PRACTICE PAPER (2018-19)

CLASS : XII MAX. MARKS :70

SUBJECT : CHEMISTRY TIME : 3 HOURS

General Instructions :
(i) Section A : Question no. 1 to 5 are very short answer questions and carry 1 mark each.
(ii) Section B : Question no. 6 to 12 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each.
(iii) Section C : Question no. 13 to 24 are also short answer questions and carry 3 marks each.
(iv) Section D : Question no. 25 to 27 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each.
(v) There is no over all choice in question paper . However an internal choice has been provided in
two questions of one mark, two questions of two marks, four questions of three marks and all the
three questions of five marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such
questions .
(vi) Use log tables if required .Use of calculators is not allowed .
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SECTION A
Q1 “NaCl exhibit Schottky defect and not Frenkel defect “. Explain. (1)
Q2 Based on the type of dispersed phase , what type of colloids are micelles ?
OR (1)
Write main reasons for stability of colloids.
Q3 Write IUPAC name of [Co(NH3)5(CO3)]Cl. (1)
Q4 Give IUPAC name of product formed when 2-methyl-1-bromopropane is treated with Na in presence
of dry ether. (1)
Q5 During curdling of milk , what happens to sugar present in it ? (1)

SECTION B
Q6 (i) Give a chemical test to distinguish between Aniline and Benzylamine.
(ii) How will you convert Ethanoic acid to Methanamine. (2)
Q7 (i) How will you prepare Butan-1-ol from 1-Bromobutane.
(ii) Give a chemical test to distinguish between Ethanol and Phenol.
OR (2)
(i) How will you convert Propene to Propan-2-ol.
(ii) Give a chemical test to distinguish between Isopropyl alcohol and n-Propyl alcohol.
Q8 (i) On the basis of the standard electrode potential values stated for acid solutions , predict
whether Ti4+ species may be used to oxidise Fe(II) to Fe (III)
Ti4+ + e-- ----- Ti3+, E0 = 0.01 V, Fe3+ + e-- ----- Fe2+, E0 = 0.77 V
(ii) Based on the data , arrange Fe2+, Mn2+ and Cr2+ in increasing order of stability of +2 oxidation
state. Give a brief reason also. E0Cr3+/Cr2+ = --0.4 V, E0Mn3+/Mn2+ = 0.15 V, E0Fe3+/Fe2+ = 0.8 V.(2)
Q9 Draw structures of : (i) BrF3 (ii) XeF4 (2)
Q10 For a reaction , 2N2O5(g) --------- 4NO2(g) + O2(g), rate of formation of NO2(g) is 2.8 x 10—3 M/s,
calculate rate of disappearance of N2O5(g) .
OR (2)
A first order reaction is 50 % complete in 40 minutes at 300 K and in 20 minutes at 320 K . Calculate
activation energy.
Q11 (i) Gas A is more soluble in water than gas B at same temperature . Which of the two gases will
have the higher value of KH and why ?
 (ii) In non ideal solution , what type of deviation shows formation of maximum boiling
azeotrope ? (2)
Q12 Explain :
(i) Primary amines have higher B.P than tertiary amines.
(ii) Aliphatic amines are stronger bases than aromatic amines. (2)

