Class XII Session 2025-26

Subject - Chemistry
Sample Question Paper - 7
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully.

1. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

2. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

3. SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.

4. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.

5. SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.

6. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

7. All questions are compulsory.

8. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. Butanenitrile may be prepared by heating: [1]

a) propyl chloride with KCN b) propyl alcohol with KCN

c) butyl alcohol with KCN d) butyl chloride with KCN

2. Which of the following structures represents α-D-glucose? [1]

a) b)

c) d)

3. The formation of cyanohydrin from an aldehyde is an example of: [1]

a) nucleophilic substitution b) electrophilic substitution

c) nucleophilic addition d) electrophilic addition

4. Consider the following reaction: [1]

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 Identify A and B from the given options:

a) A - Methanol, B - Potassium acetate b) A - Ethanol, B - Potassium formate

c) A - Methanol, B - Potassium formate d) A - Methanal, B - Ethanol

5. The half-life of a reaction is halved as the initial concentration of the reactant is doubled. The order of the [1]
reaction is:

a) 3 b) 1

c) 2 d) 0
6. Match the items given in column I with that in column II: [1]

Column I Column II

(a) The cell reaction 2H 2 + O2 → 2H2 O . (i) Nickel-cadmium Storage Cell.

(b) Anodic Reaction is Zn → Zn

2+
+ 2e
−
. (ii) Mercury Cell.

(c) Cathodic Reaction HgO(s) + H 2O + 2e

−
→ Hg(l) + 2OH
−
. (iii) Bacon Cell.

(d) Anodic Reaction Cd(s) + 2OH −

(aq) → Cd(OH)2 (s) + 2e
−
. (iv) Leclanche cell.

a) (a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i) b) (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)

c) (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) d) (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
7. Which one of the following compounds is more reactive towards SN1 reaction? [1]

a) C6H5CH2Br b) C6H5CH(CH3)Br

c) C6H5CH(C6H5)Br d) CH2 = CHCH2Br

8. Deficiency of which of the following vitamins causes Pernicious anaemia? [1]

a) Vitamin B2 b) Vitamin B6

c) Vitamin B1 d) Vitamin B12

9. The expression which gives 3/4th life of the first-order reaction is: [1]

a) k

2.303
log 4/3 b) 2.303

k
log 4

c) d)
2.303 k
log 3 log 3/4
k 2.303

10. Which of the following compounds will give butanone on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 solution? [1]

a) Butan-2-ol b) Butan-1-ol

c) Butan-3-ol d) Both Butan-2-ol and Butan-1-ol

11. Which of the following is most acidic? [1]

a) Benzyl alcohol b) m – Chlorophenol

c) Phenol d) Cyclohexanol
12. In the reaction [1]
C6H5NH2 + CHCl3 + 3 KOH → A + 3B + 3C the product A is

a) C6H5CN b) C6H5NC

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 c) C6H5NHCH3 d) C6H5Cl

13. Assertion (A): Oils float on water. [1]

Reason (R): Oils are the naturally occurring compounds that belong to lipid.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): Nucleophilic substitution of iodoethane is easier than chloroethane. [1]
Reason (R): Bond enthalpy of C-I bond is less than that of C-Cl bond.

a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A). correct explanation of (A).

c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
15. Assertion (A): Nucleophilic substitution of iodoethane is easier than chloroethane. [1]
Reason (R): Bond energy of C - Cl bond is less than C - I bond.

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of but Reason (R) is not the correct
the Assertion (A). explanation of the Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is
false. true.
16. Assertion (A): p-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol. [1]
Reason (R): Nitro group helps in the stabilization of the phenoxide ion by dispersal of negative charge due to
resonance.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B

17. Calculate Λ ∘
for CaCl2 and MgSO4 from the following data : Λ ∘
m (Ca
2+
) = 119.0, Mg2+ = 106.0, Cl- = 76.3 [2]
m

and SO 2−
4
= 160.05 cm2 mol-1
OR
How much electricity in terms of Faraday is required to produce 40 grams of Al from Al2O3?
(Atomic mass of Al = 27 g/mol)
18. For a 5% solution of urea (Molar mass = 60 g/mol), calculate the osmotic pressure at 300 K. [R = 0·0821 L atm [2]

K-1 mol-1]
19. Why is Cr2+ reducing and Mn3+ oxidising when both have d4 configuration? [2]

20. Answer the following: [2]

(a) The half-life of a first order reaction is 60 minutes. How long will it take to consume 90% of the [1]
reactant?
[Given : log 2 = 0 3010, log 3 = 0 4771, log 10 = 1]
(b) Write units of rate constant k for zero, first, second and nth order reactions. [1]

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21. Write the steps for the conversion of Methanal to Ethanal. [2]
Section C
22. Consult the table of standard electrode potentials and suggest three substances that can oxidise ferrous ions [3]
under suitable conditions.

