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JEE Main 2026 — 23 January, Evening Shift
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- Question 1Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If is continuous at , then is equal to :
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1
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2
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0
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4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
Let and . Then the value of is equal to :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and . If and the length of the projection of on is , then is equal to :
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9
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6
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4
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12
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Straight lines
Let and be two diagonally opposite vertices of a rhombus, whose sides AD an BC are parallel to the line . If and are the other two vertices, then is equal to :
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9
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3
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6
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1
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Functions
Consider two sets and . Then the number of onto functions is equal to:
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Matrices
The system of linear equations , , has
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unique solution for and
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infinitely many solutions for and
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infinitely many solutions for and
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unique solution for and
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Logrithms
The sum of all the real solutions of the equation is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the points of intersection of the ellipses and lie on a circle of radius and centre , then the value of is
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let PQ be a chord of the hyperbola , perpendicular to the x -axis such that OPQ is an equilateral triangle, O being the centre of the hyperbola. If the eccentricity of the hyperbola is , then the area of the triangle OPQ is :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let be three vectors such that .If , and the angle between and is , then is :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Probability
Bag A contains 9 white and 8 black balls, while bag B contains 6 white and 4 black balls. One ball is randomly picked up from the bag B and mixed up with the balls in the bag A . Then a ball is randomly drawn from the bag A . If the probability, that the ball drawn is white, is , then is equal to
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22
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23
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24
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21
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area of the region enclosed between the circles and is :
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
The least value of is
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
Let and . If , where , then is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of ways, in which 16 oranges can be distributed to four children such that each child gets at least one orange, is
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let . Let R be a relation on A defined by if and only if is a multiple of 3 . Given below are two statements:
Statement I:
Statement II: is an equivalence relation.
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 correct
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Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Complex Numbers
If , then is equal to
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Probability
If the mean and the variance of the data
Class 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-20 Frequency 3 4 7 are and 19 respectively, then the value of is
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Parabola
An equilateral triangle OAB is inscribed in the parabola with the vertex O at the vertex of the parabola. Then the minimum distance of the circle having AB as a diameter from the origin is :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let . If and then is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Methods of Differentiation
If the solution curve of the differential equation , passes through the point , then the local maximum value of is :
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Straight lines
If the image of the point in the line is Q and the of image of Q in the line is , then is equal to
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Definite Integration
The number of elements in the set and is.....
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Matrices
Let and B be a matrix such that . Then the sum of the diagonal elements of is equal to .
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Let S denote the set of 4-digit numbers abcd such that and P denote the set of 5-digit numbers having product of its digits equal to 20 . Then is equal to. .
Answer: 260Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Physics· Thermodynamics
The internal energy of a monoatomic gas is 3 nRT . One mole of helium is kept in a cylinder having internal cross section area of and fitted with a light movable frictionless piston. The gas is heated slowly by suppling 126 J heat. If the temperature rises by , then the piston will move cm. (atmospheric pressure )
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14.5
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1.55
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15.5
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1.45
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Physics· System Of Particles
A body of mass 14 kg initially at rest explodes and breaks into three fragments of masses in the ratio . The two pieces of equal masses fly off perpendicular to each other with a speed of each. The velocity of the heavier fragment is .
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12
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
The current passing through a conducting loop in the form of equilateral triangle of side is 2A. The magnetic field at its centroid is . The value of is . (Given : SI units)
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A paratrooper jumps from an aeroplane and opens a parachute after 2 s of free fall and starts deaccelerating with . At 10 m height from ground, while descending with the help of parachute, the speed of paratrooper is . The initial height of the aeroplane is m.
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62.5
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92.5
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20
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82.5
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Physics· Electrostatics
Two shorts dipoles having charges and length 1 cm and having charges and length 1 cm are placed with their centres 80 cm apart as shown in the figure. The electric field at a point , equi-distant from the centres of both dipoles is N/C.
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Electrostatics
Two charges and are placed at and respectively in an external field , where . Considering the potential at infinity is 0 , the electrostatic energy of the configuration is J.
