KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

HYDERABAD REGION

QUESTION BANK MATERIAL

CLASS-XII 2015-16

Class: XII

Sub: CHEMISTRY

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA KHAMMAM

CHAPTER 1 THE SOLID STATE

Q1. What FeO is non-stoichiometric with the formula Fe0.95O ? 1M

2+ 3
Ans. FeO has some Fe ionsconverting into Fe ions, thereby leading to cation deficiency
in FeO. Therefore, it is non-stoichiometric with the formula.

Q2. Name the salt that can be added to AgCl to produce cation vacancy?1M
Ans. Cadmium chloride can be added to AgCl to produce cation vacancy.

Q3.What is the difference between phosphorous doped and gallium doped

semiconductor? 1M
Ans. Phosphorous doped semiconductor is n-type whereas gallium doped is p-type
semiconductor.

Q4. Why is an ionic crystal of Nacl a nonconductor? 1M

Ans. ionic crystal of Nacl a nonconductor because the ion is fixed in their position and
are not mobile.

Q5.Gold (atomic radius=0.144nm) crystallites in an fcc unit cell. What is the length
of the unit cell? 2M

Ans. For fcc

Or

Q6. A unit cell consist of a cube in which there are anion () at each corner and one at
the body Centre of the unit cell. The cation () are present at each face center .How
many cation and anion are present in then unit cell and what is the formula of the
compound? 2M
Ans. Number of anions

Contribution at the corner

 Contribution to the Centre of unit cell
Total no. of anions=2

Contribution at face Centre

Formula of the compound is A3B

Q7. In a crystalline solid, anion ’c’ is arranged in ccp. Cation a occupy 50 % of the
tetrahedral voids and cation ‘B’ occupy 50% of the octahedral voids .what is the
formula of the solid? 2M
Ans.let anion present in the solid=C
The tetrahedral voids would be double
50% are occupied by ‘A’

Number of ‘B’ present in the solid

The octahedral voids would be same

50% are occupied by ‘B’

Number of ‘B’ present in the solid

Formula of the compound = AB1/2C

=A2BC2

Q8. Calculate the approximate number of unit cell present in 1g of ideal NaCl
crystals which crystalizes in an fcc arrangement? 2M
Ans. 1 mole of NaCl=58.5 g
58.5 g of NaCl contain6.023×1023 formula units.

1g of NaCl contains formula units

4 NaCl formula units are present in one unit of NaCl.

Q9.ZnO is white but it turns yellow on heating and an exhibit enhances electrical
conductivity. Explain. 2M
Ans. ZnO on heating loses oxygen irreversibly according to the equation:

ZnO(s) Zn2+ (aq) + O2(g) + 2e-

The Zn2+ ions are entrapped in the interstitial voids and electrons in neighboring
interstitial voids to maintain electrical neutrality. Due to the presence of electrons, a
yellow colour is associated with ZnO. These electrons enhance the electrical conductivity
of ZnO.

Q10.Noble gases and metals crystallise with closed packed structures, yet the
meeting points of noble gas crystals are exceptionally low. Why? 1M
Ans. Noble gases crystallise in close packed structures, but the forces of interaction
between the atoms are weak dispersion forces and they therefore have low melting
points. On the other hand, metals have strong metallic bonds (electrostatic forces of
interaction) and therefore have high melting points.

Q11. An element crystallises into a structure which has a cubic structure with one
atom at each corner and two atoms at one of its diagonals. If the volume of the

Unit cell is 24×10-24 cm3 and density us 7.2 g cm-3, calculate the number of atoms in 200
g of the elements? 2M

Ans. Number of atoms per unit cell =8× + 2 =3.

Now ρ

Or N= = =3.47 ×1024

Number of atoms in 200g of the element =3.47×1024 .

Q12. Pure silicon is an insulator. Silicon doped with phosphorus is a semiconductor.

Silicon doped with gallium is also a semiconductor what is the difference between
the two semiconductors? 2M

Ans. In pure silicon all electrons are involved in bonds formation. The bond formed is
strong and cannot be broken easily. Therefore, there are no electrons for conduction, and
pure silicon is an insulator.
On doping
(i) With phosphorus which is pentavalent, four of its electrons are involved in
bound formation with silicon and the fifth valence electron is free to conduct for
conduct electricity. This type of semiconductor is called n-type semiconductor.
(ii) With gallium which is trivalent, three bounds are formed with neighboring Si
atoms and one electron deficient bound is formed .It gives rise to a hole, which
moves in the crystals and enhances the conduction. This type of semiconductor
is called p-type semiconductor.
Q13 the compositions of a sample of wustile is Fe0.93O1.00. What percentage of iron is
present in the form of Fe (III)? 2M

Ans. Let the number of Fe3+ = x

Then the number of Fe2+ =0.93-x

Since in a neutral species

Total positive charges = Total negative charges

3x +2(0.93-x) =2

Or 3x+1.86 – 2x =2

X=0.14

Fraction of Fe (III) =

Q14. An element of atomic mass of 40 gmol-1 occurs in fcc structure with cell edge of
540 pm .calculate the Avogadro number if its density is 1,7 gcm-3 ? 2M

Ans. For fcc, Z=4

N= =

=59.9 ×1023mol-1

Q15.Explain with suitable examples: 3M

(i) Ferromagnetism (ii) Ferrimagnetism (iii) 12-16 and 13-15compound

Ans. Ferromagnetism: is shown by compounds by which the domains are aligned in

the direction of the external magnetic field .They are strongly attracted by the magnet
and retains magnetism even in
The absence of a magnetic field eg.,CrO2
 Ferrimagnetism: is shown by compounds by which the domains are aligned in
parallel and antiparallel direction but in unequal numbers. They have small magnetic
momentum associated with them e.g. Fe3O4.

(i) 12-16 and 13-15compound are formed by the combination of group 12 and group16,
group 13-15 elements. These substances have high electrical conductivity. eg.ZnS,
GaAs.

CHAPTER 2-SOLUTIONS
1.Does the mixture of a gas always represent a solution? 1M

Ans. Yes, since the mixture is homogeneous.

2.What is the molarity of an aqueous solution of NaOH containing 0.5g in 500cm3 of the
solution? 1M

Ans. Molarity

3. What will happen to the boiling point of a solution on mixing two miscible liquids
showing positive deviation from Raoults law? 1M

Ans. The boiling point will decrease as the vapour pressure of the solution will decrease.

4. What type of azeotrope will be formed upon mixing chloroform and acetone? 1M

Ans. A maximum boiling azeotrope will be formed as the vapour pressure of the solution
will decrease.

5. On mixing 20 ml of ‘A’ and 20 ml of ‘B’ heat is liberated during the process. Explain.

1M
Ans. Liberation of heat during the process indicates the formation of stronger bonds than
present between the reactants and therefore, the components on mixing show negative
deviation from ideal behavior.

6. Two liquids A and B boil at 80°C and 125°C respectively. Which out of them has a
higher vapour pressure? 1M

Ans. ’A’ has higher vapour pressure.

7. What will be the Van’t Hoff factor for compound which undergo trimerization? 1M

Ans. Van’t Hoff factor i=

8. Out of 0.1 m sucrose solution and 0.1 m KCl solution, which one will have a higher
boiling point? 1M

Ans.0.1 m KCl solution will have a higher boiling point than a solution of
0.1 m sucrose as KCl dissociates in solutions.

9. You are provided with one litre each of 0.5 M NaOH and 0.25 M NaOH. What
maximum volume of 0.3 M NaOH can be obtained from these solutions without using
water at all? 3M

Ans. Volume of 0.25M NaOH used = 1L

Volume of 0.5M NaOH =

Total volume of NaOH = (1

Molarity of solution

M=

M = 0.3 M

M1 =- 0.25 , V2= 1 L

M2 = 0.5 M , V2 = L

0.3 =
0.3 (1 + x) = 0.25 + 0.5x

0.3 + 0.3x = 0.25 + 0.5x

x= = 0.25 L

, maximum volume of 0.3 NaOH solution is 0.25 L

10. Explain why are aquatic species more comfortable in cold water rather than warm
water . 2M

ans. Aquatic species get oxygen for their survival from water containing dissolved
oxygen .

according to Henry’s constant = .

with increase in temperature , for the same pressure the value of increases and mole

fraction of gas decreases . The solubility of oxygen in water thus decreases and
hence causes discomfort to the aquatic species. The aquatic species are more comfortable
in cold water as more oxygen is dissolved in water at a lower temperature.

11. A mixture of ethanol and acetone shows positive deviation from ideal behaviour
whereas that of chloroform and acetone shows negative deviation. Explain 1M

Ans. A mixture of ethanol and acetone shows positive deviation from Raoult’s law
because on adding acetone to ethanol breaks the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between
ethanol and therefore the escaping tendency of the components increases thereby
increasing the vapour pressure.

On the other hand, when chloroform and acetone are mixed, strong hydrogen bonds are
formed between chloroform and acetone, thereby dercreasing the escaping tendency of
the components and therefore lowering the vapour pressure of the solution.

12.The vapour pressure of water is 12.3 kPa at 300K. Calculate the vapour pressure of
one molal solution containing a solute in it. 3M

Ans. 1 molal solution =

 Number of moles of water =

Assuming = 1g/ml

Mass of

= = 55.5 mol

= = 0.0177

=P = 12.3 ( 1 – 0.0177)

= 12.3 × 0.9823 = 12.08 kPa

13. A solution is prepared by dissolving 8 g of BaCl2 in 100g of water raises the boiling
point of water by 0.52 K. Calculate the percentage (%) dissociation of BaCl2.Kb for water
= 0.52 K kg mol-1 3M

Ans. We know that,

0.5 =

= = 2.6

α=

α=

α = 0.80

% dissociation = 0.80 × 100 = 80%

14.0.90 g of non- electrolyte was dissolved in 87.9 g of benzene. This raised the boiling
point of benzene by 0.25K. If the molecular mass of the non-electrolyte is103.0 g
mol-1,Calculate the molar elevation constant for benzene. 2M

Ans. Kb=

Kb =

= = 2.52K kg mol-1

15. The following two graphs depict the conductivity change with temperature. Predict,
giving reasons, the type of substance which they represent. 2M

temperature→

temperature→

Ans. Graph(a) represents a semiconductor as the conductivity increases with temperature.

In semiconductors, on heating,the electrons gain energy and overcome the energy gap to
jump from the valence band to the conduction band, showing enhanced conductivity.

Graph (b) represents metallic conductor, as in metallic conductors, on increasing the

temperature the positively charged kernels start vibrating and therefore hinder the
movement of the kernels. This leads to a decrease in conductivity of metallic conductors
with increase in temperature.
 CHAPTER 3 ELECTROCHEMISTRY
1. The resistance of a 0.01 M NH4OH solution was found to be 3000 Ω in a
conductivity cell with cell constant 0.345 cm-1 . Calculate
(i) the conductivity of NH4OH
(ii) the degree of dissociation of NH4OH
(iii) the dissociation constant of NH4OH
given: =73.4 S cm2 mol-1
= 197.6 S cm2 mol-1 3M
ans. (i) we know that , K=C G*
where G is the conductance of the cell and G* is cell constant
given , C = = Ω-1 ; G* = 0.345 cm-1

K= = 1.15 10-4 S cm-1 .

(ii) degree of dissociation α =

=
= 73.4 197.6
= 271.0 S cm2 mol-1

now , = =
= 11.5 S cm2 mol-1
α= = 0.042

(iii) dissociation constant =

= 1.83 10-5
2. How does the molar conductivity of strong and weak electrolyte vary with its
concentration in solution ? 2M

ans. For a strong electrolyte the molar conductance varies with increase in dilution. It
increases linearly as the interionic interactions between the completely dissociated
electrolyte decreases on dilution.
It is given by, Λ m= Λ m A .

where A is a constant depending upon the type of the electrolyte. For a weak electrolyte,
the degree of dissociation α increases with dilution according to

α=
(where k = dissociation constant, C = concentration and α = degree of dissociation )

since more ions are obtained upon dilution, therefore there is a steep rise in molar
conductance for a weak electrolyte at infinite dilution.

