ASSOCIATION OF CHEMISTRY THEACHERS

NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN CHEMISTRY

(NSEC – 2025)
Question Paper Code: 31
Time: 120-minute Max. Marks: 216

1. Among Ca, V,Cr and Mn, the second Ionization Energy is the highest for
(A) V (B) Ca
(C) Cr (D) Mn
Sol: For Cr IE2 max due to 3d5.
2. Among the given compounds, the permanent dipole moment is exhibited by
(A) BF3 (B) XeF4
(C) SiF4 (D) SF4
F

Sol: F
: S  ≠0
F

F
F

F F F
F B Xe Si
F F
F F
F F
:

=0 =0 =0

3. Choose the correct statement
(A) XeO 4 and XeO2 F2 have tetrahedral geometry with no lone pairs
(B) XeO2 F2 is trigonal planar with two oxygen atoms in the trigonal plane
(C) XeO 4 has square planar geometry with no lone pair of electrons
(D) XeO2 F2 is distorted tetrahedral and XeO 4 is square planar
F
O
Sol: : Xe
O
F
4. IIClO 4 is used in etching of liquid crystal displays whereas H 2C3O 4 is present in
vegetables like spinach which causes itching to throat. Consider the following statements
for these compounds
(i) HClO4 is a stronger acid than H 2C2O4
(ii) HClO4 is a weaker acid than H 2C2O4
(iii) H 2C2O4 is reducing agent and HClO4 is oxidizing agent
(iv) The conjugate base of HClO4 is stronger than the conjugate base of H 2C2O4
The correct statements are
(A) (i) and (iii) (B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv) (D) (i) and (iv)
Sol: HClO4 is stronger acid than H2C2O4

HClO4 is oxidising acid

H2C2O4 is reducing agent
HClO4 max O.S. for Cl = +7
H2C2O4 is not max O.S. for C atom
5. Compounds A, B,C and D are solid trihalides, all containing the same central atom.
Compounds A, B , C are pale lilac (pale purple) in colour but compound D is dark green.
Compound A is insoluble in water and alcohol but rest of the three are soluble in both the
solvents.
The correct statement indicating the central atom and halides present in each of the
compounds is
(A) Central atom is As; halides are F− , Cl− , Br − , I − respectively
(B) Central atom is Co, halides are F− , Cl− , Br − , I − respectively
(C) Central atom is Cr, halides are F− , Cl− , Br − , I − respectively
(D) Central atom is Nd, halides are F− , Cl− , Br − , I − respectively
Sol: NdF3, NdCl3, NdBr3 (purple)

NdI3 is dark green

6. You are given a set of oxides: SrO, MoO3 and ZrO 2 . All the three show different reactions
with water. Two of these oxides react with water whereas the third one is insoluble in water
at room temperature ( 25 − 30 C ) . The statement that is correct about these oxides is
(A) MoO3 is insoluble in water, SrO gives a basic solution and ZrO 2 gives an acidic
solution in water.
(B) MoO3 is insoluble in water, SrO gives an acidic solution and ZrO 2 gives a basic
solution in water.
(C) ZrO 2 is insoluble in water, SrO gives a basic solution and MoO3 gives an acidic
solution in water.
 (D) ZrO 2 is insoluble in water, MoO3 gives a basic solution and SrO gives an acidic
solution in water.
Sol: ZrO2 is insoluble in water

SrO2 + H2O ⎯⎯
→ Sr(OH)2
Basic
MnO3 + H2O ⎯⎯
→ H2MnO4
Acidic
7. The complex that shows maximum number of isomers is (where gly = glycine, PEt 3 =
triethylphosphine)
(A)  Pt(ox) ( NH 3 )2 
(B) (B)  Pd ( PEt 3 )2 BrCl 
(C) [Pd( gly )( ox )]
+
(D)  Pt ( NH3 )( NO2 )( PEt 3 )2 

Pt(NH3 )(NO2 )(PEt3 )2 


Sol:

Pt(NH3 )(ONO)(PEt3 )2 


8. The spin-only magnetic moment for  Ni ( H 2O )6  ( ClO 4 )2 , should be

(A) 3.87 (B) 2.83
(C) 1.72 (D) 5.92
Sol:  Ni ( H2O)6  ( ClO4 )2

Ni2+ 3d8

H2O is weak field ligand

Two unpaired electron
spin = n(n + 2) B.M.

