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JEE Main 2026 — 22 January, Evening Shift
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- Question 1Mathematics· Matrices
Let be the number obtained on rolling a fair die. If the probability that the system , , Has a unique solution is , then the sum of k and all possible values of is :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Statistics
If the mean deviation about the median of the numbers is , then is equal to :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Sets and Relations
The number of elements in the relation : is
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let . Then is equal to :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If , then is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Differential Equations
If satisfies the differential equation siny)dx, and , then is equal to :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Straight lines
Among the statements
(S1) : If and are two vertices of a triangle, whose orthocentre is , then its third vertex is and
(S2) : If positive numbers are three consecutive terms of an A.P., then the lines by are concurrent at ,
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Only (S1) is correct
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Only (S2) is correct
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Both are incorrect
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Both are correct
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and be two vectors, Let and be a vector of magnitude 2 in yz-plane. If , then the maximum possible value of is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Matrices
If is a solution of the system of equations where $ \operatorname{adj}(A) =
4 & 2 & 2 \\ -5 & 0 & 5 \\ 1 & -2 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$$ $ and $ B = $$\begin{bmatrix} 4 \\ 0 \\ 2 \end{bmatrix}$$ $ then $ |x+y+z| $ is equal to :- Option A:
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Straight lines
Let L be the line and let S be the set of all points on L , whose distance from the line along the line L is 7. Then is equal to :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let be a point on the hyperbola , whose foci are and . If the length of its latus rectum is 8 , then the square of the area of is equal to :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area of the region and is :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let be the roots of the quadratic equation . If , then the sum of all possible values of is :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Functions
Let the domain of the function be . Then is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let denote the greatest integer function, and let . Let the function is discontinuous at x.Then equals :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Ellipse
Let S and be the foci of the ellipse and be a point on the ellipse in the first quadrant. If , then is equal to :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Parabola
Let the locus of the mid-point of the chord through the origin O of the parabola be the curve S . Let P be any point on S . Then the locus of the point, which internally divides OP in the ratio , is :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Functions
Let where is the greatest integer function. Then
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only for
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only for
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for finitely many values of .
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Functions
Let and be functions satisfying and , , for all , then is equal to :
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7
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5
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6
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4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Let denote the coefficient of in the binomial expansion of .
If , then the value of equals.
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580
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525
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650
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675
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let a vector , make an obtuse angle with the vector and an angle , with the positive -axis. If the set of all possible values of is , then is equal to .
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let [•] be the greatest integer function. If , then is equal to .
Answer: 36Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
Let and , where and .
If , then is equal to 。
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Suppose are in A.P. and are in G.P. If and , then ) is equal to .
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Let S be the set of the first 11 natural numbers. Then the number of elements in : and the product of all elements of B is even} is
Answer: 1979Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
If and t represent the free space permittivity, electric field and time respectively, then the unit of will be :
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Am
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
Using a simple pendulum experiment g is determined by measuring its time period T. Which of the following plots represent the correct relation between the pendulum length L and time period T?
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
Consider two boxes containing ideal gases A and B such that their temperatures, pressures and number densities are same. The molecular size of A is half of that of B and mass of molecule A is four times that of B . If the collision frequency in gas B is then collision frequency in gas A is /s.
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Physics· System Of Particles
A uniform bar of length 12 cm and mass lies on a smooth horizontal table. Two point masses m and are moving in opposite directions with same speed of v and in the same plane as the bar, as shown in figure. These masses strike the bar simultaneously and get stuck to it. After collision the entire system is rotating with angular frequency . The ratio of v and is :
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33
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66
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32
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Physics· Electrostatics
Three small identical bubbles of water having same charge on each coalesce to form a bigger bubble. Then the ratio of the potentials on one initial bubble and that on the resultant bigger bubble is :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Geometrical Optics
In parallax method for the determination of focal length of a concave mirror, the object should always be placed :
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between the focus (F) and the centre of curvature (C) of the mirror ONLY
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at any point beyond the focus of the mirror
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beyond the centre of the curvature ( C ) of the mirror ONLY
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between the pole ( P ) and the focus ( F ) of the concave mirror ONLY
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Atomic Physics
The smallest wavelength of Lyman series is 91 nm . The difference between the largest wavelengths of Paschen and Balmer series is nearly nm .
