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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 CHEMISTRY 2021

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The phenomenon observed when a beam of light is passed through a colloidal solution is :
a.
Coagulation
b.
Cataphoresis
c.
Tyndall effect Correct Answer
d.
Electrophoresis
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The scattering of light by colloidal particles is known as the Tyndall effect. Coagulation involves the precipitation of colloids, Cataphoresis and Electrophoresis refer to the movement of colloidal particles under an electric field.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
The following set of reactions are used in refining Zirconium. This method is called as __________. $$Zr(impure) + 2I_2 \xrightarrow{523 K} ZrI_4$$ $$ZrI_4 \xrightarrow{1800 K} Zr(pure) + 2I_2$$
a.
Zone refining
b.
Liquation
c.
Mond’s process
d.
Van Arkel process Correct Answer
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This set of reactions describes the Van Arkel process, which is specifically used for the refining of metals like Zirconium and Titanium. Zone refining, Liquation, and Mond's process operate on different physical or chemical principles (e.g., Mond's is for Nickel using $CO$).
Q3 mcq 1 mark
Match the following : (1)Emulsion (i)Whipped Cream (2)Gel (ii)Ink (3)Foam (iii)Cream (4)Sol (iv)Butter
a.
(1) - (iv), (2) - (iii), (3) - (ii), (4) - (i)
b.
(1) - (iii), (2) - (i), (3) - (ii), (4) - (iv)
c.
(1) - (ii), (2) - (i), (3) - (iv), (4) - (iii)
d.
(1) - (iii), (2) - (iv), (3) - (i), (4) - (ii) Correct Answer
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Matching: (1) Emulsion is liquid-in-liquid, e.g., Cream (iii). (2) Gel is liquid-in-solid, e.g., Butter (iv). (3) Foam is gas-in-liquid, e.g., Whipped Cream (i). (4) Sol is solid-in-liquid, e.g., Ink (ii). Thus, (1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii).
Q4 mcq 1 mark
The pyrimidine bases present in DNA are :
a.
Cytosine and Thiamine Correct Answer
b.
Cytosine and Adenine
c.
Cytosine and Uracil
d.
Cytosine and Guanine
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DNA contains the purine bases Adenine and Guanine, and the pyrimidine bases Cytosine and Thymine. Uracil is found in RNA instead of Thymine.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
The pH of an aqueous solution is zero. The solution is :
a.
Neutral
b.
Slightly acidic
c.
Basic
d.
Strongly acidic Correct Answer
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The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, pH < 7 is acidic, and pH > 7 is basic. A pH of 0 represents a very high concentration of hydrogen ions, corresponding to a strongly acidic solution.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
On reacting with neutral Ferric Chloride, Phenol gives :
a.
Dark green colour
b.
Red colour
c.
No colouration
d.
Violet colour Correct Answer
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Phenols react with neutral ferric chloride ($FeCl_3$) to form an iron-phenolate complex, which gives a characteristic violet or purple colour. This is a standard test for the presence of the phenolic -OH group.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
IUPAC name for the amine $$H_2N-CH_2(CH_2)_4CH_2NH_2$$
a.
Heptane-1, 7-diamine
b.
Hexamethylene diamine
c.
Hexane-1, 6-amine
d.
Hexane-1, 6-diamine Correct Answer
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The structure $H_2N-(CH_2)_6-NH_2$ has 6 carbon atoms in the chain, making it a hexane derivative. With amino groups at positions 1 and 6, the correct IUPAC name is Hexane-1,6-diamine.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
The number of electrons that have a total Charge of 9650 Coulombs is :
a.
6.022\times 10^{22} Correct Answer
b.
6.22\times 10^{23}
c.
6.022\times 10^{-34}
d.
6.022\times 10^{24}
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The number of electrons $n$ is given by $n = \frac{Q}{e}$. Given $Q = 9650 \, C$ and $e = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \, C$, $n = \frac{9650}{1.602 \times 10^{-19}} \approx 6.023 \times 10^{22}$ electrons.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is not $sp^2$ hybridised ?
a.
Fullerene
b.
Graphite
c.
Diamond Correct Answer
d.
Graphene
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In Diamond, each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms through single covalent bonds, resulting in $sp^3$ hybridisation. In contrast, Fullerene, Graphite, and Graphene all consist of carbon atoms with $sp^2$ hybridisation.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
$$CH_3-CHO + CO \xrightarrow{Rh/Ir\ complex} ?$$
a.
Poly propylene
b.
Butan-1-al
c.
Acetic acid Correct Answer
d.
Acetate
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The reaction $CH_3-CHO + CO \xrightarrow{Rh/Ir\ catalyst} CH_3COOH$ is known as the Monsanto process (or carbonylation of methanol if starting from methanol, but the carbonylation of acetaldehyde yields acetic acid). Acetic acid is the final product.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
The crystal with a metal deficiency defect is :
a.
ZnO
b.
NaCl
c.
KCl
d.
FeO
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
In the following reaction, Product β€˜X’ will not give :
a.
Iodoform test
b.
Tollen’s test
c.
Fehling solution test
d.
Victor Meyer test
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Among the following graphs showing variation of rate constant with temperature (T) for a reaction, the one that exhibits Arrhenius behaviour over the entire temperature range is :
a.
(a)
b.
(b)
c.
(c)
d.
Both (b) and (c)
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following compounds is not formed ?
a.
