Chemistry (Optional)

Maharashtra Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2012

  • Year 2012
  • Conducted By Maharashtra Government
  • Questions 13
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination
Year 2012
Conducting Body Maharashtra Government
Paper Chemistry (Optional)
Subject Chemistry (Optional)
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 13
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This dataset consolidates the Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination 2012 Chemistry (Optional) paper (paper code 100276). Page 1 provides the exam header, overall instructions, and Question 1 with multiple subparts covering atomic orbitals, Heisenberg’s principle, colligative properties, MO theory for O2 species, benzyne, and fundamental quantum principles. Page 2 (repair OCR) contains Section A material with topics spanning silicones (including borazine and cross-link density), electronic spectra of transition metal complexes, absorption and emission spectroscopy, vibrational and rotational spectroscopy, greenhouse effects, London vs Los Angeles smog, silicate structures, NMR chemical shifts and coupling constants, Bronsted–Lowry and Lux-Flood acid-base theories, and fertilizers including NPK rating. The JSON combines corrected questions, SEO metadata, and topic/keywords to support search visibility.

Major Topics Covered

  • Atomic orbitals
  • Heisenberg principle
  • Colligative properties
  • O2 species (O2+, O2, O2-)
  • Benzynes
  • Aufbau principle
  • Pauli exclusion principle
  • Quantum numbers
  • MO theory
  • Osmotic pressure
  • Spectroscopy
  • Absorption spectroscopy
  • Emission spectroscopy
  • Vibrational spectroscopy
  • Rotational spectroscopy
  • Greenhouse effect
  • London smog
  • Los Angeles smog
  • NMR chemical shift
  • Coupling constant
  • Bronsted-Lowry theory
  • Lux-Flood theory
  • Fertilizers
  • NPK fertilizer
  • Phosphorus rating
  • Silicates

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Instructions

  • मशराष्ट्र बनसेवा मूख्य परीक्षा २०१२- LOO 2012 CHEMISTRY (Optional) 100276 रसायनशास्त्र ( वैकल्पिक ) Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200
  • Note: (i) Answers must be written in English.
  • (i) Answers must be written in English.
  • (ii) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
  • Of the remaining questions, attempt any Four selecting one question from each section.
  • (iii) Figure to the RIGHT indicates marks of the respective question.
  • (iv) Use of log table, Non-Programmable calculator is permitted but any other Table/Code/Reference book is not permitted.
  • (v) Make suitable assumptions, wherever necessary and state the same.
  • (vi) Number of optional questions upto the prescribed number in the order in which they have been solved will only be assessed.
  • Excess answers will not be assessed.
  • (vii) Credit will be given for orderly, concise and effective writing.
  • (viii) Candidates should not write roll number, any name (including their own), signature, address or any indication of their identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise they will be penalised.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. (a) 1. Attempt any four of the following : Give an account of: Shapes of atomic orbitals as s, p and d
(i) Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
(ii) ?

(a) 1. Attempt any four of the following : Give an account of: Shapes of atomic orbitals as s, p and d
(i) Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
(ii) ?

(b) (i) What are colligative properties?
A protein weighing 1.10 g was dissolved in 100 cm3 (100 × 10^{-6} m3) of solution. The osmotic pressure at 25°C was measured at 1.15 kPa i.e. 1150 Nm^{-2}. What was the molar mass of the protein?
Using the MO theory, explain the difference in bond strength and magnetic properties of species as O2^+, O2^-, and O2^{2-}. Write a note on 'benzynes'.
(d) Write in brief about Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle and quantum numbers.
(e) P.T.O.

  • (a) 1. Attempt any four of the following : Give an account of: Shapes of atomic orbitals as s, p and d
  • (b) (i) What are colligative properties?
    A protein weighing 1.10 g was dissolved in 100 cm3 (100 × 10^{-6} m3) of solution. The osmotic pressure at 25°C was measured at 1.15 kPa i.e. 1150 Nm^{-2}. What was the molar mass of the protein?
    Using the MO theory, explain the difference in bond strength and magnetic properties of species as O2^+, O2^-, and O2^{2-}. Write a note on 'benzynes'.
  • (d) Write in brief about Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle and quantum numbers.

Q2.

(a) Silicones i) Borazine
(iii) (iii) Glass transition temperature Cross link density
(iv) Hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene.
(v) 5 ·

(b) (i) (A) Describe the processes which may lead to electronic spectrum of a transition metal complex. Write in short about levelling and differentiating solvents. (B)
5. Describe the terms "absorption spectroscopy" and "emission
(ii) (A) spectroscopy".

