Section A

Q1 Circle the correct option i.e A/B/C/D. Each part carries one mark.
1) What is the unit of equilibrium constant for N2 + O2 2NO2
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a. mol .dm b. mol .dm
c. dm3 .mol-1 d. No Units
2) For a reversible reaction KC = [HI]2/[H2][I2] which substance is the product of the reaction?
a. H2 b. I2 c. Both H2 and I2 d. HI
3) Which of the following acids is used in the manufacturing of many chemicals, drugs, dyes, paints
and explosives?
a. HCl b. HNO3 c. H2SO4 d. H3PO4
4) At which pH does Phenolphthalein change its colour?
a. 5.5 b. 7 c. 9 d. 11
5) ______________ is used for artificial ripening of fruits.
a. Ethylene b. Acetylene c. Methanol d. Benzene
6) In which of the following hydrocarbons, oxygen is attached to two alkyl groups?
a. Aldehydes b. Ketones c. Ethers d. Esters
7) The reduction of alkyl halides takes place in the presence of :
a. Al2O3 at 350oC b. Zn + HCl
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c. Conc H2SO4 at 170 C d. Zinc + Dust
8) Which process produces an alkane?
a. Combustion b. Hydration c. Dehydration d. Hydrogenation
9) ____________ is used to make rectified spirit by fermentation process.
a. Glucose b. Starch c. Cellulose d. Sucrose
10) Raffinose (C18H32O16) is a :
a. Monosaccharide b. Disaccharide
c. Trisaccharide d. Polysaccharide
11) The atmospheric layer that has the temperature range of -5oC to -93oC is :
a. Troposphere b. Stratosphere c. Mesosphere d. Thermosphere
12) Chemical formula of Slaked lime is :
a. CaCO3 b. CaO c. Ca(OH)2 d. CaCl2
 Section B
Q2 Attempt any ELEVEN parts. The answer to each part should not exceed e to 4 lines. (11 x 3 = 33)

1) Define reversible reaction. Give an example.

2) Write down the conditions required for chemical equilibrium.
3) Give the Bronsted-Lowery Theory of acids and bases. Give an example of each.
4) Identify Lewis acids and Lewis bases in the following reactions:
a. F + BF3 →[BF4]-
b. H+ + NH3 →[NH4]+
c. NH3 + AlCl3 →[H3N – AlCl3]
5) Define condensed structural formula. Write the condensed structural formula of Hexane.
6) What are saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons? Give one example of each.
7) How can you prepare an alkane by the reduction of Alkyl Halides?
8) Write down the equations when an alkene reacts with
a. Halogen
b. KMnO4
9) What are Oligosaccharides? Give an example.
10) Name different layers of atmosphere. Write the altitude and temperature ranges of these
layers.
11) Write three human activities that are responsible for air pollution.
12) What is the total amount of water on earth? Write down the distribution of water on earth.
13) Write down the methods to remove permanent hardness of water.
14) Explain electro refining of copper.
15) Write down the raw materials required for Solvay process. Also write the reaction that take
place in the calcination step.

Section C

Note: Attempt any TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks. (2 x 10 = 20)

Q3 a. Explain Self-ionization of water. Derive the value of KW (ionization constant of water).

b. Write names of three acid-base indicators and their pH range.

Q4 a. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Explain.

b. What is Insulin? How can human insulin be produced?

Q5 a. Explain various stages of Raw water treatment in a municipal water purification plant.

b. Which property of water enables fish and other aquatic life to survive in winter? Explain briefly