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JEE Main 2024 — 6 April, Shift 1
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- Question 1Mathematics· Methods of Differentiation
If , then
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f"
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Vector Algebra
If and D are the vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD , then its
area is
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Definite Integration
is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Probability
The mean and standard deviation of 20 observations are found to be 10 and 2 , respectively. On respectively, it was found that an observation by mistake was taken 8 instead of 12 . The correct standard deviation is
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1.8
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1.94
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Functions
The function is
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both one-one and onto
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onto but not one-one.
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neither one-one nor onto.
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one-one but not onto.
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let is neither a multiple of 3 nor a multiple of 4. Then the number of elements in A is
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300
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280
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310
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290
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Parabola
Let C be the circle of minimum area touching the parabola and the lines . Then, which one of the following points lies on the circle C ?
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Determinants
For and a natural number n , let .Then is
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0
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The shortest distance between the lines and is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Probability
A company has two plants and to manufacture motorcycles. motorcycles are manufactured at plant A and the remaining are manufactured at plant B. of the motorcycles manufactured at plant A are rated of the standard quality, while of the motorcycles manufactured at plant B are rated of the standard quality. A motorcycle picked up randomly from the total production is found to be of the standard quality. If is the probability that it was manufactured at plant , then 126 p is
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54
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64
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66
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56
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let, be the distinct roots of the equation and .
Then the minimum value of is
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let the relations and on the set be given by and
. If and be the minimum number of elements required to be added in
and , respectively, in order to make the relations symmetric, then equals
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8
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16
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12
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10
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Straight lines
Let a variable line of slope passing through the point intersect the coordinate axes at the points and . the minimum value of the sum of the distances of A and B from the origin is
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25
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30
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15
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10
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
The interval in which the function , is strictly increasing is
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· properties of traingles
A circle in inscribed in an equilateral triangle of side of length 12 . If the area and perimeter of any square inscribed in this circle are m and n , respectively, then is equal to
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396
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408
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312
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414
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of triangles whose vertices are at the vertices of a regular octagon but none of whose sides is a side of the octagon is
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24
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56
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16
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48
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation . Then is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation
and . Then, is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Area under the Curves
Let the area of the region enclosed by the curves and be A. Then 10 A is equal to
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184
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154
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172
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162
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Methods of Differentiation
Let be a differentiable function such that . Then is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Determinants
Let R. If for some 0 , then is equal to
Answer: 55Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let a conic pass through the point and , be any point on . Let the slope of the line touching the conic C only at a single point P be half the slope of the line joining the points P and . If the focal distance of the point on C is d , then 12 d equals
Answer: 75Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let . Then the value of is equal to
Answer: 65Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let be the solution of the equation and . Then the value of is
Answer: 221Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Parabola
Let be the lines passing through the point and touching the parabola .
Let and be the points on the lines and such that the is an isosceles triangle with base QR .
If the slopes of the lines are and . then is equal to
Answer: 68Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If the second, third and fourth terms in the expansion of are 135, 30 and , respectively, then is equal to
Answer: 806Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let the first term of a series be and its term . If the sum of the
first n terms of this series is . Then n is equal to
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
For , if , then is equal to
Answer: 47Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let be the point and be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point on the line passing through the points and . Then the length of the line segment PQ is equal to
Answer: 13Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let , and a vector be such that
If , then is equal to
Answer: 46Step-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
To find the spring constant of a spring experimentally, a student commits positive error in the measurement of time and negative error in measurement of mass. The percentage error in determining value of k is :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A bullet of mass 50 g is fired with a speed on a plywood and emerges with . The percentage loss of kinetic energy is :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Atomic Physics
The ratio of the shortest wavelength of Balmer series to the shortest wavelength of Lyman series for hydrogen atom is :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Gravitation
To project a body of mass from earth's surface to infinity, the required kinetic energy is (assume, the radius of earth is acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth) :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic waves travel in a medium with speed of . The relative permeability of the medium is 2.0 . The relative permittivity will be :
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5
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1
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4
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2
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Atomic Physics
Which of the following phenomena does not explain by wave nature of light.
