Chem XI Set-2
Chem XI Set-2
SESSION: 2024-25
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY THEORY
CLASS-XI
MM: 70 Time:3 Hours
Instructions-
2. (a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with 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.
30. (i) The electronic distribution of the sigma molecular orbital is symmetrical around the
C-C bond which permits free rotation around C-C bond. Such spatial arrangements of
atoms in which conversion of one another takes place by rotation around C-C bond is
known as
(a) rotamers (b) conformers (c) conformations (d) All of these
30. (ii) The possible rotamers of ethane is/are
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) ∞
30. (iii) Why do different conformations of ethane cannot be separated and isolated?
30. (iv) Define torsional strain
SECTION E
31. In the Balmer series of atomic spectra of hydrogen atom, a line corresponding to
wavelength 656.4 nm was obtained. Calculate the number of higher orbit from which the
electron drops to produce this line.
32. Discuss the shape of the following molecules using the VSEPR model: BeCl2, BCl3,
SiCl4, AsF5, H2S, PH3
OR
Explain with the help of suitable example polar covalent bond.
33. (i) Which of the following represents the correct IUPAC name for the compounds
concerned?
(a) 2,2-Dimethylpentane or 2-Dimethylpentane (b) But-3-yn-1-ol or But-4-ol-1-yne
(ii) Give condensed and bond line structural formulas and identify the functional group(s)
present, if any, for :
(a) Hexanedial (b) 3- Methyl pentan-2-one