CBSE Class 11 Chemistry

Sample Paper 08 (2019-20)

Maximum Marks: 70
Time Allowed: 3 hours

General Instructions:

a. All questions are compulsory.

b. Section A: Q.no. 1 to 16 are very short answer questions (objective type) and carry 1 mark
each.
c. Section B: Q.no. 17 to 23 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each.
d. Section C: Q.no. 24 to 30 are long answer questions and carry 3 marks each.
e. Section D: Q.no. 31 to 33 are also long answer questions and carry 5 marks each.
f. There is no overall choice. However an internal choice has been provided in two
questions of two marks, two questions of three marks and all the three questions of five
marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
g. Use log tables if necessary, use of calculators is not allowed.

Section A

1. When anions and cations approach each other, the valence shell of anions are pulled
towards the cation nucleus and thus, the shape of the anion is deformed. The
phenomenon of deformation of anion by a cation is known as polarization and the
ability of the cation to polarize the anion is called as polarizing power of cation. Due
to polarization, sharing of electrons occurs between two ions to some extent and the
bond shows some covalent character.
The magnitude of polarization depends upon a number of factors. These factors were
suggested by Fajan and are known as Fajan's rules.

I. Greater is the polarization in a molecule, more is the covalent character.

II. As the charge on cation increases, its tendency to polarize the anion increases.
III. As the size of the cation decreases or the size of the anion increases, the

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 polarization increases.
IV. The cations with 18 electrons in the outermost shell bring greater polarization of
the anion than those with inert gas configuration even both the cations to have
same size and same charge.

Answer the following questions

i. Considering BeCl2, MgCl2, CaCl2 and BaCl2, predict which of the following

statement is true?
a. BeCl2 is least ionic out of the given chlorides

b. Covalent character increases as the atomic number of the metal atom increases
c. BeCl2 has the highest melting point the given chlorides

d. All are highly ionic compounds

ii. Out of AlCl3 and AlI3 which halides show maximum polarization?

iii. Out of AlCl3 and CaCl2 which one is more covalent in nature?

iv. The non-aqueous solvent like ether is added to the mixture of LiCl, NaCl and KCl.
Which will be extracted into the ether?
v. Out of CaF2 and CaI2 which one has a minimum melting point?

2. What is common between dxy and orbitals?

3. Why Li and Mg show resemblance in chemical behaviour?

4. Predict the change in internal energy for an isolated system at constant volume.

5. What is light soda ash? Why is it called so?

6. Name the two strong acids present in the acid rain?

7. The correct order of basicities of the given compounds is:

i.

ii.
iii. (CH3)2NH

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 iv.

a. i > iii > ii > iv

b. i > ii > iii > iv

c. ii > i > iii > iv

d. iii > i > ii > iv

8. The oxidation number of hydrogen in LiH, NaH and CaH7 is

a. -1

b. -2

c. 1and 2

d. -1 and -2

9. Which of the following property of water can be used to explain the spherical shape
of rain droplets?
a. critical phenomena
b. viscosity
c. surface tension
d. pressure

10. In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide and
oxygen gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced equation) is

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

11. Compounds containing carbon atoms joined together in the form of a ring as

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 following are:

a. Aliphatic compounds

b. Heterocyclic compounds

c. Alicyclic compounds

d. Aromatic compounds

12. Assertion: Graphite is good conductor of heat and electricity.

Reason: Graphite has -electrons which are mobile.

a. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of
the assertion.

b. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.

c. Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.

d. Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason is CORRECT.

13. Assertion: Empirical and molecular formula of Na2CO3 is same.

Reason: Na2CO3 does not form hydrate.

a. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of
the assertion.

b. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.

c. Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.

d. Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason is CORRECT.

14. Assertion: Oxidation number of C in HCHO is zero.

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 Reason: Formaldehyde is a covalent compound.

a. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of
the assertion.

b. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.

c. Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.

d. Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason is CORRECT.

15. Assertion: Nitration of nitrobenzene gives mainly m-dinitrobenzene.

Reason: -NO group is electron donation group.

a. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of
the assertion.

b. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.

c. Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.

d. Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason is CORRECT.

16. Assertion: The kinetic energy of 8 gram of methane is equal to the kinetic energy of
16 gram of oxygen.
Reason: The total heat change in a reaction is the same whether the chemical reaction
takes place in one single step or in several steps.

a. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of
the assertion.

b. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.

c. Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.

d. Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason is CORRECT.

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 Section B

17. What do you mean by Dipole moment? Draw the dipole diagram of H2O.

18. Arrange the following in order of increasing O.N. of iodine:

l2, Hl, HlO2, KlO3, LCl.