23. a. On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion if Δ < P . [3]
0

b. Using valence bond theory, predict the hybridization and magnetic character of [Ni(CN)4]2-.

(Atomic number of Ni = 28)

c. Write the formula of the following complex using IUPAC norms:
Dichloridobis (ethane-1,2-diamine) cobalt (III)
24. Show how are the following alcohols prepared by the reaction of a suitable Grignard reagent on methanal? [3]
i. C H 3
− C H − C H2 OH
|

C H3

ii.

OR
Write the names of reagents and equations for the preparation of the following ethers by Williamson's synthesis:
i. 1-Propoxypropane
ii. Ethoxybenzene
iii. 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane
iv. 1-Methoxyethane
25. Complete the following reactions: [3]

i.

ii. (C6H5CH2)2Cd + 2CH3COCl →

iii.

26. What is understood by a normal hydrogen electrode? Give its significance? [3]
27. Out of C6H5CH2Cl, and C6H5CHClC6H5, which is more easily hydrolysed by aqueous KOH? [3]

28. A reaction is second order with respect to a reactant. How is the rate of reaction affected if the concentration of [3]
the reactant is:
a. doubled
b. reduced to half
Section D
29. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Living system are made up of complex molecules called Biomolecules. Carbohydrate, proteins, enzymes,
nucleic acids, lipids, hormones ATP, DNA and RNA play an important role in our daily life. Carbohydrates
provide us energy. Protein help in growth and maintenance of body. Nucleic acids, RNA helps in protein
synthesis, DNA helps in transfer of genetic characteristics. Fat are source of energy and protect our vital organs.

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 i. Why are carbohydrates optically active? (1)
ii. Name two acidic amino acids. (1)
iii. Name a protein which has quarternary structure. (2)
OR
What are products of hydrolysis of fats? (2)
30. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The coordination compounds are of great importance. These compounds are widely present in the mineral, plant
and animal worlds and are known to play many important functions in the area of analytical chemistry,
metallurgy, biological systems, industry and medicine. The selective estimation of these ions can be done due to
the difference in the stability constants of calcium and magnesium complexes. Coordination compounds are of
great importance in biological systems. The pigment responsible for photosynthesis, chlorophyll, is a
coordination compound of magnesium. Among the other compounds of biological importance with coordinated
metal ions are enzymes like carboxypeptidase and carbonic anhydrase (catalysts of biological systems).
Coordination compounds are used as catalysts for many industrial processes. Articles can be electroplated with

silver and gold much more smoothly and evenly from solutions of the complexes, [Ag(CN)2]- and [Au(CN)2]-

than from a solution of simple metal ions.

i. How can excess of copper and iron are removed? (1)
ii. Purification of metals can be achieved through the formation and subsequent decomposition of their
coordination compounds. Give one example. (1)
iii. Coordination compounds find use in many qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Justify. (2)
OR
Gold is a co-ordinate compound. Justify. (2)
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following: [5]
(a) What is the composition of mischmetall? Give its one use. [1]
(b) What is meant by disproportionation of an oxidation state? Give an example. [1]
(c) Write the preparation of sodium dichromate from chromite ore. [1]
(d) Actinoid series members exhibit a large number of oxidation states compared to their corresponding [1]
lanthanoids. Why?
(e) Draw and show manganate and permanganate ions, structurally? [1]
(f) How would you account for the following? Among lanthanoids, Ln (III) compounds are predominant. [1]
However, occasionally in solutions or in solid compounds, +2 and +4 ions are also obtained.
(g) La3+ (Z = 57) and Lu3+ (Z = 71) do not show any colour in solutions. Give reason. [1]

32. a. An aromatic compound 'A' on treatment with aquecous ammonia and heating forms compound 'B' which on [5]
heating with Br2 and KOH forms a compound 'C' of molecular formula C6H7N. Write the structures and
IUPAC names of compounds A, B and C.
b. Complete the following reactions:
i. C6H5NH2 + CHCl3 + alc. KOH →

ii. C6H5N2Cl + H3PO2 + H2O →

OR
Write the main products of the following reactions:

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 H NO2

i. CH 3 CH2 NH2 −−−−→

∘
0 C

ii.

iii.

