KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, ZIET MUMBAI

CLASS XII
SAMPLE PAPER-I
CHEMISTRY (THEORY)
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 70

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:

(i) This question paper contains 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into FIVE sections - Section A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) Section A - question number 1 to 16 are multiple choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B - question number 17 to 21 are very short answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks.
(v) Section C - question number 22 to 28 are short answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks.
(vi) Section D - question number 29 and 30 are case-based questions. Each
question carries 4 marks.
(vii) Section E- question number 31 to 33 are long answer type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks.
(viii) There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal
choice has been provided in few questions in all the Sections, except Section -A.
(ix) Use of calculator is NOT allowed.

SECTION-A
16x1=16
Question No. 1 to 16 are Multiple Choice type questions carrying 1 mark each.

1. On increasing temperature,
(a) ionic conductance increases and electronic conductance decreases.
(b) ionic conductance decreases and electronic conductance increases.
(c) both ionic and electronic conductance increase.
(d) both ionic and electronic conductance decrease.

2. What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction?

(a) 1° > 2° > 3° (b) 1° < 2° > 3°

(c) 3° > 2° > 1° (d) 3° > 1° > 2°

3. Which cell will measure standard electrode potential of copper electrode?

(a) Pt(s)| H2 (g, 0.1 bar)| H+ (aq., 1 M) || Cu2+ (aq., 1M)| Cu(s)
(b) Pt(s)| H2 (g, 1 bar) | H+ (aq., 1 M) || Cu2+ (aq., 2M)| Cu(s)
(c) Pt(s)| H2 (g, 1 bar) | H+ (aq., 1 M) || Cu2+ (aq., 1M)| Cu(s)
(d) Pt(s)| H2 (g, 1 bar) | H+ (aq., 0.1 M)|| Cu2+ (aq., 1M)| Cu(s)

4. Phenol is less acidic than

(a) Ethanol (b) o-nitrophenol
(c) o-methylphenol (d) o-methoxyphenol

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 5. The unit of rate and rate constant are same for a reaction of –
(a) zero order (b) first order
(c) Second order (d) third order

6. Formic acid and ethanoic acid can be distinguished by:

(a) Sod. Bicarbonate test (b) Tollen’s test
(c) Iodoform test (d) Lucas test

7. In which of the following pairs, both the ions are coloured in aqueous solutions?
[Atomic no of Sc = 21, Ti = 22, Ni = 28, Co = 27, Cu = 29]
(a) Sc3+, Ti (b) Sc3+, Co2+
(c) Ni2+, Cu+ (d) Ni2+, Ti3+

8. In Clemmensen’s Reduction, carbonyl compound is treated with __________.

(a) Zn-Hg amalgam + HCl (b) Na-Hg amalgam + HCl
(c) Zn-Hg amalgam + HNO3 (d) Na-Hg amalgam + HNO3

9. Which of the following statements is not true about glucose?

(a) It is an aldohexose. (b) On heating with HI it forms n-hexane.
(c) It is present in furanose form. (d) It does not give 2,4-DNP test

10. Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their densities.

(a) (a) < (b) < (c) < (d) (b) (a) < (c) < (d) < (b)
(c) (d) < (c) < (b) < (a) (d) (b) < (d) < (c) < (a)

11. Curdling of milk is an example of

(a) breaking of peptide linkage. (b) breaking of protein into amino acids.
(c) hydrolysis of lactose. (d) denaturation of protein.

12. The IUPAC name of CH3–CH2-CH2-N(CH3)-C2H5 is

(c) N, N-diethylpropan-1-amine (b) N, N-dimethylpropan-1-amine
(c) N-Ethyl–N-methylpropan-1-amine (d) N-methyl-1-pentanamine

For questions number 13 to 16, two statements are given one labelled as Assertion (A)
and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from
the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below:
(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.

13. Assertion (A) : The solubility of aldehydes and ketones in water decreases with
increase of size of the alkyl group
Reason (R) : Alkyl groups are electron releasing groups

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 14. Assertion (A) : Transition metals have high melting point.
Reason (R) : Transition metals have completely filled d-orbitals.

15. Assertion (A) : All collisions of reactant molecules lead to product formation.
Reason (R) : Only those collisions in which molecules have correct orientation and
sufficient kinetic energy lead to compound formation.

16. Assertion (A) : (CH3)3C-O-CH3 gives (CH3)3 C-I and CH3OH on treatment with HI.
Reason (R) : The reaction occurs by SN1 mechanism.

