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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 CHEMISTRY 2024

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Assertion: Monoclinic sulphur is an example of monoclinic crystal system. Reason : For a monoclinic system, a ≠ b ≠ c and α=γ=908, β ≠ 908.
a.
Assertion is true but Reason is false.
b.
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. Correct Answer
c.
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
d.
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
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Assertion is true because monoclinic sulphur crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. Reason is true because the defining parameters for the monoclinic system are $a \neq b \neq c$ and $\alpha = \gamma = 90^\circ, \beta \neq 90^\circ$. Since the assertion defines the system that the reason describes, the reason is the correct explanation.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
IUPAC name of the complex K3[Al(C2O4)3] is :
a.
Potassium trisoxalato aluminate (III)
b.
Potassium trioxalato aluminium (III)
c.
Potassium trioxalato aluminate (III) Correct Answer
d.
Potassium trioxalato aluminate (II)
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The complex is an anionic coordination sphere $[Al(C_2O_4)_3]^{3-}$. The ligand is oxalate ($C_2O_4^{2-}$), named as oxalato. There are three of them, so 'trioxalato'. The metal Aluminium in an anionic complex is named as 'aluminate'. The oxidation state of Al: $x + 3(-2) = -3 \implies x = +3$. Hence, Potassium trioxalato aluminate (III).
Q3 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is the strongest acid among all ?
a.
HBr
b.
HI Correct Answer
c.
HCl
d.
HF
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Acid strength increases down the halogen group as the bond dissociation energy decreases. HI has the longest bond length and lowest bond dissociation energy among the hydrohalic acids, making the iodide ion a stable conjugate base and HI the strongest acid.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is not sp2 hybridised ?
a.
Fullerene
b.
Graphite
c.
Dry ice Correct Answer
d.
Graphene
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Dry ice is solid $CO_2$. In the $CO_2$ molecule, the carbon atom is $sp$ hybridized because it forms two double bonds (linear geometry). Fullerene, Graphite, and Graphene are all allotropes of carbon where carbon atoms are $sp^2$ hybridized.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
The pyrimidine bases present in RNA are :
a.
Cytosine and Thiamine
b.
Cytosine and Adenine
c.
Cytosine and Uracil Correct Answer
d.
Cytosine and Guanine
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RNA contains the nitrogenous bases Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Uracil. Among these, the pyrimidines are Cytosine and Uracil. Thiamine (Thymine) is found in DNA, not RNA.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
Aspirin is :
a.
chlorobenzoic acid
b.
acetyl salicylic acid Correct Answer
c.
anthranilic acid
d.
benzoyl salicylic acid
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Aspirin is chemically known as acetylsalicylic acid. It is synthesized by the acetylation of salicylic acid using acetic anhydride.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
In acid medium, potassium permanganate oxidizes oxalic acid to :
a.
acetate
b.
oxalate
c.
acetic acid
d.
carbon dioxide Correct Answer
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Potassium permanganate ($KMnO_4$) is a strong oxidizing agent. In acidic medium, it oxidizes oxalic acid ($H_2C_2O_4$) to carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) and water, while Mn is reduced to $Mn^{2+}$.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
When aniline reacts with acetic anhydride, the product formed is :
a.
p-aminoacetophenone
b.
o-aminoacetophenone
c.
acetanilide Correct Answer
d.
m-aminoacetophenone
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The reaction of aniline ($C_6H_5NH_2$) with acetic anhydride ($(CH_3CO)_2O$) is an acetylation reaction. The lone pair on the nitrogen atom of aniline attacks the carbonyl carbon of acetic anhydride, resulting in the formation of acetanilide ($C_6H_5NHCOCH_3$) and acetic acid.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
Among the following which will not be hydrolysed ?
a.
Sodium Chloride Correct Answer
b.
Sodium Formate
c.
Ammonium Formate
d.
Ammonium Nitrate
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Salt hydrolysis is a process where the cation or anion of a salt reacts with water to change the pH. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a salt of a strong acid (HCl) and a strong base (NaOH). Both $Na^+$ and $Cl^-$ have no tendency to react with water, hence it does not undergo hydrolysis. The others (Sodium Formate, Ammonium Formate, Ammonium Nitrate) involve either weak acid or weak base components that undergo hydrolysis.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
Among the following cells primary cells are : (i)Leclanche cell (ii)Nickel-Cadmium cell (iii)Lead Storage Battery (iv)Mercury cell
a.
(iii) and (iv)
b.
(i) and (iv) Correct Answer
c.
(ii) and (iii)
d.
