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JEE Main 2025 — 7 April, Evening Shift
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- Question 1Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
1 M aqueous solutions of each of , are electrolysed using inert electrodes.
Given : , and
Statement I: With increasing voltage, the sequence of deposition of metals on the cathode will be and
Cu .
Statement II: Magnesium will not be deposited at cathode instead oxygen gas will be evolved at the cathode.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Mixture of 1 g each of chlorobenzene, aniline and benzoic acid is dissolved in 50 mL ethyl acetate and placed in a separating funnel. was added in the same funnel. The funnel was shaken vigorously and then kept aside. The ethyl acetate layer in the funnel contains
- Option A:
Benzoic acid
- Option B:
Benzoic acid and aniline
- Option C:
Chlorobenzene and aniline
- Option D:
Benzoic acid and chlorobenzene
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II (A) Solution of chloroform and acetone (I) Minimum boiling azeotrope (B) Solution of ethanol and water (II) Dimerizes (C) Solution of benzene and toluene (III) Maximum boiling azeotrope (D) Solution of acetic acid in benzene (IV) Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- Option B:
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
- Option C:
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
Match List-I with List-II.
LIST-I (Conversion) LIST-II (Reagents, Conditions used) P. 1. Q. 2. (a) (b) R. 3. (a) (b) S. 4. (a) (b) Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
- Option B:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- Option C:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
is a first order reaction.
Time t pt The reaction was started with reactant A only. Which of the following expression is correct for rate constant k?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
" " is an optically active compound with molecular formula . When ' P ' is treated with 2,4dinitrophenylhydrazine, it gives a positive test. However, in presence of Tollens reagent, "P" gives a negative test. Predict the structure of "P".
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The number of unpaired electrons responsible for the paramagnetic nature of the following complex species are
respectively:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
The correct statements from the following are:
(A) is a powerful oxidising agent
(B) does not get reduced easily
(C) Both and are very stable in solution
(D) is more stable than
(E) and are highly stable
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A), (B), (C), (D) and €
- Option B:
(A), (C) and (D) only
- Option C:
(A), (B), (D) and (E) only
- Option D:
(B), (D) and (E) only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Liquid and form an ideal solution. The vapour pressures of pure liquids and are 350 and 750 mm Hg respectively at the same temperature. If and are the mole fraction of and in solution while and are the mole fraction of and in vapour phase then,
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
The correct statement amongst the following is
- Option A:
is zero for
- Option B:
is zero for
- Option C:
The term 'standard state' implies that the temperature is
- Option D:
The standard state of a pure gas is the pure gas at a pressure of 1 bar and temperature 273 K
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
In and the hybridization at the central atom are respectively
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Chemistry· Biomolecules
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: On hydrolysis, oligo peptides give rise to fewer number of -amino acids while proteins give rise to a large number of -amino acids.
Statement II: Natural proteins are denatured by acids which convert the water soluble form of fibrous proteins to their water insoluble form.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
' is the number of acidic oxides among , and . The primary valency
of cobalt in is Y . The value of is .
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
5
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Choose the incorrect trend in the atomic radii of the elements.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The extra stability of half-filled subshell is due to :
(A) Symmetrical distribution of electrons
(B) Smaller coulombic repulsion energy
(C) The presence of electrons with the same spin in non-degenerate orbitals
(D) Larger exchange energy
(E) Relatively smaller shielding of electrons by one another
Identify the correct statements:
- Option A:
(B), (D) and (E) only
- Option B:
(A), (B), (D) and (E) only
- Option C:
(A), (B) and (D) only
- Option D:
(B), (C) and (D) only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
The hydration energies of and are and respectively. If lattice energy of KCl is , then the heat of solution of KCl is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I Complex List-II Primary valency and Secondary valency (A) (I) 3 6 (B) (II) 3 4 (C) (III) 2 6 (D) (IV) 2 4 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
- Option B:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- Option C:
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- Option D:
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Butane reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water following the equation given below.
If 174.0 kg of butane is mixed with 320.0 kg of , the volume of water formed in liters is .
