FULL LENGTH MODEL PAPER

WBUT 2nd SEMESTER

CHEMISTRY - 1

CH 201

GROUP A (Multiple Choice Type Questions)

1. Choose the correct alternatives for the following :

(i) The change internal energy of a system depends on
(a) Initial and final states of the system
(b) The reversible path
(c) The initial state of the system only
(d) The irreversibility in the process

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(ii)Cellulose acetate is a

(a) Natural polymer (c) synthetic polymer

(b) Semi synthetic polymer (d) thermosetting polymer
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(iii)The relation between HCV and LCV will be

(a) HCV = LCV (c) HCV < LCV

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(b) HCV > LCV (d) no relation exits

(iv)For an ideal gas undergoing free expansion

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(a) T = 0 and S > 0 (c) T < 0 and S > 0

(b) T = 0 and S = 0 (d) T < 0 and S = 0

(v)The calorific value is highest for

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(a) water gas (c) producer gas

(b) LPG (d) Bakelite

(vi)The hybridization of Xe in XeF2 is

(a) Sp (c) sp3

(b) Sp3d2 (d) sp3d

(vii)The half-life period of a reaction is found to be directly proportional to the initial

concentration. The order of the reaction is

(a) Zero (c) Two

(b) One (d) Three
 (vii)The time required to reduce the concentration of a reactant from 0.02 m to 0.01 M is 15
sec and from 0.01 M to 0.005 M is also 15 sec. The order of reaction is

(a) Zero (c) Two

(b) One (d) Three

(viii) The unit of equivalent conductance is

(a) Ohm-1cm2/gm-eqv (c) ohm-1m2/gm-eqv

(b) Ohm-1m-1 (d) ohm-1m-1

(ix)Which one of the following has largest bond angle?

(a) H2O (c) NH3

(b) H2S (d) PH3

(x) Which of the following defect arises due to misplace of ions in a crystal lattice

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(a) Schotty effect (c) Metal excess defect

(b) Frenkel defect t.c (d) Non-stiochiometric defect

GROUP B (Short Answer Type Questions)

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Answer any three questions

2. Show that for an ideal gas undergoing reversible adiabatic expansion or compression PV =
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constant. A diatomic ideal gas ( = 1.4), initially at 600 K and 10 atm undergoes reversible
adiabatic expansion till the final pressure becomes 2 atm. Find out its final volume.
3. What is LPG? Why is it used as a domestic fuel? Define octane number of fuel and explain
how the octane number can be improved.
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4. What do you understand by polymerization? What is the degree of polymerization? Write

down the structure and use of Nylon-66 and PVC.
5. Deduce Gibbs-Helmholtz equation in any of its standard forms.
6. Discuss the shapes of NH3 and H2O molecules on the basis of VSEPR theory.
7. What is the effect of temperature on the conductivity of p-type and n-type semiconductors?

GROUP C (Long Answer Type Question)

Answer any three of the following

8. (a) Explain the variation of equivalent conductances of strong and weak electrolyte with
concentration.
(b)State and explain Kohlrauschs law of independent migration of ions.
(c)Differentiate between electrolytic cell and galvanic cells.
(d) Calculate the EMF of the following cell:
 Ni | Ni2+ (1M) | Pb2+ (1M) Pb at 250 C
Given: standard electronic potentials of Ni and Pb are -0.24 V and -0.13 V respectively at 250
C.
9. (a) Define Gibbs free energy and work function.
(b)At N.T.P., 3 dm3 of oxygen were mixed with 21 dm3 of hydrogen. Calculate the increase in
entropy.
(c) Prove that adiabatic P-V curve would be steeper than the isothermal P-V curve.

10. What is meant by inversion temperature? Derive an expression for inversion temperature
of a gas obeying Vander Walls equation.
11. (a) What is meant by transport number of an ion? How is it related with ion conductance?
The ionic radius of Li+ is less than that of K+. However, in aqueous solution Li+ ions are less
mobile than K+ ions. How can you explain this observation?

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(b)Rate constant of a reaction at 300K and 310K are 4.5 10-5 s-1 and 9 10-5 s-1
respectively. Evaluate the activation energy and the pre-exponential factor (frequency
factor) of the reaction. What is order of the reaction?
(c) Distinguish between SN1 and SN2 mechanisms with suitable examples. Discuss the role
of solvents in SN1 reactions.
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12. Write short notes on any three of the following
(a) First Law of Thermodynamics
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(b) Entropy
(c) Stiochiometric Defects
(d) NMR and Mass spectrometry
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(e) Rubber

This model paper has been prepared for reference of students and should not be referred as Original WBUT paper.
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