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KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 12 SECOND PUC CHEMISTRY 2025-3

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The rate constant of zero order reaction is
a.
S^{-1}
b.
mol L^{-1} S
c.
mol L^{-1} S^{-1}
d.
mol^{-1} L S^{-1}

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Q2 mcq 1 mark
Which ligand shows linkage isomerism in a coordination complex?
a.
NO_{2}^{-}
b.
NH_{3}
c.
CO
d.
H_{2}N - CH_{2} - CH_{2} - NH_{2}

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Q2 mcq 1 mark
In a complex, the ligand that shows linkage isomerism is
a.
$NO_2^-$
b.
$NH_3$
c.
CO
d.
$H_2N - CH_2 - CH_2 - NH_2$

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Q3 mcq 1 mark
The product obtained when $KMnO_{4}$ reacts with $I^{-}$ in weakly basic or neutral medium is
a.
IO_{3}^{-}
b.
IMnO_{4}^{+}
c.
I_{2}
d.
I_{3}O^{-}

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Q3 mcq 1 mark
The product obtained when $I^-$ reacts with $KMnO_4$ in faintly alkaline or neutral medium is
a.
$IO_3^-$
b.
$IMnO_4^+$
c.
$I_2$
d.
$I_3O^-$

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Q4 mcq 1 mark
The reagent used in Sandmeyer's reaction is
a.
Cu_{2}Cl
b.
Cu and HCl
c.
Cu_{2}Cl_{2}
d.
CuCl_{2}

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Q5 mcq 1 mark
10% (w/w) glucose solution in water means
a.
10 g of glucose in 100 g of solution
b.
10 g of glucose in 10 g of solution
c.
10 g of glucose in 90 g of solution
d.
10 g of glucose in 90 ml of solution

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Q5 mcq 1 mark
The mass percentage (w/w) of glucose in water is 10% means
a.
10g of glucose dissolved in 100g of water.
b.
10g of glucose dissolved in 10g of water
c.
10g of glucose dissolved in 90g of water
d.
10g of glucose dissolved in 90ml of water

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Q6 mcq 1 mark
The bacterial cell wall is made up of ________
a.
Fructose
b.
Glycogen
c.
Starch
d.
Cellulose

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Q6 mcq 1 mark
Cell wall of bacteria is made of
a.
Fructose
b.
Glycogen
c.
Starch
d.
Cellulose

