DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD SUBJECT : CHEMISTRY CLASS : XII UNIT TEST : III ( 2012-13) SET : B Time : 1 hrs

MM : 35 General Instructions : (i) Question numbers 1 to 3 are very short answer questions and carry 1 mark each (ii) Question numbers 4 to 7 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each (iii) Question numbers8 to 11 are also short answer questions carry 3 marks each (iv) Question numbers 12 to 14 are long answer questions and carry 4 marks each (v) Bonus Question is of 3 marks. Q.1 When HCl reacts with finely powered iron, it form FeCl2 and not FeCl3 why? Q. 2 Name the elements of d block that are not considered as transition element . Q. 3 Write the formula of the coordination compound : pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III) Q. 4 Write chemical equation for the following : (i) NaCl is heated with H2SO4 in presence of MnO2. (ii) Ammonia reacts with a solution of Cu2+. Q. 5 Draw the structure of : (i) IBr2(ii) XeO3 Q. 6 (i) Calculate the spin only magnetic moment of M3+ ion . ( atomic no. = 24) (ii) Which is a stronger reducing agent Cr2+ or Fe2+ and why? Q. 7 Explain the structure, magnetic property , hybridization of [ NiCl4]2- on the basis of V. B. theory. ( atomic no. of Ni = 28) Q. 8 Chemistry teacher provided separate complex compound solution to his students, named A and B, and instructed that both the solutions have Co(III) metal, 5 moles of NH3 and an anion. Than he asked the students to identify the anion. Student A obtained white precipitate with AgNO3 and B obtained white precipitate with BaCl2. Now answer: (i) Write the formula and IUPAC name of the compounds provided to student A and B. (ii) What is the value attached with it.? Q. 9 (i) The E0(M2+/M ) value of copper is positive( 0.34 V). What is the possible reason? (ii) The d1 configuration is very unstable in ions.why.? (iii) Why is E0 value for Mn3+/Mn2+ couple much more positive than Cr3+/Cr2+ and Fe3+/Fe2+ ? Q. 10 What is Lanthanoid contraction? What are the consequence of lanthanoid contraction? Q. 11 Account for the following: (i) He is used in diving apparatus. (ii) Sulphur in vapour state shows paramagnetic behavior. (iii) Bond angle of H2O is more than H2S. Q. 12 (a) Arrange the following in order of property indicated : (i) HClO, HClO3 , HClO2, HClO4 ( acidic nature) (ii) NH3, PH3 AsH3 SbH3 BiH3 ( reducing nature) (b) Describe the manufacture of HNO3 by Ostwald process. Q. 13 Explain giving reason: (i) Transition metal and their many compounds act as catalyst. (ii) Transition metal form alloy. (iii) Transition metals show variable oxidation state. (iv) Melting point of Transition metals are high.

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(a) Explain : [Co(NH3)6]3+ is an inner complex whereas [Ni(NH3)6]2+ is an outer complex. (b) Draw geometrical and optical isomers of [Co(NH3)Cl(en)2]2+.

BONUS QUESTION When a white crystalline compound A is heated with K2Cr2O7 and conce. H2SO4 , a reddish brown gas B is evolved. Gas B is passed through NaOH it form yellow precipitate of compound C. Compound A with NaOH evolve a gas which gives reddish brown precipitate with K2[HgI4]. Identify A, Band C and write the equations involved.

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD SUBJECT : CHEMISTRY CLASS : XII UNIT TEST : III ( 2012-13) SET : A Time : 1 hrs MM : 35 General Instructions : (i) Question numbers 1 to 3 are very short answer questions and carry 1 mark each (ii) Question numbers 4 to 7 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each (iii) Question numbers8 to 11 are also short answer questions carry 3 marks each (iv) Question numbers 12 to 14 are long answer questions and carry 4 marks each (v) Bonus Question is of 3 marks. Q.1 Why does PCl3 fume in air? Q. 2 Name a transition element which does not show variable oxidation state. Q. 3 Write the formula of the coordination compound : Iron(iii)hexacyanoferrate(ii). Q. 4 Write chemical equation for the following : (i) White phosphorous is heated with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of CO2. (ii) Thermal decomposition of sodium azide. Q. 5 Draw the structure of : (i) BrO3(ii) XeF6 Q. 6 (i) Calculate the spin only magnetic moment of M2+ ion . ( atomic no. = 27) (ii) + 2 state becomes more and more stable in first half of the first row transition elements. Explain. Q. 7 Explain the structure, magnetic property , hybridization of [ Ni(CN)4]2- on the basis of V. B. theory. ( atomic no. of Ni = 28) Q. 8 Chemistry teacher provided separate complex compound solution to his students, named A and B, and instructed that both the solutions have Co(III) metal, 5 moles of NH3 and an anion. Than he asked the students to identify the anion. Student A obtained white precipitate with AgNO3 and B obtained white precipitate with BaCl2. Now answer: (i) Write the formula and IUPAC name of the compounds provided to student A and B. (ii) What is the value attached with it.? Q. 9 (i) Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than Lanthanoid contraction Why? (ii) Explain why Cu+ ion is not stable in aqueous solution.? (iii) The lowest oxide of transition metal is basic , the highest is acidic. Why? . 10 Describe the preparation of K2Cr2O7 from chromite ore of Cr. What is the effect of increasing pH on a solution of K2Cr2O7 . Account for the following: (i) Ka2 is less than Ka1 for H2SO4 in water. (ii) Nitrogen shows less catenation property than phosphorous. (iii) IF7 exists but BrF7 does not. (a) How is O3 estimated quantitatively.? Describe with equations involve. (b) Describe the manufacture of H2SO4 by contact process.

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Explain giving reason : (i) The enthalpy of atomization of transition metals are high. (ii) Transition metals form complex compound. (iii) Transition metals generally form coloured compound. (iv) Transition metals form Interstitial compound. (a) (i) [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly paramagnetic whereas [Fe(CN)6]3- is weakly paramagnetic Explain. (ii) What type of isomerism is shown by [Cr(en)3]3+? Draw the structure of isomers .

BONUS QUESTION A blackish brown coloured solid A when fused with alkali metal hydroxide in presence of air, produces a dark green coloured compound B which on electrolytic reduction in alkaline medium gives a dark pink coloured compound C Identify compound A, B & C and write the equations involved.