19. Why is LiF almost insoluble in water whereas LiCl soluble not only in water but also
in acetone?

20. Rotation around carbon-carbon single bond of ethane is not completely free. Justify
the Statement.

21. Calculate the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.1 mole of acetic acid and 0.15 mole

of sodium acetate. Ionisation constant for acetic acid is 1.75 × 10-5.

OR

What is the total number of sigma and pi bonds in the following molecules

i. CH2Cl2

ii. C2H4

22. What is meant by reaction mechanism?

OR

Find out the value of the equilibrium constant for the following reaction at 298 K.

Standard Gibbs energy change, at the given temperature, is - 13.6 kJ mol-1.

23. On converting benzene to toluene, state whether there will be a rise or fall in the
melting point.

Section C

24. 221.4J is needed to heat 30g of ethanol from 150C to 180C. Calculate (a) specific heat
capacity, and (b) molar heat capacity of ethanol.

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25. Indicate the type of bonds present in NH4NO3 and state the mode of hybridisation of

two N-atoms.

OR

The solubility of Sr(OH)2 at 298 K is 19.23 g/L of solution. Calculate the concentration

of strontium and hydroxyl ions and the pH of the solution. (Atomic mass of Sr = 87.6)

26. Balance the following equations in a basic medium by ion-electron method and
oxidation number methods and identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent.

i.
ii.
iii.

27. A 5L vessel contains 1.4 g of nitrogen. When heated to 1800 K, 30% of molecules are
dissociated into atoms. Calculate the pressure of the gas at 1800 K.

28. A solution contains 25 % water, 25 % ethanol and 50 % acetic by mass. Calculate the
mole fraction of each component.

29. The first ionization enthalpy of carbon atom is greater than that of boron whereas the
reverse is true for the second ionization enthalpy. Explain.

OR

Discuss briefly the various factors on which ionization enthalpy depends.

30. What do you mean by ozone hole? What are its consequences?

Section D

31. Predict the products of electrolysis in each of the following:

i. An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with silver electrodes.

ii. An aqueous solution of CuCl2 with platinum electrodes.

OR

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 Give ion-electron equations for the following reactions:

i. Oxidation of ferrous ions to ferric ions by hydrogen peroxide both in acidic and
basic media.
ii. Oxidation of iodide ion to iodine by hydrogen peroxide in acidic medium.
iii. Reduction of acidified permanganate ion by hydrogen peroxide.
iv. Reduction of alkaline ferricyanide ions to ferrocyanide ions.
v. Oxidation of ferrocyanide ions to ferricyanide ions in acidic medium.

32. Assign structures for the following:

i. An alkyne (X) has a molecular formula C5H8. It reacts neither with sodamide nor

with ammoniacal cuprous chloride.

ii. A hydrocarbon 'Y' decolourises bromine water. On ozonolysis, it gives 3-methyl
butanal and formaldehyde. Give the name of the compound.
iii. A hydrocarbon (Z) has molecular formula C8H10. It does not decolourise bromine

water and is oxidised to benzoic acid on heating with K2Cr2O7. It can also have

three other isomers A, B and C. Write the structures of Z, A, B and C.

OR

i. Addition of HBr to propene yields 2-bromopropane, while in the presence of

benzoyl peroxide, the same reaction yields 1-bromopropane. Explain and give
mechanism.
ii. Write down the products of ozonolysis of 1, 2-dimethylbenzene (o-xylene). How
does the results support the Kekule structure of benzene?
33. a.
i. An atomic orbital has n = 3. What are the possible values of I and mI?

ii. List the quantum numbers (mI and I) of electrons for 3d orbital.
iii. Which of the following orbitals are possible?
1p, 2s, 2p and 3f
b. An atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 neutrons. Deduce
i. The number of protons and
ii. The electronic configurations of the element

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 OR

i. How are 0.50 m NaCO3 and 0.50 M NaCO3 different?

ii. Calculate the amount of carbon dioxide that could be produced when
a. 1 mol of carbon is burnt in air
b. 1 mol of carbon is burnt in 16 g dioxygen
c. 2 mol of carbon is burnt in 16 g of dioxygen

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 CBSE Class 11 Chemistry
Sample Paper 08 (2019-20)

Solution
Section A

1. i. BeCl2 is least ionic out of the given chlorides

ii. AlI3 halides show maximum polarization.

iii. AlCl3 is more covalent in nature.

iv. LiCl will be extracted into the ether.

v. CaI2 has a minimum melting point.

