Approximate Chapter-wise Marks Distribution

S.No. Chapter Marks

1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 8

2. Structure of the Atom 8

3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties 7

4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure 8

5. Chemical Thermodynamics 10

6. Equilibrium 10

7. Redox Reactions 7

Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles

8. 12
Hydrocarbons

TERM-II EXAMINATION
CHEMISTRY (043) (SAMPLE PAPER)
GRADE 11
Name: ____________ Habitat:_____________
Duration: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(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.
__________________________________________________________
SECTION A
The following questions are 16 multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each question
carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.

1. 10 mol of Zn reacts with 10 mol of HCl. Calculate the number of moles of H2 produced. 1
(a) 5 mol
(b) 10 mol

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 (c) 20 mol
(d) 2.5 mol

2. A binary compound contains 50% A (at. mass = 16) and 50% B (at. mass 32). The empirical 1
formula of the compound is:
(a) A2B
(b) AB
(c) AB2
(d) AB4

3. What happens to the deBroglie wavelength of an electron if its momentum is doubled? 1

(a) decreases by a factor of 2
(b) decreases by a factor of 4
(c) increases by a factor of 2
(d) increases by a factor of 4

4. The number of d-electrons retained in Fe2+ ion is: 1

(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6

5. What is the oxidation state of I in H4IO6–. 1

(a) +7
(b) +5
(c) +1
(d) -1

6. H2SO4 acts as a strong oxidising agent. In which of the reactions, is it NOT acting as an 1
oxidising agent?
(a) C + 2 H2SO4 → CO2 + 2 SO2 + 2 H2O
(b) CaF2 + 2 H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2 HF
(c) S + 2 H2SO4 → 3 SO2 + H2O
(d) Cu + 2 H2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2 H2O

7. Which of the following molecules/ions does NOT contain unpaired electrons? 1

(a) N2+
(b) O22–
(c) O2
(d) B2

8. If ∆G is zero for a reaction, then: 1

(a) ∆H = 0
(b) ∆S = 0
(c) Reaction is at equilibrium
(d) Rate of forward reaction is very slow

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 9. For an ideal gas, consider only P-V work in going from an initial state X to the final state Z. 1
The final state can be reached by either of the two paths shown in the figure. Which of the
following equation(s) are CORRECT?

I. ∆SX→Z = ∆SX→Y + ∆SY→Z

II. WX→Z = WX→Y + WY→Z
III. WX→Y→Z = WX→Y
IV. ∆SX→Y→Z = ∆SX→Y

(a) I and III

(b) II and IV
(c) Only I
(d) I, II, III and IV

10. Equal volumes of the following Ca2+ and F– solutions are mixed. In which of the solutions will 1
precipitation occur?
Given: Ca2+ (aq) + 2 F– (aq) ⇌ CaF2 (s); Ksp of CaF2 = 1.7 X 10–10
I. 10–2M Ca2+ + 10–5M F–
II. 10–3M Ca2+ + 10–3 M F–
III. 10–4M Ca2+ + 10–2M F–
IV. 10–2M Ca2+ + 10–3M F–
(a) in 4 only
(b) in 1 and 2
(c) in 3 and 4
(d) in 2, 3 and 4

11. Name the following compound: 1

(a) 6-ethyl-4-methylcyclohexene
(b) 6-ethyl-3-methylcyclohexene
(c) 3-ethyl-5-methylcyclohexene
(d) 6-ethyl-4-methylcyclohex-1-ene

12. The isomerism exhibited by n-propanol and isopropanol is: 1

(a) Functional isomerism
(b) Metamerism
(c) Position isomerism
(d) Geometric isomerism

Q 13 to 16 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) 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.

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13. Assertion: Electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative as we go down a group. 1
Reason: Size of the atom increases on going down the group and the added electron would
be farther from the nucleus.

14. Assertion: Although the central atoms of both NH3 and H2O are sp3 hybridised, yet H-N-H 1
bond angle is more than H-O-H.
Reason: This is because the nitrogen atom has one lone pair and oxygen atom has two lone
pairs in NH3 and H2O respectively.

15. Assertion: A liquid crystallises into a solid and is accompanied by decrease in entropy. 1
Reason: In crystals, molecules organise in an ordered manner.

16. Assertion: The ionisation of hydrogen sulphide in water is low in the presence of 1
hydrochloric acid.
Reason: Hydrogen sulphide is a weak electrolyte.

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. Balance the following redox equation in acidic medium: 2

18. Explain the deviation in ionisation enthalpy of some elements from the general trend by 2
using the graph below.

19. XeF2 is a linear molecule but it is sp3d hybridised. Why? 2

20. Give the IUPAC names of the following compounds: 2

(a) (b)

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21. Show that the —CHO group bonded to the benzene ring increases electron density at the 2
m–position.
OR
In the presence of peroxide addition of HBr to propene takes place according to anti
Markovnikov’s rule but peroxide effect is not seen in the case of HCl and HI. Explain.

SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are
short answer type and carry 3 marks each.

22. (a) Why is molarity affected by temperature, but molality is not? 1

(b) 2.5 g of CaCO3 was placed in 50 ml of a solution of HCl. 1.05 g of CaCO3 was left after 2
the reaction. Calculate:
(i) the weight of HCl per litre
(ii) the molarity of HCl

23. (a) Define: Mole fraction 1

(b) If the density of methanol is 0.793 kg L–1, what is its volume needed for making 2.5 L 2
of its 0.25 M solution ?

