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CHEMISTRY THEORY (043)

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General Instructions:
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple -choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.

(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case - based questions carrying 4 marks each.

(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

(g) All questions are compulsory.

(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

S. Section A Sectio Sectio Sectio Section

nB nC nD E
NO. Chapter Total
MCQ AR VSA SA Case LA
base
d
1 Solution * * 3 (7)
1 (1) 1 (1) * 1 (5)
2 Electrochemistr *
2 (2) * 1 (3) 1(4) * 4 (9)
y
3 Chemical
1 (1) 1 (1) 1(2) 1 (3) * * 4 (7)
Kinetics
4 d and f - Block
1(1) 1 (1) * * * 1 (5) 3 (7)
elements
5 Coordination
1 (1) * 1 (2) * 1(4) * 3 (7)
compounds
6 Haloalkanes
and 2 (2) 1(1) * 1 (3) * * 4 (6)
Haloarene
s
7 Alcohols, *
Phenols 1 (1) 1 (2) 1 (3) * * 3 (6)
and Ethers
8 Aldehydes,
*
Ketones
an 1 (1) 1 (2) * * 1 (5) 3 (8)
d
 Carboxylic
acids
9 Amines
1 (1) * 1 (2) 1 (3) * * 3 (6)
10 Biomolecules *
1 (1) * 2 (6) * * 3 (7)
Total 16 (16) 5 (10) 7 (21) 2 (8) 3 (15) 33 (70)
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CLASS XII- SAMPLE PAPER - 03
CHEMISTRY THEORY (043)

Max.Marks:70 Time:3 Hours

Read the following Instructions carefully.

(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple –choice questions carrying1mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2case-based questions carrying 4marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.
SECTION-A
The following questions are multiple –choice questions with one correct answer. Each question
carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.

1 Solubility of gases in liquids decreases with rise in temperature because dissolution [1]
is an:
(a) Endothermic and reversible process.
(b) Exothermic and reversible process.
(c) Endothermic and irreversible process.
(d) Exothermic and irreversible process.
2 Which of the following is a non-reducing sugar ? [1]
(a)Glucose (b)Sucrose (c)Maltose (d)Lactose
3 The atomic number of the element having magnetic momentum is equal to1.7BM in [1]
it’s +2 oxidation state is:
(a) 24 (b)25 (c)26 (d) 29
4 For a reaction ,the energy of activation is zero. The value of rate constant at 300K, [1]
if k = 1.6×106s−1at 280 K is:
(a)zero (b)6.4×106s−1
(c)1.6×106s−1 (d)3.2×106s−1
5 Which of the following shows structure of allylic [1]
alcohol? (i)CH2=CH-CH2OH (ii)CH2=CH-OH
(iii)CH2=CH-CH(CH3)-OH (iv)CH2=CH-C(CH3)2-OH
(a)(i),(iii)and(iv) (b)(i),(ii)and(iv)

(c)(ii),(iii)and(iv) (d)(i),(ii),(iii)and(iv)
6 Arrange the following compounds in decreasing order of pKb values: [1]
C2H5NH2,(C2H5)2NH,C6H5NHCH3,C6H5NH2
(a) C2H5NH2 >(C2H5)2NH >C6H5NH2 >C6H5NHCH3
(b) C6H5NHCH3 >C6H5NH2 >(C2H5)2NH>C2H5NH2
(c) C6H5NH2 >C6H5NHCH3 >C2H5NH2>(C2H5)2NH
(d) (C2H5)2NH> C2H5NH2>C6H5NHCH3>C6H5NH2
7 How many moles of AgCl will be precipitated when an excess of AgNO3 is added to [1]
a molar solution of [CrCl(H2O)5]Cl2?
(a) 6moles (b) 8moles (c) 3 moles (d) 2moles
8 Choose the correct IUPAC name for [1]

(a)3-Bromo-2-methylpropene
(b)1-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene (c)4-Bromo-3-methylpent-2-ene
(d)3-Bromo-2-methylbut-1-ene
9 Thevariationofmolarconductivitywithconcentrationofanelectrolyte(X)inaqueous [1]
solution is shown in the given figure

