Class 11 Chemistry notes and question bank — NEB Exam

Chemistry

Class 11 - 18 Chapters

Sub. code 301

NEB — GRADE XI

Set D

Model Question

Class 11 Chemistry Model Question Set D

The candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

समय (Time) : 3 Hoursपूर्णाङ्क (Full Marks) : 75

Pass Marks : 32

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Group A

Very short question answer

11 marks[11x1=11]
1.
[1]

The number of orbitals present in a subshell having is:

a. 2

b. 3

c. 5

d. 7

2.
[1]

The number of atoms present in 0.5 mole of helium is:

a.

b.

c.

d.

3.
[1]

Which of the following elements has the largest atomic radius?

a. Li

b. Na

c. K

d. Rb

4.
[1]

Which molecule has a linear shape?

a.

b.

c.

d.

5.
[1]

The oxidation number of manganese in is:

a. +2

b. +4

c. +6

d. +7

6.
[1]

At constant temperature, if the pressure of a fixed mass of gas is doubled, its volume becomes:

a. Double

b. Half

c. Four times

d. Unchanged

7.
[1]

For an endothermic forward reaction, increasing temperature:

a. Shifts equilibrium towards reactants

b. Shifts equilibrium towards products

c. Has no effect on equilibrium

d. Stops the reaction

8.
[1]

Which allotrope of sulphur is stable at room temperature?

a. Monoclinic sulphur

b. Rhombic sulphur

c. Plastic sulphur

d. Colloidal sulphur

9.
[1]

Which ore is concentrated by froth flotation?

a. Haematite

b. Bauxite

c. Zinc blende

d. Cinnabar

10.
[1]

The functional group present in aldehydes is:

a.

b.

c.

d.

11.
[1]

The catalyst commonly used in the Haber process is:

a. Nickel

b. Platinum

c. Finely divided iron

d. Vanadium pentoxide

Group B

Short question answers

40 marks[8x5=40]
12.
[5]

(a) Define percentage yield. [1]

(b) When 10 g of calcium carbonate is heated strongly, calculate the mass of calcium oxide produced. [3]

𝐶 𝑎 𝐶 𝑂 3 → Δ 𝐶 𝑎 𝑂 + 𝐶 𝑂 2 CaCO 3

Δ CaO+CO 2

(c) State one reason why the actual yield of a chemical reaction may be less than its theoretical yield. [1]

Or
12.
[5]

(a) State Aufbau's principle. [1]

(b) Write the electronic configuration of iron (atomic number 26) and identify the number of unpaired electrons in its ground state. [2]

(c) Explain why the atomic radius of chlorine is smaller than that of sodium. [2]

13.
[5]

(a) Define dipole moment. [1]

(b) Explain why 𝐶 𝑂 2 CO 2 is non-polar although its C=O bonds are polar. [2]

(c) Describe the shape and hybridization of 𝐶 𝐻 4 CH 4 . [2]

14.
[5]

(a) Define reducing agent. [1]

(b) Calculate the oxidation number of chromium in . [2]

(c) Explain why oxidation and reduction always occur simultaneously. [2]

Or
14.
[5]

(a) State Charles's law. [1]

(b) A balloon has a volume of 3 L at 300 K. Calculate its volume when heated to 450 K at constant pressure. [2]

(c) Explain the significance of the van der Waals constants and . [2]

15.
[5]

(a) Define homogeneous equilibrium. [1]

(b) Write the equilibrium constant expression for the following reaction. [2]

(c) Explain the effect of increasing the concentration of oxygen on the equilibrium position. [2]

16.
[5]

(a) Define buffer solution. [1]

(b) What are acidic and basic buffer solutions? Give one example of each. [2]

(c) Calculate the pH of a NaOH solution at 25°C. [2]

17.
[5]

(a) What is gangue? [1]

(b) Explain the principle of electrolytic refining of copper. [2]

(c) Write two chemical properties of chlorine with balanced equations. [2]

18.
[5]

(a) Define chain isomerism. [1]

(b) Write the structural formulae of two chain isomers of . [2]

(c) Explain Markovnikov's rule with a suitable chemical equation. [2]

19.
[5]

An unsaturated hydrocarbon B upon treatment with hydrogen bromide produces compound C. Compound C reacts with sodium metal in the presence of organic ether and produces compound D of molecular formula C₆H₁₄.

i. Give the chemical equations for the conversion of compound B to compound C and compound C to compound D. [2]

ii. Write down the IUPAC name of compound C and D. [2]

iii. Give the structural formula of positional isomer of compound C. [1]

Group C

Long answer to the following question

24 marks[24]
20.
[8]

(a) Derive the ideal gas equation from Boyle's law, Charles's law and Avogadro's law. [4]

(b) Calculate the volume occupied by 2 moles of an ideal gas at 27°C and 2 atm pressure. [2]

Given:

(c) Why do gases behave more ideally at high temperature and low pressure? [2]

21.
[8]

(a) Describe the laboratory preparation of chlorine gas with a balanced chemical equation and labelled diagram. [3]

(b) Explain the bleaching action of chlorine in the presence of moisture. [2]

(c) Write balanced equations for the reactions of chlorine with: [2]

i. Cold dilute sodium hydroxide

ii. Hydrogen

(d) Mention one use of chlorine in public health. [1]

Or
21.
[8]

(a) Explain the extraction of aluminium from bauxite by the electrolytic process. [4]

(b) Write the electrode reactions occurring during the electrolysis of alumina dissolved in molten cryolite. [2]

(c) State two functions of cryolite in the extraction of aluminium. [2]

22.
[8]

(a) Explain the preparation of ethyne from calcium carbide with a balanced equation. [2]

(b) Write chemical equations for the reactions of ethyne with: [3]

i. Hydrogen (complete hydrogenation)

ii. Bromine (excess)

iii. Hydrogen chloride (one mole)

(c) What is aromaticity? State one condition for a compound to be aromatic. [2]

(d) Why is benzene more stable than an ordinary cyclohexatriene structure? [1]

Chemistry — Model Question Set DNEB Exam

Paper Overview & Analysis

Set D

Year

Model Question

Type

75

Full Marks

32

Pass Marks

3 Hours

Duration

22

Question Items

Question Type Breakdown

Very Short Answer11
Short Answer8
Long Answer3

Group Breakdown

Group A11 questions · 11 marks
Group B8 questions · 40 marks
Group C3 questions · 24 marks