= 2(2 + 2) = 8
= 2.83 BM
9. The correct order of  0 for the following given transition metal complexes is
(A) Rh(CN)63  Rh ( NH 3 )6  RhCl63−
3+

(B) Rh ( NH3 )6  RhCl63  Rh(CN)63

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(C) RhCl63  Rh(CN)63  Rh ( NH3 )6

3+

(D) Rh(CN)63−  RhCl63−  Rh ( NH3 )6

3+
Sol: O (CFSE) increase in magnitude along spectrochemical series from WFL to SFL

Cl⊖ < NH3 < CN⊖

So,  Rh(CN)6    Rh(NH3 )6   RhCl6  (Stability and CFSE)
3− 3+ 3−

10. The correct rank of bond order for O 2 + , O 2 − , CO and O 2 2− is

(A) 3,1.5,3,1 (B) 2,5,1,1
(C) 1.5,2.5,3,2 (D) 2.5,1.5,3,1
Sol:
* Border order
O2 2.5

O2 1.5

CO 3.0

O22− 1.0

11. The correct basicity order in water for the following is

(A) NMe3  NH3  NH 2 NH 2  NF3 (B) NH 2OH  NH3  NF3  NMe3
(C) NH3  NF3  NMe3  NH 2 NH 2 (D) NMe3  NH2OH  NH3  NF3

Sol: NMe3 + H H N Me3

Me (+I effect) stabilize C.B. most


NF3 + H H N F3
F(−I effect) Destabilize C.B. most
More stable C.B., greater basic strength
So, NMe3  NH3  NH2 − NH2  NF3

12. A 1.25 g Shelcal 500 tablet contains 1250mg CaCO3 . A student dissolved one tablet in
water to make 1.0 L solution (X).10.0 mL of solution (X) was titrated with 0.0198 M
EDTA-MgEDTA mixture in the burette and found the CaCO3 content matched the label
claim. (Molar mass of CaCO3 = 100.0 g / mol ). The correct option is
(A) The burette reading is 6.31 mL and molarity of Shelcal solution is 0.125 M
(B) The burette reading is 10.00 mL and molarity of Shelcal solution is 0.0125 M
(C) The burette reading is 6.31 mL and molarity of Shelcal solution is 0.0125 M
(D) The burette reading is 10.00 mL and molarity of Shelcal solution is 0.125 M
Sol: 1.25 g tab ] 500 tab

1250 mg CaCO3
1250
mg ⎯⎯ → 1L solution
500
10 ml solution (x)  0.0198 M EDTA – MgEDTA
No. of mole of Ca2+ = No. of mole of EDTA − mgEDTA
10
No. of mole of Ca2+ = 0.0125  = 0.00125
1000
No. of mole of EDTA − mgEDTA = 0.0198  6.31 (ml)
0.125
=
1000
= 0.00125
Option (c) confirming
No. of mole of Ca2+ = No. of mole of EDTA-MgEDTA
13. When 10 mL of 0.01 M HCl was added to a mixture of 0.5MNH3 and 0.5MNH 4 Cl , the
pH of the resultant solution will be ( pK b of NH3 is 4.75)
(A) 9.07 (B) 9.75
(C) 9.25 (D) 8.75
Sol: NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl
0.5M 0.5 M

0.01  10  10−3
 0.6 
pH = 14 −  4.75 + log 
 0.4 
pH = 9.05
14. The correct order of CO triple bond character in the given metal carbonyl complexes is
(A)  Fe(CO) 4    Co(CO)4    Mn(CO)6   Ni(CO) 4
−2 −1 +

(B) Ni(CO) 4   Mn(CO)6    Co(CO) 4    Fe(CO) 4 

+ −1 −2

(C)  Mn(CO)6    Fe(CO) 4   Co(CO) 4   Ni(CO) 4

+ −2 −1

(D)  Mn(CO)6   Ni(CO) 4  Co(CO) 4    Fe(CO) 4 

+ −1 −2

Sol: Concept applied

Greater the synergic bonding lesser will CO triple bond order

Low O.S. or (−) O.S on central metal make strong syn bonding
Mn ( CO)6    Ni(CO)4   Co ( CO )4    Fe ( CO )4 
 −1 2−
15. Consider the following statements for the square planar complex  Pt(en)(NCS)2  . Identify
the correct statements
I. It is thermodynamically more stable than  Pt ( NH3 )2 (NCS) 2 
II. It can exhibit stereoisomerism.
III. It can exhibit structural isomerism.
IV. It is not easily soluble in polar solvents.
The correct option is
(A) I, II, IV (B) II, III, IV
(C) I, III, IV (D) I, II, III
Sol: In a given complex, more SFL make it more stable due to increase in CFSE

So, [Pt (en) NCS)2] > [Pt(NH3)(NCS)]

N NCS
en Pt
N NCS
Can not show stereoisomerism
N SCN
en Pt
N SCN
Linkage isomer possible
16. Which of the following molecules is odd one out in its bonding properties?
(A) CO32− (B) SO3
(C) CH 4 (D) BF3
Sol: CH4 has sp3 C-atom and tetrahedral, other CO32− , SO3 , BF3 All sp2 central atom and
trigonal planer, so (c) is correct answer.
17. Which one of the following reactions will give a product that has zero net dipole moment?
(A) Hex-3-yne with H 2 − Pd / C
(B) Hex-3-yne with Na in liquid ammonia
(C) Hex-2-yne with H 2 − Pd / C
(D) Hex-2-yne with Na in liquid ammonia
Sol:
18. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the aromatic electrophilic
substitution reactions of aniline or its derivatives under standard laboratory conditions?
(A) Aniline, when subjected to bromination with Br2 / H 2O , undergoes rapid
tribromination to form 2,4,6-tribromoaniline as the major product.
(B) During direct nitration of aniline with a nitrating mixture, meta-substitution is observed
predominantly due to protonation of the amino group under acidic conditions.
(C) The acetamido group ( − NHCOCH3 ) , being less basic than − NH 2 , shows stronger
+M (mesomeric) effect and thus activates the ring more than the free amino group.
(D) Acetylation of aniline reduces its reactivity towards electrophilic substitution and
facilitates controlled monosubstitution at ortho and para positions.
Sol:
19. The optically active mixtures from the following is:
(A) (B)

