BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION

PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION -2 (2024 − 2025)

GRADE XII
Date: 18.01.2025 Max Marks: 70
Subject: CHEMISTRY (043) Time: 3 hours

General Instructions:
• All the answers should be written on the answer sheet provided separately.
• The intended marks are indicated against each question.
• Answers should be written legibly.
• A neat presentation would be appreciated.
• There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
• SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
• SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
• SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
• SECTION D consists of 2 case- based questions carrying 4 marks each.
• SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
• All questions are compulsory.
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 solutions will have the highest conductivity at 298 K? 1
(a) 0.01 M HCl solution (b) 0.01 M CH3COOH solution
(c) 0.1 M HCl solution (d) 0.1 M CH3COOH solution
2. Given is the following relation for strong electrolytes : 1

Which of the following equality holds?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

3. Which of the following alkyl iodide cannot be produced by the reaction of HI with an 1
appropriate ether:
(a) (CH3)3 C – CH2 – I (b) (CH3)2CH – I (c) C6H5CH2 – I (d) C6H5 – I
4. During a quiz competition, team A and team B have to answer a tie question on the 1
characteristics of RNA. Their responses are as follows:

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 What is the expected result of the quiz and why?
(a) Team A wins the quiz as both the responses are correct.
(b) Team B wins the quiz as both the responses are correct.
(c) Team A loses the quiz as Adrika's response is incorrect.
(d) Team B loses the quiz as Rounak's response is incorrect.
5. When KMnO4 acts as an oxidising agent in alkaline medium, the oxidation number of Mn 1
decreases by
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5
6. Which of the following statements is false? 1
(a) Two different solutions of sucrose of same molality prepared in different solvents will
have the same depression in freezing point.
(b) The osmotic pressure of a solution is given by the equation Π = CRT (where C is the
molarity of the solution).
(c) Decreasing order of osmotic pressure for 0.01 M aqueous solutions of barium chloride,
potassium chloride, acetic acid and sucrose is BaCl2 > KCl > CH3COOH > sucrose.
(d) According to Raoult’s law, the vapour pressure exerted by a volatile component of a
solution is directly proportional to its mole fraction in the solution.
7. The table given below shows the results of three experiments on the rate of the reaction 1
between compounds P and Q at a constant temperature.

Based on the data, what will be the rate equation for the reaction between P and Q?
(a) k[P]2[Q] (b) k[P][Q]2 (c) k[P][Q] (d) k[P]

8. Sampriti took 4 acids. Help her to arrange the acids from left to right, in the increasing order 1
of their acidity:
2, 4, 6 - Trinitrophenol, acetic acid, phenol, and benzoic acid.
(a) 2, 4, 6 - Trinitrophenol, acetic acid, benzoic acid, phenol
(b) Phenol, acetic acid, benzoic acid, 2, 4, 6 - Trinitrophenol
(c) 2, 4, 6 - Trinitrophenol, benzoic acid, acetic acid, phenol
(d) Phenol, benzoic acid, acetic acid, 2, 4, 6 – Trinitrophenol.
9. A metal ion Mn+ forms a complex ion of formula [ML2](n−4)+ where L represents a bidentate 1
ligand. Which of the following could be the charge on the ligand L?
(a) -2 (b) -1 (c) 0 (d) +2

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10. The product formed from the following reaction sequence is : 1
(i) LiAlH4, H2O
C6H5CN (ii) NaNO2 + HCl
(iii) H2O
+ -
(a) C6H5CONH2 (b) C6H5N2 Cl (c) C6H5CH2Cl (d) C6H5CH2OH
11. Identify the products (1) and (2) in the following reactions: 1
C2H5Cl + KCN ⎯⎯→ (1) and C2H5Cl + KNO2 ⎯⎯→ (2)
(a) (1) C2H5CN (2) C2H5 NO2
(b) (1) C2H5NC (2) C2H5 NO2
(c) (1) C2H5CN (2) C2H5 ONO
(d) (1) C2H5NC (2) C2H5 ONO
12. According to Arrhenius equation rate constant k is equal to Ae–E a /RT. Which of the following 1
options represents the graph of ln k vs 1/T?

13. Assertion (A) : Molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte increases with decrease in 1
concentration.
Reason(R) : The mobility of ions increases on dilution due to decrease in interionic
attractions.
(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) : [Mn(CN)6] 3– has a magnetic moment of two unpaired electrons while 1
[MnCl6]3– has a paramagnetic moment of four unpaired electrons.
Reason (R) : [Mn(CN)6]3–is inner orbital complexes involving d2sp3 hybridisation,on the
other hand, [MnCl6] 3– is outer orbital complexes involving sp3d2 hybridisation.
(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) : Like bromination of benzene, bromination of phenol is also carried out in 1
the presence of Lewis acid.
Reason (R) : Lewis acid polarises the bromine molecule.
(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) : Aniline forms significant amount of meta derivative on nitration with
con.HNO3 and con. H2SO4
Reason (R) : The ortho and para positions in aniline is electron rich due to the activating
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 nature of -NH2 group.
(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.
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. Give reasons for the following: 2
o o
Chloroform (b.p. 61.2 C) and acetone (b.p. 56 C ) are mixed to form an azeotrope. The mole
fraction of acetone in this mixture is 0.339. Predict whether the boiling point of the azeotrope
formed will be (i) 60oC (ii) 64.5oC or (iii) 54 oC. Defend your answer with reason.
OR
(a) A soda bottle will go flat (loose its fizz) faster in Srinagar than in Delhi. Is this statement
correct? Why or why not?
(b) The cells of the transparent tissues of exterior eye, the cornea, have a more concentrated
optical fluid than does the aqueous humor, a solution just behind the cornea. Based on the
above statement answer the following question:
What would be the direction of osmosis between corneal tissues and aqueous humor?
18. (a) Which of the following two compounds has a chiral center? 2

