JEE Main 2025 — 3 Apr Shift 2 (Previous Year Paper)

The shortest distance between the curves $y^2=8x$ and $x^2+y^2+12y+35=0$ is:

1. A.$2\sqrt{3}-1$
2. B.$2\sqrt{2}-1$✓
3. C.$\sqrt{2}$
4. D.$3\sqrt{2}-1$

Correct answer: B

Line $L_1$ of slope 2 and line $L_2$ of slope $\frac{1}{2}$ intersect at the origin O. In the first quadrant, $P_1, P_2, \ldots, P_{12}$ are 12 points on line $L_1$ and $Q_1, Q_2, \ldots, Q_9$ are 9 points on line $L_2$. Then the total number of triangles, that can be formed having vertices at three of the 22 points O, $P_1, P_2, \ldots, P_{12}$, $Q_1, Q_2, \ldots, Q_9$, is:

1. A.1026
2. B.1080
3. C.1134✓
4. D.1188

Correct answer: C

The number of solutions of the equation $(4-\sqrt{3})\sin x-2\sqrt{3}\cos^2x=-\frac{4}{1+\sqrt{3}}$, $x\in\left[-2\pi, \frac{5\pi}{2}\right]$ is

1. A.5✓
2. B.4
3. C.6
4. D.3

Correct answer: A

If the domain of the function $f(x)=\log_7(1-\log_4(x^2-9x+18))$ is $(\alpha, \beta)\cup(\gamma, \delta)$, then $\alpha+\beta+\gamma+\delta$ is equal to

1. A.18✓
2. B.17
3. C.16
4. D.15

Correct answer: A

If the probability that the random variable X takes the value x is given by $P(X=x)=k(x+1)3^{-x}$, x = 0, 1, 2, 3, ..., where k is a constant, then $P(X\ge3)$ is equal to

1. A.$\frac{8}{27}$
2. B.$\frac{7}{27}$
3. C.$\frac{4}{9}$
4. D.$\frac{1}{9}$✓

Correct answer: D

The integral $\int_0^{\pi}\frac{8x\,dx}{4\cos^2x+\sin^2x}$ is equal to

1. A.$4\pi^2$
2. B.$\pi^2$
3. C.$\frac{3\pi^2}{2}$
4. D.$2\pi^2$✓

Correct answer: D

Consider the lines $x(3\lambda+1)+y(7\lambda+2)=17\lambda+5$, $\lambda$ being a parameter, all passing through a point P. One of these lines (say L) is farthest from the origin. If the distance of L from the point (3, 6) is d, then the value of $d^2$ is

1. A.30
2. B.10
3. C.20✓
4. D.15

Correct answer: C

Let A = {−2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3}. Let R be a relation on A defined by xRy if and only if y = max{x, 1}. Let $l$ be the number of elements in R. Let m and n be the minimum number of elements required to be added in R to make it reflexive and symmetric relations, respectively. Then $l+m+n$ is equal to

1. A.12✓
2. B.14
3. C.13
4. D.11

Correct answer: A

Each of the angles $\beta$ and $\gamma$ that a given line makes with the positive y- and z-axes, respectively, is half of the angle that this line makes with the positive x-axes. Then the sum of all possible values of the angle $\beta$ is

1. A.$\frac{\pi}{2}$
2. B.$\frac{3\pi}{2}$
3. C.$\frac{3\pi}{4}$✓
4. D.$\pi$

Correct answer: C

Let $y=y(x)$ be the solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx}+3(\tan^2x)y+3y=\sec^2x$, $y(0)=\frac{1}{3}+e^3$. Then $y\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$ is equal to

1. A.$\frac{2}{3}+e^3$
2. B.$\frac{2}{3}$
3. C.$\frac{4}{3}$✓
4. D.$\frac{4}{3}+e^3$

Correct answer: C

Let $f:\mathbf{R}\to\mathbf{R}$ be a function defined by $f(x)=||x+2|-2|x||$. If m is the number of points of local minima and n is the number of points of local maxima of f, then m + n is

1. A.3✓
2. B.4
3. C.5
4. D.2

Correct answer: A

Let the equation $x(x+2)(12-k)=2$ have equal roots. Then the distance of the point $\left(k, \frac{k}{2}\right)$ from the line $3x+4y+5=0$ is

