KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN GURUGRAM REGION

1ST PREBOARD EXAMINATION

2024-25
CLASS XII MAX MARKS 70
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY TIME : 3 HRS

General Instructions :Read the following instructions carefully and follow them
:

(i) This question paper contains 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) This question paper is divided into five Section A, B, C, D and E.

(iii) Section A questions number 1 to 16 are multiple choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark

(iv) Section B questions number 17 to 21 are very short answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks

(v) Section C questions number 22 to 28 are short answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks

(vi) Section D questions number 29 and 30 are case-based questions. Each

question carries 4 marks

(vii) Section E questions number 31 to 33 are long answer type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks

(viii) There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal
choice has been provided in few questions in all the sections except Section A.

Section-A
Q. 1 An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when 1
(a) Ecell = 0 (b) Ecell>Eext (c) Ecell<Eext (d) Ecell = Eext

Q. 2 The unit of rate of reaction is same as that of rate constant for a 1

(a) Ist order
(b) second order
(c) zero order
(d) it cannot be same
Q. 3 In a reaction, 2A B, the concentration of A decreases from 3.0 M to 1
1.5 M in 4 min. the rate of the reaction is
(a) 0.187 M min- (b) 1.87 M min- (c) 3.75 x 10-1 M min- (d) 0.75 M min-

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Q. 4 The colour of KMnO4 is due to 1
(a) ligand to metal charge transfer transition
(b) 𝜎 to 𝜎* transition
(c) Metal to ligand charge transfer transition
(d) d to d transition
Q. 5 Cerium shows +4 oxidation state due to 1
(a) Stable f0 configuration
(b) Stable f7 configuration
(c) Stable f14 configuration
(d) Stable 4f7 5d1 configuration
Q. 6 If an optically active compound 1- Chloro-2-methyl butane react with aq. 1
KOH to form 2-Methyl butan-1-ol than it causes
(a) Inversion of configuration
(b) Retention of configuration
(c) Racemization
(d) None
Q. 7 Which of the following compounds will give butanone on oxidation with 1
alkaline KMnO4 solution?
(a) Butan-1-ol
(b) 2-Methylbutanol
(c) Butan-2-ol
(d) 2-Methylbutan-1-ol

Q. 8 The reaction of Lucas reagent is fastest with 1

(a) (CH3)3COH
(b) (CH3)2CHOH
(c) CH3CH2 CH2OH
(d) CH3CH2OH

Q. 9 Arrange the following compounds in decreasing order of their boiling 1

points. CH3CHO, CH3CH2OH, CH3OCH3, CH3CH2CH3
(a) CH3CH2OH > CH3CHO> CH3OCH3> CH3CH2CH3
(b) CH3CH2CH3>CH3OCH3> CH3CH2OH> CH3CHO
(c) CH3CH2CH3> CH3OCH3>CH3CHO> CH3CH2OH
(d) CH3CH2CH3> CH3CHO>CH3OCH3>CH3CH2OH
Q. 10 The chemical that undergoes self-oxidation & self-reduction in the same 1
reaction is
(a) benzyl alcohol
(b) acetone
(c) formaldehyde

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 (d) acetic acid
Q. 11 Which one of the following compound is most basic? 1
(a) CH3NH2
(b) NH3
(c) C6H5NH2
(d) C2H5NH2
Q. 12 Which of the following carbohydrate is called animal starch? 1
(a) Amylose
(b) Cellulose
(c) Amylopectin
(d) Glycogen
Directions: These questions (13 to 16) consist of two statements, each printed as
Assertion and Reason. While answering these questions, you are required to
choose any one of the following four responses.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct
explanation of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct
explanation of the Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Q. 13 Assertion (A): Conductivity of an electrolyte decreases on dilution 1
Reason(R): On dilution number of ions per unit volume decreases

Q. 14 Assertion (A): Order and molecularity of a reaction may be same 1

Reason(R): Order is the sum of exponential of reactant’s concentration
in rate law whereas molecularity is the number of molecules
participated in elementary reaction