3. What is a fuel cell ? Give the working of a fuel cell. 3M

ans: Fuel cells are those cells in which the energy produced from the combustion of fuels
such as H2 , CO , CH4 etc. is directly converted into electrical energy.

Working of a fuel cell. Anode and cathode are graphite electrodes containing suitable
NaOH of KOH is placed between the electrodes as electrolyte. H 2 gas and O2 gas are
bubbled through the porous electrodes into the electrolyte.

Reactions involved.

At anode : 2 (g) + 4 (aq) → 4 (l) + 4

At cathode : (g) + 2 (l) + 4 →4 (aq)

Overall cell reaction : 2 (g) + (g) → 2 (l)

4. For the electrode Pt, H2 (1 atm) | H+(aq) (x M), the reduction potential at 25 is
-0.34 V. Write the electrode reaction equation and calculate the value of ‘x’. Also,
calculate the pH of the solution. 3M

ans: The equation is :

H+(aq) + → (g)
Nernst equation for electrode potential is

= log

=0 log

0.34 = log

= log

log x = = 0.1738

x = antilog (0.1738) = 1.49 M

5. What is corrosion ? What are the factors which affect corrosion ? Give the
mechanism involved in rusting. 3M
ans: The process of slowly eating away of the metal due to the attack of atmosphere gases
on the surface of the metal resultibg into the formation of oxides, sulphides, etc. is called
corrosion.
Factors affecting corrosion :
(i) Reactivity of the metal
(ii) Presence of impurities
(iii) Presence of air and moisture
(iv) Strains in metals
(v) Presence of electrolytes.
Mechanism of corrosion :
At anode : Fe(s) → (aq) + 2
At cathode : + →
2 +

2 + (g) + 2 → (l)

2 (aq) + (g) + (l) → +4

+ (l) → (aq)

6. Three iron sheets have been coated separately with three metals A, B, C the
standard reduction potentials of which are V, and
respectively. The = Identify in which case rusting will take place
faster when coating is damaged. 1M

ans: Rusting will occur faster if coating of ‘C’ is damaged as ‘C’ has a lower tendency
to undergo oxidation as compared to Fe (based on the values of the reduction
potential).

7. How many moles of copper will be deposited from a solution of copper sulphate
by passing 24, 125 C of electricity ? 1M

ans: (aq) + 2 →
2 96500 C deposit 1 mole of Cu

24125 C will deposit 24125 = 0.125 mole of Cu

8. Why is rusting inhibited in an alkaline medium ? 1M

ans: The ions from the alkalies react with ions, amd form unionized water.
Since ions take part in the process of rusting, the removal of these ions in an
alkaline medium inhibits rusting.
 9. Predict whether and Na will react with one another. Give reason.
Given = +2.87 V and = . 2M

ans: The reaction between and Na will be 2Na + → 2NaF

, 2Na → 2 +2 (oxidation)
and F2 → 2 (reduction)
2F + 2 →2
, Na is anode and F2 acts as cathode
, =
= + 2.87 ( )
= + 5.58 V
, is +ve, so the reaction between Na and F2 occurs.

10. Calculate the equilibrium constant of the reaction :

Cu(s) + 2 (aq) → (aq) + 2Ag(s);
2M

ans: we know that,

= log

, 0.46 = log

log = = = 15.5668

= antilog (15.5668)
= 3.6881

11. The conductivity of 0.1 M KCl solution at 298 K is 0.0129 S . The resistance
of this solution is found to be 58 Ω. What is the cell constant of the cell? A 0.1 M
AgNO3 solution at 298 K in the same conductivity cell offered a resistance of 60.5 Ω.
What is the conductivity of 0.1 M AgNO3 solution?
2M

ans: Given KKCl = 0.0129 S

R = 58 Ω , C = =

(cell constant) = ?

We know that, K = C =

= 0.0129 58 = 0.7482

Since, AgNO3 solution is taken in the same conductivity cell therefore, (cell constant)
remains same.
Now, K = ? , = 0.7482 ,C= =

,K=C = 0.7482 = 0.0124

12. A solution of Ni( is electrolysed between platinum electrodes using a current

of 0.5 A for 30 minutes. What weight of Ni will be produced at cathode ? (atomic
weight of Ni = 58.9 u) 2M

ans: we know that,

Q=I t
Given, I = 5.0 A
t = 30 minutes = 30 60 = 1800 s
,Q=5 1800 = 9000 C
Also, (aq) + 2 → Ni(s)
2 96500 C deposits 1 mole i.e. 58.9 g of Ni

, 9000 C deposits 9000 = 27.5 g of Ni .

13. Calculate the standard electrode potential of the electrode for a cell in
which the following cell reaction takes place 3M
Mg(s) + 2 (aq) → (aq) + 2Ag(s)
Given : [ ] = 0.1 M , [ ] = 0.01 M
= +0.80 V ; = +2.90 V.

ans: the cell is

Mg(s) │ ║ (0.01 M) │Ag(s)
 = log

2.90 = log

2.90 = 0.02955 log 103

2.90 = 0.02955 3

= 0.8865

, = 2.90 + 0.08865 = 2.989 V

Now, =

= = 0.80 2.989

= 2.189 V

14. Given Cu2+ + 2 Cu , = + 0.34 V ,

+ , = + 0.80 V
(a) Construct a galvanic cell.
(b) For what concentration of will the emf of the c ell be zero at 25 , if the
2+
concentration of Cu is 0.01M ? 3M

ans: (a) Cu(s) │ Cu2+(aq) ║ Ag+(aq) │ Ag(s)

(b) we know that,

Cu(s) + 2 Ag+(aq) Cu2+(aq) + 2 Ag(s)

= log

, =0
 , = log

(0.80 0.34) = log

log = = 15.5668

= antilog(15.5668) = 3.688 1015

= = 2.17

= = 1.64 M.

15. Calculate the molar conductance at infinite dilution of ethanoic acid from the
following data : 2M

(HCl) = 425.9 cm2 mol-1

(NaCl) = 126.4 cm2 mol-1

ans: = +
= 91 + 425.9 126.4
= 390.5 cm2 mol-1
 CHAPTER 4 – CHEMICAL KINETICS

QUESTIONS:-

1) For the reaction: A+2B AB2 , the rate constant is 1.26 x 10-3 Lmol-1s-1.
What is the order of the reaction? 1M

Answer: The order of the reaction is 2.

2) One gram of pulverized wood burns faster than one gram piece of wood. Why? 1M

Answer: pulverized wood has a larger surface area which enhances the rate of the
reaction and therefore pulverized wood burns faster than a solid piece of wood .

3) 87.5% of a substance e following first order kinetics disintegrated in 45 minutes. What

is the half life of the substance? 1M

Answer: ( ½)n = (as 87.5% sample has disintegrated.)

=> (½)n = 1/8

=> (½)n =(½)³

Number of half lives = 3

Therefore t1/2 =45/3 = 15 minutes.

4) Can a reaction have activation energy equal to zero ? 1M

Answer: If Ea=0 , then according to the Arrhenius equation k=Ae-E/RT , k=Ae0=A .This
would mean that the rate constant is equal to the collision frequency , i.e. each collision
would result in product formation which cannot be true , and thus Ea for any reaction
cannot be zero.

5) The half life for radioactive decay of c14 is 5730 years . An archeological artifact
contained wood that had only 80% of the c14 found in the living tree. Find the age of the
wooden artifact. 2M

Answer: radioactive decay follows first order kinetics .

Therefore; k= log

Given: t1/2=5730 years

=100 , [R]=80

We know: k =

... k= = 1.21 x 10-4 years

And t= log

t= 1.903 x 104(log 100 - log 80)

t= 1.903 x 104(2-1.903)

=1845.91 years .

6) For a reaction A + B C, it is found that :

(i) rate becomes double when concentration of A is doubled .
(ii) Rate becomes 16 times when concentration of both A and B is doubled .
Write the rate law for the reaction and calculate the overall order of the reaction . 3M

Answer: let order with respect to A = x

let order with respect to B=y

Then, Rate(r) = k[A]x[B]y

Now rate doubles when [A] doubles

... 2r = k[2A]x[B]y
 ... 2r = 2x k[A]x[B]y =2xr

2 = 2x =>x=1.

Now rate becomes 16 times when concentration of Both and B doubled.

... 16r = k[2A]x[2B]y

... 16r = 2x2yk[A]x[B]y = 2x2yr

16r = 212y

8r = 2y => y=3

Order with respect to A = x=1

Order with respect to B= y=3

The overall order of reaction =1+3=4.

7) The following data were obtained for the reaction :

2NO2(g) + F2(g) 2NO2F(g)

Experiment Initial Initial Rate (MolL-

1
Concentration min-1)
[NO2] [F2]
1 0.20 0.05 6.0 x 10-3
2 0.40 0.05 1.2 x 10-2
3 0.80 0.10 4.8 x 10-2
Determine the order of the reaction and write the rate law of this reaction . 5M

Answer: we know , Rate = k[NO2]m[F2]n

Using experiments 1 and 2 , we get,

=

Dividing the two we get ,

=
 = => m=1

Using experiments 1 and 3, we get ,

=

Dividing the two we get,

= => n=1

The order of the reaction is m+n = 1+1 = 2

Rate law is ,
Rate = k[NO2][F2]

8) For a reaction: A + B products, the rate law is given by : Rate = k[A]1/2[ B]

.What is the order of the reaction? 1M

Answer: the order of the reaction is 1/2 + 2 = 5/2 = 2.5.

9) What are pseudo unimolecular reactions ? Give an example . 2M

Answer: pseudo unimolecular reactions are those reactions which seem to be of higher
order but are actually first order reactions. Example :
hydrolysis of an ester .
CH3COOC2H5 + H2O CH3COOH + C2H5OH .

10) (a) Define activation energy of a reaction .

(b) An increase in 10k of temperature rarely doubles the kinetic energy of
the particles but this increase in temperature is , may be enough , to double the rate of the
reaction . Explain.
2M

Answer: (a) activation energy is the energy which is to be provided to the reactants to
reach the threshold energy level.

(b) an increase in 10k in temperature rarely doubles the kinetic energy of the particle but
this increase in temperature may be enough to double the rate of the reaction because the
molecules possessing threshold energy double themselves when the temperature is raised
by 10k.

11) For a reaction : 2A + B + C A2B + C , the rate = k[A][B]2 with k = 2.0

x 10-6M-2s-1. Calculate the initial rate of the reaction when [A]=0.1M , [B]=0.2M, and
[C]=0.8M.If the rate of the reverse reaction is negligible then calculate the rate of the
reaction after[A] is reduced to 0.06M. 2M

Answer: The rate law is

Rate= k[A][B]2
At[A] = 0.1M and [B] = 0.2M ,
the initial rate of the reaction is :
= 2.0 x 10-6 x (0.2)2 = 8 x 10-9mol L-1s-1.

After [A] is reduced to 0.06 M , [B] = 0.2 – = 0.18M .

... Rate = 2.0 x 10-6 x 0.06 x (0.18)2 = 3.88 x 10-99mol L-1s-1.

12) (a) Give any one example of (i) Zero order reaction . (ii) first order reaction .
(b)The rate constant of a reaction is 1.9 x 10-5mol-2 L-2s-1. What
is the order of the reaction ?
2M

Answer: (a) (i) Example of Zero order reaction :

platinum
2NH3(g) N2(g) + 3H2(g)
Rate = k[NH3]0
 (ii) 4NH4NO2(s) 4N2(g) + 8H2O(l)

Rate = k[NH3NO2]1

(b) The order of the reaction is 3.

