Class XI Chem SAMPLE

PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION
CLASS XI
CHEMISTRY
TIME: 3 HOURS MM:70
General Instructions: Read the following instructions and strictly follow them.
Q1-Q5 are very short answer questions, 1 mark each.
Q6-12 are short answer questions, 2 marks each.
Q13-24 are short answer type questions, 3 marks each.
Q25-27 are long answers, 5 marks each.
Q1. Which oxide of N is isoelectronic with CO2-

a) NO2
b) NO
c) N2O
d) N2O3
Q2. Electronegativity of carbon atoms depends upon their state of
hybridisation. In which of the following compounds, the carbon marked with
asterisk is most electronegative?
a) CH3 – CH2 – *CH3 –CH3
b) CH3 – *CH = CH – CH3
c) CH3 – CH2 – C ≡ *CH
d) CH3 – CH2 – CH = *CH2
Q3. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The presence of reacting species in a covered beaker is an example of open system.
(b) There is an exchange of energy as well as matter between the system and the
surroundings in a closed system.
(c) The presence of reactants in a closed vessel made up of copper is an example of a closed
system.
(d) The presence of reactants in a thermos flask or any other closed insulated vessel is an
example of a closed system.
Q4. C-Cl bond of chlorobenzene in comparison to C-Cl
bond in methyl chloride is
a. Longer and weaker
b. Shorter and weaker
c. Shorter and stronger
d. Longer and stronger
Q5. Name the process associated with acylation of
benzene
a) Friedel craft reaction
b) Wurtz reaction
c) Wurtz fitting reaction
d) Debey Huckel reaction
Q6. (a) How many sub shells are associated with n=5?
(b) How many electrons will be present in these sub shell having ms value of -1/2 for n=4
Q7. Give one point to differentiate the following thermodynamic terms:
(a) Extensive properties and intensive properties.

(b) Isothermal process and isobaric process.
Q8. Classify, NH4+ and NH3 as Lewis acid or Lewis Base. Explain giving reasons.
Q9. (i) Write the general outer electronic configuration of f-block elements.
(ii) Assertion (A): All isotopes of a given element show the same type of chemical behaviour.
Reason (R): The chemical properties of an atom are controlled by the number of electrons in the
atom.
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) Both A and R are false.
Q10. (a) What type of isomerism is shown by pentane and 2-methylbutane ?
(b) Write the name of isomerism among the compounds : CH3—CH2—CHO and
Q11. Which of the following statements are not correct?
(i) NaCl being an ionic compound is a good conductor of electricity in the solid state
(ii) In canonical structures there is a difference in the arrangement of atoms
(iii) Hybrid orbitals form stronger bonds than pure orbitals
(iv) VSEPR Theory can explain the square planar geometry of XeF4
Q12. (a) How many Sigma and pi bonds are present in the following molecule
HC CCH =CHCH3
(b) In an estimation of sulphur by carius method 0.468 g of an organic compound gave
0.668 g of barium sulphate. Find the percentage of sulphur in the compound.
(at. Mass of S =32u, at. Mass of O=16u and at. Mass of Ba=137u)
Q13. Calculatetheconcentrationofnitricacidinmolesperlitreinasamplewhich has density 1.40 g mL–1 and

the mass percent of nitric acid in it being 69%. (Molar mass of HNO3 = 63 g mol–1)
Q14. Account for the following :
(a) An anion is always bigger than its parent atom.

