Chemistry 2015-2016 HSC Science (Electronics) 12th Standard Board Exam Question Paper Solution

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Chemistry
Marks: 70 Academic Year: 2015-2016
Date & Time: 29th February 2016, 11:00 am
Duration: 3h
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CHEMISTRY

(PHYSICAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY)

Notes:

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  2. Answers of both the sections should be written in same answer book.
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  4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  5. Use of logarithmic table is allowed.
  6. Every new question must be started on a new page.

 


[12] 1 | Answer any six of the following
[2] 1.1

What is ferromagnetism?

Concept: Magnetic Properties
Chapter: [0.01] Solid State

Iron (z=26) is highly ferromagnetic. Explain.

Concept: Magnetic Properties
Chapter: [0.01] Solid State
[2] 1.2

Define boiling point

Concept: Types of Solutions
Chapter: [0.02] Solutions and Colligative Properties [0.02] Solutions

Write the formula to determine the molar mass of a solute using freezing point depresssion method.

Concept: Colligative Properties and Determination of Molar Mass - Depression of Freezing Point
Chapter: [0.02] Solutions and Colligative Properties
[2] 1.3 | Write mathematical equation of first law of thermodynamics
[1] 1.3.1

Write mathematical equation of first law of thermodynamics for the following processes :
Adiabatic process.

Concept: Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic - First Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
[1] 1.3.2

Write mathematical equation of first law of thermodynamics for Isochoric process

Concept: Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic - First Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
[2] 1.4

Explain a graphical method to determine activation energy of a reaction.

Concept: Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction
Chapter: [0.05] Chemical Kinetics
[2] 1.5 | Write the names and chemical formulae
[1] 1.5.1

Write the names and chemical formulae of any one ore of iron.

Concept: Occurrence of Metals
Chapter: [0.06] General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
[1] 1.5.2

Write the names and chemical formulae of any one ore of zinc.

Concept: Occurrence of Metals
Chapter: [0.06] General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
[1] 1.6

What is the action of sodium on arsenic.

Concept: Concept of Group 15 Elements
Chapter: [7.01] Group 15 Elements

What is the action of Magnesium on bismuth.

Concept: Concept of Group 15 Elements
Chapter: [7.01] Group 15 Elements
[2] 1.7

Define enthalpy of sublimation.

Concept: Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic - Enthalpy of Bond Dissociation
Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic

How is enthalpy of sublimation related to enthalpy of fusion and enthalpy of vaporization?

Concept: Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic - Internal Energy and Enthalpy
Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
[2] 1.8

What are Ellingham's diagrams? Write 2 features of it.

Concept: Thermodynamic Principles of Metallurgy
Chapter: [0.06] General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Write features of Ellingham's diagrams

Concept: Thermodynamic Principles of Metallurgy
Chapter: [0.06] General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
[9] 2 | Answer any 3 of the following
[3] 2.1

Silver crystallises in FCC structure. If density of silver is 10.51 gcm-3, calculate the volume of unit cell. [Atomic mass of slive (Ag) = 108 gm-1]

Concept: Calculations Involving Unit Cell Dimensions
Chapter: [0.01] Solid State
[3] 2.2

The vapour pressure of pure benzene is 640mm og Hg. 2.175×10-3kg of non-vloatile solute is added to 39 gram of benzene the vapour pressure of solution is 600mm of HG. Calculate molar mass of solute.

[C = 12, H = 1]

Concept: Colligative Properties and Determination of Molar Mass - Introduction
Chapter: [0.02] Solutions and Colligative Properties
[3] 2.3

Calculate C-Cl bond enthalpy from following reaction:

CH3Cl(g) + Cl2(g) → Ch2Cl2(g) + HCl(g) ΔH° = -104KJ

If C-H, Cl-Cl and H-Cl bond enthalpies are 414, 243 and 431 KJ-Mol-1 respectively.

