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CHEMISTRY SAMPLE PAPER

Time : 3 Hrs.

I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.

Max. Marks : 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
All questions are compulsory.
Question numbers 1 to 5 are very short answer questions and carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 10 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 11 to 22 are also short answer questions and carry 3 marks each.
Question number 23 is value based question and carry 4 marks.
Question numbers 24 to 26 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each.
Use log tables, if necessary. Use of calculators is not allowed.

SECTION - A
1.
2.

Out of NH3 and N2, which gas will be adsorbed more readily on the surface of charcoal and why?
Why are haloalkanes insoluble in water but soluble in benzene?

3.
4.

Why is acetyl chloride a better acetylating agent than acetic acid?

Why is cellulose in our diet not nourishing?

5.

In the preparation of aldehydes from primary alcohols, aldehydes formed must be distilled as soon as they are formed. Why ?
SECTION - B

6.

A compound is formed by two elements M and N. The element N forms ccp and atoms of M occupy 1/3rd of tetrahedral voids.
What is the formula of the compound?

7.

Why does zinc oxide which is white in colour become yellow upon heating?

8.

In the reaction A + 2B - 3C + 2D, the rate of disappearance of B is 1 10 2 mol L1 s1. What will be the rate of the reaction and
rate of change in concentration of A and C?

9.

What are fuel cells? How do they resemble and differ from galvanic cells?

10. (a) SF6 is used as a gaseous electrical insulator. Why?

(b) H3PO2 and H3PO3 act as good reducing agents while H3PO4 does not. Discuss
OR
(a) How is XeO3 prepared? Write chemical equation.
(b) Molecular nitrogen N2 is not particularly reactive. Explain.

SECTION - C

11.

Consider a cell composed of two half-cells:

(i) Cu(s) |Cu2+ (aq), and
Calculate

(ii) Ag(s) |Ag+ (aq).

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(a) the standard cell potential, and
(b) the cell potential when concentration of Cu2+ is 2M and concentration of Ag+ is 005 M, at 298 K.

Given: E Cu 2+ /Cu = + 0.34V, E Ag + /Ag = 080 V, R = 8314 JK1 mol1,

F = 96500 C mol1
12. (a) In some reactions, the energy possessed by colliding molecules is more than the threshold energy, yet the reaction is slow. Why?
(b) State one condition in which a bimolecular reaction may be kinetically of the first order.
13. Explain the following observation:
(a) Lyophilic colloid is more stable than lyophobic colloid.
(b) Coagulation takes place when sodium chloride solution is added to a colloidal solution of ferric hydroxide.
(c) Sky appears blue in colour.
OR
Account for the following :
(a) Ferric hydroxide sol is positively charged.
(b) The extent of physical adsorption decreases with rise in temperature.
(c) A delta is formed at the point where river enters the sea.
14. Using the Ellingham diagram given below, predict the following:
(a) At what temperature can silicon reduce MgO.
(b) At what temperature can aluminium reduce MgO.
(c) At what temperature can carbon reduce MgO.
0
100
2Cu2O
4Cu+ O 2
2FeO

O
2Fe+ 2

DG/kJ mol1 of O2

200
300
400
500

+
2CO

600

C + O2 CO2

2CO 2
O2

2Zn+ O2

2C
+

2ZnO

700
800

Si + O 2 SiO2

900

O
2
2CO

l O3
2/3A 2

1000

O
4/3Al+ 2

1100

O
2Mg + 2

1966 K

2MgO

1363 K
1623 K

1180 K

1200
692 K
0 C
273K

400 C
673K

800 C
1073K

1200 C
1473K

1600 C
1873K

2000 C
2273K

Temperature

15. Explain the following observations:

(a) ClF3 exists but FCl3 does not.
(b) Among the hydrides of elements of Group 16, water shows unusual physical properties.
(c) Justifying the order of your choice, arrange the following in decreasing order of property indicated:
HClO4, HClO3, HClO2, HClO oxidising power.
16. How are xenon fluorides XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6 obtained?
17. (i)

Among Ag(NH3)2Cl, [Ni(CN)4]2 and [CuCl4]2, which

(a) has square planar geometry?
(b) remains colourless in aqueous solution and why?
[Ag (Z = 47), Ni (Z = 28), Cu (Z = 29)].

(ii) Write the IUPAC name of [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl.

18. (a) What is the decreasing order of reactivity of the following in SN2 reaction?

