12CHE01 QP

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN CHENNAI REGION

SECOND PRE BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-24)
CHEMISTRY THEORY (043)
Max. Marks:70 Time: 3 hours
CLASS XII
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully.
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 12multiplechoice questions and 4Assertion-Reason questions
carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each with 1 internal choice in 1
question.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each with 1 internal choice in 1
question.
(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 with internal choices.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A Marks

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. Equilibrium constant K is related to E 0cell and not Ecell because: (1)
(a) E0cell is easier to measure than E cell.
(b) Ecell becomes zero at equilibrium point but E0cell remains constant under all conditions.
(c) at a given temperature, Ecell changes hence value of K cannot be measured.
(d) any of the terms E cell or E 0cell can be used.
2. The rate constant of a reaction is 1.2 x 10-2 s -1 , the order of reaction is- (1)
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 0.5 (d) 2
3. The half-life time for a first order reaction is 69.3 s. Its rate constant is- (1)
(a) 10-2 s -1 (b) 10-4 s -1 (c) 102 s -1 (d) 10 s-1
4. Interstitial compounds are formed when small atoms are trapped inside the crystal lattice of (1)
metals. Which of the following is not the characteristic property of interstitial compounds?
(a) They have high melting points in comparison to pure metals.
(b) They are very hard.
(c) They retain metallic conductivity.
(d) They are chemically very reactive.
5. Which of the following statements is not correct? (1)
(a) The high negative value of E° for Nickel is due to its exactly half filled electronic
configuration.
(b) Europium shows +2 oxidation state besides the characteristic oxidation state +3 of
lanthanoids.
(c) Mn3+ and Co3+ are oxidising agents in aqueous solution.
(d) Ti2+ and Cr2+ are reducing agents in aqueous solution.

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 6. Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of rate of reaction towards (1)
nucleophilic substitution:

(a) c < b < a (b) b < c < a (c) a < c < b (d) a < b < c
7. The I.U.P.A.C. name of the ether CH2 = CH-CH2-O-CH3 is: (1)
(a) Alkyl methyl ether
(b) l-Methoxyprop-2-ene
(c) 3-Methoxyprop-1-ene
(d) Vinyl dimethyl ether

8. The compound which gives the most stable carbocation on dehydration is:
(a) (CH3)2CHCH2OH
(b) (CH3)3COH
(c) CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
(d) CH3CH (OH) CH2 CH3
9. In the following sequence of reaction, the final product (Z) is: (1)

(a) ethanal (b) propan-2-ol

(c) propanone (d) propan-1-ol
10. 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
11. The gas evolved when methylamine reacts with nitrous acid is: (1)
(a) NH3 (b) N2
(c) H2 (d) C2H6
12. The letter ‘D’ in carbohydrates signifies: (1)
(a) dextrorotatory (b) configuration
(c) diamagnetic nature (d) mode of synthesis

In the following questions a statement of Assertion(A) is followed by a statement of

13. Reason(R).
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion(A) : Iron is protected from corrosion by connecting magnesium metal with it.
Reason (R) : Iron acts as cathode and magnesium as anode which gradually disappears. (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. (1)
(d) A is false but R is true.

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14. In the following questions a statement of Assertion(A) is followed by a statement of (1)
Reason(R).
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion(A) : ortho-nitrophenol is more acidic than ortho-methoxyphenol.
Reason (R) : NO2 group is an electron donating group while methoxy group is electron
withdrawing in nature.
(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. In the following questions a statement of Assertion(A) is followed by a statement of (1)
Reason(R).
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion(A) : HCOOH is stronger than CH3COOH.
Reason (R) : It is because HCOO– is more stable than CH3 COO– due to the +I effect of
methyl group which increases the negative charge on carboxylate ion.
(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.