(C) (D)
Sol:

(A) Both compound are optically inactive

(B) Racemic mixture (optically inactive)

(C) (Enantiomeric Excess) = 50% optically active

(D) Both compound are optically inactive

20. Alkenes can be converted to cis-diols using OsO4 + NaHCO3 and trans-diols via the
epoxide followed by acid hydrolysis.
Compound C given below is formed from:
(i) alkene A by treatment with OsO4 + NaHCO3
(ii) the epoxide of alkene B followed by acid hydrolysis.
 The structures of A and B are:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

C2 H 5 H C2 H 5
H OH OH
C2 H 5
OsO4 + NaHSO3
H 5 C2 (Syn addn) H
Sol:  HO C2 H 5 (c)
(Trans) H 5 C2 HO H
Alkene (A)
+ en + en

H 5C 2 C2H 5 H 5C 2 HO H
C 2H 5 C2 H 5
epoxidation
followed by hydrolysis H

H
H
H
HO OH H
Alkene (B) (anti) C2 H 5 OH
(c)
21. The disaccharide shown below undergoes enzymatic hydrolysis. The monosaccharide units
formed upon complete hydrolysis of the disaccharide are
 (A) Glucose and Glucose (B) Glucose and Galactose
(C) Galactose and Fructose (D) Galactose and Galactose
Sol:

CH2OH CH2OH CH2OH

OH CH2OH OH
OH O
OH O OH O HO O
OH OH H3O +
+ OH
OH
Hydrolysis
HO
OH OH OH
OH
galactose glucose
22. The correct order of the isoelectric points (pl) of Alanine (Ala), Arginine (Arg), and
Glutamic acid (Glu) is:
(A) Ala > Arg > Glu (B) Arg > Ala > Glu
(C) Glu > Arg > Ala (D) Glu > Ala > Arg
Sol: PI order : Basic A  A > neutral A  A > Acid A  A

(Arg > Ala > Glu)

23. Which of the following most readily forms a cyclic hemiacetal in the presence of an acid
catalyst?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
O

..
Sol: HO H (Aldehyde > Keton)
..

6 membered ring formation is more preferable

24. A medicinal chemist is exploring halogenated aromatic compounds as potential precursors
for drug molecules. In one experiment, she attempts bromination of a substituted aromatic
ring in the presence of acetic acid, a typical aromatic electrophilic substitution (AES)
condition.

The chemist proposed an intermediate for the above reaction with the following resonance
structures. Which of the following structures contributes the most to the stability of the
intermediate?

(A) (B)

(C) (D)
Sol:

CF3
.. Br2
NMe2(+M)
CH3OOH

O2 N

CF3 CF3
.. .. CF3 CF3
NMe2 NMe2 .. +
+ + NMe2 NMe2
+
O2 N + Br O2 N Br O2 N Br O2 N Br

25. Which sequence of reagents, when used in the correct order, will convert benzene to 𝑚-
nitro-npropylbenzene?
(A) (i) CH3 COCl/AlCl3 , (ii) HNO3 /H2 SO4 , (iii) Zn/Hg, HCl
 (B) (i) HNO3 /H2 SO4 , (ii) CH3 CH2 CH2 Cl/AlCl3
(C) (i) HNO3 /H2 SO4 , (ii) CH3 CH2 COCl/AlCl3 (iii) H2 NNH2 /NaOH
(D) (i) CH3 CH2 COCl/AlCl3 , (ii) HNO3 /H2 SO4 , (iii) H2 NNH2 /NaOH
O O

C CH2CH3 C CH2CH3
O
H2 CH 3 C C Cl HNO3
Sol: H2SO4
AlCl3
NO2

(Nitration)
(F.C. acylation)

NH2-NH2/NaOH
Wolf Kishner
reduction

CH2CH2CH3

NO2

26. Which of the following compounds predominantly gives the para-nitro product as the
major isomer upon nitration using a nitrating mixture (HNO3 + H2SO4)?