13) A reaction : SO2Cl2 is first order with half life of 3.15 x 10-4sec at 320o C . What
percentage of SO2Cl2 would be decomposed on heating at 320o C for 90 minutes? 3M

Answer: Using the formula k=

we get , k= = 2.2 x 10-5s-1

For a first order reaction:

k= log

k= 2.2 x 10-5s-1, t=90 minutes = 90 x 60 = 5400 seconds

2.2 x 10-5s-1= log

log = = 0.0516

... = Antilog(0.0516) = 1.126

Since [R0] = a and [R] = a-x

... a = 1.126a - 1.126x

0.126a = 1.126x

= = 0.112

... Percentage of SO2Cl2 decomposed = 0.112 x 100 = 11.2 % .

14) Give an example of reaction having fractional order. 2M

Answer: example of reaction having fractional order

H2(g) + Br2(g) 2HBr(g)

Rate = k[H2][Br2]1/2

15) The following is a plot of rate vs concentration . What is the order of the reaction .

Answer: since the rate is independent of concentration the order of the reaction is zero .

CH-5:-SURFACE CHEMISTRY
1.What is foam? 1M

Ans: Foam is a colloid in which the gas is dispersed in a liquid.

2.What is ZSM-5? give its use. 1M

Ans: ZSM-5 is a zeolites i.e.,a shape selective catalyst. It is used for the conversion of
alcohol into gasoline.

3.Define catalysis. 1M

Ans: Catalysis is the phenomenon of increasing the rate of the reaction with the help of a
catalyst.

4. What types of colloidal sols are formed in the following: 1M

a) sulphur vapours are passed through cold water?

b) soap solution?
Ans: a) when sulphur vapours are passed through cool water a multimolecular colloid is
formed.

b) Soap solution forms an associated colloid.

5.What happens when freshly prepared Fe(OH)3 solution is shaken with a little
amount of dilute solution of FeCl3? 1M

Ans: Peptization takes place forming a positively charged colloid of Fe(OH)3.

6. How are enzymes highly specific in nature? 1M

Ans: Enzymes have active sites on their surface. When substrate bind at these active sites
a chemical change is initiated. The substrates having shapes same as the active sites can
bind themselves at the active sites for the reaction to occur(enzymes follow lock and key
mechanism). Enzymes are therefore highly specific in nature.

7.(a)What is the principle of the cotterell smoke precipitator? 2M

(b)Explain Brownian movement?

Ans: Smoke is a dispersion of negatively charged carbon particles by passing it through a

cotterell

Smoke precipitator attached to the chimney of an industrial plant. The precipitator

consists of two metal discs charged to high potential. When smoke passes through a
precipitator, the carbon particles move towards the positive metal disc and get
precipitated out. Thus air is purified of the harmful carbon particles

(b) The zigzag motion of the colloidal particles is called Brownian movement. The
motion occurs due to the collision of the colloidal particles with the molecules of the
dispersion medium.

8. Adsorptin is generally an exothermic process. Comment 2M

Ans: During the process of adsorption the value of ΔS always decreases. Now for a
process to be spontaneous the value of the ΔG should be negative. From the expression
ΔG=ΔH-TΔS, since the value of ΔS is negative the value of ΔG will be negative only if
ΔH is negative. ΔH negative indicates that adsorption is an exothermic process.

9. (a)Explain why deltas are formed were the river and sea meet?

(b) What happens when electric current is passed through a colloidal sol. 2M

Ans: (a) River water is a colloidal sol of negatively charged silicates dispersed water,
whereas sea water contains Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions. When the river and sea meets coagulation
of silicates occurs leading to the formation of deltas.
(b) When electric current is passed through a colloidal sol the colloidal particles will
move towards the oppositely charged electrodes that is electrophoresis takes place.

10. What are associated colloids? Give an example 2M

Ans: Associated colloids are those which behave as electrolytes at low concentration
where as at higher concentrations they behave as colloids. The concentration above
which they behave as colloids is called CMC(critical micelle concentration).eg: soaps.

11. What are emulsions? What are their different types? Give two applications of
emulsification. 2M

Ans: When soap is dissolved in water it breaks down into sodium cation and the
carboxylate anion. These caboxylate anions consist of two parts: a long hydrocarbon
chain which is hydrophobic in nature and the COO- ion which is hydrophilic in nature. In
dilute solutions the hydrocarbon chain tends to migrate to the surface with their COO-
groups in water. In concentrated solutions the ions are pulled into the bulk of the solution
and micelles are formed. The hydrocarbon ends being hydrophobic are in the interiors of
the sphere whereas the COO- end being hydrophilic point outwards.

12. Explain why lyophilic sols are relatively more stable than lyophobic sols. 2M

Ans: The stability of a lyophilic sol is due to the charge and the salvation of the sol
particles. These sols have an affinity towards the solvent. On the other hand the
lyophobic sols do not have affinity towards the solvent. They are stabilized only due to
the repulsive charges present on the colloidal particles and therefore are coagulated
easily.

13. What happens when a freshly prepared Fe(OH)3 solution is shaken with a little
amount of dilute solution of FeCl3? 1M

Ans: Peptization takes place forming a positively charged colloid of Fe(OH)3.

14. In the case of chemisorptions why does the extent of adsorption first increase
and then decreases with increase in temperature? 1M

Ans: The extent of adsorption in chemisorptions first increases on increasing the

temperature because activation energy is to be provided for chemical bonds to be formed
on the surface. The decrease afterwards is due to adsorption being exothermic in nature.

15.Discuss the mechanism of heterogeneous catalysis. 2M

Ans: Hetergenous catalysis involves the following steps:

(i)Diffusion of the reactants towards the active sites of the catalyst.

(ii)Chemisorption of the reactants at the active sites of the catalyst.

(iii)Dissociation of the reactant on the surface of the catalyst.

(iv)Movement of the reactant on the surface of the catalyst, leading to collisions with
other adsorbed reactants and conversion into products.

(v)Desorption of the product from the surface.

(vi)Diffusion of the product away from the surface.

CHAPTER 6. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS OF ISOLATION OF

ELEMENTS

1. Which is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust ? 1M

Ans: Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust.
2. What is the role of depressant in the froth floatation process? 1M

Ans: The role of depressant in the froth floatation process is to prevent one type of
sulphide ore particle from forming froth with air bubbles

3. Metal sulphides occur mainly in rocks and metal halides in lakes and seas.
Explain. 1M

Ans: Metal Halides are soluble in water and therefore get dissolved in rain water
and are carried to lakes and seas during weathering of rocks. On the other hand,
metal sulphides being insoluble in water are left behind in the rocks.

4. What is the role of stabilizer in froth floatation process? 1M

Ans: Chemical compounds like cresols and aniline which tend to stabiles the froth
are called Froth stabilizer.
5. What is flux? How are they useful? 1M

Ans: Flux is a substance that combines with gangue particles which may still be
present in the roasted or calcined ore to form an easily fusible material called Slag.

6. What is slag? 1M

Ans: Slag is an easily fusible material which is formed when gaunge present in the
roasted or the calcined ore combines with the flux.

7. Although thermodynamically feasible, in practice, magnesium metal is not used

for the reduction of alumina in the metallurgy of aluminum. Why? 1M

Ans: From the Ellingham diagram, it is seen that magnesium can be used as a
reducing agent for reduction of alumina below temperature 1665K but magnesium
being a costly metal than aluminum makes the process uneconomical and hence is
not used in the metallurgy of aluminum as a reducing agent.

8. Which is the purest form of iron and how is it obtained from pig iron? 1M

Ans: wrought iron is the purest form of iron. Pig iron is heated with scrap iron and
converted into cast iron. Cast iron is then heated in a reverberatory furnace lined
with Fe2O3 where all the impurities are oxidized.

Fe2O3 + 3C 2Fe + 3CO

The metal is removed and freed from slag by passing through rollers.

9. Explain the principle involved in the extraction of copper by hydrometallurgy.

1M

Ans: In the extraction of copper from low grade copper ores, hydrometallurgy is
used, in which a more reactive species displaces a less reactive metal from the
solution of its salts. Low grade copper ores are leached by treating with an acid
where copper metal goes into solution as copper ions. The solution containing
copper ions is then treated with scrap iron or hydrogen gas.

Cu2+ + H2 Cu + 2H+

10.Explain Mond’s process of refining of nickel. 1M

Ans: Nickel is heated in a steam of carbon monoxide and it forms a volatile

complex tetra carbonyl nickel (0). This volatile complex is then heated to high
temperature so that it decomposes giving pure nickel.
 Ni + 4CO [Ni(CO)4]

[Ni(CO)4] Ni + 4CO

11.What criterion is followed for the selection of stationary phase in

chromatography? 1M

Ans: The stationary phase is selected in such a way that the impurities and the
element to be separated are adsorbed differently on the stationary phase. When the
eluent is added, the two components will move with different speed and both
components will be separated in pure form.

12.Write a short note on Van -Arkel method. 1M

Ans: In this method, ultra-pure metal is obtained by converting the crude metal
into a volatile compound by heating it with a specific reagent at a low temperature
and then decomposing it in a high temperature to give back the pure metal.

For example, zirconium is purified by this method by first heating it with iodine at
870K to convert it into zirconium tetra iodide which is volatile. The covalent tetra
iodide is then decomposed on a tungsten filament by heating to a temperature of
2075K to give pure zirconium.

13.Write a short note on Electrolytic refining. 1M

Ans: It involves the process of electrolysis for the purification of metals. I the
method, a thick block of impure metal is made the anode, a thin strip of pure metal
is made the cathode and the electrolyte is a solution of the salt of the metal. On
passing the current the process of electrolysis occurs and the pure metal from
anode passes into the electrolyte and is thus reduced at the cathode. The
purification of the metal thus occurs. The anode is consumed during the process
whereas the cathode becomes thick. The less reactive metals, as impurities fall
below the anode in the form of anode mud from where the metal as impurity can
be recovered. The more reactive impurities pass into the solution.

14.State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper giving the equations involved
in the process. 1M

Ans: The ore of copper pyrite and so it contains impurities of FeS. During the
process of roasting, both copper and iron sulphites get converted into the oxide and
a mixture of Cu2O and FeO is obtained.
 2CuFeS2 Cu2S + 2FeS + SO2

2Cu2S+3O2 2Cu2O+2SO2

2FeS+3O2 2FeO+2SO2

To remove FeO, which is a basic gangue, silica and acidic flux is added
during smelting. FeO combines with silica to form ferrous silicate slag which floats
over the molten matte and is removed.

FeO + SiO2 FeSiO3

Silica is therefore used to remove the impurity iron oxide as slag.

15.How can you separate alumina from silica in bauxite ore? Give the equations
involved during the process. 3M

Ans: Bauxite, the ore of aluminum contains impurities of silica, TiO2, and iron
oxide. The removal of impurities involves difference in their chemical properties.
Bauxite is dissolved in a solution of sodium hydroxide, where alumina and silica form
sodium aluminate and sodium silicate respectively.

Al2O3+2NaOH+3H2O 2Na[Al(OH)4]

SiO2+2NaOH Na2SiO3+H2O

Iron oxide and TiO2 being insoluble and removable by filtration. The filtrate is the
neutralized by passing through CO2. The solution is the seeded with a little amount of
freshly prepared hydrated alumina where hydrated alumina is precipitated out leaving
sodium silicate in solution.

2Na[Al(OH)4]+CO2 Al2O3.xH2O+2NaHCO3

The hydrated alumina thus precipitated is then filtered, dried and heated to give
back pure alumina.