(A) reflection
(B) diffraction
(C) photoelectric effect
(D) interference
(E) polarization
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
E only
- Option B:
C only
- Option C:
B, D only
- Option D:
A, C only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
While measuring diameter of wire using screw gauge the following readings were noted. Main scale reading is 1 mm and circular scale reading is equal to 42 divisions. Pitch of screw gauge is 1 mm and it has 100 divisions on circular scale. The diameter of the wire is . The value of is :
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142
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71
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42
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21
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Electrostatics
is the uniform surface charge density of a thin spherical shell of radius R. The electric field at any point on the surface of the spherical shell is :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Current Electricity
The value of unknown resistance ( ) for which the potential difference between B and D will be zero in the arrangement shown, is :

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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Thermodynamics
The specific heat at constant pressure of a real gas obeying equation is :
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R
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match List I with List II
LIST I LIST II A. Torque I. B. Magnetic field II. C. Magnetic moment III. D. Permeability of free space IV. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Alternating Current
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II : Statement I : In an LCR series circuit, current is maximum at resonance. Statement II : Current in a purely resistive circuit can never be less than that in a series LCR circuit when connected to same voltage source.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct from the options given below :
- Option A:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option B:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
The correct truth table for the following logic circuit is :

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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
A sample contains mixture of helium and oxygen gas. The ratio of root mean square speed of helium and oxygen in the sample, is :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses and (where ). If the acceleration of the system is , then the ratio of the masses is :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Work, Power & Energy
Four particles A, B, C, D of mass , have same momentum, respectively. The particle with maximum kinetic energy is :
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D
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C
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A
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B
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A train starting from rest first accelerates uniformly up to a speed of for time , then it moves with a constant speed for time 3 t . The average speed of the train for this duration of journey will be (in ) :
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80
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70
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30
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40
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
An element is placed at the origin and carries a large current . The magnetic field on the y -axis at a distance of 0.5 m from the elements of 1 cm length is :

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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A small ball of mass and density is dropped in a viscous liquid of density . After sometime, the ball falls with constant velocity. The viscous force on the ball is :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Atomic Physics
In photoelectric experiment energy of 2.48 eV irradiates a photo sensitive material. The stopping potential was measured to be 0.5 V . Work function of the photo sensitive material is :
- Option A:
0.5 Ev
- Option B:
1.68 eV
- Option C:
2.48 eV
- Option D:
1.98 eV
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Electrostatics
Three infinitely long charged thin sheets are placed as shown in figure. The magnitude of electric field at the point P is . The value of x is
(all quantities are measured in SI units).
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A big drop is formed by coalescing 1000 small droplets of water. The ratio of surface energy of 1000 droplets to that of energy of big drop is . The value of is .
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Alternating Current
When a dc voltage of 100 V is applied to an inductor, a de current of 5A flows through it. When an ac voltage of 200 V peak value is connected to inductor, its inductive reactance is found to be . The power dissipated in the circuit is W.
Answer: 250Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Geometrical Optics
The refractive index of prism is and the ratio of the angle of minimum deviation to the angle of prism is one. The value of angle of prism is .
Answer: 60Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Current Electricity
A wire of resistance and radius is stretched till its radius became . If new resistance of the stretched wire is , then value of is .
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Atomic Physics
Radius of a certain orbit of hydrogen atom is 8.48 Å. If energy of electron in this orbit is , then . (Given energy of electron in ground state)
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A circular coil having 200 turns, area and carrying current is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 1 T . Initially the magnetic dipole moment ( ) was directed along . Amount of work, required to rotate the coil through from its initial orientation such that becomes perpendicular to , is .
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
A particle is doing simple harmonic motion of amplitude 0.06 m and time period 3.14 s . The maximum velocity of the particle is .
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Vectors and Scalars
For three vectors , and
if , them value of x is .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· IUPAC Nomenclature
Functional group present in sulphonic acid is :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Match the List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the options given below :
List I (Molecule Species) List II (Property / Shape) A. I. Paramagnetic B. NO II. Diamagnetic C. III. Tetrahedral D. IV. Linear - Option A:
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
- Option B:
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
- Option C:
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- Option D:
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I : Picric acid is 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene.
Statement II : Phenol-2, 4-disulphuric acid is treated with conc. to get picric acid.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- Option C:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Match List I with List II :
LIST I (Hybridization) LIST II (Orientation in Space) A. I. Trigonal bipyramidal B. II. Octahedral C. III. Tetrahedral D. IV. Square planar Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- Option B:
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- Option C:
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- Option D:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I : Gallium is used in the manufacturing of thermometers.
