KENDRIYA VIDYLAYA SANGATHAN-AGRA REGION

FIRST PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION-2024-25

कक्षा /CLASS-XII समय /Time: 3 hours
विषय / SUBJECT- CHEMISTRY THEORY (043) पूर्ाांक /Max Marrks:70
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions carefully.
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A
The following questions are multiple choice questions with one correct answer. Each question carries 1
mark. There is no internal choice in this section.
1 Which of the following is the strongest base? 1

2 Which of the following is not a consequence of lanthanide contraction? 1

a) From La+3 to Lu+3, the ionic radii changes from 106 pm to 85 pm
b) The atomic radii of 4d and 5d series is similar.
c) The basic character of oxides and hydroxides decreases with increase in atomic number
d) As the size of the lanthanide ions decreases the basic strength increases.
3 Match the properties given in column I with the amines in column II 1
Column I Column II
(i)This amine does not undergo Friedel-Craft reaction (A) (CH3)3N
(ii)Ethylamine with chloroform and ethanolic KOH forms (B)C2H5NC
(iii)The amine that does not react with acetyl chloride (C)C6H5NH2
a) (i)-(A), (ii)-(B) , (iii)-(C)
b) (i)-(C), (ii)-(B) , (iii)-(A)
c) (i)-(C), (ii)-(A) , (iii)-(B)
d) (i)-(A), (ii)-(C) , (iii)-(B)

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4 Inversion in configuration is observed in 1
a) SN1
b) SN2
c) Neither SN1 nor SN2
d) SN1 as well as SN2
5 Amongst the following ions, which one is highly paramagnetic? 1
a) [Cr(H2O)6]3+
b) [Cu(H2O)6]2+
c) [Zn(H2O)6]2+
d) [Fe(H2O)6]2+
6 An organic compound „A‟ on treatment with NH3 gives „B‟ which on heating gives „C‟. C when 1
treated with Br2 in the presence of KOH produces ethylamine. Compound „A‟ is
a) CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH
b) CH3-COOH
c) [CH3]2-CH-COOH
d) CH3-CH2-COOH
7 The glycosidic linkage involved in the glucose units in amylose part of starch is 1
a) C1-C4 β linkage
b) C1-C6 α linkage
c) C1-C4 α linkage
d) C1-C6 β linkage
8 A plot is shown below between concentration and time t. Which of the given orders is indicated 1
by the graph?

a) Zero Order
b) Second Order
c) First Order
d) Fractional Order
9 In the reaction 2 A + B → A2B, if the concentration of A is doubled and that of B is halved, the 1
rate of the reaction will
a) Increase by 4 times
b) Increase by 2 times
c) Decrease by 2 times
d) Remains the same

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10 1
Magnetic moments (BM) of transition
metals
1 2 3 4
5.92

4.90

2.84 3.87

Study the above bar chart showing the magnetic moments of transition metals in +2 oxidation
state. Identify the transition metal ion on the basis of these values:
a) 1=Ti2+, 2=Cr 2+, 3=Mn2+, 4=V2+
b) 1=Ti2+, 2=Mn 2+, 3=Cr2+, 4=V2+
c) 1=V2+, 2=Cr 2+, 3=Mn2+, 4=Ti2+
d) 1=Ti2+, 2=Cr 2+, 3=V2+, 4=Mn2+
(for visually challenged learners)
The magnetic nature of elements depends on the presence of unpaired electrons. Identify the
configuration of transition element, which shows highest magnetic moment.
a) 3d7
b) 3d5
c) 3d8
d) 3d2
11 RMgX + CO2  Y  RCOOH, 1
„Y‟ in the above reaction is?
a) RCOOMgX
b) RCOOX
c) R3COMgX
d) (RCOO)2Mg

12 CH3CH2OH can be converted into CH3CHO by. 1

a) catalytichydrogenation
b) treatment with LiAlH4
c) treatment with pyridinium chlorochromate
d) treatment with KMnO4

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13 Assertion (A): Decomposition of ammonia on a hot Pt surface is a zero reaction. 1
Reason (R): Rate of the reaction depends on concentration of ammonia.
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.

14 Assertion (A): Monomeric unit of proteins exist as zwittter ion. 1

Reason (R): In aqueous solution the carboxyl group lose a proton and amino group accept a
proton therefore amino acid contains both positive and negative charges.
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): with respect to electrolytic solutions conductivity increases with dilution. 1
Reason (R): On dilution, the number of ions per unit volume decreases.
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.
16 Assertion (A): Ethane -1,2-diamine is a chelating agent. 1
Reason (R): It is a monodentate ligand.
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.

