SAMPLE PAPER (2023 -24)

CLASS XI
CHEMISTRY
THEORY (043)
M M:70 Time: 3 hours
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully.

(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple -choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case - based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) 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. The peroxide effect proceeds via formation of ——-

(a)carbocation
(b)carbene
(c)carbanion
(d)free radical

2. In which of the following options does the order of arrangement not agree
with the variation of property indicated against it?
(a) Al3+ <Mg2+ < Na+ < F- (increasing ionic size)
(b) B < C < N < O (increasing first ionization enthalpy)
(c) I < Br < F < Cl (increasing electron gain enthalpy)
(d) Li < Na < K < Rb (increasing metallic radius)

3. When heat capacity (C) is large for a substance then:

(a) A given amount of heat results in greater rise in temperature of a
substance.
(b) A given amount of heat results only in small rise in temperature
of a substance.
(c)Initially there is greater rise and decreases subsequently.
(d)Temperature rise is not related to heat capacity.

4.In sulphur estimation,0.24g of an organic compound gave 0.48g of barium

sulphate. Calculate the percentage of sulphur in the compound.
(a) 2.746
(b) 2.074
(c) 27.46
(d) 28.46
5.Select the non-polar molecule :
(a) H2O.
(b) BF3
(c) NH3
(d) O3

6.Which of the following cannot act as reducing agent?

(a) ClO-
(b) ClO2-
(c) ClO3-
(d) ClO4-

7. Choose the compound that cannot be prepared by Kolbe’s electrolytic

method:
(a) Ethane
(b) Butane
(c) Methane
(d) Hexane

8. Which of the following reactions is not an example of redox reaction:

(a) 2H2O(l) → 2H2(g) +O2(g)
(b) 2NaH(s) → 2Na(s) + H2(g)
(c) 2KClO3(s) → 2KCl(s) +3O2(g)
(d) CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) +CO2(g)

9. Brown colour gas NO2 dimerises into a colourless gas N2O4 given by following
reaction
2 NO2(g) ⇌ N2O4(g) ΔH=-57.2KJ MOL-1
The intensity of brown colour in the reaction mixture can be increased by
(a) increasing temperature
(b) Decreasing pressure
(c) Decreasing temperature
(d) Both (a) and (b)

10. Select the compound that will show Cis -Trans isomerism:
(a) (CH3 )2C = CH – C2H5
(b) C6H5CH = CH – CH3
(c) CH3CH = C(Cl)2
(d) Br2 C = C Cl CH3

11 Identify the organic compound synthesized from an inorganic compound

,ammonium cyanate, by F.Wohler
(a) Acetic acid
(b) Methane
(c) Urea
(d) Methanol

12. Enthalpy of which of the following reactions represents the heat of

formation of Carbon Dioxide.
(a) CH4(g) + O2(g) → CO2(g) + H2O(g)
(b) C(s) + 1/2O2 (g)→ CO2(g)
(c) 2C(s) + 2O2(g) → 2CO2(g)
(d) C(s) + 2O (g)→ CO2 (g)

Question number 13 to 16 are assertion reason types.

Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R)
select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(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.

13. Assertion (A): LiF has more covalent character than KF.
Reason (R): According to Fajan’s rule, the smaller cation has less
polarising power.
14. Assertion (A): Increasing order of acidity of hydrogen halides is
HF > HCl > HBr >HI

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Reason (R): While comparing acids formed by the elements belonging to
the same group of the periodic table, H–A bond strength is a more
an important factor in determining the acidity of acid than the
polar nature of the bond.
15. Assertion (A): Carbocation always has planar geometry.
Reason (R): Carbon bearing positive charge is SP3 Hybridised.
16. Assertion: The empirical mass of acetic acid is half of its molecular
mass.
Reason: The empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio
of various atoms present in a compound.

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.The effect of uncertainty principle is significant only for motion of

microscopic particles and is negligible for the macroscopic particles. Justify the
statement.

18 a) Aluminium form [AlF6]3- while Boron does not form [BF6]3-.

b) Assign the position of the element having atomic number 117.