The electrolyte X is:

(a) HCl (b) NaCl
(c)KNO3 (d)CH3COOH
10 At 25°C,the molar conductance at infinite dilution for the strong electrolytes NaOH, [1]
NaCl and BaCl2are 248 × 10–4, 126 × 10–4 and 280 × 10–4 Sm2mol–1 respectively.
Λ0mBa(OH)2inSm2mol–1is
(a)52.4×10–4 (b)524× 10–4
(c)402×10–4 (d)262× 10–4
11 2-Bromo pentane is heated with potassium ethoxide in ethanol.The major product [1]
obtained is
(a)2-ethoxypentane (b)pentene-1

(c)cis-pent-2-ene (d)trans-pent-2-ene
12 Study the given reaction and identify the process which is carried out.. [1]

(a) It is used for purification of aldehydes and ketones

(b) It is used to distinguish aldehydes from ketones
(c) It is used to prepare cyclic aldehydes and ketones
(d) It is used to study polar nature of aldehydes and ketones
13 Given below are two statements labeled as Assertion(A)and Reason(R) [1]
Assertion: Molarity of the solution changes with temperature.
Reason: Molarity is a colligative property.
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 A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
14 Given below are two statements labeled as Assertion(A)and Reason(R) [1]
Assertion:Alkyl iodide can be prepared by treating alkyl chloride with NaI in
acetone.
Reason: NaCl is soluble in acetone but NaI is not.
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 A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
15 Given below are two statements labeled as Assertion(A)and Reason(R) [1]
Assertion:Rate of reaction changes with temperature but rate constant does not.
Reason:Rate of reaction depends upon concentration of reactants but rate
constant does not depend upon the concentration of reactants.
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 A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
16 Given below are two statements labeled as Assertion(A)and Reason(R) [1]
Assertion:Separation of Zr and Hf Is difficult.
Reason:Because Zr and Hf lie in the same group of the periodictable. 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 A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
SECTION - B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question.The
following questions are very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.

17 A chloride of fourth group cation in qualitative analysis gives a green coloured [2]
complex [A] in aqueous solution which when treated with ethane –1, 2 – diamine
(en) gives pale-yellow solution [B] which on subsequent addition of ethane –1,2–
diamine turns to blue/purple [C] and finally to violet [D]. Write the structures of
Complexes [A],[B],[C]and[D].
18 [2]

(a) Predict the order of the reaction.

(b) What is the slope of the curve?
19 Explain the mechanism of dehydration steps of ethanol: [2]

Or
Name the reagents used in the following reactions:
(i) Bromination of phenol to2,4,6-tribromo phenol
(ii) Butan-2-one to Butan-2-ol
(iii) Friedel–Crafts alkylation of anisole
(iv) Oxidation of primary alcohol to carboxylic acid.
20 Account for the following: [2]

(i) Although–NH2 is o/p directing group, yet aniline on nitration gives a

significant amount of m-nitroaniline.

(ii) Aniline does not goFriedelCrafts reaction.

21 Write the products of the following reactions: [2]

(i)

(ii)

SECTION- C
This section contains 7questions with internal choice in one question. The following
questions are short answer type and carry 3 marks each.

22 Calculate e.m.f.of the following cell at 298K: [3]

2Cr(s)+3Fe2+(0.1M)→2Cr3+(0.01M)+3Fe(s)
Given:E0(Cr3+∣Cr)=−0.74V,E0(Fe2+∣Fe)=−0.44V
23 Attempt any two questions from following: [3]
(a)Write the structure of an isomer of compound C4H9Br which is most reactive
1
towards SN reaction.
(b) What happens when CH3Br is treated with KCN?
(c) Why does p-dichlorobenzene have a high er melting point than its o- and
m- isomers?
24 The data given below is for the reaction, [3]
2N2O5(g)→4NO2(g)+O2(g)at298K:

Determine for this reaction:

(i) Order of reaction
(ii)Rate constant
(iii)Rate law.
25 Write the structures of A, B and C in the following reactions: [3]

26 (a)Write the name of two monosaccharides obtained on hydrolys is of lactose sugar. [3]
(b)Name any one fat soluble vitamin,its sources and the diseases caused due to
its deficiency in diet.