In the following questions a statement of Assertion(A) is followed by a statement of (1)

16. Reason(R).
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion(A) : The two strands of DNA are complementary to each other.
Reason (R) : Adenine specifically form hydrogen bonds with Guanine whereas Cytosine
forms hydrogen bonds with Thymine.
(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. An aqueous solution freezes at 272.4 K while pure water freezes at 273 K. Determine Molality
of solution . (2)
Given: Kf = 1.86 K Kg mol -1
18. Rate constant k for a first order reaction has been found to be 2.54 × 10–3 sec–1. Calculate (2)
the 3/4th life of the this reaction. (log 4 = 0.6020)
(OR)
The decomposition of NH3 on platinum surface : 2NH3(g) N2(g) + 3H2(g) is a zero
–4 –1 –1
order reaction with k = 2.5 × 10 mol L s . What are the rates of production of N2 and H2?
19. Draw the structure of major monohalo product in each of the following reactions : (2)

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20. Write the equations involved in the following reactions: (2)
(a) Cannizzaro reaction. (b) Etard reaction.
21. What is the difference between α -form of glucose and β -form of glucose? Explain with the (2)
help of their structures.

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

22. A solution of Ni (NO3)2 is electrolysed between platinum electrodes using a current of 5 (3)
amperes for 20 minutes. What mass of Ni is deposited at the cathode?
(Atomic mass of Ni= 58.71u)
23. (a) For a first order reaction plot graph between (i) ln[R] and time ( ii) log([R0/R] and time. (3)
(b) Give one example of pseudo first order reaction.
24. (a) Give the formula of the following coordination entity: (1+2)
Co 3+ ion bound to one Cl- , one NH3 molecule and two ethylene diamine molecules.
(b) Using valence bond theory mention hybridisation, magnetic behaviour and geometry of
the complex ion [CoF6]3-. What is the oxidation state of Co in this ion?

25. (a) Although chlorine is an electron withdrawing group, yet it is ortho-, para-directing in (3)
electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Explain why it is so?
(b) Which one undergoes SN2 substitution reaction faster and why?

26 Give the names of the reagents of bringing about the following transformations : (3)
(a) Hexan-1-ol to hexanal (b) But-2-ene to ethanal (c) Propan-1-ol to propanoic acid.

27. (a) Give a chemical test to distinguish between (i) Ethanal and Propanone. (3)
(ii) Pentan-2-one and Pentan-3-one.
(b) Give reason: Aldehydes and ketones have higher boiling points than ethers of comparable
molecular mass.
(OR)
(a)Predict the product(s) of the following reactions :

28. (a) What changes occur in the structure of egg protein on boiling? (3)
(b) What happens when D-glucose is treated with bromine water?
(c) Write the name of the disease caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B12.

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 SECTION D
The following questions are case -based questions. Each question has an internal choice
and carries 4 (1+1+2) marks each.

