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COMMON EXAMINATION
Class-12
(Chemistry043)
Roll No.: Maximum Marks:
Date: DD/MM/YYYY Time allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and strictly follow them:
a) This question paper contains 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
b) In SECTION A -Questions no. 1 to 16 carries 1 mark each.
c) In SECTION B- Questions no.17to 21are very short answer type questions
carrying 2 marks each.
d) In SECTION C- Question no.22 to 28 are short answer type questions carrying
3 marks each.
e) In SECTION D – Questions no.29 and 30 are case- based questions carrying 4
marks each.
f) In SECTION E – Questions no. 31 to 33 are long answer type questions
carrying 5 marks each.
g) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in 2
questions in Section B, 2 questions in Section C, 2 Questions in Section D and 2
questions in Section E.
h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed
SECTION A
1. X molal solution of a compound in benzene has mole fraction of solute equal to 0.2. The value of
X is
a)14 b) 3.2 c) 1.4 d) 2.

2. Electrolysis of the following electrolytes using inert electrodes gives the same product at the cathode
except
a) Dilute sulphuric acid b) aqueous sodium chloride
c) aqueous copper(II) sulphate d) aqueous potassium hydroxide

3. A graph plotted between lnK vs 1/T is a straight line. The slope of the line is
a) –Ea/2.303R b) –Ea/R c) –Ea/RT d) –Ea/2.303RT

4. In the formation of SO3 by contact process: 2SO2 + O2  2SO3, the rate of reaction was
measured as –d[O2]/dt= 2.5 x 10 -4 mol L-1s-1. The rate of formation SO3 will be
a) -5.0 x 10-4 molL-1s-1 b) -1.25 x 10-4 mol L-1s-1
-4 -1 -1
c) 3.75 x 10 mol L s d) 5.00 x 10-4 mol L-1s-1

5. Two solutions have the ratio of their concentrations 0.4 and have same conductivity. The
ratio of their molar conductivities will be
a) 0.4 b) 0.25 c) 2.5 d) 4

6. Which of the following metallic ions have maximum spin only magnetic moment?
a) Co2+ b)Cr2+ c) Mn2+ d) Cr3+

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7. Pick out the correct statement with respect to [Fe(ox)2(CN)2]3-

a) It is sp2d2 hybridised, tetrahedral b) It is d2sp3 hybridised, octahedral
c) It is dsp2 htbridised, square planar d) It is sp3d2 hybridised, octahedral

8. The formula of Freon is

a) CCl3F b) CCl2F2 c) CClF3 d)CHCl2F

9. Amongst the following alcohols which would react fastest with conc.HCl and ZnCl2?
a) pentan-1-ol b) 2-methyl butan-1-ol c) pentan-2-ol d) 2-methylbutan-2-ol

10. Which one of the following compounds has the highest solubility in water?
a)Trimethyl amine b) Butyl amine c) Diethylamine d) Propyl amine

11. Cheilosis is caused due to the deficiency of

a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B12 c) Vitamin B2 d) Vitamin B6

12. Carbohydrates are stored in human body as the polysaccharide

a) Starch b) glycogen c) cellulose d) amylose

For questions number 13 to 16, two statements are given – one labeled as Assertion
(A) and the other labeled as Reason(R). Select the correct answer to these questions
from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason(R) is the correct explanation
of the Assertion(A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are true but Reason(R) is not correct explanation
of the Assertion(A).
c) Assertion(A) is true, but Reason(R) is false.
d) Assertion(A) is false, but Reason(R) is true.

13. Assertion(A): When a solution is separated from a pure solvent using semi permeable membrane,
solvent molecules move from solvent to solution side.
Reason(R): Diffusion of solvent occurs from its region of high concentration to a region of low
concentration.
14. Assertion (A): Cu (II) iodide is not known.
Reason(R): Cu2+ oxidixes I- to iodine.

15. Assertion(A): Low spin complexes are generally diamagnetic.

Reason(R): Low spin complexes have low value of CFSE.

16. Assertion (A): Denaturation of proteins leads to loss of biological activity.

Reason(R): Denaturation causes loss of primary and secondary structure of protein.

SECTION B
17. A first order reaction is 50% complete in 30 minutes at 270 C and it takes 10 minutes for 50%
completion at 470 C. Find activation energy. [log 3 = 0.4771]
(OR)
For a reaction AB, rate of reaction doubles when concentration of A is increased by 8
times. What is the order of reaction? Also determine the unit of rate constant.

18. A green compound of Mn(X) disproportionates in acidic medium to give a purple compound
(Y). Identify X and Y. Write the balanced ionic equation of Y and oxalate in acidic medium.

19. Arrange in increasing order of the property indicated:

a) 2 bromo-2- methyl pentane, 1- bromopentane, 3- bromopentane ( follow SN1 mechanism)
b) Bromoform, chloroform, iodoform (boiling point)

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20. Name the reagents which are suitable for converting

i) Benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde ii) but-2-en-1-al to but-2 -en-1-ol
iii) Phenol to 4 bromo phenol iv) Prop-1 ene to propan-1 ol
(OR)
Convert
a) Ethanol to propan-2ol b) Isopropyl benzene to phenol
21 Give reason:
i) Kb of diethylamine is lower than that of triethylamine in gaseous state.
ii) Acylation prevents the formation of tribromoaniline.