19.Is Decrease in enthalpy, a criterion for spontaneity? Illustrate with an

example.

20.Balance the following reactions:

MnO4- + SO32- + H+ →Mn2+ + SO42- +H2O (Acidic medium)

OR

MnO4-(aq.) +I-(aq.) →MnO2(s) + I2(s) (Basic medium)

21. FeCO3(s) decomposes at constant pressure as FeO(s) + CO2(g)

FeCO3(s)-- ∆→ FeO (s) + CO2(g) at 25°C,

The heat absorbed during the reaction is 80 kJ. Calculate ∆H & ∆U for the reaction.

SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one
question. The following questions are short answer type and carry 3
marks each.
22.Commercially available concentrated HCI contains 36.5% HCI by mass.
a)What is the molarity of this solution? The density is 1.10g/mL?
b)What volume of concentrated HCl is required to make 1 L of 0.10 M HCl?

23. Account for the following:

a)MgO is a basic oxide and SO2 is an acidic oxide.
b) Second Ionization enthalpy of sodium is more than that of second ionization
enthalpy of Magnesium.
c) Lithium unlike other alkali metals form compounds with pronounced covalent
character.

24.(a)During the hearing of a court case, the judge suspected that some
changes in the documents had been carried out. He asked the forensic
department to check the ink used at two different places. According to you,
Which identification technique can give the best results?
(b)A solution of potassium hydroxide is used to absorb carbon dioxide evolved
during the estimation of carbon present in an organic compound. Give reason.
OR
(c) Isomeric pentanes do not boil at same temperature. Justify
Attempt any two questions.

25.According to de Broglie, matter should exhibit dual behaviour, that is both

particle and wave like properties. However, a cricket ball of mass 100 g does
not move like a wave when it is thrown by a bowler at a speed of 100 km/h.
Calculate the wavelength of the ball and explain why it does not show wave
nature.

26. 500 cm3 of 0.200 M NaCl solution is added to 100 cm3 of 0.500M AgNO3
solution resulting in the formation of white precipitate of insoluble AgCl. How
many moles and how many grams of AgCl are formed? Which is the limiting
reagent?

27.Depict the structure of A-F.

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28. a) Explain how reversible work done is more than irreversible work done.
b) Mass and volume both are extensive properties but density is an
intensive property. Explain.

SECTION D
The following questions are case -based questions. Each question has
an internal choice and carries 4 (1+1+2) marks each. Read the
passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
29. The photoelectric effect was discovered in 1887 by the German physicist
Heinrich Rudolf Hertz. In connection with work on radio waves, Hertz observed
that, when ultraviolet light shines on two metal electrodes with a voltage
applied across them, the light changes the voltage at which sparking takes
place. This relation between light and electricity (hence photoelectric) was
clarified in 1902 by another German physicist, Philipp Lenard. He
demonstrated that electrically charged particles are liberated from a metal
surface when it is illuminated and that these particles are identical to electrons,
which had been discovered by the British physicist Joseph John Thomson in
1897. Further research by other physicist such as Einstein showed that the
photoelectric effect represents an interaction between light and matter that
cannot be explained by classical physics, which describes light as an
electromagnetic wave
Answer the following questions.
(a)Can light of any frequency cause a photoelectric effect? Give reason for your
answer.

(b)What is the meaning of intensity of light? What is the relationship between

the intensity of light and photoelectric current?

(c)Define Threshold frequency. What happens to the extra energy if a frequency

higher than the threshold frequency is used?
OR
Observe the table given below carefully.

Metal Li Na K Cs Mg Cu Ag

Wo /eV 2.42 2.3 2.25 1.9 3.7 4.8 4.3

Which metal will be most suitable for a photoelectric cell. Give reason to support
your answer.
30.Conformational isomerism is a form of stereoisomerism in which the
isomers can be interconverted just by rotations about formally single bonds.
The energies of different conformers changing with dihedral angles can be
depicted by the following graph:

Based on your analysis of the graph, answer the following questions:

a) Select the isomer with maximum magnitude of torsional strain.
b) Identify the type of Rotamers shown as C and D .
c) Draw and label the two extreme forms of Newman projection of Ethane.
OR
Draw and label the two extreme forms of Sawhorse projections of Ethane

SECTION E
The following questions are long answer types and carry 5 marks each.
All questions have an internal choice.

