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2019

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Q11
Write balanced chemical equations for the following processes :
(i) XeF₂ undergoes hydrolysis.
(ii) MnO₂ is heated with conc. HCl.
OR
Arrange the following in order of property indicated for each set :
(i) H₂O, H₂S, H₂Se, H₂Te – increasing acidic character
(ii) HF, HCl, HBr, HI – decreasing bond enthalpy.

Q12
An element crystallizes in fcc lattice with a cell edge of 300 pm. The density of the element is 10.8 g cm⁻³. Calculate the number of atoms in 108 g of the element.

Q14
The decomposition of NH₃ on platinum surface is zero order reaction. If rate constant (k) is 4×10⁻³ Ms⁻¹, how long will it take to reduce the initial concentration of NH₃ from 0.1 M to 0.064 M.

Q15
(i) What is the role of activated charcoal in a gas mask?
(ii) A colloidal sol is prepared by the given method in the figure. What is the charge on hydrated ferric oxide colloidal particles formed in the test tube? How is the sol represented?
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(iii) How does chemisorption vary with temperature?

Q16
(i) Write the role of ‘CO’ in the purification of nickel.
(ii) What is the role of silica in the extraction of copper ?
(iii) What type of metals are generally extracted by electrolytic method?

Q17
Give reasons for the following :
(i) Transition metals form alloys.

(ii) Mn₂O₃ is basic whereas Mn₂O₇ is acidic.

(iii) Eu²⁺ is a strong reducing agent.

Q18
(i) Why bithional is added in soap ?

(ii) Why magnesium hydroxide is a better antacid than sodium bicarbonate ?

(iii) Why soaps are biodegradable whereas detergents are non-biodegradable ?
OR
Define the following terms with a suitable example in each :
(i) Antibiotics
(ii) Artificial sweeteners
(iii) Analgesics

Q20
Out of (CH₃)₃C–Br and (CH₃)₃C–I, which one is more reactive towards SN1 and why ?

(ii) Write the product formed when p-nitrochlorobenzene is heated with aqueous NaOH at 443 K followed by acidification.
(iii) Why dextro and laevo – rotatory isomers of Butan-2-ol are difficult to separate by fractional distillation ?

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