CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Previous Year Question Paper 2016 Set 3
This is the CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015-16 session, set 3. The exam is for 3 hours and carries a total of 70 marks. The paper is divided into sections with questions carrying different marks: Questions 1-5 are for one mark each, Questions 6-10 are for two marks each, Questions 11-22 are for three marks each, Question 23 is a value-based question worth four marks, and Questions 24-26 are for five marks each. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby improving their preparation for the final board examinations.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 11 |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Session | 2015-16 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has questions ranging from 1 to 5 marks, with a total of 70 marks and a duration of 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Chemical Bonding
- Atomic Structure
- Gases
- Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Organic Chemistry
Important topics
- Electron Gain Enthalpy
- De-Broglie's Equation
- Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
- Resonance Structures
- Molecular Orbitals
- Le-Chatelier's Principle
- Limiting Reagent
- Enthalpy of Combustion
- Chemical Equilibrium
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Question paper text
Session Ending Examination (2015-16) Chemistry CBSE Class - XI
Time: 3 Hrs. M.M: 70
General Instructions:
- Question 1 to 5 one mark.
- Question 6 to 10 each two mark.
- Question 11 to 22 each three mark.
- Question 23 is value based question and carry four marks.
- Questions 24 to 26 each five mark.
Section A
- Arrange the following in the increasing order of their size <math>F^-</math>, <math>Li^-</math>, <math>Ne^-</math>, <math>Cl^-</math>.
- Why are liquids like ether and acetone kept in cool places?
- Why do trihalides of group 13 elements fume in the moist air?
- What experimental support is available for de-Broglie's equation?
- Why is second electron gain enthalpy (electron affinity) negative (i.e., energy is absorbed)?
Section B
- Calculate the uncertainty in the velocity of a wagon of mass 3000 kg whose position is known to an accuracy of <math>\pm 10</math> pm. (Planck's constant = <math>6.63 \times 10^{-34}</math> Js.).
- Draw the possible resonance structures for <math>CH_3 - \ddot{O} - \ddot{C}H_2</math> and predict which of the structures is more stable. Give reason for your answer.
- On Illustrate the formation of bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals from atomic orbitals?
With the help of Le-Chatelier 's principle explain
- we sweat more on a humid day.
- clothes dry quickly on a windy day.
- What is the role of red phosphorus in the reduction of alkyl halide using hydroidic acid?
Section C
- Calculate the number of moles of nitrogen dioxide, <math>NO_2</math> that could be prepared from
0.35 mole of nitrogen oxide and 0.25 mole of oxygen.
<math>2NO(g) + O_2(g) \longrightarrow 2NO_2(g)</math>
Identify the limiting reagent and the excess reagent in the reaction. What would happen to the potential yield of <math>NO_2</math> if the amount of NO were increased? What, if the amount of <math>O_2</math> were increased?
12. (i) Which of the following ions is more stable?
Use resonance to explain your answer.
ČH₂ CH<sub>2</sub>
- (B)
- What is the correct order of stability of the carbonium ion?
<math>(CH_3)</math>, <math>C^-</math>, <math>CH_3CH_3^-</math>, <math>CH_3^-</math>, <math>(CH_3)</math>, <math>CH_3^-</math> Or Resonance structures of propenal are given below. Which of these resonating structures is more stable? Give reason for your answer.
<math>CH_{\underline{s}} = CH - CH = O \longleftrightarrow CH_{\underline{s}} - CH = CH - O^{\odot}</math>
- Draw the Lewis structures for the following ionic compounds.
- Li<sub>2</sub>O
- CaC7.
- LiF
- The enthalpy change involved in the oxidation of glucose is - 2880 kJ <math>mol^{-1}</math>. 25% of this
energy is available for muscular work. If 100 kJ of muscular work is needed to walk one kilometer, what is the maximum distance that a person will be able to walk after Eating 120 g of glucose?
- 0.1 mole of <math>N_2O_2</math> (g) was sealed in a tube under atmospheric conditions at <math>25^{\circ}C</math>
Calculate the number of moles of <math>NO_2(g)</math> present if the equilibrium <math>N_2O_4(g)2NO_2(g)</math> is 2/5
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 examination (Set 3) for the 2015-16 session.
What is the total mark and duration for this paper?
The total marks for this Chemistry paper are 70, and the duration is 3 hours.
How does solving previous year papers help students?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and important topics, leading to better preparation and improved scores.
What types of questions are included in this paper?
The paper includes questions of varying marks (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 marks), including value-based questions, and covers various topics from the Class 11 Chemistry syllabus.
Is this paper useful for board exam preparation?
Yes, this CBSE board question paper is an excellent resource for Class 11 students to practice and prepare effectively for their final Chemistry board examinations.
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