Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2023 with Answer Key

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Updated on - Nov 11, 2025

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry  Question Paper 2023 with Answer Key pdf is available for download here. The question paper was divided into two sections - Section A for objective questions and Section B for subjective questions.

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Question 1:

The relation between radius of sphere and edge length in body centered cubic lattice is given by formula:

  • (A) \( \sqrt{3}r = 4a \)
  • (B) \( r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times a \)
  • (C) \( r = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{4} \times a \)
  • (D) \( r = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{4} \times a \)

Question 2:

The pH of weak monoacidic base is 11.2, its OH\(^-\) ion concentration is:

  • (A) \( 1.585 \times 10^{-3} \) mol dm\(^{-3}\)
  • (B) \( 3.010 \times 10^{-11} \) mol dm\(^{-3}\)
  • (C) \( 3.010 \times 10^{-3} \) mol dm\(^{-3}\)
  • (D) \( 1.585 \times 10^{-11} \) mol dm\(^{-3}\)

Question 3:

Which of the following correctly represents the integrated rate law equation for a first order reaction in the gas phase?

  • (A) \( k = \frac{2.303}{t} \times \log \frac{P_i}{P_i - P} \)
  • (B) \( k = \frac{2.303}{t} \times \log \frac{P_i}{2P_i - P} \)
  • (C) \( k = \frac{2.303}{t} \times \log \frac{2P_i}{P_i - P} \)
  • (D) \( k = \frac{2.303}{t} \times \log \frac{P_i - P}{2P_i} \)

Question 4:

The spin only magnetic moment of Mn\(^{2+}\) ion is:

  • (A) 4.901 BM
  • (B) 5.916 BM
  • (C) 3.873 BM
  • (D) 2.846 BM

Question 5:

The correct formula of a complex having IUPAC name Tetraaminedibromoplatinum (IV) bromide is:

  • (A) [PtBr\(_2\) (NH\(_3\))\(_4\)] Br
  • (B) [PtBr\(_3\) (NH\(_3\))\(_4\)] Br
  • (C) [PtBr\(_2\) (NH\(_3\))\(_4\)] Br\(_2\)
  • (D) [PtBr\(_3\) (NH\(_3\))\(_4\)] Br\(_2\)

Question 6:

The allylic halide, among the following is:

  • (A) \( R - CH - R \)
  • (B) \( CH_2 - CH - X \)
  • (C) \( C_6H_5 - X \)
  • (D) \( CH_2 - CH - CH_2 - X \)

Question 7:

The product of the following reaction is:

  • (A) \( CH_3 - CH = CH_2 - CH_2 - OH \)
  • (B) \( CH_3 - CH - CH_2 - CH_2 - OH \)
  • (C) \( CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - COOH \)
  • (D) \( CH_3 - CH = CH_2 - COOH \)

Question 8:

Ozonolysis of 2, 3 dimethyl but-2-ene, followed by decomposition by Zn dust and water gives:

  • (A) acetaldehyde
  • (B) propionaldehyde and acetone
  • (C) acetaldehyde and butyraldehyde
  • (D) acetalaldehyde and butyraldehyde

Question 9:

The glycosidic linkage present in maltose is:

  • (A) \( \alpha, \beta - 1, 2 \)-glycosidic linkage
  • (B) \( \alpha, \beta - 1, 4 \)-glycosidic linkage
  • (C) \( \beta - 1, 4 \)-glycosidic linkage
  • (D) \( \alpha - 1, 4 \)-glycosidic linkage

Question 10:

The monomer of natural rubber is:

  • (A) Isoprene
  • (B) Acrylonitrile
  • (C) \( \varepsilon \)-Caprolactam
  • (D) Tetrafluoroethylene

Question 11:

Write the name of the product formed by the action of \( LiAlH_4 \) ether on acetamide.


Question 12:

Write the structure of the product formed when chlorobenzene is treated with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether.


Question 13:

Write the chemical composition of cryolite.


Question 14:

Write the name of the platinum complex used in the treatment of cancer.


Question 15:

Write the SI unit of cryoscopic constant.


Question 16:

Write the correct condition for spontaneity in terms of Gibbs energy.


