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Chemistry 12 past paper 2023

41 published questions in this index. The full practice view lets you work through them and track your own attempts.

16 MCQs25 written questionsPractise this paper

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1
Which of the following has highest ionization energy?
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How can the following conversions be carried out? a. Nitrobenzene $\rightarrow$ Aniline b. Acetamide $\rightarrow$ Methylamine
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Write mechanisms for **nitration** and **alkylation** of Benzene.
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Which of the following oxides is acidic?

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2

Differentiate between **Ethanol**, **2-Propanol** and **2-Methyl-2-Propanol** on the basis of **Lucas test**.

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2

What is **Global warming**? Write three adverse effects of each 'global warming' and 'acid rain' on environment.

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3

$Pb^{+4}$ compounds are good:

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3

Write mechanism of the reaction when two molecules of formaldehyde react with each other in the presence of NaOH.

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3

What is **esterification**? Write mechanism for the acid catalyzed reaction between methanol and acetic acid.

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4

Carboxylic acids can be prepared by the reactions of Grignard reagent with:

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4

Write the preparation of **Ethanol** and **2-Propanol** from **Grignard reagent**.

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4

Briefly explain the effect of: i. **Temperature** ii. **pH** and iii. **Substrate concentration** on enzyme activity along with general graphical representation for each factor.

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5

To what category of molecules do enzymes belong?

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5

How is **Nylon 6,6** prepared by condensation polymerization? Write its equations.

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5

Differentiate **beryllium (Be)** from other members of its group in terms of its behavior of: i. Nitrides, ii. Carbides, iii. Oxides, iv. Reaction with alkalies, v. Reaction with h…

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6

Peroxyacetyl Nitrate (PAN) is an irritant to human beings and it affects:

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6

Enlist the raw materials used for the preparation of lipstick.

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6

Explain three differences using **'Kinetic evidence'**, **'Stereochemical evidence'** and **'Structure of substrate'** between $SN_2$ and $SN_1$ reactions.

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7

Chemically nail polish remover is:

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7

Briefly explain the trends in solubility of the hydroxides and sulphates of group II elements.

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8

Which of the following electronic transitions requires **highest amount of energy** when a compound is interacted with ultraviolet radiations?

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8

Write any three advantages of atomic emission spectroscopy.

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9

Height of peak in mass spectrum shows:

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9

Identify any three types of **electronic transitions** in **Formaldehyde** ($H_2C=O$) when it is subjected to ultraviolet radiations.

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10

Which of the following will **NOT** give iodoform test?

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10

How can **Ethanol** and **Acetone** be identified by **IR spectrum**?

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11

Oxidation of 2-propanol gives:

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11

Write chemical equations for the preparation of acetone by hydration of a suitable alkyne.

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12

Nitration of phenol takes place at ___ than benzene.

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12

Briefly describe two causes that explain the inert nature of alkanes towards polar reagents.

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13

Reaction of alcohols with sodium metal gives:

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14

Geometrical isomerism is shown by:

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14

What is a homologous series? Write its two characteristics.

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15

Which of the following alkynes is acidic in nature?

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15

Write names of the following **coordination compounds**: a. $Na_4[Mn(CN)_6]$ b. $Cr[(NO_2)_3(NH_3)_3]$ c. $[Ni(CO)_4(F)_2]SO_4$

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16

Why are Zn²⁺ complexes colorless? Explain briefly with the help of d-d transitions phenomenon.

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17

The oxidation state of central metal ($Mn$) in the following complex $Na[Mn(CO)_5(F)_2]$ is:

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17

Why is the ionization energy of nitrogen greater than that of oxygen, although ionization energy generally increases along the period?

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18

Write chemical reactions to show the **amphoteric nature** of $Al_2O_3$.

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19

Why is $K_2CO_3$ more stable than $Li_2CO_3$? Support your answer in terms of the polarizing ability of the positive ion.

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20

Why is $CCl_4$ insoluble and $SiCl_4$ soluble in water? Explain your answer by writing mechanism for hydrolysis of group IV halides.

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