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JEE Main 2026 — 24 January, Evening Shift
71 questions with the verified answer key. Open any question for its step-by-step solution.
- Question 1Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let , and If and be such that , then is equal to
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let the length of the latus rectum of an ellipse , be 30 . If its eccentricity is the maximum value of the function , then is equal to -
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256
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Straight lines
Let the angles made with the positive -axis by two straight lines drawn from the point and meeting the line at a distance from the point P be and . Then the value of is :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· 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 5Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let be an A.P. of four terms such that each term of the A. P. and its common difference are integers. If and then the largest term of the A.P. is equal to
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Parabola
Let the image of parabola , in the line . Then +c is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Sequence and Series
upto infinite terms is equal to -
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Matrices
Let and be two square matrices of order 3 such that and . Then the value of is :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Vector Algebra
The letters of the word "UDAYPUR" are written in all possible ways with or without meaning and these words are arranged as in a dictionary. The rank of the word "UDAYPUR" is :
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1580
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1578
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1579
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1581
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The largest value of n , for which divides , is
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Straight lines
The sum of all values of , for which the shortest distance between the lines and is , is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Area under the Curves
Let denote the area of the region in the first quadrant bounded by and . Then is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Functions
If the domain of the function , is , then is equal to
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2
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4
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Probability
Let and for some , . If the mean and variance of the elements of Y are and respectively, then the sum of all possible values of is
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80
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100
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Consider the following three statements for the function defined by
(I) f is differentiable at all .
(II) f is increasing in .
(III) f is decreasing in . Then.
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All (I), (II) and (III) are TRUE.
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Only (I) is TRUE.
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Only (II) and (III) are TRUE.
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Only (I) and (III) are TRUE.
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be a differentiable function in the interval such that . and for each . Then is equal to
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23
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Functions
Let f be a function such that , , where . Then is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
The smallest positive integral value of a , for which all the roots of are real and distinct, is equal to
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and . If is a vector such that and , then is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let denote the greatest integer less than or equal to t . If the function is continuous at , then is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Definite Integration
If satisfies the relation , then is equal to .
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Ellipse
Let lie on the circle and the point lie on an ellipse with eccentricity . Then the value of is equal to
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let , where . If , then is equal to -
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let S be a set of 5 elements and denote the power set of S . Let E be an event of choosing an ordered pair (A, B) from the set such that . If the probability of the event E is , where , then is equal to
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
The number of elements in the set is .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
The reading of the ammeter (A) in steady state in the following circuit (assuming negligible internal resistance of the ammeter) is A.
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2
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1
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0
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
In a vernier callipers, 50 vernier scale divisions are equal to 48 main scale divisions. If one main scale division , then the least count of the vernier callipers is mm .
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0.002
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0.05
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0.02
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0.005
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Physics· Geometrical Optics
Five persons and recorded object distance (u) and image distance (v) using same convex lens having power +5 D as , and respectively. Identify correct statement
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Readings recorded by all persons are correct
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Reading recorded by persons are incorrect
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Reading recorded by and persons are incorrect
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Reading recorded by and persons are incorrect
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Physics· Current Electricity
A regular hexagon is formed by six wires each of resistance and the corners are joined to centre by wires of same resistance. If the current enters at one corner and leaves at the opposite corner, the equivalent resistance of the hexagon between the two opposite corners will be
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Physics· Work, Power & Energy
In case of vertical circular motion of a particle by a thread of length r if the tension in the thread is zero at an angle shown in figure, the velocity at the bottom point (A) of the circular path is (g = gravitational acceleration)
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A thin uniform rod of mass M and length L is pivoted at a height as shown in the figure. The rod is allowed to fall from a vertical position and lie horizontally on the table. The angular velocity of this rod when it hits the table top, is . ( gravitational acceleration)
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
Two identical circular loops P and Q each of radius r are lying in parallel planes such that they have common axis. The current through P and Q are I and 4I respectively in clockwise direction as seen from O . The net magnetic field at O is:
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toward P
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toward P
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towards
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towards
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Atomic Physics
When a light of a given wavelength falls on a metallic surface the stopping potential for photoelectrons is 3.2 V . If a second light having wavelength twice of first light is used, the stopping potential drops to 0.7 V . The wavelength of first light is m. ( )
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Sound Waves
The fifth harmonic of a closed organ pipe is found to be in unison with the first harmonic of an open pipe. The ratio of lengths of closed pipe to that of the open pipe is . The value of x is .