Q. 15 Assertion (A): Phenols can change colour of blue litmus paper but 1
alcohols not
Reason(R): Phenoxide ion is more stable due to resonance
Q.16 Assertion (A): All aldehydes gives aldol condensation reaction 1
Reason(R): Carbonyl compounds which does not contain alpha
hydrogen gives aldol reaction
Section-B
Q.17 A 2.00 molal aqueous solution of trichloroacetic acid (CCl 3COOH) is heated 2
to its boiling point. Determine the boiling point of trichloroacetic acid
solution.
(Kb for water = 0.512 K kg mol-1, i = 0.35)

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Q.18 What do you understand by the rate law? Identify the order of a reaction if 2
the units of rate constant are : (i) L 1/2 mol-1/2 s-1 (ii) L2 mol-2 s-1

Q.19 (a) Why does p-dichlorobenzene have a higher m.p. than its o- and m- 2
isomers?
(b) Why (±)-2-Chlorobutane is optically inactive?

Q.20 Write complete reaction of C2H5CHO and C6H5CHO with NaOH. 2

OR
Write chemical equation for following name reaction
(a) Clemmensen reduction
(b) Rosenmund’s reduction

Q.21 (a) Write the name of linkage present between monomeric unit of nucleic 2
acids
(b) Write the deficiency disease caused by vitamin K.

Section-C

Q.22 Write correct cell notation if given cell notation is incorrect and calculate 3
the emf and gibb’s energy of reaction for the following cell at 25°C :
Ag(s) | Ag+ (10-3 M) || Cu2+ (10-1 M) | Cu(s)
Given E0Ag+/Ag = +0.80 V, E0Cu2+/Cu= +0.34 V
[log 10n = n, log 10=1].

Q.23 (a) What is half life of a reaction? 3

(b) If a reactant [A] takes 20 minutes for 50% consumption. Calculate time in
which it’s concentration becomes 60% of initial concentration.
[log 2 =0.3010, log 3 =0.4771, log 5= 0.691]

Q.24 (a) When 1 mole of CrCl3.6H2O is treated with excess of AgNO3, 3 moles of 3
AgCl are obtained. Write correct formula and IUPAC name of complex. Write
the name of possible isomerism in compound.
(b) Which Out of [Fe(H2O)6]3+ and [Fe(C2O4)3]3- complexes is more stable and
why? Mention coordination number in [Fe(C2O4)3]3- complex.

Q.25 How can the following conversions be carried out- 3

(a) But-1-ene to 1-Iodobutane
(b) 2-Bromobutane to 1-Bromobutane
(c) Chloroethane to propanoic acid

Q.26 Explain the following behaviours(Any Three): 3

(a) Ethers are soluble in water

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 (b) Carboxylic acid produces effervescence with NaHCO3 but not by phenol.
(c) pKa value of p-Nitrophenol is less as compared to m-nitrophenol
(d) Order of reactivity of alcohols with lucas reagent is 3o>2o>1o

Q.27 (a) Give one chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of 3
compounds
(I) Acetophenone and Benzophenone
(II) Ethanal and Propanone

(b) Arrange the following compounds in an increasing order of their

reactivity in nucleophilic addition reactions :
ethanal, propanal, propanone, butanone

Q.28 (a) Write two possible combinations of bases in DNA with number of bonds 3
present between them.
(b) Write down the structures and names of the products formed when D-
glucose is treated with
(i) Nitric acid
(ii) Prolonged heating with HI

Section-D

Q.29 Coordination compounds are widely present in the minerals, plant and 4
animal world and are known to play many important functions in the area of
analytical chemistry, metallurgy and biological systems and medicine.
Alfred werner’s theory postulated the use of two types of linkage (Primary
and secondary) by a metal atom/ion in a coordination compound. He
predicted the geometrical shapes of a large number of coordination entities
using the property of isomerism.
The Valance bond theory (VBT) explain the formation magnetic behavior and
geometrical shapes of coordination compounds. If, however, fails to
describe the optical properties of these compounds.
The crystal field theory (CFT) explain the effect of different crystal fields
(provided by the ligand taken as point charge) on the degeneracy or d-orbital
energies of the central metal atom/ion
Answer the following questions:

(a) What are homoleptic coordination compounds, give one example?