SECTION - B
17. (i) Why is an increase in temperature observed on mixing chloroform and acetone?
(ii) Why does sodium chloride solution freeze at a lower temperature than water?

18. Answer the following questions on the basis of the given plot of potential energy vs
reaction coordinate:

(i) What is the threshold energy for the reaction?

(ii) What is the activation energy for forward reaction?
(iii) What is the activation energy for backward reaction?
(iv) What is enthalpy change for the forward reaction?

19. Give reasons:

(i) C-Cl bond length in chlorobenzene is shorter than C-Cl bond length in CH3-Cl.
(ii) SN1 reactions are accompanied by racemisation in optically active alkyl halides.

20. Write the reagents used in the following reactions:

(i) C6H5-CO-CH3 C6H5-CH2-CH3
(ii) CH3COOH CH3-COCl
OR
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their property as
indicated:
(i) CH3COCH3, C6H5-CO- C6H5, CH3CHO (reactivity towards nucleophilic addition
reaction)
(ii) Cl2CH-COOH, Cl-CH2-COOH, CCl3-COOH (acidic character).

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21. Write the reactions involved when D-glucose is treated with the following reagents:
(i) HCN (ii) Br2 water
SECTION – C

22. From the following molar conductivities at infinite dilution, calculate the limiting
molar conductivity, Λm0 for NH4ОН. (3m)
Λm0 for Ba(OH)2 = 457.6 Ω-1 cm2 mol-1
Λm0 for BaCl2 = 240.6 Ω-1 cm2 mol-1
Λm0 for NH4Cl = 129.8 Ω-1 cm2 mol-1

23. (A), (B) and (C) are three non-cyclic functional isomers of a carbonyl compound
with molecular formula C4H8O. Isomers (A) and (C) give positive Tollens' test
whereas isomer (B) does not give Tollens' test but gives positive Iodoform test.
Isomers (A) and (B) on reduction with Zn(Hg)/conc. HCl give the same product (D).
(i) Write the structures of (A), (B), (C) and (D).
(ii) Out of (A), (B) and (C) isomers, which one is least reactive towards addition
of HCN? (2+1)

24. Define the following terms:

(i) Pseudo first order reaction
(ii) Half-life period of a reaction
(iii) Molecularity of a reaction. (1+1+1)

25. Write chemical equations for the following reactions: (Any three) (1+1+1)
(a) Hydroboration - oxidation reaction
(b) Williamson Synthesis
(c) Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Anisole
(d) Reimer-Tiemann Reaction

26. (i) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3? 1

(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion
if Δo > P. 1
(iii) Write the hybridisation and shape of [CoF6]3- (Atomic number of Co = 27). 1

27. (i) Write equation for preparation of 1-iodobutane from 1-chlorobutane. 1

(ii) Out of 2-bromopentane, 2-bromo-2-methylbutane and 1-bromopentane, which
compound is most reactive towards elimination reaction? 1
(iii) Give IUPAC name of- 1

28. Differentiate between:

(a) Native protein and denaturated protein 1
(b) RNA and DNA 1
(c) Essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids. 1

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 SECTION – D
The following questions are case based. Read the passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow.
29. Coordination compounds are the compounds in which the central metal atom is
linked to a number of ions or neutral molecules by coordinate bonds and the
donor atoms, molecules or anions which donate a pair of electrons to the metal
atom or ion and form a coordinate bond with it are called ligands. Coordination
number is the number of atoms or ions immediately surrounding a central atom in
a complex or a crystal.
Coordination number of Ni2+ is 4 and it forms two complexes A and B as given
below:
NiCl2 + KCN → A (Cyano complex)
NiCl2 + KCl →B (Chloro complex)
(i) Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of complex A? 1
(a) Potassium tetracyanonickelate (I)
(b) Potassium tetranitrilenickelate (II)
(c) Potassium tetracyanonickelate (III)
(d) Potassium tetracyanonickelate (II)
(ii) The correct formula of the complex B will be 1
(a) K2[NiCl4] (b) K2[Ni(CN)]
(c) K3[NiCl4] (d) K[NiCl4]
(iii) The magnetic nature of A is 1
(a) paramagnetic (b) diamagnetic
(c) ferrimagnetic (d) ferromagnetic
(iv) The state of hybridisation of the complex B is 1
(a) sp (b) sp²
(c) sp³ (d) sp³d²
OR
The geometry of the complex A is
(a) tetrahedral (b) trigonal planar
(c) square planar (d) trigonal bipyramidal
30. In a galvanic cell, chemical energy of a redox reaction is converted into electrical
energy, whereas in an electrolytic cell the redox reaction occurs on passing
electricity. The simplest galvanic cell is in which Zn rod is placed in a solution of
ZnSO4, and Cu rod is placed in a solution of CuSO4.The two rods are connected by
a metallic wire through a voltmeter. The two solutions are joined by a salt bridge.
The difference between the two electrode potentials of the two electrodes is known
as electromotive force. In the process of electrolysis, the decomposition of a
substance takes place by passing an electric current. One mole of electric charge
when passed through a cell will discharge half a mole of a divalent metal ion such
as Cu2+. This was first formulated by Faraday in the form of laws of electrolysis.
Answer the following questions:
(a) What is the function of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell? 1
(b) When does galvanic cell behave like an electrolytic cell? 1
(c) Can copper sulphate solution be stored in a pot made of zinc? 2

