Maharashtra Board 2024 Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper (Available) :Download Solution PDF with Answer Key

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The Maharashtra Board Class 12th Chemistry (55-J-852) Question Paper PDF is now available for download. The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducted the Class 12 Chemistry (55-J-852 ) examination for a total duration of 3 hours, and the question paper carries a total of 80 marks.

Candidates can use the link below to download the Maharashtra Board Class 12th Chemistry (55-J-852) Question Paper with detailed solutions.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry (55-J-852) Question Paper 2024 with Answer Key

Maharashtra Class 12 2024 Chemistry Question Paper With Answer Key

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Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry Solution

SECTION-A

Question 1:

(i) The spin-only magnetic moment of Cr\(^{3+}\) cation is \underline{\hspace{1cm.

  • (a) \(3.742 \) BM
  • (b) \(3.755 \) BM
  • (c) \(3.873 \) BM
  • (D) \(3.633 \) BM

 

(ii) The linkage present in Lactose is \hspace{1cm}.

  • (a) \(\alpha, \beta-1,2\) glycosidic linkage
  • (b) \(\alpha-1,4\) glycosidic linkage
  • (c) \(\beta-1,4\) glycosidic linkage
  • (d) \(\alpha-1,4\) glycosidic linkage

 

(iii) The product of the following reaction is:
\[ C_2H_5 - \overset{O}{\overset{||}{C}} - CH_3 \quad \xrightarrow{H_2/Ni, \ \Delta} \quad ? \]

  • (a) \( CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - CH_2 - OH \)
  • (b) \( CH_3 - CH(OH) - CH_2 - CH_3 \)
  • (c) \( CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - CH_3 \)
  • (d) \( CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - COOH \)

 

(iv) The pH of a 0.001 M HCl solution is \hspace{1cm}.

  • (a) \(10\)
  • (b) \(3\)
  • (c) \(2\)
  • (d) \(11\)

 

(v) The correct structure of the complex having IUPAC name sodium hexanitrocobaltate(III) is:

  • (a) \( Na_3 [Co(NO_2)_5] \)
  • (b) \( Na_4 [Co(NO_2)_6] \)
  • (c) \( Na_3 [Co(NO_2)_6] \)
  • (d) \( Na_4 [Co(NO_2)_5] \)

 

(vi) The number of particles present in a Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) unit cell is/are \hspace{1cm}.

  • (a) \( 1 \)
  • (b) \( 2 \)
  • (c) \( 3 \)
  • (d) \( 4 \)

 

(vii) The monomer used in the preparation of Teflon is 1cm.

  • (a) E-caprolactam
  • (b) vinyl chloride
  • (c) styrene
  • (d) tetrafluoroethene

 

(viii) Among the following, the vinylic halide is \hspace{1cm}.

  • (a) \( R - CH(X) - R \)
  • (b) \( CH_2 = CH - X \)
  • (c) \chemfig{*6(=-=(-X)-=-)}
  • (d) \( CH_2 = CH - CH_2 - X \)

 

(ix) The product of hydrolysis of propyne in the presence of 1% \(HgSO_4\) and 40% \(H_2SO_4\) is \underline{\hspace{1cm.

  • (a) \( methanal \)
  • (b) \( ethanal \)
  • (c) \( propanal \)
  • (d) \( propanone \)

 

(x) If the unit of rate constant is mol \(dm^{-3}s^{-1}\), the order of the reaction would be \underline{\hspace{1cm.

  • (a) \( zero \)
  • (b) \( 1 \)
  • (c) \( 2 \)
  • (d) \( 3 \)

Question 2:

Write the name of the metal nanoparticle used to remove E. coli bacteria from water.


Question 3:

Write the name of the reduction product formed when ethyl cyanide is treated with sodium and alcohol.


Question 4:

Complete the reaction:
\[ CH_3CH_2Cl \quad \xrightarrow{AgCN, \ alc., \ \Delta} \quad ? \]


Question 5:

Calculate the effective atomic number (EAN) of \([Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}\) ion.


Question 6:

The compounds of Ti\(^{4+}\) ions are colourless due to \underline{\hspace{2cm.


Question 7:

Write the SI unit of molar conductivity.


Question 8:

Write the sign convention of work done during the expansion of gas.


Question 9:

Write the condition of reverse osmosis.