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1-Bromo-2-methylbutane, 1-Bromo-2, 2-dimethylpropane, 1-Bromopentane.
(b) Arrange the compounds CH3F, CH3I, CH3Br, CH3Cl in order of increasing reactivity in bimolecular nucleophilic substitution
(SN2) reactions.
19.

Write the equation for the reaction of HI with the following:

(a) 1-Propoxypropane
(b) Methoxybenzene
(c) Benzyl ethyl ether

20. D (+) glucose gives most of the characteristics of the aldehydic (CHO) group but it does not react with sodium bisulphite,
ammonia and also does not restore the pink colour of Schiff's reagent. Explain.
21. (a) Distinguish between thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers?
(b) What is phenol-formaldehyde polymer popularly known as?
22. (a) What is the difference between bathing soap and washing soaps?
(b) Aspartame is unstable at cooking temperature, where would you suggest aspartame to be used for sweetening?
SECTION - D
23. In chemistry laboratory, the teacher asked two of her students, Rohan and Kunal to do a confirmatory test for aromatic amines.
Rohan decided to perform carbyl amine test whereas Kunal decided to do it with Hinsberg's reagent. After knowing this the
teacher advised Rohan not to perform this method.
(a) Why do you think teacher advised him not to do so ?
(b) What values are associated with teacher and Rohan.
SECTION - E
24. (a) The degree of dissociation of Ca(NO3)2 in dilute aqueous solution containing 7.0 g of the solute per 100g of water at 100C
is 70 percent. If the vapour pressure of water at 100C is 760 mm, calculate the vapour pressure of the solution.
(b) What is the vant Hoff factor (i) of the compound Na2SO4 if it is 100% dissociated.
(c) If glycerine [C3H5 (OH)3] and ethylene glycol (C2H6O2) are sold at same price per kg, which would be cheaper for preparing
an antifreeze solution for the radiator of an automobile?
OR
(a) A solution containing 0.5126 g of naphthalene (molar mass = 128g mol1) in 50.0 g of carbon tetrachloride gave a boiling
point elevation of 0.402 K while a solution of 0.6216 g unknown solute in the same mass of carbon tetrachloride gave a
boiling point of elevation of 0.647 K. Find the molar mass of the unknown solute.
(b) Explain why is measurement of osmotic pressure more widely used for determining the molar mass of macro-molecules than
the rise in boiling point or fall in freezing point temperature of their solutions.
(c) What will happen to the elevation in boiling point of a solution if the weight of the solute dissolved is doubled but the
weight of solvent taken is halved ?
25. (a) (i)

Which oxidation state of Mn is most stable and why?

(ii) Which transition element show highest oxidation state and in which compound?
(iii) Which is the densest transition element?
(b) Write balanced ionic equation for what happens when:
(i)

Acidified potassium permanganate solution is treated with an oxalate ion in solution.

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(ii) An iodide ion is treated with an acidified dichromate ion in solution.
OR
(a) Give reasons for each of the following :
(i)

Size of trivalent lanthanoid cations decreases with increase in the atomic number.

(ii) Transition metal fluorides are ionic is nature, whereas bromides and chlorides are usually covalent in nature.
(b) Gas (A) and gas (B) both turn K2Cr2O7/H+ green. Gas (A) also turns lead acetate paper black. When gas (A) is passed into
gas (B) in an aqueous solution, yellowish white turbidity appears. Identify gas (A) and (B) and explain the reactions.
26. (a) An organic compound 'A' (molecular formula C3H6O) is resistant to oxidation but forms a compound 'B' (C3H8O) on
reduction. 'B' reacts with HBr to form a bromide which on treatment with alcoholic KOH forms an alkene 'C' (C3H6). Deduce
the structure of A, B and C.
(b) State chemical tests to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds:
(i)

Propanal and propanone.

(ii) Phenol and benzoic acid.

OR
(a) An organic compound 'A' which has characteristic odour, on treatment with NaOH forms two compounds 'B' and 'C'. Compound
'B' has the molecular formula C7H8O which on oxidation gives back compound 'A'. Compound 'C' is the sodium salt of an acid
which when heated with soda lime yields an aromatic hydrocarbon 'D'. Deduce the structures of A, B, C and D.
(b) (i)

Write the IUPAC name of the following compound :

Cl
|
|

O
||
||

H3CCHCH2CCH3
(ii) Write IUPAC name of CH3CHCHCH3
|
|

Br

|
|

CHO

HINTS & SOLUTIONS

1.

