CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Board Question Paper 2013
This is the CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Previous Year Question Paper from 2013. The paper is designed for a 3-hour duration and carries a total of 70 marks. It includes a mix of question types: 8 very short answer questions (1 mark each), 10 short answer questions (2 marks each), 9 short answer questions (3 marks each), and 3 long answer questions (5 marks each). General instructions emphasize that all questions are compulsory and marks are indicated against each. Students are permitted to use log tables but not calculators. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern and prepare effectively for their board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 11 |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Session | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The exam is divided into four sections: 8 very short answer questions (1 mark each), 10 short answer questions (2 marks each), 9 short answer questions (3 marks each), and 3 long answer questions (5 marks each), totaling 70 marks in 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Electronic configuration
- Periodic law
- Intensive property
- Reaction of HCl gas with NaCl
- Oxidation state calculation
- Structure of C2H5+
- Reactive intermediates
- Dehydrohalogenation
- Molarity calculation
- Ionization enthalpy
- Molecular orbital diagrams
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Gas expansion
- Le Chatelier's principle
- Balancing chemical equations
- Action of heat on compounds
- Chemical reactions
- Chromatography
- Differential extraction
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Question paper text
SAMPLE PAPER - I (Unsolved)
CHEMISTRY - XI
Time allowed: 3 hrs.
M. M.: 70
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Marks for each question are indicated against it.
- Question number 1 to 8 are very short answer questions carrying one mark each. Answer these in one word or about one sentence.
- Question number 9 to 18 are short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer these in about 30 words.
- Question number 19 to 27 are also short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer them in about 40 words.
- Question number 28 to 30 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer them in about 70 words.
- Use log tables, if necessary. Use of calculator is not allowed.
- Write the electronic configuration of <math>Cu^*</math> (<math>Z = 29</math>).
- State modern periodic law.
- Give one example of intensive property.
- What would you observe when HCl gas is passed into the saturated solution of NaCl?
- Calculate oxidation state of Mn in K<sub>2</sub>MnO<sub>4</sub>.
- Draw the structure of C2H5+.
- Which reactive intermediate is formed when the covalent bond in CH,-Li 1 under-goes hetrolytic cleavage?
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- Predict the alkene as a major product obtained by the dehydrohalogenation of :
Br CH<sub>3</sub> | | | CH<sub>3</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>—C—C—CH<sub>3</sub> CH, CH,
- A sample of NaOH weighing 0.38 g is dissolved in water and solution 2 is made 50.0 mL in a volumetric flask. Calculate the molarity of the resulting solution. (Molar mass of NaOH = 40 g mol<sup>-1</sup>)
Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength of 242 nm is just sufficient to ionise sodium atom. Calculate the ionization enthalpy of sodium in kJ/mol. 2
Draw the energy level diagram of molecular orbitals in N, molecule. 2
On the basis of kinetic theory of gases explain why 2
- gases exert pressure.
- the volume of fixed amount of gas at constant pressure increases with the rise in temperature.
A student forgot to add the reaction mixture to a flask at 27° C and 2
placed on the flame and heated it to 477° C. What fraction of air has been expelled out?
- State Le Chatelier principle. Predict the direction of the reaction: 2 when noble gas is added to the reaction mixture at constant pressure.
Balance the following chemical equation in alkaline medium: 2
<math>I^- + MnO_4^- \rightarrow IO_3^- + MnO_3^-</math>
- Contrast the action of heat on the following and explain your answer: 2
- Na,CO, and CaCO,
- Ca(NO<sub>3</sub>), and NaNO<sub>3</sub>
- Write the chemical equations for the following reactions:
- Markownikov's rule (b) Friedel-Crafts reaction 2
OR Explain the following technique of separation of organic compounds with suitable examples: 2
- Chromatography (b) Differential extraction
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Previous Year Board Question Paper from 2013, used for exam practice.
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The time allowed is 3 hours and the maximum marks are 70.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes very short answer, short answer, and long answer questions.
Can I use a calculator for this exam?
No, the use of a calculator is not allowed, but log tables may be used if necessary.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their exam scores.
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