Legend:
[2M] / [3M] / [5M] = marks
[NUM] = numerical (Part-E = 4M)
MP1 / MP2 / MP3 = Model Paper 1 / 2 / 3
MCQs excluded completely ✅
CHAPTERWISE + MARKSWISE QUESTION BANK (From 3 Model Papers)
CH-1 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept, empirical formula,
limiting reagent etc.)
✅ 2 MARK [2M]
MP3 Q24 [2M] Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous
mixtures.
MP3 Q25 [2M] Give the postulates of Dalton's atomic theory.
MP1 Q36(b) [2M] Define molarity.
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP3 Q36 [3M] Molecular formula of Ethanol is C₂H₂OH
a) empirical formula
b) ratio empirical:molecular
c) isomer of ethanol
MP2 Q36(i) + (ii) [3M]
a) State Avogadro’s law
b) scientific notation for 0.00016
c) Define limiting reagent
✅ NUMERICAL [NUM-4M]
MP3 Q47 [NUM] Determine molecular formula from % composition: 40%C,
6.7%H, 53.3%O
MP2 Q44 [NUM] Empirical + molecular formula from % composition, molar
mass 98.96g
MP1 Q44 [NUM] Same as above (repeated)
CH-2 Structure of Atom (de Broglie, Heisenberg, Bohr, uncertainty)
✅ 2 MARK [2M]
MP2 Q21 [2M] Write de-Broglie equation and explain its terms.
MP1 Q21 [2M] Heisenberg uncertainty principle + one significance.
✅ NUMERICAL [NUM-4M]
MP3 Q45 [NUM] wavelength 500 nm → calculate frequency (c=3×10⁸ m/s)
MP1 Q45 [NUM] Energy of one mole photon with frequency 5×10¹⁴ Hz
MP2 Q45 [NUM] Energy associated with first orbit of He⁺ and radius
MP3 Q48 [NUM] uncertainty in velocity if electron located within 0.1 Å
CH-3 Classification of Elements & Periodicity
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP1 Q31 [3M] State modern periodic law + mention longest period
MP3 Q35 [3M] Define electronegativity + periodic trends
MP2 Q31 [3M] Define electronegativity + variation in period and group
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP1 Q37 [3M]
a) period & group of element with atomic number 37
b) predict formula of binary compound (alkali metal X, halogen Y)
CH-4 Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
✅ 2 MARK [2M]
MP2 Q22 [2M] Electrovalent bond + one example
MP3 Q22 [2M] Ammonia has trigonal pyramidal geometry instead of
tetrahedral. Give reason
MP3 Q28 [2M] Define bond order and calculate it for He₂ molecule
MP3 Q29 [2M] Differences between sigma and pi bonds
MP2 Q23 [2M] Any two differences between sigma and pi bond
MP2 Q30 [2M] Newman projections of eclipsed & staggered ethane
MP1 Q22 [2M] two examples expanded octet compounds
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP3 Q31 [3M] Explain sp hybridization with example
MP2 Q32 [3M] Explain sp³ hybridization taking BCl₂ as example
MP1 Q32 [3M] Write three conditions for LCAO (linear combination of atomic
orbitals)
MP1 Q34 [3M]
a) hybridisation of PCl₂ and H₂O
b) Lewis dot structure of CO₂
MP3 Q33 [3M] Lewis structure of CO₂ + any two demerits of octet rule
MP2 Q34 [3M]
a) Lewis structure carbonate ion
b) number of pi bonds in ethyne
✅ 3 MARK (MO THEORY) [3M]
MP3 Q32 [3M] electronic config of O₂ and magnetic property
MP2 Q33 [3M] using MO theory calculate bond order + magnetic nature
MP1 Q33 [3M] show that He₂ does not exist using MO theory
CH-5 Thermodynamics
✅ 2 MARK [2M]
MP3 Q21 [2M] first law of thermodynamics + mathematical form
MP1 Q24 [2M] first law + mathematical form (repeated)
MP2 Q24 [2M] Define adiabatic process & intensive properties
MP2 Q25 [2M] Define specific heat capacity + relation Cp Cv R
MP1 Q25 [2M] Specific heat capacity + relation Cp Cv R (repeated)
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP2 Q38 [3M] Gibbs equation + conditions ΔH, ΔS for spontaneous at any
temperature
MP3 Q40(a) [3M] Derive expression for maximum work in reversible
isothermal expansion (n moles, V1 to V2)
✅ NUMERICAL (Thermochemistry) [NUM-4M]
MP3 Q46 [NUM] heat of formation of propane given heat of combustion +
heats of formation CO₂, H₂O
MP2 Q46 [NUM] standard enthalpy of formation of benzene from combustion
data
MP1 Q46 [NUM] heat of formation of methane from combustion + formation
data
CH-6 Equilibrium (Chemical equilibrium + Kp Kc + buffer)
✅ 2 MARK [2M]
MP2 Q26 [2M] Effect on equilibrium constant: catalyst added, concentration
doubled
MP1 Q26 [2M] equilibrium affected by addition of Cl₂, decrease in volume
(PCl₂ equilibrium)
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP3 Q38 [3M] What is chemical equilibrium? Derive expression for Kc for
formation of NH₂
MP3 Q39(b) [3M] Relationship between Kp and Kc
MP2 Q39 [3M] Le Chatelier’s principle + relationship between Kp and Kc for
two reactions
MP2 Q40(ii) [3M] What is buffer solution?
