HALF YEARLY EXAMI NATIONS 2024.
2025
CLASS XI
CHEMISTRY (043)
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:70
General lnstructions:
Read the followir,rg instructions carefullY and follow thefn:
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with no internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple -choice questions carrying 1 mark each
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case - based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed
SECTION A
1. The number of d- electrons in Fe2* (26) ion are- (1)
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) s (d) 6
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(a) hieh temperature (b) low pressure
(c) low temperature and high pressu re (d) low temperature and low pressure
3. The oxidation state shown by s- block elements are- (1)
(a) +1, +2 (b) +2, +3 (c) +1, +4 (d)+t, +3
4. A hydrocarbon was found to contain 85J % by mass of carbon and 14.3 % by mass of
hydrogen. Molar mass of hydrocarbon is 56 g/mol. The formula of hydrocarbon is- (1)
(a)CHo (b)C2H4 (c) CoHr (d)CsHlo
5. The shape of XeFo molecule on the basis of VSEPR theory should be- (1)
(a) Square planar (b)Tetrahedral (c) Octahedral (d)Square pyramidal
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6. Which of the following has the lowest boiling point? (1)
(a) NH. (b) PH3 (c)SbH, (d)AsH,
7. Pauli's exclusion principle helps to calculate maximum number of electrons which can be
accommodated in an (1)
(a) orbital (b) sub - shell (c) shell (d) nucleus
8. lf 3.01 x L020
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molecules are removed from 98 mg of H2SO4 , then number of moles of
HrSOo left are (1)
(a) 0.5 x 10-3 mol (b) 0.1 x 10'3 mol (c) 9.95 x L0-3 mol (d) 1.66 x 10'3 mol
9. Higher value of pKo implies - (1)
(a) stronger -.be base
will (b) weaker will be base
(c) weaker will be acid (d) stronger will be acid
10. The nurnber 5.607892 expressed to four significant figures in standard form will be
writtenas- i1)
(a) 5.607 (b) s.608 (c)s.600 (d) s,607s
1-1. The ratio of o and [I bond in benzene is- (1)
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12. Ksp of BirS, is 1.08 x 10-23 . The solubility of BirS, in aqueous solution is equal to- (1)
(a) 104 vr (b) 10-5 M (c)10{ M (d) 10-6 M
For Q13 to Q15- Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A,
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
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13. Assertion: All isotopes of a given element show the same type of chemical behaviour. (1)
Reason: The chemical properties of an atom are controlled by the number of electrons
in an atom.
14. Assertion: Mg2* is smaller than Na*. (1)
Reason: The effective nuclear charge of Mg2* is more than Na+
15. Assertion: Among NaCl, NaBr,Nal, NaF; NaF has the highest ionic character and melting
point. (1)
Reason: NaCI is most polar among sodium halides.
16. Assertion: ln Nitrogen 1s22s22pxt2pytzpzl is according to Hund,s rule. (1)
Reason: Pairing of electrons in degenerate orbitals causes repulsion.
SECTION B
17; ldentify the group and valency of the element having atomic number 119.
Also predict the outermost electronic configuration and give the general
formula of its oxide, (z)
18. Observe the table and answer the questions that follows: (2)
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(a) Why does Kp decrease with increase in temperature during the manufacture
of NH, and SO. ?
(b) whv does Kp increase with increase in temperature in decomposition of Nroo(g)?
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19. (a)Which of them is a Lewis acid but not Bronsted acid? (2)
HBrO. ,SbCl3 ,HSO4- ,NHo*
(b) Represent, in one line, the relationship between pK. and pK6 values?
20. Calculate the uncertainty in position of an electron if uncertainty in its velocity
is 0.002 %. Given: massof electron = 9.1 x 10-31 kg , velocity of
electron = 300 m/s and h = 6.626x 10€4 kg mzA. (2)
2t, For an actual result of an observation to be 5, two students A and B reported
their readings as follows: (2)
Student A 4.95 4.93 4.94
Sfudenf H 4.94 5.05 "1.8S$
(a) Which of the following students has made a more precise observation?
(b) ls his observation accurate too?
