I.

Design of the Sample Question Paper

BLUE PRINT OF SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (CHEMISTRY)
TIME : 3 HOURS CLASS XI MAX. MARKS : 70

Unitwise Weightage to Different Forms of Questions Distribution of Different Types of

Weightage Questions over the Units
Unit/Questions Type to Content MCQ Short Answer Assertion Long MCQ MCQ SA SA SA AR LA

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1. Some Basic Concepts of
Chemistry 1 1×1=1 1
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2. Structure of Atom

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5 1×2=2 1×3=3 1 1

3. Classification of Elements and

Periodicity in Properties 5 1×3=3 1×2=2 1 1

4. Chemical Bonding and

5 1×2=2 1×3=3 1 1
Molecular Structure

5. States of Matter 5 1×5=5 1

1
6. Thermodynamics 6 1×1=1 1×2=2 1×3=3 1 1 1

7. Equilibrium 6 1×1=1 1×2=2 1×3=3 1 1 1

8. Redox Reactions 5 1×2=2 1×3=3 1 1

9. Hydrogen 5 1×2=2 1×3=3 1 1

10. The s-Block Elements 5 1×1=1 1×1=1 1×3=3 1 1 1

11. The p-Block Elements 5 1×5=5 1

12. Organic Chemistry - Some

Basic Principles and 7 1×2=2 1×5=5 1 1
Techniques

13. Hydrocarbons 7 1×1=1 1×1=1 1×3=3 1×2=2 1 1 1 1

3 1×1=1 1×2=2 1 1
of Each Type

14. Environmental Chemistry

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II. Expected Length of Answer and Time Required for Each Form
of Question shall be as Follows :
Sl. Forms of Expected Expected Total Number Total Time
No. Questions Length Time for of Questions Expected
Each Question

1. MCQ (I) - 2 minutes 4 08 minutes

2. MCQ (II) - 3 minutes 2 06 minutes

3. SA (I) one line 3 minutes 4 12 minutes

4. SA (II) 20-30 4 minutes 5 20 minutes

words

4. SA (III) 30-50 7 minutes 9 63 minutes

words

6. Assertion-Reason - 3 minutes 3 09 minutes

7. Long Answer Type 70-100 15 minutes 3 45 minutes

words

8. Revision - 17 minutes

TOTAL - 30 180 minutes

III. Weightage to Difficulty Level of Questions

Sl. Estimated Difficulty Level of Questions Percentage

No.

1. Easy 18

2. Average 64

3. Difficult 18

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

CHEMISTRY

Class XI

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 70

General Instructions :
(i) All the questions are compulsory.
(ii) Questions 1 to 4, carry one mark each and questions 5 and 6, carry 2 marks.
(iii) Questions 7 to 10 are short answer questions carrying one mark each.
(iv) Questions 11 to 15 are also short answer questions carrying two marks each.
(v) Questions 16 to 24 are also short answer questions carrying three marks each.
(vi) Questions 25 to 27 are assertion- reason questions carry two marks each.
(vii) Questions 28 to 30 are long answer questions and carry five marks each.
(viii) Use log tables for calculations if necessary.
Note : Choose one correct option for questions 1 to 4.
1. The pressure volume work for an ideal gas can be calculated by using the
expression;
V
f
w = − ∫ p ex dV
V
i

The work can also be calculated from the pV plot by using the area under the
curve within the specified limit. When an ideal gas is compressed reversibly
or irreversibly from volume Vi to Vf , which of the following is correct?
(i) wrev = w irrev
(ii) wrev < w irrev
(iii) wrev > w irrev
(iv) wrev = wirrev + pex. dV (1)

2. When hydrochloric acid is added to cobalt nitrate solution at room

temperature, the following reaction takes place :

–
[Co(H2O)6] +3 (aq) + 4Cl (aq) U [CoCl 4 ]2– (aq ) + 6H 2O (l )
Pink blue
The solution is blue at room temperature. However, it turns pink when cooled
in a freezing mixture. Based upon this information, which of the following
expression is correct for the forward reaction?
(i) ΔH > 0
(ii) ΔH < 0
(iii) ΔH = 0
(iv) The sign of ΔH cannot be predicted
on the basis of this information. (1)

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3. Which of the following elements does not form hydride by direct heating with
dihydrogen?
(i) Be
(ii) Mg
(iii) Sr
(iv) Ba (1)

4. Which of the following species should be aromatic in character?

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (1)

Note : Choose two correct options for questions 5 and 6.