(b) Two compounds X and Y are enantiomers of each other. Name one physical property
that (i) is same for X and Y (ii) is different for X and Y.
19. What is the quantity of electricity in coulombs required to produce 4.8 g of Mg from molten 2
MgCl2 ? How much Ca will be produced if the same amount of electricity was passed through
the molten CaCl2? (Atomic mass of Mg = 24 u, atomic mass of Ca=40u)
OR
The standard electrode potential (E°) for Daniel cell is +1.1 V. Calculate the ΔG° for the
reaction: Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) (1 F = 96500 C mol-1).
20. (a) Out of Cu+ and Cu2+, which ion is unstable in aqueous solution and why? 2
(b) Complete the following chemical equation :
Cr2O7 2- (aq) + 3H2S(g) + 8H+(aq)
21. (a) On the basis of the standard electrode potential values stated for acid solutions, predict 2
whether Ti4+ species may be used to oxidize Fe(II) to Fe(III) Justify your answer.
[Given : Ti4+ + e- Ti3+ ; E0cell = 0.01V Fe3+ + e- Fe2+ ; E0cell = 0.77V ]
-1
(b) The cell constant of a conductivity cell is 0.146 cm . What is the conductivity of 0.01 M
solution of an electrolyte at 298 K, if the resistance of the cell is 1000 ohm?
SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with an internal choice of one question. The following
questions are short answer types and carry 3 marks each.
22. 19.5 g of CH2FCOOH is dissolved in 500 g of water. The depression in the freezing point of 3
water observed is 1.00 C. Calculate the van’t Hoff factor and dissociation constant of
CH2FCOOH . (Kf = 1.86 K kg mol-1)
23. (a) Convert Benzene to m-Nitroacetophenone. 3
(b) Identify A,B,C,D in the given sequence of reactions.

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24. (a) The equilibrium constant of cell reaction : Sn4+(.aq) + Al(s) → Al3+ + Sn2+(aq) is 4.617 x 2+1
10184, at 25 oC . Calculate the standard emf of the cell. [Given: log 4.617 x 10184 = 184.6644
]
(b) Out of the following predict with reason which will allow greater conduction of
electricity:
Silver wire at 30∘C or silver at 60∘C.
25. (a) Draw the structure of 4-tertbutyl-3-iodoheptane. 3
(b) Which of the following compound is most reactive towards nucleophilic substitution
reaction and why?
(i) CH2 = CH-Cl (ii) CH3 CH = CH-Cl
(c) The following haloalkanes are hydrolysed in presence of aq KOH.
(i) 2- Chlorobutane (ii) 2-chloro-2-methylpropane
Which of the above is most likely to give a racemic mixture? Justify your answer.
OR
(a) Compound A reacts with PCl5 to give B which on treatment with KCN followed by
hydrolysis gave propanoic acid. Identify A and B respectively.
(b) Convert toluene to benzyl alcohol.
(c) Complete the following equation:

26. (a) Write the products produced on hydrolysis of Lactose? 3

(b) Give the balanced chemical equation which confirms the presence of aldehydic group in
D-glucose.
(c) Write one structural point of difference between globular and fibrous protein.
27. (a) 3

(b) Account for the following:

CH3CHO is more reactive than CH3COCH3 towards reaction with HCN.

28. (a) What type of bonding helps in stabilising the tertiary structure of proteins? 3
(b) What structural change will occur when a native protein is subjected to change in pH?
(c) Name the base that is found in nucleotide of RNA only.

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 SECTION D
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and
carries 4 marks each.

29. The d orbitals of the transition elements protrude to the periphery of an atom more than the 1+1+2
other orbitals (i.e., s and p), hence, they are more influenced by the surroundings as well as
affect the atoms or molecules surrounding them. In some respects, ions of a given dn
configuration (n = 1 – 9) have similar magnetic and electronic properties. With partly
filled d orbitals these elements exhibit certain characteristic properties such as display of a
variety of oxidation states, formation of coloured ions and entering into complex formation
with a variety of ligands. The transition metals and their compounds also exhibit catalytic
property and magnetic behaviour.
Answer the following questions:
(a) The magnetic moments of few transition metal ions are given below:

Metal ion Magnetic moment

Zn2+ 0.00
Cr3+ 3.87
Ni2+ 2.84
Ti3+ 1.73

Which of the given metal ions :

(i) forms colourless aqueous solution?
(ii) exhibits the most stable +3 oxidation state.
(b) Give two similarities in the properties of Sc and Zn.
(c) A purple colour compound A, which is a strong oxidising agent and used for bleaching of
wool, cotton, silk and other textile fibers was added to each of the three test tubes along with
H2SO4. It was followed by strong heating.

