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II PUC
Inorganic Chemistry
Previous Years Board Exam Questions

General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements

Q. No. : 6-1m, 19 – 3m

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March – 2014

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1) Name the refining method used to produce semiconductors. 1m

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2) Draw labelled diagram of Hall-Heroult Electrolytic cell for the extraction of aluminium. Write

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anode and cathode reactions. 3m

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July – 2014

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1) Write the composition of 'Copper matte'. 1m

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2) Describe the three steps involved in the leaching of bauxite to get pure alumina. 3m

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March – 2015

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1) Name the process usually employed for the purification of nickel. 1m

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2) Describe the three steps involved in the leaching of bauxite to get pure alumina. (Equation not
expected) nn 3m
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July – 2015
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1) Which metal is refined by van-Arkel method ? 1m

2) Explain the reducing behaviour of carbon in the extraction of iron using Ellingham diagram. 3m
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March – 2016
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1) Write the equation for anodic reaction during rusting of iron. 1m

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2) How is pure alumina obtained by bauxite by leaching process. 3m

July – 2016
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N

1) Write the principle involved in zone refining. 1m

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2) With a neat labelled diagram, describe the extraction of aluminium from Hall-Heroult's process.
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3m
A

March – 2017
C

1) Give an example of a metal purified by Mond's process. 1m

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2) During the extraction of aluminium by Hall-Heroult process. 3m

B

i) Write neat lebelled diagram of electrolytic cell.

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ii) Write over all cell reaction.

iii) At which electrode oxygen gas is liberated.
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U

July – 2017
B
B

1) Name the method of refining silicon. 1m

A

2) i) Write the chemical reactions involved in the extraction of gold using sodium cyanide. 3m
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ii) Write the composition of copper matte.

March – 2018
1) Explain the process of obtaining 'blister copper' from 'copper matte' with equations. 3m

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July – 2018
1) Which noble gas does not occur in atmosphere? 1m
2) Draw a neat labelled diagram of electrolytic cell used in the extraction of aluminium by Hall-
Heroult process. Write the reactions take place at cathode and anode. 3m

March – 2019
1) What is the role of depressant (NaCN) in Froth-Flotation method? 1m

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2) In the extraction Aluminum by Hall-Heroult process.

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a) Write the neat labeled diagram of electrolytic cell.

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b) Give the equation of overall cell reaction.

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c) What is the role of cryolite?
3) Name the metal refined by mond’s process.

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July – 2019

c
1) Name the method used for concentration of sulphide ores.

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2) In the extraction Aluminum by Hall-Heroult process.

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a) Write the neat labeled diagram of electrolytic cell.

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b) Give the equation of overall cell reaction.
c) What is the role of cryolite?

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March – 2020 nn
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1) Iron scraps are advisable and advantageous than zinc scraps for reducing the low grade copper ores.
Why? 1m
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2) Write the equations involved in leaching of alumina from bauxite ore. 3m

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July – 2020
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1) What is the role of Sodium Cyanide (NaCN) in the concentration of ore containing ZnS and PbS by
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froth floatation process? 1m

2) a) Explain the extraction of Zinc from Zinc Oxide (ZnO) 2m
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b) Mention the role of limestone in the extraction of Iron from haematite ore. 1m
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O
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A

p-Block Elements
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Q. No. : 7-1m, 20, 21, 22 – 3m

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March – 2014
B

1) Give a reason for chemical intertness of Noble gases. 1m

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2) For the manufacture of ammonia by Haber's process, write the equation and optimum
conditions for maximum yield of ammonia. 3m
R

3) Write the equations for 3m

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i) The action of SO2 with chlorine in the presence of charcoal.

B
B

ii) The action of SO3 with concentrated sulphuric acid.

A

iii) The action of ozone with lead sulphide.

