ANNUAL EXAM

SET-1
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY FULL MARKS: 70 TIME: 3.00Hours DATE: 07-Feb-25

CLASS: XI
GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
Read the following instructions carefully.
1. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating, answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be assessed for their
correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-XI, while evaluating competency-based
questions, please try to understand given answer and even if reply is not from marking scheme but correct
competency is enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
2. The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers These are in the nature of Guidelines
only and do not constitute the complete answer. The students can have their own expression and if the
expression is correct, the due marks should be awarded accordingly.
3. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only once.
4. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more marks should be
retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
5. For numerical problems: Accept relevant alternatives that align with the intent of the question.
6. Please ensure flexibility while evaluating, especially if responses demonstrate originality or additional
insights. Evaluators to apply their own judgment while marking.

Q. QUESTION MARKS
NO.
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 Ans: (a) 1
2 Ans: (c) 1
3 Ans: (a) 1
4 Ans: (d) 1
5 Ans: (b) 1
6 Ans: (b) 1
7 Ans: (a) 1
8 Ans: (d) 1
9 Ans: (a) 1
10 Ans: (c) 1
11 Ans: (a) 1
12 ans: (b) 1
13 Ans: (a) 1
14 ans: (a) 1
15 Ans: (a) 1
16 Ans: (c) 1
 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 2
Ans: c
= [ 0.5 mark]

3 108
= m [ 0.5 mark]
1368 103
= 219.3m [ 0.5 mark]
This is a characteristic radiowave wavelength. [ 0.5 mark]
OR

c
Frequency of violet light,  = [0.5 mark]

3 108 −1
= s
400 10−9
= 7.5 1014 Hz [0.5 mark]
c
Frequency of red light,  =

3 108 −1
= s [0.5 mark]
750 10−9
= 4.0 1014 Hz [0.5 mark]
18 Ans: (a) Isoelectronic species are atoms, ions, or molecules that have the same number of 2
electrons but different nuclear charges or different atomic numbers. [0.5 mark]
Example:
• O²⁻, F⁻, Ne, Na⁺, and Mg²⁺ are isoelectronic species.
o All of these have 10 electrons. [0.5 mark]

(b) In O, the radii mean the atomic or covalent radii which is half the intermolecular distance
between two atoms, whereas in Ne the radii mean the van der Waals radii as Ne is not a
diatomic molecule. van der Waals radii is half the distance between adjacent molecule. So,
van der Waals radii is larger than the atomic radii. Hence, Ne has a larger radius than O. [1
mark]
19 Ans: In this reaction copper is reduced from +1 state to zero oxidation state and sulphur is 2
oxidised from –2 state to +4 state. The above reaction is thus a redox reaction. [1 mark]
Further, Cu2O helps sulphur in Cu2S to increase its oxidation number, therefore, Cu(I) is an
oxidant; and sulphur of Cu2S helps copper both in Cu2S itself and Cu2O to decrease its
oxidation number; therefore, sulphur of Cu2S is reductant. [1 mark]
20 Ans: 2

[0.5x4=2marks]
21 Ans: 2
(a)

(b)

[ 1 mark]

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 Ans: 3
h
(a) Δx × Δpx≥ [1 mark]
4π
(b) A moving train will have a wave like character but the wavelength of the wave would be
very small. So, this concept cannot be practically applied to moving train. [1 mark]
(c) The phenomenon of ejection of electrons from the surface of a metal when light of
suitable frequency strikes on it, is called photoelectric effect. [1 mark]
23 Ans: 3
(a) 2 [1 mark]
(b) According to this principle: no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four
quantum numbers. [0.5 mark]
This means that the two electrons can have the same value of three quantum numbers n, l
and ml, but must have the opposite spin quantum number. [0.5 mark]
(c) 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 6 3d10 4s1 [1 mark]

24 Ans: 3
 OR

25 Ans: (a) Ne. [ 0.5 mark] 3

Neon is a noble gas with a complete octet, making it extremely stable. Adding an extra
electron to neon would require placing it in a new, higher energy level, which is highly
unfavorable. As a result, the electron gain enthalpy of neon is positive, meaning energy is
required to add an electron. [ 0.5 mark]