MP1 Q39(a) [3M] buffer solutions + example of neutral buffer
MP1 Q39(b) [3M] Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for acidic buffer pH
✅ NUMERICAL [NUM-4M]
MP2 Q47 [NUM] Calculate Kc for 2SO₂ + O₂ ⇌ 2SO₂ given equilibrium
concentrations
MP1 Q47 [NUM] pH of buffer containing NH₂OH and NH₂Cl (Kb given)
CH-7 Redox Reactions
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP3 Q34 [3M] balance redox: Cr₂O₂²⁻ + SO₂²⁻ → Cr³⁺ + SO₂²⁻ (acidic
medium)
MP2 Q35 [3M] same redox balancing question (repeated)
MP1 Q35 [3M] same redox balancing question (repeated)
CH-8 Organic Chemistry Basics (IUPAC, isomerism, effects, carbocation
stability)
✅ 2 MARK [2M]
MP3 Q26 [2M] Among cis and trans isomers which is stable? reason
MP3 Q27 [2M] any two differences between inductive and resonance effect
MP2 Q28 [2M] differences between homolytic and heterolytic bond cleavage
MP2 Q29 [2M] stability of carbocation (most stable) + IUPAC name
MP1 Q29 [2M] carbocation stability + reason
MP1 Q28 [2M] inductive effect vs electromeric effect differences
✅ 5 MARK [5M]
MP1 Q41 [5M]
a) IUPAC name of given compounds
b) Explain functional isomerism
c) bond line structure CH₂-CH₂-CH=CH-CH₂
CH-9 Hydrocarbons (alkanes/alkenes/alkynes, Wurtz, aromaticity, benzene
chlorination, ozonolysis)
✅ 5 MARK [5M]
MP3 Q42 [5M]
a) steps mechanism of chlorination of benzene
b) ozonolysis of propene
MP1 Q43 [5M]
a) mechanism of chlorination of benzene
b) cis/trans isomer of but-2-ene
MP2 Q43 [5M]
a) Wurtz reaction with example
b) any two conditions for aromaticity
c) what is pyrolysis
MP3 Q43 [5M]
a) prepare ethyne from CaC₂ + equation
b) Newman projection of ethane
c) structural formula of 3,4,4-trimethylhexane
CH-10 Organic Compounds containing Halogens (Addition reaction)
✅ 5 MARK [5M]
MP2 Q42 [5M]
a) mechanism of addition of HBr to propene
b) action of cold water on CaC₂ + equation
CH-11 Purification & Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis (Organic analysis)
✅ 5 MARK [5M]
MP3 Q41 [5M]
a) principle + calculations of estimation of carbon in organic compound
b) what are nucleophiles?
MP2 Q41 [5M]
a) sodium fusion extract detect chlorine
b) nucleophiles + example
c) Rf value
MP1 Q30 [2M] prepare Lassaigne's extract
MP1 Q42 [5M]
a) Carius method for halogen determination (quantitative)
b) separation methods: miscible liquids & plant pigments
CH-12 Solutions (Molarity/dilution)
✅ NUMERICAL [NUM-4M]
MP3 Q44 [NUM] M1V1 = M2V2 dilution: 500 mL 5M diluted to 1500 mL find
molarity
CH-13 Hydrogen / s-block / p-block (Acid base theory question also)
✅ 2 MARK [2M]
MP3 Q23 [2M] equation for dissociation of water + define pH
MP2 Q27 [2M] Lewis bases + example for Arrhenius acid
MP1 Q27 [2M] conjugate acid-base pair + identify in reaction
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP3 Q39(a) [3M] Bronsted acid-base theory + example
CH-14 Environmental/Polymers/Drugs (1 question only)
✅ 3 MARK [3M]
MP1 Q36(a) [3M] drugs used in treatment of cancer and AIDS
✅ MOST REPEATED / IMPORTANT QUESTIONS (Exam Priority)
🔥 Repeated in 2 or 3 Papers
1. Redox balancing Cr₂O₂²⁻ + SO₂²⁻ (MP1 + MP2 + MP3)
2. Empirical + molecular formula (chlorine compound) (MP1 + MP2)
3. First law of thermodynamics (MP1 + MP3)
4. Sigma vs Pi bond differences (MP1/MP2/MP3 types repeated)
5. Carbocation stability (MP1 + MP2)
6. Benzene chlorination mechanism (MP1 + MP3)
7. Buffer solution / pH (MP1 + MP2)