K

4) Complete the following equations.

i) 2NaOH + Cl2 ------------>
(cold and dilute)
ii) 2FeSO4 + H2SO4 + Cl2 ------------>
iii) Cl2 + 3F2 ------------>
(Excess)

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July – 2014
1) Write the structure of XeF4. 1m
2) How is ammonia manufactured by Haber's process? 3m
3) Describe the preparation of ozonised oxygen with an equation. Name the ozonised product
obtained when the ozone reacts with lead sulphide. 3m
4) Complete the following equations. 3m

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i) 2Al + 3Cl2 ------------>

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ii) H2S + Cl2 ------------>

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iii) 8NH3 + 3Cl2 ------------>

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(Excess)

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March – 2015

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1) Identify the product 'A' in the following equation. XeF6 + 3H2O ------------> A + 6HF 1m

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2) Write the equations involved in the preparation of nitric acid by Ostwald's process by

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maintaining the reaction conditions. 3m

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3) Complete the following equations. 3m

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i) CH4 + 2O2 ------------>

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ii) 2Fe3+ + SO2 + 2H2O ------------>
iii) C12H22O11 conc
→ . 2
H SO nn
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4) a) Which is the strongest acid among the hydrogen halides? Give one reason. [H=F, Cl, Br, I ]
2m
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b) Write the structure of Chloric acid (HClO3). 1m

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July – 2015
uT

1) Name the noble gas which does not have general noble gas electronic configuration ns2np6. 1m
2) a) Name the gas liberated when zinc reacts with dil. HNO3. 1m
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b) Give reason. 2m
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i) PH3 has lower boiling point than NH3

N

ii) Nitrogen is less reactive at room temperature.

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3) Give the principles involved in the manufacture of sulphuric acid by contact process with
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equations. 3m
A

4) a) Complete the reaction 2 Cl + 2H O + SO ----------> 1m

C

2 2
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b) i) Which halogen has highest electron affinity or electron gain enthalpy? 2m

B

ii) Give the structure of perchloric acid.

PU

March – 2016
R

1) Mention the main commercial sources of helium. 1m

U

2) Write the equation involved in the manufacture of ammonia by Haber's process and mention
B

optimum conditions for maximum yield of ammonia. 3m

B

3) i) How is Chlorine prepared in the laboratory using KMnO4? 3m

A

ii) interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens. Give reasons.
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4) i) Among the following which one is more acidic. Give reason. H2O, H2S, H2Se and H2Te 3m
ii) Complete the following equations. H2SO4 + SO3 ------->

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July – 2016
1) Name the noble gas obtained as decay of 226Ba. 1m
2) Write the balanced chemical equations with conditions involved in the manufacture of nitric
acid by Ostwald's process. 3m
3) i) Write any 2 anamalous behaviour of oxygen. 3m
ii) Write the structure of sulphuric acid.
4) i) How does hot and concentrated NaOH reacts with Chlorine? Write equation. 3m

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ii) How does electronegativity of halogens vary down the group?

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March – 2017
1) Which noble gas is most abundant in atmospheric dry air.

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1m
2) In the manufacture of ammonia by Hober's process write the flow chart and chemical
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equations with optimum condition. 3m

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3) i) Mention any 2 reasons for the anamalous behaviour of oxygen. (2+1)3m
ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for the action of conc. Sulphuric acid on copper

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metal.

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4) i) Complete the following equations (2+1)3m
2NaOH + Cl 2 -------->

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(Cold, dil.)
Cl 2 + 3F 2 -------->

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(excess)
ii) Write the structure of chlorous acid. nn
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July – 2017
C

1) Complete the reaction. 2XeF6 + 3H2O -----------> _____+ 6HF 1m

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2) Write the balanced chemical reaction with conditions involved in the manufacture of nitric acid
by Ostward's process. 3m
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3) i) Complete the following reactions. 3m

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SO2 + Cl2 --------->

2NaCl + H2SO4 ---------> + Na2SO4
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PbS + 4SO3(g) ---------> + 4O2

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4) Give reasons.
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i) ICl is more reactive than I2

A

ii) Flourine exhibit only -1 oxidation state.

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iii) H-F is liquid but other hydrogen halides are gases.

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B

March – 2018
PU

1) Complete the following equation. XeF6 + H2O ------> ........ + 2HF 1m

2) Write the equation involved in the manufacture of nitric acid by Ostwalds process by
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maintaining reaction conditions. 3m

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3) a) How is ozonised oxygen prepared in the laboratory? Give equation.

B
B

b) Give the composition of 'Oleum'.

A

4) Complete the following equation.

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a) 2NaOH + Cl2 ----> NaCl + ........ H2O

b) Na2SO3 + 2HCl ----> 2NaCl + H2O
c) Cl + 3F --------5-7-3--K------> .........