31.Attempt any five of the following:

(a)Explain Inductive effect .
(b)Which electron displacement effect is responsible for o/p directive nature of
toluene?
(c)Write Structural formula of 4-Oxopentanal.

(d)Give specific term for the ratio of distance travelled by one component of
a mixture to distance travelled by solvent in separation techniques.

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(e)(CH3)3C+ is more stable than CH3CH2+ and CH3+ is the least stable cation.
Give appropriate reason.
(f)In Which of the following compounds, presence of Nitrogen cannot be
detected by Lassaigne’s test
NH2NH2,CH3NH2,C6H5NO2,CH3CONH2

32.(a) What is common ion effect? What will be the effect of extent of
ionization of H2S in the HCI solution?
(b) The solubility of BaSO4 in water is 8 × 10-5 mol dm-3, calculate its solubility
in 0.01 mol dm-3 of H2SO4.
OR
(a)Arrange the following in decreasing order of the property indicated:
OH-, RO-, CH3COO-,Cl- [basic strength]
KNO3 (aq), CH3COONa (aq), NH4Cl (aq) [pH]

(b)Calculate the pH of 0.08M solution of Hypochlorous acid HOCl . The

ionization constant of the acid is 2.0 x 10-5. Determine the percentage
dissociation of HOCl.
[log 1.26= 0.10037]

33.(a) Consider the given molecules and recognise the molecules with SP3
hybridisation :
NH3 , BCl3 , H2O, SF4, XeF4 and ClF3.
(b) Draw Molecular orbital diagram to explain the paramagnetic nature of
Oxygen. Calculate the bond order.
OR
(a) Differentiate between the shape and geometry of BrF3 molecule using
structure ,on the basis of VSEPR theory.
(b) Show Lewis representation of Ozone molecule and calculate formal charge
on each oxygen.
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 Marking Scheme of Sample Question Paper
Chemistry XI
2023-24

Q. Sub Value Points Step Total

No part wise Marks
mark
s

1 d 1 1

2 b 1 1

3 b 1 1

4 c 1 1

5 b 1 1

6 d 1 1

7 c 1 1

8 d 1 1

9 d 1 1

10 b 1 1

11 c 1 1

12 b 1 1

13 c 1 1

14 d 1 1

15 c 1 1

16 a 1 1

17 According to Heisenberg uncertainty

principle:
ΔxΔp≥h/4π
And,
Δp=m.Δv
Thus,
Δx,mΔv ≥ h/4π 1
The value of Δv.Δx
(product of uncertainity) obtained for
 macroscopic particle is extremely small in
comparison to microscopic particle. and
thus it is insignificant for the uncertainty
principle to apply to macroscopic particle. 1 2

18 a
Boron belongs to second period and has
only four valence orbitals (2s and 2p)
available for bonding therefore its
covalency can’t exceed beyond four. 1
Aluminium belongs to the third period
and has d orbital available for bond
formation and hence its covalency can
exceed beyond four.

b Atomic configuration of element is [Rn]

4f14 6d10 7s2 7p5
½+½ 2
Group = 17 Period= 7

19
Decrease in enthalpy is not a criterion for
spontaneity,as many endothermic
processes occurring in nature,are also
spontaneous.For example,Evaporation of
water, though an endothermic process is
spontaneous.So Decrease in enthalpy is
not the only criteria for spontaneity. 2 2

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Reduction Half reaction:

MnO4- → Mn2+

MnO4- +5e- → Mn2+

MnO4- +5e- →Mn2+ + 4H2O

½
MnO +5e + 8H → Mn
4
- - + 2+
+ 4H2O (i)

Oxidation Half reaction:

SO32- → SO42-

SO32- →SO42- + 2e-

SO32- + H2O → SO42- + 2e-

½
SO32- + H2O → SO42- + 2e- + 2H+ (ii)

