Maharashtra Board is conducting the Class 12 Chemistry Board Exam 2026 on February 18, 2026. Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution PDF is available here for download.

The official question paper of Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry Board Exam 2026 is provided below. Students can download the official Class 12 HSC Chemistry in PDF format for reference.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 HSC Chemistry Question Paper 2026 with Solution PDF

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Question 1:

The electrolyte used in \(H_2 - O_2\) fuel cell is ________.

  • (a) aqueous KCl
  • (b) aqueous KOH
  • (c) aqueous HCl
  • (d) aqueous \(KNO_3\)

Question 2:

The oxidation state of bromine in \(HOBrO_2\) oxoacid is ________.

  • (a) + 7
  • (b) + 5
  • (c) + 3
  • (d) + 1

Question 3:

Acetonitrile may be prepared by heating the following reactants :

  • (a) Ethyl chloride with alcoholic KCN
  • (b) Ethyl chloride with alcoholic AgCN
  • (c) Methyl chloride with alcoholic KCN
  • (d) Methyl chloride with alcoholic AgCN

Question 4:

The carbonated water is an example of ________.

  • (a) solid in liquid solution
  • (b) liquid in liquid solution
  • (c) gas in liquid solution
  • (d) liquid in gas solution

Question 5:

The unit of rate constant is per second, the order of reaction is --

  • (a) Zero
  • (b) First
  • (c) Second
  • (d) Third

Question 6:

A system releases 10 kJ of heat and performs 15 kJ of work on the surrounding. Hence the change in internal energy is :

  • (a) + 5 kJ
  • (b) -- 5 kJ
  • (c) + 25 kJ
  • (d) -- 25 kJ

Question 7:

The co-ordination complex ions \([Co(NH_3)_5(NO_2)]^{2+}\) and \([Co(NH_3)_5(ONO)]^{2+}\) are ________ of each other.

  • (a) ionization isomers
  • (b) solvate isomers
  • (c) linkage isomers
  • (d) co-ordination isomers

Question 8:

The correct order for basic strength of amines and ammonia is ________.

  • (a) \( NH_3 > R-NH_2 > R_2NH > R_3N \)
  • (b) \( NH_3 > R_3N > R_2NH > R-NH_2 \)
  • (c) \( NH_3 < R-NH_2 > R_2NH > R_3N \)
  • (d) \( NH_3 < R-NH_2 < R_2NH > R_3N \)

Question 9:

Amongst the following 3d-series elements, having highest value of first ionization enthalpy is ________.

  • (a) Zn
  • (b) Cu
  • (c) Co
  • (d) Sc

Question 10:

The pOH of 0.01 M HCl solution is ________.

  • (a) 1
  • (b) 2
  • (c) 11
  • (d) 12

Question 11:

Write the name of product obtained, when selenium is treated with magnesium metal.


Question 12:

Write the SI unit of cell constant.


Question 13:

Write the name of radioactive element in lanthanide series.


Question 14:

Complete the following reaction :

Phenol + \(3H_2 \xrightarrow[433K]{Nickel} ?\)


Question 15:

Write the IUPAC name of :

2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (structure shown in image)


Question 16:

Copper has fcc structure with edge length 495 pm. What is the radius of copper atom in pm?


Question 17:

Write the chemical name of Teflon.


Question 18:

Write the name of nanoparticle which acts as highly effective bacterial disinfectant.


Question 19:

Define : Isomorphism


Question 20:

Define : Unit Cell


Question 21:

Explain the trends in the following properties of group 17 elements : Atomic radii


Question 22:

Explain the trends in the following properties of group 17 elements : Electronegativity


Question 23:

Explain Homoleptic and Heteroleptic complexes with example.


Question 24:

Write the reaction of bromine water on glucose.


Question 25:

Define -- Enantiomers


Question 26:

Write example of one dimensional nanostructure of size less than 100 nm.


Question 27:

Write the hydrolysis reaction of ethyl methyl ether.


Question 28:

Calculate the osmotic pressure of solution containing 0.822 gm of sucrose in 300 mL of water at 298 K. [ Given : Molar mass of sucrose 342 g/mol, R = 0.08205 \(dm^3\) atm \(K^{-1}\) \(mol^{-1}\) ]


Question 29:

Write the mathematical equation of first law of thermodynamics for following processes : (a) Isochoric process, (b) Adiabatic process


Question 30:

Write two similarities and two differences between lanthanoids and actinoids.


