ST.
XAVIER’S WORLD SCHOOL
PRE-BOARD I (2025-26)
GRADE: XII
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY (043)
(SET A)
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions:
1. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
2. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple - choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
3. SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
4. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
5. SECTION D consists of 2 cases - based questions carrying 4 marks each.
6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
7. All questions are compulsory.
8. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.
Section A
1 The relative lowering of vapour pressure of an aqueous solution containing non - [1]
volatile solute is 0.0225. The mole fraction of the non - volatile solute is:
a) 0.0225 b) 0.725 c) 0.15 d) 0.80
2 𝐸 ∘ for 𝐶𝑙2 ( 𝑔) + 2𝑒 − → 2𝐶𝑙 − (𝑎𝑞 ) is 1.36V ; 𝐸 ∘ for 𝐶𝑙 − (𝑔) → 1/2𝐶𝑙2 ( 𝑔) + 𝑒 − is : [1]
a) - 0.68 V b) 1.36 V c) - 1.36 V d) 0.68 V
3 Assertion (A): Corrosion of iron is commonly known as rusting. [1]
Reason (R): Corrosion of iron occurs in presence of water and air.
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.
𝑑[ 𝐴] 𝑑[𝐵] 𝑑[𝐶]
4 For the reaction𝑎𝐴 + 𝑏𝐵 → 𝑐𝐶 , if, −3 𝑑𝑡 = − = 1.5 , then 𝑎, 𝑏 and c [1]
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
respectively are :
a) 6,2,3 b) 2, 1, 3 c) 3, 1, 2 d) 1,3,2
5 Assertion (A): For a zero order reaction the unit of rate constant and rate of reaction [1]
are same.
Reason (R): Rate of reaction for zero order reaction is independent of concentration of
reactant.
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a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
6 According to Werner’s theory of coordination compounds: [1]
a) Both primary and secondary valences are non - ionisable.
b) Secondary valences are ionisable.
c) Both primary and secondary valences are ionisable.
d) Primary valences are ionisable.
7 The formula of the complex triamminetri(nitrito - O) Cobalt (III) is: [1]
a) [ Co(NO2 ) 3 (NH 3 ) 3 ] b) [ Co(ONO2 ) 3 (NH 3 ) 3 ]
c) [ Co(NO2 )(NH 3 ) 3 ] d) [ Co(ONO)3 (NH 3 ) 3 ]
8 [1]
Which is the correct IUPAC name for?
a) 1 - Bromo - 2 - methylbutane b) 1 - Bromo - 2 - ethylpropane
c) 1 - Bromo - 2 - ethyl - 2 - methylethane d) 2 - Methyl - 1 - bromobutane
9 The suitable Grignard reagent used for the synthesis ofCH3 − C H − CH2 − OH with [1]
|
CH3
methanal is:
a) (CH3 ) 2 CHMgBr/H 2 O b) CH3 CH 2 CH 2 MgBr/H 2 O
c) (CH3 ) 2 CH - CH 2 MgBr/H 2 O d) CH3 MgBr/H 2 O
10 Which of the following aldehydes will undergo Cannizzaro reaction? [1]
a) (𝐶𝐻3 )3 𝐶𝐶𝐻𝑂 b) c) 𝐶𝐻3 − 𝐶𝐻2 − 𝐶𝐻𝑂 d)
11 Give IUPAC names of the following compound:CH3 CH 2 CH 2 CH(Br)CH(CH [1]
3 )CH2 CHO
a) 2 – Methyl – 3 – bromoheptanal b) 4 – Bromo – 3 – methylheptanal
c) 3– Methyl – 3 – bromoheptanaldehyde d) 2 – Methyl – 3 – bromoheptanaldehyde
12 Which of the following compounds is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition [1]
reactions?
a) b) c) d)
13 Which of the following amines can be resolved into enantiomers? [1]
a) 2 – pentanamine b) 3 – pentanamine c) Trimethylamine d) 4 – (dimethylamino)
pyridine
14 Assertion: Hoffmann’s bromamide reaction is given by primary amines. [1]
Reason: Primary amines are less basic than secondary amines.
a) Both assertion and reason are wrong.
b) Both assertion and reason are correct statements but reason is not correct
explanation of assertion.
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c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
d) Both assertion and reason are correct statements and reason is correct explanation of
assertion.
15 Hydrolysis of sucrose is called [1]
a) hydration b) saponification c) inversion d) esterification
16 Assertion (A): Proteins are found to have two different types of secondary structures [1]
viz alphahelix and beta pleated sheet structure.
Reason (R): The secondary structure of proteins is stabilized by hydrogen bonding.
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is 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
17 How does sprinkling of salt help in clearing the snow covered roads in hilly areas? [2]
Explain the phenomenon involved in the process.
18 Calculate the potential of the following cell Sn4+ (1.5 M) + Zn → Sn 2+ (0.5 M) + Zn [2]
2+
(2M).
0 0
Given: 𝐄Sn 4+ /Sa2+ = 0.13V, EZn2+ /Zn = −0.76V
Will the cell potential ↑ or ↓ if the concentration of Sn 4+ is increased?
19 What do you mean by complex reactions? Can we determine order and molecularity of [2]
a complex reaction?