24. (a) Define the photoelectric effect. 1

(b) When light with a wavelength of 400 nm falls on the surface of sodium, electrons 2
with a kinetic energy of 1.05 × 105 J mol–1 are emitted.
(i) What is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from sodium ?
(ii) What is the maximum wavelength of light that will cause a photoelectron to
be emitted ?

25. Explain the following: 3

(a) 3f subshell is not possible.
(b) Maximum number of electrons in a subshell is 2(2l + 1).
(c) Maximum number of electrons with – ½ spin for n = 3 is 6, 9, 12 or none.

26. The first (IE1) and the second (IE2) ionisation energies (kJ mol-1) of four elements, A, B, C and 3
D are shown below.
Which of the above elements is likely to be the
following? Give a reason for each.
(a) A reactive metal
(b) A noble gas
(c) A metal that forms a stable binary halide

27. (a) State the conjugate acid-base pairs in the following: 1

CO32– + H2O ⇋ OH– + HCO3–
(b) Define solubility product and write the solubility product expressions for: 2
(i) Ag3PO4 (ii) PbCl2
OR

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 (a) How does a catalyst affect the state of equilibrium? 1
(b) Derive a relation between the ionisation constant and degree of ionisation for acetic 2
acid.

28. Write the structures and names of products obtained in the reactions of sodium with a 3
mixture of 1-iodo-2-methylpropane and 2-iodopropane.

SECTION D
This section contains 2 case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries
4 (1+1+2) marks each. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

29. The table below shows some electrode potentials.

(a) Identify the weakest reducing agent in the table above. Give a reason for the same.
1
(b) Use half-equations from the table above to deduce an equation for the reduction of
1
VO2+ to form VO2+ in aqueous solution by iron.
(c) Use data from the table above to explain why [Co(H2O)6]3+(aq) will undergo a redox
2
reaction with [Fe(H2O)6]2+(aq). Give an equation for this reaction.
OR
(c) State two conditions needed for the following half-cell to have Eo = 0.00 V.

30. Rules formulated by Kazimierz Fajans in 1923, can be used to predict whether a chemical
bond is expected to be predominantly ionic or covalent, and depend on the relative charges
and sizes of the cation and anion. If two oppositely charged ions are brought together, the
nature of the bond between them depends upon the effect of one ion on the other. The
ability of a cation to distort an anion is known as its polarization power and the tendency of
the anion to become polarized by the cation is known as its polarizability.

(a) Which among an F– ion or an I– ion would be more polarisable? Why? 1

(b) Arrange the following in an increasing order of covalent character. 1
LiF, NaF, KF, RbF, CsF
(c) Explain two factors that lead to a covalent character in ionic bonds. 2
OR
(c) Why is LiCl more soluble in pyridine (non-polar solvent) as compared to water?

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 SECTION E
This section contains 3 questions with an internal choice in all. The following questions are long answer
type and carry 5 marks each.

31. (a) Find the ΔHfo(heat of formation) for acetic acid, HC2H3O2, using the following 3
thermochemical data:

(b) Arrange the following reactions in order of increasing ∆S°rxn values: 1

(c) Explain if the following reaction will favour reactants or products.

1

OR

(a) Given the reaction of diamond converting to graphite.

3

Determine ∆G at 298 K and determine if this reaction is spontaneous or not. What

does ∆G say about the rate of this reaction?

(b) Using a Born-Haber cycle, calculate the enthalpy of formation of calcium fluoride, 2
CaF2(s), given the following data:

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32. (a) Write a relation between ∆G and Q and define the meaning of each term and 3
answer the following:
(i) Why a reaction proceeds forwardrd when Q < K and no net reaction occurs
when Q = K.
(ii) Explain the effect of increase in pressure in terms of reaction quotient Q. for
the reaction : CO (g) + 3H2 (g) ⇋ CH4 (g) + H2O (g)
(b) The value of Kc for the given reaction 2HI (g) ⇋ H2 (g) + I2 (g) is 1 × 10–4. 2
At the given time, the composition of the reaction mixture is given as follows;
[HI] = 2 × 10–5 mol, [H2] = 1 × 10–5 mol as well as [I2] = 1 × 10–5 mol. In which direction
would the reaction proceed?

OR

(a) Explain why pure NaCl precipitates out when HCl gas is passed through the solution 2
of NaCl?
(b) An aqueous solution contains an unknown concentration of Ba2+. When 50 ml of a 3
1M solution of Na2SO4 is added. BaSO4 just begins to precipitate. The final volume is
500ml. The solubility product of BaSO4 is 1×10–10. Find the original concentration.

33. An alkyl halide C5H11Br (A) reacts with ethanolic KOH to give an alkene ‘B’, which reacts with 5
Br2 to give a compound ‘C’, which on dehydrobromination gives an alkyne ‘D’. On treatment
with sodium metal in liquid ammonia one mole of ‘D’ gives one mole of the sodium salt of
‘D’ and half a mole of hydrogen gas. Complete hydrogenation of ‘D’ yields a straight chain
alkane. Identify A,B, C and D. Give the reactions involved.

OR

(a) Why is hyperconjugation also called ‘no bond resonance’? 1

(b) Explain +E and –E electromeric effects with examples. 2
(c) State the Markovnikov’s Rule and explain it using inductive effect. 2

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