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 Explain with the help of the value of Eθcell.
(Eθ Cu2+/Cu = 0.34V ) (Eθ Zn2+/Zn = - 0.76V )
OR
(c) How much charge in terms of Faraday is required for the following: 2
(i) 1 mol of MnO4 to Mn
- 2+

(ii) 1mol of H2O to O2

31. (i) Define azeotropes. 1
(ii) Out of two 0.1 molal aqueous solutions of glucose and of potassium chloride,
which one will have a higher boiling point. 1
(iii) Determine the osmotic pressure of a solution prepared by dissolving 25 mg of
K2SO4 in 2 litres of water at 25 0C assuming it to be completely dissociated.
(Atomic masses K = 39 u, S = 32 1, 0 = 16 u). 3
OR
(i) What are isotonic solutions? 1
(ii) Identify which liquid will have a higher vapour pressure at 90°C if the
boiling points of two liquids A and B are 140°C and 180°C, respectively. 1
(iii) Calculate the boiling point of solution when 2 g of Na2SO4 (Molar mass =
142 g mol-1) was dissolved in 50 g of water, assuming Na2SO4 undergoes
complete ionisation. (Kb for water = 0.52 K kg mol-1).
32. Assign reasons for the following (Answer any FIVE).
a) The enthalpies of atomisation of transition elements are high.
b) The transition metals and many of their compounds act as good catalysts.
c) From element to element, the actinoid contraction is greater than the
lanthanoid contraction.
d) The Eº value for the Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that of
Cr3+/Cr2+.
e) Scandium (Z = 21) does not exhibit variable oxidation states and yet it is
regarded as a transition element.
f) Ce4+ is used as an oxidising agent in volumetric analysis.
g) Zn2+ salts are white while Cu2+ salts are blue.

33. (i) Write the structures of main products when aniline reacts with the following
reagents:
(a) Br2 water (b) HCI (c) (CH3CO)2O/pyridine

(ii) Arrange the following in the increasing order of their boiling point:
C2H5NH2, C2H5OH, (CH3)3N
(iii) Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between: (CH3)2NH and (CH3)3N
OR

(i) An aromatic compound 'A' of molecular formula C7H7ON undergoes a series

of reactions as shown below. Write the structures of A, B and C.

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 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, ZIET MUMBAI
CLASS XII
SAMPLE PAPER-II
CHEMISTRY (THEORY)
Max. Marks: 70 Time: 3
Hours
General Instructions:
a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
b) Section A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
c) Section B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
d) Section C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
e) Section D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
f) Section E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
g) All questions are compulsory.
h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.
SECTION A
The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer.
Each question carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.
1. Which of the following statement is not true about glucose?
(a) It is an aldohexose (b) On heating with HI it forms n- 1
hexane
(c) It is present in pyranose form (d)It forms orange precipitate with 2,4-
DNP
2. Write the IUPAC name of the product of the following reaction 1
C6H5N2Cl + H2O →
(a)Chlorobenzene (b) Bromobenzene (c) p-chlorophenol (d) Phenol
3. Which of the following lanthanoids show +4 oxidation state besides the 1
characteristic oxidation state +3 of lanthanoids?
(a) Ce (b) Eu (c) Tb (d) Dy
4. If 96500 coulomb electricity is passed through CuSO4 solution, it will liberate 1
(At. Wt of Cu=63.5g/mol)
(a) 63.5 g of Cu (b) 31.75 g of Cu (c) 127 g of Cu (d) 100 g of Cu
5. What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction? 1
R—OH + HCl → R—Cl+ H2O
(a) 1° > 2° > 3° (b) 1° < 2° > 3° (c) 3° > 2° > 1° (d) 3° > 1° > 2°
6. Which of the following aldehydes doesn’t undergo Cannizzaro’s reaction? 1