Al2O3.xH2O Al2O3 + xH2O

 CHAPTER 7 .P-BLOCK ELEMENTS
Q.1: Who does PC13, fume in moisture? 1M
Ans. PC13 in moisture undergoes hydrolysis giving fumes of HC1
PC13+3H2O→ H3PO3+3HC1↑
Q.2: PC15 exists but NC15 does not exist. Why? 1M
Ans. PC15 exists but NC15 does not exist due to the absence of vacant of orbitals in

nitrogen.
Q.3: Sulphur in the vapour state is paramagnetic. Why? 1M
Ans. Sulphur in the vapour state exists as S2 which like dioxygen has two unpaired
electrons in its antibonding molecular orbitals and hence exhibits paramagnetism
in vapour state.

Q.4: Balance and completed the following equations : 2M

(i) Ca3P2 + H2O →
(ii) XeF4 + SbF5 →
Ans. (i) Ca3P2 + 6H2O→ 3Ca(OH)2 + 2PH3
(ii) XeF4 + SbF5 → [XeF3] + [SbF6]

Q.5: Arrange the following as directed : 2M

(i) I2, Br2, CI2 and F2 in increasing order of bond dissociation energy.
(ii) HCIO, HCIO2, HCIO4 and HCIO3 in decreasing order of acidic character.
Ans. (i) I2 < F2 < Br2 < CI2 is increasing order of bond dissociation energy.
(ii) HCIO4 > HCIO3 > HCIO2 > HCIO in decreasing order of acidic character

Q.6: Bleaching of flowers by chlorine is permanent while that by sulphur dioxide is

temporary. Explain. 2M
Ans. CI2 bleaches coloured material by oxidation as follows:
CI2 + H2O → 2HCI + [O]
Coloured material + [O] → colourless
Since bleaching action of CI2 is by oxidation therefore it is permanent.

Q.7: Assign appropriate reasons for each of the following statements. 2M

(i) PCI5 → PCI3 + CI2
(ii) Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than the corresponding halogens.
Ans. (i) PCI5 acts as a chlorinating agent as it dissociates into PCI 3 and CI2 as per the
following
equatic PCI5 → PCI3 + CI2
(ii) Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than the corresponding halogens
because the X_ bond is weaker than the X-X bond due to electronegativity
difference between the two differ halogens and also difference in size of the
two halogens overlapping to form the bond.

Q.8: Give two equations to show the oxidizing property of conc. H2SO4- 2M
Ans. (i) Cu + 2H2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
(ii) C + 2H2SO4 → CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H2O

Q.9: Give all the steps involved in the preparation of ammonia by the Haber’s process?
Ans. Preparation of ammonia by Haber’s process : 2M
200 atm O
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g), AfH = – 92.3 kj/mole.
700K, Fe, K2O

This reaction is a reversible reaction and therefore the optimum conditions for the
preparation of ammonia are taken considering the Le-Chatelier’s principle.
Nitrogen and hydrogen gas are taken in the ratio of 1:3 and compressed to a
pressure of 200 atm. At a temperature of around 700 K in the presence of catalyst
iron oxide and small amount of K2O and Al2O3 as promoters ammonia gas is
prepared. Sometimes molybdenum is also used as a promoter. Liquefied NH 3 is
separated. The unreacted hydrogen and nitrogen are recycled back and the process
is repeated.

Q.10: Give reasons for the following: 3M

(i) Only higher members of group 18 of the periodic table are expected to form
compounds.
(ii) White phosphorus is more reactive than red phosphorus.
(iv) Bismuth is a strong oxidizing agent in the pentavalent state.
Ans. (i) Higher members of group 18 of the periodic table are expected to form
compounds as
their ionization energies are low and the electrons can be excited by
providing small amount of energy.
(ii) White phosphorus is more reactive than red phosphorus because white
phosphorus exists in the form of a monomer whereas red phosphorus has a
polymeric structure. White phosphorus thus has lower bond dissociation
energy than red phosphorus.
(iii) Bismuth has a tendency to exist in the +3 oxidation state due to ineret pair
effect and therefore bismuth in the pentavalent state has a tendency to accept
two electrons and get reduced to the +3 oxidation state thereby acting as a
strong oxidizing agent.

Q.11: (i) Arrange the given halides in increasing order of ionic character: NF 3, PF3,
BiF3 and AsF3. 3M
Give reasons for your answer.
(ii) Write balanced equations for the following:
a. NaCl is heated with sulphuric acid in the presence of MnO2
b. Hydrolysis of XeF2
Ans. (i) NF3 < PF3 < AsF3 < BiF3, because the electropositive character of the atom
increases
down the group, therefore the ionic character also increases.
(ii) a. 2NaCI + MnO2 + 2H2SO4(Conc.) → Na2SO4 + MnSO4 + 2H2O + CI2
b. 2XeF2(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2Xe(g) + 4HF(aq) + O2(g)

Q.12: (i) Give the name and structure of the oxoacid of phosphorus in which
phosphorus exists in the +1 oxidation state. 3M
(ii) Draw the structural formulae of the following:
a. Peroxodisulphate ion (S2O82-)
b. XeF4
Ans. (i) Hypophosphorous acid or phosphinic acid.

O
||
P
|
H H OH
(ii) a. b.

Q.13: Account for the following: 3M

(i) Sulphurous acid can act as both an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent.
(ii) Oxygen shows a covalency of two whereas sulphur shows a covalency of
six.
(iii) Ammonia is a good complexing agent.
Ans. (i) In sulphurous acid sulphur exists in the oxidation state of +4 which is
intermediate of
the highest +6 and lowest -2 oxidation states. Sulphur can therefore lose
electrons and acts as a reducing agent and also gain electrons and acts as an
oxidizing agent.
(ii) Oxygen shows a covalency of two whereas sulphur shows a covalency of
six because of the absence of vacant d-orbitals in oxygen and presence of
these orbitals in sulphur.
(iii) Ammonia is a good complexing because of the presence of lone pair of
electrons on nitrogen. It can donate these electrons and can therefore act as a
ligand.
Q.14: Account for the following: 5M
(i) NH3 has a higher boiling point than PH3.
(ii) Nitrogen is inert.
(iii) Xe does not form compounds of the type XeF3 and XeF5.
(iv) Noble gases are bigger in size than halogens of respective period.
(v) I2 is more soluble in KI than in water.
Ans. (i) NH3 has a higher boiling point than PH 3 because presence of intermolecular
hydrogen
bonding in ammonia which is absent in PH3.
(ii) Nitrogen is inert because of the presence of triple bond due to which its bond
dissociation energy is very high.
(iii) Xe has 8 valence electrons and for bond formation the lone pair of electrons
gets unpaired. On unpairing since electrons are present in even numbers, therefore Xe
forms compounds of type XeF3 and XeF5.
(iv) Noble gases are bigger in size than halogens of respective period because the
valence shall is completely filled with electrons leading to higher interelectronic
repulsions and therefore results in an increase in size.
(v) I2 is more soluble in KI than in water because I2 forms I3- in KI
Q.15: (i) What is aqua regia ? Where it is used ? 5M
(ii) Draw the shape of XeO3. What is the hybridization of Xe in XeO3 ?
(iii) ZnSO4(aq) + NH4OH(aq) →
(iv) AgNO3 + H2O + H3PO2 →
Ans. (i) Aqua regia is a mixture of 3 parts of conc. HCI and I part of conc. HNO 3. It
is used for
dissolving noble metals like gold and platinum.
(ii) Shape of XeO3-
Xe Hybridization of Xe in XeO3 is sp3
// || \\
O O O

(iii) ZnSO4(aq) + 2NH4OH(aq)→Zn(OH)2(aq) + (NH4)2SO4(aq)

(vi) 4AgNO3 + 2H2O + H3PO2 → 4Ag + H2PO4 + 4HNO3

CHAPTER NO.8 THE d AND f BLOCK ELEMENTS

1. Why are Zn,Cd and Hg normally not regarded as transition elements? 1M

Ans. Zn, Cd and Hg are not regarded as transition elements because these elements
have completely filled d-orbitals in their ground states as well as in their common
oxidation states.
2. Why do Zr and Hf have nearly same size? 1M
Ans: The size of Zr and Hf are nearly the same because of lanthanoid
contraction.
3. Although Copper, silver and gold have completely filled d-orbitals yet they are
considered as transition metals.why? 1M
Ans. Copper, silver , gold have completely filled d-orbital yet they are considered
as transition metals because they have incompletely filled d-orbitals in their
common oxidation states.

4. Why do transition metals show variable oxidation states? 1M

Ans. Transition metals show variable oxidation states because the energy
associated with electrons in (n-1)d and ns orbitals are nearly same and therefore
electrons from both orbitals can participate in bond formation.
5. Why do transition metals exhibit high enthalpy of atomization? 1M
Ans . Due to presence of a large number of unpaired electros participating metallic
bond formation, transition metals exhibit high enthalpy of atomization.
6. Why do Mn, Tc and Re in the first, second and third transition series have
comparatively low melting point? 1M
5 5 5
Ans . Mn, Tc and Re have half filled configuration 3d ,4d and 5d which is extra
stable. As a result the metallic bonds forms are weaker and melting points are
comparatively low.
7. Explain: 2M
(i) La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3.
(ii) Ce(III) can be easily oxidized to Ce(IV)
Ans . (i) La(0H)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3 and Lu3+ is smaller in size
than La3+ and therefore the covalent character associated with the hydroxide
ion of Lu3+ is more (Fajan’s rule). Higher the covalent character lower is the
bacisity as release of OH- ions in solution is less.
Ans. (ii) Ce(III) has electronic configuration 4 5 and can therefore
be oxidized easily to form Ce(IV) which has stable configuration.

8. Can act as both an oxidizing and as reducind agent justify. 2M

Ans. No, has Mn in +7 oxidation state and it can therefore reduce its
oxidation number by accepting electrons and undergoing reduction. Therefore it
can act as a oxidizing agent.
For Mn, since the highest oxidation number in which it can exist is +7, therefore it
cannot lose electrons and thus not act as a reducing agent.

9. In which medium does act as the strongest oxidising agent ? give the
equation involved. 2M
Ans. acts as the strongest oxidising agent in acidic medium as in the
acidic medium M1 undergoes a maximum change in oxidation number which is
from +7 to +2.

Oxidising property of
(i) In neutral solution
Mn+7 +2 O+3 Mn+4O2 + 4OH-

(ii) In basic medium

Mn+7 +3 Mn+6

(iii) In acidic medium

Mn+7 + 8H- + 5e- Mn2+ + 4 O

10. Account for the following: 2M

(i) Transition metals form complexes.
(ii) The first ionization enthalpy of the 5d series is higher than those of 3d
and 4d transition series elements.
Ans: (i) transition elements form complexes due to their comparatively small size of ions,
high ionic charge and availability of vacant ‘d’ orbitals.

(iii) the first ionization enthalpy of the 5d series elements is higher than those of
3d and 4d transition series elements due to the actinoid contraction and poor
screening effect provided by the 5d orbitals

11. Why do transition metals exhibit catalytic properties ? Explain giving an

example 2M

ans. Transition metals show variable valency and can thus form unstable intermediate
products with various reactants in some cases. These intermediates the decomposes to
give the product and regenerate back the transition metal. Thus metals can act as
catalysts.

eg., Fe(III) catalyses the reaction between iodide and persulphate ions

2 2 2 +

2 + 2 +2

12. (i) There is a greater range of oxidation states among the actinoids than the
lanthanoids. Explain.
(iii) What is misch metal ? Give its uses. 2M

Ans: (i) There is a greater range of oxidation states among the actinoids than the
lanthanoids because the 5f, 6d and 7s levels are of comparable energies.

(ii) Misch metal is an alloy of the lanthanoids. It consists of a lanthanoid metal (~95%),
iron (~5%) and traces of S, C, Ca and Al.

It is used for manking bullets, shells and lighter flint.