20 Write the formula of the following complexes: [2]
[Link] platinum (IV) chloride.
2. Dichloro tetrammine cobalt (III) ion.
21 How are the following conversions carried out? [2]
1. Propene to propan - 2 - ol?
2. Ethyl chloride to ethanal?
Section C
22 Explain the terms ideal and non - ideal solutions in the light of forces of interactions [3]
operating between molecules in liquid solutions.
23 A voltaic cell is set - up at 250 C with following half cells Al|Al 3+ (0.001 M) and [3]
Ni|Ni 2+ (0.50 M)
Write an equation for the reaction that occurs when the cell generates an electric
current and determine the cell potential.
𝛩 𝛩 −6 )
[ Given, 𝐸𝑁𝑖 2+ /𝑁𝑖 = −0.25 𝑉, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸𝐴𝑙3+ /𝐴𝑙 = −1.66 𝑉log(8 × 10 = - 5.09690]
24 All energetically effective collisions do not result in a chemical change. Explain with [3]
the help of an example.
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25 Draw the structure of chromate and dichromate ions? [3]
26 Write the equations for the preparation of 1 - iodobutane from [3]
1) 1 - Butanol 2) 1 - Chlorobutane 3) But - 1 - ene.
27 1. Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their acidic [3]
strength:
3,5 - dinitrophenol, 4 - methylphenol, phenol, 2,4,6 - trinitrophenol
2. What happens when: (write equations)
a. Phenol is distilled with Zn dust?
b. Anisole is treated with HBr?
28 What happens when D - glucose is treated with the following reagents? [3]
1. HI 2. Bromine water 3. HNO3
Section D
29 Phenols underço electrophilic substitution reactions readily due to the strong activating [4]
effect of OH group attached to the benzene ring. Since, the OH group iacreases the
electron density more to o - and p - positions therefore OH group is ortho, para
directing. Reimer - Tiemann reaction is one of the examples of aldehyde group being
introduced or the aromatic ring of phenol, ortho to the hydroxyl group. This is a
general method used for the ortho - formylation of phenols.
Answer the following questions:
[Link] happens when phenol reacts with (2)
a.𝐵𝑟2 /𝐶𝑆2 [Link].𝐻𝑁𝑂3
[Link] phenol does not undergo protonation readily? (1)
[Link] is a stronger acid - phenol or cresol? Give reason. (1)
OR
Write the IUPAC name of the product formed in the Reimer - Tiemann reaction. (1)
30 Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones that represent enormous [4]
structural diversity in terms of the arrangement of atoms in space, resulting in hundreds
of stereoisomers. Although the chemical properties of most stereoisomers may not be
very different, their metabolic rate and utilization in biological systems is significantly
different and known to influence the overall carbohydrate metabolism. Structural
variants, which arise due to a different arrangement of atoms in three - dimensional
space are known as stereoisomers. The number of stereoisomers can be theoretically
estimated by using the formula 2 n, where ’𝑛 ’ is the number of stereocenters or
asymmetric (chiral) carbon atoms in a molecule. Out of these stereoisomers, there are
some structures, which are mirror images of each other, and they are referred to as
enantiomers.
Answer the following questions:
[Link] chemical reactions to show the presence of an aldehydic group and straight
chain in glucose. (2)
2. a)Define anomers. (1)
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OR
b)Draw the structure of 𝛽 - D - Glucopyranose. (1)
[Link] is known as invert sugar. Explain. (1)
Section E
31 Write the IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds [5]
1.[𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )6]𝐶𝑙3 2.[𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )5 𝐶𝑙 ]𝐶𝑙2 3.𝐾3 [𝐹𝑒(𝐶𝑁)6 ]
4.𝐾3 [𝐹𝑒(𝐶2 𝑂4 )3 ] 5.𝐾2 [𝑃𝑑𝐶𝑙4 ] 6.[𝑃𝑡(𝑁𝐻3 )2 𝐶𝑙(𝑁𝐻2 𝐶𝐻3 )]𝐶𝑙
OR
Write down the IUPAC name for each of the following complexes and indicate the
oxidation state, electronic configuration, and coordination number. Also, give
stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex:
1) K[ Cr(H2 O) 2 }(C 2 O 4 ) 2 ] .3H 2 O 2) K3 [ Fe(CN) 6 ]
3)[CrCl3 (py) 3 ] 4)Cs[ FeCl4 ] 5)K4 [ Mn(CN) 6 ]
32 An organic compound (A) with molecular formula C8 H 8 O forms an orange - red [5]
precipitate with 2,4 - DNP reagent and gives yellow precipitate on heating with iodine
in the presence of sodium hydroxide. It neither reduces Tollens’ or Fehlings’ reagent,
nor does it decolourise bromine water or Baeyer’s reagent. On drastic oxidation with
chromic acid, it gives a carboxylic acid (B) having molecular formula C 7 H 6 O 2 .
Identify the compounds (A) and (B) and explain the reactions involved.
OR
Predict the products of the following reactions:
1. 2.
3. 4.
33 Give plausible explanation for each of the following: [5]
1. Why are amines less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses?
2. Why do primary amines have higher boiling point than tertiary amines?
3. Why are aliphatic amines stronger bases than aromatic amines?
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