(i) and (iii)
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Primary cells are non-rechargeable. The Leclanche cell (i) and the Mercury cell (iv) are both primary cells. Nickel-Cadmium (ii) and Lead Storage Battery (iii) are secondary cells because they are rechargeable. Therefore, (i) and (iv) is the correct pair.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
The formation of cyanohydrin from acetone is an example of :
a.
electrophilic addition
b.
nucleophilic substitution
c.
nucleophilic addition
d.
electrophilic substitution
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
The rate constant of a reaction is 5.8×10−2 s−1. The order of the reaction is :
a.
Second order
b.
First order
c.
Third order
d.
Zero order
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Q13 mcq
Among the following cells primary cells are :
a.
(iii) and (iv)
b.
(i) and (iv)
c.
(ii) and (iii)
d.
(i) and (iii)
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Q14 mcq
In the electrolytic refining of copper, which one of the following is used as anode ?
a.
Carbon rod
b.
Pure copper
c.
Platinum electrode
d.
Impure copper
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Q15 mcq
Activity of iron catalyst is increased by the __________ compound.
a.
$CH_3COOH$
b.
$H_2S$
c.
$Al_2O_3$
d.
$As_2O_3$
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Q16 mcq
The oxidising agent used to stop the oxidation of primary alcohol at the aldehyde stage is :
a.
$Na_2Cr_2O_7$
b.
$KMnO_4$
c.
$K_2Cr_2O_7$
d.
$PCC$
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Q16 short answer
What is Calcination ?
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Q17 short answer
How will you convert boric acid to boron nitride ?
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Q18 short answer
Sulphuric acid is a dehydrating agent. Justify with an example.
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Q19 short answer
Explain common ion effect with an example.
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Q20 short answer
Can $Fe^{3+}$ oxidise bromide to bromine under Standard Conditions ? Given : $Fe^{3+} | Fe^{2+} E = 0.771 V$; $Br^{-} | Br_2 E = -1.09 V$
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Q21 short answer
Write Kolbe’s reaction.
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Q22 short answer
Write the structure of the following : $\alpha-D-glucopyranose$ and $\beta-D-glucopyranose$
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Q23 short answer
What are antibiotics ?
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Q24 short answer
What is an order of a reaction ?
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Q25 short answer
Give the uses of helium.
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Q26 short answer
Which is more stable $Fe^{3+}$ or $Fe^{2+}$? Why ?
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Q27 short answer
Aluminium crystallizes in a cubic close packed structure. Its metallic radius is 125 pm. Calculate the edge length of unit cell.
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Q28 short answer
Write Arrhenius equation and explain the terms involved.
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Q29 short answer
Explain the effect of temperature and pressure on physisorption and chemisorption.
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Q30 short answer
Explain Knoevenagal reaction.
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Q31 short answer
Write the reaction of primary amine with Carbon disulphide ($CS_2$).
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Q32 short answer
Write a short note on peptide bond.
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Q34 short answer
In the complex, $[Co(CN)_2 Cl_2]Cl$, identify the following: (i) IUPAC name
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Q35 long answer 5 marks
What are the differences between minerals and ores ?
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Q36 long answer 5 marks
What is the role of silica in the extraction of copper ?
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
Give the uses of Boric acid.
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
What are silicates ?
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Q39 short answer
In the complex, [Co(CN)$_{2}$ Cl$_{2}$]Cl, identify the following. (i)IUPAC name (ii)Central metal ion (iii)Co-ordination number
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Q40 short answer
What is Lanthanoid Contraction and what are the consequences of Lanthanoid Contraction ?
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Q41 short answer
Write a short notes on double salts and co-ordination compounds.
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Q42 short answer
Give an example of Coordination Compound used in medicine and a biologically important Coordination Compound.
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Q43 short answer
Calculate the percentage efficiency of packing in case of simple cubic crystal.
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Q44 short answer
Derive the integrated rate law for a Zero order reaction, A → product.
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Q45 short answer
Define buffer Index.
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Q46 short answer
Explain about Galvanic cell notation.
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Q47 short answer
Define gold number.
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Q48 short answer
Write notes on Lucas Test.
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How acetic acid is prepared from Grignard reagent ?
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Q50 short answer
What are bio-degradable polymers ? Give an example.
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Q51 short answer
An organic Compound (A) of molecular formula C$_{2}$H$_{4}$O reacts with Zn-Hg/Conc. HCl to give Compound (B) which reacts with HNO$_{3}$ forming Compound (C) (as major product) and Compound (D). Compound (C) reacts with conc. HCl to give Compound (E) (Table vinegar) and hydroxylamine. Identify A, B, C, D and E with suitable reactions.
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