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 SECTION B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
very short answer type and carry 2 marks each.
17 i) Arrange the following in the increasing order of boiling point
0.1M Al2(SO4)3, 0.1M KCl, 0.1M Glucose, 0.1M [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 2
ii) Whathappenswhenbloodcellsarekeptin0.2%NaClsolution.
18 Calculate emf of the following cell at 25ᵒC:
Sn/Sn 2+ (0.050M) ll H+(0.020M)/ H2(g)(1bar) l Pt(s) 2
Given: Eᵒ (Sn 2+/Sn) = -0.14V
19 Write structures of compounds A, B and C in each of the following reactions: 2

OR

Give reason
a) Although chlorine is an electron withdrawing group, yet it is ortho-, para-directing in
electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Why?
b). (±) Butan-2-ol is optically inactive.
20 a) Write IUPAC name of the linkage isomer of the complex [Co(en)2(NO2)Cl]Br 2
4
b) W rite the electronic configuration of d ion if ∆o > P
c) Using crystal field theory, find the hybridisation of central metal ion in [FeF6]4-
21 Write chemical reactions to show that open structure of D-glucose contains the 2
following:
a)Straight chain
b)Aldehyde as carbonyl group

SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
very short answer type and carry 3 marks each
22 a). Write two differences between α-helix and β-pleated sheet structure of protein. 3
b) Why Vitamin C can not be stored in our body?
c) What is the difference between a nucleoside and nucleotide? (any one difference)
23 Explain why: 3
a) Allylic and benzylic halides show high reactivity towards the SN1 reaction.

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 b) Grignard reagents should be prepared under anhydrous conditions?

c)The treatment of alkyl chlorides with aqueous KOH leads to the formation of alcohols but in
the presence of alcoholic KOH, alkenes are the major products.
24 a) Aspirin is an analgesic used to treat pain, inflammation, fever, and more. It's also used to 3
prevent heart attacks due to its anti-blood clotting properties.
Radha is preparing sample of Aspirin in Lab for her investigatory project.
To prepare aspirin in lab acetylation of an acid B is done in presence of sulphuric acid.
(i)Complete the reaction (write structure of A, B and C)
(ii)Write IUPAC name of aspirin.

b) Write a suitable reaction for the preparation of t-butyl ethyl ether.

25 a) Plot thecurve molar conductivity against the square root of concentration, C 1/2 for two 3
electrolytes KCl and CH3COOH.
b) For which of the two electrolytes limiting molar conductivity cannot be obtained by
extrapolation of curve. Suggest a way to obtain this value. Also state the related law.
OR

a) Conductivity of 0.00241 M acetic acid is 7.896 x 10-5 S cm-1. Calculate its molar
conductivity. If Λm0, for acetic acid is 390.5 S cm2 mol-1, what is its dissociation
constant?
b) Write the overall cell reaction when the lead storage battery is in use.
26 Cobalt (III) chloride forms several octahedral complexes with ammonia. 3
[Co(NH3)3Cl3], [Co(NH3)4Cl2]CI, [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, [Cr(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
Answer the following questions:
a) Which of the following will not give test for chloride ions with silver nitrate at 25∘?
b) Arrange the following complexes in the increasing order of conductivity of their solution:
c) Draw geometrical isomers of [Co(NH3)3Cl3]

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27 3

Fig A Fig B
Observe the figures A and B and answer the following questions:
a) In which figure the redox reaction is non-spontaneous?
b) In which cell EMF is positive?
c) Assuming the electrolyte in fig B is CuCl2 solution and Pt electrodes. Predict the
electrode reactions.
(for visually challenged learners)
a) State Faraday‟s second law of electrolysis?
b) Write two advantages of H2-O2 fuel cell.
c) Name an electrolyte which is used in salt bridge.
28 a) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their acid strength: 2
Propan-1-ol, 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, 3-nitrophenol, 3,5-dinitrophenol, phenol, 4- +
methylphenol. 1
b) Write the mechanism of hydration of Ethene to yield ethanol.

SECTION D
The following questions are case based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries
4(2+1+1) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
29 Anirudh has joined textile industry and he is also a fashion designer. He is interested to utilize 2
his knowledge of class XII chemistry particularly organic compounds “arenediazonium salt” +
which is formed by the reaction of an aromatic amine with nitrous acid at 0–5°C.
Arenediazonium salts are very useful intermediates from which a wide variety of aromatic 1
compounds can be prepared like Azo dyes which that are highly colored. They are also known +
as ice or magic colors because they require low temperature.Azo dyes can be used to create a
wide range of colors, and can be mixed to produce new ones and are resistant to fading and 1
don't stain other fabrics easily.
Source:https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/SUNY_Potsdam/Book%3A_Organic_Chemistry_II
_(Walker)/17%3A_Other_Reactions_of_Aromatics/17.03%3A_Reactions_involving_arenediazo
nium_salts

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 a) Convert Nitro benzene into benzene diazonium chloride.
b) Diazonium salts of aromatic amines are more stable than those of aliphatic amines.
Explain.
c) Write chemical equation for the preparation of an orange dye.