NH3 is adsorbed more readily as it is more easily liquefiable compared to N2. Moreover, NH3 molecule has has greater molecular
size.
(1 mark)

2.

Haloalkanes donot dissolve in water due to the lack of hydrogen bonding in the molecules of solute and solvent. However, they
dissolve in benzene (organic solvent) as the solubility is based on the principle that 'like dissolve like'.
(1 mark)

3.

The acetylation is carried by acetyl carbocation (CH3CO+) The cation is formed by acetylchloride and not by acetic acid
O
CH3 C Cl

CH3 C + Cl

Acetyl chloride

Acetyl carbocation

O
CH3 C OH

O
+
CH3 C O + H

(1 mark)

Acetate ion

Therefore, acetyl chloride is a better acetylating agent than acetic acid.

4.

Our body does not produce an enzyme to help in the metabolism of cellulose.

5.

Aldehydes formed as a result of the oxidation of primary alcohols are prone to further oxidation and are expected to form acids.
Therefore, it is advisable to remove them from the reaction mixture by distillation in case these are low boiling. Otherwise, other
methods must be used to convert primary alcohols into aldehydes.
(1 mark)

6.

Let the number of atoms of element N present in ccp = x

\ The number of tetrahedral voids = 2x

(1 mark)

( mark)

As 1/3rd of the tetrahedral voids are occupied by atoms of element M, therefore, number
1
2x
of atoms of element M present = 2 x =
3
3
2x
\
N:M
=x:
3
= 3x : 2x = 3 : 2

\
7.

8.

9.

The formula of the compound is N3M2 or M2N3.

( mark)

(1 mark)

Zinc oxide (ZnO) crystals upon heating decompose as follows:

Zn 2+ (s) + 1/2O2 (g) + 2e

ZnO(s)

( mark)

Rate = d[A] = 1 d[B] = 1 d[C] = 1 d[D]

dt
2 dt 3 dt
2 dt

(1 mark)

d[A] 1 d[B] 1
=
= (1 10 2 ) = 0.5 10 2 mol L1s1
dt
2 dt
2

( mark)

The excess of Zn2+ ions formed are trapped in the interstitial spaces and the electrons are also trapped in the neighbourhood.
These electrons absorb radiations corresponding to certain specific colour from the light and emit yellow light. (1 marks)
Given reaction is A + 2B - 3C + 2D, thus rate of this reaction

d[C] 3 d[B] 3
=
= (1 10 2 ) = 1.5 102 mol L1s1
dt
2 dt
2
Fuel cells are those cells in which chemical energy of fuel is converted into electrical energy.

( mark)
(1 mark)

In both cells, chemical energy is converted into electrical energy. The efficiency of fuel cell is higher than that of galvanic cell.
Fuel cells are non-polluting.
( + = 1 mark)
10. (a) SF6 is colourless, odourless and non-toxic gas at room temperature. It is thermally stable and chemically inert. Because of
its inertness and high tendency to suppress internal discharges, it is used as a gaseous electrical insulator in high voltage
generators and switch gears.
(1 mark)

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+1

+3

(b) Both H3 P O2 and H3 P O3 can increase the oxidation state of phosphorus upto + 5. They therefore, act as good reducing
agents. However, in H3PO4, oxidation state of phosphorus is already + 5 (maximum possible oxidation state). It can act as
an oxidising agent and not as a reducing agent.
(1 mark)
OR
(a) XeO3 is prepared by hydrolysis of XeF6 or XeF4.
( mark)
Hydrolysis
XeF6 + 3H2O

XeO3 + 6HF

11.

( mark)
6XeF4 + 12H2O 4Xe + 2XeO3 + 24HF + 3O2
( mark)
(b) N2 is not reactive, particularly at ordinary conditions of temperature because there is triple covalent bond (N N) between
two N-atoms. To break this bond to form N-atoms, a large amount of energy is required which is hardly available from enthalpies
of reactions under ordinary conditions.
(1 mark)
2+
+
In this cell, Cu/Cu electrode acts as anode, and Ag /Ag electrode acts as cathode.
( + = mark)
(a) Standard electrode potential,

Ecell = Ecathode
- EAnode = 080 V 034 V = 046 V.

