Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry 2022 Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF

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Updated on - Nov 11, 2025

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2022 with Answer Key is available for download. The exam was conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on March 12, 2022 in the Morning Session 10:30 AM to 2 PM. The medium of paper was English. In terms of difficulty level, Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry paper was of Moderate level. The question paper comprised a total of 31 questions divided among 4 sections.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry 2022 Question Paper with Answer Key

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Question 1:

The co-ordination number of the following crystal structure (bcc) is

  • (a) 4
  • (b) 6
  • (c) 8
  • (d) 12

Question 2:

In calculating osmotic pressure, the concentration of solution is expressed in

  • (a) molality
  • (b) molarity
  • (c) mole fraction
  • (d) percentage mass

Question 3:

The enthalpy change for the chemical reaction \( H_2 (g) \to H_2 O(l) \) is called enthalpy of

  • (a) vapourisation
  • (b) combustion
  • (c) fusion
  • (d) sublimation

Question 4:

Which of the following transition element shows maximum oxidation state?

  • (a) Sc
  • (b) Fe
  • (c) Mn
  • (d) V

Question 5:

The correct formula for the complex compound, Na\(_2\) [Fe(CN)\(_4\)](III) is

  • (a) Na[Fe(CN)\(_4\)]
  • (b) Na\(_2\) [Fe(CN)\(_4\)]
  • (c) Na\(_3\) [Fe(CN)\(_4\)]
  • (d) Na\(_4\) [Fe(CN)\(_4\)]

Question 6:

Isopropylbenzene on air oxidation followed by dilute acid gives

  • (a) C\(_6\)H\(_5\)OH
  • (b) C\(_6\)H\(_5\)COOH
  • (c) C\(_6\)H\(_5\)CHO
  • (d) CH\(_3\)CHO

Question 7:

The name of metal nanoparticle which acts as highly effective bacterial disinfectant in water purification process is ________________.

  • (a) carbon black
  • (b) silver
  • (c) gold
  • (d) copper

Question 8:

Acid anhydride on reaction with primary amine gives compound having a functional group

  • (a) amide
  • (b) nitrite
  • (c) secondary amine
  • (d) imine

Question 9:

The standard potential of the cell in the following reaction is ______________.

Cd(s) + Cu\(^{2+}\) (aq) \to Cd\(^{2+}\) (aq) + Cu(s)

(E\(^\circ\)_Cd = -0.403 V, E\(^\circ\)_Cu = 0.334 V)

  • (a) -0.069 V
  • (b) 0.737 V
  • (c) -0.737 V
  • (d) 0.069 V

Question 10:

The value of [H\(_3\)O\(^+\)] in mol lit\(^{-1}\) of 0.001 M acetic acid solution (\( K_a = 1.8 \times 10^{-5} \)) is _________.

  • (a) 1.34 × 10\(^{-1}\)
  • (b) 1.34 × 10\(^{-2}\)
  • (c) 1.34 × 10\(^{-3}\)
  • (d) 1.34 × 10\(^{-4}\)

Question 11:

Write the product when alkyl halide reacts with silver nitrite.


Question 12:

Write the name of biodegradable polyamide copolymer.


Question 13:

Identify the molecularity of following elementary reaction: NO(g) + O\(_3\)(g) \to NO\(_3\)(g) + O(g)


Question 14:

What is the action of selenium on magnesium metal?


Question 15:

Write the name of [Cu(NH\(_3\))\(_4\)]Cl and [Pt(NH\(_3\))\(_4\)]Cl\(_2\) complexes.


Question 16:

Write the name of the process in Fischer Tropsch process in the synthesis of gasoline.


Question 17:

Henry’s law constant for CH\(_3\)Br(g) is 0.159 mol dm\(^{-3}\) bar\(^{-1}\) at 25°C. What is solubility of CH\(_3\)Br(g) in water at same temperature and partial pressure of 0.164 bar?


Question 18:

Salts of Ti\(^{2+}\) are coloured. Give reason. Divalent cation of transition metal with atomic number 25.


Question 19:

What is lanthanoid contraction? Write preparation of acetic acid from dry ice and ethyl chloride.


Question 20:

Write the classification of aliphatic ketones with example. What is the action of sodium hypoiodite on acetone?


Question 21:

Define half life of first order reaction. Obtain the expression for half life and rate constant of the first order reaction.


Question 22:

Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of CH\(_{3}\)OH(l) from the following data: \[ CH_{3}OH(l) + \frac{3}{2} O_{2} (g) \rightarrow CO_{2} (g) + 2H_{2}O(l), \quad \Delta H = -726 \, kJ mol^{-1}, \] \[ C(graphite) + O_{2} (g) \rightarrow CO_{2} (g), \quad \Delta H = -393 \, kJ mol^{-1}, \] \[ H_{2} (g) + \frac{1}{2} O_{2} \rightarrow H_{2}O(l), \quad \Delta H = -286 \, kJ mol^{-1}. \]


Question 23:

Calculate pH of buffer solution composed of 0.1 M weak base BOH and 0.2 M of its salt BA. (\( K_b = 1.8 \times 10^{-5} \) for weak base).


Question 24:

Define the following terms: Isotonic solution, Osmosis. Gold crystallises into face-centred cubic cells. The edge length of unit cell is \( 4.08 \times 10^{-8} \) cm. Calculate the density of gold. [Molar mass of gold = 197 g mol\(^{-1}\)]


Question 25:

Write the mathematical equation for the first law of thermodynamics for Isothermal process, Adiabatic process. Derive the relationship between pH and pOH.


Question 26:

Define reference electrode. Write functions of salt bridge. Draw neat, labelled diagram of standard hydrogen electrode (SHE).


Question 27:

Explain metal deficiency. Write uses of sulphur. Write chemical equation for preparation of sulphur dioxide from sulphur.


Question 28:

Write chemical reactions for the following conversions: Ethyl bromide to ethyl methyl ether, Ethyl bromide to ethene, Bromobenzene to toluene, Chlorobenzene to biphenyl.

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