27 (a)Which of the following isomers is more volatile: [3]

o-nitrophenol or
p-nitrophenol? (b)How would you
obtained
(i) Picric acid (2,4,6-trinitro phenol)from phenol.
(ii) 2-Methyl propenefrom2-methylpropanol?
28 (a) What is the structural difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide? [3]
(b) What happens when D-glucose is treated with HI?
(c) Give two examples of globular proteins.
 SECTION-D
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.

29 Electrochemistry playsa very importantpart in ourdaily life. Electrochemical cell [4]

converts chemical energy of redox reaction into electricity. Mercury cell, Drycells
are primary cells whereas Ni—Cd cell, lead storage battery are secondary
Cells..A 38% solution of sulphuric and is used in lead storage batter..Its density is
1.30gmL–1.The battery holds 3.5L of the acid. During the discharge of the battery, the
density of H2SO4 falls to 1.14 g mL–1 (20% solution by mass) (Molar mass of H2SO4 is
98 g mol–1).
(i) Which type of cell is Mercury cell ?
(ii) How much electricity in Faraday is required to carry out the reduction of one mole
of PbO2?
(iii) Write the reactions taking place at cathode and anode in lead storage
battery when the battery is in use. What happens on charging the battery?
Or
(iii)Mention the reactions occurring at (i) anode, (ii) cathode,during working of a
Mercury cell. Why does the voltage of a mercury cell remain constant during ts
operation?
30 As in case of organic compounds, coordination compounds also show two types of [4]
isomerism viz. structural isomerism and stereo isomerism. There are four types of
structural isomerism shown by coordination compounds viz. ionization isomerism,
hydrate isomerism, linkage isomerism and coordination isomerism. Similarly, there
are two types of stereo isomerism viz. geometrical isomerism and optical isomerism.
Geometrical isomerism is shown by square planar as well as octahedral complexes
whereas optical isomerism is shown by octahedral complexes.

(i) Write the coordination isomer of[Cu(NH3)4][PtCl4].

(ii) Name the ionization isomer of[Cr(H2O)5Br]SO4.
(iii) Indicate the types of isomerism exhibited by the following complexes:
(a) [Co(NH3)5(NO2)]2+
(b) [Co(en)3]Cl3
Or
 (iii) Draw the structures of:

(a) Cis – dichlorido tetra cyano chromate(III)

(b) Mer – triamminetrichloridocobalt(III)

SECTIONE - E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each.All

questions have an internal choice.

31 (i) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their [5]

property as indicated:
(a) Benzoic acid,4-Nitrobenzoic acid,3,4-Dinitrobenzoic
acid,4-Methoxybenzoic acid (acid strength)
(b) Propanal,Ethanal,Propanone,Butanone.(reactivity in
nucleophilic. addition reactions)
(ii) Illustrate the following name reactions giving a chemical equations in each case:
(a) Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction
(b) Cannizzaro’s reaction
(iii) Although phenoxide ion has more resonating structures than carboxylate ion,
the carboxylic acid is a stronger acid than phenol. Explain
Or
(i) How will you bring about the following conversions in not more than two steps?
(a) Benzoicacid to Benzaldehyde
(b) Propanone toPropene
(c) Benzene to m-Nitroacetophenone
(ii) Write the chemical test to distinguish:
(a) Propanal and propanone
(b) Benzaldehyde and acetophenone
32 How would you account for the following:: [5]
(a) Highest fluoride of Mn is MnF4 where as the highest oxide is Mn2O7.
(b) Cu2+salts are coloured,while Zn2+ salts are white.
(c) The members of the actinoid series exhibita larger number of oxidation
states than the corresponding members of the lanthanoid series.
(d) With the same d-orbital configuration(d4),Cr2+ is a reducing agent while
Mn3+ is an oxidising agent.
(e) Transition metals and their compounds act as catalyst.
Or
 (i) Which metal in the first transition series (3d-series) exhibits+1oxidation state
most frequently and why?
(ii) Write the electronic configuration of Ce3+ ion, and calculate the magnetic
moment on the basis of ‘spin-only’ formula. [Atomic no. of Ce = 58]
(iii) How does the acidified potassium permanganate solution react with
(a) iron(II)ions and(ii)oxalic acid?
Write the ionic equations for the reactions.

