UNIVERSAL SCIENCE COLLEGE

(B.Sc. Biochemistry)
First Semester 2006
Second Term exam Full Marks: 100
Subject: Inorganic chemistry (Chem. 113) Pass Marks: 45
Date: - 04th Jan. 2006 Time: 3 Hours
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figure
in the margin indicates full marks.
Group – A (Any Three) (3 X 14=42)
1. A) Describe the Valence bond theory. Define three types of hybrid orbitals that
may formed by an atom with s and p orbitals its valence shell.
B) What is radius ratio? Calculate radius ratio values for coordination number six.
2. a) Describe the band theory in metals. Use energy level diagrams to explain the
differences between conductors, insulators and semiconductors.
b) Why electrical conductivity of metal decreases as the temperature is raised but the
opposite occurs with semiconductors.
3. What are transition elements? Discuss the different oxidation state of 3d- trasition
elements.
4. a) What do mean by inert pair effect? What effecty will it cause in the oxidation
state of group IIIA elements?
b) LiR is important compound. Write down its important uses with reaction and its
structure.
Group – B (Any Six) (6 X 7=42)
1. What is lattice energy? Use Born Lande equation to calculate lattice energy of
MgO .Given A= 1.74, n = 7, r0 = 2.01 A0 , N= 6.02 X 1023 , e = 4.8 X 10-10 esu.
2. though the ionic radius for M+3 in group IIIA increases down the group but not in
the regular way observed in group I and II . Why?
3. What is ziggler Natta catalyst? Write down its mechanism.
4. Write down variation in ionization potential of 3d series elements.
5. Explain the C.C.P. an H.C.P. arrangement in metallic crystal.
6. List he physical properties associated with metals.
7. What do you mean by MOT. According to MOT explain the structure of CO and
NO molecule with energy diagram.
8. What are reasons for Lithium having a greater tendency to form covalent
compounds than the elements in the group?
Group –C (Any Eight) (8 X 2=16)
+
1. What effect will you observe when + ve ion like Ag polarizes the different halide
ions?
2. What is Cluster compound?
3. What is Frenkel defects?
4. What do you understand by the term- octahedral site or hole?
5. M.M. value for Ni.- complex is 2. Predict the structure of this complex.
6. Covalent compounds have low melting point and boiling point. Why?
7. Predict the hybridization in following molecules:
a) BF3 b) I3-
8. What do you mean by cohesive force?
9. What are interstitial alloys?
10. Why Potassium violently react with water than Na?
11.Why alkali metals are reducing agent?
12. Why only s- block elements impart coloration?