(a) (b) (c) HCHO (d) CH3CHO

7. Which of the following expressions is correct for the rate of reaction given 1
below?

8. Iodoform is used as an 1
(a) antiseptic (b) analgesic (c) anesthetic (d) antipyretic
9. Which of the following compounds has –Cl in arylic position? 1
(a) Ethyl chloride (b) Chlorobenzene (c) Vinyl chloride (d) Benzyl chloride

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10. The reagent which does not react with both Propanone and Benzaldehyde: 1
(a) Grignard reagent (b) Tollen’s reagent (c) Zn-Hg /Conc.HCl (d)Fehling
solution
11. KMnO4 is acidified using H2SO4 in titrations and HCl is not used because 1
(a) H2SO4 is stronger acid than HCl (b) HCl is oxidised to Cl2 by KMnO4
(c) H2SO4 is dibasic acid (d) rate of reaction is faster in presence of
H2SO4
12. The slope of the following graph is 1

𝑘 2.303 1
(a) (b) (c) k (d)
2.303 𝑘 𝑘
For question number 13 to 16 two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R
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.
13. Assertion: Conductivity of a solution decreases with decrease in 1
concentration.
Reason: The number of ions per unit volume of solution decreases.
14. Assertion : D(+)Glucose is dextrorotatory in nature. 1
Reason : ‘D’ represents its dextrorotatory nature.
15. Assertion: Aryl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions more 1
easily.
Reason: The carbon halogen bond in aryl halides has partial double bond
character.
16. Assertion: Sodium hydrogen sulphite adds to aldehydes and ketones to form 1
the
addition product.
Reason: Reaction of aldehydes with Sodium hydrogen sulphite is useful for
separation and purification of aldehydes.
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. (a). Define molality. 1

(b). Give an example for Solid-Solid solution 1
18. What happens when
(i) Phenol reacts with bromine water? 1
(ii) Anisole reacts with HI? 1
Write the chemical equations involved in the above reactions.
19. Name the nitrogenous bases present in RNA. Which one of these is not 1+1
present in DNA?
20. Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of property mentioned 1+1
within brackets.

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 (a)CH3CHO, CH3CH2OH, CH3OCH3, CH3CH2CH3 (boiling point)
(b)Ethanal, Propanal, Propanone, Butanone (reactivity towards nucleophilic
addition reaction)
21. A first order reaction has rate constant of 1·15 x 10-3 s-1. How long will 5 g of 2
this reactant take to reduce to 3g? (log 5 = 0.6990 , log 3=0.4771)

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. Write Nernst equation for the cell in which the following reaction takes place 3
Mg(s) + 2Ag+(0.0001M) → Mg2+(0.130M) + 2Ag(s)
2+ /𝑀𝑔 = -2.36 V and 𝐸𝐴𝑔1+ /𝐴𝑔 = 0.81 V (log 13=1.114)
𝑂 𝑂
Calculate its 𝐸𝐶𝑒𝑙𝑙 if 𝐸𝑀𝑔
23. (a) Identify the chiral molecule in the following pair: 1
(i) 3-methylbutan-2-ol (ii) 2,4-dimethylbutan-3-ol
(b) Write the structure of the product when Chlorobenzene is treated with 1
methyl
chloride in the presence of sodium metal and dry ether. 1
(c) Write the structure of the alkene formed by dehydrohalogenation of
1-bromo-1- methylcyclohexane with alcoholic KOH
24. (a) Draw the Geometrical isomers of [ Pt(en)2Cl2]2+ and name the optically 2
active
isomer. 1
(b) On the basis of crystal field theory write the electronic configuration for d5
ion for which Δo < P
25. (a) Draw the Zwitter ion structure of Alanine CH3CH(COOH)(NH2) 1
(b) Lysine is an essential amino acid. Give reason. 1
(c) Give differences between Fibrous and Globular protein 1
(or)
(c) Define denaturation of protein. Name the structure of protein that
remains intact after denaturation
26. (a) pKa of chloroacetic acid is smaller than acetic acid. Give reason. 1
(b) Write chemical reaction for : i) HVZ reaction ii) Gattermann-Koch reaction 2
27. (a) Explain the mechanism of dehydration of ethanol to ethene. 2
(b) write the chemical equation for the conversion of Ethyl magnesium 1
chloride to propanol
28. (a) The rate constants of a reaction at 200K and 500K are 0.02s–1 and 0.20s–1 2
respectively. Calculate the value of Ea (Given 2.303R = 19.15 JK-1mol-1)
(b) Define Collision frequency. 1