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1875
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1550
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1217
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1784
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Wave Optics
In an open organ pipe and are and harmonic frequencies, respectively.
If then length of the pipe is mm. (Take velocity of sound in air is .)
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275
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225
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200
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250
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
When a part of a straight capillary tube is placed vertically in a liquid, the liquid raises upto certain height h . If the inner radius of the capillary tube, density of the liquid and surface tension of the liquid decrease by each, then the height of the liquid in the tube will change by %.
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Current Electricity
An electric power line having total resistance of , delivers 1 kW of power of 250 V . The percentage efficiency of transmission line is 。
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96.9
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86.5
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100
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92.5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Geometrical Optics
The wavelength of light, while it is passing through water is 540 nm . The refractive index of water is . The wavelength of the same light when it is passing through a transparent medium having refractive index of is nm.
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380
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840
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480
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540
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Wave Optics
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: A satellite is moving around earth in the orbit very close to the earth surface. The time period of revolution of satellite depends upon the density of earth.
Statement II : The time period of revolution of the satellite is (for satellite very close to the earth surface), where radius of earth and acceleration due to gravity.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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Statement I is true but Statement II is false
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Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Atomic Physics
Five positive charges each having charge are placed at the vertices of a pentagon as shown in the figure. The electric potential ( ) and the electric field ( ) at the center O of the pentagon due to these five positive charges are :
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and
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and
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and
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and
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
A laser beam has intensity of . The amplitude of magnetic field associated with beam is T. ( Take and )
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2
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18.3
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5.5
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1.83
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Atomic Physics
Light is incident on a metallic plate having work function . If the produced photoelectrons have zero kinetic energy then the angular frequency of the incident light is
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· System Of Particles
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I : For a mechanical system of many particles total kinetic energy is the sum of kinetic energies of all the particles.
Statement II : The total kinetic energy can be the sum of kinetic energy of the canter of mass w.r.t. to the origin and the kinetic energy of all the particles w.r.t. the canter of mass as the reference.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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Statement I is true but Statement II is false
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Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A conducting circular loop is rotated about its diameter at a constant angular speed of in a magnetic field of 0.5 T perpendicular to the axis of rotation. When the loop is rotated by from the horizontal position, the induced EMF is 15.4 mV . The radius of the loop is mm . (Take
Answer: 14Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Rotational Dynamics
Two masses m and 2 m are connected by a light string going over a pulley (disc) of mass 30 m with radius . The pulley is mounted in a vertical plane and it is free to rotate about its axis. The 2 m mass is released from rest and its speed when it has descended through a height of 3.6 m is . (Assume string does not slip and
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A capacitor with capacitance is fully charged with a potential difference of 6.0 V and disconnected from the battery. The charged capacitor is connected across another capacitor with capacitance . The charge on capacitor when equilibrium is established will be (assume capacitor does not have any charge initially), the value of is 。
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Current Electricity
A cylindrical conductor of length 2 m and area of cross-section carries an electric current of 1.6 A when its ends are connected to a 2 V battery. Mobility of electrons in the conductor is .s. The value of is : (electron concentration and electron charge )
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
An insulated cylinder of volume is filled with a gas at and 2 atmospheric pressure. Then the gas is compressed making the final volume as while allowing the temperature to rise to . The final pressure is atmospheric pressure.
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
At of aqueous solution is mixed with 100 g of aqueous solution. What is the mole fraction of in the resultant solution? (Given : Atomic mass ) (Assume that temperature after mixing remains constant)
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0.9
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0.1
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0.337
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0.663
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
For the reaction, . of (molar mass ) and of (molar mass ) are allowed to react.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) is the limiting reagent (B) of is formed (C) Molar mass of is (D) of is left unreacted
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C and D only
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A and C only
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B and D only
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A and B only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement-I : The first ionization enthalpy of Cr is lower than that of Mn.