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July – 2018
1) Write the equations with conditions for the manufacture of nitric acide by Ostwald's process.
3m
2) Complete the following equations. 3m
Char coal
i) SO + Cl ------------------>
ii) S + 2H2SO4 ------------------>
iii) NO + O3 ------------------>

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3) a) Write any two anomalous properties of fluorine. 2m
b) Give an equation for the reaction of chlorine with hydrogen sulphide. 1m

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March – 2019

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1) Name the noble gas having ns2 np6 electronic configuration but does not have d-orbitals in its valence
shell. 1m

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2) In the manufacture of ammonia by Haber’s process. Write the flow chart and chemical quations with

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optimum conditions.

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3) Give reason:

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i) Hydrogen bonding in H2O but not in H2S.

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ii) Conc. H2SO4 is a good dehydrating agent.
4) Give the structure of sulphorous acid (H2SO3).

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5) Complete the following chemical equations:
i) NH3 + 3Cl ______+ 3HCl nn
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Excess
ii) Na2SO3 + 2HCl  2NaCl + H2O + ______
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iii) Br2 + 3F2  ______

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July -2019
uT

1) Among Noble gases which one is most abundant in air?

2) In the manufacture of ammonia by Haber’s process. Write the flow chart and chemical equations with
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optimum conditions.
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3) Complete the following equations

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a) 4Al+3O2 
O

b) PbS(s) + 403(g)
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c) C + 2H2SO4 
A

4) a) Give any two reasons for anomalous behavior of Fluorine.

C

b) Write the structure of perchloric acid (HClO4)

LI
B

March – 2020
PU

1) Complete the reaction. XeF6 + H2O  ?

+ 2HF.
R

2) Mention any three anomalous properties of Nitrogen.

U

3) In the manufacture of sulphuric acid write

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i) The equation with condition for oxidation of SO2 to SO3

B

ii) Formation of Oleum from SO3.

A

4) a) Complete the following reaction.

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i) NH3 + 3Cl2  ? + 3HCl

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ii) Cl2 + F2 →
b) Write the structure of perchloric acid (HClO4).
July -2020
1) Which noble gas can diffuse through rubber and glass?

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2) In the preparation of nitric acid (HNO3) by Ostwald’s process, write the equations with reaction
condtions
3) a) Complete the following equations:
i) SO2(g) + Cl2(g)  …………
ii) CaF2 + H2SO4  ……….. + 2HF
b) Silent electric discharge is used in the preparation of Ozone (O3) from Oxygen (O2). Why?
4) a) Among HF and Hl, which is more stable?

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b) Name the Oxo acid of Fluorine.

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c) Why lCl more reactive than l2?

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d-Block and f-Block Elements Q. No.: 14-2m, 23, 24-3m,

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34-5m

c
March – 2014

ta
1) Explain the manufacture of potassium dichromate from chromite ore (FeCr2O4) 3m

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2) With reference to the first row transition series: 3m

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i) Name the metal which possesses maximum number of oxidation states.
ii) Among Zn+2 and Cu+2 which is colourless?

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iii) Between Ti2+ and V2+ which ion contains more number of unpaired electrons?
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July – 2014
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1) How is potassium dichromate prepared from chromite ore? 3m

C

2) Why do transition elements form complex compounds? Name the element which exhibits
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highest oxidation state. 3m

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uT

March – 2015
1) Give any two differences between lanthanoids and antinoids. 2m
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2) Give reason (one each) for the following. 3m

S

i) Transition metals are good catalytic agent.

N

ii) Second ionisation enthalpy of copper is very high.

O

iii) The spin only magnetic moment of Sc3+ is zero (Z=21)

TI

3) Write the equations involved in the preparation of Potassium Dichromate from chromite ore.
A

3m
C

July – 2015
LI

1) a) 3d-series elements exhibit variable oxidation states. Why? 1m

B

b) Calculate the magnetic moment of Mn2+ ion. (Atomic number of Mn=25) 2m

PU

2) Describe the manufacture of Potassium dichromate from chromite ore. 3m

R

March – 2016
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1) Give reasons. 2m
B

i) Actinoids generally show variable oxidation states.

B

ii) Lanthanoids are less reactive than actinoids.