(b) The attraction between the outer (or valence) electrons and the nucleus increases as
the atomic radius decreases in a period. The electronegativity also increases. [1 mark]

(c) Diagonal relationship between between Be and Al is due to same charge density and
electronegativity [1 mark]
26 Ans: 3
Addition of ozone to compound ‘A’ results in the formation of an intermediate compound,
which is known as ozonide. Ozonide is a cyclic structure which undergoes cleavage to give
the final products. The structure of ozonide can be made by joining ethanal and pentan-3-
one using oxygen at its double bond with oxygen.
 Ethanal and pentan-3-one is obtained from the intermediate ozonide. The structure of 'A'
can be derived by removing ozone from the ozonide structure. The structural formula of
'A' is presented as:

The IUPAC name of this compound is 3-ethylpent-2-ene.

27 Ans: 2+1=3
(a) i. BeCl2 → Linear [1 mark]; ii. BCl3→ Trigonal planar [1 mark]

(b) The central atom in ammonia and water molecules have1 and 2 lone pairs of electrons
respectively. Lone pairs distort the molecular geometry. Lone pair-bond pair repulsion is
stronger than bond pair-bond pair repulsion. The bond angle of ammonia reduces from
109.5o (tetrahedral) to 107o. In the case of a water molecule, the bond angle decreases to
105.4o as more number of lone pair-bond pair repulsions are present. [1 mark]
28 Ans: 3

2  [Fe2+ → Fe3+ + e− ] [ 1mark]

H 2O2 + 2H + + 2e− → 2H 2O [1mark]
H 2O2 + 2H + + 2Fe2+ → 2Fe3+ + 2H 2O [1 mark]

SECTION D
The following questions are case -based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries 4
marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
29 Ans: 1+2+1=4
(a) Ionisation Enthalpy
Ionisation enthalpy (or ionization energy) is the amount of energy required to remove the
most loosely bound electron from an isolated gaseous atom or ion in its ground state to form
a cation. It is usually expressed in kilojoules per mole (kJ/mol). [1 mark]
(b) Factors Leading to Decrease in Ionisation Enthalpy Down a Group
As we move down a group in the periodic table, the ionisation enthalpy of the main group
elements generally decreases due to the following factors:
1. Increase in Atomic Size: As the atomic number increases, the number of electron
shells also increases, resulting in a larger atomic radius. The outermost electrons are
farther from the nucleus, reducing the effective nuclear attraction. [0.5 mark]
 2. Shielding Effect: The inner shell electrons shield the outermost electrons from the
full effect of the nucleus's positive charge. This increases as the number of inner
electron shells increases, reducing the effective nuclear charge experienced by the
outermost electron. [0.5 mark]
3. Electron-Electron Repulsion: In larger atoms, there is greater repulsion among the
many electrons in the various shells, which makes it easier to remove the outermost
electron. [0.5 mark]
4. Nuclear Charge: Although the nuclear charge increases down the group, the effect
of increased nuclear attraction is outweighed by the increased shielding and distance
of the outer electrons from the nucleus. Hence, the ionisation enthalpy decreases.
[0.5 mark]
(c) It will be more close to 575 kJ mol-¹. The value for Al should be lower than that of Mg
because of the effective shielding of 3p electrons from the nucleus by 3s-electrons. [1 mark]
OR

(c) The alkali metals have ns1 configuration while alkaline earth metals have ns2
configuration. So, after IE1 the alkali metals attain the inert gas configuration while the
alkaline earth metals attain it after IE2. Now the removal of electron from a noble gas
configuration requires high IE1 so there is a jump in the IE2 for alkali and IE3 for alkaline
earth metals. [1 mark]
30 Ans: i.c [1 mark] 4
ii.c. [1 mark]
iii. d [1 mark]
iv.b [1 mark]
OR
v.a [1 mark]
SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an internal
choice.
31 Ans: 5
(a)
i.Pr opene + H 2 ⎯⎯
Pt
→ Pr opane [ 1 mark]
Zn + Dil.HCl
ii.Chloromethane ⎯⎯⎯⎯→ Methane [1 mark]
iii.Bromoethane ⎯⎯⎯→ n-Butane+sodium bromide
Na
Dryether
[1 mark]