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4
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2
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1
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3
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
Three parallel plate capacitors each with area A and separation d are filled with two dielectric ( and ) in the following fashion. Which of the following is true?
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Nuclear Physics
The binding energy for the following nuclear reactions are expressed in MeV . If denote the stability of and , respectively, then the correct order is :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Fluid Mechanics
A cubical block of density floats in a liquid of density . If the height of block is then height of the submerged part is cm.
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7.3
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4.3
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6.3
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5.3
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Current Electricity
A moving coil galvanometer of resistance shows a full scale deflection for a current of 1 mA . The value of resistance required to convert this galvanometer into an ammeter, showing full scale deflection for a current of 5 mA , is
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25
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10
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0.5
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2.5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
Identify the correct truth table of the given logical circuit.
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A flexible chain of mass hangs between two fixed points at the same level. The inclination of the chain with the horizontal at the two points of support is . Considering the equilibrium of each half of the chain, the tension of the chain at the lowest point is .
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
A point source is kept at the center of a spherically enclosed detector. If the volume of the detector increased by 8 times, the intensity will
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increase by 8 times
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increase by 64 times
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decrease by 8 times
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decrease by 4 times
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Wave Optics
In the Young's double slit experiment the intensity produced by each one of the individual slits is . The distance between two slits is 2 mm . The distance of screen from slits is 10 m . The wavelength of light is . The intensity of light on the screen in front of one of the slits is .
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Geometrical Optics
Distance between an object and three times magnified real image is 40 cm . The focal length of the mirror used is cm .
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Thermodynamics
When 300 J of heat given to an ideal gas with its temperature raises from to keeping its volume constant. The mass of the gas is (approximately) .
Answer: 479Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Electrostatics
A point charge is located at a distance 2 cm from one end of a thin insulating wire of length 10 cm having a charge , distributed uniformly along its length, as shown in figure. Force between q and wire is N. (Use )
Answer: 90Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Current Electricity
In a meter bridge experiment to determine the value of unknown resistance, first the resistances and are connected in the left and right gaps of the bridge and the null point is obtained at a distance from the left. Now when an unknown resistance is connected in parallel to resistance, the null point is shifted by 10 cm to the right of wire. The value of unknown resistance x is .
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A uniform solid cylinder of length and radius has moment of inertia about its axis equal to . A small co-centric cylinder of length and radius carved from this cylinder has moment of inertia about its axis equals to . The ratio is .
Answer: 162Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A soap bubble of surface tension is blown to a diameter of 7 cm . If of work is done in blowing it further to make its diameter 14 cm , then the value of x is . ( )
Answer: 11304Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Choose the INCORRECT statement
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Among the isotopes of carbon, is a radioactive isotope.
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Carbon exhibits negative oxidation states along with +4 and +2 .
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Carbon cannot exceed its covalency more than four.
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is the most acidic oxide among the dioxides of group of 14 elements.
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· Biomolecules
The number of possible tripeptides formed involving alanine (ala), glycine (gly) and valine (val), where no amino acid has been used more than once is :
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6
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3
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4
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8
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Two liquids A and B form an ideal solution at temperature T K. At T K, the vapour pressures of pure A and B are 55 and respectively. What is the mole fraction of A in solution of A and in equilibrium with a vapour in which the mole fraction of A is 0.8 ?
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0.5217
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0.48
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0.663
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0.34
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
Consider the following gaseous equilibrium in a closed container of volume "V" at T(K). 2 moles each of and are present at equilibrium. Now one mole each of ' ' and ' ' are added to the equilibrium keeping the temperature at . The number of moles of , and PQ at the new equilibrium, respectively, are -
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1.66, 1.66, 1.66
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2.56, 1.62, 2.24
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Pair of species among the following having same bond order as well as paramagnetic character will be-
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The wavelength of light absorbed for the following complexes are in the order.
