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Chemistry

Class 12 - 22 Chapters

Sub. code 3021

NEB — GRADE XII

Set B

Model Question

Class 12 Chemistry Model Question Set B

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 : 33

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Group A

Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet

11 marks[11*1 = 11]
1.
[1]

Which indicator is used for this titration shown in figure?

a.

methyl orange

b.

phenolphthalein

c.

litmus paper

d.

both methyl orange and phenolphthalein

2.
[1]

What is the pH of the solution of 10 mL H₂SO₄ of 10⁻⁷ M?

a.

0

b.

< 7

c.

7

d.

> 7

3.
[1]

Half life period is directly proportional to the initial concentration of the reactant. What is the order of the reaction?

a.

zero order

b.

second order

c.

first order

d.

third order

4.
[1]

In which of the following vessel aqueous CuSO₄ solution can be safely stored?

a.

Zn-vessel

b.

Fe-vessel

c.

Al-vessel

d.

Ag-vessel

5.
[1]

Which of the following metal forms amphoteric oxide?

a.

Fe

b.

Ni

c.

Cu

d.

Zn

6.
[1]

A white solid halide of metal forms a white precipitate mixture with ammonia. Which of the following is the halide?

a.

HgCl₂

b.

HgI₂

c.

Hg₂I₂

d.

Hg₂Cl₂

7.
[1]

Which of the following has most acidic proton?

a.

CH₃COCH₃

b.

(CH₃)₂C=CH₂

c.

CH₃COCH₂CH₃

d.

(CH₃CH₂)₃CH

8.
[1]

What is the product formed when Grignard reagent reacts with CH₃CN followed by hydrolysis?

a.

alcohol

b.

aldehyde

c.

ketone

d.

carboxylic acid

9.
[1]

What does the compound (B) gives under Clemmensen’s reduction?

a.

benzaldehyde

b.

benzoic acid

c.

toluene

d.

benzene-nitrile

10.
[1]

How many isomeric alcohols are formed from propanol?

a.

2

b.

3

c.

4

d.

5

11.
[1]

How can we convert an alkyl halide into alkene?

a.

substitution

b.

addition

c.

elimination

d.

reduction

Group B

Short answer question

40 marks[8*5 = 40]
12.
a.
[1]

Define the term primary standard substance

b.
[1]

Why is titration between weak acid and weak base not common?

c.
[3]

If 10 mL of N/10 (f = 1.01) oxalic acid neutralized 10 mL of x% (w/v) NaOH solution. Find the value of x.

13.

Gibb’s free energy was introduced to explain spontaneity of thermodynamic process. Mathematically, ΔG = ΔH – TΔS

a.
[1]

Define Gibb’s free energy change.

b.
[2]

Predict the spontaneity if ΔH and ΔS are positive.

c.
[2]

ΔH and ΔS for chemical reaction is found to be 50 kJ mol⁻¹ and 300 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹. Is the reaction spontaneous at 15°C?

Or
13.
a.
[2]

Draw well labelled diagram of standard hydrogen electrode.

b.
[1]

Why is it called reference electrode?

c.
[2]

You are given E°Zn²⁺/Zn = –0.76 V, E°Pb²⁺/Pb = –0.13 V design a cell notation for an cell and calculate emf of the cell.

14.

A transition metal ‘M’ forms bluish white precipitate with NaOH solution having atomic mass 63.5.

a.
[1+1]

Identify the metal ‘M’ and give chief ore of it.

b.
[2]

Write down different chemical reaction occurring in blast furnace during smelting process of the metal.

c.
[1]

Name the method used for the refining of the metals.

15.
[5]

Write the chemistry of corrosive sublimate.

16.
[2+1+1+1]

Write the principle behind the preparation of trichloromethane from acetone.

Or
16.
[5]

What happens when chlorobenzene is heated with:

17.