SECTION D
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an
internal choice and carries 4 (1+1+2) marks each. Read the passage carefully and
answer the questions that follow.
29. Coordination compounds contain a metallic element as the central atom and
are therefore referred to as metal complexes. These types of coordination
complexes generally consist of a transition element as the central atom. It

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 can be noted that the central atom in these complexes is called the
coordination centre. A chemical compound in which the central ion or atom
(or the coordination centre) is bound to a set number of atoms, molecules, or
ions is called a coordination entity. Some examples of such coordination
entities include [CoCl3(NH3)3] and [Fe(CN)6]4-.
In coordination compounds, the central atoms or ions are typically Lewis
Acids and can, therefore, act as electron-pair acceptors. The atoms,
molecules, or ions that are bound to the coordination centre or the central
atom/ion are referred to as ligands. These ligands can either be a simple ion
or molecule, such as Cl– or NH3 or in the form of relatively large molecules,
such as ethane-1,2-diamine (NH2-CH2-CH2-NH2). The coordination sphere is
the non-ionizable part of a complex compound, which consists of a central
transition metal ion surrounded by neighbouring atoms or groups enclosed 1
in a square bracket. 1
(a) Write down the formula of: Tetraamineaquachloridocobalt(III) chloride. 2
(b) Calculate the coordination number of Co in [Co(en)3]3+.
(c) Give Chemical test to distinguish between [Co(NH3)5Br]SO4 and
[Co(NH3)5SO4]Br.
2
(or)
Describe the shape and magnetic behaviour of the complex
[Co(NH3)6]3+. (At.no. of Cu=29)
30.
Electricity can be produced when electrons move from one element to
another in certain types of reactions (such as redox reactions). Typically,
electrochemistry deals with the overall reactions when multiple redox
reactions occur simultaneously, connected via some external electric current
and a suitable electrolyte. In other words, electrochemistry is also concerned
with chemical phenomena that involve charge separation (as seen commonly
in liquids such as solutions). The dissociation of charge often involves charge
transfer that occurs homogeneously or heterogeneously between different
chemical species. A spontaneous chemical process is one which can take
place on its own, and in such a process, the Gibbs free energy of a system
decreases. In electrochemistry, spontaneous reaction (redox reaction) results
in the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy. The reverse
process is also possible where a non-spontaneous chemical reaction occurs
by supplying electricity. These interconversions are carried out in equipment
called an electrochemical cell. 1
1
(a) Name the electrochemical cell generally used in hearing aids.
(b) ∧m of CH3COOH increases drastically while that of CH3COONa
increases gradually on dilution. Explain 1
(or)
Can copper sulphate solution be stored in zinc pot? Explain. 2
0 0
(𝐸𝑧𝑛 2+ /𝑧𝑛 = −0.76𝑉 , 𝐸𝐶𝑢2+ /𝐶𝑢 = 0.34𝑉)

(c) The standard electrode potential for Daniell cell is 1.1 V. Calculate the
standard Gibbs energy for the cell reaction. (F = 96,500 C mol-1)
SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All
questions have an internal choice.

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31. Attempt any five of the following: 1x5
(a) Which of the following ions will have a magnetic moment value of 1.73
BM.
Sc , Ti3+, Ti2+, Cu2+, Zn2+
3+