(b) Draw optical isomers of Cis and Trans isomer of Dichloridobis(ethane-1,2-
diamine)cobalt(III) ion.
(c) In a coordination compound, the electronic configuration of the central
metal ion is t2g3eg2
(i) Is the coordination compound a inner orbital or outer orbital complex?

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 (ii) Explain the magnetic behavior of [NiF 4]2-

OR
(i) Magnetic moment of [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is high as compared to [Fe(CN)6]3–.
Explain.
(ii) What is chelating effect?

Q.30 Electrochemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the study of 4

production of electricity from energy released during spontaneous chemical
reactions (Electrochemical cell) and the use of electrical energy to bring
about non-spontaneous chemical transformations (Electrolytic cell).
Metallic conductance involves movement of electrons whereas electrolytic
conductance involves movement of ions. Specific conductance increases
with increase in concentration whereas molar conductivity decreases with
increase in concentration.
Electrochemical cell converts chemical energy of redox reaction into
electricity. Mercury cell, dry cells are primary cells whereas Ni-Cd cell, Lead
storage battery are secondary cells.
Electrolytic cell converts electrical energy into chemical energy which is used
in electrolysis. Amount of product formed during electrolysis are given
according to faraday’s law of electrolysis.
Kohlrausch’s law helps to determine limiting molar conductivity of weak
electrolyte, their degree of ionization and dissociation constant.
Corrosion is electrochemical phenomenon. Metal undergoing corrosion act
as anode loses electron to form ion which combine with the substances
present in atmosphere to form surface compounds. More reactive metals
are coated over less reactive metals to prevent corrosion. H2-O2 fuel cells are
used in Apollo space programme.

Answer the following questions:

(a) Write over all cell reaction of cell which is used in invertor.

(b) How galvanization prevents iron from rusting?

(C) What is Faraday law of electrolysis? How many coulombs are required to
reduce 1.5 mole Cr2O72- to Cr3+?

Section-E

Q.31 (a) When 2.56 g of sulphur was dissolved in 100 g of CS2, the freezing point 5
lowered by 0.383 K. Calculate the formula of sulphur (Sx). (K ffor CS2 = 3.83
K kg mol-1, Atomic mass of Sulphur = 32 g mol-1)

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 (b) Blood cells are isotonic with 0.9% sodium chloride solution. What
happens if we place blood cells in a solution containing 1.2% sodium
chloride solution?

(c) What is minimum boiling azeotrope, give one example?

OR

(a) Calculate the boiling point of solution when 4 g of MgSO 4 (M =120 g mol-
1
) was dissolved in 100 g of water, assuming MgSO4 undergoes complete
ionization. (Kb for water = 0.52 K kg mol-1)

(b) What is meant by Colligative properties?

(c) It is preferred to take concentration of solution in molality than molarity,

why?
Q.32 Attempt any five questions 5

(a) Complete the chemical equations :

Cr2O7−2(aq) + H+(aq)+ I-

(b) Complete the chemical equations :

MnO4− (aq)+ S2O32-(aq)+ H2O (l)

(c)Why transition metals generally form coloured compounds?

(d) E0 value for Mn3+ /Mn2+ couple is much more positive than Cr 3+/Cr2+.

(e) The atomic radii of the metals of the third (5d) series of transition
elements are virtually the same as those of the corresponding members of
the second (4d) series.

(f) The members of the actinoid series exhibit a larger number of oxidation
states than the corresponding members of the lanthanoid series.

(g) Transition metals and their compounds act as catalyst.

Q.33 (a) Identify A, B, C in the following reaction and also write their IUPAC name 5
:
CH3CH2Cl alc. NaCN A H2/Ni B CH3COCl/OH- C
(b) Why nitration of aniline also produces m-nitroaniline while NH2 group is
o-, p- directing?

(c)Arrange following in increasing order of their acidic strength

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C2H5NH2, C6H5NH2, NH3 and C6H5CH2NH2

OR
(a) Identify A, B, C in the following reaction and also write their IUPAC name
:
CH3CONH2 Br2/aq. KOH A CHCl3/KOH/∆ B LiAlH4 C

(b) Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction, why?

(c)Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of solubility in water

:
(C2H5)2NH, C6H5NH2, C2H5NH2

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