List of organic compounds are as follows:

A: C₂H₆O = CH₃CH₂OH (Ethanol)
B: C₂H₅Cl = CH₃CH₂Cl (Chloroethane)
C: C₂H₄O₂ = CH₃COOH (Ethanoic acid)
D: C₂H₄O = CH₃CHO (Ethanal)
E: C₄H₁₀O = CH₃CH₂–O–CH₂CH₃ (Diethyl ether)

a.
[1]

How can you convert A to B if compound A responds positive iodoform test?

b.
[1]

How is D obtained from A?

c.
[2]

Make a sequence of reaction to convert A into C.

d.
[1]

What happens when E is treated with O₂ in presence of sunlight?

18.
[5]

Give an example of following chemical reactions.

a) Diazotization

b) Perkin Condensation

c) Reimer–Tiemann reaction

d) Esterification

e) Dow’s process

19.
[5]

A list of compounds are given as follows:
benzamide, aniline, benzene, benzoic acid, toluene

Prepare a correct sequence of reaction with suitable condition and reagents.

Group C

Long answer question

24 marks[3*8 = 24]
20.

A hypothetical reaction, 3X + 2Y ⟶ Z

Expt

[X] (mol L⁻¹)

[Y] (mol L⁻¹)

The Rate of formation of Z (mol L⁻¹ min⁻¹)

1

0.1

0.1

1 × 10⁻³

2

0.1

0.4

4 × 10⁻³

3

0.2

0.4

8 × 10⁻³

4

0.5

A

1.8 × 10⁻²

a.
[2+1+2]

a) Determine the value of rate constant.
b) Calculate the value of A.
c) Write rate law equation.

b.
[2]

What is pseudo first order reaction? Write one suitable example.

c.
[1]

Draw the diagram showing effective collision.

21.
a.
[2]

Differentiate between ionic product and solubility product.

b.
[1]

Point out the limitation of Ostwald’s dilution law.

c.
[1]

Why is aqueous solution of sodium chloride neutral?

d.
[2+2]

Given that Ksp for BaSO₄ is 1 × 10⁻¹⁰, will the precipitate form when:

i) Equal volumes of 2 × 10⁻³ M BaCl₂ solution and 2 × 10⁻⁴ M Na₂SO₄ solution are mixed.

ii) Equal volumes of 2 × 10⁻⁸ M BaCl₂ solution and 2 × 10⁻³ M Na₂SO₄ solution are mixed.

Or
21.
a.
[4+1]

Explain Hofmann’s method for the separation of 1° and 2° amines from their mixture. What is meant by Hofmann’s ammonolysis?

b.
[3]

What happens when ethanal reacts with:

a) 2,4-DNPH (2,4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine)

b) HCN

c) Tollens’ reagent

22.
a.
[2]

Cement is important material for construction of building, roads, bridges; etc.

a) Describe briefly different steps involved in Portland cement production with a flow-sheet diagram.

b.
[2]

Differentiate between natural radioactivity and artificial radioactivity.

c.
[2]

Write the raw materials for paper production.

d.
[2]

Write any two differences between antipyretic and analgesic drugs.

Chemistry — Model Question Set BNEB Exam

Paper Overview & Analysis

Set B

Year

Model Question

Type

75

Full Marks

33

Pass Marks

3 Hours

Duration

44

Question Items

Question Type Breakdown

Short Answer33
MCQ11

Group Breakdown

Group A11 questions · 11 marks
Group B20 questions · 40 marks
Group C13 questions · 24 marks

Chapter Breakdown

Study of Heavy Metals5 items10 marks
Aldehydes and Ketones4 items6 marks
Amines3 items15 marks
Transition Metals2 items3 marks
Volumetric Analysis1 item1 mark
Ionic Equilibrium1 item1 mark
Chemical Kinetics1 item1 mark
Alcohols1 item1 mark
Haloalkanes1 item1 mark
Cement1 item2 marks
Nuclear chemistry and application of radioactivity1 item2 marks
Paper and Pulp1 item2 marks
Chemistry in the Service of Mankind1 item2 marks

Chapter breakdown covers 23 of 44 question items on this paper — the rest aren't tagged to a chapter yet.

1 question item offered alternative ("OR") chapters and isn't attributed to either, since only one could be attempted.

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