Concept: Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic - Enthalpy of Bond Dissociation
Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
[3] 2.4

Define cell constant.

Concept: Conductance of Electrolytic Solutions - Introduction
Chapter: [0.04] Electrochemistry

Draw a neat and well labelled diagram of primary reference electrode.

Concept: Galvanic or Voltaic Cells - Introduction
Chapter: [0.04] Electrochemistry
[7] 3 | Answer any ONE of the following
[7] 3.1
[2] 3.1.1

Write four points of differences between properties of nitrogen and other elements of group 15.

Concept: Concept of Group 15 Elements
Chapter: [7.01] Group 15 Elements
[1] 3.1.2

Explain the structure of ClF3

Concept: P - Block Group 17 Elements - Interhalogen Compounds
Chapter: [7.03] Group 17 Elements
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[3] 3.1.3

Conductivity of a solution is 6.23 x 10-5  Ω-1cm-1 and its resistance is 13710Ω. If the electrodes are 0.7cm apart, calculate the cross-sectional area of electrode.

Concept: Conductance of Electrolytic Solutions - Introduction
Chapter: [0.04] Electrochemistry
[1] 3.1.4

Why is molality of a solution independent of temperature?

Concept: Expressing Concentration of Solutions
Chapter: [0.02] Solutions and Colligative Properties
[7] 3.2
[1] 3.2.1

What are neutral oxides?

Concept: P - Block Group 16 Elements - Simple Oxides
Chapter: [7.02] Group 16 Elements
[2] 3.2.2

Explain the nature of zinc oxide with the help of the reactions.

Concept: P - Block Group 16 Elements - Simple Oxides
Chapter: [7.02] Group 16 Elements
[1] 3.2.3

Define "Molar conductivity".

Concept: Conductance of Electrolytic Solutions - Variation of Conductivity and Molar Conductivity with Concentration
Chapter: [0.04] Electrochemistry
[1] 3.2.4

Define "zero order reaction".

Concept: Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction
Chapter: [0.05] Chemical Kinetics
[2] 3.2.5

In a first order reaction x → y, 40% of the given sample of compound remains unreacted in 45 minutes. Calculate rate constant of the reaction.

Concept: Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction
Chapter: [0.05] Chemical Kinetics

Define "zero order reaction".

Concept: Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction
Chapter: [0.05] Chemical Kinetics
[7] 4 | Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-question
[1] 4.1

The molecular formula H2S2O2 represents which oxoacid?

  • Hydrosulphurous acid
  • Thiosulphurous acid
  • Sulphuric acid
  • Pyrosulphurous acid
Concept: P - Block Group 16 Elements - Oxoacids of Sulphur
Chapter: [7.02] Group 16 Elements
[1] 4.2

Iodine exists as

  • polar molecular solid
  • ionic solid
  • nonpolar molecular solid
  • hydrogen bonded molecular solid
Concept: Concept of Group 17 Elements
Chapter: [7.03] Group 17 Elements
[1] 4.3

Absolute entropies of solids, liquids and gases can be determined by

  • Measuring heat capacity of substance at various temperatures
  • Subtracting standard entropy of reactants from products
  • Measuring vibrational motion of molecules
  • Using formula ΔS° = ST° - SO°
Concept: Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic - Work, Heat, Energy, Extensive and Intensive Properties
Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
[1] 4.4

The determination of molar mass from elevation in boiling point is called as

  • cryoscopy
  • colorimetry
  • ebullioscopy
  • spectroscopy
Concept: Colligative Properties and Determination of Molar Mass - Introduction
Chapter: [0.02] Solutions and Colligative Properties
[1] 4.5

The process of leaching alumina, using sodium carbonate is called

  • Bayer's process
  • Decomposition
  • Cyanide process
  • Hall's process
Concept: Occurrence of Metals
Chapter: [0.06] General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
[1] 4.6

