation half: Fe2+ → Fe3+ Reduction half: Cr2O2− 7 + 14H → 2 Cr + 7 H2O
+ 3+
Step -5: Now balance the ionic charges. For this add electrons to one side of
the half reaction.
Oxidation half: Fe2+ → Fe3+ + e–
Reduction half: Cr2O2−7 + 14H + 6 e → 2 Cr + 7 H2O
+ – 3+
Step-6: Now add the two half reactions after equating the electrons.
Oxidation half: (Fe2+ → Fe3+ + e–) x 6
Reduction half: (Cr2O2−7 + 14H + 6 e → 2 Cr + 7 H2O) x 1
+ – 3+
Overall reaction is: 6 Fe2+ + Cr2O2−

7 + 14H → 6 Fe + 2 Cr +7 H2O
+ 3+ 3+
Now the equation is balanced.

137. When CuSO4 solution stored in iron vessel, the blue colour changes
to pale green. Do you agree with it? Justify.
Ans: Yes. Due to greater electropositivity of iron, it can displace copper from
CuSO4 solution and form FeSO4. So, the blue colour changes to pale green.
Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
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8. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – SOME BASIC
PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES
138. The bond–line formula of a compound is given below.
HO
Write its condensed formula and give the IUPAC name.

CH3
Ans: Condensed formula is HO–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH–CH–CH3
CH3
IUPAC Name is 4,5–Dimethylhexan–1–ol
139. Give the IUPAC names of the following compounds:
i) CH3 – CH2 – CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH – CH3
OH CH2–CH3
ii) CH3 – CH2 – CH = CH – CH2 – COOH
iii) CH3 – CH2 – CH – CH2 – CHO
OH
iv) CH3 – CH = CH – CH2 – C ≡ C – CH3
v) CH3 – CH2 – CH – CH2 – CH – CH2 – CH3
CH3 CH2 – CH3
vi)
vii)
viii)
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ix)
x)
Ans: i) 6–Methyloctan–3–ol
ii) Hex–3–en–1–oic acid (Hex–3–enoic acid)
iii) 3–Hydroxypentan–1–al (3–Hydroxypentanal)
iv) Hept–2–en–5–yne
v) 3–Ethyl–5–methylheptane
vi) 5–Oxoheptan–1–oic acid (5–Oxoheptanoic acid)
vii) Prop–2–en–1–ol
viii) 3–Ethyl–1,1–dimethylcyclohexane
ix) 3–Bromo–3–chloroheptane
x) 3–Chloropropan–1–al (3–Chloropropanal)
140. Write the structural formula for the following compounds:
i) 2,3–Dibromo–1–phenylpentane
ii) 4–Ethyl–1–fluoro–2–nitrobenzene
iii) Pent–4–en–2–ol
iv) 6–Hydroxyheptanal
v) 2,5,6–Trimethyloctane
vi) Hexane–2,4–dione
vii) 5–oxohexanoic acid
viii) 3–Ethyl–2,2–dimethylpentane
ix) 6–Methyloctan–3–ol
x) 2–Chloro–4–methylpentane
Ans: i)
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ii)
iii) CH2 = CH – CH2 – CH – CH3