(b) The net cell reaction is

Cu2+ + 2Ag
Cu + 2Ag+
Here
n = 2.
By Nernst equation, cell potential
Ecell = Ecell

2303RT
[Cu 2+ ]
log
nF
[Ag + ]2

\Ecell = 046 V

13.

14.

( mark)

( mark)

23038314298
2
log
2 96500
(005)2

= 046

12.

( mark)

00591
210 4
log
2
25

= 046 0086 = 037 V.

(1 mark)
(a) Though the energy possessed by molecules is more than the threshold energy and the reaction should proceed at a
reasonable rate yet in some cases the reaction is slow. It is due to the fact that in such cases the reacting molecules are not
properly oriented. Due to this the number of effective collision decreases and so the reaction is slower than expected rate.
(1 + 1 = 2 marks)
(b) By taking one of the reactants in large excess so that it may not contribute towards the order.
(1 mark)
(a) The stability of the lyophobic colloid is only on account of charge while the stability of lyophilic colloid is on account of
charge as well as solvation of colloidal particles.
(1 mark)
(b) Fe(OH)3 sol is positively charged which is coagulated by negatively charged Cl ion present in sodium chloride solution.
(1 mark)
(c) Sky appears blue in colour due to scattering of light by colloidal particles like dust, mist etc.
(1 mark)
OR
(a) Ferric hydroxide sol which is obtained by hydrolysis of FeCl3 is positively charged because of preferential adsorption of
ferric ions (Fe3+) by colloidal particles from the solution.
(1 mark)
(b) Adsorption is an exothermic process. According to Le Chateliers principle, the magnitude of adsorption should decrease
with rise in temperature and this is actually so.
(1 mark)
(c) River water contains colloidal particles of clay, mud, etc., which are charged. Sea water contains large quantity of number of
dissolved salts and acts as a sort of electrolyte. When river water comes in contact with sea water, coagulation of colloidal
particles occurs. These coagulated clay, sand particles, etc., settle down at the point of contact resulting in the rise of river
bed. This leads river water of adopt different course and a delta is formed in due course of time.
(1 mark)
(a) Silicon can reduce MgO above 1966 K.

(1 mark)

(b) Aluminium can reduce MgO above 1623 K.

(1 mark)

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(c) Carbon cannot reduce MgO at any temperature.

(1 mark)

15. (a) It is because Cl has vacant d-orbitals. F does not have d-orbitals so, it cannot show higher oxidation state.

(1 mark)

(b) (i) Water is liquid, others are gases (ii) Water is thermally most stable among hydrides of group 16 elements. This is due to
intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
( + = 1 mark)
(c) HClO > HClO2 > HClO3 > HClO4.
HClO is unstable, breaks down to HCl and [O] due to which it is strong oxidising agent whereas others give oxygen less
easily. Greater the oxidation state of Cl in the acid, lower the oxidising power.
(1 mark)
16. XeF2 , XeF4 and XeF6 are obtained by direct reaction between Xe and F2 as follows:
673 K, 1bar

Xe(g ) + F2 ( g )
XeF2 ( s )
Ni tube

(1 mark)

excess

873 K, 7 bar

Xe ( g ) + 2 F2 ( g ) XeF4 ( s)

(1 mark)

(1n 1:5 ratio)

573 K, 60 70bar

Xe ( g ) + 3F2 ( g ) XeF6 ( s)

(1 mark)

(1n 1:20 ratio)

(a) [Ni (CN)4]2 has square planar geometry on account of dsp2 hybridisation.
(1 mark)
+
(b) [Ag (NH3 )2 ] Cl remains colourless in aqueous solution. The complex does not have unpaired electron in central
cation, Ag+ and thus d-d transition is not possible. Ag in + 1 oxidation state which has electronic configuration : [Kr]36
4d10 5s0.
(1 mark)
(ii) The IUPAC name is Dichlorobis (ethylene-diammine) cobalt (III) chloride.
(1 mark)

17. (i)

18. (a) All are primary alkyl halides and their structural formulae are:
CH3
|
C 2 H 5 C CH 2 Br
|
H

CH3
|
CH3 C CH 2 Br
|
CH3

(I)

(II)

H
|
C4 H9 C Br
|
H

(III)

The order of reactivity is : (III) > (I) > (II)

( mark)

Explanation : The SN2 reactions are sensitive to steric hindrance. Greater the steric hindrance to the attacking nucleophile,
lesser will be the reactivity. In the light of this, the reactivity order is justified.
(1 mark)
(b) CH3F < CH3Cl < CH3Br < CH3I

