“Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Varanasi Region”

Half-Yearly Examination 2022-23

Class: XI
TIME: 3hrs. Subject: Chemistry (Sample paper) M.M:70
General Instructions: Read the following instructions carefully.
a) There are 35 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
b) SECTION A consists of 18 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
c) SECTION B consists of 7 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
d) SECTION C consists of 5 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
1. Which of the following pairs has the same number of atoms?
(i) 16 g of O2(g) and 4 g of H2 (g)
(ii) 16 g of O2 and 44 g of CO2
(iii) 28 g of N2 and 32 g of O2
(iv) 12 g of C(s) and 22 g of Na(s)
2. One mole of any substance contains 6.022 × 1023 atoms/molecules. Number of molecules
of H2SO4 present in 100 mL of 0.02M H2SO4 solution is ______.
(i) 12.044 × 1020 molecules
(ii) 6.022 × 1023 molecules
(iii) 1 × 1023 molecules
(iv) 12.044 × 1023 molecules
3. The number of radial nodes for 3p orbital is __________.
(i) 3
(ii) 4
(iii) 2
(iv) 1
4. Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is correct?
n l ml
(i) 1 1 +2
(ii) 2 1 +1
(iii) 3 2 –3
(iv) 3 4 –2
5. The first ionisation enthalpies of Na, Mg, Al and Si are in the order:
(i) Na < Mg > Al < Si
(ii) Na > Mg > Al > Si
(iii) Na < Mg < Al < Si
(iv) Na > Mg > Al < Si
6. Among halogens, the correct order of amount of energy released in electron gain
(electron gain enthalpy) is:
(i) F > Cl > Br > I
 (ii) F < Cl < Br < I
(iii) F < Cl > Br > I
(iv) F < Cl < Br < I
7. The last element of the p-block in 6th period is represented by the outermost electronic
configuration.
(i) 7s2 7p6
(ii) 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p0
(iii) 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p6
(iv) 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p4
8. In NO3- ion, the number of bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons on nitrogen atom are
(i) 2, 2
(ii) 3, 1
(iii) 1, 3
(iv) 4, 0
9. Which of the following statement is not correct from the view point of molecular orbital
theory?
(i) Be2 is not a stable molecule.
(ii) He2 is not stable but He2+ is expected to exist.
(iii) Bond strength of N2 is maximum amongst the homonuclear diatomic molecules
belonging to the second period.
(iv) The order of energies of molecular orbitals in N2 molecule is σ2s < σ* 2s < σ2pz
< (π2px = π2py ) < (π*2px = π* 2py ) < σ* 2pz
10. In which of the following substances will hydrogen bond be strongest?
(i) HCl
(ii) H2O
(iii) HI
(iv) H2S
11. In an adiabatic process, no transfer of heat takes place between system and surroundings.
Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition
from the following.
(i) q = 0, w = 0
(ii) q ≠ 0, w = 0
(iii) q ≠ 0, w ≠ 0
(iv) q = 0, w ≠ 0
12. Given N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g); ΔrH0 = –92.4 kJ mol–1
What is the standard enthalpy of formation of NH3 gas?
(i) -92.4 kJ mol–1
(ii) +92.4 kJ mol–1
(iii) 0
(iv) -46.2 kJ mol–1
13. In which of the following, entropy decreases:
(i) A liquid crystallizes into a solid.
(ii) Temperature of a crystalline solid is raised from 0 K to 115 K.
 (iii) 2NaHCO3 (s)Na2CO3 (s) + CO2 (g) + H2O(g)
(iv) H2(g) 2H (g)
14. Consider the reactions “a” and “b” given below. On the basis of these reactions find out
which of the relations given in options (i) to (iv) is correct?
(a) C (g) + 4 H (g)  CH4 (g); ΔrH = x kJ mol–1
(b) C (graphite,s) + 2H2 (g)  CH4 (g); ΔrH = y kJ mol–1
(i) x=y
(ii) x = 2y
(iii) x>y
(iv) x<y
In the following questions a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason
(R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
15. Assertion (A): One atomic mass unit is defined as one twelfth of the mass of one carbon-12
atom.
