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Chemistry Official 2023-2024 HSC Science (General) 12th Standard Board Exam Question Paper Solution

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Chemistry [Official]
Marks: 80 Maharashtra State Board
HSC Science (General)
HSC Science (Electronics)
HSC Science (Computer Science)

Academic Year: 2023-2024
Date & Time: 23rd July 2024, 11:00 am
Duration: 3h
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General instructions:

The question paper is divided into four sections:

  1. Section A: Q. No. 1 contains Ten multiple-choice type of questions carrying One mark each. Q. No. 2 contains Eight very short answer type of questions carrying One mark each.
  2. Section B: Q. No. 3 to Q. No. 14 contain twelve short answer type of questions carrying two marks each. (Attempt any Eight).
  3. Section C: Q. No. 15 to Q. No. 26 contains Twelve short answer type of questions carrying Three marks each. (Attempt any Eight).
  4. Section D: Q. No. 27 to Q. No. 31 contain Five long answer type of questions carrying Four marks each. (Attempt any Three).
  5. Use of the log table is allowed. Use of calculator is not allowed.
  6. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  7. For each multiple choice type of question, it is mandatory to write the correct answer along with its alphabet. e.g. (a)........./ (b)........./ (c)........./ (d) etc.
    Only the first attempt will be considered for evaluation.
  8. Physical Constants:
    Given: R = 8.314 J K−1 mol−1
    NA = 6.022 × 1023 
    F = 96500C

SECTION - A (18 Marks)
[10]1 | Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions:
[1]1.i

Integrated rate law equation for a zero order reaction is ______.

`K_t = [A]_0 - [A]_t`

`K_t = 2.303 log_10  [A]_0/[A]_t`

`K = ([A]_t - [A]_0)/t`

`K_t = 2.303 log_10  ([A]_t)/[A]_0`

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Chapter:
[1]1.ii

The spin-only magnetic moment of Fe+2 ion is ______.

3.806 BM

4.899 BM

5.796 BM

6.817 BM

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]1.iii

The relation between radius of sphere and edge length in simple cubic lattice is ______.

`sqrt3r = 4a`

`sqrt3a = 4r`

`r = a/2`

`sqrt2a = 4r`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]1.iv

The monomer used in the preparation of thermocol is ______.

vinyl chloride

acrylamide

butadiene and acrylonitrile

styrene

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Chapter:
[1]1.v

The pH of 0.01M solution of HCl is ______.

4

3

2

1

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]1.vi

Which of the following α-amino acids do not contain chiral centre?

Alanine

Valine

Leucine 

Glycine

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Chapter:
[1]1.vii

Among the following benzylic halide is ______.

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Chapter:
[1]1.viii

Neutral complex in the following is ______.

\[\ce{[Co(NO2)3(NH3)3]}\]

\[\ce{[Co(NH3)5CO3]Cl}\]

\[\ce{Na3[Co(NO2)6]}\]

\[\ce{[Co(C2O4)3]^3-}\]

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]1.ix

The reaction used to convert toluene to benzaldehyde is known as ______.

Etard's reaction

Gatterman-Koch formylation reaction

Friedel-Crafts reaction

Swartz reaction

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Chapter:
[1]1.x

A better reagent to convert primary alcohol to aldehyde is ______.

Chromic anhydride

Pyridinium chlorochromate

Potassium permanganate

Potassium dichromate

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Chapter:
[8]2 | Answer the following questions:
[1]2.i

Write the name of insecticide which is effectively used instead of DDT.

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Chapter:
[1]2.ii

Write the name or formula of hydrocarbon formed when methyl magnesium iodide is treated with ammonia.

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Chapter:
[1]2.iii

Calculate emf of the cell at 25°C.

Zn(s) | Zn2+ (0.08 M) || Cr3+ (0.1 M) | Cr(s)

Zn = −076V,  E°Cr = −0.74V.