1. A.15✓
2. B.12
3. C.$5\sqrt{3}$
4. D.$15\sqrt{5}$

Correct answer: A

If the four distinct points (4, 6), ($-1$, 5), (0, 0) and (k, 3k) lie on a circle of radius r, then $10k+r^2$ is equal to

1. A.33
2. B.35✓
3. C.32
4. D.34

Correct answer: B

Let C be the circle of minimum area enclosing the ellipse E: $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ with eccentricity $\frac{1}{2}$ and foci ($\pm2$, 0). Let PQR be a variable triangle, whose vertex P is on the circle C and the side QR of length 2a is parallel to the major axis of E and contains the point of intersection of E with the negative y-axis. Then the maximum area of the triangle PQR is :

1. A.$8(2+\sqrt{3})$✓
2. B.$6(3+\sqrt{2})$
3. C.$8(3+\sqrt{2})$
4. D.$6(2+\sqrt{3})$

Correct answer: A

If $z_1, z_2, z_3\in\mathbf{C}$ are the vertices of an equilateral triangle, whose centroid is $z_0$, then $\sum_{k=1}^{3}(z_k-z_0)^2$ is equal to

1. A.1
2. B.-i
3. C.0✓
4. D.i

Correct answer: C

The area of the region $\{(x, y): |x-y|\le y\le4\sqrt{x}\}$ is

1. A.$\frac{512}{3}$
2. B.$\frac{1024}{3}$✓
3. C.$\frac{2048}{3}$
4. D.512

Correct answer: B

The distance of the point (7, 10, 11) from the line $\frac{x-4}{1}=\frac{y-4}{0}=\frac{z-2}{3}$ along the line $\frac{x-9}{2}=\frac{y-13}{3}=\frac{z-17}{6}$ is

1. A.12
2. B.14✓
3. C.18
4. D.16

Correct answer: B

Let f be a function such that $f(x)+3f\left(\frac{24}{x}\right)=4x$, $x\neq0$. Then $f(3)+f(8)$ is equal to

1. A.13
2. B.12
3. C.10
4. D.11✓

Correct answer: D

Let the Mean and Variance of five observations $x_1=1$, $x_2=3$, $x_3=a$, $x_4=7$ and $x_5=b$, a > b, be 5 and 10 respectively. Then the Variance of the observations $n+x_n$, n = 1, 2, ..., 5 is

1. A.17.4
2. B.16.4
3. C.17
4. D.16✓

Correct answer: D

The sum $1+\frac{1+3}{2!}+\frac{1+3+5}{3!}+\frac{1+3+5+7}{4!}+\ldots$ upto $\infty$ terms, is equal to

1. A.4e
2. B.3e
3. C.6e
4. D.2e✓

Correct answer: D

If $\lim_{x\to0}\left(\frac{\tan x}{x}\right)^{\frac{1}{x^2}}=p$, then $96\log_ep$ is equal to ______.

Correct answer: 32

If the equation of the hyperbola with foci (4, 2) and (8, 2) is $3x^2-y^2-\alpha x+\beta y+\gamma=0$, then $\alpha+\beta+\gamma$ is equal to ______.

Correct answer: 141

Let $\vec{a}=\hat{i}+2\hat{j}+\hat{k}$, $\vec{b}=3\hat{i}-3\hat{j}+3\hat{k}$, $\vec{c}=2\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{d}$ be a vector such that $\vec{b}\times\vec{d}=\vec{c}\times\vec{d}$ and $\vec{a}\cdot\vec{d}=4$. Then $|(\vec{a}\times\vec{d})|^2$ is equal to ______.

Correct answer: 128

Let $(1+x+x^2)^{10}=a_0+a_1x+a_2x^2+\ldots+a_{20}x^{20}$. If $(a_1+a_3+a_5+\ldots+a_{19})-11a_2=121k$, then k is equal to ______.

Correct answer: 239

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : If Oxygen ion ($O^{-2}$) and Hydrogen ion ($H^+$) enter normal to the magnetic field with equal momentum, then the path of $O^{-2}$ ion has a smaller curvature than that of $H^+$. Reason R : A proton with same linear momentum as an electron will form a path of smaller radius of curvature on entering a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B.A is false but R is true
3. C.A is true but R is false✓
4. D.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Correct answer: C

A particle moves along the x–axis and has its displacement x varying with time t according to the equation: $x=c_0(t^2-2)+c(t-2)^2$ where $c_0$ and c are constants of appropriate dimensions. Then, which of the following statements is correct?

