INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL, JEDDAH

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION- 2023 - 2024

Class: XII Max. Marks:70M

Subject:Chemistry Time: 3hours
Number of Pages: 8
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully.
(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 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 (1 MARK)
1. Anti-Markovnikov addition of HBr is not observed in

(a) Propene (b) 1-Butene (c) But-2-ene (d) Pent-2-ene

2. Zinc and mercury do not show variable valence like other d-block elements because

(a) they are soft (b) they have only two electrons in the outermost subshell.

(c) their d-orbitals are complete (d) their d-orbitals are incomplete

3. Primary and secondary valence of Platinum in [Pt(en)2Cl2] are:

(a) 4, 4 (b) 4, 6 (c) 6, 4 (d) 2, 6

4. How many coulombs are required for the oxidation of 1 mole of H2O to O2?

(a) 1.93 × 105 C (b) 9.65 × 104 C (c) 3.86 × 105 C (d) 4.825 × 105 C

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5. The complex ions [Co(NH3)5(NO2)]2+ and [Co(NH3)5 (ONO)]2+ are called

(a) Ionization isomers (b) Linkage isomers

(c) Co-ordination isomers (d) Geometrical isomers

6. For the reaction N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3 if Δ[NH3]/Δt = 2 × 10-4 mol L-1s-1, the value
of −Δ[H2]/Δt would be
(a) 1 × 10-4 mol L-1s-1 (b) 6 × 10-4 mol L-1s-1

(c) 4 × 10-4 mol L-1s-1 (d) 3× 10-4 mol L-1s-1

7. The molal elevation constant depends upon

(a) nature of solute. (b) nature of the solvent.

(c) vapour pressure of the solution. (d) enthalpy change.

8. Which of the following has magnetic moment value of 5.9?

(a) Fe2+ (b) Fe3+ (c) Ni2+ (d) Cu2+

9. For a chemical reaction 2A→B, it is found that the rate of reaction become 9 times
when the concentration of A is increased 3 times. The order of reaction is:

(a) Two (b) One (c) Half (d) Zero

10. A 5% solution of cane-sugar (molecular weight = 342) is isotonic with 1% solution of

substance X. The molecular weight of X is

(a) 68.4 (b) 171 (c) 34.2 (d) 1710

11. Which of the following statements about the catalyst is true?

(a) A catalyst accelerates the rate of reaction by bringing down the activation energy.

(b) A catalyst does not participate in reaction mechanism.

(c) A catalyst makes the reaction feasible by making ∆G more negative.

(d) A catalyst makes equilibrium constant more favourable for forward reaction.

12. The standard emf of a galvanic cell involving cell reaction with n = 2 is formed to be
0.295 V at 25° C. The equilibrium constant of the reaction would be:

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[Given F = 96500 (mol-1); R = 8.314 JK-1 mol-1]

(a) 1.0 × 102 (b) 2.0 × 1011 (c) 4.0 × 1012 (d) 1.0 × 1010

Directions: The questions 13 to 16 consist of two statements, each printed as

Assertion and Reason. While answering these questions, you are required to choose
any one of the following four responses.

(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the
Assertion.

(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the
Assertion.

(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

(d) If the Assertion incorrect and Reason is correct.

13. Assertion: When NaCl is added to water an elevation in boiling point is observed.

Reason: The lowering of vapour pressure of a solution causes elevation in boiling point.

14. Assertion : Molality of a solution in liquid state changes with temperature.

Reason : The volume of a solution changes with change in temperature.

15. Assertion: Transition metals show variable valence.

Reason: Due to a large energy difference between the ns2 and (n−1)d electrons.

16. Assertion : The complex [Co(NH3)3Cl3] gives no precipitate with AgNO3 solution

Reason : The complex [Co(NH3)3Cl3] has an octahedral geometry.

SECTION B (2 MARKS)
17. State Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions. Why does the conductivity of a
solution decrease with dilution?

OR

If limiting molar conductivity of Al3+ and Cl– are 189.0 and 76.3 S cm2 mol-1, then what
will be the value of limiting molar conductivity of AlCl3?

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18. Derive the integrated rate equation for a first order reaction.

