Study Tips to Score High in CBSE Class 12th Chemistry

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CBSE Class 12th Chemistry Exam Paper Pattern and
Some Study Tips
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Paper pattern

• Total number of questions 30
• Paper divided into four sections.
• Section A (8 marks) It consists of 8 questions
  of 1 mark each.
• Section B (20 marks) It consists of 10 questions
  of 2 marks each.
• Section C (27 marks) It consists of 9 questions
  of 3 marks each.
• Section D (15 marks) It consists of 3 questions
  of 5 marks each.

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Marks distribution based on questions
Marks Number of Questions Type Of Questions Total Marks
1 Marks 8 questions Very Short Answer 1 X 8 8
2 Marks 10 questions Short Answer I 2 X 1020
3 Marks 9 questions Short Answer II 3 X 9 27
5 Marks 3 questions Long Answer 5 X 3 15
Total 30 questions 70
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Duration and word limit
S.No Form of Questions Expected Length Expected Length for each question Total Expected time
1 Very short type One word to one sentence 2 minutes 10 minutes
2 Short Answer I 20 to 30 words 5 minutes 35 minutes
3 Short Answer II 30 to 40 words 7 minutes 84 minutes
4 Long Answer 70 to 80 words 15 minutes 45 minutes
Total Time 174 minutes
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Important topics

• Periodic table(Study of the p,d f block
  elements).
• IUPAC Nomenclature.
• Read the basics of Substitution, Elimination and
  Resonance.
• Go for the Adsorption isotherm ,Raoults Law,,
  Nernst Equation, Molar mass determination etc. as
  they hold a major importance and are the
  frequently asked questions.
• Always practice well of the important and famous
  reactions like the Hoffmann, Cannizzaro,Freidal
  Crafts Reaction, Aldol,etc.

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Tips to score better

• Revise the notes prepared by you throughout the
  year. They help to memorize the subject in a
  systematic way.
• Make a list of various formulae and stick them
  onto a wall or your study table and try to read
  and memorize these notes every time.
• Practice numerical because it is the best way to
  get full marks.
• Practice previous year question papers, sample
  papers and other model test papers.

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