Statement II : A thermometer containing gallium is useful for measuring the freezing point of brine solution.
In the light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
- Option B:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Solid State
Which of the following statements are correct ?
A. Glycerol is purified by vacuum distillation because it decomposes at its normal boiling point.
B. Aniline can be purified by steam distillation as aniline is miscible in water.
C. Ethanol can be separated from ethanol water mixture by azeotropic distillation because it forms azeotrope.
D. An organic compound is pure, if mixed M.P. is remained same.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A, B, C only
- Option B:
A, C, D only
- Option C:
B, C, D only
- Option D:
A, B, D only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Match the List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST I (Compound / Species) LIST II (Shape / Geometry) A. I. Tetrahedral B. II. Pyramidal C. III. See saw D. IV. Bent T-shape - Option A:
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- Option B:
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
- Option C:
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- Option D:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Solid State
Which of the following material is not a semiconductor.
- Option A:
Germanium
- Option B:
Graphite
- Option C:
Silicon
- Option D:
Copper oxide
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Consider the following complexes.
The correct order of and D in terms of wavenumber of light absorbed is :
- Option A:
C D A B
- Option B:
D A C B
- Option C:
A C B D
- Option D:
B C A D
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
Match List I with List II :
LIST I (Precipitating reagent and conditions) LIST II (Cation) A. I. B. II. C. gas III. D. dilute HCl IV. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
- Option B:
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- Option C:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- Option D:
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
The electron affinity values are negative for:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
D and E only
- Option B:
A, B, D and E only
- Option C:
A and D only
- Option D:
A, B and C only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The number of element from the following that do not belong to lanthanoids is : and Lu
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
5
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
The density of solution of is while in molality the concentration of the solution is . Then is .
[Given: Molar mass of ]
- Option A:
3.5
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
3.8
- Option D:
2.8
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
At and 1 atm pressure, a cylinder is filled with equal number of and HI molecules for the reaction
, the for the process is .
[Given : ]
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
10
- Option D:
0.01
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· chemistry in Everyday Life
Match List I with List II :
LIST I (Compound) LIST II (Uses) A. Iodoform I. Fire extinguisher B. Carbon tetrachloride II. Insecticide C. CFC III. Antiseptic D. DDT IV. Refrigerants Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- Option B:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- Option C:
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- Option D:
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Electrochemistry
A conductivity cell with two electrodes (dark side) are half filled with infinitely dilute aqueous solution of a weak electrolyte. If volume is doubled by adding more water at constant temperature, the molar conductivity of the cell will -
- Option A:
increase sharply
- Option B:
remain same or can not be measured accurately
- Option C:
decrease sharply
- Option D:
depend upon type of electrolyte
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
Consider the dissociation of the weak acid HX as given below
[ dissociation constant]
The osmotic pressure of 0.03 M aqueous solution of HX at 300 K is bar (nearest integer)
Answer: 76Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The difference in the 'spin-only' magnetic moment values of and the manganese product formed during titration of against oxalic acid in acidic medium is BM. (nearest integer)
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Time required for completion of a first order reaction is time the time required for completion of reaction.(nearest integer).
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
of pure aniline upon diazotisation followed by coupling with phenol gives an orange dye. The mass of orange dye produced (assuming yield) is g (nearest integer).
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
The major product of the following reaction is P . Number of oxygen atoms present in product ' P ' is (nearest integer).
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 81Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Frequency of the de-Broglie wave of electron in Bohr's first orbit of hydrogen atom is (nearest integer).
[Given: (Rydberg constant) , (Planck's constant) .]
Answer: 661Step-by-step solution → - Question 82Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
The major products from the following reaction sequence are product and product .
The total sum of electrons in product and product B are (nearest integer)
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 83Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Among and , the sum of spin-only magnetic moment values of basic and amphoteric oxides is (nearest integer). (Given atomic number of Cr is 24 )
Answer: 877Step-by-step solution → - Question 84Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
An ideal gas, , is expanded adiabatically against a constant pressure of 1 atm untill it doubles in volume. If the initial temperature and pressure is 298 K and 5 atm , respectively then the final temperature is K (nearest integer). [ is the molar heat capacity at constant volume]
Answer: 274Step-by-step solution →
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