1. A.the acceleration of the particle is $2c_0$
2. B.the acceleration of the particle is 2c
3. C.the acceleration of the particle is $2(c+c_0)$✓
4. D.the initial velocity of the particle is 4c

Correct answer: C

Width of one of the two slits in a Young's double slit interference experiment is half of the other slit. The ratio of the maximum to the minimum intensity in the interference pattern is :

1. A.$(3+2\sqrt{2}):(3-2\sqrt{2})$✓
2. B.3 : 1
3. C.9 : 1
4. D.$(2\sqrt{2}+1):(2\sqrt{2}-1)$

Correct answer: A

Using a battery, a 100 pF capacitor is charged to 60 V and then the battery is removed. After that, a second uncharged capacitor is connected to the first capacitor in parallel. If the final voltage across the second capacitor is 20 V, its capacitance is: (in pF)

1. A.600
2. B.200✓
3. C.100
4. D.400

Correct answer: B

A solid steel ball of diameter 3.6 mm acquired terminal velocity $2.45\times10^{-2}$ m/s while falling under gravity through an oil of density 925 kg $m^{-3}$. Take density of steel as 7825 kg $m^{-3}$ and g as 9.8 $m/s^2$. The viscosity of the oil in SI unit is

1. A.1.99✓
2. B.1.68
3. C.2.18
4. D.2.38

Correct answer: A

A motor operating on 100 V draws a current of 1 A. If the efficiency of the motor is 91.6%, then the loss of power in units of cal/s is

1. A.6.2
2. B.2✓
3. C.4
4. D.8.4

Correct answer: B

Consider two blocks A and B of masses $m_1$ = 10 kg and $m_2$ = 5 kg that are placed on a frictionless table. The block A moves with a constant speed v = 3 m/s towards the block B kept at rest. A spring with spring constant k = 3000 N/m is attached with the block B as shown in the figure. After the collision, suppose that the blocks A and B, along with the spring in constant compression state, move together, then the compression in the spring is, (Neglect the mass of the spring)

1. A.0.1 m✓
2. B.0.3 m
3. C.0.4 m
4. D.0.2 m

Correct answer: A

A monochromatic light of frequency $5\times10^{14}$ Hz travelling through air, is incident on a medium of refractive index '2'. Wavelength of the refracted light will be :

1. A.500 nm
2. B.600 nm
3. C.300 nm✓
4. D.400 nm

Correct answer: C

The truth table corresponding to the circuit given below is : [A and B feed an OR gate; the OR output and A feed an AND gate whose output is C]

1. A.A B C: 0 0 0; 1 0 0; 0 1 0; 1 1 1
2. B.A B C: 0 0 0; 0 1 0; 1 0 1; 1 1 1✓
3. C.A B C: 0 0 1; 0 1 0; 1 0 0; 1 1 0
4. D.A B C: 0 0 1; 1 0 0; 0 1 0; 1 1 0

Correct answer: B

Pressure of an ideal gas, contained in a closed vessel, is increased by 0.4% when heated by 1°C. Its initial temperature must be:

1. A.2500 K
2. B.250°C
3. C.250 K✓
4. D.25°C

Correct answer: C

Two monochromatic light beams have intensities in the ratio 1:9. An interference pattern is obtained by these beams. The ratio of the intensities of maximum to minimum is

1. A.3:1
2. B.9:1
3. C.8:1
4. D.4:1✓

Correct answer: D

Two cylindrical vessels of equal cross sectional area of $2m^2$ contain water upto heights 10m and 6m, respectively. If the vessels are connected at their bottom then the work done by the force of gravity is (Density of water is $10^3$ kg/$m^3$ and g = 10 $m/s^2$)

1. A.$1\times10^5$ J
2. B.$4\times10^4$ J
3. C.$6\times10^4$ J
4. D.$8\times10^4$ J✓

Correct answer: D

A magnetic dipole experiences a torque of $80\sqrt{3}$ N m when placed in uniform magnetic field in such a way that dipole moment makes angle of 60° with magnetic field. The potential energy of the dipole is :

1. A.$-40\sqrt{3}$ J
2. B.−80 J✓
3. C.80 J
4. D.−60 J

Correct answer: B

In the resonance experiment, two air columns (closed at one end) of 100 cm and 120 cm long, give 15 beats per second when each one is sounding in the respective fundamental modes. The velocity of sound in the air column is:

1. A.360 m/s✓
2. B.370 m/s
3. C.340 m/s
4. D.335 m/s

Correct answer: A

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : The Bohr model is applicable to hydrogen and hydrogen-like atoms only. Reason R : The formulation of Bohr model does not include repulsive force between electrons. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A.A is true but R is false
2. B.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A✓
3. C.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
4. D.A is false but R is true

Correct answer: B

A particle is projected with velocity u so that its horizontal range is three times the maximum height attained by it. The horizontal range of the projectile is given as $\frac{nu^2}{25g}$, where value of n is: (Given, \'g\' is the acceleration due to gravity.)