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III I II IV V
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III I IV V II
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III IV I II V
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III I IV II V
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
One mole of was passed into 2 L of cold 2 M KOH solution. After the reaction, the concentrations of and are respectively (assume volume remains constant)
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
A student has planned to prepare acetanilide from aniline using acetic anhydride. The student has started from 9.3 g of aniline. However, the student has managed to obtain 11 g of dry acetanilide. The % yield of this reaction is :-
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Find out the statements which are not true.
A. Resonating structure with more number of covalent bonds and lesser charge separation are more stable.
B. In electromeric effect, an unsaturated system shows +E effect with nucleophile and -E effect with electrophile.
C. Inductive effect is responsible for high melting point, boiling point and dipole moment of polar compounds.
D. The greater the number of alkyl groups attached to the doubly bonded carbon atoms, higher is the heat of hydrogenation.
E. Stability of carbanion increases with the increase in s-character of the carbon carrying the negative charge.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
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A, D & E only
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B, D & E only
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A, C & D only
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B & D only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
The correct order of , , and in terms of second ionisation potential is:
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
In the Group analysis of cations, are precipitated respectively as
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sulphide & sulphide
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hydroxide & carbonate
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carbonate & carbonate
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chromate & sulphide
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The wavelength of spectral line obtained in the spectrum of ion, when the transition takes place between two levels whose sum is 4 and difference is 2, is
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I: Cross aldol condensation between two different aldehydes will always produce four different products.
Statement II : When semicarbazide reacts with a mixture of benzaldehyde and acetophenone under optimum pH, it forms a condensation product with acetophenone only.
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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Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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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
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I : The dipole moment of R-CN is greater than and can undergo hydrolysis under acidic medium to produce
Statement II : R-CN hydrolyses under acidic medium to produce a compound which on treatment with , followed by the addition of gives another compound(x). This compound (x) on treatment with gives a product, that on treatment with produces R-NC
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: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
The heat of atomisation of methane and ethane are ' x ' and ' y ' respectively. The longest wavelength ( ) of light capable of breaking the bond can be expressed in SI unit as :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
At 298 K , the mole percentage of in air is . Water is in equilibrium with air at a pressure of 10 atm . What is the mole fraction of in water at 298 K ? ( for is )
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
" X " is an oxoanion of the lightest element of group 7 (in the periodic table). The metal is in +6 oxidation state in " X ". The color of the potassium salt of X is
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green
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purple
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yellow
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orange
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Isomerism
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I : There are several conformers for n- butane. Out of those conformers, is (X) the least stable and most stable conformer is
Statement II : As the dihedral angle increases, torsional strain decreases from (X) to (Y).
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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Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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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
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
0.25 g of an organic compound "A" containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen was analysed using the combustion method. There was an increase in mass of tube and potash tube at the end of the experiment. The amount was found to be 0.15 g and 0.1837 g , respectively. The percentage of oxygen in compound A is . (Nearest integer) (Given : molar mass in )
Answer: 73Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
The half-life of is days. After days, of original activity remained. The value of in days is . (Nearest integer) (Given: , )
Answer: 102Step-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
A chromium complex with a formula has a spin only magnetic moment value of 3.87 BM and its solution conductivity corresponds to electrolyte. 2.75 g of the complex solution was initially passed through a cation exchanger. The solution obtained after the process was reacted with excess of . The amount of AgCl formed in the above process is g. (Nearest integer) [Given : Molar mass in ,
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Molar conductivity of a weak acid HQ of concentration 0.18 M was found to be of the molar conductivity of another weak acid HZ with concentration of 0.02 of M . If happened to be equal with , then the difference of the values of the two weak acids is (Nearest integer). [Given : degree of dissociation for both weak acids, : limiting molar conductivity of ions]
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Grignard reagent reacts with water and forms a gas (Q). One gram of Q occupies at STP. (P) on reaction with dry ice in dry ether followed by forms a compound (Z). 0.1 mole of (Z) will weigh g. (Nearest integer)
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution →
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