(A) (B)

(C) (D)
O
..
NH C CH3
Sol: Only this compound is activating ortho, para directing

among all given compounds

27. Product E formed in the following chemical reaction will

(A) have the same configuration as B

(B) have inverted configuration as compared to B
(C) be a racemic mixture
(D) be optically inactive (b)
O
H
H O * C
* CH2CH3
H3 C O
H3 C OH
H+
Sol: + HOCH2 − CH3
(Esterification)
have the same configuraiton
B (E) as (B)

(Reaction in configuration)

28. The most predominant product of the following reaction will be:

(A) (B)

(C) (D)
Sol:

H
.. AlCl3 +
Cl
.. :

Intra molecular
F.C. alkylation

29. Which of the following molecules will react with ozone and hydrogen peroxide to form
1,4-benzene dicarboxylic acid, formic acid, oxalic acid and acetone?

(A) (B) (C) (D)

COOH

COOH
Sol: ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
O3 , H2O2
(Oxidative ozonolysis)
→ +HCOOH = +
COOH
COOH

30. The correct numerical answers for the following is:

(i) The number of NOT-aromatic compounds from the following is
 (ii) The number of 𝛼 hydrogen atoms in the following structure is

(iii) The number of geometrical isomers possible in CH3 CH = CH − CH = CH2

(iv) The number of compounds more acidic than CH3 COOH from:

CF3COOH CH3SO3H C2H5OH

(A) (i) = 3; (ii) = 6; (iii) = 2; (iv) = 3

(B) (i) = 2 ; (ii) = 6; (iii) = 2; (iv) = 3
(C) (i) = 2; (ii) = 7; (iii) = 4; (iv) = 2
(D) (i) = 3; (ii) = 7; (iii) = 2; (iv) = 3

N O
Sol: (i) are not aromatic (3)
N
a
a

(ii) (7a−H) (7)

a

(iii) (2) geometrical isomers (2)

cis + trans

(iv) (3) compounds more acidic than

CH3COOH
31. The following reaction is performed and multiple products are observed.

One of the products (X) can decolourize Br2 water. The product (X) is

(A) (B)

(C) (D)
Sol: (c)

32. Compound 𝐀 can be prepared from a suitable alkyl halide and appropriate reagent and
conditions. The most appropriate combination of the requirements to give the highest yield
is:

(A) 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane, CH3 O− , CH3 OH

(B) 1-fluoro-1-methylcyclohexane, CH3 O− , CH3 OH
(C) 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane, (CH3 )3 CO− , (CH3 )3 COH
(D) 1-fluoro-1-methylcyclohexane, (CH3 )3 CO− , (CH3 )3 COH
Sol: (d)
 This combination of poor L.G(-F) and hindered base ( ) gives highest yield of

33. Consider three cylinders of capacity 2.24 L each fitted with piston. Each containing 2.50 g
of an ideal gas ( X, Y and Z ) as specified below at 273 K . The pressure is not specified.
Given: Molar mass (in gmol−1 ) as X = 40, Y = 80 and Z = 20.

The correct set of statement(s) is/are

(i) The number of molecules in each cylinder is the same.
(ii) The average velocity of the molecules in each cylinder is the same.
(iii) The pressure of gas Z is the highest.
(iv) If the pressure in each cylinder is adjusted to one atmosphere at constant temperature,
the volume of the gas Z will increase and those of the other two will decrease.
(A) (i) and (ii) are correct
(B) (i) and (iii) are correct
(C) (ii) and (iv) are correct
(D) (iii) and (iv) are correct
Sol: (d)

2.5 2.5 2.5

Nx =  NA Ny =  NA Nz =  NA
40 80 20
 = 0.0625 N A = 0.3125 N A = 0.125 N A

8RT
Cav =
M

P a n (V = Same, T = Same )

Px = 0.625atm Py = 0.31atm Pz = 1.25atm

34. A sample(X) of MCl2 was found to contain a small quantity of M(OH)2 as an impurity,
both of the compounds are soluble in water. In an experiment 30 g of the above sample (X)
was dissolved in 60 mL of 0.4 M HCl to give solution (Y). 20 mL of 0.4 M NaOH was
required to neutralise the excess HCl in solution (Y). The percentage of M(OH)2 in sample
(X) is:
Given: Molar mass of M(OH)2 = 65 g mol−1
(A) 1.7 (B) 3.5
(C) 0.17 (D) 0.35
Sol: (a)
m moles of NaOH required for 20ml = 20 × 0.4 = 8
m moles of HCl in 60 ml = 60 × 0.4 = 24
m moles of HCl neutralized by M(OH)2 = 24 – 8 = 16
16
m moles of M(OH)2 = =8.
2
8  65
Mass of M(OH)2 = = 0.52g
1000
0.52
% of M(OH)2 in sample = 100 = 1.73%
30

35. Consider the following reactions (i) and (ii) occurring at 298 K, such that 𝐸𝑎2 = 3𝐸𝑎1 and
the Arrhenius constant A has the same value for both the reactions. The relation between
𝑘1 and 𝑘2 is
 (A) 𝑘1 = 3𝑘2 𝑒 𝐸𝑎2 /𝑅𝑇 (B) 𝑘1 = 𝑘2 𝑒 2𝐸𝑎1 /𝑅𝑇
(C) 𝑘2 = 𝑘1 𝑒 2𝐸𝑎1 /𝑅𝑇 (D) 𝑘2 = 𝑘1 𝑒 3𝐸𝑎1 /𝑅𝑇
Sol: (b)