In which of the above test tubes : A, B or C

Violet vapours will be formed. Support your answer with balanced chemical equation.
OR
In which of the above test tubes : A, B or C
The bubbles of gas evolved will extinguish a burning matchstick. Write a balanced chemical
equation for the above observation.

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 30. Amines are classified as primary (1o), secondary (2o) and tertiary (3o) depending upon the 4
number of hydrogen atoms replaced by alkyl or aryl groups in ammonia molecule. If one
hydrogen atom of ammonia is replaced by R or Ar , we get RNH2 or ArNH2 , a primary
amine (1o). If two hydrogen atoms of ammonia or one hydrogen atom of R-NH2 are replaced
by another alkyl/aryl(R’) group, you get R-NHR’, secondary amine. The second alkyl/aryl
group may be same or different. Replacement of another hydrogen atom by alkyl/aryl group
leads to the formation of tertiary amine. Amines are said to be ‘simple’ when all the alkyl or
aryl groups are the same, and ‘mixed’ when they are different.
Answer the following questions:
(a) An organic compound ‘A’ of molecular formula C7H7ON undergoes a series of reactions
as shown below. Identify the compound ‘A’ and ‘D’ and the reagents B and C required for
the reactions.
B C H3PO2/H2O
C7H7ON --------> C6H5NH2-----------> C6H5N2Cl-----------------------> D + N2 + H3PO3 +HCl
A
(b) (i) Write a chemical test to distinguish between aniline and methylamine.
(ii) Arrange the following compounds as directed:
In increasing order of solubility in water: (CH3)2NH, CH3NH2, C6H5NH2
OR
(a) (i) In decreasing order of basic strength : (CH3)3N, (CH3)2NH, CH3NH2
(ii) Convert Benzamide into Benzylamine.
SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All three
questions have an internal choice.
A,B
31. 1+1+3
(a) Radioactive decay reactions follow first - order kinetics. The initial amount of two
radioactive elements X and Y is 1 gm each. What will be the ratio of X and Y after two days
if their half lives are 12 hours and 16 hours respectively?
(b) The hypothetical reaction P + Q R is half order with respect to ‘P’ and zero order
with respect to ‘Q’. What is the unit of rate constant for this reaction?
(c) The rate constants of a reaction at 200K and 500K are 0.02 s–1 and 0.20 s–1 respectively.
Calculate the value of Ea [Given R = 8.314 JK-1mol-1]
OR
(a) Observe the graph in diagram and answer the following questions. 1+3+1

If slope is equal to -2.0 x 10-6 sec-1, what will be the value of rate constant?
(b) A first order reaction completes 50% in 25 minutes. How much time will it take to
complete 75% of the reaction?[Given log 4 = 0.602]
(c) What is the effect of adding a catalyst on
(i) Gibbs free energy of a reaction (ii) Equilibrium of a reaction.

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32. An aromatic compound 'A' on treatment with CHCl3/KOH followed by acidification gives
two compounds 'B' and 'C'. Both B and C give the same product 'D' when distilled with Zinc 5
dust. Oxidation of D gives E having molecular formula C7H6O2. The salt of E on heating
with soda lime gives F which may be obtained by distilling A with zinc dust. Identify A, D,
E, F and write the chemical equations for the reactions involved.
OR
An organic compound 'A' with molecular formula (C4H10O) is optically active. On mild
oxidation, it gives a compound 'B' but upon vigorous oxidation, it gives another
compound 'C' The compound 'C' along with 'D' are also formed from 'B' by reacting it with
Iodine in the presence of alkali. Deduce the structures of 'A','B','C' and 'D' and write the
chemical equations for the reactions involved.

33 Answer the following questions: 5

(a) The wave number of light absorbed by different complexes of Cr ion are given below:

Out of the ligand’s “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”, which ligand causes maximum crystal field
splitting? Why?
(b) If the ligands attached to Cr3+ ion in the complexes given in the table above are water,
cyanide ion, chloride ion, and ammonia (not in this order in the table)
Identify the ligands A,B,C and D.
(c) Write the formula and IUPAC name of the following [CrA6]3-complex.
(d) A metal ion Mn+ of the first transition series having d5configuration combines with three
didentate ligands.
Assuming ∆0 < P, what is the hybridization of Mn+ in this complex.
OR
(a) Using valence bond theory, predict the hybridization and magnetic character of the
[CoF6]3–complex.
(b) Write the IUPAC name of the following complex: K[Cr(H2O)2(C2O4)2]H2O
(c) What is the denticity of coordination compound used for the treatment of lead poisoning?
(d) When a coordination compound NiCl2.6 H2O is mixed with AgNO3, 2 moles of AgCl are
precipitated per mole of the compound. Write structural formula of the complex.
(e) Define Solvation isomerism.

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