(b) In order to protect iron from corrosion, which one will you prefer as a
sacrificial electrode, Ni or Zn? Why? (Given standard electrode potentials
of Ni, Fe and Zn are -0.25 V, -0.44 V and -0.76 V respectively.)
(c) The second ionization enthalpies of chromium and manganese are 1592
and 1509 kJ/mol respectively. Explain the lower value of Mn.
(d) Give two similarities in the properties of Sc and Zn.
(e) What is actinoid contraction? What causes actinoid contraction?
(f) The transition metals and their compounds act as good catalysts. Give
reason
(g) Write the ionic equation for reaction of KI with acidified KMnO4.
32. (a) How will you convert the following : 2
(i) Benzoic acid to aniline (ii) Aniline to p-bromoaniline
(b) Why aniline does not give Friedel-Crafts reaction? 1
(c)Arrange the following in the increasing order of their pKb values : 1
C6H5NH2, NH3, C2H5NH2, (CH3)3N
(d) Give a test to distinguish between CH3CH2NH2 and (CH3CH2)2NH. 1
(or)
(a) An aromaticcompound ‘A’ on treatment with aqueous ammonia and
heating forms compound ‘B’ which on heating with Br2 and KOH forms a 3
compound ‘C’ of molecular formula C6H7N. Write the structures and IUPAC
names of compounds A, B and C.
(b) Explain with equation Gabriel Phthalimide reaction for the preparation of 2
primary amines.
33. (a) State Henry’s law. 1
(b) Give two differences between ideal and non-ideal solution. 1
(c) Calculate the boiling point of solution when 4g of MgSO4 (Molar 3
mass:120g/mol) is dissolved in 100g of water, assuming MgSO4
undergoes complete ionization. [Kb for water =0.52 K kg mol-1]
(or)
(a) Define azeotropic mixture. 1
(b) What happens when red blood cells are placed in 0.1 %( m/v) NaCl 1
solution? 3
(c) The Vapour pressure of water at 20ºC is 17.5 mm Hg. Calculate the
vapour
pressure of water at 20ºC when 25 g of glucose (Molar mass = 180 g mol-
1) is

dissolved in 150 g of water.

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 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, ZIET MUMBAI
CLASS XII
SAMPLE PAPER-III
CHEMISTRY (THEORY)
Time allowed : 3 Hrs Maximum Marks : 70
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into FIVE sections-A,B,C,D and E.
(iii) SECTION A -Q.No 1 to 16 are multiple choice type questions. Each question
carries 1 mark.
(iv) SECTION B- Q.No 17 to 21 are very short answer type questions. Each question
carries 2 marks.
(v) SECTION C- Q.No 22 to 28 consists of 7 are short answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks.
(vi) SECTION D- Q.No 29 and 30 are case- based questions. Each question carries 4
marks.
(vii) SECTION E- Q.No 31 to 33 are long answer type questions. Each question carries
5 marks.
(viii) There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal
choice has been provided in few questions in all the sections except Section-A.
(ix) Use of calculators is not allowed.

SECTION-A
Q No. 1 to 16 are Multiple Choice type questions carrying 1 mark each.

1 Number of Faradays (F) required to reduce 1 mole of MnO4– ion into Mn2+ are 1
(a) 7F (b) 2F (c) 1F (d) 5F

2 The half-life of a first order reaction is 69.35 s. The value of rate constant of 1
the reaction is
(a) 1.0 s −1 (b) 0.1 s−1 (c) 0.01 s−1 (d) 0.001 s −1

3 A plot is shown below between concentration and time t. Which of the given 1
order is indicated by the graph

(a) Zero Order (b) Second Order (c) First Order (d) Fractional Order

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4 The magnetic nature of elements depends on the presence of unpaired 1
electrons. Identify the configuration of transition element, which shows
highest magnetic moment.
(a) 3d7 (b) 3d5 (c) 3d8 (d) 3d2

5 Which reagent will you use for the following reaction? 1

CH3CH2CH2CH3 → CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl + CH3CH2CHClCH3
(a) Cl2/UV light (b) NaCl + H2SO4
(c) Cl2 gas in presence of Fe in dark (d) Cl2 gas in dark

6 Which of the following pairs of ions have the same electronic configuration? 1
(a) Cu2+, Cr2+ (b) Fe3+, Mn2+ (c) Co3+ ,Ni3+ (d) Sc3+, Cr3+

7 Phenol is less acidic than: 1

(a) Ethanol (b) o-nitrophenol (c) o-methyl phenol (d) o-methoxyphenol

8 A tertiary alcohol is obtained by the reaction of Grignard reagent with: 1

(a) Butanone (b) Propanone (c) Acetone (d) All of the above

9 The IUPAC name of CH3-CH=CH-CHO is: 1

(a) Buten-2-al (b) Butenal (c) But-2-enol (d) But-2-enal

10 An organic compound X on treatment with pyridinium chlorochromate in 1

dichloromethane gives compound Y. Compound Y reacts with I2 and alkali to
form triiodo methane. The compound ‘X’ is:
(a)CH3CH2OH (b)CH3CHO (c)CH3COCH3 (d)CH3COOH

11 The correct order of the basic strength of methyl substituted amines in 1

aqueous solution is:
(a) CH3NH2 > (CH3)2NH > (CH3)3N
(b) (CH3)2NH > CH3NH2 > (CH3)3N
(c) (CH3)3N >CH3NH2 > (CH3)2NH
(d) (CH3)3N > (CH3)2NH > CH3NH2

12 Which of the following statements are not true about glucose? 1

(a) It is an aldohexose (b) On heating with HI, it forms n-hexane
(c) It is present in furanose form (d) It does not give 2,4-DNP test

For Q No. 13 to 16, two statements are given-one labelled as

Assertion(A) and the other labelled as Reason(R). Select the most
appropriate answer from the options given below:

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 (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.