33. Benzene and toluene form ideal solution over the entire range of composition. The vapour pressure of pure [5]
benzene and naphthalene at 300 K are 50.71 mm Hg and 32.06 mm Hg respectively. Calculate the mole fraction
of benzene in vapour phase if 80 g of benzene is mixed with 100 g of toluene.
OR
a. The depression in freezing point of water observed for the same molar concentrations of acetic acid,
trichloroacetic acid and trifluoroacetic acid increases in the order as stated above. Explain.
b. What mass of NaCl must be dissolved in 65.0 g of water to lower the freezing point of water by 7.50 0
C ? The
freezing point depression constant (K ) for water is 1.86
f
0
C /m . Assuming van't Hoff factor for NaCl is 1.87.
(Molar mass of N aC l = 58.5 g mol
−1
)

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 Solution

CBSE SAMPLE PAPER - 07

Class 12 - Chemistry
Section A
1. (a) propyl chloride with KCN
Explanation:
Butanenitrile can be prepared by heating propyl chloride with KCN.

2. (a)

Explanation:

represents α -D-glucose

3.
(c) nucleophilic addition
Explanation:
In the treatment of cyanide or nitriles with aldehyde or ketone, there is the formation of aldehyde or ketone cyanohydrin. This
is a nucleophilic addition reaction

4.
(c) A - Methanol, B - Potassium formate
Explanation:
A - Methanol, B - Potassium formate

5.
(c) 2
Explanation:
For 2nd order reaction, the half-life is inversely related to the concentration of the reactant.
t1/2 for second order reaction α 1

[R]

6.
(c) (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
Explanation:
(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

7.
(c) C6H5CH(C6H5)Br
Explanation:
C6H5CH(C6H5)+ carbocation formed is more stable.

8.
(d) Vitamin B12

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 Explanation:
Deficiency of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin ) causes the disease pernicious anaemia.

9.
2.303
(b) k
log 4

Explanation:
For a first order reaction,
2.303 a 2.303 a 2.303
t = log = log = log 4
k a−x k a k

10. (a) Butan-2-ol

Explanation:
alk

C H3 C H2 C HC H3 −−−−−→ C H3 C H2 C OC H3 Butan-2-ol converted to butanone

| Bu tan one
KMnO4
OH

Bu tan −2−ol

11.
(b) m – Chlorophenol
Explanation:
In cases of halogen derivatives of phenols or aniline or benzoic acid etc, it is very helpful to understand that all halogens, when
attached to benzene ring, exerts -I as well as +R effect.
In case of Cl, Br and I, the +R effect has almost no effect on reactivity, acidic character or basic character of the benzene ring.
It is due to very less effective overlapping involving 2p of carbon and 3p or 4p or 5p of halogen.
Hence, only -I effect becomes the deciding factor, which is most dominant from ortho-position and least effective from para-
position. So m chlorophenol is most acidic.

12.
(b) C6H5NC
Explanation:
C6H5NC

13.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Oils float on water due to low specific gravity.

14. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
15.
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
Explanation:
C – Cl bond is more ionic than C – I bond because of the greater difference in the electronegativities of C and Cl as compared
to that of carbon and iodine. Therefore, C – Cl bond is stronger than the C – I bond.

16. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
p-Nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol because the nitro group stabilizes phenoxide ion by dispersal of negative charge.
Section B
17. Λ ∘
m( CaC2 )
= Λ
∘
2+
+ 2Λ
∘

m(Cr
−
)
m( Ca )

= 119 + (2 × 76.3) = 271.6 S cm2 mol-1

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 ∘ ∘ ∘
Λ = Λ 2+
+ 2Λ
m( MgSO 4 ) m(Mg ) 2−
m( SO )
4

= 106 + 160 = 266 S cm2 mol-1

OR
Al3+ + 3e- →
Al
27 gram of Al require electricity = 3F
40 gram of Al require electricity = 3F

27
× 40 = 4.44 F
18. Osmotic pressure (π ) = W ×R×T

M×V

W = 5 gm, R = 0·0821 L atm K-1 mol-1

V(Volume in litres) = 100

1000

= 0.1 litres, M = 60 gm/mole, T = 300 K

5×0.0821×300
π = 60×0.1

Osmotic pressure at 300K = 20.525 atm

19. Chromium Cr2+ is reducing as its configuration changes from d4 to d3, the latter having a half-filled t2g level. On the other hand,

the change from (Manganese) Mn3+ to Mn2+ results in the half-filled (d5) configuration which has extra stability.
20. Answer the following:
(i) t =1/2
0.693

k= 0.693

60
min-1
2⋅303 [R]0
k= t
log [R]

