Class 12 · Past paper
Chemistry 12 past paper 2023
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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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Differentiate between **Ethanol**, **2-Propanol** and **2-Methyl-2-Propanol** on the basis of **Lucas test**.
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What is **Global warming**? Write three adverse effects of each 'global warming' and 'acid rain' on environment.
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$Pb^{+4}$ compounds are good:
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Write mechanism of the reaction when two molecules of formaldehyde react with each other in the presence of NaOH.
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What is **esterification**? Write mechanism for the acid catalyzed reaction between methanol and acetic acid.
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Carboxylic acids can be prepared by the reactions of Grignard reagent with:
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Write the preparation of **Ethanol** and **2-Propanol** from **Grignard reagent**.
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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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To what category of molecules do enzymes belong?
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How is **Nylon 6,6** prepared by condensation polymerization? Write its equations.
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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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Peroxyacetyl Nitrate (PAN) is an irritant to human beings and it affects:
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Enlist the raw materials used for the preparation of lipstick.
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Explain three differences using **'Kinetic evidence'**, **'Stereochemical evidence'** and **'Structure of substrate'** between $SN_2$ and $SN_1$ reactions.
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Chemically nail polish remover is:
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Briefly explain the trends in solubility of the hydroxides and sulphates of group II elements.
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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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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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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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Briefly describe two causes that explain the inert nature of alkanes towards polar reagents.
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Reaction of alcohols with sodium metal gives:
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Geometrical isomerism is shown by:
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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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Why are Zn²⁺ complexes colorless? Explain briefly with the help of d-d transitions phenomenon.
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The oxidation state of central metal ($Mn$) in the following complex $Na[Mn(CO)_5(F)_2]$ is:
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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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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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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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