On calculating the strength of current in amperes if a charge of 840C (coulomb) passes through an electrolyte in 7 minutes, it will be

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Concept: Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis - Introduction
Chapter: [0.04] Electrochemistry
[1] 4.7

A → B is a first order reaction with rate 6.6 × 10-5m-s-1. When [A] is 0.6m, rate constant of the reaction is

  • 1.1 × 10-5s-1
  • 1.1 × 10-4s-1
  • 9 × 10-5s-1
  • 9 × 10-4s-1
Concept: Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction
Chapter: [0.05] Chemical Kinetics
[12] 5 | Answer any SIX of the following
[2] 5.1

Why is Sc3+ colourless while Ti3+ coloured? (Atomic number Sc = 21, Ti =22)

Concept: General Properties of the Transition Elements (D-block)
Chapter: [8.01] D-block Elements
[2] 5.2

Illustrate with example, the difference between a double salt and a co-ordination compound

Concept: Coordination Compounds - Introduction
Chapter: [0.09] Coordination Compounds
[2] 5.3

How is chlorobenzene prepared from aniline?

Concept: Amines - Chemical Reactions of Amines - Electrophilic Substitution
Chapter: [13.01] Amines

How is chlorobenzene converted into diphenyl/biphenyl?

Concept: Haloarenes - Reaction with Metals
Chapter: [10.02] Haloarenes
[2] 5.4

What is metamerism? 

Concept: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers - Nomenclature
Chapter: [0.11] Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers [11.01] Alcohols [11.02] Phenols [11.03] Ethers

Explain metamerism with suitable examples of ethers

Concept: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers - Nomenclature
Chapter: [0.11] Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers [11.01] Alcohols [11.02] Phenols [11.03] Ethers
[2] 5.5

What are ketones? 

Concept: Introduction of Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Chapter: [0.12] Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids [12.01] Aldehydes and Ketones

How are ketones classified?

Concept: Aldehydes and Ketones - Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones
Chapter: [12.01] Aldehydes and Ketones
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[2] 5.6

How is 1-nitropropane prepared from suitable oxime?

Concept: Acids - Chemical Reactions of Carboxylic Acids - Reactions Involving Cleavege of O-H Bond
Chapter: [12.02] Carboxylic Acids

How are  2 - nitropropane prepared from suitable oxime?

Concept: Acids - Chemical Reactions of Carboxylic Acids - Reactions Involving Cleavege of O-H Bond
Chapter: [12.02] Carboxylic Acids
[2] 5.7

Define antioxidants?

Concept: Chemicals in Food - Artificial Sweetening Agents and Food Preservatives
Chapter: [16.02] Chemicals in Food

Draw structure of BHT.

Concept: Chemicals in Food - Artificial Sweetening Agents and Food Preservatives
Chapter: [16.02] Chemicals in Food
[2] 5.8

Define carbohydrates.

Concept: Introduction of Carbohydrates
Chapter: [14.01] Carbohydrates

Write the reaction for the preparation of Nylon-6.

Concept: Polymers - Nylon 6
Chapter: [0.15] Polymers
[9] 6 | Answer any THREE of the following
[3] 6.1

What are f-block elements? 

Concept: F-block Elements - General Indroduction
Chapter: [8.02] F-block Elements

Distinguish between lanthanoid and actinoids.

Concept: F-block Elements - The Actinoids
Chapter: [0.08] Transition and Inner Transition Elements [8.02] F-block Elements
[3] 6.2
[1] 6.2.1

Explain  Optical activity

Concept: Werner’s Theory of Coordination Compounds
Chapter: [0.09] Coordination Compounds
[1] 6.2.2

Explain  Ligand

Concept: Definitions of Some Important Terms Pertaining to Coordination Compounds
Chapter: [0.09] Coordination Compounds
[1] 6.2.3

What are interstitial compounds ?

