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The ISC Chemistry Question Paper for Class 11 consists of three sections with a total of 70 marks, covering various chemistry topics including molarity, oxidation numbers, hybridization, and periodic trends. Students are required to attempt a specified number of questions from each section, with detailed instructions provided for calculations and explanations. The paper emphasizes the importance of showing all steps in numerical problems and includes both theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry.

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ISC Chemistry Question Paper

The ISC Chemistry Question Paper for Class 11 consists of three sections with a total of 70 marks, covering various chemistry topics including molarity, oxidation numbers, hybridization, and periodic trends. Students are required to attempt a specified number of questions from each section, with detailed instructions provided for calculations and explanations. The paper emphasizes the importance of showing all steps in numerical problems and includes both theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry.

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ISC Chemistry Question Paper

Class 11 - Chemistry
Max Marks: 70
Time: 3 hours

Instructions:

1. All questions are compulsory.

2. The use of a calculator is allowed.

3. Show all steps clearly in numerical problems.

4. Attempt all parts of a question together.

Section A: (30 marks)

Attempt any 3 questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. (a) Calculate the molarity of a solution containing 4 g of NaOH (Molar mass = 40 g/mol) dissolved
in 500 mL of water.
(3 marks)

(b) State and explain Bohr’s postulates regarding the stability of an atom.
(3 marks)

(c) Explain the difference between sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds. Provide one example of each.
(4 marks)

2. (a) Calculate the mole fraction of ethanol in a solution containing 46 g of ethanol (C₂H₅OH, Molar
mass = 46 g/mol) in 200 g of water.
(3 marks)

(b) Explain the shape of methane CH4CH₄CH4 using the concept of hybridization.
(3 marks)

(c) What is the oxidation number of sulfur in H2SO4H_2SO_4H2SO4? Show the calculation.
(4 marks)

3. (a) Determine the equivalent mass of H₂SO₄ in the reaction where it behaves as a diprotic acid.
(3 marks)

(b) Write the electronic configuration of the element with atomic number 17 (Chlorine). Which group
and period does it belong to?
(3 marks)
(c) Describe the general trends of atomic radius across a period and down a group in the periodic
table.
(4 marks)

4. (a) Calculate the normality of a solution that contains 4.9 g of H₂SO₄ (Molar mass = 98 g/mol)
dissolved in 100 mL of solution.
(3 marks)

(b) Explain the VSEPR theory with reference to the shape of H2OH_2OH2O.
(3 marks)

(c) Discuss the periodic trends in ionization energy across Period 2 of the periodic table.
(4 marks)

Section B: (20 marks)

Attempt any 2 questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

5. (a) Define molality and calculate the molality of a solution containing 10 g of NaCl (Molar mass =
58.5 g/mol) in 200 g of water.
(3 marks)

(b) What are the limitations of Bohr’s atomic model?


(3 marks)

(c) Compare SN1 and SN2 mechanisms with respect to reaction rate, mechanism, and
stereochemistry.
(4 marks)

6. (a) Find the oxidation number of Cr in K2Cr2O7K_2Cr_2O_7K2Cr2O7.


(2 marks)

(b) Explain the Aufbau principle. Write the electronic configuration of an atom with atomic number
26 (Iron).
(3 marks)

(c) Describe the hybridization and structure of ethene C2H4C_2H_4C2H4.


(3 marks)

(d) What are the factors affecting the strength of covalent bonds?
(2 marks)

7. (a) Calculate the molarity of a solution containing 12 g of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆, Molar mass = 180
g/mol) in 250 mL of solution.
(3 marks)

(b) Explain the Pauli Exclusion Principle.


(3 marks)
(c) Discuss the hybridization and geometry of ammonia NH3NH₃NH3.
(4 marks)

Section C: (20 marks)

Attempt any 2 questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

8. (a) Define redox reactions. Explain with an example how oxidation numbers are assigned in redox
reactions.
(4 marks)

(b) What is the periodic law? How did it lead to the modern periodic table?
(3 marks)

(c) Calculate the molality of a solution containing 5 g of KCl (Molar mass = 74.5 g/mol) in 100 g of
water.
(3 marks)

9. (a) What are quantum numbers? Briefly explain their significance.


(4 marks)

(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid and assign
oxidation numbers to each element.
(3 marks)

(c) Explain the sp³ hybridization in methane CH4CH₄CH4 and predict its bond angles.
(3 marks)

10. (a) Explain the trends of electronegativity in the periodic table.


(4 marks)

(b) State the difference between polar and non-polar covalent bonds with examples.
(3 marks)

(c) Calculate the molarity of a solution that contains 9.8 g of H₂SO₄ in 500 mL of solution.
(3 marks)

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