Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Varanasi Region

Half-Yearly Examination 2023-24

Class: XI Max. Marks: 70
Subject: Chemistry Max. Time: 3 Hrs.

General Instructions: Read the following instructions carefully.

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 very 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.
g) All questions are compulsory.
h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A
1. The no. of atoms present in 0.1 Moles of P4 are
(i) 2.4 × 1023 atoms
(ii) 6.022 × 1023 atoms
(iii) Same as in 31 g of phosphorus
(iv) Same as in 0.2 moles of S8
2. The volume of 10.50 M solution required to prepare 1.0 L of 0.25 M solution if HNO3 is
(i) 250 mL
(ii) 500 mL
(iii) 230 mL
(iv) 23.8 mL
3. The number of radial nodes for 4p orbital is
(i) 3
(ii) 4
(iii) 2
(iv) 1
4. Which of the following will have highest first ionization enthalpy:
(i) Ca
(ii) K
(iii) Cl
(iv) Rb
5. Which of the following contains a pair of isoelectronic species
(i) Na+, K+
(ii) Mg2+, Ca2+
(iii) Ca2+, Na+
(iv) Na+, Mg2+
 6. In which manner, the increase of the pressure will affect the following equilibrium?
C(s) + H2O (g) ⇌ CO (g) + H2 (g)
(i)Shifts in the forward direction
(ii) Shifts in the reverse direction
(iii) Increase the yield of hydrogen
(iv) No effect.
7. The geometry and dipole moment of H2S are
(i) Angular and Non Zero
(ii) Angular and Zero
(iii) Linear and Non Zero
(iv) Linear and Zero
8. Which of the following substances will contain an Intermolecular H-bond?
(i) H2
(ii) NH3
(iii) BH3
(iv) NaHCO3
9. The reaction quotient (Q) for the reactionN2 (g) + 3H2 (g) ⇌ 2NH3 (g) is given by
Q = [NH3]²/[N2][H2]³ .The reaction will proceed from right to left if
(i) Q = Kc.
(ii) Q < Kc
(iii) Q > Kc.
(iv) Q = 0
10.For the reaction:
C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l) at constant temperature, ∆H - ∆U is
(i) +RT
(ii) -RT
(iii)+3RT
(iv) -3RT
11. For the process to occur under adiabatic conditions, the correct condition is::
(i) ∆T = 0
(ii) q = 0
(iii) ∆H = 0
(iv) w = 0
12. For the process:
H2O(l) ( 1 bar, 373 K) H2O (g) ( 1 bar, 373 K), the correct set of thermodynamic
parameters is:
(i) ∆G = 0, ∆S = +ve
(ii) ∆G = 0, ∆S = -ve
(iii) ∆G = +ve, ∆S = 0
(iv) ∆G = -ve, ∆S = +ve
 In the following questions a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of
Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
13. Assertion (A): Both 22 g of CO2 and 9 g of H2O have equal no. of molecules.
Reason (R): Equal moles of two compounds contain same no. of molecules.
(i) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A and R both are false
14. Assertion (A) : All microscopic bodies in motion have wave character.
Reason (R) : Electromagnetic radiation has dual nature, particle as well as wave character.
(i) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A and R both are false
15. Assertion (A): Ionization enthalpy of Nitrogen is higher than Oxygen.
Reason (R): Nitrogen has fully filled 2p subshell that is extra stable.
(i) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A and R both are false

16. Assertion (A): The shape of NH3 molecule is trigonal planar.

Reason (R): The N atom in NH3 is sp2 hybridized.
(i) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A and R both are false

SECTION B

17. What do you mean by state functions? Give an example. Neither q nor w is a State function
but their sum is a state function. How?
18. Draw Orbital Overlap diagram showing sigma and pi bond formation for CO2.
OR,
(i) Define lattice enthalpy.
(ii) Ionic compounds though made up of ions, don’t conduct electricity in solid state. Why?
19. Define the followings
a) Molarity b) Mole fraction
20. Find the value of Kc for the following equilibrium
2NOCl ⇌ 2 NO(g) + Cl2(g).
Given that value of Kp is equal to 1.8 x 10-2 atm.
21. Which out of Li, Be and Cs is expected to have lowest ionization enthalpy and why?

SECTION C
22. How many moles and how many grams of sodium chloride are present in 250 mL of a 0.50
M NaCl solution?
23. State Hiesenberg’s uncertainty principle. Calculate the uncertainty in the position of an
electron if the uncertainty in its velocity is 5.7 × 10 5 m/s. (h = 6.6 × 10 -34 Js and mass of
electron = 9.1 × 10 -31 kg).
24. i) Write the electronic configuration of Cr.
ii) Write the n and l values for 4p subshell.
iii) What do you mean by threshold frequency?

25. Calculate standard enthalpy of formation of CH3OH(l) from the following data;
CH3OH(l) + 3/2 O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(l) , ΔrHo = -726 kJ/mol
C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g) , ΔcHo = - 393 kJ/mol
H2(g) +1/2 O2(g) → H2O(l) , ΔfHo = - 285.83 kJ/mol
OR,
For the reaction NH4Cl(s) → NH3(g) + HCl(g) at 250C enthalpy change ΔH =177 kJmol-1 and
ΔS = 285 JK-1mol-1. Calculate free energy change ΔG at 250C and predict whether the reaction is
spontaneous or not.
26. Prove that the pressure necessary to obtain 50% dissociation of PCl5 at 500 K is numerically
equal to the three times the value of the equilibrium constant, Kp.