5. Identify the pairs which are of isotopes?

12 13
(i) 6
X, 6
Y

X,
35 37
(ii) 17 17
Y
14 14
(iii) 6
X, 7
Y

8 8
(iv) 4
X, 5
Y (2)

6. Electrophiles are electron seeking species. Which of the following sets consist
of electrophiles only.
(i) BF 3, NH3 , H2O

(ii) AlCl 3, SO 3 ,

(iii) , ,

(iv) , C2H5, (2)

7. How many significant figures should be present in the answer of the following
calculations?

2.5 × 1.25 × 3.5

(1)
2.01

8. Complete the following reactions (1)

O 2 + H2O ⎯→
2–
(i)
(ii) O 2– + H2O ⎯→

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9. Give IUPAC name of the compound whose line formula is given below: (1)

10. Green house effect leads to global warming. Which substances are responsible
for green house effect? (1)

11. Using molecular orbital theory, compare the bond energy and magnetic
+ –
character of O 2 and O2 species. (2)

12. Consider the reaction given below : (2)

CaCO3 (s) ⎯→ CaO (s) + CO2 (g)

Predict the effect of increase in temperature on the equilibrium constant of
this reaction.
V
Given that Δ f H [CaO(s)] = –635.1 kJ mol
–1

Δf HV [CO2(g)] = –393.5 kJ mol–1

V
Δ f H [CaCO 3(s)] = –1206.9 kJ mol
–1

13. pH of 0.08 mol dm–3 HOCl solution is 2.85. Calculate its ionization constant. (2)

14. Nitric acid is an oxidising agent and reacts with PbO but it does not react
with PbO2. Explain why? (2)

15. Calculate the strength of 5 volume H 2O 2 solution. (2)

16. According to de Broglie, matter should exhibit dual behaviour, that is both
particle and wave like properties. However, a cricket ball of 100g does not move
like a wave when it is thrown by a bowler at a speed of 100km/h. Calculate the
wavelength of the ball and explain why it does not show wave nature. (3)

17. Explain why nitrogen has positive electron gain enthalpy whereas oxygen
has negative, although first ionisation enthalpy of oxygen is lower than that
of nitrogen. Justify your answer. (3)

18. Write Lewis structure of the following compounds and show formal charge on
each atom.

HNO3, NO2, H2SO 4 (3)

19. Although heat is a path function, even then heat absorbed by the system
under certain conditions is independent of path. What are those conditions?
Explain. (3)
–11
20. The solubility product of Al (OH)3 is 2.7 × 10 . Calculate its solubility in g L–1
and also find out pH of this solution. (Atomic mass of Al is 27 u). (3)

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21. Calculate the oxidation number of each sulphur atom in the following
compounds:
(a) Na2S2O3 (b) Na2S4O 6 (3)

22. (i) Dihydrogen reacts with dioxygen to form water. Name the product and
write its formula when the isotope of hydrogen, which has one proton
and one neutron in its nuclus, is treated with dioxygen? (1)
(ii) Will the reactivity of both the isotopes of hydrogen be the same towards
oxygen ? Justify your answer. (2)

23. (i) Beryllium sulphate and magnesium sulphate are readily soluble in water
whereas the sulphates of barium, calcium and strontium are only
sparingly soluble. Explain. (2)
(ii) Why is the temperature maintained around 393 K during the preparation
of plaster of paris? (1)

24. Give the reactions involved in the preparation of propane from the following :
(3)
(i) CH3—CH = CH2
(ii) CH3 CH2 CH2 Cl
– +
(iii) CH3 CH2 CH2 COO Na

25. Assertion (A) : The first ionization enthalpy of alkali metals decreases down
the group.
Reason (R) : Increase in number of orbitals increases the shielding effect
which outweighs the increasing nuclear charge, therefore, the
removal of outermost electron requires less energy on moving
down the group. (2)
(i) A and R both are correct but R is not the explanation of A.
(ii) A is false but R is correct.
(iii) A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(iv) A and R both are incorrect.