13 Assertion(A): Rate constant of a zero-order reaction has the same unit as the 1
rate of a reaction.
Reason(R): Rate constant of a zero-order reaction does not depend upon the
concentration of the reactant.

14 Assertion(A): Tertiary alcohols get converted into an alkene instead of a 1

carbonyl compounds in the presence of heated metallic copper.
Reason(R): Tertiary alcohols prefer to undergo dehydrogenation instead of
dehydration in the presence of heated copper.

15 Assertion (A): For a Daniel cell, Zn(s)/Zn2+ (1.0M) // Cu2+(1.0M)/Cu(s) with 1

Eocell=1.1V, if the external opposing potential is more than1.1V, the electrons
flow from Cu to Zn.
Reason(R): Cell acts like a Galvanic cell.

16 Assertion(A): Benzoic acid does not undergo Friedel Craft’s reaction. 1

Reason(R): Carboxyl group is deactivating and the catalyst aluminium chloride
gets bonded to the carboxyl group.
SECTION B

17 Calculate the mole fraction of benzene in a solution containing 30% by mass of 2

it in CCl4.

18 Explain pseudo-order reaction with an example. 2

19 Which one in the following pairs of substances undergoes SN2 substitution 2

reaction faster and why?

20 (a)Define Glycosidic linkage. 2

(b) Why cannot vitamin C be stored in our body.
OR
(i) What type of linkage is present in nucleic acids?
(ii) Give one example each for fibrous protein and globular
protein.

21 Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their property 2

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 indicated.
(i) CH3COCH3, C6H5COCH3, CH3CHO (reactivity towards nucleophilic addition
reaction)
(ii) Cl-CH2-COOH, F-CH2-COOH, CH3 -COOH (acidic character)

SECTION C

22 When a certain conductivity cell was filled with 0.1 M KCl, it has a resistance 3
of 85 ohms at 25°C. When the same cell was filled with an aqueous solution
of 0.052 M unknown electrolyte, the resistance was 96 ohms. Calculate the
molar conductivity of the electrolyte at this concentration. Conductivity of 0.1
M KCl = 1.29 × 10−2 Ω−1 cm−1

23(a) Write the formula of the following coordination compound: 3

Iron(III)hexacyanoferrate(II).
(b) What type of isomerism is exhibited by the complex [Co(NH3)5Cl]SO4?
(c) Write the hybridisation and number of unpaired electrons in the
complex [CoF6]3-. (Atomic Number of Co =27)
OR
(i) What is meant by crystal field splitting energy?
(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic
configuration of d4 in terms of t2g and eg in an octahedral field when
(a) Δ0 > P (b) Δ0 < P

24 The rate constant of a reaction at 400K and 200K are 0.04 and 0.02 s-1 3
respectively. Calculate the value of activation energy
(log2 =0.3010; R = 8.314 JK-1mol-1)

25 Below, reactants of some organic name reactions are given. Write the 3
structure of the main product in each and also identify the name reaction.
(Any 3)

26 Write mechanism of hydration of ethene to yield ethoxyethane. 3

27 What happens when D-glucose is treated with the following reagents? 3

(i) HI
(ii) Bromine water
(iii) HNO3

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28 Compound ‘A’ with molecular formula C4H9Br is treated with aq. KOH
solution. The rate of this reaction depends upon the concentration of the
compound ‘A’ only. When another isomer ‘B’ of this compound was treated
with aq. KOH solution, the rate of reaction was found to be dependent on 3
concentration of compound and KOH both.
(i) Write down the structural formula of both the compounds ‘A’ and ‘B’.
(ii) Out of these two compounds, which one will be optically active?