Question 17:

Calculate the molar conductivity for 0.5 M BaCl_2 if its conductivity at 298K is 0.01 \( \Omega^{-1} cm^{-1} \).


Question 18:

Distinguish between lanthanides and actinides.


Question 19:

Calculate the mole fraction of solute, if the vapour pressure of pure benzene at certain temperature is 640 mmHg and vapour pressure of solution of a solute in benzene is 600 mmHg.


Question 20:

Define Green chemistry. Write two advantages of nanoparticles and nanotechnology.


Question 21:

Explain the following terms:

Substitutional impurity defect
Interstitial impurity defect


Question 22:

Write the chemical reactions for the following:

Chlorobenzene is heated with fuming H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
Ethyl bromide is heated with silver acetate


Question 23:

Define: Acidic buffer solution. Write the relationship between solubility and solubility product for PbI\(_2\).


Question 24:

What is the action of the following reagents on ethylamine?

Chloroform and caustic potash
Nitrous acid


Question 25:

Calculate standard Gibbs energy change at 25°C for the cell reaction \[ Cd(s) + Sn^{2+}_{(aq)} \rightleftharpoons Cd^{2+}_{(aq)} + Sn(s) \]
Given: \[ E^\circ_{cd} = -0.403V, \quad E^\circ_{sn} = -0.136V \]


Question 26:

Write the chemical reaction for the preparation of glucose from sucrose. Write structure of D-ribose.


Question 27:

Define Extensive property. Calculate the work done during the expansion of 2 moles of an ideal gas from 10 dm^3 to 20 dm^3 at 298 K in vacuum.


Question 28:

Write the reactions for the formation of nylon 6,6 polymer.


Question 29:

Draw structures of the following compounds:

Chloric acid
Peroxy disulfuric acid

 


Question 30:

Define Osmosis.
How will you determine the molar mass of a non-volatile solute by elevation of boiling point?


Question 31:

Convert the following:
i. Ethyl alcohol into ethyl acetate

ii. Phenol into benzene

iii. Diethyl ether into ethyl chloride


Question 32:

A weak monobasic acid is 10% dissociated in 0.05 M solution. What is the percent dissociation in 0.15 M solution?


Question 33:

Explain the dehydrohalogenation reaction of 2-chlorobutane. Write use and environmental effect of CFC.


Question 34:

2000 mmol of an ideal gas expanded isothermally and reversibly from 20 L to 30 L at 300 K, calculate the work done in the process (R = 8.314 J K\(^{-1}\) mol\(^{-1}\)).


Question 35:

What are interstitial compounds? Give the classification of alloys with examples.


Question 36:

Draw labelled diagram of H\(_2\) - O\(_2\) fuel cell. Write two applications of fuel cell.


Question 37:

Explain formation of [CoF\(_6\)]\(^{3-}\) complex with respect to
i. Hybridisation
ii. Magnetic properties
iii. Inner/outer complex
iv. Geometry


Question 38:

What is Pseudo first order reaction? Derive integrated rate law equation for zero order reaction.


Question 39:

Explain Aldol condensation of ethanal.


Question 40:

Explain anomalous behaviour of oxygen in group 16 with respect to:
i. Atomicity
ii. Magnetic property
iii. Oxidation state


Question 41:

Write chemical reactions for the following conversions:
i. Acetic acid into acetic anhydride
ii. Acetic acid into ethyl alcohol
Write IUPAC name and structure of methylphenylamine.


Question 42:

Show that, time required for 99.9% completion of a first order reaction is three times the time required for 90% completion.
Give electronic configuration of Gd (Z = 64).
Write the name of nano structured material used in car tyres to increase the life of tyres.


Question 43:

Derive relationship between \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta U\) for gaseous reaction.
Define: Vulcanization
What is peptide bond?


Question 44:

Silver crystallizes in fcc structure. If edge length of unit cell is 400 pm, calculate density of silver (Atomic mass of Ag = 108).
Write a note on Halform reaction.


Question 45:

Define: Stereoisomers.
Give cis and trans isomers of \([Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]^+\).
What is reference electrode?


Question 46:

Write Dow process for preparation of Phenol. What is the action of bromine water on phenol?
Give reason: Group 16th elements have lower ionization enthalpy compared to group 15th elements.
Write two uses of dioxygen.

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