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Chapter: [0.05] Electrochemistry
[1]2.iv

Write the IUPAC name of Na3[AIF6].

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]2.v

Write the electronic configuration of Zn2+ ion. (Atomic number of zinc is 30).

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Chapter:
[1]2.vi

Write the IUPAC name of amine formed when acetamide undergoes Hofmann bromamide degradation.

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Chapter:
[1]2.vii

Write the condition for spontaneity of reaction with respect to entropy.

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Chapter:
[1]2.viii

Write the relation between van't Hoff factor and degree of dissociation of an electrolyte.

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Chapter:
SECTION - B (16 Marks)
[2]3 | Attempt any EIGHT of the following questions:

The normal boiling point of ethyl acetate is 77.06 °C. A solution of 50 g of non-volatile solute in 150 g ethyl acetate boils at 82.60 °C. Calculate molar mass of solute. [Kb = 2.77°C kg mol−1]

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Chapter:
[2]4
[1]4.i

Write the mathematical equation for the first law of thermodynamics for:

Isothermal process

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Chapter: [0.04] Chemical Thermodynamics
[1]4.ii

Write mathematical equation of first law of thermodynamics for Isochoric process. 

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Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
[2]5
[1]5.i

Complete the following equation: 

XeF2 + H2O →

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Chapter: [0.07] Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 [7.04] Group 18 Elements
[1]5.ii

Complete the following equation: 

\[\ce{Xe + F_2 ->[Electric discharge][Low temperature]?}\]

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Chapter:
[2]6

Differentiate between ionic crystals and covalent crystals.

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Chapter:
[2]7

What is the mass of Cu metal produced at the cathode during the passage of 5 ampere of current through CuSO4 solution for 100 minutes? [Molar mass of Cu = 63.5 g mol−1].

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]8
[1]8.i

Define buffer solution.

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Chapter: [0.03] Ionic Equilibria
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[1]8.ii

Write the Henderson Hasselbalch equation for acidic buffer.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]9

Explain any three principles of green chemistry.

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Chapter: [0.16] Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry
[2]10
[1]10.i

Write the reaction for the preparation of Nylon-6.

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Chapter: [0.15] Polymers
[1]10.ii

Write two uses of Nylon-6 Polymer.

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Chapter:
[2]11
[1]11.i

Define pyrometallurgy.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.08] Transition and Inner Transition Elements
[1]11.ii

Define roasting.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]12

Write salient features of SN1 mechanism.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]13
[1]13.i

What is denaturation of proteins?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]13.ii

Write the name of only pyrimidine base in RNA.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]14
[1]14.i

Write the reaction when ethylamine is treated with excess of ethyl bromide.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]14.ii

Write the reaction when ethylamine is treated with Hinsberg's reagent.

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Chapter:
SECTION - C (24 Marks)
[3]15 | Attempt any EIGHT of the following questions:

Construct a cell using standard hydrogen electrode and zinc electrode. Write its cell reaction and cell representation. Calculate cell potential of a cell with 0.01 M Zn2+ ions. Standard potential of a cell is + 0.76 V.

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Chapter:
[3]16
[1]16.i

State Henry's law.

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Chapter: [0.02] Solutions and Colligative Properties
[2]16.ii

Write four conditions for ideal solutions.

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Chapter:
[3]17
[1]17.i

Write one example of ionisation isomerism.

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Chapter:
[1]17.ii

Write one example of linkage isomerism.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]17.iii

Write one example of hydrated isomerism.

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Chapter:
[3]18

Calculate the standard enthalpy of the reaction:

SiO2(s) + 3C(graphite) → SiC(s) + 2CO(g) from the following reactions:

  1. Si(s) + O2(g) → SiO2(s), ΔrH° = −911kJ
  2. 2C(graphite) + O2(g) → 2CO(g), Δr = −221kJ
  3. Si(s) + C(graphite) → SiC(s), Δr = −65.3kJ
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.04] Chemical Thermodynamics
[3]19
[2]19.i

Derive Ostwald's dilution law for the CH3COOH.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.03] Ionic Equilibria
[1]19.ii

Obtain relation between solubility product and its solubility for Al(OH)3

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Chapter:
[3]20

In a first-order reaction A → B, 60% of a given sample of a compound decomposes in 45 mins. What is the half-life of reaction? Also, write the rate law equation for the above first-order reaction.