OH
iv) CH3 – CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CHO
OH
CH3
v) CH3 – CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH – CH – CH2 – CH3
CH3 CH3
vi) CH3 – CO – CH2 – CO – CH2 – CH3
vii) CH3 – CO – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – COOH
C2H5 CH3
viii) CH3 – CH2 – CH – C – CH3
CH3
ix) CH3 – CH2 – CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH – CH2 – CH3
CH3 OH
x) CH3 – CH – CH2 – CH – CH3
Cl CH3
141. What is a homologous series? Give an example.
Ans: It is a series of organic compounds in which adjacent members are
differed by a –CH2 group. E.g.: alkanes
142. Write all the possible chain isomers of the compound with molecular
formula C5H12.
CH3
Ans: CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH3, CH3–CH–CH2–CH3, CH3–C–CH3
CH3 CH3
Pentane 2–methylbutane 2,2–Dimethylpropane
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143. Explain with examples, the different types of structural isomerism
shown by organic compounds.
Ans: There are mainly four types of structural isomerism:
i) Chain Isomerism: Isomers differ in carbon chain or skeleton are called
chain isomers and the phenomenon is called chain isomerism.
E.g.: Pentane (C5H12)
CH3
CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH3, CH3–CH–CH2–CH3, CH3–C–CH3
CH3 CH3
ii) Position isomerism: Isomers which differ in the position of the
substituent or side chain are called position isomers and the phenomenon is
called position isomerism.
E.g. : Alcohol with molecular formula C4H10O may be 1–butanol or 2–butanol
CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2-OH CH3–CHOH–CH2–CH3
1–Butanol 2–Butanol
iii) Functional group isomerism: Isomers which differ in the functional
group are called functional group isomers and the phenomenon is called
functional group isomerism. This isomerism is shown by alcohols and ethers
and aldehydes and ketones.
E.g. compound with the molecular formula C2H6O may be an alcohol- ethanol
(CH3–CH2OH) or an ether - methoxymethane (CH3–O–CH3).
iv) Metamerism: Isomers which differ in the carbon chain (alkyl groups)
around the functional group are called metamers and the phenomenon is
called metamerism. It is commonly shown by ethers.
E.g.: Ether with formula C5H12O may be methoxybutane (CH3–O–CH2–CH2–
CH2–CH3) or ethoxypropane (CH3–CH2–O–CH2–CH2–CH3).
144. Explain the nucleophiles and electrophiles with suitable examples.
Ans: Nucleophiles: It is a reagent that brings an electron pair.
Example: OH − , CN − , NO−
2 , Cl , Br , I , H2O, NH3, R–NH2 etc.
− − −
Electrophiles: It is a reagent that takes away an electron pair.

Example for electrophiles are carbocations (R+), – CHO, >CO etc.
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145. Differentiate homolytic cleavage from heterolytic cleavage of
covalent bonds.
Ans:
Homolytic bond cleavage Heterolytic bond cleavage
(Homolysis) (Heterolysis)
It is a type of bond fission in which Here, the bond breaks in such a
each of the bonded atoms gets one manner that the shared pair of
of the shared pair. electrons remains with one of the
fragments.
Movement of a single electron Movement of a pair of electrons
occurs. occurs.
The species formed as a result of The species formed as a result of
homolysis is called free radical. heterolysis, may be a carbocation or
carbanions.
146. Explain the different types electron displacement effects in covalent