SECTION C
Q13 Lithium metal crystal has bcc structure. Its density is 0.53 g/cm3 and its molecular mass is 6.94
g/mol. Calculate the volume of a unit cell of Li.
OR (3)
(i) What is packing efficiency of hcp and bcc structures ?
(ii) Define F- centre.
(iii) If N occupy ccp lattice and M occupy 1/3rd tetrahedral voids . Determine formula of
compound.
Q14 Calculate freezing point of a solution containing 8.1 g of HBr in 100 g of water assuming acid to be
90 % ionized. (molar mass of HBr = 80, Kf of water = 1.86KKg/mol)
OR (3)
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A solution of glucose (molar mass = 180 g/mol) in water has a boiling point of 100.2 c . Calculate the
freezing point of the same solution. Kf of water = 1.86 KKg/mol and kb = 0.512 KKg/mol
Q15 (i) For a reaction R---- P , half life is independent of initial concentration of reactant. What is
the order of reaction?
(ii) What is the effect of temperature on rate constant of a reaction?
(iii) Oxygen is available in plenty in air yet fuels do not burn by themselves at room
temperature. Explain. (3)
Q16 (i) What are catalytic promotors and poisons?
(ii) Mention different steps in mechanism of heterogenous catalysis. (3)
Q17 Describe the role of :
(i) NaCN in extraction of gold from its ore.
(ii) Cryolite in extraction of Al from pure alumina.
(iii) CO in purification of Ni. (3)
Q18 (i) Complete the following equations :
(a) 8MnO4-- + 3S2O32--- + H2O ----------------
(b) Cr2O72--- + 3Sn2+ + 14 H+ ------------------
(ii) Explain : Actinoids show irregularities in their electronic configuration.
OR (3)
(i) Complete the following equations :
Heat
(a) 2MnO2 + 4KOH + O2 ----------------------
(b) Cr2O72--- + 6I--- + 14 H+ ----------------------
(ii) Explain : Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.
Q19 (i) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(NH3)5(SCN)]2+ ?
(ii) Why is [NiCl4]2--- paramagnetic while [Ni(CN)4]2--- is diamagnetic ?
(iii) Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes rarely observed ? (3)
Q20 (i) Write the structure of an isomer of compound C4H9Br which is most reactive towards SN1
(ii) How would you convert Chlorobenzene to Biphenyl ?
(iii) Explain : “Dipole moment of Chlorobenzene is lower than Cyclohexyl chloride”. (3)
Q21 (i) Explain : “Phenol is more acidic than alcohol”.
(ii) Giving an example explain :
(a) Kolbe Schmidt reaction (b) Williamsons synthesis (3)
Q22 (i) Name the branched chain component of starch.
(ii) Ribose in RNA and Deoxyribose in DNA differ in the structure around which carbon atom ?
(iii) How many peptide linkages are present in a tripeptide ?
OR (3)
Give three reactions of glucose which cannot be explained by its open chain structure.
Q23 (i) Write the name of the biodegradable polymer used in orthopedic devices.
(ii) Justify the role of tert-Butylperoxide in polymerization ethene.
(iii) Write the structure of monomer of following polymer :
---[--CH2—CH==CH—CH2—CH2—CH--]n—
C6H5 (3)
Q24 (i) What is medicinal use of narcotics?
(ii) Define giving examples :
(a) Food preservatives (b) Antacids (3)

SECTION D
Q25 (i) A cell is prepared by dipping a zinc rod in 1M ZnSO4 solution and a silver electrode in 1M
AgNO3 solution. Given E0Ag+/Ag = 0.80 V, E0Zn2+/Zn = --0.76 V. What si the effect of increase in
concentration of Zn2+ ions on Ecell ?
(ii) Write the products of electrolysis of NaCl with Pt electrodes .
(iii) Calculate emf of following cell at 298 K:
Ni(s)|Ni2+(0.01 M)||Cu2+(0.1 M)| Cu(s) , E0Ni2+/Ni = --0.25 V, E0Cu2+/Cu = 0.34 V
Write the overall cell reaction also.
OR (5)
(i) Applying Kohlrausch’s law of independent migration of ions , write the expression to
determine the limiting molar conductivity of CaCl2.
(ii) Given are the conductivity and molar conductivity of NaCl solutions at 298 K at different
concentrations :
Concentration (M) Conductivity(S/cm) Molar conductivity(Scm2/mol)
--4
0.100 106.74 x 10 106.7
--4
0.05 55.53 x 10 111.1
0.02 23.15 x 10--4 115.8
Compare the variation of conductivity and molar conductivity of NaCl solutions on dilution
Give reason.
(iii) 0.1 M KCl solution offered a resistance of 100 ohms in a conductivity cell at 298 K . If the
cell constant is 1.29 cm—1 , calculate molar conductivity of KCl solution.
Q26 (i) Account for following observations :
(a) SF4 is easily hydrolysed whereas SF6 is not hydrolysed.
(b) Chlorine water is a powerful bleaching agent.
(c) Bi(V) is stronger oxidising agent than Sb(V).
(ii) What happens when : (Give chemical equations also)
(a) White phosphorous is heated with conc. NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of CO2.
(b) XeF6 undergo partial hydrolysis.
OR (5)
 (i) What inspired N. Bartlett for carrying out reaction between Xe and PtF6 ?
(ii) Arrange the following in order of property indicated against each set :
(a) F2, Cl2, Br2, I2 (increasing bond dissociation enthalpy)
(b) NH3, AsH3, SbH3, BiH3, PH3 (decreasing bond strength)
(iii) Complete the following equations :
(a) Cl2 + NaOH (cold and dilute) ----------------
(b) Fe3+ + SO2 + H2O ----------------------------
Q27 (i) Write the mechanism of attack of nucleophile on carbonyl group.
(ii) How will you convert :
(a) Ethanoic acid to Propanoic acid. (b) Benzene to m-Nitroacetophenone
(iii) Explain : “Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones towards nucleophiles”
OR (5)
(i) An alkene A (molecular formula C5H10) on ozonolysis gives a mixture of two compounds B
and C. Compound B gives positive Fehlings solution test and also form iodoform on
reaction with I2 and NaOH. Compound C does not give Fehlings solution test but forms
iodoform. Identify A,B and C . Write all reactions.
(ii) Arrange the following in increasing order of acidic strength:
CH3COOH , CH3CH2OH, ClCH2COOH, FCH2COOH, C6H5CH2COOH
(iii) Giving an example explain following reactions :
(a) Aldol condensation (b) Cannizaro reaction