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1.4
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49.3
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24.3
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Motion in Plane
A bead sliding on a frictionless semi-circular string ( ) and it is at point at and at this instant the horizontal component of its velocity is . Another bead of the same mass as is ejected from point at along the horizontal string , with the speed , friction between the beads and the respective strings may be neglected in both cases. Let and be the respective times taken by beads and to reach the point , then the relation between and is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A parallel plate capacitor with plate separation 5 mm is charged by a battery. On introducing a mica sheet of 2 mm and maintaining the connections of the plates with the terminals of the battery, it is found that it draws more charge from the battery. The dielectric constant of mica is .
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2.5
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2
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1.5
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1
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Fluid Mechanics
An air bubble of volume rises from the bottom of a swimming pool of 5 m deep. At the bottom of the pool water temperature is . The volume of the bubble when it reaches the surface, where the water temperature is , is . ( , density of water , and 1 atm pressure is )
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4.2
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2
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3
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4.5
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Nuclear Physics
Which of the following pair of nuclei are isobars of the element?
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and
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and
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and
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and
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Thermodynamics
One mole of an ideal diatomic gas expands from volume V to 2 V isothermally at a temperature and does W joule of work. If the gas undergoes same magnitude of expansion adiabatically from doing the same amount of work W, then its final temperature will be (close to) .
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Geometrical Optics
A prism of angle and refractive index is coated with thin film of refractive index 1.5 only at the back exit surface. To have total internal reflection at the back exit surface the incident angle can not be . ( and )
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between and
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
Suppose a long solenoid of 100 cm length, radius 2 cm having 500 turns per unit length, carries a current , where . A circular conducting loop (B) of radius 1 cm coaxially slided through the solenoid at a speed . The r.m.s. current through the loop when the coil B is inserted 10 cm inside the solenoid is . The value of is . [Resistance of the loop ]
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197
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80
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280
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100
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
The ratio of speeds of electromagnetic waves in vacuum and a medium, having dielectric constant and permeability of , is ( permeability of vacuum)
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Wave Optics
When an unpolarized light falls at a particular angle on a glass plate (placed in air), it is observed that the reflected beam is linearly polarized. The angle of refracted beam with respect to the normal is . , refractive indices of air and glass are 1.00 and 1.52 , respectively)
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A small metallic sphere of diameter 2 mm and density is dropped in glycerine having viscosity 10 Poise and density respectively. The terminal velocity attained by the sphere is . ( and )
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2
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1
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3
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1.5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Nuclear Physics
The average energy released per fission for the nucleus of is 190 MeV . When all the atoms of 47 g pure undergo fission process, the energy released is . The value of is . (Avogadro Number per mole)
Answer: 228Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Geometrical Optics
The size of the images of an object, formed by a thin lens are equal when the object is placed at two different positions 8 cm and 24 cm from the lens. The focal length of the lens is cm .
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A ball of radius r and density dropped through a viscous liquid of density and viscosity attains its terminal velocity at time t , given by , where A is a constant and and d are integers. The value of is .
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Rotational Dynamics
Suppose there is a uniform circular disc of mass M kg and radius r m shown in figure. The shaded regions are cut out from the disc. The moment of inertia of the remainder about the axis A of the disc is given by . The value of x is .
Answer: 109Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Sound Waves
The velocity of sound in air is doubled when the temperature is raised from to . The value of is .
Answer: 819Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
It is noticed that is more stable than but is less stable than . Observe the following reactions
\mathrm{PbO}_{2}+\mathrm{Pb} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{PbO} ; \Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ} \end{gathered}$$ $$\begin{gathered} \mathrm{SnO}_{2}+\mathrm{Sn} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{SnO} ; \Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ} \end{gathered}$$ Identify the correct set from the following.- Option A:
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Consider the above electrochemical cell where a metal electrode ( M ) is undergoing redox reaction by forming . The cation is present in two different concentrations and as shown above. Which of the following statement is correct for generating a positive cell potential?