A

2) Explain the preparate of potassium permanganate from MnO2 . 3m

K

3) Give reasons. 3m
i) SC3+ ions are colourless whereas V3+ ions are coloured.
ii) What are intertistial compounds.

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July – 2016
1) What is lanthanoid cantraction ? Write the general oxidation state of actinoids. 2m
2) i) Cu2+ ions are coloured by Zn2+ ions are colourless. Give reason. 3m
ii) Write the formula to calculate spin magnetic moment.
3) How potassium permanganate is prepared from MnO2. 3m

March – 2017

0
1) What is lanthanoid contraction ? Mention the cause for it. 2m

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2) i) Calculate the spin only magnetic moment of Fe2+ (At no. of iron=26) 3m

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ii) Which element of 3d series exhibits maximum oxidation state.

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3) How kMnO4 is prepared from MnO2. Write equations. 3m

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July – 2017

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1) Study of actinide elements is difficult. Give 2 reasons. 2m

c
2) i) Give 2 reasons for the formation of large number of complex compounds by transition

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metals. 3m

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ii) Write the formula to calculate spin only magnetic moment.

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3) Write the balanced equation in the manufacture of K2Cr2O7 from chromite ore. 3m

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March – 2018
1) Give reasons : nn 2M
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a) Cerium (Ce) exhibits +4 osidation state.
b) Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid contraction.
C

2) How is potassium permanganate (KMnO4) prepared from MnO2? Write the equations. 3M
e
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3) Why 3d-series of elements acts as good catalyst? 2M

4) Given reason : Ti4+ salts are colourless where as Cr+3 salts are coloured. 1M
uT

July – 2018
Yo

1) a) What is Lanthanoid contraction? 2m

S

b) Which is the general oxidation state shown by actinoids?

N

2) a) Transition metals show catalytic property. Give reason 3m

O

b) Between Cu2+ and Cu+ which is more stable?

TI
A

3) Write the balanced equations in the manufacture of potassium dichromate from chromite ore.
C

3m
LI

March – 2019
B

1) Write the balanced chemical equation involved in the manafacturee of potassium-dichromate from
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chromite ore. 3m
2) i) What are interstial compounds? 1m
R

ii) Transition metals show good catalytic property. Give any two reasons. 2m
U

3) How will you account for the following?

B
B

i) Actinoids exhibit more number of oxidation states than lanthanoides. 1m

A

ii) Atomic radii of second and third transition series elements are almost identical. 1m
K

July – 2019
1) a) Zr and Hf have almost identical radii; give reason.
b) Name the gas liberated when Lanthanoids (Ln) react with acids.
2) a) Calculate the spin only magnetic of Ti3+ ion (Atomic number of Ti = 22).
b) Cu2+ salt solutions are coloured; give reason.

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3) Write the balanced equations involved in the preparation of potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) from
chromite ore.

March – 2020
1) Give two reasons. The chemistry of actinoids is more complicated than Lanthanoids.
2) a) Transition elements show catalytic property. Give two reasons.
b) Name one 3d series element that do not show variable oxidation state.

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3) Write the equation for the manufacture of potassium dichromate from chromite ore.

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July – 2020

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1) a) Name a member of Lanthanoid series which is well known to exhibit +4 oxidation state.
b) Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than Lanthanoid contraction. Why?

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2) a) On what ground can you say that Scandium (Z = 21) is a transition element but Zinc (Z=30) is not?

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b) Which element of 3d series has more number of unpaired electrons in the ground state?

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3) Write the balanced chemical equations involved in the manufacture of Potassium dichromate

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(K2Cr2O7) from chromite ore.

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Co-ordination Compounds
nn Q. No.: 25, 26 – 3m
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March – 2014
1) Using Valence Bond2-theory, account for the geometry and magnetic property of [Ni(CN)4] (Given :
C

Atomic number of NI=28) 3m

e
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2) Give the IUPAC name of [Ti(H O) ]3+ Draw cis and trans isomers of [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]. 3m
uT

July – 2014
Yo

1) State any three postulates of Werner theory of Co-ordination compounds. 3m

2-
2) Using VBT account for geometry and magnetic property of [Ni(CN)4] Given atomic number of
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N

Ni=28 3m
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March – 2015
A

1) With the help of Valence bond theory account for hybridisation, geometry and magnetic property of
C