OR
c) Complete the reaction-------:
273-278K
CH3CH2NH2 + HNO2 + HCl

30 Ramesh and his team are studying the effect of temperature on rate of reaction under the 2
guidance of their chemistry teacher. They are performing experiment between sodium +
thiosulphate and HCl and observing the time taken for disappearance of cross(X) by varying
temperature. 1
Observation table is given below. +
Analyze the data and answer the following questions. 1

a) The rate of the chemical reaction doubles for an increase of 10K in the absolute
temperature from 298K.Calculate Ea
b) Show graphically how the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution is affected by increase in
temperature.
OR
According to Arrhenius equation the value of rate constant k increases exponentially with
------------in activation energy and ----------in temperature.
c) Define activation energy.
(for visually challenged learners)
a) The rate of the chemical reaction doubles for an increase of 10K in the absolute

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 temperature from 298K.Calculate Ea
b) Why does the rate of reaction increase with rise in temperature?
OR
According to Arrhenius equation the value of rate constant k increases exponentially with
------------in activation energy and ----------in temperature.
c) Define activation energy
SECTION - E
The following questions are long answer types and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an internal
choice
31 a) Write chemical tests to distinguish between following pair of organic compounds:
Benzophenone and Acetophenone. 5
b) What happens when
i)Benzaldehyde is treated with Zn-Hg/HCl
ii)Ethanal treated with dil NaOH
c)Complete the given reactions.

OR
a) Explain the following:
i) There are two –NH2 groups in semicarbazide. However, only one is involved in the
formation of semicarbazones.
ii) Aldehydes are more reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions than ketones.
b) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their property as indicated:
Acetaldehyde, Acetone, Di-tert-butyl ketone, Methyl tert-butyl ketone
(reactivity towards HCN)
c)The boiling points of a range of organic compounds (A-C) of similar Mol. Wt.‟s is
given as bp. 46.5 0C bp. 78'C bp. 141°C (in random order)

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 i) Which of the three compounds have highest boiling point? Explain.
ii) B and C react together to give a compound with a fruity smell. Write chemical equation.

32 Assign reasons for the following:

a) The enthalpies of atomization of transition elements are high. 5
b) The transition metals and many of their compounds act as good catalysts.
c) Copper(I) ions are unstable in aqueous solutions and undergo disproportionation
reactions.
d) Ce4+ is strong oxidizing agent or reducing agent. Justify
e) Define lanthanoid contraction.
OR

a) Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid

contraction. Why?
b)

1 2

M
M

In test tube 1 and 2 there are two compounds of a transition element. Compound in test tube 2
is used in leather industry and as an oxidant. It is orange in color. Depending upon the pH of
the solution its color changes from orange to yellow compound. Based on the above
information answer the following:
a) Identify compounds in test tube 1 and 2.
b) write the oxoanion of the compound in test tube 2 and find the oxidation state of the
transition element.
c) Why the highest oxidation state is exhibited in oxoanion?
d) Write the balanced ionic equation when acidified compound in test tube 2 is added to an
iodide.
(For visually challenged learners)

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 Assign reasons for the following:
a) The enthalpies of atomization of transition elements are high.
b) The transition metals and many of their compounds act as good catalysts.
c) Copper(I) ions are unstable in aqueous solutions and undergo disproportionation
reactions.
d) Ce4+ is strong oxidizing agent or reducing agent. Justify
e) Define lanthanoid contraction.
OR
a) Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid contraction. Why?
b) There is an orange colored compound of a transition element which is used in leather
industry and as an oxidant. Depending upon the pH of the solution its color changes from
orange to yellow compound. Based on the above information answer the following:
a) Identify the compound.
b) Write the oxoanion of the above compound and find the oxidation state of the transition
element.
c) Why the highest oxidation state is exhibited in oxoanion?
d) Write the balanced ionic equation when acidified compound is added to an iodide.
33 a) Explain why on addition of 1 mol glucose to1litre water the boiling point of water 1
increases. +

b) KH value for Ar, CO2, HCHO and CH4 are 40.39,1.67,1.83x10-5 and 0.413 respectively. 1
+
Arrange these gases in the order of their increasing solubility.
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c) Henry‟s law constant for CO2 in water is1.67×10 Pa at 298K.Calculate the number
ofmoles of CO2in 500 ml of soda water when packed under 2.53 × 105 Pa at the same
temperature.
OR
a) What happens when the external pressure applied becomes more than the osmotic pressure
of solution?
b) Methanol and acetone show positive deviation from Raoult‟s law.
-1
c) Calculate the freezing point of solution when 1.9 g of MgCl2(M = 95 g mol ) was dissolved
in 50g of water, assuming MgCl2 undergoes complete ionization.(Kf for water=1.86K
kgmol-1)

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