26. Assertion (A) : Nitration of benzene requires the use of concentrated

sulphuric acid and nitric acid.
Reason (R) : The mixture of acids produces the electrophile for the reaction.
(2)
(i) A and R both are correct but R is not the explanation of A.
(ii) A is false but R is correct.
(iii) A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(iv) A and R both are incorrect.

27. Assertion (A) : Ozone is destroyed by solar radiations in upper stratosphere.

Reason (R) : Thinning of ozone layer allows excessive UV radiations to
reach the surface of earth. (2)

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(i) A and R both are correct but R is not the explanation of A.
(ii) A is false but R is correct.
(iii) A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(iv) A and R both are incorrect.

28. (a) Liquids can be considered as very dense gases. When a liquid phase
changes to gas phase, the liquid and the gas phases are in equilibrium
and a surface separates the two phases. This surface is visible if both
phases are in equilibrium and are below critical tempertaure and pressure.
However, it is possible to interconvert liquid and gas wherein two phases
are never present together.
With the help of a well-labled diagram show that CO2 gas can be liquified
by changing the pressure and temperature without passing through the
situation when both gaseous and liquid CO2 are at equilibrium. (3)
(b) Arrange the following liquids in increasing order of their viscosities. Give
reason for your answer. (2)
Water, benzene, ethane-1,2-diol.

29. (a) Explain why :

(i) BCl3 is a Lewis acid.
(ii) Boric acid is a monobasic acid. (2)
(b) Compound ‘A’ of boron reacts with excess NH3 to give a compound ‘B’.
Compound ‘B’ on heating gives cyclic compound ‘C’. Compound C is
called inorganic benzene.
(i) Identify compounds ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’
(ii) Give the reactions involved in these processes. (3)

30. (a) Write two important differences between inductive and resonance effects.
(2)
(b) Give reasons to explain the following observations:

(i) Carbon number ‘2’ in CH3CH2Cl has more positive charge than that
in CH3CH2Br.
(ii) CH3–CH = CH–CH = CH2 (I) is more stable than
CH3–CH = CH–CH2–CH = CH 2 (II). (3)

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Guidelines for Evaluation (Marking Scheme)

1. (ii) (1)

2. (i) (1)

3. (i) (1)

4. (iv) (1)

• For questions 5 and 6 two marks for both correct answers, otherwise
zero mark

5. (i) and (ii) (2)

6. (ii) and (iii) (2)

7. Two (1)

8. (i) O22– + 2H2O ⎯→ 2OH– + H2O 2

(½ + ½) (1)
(ii) 2O2– + 2H2O ⎯→ 2OH– + H2O2 + O2

9. 4-Methylhept–5–en–2–one (1)

10. Trapping of heat by green house gases, namely carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, ozone and chlorofluorocarbons. (1)

11. According to molecular orbital theory electronic configurations of O 2+ and

O 2– species are as follows :

O2 : (σ1s) (σ* 1s ) (σ2s) (σ* 2s ) (σ2pz) (π2p2x , π2p 2y) (π* 2px1 )
+ 2 2 2 2 2

O2– : (σ1s) 2 (σ* 1s 2) (σ2s)2 (σ* 2s 2 ) (σ2pz) 2 (π2p2x ,π2p 2y ) (π* 2px2 , π* 2py1)
10 − 5 5 (½ × 2)
+
Bond order of O2 = = = 2.5
2 2
10 − 7 3
Bond order of O2– = = = 1.5
2 2
+
• Higher bond order of O2 shows that its bond energy
is more than that of O2– hence it is more stable than O –2 .
(½ × 2)
• Both the species have unpaired electrons. So both
are paramagnetic in nature.

12.