Question 10:

Derive an expression for maximum work obtainable during isothermal reversible expansion of an ideal gas from initial volume \(V_1\) to final volume \(V_2\).


Question 11:

What are interhalogen compounds? Write the chemical reaction when chlorine reacts with dry slaked lime.


Question 12:

What is a nanomaterial? Write the reaction involved in the sol-gel process during hydrolysis.


Question 13:

Write the classification of proteins with an example.


Question 14:

Calculate the time required to deposit 2.4 g of Cu, when 2.03 A of current is passed through \(CuSO_4\) solution.
(At. mass of Cu = 63.5 g mol\(^{-1}\))


Question 15:

Why are amines basic in nature? Among dimethylamine (pK\(_b\) = 3.27) and diethylamine (pK\(_b\) = 3.0), which one is more basic?


Question 16:

Explain the buffer action of the sodium acetate-acetic acid buffer.


Question 17:

Write the preparation of (a) diethyl ether and (b) ethyl cyanide from ethyl bromide.


Question 18:

Henry’s constant for CH\(_3\)Br(g) is 0.159 mol dm\(^{-3}\) bar\(^{-1}\) at 25\(^\circ\)C. Calculate its solubility in water at 25\(^\circ\)C if its partial pressure is 0.164 bar.


Question 19:

Nylon-6


Question 20:

Natural \textbf{rubber}


Question 21:

Define Lanthanide contraction. Write the balanced chemical equation when acidified \(K_2Cr_2O_7\) reacts with \(H_2S\).


Question 22:

Derive the relationship between molar mass, density of the substance, and unit cell edge length.


Question 23:

What is osmotic pressure? How will you determine the molar mass of a solute from osmotic pressure?


Question 24:

Rosenmund Reduction


Question 25:

Gattermann-Koch Formylation


Question 26:

Cannizzaro Reaction of Methanal


Question 27:

Calculate the standard enthalpy of combustion of methane, if the standard enthalpy of formation of methane, carbon dioxide, and water are -74.8, -393.5, and -285.8 kJ mol\(^{-1}\) respectively.


Question 28:

Silver Nitrite


Question 29:

Magnesium in Dry Ether


Question 30:

Alcoholic Sodium Hydroxide


Question 31:

For the reaction \( A + B \rightarrow P \):

If \([B]\) is doubled at constant \([A]\), the rate of reaction doubles.
If \([A]\) is tripled and \([B]\) is doubled, the rate of reaction increases by a factor of 6.
Calculate the rate law equation.


Question 32:

\(HOCl, HClO_2, HClO_3, HClO_4\) (acidic strength)


Question 33:

\(MF, MCl, MBr, MI\) (ionic character)


Question 34:

\(HF, HCl, HBr, HI\) (thermal stability)


Question 35:

Explain Wolff-Kishner reduction reaction. Write the preparation of propanone by using ethanoyl chloride and dimethyl cadmium.


Question 36:

Write postulates of Werner’s theory of coordination complexes. Write the name of a hexadentate ligand.


Question 37:

Define the electrochemical series and write its two applications.


Question 38:

Identify ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ in the following chain reaction and rewrite the chemical reactions:
\[ CH_3CH_2OH \xrightarrow{red 'P', Br_2} A \xrightarrow{KCN, alc} B \xrightarrow{LiAlH_4, Ether} C \]


Question 39:

Define acids and bases according to Bronsted-Lowry theory. Derive the relationship between pH and pOH.


Question 40:

Write the preparation of potassium dichromate from chromite ore.


Question 41:

Acetaldehyde to Isopropyl Alcohol


Question 42:

Cumene to Phenol


Question 43:

Anisole to Phenol


Question 44:

Extensive and Intensive Properties


Question 45:

Isobaric and Adiabatic Processes


Question 46:

Predict the type of cubic lattice of a solid element having edge length of 400 pm and density of 6.25 g/ml.
(Atomic mass of element = 60)


Question 47:

Derive the relation between half-life period and rate constant for a first-order reaction.


Question 48:

Write the net cell reaction during discharging of a lead accumulator.


Question 49:

Draw the structure of Peroxymonosulfuric Acid.


Question 50:

[Ni(Cl)\(_4\)]\(^{2-}\)


Question 51:

[Ni(CN)\(_4\)]\(^{2-}\)


Question 52:

Ethanentrile into Ethanal


Question 53:

Cyclohexane into Adipic Acid

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