Class 12 Prelims Exam

Beaconhouse School System
Preliminary Exam 2024
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CHEMISTRY
Class: XII
Time: 3 hours
Max.Marks:85
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Beaconhouse School System
Section - A
SECTION ‘A’ (COMPULSORY) MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs)
(Marks: 17)
Note: This section consists of 17 questions and all are to be answered. Each question
carries one mark.
i. 5d series of outer transition elements is:

(a) Sc to Zn (b) Y to Cd
(c) La to Hg (d) Ac to Cn
ii. Urea was first synthesized by Wohler from an inorganic material named as:
(a) Ammonium nitrate (b) Ammonium chloride

(c) Ammonium cyanate (d) Ammonium bicarbonate
iii. Which of the following is an anaesthetic agent:

(a) Phenol (b) Ethyl alcohol
(c) Diethyl ether (d) Acetone
iv. Which is of the following hydrocarbon is the chief constituent of natural gas?
(a) CH4 b) C2H6

(c) C3H8 (d) C4H10
v. Ethyl magnesium bromide with carbon dioxide yields:

(a) Methanoic acid (b) Ethanoic acid
(c) Propanoic acid (d) Butanoic acid
vi. General formula of Alkanes is;
(a) R-R (b) R-X

(c) R-O (d) R-H
vii. Amines act as bases because:

(a)They accept OH - (b) They accept H+
(c) They denote H+ (d) They denote the OH-
viii. Ozonide on heating with zinc dust produce:
(a)Alcohol (b) Aldehyde

(c)Alkene (d) Ether
ix. Metal present in Grignard’s reagent is:
(a)Sodium (b) Magnesium

(c) Barium (d) Potassium
x. General formula of Alcohols is :
(a)R-O (b) R-X

(c) R-OH (d) R-CHO
xi. Meta directing group among the following is:
(a) -OH (b)-NH2

(b) -CH3 (d)-NO2
xii. SN1 reaction occurs most easily if the substrate molecule is:
(a) A methyl iodide (b) An ethyl iodide

(c) 2- iodo propane (d) 2-iodo butane
xiii. Benzoic acid is the product of oxidation of :
(a) Benzene (b) Ethyl Benzene

(c) Aniline (d) Phenol
xiv. A condensation polymer of amino acid is :
(a) Protein (b) Lipids

(b) Starch (d) Glycogen
xv. Which of the following mineral is considered to be essential for immune
system
(a) Iron (b)Zinc
(c)Magnesium (d) calcium
xvi. The element is not used for electroplating
(a) Zinc (b) Tin

(c) Chromium (d) Manganese
xvii. Formic acid is naturally found in
(a) Venom of ants (b) Bees string

(c) Vinegar (d) Butter
SECTION – B Marks =36

(Short Answered Questions)
Note: Attempt total nine (09) parts questions from this section. At least four
(04) questions from organic chemistry and four (04) questions from inorganic
chemistry. Each question carries 04 marks. and 1 part questions from any one.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Q.2
I. What is flame test?Mention the colour of flame of alkali metals
II. Write down the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions.
a. Reaction of conc.sulphuric acid with copper
b. Reaction of iron with chlorine
c. Reaction of conc.nitric acid with copper
III. Boiling point of alkali metals decreases regularly and the boiling point of
halogens increases regularly from top to bottom in groups .How can you
explain this behaviour?
IV. What are outer and inner transition elements and how many series of each of
them are present in the periodic table?
V. Give the composition an applications of stainless steel ,brass and bronze
VI. Write down three properties of beryllium that shows its unique behavior in
group Ⅱ
VII. Give reasons for the following

A. Electronegativities of alkali metals decrease from Li to Cs
B.Ionization energy decreases from top to bottom in s block elements
Organic Chemistry
VIII. Why does benzene give electrophilic substitution reactions?
Give stepwise mechanism of the following
1. Nitration 2.Chlorination.
IX. Write the classification of organic compounds with examples.
X. Draw and explain the orbital structure of Methane and ethene.
XI. Give three method of preparation of the following
1.Benzene 2.Ethane 3.Ethyne
XII. Comparing with other nutrients,why lipids are better source of energy.
XIII. What is meant by saponification?Give the reaction

XIV. Differentiate between the following
a. Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons
b. Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
SECTION – C (Marks 32)
(Detailed Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any two questions. One from Inorganic chemistry and
one from Organic
chemistry. Each question carries 16 marks
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Q.3(a)Explain with the help of a diagram of castner kellner cell, how caustic soda
is obtained by the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride
(b) what is bleaching powder?how is it prepared ?Give the reaction of bleaching

powder with water and hydrochloric acid.
Q.4(a) Explain why transition elements and their compounds serve as catalysts
in many chemical reactions.Describe any two of the following properties of
d block elements
1.Magnetic properties 2.Catalytic properties 3.Variable oxidation state

(b)Give reason for the following
1.Why transition elements have ability to form alloys
2.why binding energy of zinc is least in 3d series?
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Q.5(a) What are nucleophilic substitution reactions?
Explain SN1 and SN2 with examples
(b) What is meant by isomerism?Explain four different types of structural isomers

and give one example of each.
Q.6(a )Explain the role of glucose ,fructose,sucrose and lactose in the health of
human being.Classify the carbohydrates based on structure.
(b) What are Proteins?Classify various types of proteins on the basis of their
function.How can you explain primary ,secondary and tertiary structure of
proteins?

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Preliminary Exam 2024

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i. 5d series of outer transition elements is:

(a) Ammonium nitrate (b) Ammonium chloride

iii. Which of the following is an anaesthetic agent:

(a) CH4 b) C2H6

v. Ethyl magnesium bromide with carbon dioxide yields:

(a) R-R (b) R-X

vii. Amines act as bases because:

(a)Alcohol (b) Aldehyde

ix. Metal present in Grignard’s reagent is:

(a)Sodium (b) Magnesium

x. General formula of Alcohols is :

(a)R-O (b) R-X

(a) -OH (b)-NH2

(a) A methyl iodide (b) An ethyl iodide

xiii. Benzoic acid is the product of oxidation of :

(a) Benzene (b) Ethyl Benzene

xiv. A condensation polymer of amino acid is :

(a) Protein (b) Lipids

(a) Zinc (b) Tin

xvii. Formic acid is naturally found in

(a) Venom of ants (b) Bees string

SECTION – B Marks =36

I. What is flame test?Mention the colour of flame of alkali metals

V. Give the composition an applications of stainless steel ,brass and bronze

VII. Give reasons for the following

VIII. Why does benzene give electrophilic substitution reactions?

Give stepwise mechanism of the following

IX. Write the classification of organic compounds with examples.

X. Draw and explain the orbital structure of Methane and ethene.

XI. Give three method of preparation of the following

1.Benzene 2.Ethane 3.Ethyne

XIII. What is meant by saponification?Give the reaction

a. Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons

b. Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons

SECTION – C (Marks 32)

(Detailed Answer Questions)

chemistry. Each question carries 16 marks

(b) what is bleaching powder?how is it prepared ?Give the reaction of bleaching

1.Magnetic properties 2.Catalytic properties 3.Variable oxidation state

Q.5(a) What are nucleophilic substitution reactions?

Explain SN1 and SN2 with examples

(b) What is meant by isomerism?Explain four different types of structural isomers

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