CHEM Model Question
CHEM Model Question
CHEM Model Question
11. 30
15𝑃 →
30
14𝑆𝑖 , this nuclear change takes place by emission of
(a) 𝛼-particles (b) 𝛽-particles (c) Positron (d) Neutron
Attempt all the questions:
Group B : Short Answer Questions (8x5=40)
1. Primary standard solution is prepared by dissolving known weight of primary standard substance in
water.
(a) What are the requisites for the substance to become primary standard? [2]
(b) A commercial sample of sulphuric acid has specific gravity 1.8 g/ml. 10 ml of this acid was diluted
upto 1 litre with water. 10 ml of the diluted acid required 30 ml of N/10 NaOH for complete
neutralization. Calculate the percentage purity of H2SO4 in the commercial sample. [3]
OR
(a) Differentiate between order and molecularity of reaction. (2)
(b) Show that the half life period for zero order reaction is dependent of the initial concentration of
reactant. (1)
(c) What will be the initial rate of reaction if its rate constant is 1x10 -3 min-1 and the concentration of the
reactant is 0.2 mol L-1 ? How much of the reactant will be converted into the product in 500 minutes? (2)
2. (a) Discuss the effect of temperature on the spontaneity of a process for exothermic and
endothermic process in terms of free energy change. (2)
(b) How is standard free energy change related to equilibrium constant? (1)
(c) Calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the following reaction at 400 K.
2NOCl (g) 2NO (g) + Cl2 (g)
Given that ∆H0 = 80 KJ mol-1 and ∆S0 = 120 JK-1 at 400 K.
3. (a) Discuss the shape of [Fe (CN)6]3- on the basis of crystal field theory. (2)
(b) Why is [Fe(CN)6]3- ion colored? [1]
(c) What is the magnetic property of this complex ion and why? [2]
4. A metal ‘M’ is used to make magnets and is also used for the manufacture of steel.
(a) Write the reaction during roasting of chief ore of M. [1]
(b) Write the action of M with carbon monoxide at 120oC and 200 atm. [1]
(c) Discuss the theory of corrosion of M and its prevention. [3]
5. (a) If a primary haloalkane (X) is allowed to react with KCN, it yields a compound (Y) which on acidic
hydrolysis gives propanoic acid. Identity X and Y. [2]
(b) What happens when X is treated with sodium metal in presence of dry ether? What is this reaction
called? [2]
(c) Compare the melting point and boiling point of X with ethanol. [1]
OR
(a) Why is haloarene less reactive than haloalkanes towards nucleophilic substitution reactions? [2]
(b) What happens when the haloarene (C6H5CI) is treated with
(i) CH3CI in presence of anhydrous AlCI3?
(ii) Chloral in presence of conc. H2SO4? [2]
(c) How can C6H5CI be obtained from Sandmeyer reaction? [1]
6. (a) Why are aliphatic amines stronger bases than ammonia? [1]
(b) What happens when aliphatic primary amines are warmed with chloroform and alc. KOH? [1]
(c) How methyl amine and dimethyl amine can be separated by Hoffmann’s method ? [2]
(d) What product is formed when nitrobenzene is reduced in presence of Na3AsO3/NaOH? [1]
7. (a) Why is phenol more acidic than aliphatic alcohol? [2]
(b) What product is formed when phenol is heated with chloroform in presence of aqueous NaOH
at 60-70oC? [1]
(c) Name the compound X and Y. [2]
OH
Na CH3I
X Y
8. (a) Define addition polymerization. Write the reaction to show formation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
from its monomer. [1+2]
(b) What are the raw materials used in cement production? [2]
The End
Answer Key:
1.d 2.c 3.a 4.c 5.b 6.d 7.d 8.a 9.b 10.d 11.c