Reason (R): Carbon-12 isotope is the most abundunt isotope of carbon and has been chosen as
standard.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false
16. Assertion (A) : It is impossible to determine the exact position and exact momentum of an
electron simultaneously.
Reason (R) : The path of an electron in an atom is clearly defined.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true and R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
17. Assertion (A): Boron has a smaller first ionisation enthalpy than beryllium.
Reason (R): The penetration of a 2s electron to the nucleus is more than the 2p electron hence 2p
electron is more shielded by the inner core of electrons than the 2s electrons.
(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation
for assertion.
(ii) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
(iii) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for
assertion.
(iv) Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.
18. Assertion (A): Though the central atom of both NH3 and H2O molecules are sp3 hybridised,
yet H–N–H bond angle is greater than that of H–O–H.
Reason (R): This is because nitrogen atom has one lone pair and oxygen atom has two lone pairs.
(i) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A and R both are false
 SECTION B
19. For the reaction CO2 (s) → CO2 (g), what will be the sign of ∆H and ∆S?
Or
The enthalpy of vapourisation of CCl4 is 30.5 kJ mol–1. Calculate the heat required for the
vapourisation of 284 g of CCl4 at constant pressure. (Molar mass of CCl4 = 154 g mol –1)
20. Draw diagram to show formation of sigma and pi bond in ethyne (C2H2) using hybrid
orbitals.
Or
Which hybrid orbitals are used by carbon atoms in the following molecules?
(a) CH3–CH=CH2; (b) CH3CHO
21. From the following 3 sets of quantum numbers identify two sets which belong to electrons
present in degenerate orbitals:
(a) n = 3, l = 2, ml = –2, ms = − 1/2
(b) n = 3, l = 2, ml = –1, ms = − 1/2
(c) n = 3, l = 1, ml = 1, ms = + 1/2
22. If the concentration of glucose (C6H12O6) in blood is 0.9 g L–1, what will be the molarity
of glucose in blood?
23. How many electrons in an atom have the following quantum numbers?
i) n=3, ms= -1/2 ii.) n =3, l=2
24. Arrange the following in the order of increasing radii: (a) I, I+, I- (b) P , O, N
25. Give reason: although both CO2 and H2O are triatomic molecules, H2O has a dipole moment
of 1.85 D while that of CO2 has zero dipole moment.
SECTION C
26. If 4 g of NaOH dissolves in 36 g of H2O, calculate the mole fraction of NaOH in the solution.
Also, determine the molarity of solution (density of solution is 1g mL–1).
27. According to de Broglie, matter exhibits 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.
28. Why was a change in the Bohr Model of atom required? Due to which important
development (s), concept of movement of an electron in an orbit was replaced by, the concept of
probability of finding electron in an orbital? What is the name given to the changed model of
atom?
29. The enthalpy of combustion of methane, graphite and dihydrogen at 298 K are, –890.3 kJ
mol–1 –393.5 kJ mol–1, and –285.8 kJ mol–1 respectively. Calculate enthalpy of formation of
CH4(g).
Or
The equilibrium constant for a reaction is 10. What will be the value of ΔG0?
R = 8.314 JK–1 mol–1, T = 300 K.
30. Define the following terms:
a) standard enthalpy of formation
b) lattice enthalpy
c) atomization enthalpy
SECTION D
31. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Limiting Reactant/Reagent
Sometimes, in a chemical equation, the reactants present are not the amount as required
according to the balanced equation. The amount of products formed then depends upon the
reactant which has reacted completely. This reactant which reacts completely in the reaction is
called the limiting reactant or limiting reagent. The reactant which is not consumed completely
in the reaction is called excess reactant.
Consider the combustion of benzene which is represented by the following chemical equation:
2C6H6(l) + 15 O2(g)  12CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)
It means that 15 moles of molecular oxygen O2 are needed to react with 2 moles of benzene
C6H6.
a). Identify the limiting reagent if 320 g of oxygen reacts with 156 g of benzene?
b). What will be the amount of carbondioxide produced in the above case?
c). How much of the excess reagent remains when this reaction has gone to completion?
32. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

Ionization energy increases along the period while decreases down the group.
Factors which influence I.E.
 Atomic size: the larger the size of the atom, the smaller the I.E.
 Effective nuclear charge: The greater the effective charge on the nucleus of an atom,
the more difficult it would be to remove an electron from the atom because
electrostatic force of attraction between the nucleus and the outermost electron
increases. So greater energy will be required to remove the electron.
 Penetration effect of orbitals: The order of energy required to remove electron from
s,p,d-and f-orbitals of a shell is s>p>d>f.
 Shielding or screening effect: Screening effect results in decrease of force of attraction
between the nucleus and the outermost electron and lesser energy is required to
separate the electron. Thus the value of I.P. decreases.
 Stability of half-filled and fully-filled orbitals: According to Hund's rule the stability
of half filled or completely filled degenerate orbitals is comparatively high. So
comparatively more energy is required to separate the electron from such atoms.
Electron gain enthalpy increases along the period while decreases down the group.
Factors affecting the magnitude of electron gain enthalpy:
 Atomic size – In general electron gain enthalpy value decreases with the increasing
atomic radius because electrostatic force of attraction decreases between the electron
being added and the atomic nucleus due to increase of distance between them.
 Effective nuclear charge – Electron gain enthalpy value of the element increase as the
effective nuclear charge on the atomic nucleus increases because electrostatic force of
attraction between the electron being added and the nucleus increases. As the
electrostatic force of attraction increases, amount of energy released is more.
 Screening or Shielding effect – Electron gain enthalpy value of the elements decreases
with the increasing shielding or screening effect. The shielding effect between the
outer electrons and the nucleus increases as the number of electrons increases in the
inner shells.
Stability of half-filled and completely filled orbitals – The stability of half-filled and
completely filled degenerate orbitals of a sub shell is comparatively more, so it is
difficult to add electron in such orbitals and lesser energy is released on addition of
electron hence the electron gain enthalpy value will decrease.
a). Explain why oxygen has a lower ionization enthalpy than nitrogen?
b). The first ionization enthalpy value of Ga is more than Al. Why?
c). Electronic configuration of 4 elements is as given below:
A: 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 1 B: 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 C: 1s 2 2s 2 2p 4 D: 1s 2 2s 2 2p 5
Which element will have the highest and which will have the the lowest electron gain
enthalpy value?
d). Would you expect the second electron gain enthalpy of O as positive, more negative
or less negative than the first? Explain your answer.
SECTION E
33. a) Classify the following properties as extensive or intensive: Mass, internal energy,
pressure, heat capacity, molar heat capacity, density, mole fraction and temperature.
b) For the reaction NH 4 Cl(s) →NH 3 (g) + HCl(g) at 25 0 C
enthalpy change ∆H =177 KJmol -1 and ∆S = 285 JK-1 mol -1 . Calculate free energy
change ∆G at 25 0 C and predict whether the reaction is spontaneous or not.
34. a) Which of the following orbitals are not possible and why? 1p, 2s, 2d and 3f
b) Write the electronic configurations of the following ions: (a) Cu+ (b) N3– (c) O2– (d) Fe2+
c) The Balmer series in the hydrogen spectrum corresponds to the transition from n1 = 2 to
n2= 3,4,. . .......Calculate the wave number of line associated with the transition in Balmer series
when the electron moves to n = 4 orbit. (RH = 109677 cm–1)
35. a) Write the resonance structures for CO32− and NO2.
b) Draw the shape of the following molecules using the VSEPR model:PCl5, H2S and PH3.
c) Differentiate between a sigma and a pi bond.
Or
a) Using molecular orbital theory compare the relative stability of the following species and
indicate their magnetic properties; O2 ,O2+ ,O2− (superoxide).
b) Which out of NH3 and NF3 has higher dipole moment and why?
c) What is meant by hybridization of atomic orbitals? Describe the shape of sp2 hybrid
orbitals.