13. Give the symbol and name of the oxometal anions in the first transition series
in which the metal exhibits the oxidation state equal to its group number. 2M
Ans: Cr , chromate ion, oxidation state = group number = 6

Cr2 , dichromate ion, oxidation state = group number = 6

Mn , permanganate, oxidation state = group number = 7

14. Give reasons: 2M
(i) Transition elements form coloured compounds.
(ii) Cu+ is not stable in aqueous solution.
Ans: (i) transition elements form coloured compounds because they have
incomplete d-subshells and d-d transitions can occur.

(ii) Cu+ is not stable in aqueous solution as the hydration enegy is not able
to compensate the high energy of automization and ionization.

15. (i) Calculate the magnetic moment of a divalent ion in aqueous solution ifn its
atomic number is 25.

(ii)Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or

fluoride only ?

(iii)Actinoid contration is greater from element to element than lanthanoid

contraction. Why ? 3M

Ans: (i) Atomic number = 25

Outer electronic configuration is 3d5 4s2

For a divalent ion - 3d5

Since there are 5 unpaired electrons

µ= = = = 5.92 B.M

ii) Oxygen and fluorine has small size and high electronegativity,
therefore, the can oxidise the metal to the highest oxidation state.
iii) Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid
contraction due to the poor shielding by 5f electrons in actinoids than
the 4f electrons in lanthanoids.
 CHAPTER 9. COORDINATION COMPOUNDS

1)What is the difference between a double salt and a complex compound? 2M

Ans. Both double salts and complex compounds are formed by the
combination of two or more stable compounds in stoichiometric ratio. However,
double salts dissociate into simple ions in solution whereas complex compounds
give complex ions in aqueous solution. Example: Mohr’s salt-
FeSO4(NH4)2SO4.6H20 is a double salt and potassium ferrocyanide K4[Fe(CN)6] is
a complex compound.

2)Calculate the oxidation number of iron in Na[Fe(C2O4)3] . 1M

Ans. Na2[Fe(C2O4)3]
+1x3+x+(-2)3=0
3+x-6=0
x=+3
The oxidation number of iron is +3

3)What is the spectrochemical series? 1M

Ans. Spectrochemical series is a series in which ligands can be arranged in

the order of increasing field strength or in increasing order of magnitude of
splitting they produce. The order is
 I<Br-<SCN-<Cl-<S2-<F-<OH-<C2O2-4<H20<NCS-<EDTA4-<NH3<en<CN-
<CO

4)Give a chemical test to distinguish between [Pt(NH3)4Cl2]Br2 and

[Pt(NH3)4Br2]Cl2. 1M

Ans. On dissolution in water and adding a solution of AgNO3, a pale yellow

precipitate of AgBr is obtained with [Pt(NH3)4Cl2]Br2 which is partially soluble in
excess of NH4OH on other hand, a white precipitate of AgCl is obtained with
[Pt(NH3)4Br2]Cl2 which is soluble in excess of NH4OH.

5)Discuss the nature of bonding in metal carbonyls. 2M

Ans. In metal carbonyls there is both σ and π bond. The sigma bond is formed
by donation of lone pair of electrons in the ligand into the vacant d-orbital of
the transition metal whereas the pi-bond is formed when the electrons from
the filled d-orbitals of the metal are donated into the vacant antibonding
molecular orbital of carbon monoxide. The metal to ligand bonding creates a
synergic effect which strengthens the bond between CO and the metal.

6)Account for the following: 3M

(i) [Ti(H20)6]+3 is coloured whereas [Sc(H2O)6]3+ is colourless.

(ii) K3[Fe(CN)6] is more stable than K4[Fe(CN)6].

(iii) Tetrahedral Ni(ll) complexes are paramagnetic but square planar Ni(ll)
complexes are diamagnetic.

Ans. (i) Sc (At. No. 21) has configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d1 4s2. In [Sc(H2O]6]3+.
Sc+3 has configuration

Due to absence of electrons in d-orbitals and no d-d- transitions occur and

therefore [Sc(H2O)6]3+ is colourless , whereas in [Ti(H20)6]3+ ; Ti3+has has
configuration 3d1. Due to the presence of one unpaired d-electron in [Ti(H20)6]3+, d-
d transitions occur therefore [Ti(H20)6]3+ is coloured.

(ii) ) K3[Fe(CN)6] has Fe in 3+ oxidation state whereas in K4[Fe(CN)6], Fe is in +2

oxidation state. Higher the oxidation state of the central metal, more is the stability
of the complex. Thus K3[Fe(CN)6] is more stable than K4[Fe(CN)6].

(iii)Ni (At no. =28) has configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d8 4s2.

In the tetrahedral complex, sp3 hybridisation occurs and Ni2+ has two unpaired
electrons in the d-orbitals and thus paramagnetic in nature.
7) Write the IUPAC name of the linkage isomer of [Co(NH3)5(NO2)(NO3)2]. 1M

Ans. Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III) nitrate.

8) Write the formula of dichlorotetraammineplatinum(lV) ion. 1M

Ans. [Pt(NH3)4Cl2]2+

9) Name the ligand used in the treatment of lead poisoning? 1M

Ans.EDTA (ethylenediamminetraacetate).

10) What is a bidentate ligand ? Give one example. 1M

Ans. A ligand which contains two donor atoms via which two coordinate bonds can
be formed with the central metal are called bidentate ligands.

Example: oxalte ion and H2NCH2

11)What complex formation is used in identification of Ni2+ in
qualitative analysis?

Ans. Ni(DMG)complex (nickel dimethylglyoxime) is used in identification of Ni2+

in qualitative analysis.

12)The spin only magnetic moment of [MnCl4]2- is 5.9 B.M. Predict the geometry
of the complex ion. 1M

Ans. In [MnCl4]2- the coordination number ofMn2+ is 4 which indicates the shape
of the complex may be tetrahedral or square planar.

The magnetic moment 5.9 B.M.means the number of unpaired electrons is 5 in

Mn2+ i.e, the configuration is 3d5. (µ= ).Five unpaired electrons in the
complex would be present if sp3 hybridisation occurs. The shape of the complex is
therefore tetrahedral.

13)Draw the geometrical isomers of [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]. 1M

Ans. - Trans

14)Show diagrammatrically the splitting of degenerate d- orbital in the presence of

a tetrahedral field 1M
 15)(i) What is meant by chelate effect? Give one example. 2M

Ans. When a bidentate or a polydentate ligand contains donor atoms in such a way
that when they coordinate with the central metal ion, a five or six membered ring is
formed. This effect is called chelate effect.

(ii) Give two applications of coordination compounds.

Ans. Applications of coordination compounds:

(a) Used in extraction of metals.

(b) Used as catalysts.

CHAPTER 10 .HALOALKANES AND HALOARENES

1) What do you understand by the term optical activity of compounds 1M

Ans- The property of some compounds to rotate the plane of polarised light when
passed through the solution is termed as optical activity of compounds

2) The boliig point of Bromomethane is higher than that of cholroethane . why? 1M

Ans- The surface area of Bromoethane is larger than that of Cholroethane ad therefore
the Van der waals forces of interaction are higher in Bromoethane. Bromoethane thus
has higher boiling point and requires more energy to break the interaction between its
molecules

3) Arrange the following halides in order of increasing SN2 Reactivity. 1M

CH3Cl3, CH3Br, CH3CH2Cl, (CH3)2CHCl
Ans- order of reactivity for SN2 mechaism is 1>2>3. Since Br is better leaving
group .Hence the order is
(CH3)2CHCl< CH3CH2Cl < CH3Cl< CH3Br
4) Explain why the dipole moment of cholorobenzene is lower than that of cyclohexyl
chloride 1M
2
Ans- The carbon atom in cholorobenzene is sp hybridised and in cyclohexyl
chloride is sp3 hybridised . Since the sp2 atoms are more electronegative than sp3
atoms hybridised atoms, therefore the tendency of cholrine to pull the shared pair
of electrons towards itself decreases icholrobenzene. As a result the C-Cl bond is
less polar and thus has a lower diole moment than cyclohexylchloride.
5) Write short notes on 3M
a) Wurtz reaction-Alkyl halides react with metallic sodium in the presence of dry
ether to form alkaes.This method is used for the preparation of symemetrical
alkanes.
2RX+2Na-------- R-R+2NaX

b) Finkelstne Reaction –It is used for the synthesis of alkyl iodides.Alkyl

chlorides/Bromides are treated with sodium iodide in the presence of acetone,
alkyl iodides and sodium chloride/bromide are obtained products

RX+ NaI-----------RI+NaX

The sodium halide which is obtained is insoluble in acetone and thrown out
of the reagent medium shifting the equilibrium in the forward reaction .

c) Sandemeyer reaction –Benzene diazonium chloride is converted into

cholorobezene, bromobenzene in the presence of CuCl/HCl, CuBr/HBr
respectively. Benzene diazonium chloride is obtained by the diazotization
where aniline is treated with NaNO3 and HCl at 0o to 5o C.
6) Carry out the following converstions 3M
a) 1-Chloropropane to 2-Choloropropane

b) Benzene to m-Choloronitrobezene

c) Toluene to Benzyl alcohol

7) a) Alkyl halides though polar are immiscible in water. Explain? 2M

Ans- Alkyl halides though polar are immiscible in water because they are unable to
break the hydrogen bonds in the water and form new hydrogen bonds.

b) An alkyl halide on reaction with alc.KCN gives the cyanide as a major product
but with alc. AgCN gives the isocyanide. Explain
 Ans- Alkyl halides on reaction with alc. KCN gives cyanide as the major product
because KCN ionises completely in the solution and the carbon carbon bond
formed is more stable
RX+KCN--------- RCN+KX
On the other hand the bond between AgCN has a higher covalent character and
therefore does not cleave easily . As a result the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen
are involved in the bond formation leading to the formation of an isocyanide.

8) What are Entaiomers? Draw the structures of the possible enantiomers of

butan-2-ol? 2M
Ans- Stereoisomers which are on super imposable mirror images of each other are
called Enantiomers.

8)Explain why allyl chloride is hydrolyzed more readily than n-propyl chloride. 1M

Ans- Allyl chloride is hydrolyzed more readily than n-propyl chloride because it
forms a resonance stabilized allylcarbocation whereas –propyl chloride form a 1o
carbocation which is less stable.

9) Arrange in decreasing order of boiling point: 1-Choloropropane, iso-propyl

chloride, 1-Chlorobutane. 1M
Ans- For isomeric compounds straight chain compounds have larger surface area
and therefore higher vander walls interactions and thus higher boling point also so
the order is

1-Cholrobutane> 1-Choloropropane>iso-propyl chloride.

10) Alkyl halides undergo nucleophilicsubstion easily compared to aryl

halides.Why? 1M
Ans- Aryl halides are sp2 hybridesed carbons and the lone pair of electrons on the
halogen are in resonance with the ring. The carbon –halogen bond has a partial
double bond character and is also shorter thus is stronger and the cleavage of this
bond takes place only under drastic conditions. In alkyl halides the cleavage of
carbon-hydrogen bond is easier and therefore nucleophilc substitution is easily
carried out in alkyl halides.
11)Explain why thionyl chloride method is preferred for preparing alkyl halides from
alcohols? 1M
 Ans- Thionyl chloride method is preferred for preparing alkyl halides from alcohols as
the by products in the reaction , SO2 and HCL are gases, they escape into the
atmosphere leaving the alkyl halide in almost pure state.

12) Write the structure of the following compounds 1M

a) P-Bromocholorobenzene
b) 1,4 Dicholorobut - 2-ene

Ans. (a)

Ans. (b) H3C - CH = CH - CH

Cl Cl

12)Give the IUPAC name of 2M

(a)

(b)

H3C H H

H H3c Br

a) 1,3,5 –Tribromobenzene
b) 4- Bromopent-2-ene
13) Write the structural formula of the organic compounds A,B,C and D in the
following 2M
15) Give chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds. 2M

(i) Vinyl chloride and Ethyl chloride (ii) Benzyl chloride and Chlorobenzene

Ans(i) Vinyl chloride on reaction with Br2-water decolourises it whereas ehtly chloride

does not.

