केंद्रीय विद्यालय संगठन, अहमदाबाद संभाग

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, AHMEDABAD REGION

अर्धिावषधक परीक्षा 2022-23

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 2022-23

SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY M.M.: 70

CLASS: XI TIME: 3 Hours
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are 35 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
2. SECTION A consists of 18 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
3. SECTION B consists of 7 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
4. SECTION C consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
5. SECTION D consists of 2 case- based questions carrying 4 marks each.
6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
7. All questions are compulsory.
8. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed

SECTION-A

1 Hydrocarbon ‘X’ contains 92.30% carbon and 7.7% hydrogen. The combustion of one 1
mole of hydrocarbon ‘X’ takes place at 298 K and 1 atm. After combustion, CO2(g) and
H2O (l) are produced and 3267.0 kJ of heat is liberated. Calculate the standard enthalpy
of formation, ∆f H of hydrocarbon ‘X’. Standard enthalpies of formation of CO2(g) and
H2O(l) are –393.5 kJ mol–1 and – 285.83 kJ mol–1 respectively. Molar mass of
hydrocarbon ‘X’ is 78 g/mol
A -485.1 KJ/mol

B 485.1 KJ/mol

C 48.51 KJ/mol

D -48.51 KJ/mol

2 Rohan, Kishore, Soumya and Bhavin were individually preparing standard 0.5 1
Molar (250 ml) aqueous solution of sodium carbonate. They were given
anhydrous Sodium carbonate sample, distilled water standard 250 ml volumetric flask,
pipette, analytical balance, watch glass, spatula, wash bottle and a beaker of 250 ml.
Weight of sodium carbonate measured by each student are as follows-

Student Mass of sodium carbonate (g)

Rohan 13.25
Kishore 1.325
Soumya 0.1325
Bhavin 13.0
Considering the above data who measured the correct weight to prepare the solution?

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 A Kishore

B Soumya

C Rohan

D Bhavin

3 Identify the correctly matched pair- 1

A AlCl3 – Tetrahedral

B NH3 - Pyramidal

C ClF3 – Trigonal Planner

D XeF4 – See-saw

4 Which of the following is the correct ground state electronic configuration of the element 1
with atomic number of 29?
A 4s23d8

B 4s23d1

C 4s13d10

D 4s03d10

5 Correct IUPAC name and position of element with Z= 117 in the periodic table is- 1

A Ununheptium, Group- 17, Period- 7

B UnUnSeptium, Group- 16, Period- 7

C UnUnHeptium, Group- 16, Period- 7

D Ununseptium, Group- 17, Period- 7

6 For the following equilibrium, Kc = 5.0 × 1014 at 950 K 1

NO (g) + O3 (g) ⇌ NO2 (g) + O2 (g)
Both the forward and reverse reactions in the equilibrium are elementary bimolecular
reactions. What is Kc, for the reverse reaction?
A 2.0 × 10-14

B 2.0 × 10-13

C 2.0 × 10-15

D 2.0 × 1013

7 What is the correct value of principle and azimuthal quantum number for 3d orbital? 1

A n=3, l= 1

B n=2, l= 1

C n=3, l= 2

D n=3, l= 3

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8 How many atoms are present in 880 u of carbon dioxide? 1

A 60

B 60NA

C 20

D 20NA

9 The correct order of negative electron gain enthalpy of halogens is- 1

A Cl>Br>F>I

B F>Cl>Br>I

C Cl>F>Br>I

D F>Br>Cl>I

10 The enthalpies of all elements in their standard states are: 1

A Unity

B Zero

C Different for each element

D <0

11 According to MOT which among the following molecule will has only pi-bond character- 1

A N2

B O2

C C2

D None of the above

12 For the reaction, 2 Cl(g) → Cl2(g), what are the signs of ∆H and ∆S ? 1

A Both negative

B Both positive

C ∆H = -ve & ∆S = +ve

D ∆H = +ve & ∆S = -ve

13 Electron in H- atom jumps from n=6 to n=2 energy level. The wave length of the 1
emitted radiation will be observed in which region of the electromagnetic spectrum?
A Ultra-violet region

B Visible region

C Infra-red region

D Micro-wave region

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14 Which among the following statement is incorrect in respect of physical equilibrium- 1

A Equilibrium is possible only in a closed system at a given temperature.

B Both the opposing processes occur at the same rate and there is a dynamic but
stable condition.
C All measurable properties of the system changes during equilibrium.