Since reaction is endothermic, according to Le Chatelier’s principle,

increase of temperature will increase the value of K.
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• Use of correct formula (½)
• Correct substitution of values (½)
• Correct value of (½)
• Correct interpretation (½)

13. pH of HOCl = 2.85

+
But, – pH = log [H ]

∴ – 2.85 = log [H ]
+

⇒ 3 .15 = log [H ]
+

⇒ [H+] = 1.413 × 10–3

Ka × C
+
For weak mono basic acid [H ] =

+ 2 –3 2
[H ] (1.413 × 10 )
⇒ Ka = =
C 0.08
–6 –5
= 24.957 × 10 = 2.4957 × 10
+
• Correct calculations of [H ] (1)
• Correct calculations of K a (1)

14. PbO is basic oxide and simple acid base reaction takes place between
PbO and HNO3. On the other hand in PbO2 lead is in +4 oxidation state
and can not be oxidised further. Therefore no reaction takes place. Thus
PbO2 is passive, only PbO reacts with HNO3.
2PbO + 4HNO3 ⎯→ 2Pb (NO3)2 + 2H2O

• Correct reason (1½)

• Chemical equation (½)

15. 5 volume H2O 2 solution means that hydrogen peroxide contained in

1 volume of this solution will decompose to give 5 volumes of oxygen at
STP i.e. if 1L of this solution is taken, then 5 L of oxygen can be produced
from this at STP. Chemical equation for the decomposition of H2O2 is
2H2O 2(l) ⎯→ O2(g) + H2O(l).
It shows that 68 g H2O 2 gives 22.7 L of O2 at STP, so 5 L oxygen will be
obtained from :

68g × 5L 3400
= g H2O 2 = 14.9 g ≈ 15 g H2O2
22 .7L 227
i.e., 15 g H2O2 dissolved in 1 L solution will give 5 L oxygen or 1.5 g
H2O2/100 mL solution will give 500 mL oxygen. Thus 15 g/L or 1.5%
solution is known as 5V solution of H2O 2.
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• Correct chemical equation (1)
• Correct Chemical formula (½)
• Correct value (½)

h
16. λ=
mv
m = 100 g = 0.1 kg.
10 0 × 10 00 m 1000 −1
v = 100 km/h = 60 × 60 s
=
36
ms

h = 6.626 × 10–34 Js
−34
6.626 × 10 Js − 36 −1
λ= = 6.626 × 10 × 36 m = 238.5 × 10–36m–1
1000
0.1 kg × ms −1
36

Since the wavelength is very small, the wave nature cannot be detected.

• Using correct formula (½)

• Putting correct values (½)
• Correct answer (½)
• Correct interpretation (1½)

17. The outermost electronic configuration of nitrogen 2s 2 2p1x 2p1y 2p1z is very
stable due to half filled p-orbital. Addition of extra electron to any of the
2p orbital requires energy. Oxygen has 4 electrons in 2p orbitals and
acquires stable configuration 2p 3 after removing one electron. (3)

18. (i) (ii) (iii)

(Oxygen attached (Oxygen attached to (formal charge on

with double bond, nitrogen with double each atom is zero)
oxygen attached bond has no formal
with single bond charge)
and hydrogen atom
have zero formal
charge)

• Correct Lewis structure for each compound (½×3)

• Showing correct formal charge on atom(s) in each structure (½×3)

19. At constant volume

By first law of thermodynamics:
q = ΔU + (–w)
V
but (–w) = pΔV
∴ qV = ΔU + pΔV
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ΔV = 0, since volume is constant.
∴ qV = ΔU + 0
⇒ qV = ΔU = change in internal energy
At constant pressure
q p = ΔU + pΔV
But, ΔU + pΔV = ΔH
∴ q p = ΔH = change in enthalpy.
So, at a constant volume and at constant pressure heat change is state
function because it is equal to change in internal energy and change in
enthalpy respectively which are state functions.
• Derivation for constant volume (1)
• Derivation for constant pressure (1)
• Correct interpretation (1)

20. Let S be the solubility of Al(OH)3 in mol L–1.

Al (OH)3 U Al3+ (aq) + 3OH– (aq)
Concentration of
–1
species at t = 0 in mol L 1 0 0
Concentration of various
species at equilibrium in 1–S S 3S
–1
mol L
K sp= [Al3+ ] [OH– ]3 = (S) (3S)3 = 27 S4
− 11
K sp 2.7 × 10 27 × 10
–11

S4 = = = = 1 × 10–12
27 27 27 × 10
–3 –1
S = 1× 10 mol L
(i) Molar mass of Al (OH)3 is 78 g mol–1. Therefore,
–1 –3 –1 –1
Solubility of Al (OH)3 in g L = (1 × 10 mol L ) × (78 g L )
–3 –1
= 78 × 10 g L
= 7.8 × 10–2 g L–1