Question 31:

What is the action of following reagents on chlorobenzene? (i) conc. \(HNO_3\), (ii) fuming \(H_2SO_4\)


Question 32:

Explain Cannizzaro reaction with suitable example.


Question 33:

A chemical reaction occurs in two steps :
(i) \( NO_2Cl(g) \xrightarrow{slow} NO_2(g) + Cl(g) \)
(ii) \( NO_2Cl(g) + Cl(g) \xrightarrow{fast} NO_2(g) + Cl_2(g) \)
(a) Write down the rate law.
(b) Identify the reaction intermediate.


Question 34:

The standard potential of electrode \(Cu^{++} (0.02 M) | Cu_{(s)}\) is 0.337 volt. Calculate its potential in volt.


Question 35:

Derive relationship between relative lowering of vapour pressure and molar mass of non volatile solute.


Question 36:

Write statement of second law of thermodynamics.


Question 37:

Convert, acetamide into ethyl amine.


Question 38:

Explain amphoteric nature of water.


Question 39:

Convert Ethanol into sodium ethoxide.


Question 40:

Convert Phenol into o-phenol sulfonic acid.


Question 41:

Convert Bromomethane into methoxyethane.


Question 42:

What is peptide linkage?


Question 43:

Write general characteristics of interhalogen compounds.


Question 44:

Write observed electronic configuration of chromium (Z = 24).


Question 45:

Calculate magnetic moment of \(Ti^{3+}\) by using spin only formula. (Z of Ti = 22)


Question 46:

Define Green chemistry.


Question 47:

Write examples of coordination metal complexes in biology.


Question 48:

Calculate the work done in oxidation of 2 moles of \(SO_2\) at 298 K, if \(SO_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2}O_{2(g)} \rightarrow SO_{3(g)}\) [Given : R = 8.314 J/K/mol].


Question 49:

Write the formula to measure % atom economy according to green chemistry.


Question 50:

Convert : (a) Benzene into benzaldehyde, (b) Cyclohexene into adipic acid.


Question 51:

Write a reaction for preparation of Nylon-6.


Question 52:

The salt of \(Sc^{3+}\) ion is colourless and the salt of \(Mn^{3+}\) ion is coloured. Explain. [Z of Sc = 21 and Z of Mn = 25]


Question 53:

Write the postulates of Werner's theory of co-ordination complexes.


Question 54:

What is the action of ethane-1, 2 - diol on acetone?


Question 55:

Write Tollen's reagent test for acetaldehyde.


Question 56:

Write the structure of zwitter ion of sulfanilic acid. Write the reaction between benzene diazonium chloride and phenol in alkaline medium.


Question 57:

Define : Common ion effect.


Question 58:

Write preparation of glucose from starch.


Question 59:

Draw the structure of 2, 4 - dinitrophenylhydrazone of acetaldehyde.


Question 60:

The rate of A + B \(\rightarrow\) P is \(3.6 \times 10^{-2}\) mol/\(dm^3\)/s. When [A] = 0.2 M and [B] = 0.1 M. Calculate the rate constant if reaction is first order in B and second order in A.


Question 61:

Define : Isotonic solution


Question 62:

Define : Molecularity of reaction


Question 63:

State and explain Hess's law of constant heat summation.


Question 64:

Define : Schottky defect


Question 65:

Define : Ferromagnetism


Question 66:

Write the name of catalyst used in preparation of HDP.


Question 67:

Draw structure of isoprene unit of natural rubber.


Question 68:

Calculate effective atomic number of \( Fe^{2+} \) in \( [Fe(CN)_6]^{4-} \) [ Given : (Z = 26) ]


Question 69:

Draw neat and labelled diagram of lead accumulator.


Question 70:

Write two advantages of hydrogen - oxygen fuel cell.


Question 71:

Convert, ethanoic acid to ethanol.


Question 72:

Explain the mechanism of alkaline hydrolysis of bromomethane.


Question 73:

Acetic acid is 5% ionised in its decimolar solution. Calculate the dissociation constant of acetic acid.


Question 74:

Write chemical formula of epsom salt. Give two uses of \( H_2SO_4 \).