29. Read the following passage and answer questions given below:
Molar conductivity of strong electrolytes is found to vary with concentration according to
Debye- Huckel- Onsagar equation. By plotting molar conductivity (Ʌm) verses square root of
concentration, the molar conductivity of strong electrolyte at infinite dilution (Ʌ 0m)called
limiting molar conductivity can be found out by extrapolating the linear plot(near high (4)
dilution) to zero concentration. However ,in case of weak electrolytes , such an extrapolation
to zero concentration cannot be done as at high dilutions, the plot for weak electrolyte is
almost parallel to the molar conductance axis. Hence to find the value of Ʌ0m of weak
electrolytes, studies were made by Kohlrausch who put forward a law known as Kohlrausch’s
law. This law helps to calculate the Ʌ0m of weak electrolytes from the Ʌ0m values of suitable
strong electrolytes.
Answer the following questions:
a) Write an equation which represents the relationship between the molar conductivity of
strong electrolyte and concentration.
b.) A strong electrolyte is already completely ionized in the solution. Then why does the molar
conductivity increase on dilution?
c.) The molar conductivities of NaOH, NaCl and BaCl2 at infinite dilution are 2.481x 10-2,
1.265 x 10-2 and 2.800 x 10-2 Sm2mol-1 respectively Calculate Ʌ0m of for Ba(OH)2.
(OR)
c)The molar conductivity of 0.025molL-1 solution of methanoic acid is 46.15 Ω-1cm2mol-
1
.What will be its degree of dissociation?
λ0m HCOO- = 54.6 Scm2mol-1 , λ0m H+ =349.6 Scm2mol-1
30. The valence bond theory considers the metal- ligand bond to be covalent but crystal field (4)
theory considers the bond to be ionic arising purely from electrostatic interactions between the
metal and ligand. Arrangement of ligands in order of their ability to cause splitting Δ is called
spectrochemical series. Ligands which cause large splitting (large Δ) are called strong field
ligands while those which cause small splitting (small Δ) are called weak field ligands. When
strong field ligands approach metal atom ion, the value of Δo( “o” stands for octahedral
complexes) is large, so that electrons are forced to get paired up in lower energy t2g orbitals.
Hence, a low-spin complex is resulted from strong field ligand. When weak field ligands
approach metal atom/ion, the value of Δo is small, so that electrons enter high energy eg
orbitals rather than pairing in low energy t2g orbitals. Hence, a high-spin complex is resulted
from weak field ligands. Strong field ligands have tendency to form inner orbital complexes by
forcing the electrons to pair up. Whereas weak field ligands have tendency to form outer
orbital complex because inner electrons generally do not pair up.
Answer the following questions:
(a) On the basic of CFT, Write the electronic configuration for d4 ion if Δo< P.
(b) Calculate number of unpaired electrons in central metal ion of [Fe(CN)6 ]3- .
(c) CO is a strong ligand. Why?
(OR)
(i) Mention the application of coordination compounds in the field of metallurgy.
(ii) Write any one drawback of CFT.

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 SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry five marks each. All question
have internal choice.
31. Attempt any five of the following .
(a) Write the formula of an oxo-anion of Chromium (Cr) in which it shows the oxidation state
equal to its group number.
(b) Account for the following: Transition elements generally form coloured compounds.
(c) Write the name of an alloy of lanthanoid metals.
(5)
(d) Actinoids exhibit greater range of oxidation states than lanthanoids, why?
(e) Complete the following chemical equation (balanced equation).

(f ) The atomic radii of the few metals of the third (5d) series of transition elements are
virtually the same as those of the corresponding members of the second (4d) series. Why?
(g) Write the chemical equation to show the reaction of Lanthanum with Sulphur.
32. (a) Blood cells are isotonic with 0.9% sodium chloride solution. What happens if we place
blood cells in a solution containing (i) 1.2% sodium chloride solution?
(ii) 0.4% sodium chloride solution?
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(b) 200cm of an aqueous solution of a protein contains 1.26 g of the protein. The osmotic
pressure of such a solution at 300K is found to be 2.57 x 10-3 bar. Calculate the molar mass
of protein. (R= 0.083 L bar mol-1K-1)
(OR)
(a) Give reason: When 30 ml of ethyl alcohol and 30ml of water are mixed, the volume of
resulting solution is more than 60ml.
(b) Why is it not possible to obtain pure ethanol by fractional distillation?
(c) An aqueous solution of 2% non-volatile solute exerts a pressure of 1.004 bar at the normal
boiling point of the solvent. What is the molar mass of the solute? (Vapour pressure of pure
water at the boiling point (P0 ) = 1 atm = 1.013 bar)

33. a) How will you convert Aniline to chlorobenzene?

b) Illustrate Gabriel phthalimide synthesis with an example.
c) How can the activating effect of –NH2 group in aniline be controlled?
d) How will you distinguish primary amines from secondary amines?
e) Arrange the following: In increasing order of basic strength in nonpolar, non-aqueous
medium: C6H5NH2 , C6H5N(CH3 )2 , (C2H5 )2NH and CH3NH2
(OR)
a) Why are alkyl amines stronger bases than aryl amines?
b) Show a reaction where aniline form a zwitter ion.
c)An aromatic compound A' of molecular formula C7H6O2 on treatment with aqueous
ammonia and heating forms compound 'B’. Compound ‘ B' on heating with Br2 and aqueous
KOH gives a compound 'C' of molecular formula C6H7N. Write the structures and names of
A, B and C.

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