( mark)

In these nucleophilic substitution reactions, the nucleophile is to displace the halide ion (X). Greater the bond dissociation
enthalpy of the CX bond, difficult is its cleavage and lesser will be the reactivity. The order of bond dissociation enthalpy
of different CX bond is
C F > C Cl > C Br > C I
The order of reactivity towards SN2 reactions is the reverse.
HI

CH CH CH OH + CH CH CH I
19. (a) CH3CH2CH2 O CH2CH2CH3
373K
3
2
2
3
2
2
OCH3

(b)

(1 mark)

OH
HI, 373 K

CH2 O C2H 5

(c)

(1 mark)

HI, 373 K

+ CH3 I

(1 mark)

CH2I
+ C2H5OH

(1 mark)

20. To explain the above, it has been suggested that glucose does not have an open chain structure rather it has a cyclic structure
in which the aldehydic (CHO) group is a part of the six membered oxide ring(d-oxide ring).
(1 marks)

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Sodium bisulphite, ammonia etc. fail to cleave the ring but Tollen's reagent and Fehlings solutions etc. are strong enough to
cleave the ring and then CHO group is free to give its characteristic reactions.
(1 marks)
21.

(a)

Thermosetting polymer
(i)

Thermoplastic polymer

Cannot be reshaped on heating.

(i)

Can be heated and than moulded in a desired shape.

(ii) Has extensive cross-linking.

(ii)

No cross linking between the chains.

(iii) Examples are bakelite and melamine.

(iii) Examples are polythene and polystyrene.

(b) Bakelite.
22.

23.

24.

(2 marks)
(1 mark)

(a) Bathing soaps are potassium salts of long chain fatty acids while washing soaps are sodium salts of long chain fatty acids.
(2 marks)
(b) In cold foods and soft drinks.
(1 mark)
(a) Teacher advised him not to do this test because during carbyl amine reaction Phenyl isocynaide will be produced as a
product which is harmful.
(2 marks)
(b) Value associated with teacher are concerned towards the safety of students and dedicated towards his duty
Value of Rohan are alert and conscious presence of mind
(1 + 1 = 2 marks)
(a) Step I.
Calculation of the Van't Hoff factor (i)
Calcium nitrate dissociates in aqueous solution as :
Ca(NO3 ) 2 Ca 2+ ( aq ) + 2NO3- ( aq)

a=

( mark)

i -1
n -1

0.7 =

( mark)

i -1
3 -1

( mark)

or
i = 0.7 2 + 1 = 2.4
Step II
Calculation of vapour pressure of the solution

( mark)

According to Raoult's Law,

-P

PA
S = ix = i n B ; PA - PS = i WB M A
B
PS
nA
PS
M B WA

( mark)

= 760 mm, i = 2.4, W = 7.0 g, M = 164 g mol1 (for calcium nitrate)

PA
B
B

WA = 100 g, MA = 18 g mol1

760 - PS 2.4 (7.0g) (18g mol-1)

=
= 0.0184
PS
(164 g mol -1 ) (100 g)

( mark)

or

760
760 - PS
760
- 1 = 0.0184; PS =
= 0.0184 or
= 746.3 mm
PS
PS
1.0184

(1 mark)

2Na + + SO 2
(b) Three, Na2SO4
4

(1 mark)

(c) Ethylene glycol (C2H6O2). This is because, it has lower molecular weight and hence contains more moles for the same mass
of glycerine.
(1 mark)
OR
(a) In case of naphthalene
Mass of naphthalene (WB) = 0.5126 g

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Mass of carbon tetrachloride (WA) = 50.0 g = 0.050 kg
Molar mass of naphthalene (MB) = 128 g mol1

Elevation in boiling point (DTb) = 0.402 K

M B DTb WA
WB

Kb =

( mark)

(128g mol-1 ) (0.402 K) (0.050 kg)

(0.5126 g)

( mark)

= 5.019 K kg mol1
In case of unknown solute,

( mark)

Mass of solute (WB) = 0.6216 g

Mass of solvent (WA) = 50.0 g = 0.05 kg
Elevation in b.p (DTb) = 0.647 K
Molal elevation constant (Kb) = 5.019 K kg mol1
K b WB
DTb WA

MB =
=

( mark)

(5.019 K kg mol-1 ) (0.6216 g)

