UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Chemistry Paper II PDF Download

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Chemistry Paper - II
Subject Chemistry
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Chemistry Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2016. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, and candidates are required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions from each section. The exam duration is three hours, with a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Civil Services through the UPSC examination, providing insights into the types of questions and the depth of knowledge expected in Chemistry.

Major Topics Covered

  • Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2015 Chemistry Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Chemistry Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Chemistry Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Chemistry Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • दो खण्डों में कुल आठ प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • उम्मीदवार को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, निर्देशांक आरेखों को प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही बनाना है।
  • जब तक उल्लिखित न हो, संकेत तथा शब्दावली प्रचलित मानक अर्थों में प्रयुक्त हैं।
  • यदि आवश्यक हो, तो उपयुक्त आँकड़ों का चयन कीजिए तथा उनको निर्दिष्ट कीजिए।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized one.
  • Coordinate diagrams, wherever required, shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if considered necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) ऐज़ुलीन की अनुनादी संरचनाओं का उल्लेख कीजिए और समझाइए कि यह क्यों द्विध्रुव आघूर्ण (~1.0 D) को प्रदर्शित करता है।
Write the resonating structures of azulene and explain why it exhibits dipole moment (~1.0 D).

(b) मुख्य उत्पाद (X) की पहचान कीजिए और इसके त्रिविमरसायन की विवेचना कीजिए:
Identify the major product (X) and discuss its stereochemistry :

(c) साइक्लोहेक्सिलक्लोराइड (II) की तुलना में 3-क्लोरो-N-फेनिलपिपेरिडीन (I) का जल-अपघटन 104 गुना तीव्र क्यों होता है, व्याख्या कीजिए:
Explain why hydrolysis of 3-chloro-N-phenylpiperidine (I) is 104 times faster than cyclohexylchloride (II) :

(d) निम्न अभिक्रिया में बनने वाले मुख्य एवं लघु उत्पादों की संरचनाओं का उल्लेख कीजिए तथा उनके निर्माण की क्रियाविधि की विवेचना कीजिए:
For the reaction given below, write the structures of major and minor products, and discuss the mechanism of their formation :

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2016.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is Chemistry Paper - II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Chemistry Paper - II is 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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