SECTION C
22. Calculate cell potential for the following cell.
a) Cr/Cr3+ (0.01M) // Fe2+ (0.01M) / Fe Given E0 Cr3+/Cr = - 0.74V E0 Fe2+/Fe = - 0.44V
b) Also calculate the maximum work and equilibrium constant for the cell.
(OR)
a) Formic acid has a molar conductivity of 46Scm2/mol; if its molarity is 0.025 and limiting molar
conductivities of formate and hydrogen ions are 54 and 346 Scm2/mol respectively, find degree
of dissociation and dissociation constant.

b) How many hours will it take to reduce 3 moles of ferric ions to ferrous ions with 2 ampere current?

23. i) Explain the terms: a) Pseudo first order reaction b) collision frequency
ii) Derive the relation between three fourth life and half-life for a first order reaction.

24. Account for the following:

a) Sm2+ is a good reducing agent.
b) Mn shows maximum variable oxidation states in 3d series.
c) Zr and Hf have similar properties.

25. Give equations for the following:

a) Isobutyl chloride reacts with NaI in presence of acetone.
b) Tertiary butyl alcohol is passed over hot Cu
c) Toluene is treated with chlorine in presence of light.

26. What is the major product in the following reactions? Give reason for your answer.
a) Tertiarybutyl bromide is treated with sodium ethoxide
b) Methyl bromide reacts with silver nitrite

27. How will you distinguish between the following pair of organic compounds
a) Formic acid and acetic acid
b) Propanal and benzaldehyde
c) Acetophenone and benzophenone.

28. An organic compound (C7H9N) has two isomers A and B. A on warming with chloroform and
KOH gives an offensive smelling substance C. B reacts with Hinsberg reagent to give a
precipitate D, insoluble in KOH. Identify A,B,C,D. Also give the relevant equations.
(OR)
a) Starting from Benzamide how will you obtain: i) Acetanilide ii) Benzylamine
b) Gabriel’s phthalimide method is not suitable for the preparation of aniline. Justify

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SECTION D
29. Electrolytic cells are used in electrorefining of metals. They are also used in electroplating of
metals. The production of high purity lead , Zinc, aluminium and copper involves the use of
electrolytic cells. Metals like sodium can be extracted from molten NaCl by electrolysis. Many
commercially important batteries are made of galvanic cells. Fuel cells are an important class of
electrochemical cells that serve as a source of clean energy.
Answer the following questions:
a) What is the main difference between electrolytic and Galvanic cell?
b) Explain the term secondary cell, giving an example.
c) Write the reactions occurring in the electrodes of a H2-O2 fuel cell. Mention one of its
advantages over conventional sources of electricity.
(OR)
c) i) Rusting of iron is an electrochemical process. Write the anodic and cathodic reactions to
support the statement.
ii) Which type of battery is used in hearing aids? Why?

30. Proteins are high molecular mass complex biomolecules of aminoacids. Except for glycine, all
amino acids have chiral carbon atom and most of them have L-configuration. The aminoacids
exists as diplar ion called Zwitter ion, in which a proton goes from the carboxyl group to the
amino group. A large number of aminoacids are joined by peptide bonds forming polypeptides.
The structure of proteins is described as primary structure which gives the sequence of linking of
aminoacid. Secondary structure gives the manner in which polypeptide chains are arranged and
folded. Tertiary structure gives folding,coiling or bonding polypeptide chains producing three
dimensional structutes and quarternary structure giving arrangement of sub units in an aggregate
protein molecule.
Answer the following questions:
a) Write the formula of the Zwitter ion of glycine.
b) What types of bonds are responsible for secondary and tertiary structure of protein?
c) Explain the term peptide linkage using a suitable example
(OR)
Differentiate globular and fibrous protein giving examples.

SECTION E
31. a) What type of deviation from Raoult’s law is seen when phenol is mixed with aniline? Why?
b) Aquatic species are more comfortable in winter than in summer. Why?
c) Calculate the osmotic pressure of a decimolar solution of potassium ferrocyanide at 270 C if it is
50% dissociated in aqueous solution?
(OR)
What happens to the boiling point of a solvent when a non-volatile solute is added? Explain
graphically.
d) Calculate the vapour pressure of a solution containing 30g urea (MM 60) dissolved in 846g of
water. Given vapour pressure of water at the same temperature is 23.88mm of Hg.

32. Answer any five of the following:

i) Write the IUPAC name of the linkage isomer of[Co(NH3)5NO2]Br2
ii) Write the formula of Calcium dichloridodioxalatochromate(III)
iii) [Ni(CO)4] has tetrahedral geometry while [Ni(CN)4]2- has square planar geometry. Explain.
iv) Write the d orbital occupancy of the central metal atom in hexabromido manganate (II)ion
v) What is a chelate ligand? How does it affect the stability of a complex.
vi) Name the coordination compound used in a) treating lead poisoning b) cancer therapy
vii) Define spectrochemical series.

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33. a) Explain with an example: i) Cannizaro reaction ii) HVZ reaction

b) Which is more acidic α chloropropionic acid or β chloropropionic acid ? Why?
c) Complete:

(2 + 1 + 2)

(OR)

a) Nitration of benzoic acid give 3- nitrobenzoic acid. Why?

b) Explain Wolf-Kishner reaction with an example.
c) Compare giving reasons:
i) acidic strength of benzoic acid and phenol
ii) ease of undergoing nucleophillic addition of acetone and acetaldehyde. (1+ 1+ 3)

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