(b) Chlorine has more negative electron gain enthalpy than fluorine.
[Given: Atomic No. F = 9, Cl = 17]
Q15. Give the shapes of following covalent molecules using VSEPR theory:
(a) CIF3 (b) XeF4 (c) AsF5
Q16. Compare the relative stability of the following species on the basis of
molecular orbital theory and indica their magnetic properties : O2+, O2–, O22–
Q17. The reactant which is entirely consumed in the reaction is known as a limiting reagent.
In the reaction 2A + 4B → 3C + 4D, when 5 moles of A react with 6 moles of B, then
(i) Which is the limiting reagent?
(ii) Calculate the amount of C formed?
Q18. (a) For the reaction, 2Cl(g) → Cl2(g), what are the signs of ∆H and ∆S ?
(b) Forthereactionat298K,2A+B→C, ∆H=400kJmol–1 and ∆S=0.2kJ K–1 mol–1. At what temperature will
the reaction becomes spontaneous ?
Q19. According to de Broglie, the matter should exhibit dual behaviour, that is, both particle and wave
like properties. However, a cricket ball of mass 100 g does not move like a wave when it is thrown by
a bowler at a speed of 100 km/h. Calculate the wavelength of the ball and explain why it does not
show wave nature.
Q20. a) A vessel contains 1.6 g of dioxygen at STP (273.15K, 1 atm pressure). The gas is now transferred
to another vessel at a constant temperature, where pressure becomes half of the original
pressure. Calculate
(i) volume of the new vessel.
(ii) number of molecules of dioxygen.
b) State the law of Multiple Proportions.
Q21. (a) Would you expect the first ionization enthalpies for two isotopes of the same element to be
the same or different? Justify your answer.
(b) Would you expect the second electron gain enthalpy of O as positive, more negative or less
negative than the first? Justify your answer.
(c) Arrange the elements of the second period in increasing order of their size. Explain.
Q22. (a) Write the IUPAC names of the following :
COOH
(b) Explain why (CH3 )3C+ is more stable than CH3C+H2.

Q23. (a) Identify the reagent shown underlined as electrophile or nucleophile :
CH3COOH + OH– → CH3COO– + H2O
(b) On complete combustion of 0.246 g of an organic compound gave 0.198g of CO2 and 0.1014 g
of H2O. Determine the percentage composition of carbon and hydrogen in the compound.
Q24. Complete the following reactions :
(a) CH3—CH=CH2 + HBr
(b) C2H5—Cl + Na dry ether

(c) alc. KOH, 
Q25. (a)Write the electronic configuration of Cr (Z=24).Why is it different from the expected
configuration ?
(b) The mass of an electron is 9.1 × 10–31 kg and its kinetic energy is 3 × 10–25 J
Calculate its wavelength.
( c) Which of the following orbitals is not possible and why ?
2d, 2s, 3p, 3s
Q26. (a)Equilibrium constant of a reaction is 10. What will be the equilibrium constant for the
reverse reaction?
(b) Write the conjugate acids for the Bronsted base OH– and CH3COO–.
Equilibrium constant for a reaction is 10. What will be the equilibrium constant for the
reverse reaction?
(c) Determine the pH of 10–8 M HCl solution taking into account the H+ produced by water
also. (Given: log 11 = 1.0414)
Q27. a) Propanalandpentan-3-onearetheozonolysisproductofanalkene.What is the structural

formula of the alkene ?
b) Give the main products of the reactions :
(i) + CH3COCl
(ii)
(iii) Cl2 +
OR
1. An alkyl halide (A) of formula C6H13Cl on treatment with alcoholic KOH give two
isomeric alkenes (B) and (C) (C6H12). Both alkenes on hydrogenation give 2, 3-
Dimethylbutane. Predict the structure of A, B and C.
2. (b) Why does benzene show electrophilic substitution easily ?
3. (c) Name the compound that will be required to obtain butane using Kolbe’s electrolysis
process.

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PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION

Q1. Which oxide of N is isoelectronic with CO2-

(a) Extensive properties and intensive properties.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q10. (a) What type of isomerism is shown by pentane and 2-methylbutane ?

Q11. Which of the following statements are not correct?

(ii) In canonical structures there is a difference in the arrangement of atoms

(iii) Hybrid orbitals form stronger bonds than pure orbitals

HC CCH =CHCH3

(b) In an estimation of sulphur by carius method 0.468 g of an organic compound gave

0.668 g of barium sulphate. Find the percentage of sulphur in the compound.

Q13. Calculatetheconcentrationofnitricacidinmolesperlitreinasamplewhich has density 1.40 g mL–1 and

Q14. Account for the following :

(a) An anion is always bigger than its parent atom.

(b) Explain why (CH3 )3C+ is more stable than CH3C+H2.

(a) CH3—CH=CH2 + HBr

(b) C2H5—Cl + Na dry ether

Q27. a) Propanalandpentan-3-onearetheozonolysisproductofanalkene.What is the structural

b) Give the main products of the reactions :

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