(Nearest integer)
[Given: (a) Molar mass of C, H, O are 12, 1, 16 g respectively, (b) Density of water ]
Answer: 138Step-by-step solution → - Question 19Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
One litre buffer solution was prepared by adding 0.10 mol each of and in deionised water. The change in pH on addition of 0.05 mol of HCl to the above solution is . (Nearest integer) Given: of and
Answer: 48Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The number of paramagnetic metal complex species among
, and with same number of unpaired electrons is
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
In Dumas' method 292 mg of an organic compound released 50 mL of nitrogen gas at 300 K temperature and 715 mm Hg pressure. The percentage composition of ' N ' in the organic compound is % (Nearest integer) (Aqueous tension at )
Answer: 18Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
The number of solutions of the equation in is:
- Option A:
9
- Option B:
7
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
5
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Straight lines
If the orthocenter of the triangle formed by the lines and is at
, then is:
- Option A:
-2
- Option B:
0
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
2
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the equation of the line passing through the point and perpendicular to the lines and is , then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and be the vectors of the same magnitude such that . Then is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Area under the Curves
If the area of the region is , then is equal to
- Option A:
46
- Option B:
49
- Option C:
50
- Option D:
47
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Probability
Let a random variable take values with and . Then the value of is :
- Option A:
0
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
1
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Let be the number of all triangles that can be formed by joining the vertices of a regular polygon of sides and be the number of all quadrilaterals that can be formed by joining the vertices of . If , then the eccentricity of the ellipse is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Functions
If the range of the function 1 , 2 , is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
194
- Option B:
192
- Option C:
188
- Option D:
190
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Complex Numbers
If the locus of , such that , is a circle of radius and center ,
then is equal to :
- Option A:
12
- Option B:
24
- Option C:
18
- Option D:
16
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let be the term of an A.P. If and ,
then is equal to :
- Option A:
65
- Option B:
64
- Option C:
56
- Option D:
70
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· Probability
A bag contains 19 unbiased coins and one coin with head on both sides. One coin drawn at random is tossed and head turns up. If the probability that the drawn coin was unbiased, is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
64
- Option B:
72
- Option C:
80
- Option D:
60
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let and and
. Then
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
Neither nor
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Sequence and Series
If the sum of the second, fourth and sixth terms of a G.P. of positive terms is 21 and the sum of its eighth, tenth and twelfth terms is 15309, then the sum of its first nine terms is:
- Option A:
755
- Option B:
750
- Option C:
760
- Option D:
757
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· Ellipse
Let the length of a latus rectum of an ellipse be 10 . If its eccentricity is the minimum value of
the function , then is equal to
- Option A:
125
- Option B:
120
- Option C:
126
- Option D:
115
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation
, . Then is :
- Option A:
24
- Option B:
18
- Option C:
30
- Option D:
36
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Consider the lines and . Let the feet of the perpendiculars from the point on the lines and be and respectively. If the area of the triangle is , then is equal to
- Option A:
147
- Option B:
143
- Option C:
139
- Option D:
151
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
The number of real roots of the equation is
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
1
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· Determinants
Let the system of equations
, have infinitely many solutions. Then the number of the solutions of this system, if are integers and satisfy , is
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let be a polynomial function of degree four having extreme values at and . If , then is equal to
- Option A:
14
- Option B:
10
- Option C:
12
- Option D:
8
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
For , let and be the roots of the equation
. If and , then is equal
to .
Answer: 98Step-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
If
, where is the constant of integration, then is equal to -.
Answer: 19Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
The sum of the series , is equal to .
Answer: 34Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let the lengths of the transverse and conjugate axes of a hyperbola in standard form and , respectively, and one focus and the corresponding directrix of this hyperbola be and , respectively. If the product of the focal distances of a point on the hyperbola is , then is equal to .
Answer: 189Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If the function is continuous at , then is equal to .
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
Consider the following logic circuit. The output is when :

- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The unit of is : ( intensity of an electromagnetic wave, : speed of light)
- Option A:
NC
- Option B:
Vm
- Option C:
- Option D:
Nm
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Electrostatics
A dipole with two electric charges of magnitude each, with separation distance , is placed between the plates of a capacitor such that its axis is parallel to an electric field established between the plates when a potential difference of 5 V is applied. Separation between the plates is 0.5 mm . If the dipole is rotated by from the axis, it tends to realign in the direction due to a torque. The value of torque is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
2
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I List-II a. Mass density (I) b. Impulse (ii) c. Power (III) d. Moment of inertia (iv) - Option A:
- Option B:
iii
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Geometrical Optics
A transparent block having refractive index is surrounded by another medium of refractive index as shown in figure. A light ray is incident on the flat face of the block with incident angle as shown in figure. What is the maximum value of for which light suffers total internal reflection at the top surface of the block?