bonds.
Ans: Inductive effect (I effect): It is the shifting of sigma electrons through
a carbon chain in presence of an atom or group of atom attached to it. It is a
permanent effect.
Electromeric effect (E effect): It is the shifting of π-electrons of a multiple
bond in presence of an attacking reagent. It is a temporary effect.
Resonance Effect (R effect): It is defined as the polarity produced in the
molecule by the interaction of two π-bonds or between a π-bond and lone
pair of electrons present on an adjacent atom.
Hyper conjugation: It is a permanent effect. Here the σ electrons in C—H
bond of an alkyl group enter into partial conjugation with the unsaturated
system or with the unshared p orbital.
147. Arrange the following carbocations in the increasing order of
stability: (CH3)2CH+, CH3+, (CH3)3C+, CH3 – CH2+. Justify your answer.
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Ans: CH3+ < CH3-CH2+ < (CH3)2CH+ < (CH3)3C+
This order is due to the +I effect of -CH3 group and hyperconjugation.
148. Categorize the following functional groups into those having +R
effect and –R effect: –NH2, –NO2, –COOH, –OH
Ans: +R effect groups : –NH2, –OH
–R effect groups : –NO2, –COOH
149. Briefly describe the principles of the following techniques, taking an
example in each case: a) Distillation b) Steam distillation c) Distillation
under reduced pressure d) Paper chromatography.
Ans: a) Distillation: This method is used to separate (i) volatile liquids from
non-volatile impurities and (ii) the liquids having sufficient difference in
their boiling points. The principle of this method is that liquids having
different boiling points vapourise at different temperatures.
E.g. A mixture of chloroform and aniline is separated by distillation.
b) Steam distillation: This method is used to separate substances which
are steam volatile and are immiscible with water. Here steam is passed
through a heated flask containing the liquid to be distilled. The mixture of
steam and the volatile organic compound is condensed and collected.
E.g. Aniline is separated from aniline–water mixture by this method.
c) Distillation under reduced pressure: This method is used to purify
liquids having very high boiling points and those, which decompose at or
below their boiling points. These liquids can boil at a temperature below its
normal boiling points by reducing the pressure on their surface.
E.g. Separation of Glycerol from spent–lye in soap industry.
d) Paper chromatography: It is a type of partition chromatography. Here
a strip of chromatography paper, spotted at the base with the solution of the
mixture, is suspended in a suitable solvent or a mixture of solvents. The
paper selectively retains different components according to their differing
partition in the two phases.
150. Which are the different types of adsorption chromatography?
Ans: Column chromatography and Thin layer chromatography (TLC).
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151. Explain Lassaigne’s test used for the detection of Nitrogen, Sulphur
and Halogen in an organic compound?
Ans: Nitrogen, sulphur and halogens present in an organic compound are
detected by “Lassaigne’s test”. Here the organic compound is fused with
metallic sodium in a fusion tube. It is then plunged into distilled water taken
in a china dish. The solution is boiled and filtered. The filtrate is known as
sodium fusion extract.
By using sodium fusion extract, elements like Nitrogen, Sulphur and
halogens can be detected as follows:
Experiment Observation Inference

To one part of sodium fusion extract
Blue or green
add freshly prepared ferrous sulphate Presence of
coloration or
(FeSO4) solution. Heated to boiling, nitrogen
precipitate (ppt).
cooled and acidified with dil. H2SO4.
White ppt soluble in
Presence of
ammonium
Chlorine
hydroxide (NH4OH).
A little of the sodium fusion extract is
Pale yellow ppt
acidified with dil. HNO3 and then silver Presence of
slightly soluble in
nitrate (AgNO3) solution is added. Bromine
NH4OH.
Yellow ppt insoluble Presence of
in NH4OH. Iodine
To a little of the sodium fusion extract, Presence of
Violet colouration
add sodium nitroprusside solution sulphur
152. Write any two methods used for the estimation of nitrogen in an
organic compound.
Ans: Dumas method and Kjeldahl’s method
153. Give the principle of the estimation of nitrogen by Dumas method.
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Ans:
Dumas method: Here the organic compound is heated with copper oxide in
an atmosphere of carbon dioxide, so that free nitrogen, carbon dioxide and
water are produced. This mixture of gases is collected over an aqueous
solution of potassium hydroxide which absorbs carbon dioxide. Nitrogen is
collected in the upper part of the graduated tube. From the volume of
nitrogen collected, we can determine the percentage of Nitrogen.
154. In the Carius method of estimation of halogen, 0.15g of an organic
compound gave 0.12g of AgBr. Find the percentage of Bromine in the
compound.
Ans: Here mass of organic compound (m) = 0.15g and mass of AgBr (m1) =
0.12g.
From Carius method,
𝐴𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑥 𝑚1 𝑥 100
Percentage of Bromine = %
𝑀𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑔𝐵𝑟 𝑥 𝑚
80 𝑥 0.12 𝑥 100
= % = 34%
188 𝑥 0.15
155. On complete combustion, 0.246 g of an organic compound gave 0.198
g of CO2 and 0.1014 g of H2O. Determine the percentage composition of
carbon and hydrogen in the compound.
Ans: Here, mass of the organic compound (m) = 0.246 g, mass of H2O (m1) =
0.1014 g and mass of CO2 (m2) = 0.198 g
2 𝑥 𝑚1 𝑥 100 2 𝑥 0.1014 𝑥 100
Percentage of hydrogen = = = 4.6 %
18 𝑥 𝑚 18 𝑥 0.246
12 𝑥 𝑚2 𝑥 100 12 𝑥 0.198 𝑥 100