Multiply equation (i) by 2

[MnO4- +5e- +8H+ →Mn2+ + 4H2O] X 2

2 MnO4- +10e- +16H+ →2Mn2+ + 8H2O (iii)

Multiply equation (ii) by 5

[SO32- + H2O → SO42- + 2e- + 2H+ ] X 5

½
5SO32- + 5H2O →5SO42- + 10e- + 10H+ (iv)

Adding equation (iii) & (iv)

½ 2
2 MnO4- + 6H+ + 5SO32- →2Mn2+ + 3H2O
+5SO42-

OR

MnO4- +I- →MnO2 + I2

Reduction Half reaction:

MnO4- →MnO2

MnO4- +3e-→MnO2

MnO4- +3e- →MnO2 +2H2O

MnO4- +3e- + 4H+→MnO2 +2H2O

MnO4- +3e- + 4H+ + 4OH-→MnO2 +2H2O ½

+4OH-

MnO4- +3e- + 2H2O→MnO2 + 4OH- (i)

Oxidation Half Reaction

½
I- → I2

2I- → I2

2I- → I2 + 2e- (ii)

Multiplying equation (ii) by 3

½
 6I- →3I2 + 6e- (iii)

Multiplying equation (i) by 2

½ 2
2MnO4- +6e- + 4H2O →2MnO2 + 8OH- (iv)

Adding equation (iii) & (iv)

2MnO4- + 4H2O + 6I-→2MnO2 + 8OH- +

3I2

21 FeCO3(s) → FeO(s) + CO2(g)

∆H = qp= 80 kJ
∆H = ∆U = ∆ng RT ½
⇒ 80 kJ = [1x8.314 298]/1000 kJ 1
⇒ ∆U = 77.522 kJ 1/2 2

22
a)Molarity = No. of moles of ½
solute/Volume of solution (L)

Volume of Solution (mL) = Mass of

solution/Density of solution
½
=100g/1.10gmL-1

M = 36.5 X 1.10 X1000 /

½
36.5 X 100

= 11 M ½

½
b) M1V1 (Conc. HCl) = M2V2(Dil. HCl)

11X V1 = 0.1 X 1
½ 2+1=3
V1= 9.09 X10 -3
L =9.09 mL

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a) MgO reacts with water to form base
Mg(OH)2 whereas SO2 forms acid H2SO3. 1
b) After losing one electron Na+ acquires
 noble gas electronic configuration and lot
of energy is required to remove one more
electron from Na+.
1
c) Li has high polarizing power due to its
small size, large charge/radius ratio and
high electronegativity. 1 3

24 a Chromatography 1
b Carbon dioxide reacts with potassium
hydroxide to form potassium carbonate
and water.Thus, the mass of the U-tube
containing KOH increases. This increase
in the mass of U-tube gives the mass of
produced. From its mass, the percentage
of carbon in the organic compound can be
estimated. 2
c
OR

As the boiling point of an alkane depends

on the surface area of a molecule, more
the surface area, higher the boiling point
of alkane. The branched-chain isomer of
an alkane has a lower surface area than
that of its straight-chain isomer, so the
branched-chain isomer of an alkane has a 2 3
lower boiling point than its straight-chain
isomer.

25 ½

1
3
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The balanced equation for the reaction is

AgNO3(aq.) + NaCl(aq.) →AgCl(s) +

NaNO3(aq.)

Number of moles of NaCI in 500cm3

(0.5L) of 0.200M NaCI solution

= 0.200X0.5 = 0.1mol ½

Number of moles of AgNO3 in 100cm3

(0.1L)0f of 0.500 M AgNO3 solution ½
=0.500x0.1==0.05 mol

The reaction equation shows that 1 mole

of AgNO3 reacts with 1 mole of NaCI to
give 1 mole of AgCI.
½
0.05 mol of AgNO3 will react with 0.05
mol of NaCI to give 0.05 mole of AgCI.
½
NaCI is present in excess. AgNO3 is
therefore ,the limiting reagent.

Molar mass of AgCI =143.4g

Mass of 0.05 mol of AgCI = O.O5

X143.4g of AgCl
1 3
= 7.2g of AgCl.