2. Both have identical shape, consisting of four lobes.

3. Due to diagonal relationship both Li and Mg show same chemical properties as:

i. Both has small atomic size

ii. Both are harder and have high melting point than other elements in their
respective groups.
iii. Hydroxides of both Li and Mg are weak alkalies.

4. For an isolated system at constant volume, there is no transfer of energy in the form
of heat or work.
So,

5. Light soda ash is known as sodium carbonate.

Formula of light soda ash is

It is called so because it is fluffy solid with a low packing density of about 0.5 g cm-3.

6. Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3) are the two strong acids present in the

acid rain.

7. (a) i > iii > ii > iv

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 Explanation: i > iii > ii > iv
8. (a) -1
Explanation: This is according to the rules of assigning oxidation number i.e.
Metal hydrides, such as NaH, LiH, etc., in which the oxidation state for H is -1.
9. (c) surface tension
Explanation: Due to surface tension, the water droplet tends to acquire minimum
surface area, hence water droplet attains spherical shape.
10. (d) 4
Explanation: 4
11. (c) Alicyclic compounds
Explanation: An alicyclic compound is an organic compound that is both aliphatic
and cyclic. They contain one or more all-carbon rings which may be either
saturated or unsaturated, but do not have aromatic character.
12. (a) Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of
the assertion.
Explanation: Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.
13. (c) Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.
Explanation: Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.
14. (b) Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.
Explanation: Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE
CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
15. (c) Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.
Explanation: Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.
16. (b) Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.
Explanation: Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE
CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
Section B

17. The product of the magnitude of charges Q (+ve, or -ve) and the distance between
them is called dipole moment.
It is usually denoted by

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 =Q d
Its SI unit is Debyes (coulomb-meter).
The dipole moment of H2O is:- 1.84 D

18. The increasing order of oxidation numbers of iodine in the given compounds is,
HI < I2 < ICl < HIO2 < KIO3

The oxidation numbers of iodine in the given compounds are tabulated as below in
their increasing order -

HI -1

I2 0

ICl +1

HIO2 +3

KIO3 +5

the increasing order of O.N. of iodine is,

HI < I2 < ICl < HIO2 < KIO3

19. The low solubility of LiF in water is due to its high lattice energy which could not be
compensated by hydration energy. LiCl is soluble in water,acetone and ethanol as
well , it is because of its hydration energy which compensates the low lattice energy.

20. Ethane contains carbon-carbon sigma ( ) bond and electron distribution of sigma
molecular orbital is symmetrical around the internuclear axis of the C-C bond which
is not distributed due to rotation about its axis and permits free rotation around C-C
bond. However, the rotation around C—C single bond is not completely free due to
repulsion between electron clouds of C-H bonds on adjacent carbon atoms. Such type
of repulsive interaction is called torsional strain.

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21. We have, Henderson's equation

pH = pKa + log

pH = -log Ka + log

pH = - log (1.75 10-5 ) + log

or, pH = - log 1.75 - log 10-5 + log 1.5

= -0.243 + 5 + 0.176 = 4.933

OR

i. bond = 4
bond = 0

ii. bond = 5
bond = 1

22. A sequential account of each step, describing details of electron movement, energetics
during bond cleavage and bond formation, and the rates of transformation of
reactants into products (kinetics) is referred to as reaction mechanism.

OR

According to the question, T = 298 K, Standard Gibbs energy change = = - 13.6 kJ

mol-1.
Reaction:

We know that,

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23. On converting benzene to toluene, there is a fall in the melting point although toluene
has a higher molecular mass. This is because benzene is more symmetrical structure
than toluene and due to its planar structure, molecules of benzene can pack more
closely in the crystal lattice and the cohesive forces are strong, whereas the methyl
group in toluene prevents such close packing and it has weaker intermolecular forces.

Section C

24. According to the question, 221.4 J is needed to heat 30 g of ethanol from 150C to 180C.

a. We know that, Specific heat capacity = C =

= 2.46 Jg-1 oC-1

b. Molar heat capacity, Cm = specific heat molar mass

= 2.46 46

= 113.2 Jmol-1 oC-1

The molar heat capacity of ethanol is 113.2 J mol-1 oC-1.

25. The structure of the compound NH4NO3 can be represented as:

It is evident from the structure that ion contains covalent bonds and also
contains covalent bonds. Also, the structure clearly indicates that is a cation
and is an anion and hence the bond between them is ionic. It has coordinate
bond also as the lone pair of electron on nitrogen is donated to H. All type of bonds
are present in it.

The N of ion is sp3 hybridised and is tetrahedral and the N of ion is

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 sp2 hybridised and is planar.