(b) cis-Hex-2-ene has a higher dipole moment than trans-Hex-2-ene. Because of higher
dipole moment, cis-Hex-2-ene will have a stronger dipole-dipole interaction as compared
to trans-Hex-2-ene. Hence, cis-Hex-2-ene will have higher boiling point. [ 1mark]
 (c) Benzene is a planar molecule having delocalized electrons above and below the plane of
the ring. Hence, it is electron-rich. As a result, it is highly attractive to electron-deficient
species i.e., electrophiles. Therefore, it undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions very
easily. [1 mark]
OR
(a)
i.CH3CHBr – CH 2 Br ⎯⎯ Zn
→ Pr opene + zinc bromide [ 1mark]
ii.Ethanol ⎯⎯⎯⎯→
Conc.H 2SO4
Heat
Ethene + water [ 1mark]
iii.CH3 − CH = CH − CH3 ⎯⎯ ⎯
HBr
→ 2-Bromobutane [ 1mark]

(b) The decreasing order of acidic behavior is HC≡CH>C6H6>C6H14. [1 mark]

Due to maximum s orbital character in ethyne (50 %) as compared to 33% in benzene and
25% in n-hexane. [1 mark]
32 Ans: (a) 2+2+1=5
sp2 sp
C H 2 = C = O, [1 mark]
sp3 sp2 sp2
C H3 C H = C H 2 [ 1 mark]

(b) In C6H6 there are six C-C sigma bonds, six C-H sigma bonds and three C=C pi bonds. [1
mark]

In C6H12 there are 6 C-C sigma bonds, 12 C-H sigma bonds and 0 C=C pi bonds. [1 mark]

(c)

HOMOLYSIS O
O O

[ 1MARK]

OR
(a)

sp3 sp2
C H 3 C HO [1 mark]
sp3 sp2 sp3
C H3 C O C H3 [1 mark]

(b)
 H
H 
 C   H
 [ 1 mark]

C

H C  H

H

and
H

 H
H

C C 
   [ 1 mark]
H
 C
 C
 H

H

(c)

HETEROLYSIS + + Br-
Br [1 MARK]

33 Ans: (a) Bond order of Be2 =1/2 (Nb-Na) [1 mark] 5

= ½ (4-4) =0. So, it doesnot exist. [1 mark]
(b) A hydrogen bond is a type of weak chemical bond that occurs when a hydrogen atom,
covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom such as nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), or
fluorine (F), experiences an attractive interaction with another electronegative atom from a
different molecule or a different part of the same molecule. [ 1mark]
Hydrogen bonds are stronger than van der Waals forces (which include dispersion forces
and dipole-dipole interactions), but they are weaker than covalent or ionic bonds. The
strength of a hydrogen bond typically ranges between 5 to 30 kJ/mol, whereas van der
Waals forces are generally weaker, ranging from 0.4 to 4 kJ/mol. [1 mark]
(c) Hybrid orbital has one central atom but molecular orbital has more than one atom. [1
mark] OR
(a) Bond order of Ne2 =1/2 (Nb-Na) [1 mark]
=0. So, it doesnot exist. [0.5 mark]
+
Bond order of Ne2 =0.5
So, it exists. [0.5 mark]

(b) Ice has lower density than H2O, as explained below. Due to H-bonding in solid ice, it
forms a cage-like structure of H₂O molecules in which each H₂O molecule is linked
tetrahedrally to four H₂O molecules.The molecules of H₂O are not so closely packed in the
solid ice. When ice melts in cage-like structure, H-bonds break and molecules come closer
to each other. Therefore, for the same mass of water, the volume decreases and hence
density increases. Thus, ice floats on water. [1 mark]

(c) C in CO2 is sp hybridized and is linear. [1 mark]

S in SO2 is sp2 hybridised and is bent molecule. [ 1 mark]