SECTION D

29 Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.
Negative ion or Neutral molecule which bound to the metal ion by secondary
valency is called as ligand. In a complex, metal ion acts as Lewis acid and
ligand acts as Lewis base. Ligands are classified according to number of
electron pair in them. The ligand which can donate one electron pair to the
metal atom is called unidentate ligand. The ligand which can donate two
electron pairs to the Metal ion is called bidentate ligand. The ligand in which
two or more coordination sites are there is called polydentate ligand.
Polydentate ligand forms cyclic structure with metal ion and form Chelate.
i) Give an example of unidentate neutral ligand. 1
ii) What are Lewis acids and Lewis bases?. 1
iii) How bidentate and Ambidentate ligands are different? Give example. 2
OR
What are chelate ligands? Give an example.

30 Molar conductivity for weak electrolytes can be obtained from molar

conductivities of strong electrolytes at infinite dilution by doing algebraic
addition. For example, molar conductivity of weak electrolyte like CH3COOH
can be obtained from molar conductivities at infinite dilution of strong
electrolytes like CH3COONa, HCl and NaCl according to Kohlrauch’s law
Λ°mCH3COOH= [Λ°mCH3COO- + Λ°mNa+] + [ Λ°mH ++ Λ°mCl- ]-[ Λ°m Na+ + Λ°mCl-
] 1
(i) What is the expression of Λ°m for an electrolyte AmBn?
(ii) Define limiting molar conductivity. 1
(iii) Calculate Λ°m for AgCl if Λ°m (AgNO3) = 133.4, Λ°m(KCl)=149.9, 2
Λ°m(KNO3)=144.9 Scm2mol-1
OR
Calculate Λ°m for HAc if Λ°m (HCl) = 425.9, Λ°m(NaCl)=126.4,
Λ°m(NaAc)=91.0 Scm2mol-1

SECTION E

31 a) Complete the following ionic equations:

i) Cr2O7 2- (aq) + I– (aq) + H+ (aq) →
2
ii) Fe2+ (aq) + MnO4 - (aq) + H+ (aq) →
(b) Explain the following observations: 3
(i) In general, the atomic radii of transition elements decrease with atomic

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 number in a given series.
(ii) The E°M 2+/M, for copper is positive (+ 0.34 V). It is the only metal in the first
series of transition elements showing this type of behaviour.
(iii) The E° value for Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than for
Cr3+/Cr2+ or Fe3+/ Fe2+ couple.
OR
Assign reasons for the following:
a) The enthalpies of atomization of transition elements are high.
b) The transition metals and many of their good catalysts. Compounds act as 1
c) E°M2+/M values are not regular for first-row transition metals (3d series). 1
d) Although ‘F’ is more electronegative than ‘O’, the highest Mn fluoride is 1
MnF4, whereas the highest oxide is Mn2O7 1
e) Sc3+ is colourless in an aqueous solution whereas Ti3+ is coloured. 1

32 A colourless substance ‘A’ (C6H7N) is sparingly soluble in water and gives a 3

water soluble compound ‘B’ on treating with HCl. On reacting with CHCl3
and alcoholic KOH ‘A’ produces an obnoxious smell due to the formation of
compound ‘C’. Reaction of ‘A’ with benzene sulphonyl chloride gives
compound ‘D’ which is soluble in alkali. ‘A’ reacts With NaNO2 and HCl, to
form compound ‘E’. Identify compounds ‘A’ to ‘E’. 2
OR
a) Why is benzene diazonium chloride not stored and used immediately
after its preparation? 5
b) Explain why MeNH2 is a stronger base than MeOH?
c) What is the role of pyridine in the acylation reaction of amines?
d) Give one chemical test to distinguish between Aniline and
benzylamine
e) Give a suitable reaction to convert aniline to bromobenzene, name the
reaction also.

33 (i) Define the following terms:

(a) Azeotrope (b) Osmotic pressure (c) Colligative properties
3
(ii) Calculate the molarity of 9.8% (w/w) solution of H2SO4 if the density of the
solution is 1.02 g mL–1. (Molar mass of H2SO4 = 98 g mol–1) 2
OR
(i) On mixing liquid X and liquid Y, the volume of the resulting solution
decreases. What type of deviation from Raoult’s law is shown by the resulting 2
solution? What change in temperature would you observe after mixing liquids
X and Y?
(ii) What happens when we place the blood cell in water (hypotonic solution)? 3
Give reason.
(iii) At 25°C the saturated vapor pressure of water is 3.165 kPa (23.75 mm Hg).
Find the saturated vapor pressure of a 5% aqueous solution of urea
(carbamide) at the same temperature. (Molar mass of urea = 60.05 g mol–1)

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