1. A.18
2. B.6
3. C.24✓
4. D.12

Correct answer: C

An electric bulb rated as 100W-220V is connected to an ac source of rms voltage 220V. The peak value of current through the bulb is :

1. A.0.45 A
2. B.0.64 A✓
3. C.0.32 A
4. D.2.2 A

Correct answer: B

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. LIST-I: A. Boltzmann constant B. Coefficient of viscosity C. Planck's constant D. Thermal conductivity. LIST-II: I. $ML^2T^{-1}$ II. $MLT^{-3}K^{-1}$ III. $ML^2T^{-2}K^{-1}$ IV. $ML^{-1}T^{-1}$. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A.A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
2. B.A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I
3. C.A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I
4. D.A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II✓

Correct answer: D

An ideal gas exists in a state with pressure $P_0$, volume $V_0$. It is isothermally expanded to 4 times of its initial volume ($V_0$), then isobarically compressed to its original volume. Finally the system is heated isochorically to bring it to its initial state. The amount of heat exchanged in this process is

1. A.$P_0V_0(\ln2-0.25)$
2. B.$P_0V_0(\ln2-0.75)$
3. C.$P_0V_0(2\ln2-0.75)$✓
4. D.$P_0V_0(2\ln2-0.25)$

Correct answer: C

A block of mass 1 kg, moving along x with speed $v_i$ = 10 m/s enters a rough region ranging from x = 0.1 m to x = 1.9 m. The retarding force acting on the block in this range is $F_r=-kx$ N, with k = 10 N/m. Then the final speed of the block as it crosses rough region is.

1. A.4 m/s
2. B.6 m/s
3. C.10 m/s
4. D.8 m/s✓

Correct answer: D

An electron in the hydrogen atom initially in the fourth excited state makes a transition to $n^{th}$ energy state by emitting a photon of energy 2.86 eV. The integer value of n will be ______.

Correct answer: 2

Two cells of emfs 1 V and 2 V and internal resistances 2 $\Omega$ and 1 $\Omega$, respectively, are connected in series with an external resistance of 6 $\Omega$. The total current in the circuit is $I_1$. Now the same two cells in parallel configuration are connected to same external resistance. In this case, the total current drawn is $I_2$. The value of $\left(\frac{I_1}{I_2}\right)$ is $\frac{x}{3}$. The value of x is ______.

Correct answer: 4

Light from a point source in air falls on a spherical glass surface (refractive index, $\mu$ = 1.5 and radius of curvature = 50 cm). The image is formed at a distance of 200 cm from the glass surface inside the glass. The magnitude of distance of the light source from the glass surface is ______ m.

Correct answer: 4

The excess pressure inside a soap bubble A in air is half the excess pressure inside another soap bubble B in air. If the volume of the bubble A is n times the volume of the bubble B, then, the value of n is ______.

Correct answer: 8

A physical quantity C is related to four other quantities p, q, r and s as follows $C=\frac{pq^2}{r^3\sqrt{s}}$. The percentage errors in the measurement of p, q, r and s are 1%, 2%, 3% and 2%, respectively. The percentage error in the measurement of C will be ______ %.

Correct answer: 15

The correct orders among the following are A. Atomic radius : B < Al < Ga < In < Tl B. Electronegativity : Al < Ga < In < Tl < B C. Density : Tl < In < Ga < Al < B D. 1st Ionisation Energy : In < Al < Ga < Tl < B. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A.A and C Only
2. B.C and D Only
3. C.B and D Only✓
4. D.A and B Only

Correct answer: C

The major product (P) in the following reaction is : $Ph-CO-CHO\xrightarrow[\Delta]{KOH}$ P (Major Product)