Percentage of carbon = = = 21.95 %
44 𝑥 𝑚 44 𝑥 0.246
9. HYDROCARBONS
156. Briefly describe the following with suitable chemical equations :
(a) Wurtz reaction
(b) Kharash effect
(c) Decarboxylation
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Ans: (a) Wurtz Reaction: Alkyl halides react with metallic sodium in dry
ether to form alkanes. This reaction is known as Wurtz reaction.
𝑁𝑎/𝐷𝑟𝑦 𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟
2 CH3–Br → CH3–CH3 + 2 NaBr
Bromomethane Ethane
(b) Kharash effect (Peroxide effect): In the presence of organic
peroxide, addition of HBr to unsymmetrical alkenes takes place against
Markovnikov rule (i.e. here the negative part goes to more hydrogenated
carbon atom). This is known as peroxide or Kharash effect.
𝑂𝑟𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑥𝑖𝑑𝑒
E.g. CH3–CH= CH2 + HBr → CH3–CH2–CH2Br
Propene 1–bromopropane
(c) Decarboxylation: It is the process of conversion of sodium salt of a
carboxylic acid to an alkane by heating with soda lime.
𝐶𝑎𝑂/∆
E.g. CH3-COONa + NaOH → CH4 + Na2CO3
Sodium acetate Methane
157. What are conformations?
Ans: The different spatial arrangements of atoms arising due to free rotation
around a C – C single bond are called conformations or conformers.
158. Draw the Newman’s projections for the eclipsed and staggered
conformations of ethane.
Ans:
159. Among the eclipsed and staggered conformations of ethane, which is

more stable? Why?
Ans: Staggered conformation is more stable. This is because of the less
repulsive interaction (torsional strain) in staggered form.
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160. Draw the sawhorse projections for eclipsed and staggered
conformations of ethane molecule.
Ans:
161. In the conformations of ethane, the repulsive interaction between

the electron clouds of adjacent bonds is called ………….
Ans: Torsional strain
162. Define geometrical isomerism?
Ans: The isomerism arising due to the difference in the spatial arrangement
of atoms or groups around C = C bond is called geometrical isomerism.
E.g. 2–butene
163. CH3–CH=CH2 + HBr → A + B .

(a) Identify A and B.
(b) Which is the major product in the above reaction ?
(c) Name and state the rule which decides the major product in the
above reaction.
Ans: (a) A is CH3–CHBr–CH3 (2–Bromopropane) and B is CH3–CH2–CH2Br
(1–Bromopropane).
(b) The major product is CH3–CHBr–CH3 .
(c) Markownikoff’s rule. The rule states that when an unsymmetrical
reagent is added to an unsymmetrical alkene, the negative part of the
reagent gets attached to the less hydrogenated carbon atom.
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164. Give the preparation of acetylene (C2H2) from calcium carbide?
Ans: When water is added to calcium carbide, we get acetylene (ethyne) gas.
CaC2 + 2H2O → C2H2 + Ca(OH)2
(ethyne)
165. How will you convert acetylene to benzene?
Ans: Ethyne (acetylene) on passing through red hot iron tube at 873 K, we
get benzene (C6H6).
𝑅𝑒𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑡 𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑢𝑏𝑒 / 873 𝐾
3 C2H2 → C6H6
OR,
166. Lindlar’s catalyst is ………..