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If is present at anode, then
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If is present at cathode, then
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If is present at cathode, then
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If is present at anode, then
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· Biomolecules
Both human DNA and RNA are chiral molecules. The chirality in DNA and RNA arises due to the presence of
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Base unit
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Chiral phosphate unit
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D-sugar component
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L-sugar component
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Identify the CORRECT set of details from the following :
A. : Inner orbital complex ; d sp hybridized
B. Outer orbital complex; sp hybridized
C. : Outer orbital complex ; hybridized
D. : Outer orbital complex: hybridized
E. : Inner orbital complex ; sp hybridized
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
C & D only
- Option B:
A, B & D only
- Option C:
A, C & E only
- Option D:
A, B, C, D & E
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Elements X and Y belong to Group 15. The difference between the electronegativity values of 'X' and phosphorus is higher than that of the difference between phosphorus and 'Y'. 'X' and 'Y' are respectively:
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N and As
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As and Bi
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Bi and N
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As and Sb
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I: is more stable than as nine hyperconjugation interactions are possible in .
Statement II: is less stable than as only three hyperconjugation interactions are possible in .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
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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Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: BStep-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: The second ionisation enthalpy of Na is larger than the corresponding ionisation enthalpy of Mg.
Statement II: The ionic radius of is larger than that of .
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:
Both statement I and statement II are false
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Statement I is false but statement II is true
- Option D:
Statement I is true but statement II is false
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Observe the following reactions at I. A → products. II.
Both the reactions are started at 10.00 am . The rates of these reactions at 10.10 am are same. The value of at 10.10 am is . The concentration of A at 10.10 am is . What is the first order rate constant (in ) of reaction I?
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Haloform reaction?
A. Sodium hypochlorite reacts with KI to give KOI.
B. KOI is a reducing agent.
C. -unsaturated methylketone will give iodoform reaction.
D. Isopropyl alcohol will not give iodoform test.
E. Methanoic acid will give positive iodoform test.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A, C & E only
- Option B:
A, B & C only
- Option C:
A & C only
- Option D:
B, D & E only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Which statements are NOT TRUE about ?
A. It has a see-saw shape.
B. Xe has 5 electron pairs in its valence shell in .
C. The bond angle is close to .
D. The bond angle is close to
E. Xe has 16 valence electrons in .
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
B, C and E only
- Option B:
B and D only
- Option C:
A and D only
- Option D:
B, D and E only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Identify the incorrect statements:
A. represents 24 protons and 12 neutrons.
B. Wavelength of radiation of frequency is .
C. For with energy and with energy , .
D. Number of photons of wavelength required to supply energy is .
- Option A:
A and D only
- Option B:
A and C only
- Option C:
A and B only
- Option D:
B and C only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
In Carius method 0.2425 g of an organic compounds gave 0.5253 g silver chloride. The percentage of chlorine in the organic compound is
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Redox Reactions
The oxidation state of chromium in the final product formed in the reaction between KI and acidified solution is:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The work functions of two metals ( and ) are in the ratio. When these metals are exposed to photons of energy 6 eV , the kinetic energy of liberated electrons of is in the ratio of 2.642 : 1. The work functions (in eV ) of and are respectively.
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I:
can be synthesized from
using simpler reagents in the order i) Acidic , ii) Ammonia, iii) Bromine and alkali
Statement II:
can be converted into
using reagents in order (i)Bromine- (ii) (iii) aq. .
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
- Option B:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
and are added to a 1 L flask and it is found that the system attains the above equilibrium at with the number of moles of and being 3, 3 and 9 mol respectively (equilibrium moles). Under this conditions of equilibrium, 10 mol of is added to the flask and the temperature is maintained at . Then the number of moles of in the flask when the new equilibrium is established is . (Nearest integer).
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Two liquids A and B form an ideal solution. At 320 K , the vapour pressure of the solution, containing 3 mol of A and 1 mol of B is 500 mm Hg. At the same temperature, if 1 mol of A is further added to this solution, vapour pressure of the solution increases by 20 mm Hg . Vapour pressure (in mm Hg ) of B in the pure state is . (Nearest integer)
Answer: 200Step-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Redox Reactions
200 cc of potassium dichromate is required to oxidise 750 cc of 0.6 M
Mohr's salt solution in acidic medium. Here
Answer: 375Step-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Total number of unpaired electrons present in the central metal atoms/ions of and is .
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
In compound (Q), the percentage of oxygen is (Nearest integer)
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution →
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