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Chapter: [0.06] Chemical Kinetics
[3]21
[1.5]21.i

Write the factors which are related to the colour of transition metal ions.

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Chapter: [8.01] D-block Elements
[1.5]21.ii

Write the alloy used in fischer Tropsch process.

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Chapter:
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[3]22
[1]22.i

Write anomalous behaviour of oxygen with respect to atomicity.

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Chapter:
[1]22.ii

Write anomalous behaviour of oxygen with respect to magnetic property.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]22.iii

Write anomalous behaviour of oxygen with respect to the oxidation state.

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Chapter:
[3]23
[1.5]23.i

Explain Cross Cannizzaro reaction.

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Chapter:
[1.5]23.ii

Draw the zwitter ion structure for sulphanilic acid.

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Chapter:
[3]24

Identify A, B, C and rewrite the chemical reactions:

\[\ce{H3C - CH2Cl + KOH_{(aq)} ->[Δ] 'A' ->[hot Cu][powder] 'B' ->[K2Cr2O7][dil H2SO4] 'C'}\]

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[3]25

Explain optical isomerism in 2-chlorobutane.

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Chapter: [0.1] Halogen Derivatives
[3]26
[1.5]26.i

Write Clemmenson's reduction reaction of propanone.

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Chapter:
[1.5]26.ii

Write a Fehling solution test for ethanal.

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Chapter:
SECTION - D (12 Marks)
[4]27 | Attempt any THREE of the following questions:
[1]27.i

How is dioxygen prepared in the laboratory from KClO3?

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Chapter: [0.07] Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
[2]27.ii

How is phenol converted into the following?

benzoquinone

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Chapter: [0.11] Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers [11.01] Alcohols [11.02] Phenols [11.03] Ethers
[1]27.iii

Write the chemical reaction to convert phenol to cyclohexanol.

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Chapter:
[4]28
[1]28.i

Define the Standard enthalpy of combustion.

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Chapter: [0.04] Chemical Thermodynamics
[1]28.ii

Define the Enthalpy of atomization

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Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
[1]28.iii

Write the structure of D-ribose.

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Chapter: [0.14] Biomolecules
[1]28.iv

Write the uses of bronze alloy.

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Chapter:
[4]29
[1]29.i

Distinguish between Order and Molecularity of reaction.

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Chapter: [0.06] Chemical Kinetics
[1]29.ii

Answer the following in brief.

Write electrode reactions for the electrolysis of aqueous NaCl.

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Chapter: [0.05] Electrochemistry
[2]29.iii

Write the uses of bronze alloy.

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Chapter:
[4]30
[2]30.i

Gold crystallises into face-centred cubic cells. The edge length of a unit cell is 4.08 × 10–8 cm. Calculate the density of gold. [Molar mass of gold = 197 g mol–1]

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Chapter: [0.01] Solid State
[1]30.ii

Answer the following

Which flower is an example of self-cleaning?

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Chapter: [0.16] Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry
[1]30.iii

Write the monomer used for the preparation of PVC.

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Chapter:
[4]31
[2]31.i

Explain the formation of [Co(NH3)6]3+ ion on the basis of Valence bond theory.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]31.ii

Give a balanced equation for the following:

Conversion of acetic acid to ethyl acetate.

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Chapter:
[1]31.iii

Write chemical reactions for the following conversion:

Acetic acid into ethyl alcohol

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Chapter: [0.11] Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers [11.01] Alcohols [11.02] Phenols [11.03] Ethers

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