Ans: Partially deactivated palladised charcoal (OR, Pd/C)
167. The cold dilute aqueous solution of KMnO4 is known as _______.
Ans: Baeyer’s reagent
168. State Huckel rule.
Ans: It is related to aromaticity of a compound. The rule states that cyclic,
planar systems containing (4n+2) delocalised π electrons are aromatic.
169. Select the aromatic compounds from the following:
Ans: (ii) and (iv).

170. Name a polymer that can be used as electrodes in batteries.
Ans: Polyacetylene
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171. Explain the following:
(i) Isomerisation (ii) Aromatisation (iii) Pyrolysis
Ans: (i) Isomerisation: n-Alkanes on heating in the presence of
anhydrous aluminium chloride and hydrogen chloride gas, we get
isomeric branched chain alkanes.
E.g.
Anhydrous AlCl3 /HCl
CH3-(CH2)4-CH3 → CH3-CH-CH2-CH2-CH3 + CH3-CH2-CH-CH2-CH3
CH3 CH3
(n-hexane) (2-Methylpentane) (3-Methyl pentane)
(ii) Aromatization: n-Alkanes having six or more carbon atoms on heating to
773K at 10-20 atm pressure in the presence of V2O5 or Cr2O3 or Mo2O3
supported over alumina, we get aromatic compounds.
773 K/ 10−20 atm/V2 O5
E.g. CH3-(CH2)4-CH3 →
n-hexane Benzene
(iii) Pyrolysis: Alkanes having six or more carbon atoms on heating at high
temperature decompose to form lower alkanes, alkenes etc. This reaction
is known as pyrolysis.
773 𝐾
E.g. C6H12 + H2 → C4H8 + C2H6
172. What is ozonolysis? Write the names of the products obtained when
propene undergoes ozonolysis?
Ans: Alkenes add ozone to form an ozonide which on hydrolysis in presence
of zinc to form aldehydes or ketones. This reaction is known as ozonolysis.
Propene on ozonolysis gives ethanal (acetaldehyde) and methanal
(formaldehyde).
173. How will you convert (i) sodium benzoate to benzene (ii) Phenol to
Benzene (iii) Benzene to Toluene
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Ans: (i) By heating with sodalime (Decarboxylation reaction)
(ii) By heating with zinc dust (Reduction using zinc dust)
(iii) By treating with methyl chloride in presence of anhydrous AlCl3.

[Friedel–Crafts alkylation reaction]
CH3 Cl/Anhydrous AlCl3

→
174. What are electrophilic substitution reactions? Give an example.
Ans: These are reactions in which a weak electrophile is replaced by a
strong electrophile.
E.g.: Nitration: When benzene is heated with a mixture of conc. HNO3 and
conc. H2SO4 (nitrating mixture), we get nitrobenzene.
Benzene Nitrobenzene
175. How will you convert benzene to chlorobenzene?
Ans: By treating benzene with chlorine in presence of anhydrous
aluminium chloride.
176. An alkene on ozonolysis gives two molecules of ethanal.

(i) Identify the alkene.
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(ii) Write the chemical equation of this reaction.
(iii) Draw the geometrical isomeric forms of this alkene.
Ans: (i) But-2-ene OR, 2-Butene
(i) O3
(ii) CH3 – CH = CH – CH3 → 2 CH3 – CHO
(ii) Zn/H2O
(iii)
177. Write the name of the products formed in the following chemical
reaction:
Ans: (i) Benzene (C6H6)

(ii) Hexachlorobenzene (C6Cl6)
(iii) Ethane (CH3 – CH3)
178. Complete the following reactions:
(c)
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑠
(d) CH3-COOK → ………….
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Ans:
(a) Toluene (C6H5-CH3) OR, [Friedel Crafts reaction]
(b) Cyclohexane (C6H12) OR, [Addition reaction]
(c) Phenol (C6H5–OH) OR, [Reduction]
(d) Ethane (CH3 – CH3) [Kolbe’s electrolysis]
gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
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