K1 = A e − Ea1 / RT

K 2 = A e − Ea 2 /RT = Ae −3Ea1 /RT

2Ea1
K1
 = e RT
K2

K1 = K 2 e 2Ea1 /RT

36. In the spacecrafts of NASA, the oxygen required for the astronauts is obtained from the
following chemical reaction.
KClO3 (𝑠) + Fe(𝑠) → O2 (𝑔) + KCl(𝑠) + FeO(𝑠)
The requirement of O2 per astronaut per day is 500 L as measured at 1 atm and 300 K . The
minimum mass of KClO3 ( Molar mass of KClO3 = 122.5 g mol−1 ) needed for two
astronauts to be in the spacecraft for ten days in a space mission is:
(A) 49.8 kg (B) 426 g
(C) 213 g (D) 498.0 kg
Sol: (a)
Volume of O2 required for two astronauts per day
= 2 × 500 = 1000 L
Volume of O2 required for 10 days = 10 × 1000 =104 L

PV 1 10 4
Moles of O2 required = =
RT 0.0821 300
= 406 moles
Moles of KClO3 = 406 moles
4.06 122.5
Mass of KClO3 required = kg
1000
= 49.73 kg
= 49.8 kg

37. When 15.0 g of steam at 373 K is passed in 250.0 g of H2 O(l) in closed container at 298 K
at constant pressure of 1 bar , then the correct statement, if this is isolated system, will be:
(Assume that the final state is liquid water)
 (A) Both the volume and entropy will increase.
(B) Both the volume and entropy will decrease.
(C) The volume will increase and the entropy will decrease.
(D) The volume will decrease and the entropy will increase.
Sol: (b)

250g water at 298K (25°C)

P = Constant (1 bar)
Both volume and entropy will decrease.

38. Consider the given equilibrium reaction at 473 K

Li3 N( s) + 2H2 ( g) ⇌ LiNH2 ( s) + 2LiH( s) Δ𝐻𝑟×𝑛 ∘ = −200 kJ/mol
The number of moles of H2 ( g) present at equilibrium can be maximised by

Temperature Pressure
(A) increasing increasing
(B) increasing decreasing
(C) decreasing increasing
(D) decreasing decreasing

Sol: (b)
Moles of H2 can be maximised by increasing temperature as the equilibrium is exothermic
and by decreasing pressure as a ng is negative.

39. The following concentration vs time plot represents the conversion of CH3 NC(g) to
CH3 CN(g). Which of the following statements (I to IV) is/are true?
 I. The reaction is of zero order
II. Unit of rate constant of this reaction is s−1
III. Unit of rate constant of the reaction is torr s −1
IV. Unit of rate of the reaction is torr s −1
(A) I only (B) I, II
(C) III only (D) II, IV
Sol: (d)
Since half life of reaction is constant therefore reaction is 1st order reaction
Unit of rate constant is second–1
Unit of rate or reaction is torr sec–1

40. Consider the chemical reaction A → 𝐶 + 𝐷

The observations for kinetic study of the above unimolecular elementary reaction at 298 K
are given in the table below:
Time (minute) [A](M)
0 0.35
10 0.035
t 0.00035
The value of time 𝑡 (minute) is
(A) 20 (B) 30
(C) 40 (D) 35
Sol: (b)
2.303 0.35
k= log
10 0.035
k = 0.2303min
2.303 0.35
t= log
0.2303 0.00035
= 10  3 = 30 min
41. Propanoic acid (PA) is an organic acid. At 298 K, the pH of a 50.0 mL sample of 0.20 M
of it is 3.0. The pH of solution formed by mixing 25.0 mL 0.2 M sodium propanoate
solution with 25.0 mL 0.1 M propanoic acid will be:
(A) 3.3 (B) 5.3
(C) 5.6 (D) 6.3
Sol: (c)
1 Ka
PH =
2
(
P − log C )
1 Ka
3=
2
(
P − log 0.2 )
PKa = 5.3
Using Henderson’s equation

P H = P Ka + log
( salt )
( Acid )
0.2
= 5.3 + log = 5.6
0.1
42. M is an alkaline earth metal. 1.0 M solution of MCl2 is added dropwise to a solution that
is 0.01 M each in fluoride, sulfite, and phosphate ions. The order of precipitation of
corresponding salts is
Solid Ksp
MSO3 7 ×10–7
MF2 5 × 10–9
M3(PO4)2 1 × 10 –25
(A) M3(PO4)2, MF2, MSO3 (B) M3(PO4)2, MSO3, MF2
(C) MSO3, MF2, M3(PO4)2 (D) MF2, MSO3, M3(PO4)2
Sol: (a)
Concentration of M+2 required for