$XeF_2$
b.
$XeOF_4$
c.
$NeF_2$
d.
$XeO_3$
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
In $[K_4Fe(CN)_6]$, the co-ordination number of $Fe^{2+}$ is __________.
a.
4
b.
2
c.
3
d.
6
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Q16 short answer 2 marks
Give the uses of Borax.
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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Why β€˜d’ block elements exhibit variable oxidation state ?
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Q18 short answer 2 marks
Define unit cell.
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Q19 short answer 2 marks
State Ostwald’s dilution law.
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Q20 short answer 2 marks
Define equivalent conductance.
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Mention any two factors that affect electrolytic conductance.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
What is meant by Electro Osmosis ?
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Write a short note on peptide bond.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
From the following reaction, identify A and B.
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Q25 short answer 3 marks
What is meant by term β€œCoordination Number” ? What is the Coordination Number of atoms in a bcc structure ?
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Q26 short answer 3 marks
What are interhalogen compounds ? Give two examples.
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Q27 short answer 3 marks
Give the difference between double salts and coordination compounds.
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Q28 short answer 3 marks
Mention the factors responsible for the anomalous behaviour of the first element of p-block.
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
State Faraday’s laws of electrolysis.
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Q30 short answer
How are the following conversions effected? (i) ethylene glycol β†’ acetaldehyde (ii) glycerol β†’ acrolein
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Q31 short answer
Give the tests for carboxylic acid group.
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Q32 short answer
Give any three differences between DNA and RNA.
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Q33 short answer
Classify the following into covalent, molecular, ionic and metallic solids. (i)Diamond (ii)Brass (iii)NaCl (iv)Naphthalene (v)Glucose (vi)SiO2
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Q34 long answer 5 marks
(a) Explain Froth flotation process. OR (b)(i) Explain the bleaching action of Sulphur dioxide (ii) Write any two uses of Helium.
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Q35 long answer 5 marks
(a)(i) What are interstitial compounds ? (ii) Calculate the number of unpaired electrons in $Ti^{3+}$, $Mn^{2+}$ and calculate the spin only magnetic moment. OR (b)(i) What are the limitations of VB theory ? (ii) Based on the VB theory, explain why $[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$ is diamagnetic.
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Q36 long answer 5 marks
(a)(i) Write two differences between rate and rate constant of a reaction. (ii) Derive integrated rate law for a zero order reaction A β†’ product. OR (b) Find the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.20 mole per litre sodium acetate and 0.18 mole per litre acetic acid. $K_a$ for acetic acid is 1.8Γ—10⁻⁡.
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
(a)How will you convert benzaldehyde into the following compounds ? (i)Benzoin (ii)Cinnamic acid (iii)Malachite green OR (b)(i)Differentiate primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols using Lucas test. (ii)Give the uses of diethyl ether.
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
(a)Describe adsorption theory of catalysis. OR (b)A compound β€˜A’ of molecular formula $C_{2}H_{3}N$ on reduction with Na(Hg)/$C_{2}H_{5}OH$ gives β€˜B’ of molecular formula $C_{2}H_{7}N$ which undergoes carbylamine test. Compound β€˜B’ on reaction with nitrous acid gives compound β€˜C’ of molecular formula $C_{2}H_{6}O$ by liberating nitrogen. Identify A, B and C and write the reactions involved.
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Q39 mcq 1 mark
The following set of reactions are used in refining Zirconium. This method is called as __________. Zr(impure) + 2I_{2} β†’ 523 K β†’ ZrI_{4} ZrI_{4} β†’ 1800 K β†’ Zr(pure) + 2I_{2}
a.
Zone refining
b.
Liquation
c.
Mond’s process
d.
Van Arkel process
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Q40 mcq 1 mark
IUPAC name for the amine $H_{2}N CH_{2} (CH_{2})_{4} CH_{2} NH_{2}$
a.
Heptane-1, 7-diamine
b.
Hexamethylene diamine
c.
Hexane-1, 6-amine
d.
Hexane-1, 6-diamine
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Q41 long answer 5 marks
(a)Explain Froth flotation process.
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Q42 long answer 5 marks
(b)(i)Explain the bleaching action of Sulphur dioxide (ii)Write any two uses of Helium.
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Q43 long answer 5 marks
(a)(i)What are interstitial compounds? (ii)Calculate the number of unpaired electrons in Ti$^{3+}$, Mn$^{2+}$ and calculate the spin only magnetic moment.
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Q44 long answer 5 marks
(b)(i)What are the limitations of VB theory? (ii)Based on the VB theory, explain why [Ni(CN)$_{4}$]$^{2-}$ is diamagnetic.
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Q45 long answer 5 marks
(a)(i)Write two differences between rate and rate constant of a reaction. (ii)Derive integrated rate law for a zero order reaction A β†’ product.
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Q46 long answer 5 marks
(b)Find the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.20 mole per litre sodium acetate and 0.18 mole per litre acetic acid. K$_{a}$ for acetic acid is 1.8Γ—10$^{-5}$.
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Q47 long answer 5 marks
(a)How will you convert benzaldehyde into the following compounds? (i)Benzoin (ii)Cinnamic acid (iii)Malachite green
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Q48 long answer 5 marks
(b)(i)Differentiate primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols using Lucas test. (ii)Give the uses of diethyl ether.
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Q49 long answer 5 marks
(a)Describe adsorption theory of catalysis.
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