27. Determine the concentration of CO2 which will be in equilibrium with 2.5 × 10-2, mol L-1 of
CO at 100°C for the reaction FeO (s) + CO (g) ⇌ Fe (s) + CO2 (g); Kc = 5.0.

28. On the basis of VSEPR theory mention the hybridization involved and draw the structure
of following molecules:
a) NH3 b) SF6

SECTION D
29. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
The term stoichiometry means the quantitative relationships among the reactants and the
products in a reaction. Stoichiometry is derived from the Greek words stoicheion meaning element
and the metron meaning measure. It is based on the fact that the stoichiometric coefficients in a
chemical reaction can be interpreted as the no. of moles of each substance (reactants and products).
For example consider the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen to form ammonia as
N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)
The stoichiometric coefficients in the equation indicate that 1 molecule of N2 combines with
3 molecule of H2 to form 2 molecule of NH3. The same equation can also be interpreted as ‘1 mole
 of N2 reacts with 3 moles of H2 to produce 2 moles of NH3’. If we convert mole into mass then the
same information can also be interpreted as ‘28g of N2 react with 6g of H2 to produce 34g of NH3’.
Thus a chemical equation coveys both qualitative and quantitative information.
Qualitatively a chemical equation tell the name and formulas of reactants and products.
Quantitatively a chemical equation represents:
● The relative no. of reactants and products species (atoms or molecules) taking part in a
chemical reaction.
● The relative no. of moles of reactants and products.
● The relative masses of reactants and products.
● The relative volumes of gaseous reactants and products.
(a) What amount of Ammonia will be produced when 2L of Nitrogen gas reacts with 6L of Hydrogen
gas?
(b) How many moles of nitrogen are needed to produce 10.4 moles of Ammonia by reaction
with Hydrogen.
(c) Combustion of methane in oxygen produces carbon dioxide gas and water. How many moles
of methane are required to produce 22g of carbon dioxide after combustion?
30. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Electron gain enthalpy of an element is equal to the energy released when an electron is
added to valence shell of an isolated gaseous atom.
A(g) + e− ⟶ A−(g), △egH = negative
Factors affecting electron gain enthalpy:
(i) Effective nuclear charge: Electron gain enthalpy increases with increases in effective
nuclear charge because of the attraction of the nucleus towards incoming electron increases.
(ii) Size of an atom: Electron gain enthalpy decreases with increases in the size of valence
shall.
(iii) Type of subshell: More closer is the subshell to the nucleus easier is the addition of
electron in that subshell.
Electron gain enthalpy (in decreasing order) for the addition of electron in the different
subshell (n- same) is s > p > d> f
(iv) Nature of configuration: Half - filled and completely filled subshell has a stable
configuration, so the addition of electron in them is not energetically favorable.
(v) Variation in the periodic table: As a general rule, electron gain enthalpy becomes
more and more negative with increases in the atomic number across a period. The effective
nuclear charge increases from left to right across a period and consequently, it will be easier
to add an electron to a smaller atom.
Electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative as we go down a group because the size of
the atom increases and the added electron would be farther from the nucleus.
Electron gain enthalpy of O or F is less than that of the succeeding element (S or Cl)
because the added electron goes to the smaller n = 2 level and suffers repulsion from other
electrons present in this level. For the n = 3 level (S or Cl) the added electron occupies a
larger region of space and suffers much less repulsion from electrons present in this level.
 a) Why halogens have highest electron gain enthalpy in their respective periods?
b) Why the electron gain enthalpy of Noble gases is positive?
c) Though fluorine is smaller than Chlorine, its electron gain enthalpy is lower(less
negative) as
compared to chlorine. Explain.
d) How will you explain the fact that Nitrogen has practically zero electron gain enthalpy?
SECTION E
31. (i) State Hess’s law of constant heat summation and mention its one application.
(ii) Calculate ΔrG0 for the following reaction using ΔfG0 and predict whether the given reaction
is spontaneous or not?
Ca(s) + Cl2(g) ⟶ CaCl2(s)
(ΔfG0 of CaCl2 = -748.1 kJ mol-1)
32. (i) How many unpaired electron are present in P(Z=15)
(ii) What will be the angular momentum for an electron in the 5th orbit according to Bohr's
theory?
(iii) What will be the total no. of orbitals in 3rd Shell?
(iv) For each of the following pairs indicate which subshell has higher energy
(a) 4s and 3d
(b) 4s and 4p
OR,
(i) Write the relationship between Energy and wavelength of a electromagnetic radiation.
(ii) Calculate the de-Broglie wavelength of an electron (mass = 9.1x10-31 kg) moving with
speed of 3.0 x 106 m/s. (h= 6.6 x 10-34 kg m2 s-1).
(iii) State Hund’s rule and explain it with a suitable example.
33. (i) Give reason(s) for following
(a) Bond angle in H2O is greater than that in H2S.
(b) Bond angle in H2O is smaller than that in NH3.
(c) Boiling point of water is higher than that of Hydrogen sulphide.

(ii) Using VSEPR Theory predict the structure and Hybridisation involved in PCl5. Also
indicate the bond angle.
OR,
(i) Draw the Molecular Orbital Energy Level diagram for O2 molecule. Arrange O2-, O2+
and O2 in the order of increasing Bond order.
(ii) BCl3 is planar but NCl3 is pyramidal in shape. Explain.
(iii) CCl4 is a non-polar molecule though it contains four polar bonds. Why?