(i) MSO3 ; K sp =  M +2  SO32− 

K sp 7 10−7
 M +2  = = = 7 10−5 M
SO3 
2−
0.01

2
(ii) MF2 ; Ksp = M+2  F− 

K sp 5 10−9
 M +2  = = = 5 10−5 M
( 0.01)
2 2
 F 
−
 (iii) M3 ( PO4 )2
3 2
; Ksp = M+2   PO34− 

1 1
 K 3  −25  3
 M  = 
+2 sp  =  10  = 10−7 M
 ( PO ) 
3 − 2
 ( 0.01) 
2

 4  

Hence order of PPtn: M3 ( PO4 )2 , MF2 , MSO3

43. CrCh3XNHs can exist as an octahedral complex (P). 0.1 molal aqucous solution of this
complex (P) shows a depression in freezing point of 0.558 °C. The molecular formula of
the complex (P) is:
(Given Kr for water = 1.86 K Kg mol–1)
(Assuming 100% ionization of the complex)
(A) [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 (B) [Cr(NH3)5Cl]C12
(C) [Cr(NH3)4C12]Cl (D) [Cr(NH3)3C13]
Sol: (b)
Tf = iKf.m
0.558 = i 1.86  0.1
i=3

 Molecular formula : Cr ( NH3 )5 Cl  Cl2

44. Aspirin (C9H8O4) is produced by the reaction between salicylic acid (C7H6O3) and acetic
anhydride (C4H6O3) as per the reaction C7H6O3 + C4H6O3 → C9H8O4 + C2H4O2
In the reaction of 155 g salicylic acid and 105 g acetic anhydride, assuming 80% conversion
of the limiting reactant, the mass of aspirin formed is:
Given molar mass in g mol–1 salicylic acid = 138, acetic anhydride = 102 and aspirin = 180
(A) 148 g (B) 162 g (C) 202 g (D) 184 g
Sol: (a)
155
Moles of salicylic acid = = 1.123
138
105
Moles of acetic anhydride = = 1.029
102
 Acetic anhydride is limiting reagent

80
Moles of aspirin formed = 1.029  = 0.823
100
Mass of aspirin formed = 0.823180 = 148.23g

148g
45. A voltaic cell is constructed as shown below
Ni(s)| Ni2+(aq) || Ag+(aq) |Ag(s)
E°Ni2+(aq)/Ni(s) =0.236 V, E°Ag(aq)/Ag(s) = 0.799 V The initial concentration of Ag+(aq) in the
Ag+(aq)/Ag(s) half-cell is 0.005 M and the corresponding cell voltage is +0.95 V at 298 K.
Identify the correct option from the following
(A) Initial [Ni2+ ](aq) = 0.019M ; it will increase with time
(B) Initial [Ni2+ ] aq) = 0.12M ; it will increase with time
(C) Initial [Ni2+ ](aq) = 0.019M ; it will decrease with time
(D) Initial [Ni2+ ](aq) = 0.12M ; it will decrease with time
Sol: (a)

Net cell reaction is

N1 ( s ) + 2Ag+ ( aq ) 2Ag (s ) + N1+2 ( aq )

2
 N1+ 
Q= 2
,n =2
 Ag + 

E0cell = E0C − E0A = 0.799 − ( −0.236 )

= 1.035V

0.0591 00.591  N1+2 

E cell = E 0
− log Q = 0.95 = 1.035 − log
( 0.005)
cell 2
n 2

 N1+2  = 0.0188M 0.019M

During working of cell, conc of N1+2 will increase

46. A certain quantity of a hydrocarbon fuel sample (Cx Hy) is burnt in excess O2(g) to ensure
complete combustion. The combustion produced 11.93 g CO2(g), 2.19 g H2O(g), and 311
kJ of heat. Mass of the fuel burnt in this combustion is
(A) 3.493 g (B) 14.02 g
(C) 11.93 g (D) 3.250 g
Sol: (a)
Mass of hydrocarbon = mass of carbon + mass of hydrogen
11.93
Moles of CO2 formed = = 0.271
44
2.19
Moles H2O formed = = 0.122
18
 Using POAC ; moles of C = moles of CO2
moles of H = 2 moles of H2O
 moles of C = 0.271
moles of H = 2 × 0.122 = 0.243
mass of C = 0.271 × 12 = 3.252 g
mass of H = 0.243 × 1 = 0.243 g
 mass of hydrocarbon = 3.252 + 0.243 = 3.495 g

47. The photon with the longest wavelength required for the electronic transition in an atom of
hydrogen is:
(A) n = 1 → n = 3 (B) n = 2 → n = 6
(D) n = 3 → n = 1 (D) n = 1 → n = 6
Sol: (b)
Maximum energy required means minimum wavelength required for transition.
Energy order : (d) > (a) > (b)
Wavelength order: (b) > (a) > (d)
48. Consider two reactions A and B for which the variation of RT ln K with temperature is
given in the
plots below. If the enthalpy change for the reactions are –25 kJ/mol and 20 kJ/mol,
respectively for A
and B, the correct statement is:

(A) The equilibrium constant for Reaction B decreases as temperature increases.