(0.647 K) (0.05 kg)

( mark)

= 96.44 g mol1
( mark)
(b) Both elevation in boiling point temperature and depression in freezing point temperature are not so useful for determining
the molar mass of macro-molecules because DT is very small in both the cases. Moreover some macro-molecules, proteins
in particular break at elevated temperatures. Under the circumstances, osmotic pressure is most widely used. It can be
determined even at room temperature.
(2 marks)
(c) The elevation in boiling point will become four times because DTb = Kb

W2 1000
M 2 W1

(1 mark)

25. (a) (i) + 2 oxidation state of Mn is most stable. In this oxidation sate, it has exactly half-filled d-orbitals.
(ii) Osmium, (Os) shows highest oxidation state in osmium tetraoxide (OsO4).
(iii) Osmium (Os) is the densest transition element.
(1 + 1 + 1 = 3 marks)
(b) Balanced ionic equations for the reactions are given below:
(i)

[MnO 4 + 8H + + 5e
Mn 2+ + 4H 2 O] 2

C OO

2CO 2 +2e 5
COO

COO
+ 16H +
2Mn 2+ + 10CO2 + 8H 2 O
2MnO 4 + 5 |
COO

(ii)

(1 mark)

6e + 14H + + Cr2 O2
2Cr 3+ +7H 2O
7
2I
I2 + 2e ] 3

14H + + Cr2O2
2Cr 3+ + 7H 2O + 3I 2
7 + 6I

(1 mark)
OR
(a) (i) It is due to poor shielding effect of 4f-electrons. As effective nuclear charge increases, ionic size decreases.(1 mark)
(ii) Ionic character of metal halide depends upon the electronegativity difference between the metal and halogen. F is more
electronegative than Cl, Br, therefore fluorides are ionic whereas chlorides and bromides are covalent in nature.

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(1 mark)
(b) The information suggests that the gas (A) is H2S while the gas (B) is SO2. Both turn acidified K2Cr2O7 paper green.
(1 mark)
( mark)
K Cr O + 4H SO + 3H S
K SO + Cr (SO ) + 7H O + 3(S)
2

2 7

2
(Gas A)

2
4 3
(green)

K 2 Cr2 O7 + H 2SO 4 + 3SO 2

K 2SO 4 + Cr2 (SO 4 ) 3 + H 2 O
(Gas B)

26.

H 2S
(Gas A)

+ (CH3 COO) 2 Pb

2H 2S
(Gas A)

+ SO 2
2H 2O
(Gas B)

( mark)

(green)

PbS

(Black ppt.)

+ 2CH 3COOH

( mark)

+ 3S

( mark)

(Yellowish turbidity)

(a) Structures of A, B and C are decided in the following manner:

LiAlH

4
CH3 CCH3
CH 3 CHCH3
Reduction
||
|
O
OH
Propan-2-ol
'B'

Acetone
'A'

(1+1+1 = 3 marks)

CH3 CH CH3 + KOH( alc.)

CH3 CH==CH 2 + KBr + H 2O
Propene
|
'C'
Br
2-Bromopropane
(Bromide)

(b) (i)

Propanal and propanone : The two compounds can be distinguished by iodoform test. Propanone contains CH3CO
group and gives iodoform test while propanal (CH3CH2CHO) does not give iodoform test.
(1 mark)
CH3COCH 3 + 3NaOI
CH 3COONa+2NaOH + CHI3

Iodoform

(ii) Phenol and benzoic acid : The two compound can be distinguished as under:
Ferric chloride test : Phenol gives a violet colour with aqueous FeCl3 while benzoic acid gives buff coloured ppt. of
ferric benzoate.
(1 mark)
3C6 H5OH + FeCl3
(C6 H5O)3 Fe + 3HCl
Phenol

Violet colour

3C6 H5COOH + FeCl3

(C6 H5COO)3Fe + 3HCl
Benzoic acid

Ferric benzoate
(Buff coloured ppt.)

OR
CH2OH

50%

NaOH

oxidation

(a)

'B'

CH2OH

CHO

'A'

COONa
Heat

NaOH(CaO)

+
Benzyl alcohol

'B'

Sodium benzoate

'C'

+ Na2CO3
Benzene

'D'
(1 + + + 1 = 3 marks)

(b) (i)

4-Chloropentan-2-one.

(ii) 3-Bromo-2-methylbutanal.

(1 + 1 = 2 marks)