[Ni(CN)4] complex ion [z for Ni=28] 3m

LI

2) a) For the given complex [Co(NH ) Br]SO , write the IUPAC name and its ionisation isomer 2m
B

3 5 4
b) Which set of d-orbitals of metal ion / atom experience more repulsion in octahedral field created
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by the ligand? 1m
R
U

July -2015
B

1) With the help of Valence bond theory (VBT) explain hybridisation, geometry and magnetic property
B

of hexa fluoridocobaltate IIII) ion. [CoF6] [Atomic number of Co=27]

A

2) a) What is the IUPAC name of [Cr(NH3)3 (H2 O)3]Cl3?

K

b) Give the facial (fac) and meridional (mer) isomeric strucures of [Co(NH3 )3(NO2 )3]

March – 2016
1) i) Explain the Crystal field splitting of d-orbitals in Octahedral complexes. 3m
ii) Write the formula of tetra-ammine aqua chlorido cobalt (III) chloride.

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2) Explain the hybridisation geometry and magnetic properties of [Ni(CN)4] ion using VBT
(Ni=28). 3m

July – 2016
1) Using VBT, explain the geometry hybridisation and magnetic property of [Co (NH3)6] ion
[Co=27] 3m
2) i) Explain ionisation isomerism with an example. 3m

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ii) What are homoleptic complexes.

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March – 2017

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1) Explain the geometry hybridisation and magnetic property of [Ni(CN)4] ion using VBT [Ni=28] 3m

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2) i) Write the Cis and Trans isomers structure of [Fe(NH3)2(CN)4] 3m
ii) ii) What is co-ordination number of Fe in [Fe Cl2 (en)2] Cl?

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July – 2017

c
1) Using VBT explain geometry hydrodisation and magnetic property of [CoF6] [Co=27]

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3m

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2) i) Give an 2 postulates of Werner's theory. 3m
ii) Write the structure of trans isomer of [Co(NH3)4 Cl2]

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March – 2018

property of [NiCl4]
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1) With the help of Valence Bond Theory (VBT), explain hybridisation, geometry and magnetic
3m
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2) a) Write the IUPAC name of : [Co(NH3)4 (H2 O) Cl] Cl2

C

b) Explain linkage isomerism with example.

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July – 2018
uT

1) Using VBT, explain the geometry hybridisation and magnetic property of [Co (NH3)6] ion
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[Co=27] 3m
2) a) What is an ambidentate ligand ? Name the type of structural isomerism arises when such
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ligand present in the complex. Linkage isomerism. 2+1=3m

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b) Write the IUPAC name of K2[Zn(OH)4]

O
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March – 2019
A

1) a) Write the IUPAC name of K3[Cr(C2O4)3].

C

b) Give the facial (fac) and meridional (mer) isomeric structures of [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3].
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2) With the help of valence Bond Theory (VBT) explain hybridisation, geometry and magnetic property
B

of [Ni(CN)4]2- tetracyanido nickelate (ii) ion. [given: Atomic number of Ni = 28].

PU

July – 2019
R
U

1) Explain the hybridization, geometry and magnetic property of [Co(NH3)6]3+ ion on the basis of
B

Valance Bond Theory (VBT), (Atomic Number of Co = 27).

B

2) a) For a given complex [Co(NH3)5NO2]Cl2. Write its IUPAC name and Linkage isomer.
A

b) Which set of d – orbitals of a metal atom / ion experience more repulsion in octahedral field created
K

by the ligands?

March – 2020
1) Using valence bond theory explain geometry hybridization and magnetic property of [CoF6]3-. (Give
atomic no. of Co-27)
2) a) Mention any two postulates of Werner’s theory of co-ordination compounds.

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b) indicate the type of Isomerim in the following set of complex compound.

[Co(NH3)5SCN] Cl2 and [Co(NH3)5 NCS]Cl2s

July – 2020
1) On the basis of Valence Bond Theory (VBT), explain the hybridization geometry and magnetic
property of [Ni(CN)4]2- complex ion (Z for Ni = 28).
2) a) Draw energy level diagram for the splitting of d-orbitals in an octahedral crystal field.

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b) How many cl- ions can be precipitated as AgCl by adding excess of aqueous AgNO3 solution into

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one mole of [Co(NH3)6]Cl3?

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