(ii) Benzyl chloride on reaction with AgNO3 in the presence of dil.HNO3 gives a white
precipate

which is soluble in excess of NH4OH,whereas chlorobenzene does not.

 11. ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS
Q1. Alcohols react with halogen acids or phosphorus halids to form haloalkanes but
phenol does not form the halobenzene. Explain. 1M

Ans: the c-o bond in phenol has a partial double nature due to resonance andcannot be
cleaved easily by x—to form haloarenes. On the other hand the c-o bond in alcohols is a
single bond has lower bond dissociation energy and can therefore be cleaved easily to
form haloalkanes.

Q2. I) Account for the following: 5M

a) Cleavage of phenyl alkyl ether with HBr always gives phenol andalkyl bromide.

B) 2-methylphenol is a weaker acid than 2- nitrophenol.

II) Arrange the following in increasing order of reactivity towards electrophilic

substitution:

OH COOH

, ,

Explain your answer.

OR OH

Ans: I) a) + HBr +RBr + RBr

Phenol and alkyl bromide are always obtained as the product because the C-O bond of
phenoxide cleavage does not occur due to partial double bond character due to resonance.
Also the phenoxide ion is stabilized by resonance.

b) In 2-methylphenol, the methyl group in an electron donating group and hence

increases electron density on the ring, due to which O-H bond polarity decreases and
release of proton becomes difficult, rendering it to be a weaker acid as compared to 2-
nitrophenol in which the nitro group being electron withdrawing decreases the electron
density on the ring and hence increases the O-H bond polarity making the release of the
proton easier.

Thus 2-nitrophenol is a stronger acid than 2- methylphenol.

O-H OH
CH
3 NO2

II) For an electrophilic substitution to take place, high electro density require on the ring.
In benzoic acid, the -COOH group being an electron withdrawing group decreases the
electron density on the ring and thus deactivate the ring towards electrophilic
substitution.

In phenol, the –OH group is an electron donating group, it increases the electron density
on the ring and hence activates the ring towards electrophilic substitution. Benzene has
neither an activator group nor a deactivator group, hence the order of reactivity towards
electrophilic substitution is COOH

OH

< <

Q3.What happens when 3M

i) Propane-1-ol is treated with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H2SO4 ?

ii) diethyl ether reacts with excess of HI?

iii) Anisole is treated with conc. HON3 in the presence of conc. H2SO4 ?
conc. H2SO4
Ans: i) CH3CH2CH2OH + CH3COOH CH3COOCH2CH2CH3

When propan-1-ol reacts with acetic acid in the presence of conc. H2SO4 an ester
propylethanoate is formed.
ii) When diethyl ether reacts with excess of HI, ethyl iodide is formed.

CH3CH2OCH2CH3 + HI CH3CH2OH + CH3CH2I

CH3CH2OH + HI CH3CH2I + H2O.

iii) Anisole undergoes electrophilic substitution reaction where NO2+ attaches itself to the
ortho and para positions.

O4. Carry out the following conversion: 3M

i) propan-2-ol to propan-1-ol ii) Benzene to aspirin

ii) Phenol to anisole

ANS: i) CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - OH - conc. H 2 SO4 CH3 - CH = CH2 HBr peroxide

aq.KOH
CH3CH2CH2Br CH3CH2CH2OH

ii)
Q5. WHAT IS THE MAJOR PRODUCT OF HYDRATION IN THE ALKENE AND
ALSO GIVE ITS IUPAC NAME. 2M

CH3

CH3-C-CH=CH2

CH3

ANS: CH3

CH3-C-CH-CH3

CH3 OH IUPAC name =3,3-dimethylbutan-2- ol

-without considering hydride/methyl shift

CH3

CH3-C-CH-CH3

OH CH3

IUPAC NAME =2,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol

-considering hydride/methyl shift

q6. arrange the following in decreasing order of b.p: 1M

n-butane, pentanal, pantan-1-ol, ethoxyethane.

ans: pentan-1-ol > pentanal > ethoxyethane > n-butane

(h-bond) (h-bond) (strongly dipole) (van derdipole interaction )

q7. 2,4,6-trinitrophenol is soluble in aq Na2CO3 while phenol is not. why? 1M

ans: it is because it si a stronger acid than phenol and can therefore react with Na2CO3aq
which is a weak base. phenol being a weaker acid is unable to react with aq Na2CO3.

Q8.Give chemical test to distinguish between: (i) Ethanol and propanol

(ii) Propanol and phenol 2M

Ans: (i) Ethanol gives the iodoform test whereas propanol does not give the +ve
iodoform test.

CH3CH2OH + I2 + NaOH (yellow ppt.) CHI3 + HCOONa

CH3CH2CH2OH + I2 + NaOH No reaction

(ii) phenol gives +ve neutral FeCl3 test whereas propanol does not give this test.

OH

6 + FeCl3 [Fe(OC6H5)6]3_ + 3HCl

Violet colouration
CH3CH2CH2OH + FeCl3 No reaction

Q9.while separating a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols by stream distillation, name
the isomer which will be stream volatile. Give reason. 1M

ans: ortho nitrophenol is steam volatile due to the presence of intramolecular h-bonding,
which decreases the surface area and therefore increases volatility whereas in para
nitrophenol intermolecular h-bond are present.

q10.which out of a primary or a secondary alcohol is more acidic and why? 1M

ans: the conjugate bases of a primary and a secondary alcohols are (i) R-cH2-O- and (ii)
R-CH-O- respectively.

in (i) due to the presence of one alkylgroup which has a +i effect, the electron density on
oxygen increases due to which alkoxide ion acts as a base. on the other hand, in (ii) due
to the presence of two alkyl groups which have a +i effect, the electron density on oxygen
increases to a larger extent and therfore it is a stronger base. since (ii) is a stronger base
so, the conjugate acid (secondary alcohol) is weaker acid.

q11. Alcohols are comparatively more soluble in water than the hydrocarbons of
comparable molecular masses.why? 1M

Ans: Alcohols are able to break the intermolecular H-bonding in water and form new H-
bonds with water. So the alcohols are soluble in water. On the other hand, hydrocarbons
of comparable molar mass are unable to form H-bond with water and thus insoluble in
water.
q12. The b.p of ethers are lower than their isomertic alcohols.why? 1M

Ans: This is because ethers are polar and dipole-dipole interactions are persent between
them whereas in alcohols intermolecular H-bonds are persent which are stronger than the
interactions between ethers.

q13. How is 1-propoxypropane synthesised from propan-1-ol? Give the mechanism of

the reaction. 2M
CONC. H SO (413 K)
2CH3CH2CH2OH 2 4 CH3CH2CH2OCH2CH2CH3

Ans: The synthesis of 1-propoxypropane follows the sn2 mechanism as shown below:

Q14.write a short note on: (i) Reimer-tiemann reactions,

(ii) Hydroboration reaction. 2M

Ans: (i) The reaction between phenol and chloroform in the presence of aq alkali at 340k
results in the formation of o-hydroxybenzaldehyde (salicyldehyde) and p-
hydroxybenzaldehyde. Salicyldehyde is obtained as the major product.

(ii) Diborane (BH3)2 reacts with alkenes to give trialkyl boranes as addition products.
This is then oxidized to alcohol by hydrogen peroxide in the presence of aq NaOH.
The product thus formed is in a way opposite to the Markonikov’s rule.

Q15.complete the following equtions: 3M

PCl AgCN
i) CH3-CH-CH3 5 A B

OH

ii) CH3
ethanol
CH3- C- Br + C2H5ONa A

CH3
H / Pd CONC. H SO (443 K) KMnO
iii) CH3CHO 2 A 2 4 B 4 C

ANS: i) A is CH3-CH-CH3

Cl

B is CH3-CH-CH3

NC

CH2

ii) A is CH3-C

CH3

iii) A is CH3CH2OH

B is CH2=CH2

C is CH2- CH2

OH OH
 12.ALDEHYDES, KETONES AND CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
1. Arrange the following in increasing order of acidic strength: 1M
Formic acid, acetic acid and benzoic acid
Ans: - Acetic acid < Benzoic acid< Formic acid
(CH3COOH) < (C6H5COOH) < (HCOOH)

2. Name two important uses of formalin. 1M

Ans:
i. It is used as a preservative for biological specimens.
ii. It is used for the preparation of Bakelite.

3. Fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine; even then p-fluorobenzoic acid is

weaker acid than p-chlorobenzoic acid. Why? 2M
Ans:- Halogens are deactivator of the ring due to their high electro-negativity, but also
due to the presence of lone pair of electrons, which are in resonance with the ring, they
show +R effect. Fluorine in spite of being more electronegative has a higher extent of +R
effect than chlorine because in p-fluorobenzoic acid the resonance is between the 2p
orbital of fluorine and 2p orbital of carbon which is more effective. In p-chlorobenzoic
acid the resonance is between 3p orbital of chlorine and 2p orbital of carbon and is
therefore less effective.

4. There are two -NH2 groups in semicarbazide, however only one is involved in the
formations of semicarbazones. Explain. 1M
Ans: - Semicarbazide is NH2NHCONH2. Inspite of having two NH2- groups, only one
is involved in the formation of semicarbazones because the lone pair of electrons on
nitrogen is involved in resonance with the carbonyl group and is not available for
reaction with aldehydes or ketones.
O O
NH2NH - C - NH2 NH2NH - C - NH2
5. Write short notes on :- 2M
i. Cannizaro reaction
ii. Wolf-Kishner reaction
Ans:-
i. Cannizaro reaction:-
Aldehydes which do not contain an α-hydrogen undergo disproportionation when
treated with concentrated solution of NaOH. In this reaction one molecule gets
reduced into an alcohol and the other is oxidized to the salt of the carboxylic acid.

HCHO + HCHO CH3OH + HCOONa

Methanol Sodium formate

CHO CHO CH2OH COONa

+ +

ii. Wolf Kishner Reduction

Carbonyl compounds are reduced to alkenes in the presence of hydrazine and KOH
along with ethylene glycol.
CH3CHO CH3CH = NNH2 CH3CH3 + N2
CH3 CH3
C O C NNH2 CH3CH2CH3 + N2
CH3 CH3
6. Account for the following: 2M
a. Ketones undergo nucleophilic addition reaction less easily than aldehydes.
b. Acid chlorides are hydrolyzed more easily than acid amides.
Ans: -
a. Aldehydes have only one +I effect alkyl group whereas ketones have two alkyl
group with +I effect which decreases the electrophilicity of the carbon, rendering it
less reactive than aldehydes. Also due to the two alkyl group present in ketones,
steric repulsions are more and therefore reactivity is less.
b. Acid chlorides are easily hydrolyzed because Cl- is a better leaving group than
NH2-. Also due to the strong –I effect of chlorine, the carbon is more electrophilic
in acids chlorides than in acid amides and therefore undergoes hydrolysis easily.
Secondly, there is double bond character in C=N bond which has high bond
dissociation energy.
7. Aromatic carboxylic acids do not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction. Why? 1M

Ans: - Aromatic carboxylic acids do not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction because the
carboxyl group is deactivating group and the catalyst anhydrous AlCl3, which is a
Lewis acid, gets bonded to the carboxylic acid.

8. During the preparation of esters, it is distilled over as soon as it is formed. Why?

1M
 Ans: - Esters are distilled over as soon as it is formed to shift the equilibrium in the
forward direction, and to prevent the reverse reaction to occur.

9. Give the reagents to bring about the following transformations: 2M

a. Butan-1-ol to Butanal.
b. But-2-ene to Ethanal.

Ans: -

a. PCC

b. O3 followed by Zn/H2O

10.What happens when: 2M

a. Acetaldehyde reacts with HCN.
b. Propanoic acid id treated with chlorine in the presence of a small amount of
red phosphorus.