D When equilibrium is attained for a physical process, it is characterised by constant

value of one of its parameters at a given temperature.
Questions from 15 to 18 have two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
For these questions select the most appropriate answer from the options given below-
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true but R is false.

D A is false but R is true.

15 Assertion (A)- NF3 has higher dipole moment than NH3. 1

Reason (R)- In NF3 bond moment is towards fluorine whereas in NH3 it is towards
nitrogen.
16 Assertion (A)- Sodium has very high second ionization enthalpy. 1
Reason (R)- After removal of one electron Na+ achieve noble gas configuration.
17 Assertion (A)- The entropy of any pure crystalline substance approaches zero as the 1
temperature approaches absolute zero.
Reason (R)- Standard entropy of formation of elemental substances is zero.
18 Assertion (A)- Reaction Fe3+(aq)+3OH–(aq)⇌Fe(OH)3(s) ; is a heterogeneous equilibrium. 1
Reason (R)- In a heterogeneous equilibrium physical states of reactants and products
are different.
SECTION-B

19 Determine the wavelength of a ball of mass 100 g moving with a velocity of 100 Km/s ? 2

20 (a) State Modern Periodic Law. 2

(b) Write general electronic configuration of d & f- Block elements.

OR

(a) Why Lithium show difference in the properties from other elements of the group? 2

(b) Arrange first ionization enthalpy of group 13 elements in the increasing order.

21 (a) State first law of thermodynamics and write its mathematical expression. 2

(b) In a process, 701 J of heat is absorbed by a system and 394 J of work is done by
the system. What is the change in internal energy for the process?
OR

(a) State second law of thermodynamics. 2

(b) Given
N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) ; ∆rH = –92.4 kJ mol–1.

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 What is the standard enthalpy of formation of NH3 gas?

22 (a) Explain Zeeman effect and Stark effect. 2

(b) Show that the circumference of the Bohr orbit for the hydrogen atom is an integral
multiple of the de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron revolving around
the orbit.
23 (a) How electron gain enthalpy and electronegativity are different from each other? 2
Mention any two points.
(b) ‘A cation is always smaller than neutral atom whereas anion is larger than neutral
atom.’ Justify the statement.
24 State Law of constant proportions and Avogadro law. 2

25 (a) State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, write its mathematical expression. 2

(b) What is the lowest value of n that allows g orbitals to exist?

SECTION-C

26 (a) How molality and molarity of solution are different from each other? (Write any two 3
points)
(b) Determine mole fraction of solute and solvent in 1 m aqueous solution.

27 (a) Derive relation between Kp and Kc. 3

(b) The value of Kc for the reaction 2A ⇌ B + C is 2 × 10–3. At a given time, the
composition of reaction mixture is [A] = [B] = [C] = 3 × 10–4 M. In which direction
the reaction will proceed?
28 (a) Define isolated and closed system. 3

(b) ‘Ratio of two extensive properties is an intensive property’. Justify the statement
with suitable example.
(c) Calculate the entropy change in surroundings when 1.00 mol of H 2O(l) is formed
under standard conditions. ∆fH = –286 kJ mol–1.
29 50.0 kg of N2 (g) and 10.0 kg of H2 (g) are mixed to produce NH3 (g). Calculate the 3
volume of NH3 (g) formed at STP. Identify the limiting reagent in the production of NH 3
in this situation. Determine mass of the excess reagent left unreacted.
30 From the modern periodic table answer the following questions. 3

(a) Identify an element with five electrons in the outer subshell.

(b) Identify an element that would tend to lose two electrons.

(c) Identify the element with smallest atomic size.

(d) Identify the group having metal, non-metal, liquid as well as gas at the room
temperature.
(e) Identify the element with highest first ionization enthalpy.

(f) Identify an element that would tend to gain two electrons.