0.693 2.303 100

60
=
t
log 10
2.303×60
t= 0.693
min
t = 199.3 min
(ii) Order of Reaction Unit of k

1. Zero order reaction mol L

−1
s
−1

2. First order reaction s

−1

3. Second order mo l
−1 −1
Ls

1−n
4. n order reaction
th
(mol/ L)
−1
s

21. Methanal to Ethanal

OMgBr
+
| H /H2 O

H − C HO + C H3 M gBr → H − C − C H3 −−−−−→ C H3 − C HO
|

Section C
22. Oxidation of ferrous ion means:
Fe2+ → Fe3+ + e-; E 0

Fe
3+
/Fe
2+
= 0.77V

Any substance in which standard electrode potential is more than that of Fe+3/F+2 can oxidize ferrous ions.
The EMF of the substance whose reduction potentials greater than 0.77v will oxidized ferrous ion. For example Br2, Cl2, and F2.

23. a. On the basis of crystal field theory, for a d4 ion, if Δ < P, then the complex is a high spin complex formed by the association
0

of weak field ligands with the metal ion. As a result, the fourth electron enters one of the eg orbitals, thereby, exhibiting the
electronic configuration t 3
2g
eg
1
.
b. Ni atom (z = 28)
E.C of Ni. = [Ar]4s23d8
E.C. of Ni2+ = [Ar]4s03d8

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 It is diamagnetic, due to the absence of unpaired electrons.
Shape - square planar.
c. [CoCl2(en)2]

24. i.

ii.

OR
i. CH3 CH2 CHONa + CH3 CH2 CH2 Br → C2 Hs CH2 - O - CH2 C2 H5 + NaBr
Sodium propoxide I - Bromopropane I - Propoxypropane

ii.

iii.

iv. CH3 CH2 - ONa + CH3 - Br → CH3 CH2 - O - CH3 + NaBr ​

Sodium ethoxide Bromomethane I - Methoxyethane

25. i.

ii.

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 iii.

26. It is used as reference electrode. Its electrode potential is taken as 0.00 volt. Hydrogen electrode consists of platinum wire coated
with finely divided platinum black containing pure hydrogen gas at 1 atm and solution of HCl (1 M) so as to maintain equilibrium
between H+ ions and H2(g).
At cathode
+
2H + 2e → H2

At anode
2+ −
H2 → 2H + 2e

significance: In the measurement of electrode potential.

27.

Hydrolysis by aqueous KOH proceeds through the formation of carbocation. If carbocation is stable, then the compound is easily
hydrolyzed by aqueous KOH.
Now C6H5CH2Cl forms 1 − carbocation, while C6H5CHClC6H5 forms 2 − carbocation, which is more stable than 1 −
∘ ∘ ∘

carbocation. Hence, C6H5CHClC6H5 is hydrolyzed more easily than C6H5CH2Cl by aqueous KOH.
28. Let the concentration of the reactant be [A] = a
Rate of reaction,R = k[A] = ka 2 2

a. If the concentration of the reactant is doubled, i.e. [A] = 2a, then the rate of the reaction would be
′ 2 2
R = k(2a) = 4ka

= 4R
Therefore, the rate of the reaction would increase by 4 times.
2
b. If the concentration of the reactant is reduced to half, i.e.,[A] = 1

2
a then the rate of the reaction would be R
′
= k(
1

2
a)

1 2 1
= ka = R
4 4
1
Therefore, the rate of the reaction would be reduced to 4
th .
Section D
29. i. It is because they contain ‘Chiral’ carbon atoms.
ii. Aspartic acid and Glutamic acid.
iii. Haemoglobin.
OR
Glycerol and fatty acids.
30. i. Excess of copper and iron are removed by the chelating ligands D-penicillamine and desferrioxime B via the formation of
coordination compounds.
ii. Impure nickel is converted to [Ni(CO)4], which is decomposed to yield pure nickel.
iii. The familiar colour reactions given by metal ions with a number of ligands (especially chelating ligands), as a result of
formation of coordination entities, form the basis for their detection and estimation by classical and instrumental methods of
analysis.
OR
Gold, for example, combines with cyanide in the presence of oxygen and water to form the coordination entity [Au(CN)2]- in
aqueous solution.
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following:

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 (i) Mischmetall is an alloy which consists of a Lanthanoid metal (95%) and iron(5%) and traces of S, C, Ca & Al. A good
amount of this alloy is used in magnesium based alloy to produce bullets, shell and lighter Flint.
(ii) When the particular oxidation state becomes less stable relative to the other oxidation states, one lower and one higher, it
is said to undergo a disproportionation reaction.
For example, 3M n VI
O
2−