1. A.$Ph-CH(OH)-COO^-K^+$✓
2. B.$Ph-CO-COO^-K^+$
3. C.$Ph-CH(OH)-CH_2OH$
4. D.$Ph-CO-CH_2OH$

Correct answer: A

Identify the diamagnetic octahedral complex ions from below ; A. $[Mn(CN)_6]^{3-}$ B. $[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$ C. $[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}$ D. $[Co(H_2O)_3F_3]$. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A.A and D Only
2. B.B and D Only
3. C.B and C Only✓
4. D.A and C Only

Correct answer: C

In Dumas' method for estimation of nitrogen 0.4 g of an organic compound gave 60 mL of nitrogen collected at 300 K temperature and 715 mm Hg pressure. The percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound is (Given : Aqueous tension at 300 K = 15 mm Hg)

1. A.15.71 %✓
2. B.7.85 %
3. C.20.95 %
4. D.17.46 %

Correct answer: A

40 mL of a mixture of $CH_3COOH$ and HCl (aqueous solution) is titrated against 0.1 M NaOH solution conductometrically. Which of the following statement is correct?

1. A.The concentration of HCl in the original mixture is 0.005 M✓
2. B.$CH_3COOH$ is neutralised first followed by neutralisation of HCl
3. C.Point 'C' indicates the complete neutralisation of HCl
4. D.The concentration of $CH_3COOH$ in the original mixture is 0.005 M

Correct answer: A

The standard cell potential ($E^\ominus_{cell}$) of a fuel cell based on the oxidation of methanol in air that has been used to power television relay station is measured as 1.21 V. The standard half cell reduction potential for $O_2$ ($E^\circ_{O_2/H_2O}$) is 1.229 V. Choose the correct statement:

1. A.Reactants are fed at one go to each electrode.
2. B.Oxygen is formed at the anode.
3. C.Reduction of methanol takes place at the cathode.
4. D.The standard half cell reduction potential for the reduction of $CO_2$ ($E^\circ_{CO_2/CH_3OH}$) is 19 mV✓

Correct answer: D

Given below are two statements: Statement I : $CrO_3$ is a stronger oxidizing agent than $MoO_3$ Statement II : Cr(VI) is more stable than Mo(VI). In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2. B.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false✓
4. D.Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Correct answer: C

Consider the following statements related to temperature dependence of rate constants. Identify the correct statements. A. The Arrhenius equation holds true only for an elementary homogenous reaction. B. The unit of A is same as that of k in Arrhenius equation. C. At a given temperature, a low activation energy means a fast reaction. D. A and Ea as used in Arrhenius equation depend on temperature. E. When Ea >> RT, A and Ea become interdependent. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A.A and B Only
2. B.B, D and E Only
3. C.A, C and D Only
4. D.B and C Only✓

Correct answer: D

Mass of magnesium required to produce 220 mL of hydrogen gas at STP on reaction with excess of dil. HCl is Given: Molar mass of Mg is 24 g $mol^{-1}$.

1. A.236 mg✓
2. B.235.7 g
3. C.2.444 g
4. D.0.24 mg

Correct answer: A

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. LIST-I (Family): A. Pnictogen (group 15) B. Chalcogen C. Halogen D. Noble gas. LIST-II (Symbol of Element): I. Ts II. Og III. Lv IV. Mc. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A.A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
2. B.A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3. C.A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
4. D.A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II✓

Correct answer: D

For electrons in '2s' and '2p' orbitals, the orbital angular momentum values, respectively are :

1. A.$\frac{h}{2\pi}$ and $\sqrt{2}\frac{h}{2\pi}$
2. B.0 and $\sqrt{6}\frac{h}{2\pi}$
3. C.0 and $\sqrt{2}\frac{h}{2\pi}$✓
4. D.$\sqrt{2}\frac{h}{2\pi}$ and 0

Correct answer: C

Compounds that should not be used as primary standards in titrimetric analysis are : A. $Na_2Cr_2O_7$ B. Oxalic acid C. NaOH D. $FeSO_4\cdot6H_2O$ E. Sodium tetraborate. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A.D and E Only
2. B.C, D and E Only
3. C.B and D Only
4. D.A, C and D Only✓

Correct answer: D

10 mL of 2 M NaOH solution is added to 20 mL of 1 M HCl solution kept in a beaker. Now, 10 mL of this mixture is poured into a volumetric flask of 100 mL containing 2 moles of HCl and made the volume upto the mark with distilled water. The solution in this flask is :

1. A.Neutral solution
2. B.20 M HCl solution✓
3. C.0.2 M NaCl solution
4. D.10 M HCl solution

Correct answer: B

Fat soluble vitamins are: A. Vitamin $B_1$ B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin $B_{12}$ E. Vitamin K. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A.C & E Only✓
2. B.B & C Only
3. C.A & B Only
4. D.C & D Only

Correct answer: A

What is the correct IUPAC name of the compound: benzoic acid with OH at C-2, Br at C-3 and $NO_2$ at C-5 (drawn with $CO_2H$ top-right, $O_2N$ top-left, OH right, Br bottom)?