Ans: -

a. Acetaldehyde on reaction with HCN gives acetaldehyde cyanohydrins.

OH
CH3CHO + HCN CH3—C—H
CN

b. Propanoic acid on treatment with chlorine in the presence of a small amount of red
phosphorus gives 2-chloropropanoic acid. It is the Hell-Volhard Zelinsky reaction.
CH3CH2COOH + Cl2 CH3—CH—COOH

Cl

11.A. Although phenoxide ion has more resonating structures than carboxylate ion,
carboxylic acid is a stronger acid than phenol. Why? 3M

B. Give the probable mechanism for esterification.

Ans:-
A. Although phenoxide ion has more resonating structures than carboxylate ion,
the negative charge is dispersed on one oxygen and other carbons in the
phenoxide ion, whereas on two similar electronegative oxygen in the
carboxylate ion. The dispersal of charger is therefore mire in carboxylate ion
than in phenoxide ion, and therefore, the carboxylate anion is a weaker base.
Hence, the conjugate carboxylic acid is stronger acid.
B. Mechanism of esterification :
RCOOH + R`OH RCOOR` + H2O
 12.An organic compound (A) with molecular formula C8H8O forms an orange-red
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 decolorize bromine water or Baeyer’s reagent. On drastic
oxidation with chromic acid, it gives a carboxylic acid (B) having molecular
formula C7H6O2. Identify the compounds (A) and (B) and explain the reactions
involved. 2M
Ans: -
(A) forms 2,4-DNP derivative. Therefore, it is an aldehyde or a ketone. Since it does not
reduce Tollens’ or Fehling reagent, (A) must be a ketone. (A) responds to iodoform test.
Therefore, it should be a methyl ketone.
The molecular formula of (A) indicates high degree of unsaturation, yet it does not
decolorize bromine water or Baeyer’s reagent. This indicates the presence of unsaturation
due to an aromatic ring. Compound (B), being an oxidation product of a ketone should be
a carboxylic acid. The molecular formula of (B) indicates that it should be benzoic acid
and compound (A) should, therefore, be a monosubstituted aromatic methyl ketone. The
molecular formula of (A) indicates that it should be phenyl methyl ketone
(acetophenone). Reactions are as follows:

13.Give the IUPAC names of the following compounds: 3M

i. Ph CH2CH2COOH
ii. (CH3)2C=CHCOOH
iii.

Ans: -
i. 3-phenyl propanoic acid
ii. 3-methylbut-2-en-1-oic acid.
iii. 2-methyl cyclo pentanoic acid
14.Answer the following: 2M
 a. Why the pH of the reaction is carefully controlled while preparing ammonium
derivatives of carbonyl compounds?
b. Write a chemical equation to illustrate the Rosenmund’s reaction.
Ans: -
a. While preparing ammonium derivatives of carbonyl compounds, the pH is
maintained around 3-4 because in the acidic medium the oxygen of the carbonyl
group gets protonated, which by resonance increases the positive charge on the
carbonyl carbon due to which weak nucleophiles like ammonia derivatives
readily attack the carbonyl carbon.
If the pH is further lowered the acid combines with the basic ammonia
derivatives thus, preventing the protonation. Also at a higher pH the protonation
does not occur and no reaction takes place.
b. CH3COCl CH3CHO
15.Draw the structural formula of Hex-2-en-4-ynoic acid.
Ans: -
CH3—C= C—CH=CH—COOH
 CHAPTER 13 .ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING
NITROGEN (AMINES)
Q.1: How is the basic strength of aromatic amines affected by the presence of electron
releasing group on the benzene ring? 1M
Ans. An electron releasing group increases the electron density on the nitrogen atom
thereby increasing its tendency to donate an electron pair to a proton and therefore,
increasing its basic strength.

Q.2: Ammonolysis of alkyl halide does not give a corresponding amine in pure state.
Why? 1M
Ans. Ammonolysis of alkyl halide does not give a corresponding amine in pure state
because a mixture of primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary amines are
formed which are difficult to be separated.
NH3 + R X →RNH2 + HX
↓RX
R2NH + HX
↓RX
R2N + HX
↓RX
R4N+X-

Q.3: Can we prepare aniline by Gabriel-phthalimide reaction? Explain. 2M

Ans. Aniline cannot be prepared by Gabriel-phthalimide reaction because the
preparation requires the treatment of potassium phthalimide with C 6H5X.aryl
halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction due to resonance and
therefore, the resonance with potassium phthalimide does not occur. So aniline
cannot be prepared using Gabriel-phthalimide reaction.

Q.4: Amines are more basic than comparable alcohols. Why ? 1M

Ans. Amines and alcohols both have lone pair of electrons on nitrogen and oxygen
respectively. Nitrogen being less electronegative than oxygen has a higher
tendency to donate the electrons to a proton, and amines are therefore, more basic
than comparable alcohols.
Q.5: Arrange the following in increasing order of basicity. 1M
C2H5NH2, C6H5NH2, NH3, C6H5CH2NH2 and (C2H5)2NH
Ans. C6H5NH2 < NH3 < C6H5CH2NH2 < C2H5NH2 < (C2H5)2NH

Q.6: How will you convert an alkyl halide to a primary amine whose molecule has one
more carbon atom than the used alkyl halide molecule ? 2M
Ans. The alkyl halide is treated with alc. KCN, where the alkyl nitrile will be formed.
This on reduction gives a primary amine whose molecule has one more carbon
atom than the alkyl halide.
LiAIH4
 RX + KCN(alc) → RCN ––→ RCH2NH2.

Q.7: Why is aniline converted into acetanilide before carrying out electrophilic
substitution reaction? 1M
Ans. The – NH2 group is a strong activator of the ring and therefore, it is difficult to stop
the electrophilic substitution reaction at the monosubstitution stage, usually
trisubstitutions occur. To stop the reaction at monosubstitution, the – NH 2 group is
protected by acetylation and its activating effect is reduced.

Q.8: Why do primary amines have higher boiling points than tertiary amines ? 1M
Ans. Primary amines are capable of forming hydrogen bonds due to the absence of N-H
bonds. Due to this the primary amines have higher boiling points than tertiary amines.

Q.9: Which out of ammonia and methylamine has a higher Kb value and why ? 1M
Ans. Methylamine being more basic than ammonia due to the presence of the alkyl
group with +1 effect has a higher Kb value.

Q.10: Account for the following : 2M

(i) Toluene is more easily nitrated than benzene.
(ii) Aniline does not undergo Friedel –Crafts reaction.
Ans. (i) Toluene has – CH3 group attached to the benzene ring which is an
activator of the ring
due to hyperconjugation. Due to this the incoming NO 2 electrophile
attaches itself to the ring easily at the o – and p – positions, whereas in
benzene no activator group is attached therefore, the reaction is slower as
compared to toluene.
(ii) Aniline does not undergo Friedel–Crafts reaction due to the salt
formation between
the base aniline and the Lewis acid AlCl 3, which is used for the generation of
the electrophile during this reaction:

C6H5NH2 + AICI1 –→ C6H5NH2AICI2

Due to this positive charge on nitrogen it acts as a strong deactivator of the ring.
Q.11: What happens when : 2M
(i) Benzaldehyde is reacted with aniline
(ii) Sodium nitrite is added to a solution of propylamine in dil, HCI.
Ans. (i) Aniline reacts with benzaldehyde to form benzalaniline in the presence of
traces of acid
as catalyst.
H-

NH2 + O=CH –→ N=CH

 (ii) When sodium nitrate is reacted with propylamine in dil. HCl,propan-1-ol is
obtained and nitrogen is released.
NaNO2 + HCl
CH3CH2CH2NH2 CH3CH2CH2OH + N2 + H2O

Q.13. Identify A,B and C in the following equations: 3M

NBH4 ZnCl2 HCN

(I) CH3-CH=CH-CH A’ ‘B’ ‘C’
HCl H+

CH2Cl CH2NO2 NC

(ii)
‘A’ Sn/HCl “C ‘C’
‘B’

Ans. (i) A= CH3-CH=CH-CH2OH

B= CH3-CH=CH-CH2Cl
C= CH3-CH=CH-CH2COOH

(ii) A= AgNO2

B= CH2NH2

C= CHCl3 + KOH

Q14. (i) Silver chloride dissolves in aqueous methylamine solution. Why? 3M

(ii) Write the complete chemical reaction for converting aniline into sulphanilic
acid.
(iii) Arrange the following in increasing order of basic strength in gas phase:
C2H5NH2, (C2H5)3N, NH3, (C2H5)2NH.
Ans. (i) AgCl dissolves in methylamine due to the formation of soluble complex.
AgCl + 2CH3NH2 →[Ag(CH3NH2)2]+Cl-
(iii) NH2 NH3HSO4 NH2

+conc. H2SO4 → → + H2O

SO3H

(iii) NH3 < C2H5NH2 < (C2H5)2NH < (C2H5)3N.

Q.15 (i) Give a chemical test to distinguish between: 2M

(a) Aniline and N-methyline
(b) Ethylamine and aniline
(ii) Name one reagent used for the separation of primary, secondary and tertiary
amines.
Ans. (i)
a. Aniline and N-methyline
Aniline is a primary amine and gives the carbylamines test whereas, N-
methyline being a secondary amine does not respond to the test.
b. Ethylamine and aniline
Both are primary amines, but ethylamine is an aliphatic amine whereas
aniline is an aromatic amine. On diazotization ethylamine forms an unstable
diazonium chloride which decomposes to give an alcohol and N 2 gas is
liberated, whereas aniline on diazotization and treatment with phenol gives a
yellow dye.

C2H5NH2 C2H5N2+Cl- C2H5OH + N2↑ + HCl

(II) Hinsberg’s reagent with KCN.
 CHAPTER 14. BIOMOLECULES
1) Glycine exists as zwitter ion but o- and p- aminobenzoic acid do not. Explain. 1M

Ans. In o- and p- aminobenzoic acid, the lone pair of electrons present in nitrogen is
resonance with the ring thereby decreasing the basic character of –NH2 and the acidic
character of-COOH. Therefore –COOH is unable to furnish the proton and –NH2 is
unable to accept the proton. On the other hand, in glycine no such resonance exists
and therefore glycine exists as zwitter ion.

2)What type of bonding occurs in β-pleated structures of proteins? What products are
obtained when sucrose is hydrolysed? 1M

Ans. In the β-pleated structures of proteins, the peptide chains are arranged side by
side and are held together by hydrogen bonds.
 On hydrolysis of sucrose, D-glucose and D-fructose are obtained.

3)Amino acids are amphoteric in nature.Why? 1M

Ans. Amino acids are amphoteric in nature due to the presence of both an amino(-
NH2) and an acidic (-COOH) grup present in the molecule and forms a zwitter ion.

4)What is the effect of denaturation on the structure of proteins? Give an example of

irreversible denaturation. 1M

Ans. During denaturation, the secondary and tertiary structures of the protein are
destroyed but the primary structure is retained. Globular proteins are therefore
converted into fibrous proteins. Eg: Boiling of egg denatures the egg protein which is
irreversible denaturation.

5)Enamurate the reactions of D-glucosse which cannot be explained by its open chain
structure. 2M

Ans. The open structure of D-glucose is unable to explain:

(i) Inspite of having an aldehydic group, it does not respond to the Shiff’s test and
does not react with NaHSO3.
(ii) The pentaacetate of glucose does not react with hydroxylimane indicating the
absence of free aldehyde group in D-glucose.

6) What is the basic structural difference between starch and cellulose? 2M

Ans. Starch is a branched chain polymer of α-glucose and consists of two parts- amylase,
which is water soluble and amylopectin, which is water insoluble. Cellulose on the other
hand is a linear polymer of β-glucose.

7)Distinguish between a globular protein and fibrous protein. 2M

Ans.

FIBROUS PROTEIN GLOBULAR PROTEIN

1)They have long and thread like 1)They are folded and form compact
structure. spherical shape.

