M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Chemistry
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION IN CHEMISTRY
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Section A x 5 25)
Answer any five questions.
1. Explain the basic principles and criteria for selection of
anodes and cathodes.
2. Write the electrochemical reactions and performance
characteristics of Laclanche cell.
3. Explain the salient features of the following building
blocks of nano electronic devices
Quantum well
Quantum wire.
4. Explain the zinc reduction and Bechamp reduction of
nitrobenzene.
5. Describe the chemistry of phenol as dyestuff
intermediate.
6. Write briefly on the effect of crystallinity on the
properties of polymers.
Sub. Code
7PCH1C2
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7. Arrive at the term symbol of Ti3+ and V3+.
8. How are the following complexes synthesized by trans
effect
cis-and trans-[Pt(NH3)2Cl2]
trans-[Pt(C2H4)(NH3)Cl2] from
Section B 10 50)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
9. Describe the electrochemical reactions and
performance characteristics of lead acid battery
and lithium ion battery.
Or
Discuss the principles and functions of different
types of fuel cells.
10. Discuss the properties, technological advantages
and applications of carbon nano tubes.
Or
With suitable examples, explain the synthesis and
characterization of nano materials by sol-gel
method and chemical vapour deposition.
11. What are fluorescent brightening agents? How are
they classified? Explain their characteristic
properties.
Or
Write the synthesis and chemistry of
procion red dye
indanthrone blue
phthalocyanine.
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12. Describe the properties and applications of
conducting polymers and bio-degradable polymers.
Or
Explain the kinetics of cationic
polymerization.
How is Tg measured by thermochemical
analysis?
13. With the help of energy level diagram, explain
the formation, structure and bonding of
on the basis of MOT.
Explain the combined orgel diagram for
d1 d4 d6 and d9 configurations.
Or
With suitable examples, explain the Jahn-
Teller effect.
Arrive at the hybridization and magnetic
properties of on the basis of VBT.

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