OR

Molar mass of Sr(OH)2 = 87.6 + 34 = 121.6 g mol-1

Molarity of Sr(OH)2 in moles

Assuming complete dissociation,

[Sr2+] = 0.1581 M, = 0.3162 M

pOH = -log 0.3162 = 0.5, pH = 14 - 0.5 = 13.5

26. Please try yourself. The balanced equations are :

i.
ii.
iii.

27. According to the question, V = 5L, T = 1800 K

Reaction:
N2 2N

Initial moles of N2 = = 0.050

Initial moles of 2N = 0
Moles of N2 after heating = 0.05 - 0.05 = 0.035

Moles of 2N after heating = 2 0.05 = 0.03

Dissociation of N2 = 0.035

Dissociation of 2N = 0.03
Total number of moles, n = 0.035 + 0.03 = 0.065
We know that,
pV = nRT
p=

p=

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28. We know that, Mole fraction =

Let the total mass of solution = 100 g

Here, Mass of water = 25 g

Mass of ethanol = 25 g
Mass of acetic acid = (100-25-25) = 50 g

Now, Moles of water = (Molar Mass of H2O= 18 g/mol)

Also, Moles of ethanol = 25 / 46 = 0.543 (Molar Mass of C2H5OH = 46 g/mol)

And, Moles of acetic acid = 50 / 60 = 0.833 (Molar Mass of CH3COOH = 60 g/mol)

Total number of moles of all components in a solution = 1.388 + 0.543 + 0.833 = 2.764

i. Mole fraction of water (H2O)=

ii. Mole fraction of ethanol, (C2H5OH ) =

iii. Mole fraction of acetic acid (CH3COOH) =

29. The electronic configuration of C is 1s2 2s2 2p2 and that of B is 1s2 2s2 2p1. The nuclear
charge is more in C than in B. As a result, first ionization enthalpy of C is higher than
that of B. After the removal of the first electron, the second electron to be removed

from C atom is from 2p (2p2) and whereas that from B atom is form 2s (2 s2). Now, 2s
orbital is more penetrating and hence is more strongly attracted by the nucleus. As a
result, the second I.E. of B is higher than that of C.

OR

The important factors which affect ionisation enthalpy are:

a) Atomic size: greater the atomic size (atomic radius), smaller will be the ionisation
enthalpy.

b) Nuclear charge: The value of ionisation enthalpy increases with increase in the
effective nuclear charge for the valence electrons.

c) Shielding effect: As the shielding effect increases, the electrons can easily be
removed and so the ionisation enthalpy decreases.

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 d) Stability of electronic configurations: Pesence of half-filled or completely filled
orbitals increases ionisation enthalpy.

e) 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. This is because of the distance of the
electron from the nucleus increases.

30. Depletion of ozone layer creates some sort of holes in the blanket of ozone which
surround as. This is known as ozone hole.
(i) With the depletion of the ozone layer UV radiation filters into the troposphere
which leads to aging of skin, cataract, sunburn, skin cancer etc.
(ii) By killing many of the phytoplanktons it can damage the fish productivity.
(iii) Evaporation rate increases through the surface and stomata of leaves which can
decrease the moisture content of the soil.

Section D

31. i. An aqueous solution, AgNO3 ionises to give Ag+ (aq) and NO (aq) ions.

AgNO3(aq) Ag+(aq) + NO (aq)

Thus, when an electric current is passed through AgNO3 solution,

Ag+(aq) ions move towards the cathode

and
NO (aq) ions move towards the anode.

at the cathode, either Ag+(aq) ions or H2O molecules may get reduced.

Which of these will actually get discharged would depend upon their electrode
potentials given as below:

Ag+(aq) + e- Ag(s); Eo = + 0.80 V

2H2O(l) + 2e- H2(g) + 2OH-(aq); Eo = -0.83 V

Since the reduction electrode potential of Ag+ (aq) ions is higher than that of

H2O molecules, therefore, at the cathode, Ag+ (aq) ions (rather than

H2O molecules) are reduced/discharged.

Similarly, at the anode, either Ag metal of the anode or H2O molecules may be

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 oxidised.
Their reduction electrode potentials are:

Ag(s) Ag+ (aq) + e-; Eo = - 0.80 V

2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+ (aq) + 4e-; Eo = -1.23 V

Since the electrode potential of Ag is much higher than that of H2O,

the anode metal (ie. Ag) gets oxidized and (not the H2O molecule).

It may, however, be mentioned here that the oxidation potential of NO ions is

even lower than that of H2O since more bonds are to broken during the reduction

of NO ions than those in H2O.