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 SECTOR -5 , DWARKA, NEW DELHI-75
PREBOARD EXAMINATION (2018-19)
CLASS : XII MAX. MARKS :70
SUBJECT : CHEMISTRY(043) TIME : 3 HOURS

General Instructions :
(i) Section A : Question no. 1 to 5 are very short answer questions and carry 1 mark each.
(ii) Section B : Question no. 6 to 12 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each.
(iii) Section C : Question no. 13 to 24 are also short answer questions and carry 3 marks each.
(iv) Section D : Question no. 25 to 27 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each.
(v) There is no over all choice in question paper . However an internal choice has been provided in
two questions of one mark, two questions of two marks, four questions of three marks and all the
three questions of five marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such
questions .
(vi) Use log tables if required .Use of calculators is not allowed .

SECTION A
Q1 “Ferromagnetic substances show better magnetism than antiferromagnetic substances”. Explain .
Q2 Write one similarity between physisorption and chemisorption.
OR (1)
Define Emulsification.
Q3 On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration of d6 in terms of t2g and eg in an
octahedral field when ∆o < P
OR (1)
Low spin configuration are rarely observed in tetrahedral coordination entity formation. Explain.
Q4 Write IUPAC name of product formed when Chloroethane react with AgNO2 (1)
Q5 Name the vitamins whose deficiency are responsible for (a) Night blindness (b) Poor coagulation of
blood. (1)
SECTION B
Q6 (i) Arrange in increasing order of basic strength: Aniline , p-Nitroaniline, p-Toluidine.
(ii) Explain : --NH2 group of Aniline is acetylated before carrying out nitration . (2)
Q7 (i) How will you prepare Phenol from Aniline.
(ii) Give a chemical test to distinguish between Propanol and 2-Methylpropan-2-ol.
OR (2)
(i) How will you convert Ethylmagnesiumchloride to Propan-1-ol.
(ii) Give a chemical test to distinguish between Propan-2-ol and Benzyl alcohol.
Q8 Explain :
(i) E0 value of Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that for Fe3+/Fe2+.
(ii) Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solution whereas Ti3+ is coloured. (2)
Q9 What are colligative properties ? Name the colligative property which is used to find molar mass of
macromolecules. (2)
Q10 Draw structures of : (i) H2S2O7 (ii) XeF6 (2)
—1
Q11 The rate constant for a first order reaction is 60 s . How much time will it take to reduce 1g of the
reactant to 0.0625 g.
OR (2)
For a reaction H2 + Cl2 --------- 2HCl , rate = k.
 hv
(i) What is order and molecularity of above reaction ?
(ii) Write the units of k.
Q12 (i) Give a chemical test to distinguish between Methanamine and Dimethylamine.
(ii) How will you convert Aniline to p-Bromoaniline. (2)
SECTION C
Q13 Give reasons :
(i) Use of Aspartame as an artificial sweetener is limited to cold foods.
(ii) Metal Hydroxides are better alternatives than sodiumbicarbonate for treatment of acidity.
(iii) Aspirin prevents Heart attack. (3)
Q14 (i) What are monomeric repeating units of Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6.
(ii) Differentiate between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. (3)
Q15 (i) What is basic structural difference between starch and cellulose.
(ii) Why cannot vitamin C be stored in our body ?
(iii) What is difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide ?
OR (3)
(i) Name three different types of RNA.
(ii) Name the nitrogenous bases present in nucleic acids.
(iii) Write reaction of Glucose with nitric acid.
Q16 Differentiate between crystalline and amorphous solids under following heads : M.P, anisotropy and
order of arrangement of particles.
OR (3)
Nb crystallise in bcc structure. If atomic radius is 143.1 pm , calculate density of Nb.
(atomic mass of Nb = 93)
Q17 Calculate the mass of Ethanol solution in which mole fraction of water is 0.88
OR (3)
A 10 % solution (by mass) of sucrose in water has a freezing point of 269.15 K. Calculate the freezing
point of 10 % glucose in water if freezing point of pure water is 273.15 K
(Molar mass of sucrose = 342 g/mol, glucose = 180 g/mol)
Q18 For the first order thermal decomposition reaction, the following data were obtained :
C2H5Cl(g) ----- C2H4(g) + HCl(g)
Time /sec Total pressure /atm
0 0.30
300 0.50 Calculate rate constant
(Given log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771, log 4 = 0.6021) (3)