33 (i) Calculate the amount of KCl which must be added to1kg of water so that [5]
the freezing point is depressed by 2 K (the Kffor water = 1.86 K kg mol–1).
(ii) Define azeotropes. What type of azeotrope is formed by negative deviation
from Raoult’s law? Give an example.
Or
(i) A solution containing15gm urea(molarmass= 60gmol–1) per litre of solution in
water has the same osmotic pressure (isotonic)as a solution of
glucose(molar mass = 180 g mol–1) in water. Calculate the mass of glucose
present in one litre of its solution.
(ii) Define the term ‘osmotic pressure’. What is the advantage of using osmotic
pressure as compared to other colligative properties for the determination
of
Molar masses of solutes in solutions?
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CLASS-XII CHEMISTRY MARKING SCHEME

Q.No VALUE POINTS MARKS
1 (b) exothermic and reversible process 1
2 (b) Sucrose 1
3 (d) 29 1
4 (c) 1.6×106 s−1 1
5 (a) (i), (iii) and (iv) 1
6 (c) C6H5NH2 > C6H5NHCH3 > C2H5NH2 > (C2H5)2NH 1
7 (d) 2 moles 1
8 (b) 1-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene 1
9 (d) CH3COOH 1
10 (b) 524 × 10–4 1
11 (d) trans-pent-2-ene 1
12 (a) It is used for purification of aldehydes and ketones. 1
13 (c) A is true but R is false. 1
14 (c) A is true but R is false. 1
15 (d) A is false but R is true. 1
16 (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. 1
17 A=[Ni(H2O)6]2+ B=[Ni(H2O)4(en)]2+ ½x4=2
C=[Ni(H2O)2(en)2]2+ D=[Ni(en)3]2+

18 Zero order reaction. 2

[R] = [R0] – kt
Slope = – k
19 2

Or
½
Bromine water, (Br2(aq)) ½
Lithium aluminium hydride, (LiAlH4) or H2/Ni
(iii) Alkyl halide in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride, CH3Cl and ½
AlCl3 (anhy.) ½
Acidified potassium permanganate
20 Although amino group is o, p- directing in aromatic electrophilic 1
substitution reactions, aniline on nitration gives a substantial amount of
m-nitroaniline.
Nitration is carried out in an acidic medium. In an acidic medium, aniline
is protonated to give anilinium ion (which is meta- directing). For this
reason, aniline on nitration gives a substantial amount of m-nitroaniline.
It is because aniline is basic, can form adduct salt with AlCl3 due to
which it deactivates and electrophile cannot be 1
generated
21 (i) 1

(ii)
1

22 1

1
 23 (a) 1

(b)
1

p-Dichlorobenzene has higher melting point than those of o-and m- isomers

because it is more symmetrical and packing is better in solid form. Hence, it has 1
stronger intermolecular force of attraction than o-and
m-isomers
1 +1+1
24

25 1

1
26 Lactose on hydrolysis gives β-D-glucose and β-D-galactose. 1

Examples of fat-soluble vitamins are vitamin A and D (any one).