Thus, when an aqueous solution of AgNO3 is electrolysed, Ag from Ag anode

dissolves while Ag+ (aq) ions present in the solution get reduced and get deposited
on the cathode,
ii. In aqueous solution, CuCl2 ionises as follows:

CuCl2(aq) Cu2+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq)

On passing electric current, Cu2+(aq) ions move towards the cathode and Cl-(aq)
ions move towards anode.

Thus, at the cathode, either Cu2+(aq) or H2O molecules can get reduced.

Their electrode potential are:

Cu2+(aq) + 2e- Cu(s); Eo = +0.34 V

H2O(l) + 2e- H2(g) + 2OH-; Eo = -0.83 V

Since the electrode potential of Cu2+(aq) ions is much higher than that of H2O,at

the cathode, Cu2+(aq) ions are reduced (and not H2O molecules.)

Similarly, at the anode either Cl-(aq) ions or H2O molecules are oxidized.

Their oxidation potentials are:

2Cl-(aq) Cl2(g) + 2E-; Eo = -1.36 V

2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e-; Eo = -1.23 v

OR

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 i. a. In acidic medium

2Fe2+(aq) + 2H+(aq) + H2O2(aq) 2Fe3+(aq) + 2H2O(l)

b. In basic medium

2Fe2+(aq) + H2O2(aq) 2Fe3+(aq) + 2OH-(aq)

ii. 2I- + H2O2 + 2H+ I2 + 2H2O

iii. + 6H+ + 5H2O2 2Mn2+ + 8H2O + 5O2

iv. 2K3[Fe(CN)6] + 2KOH + H2O2 K4[Fe(CN)6] + 2H2O + O2

v. 2K4[Fe(CN)6] + H2SO4 + H2O2 2K3[Fe(CN)6] + K2SO4 + 2H2O

32. i. Since the given alkyne (X) does not react with sodamide or ammoniacal cuprous
chloride, thus, in Alkyne C5H8, the triple bond cannot be terminal.

Pent-2-yne

ii. Hydrocarbon 'Y’ is alkene (unsaturated hydrocarbon) because it decolourises

bromine water. From the products of ozonolysis, the structure of alkene can be
predicted.

iii. The given compound (Z) is arene (Ethylbenzene) as it does not decolourise
bromine water.

The other three isomers of Ethylbenzene are:

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 OR

i. Addition of HBr to propene is an ionic electrophilic addition reaction which

follows Markonikov rule. In this case H+ adds to alkene to give a more stable

carbocation. This is rapidly attacked by nucleophile Br- ion to give 2-bromo

propane.

CH3 - CH = CH2 + H+

CH3 - CH+ - CH3 + Br-

In the presence of benzoyl peroxide, the reaction follows free radical addition. In

this case free radical acts as electrophile which is obtained from the action of
benzoyl peroxide on HBr.

free radical attacks propene in such a way to generate a more stable free
radical. This free radical obtained rapidly abstracts a hydrogen atom of BHr to
give 1-Bromopropane.

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 ii. o-xylene may be regarded as a resonance hybrid of the following structures.
Ozonolysis of each one of these gives two products shows as ahead:

Therefore, only three products are formed. Since all the three products cannot be
obtained from anyone of the two Kekule structures, this shows that o-xylene is a
resonance hybrid of two Kekule structures (I) and (II).

33. a.
i. For n = 3, I = 0, 1, 2
When I = 0, mI = 0

When I = 1, mI = -1, 0, + 1

When I = 2, ml = -2, -1, 0, +1, + 2

ii. n =3, I = 2 and for I = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2

iii. 2s, 2p are possible.
b. An atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 neutrons
i. No. of protons = 29
ii. Atomic number = 29

Electronic configuration : [Ar]18 3d104s1.

OR

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i. 0.50 m Na2CO3 means that 0.50 moles of Na2CO3 are dissolved in 1000 g of water.

0.50 M Na2CO3 solution means that 0.50 moles of na2CO3 are dissolved in 1000 mL

of solution.
ii. C + O2 CO2

1 Mol of carbon reacts with 1 mole of oxygen to form 1 mole of CO2.

a. 1 mol of CO2 or 44 g of CO2

b. since 16 g of dioxygen i.e. 0.5 mol of O2 are present, it is a limiting reagent. 0.5

mol of O2 will form 0.5 mol of CO2 i.e. 22 g

c. 16 g or 0.5 mol O2 is limiting reagent 0.5 mol of O2 will form 0.5 mol of CO2 i.e.

22 g

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