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Electrostatics
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The outer body of an air craft is made of metal which protects persons sitting inside from lightning-strikes.
Reason ( R ): The electric field inside the cavity enclosed by a conductor is zero.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option B:
(A) is correct but ( ) is not correct
- Option C:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Option D:
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The dimension of is equal to that of : ( Vacuum permeability and Vacuum permittivity)
- Option A:
Inductance
- Option B:
Resistance
- Option C:
Capacitance
- Option D:
Voltage
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The helium and argon are put in the flask at the same room temperature ( 300 K ). The ratio of average kinetic energies (per molecule) of helium and argon is (Give : Molar mass of helium , Molar mass of argon )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A capillary tube of radius 0.1 mm is partly dipped in water (surface tension and glass water contact angle ) with inclined with the vertical. The length of water risen in the capillary is cm . (Take )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Geometrical Optics
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Refractive index of glass is higher than that of air.
Reason (R): Optical density of a medium is directly proportionate to its mass density which results in a proportionate refractive index.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
- Option A:
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- Option B:
(A) is not correct but ( ) is correct
- Option C:
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option D:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Gravitation
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The radius vector from the Sun to a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal intervals of time and thus areal velocity of planet is constant.
Reason (R): For a central force field the angular momentum is a constant.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option B:
(A) is correct but ( ) is not correct
- Option C:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Option D:
(A) is not correct but ( ) is correct
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Thermodynamics
Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
List-I List-II (A) Isothermal (I) W (work done) = 0 (B) Adiabatic (II) Q (supplied heat) = 0 (C) Isobaric (III)U (change in internal energy) 0 (D) Isochoric (IV) U = 0 - Option A:
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
- Option B:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
- Option C:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Atomic Physics
A photoemissive substance is illuminated with a radiation of wavelength so that it releases electrons with de-Broglie wavelength . The longest wavelength of radiation that can emit photoelectron is . Expression for de-Broglie wavelength is given by: ( : mass of the electron, : Planck's constant and : speed of light)
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Motion in one Dimension
An object with mass 500 g moves along -axis with speed . The force acting on the object is:
- Option A:
5 N
- Option B:
4 N
- Option C:
6 N
- Option D:
8 N
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Physics· Nuclear Physics
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The density of the copper nucleus is greater than that of the carbon nucleus.
Reason (R) : The nucleus of mass number has a radius proportional to .
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Option B:
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
- Option C:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option D:
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Physics· Work, Power & Energy
Which one of the following forces cannot be expressed in terms of potential energy?
- Option A:
Gravitational force
- Option B:
Restoring force
- Option C:
Frictional force
- Option D:
Coulomb's force
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Physics· Geometrical Optics
A mirror is used to produce an image with magnification of If the distance between object and its image is 40 cm , then the focal length of the mirror is .
- Option A:
10.7 cm
- Option B:
15 cm
- Option C:
12.7 cm
- Option D:
10 cm
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Physics· Transverse waves
The equation of a wave travelling on a string is , where and are distance
and time in SI units. The minimum distance between two points having the same oscillating speed is :
- Option A:
10 cm
- Option B:
2.5 cm
- Option C:
20 cm
- Option D:
5.0 cm
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Physics· Electrostatics
The electric field in a region is given by .
The flux of the field through a rectangular surface parallel to plane is
. The area of the surface is .
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 65Physics· Alternating Current
An inductor of reactance , a capacitor of reactance , and a resistor of resistance
are connected in series with an AC source of .
Average power dissipated by the circuit is W.
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Physics· Rotational Dynamics
and be the mass and radius of a disc. A small disc of radius is removed from the bigger disc as shown in figure. The moment of inertia of remaining part of bigger disc about an axis passing through the centre and perpendicular to the plane of disc is . The value of is .
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Physics· Heat Transfer
Two cylindrical rods and made of different materials, are joined in a straight line. The ratios of lengths, radii and thermal conductivites of these rods are: and . The free ends of rods and are maintained at , respectively. The temperature of rods interface is K, when equilibrium is established.
Answer: 360Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A parallel plate capacitor has charge .
A dielectric slab is inserted between the plates and almost fills the space between the plates. If the induced charge on one face of the slab is then the dielectric constant of the slab is .
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution →
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