• Putting correct values in equation (1)

• Correct answer (1)

(ii) pH of the solution

–3 –1
S = 1×10 mol L
[OH – ] = 3S = 3×1×10–3 = 3 × 10–3 mol L–1
pOH = 3 – log 3
pH = 14 – pOH = 11 + log 3 = 11.4771 ≈ 11.5

• Using correct formula (½)

• Correct answer (½)

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21. (a) +2 (b) +5, 0, 0, +5 (1+2)

22. (i) Heavy water, (D2O) [½ ×2]

(ii) No, the reactivity of both the isotopes will not be the same. (1)
Justification: The reactivity depends upon enthalpy of bond
dissociation. Due to the difference in the enthalpy
of bond dissociation for two isotopes, the rate of
reaction will be different. (1)
23. (i) BeSO4 and MgSO4 are readily soluble in water because
greater hydration enthalpies of Be2+ and Mg2+ ions overcome
the lattice enthalpy factor. (2)
(ii) If the temperature is raised above 393 K, plaster of paris
is further dehydrated to form anhydrous calcium sulphate. (1)

Pt/Pd/Ni
CH3CH = CH2 + H2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
24. (i) → CH3CH2CH3
Zn, H+
CH3CH2CH2Cl + H2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯
(ii) → CH3CH2CH3 + HCl
CuO
(iii) CH3CH2CH2COO– Na+ + NaOH ⎯⎯⎯
Δ →
CH3CH2CH3 + Na2CO3

• 1 mark for each part for writing correct chemical

equation for the reaction (1×3)

25. (iii) (2)

26. (iii) (2)

27. (ii) (2)

28. (a) Suppose gas is at point ‘A’ on
isotherm T1. First increase the
temperature of the gas above
critical temperature (T c)
keeping the volume constant.
Suppose the gas reaches the
point ‘F’ on isotherm T2 where
it is at volume V1 and pressure
p1. Now compress the gas upto
Volume V2. In this compression
the pressure and volume of the
gas will move along the curve
FG (Boyle law) at point G, let
the pressure at point G be p2.
Now start cooling the gas. As
soon as gas will reach the
point ‘H’ located on isotherm
of critical temperature, it
will liquify without passing
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through equilibrium state. The gas will not pass through two phases
because volume (V 2) of the gas is less than critical volume i.e.
molecules are closer to each other. Gas is at a higher pressure than
critical pressure. Cooling slows down the molecular motion and
intermolecular forces can hold the molecules together.
• Correct graph with proper labelling (1)
• Explanation (2)
(b) benzene < water < ethane-1, 2-diol
Reason : Ethane-1, 2-diol has more hydogen bonding than water while
in benzene hydrogen bonding is absent.
• Correct order (1)
• Correct reason (1)

29. (a) (i) BCl3 is an electron deficient compound. In order to complete

its octet, boron has a tendency to accept a pair of electrons.
BCl3 + NH3 ⎯→ BCl3 : NH3 (1)
(ii) It is not an acid according to proton concept, However it accepts
– –
one OH from water to form B(OH4) . (1)
(b) (i) A = B 2H 6; B = B2H6.2NH3; C=B3N3H6
(ii) Reactions :
B2H6 + 2NH3 ⎯→ B 2H 6.2NH3 (1½)
A B

Δ
3B 2H 6 . 6NH3 ⎯⎯→ 2. + 12H 2 (1½)

30. (a) Inductive effect Resonance effect

(i) Involves σ-electrons (i) involves π- electrons or lone
pair of electrons
(ii) vanishes beyond third (ii) present all along the length
carbon atom if system is conjugated

(iii) Exhibited by even (iii) Exhibited by only planar

non-planar compounds compounds
• (Any two) (1 mark each) (2)

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(b) Polarisation of CH3CH2Cl and CH3CH2Br can be shown as follows:

and (½)

• Chlorine is more electronegative than bromine. Therefore C—Cl bond

is more polar than C—Br bond. Hence inductive effect is greater on
second carbon atom in CH2CH2Cl. (1)

(c) • Resonating structures of CH3–CH=CH–CH=CH3

(1)

• Due to resonance effect, I is more stable. There is no conjugation in

CH3CH = CH—(CH2)2—CH = CH2 (½)

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