4
+ 4 H+ ⟶ 2 M n V II
O
−

4
+ MnIVO2 + 2H2O
(iii)Fusion of chromite ore (FeCr2O4) with sodium or potassium carbonate in free access of air to form sodium chromate
4 FeCr2O4 + 8 Na2CO3 + 7 O2 → 8 Na2CrO4 + 2 Fe2O3 + 8 CO2
On acidification of Sodium chromate with sulphuric acid to form sodium dichromate
2 Na2CrO4 + 2 H+ → Na2Cr2O7 + 2 Na+ + H2O
(iv)Due to comparable energies of 5f, 6d and 75 levels members of actinoid series exhibit a large number of oxidation states.
(v)

(vi)+2 and +4 oxidation states are due to high stabilities of f0, f7 and f14 configuration.
(vii)La3+ (lanthanum) have 4f0 and Lu3+ (lutetium) have 4f14 configuration. Because of the absence of unpaired electrons,
these ions impart no colour to the solution.
32. a. i. Since the compound C of molecular formula C6H7N is formed B on treatment with Br2 and KOH (Hoffmann bromamide
reaction), therefore, the compound 'B' must be an amide and 'C' must be an amine. The only aromatic amine having
molecular formula C6H7N is C6H5NH2 (aniline).
ii. Since 'C' is aniline, the amide from which is formed by must be benzamide (C6H5CONH2).
Br2 , KOH

C6 H5 N H2 ←−−−−−− C6 H5 C ON H2
Aniline (C) Benzamide (B)

Thus, B is benzamide.
iii. Since B is formed from A with aqueous ammonia and heating, therefore, compound 'A' must be benzoic acid.
aq.N H3

C6 H5 C OOH −−−−−→ C6 H5 C ON H2
Benzoic acid (A) Heat Benzamide (B)

Thus, A = C6H5COOH, B = C6H5CONH2, C = C6H5NH2.

b. i. C6H5NH2 + CHCl3 + 3K OH → C6 H5 N C + 3KCl + 3H2O
(alc) P henyl isocyanide

ii. C6H5N2Cl + H3PO2 + H2O → C6 H6 + N2 + H3PO3 + HCl

Benzene

OR
∘
CH3 CH2 NH 2 0 C CH3 CH2 OH
i. + HNO2 −−→ + N2 + H2O
Ethylamine Ethyl alcohol
ii.

iii.

33. Molar mass of benzene (C 6 H6 ) = (6 × 12) + (6 × 1)

= 78 g mol −1

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Molar mass of toluene (C H C H ) = (7 × 12) + (8 × 1)
6 5 3

= 92 g mol −1

Now, no. of moles present in 80 g of benzene = mol 80

78

= 1.026 mol
100
And, no. of moles present in 100 g of toluene = 92
mol

=1.087 mol
1.026
Therefore, Mole fraction of benzene, x b =
1.025+1.087

= 0.486
And, mole fraction of toluene, x = 1 − 0.486 = 0.514 t

It is given that vapour pressure of pure benzene, p = 50.71 mm Hg 0

b

And, vapour pressure of pure toluene, p = 32.06 mm Hg 0

Therefore, partial vapour pressure of benzene, p b = xb × pb

= 0.486 × 50.71

= 24.645 mm Hg
And, partial vapour pressure of toluene, p 1 = xt × pt

= 0.514 × 32.06

= 16.479 mm Hg
Hence, mole fraction of benzene in vapour phase is given by:
p
b

pb + pt

24.645
=
24.645+16.479
24.645
= 41.124

= 0.599
OR
a. The order of depression in freezing point is C H C OOH < C l C − C OOH < F C − C OOH . As fluorine is most
3 3 3

electronegative so causes highest electron withdrawing inductive effect (-I effect). Consequently, it is strongest acid. Hence
C F C OOH ionises to the largest extent while acetic acid ionises to minimum extent. As we know greater the ions produced,
3

more will be depression in freezing point. Hence, the depression in freezing point is maximum for the fluoroacetic acid and
minimum for acetic acid.
b. Given, w A = 65.0g
0
ΔTf = 7.5 C

0
Kf = 1.86 C /m

i = 1.87
−1
MB = 58.5 g mo l

As we know,
i× K × wB ×1000
f
ΔTf =
M2 × w
A

ΔTf × MB × wA

⇒ wB =
i× Kf ×1000

∘ −1
7.5 C×58.5g mo l ×65g
wB =
∘ −1
1.87× 1.86 C/m×1000g kg

= 8.199 g.

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