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Chemistry XII Pre-Board 1 (23-24)
Chemistry XII Pre-Board 1 (23-24)
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
(i) Please check that this question paper contains 9 printed pages.
(ii) Please check that this question paper contains 33 questions with internal
choice.
(iii) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each,
SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each,
SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each,
SECTION D consists of 2 case- based questions carrying 4 marks each and
SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(iv) All the questions are compulsory.
(v) Write the correct question number in the answer book.
(vi) 15 minutes time has been allotted for reading the question paper.
(vii) Do not write any answers on the question paper.
(viii) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.
SECTION A
The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each 16
question carries 1 mark.
1. Which of the following observation is shown by 2 - phenyl ethanol with Lucas Reagent?
(A) Turbidity will be observed within five minutes
(B) No turbidity will be observed
(C) Turbidity will be observed immediately
(D) Turbidity will be observed at room temperature but will disappear after five
minutes.
2. IUPAC name of [Ni(NH3)2Cl(NO2)] is
(A) Nickel diamminechloronitrite
(B) Chloronitrito-N-amminenickel(II)
(C) Diamminechloridonitrito-N-nickel(II)
(D) Diamminechloronitrito-N-nickelate(II)
3. Which of the following polymers of glucose is stored by animals?
4. Alkene (X) (C5H10) on ozonolysis gives a mixture of two compounds (Y) and (Z).
Compound (Y) gives positive Fehling’s test and iodoform test. Compound (Z) does
not give Fehling’s test but give iodoform test. Compounds (X), (Y) and (Z) are
(A) C6H5COCH3, CH3CHO and CH3COCH3
(B) CH3-CH=C(CH3)2, CH3CHO, CH3COCH3
(C) CH3CH2CH = CH2, CH3CH2CHO, HCHO
(D) CH3—CH=CH — CH3, CH3CHO, CH3CHO
5. Anisole undergoes bromination with bromine in ethanoic acid even in the absence of iron
(III) bromide catalyst
(A) Due to the activation of benzene ring by the methoxy group.
(B) Due to the de-activation of benzene ring by the methoxy group.
(C) Due to the increase in electron density at ortho and para positions.
(D) Due to the formation of stable carbocation.
6. Match the properties with the elements of 3d series:
NaI/acetone
Aq. KOH AgNO2
B C2H5Cl C
(i) Mg, ether
(ii) HCHO
D
(A) A = C2H5I, B = C2H5OH, C = C2H5NO2, D = CH3CH2CH2OH
(B) A= C2H5Na, B = C2H4, C = C2H5ONO, D = CH3CH(OH)CH3
(C) A = C2H6, B = C2H5OH, C = C2H5ONO, D = C2H5OH
(D) A = C2H5I, B = C2H4, C = C2H5NO2, D = CH3CH2CH2OH
12. The IUPAC name of the compound shown below is:
Br
CH3 — CH — CH2 — CH3
(A) 1-bromo-2-(1-methylpropyl)benzene
(B) 2-bromo-1-(1-methylpropyl)benzene
(C) 1-bromo-2-butylbenzene
(D) 1-bromo-2-(isobutyl)benzene
13. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Alcohols react both as nucleophiles and electrophiles.
Reason (R): The bond between C–O is broken when alcohols react as nucleophiles.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
16. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): During electrolysis of aqueous copper chloride solution using copper
electrodes hydrogen gas is released at the cathode.
Reason (R): The electrode potential of Cu2+/Cu is greater than that of H+/H2
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. Give names of the reagents to bring about the following transformations: 2
(a) Cyclohexanol to cyclohexanone
(b) Ethanenitrile to ethanal
SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following
questions are short answer type and carry 3 marks each.
22. (a) Can we construct an electrochemical cell with two half-cells composed of 1
ZnSO4 solution and zinc electrodes? Explain your answer.
(b) Calculate the λ0m for Cl- ion from the data given below: Λ0m MgCl2 = 258.6 1
Scm2mol–1 and λ0m Mg2+ = 106 Scm2mol–1
(c) The cell constant of a conductivity cell is 0.146 cm -1. What is the 1
conductivity of 0.01 M solution of an electrolyte at 298 K, if the resistance of
the cell is 1000 ohm?
Determine the order of this reaction and write the rate equation.
Metal complexes show different colours due to d-d transitions. The complex absorbs light
of specific wavelength to promote the electron from t2g to eg level. The colour of the
complex is due to the transmitted light, which is complementary of the colour absorbed.
The wave number of light absorbed by different complexes of Cr ion are given below:
SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All questions
have an internal choice.
31. A Lead storage battery is the most important type of secondary cell having a lead anode 5
and a grid of lead packed with PbO2 as cathode. A 38% solution of sulphuric acid is used
as electrolyte. (Density=1.294 g mL -1). The battery holds 3.5 L of the acid. During the
discharge of the battery, the density of H2SO4 falls to 1.139 g mL -1. (20% H2SO4 by
mass)
(a) Write the reaction taking place at the cathode when the battery is in use.
(b) How much electricity (in Coulombs) is required to carry out the reduction of
one mole of PbO2?
(c) What is the molarity of sulphuric acid before discharge?
(d) What is the mass of sulphuric acid in the solution after discharge?
(e) Write the products of electrolysis when dilute sulphuric acid is electrolysed
using Platinum electrodes.
OR
(a) The e.m.f. of the following cell at 298 K is 0.1745 V 3
Fe(s) / Fe2+ (0.1 M) // H+ (x M)/ H2 (g) (1 bar) / Pt (s)
Given: E0Fe2+/ Fe = − 0.44 V
Calculate the pH of the solution at the electrode where hydrogen is being
produced.
(b) Aqueous solution of copper sulphate and silver nitrate are electrolysed by 1 2
ampere current for 10 minutes in separate electrolytic cells. Will the mass of
copper and silver deposited on the cathode be same or different? Explain
your answer.
32. Attempt any five of the following: 5
(a) Which of the following ions will have a magnetic moment value of 1.73 BM.
Sc3+, Ti3+, Ti2+, Cu2+, Zn2+?