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
The most basic amine in aqueous solution is
a.
Methyl amine
b.
Dimethyl amine
c.
Trimethyl amine
d.
Tetra methyl ammonium ion
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Q8 mcq 1 mark
The method used to separate products obtained when phenol reacts with dil. nitric acid at low temperature
a.
Simple distillation
b.
Sublimation
c.
Crystallization
d.
Steam distillation
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Q9 mcq 1 mark
In monobromination of phenol, $Br_{2}$ molecule is polarized in
a.
Presence of strong acid only
b.
Even in the absence of Lewis acid
c.
Presence of Lewis acid only
d.
Presence of strong base only
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Q9 mcq 1 mark
In mono bromination of phenol, the polarisation of Br$_2$ molecule takes place_______
a.
Only in the presence of strong acid
b.
Even in the absence of Lewis acid
c.
Only in the presence of Lewis acid
d.
Only in the presence of strong base.
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Q10 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following 2M aqueous solution has highest boiling point?
a.
2M KCl, (i=2)
b.
2M K_{2}SO_{4}, (i=3)
c.
2M Al_{2}(SO_{4})_{3}, (i=5)
d.
2M K_{3}[Fe(CN)_{6}], (i=4)
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Q10 mcq 1 mark
On assuming complete dissociation, the aqueous solution having highest Freezing point is
a.
2M KCl, (i≈2)
b.
2M K$_2$SO$_4$, (i≈3)
c.
2M Al$_2$(SO$_4$)$_3$, (i≈5)
d.
2M K$_3$[Fe(CN)$_6$], (i≈4)
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
The alkyl halide that gives racemic mixture in $S_{N}1$ reaction is
a.
Tertiary butyl bromide
b.
2-chlorobutane
c.
Isopropyl chloride
d.
Methyl chloride
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
Statement I: In the graph of $\Lambda_{m}$ vs $c^{1/2}$, the constant 'A' for NaCl and $MgSO_{4}$ is same. Statement II: The value of constant 'A' is same for all electrolytes of a particular type.
a.
Statement I and Statement II are true
b.
Statement I and Statement II are false
c.
Statement I is true and Statement II is false
d.
Statement I is false and Statement II is true
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
Statement I: NaCl and MgSO$_4$ has same value of constant 'A' in plot of $\lambda_m$ against c$^{1/2}$. Statement II: All electrolytes of a particular type have the same value of 'A'
a.
Both statement I and II are correct
b.
Both statement I and II are incorrect
c.
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
d.
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Co-ordination complex with composition PtBr$_2$·4NH$_3$ on reacting with excess of AgNO$_3$ produces two moles of AgBr precipitate. The secondary and primary valence of the metal ion in this complex is
a.
4 and 4
b.
6 and 2
c.
6 and 4
d.
4 and 2
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
For the coordination compound $PtBr_{2} \cdot 4NH_{3}$, the reaction with excess $AgNO_{3}$ gives two moles of AgBr precipitate. The secondary and primary valencies of the metal ion in this complex are
a.
4 and 4
b.
6 and 2
c.
6 and 4
d.
4 and 2
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
In cannizzaro reaction, benzaldehyde is reduced to produce _________
a.
Sodium benzoate and Benzyl alcohol
b.
Benzoic acid and Benzyl alcohol
c.
Sodium benzoate only
d.
Benzyl alcohol only.
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
Benzaldehyde undergoes reduction in Cannizzaro reaction to give _________
a.
Sodium benzoate and benzyl alcohol
b.
Benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol
c.
Sodium benzoate only
d.
Benzyl alcohol only
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
A tripeptide contains _______
a.
Three amino acids and two peptide linkages
b.
Three amino acids and three peptide linkages
c.
Two amino acids and three peptide linkages
d.
Three amino acids and four peptide linkages
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
Tripeptide _________.
a.
Contains 3 amino acids and 2 peptide linkages
b.
Contains 3 amino acids and 3 peptide linkages
c.
Contains 2 amino acids and 3 peptide linkages
d.
Contains 3 amino acids and 4 peptide linkages
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Q16 short answer 1 mark
As temperature increases solubility of gases in liquid _______.
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Q16 short answer 1 mark
The solubility of gases in liquid increases with increase in _________.
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Q17 short answer 1 mark
The number of hydroxyl groups present in ethylene glycol is _________.
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Q18 short answer 1 mark
The number of lone pair of electron present on nitrogen atom in dimethylamine is ______.
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Q18 short answer 1 mark
The number of non-bonding electron pairs on nitrogen atom in dimethyl amine is _________.
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Q19 short answer 1 mark
The 3d series metal with positive electrode potential is _________.
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Q19 short answer 1 mark
The element of 3d series to have positive standard electrode potential is ______.
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Q20 short answer 1 mark
Oxidation of secondary alcohol produces _________.
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Q20 short answer 1 mark
Secondary alcohol on oxidation produces _______.
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Define collision frequency. Mention any one factor that affects effective collisions.
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Define coordination number. Write the coordination number of the central metal ion in the complex $[Ni(NH_{3})_{6}]^{2+}$.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Name the two main transition metals found in 'UK silver' coins.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Name any two transition metals found in U.K. coinage.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Name two fat storing tissues found in human body that stores fat soluble vitamins.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Name the two fat-soluble vitamins stored in the human body.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Explain Fittig reaction with a suitable chemical equation.
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Q25 short answer 2 marks
Classify Anisole and methoxymethane into simple ether and mixed ether.