2)Hydrogen bonds are present in some 2)Bonds are present are hydrogen
cases. bonds, disulphide bridges, ionic
interactions.
8) Distinguish between a reducing and non-reducing sugar. 2M

Ans.

REDUCING SUGAR NON-REDUCING SUGAR

Carbohydrates which contain free Those sugars which do not have free
aldehydic or ketonic group and reduce aldehydic or ketonic group and do not
Fehling’s and Tollen’s reagent. reduce Fehling’s and Tollen’s reagent.

9)Give two structural differences between DNA and RNA. 2M

Ans.

DNA RNA

1)It contains of deoxyribose sugar. 1)It consists of ribose sugar.

2)The bases are present are Thymine, 2)The bases are present are Adenine,
Adenine, Guonine and Cytosine. Guonine, Cytosine and Uracil.

10) (i) Why can’t vitamin C be stored in the body? 1M

Ans. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin and is excreted in urine and therefore cannot
be stored in the body.

(ii) Why is sucrose known as invert sugar? 1M

Ans. Sucrose which is dextrotary on hydrolysis gives dextrotary glucose and

laevorotatory fructose and the mixture is laevorotatory. Sucrose is therefore known as
invert sugar.

11) (i) Two strands of DNA are complimentary to each other. Account on it. 2M

(ii) What are acidic basic amino acids? Give one example of each.

Ans. (i) DNA has a double strand structure and two strands are complimentary to each
other because the H-bonds are formed by specific pair of bases, adenine-thymine,
guanine-cytosine.

(ii)Acidic amino acids are those which contain one amino group and two carboxyl
groups.

Ex: Aspartic acid.

Basic amino acids are those which contain one carboxyl group and two amino groups

Ex: Histidine.

12) What are enzymes? Name the enzymes that catalyses the hydrolysis of maltose into
glucose. 1M

Ans. Enzymes are essential biocatalyst which catalyse biochemical reactions. Most
enzymes are globular proteins, and are highly specific for specific reactions.

Maltase is an enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of maltose into glucose.

13) How are vitamins classified? 2M

Ans. Vitamins are classified into the following two groups:-

(a)Water soluble vitamins- Vitamins which are water soluble. Ex: Vitamins belonging to
group B and vitamin C.

(b) Fat soluble vitamins- Vitamins which are soluble in fat. Ex: Vitamin A, D, E and K

14) why are carbohydrates generally optically active? 1M

Ans. Carbohydrates are generally optically active because of the presence of a chiral
carbon in the molecule.

15) What is the biological importance of nucleic acid? 1M

Ans. (i) to transmit genetic material to offsprings.

(ii) Protein synthesis.

 CHAPTER 15 POLYMERS
1) What are biopolmers?Give an example. 1M
Ans. Polymers such as polysaccharides,protein and nucleic acids which control the
various life processes are called biopolymer.
2) What are elastomers?How are they different from fibers? 2M

Ans. Elastomers are the polymer in which the intermolecular forces of attraction
between the Polymer chains are the weakest van der Waal’s forces of
interaction,whereas the polymer in which the forces of interaction are strongest are
called fibers.

3) How does vulcanization change the character of natural rubber? 1M

Ans. Vulcanization introduces sulphur-sulpher linkage between chains of natural

rubber which Increases the tensile strength of rubber.The hardness of rubber increases
and its tensils Strength increases.

4. Name the monomer of nylon-2-6-polymer. 1M

 Ans. The monomer of nylon-2-nylon 6 is glycine H2NCH2COOH and aminocaproic
acid H2N(CH2)5COOH.

5. What is a biodegradable polymer?Give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic

Polyester. 1M

Ans. Polymer which is disintegrate on their own due to environmental degradation by

Bacteria is called a biodegradable polymer.e.g,PHBV

6. Write the name and structure of one of the common initiator used in free radical
addition polymerisation. 1M

Ans. Benzoyl peroxide ;

7. What are natural and synthetic polymer?Give one example each. 1M

Ans. Natural polymer are those which are found in nature e.g., protien

Synthetic polymer are those which are man made e.g.. Nylon-6,6.

8. What is monomer of nylon-6? Give the equation involved for its preparation
1M

Ans. The monomer of nylon-6 is caprolactam

The equation involved in its preparation is :

9. (i) Explain the difference between Buna-N and Buna-S. 2M

(ii) Give the structures and names of the monomer of melamine-polymer.

Ans. (i) Buna-N is a copolymer of 1,3-butadiene and acrylonitrile(CH2=CH-CN)

whereas Buna-S

is a copolymer of 1,3-butadiene and styrene.

 (ii) The monomers of melamine-polymer are:

10.What are polymer? 1M

Ans. Polymer are high molecular mass substances consisting of a number of simple
repeating Structural units called monomers joined together.

11.Arrange as directed : 2M

(i)Nylon-6,6, Buna-s,Polyethylene in increasing order of their intermolecular

fffooorces

(ii)Nylon-6,PVC,Neoprene in decreasing order of their intermolecular interactions.

Ans. (i) Buna-S<Polyethylene<Nylon-6,6.

(ii)Nylon-6>PVC>Neoprene.

12.Why is neoprene non-inflammable? 1M

Ans. Neoprene is non inflammable due to the presence of a large number of halogen
atoms.

13.How are polymer classified on the basis of method of preparation?Explain giving

example. 2M

Ans. On the basis of method of preparation are classified as

(i)Addition polymer-In this type of polymerization successive addition of monomer

units to the

growing chain is achieved via a reactive intermediate such as a free radical,a

carbocation or a carbanion e.g..,Teflon:

nCF2=CF2 (CF2 CF2)n

(ii)Condensation polymer- In these polymer the monomer have di-or

polyfunctional groups and they combine together with the loss of small molecule like
H2O,NH3,C2H5OH etc.
 e.g..Glyptal;ethylene glycol and phthalic acid.

14.Write the free radical mechanism for the polymerization of ethane 2M

Ans. The steps involved in the free radical polymerization of ethane are given below :

(i)Chain initiation :

(ii)Chain propogation :

(iii) Chain termination :

15. How are polymer classified on the basis of structure?Explain. 2M

Ans.The are 3 different types based upon the structure of the polymer:

(i)Linear polymer: Polymer consisting of straight and long chains.e.g..,high density

polyethene,PVC etc. They are represented as:
 (ii) Branched chain polymer:These polymer contain linear chain having some
branches.eg. low density plyethene etc. They are depicted as

(iii)Cross-linked or network polymer : These are usually formed from bifunctional

and trifunctional monomers and contain strong covalent bonds between the
various polymer chains.

e.g..,Bakelite.They are represented as:

CHAPTER 16

16.CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Q1. Why is bithinol added to soap? 1M

Ans. Bithinol is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties to soap.

Q2. Why does aspirin find use in the prevention of heart attacks? 1M
Ans. Aspirin find use in the prevention of heart attacks because of anti-blood clothing
action.
Q3. What type of drugs are equanil and chloramphenicol? 1M
Ans. Equanil is a tranquilizer whereas chloramphenicol is an antibiotics.
Q4. List two major classes of antibiotics and give one example each? 2M
Ans. Two major classes of antibiotics are:
(i) Bactericidal: e.g. Penicillin
(ii) Bacteriostatic: e.g. Erythromycin
Q5. With reference to which classification has this statement ‘ranitidine is an acid’
Been given? 1M
Ans. Acidity is caused when histamines stimulates the secretion of pepsin and
HCl in the stomach. Ranitidine prevents the interaction of histamine with the
Receptors present in the stomach wall which results in release of lesser amount
Of acid, a hence prevent hyperacidity .classified on the basis of its pharmacological
effect.
Q6. What are antagonists and agonists? 2M
Ans. Antagonist is drugs that bind to the receptor site and inhibit its natural action .They
are useful when blocking of message is required.
Agonists on the other hand are drugs that mimic the natural messenger by switching on
the receptor .they are useful when there is a lack of natural chemical messenger.
Q7. Why is the use of aspartame limited to cold food and drinks? 1M
Ans. Aspartame is unstable at high temperature and is therefore used in cold food and
drinks.
Q8.Define the terms chemotherapy? 1M
Ans.The use of chemicals for therapeutic affect is called chemotherapy.
Q9.Why do we require artificial sweetening agent? 1M
Ans. artificial sweetening agents are needed for diabetic patients as they provide
Sweetness without increasing the calorie intake.
Q9. What is meant by board spectrum antibiotics? Explain. 1M
Ans. Board spectrum antibiotics are effective against several different types of
Harmful batteries e.g., Chloramphenicol can be used in case of typhoid
, dystery, acute fewer, urinary infection and pneum, onia.
Q10.Why is cimetidine and ranitidine better than sodium bicarbonate and
Magnesium hydroxide? 2M
Ans. NaHCO3 and Mg (OH)2 if used in excess make the stomach Ph. alkaline and
Triggers the release of even more HCl which may cause ulcers in the stomach .On
The other hand cimetidine and ranitide prevents the interaction of histamine with
Receptors cells in the stomach wall and thus release lesser amount of HCl.
Q11. (i) What is tincture of iodine? What is its use?
(ii) What are food preservatives? 2M
Ans. (i). 2-3% solution of iodine in alcohol-water mixture is known as tincture of iodine
It is powerful antiseptic
(iii) Food preservatives are chemical substances that prevent spoilage of
food due to microbial growth. e.g., salt, sugar, oil sodium benzoate.
Q12. What is biodegradable and non-biodegradable detergent? Give one example
for each? 2M
Ans. Detergent having straight chain hydrocarbon are degraded easily by microorganisms
and are called biodegradable detergent. e.g., sodium lauryl sulphate.
 Detergent congaing branched hydrocarbons are not degraded easily by microorganism,
and therefore accumulate in water ways and rivers causing pollution, are called non-
biodegradable. e.g., sodium-4-(1, 3, 5, 7-tetramethyloctyl) benzenesulphonate.

Q13.Describe the following with one example each: (i).Tranquilizers (ii).Artifertility

drug? 2M
Ans. (i).Tranquilizers is neurologically active drugs. They are used for the treatment of
stress and mild or even severe mental diseases. They relieve anxiety, stress, and
excitement by inducing a sense of wellbeing .they form essential components of sleeping
pills, e.g., Noradrenaline.
(ii).Artifertility drug are those which are used to control the birth rate they contain
essentially a mixture of synthetic estrogen and progesterone drivtives.Progesterone
hormones suppresses ovulation .e.g., Norethindrone+ethynylestradiol.

Q14. (i)What problems arise in using all-time as an artificial sweetener?

(ii).If water contains dissolved calcium hydrohencarbonte, out of soaps and
detergents which one will you use for cleaning clothes and why? 2M
Ans. (i).Altima is a high potency sweetener and is also comparatively more stable, but
control of sweetener of food is difficult while using it.
(ii).Calcium hydrohencarbonte in water causes hardness in water so detergent are
purified over soaps for cleaning clothes as detergents work in hard water also whereas
soaps react with the ions present in hard water and forms scum.

2RCOO-Na++Ca2+ (RCOO) 2Ca +2Na+

Soap scum

Q15. What are analgesics? How are they classified? Explain giving example? 3M
Ans. Analgesics reduce or abolish plane without causing impairment of consciousness
metal confusion incoordination or paralysis or some other disturbance of nervous system.
They are classified as
(i).Non-narcotic analgesics-Aspirin and paracetamol belongs to this class, They are
effective in relieving skeletal pain .They also act as antipyretic and also prevent platelet
coagulation.
(ii). Narcotic analgesics-Morphine and many of its homologous when administrated in a
medicinal doses, relieve pain and induce sleep .In higher doses ,they produce
stupor,coma,convulsions and ultimately death .They are generally used for the relief of
post-operative pain ,cardiac pain, pains of terminal cancer and in child birth.