Q19 (i) A colloidal solution is prepared by adding AgNO3 to KI solution in a test tube. What is the charge
on AgI Sol particles ? How is the sol formed represented ?
(ii) Explain how the phenomenon of adsorption finds application in Heterogenous catalysis ?
(iii) Which of the following electrolytes is the most effective for the coagulation of Fe(OH)3 sol which
is a positively charged sol : NaCl, Na2SO4 , Na3PO4 (3)
Q20 Describe how the following steps can be carried out ?
(i) Recovery of gold from leached gold metal complex.
(ii) Conversion of Zirconium iodide to pure Zr.
(iii) Formation of slag in the extraction of Cu.
Write the chemical equations also for the reactions involved. (3)
Q21 Explain :
 (i) Out of Sc3+, Co2+ and Cr3+ ions , only Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solutions.
(ii) The E0Cu2+/Cu is positive unlike the remaining members of first transition series.
(iii) La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3.
OR (3)
(i) How is the variability in oxidation states of transition metals different from that of the p block
elements ?
(ii) Out of Cu+ and Cu2+ which ion is unstable in aqueous solution and why ?
(iii) Orange colour of Cr2O72—ion changes to yellow on treatment with an alkali. Explain.
Q22 A complex having composition Cr(NH3)4Cl2Br has been isolated in two forms A and B . The form A reacts
with AgNO3 to give a white ppt readily soluble in dilute aqueous ammonia whereas B gives a pale yellow
ppt soluble in concentrated ammonia
(i) Write the formulae of isomers A and B.
(ii) State the hybridisation of Cr in each of them.
(iii) Calculate the magnetic moment (spin only) of isomer A. (3)
Q23 (i) Out of (CH3)2CHCH2Cl and CH3CH2CH(CH3)Cl which is more reactive towards SN1 and why ?
(ii) How would you convert 2-Bromobutane to But-2-ene.
(iii) Explain ---- SN1 reactions are accompanied by racemization in optically active haloalkanes. (3)
Q24 Explain :
(i) B.P of Ethanol is higher than Methoxymethane.
(ii) Giving an example explain following reactions :
(a) Reimertiemann reaction (b) Friedal Craft’s alkylation of Anisole (3)
SECTION D
Q25 (i) Electrical resistance of a column of 0.05 M KOH of diameter 1 cm and length 45.5 cm is 4.55 x103
ohm. Calculate its molar conductivity.
(ii) Solutions of two electrolytes A and B are diluted . The limiting molar conductivity of B increases
1.5 times while that of A increase 2.5 times. Which of the two is a strong electrolyte? Justify.
OR (5)
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(i) Calculate the emf of following cell at 25 c :
Fe|Fe2+(0.001 M) || H+ (0.01 M) | H2(g)(1 bar), Pt(s)
E0Fe2+/Fe = --0.44 V, E0H+/H2 = 0 V
(ii) What is corrosion ? Describe the role of zinc in cathodic protection of iron. Can we use tin in
place of zinc for this purpose? Give reason.
Q26 (i) Give reasons :
(a) SO2 is reducing while TeO2 is and oxidizing agent.
(b) Nitrogen do not form pentahalide.
(c) ICl is more reactive than I2.
(ii) What happens when : (write balanced chemical equations)
(a) HCl is added to MnO2
(b) PCl3 is heated
OR (5)
(i) When conc. Sulphuric acid was added to an unknown salt present in a test tube, a brown gas A
was evolved. This gas intensified when copper turnings were added to this test tube. On cooling,
the gas A changed into colourless solid B
(a) Identify A and B
(b) Write the structures of A and B
(c) Why does gas A change to solid on cooling?
 (ii) Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their reducing character: HCl, HF, HBr, HI
(iii) Complete the following equation:
XeF4 + SbF5 ---------
Q27 (i) Identify the reaction and write the IUPAC name of the product formed:
(a) Red P/Br2
CH3CH2COOH ---------------
(b) H2/Pd-BaSO4
C6H5COCl ---------------------
(ii) Write the structures and IUPAC names of the cross aldol condensation products of Ethanal
and Propanal.
(iii) Explain--- Carboxylic acid is more acidic than Phenol.
OR (5)
(i) An aromatic compound A (molecular formula C8H8O) gives positive 2,4 DNP test. It gives a yellow
ppt of compound B on treatment with iodine and NaOH solution. Compound A do not give
Tollen’s or Fehling’s solution test. On drastic oxidation with potassium permanganate it forms a
carboxylic acid C(molecular formula C7H6O2), which is also formed along with the yellow
compound in above reaction. Identify A, B and C and write all the reactions involved.
(ii) Explain following reactions:
(a) Clemmenson’s reduction (b) Gattermann Koch reaction

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