CBSE Class

12th

CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam Paper

Pattern and Some Study Tips

Paper pattern
Total number of questions: 30
Paper divided into four sections.
Section A (8 marks): It consists of 8 questions of 1 mark each.
Section B (20 marks): It consists of 10 questions of 2 marks each.
Section C (27 marks): It consists of 9 questions of 3 marks each.
Section D (15 marks): It consists of 3 questions of 5 marks each.

Paper
Pattern

Marks distribution based on questions

Marks

Number of Questions

Type Of Questions

Total Marks

1 Marks

8 questions

Very Short Answer

1 X 8= 8

2 Marks

10 questions

Short Answer I

2 X 10=20

3 Marks

9 questions

Short Answer II

3 X 9= 27

5 Marks

3 questions

Long Answer

5 X 3= 15

Total

30 questions

70

Duration and word limit

S.No

Form of
Questions

Expected Length

Very short
type

One word to one

sentence

Short
Answer I

20 to 30 words

Short
Answer II

30 to 40 words

Long
Answer

70 to 80 words

Expected Length for

each question

Total Expected
time

2 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes

35 minutes

7 minutes

84 minutes

15 minutes

45 minutes

Total Time

174 minutes

Important topics

Periodic table(Study of the p,d & f block elements).

IUPAC Nomenclature.
Read the basics of Substitution, Elimination and Resonance.
Go for the Adsorption isotherm ,Raoults Law,, Nernst Equation, Molar mass
determination etc. as they hold a major importance and are the frequently asked
questions.
Always practice well of the important and famous reactions like the Hoffmann,
Cannizzaro,Freidal Crafts Reaction, Aldol,etc.

important

Tips to score better

Revise the notes prepared by you throughout the year. They help to memorize the
subject in a systematic way.
Make a list of various formulae and stick them onto a wall or your study table and
try to read and memorize these notes every time.
Practice numerical because it is the best way to get full marks.
Practice previous year question papers, sample papers and other model test papers.

Study

All the Best!!!

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