(B) The entropy change for Reaction A is 50 kJ/mol.
(C) Reaction A remains spontaneous only at temperatures less than 500K
(D) At 400 K, reaction B changes from exothermic to endothermic reaction.
Sol: (c)
RT ln K = T S − H
• H (intersect) of reaction B= 20 kj/mol and for endothermic reaction, K increases
with increase in temperature.

• Slope of curve is S which is negotiate for A

• Reaction remains spontaneous below or at 500 K for reaction A.

 Multiple Correct Question

49. Alkyl lithium compound are of interest in organic synthesis as efficient alkylating agents.
Consider the following two reactions
C H Li + C6 H6 → C6 H5 Li + C4 H10
(i) 4 9
C H Li + C6 H 6 → C6 H5 Li + C5 H 6
(ii) 5 5
The CORRECT statement(s) for the above two reactions is/are:
(A) Reaction (i) will proceed because the more acidic hydrocarbon will react with the Li-
derivative of less acidic hydrocarbon to liberate less acidic hydrocarbon.
(B) Reaction (ii) will proceed because the less acidic hydrocarbon will react with the Li-
derivative of more acidic hydrocarbon to liberate more acidic hydrocarbon.
(C) Both the reactions will proceed because the more acidic hydrocarbon will react with
the Li-derivative of more acidic hydrocarbon to liberate less acidic hydrocarbon.
(D) Both the reactions proceed because the less acidic hydrocarbon will react with the Li-
derivative of more acidic hydrocarbon to liberate less acidic hydrocarbon.

Sol: (a)
Stability of anion :

i) C6 H5−  C4 H9−
ii) C5 H5−  C6 H5−

50. A mixture gave light yellow precipitate with silver nitrate which did not dissolve
completely with ammonia solution. It gave positive chromyl chloride test. When organic
layer test was performed with addition of excess of concentrated nitric acid, a violet
coloured organic layer first formed which then changed to orange colour. Brown ring test
was positive but brown coloured gas was not intensified on heating the mixture with copper
turnings and concentrated sulphuric acid. Which of the anions were present?
(A) Chloride, bromide, iodide (B) Chloride, nitrate, iodide
(C) Fluoride, nitrate, bromide (D) Chloride, iodide, nitrite
Sol: (d)
• Positive chromyl chloride test suggests Cl–
• A violet coloured organic layer first formed then changed to orange colour suggests
lodide (I)
• Brown ring test but not intensified brown gas suggests nitrite ( No2− )
51. Consider the following half-cell reactions

H (+aq ) + e− 1/ 2 H 2( g ) E 0 = 0.00 V
V(3aq+) + e− V( 2aq+) E 0 = −0.255 V

VO 2+ + e− + 2H + V(3aq+) + H 2O(i ) E 0 = +0.337V

1/ 2O2( g ) + 2e− + 2 H + H 2O(l ) E 0 = +1.23 V
Using above equations, the correct statement(s) is/are
V( 2aq+) to V(3aq+ ) +
(A) Oxidation of by H is a spontaneous reaction.
V(3aq+ ) to V( 4aq+) +
(B) Oxidation of by H is a nonspontaneous reaction.
+
(C) H is a better oxidizing agent then O2.
V( 2aq+) to V(3aq+ )
(D) O2 will be able to oxidize . .
Sol: (a,b & d)
SRP of V3+ < SRP of H+
 oxidation of V2+ to V3+ is a sponanteord reaction

SRP of V(4aq+ )  SRP of H +

 oxidation of V3+ to V4+ is non spontaneous

SRP of O2 > SRP of H+

 O2 will able to oxidize V4+ to V3+

52. The suitable combinations of physico-chemical methods that can be used to assign the
correct formula to the compound CoCl3.4NH3 are
(A) Addition of Ag+ ions
(B) Electrical conductance of aqueous solution
(C) Depression in freezing point
(D) Thermal decomposition of the complex under controlled conditions
Sol: (a, b & c)

By measuring the amount of AgCl formed, number of ioxizable Cl− can be determined
so can be used to assign the correct formula.
Electrical conductance depends on number of ions can also be used to assign correct
formula.
Depression in freezing is proportional to number of ion so this method can also be used.
 Thermal decomposition would break down the complex which is not a method to
determine ionic structure of complex.
53. Given below is the structure of a compound X. Identify the correct statement(s) from
below.