19. Distinguish between order and molecularity of a reaction.

20. a) Why are tetrahedral complexes generally high spin?

b) Write the formula for the following complexes:

i)Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II).

ii) tris(ethane-l,2-diamine)chromium(III) chloride.

21. What is meant by synergic effect of a chemical bond? Explain with the help of
example and orbital diagram to show the bonding.

SECTION C (3MARKS)
22. (i) What type of isomerism is shown by [Co(NH3)5Br]SO4?

(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for a metal ion
with d4 configuration if ∆0<P.

(iii) Write the hybridization and shape of [Fe(CN)6]3-. (Atomic number of Fe =26)

23. How does a change in temperature affect the rate of a reaction? How can this effect be
represented quantitatively? Explain it with the help of graph required.

OR

The rate of a reaction becomes three times if the temperature changes from 300K to 315K.
Calculate the energy of activation (Ea) of the reaction assuming that it does not change
with temperature. [R = 8.314 JK-1 mol-1, log 3 = 0.4771]

24. A solution of Ni(NO3)2 is electrolyzed between platinum electrodes using 5A of

current for 20 minutes. What mass of nickel will be deposited at the cathode? [Given: At.
Mass of Ni = 58.7 g mol-1, 1F = 96500 C mol-1]

25. A solution of glucose (molar mass = 180 g mol-1) in water is labeled as 10% by mass.
What would be the molality and molarity of the solution if its density is 1.2 g/mL )

26. Write the formula and IUPAC names of the isomers of the following coordination
compounds:

i) [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] ii) [Co(NH3)5SO4]Cl iii) [Co(NH3)5 H2O] Cl3

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27. How would you account for the following:

(i) Actinoid contraction is greater than lanthanoid contraction.

(ii) Transition metals form coloured compounds.

(iii) Mn3+ is oxidizing whereas Fe2+ is reducing .

28. Study the diagram and answer the following questions by choosing the most
appropriate answer from the options given:

i)For the electro-chemical cell: M| M+|| X–| X, E0M+/M = 0.44 V and E0x/x− = 0.33 V

From the data one can deduce that:

(a) M+ X → M+ + X– is the spontaneous change

(b) M+ + X– → M + X is the spontaneous reaction

(c) Ecell = 0.77 V (d) Ecell = -0.77 V

ii) The E0M3+/M2+ values for Cr, Mn, Fe and Co are -0.41, + 1.57, + 0.77 and +1.97 V
respectively. For which one of the metals, the change in oxidation state from +2 to +3 is
easiest?
(a) Cr (b) Mn (c) Fe (d) Co

iii) The emf of the cell with the following cell notation is:

Ni / Ni2+ (1.0 M) // Au3+ (1.0 M) / Au (Where E° Ni2+/Ni = -0.25 V; E°Au3+/Au = 1.5 V)

(a) 1.25 V (b) -1.25 V (c) 1.75 V (d) 2.0 V

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 SECTION D (4 MARKS)

The following questions (29 & 30) are case -based questions. Each question has an
internal choice and carries 4 (1+1+2) marks each.

29. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
The transition elements have incompletely filled d-subshells in their ground state or in any
of their oxidation states. The transition elements occupy position in between s- and p-
blocks in groups 3-12 of the Periodic table. Starting from fourth period, transition
elements consists of four complete series : Sc to Zn, Y to Cd and La, Hf to Hg and Ac, Rf
to Cn. In general, the electronic configuration of outer orbitals of these elements is (n - 1)
d1-10 ns1-2. The electronic configurations of outer orbitals of Zn, Cd, Hg and Cn are
represented by the general formula (n - 1)d10 n2. All the transition elements have typical
metallic properties such as high tensile strength, ductility, malleability. Except mercury,
which is liquid at room temperature, other transition elements have typical metallic
structures. The transition metals and their compounds also exhibit catalytic property and
paramagnetic behaviour. Transition metal also forms alloys. An alloy is a blend of metals
prepared by mixing the components. Alloys may be homogeneous solid solutions in
which the atoms of one metal are distributed randomly among the atoms of the other.
Answer the following questions:
(i) Which of the following characteristics of transition metals is associated with higher
catalytic activity?
(a) High enthalpy of atomization (b) Variable oxidation states
(c) Paramagnetic behavior (d) Colour of hydrated ions
(ii) Transition elements form alloys easily because they have
(a) same atomic number (b) same electronic configuration
(c) nearly same atomic size (d) same oxidation states.
(iii) How Cu2+ ion is stabilized in aqueous solution?
OR
Compare the melting point and atomization energy between Mn and Zn in 3d series
30. Electrolysis and Faraday’s law
An electrolytic cell is a set-up that utilizes an external source of electrical energy to force
a chemical reaction that would otherwise not occur. The external energy source is a
voltage applied between the cell′s two electrodes; an anode (positively charged electrode)
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and a cathode (negatively charged electrode), which are immersed in an electrolyte
solution.
Answer the following questions:
i) What is produced at the cathode when aqueous copper sulphate solution is electrolyzed
by using platinum electrodes.
ii) How many faraday of electricity is required to deposit 1 mole of Nickel from a solution
of NiCl2 ?
(a) 0.3 F (b) 1 F (c) 3 F (d) 2 F
iii) A current of 2.0 A passed for 5 hours through a molten metal salt deposits 22.2 g of
metal (at. wt. = 177). What is the oxidation state of the metal in the metal salt?
OR
4.5 g of aluminum (at. mass 27 amu) is deposited at cathode from Al3+ solution by a
certain quantity of electric charge. What volume of hydrogen produced at STP from H+
ions in solution by the same quantity of electric charge?

SECTION E (5 MARKS)
31. a)Why is sulphuric acid not used but phosphoric acid during the reaction of alcohols
with KI to prepare alkyl Iodide?

b) Among the isomeric alkanes of mdlecular formula C5H12, identify the one that on
photochemical chlorination yields

(i) A single monochloride. (ii) Three isomeric monochlorides.

c) Discuss the role of Lewis acids in the preparation of aryl bromides and chlorides in the
dark.

OR

a) A hydrocarbon C5H10 does not react with chlorine in dark but gives a single
monochloro compound C5H9Cl in bright sunlight. Identify the hydrocarbon.
b) Name the following halides according to the IUPAC system and classify them as
alkyl(primary, secondary, tertiary), allyl, benzyl, vinyl, or aryl halides:
i)CH3CH2C(CH3)2CH2I ii)CH3CH=CHC(Br)(CH3)2
iii) P-ClC6H4CH2CH(CH3)2

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32. a) What do you understand by the rate law of a reaction? Identify the order of a
reaction if the units of its rate constant are : (i) L-1 mol s-1 (ii) L mol-1 s-1

b) The half-life for radioactive decay of 14C is 5730 years. An archaeological artifact
containing wood had only 80% of the 14C found in a living tree. Estimate the age of the
sample.(log 8=0.9031, log 2=0.301, log 1.25=0.0969).

OR

a)State and explain the collision theory of chemical reactions?

b) For the reaction: 2NO(g) + Cl2(g) → 2NOCl(g) the following data were collected.

Initial rate of disappearance of

Experiment No. Initial [NO](M) Initial [Cl2](M)
Cl2 (M/min)

1 0.15 0.15 0.60

2 0.15 0.30 1.20

3 0.30 0.15 2.40

4 0.25 0.25 ?

(a) Write the expression for rate law.

(b) Calculate the value of rate constant and specify its units.
(c) What is the initial rate of disappearance of Cl2 in experiment 4?

33. (a) What is meant by : (i) Colligative properties (ii) abnormal molar mas

(b) A solution is prepared by dissolving 5 g of non-volatile solute in 95 g of water. It has a

vapour pressure of 23.375 mm Hg at 25°C. Calculate the molar mass of the solute, (vapour
pressure of pure water at 25 °C is 23.75 mm Hg)

OR

(a) Minimum boiling azeotrope and maximum boiling azeotrope with examples?

(b) The vapour pressure of pure liquids A and B at 400 K are 450 and 700 mmHg
respectively. Find out the composition of liquid mixture if total vapour pressure at this
temperature is 600 mmHg.

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