CFI MODEL SCHOOL, DEENDASPUR VARANASI

Half Yearly Examination 2024-25

Class XII
Subject - Chemistry ( Code No. 043)
Time : 3 HRS. M.M.: 70
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
(i) This question paper contains 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)Question paper is divided into FIVE sections - Section A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) Section A - question number 1 to 16 are multiple choice type questions. Each question
carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B-question number 17 to 21 are very short answer type questions. Each
question carries 2 marks.
(v) Section C-question number 22 to 28 are short answer type questions. Each question
carries 3 marks.
(vi) Section D-question number 29 and 30 are case-based questions. Each question carries 4
marks.
(vii) Section E - question number 31 to 33 are long answer type questions. Each question
carries 5 marks.
(viii) There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal choice has
been provided in few questions in all the Sections except Section -A.
(ix) Kindly note that there is a separate question paper for Visually Impaired candidates. (x)
Use of calculator is NOT allowed.
SECTION A
Question No. 1 to 16 are Multiple Choice type questions carrying 1 mark each. 16 x 1=16
1. Which of the following acid represents Vitamin C?
(A) Saccharic acid. (B) Gluconic acid
(C) Ascorbic acid . (D) Benzoic acid
2. From the elements of 3d series given below, which element shows the maximum
number of oxidation states?
(A) Scandium (B) Chromium (C) Manganese (D) Titanium
3. The law which indicates the relationship between solubility of a gas
in a liquid and pressure.
( A). Raoult's law. (B). Henry's law. (C). Vapour pressure. (D). Vant Hoff law
4. Which of the following solutions of KCl will have the highest value of molar conductivity.
(A). 0.01 M. (B). 1 M. (C). 0.5 M (D). 0.1 M
5. . For reaction 3A -> 2B rate of reaction equal to d/dt [B] is
(A) - 3/2 d[A] / dt (B) - 2/3 d[ A]/ dt (C) - 1/3 d[A] / dt (D) (2d[A])/(dt)
6. For a zero order reaction , the slope in the plot of [R] vs. time is:
(A). -- k/ 2.303. (B). -- k. (C). + k/ 2.303. (D). +k
7. The unit of rate constant for the zero order reaction is :
(A). L s-1. (B). L mol-1s-1. (C). mol L-1 s-1. (D). mol s-1
8. Which property of transition metals enables them to behave as catalysts?
(A). High melting point. (B). High ionization enthalpy.
(C). Alloy formation. (D). Variable oxidation states
9. What is the secondary valency of cobalt in [ Co( en)2Cl2]+.
(A). 6. (B). 4. (C). 2. (D). 8
10. What type of isomerism is shown by the pair [Cr(H₂O)6,]Cl3, and [Cr(H₂O)5 CI] Cl2. H20
(A) Ionisation isomerism (B) Coordination isomerism
(C) Solvate isomerism (D) Linkage isomerism
11. The oxidation of Ni in [ Ni ( CO)4] is.
(A). 0. (B). 2. (C). 3. (D). 4.
12. Racemisation occurs in.
(A). SN1 reaction. (B). SN2 reaction. (C). Both. (D). None of these
For questions number 13 to 16, two statements are given one labelled as Assertion (A)
and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from
the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below:
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
13. Assertion (A): Osmotic pressure is a colligative property.
Reason (R): Osmotic pressure is proportional to the molality.
14. Assertion (A): Zinc displaces copper from copper sulphate solution
Reason (R): Zinc is more reactive than copper.
15. Assertion (A): Copper is a non - transition element.
Reason (R): Copper has completely filled d orbitals in its ground state.
16. Assertion (A): Halogen are Ortho and para directing groups.
Reason (R): Halogen are electron withdrawing groups.
SECTION B
17. State two points of difference between Molarity and Molality. 2
18. State Raoult's law for a solution containing volatile components. Write
two characteristics of the solution which obey Raoult's law. 2
19. Write the name of cell which is generally used in transistor. Write the reaction taking
place at the anode and the cathode of this cell. OR 2
Derive integrated rate equation for the rate constant of a zero order reaction .
20. A first order reaction takes 69.3 minutes for 50% completion . What is the time
needed for 80% of the reaction to get completed?
( Given log 5= 0.6990, log 8= 0.9030, log 2= 0.3010). 2
21. What is corrosion ?. Explain the electrochemical theory of rusting of iron and
write the reactions involved in rusting of iron. 2
 SECTION C
22. I. How order and molecularity are different for complex reactions ? 2
ii. Define activation energy . 1
23. Give reason for the following. 3×1= 3
I. Zn, Cd, and Hg are soft metals.
ii. E° value for ( Mn+2/ Mn) is negative whereas for ( Cu+2/Cu) is positive.
iii. Transition elements show variable oxidation states.
24. Write the hybridisation and magnetic character of the following complexes. 3
I. [ Fe( H2O)6] 2+. ii. [ Fe(CO)5]
25. Name the cell used in hearing aids and watches. Define Ideal solution . 3
26. Account for the following: 3×1=3
I. What is haloalkane and haloarenes.
ii. What is known as a racemic mixture?. Give an example.
iii. What is chiral carbon.
27.
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28.For the complex [ Fe(CN)6]3-, write the