(c) Explain the concepts "vibrational spectroscopy" and "rotational (B) spectroscopy". Explain the "Green House Effect".
(i) What is London smog? How is it different from Los Angeles smog?
(ii) Discuss the structural aspects of different types of silicates. з. (a) (b)
(i) Write in brief about chemical shift in nmr spectra and the factors affecting it. Give the significance of coupling constant in NMR spectroscopy.
(ii) Describe briefly the following with reference to Bronsted - Lowry 6 (A) concept : acid, conjugate acid, neutralization, amphiprotic solvent, and autoprotolysis (B) Explain Lux-Flood theory of acids and bases with suitable examples. 4
(c) What is a fertilizer? What are the requirements of a fertilizer? Write in i) 6 brief about NPK fertilizer. Superphosphate of lime is [Ca(H2PO4)_2.H2O + 2(CaSO4.2H2O)]. Find the 4
(ii) phosphorus rating of this fertilizer. [Given : Atomic masses : H 1.008 ; O, 16.000; P, 31.000; S, 32.000; Ca, 40.080]

Q2. (a) Silicones i) Borazine
(iii) (iii) Glass transition temperature Cross link density
(iv) Hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene.
(v) 5 ·

(a) Silicones i) Borazine
(iii) (iii) Glass transition temperature Cross link density
(iv) Hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene.
(v) 5 ·

(b) (i) (A) Describe the processes which may lead to electronic spectrum of a transition metal complex. Write in short about levelling and differentiating solvents. (B)
5. Describe the terms "absorption spectroscopy" and "emission
(ii) (A) spectroscopy".

(c) Explain the concepts "vibrational spectroscopy" and "rotational (B) spectroscopy". Explain the "Green House Effect".
(i) What is London smog? How is it different from Los Angeles smog?
(ii) Discuss the structural aspects of different types of silicates. з. (a) (b)
(i) Write in brief about chemical shift in nmr spectra and the factors affecting it. Give the significance of coupling constant in NMR spectroscopy.
(ii) Describe briefly the following with reference to Bronsted - Lowry 6 (A) concept : acid, conjugate acid, neutralization, amphiprotic solvent, and autoprotolysis (B) Explain Lux-Flood theory of acids and bases with suitable examples. 4
(c) What is a fertilizer? What are the requirements of a fertilizer? Write in i) 6 brief about NPK fertilizer. Superphosphate of lime is [Ca(H2PO4)_2.H2O + 2(CaSO4.2H2O)]. Find the 4
(ii) phosphorus rating of this fertilizer. [Given : Atomic masses : H 1.008 ; O, 16.000; P, 31.000; S, 32.000; Ca, 40.080]

  • (a) Silicones i) Borazine
  • (b) (i) (A) Describe the processes which may lead to electronic spectrum of a transition metal complex. Write in short about levelling and differentiating solvents. (B)

Q3. (a) 2.

(a) 2. (b)
(i) Describe the processes which may lead to electronic spectrum of a transition metal complex.

(b) Write in short about levelling and differentiating solvents.

  • (a) 2. (b)
  • (b) Write in short about levelling and differentiating solvents.

Q4. 2.
(ii) (A) Describe the terms "absorption spectroscopy" and "emission spectroscopy".

Q5. 2.
(ii) (B) Explain the concepts "vibrational spectroscopy" and "rotational spectroscopy". Explain the "Green House Effect".

  • (c) Explain the concepts "vibrational spectroscopy" and "rotational (B) spectroscopy". Explain the "Green House Effect".
  • (c) What is a fertilizer? What are the requirements of a fertilizer? Write in i) 6 brief about NPK fertilizer. Superphosphate of lime is [Ca(H2PO4)_2.H2O + 2(CaSO4.2H2O)]. Find the 4

Q6. 2.
(c)
(i) What is London smog? How is it different from Los Angeles smog?

Q7. 2.
(c)
(ii) Discuss the structural aspects of different types of silicates.

Q8. 2. (a) (d) (a) Write in brief about chemical shift in NMR spectra and the factors affecting it. Give the significance of coupling constant in NMR spectroscopy.

Q9. 2.
(ii) (A) Describe briefly the Bronsted-Lowry concept: acid, conjugate acid, neutralization, amphiprotic solvent, and autoprotolysis.

Q10. 2.
(ii) (B) Explain Lux-Flood theory of acids and bases with suitable examples.

Q11. 2.
(c) What is a fertilizer? What are the requirements of a fertilizer? Write in
(i) brief about NPK fertilizer. Superphosphate of lime is [Ca(H2PO4)2.H2O+2(CaSO4.2H2O)]. Find the phosphorus rating of this fertilizer. [Given : Atomic masses : H 1.008 ; O 16.000; P 31.000; S 32.000; Ca 40.080]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the duration of the Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination Chemistry Optional paper?

3 hours.

What is the maximum marks for the Chemistry (Optional) paper?

200 marks.

Is English the required language for answers?

Yes. Answers must be written in English.

Is Question 1 compulsory in this paper?

Yes, Question 1 is compulsory.

What topics are covered under Q1 subparts?

Q1 includes topics such as shapes of atomic orbitals, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, colligative properties, osmotic pressure and molar mass calculation, MO theory differences for O2 species, benzynes, Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle, quantum numbers.

What is the nature of Section A in Page 2 (the repair OCR)?

Section A contains descriptive short-answer questions on spectroscopy, smog types, silicates, NMR, Bronsted-Lowry acids/bases, Lux-Flood theory, and fertilizers.

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