Concept: General Properties of the Transition Elements (D-block)
Chapter: [8.01] D-block Elements
[3] 6.3

Write the formula of Tetraminodichloroplatinum (IV) chloridex.

Concept: Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds - Formulas of Mononuclear Coordination Entities
Chapter: [0.09] Coordination Compounds

 How is propene converted into 1- bromopropane and 2 - bromopropane?

Concept: Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Chapter: [10.01] Haloalkanes
[3] 6.4

Define Broad-spectrum antibiotics with a suitable example?

Concept: Drugs and Their Classification
Chapter: [16.01] Chemicals in Medicines

How are polythene and neoprene prepared?

Concept: Types of Polymerisation Reactions - Addition Polymerisation or Chain Growth Polymerisation
Chapter: [0.15] Polymers
[7] 7 | Answer any ONE of the following :
[7] 7.1

Explain the mechanism of esterification

Concept: Acids - Chemical Reactions of Carboxylic Acids - Reactions Involving Cleavege of C-OH Bond
Chapter: [12.02] Carboxylic Acids

Write the reactions involved in dehydration of 1°, 2° and 3° alcohols.

Concept: Alcohol - Mechanism of Dehydration of Alcohols
Chapter: [11.01] Alcohols
[7] 7.2

What are vitamins?

Concept: Introduction of Vitamins
Chapter: [14.03] Vitamins

Name any two diseases caused by deficiency of Vitamin A

Concept: Vitamins - Important Vitamins, Their Sources and Their Deficiency Diseases
Chapter: [14.03] Vitamins

Write the structure of a nucleoside

Concept: Introduction of Nucleic Acids
Chapter: [14.04] Nucleic Acids

Write the structure of a nucleotide

Concept: Introduction of Nucleic Acids
Chapter: [14.04] Nucleic Acids

How are 1 - nitropropane, 2-nitropropane and 2-methyl 2- nitropropane are distinguished from each other using nitrous acid?

Concept: Amines - Identification of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Amines
Chapter: [13.01] Amines
[7] 8 | Select and write the most appropriate answers from the given alternatives
[1] 8.1

The preparation of alkyl fluoride from alkyl chloride, in presence of metallic fluorides is known as ______________.

Williamson’s reaction

Finkelstein reaction

Swarts reaction

Wurtz reaction

Concept: Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Chapter: [10.01] Haloalkanes
[1] 8.2

Identify the weakest acidic compound amongst the following

(a) p-nitrophenol                 

(b) p-chlorophenol

(c) p-cresol                         

(d) p-raminophenol

Concept: Phenols - Physical and Chemical Properties
Chapter: [11.02] Phenols
[1] 8.3

On acid hydrolysis, propane nitrile gives

(a) propanal                       

(b) acetic acid

(c) propionamide

(d) propanoic acid

Concept: Acids - Methods of Preparation of Carboxylic Acids
Chapter: [12.02] Carboxylic Acids
[1] 8.4

Which of the following amines yields foul smelling product with holoform and alcoholic KOH?

(a)    Ethyl amine                   

(b)   Diethyl amine

(c)    Triethyi amine               

(d)  Ethyl methyl amine

Concept: Amines - Chemical Reactions of Amines - Carbylamine Reaction
Chapter: [13.01] Amines
[1] 8.5

Which of the following NOT present in DNA?

(a)  adenine                        

(b) Guanine

(c) Thymine

(d) Uracil

Concept: Introduction of Nucleic Acids
Chapter: [14.04] Nucleic Acids
[1] 8.6

Amongst the followings, identify a copolymer?

(a) Orion                            

(b) PVC

(c) PHBV

(d) Teflon

Concept: Types of Polymerisation Reactions - Copolymerisation
Chapter: [0.15] Polymers
[1] 8.7

Phenelzine is used as an

(a)  analgesic                      

(b) antiseptic

(c) antipyretic

(d) antidepressant

Concept: Phenols - Uses of Phenols
Chapter: [11.02] Phenols

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