(A) Compound X has two vinylic protons, and two allylic protons.
(B) Compound X (9.6 gram) will react with excess of bromine to give a dibromide (25.6
gram).
(C) The carbon radical that generated by cleavage of C-Hd bond will be more stable than
that generated by cleavage of C-Hb bond.
(D) Compound X on ozonolysis followed by treatment with Zn/H2O will give a dial.
Sol: (b,c,d)

12
C7H12 Dole = 8 −
2
Molwt = 9.6 =8–6
=2
x(9.6 g) will across 0.1 mole Br that 146g
0.1 mole

So 16 + 9.6 = 25.6g
54. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect for sugars?
(A) If a disaccharide is dextrorotatory, it means both its monosaccharides will also be
essentially dextrorotatory.
(B) The designations (+) and (-) can also be referred to as D- and L- respectively
(C) The predominant hemiacetal form of glucose is formed by bond formation between C1
C
and 6
(D) All nucleic acids contain 2-deoxy-D-ribose as the aldopentose
Sol: (a,b,c,d)
For
(A) part
Sucrose is dexbo but pts one mono saccharide fectos is hevo
(B) part
(+)  Dexbo (optical rotation)

D  Rrlative configuration

(–)  Leavo (optical rotation)

L  Relative configuration

(C) part  Hemiacetal of glucose formed C –1 x C-5 for more stable pyronose form

(D) DNA contain 2– Dexcy –  – D Ribose but RNA conatain Po – D Ribose

55. When the following reaction was performed, the product obtained gave a bright orange red
precipitate with 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine and does not react with saturated solution of
NaHCO3 .
 This implies :
(A) hydrolysis has taken place
(B) intramolecular Friedal Crafts reaction has been favoured
(C) Intermolecular Friedal Crafts reaction has taken place
(D) the product has a carbonyl functional group
Sol: (b, d)

Product is ketone give orange red–ppt with 2,4, DNP.

NaHSO3 reacts with R– CHO and methyl ketone only
Intra molecular F.C. reaction occurred
56. The following reaction was performed.

However, on investigation it was discovered that there were additional product(s) in the
raction mixture. The additional product(s) is/are

(A)
(B) a vicinal dibromide

(C)
(D) a geminal dibromide
Sol: (a,c,d)
57. Two open beakers A and B are kept inside a sealed box. Initially, beaker A contains 30 mL
of 0.050 M glucose solution and beaker B contains 30 mL of 0.035 M fructose solution.
Enough time was given to ensure that the water vapour in the system is in equilibrium.
Under the equilibrium conditions, Assume density of solution to be 1 gm/cm³
(A) Volume of solution in A decreased to 25 mL
(B) Volume of solution in B decreased to 25 mL
(C) Volume of solution in A increased to 35 mL
(D) Volume of solution in B increased to 35 mL
Sol: (b,c)

At t=0
(A) Glucose solution is concentration so has lesser vapour pressure
(B) Frectose solution is lesser concentration so has higher vapour pressure
So at equilibrium to get equal pressure some water need to transfer from B solution to A
solution which match option (B) and (C)

58. Three different gaseous mixtures (i), (ii) and (iii) of helium and nitrogen are placed in boxes
of equal volume as shown below :
 The true statement(s) from the following is/are
(A) Box (ii) has the lowest pressure
(B) Box (ii) has the lowest partial pressure of helium
(C) Box (ii) has the lowest density
(D) Pressure of box (iii) is less than pressure of box (i)
Sol: (a, c)
Box (ii) has min no of molecule so lowest pressure
P  no of molecule
Box (ii) has max partial pressure
P  no of molecule
PM
Density =
RT
M is average mole wt
Which is lowest for Box (ii)
Pressure  no of molecule only not type of molecule

59. Identify the isotonic solution(s) from the following mixtures of aqueous solutions at 298
K. (Assume complete dissociation of the electrolytes in water)
(A) 100 mL 0.5 M glucose solution and 110 mL 0.2 M CuSO4 solution
(B) 200 mL 0.5 M acetamide solution and 300 mL 0.1 M NaCl solution
(C) 400mL 0.1 M BaCl2 solution and 100 mL 0.2 M KCl solution
(D) 200mL 0.13 M CaCl2 solution and 200mL 0.125 M HCl solution
Sol: (b,c,d)

(a) x  ( i1c1 + i2c2 )

94
x
220
160
(b) x  = 0.32
500
160
(c) x  = 0.32
500
128
(d) x  = 0.32
400
60. Three cylinders connected with valves are shown in the diagram. All the cylinders are at
same temperature. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true once the valves are
opened and the system is allowed to reach equilibrium?

NOTE : Volume of connecting tubes may be neglected.

(A) Total pressure of the system will be 1.75 atm
(B) The partial pressure of Ne in cylinder 1 will be higher than that in cylinder 2 and 3
(C) The correct order of partial pressure will be p(Ne) > p(Xe) > p(Ar)
(D) Number of moles of gas in cylinder 2 will be lower than its initial value.
Sol: (a, d)
T = constant

( iC )CaCl 2
= 3  0.13
= 0.390
PV +P V +P V
p total = 1 1 2 2 3 3
V1 + V2 + V3
2 + 1 + 0.5
=
2
3.5
= = 1.75
2

(b) is incorrect

( P )Ne equalin allcontainer

2
(c) P ( Ne ) =
2
= 1 atm
2
P ( Xe ) =
2
= 1atm
 1
P ( Ar ) =
2
= 0.5
PV
(d) n=
RT
1
( n )itial =
RT
1.75  0.5
( n )final =
RT
0.875
=
RT

( n )final  ( n )itial in cylinder (2)