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Q25 short answer 2 marks
Classify anisole and diethyl ether as simple and mixed ethers.
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Q26 long answer 3 marks
Explain the hybridization, magnetic property and geometry of $[Ni(CN)_{4}]^{2-}$ based on Valence Bond Theory [VBT]. (Atomic number of Ni = 28)
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Q26 long answer 3 marks
Using Valence Bond Theory [VBT], explain hybridisation, magnetic property and geometry of [Ni(CN)$_4$]$^{2-}$ (Atomic no. of Ni is 28)
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Q27 long answer 3 marks
Write the balanced chemical equations involved in the production of potassium dichromate from chromite ore.
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Q28 long answer 3 marks
Mention any three postulates of Werner's theory of coordination compounds.
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Q28 long answer 3 marks
Write any three postulates of Werner's theory.
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Q29 long answer 3 marks
(a) Name two colorless trivalent lanthanoid ions. (b) What type of lanthanoid compounds are used as catalysts in petroleum cracking?
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Q30 long answer 3 marks
How many square pyramidal units are there in Decacarbonyl dimanganese(0)? Write its chemical formula and structure.
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Q31 long answer 3 marks
What are colligative properties? Name the colligative property expressed in terms of mole fraction. Write the mathematical equation of that colligative property.
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Q32 long answer 3 marks
Name the fuel cell used in Apollo space programme. Write its anodic and cathodic reactions.
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Q33 long answer 3 marks
Derive an integrated rate equation for rate constant of First order reaction.
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Q41 long answer 3 marks
400 $cm^3$ of an aqueous solution of a protein contains 2.52g of the protein. The osmotic pressure of such a solution at 300k is found to be 2.57 × $10^{–3}$ bar. Calculate the molar mass of the protein [R = 0.083L bar $mol^{–1}$ $K^{–1}$].
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Q42 long answer 3 marks
The following reaction takes place in the cell. $Mg_{(s)} + 2Ag^+_{(0.0001M)} \rightarrow Mg^{2+}_{(0.2m)} + 2Ag_{(s)}$. If $E^o_{cell} = 3.17V$, calculate the $E_{cell}$ at 298k.
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Q43 long answer 3 marks
The initial concentration of $N_2O_5$ in the following first order reaction $N_2O_{5(g)} \rightarrow 2NO_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2}O_{2(g)}$ was 1.24 × $10^{–2}$ mol $L^{–1}$ at 318k. The concentration of $N_2O_5$ after 60 minutes was 0.20 × $10^{–2}$ mol $L^{–1}$. Calculate the rate constant of the reaction at 318K.
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Q44 long answer 3 marks
The vapour pressure of pure liquids A and B are 450 and 700 mm Hg respectively at 350K. Find out the vapour pressure of solution 'A' if the total vapour pressure of solution is 600 mm Hg.
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Q45 long answer 3 marks
If a current of 0.5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 2 hours, then how many electrons would flow through the wire?
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Q46 long answer 3 marks
The activation energy for reaction, $2HI_{(g)} \rightarrow H_{2(g)} + I_{2(g)}$ is 209.5 KJ$mol^{–1}$ at 581K. Calculate the fraction of molecules of reactants having energy equal to or greater than activation energy.
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Q51 short answer 2 marks
Name two trivalent lanthanoid ions that are colourless.
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Q52 short answer 1 mark
What type of lanthanoid compounds are employed as catalyst in petroleum cracking?
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Q56 short answer 1 mark
State Faraday's 1st Law of electrolysis
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Q57 short answer 2 marks
Mention any two factors that determines the product of electrolysis.
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Q58 long answer 3 marks
Write the mechanism of $S_N1$ reaction involved in the hydrolysis of tertiary butyl bromide. Mention the reactant on which rate of reaction depends in above reaction.
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Q59 long answer 2 marks
Explain Zaytsev (saytzeff) rule with suitable chemical equation.
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Q60 long answer 2 marks
Write the Haworth structure of Maltose.
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Q61 long answer 2 marks
What are globular proteins? Give one example for it.
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Q62 long answer 1 mark
Name the nitrogen base present in RNA and absent in DNA.
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Q63 long answer 3 marks
Among acetaldehyde and benzaldehyde which one undergoes aldol condensation reaction? Explain its aldol condensation with equation.
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Q64 long answer 3 marks
Write the steps in mechanism of acid catalysed hydrolysis of ethene to ethanol.
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Q65 long answer 2 marks
Between p-nitrophenol and p-cresol which has highest pKa and least pKa values?
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Q66 long answer 3 marks
Write the chemical equations involved in Gabriel pthalimide synthesis for the preparation of methylamine.
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Q67 long answer 2 marks
Name the reducing agent most preferred to reduce nitrobenzene to Aniline. Justify your answer.
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Q68 long answer 3 marks
Compound 'A' with formula $C_7H_8$ on heating with alkaline $KMnO_4$ and on further acidification produces compound B. Compound B on heating with ammonia at high temperature gives Compound 'C' with formula $C_7H_7NO$. Write the structure of compounds A, B and C.
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Q69 long answer 2 marks
Whether Aromatic Carboxylic acid undergoes Friedel-Crafts reaction? Give correct reason for it.
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