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22. Predict the formula of the stable binary compounds that would be formed by
the combination of the following pairs of elements: (3) ,
(a) Lithium and oxygen (b)Aluminium and iodine (c) Magnesium and nitrogen
23. A sample of Hl (g) is placed in a flask at a pressure of 0.2 atm. At equilibrium,
the partial pressure of Hl (g) is 0.04 atm. What is Kp for the given equilibrium? (3)
?IN (s) -+ Hz (s) + Ir (s)
24. Discuss the shape of following molecules using the VSEPR model:
(a) BCl, (b) HrS (c) pH. (3)
25. (a) How many sub - shells are associated with n = 5? (3)
(b) For an electron in any of 3d orbitals, give the possible values of n, l, m and s.
26.1f 4 g of NaoH dissolves in 36 g of HrQ calculate the mole fraction of each
component in the solution. Also, determine the molarity of solution if specific
gravity of solution is 1 g/mL. (3)
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27. (a) State the electronic configuration of Cr3. (24). (3)
(b) How many electrons in Argon may have m = 0?
(c) lf (n + l) value is more than 3 but less than 6, what will be the value of
number of orbitals?
28. Depict the resonating structures SO, and NOr-which leads to their stability. (3)
SECTION D
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
29. The Heat of Reaction (also known as Enthalpy of Reaction) is the change in the
enthalpy of a chemical reaction that occurs at a constant pressure. lt is a
thermodynamic unit of measurement useful for calculating the amount of energy
per mole either released or produced in a reaction.
At 473 K, equilibrium constant, Kc for decomposition of phosphorus pentachloride,
PClu is 8,3 x 1.0-3. lf the decomposition is depicted as below and ArH. = 124 k/mol
Ffrlm (sl ffi Ff,[s {s} + frIa {#
(a) Write an expression for Kc for the reaction. (4)
(b) What will be the value of Kc for the reverse reaction at the same temperature?
(c) How willthe Kc be affected if: (i) more PCluis added (ii) pressure is increased?
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30. Stoichiometry is an integral part of chemistry that involves the relationship between
product and reactants in a chemical reaction and in other words, stoichiometry
means the measurement of elements. To understand Stoichiometric calculations,
it's necessary to comprehend the relationship between reactants and products
taking place in a chemical reaction. Avogadro's number is defined as the number of
particles present in one mole of a substance. lt is defined as a number of atoms
present in exactly LZg of C-Ll. (4)
(a) How many moles are there in 8 g of sulphur if atomic mass of S = 32?
(b) One mole of AB, weighs 25 g and one mole of ArB, weighs 30 g.
What is the molar mass of A?
(c) lf 50 g of CaCO, is treated with 50 g of HCl, how many grams of CO, will be
produced according to the following equation?
CaCO, * ?HC l--*----*CaC lz + C02 + H20
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31. (a) State the relationship between energy of photon and wavelength of radiation.
(b) Predict the name of the orbitals if I = 2 and I = 3.
(c) Account for the following statements: (5)
(i) Chromium has configuration 3ds 4s1 and not 3d4 4s2 .
(ii) Bohr's orbits are called stationary states.
32. Observe the group shown in the figure and answer the questions that follows
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(a)Which group element (shown above) has lowest ionization enthalpy? (5)
(b) Which group elements of the periodic table have the highest second I
ionization enthalpy?
(c) Which element has the highest ionization enthalpy in the whole periodic table?
(d) Which non - radioactive noble gas has the lowest ionization enthalpy?
(e) Which non - radioactive noble gas has the highest polarizing power?
33. Water is called the "universal solvent" because it is capable of dissolving more
substances than any other liquid. Water is made up of two hydrogen (H) atoms
and an oxygen (O) atom. lt is unique in that it is bipola4 where the molecule has
a slightly positive charge on one side (where hydrogen atoms are attached), and
slightly negative on the other (just oxygen). (5)
(a) Why does H2O have a higher dipole moment than HrS ?
(b)WhV is Or* paramagnetic?
(c) What is the bond order of CN'and NO? Also, predict their magnetic behaviour.
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