hybridisation, magnetic character and
spin nature of the complex. ( Atomic number: Fe= 26) .
SECTION D
The following questions are case-based questions. Read the case carefully and answer the
questions that follow:
29. The oxidation number of the central atom in a complex is defined as the charge it would
carry if all the ligands are removed along with the electron pairs that are shared with the
central atom. Similarly the charge on the complex is the sum of the charges of the
constituent parts i.e. the sum of the charges on the central metal ion and its surrounding
ligands. Based on this, the complex is called neutral if the sum of the charges of the
constituents is equal to zero. However, for an anion or cationic complex, the sum of the
charges of the constituents is equal to the charge on the coordination sphere.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(a) What is the secondary valence of Co in [Co (NH3)4 Cl2]+. 1
(b) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex
[ Cr( H2O)6] Cl3 and [ Cr( H2O)5 Cl] Cl2. H2O? 1
(c) Write the electronic configuration of d4 ion on the basis of crystal field theory when
(i) Delta_{0} < P
(ii) Delta_{0} > P. OR 2
(c) Find the coordination number and oxidation state of chromium in Na 3, [Cr(C₂O4)3]. 2
30. The rate of reaction is concerned with decrease in concentration of reactants or
increase in the concentration of products per unit time. It can be expressed as
instantaneous rate at a particular instant of time and average rate over a large interval of
time. A number of factors such as temperature, concentration of reactants, catalyst affect
the rate of reaction. Mathematical representation of rate of a reaction is given by rate law:
Rate = k [A]x [ B]Y
x and y indicate how sensitive the rate is to change in concentration of A and B. Sum of x + y
gives the overall order of a reaction.
When a sequence of elementary reaction gives us the products, the reaction are called
complex reaction. Molecularity and order of an elementary reaction are same. Zero order
reaction are relatively uncommon but they occur under special condition. All natural and
artificial radioactive decay of unstable nuclei take place by first order kinetics.
1. What is the effect of temperature on the rate constant of a reactions? 1
2. For a reaction A+ B -------- product, the rate given by ,
rate K[ A]2 [ B] 1/2 . What is the order of the reaction. 1
3. What are complex reaction? 2
SECTION E

31. Attempt any five of the following: 5×1= 5

(a) Transition metals form alloys.
(b) E°(Mn2+ /Mn) is -1.18 V. Why is this value highly negative in comparison to neighbouring
d block elements?
(c) Which element of 3d series has lowest enthalpy of atomisation and why?
(d) What happens when sodium chromate is acidified?
(e) Zn, Cd and Hg are soft metals. Why?
(f) Why is permanganate titration not carried out in the presence of HCI?
(g) The lower oxides of transition metals are basic whereas the highest are
amphoteric/acidic. Give reason.
32. Using Valence bond theory, explain the following in relation to the paramagnetic
complex [Mn (CN) 6 ]3-.. 5
(a) type of hybridisation
(b) magnetic moment value
(c) type of complex - inner, outer orbital complex. OR
33. I. Explain with two examples each of the following.. . 3
Coordination number, Coordination sphere, homoleptic complexes
ii. Write the IUPAC names of the following. 2
1. [ Co( NH3)5(CN)]2+. 2. K2[ NiCl4] OR
1 2
(b) (i) Write the difference between SN and SN reaction . 2
ii. Why haloarenes are not reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction ? 2
iii. p - Dichlorobenzene has higher m.p and solubility than those of O- and m- isomers . 1