27 A-

B-
 C- H2SO4(SO3)
D-

E- NaOH/CaO,△

F- HC≡CH
½
X6 3

28 a Greater the Pext. value , higher will be the

work done. For expansion work, Pext.
should be less than Pint. and hence Pext.
can only be infinitesimally higher than
Pint. . This can be achieved when the
process is carried out infinitesimally
slowly (reversibly) 2

Ratio of two extensive properties gives

intensive property. Density is mass per
unit volume and independent of the
b amount of matter present.
1 3

29 a No, for each metal there is a 1

characteristic minimum
frequency(threshold frequency) below
which photoelectric effect is not observed.
Intensity is number of photons of light
b per unit area. Photoelectric current is 1
directly proportional to intensity of light.
Threshold frequency is the minimum
frequency which the photon must have to
c eject the electron from the metal surface.
The extra energy is converted into kinetic 2
energy of electron.
Or
Cs is most suitable for photoelectric cell
because the amount of energy required to
eject electron from the cesium surface is
relatively small.
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30 a D 1
b Eclipsed 1
c Newman projection of Ethane

OR

Sawhorse projections of Ethane

2 4

31 a Inductive effect-It is slight displacement

of sigma electrons towards more
electronegative atom or group of atom in
carbon chain.
b Hyperconjugation
c

d Retention factor
e Hyperconjugation /+I -Effect
f NH2NH2
(Any five to be attempted) 1X5 5

32 a
It can be defined as a shift in equilibrium
on adding a substance that provides more
of an ionic species already present in the
 dissociation equilibrium.

HCI (aq)------------H+(aq) + CI- (aq) 1

H2S ⇌ 2H+ + S2-
passing of H S gas will result in the decreasing the concentration of
2
sulphide ion i.e. dissociation of H S is suppressed.
2 1

b Given, the solubility of BaSO4 in water= 8

×10-5 g/L

The equation of dissociation of BaSO4 will

be-
½
BaSO4 ⇌ Ba2+ + SO42-
½
(S’ is the solubility of Ba2+ in 0.01 H2SO4)

S <<< 0.01, so it can be neglected ½

We know that Ksp = S2

½
Ksp = (8×10 ) -5 2
½

= 64×10-10 ½
Now, Ksp= (S’) (0.01)

S’ = 64 ×10-10/0.01 = 6.4×10-7

Hence solubility of BaSO4 in 0.01 mol 2+3=5

dm-3 of H2SO4 is 6.4×10-7

OR a (i) The conjugate base of a strong acid is

weak therefore the decreasing order of
basic strength will be;
1
RO- > OH- > CH3COO- > Cl-

(ii) The decreasing order of pH will be: 1

NH4Cl > KNO3 > CH3COONa

CH3COONa is a salt of a weak acid

(CH3COOH) and strong base (NaOH)

KNO3 is a salt of strong acid

 (HNO3)-strong base (KOH)

NH4Cl is a salt of a strong acid (HCl) and

a weak base (NH4OH)

b HOCl(aq) + H2O (l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) +

ClO–(aq) Initial concentration
(M) = 0.08 0 0
At equilibrium ½
(.08 – x) x x
Ka = {[H3O+][ClO ] / [HOCl]}
–

= x2 / (0.08 –x) ½
As x << 0.08, therefore 0.08 – x= 0.08 ½
x2 / 0.08 = 2.0× 10–5
x2 = 2.0 ×10–5 X .08= 1.6 X 10–6, ½
thus, x = 1.26 × 10–3
[H+] = 1.26 × 10–3 M.
Therefore, ½
Percent dissociation = {[HOCl]dissociated
/ [HOCl]initial }× 100 = 1.26 X 10–3 X ½ 2+3=5
100/ 0.08 = 1.575 %.
pH = –log(1.26 × 10–3) = 2.9.

33 a NH3 and H2O ½

x 2=1
b MO diagram of O2 2

Since Molecular orbitals have single

electrons ,it is paramagnetic in nature. 1

Bond Order=½(Nb-Na,)=½(10-6)=2
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a OR

BrF3

According to VSEPR
b
Geometry : Trigonal bipyramidal 1
Shape: T- shape 1

½ X3 5