1. A.3-Bromo-4-hydroxy-1-nitrobenzoic acid
2. B.3-Bromo-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid✓
3. C.2-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5-nitrobenzoic acid
4. D.5-Nitro-3-bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid

Correct answer: B

The sequence from the following that would result in giving predominantly 3, 4, 5-Tribromoaniline is :

1. A.Nitrobenzene: (i) $Br_2$, acetic acid; (ii) Sn, HCl
2. B.Aniline: $Br_2$, water
3. C.Benzene: (i) $Br_2$, $AlBr_3$; (ii) $NH_3$
4. D.4-Nitroaniline: (i) $Br_2$ (excess), acetic acid; (ii) $NaNO_2$, HCl, CuBr; (iii) Sn, HCl✓

Correct answer: D

Given below are two statements: Statement I : When a system containing ice in equilibrium with water (liquid) is heated, heat is absorbed by the system and there is no change in the temperature of the system until whole ice gets melted. Statement II : At melting point of ice, there is absorption of heat in order to overcome intermolecular forces of attraction within the molecules of water in ice and kinetic energy of molecules is not increased at melting point. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
2. B.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
3. C.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
4. D.Both Statement I and Statement II are true✓

Correct answer: D

Given below are two statements: Statement I : Hyperconjugation is not a permanent effect. Statement II : In general, greater the number of alkyl groups attached to a positively charged C-atom, greater is the hyperconjugation interaction and stabilization of the cation. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3. C.Statement I is false but Statement II is true✓
4. D.Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Correct answer: C

In the following series of reactions identify the major products A & B respectively: Bromobenzene $\xrightarrow{SO_3/H_2SO_4}$ A (Major product) $\xrightarrow{Br_2, Fe}$ B (Major product)

1. A.A = 2-bromobenzenesulfonic acid; B = 2,5-dibromobenzenesulfonic acid
2. B.A = 2-bromobenzenesulfonic acid; B = 2,6-dibromobenzenesulfonic acid
3. C.A = 4-bromobenzenesulfonic acid; B = 3,4-dibromobenzenesulfonic acid (Br ortho to the first Br)✓
4. D.A = 4-bromobenzenesulfonic acid; B = 2,4-dibromobenzenesulfonic acid (Br ortho to SO3H)

Correct answer: C

Given below are two statements: Statement I : Wet cotton clothes made of cellulose based carbohydrate takes comparatively longer time to get dried than wet nylon polymer based clothes. Statement II : Intermolecular hydrogen bonding with water molecule is more in nylon-based clothes than in the case of cotton clothes. In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
2. B.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false✓
4. D.Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Correct answer: C

A sample of n−octane (1.14 g) was completely burnt in excess of oxygen in a bomb calorimeter, whose heat capacity is 5 kJ $K^{-1}$. As a result of combustion reaction, the temperature of the calorimeter is increased by 5 K. The magnitude of the heat of combustion of octane at constant volume is ______ kJ $mol^{-1}$ (nearest integer).

Correct answer: 2500

X g of nitrobenzene on nitration gave 4.2 g of m−dinitrobenzene. X = ______ g. (nearest integer) [Given : molar mass (in g $mol^{-1}$) C : 12, H : 1, O : 16, N : 14]

Correct answer: 3

A perfect gas (0.1 mol) having $\bar{C}_V$ = 1.50R (independent of temperature) undergoes the above transformation from point 1 to point 4. If each step is reversible, the total work done (w) while going from point 1 to point 4 is (−) ______ J (nearest integer) [Given: R = 0.082 L atm $K^{-1}mol^{-1}$]

Correct answer: 304

The total number of structural isomers possible for the substituted benzene derivatives with the molecular formula $C_9H_{12}$ is ______.

Correct answer: 8

Among, Sc, Mn, Co and Cu, identify the element with highest enthalpy of atomisation. The spin only magnetic moment value of that element in its +2 oxidation state is ______ BM (in nearest integer).

Correct answer: 4