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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
  • D. Electrophoresis

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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

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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)

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Q4 mcq 1 mark
The pyrimidine bases present in DNA are :
  • A. Cytosine and Thiamine
  • B. Cytosine and Adenine
  • C. Cytosine and Uracil
  • D. Cytosine and Guanine

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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

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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

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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

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
The number of electrons that have a total Charge of 9650 Coulombs is :
  • A. 6.022\times 10^{22}
  • B. 6.22\times 10^{23}
  • C. 6.022\times 10^{-34}
  • D. 6.022\times 10^{24}

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Q9 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is not $sp^2$ hybridised ?
  • A. Fullerene
  • B. Graphite
  • C. Diamond
  • D. Graphene

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Q10 mcq 1 mark
$$CH_3-CHO + CO \xrightarrow{Rh/Ir\ complex} ?$$
  • A. Poly propylene
  • B. Butan-1-al
  • C. Acetic acid
  • D. Acetate

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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 ‘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 ‘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 “Coordination 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 → acetaldehyde (ii) glycerol → 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 → 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 1.8×10⁻⁵.

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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 ‘A’ of molecular formula $C_{2}H_{3}N$ on reduction with Na(Hg)/$C_{2}H_{5}OH$ gives ‘B’ of molecular formula $C_{2}H_{7}N$ which undergoes carbylamine test. Compound ‘B’ on reaction with nitrous acid gives compound ‘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} → 523 K → ZrI_{4} ZrI_{4} → 1800 K → 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 → 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 1.8×10$^{-5}$.

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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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