Statement-II : The second and third ionization enthalpies of Cr are higher than those of Mn .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
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Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.
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Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
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Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
When 1 g of compound ( X ) is subjected to Kjeldahl's method for estimation of nitrogen, 15 was neutralized by ammonia evolved. The percentage of nitrogen in compound is :
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21
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0.42
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42
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0.21
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Correct statements regarding Arrhenius equation among the following are :
(A) Factor corresponds to fraction of molecules having kinetic energy less than Ea.
(B) At a given temperature, lower the Ea, faster is the reaction.
(C) Increase in temperature by about doubles the rate of reaction.
(D) Plot of vs gives a straight line with slope .
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B and D only
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A and B only
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A and C only
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B and C only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· IUPAC Nomenclature
The IUPAC name of the following comopound is :
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n-propyl-2-bromo-5-methylheptanoate
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2-bromo-5-methylhexylpropanoate
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2-bromo-5-methylpropanoate
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n-propyl-1-bromo-4-methylhexanoate
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement-I : Element and are the most and least electronegative elements, respectively among and . The nature of the oxides and is acidic and amphoteric, respectively.
Statement-II : is covalent in nature and gets hydrolysed in water. It produces and in aqueous medium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
- Option B:
Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.
- Option C:
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
- Option D:
Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Among and , identify the molecule with lowest dipole moment value. The number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atom of the molecule is :
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2
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0
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1
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3
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I: is the correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy values.
Statement II: is the correct order in terms of the magnitude of electron gain enthalpy values.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
Which of the following mixture gives a buffer solution with ? Given :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The energy of the first (lowest) Balmer line of -atom is . The energy (in ) of the second Balmer line of -atom is:
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Identify the correct statements :
A. Hydrated salts can be used as primary standard.
B. Primary standard should not undergo any reaction with air.
C. Reactions of primary standard with another substance should be instantaneous and stoichiometric.
D. Primary standard should not be soluble in water.
E. Primary standard should have low relative molar mass.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A, B, C and E only
- Option B:
A, B, and C only
- Option C:
A, B and E only
- Option D:
D and E only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
is a paramagnetic complex. Identify the INCORRECT statements about this complex.
A. The complex exhibits geometrical isomerism.
B. The complex is white in colour.
C. The calculated spin-only magnetic moment of the complex is 2.84 BM .
D. The calculated CFSE (Crystal Field Stabilization Energy) of Ni in this complex is .
E. The geometrical arrangement of ligands in this complex is similar to that in .
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A and B only
- Option B:
A, B and D only
- Option C:
C and D only
- Option D:
C, D and E only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Consider the following reduction processes : The tendency to act as reducing agent decreases in the order :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
The compound A, reacts with acetophenone to form a single product via crossAldol condensation. The compound A on reaction with conc. NaOH forms a substituted benzyl alcohol as
- Option A:
2-hydroxy acetophenone
- Option B:
4-methyoxy benzaldehyde
- Option C:
4-hydroxy benzylaldehyde
- Option D:
4-methyl benzoic acid
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Consider the following electrochemical cell : The pH above which, oxygen gas would start to evolve at anode is (nearest integer).
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
If the enthalpy of sublimation of Li is , enthalpy of dissociation of is , ionization enthalpy of Li is , electron gain enthalpy of is , standard enthalpy of formation of LiF is . The magnitude of lattice enthalpy of LiF is (Nearest integer).
Answer: 1031Step-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Among the following oxides of 3d elements, the number of mixed oxides are .
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
The mass of benzanilide obtained from the benzoylation reaction of 5.8 g of aniline, if yield of product is , is g (nearest integer). (Given molar mass in
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Consider and are two reactions. If the rate constant of the reaction can be expressed by the following equation and activation energy of reaction is th of the reaction , then the value of is . (Nearest Integer)
Answer: 57Step-by-step solution →
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