1+1

27 o-nitrophenol 1
(a) 1

(b)

28 Nucleoside contains pentose sugar, and base whereas nucleotide contains 1

pentose sugar, base as well as phosphate group.
Nucleoside = Base + Sugar
Nucleotide = Base + Sugar + Phosphate.
1

Haemoglobin, Insulin or any other correct example ½+½

29 Primary cell 1
2–
PbO2 + 4H++ 2e– + SO4 → PbSO4 + 2H2O
2 Faraday is required.
(iii) 1
1+1

Or

1+1

The cell potential remains constant during its life as the overall reaction does not
involve any ion in solution whose concentration can change during its use.
30 (i) [Pt(NH3)4] [CuCl4] 1
(ii) pentaaquasulphatochromium(III) bromide 1
(ii) (a) Linkage isomerism
(b) Optical isomerism 1 +1
Or

1 +1
 (a) (b)

31 (i) (a) 4-Methoxybenzoic acid < Benzoic acid < 4-Nitrobenzoic acid 1+1
< 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid
(b) Ethanal < Propanal < Propanone < Butanone
(ii)(a) Cannizzaro’s reaction : Aldehydes which do not contain α -H atom undergo
disproportionation when heated with concentrated
(50 %) NaOH.

(b) Hell Volhard Zelinsky reaction: Carboxylic acids react with chlorine or
bromine in the presence of phosphorous to
give compounds in which α-hydrogen atom is replaced by halogen atom.
 (iii) The negative charge rests on the electronegative O atom in carboxylate ion. The
presence of negative charge on an electronegative atom makes the ion more stable.
For the same reason RCOO– is more stable than the phenoxide ion where the
carbon has negative charge on it. For the above two reasons carboxylate ion is
more stable and has higher acidity than phenol.
Or
(i) Conversion:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(ii) (a) Propanal and propanone can be distinguished by their reactions with Tollens’
eagent. Propanal will form the silver mirror, but propanone does not react. Or any
other test – Iodoform/ Fehling test
Benzaldehyde will form silver mirror, on treatment with Tollens’ reagent whereas
acetophenone will not show Tollens’ Test. Or any other test – Iodoform test

32 Manganese can form p𝜋 - d𝜋 bond with oxygen by utilising 2p-orbital of oxygen 1

and 3d-orbital of manganese due to which it can show highest
oxidation state of +7. While with fluorine it cannot form such p𝜋 - d𝜋 bond thus, it can
show a maximum of +4 oxidation state.
(b) Zn2+has 3d10 configuration and no unpaired electrons, hence it is colourless.
Whereas in Cu2+state which has 3d93d9 configuration there is one unpaired
1
electron and it undergoes d-d transitions emiting colour so Cu2+ salts are blue in
colour.
(c) Actinides exhibit larger oxidation states than lanthanides, because of the
very small energy gap between 5f, 6d and 7s subshells. Thus, the outermost
1
electrons get easily excited to the higher energy levels, giving variable oxidation
states.
(d) Cr2+ has the configuration 3d4. It can lose electron to form 3d3 which has
stable configuration (as it has half -filled t2g level). Hence, it is reducing. On the
other hand, Mn3+ also has 3d4. configuration but it can gain electron to form 1 +1
 Mn2+ which has stable 3d5 configuration.
Their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states, ability to adsorb the reactant(s) and
ability to form complexes.
Or
Copper exhibits +1 oxidation state in its compounds. Electronic configuration of ½ +½
Cu in the ground state is 3d10 4s1. So, Cu can easily lose 4s1electron to
give a stable 3d10 configuration. Thus it shows +1 oxidation state.

(ii)

1+1

(iii)

(a)

(b) 1+1

33 ( 3 +2
i
)

Azeotropes are the binary mixtures of solutions that have the same composition in
liquid and vapour phases and that have constant boiling points. A maximum
boiling azeotrope is formed by solutions showing a large negative deviation from
Raoult’s law at a specific compostion. For example Chloroform – acetone mixture.
Or

(i) .
(ii) Osmotic Pressure : The minimum excess pressure that has to be applied
on the solution to prevent the
passage of solvent molecules into it through semipermeable
membrane is called osmotic pressure.
The osmotic pressure method has the advantage over other methods
because
(i) osmotic pressure can be measured at room
temperature and the molarity of the solution is used instead of
molality.
(ii) its magnitude is large as compared to other colligative
properties even for very dilute solutions.