ExamSpark Class 12 Chemistry

Mock Test 08 Performance Solutions

Subject: CBSE Class 12 Chemistry (NCERT Full-Syllabus Practice)

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Q1. The rate of a chemical reaction is defined as:

Correct Answer: Option B (Change in concentration of reactant or product per unit time)

Concept Explanation: Rate of reaction is change in concentration of reactants/products per unit time.

Q2. Which of the following shows the highest van't Hoff factor (ideal case)?

Correct Answer: Option D (Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3)

Concept Explanation: Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 dissociates into 5 ions (2Al3 ^+ + 3SO 4 2 ^- ).

Q3. In crystal field theory, strong field ligands cause:

Correct Answer: Option C (Low spin complexes)

Concept Explanation: Strong field ligands increase \(\Delta\) o leading to electron pairing.

Q4. The strongest reducing agent among halides is:

Correct Answer: Option D (I ^-)

Concept Explanation: I ^- easily loses electrons due to large size and weak bond.

Q5. Which polymer is used in making non-stick cookware coating?

Correct Answer: Option C (Teflon)

Concept Explanation: Teflon (PTFE) is heat resistant and non-reactive.

Q6. A first-order reaction has rate constant k. Its half-life is:

Correct Answer: Option B (0.693/k)

Concept Explanation: For first-order reaction, t1/2 = 0.693/k.

Q7. Conductivity of solution increases with dilution because:

Correct Answer: Option B (ion mobility increases)

Concept Explanation: Reduced interionic attraction increases ion mobility.

Q8. Which complex shows optical isomerism?

Correct Answer: Option B ([Cr(en)3]3+)

Concept Explanation: Chelate complex with en shows chirality.

Q9. Hydrogen bonding is strongest in:

Correct Answer: Option C (HF)

Concept Explanation: Fluorine has highest electronegativity.

Q10. Oxidation state of Mn in KMnO 4 :

Correct Answer: Option D (+7)

Concept Explanation: K(+1) + Mn + 4(-2) = 0 \(\rightarrow\) Mn = +7.

Q11. Rusting of iron is:

Correct Answer: Option B (Oxidation process)

Concept Explanation: Iron gets oxidized in presence of oxygen and water.

Q12. Which drug is an analgesic?

Correct Answer: Option A (Paracetamol)

Concept Explanation: Paracetamol relieves pain and fever.

Q13. Biomagnification is highest at:

Correct Answer: Option D (Tertiary consumers)

Concept Explanation: Toxic concentration increases at higher trophic levels.

Q14. Assertion (A): Molecularity is always a whole number. Reason (R): It is determined from elementary reaction step.

Correct Answer: Option A (Both true and R explains A)

Concept Explanation: Molecularity is defined for elementary steps only.

Q15. Assertion (A): Catalyst changes equilibrium constant. Reason (R): Catalyst lowers activation energy equally for forward and reverse reactions.

Correct Answer: Option B (A false R true)

Concept Explanation: Catalyst does not change equilibrium constant.

Q16. Case Study: A student observes faster reaction at higher temperature. Reason:

Correct Answer: Option B (more energetic collisions)

Concept Explanation: Higher temperature increases kinetic energy.

Q17. Case Study: Addition of electrolyte increases boiling point elevation. Reason:

Correct Answer: Option B (more particles)

Concept Explanation: More ions increase colligative effect.

Q18. Highest conductivity is shown by:

Correct Answer: Option C (HCl)

Concept Explanation: HCl is a strong electrolyte.

Q19. Half-life of first-order reaction depends on:

Correct Answer: Option B (temperature)

Concept Explanation: It depends only on rate constant.

Q20. Strongest intermolecular force exists in:

Correct Answer: Option B (\(\mathrm{NH_3}\))

Concept Explanation: \(\mathrm{NH_3}\) shows hydrogen bonding.

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