OR

Predict the formulas of the stable binary compounds that would be formed by the 3
combination of the following pairs of elements. (a) Lithium and oxygen (b) Magnesium
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 and nitrogen (c) Aluminium and iodine (d) Silicon and oxygen (e) Phosphorus and
fluorine (f) Element 71 and fluorine
SECTION-D (CASE BASED)

Question number 31& 32 are case based questions and carries 4 (1+1+2) marks each. For this
read the paragraph carefully and answer the questions.
31 Kössel and Lewis in 1916 developed an important theory of chemical combination
between atoms known as electronic theory of chemical bonding. According to this,
atoms can combine either by transfer of valence electrons from one atom to another
(gaining or losing) or by sharing of valence electrons in order to have an octet in their
valence shells. This is known as octet rule.
Langmuir (1919) refined the Lewis postulations by abandoning the idea of the
stationary cubical arrangement of the octet, and by introducing the term covalent bond.
The Lewis dot structures provide a picture of bonding in molecules and ions in terms of
the shared pairs of electrons and the octet rule. While such a picture may not explain
the bonding and behaviour of a molecule completely, it does help in understanding the
formation and properties of a molecule to a large extent. Writing of Lewis dot
structures of molecules is, therefore, very useful.
(a) Write Lewis dot structure of CO and acetate ion. 1

(b) Write two compounds with odd electrons which do not follow octet rule. 1

(c) Write Lewis dot structure of nitrite ion and determine formal charge of nitrogen in 2
it.
OR

(c) Write Lewis dot structure of ozone molecule and determine formal charge of 2
central oxygen in it.
32 One of the principal goals of chemical synthesis is to maximise the conversion of the
reactants to products while minimizing the expenditure of energy. This implies
maximum yield of products at mild temperature and pressure conditions. If it does not
happen, then the experimental conditions need to be adjusted. For example, in the
Haber process for the synthesis of ammonia from N2 and H2, the choice of experimental
conditions is of real economic importance. Annual world production of ammonia is about
hundred million tones, primarily for use as fertilizers. Equilibrium constant, K c is
independent of initial concentrations. But if a system at equilibrium is subjected to a
change in the concentration of one or more of the reacting substances, then the system
is no longer at equilibrium; and net reaction takes place in some direction until the
system returns to equilibrium once again. Similarly, a change in temperature or
pressure of the system may also alter the equilibrium. In order to decide what course
the reaction adopts and make a qualitative prediction about the effect of a change in
conditions on equilibrium we use Le Chatelier’s principle.
(a) How the following reactions will get affected by increasing the pressure? 1
(i) COCl2 (g) ⇌ CO (g) + Cl2 (g)
(ii) CH4 (g) + 2S2 (g) ⇌ CS2 (g) + 2H2 S (g)
(b) State Le Chatelier’s principle. 1

(c) Mention the conditions which favours higher yield of product in the following 2
reaction-
PCl5 (g) ⇌ PCl3 (g) + Cl2 (g) ; ∆r H = 124.0 kJ mol–1
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 OR

(c) Dihydrogen gas is obtained from natural gas by partial oxidation with steam as per 2
following endothermic reaction: CH4 (g) + H2O (g) ⇌ CO (g) + 3H2 (g)
How will the values of Kp and composition of equilibrium mixture be affected by
(i) increasing the pressure (ii) increasing the temperature
SECTION-E

33 (a) Derive relation between cp and cv. 5

(b) Determine the work is done during free expansion of an ideal gas.

(c) Calculate the number of kJ of heat necessary to raise the temperature of 60.0 g of
aluminium from 35°C to 55°C. Molar heat capacity of Al is 24 J mol –1 K–1.
OR

(a) Using the relationship ∆Stotal = ∆Ssys + ∆Ssurr Derive the following relationship – 5
T∆Stotal = - ∆Gsystem
(b) For the reaction 2 A(g) + B(g) → 2D(g) ∆U = –10.5 kJ and ∆S = –44.1 JK–1.
Calculate ∆G for the reaction, and predict whether the reaction may occur
spontaneously. (R = 8.314 Jmol-1K-1)
34 (a) Using MOT determine bond order and magnetic nature of superoxide and peroxide 5
ion. Also compare their stability.
(b) Out of SO2 and CO2, which molecule will have net dipole moment and why?

(c) Write resonating structures of acetate ion.

OR

(a) On the basis of MOT explain about existence of Be2 molecule. 5

(b) Draw Molecular Orbital Diagram of O2 and determine its bond order.

(c) Write resonating structures of carbonate ion.

(d) On the VSEPR justify that all bonds in PCl5 are not equal.

35 (a) State Pauli’s Exclusion Principle and Hund’s Rule. 5

(b) Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.
(i) n=1, l=0; (ii) n = 3; l=1 (iii) n = 4; l =2; (iv) n=4; l=3.
(c) Draw shape of the following orbital- (i) dz2 (ii) dxz

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