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JEE–MAIN EXAMINATION – JANUARY 2025

(HELD ON TUESDAY 28th JANUARY 2025) TIME : 9 : 00 AM TO 12 : 00 NOON

CHEMISTRY TEST PAPER WITH SOLUTIONS

SECTION-A The titration of FAS v/s KMnO4 do not require
51. The incorrect decreasing order of atomic radii is : heating because at higher temeprature the
+2 +3
(1) Mg > Al > C > O oxidation of Fe to Fe by atmospheric O2 will be
(2) Al > B > N > F prominent.
53. Match the List-I with List-II
(3) Be > Mg > Al > Si
(4) Si > P > Cl > F List-I List-II

Ans. (3) (Redox Reaction) (Type of Redox

Sol. Correct order of atomic radii : Be < Mg > Al > Si Reaction)

52. Given below are two statements : A CH4(g) + 2O2(g) (I) Disproportionatio

N
Statement I : In the oxalic acid vs KMnO4 (in the 
  CO2(g) + n reaction
presence of dil H2SO4) titration the solution needs 2H2O(l)
to be heated initially to 60°C, but no heating is B 
2NaH(s)   (II) Combination
required in Ferrous ammonium sulphate (FAS) vs 2Na(s) + H2(g) reaction
E
KMnO4 titration (in the presence of dil H2SO4)
Statement II : In oxalic acid vs KMnO4 titration,
the initial formation of MnSO4 takes place at high
temperature, which then acts as catalyst for further
C V2O5(s) + 5Ca(s) (III)
 
 2V(s)
5CaO(s)
+
Decomposition
reaction
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D 2H2O2(aq) (IV) Displacement
reaction. In the case of FAS vs KMnO4, heating 
  2H2O(l) + reaction
2+ 3–
oxidizes Fe into Fe by oxygen of air and error
O2(g)
may be introduced in the experiment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the Choose the correct answer from the options given
correct answer from the options given below : below :

(1) Statement I is false but Statement II is true (1) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
A

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true (2) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are false (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Ans. (2)
Ans. (1)
Sol. 2MnO4  5(COO)22  16H  
Sol. (A) Combustion of hydrocarbon
2
10CO2  2Mn  8H 2O
(B) Decomposition into gaseous product.
This reaction is slow at room temperature, but (C) Displacement of „V‟ by „Ca‟ atom.
becomes fast at 60°C. Manganese(II) ions catalyse
(D) Disproportionation of H2O2–1 into O–2 and O°
the reaction; thus, the reaction is autocatalytic;
oxidation states.
once manganese(II) ions are formed, it becomes
faster and faster.

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54. Given below are two statements : 56. Consider „n‟ is the number of lone pair of electrons
Et
Statement I : N Cl will undergo present in the equatorial position of the most stable
Et
structure of ClF3. The ions from the following with
alkaline hydrolysis at a faster rate than
Et „n‟ number of unpaired electrons are :
CH Cl
Et A. V3+ B. Ti3+
Et C. Cu2+ D. Ni2+
Statement II : N Cl, intramolecular
Et
E. Ti2+
substitution takes place first by involving lone pair Choose the correct answer from the options given
of electrons on nitrogen.
below :
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given (1) A and C only (2) A, D and E only
below : (3) B and C only (4) B and D only
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect Ans. (2)
(2) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
Sol. ClF3
correct
F
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

N
(4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect Cl F
Ans. (3)
Sol. Et Et Et F
N –Cl Alkaline +
E  N n = 2 (No of lone pair present in equitorial plane)
Et a) Hydrolysis
CH2 – CH2 (Unpaired e–)
and
Et (A) V+3 : [Ar]3d2 2
OH–
CH –Cl
Et Et (B) Ti3+ : [Ar]3d1 1
b)
N–CH2–CH2–OH +2
(C) Cu : [Ar]3d 9
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Et
+2 8
Rate of (a) is faster than rate of (b) because it is a (D) Ni : [Ar]3d 2
intramolecular substitution. (E) Ti+2 : [Ar]3d2 2
55. A weak acid HA has degree of dissociation x.
[A]0 / molL1 t1/2 / min
Which option gives the correct expression of
pH = pKa) ? 57. 0.100 200
1 x  0.025 100
(1) log (1 + 2x) (2) log  
 x  For a given reaction R  P, t1/2 is related to [A]0 as
 x  given in table :
A

(3) 0 (4) log   Given : log 2 = 0.30

1 x 
Which of the following is true ?
Ans. (4)
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A. The order of the reaction is .
Sol. HA H  A 2
t=0 a B. If [A]0 is 1M, then t1/2 is 200 10 min
t = t a(1–x) ax ax
C. The order of the reaction changes to 1 if the
(x)
Ka = (ax) ; [H  ]  ax concentration of reactant changes from 0.100 M
1 x to 0.500 M.
 x  D. t1/2 is 800 min for [A]0 = 1.6 M
–log (Ka) = –log (ax) – log  
1 x  Choose the correct answer from the options given
 x  below :
pKa = pH – log   (1) A and C only (2) A and B only
1 x 
(3) A, B and D only (4) C and D only
 x  Ans. (3)
pH – pKa = log  
1 x 

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1 Me Me
Sol. t1/2  Sol. +
A 0n 1 
H Ring
 +
From Acid Exp.
(t1/2 )1 (A 0 )2n1
 Me
(t1/2 )2 (A 0 )1n1 1,2
Me Me Methyl
n 1 –H  +
200  0.025   shift

100  0.100  Me
H
n 1
1 1 Me
2=   n–1= 
4 2 i) O3
OH
O (Alkaline
1 ii) Zn, H2O O med.)
n= (order)
2
Me
 t1/2  A 0
200 (0.1)1/2 Me
 when A0 = 1M
t1/2 (1)1/2 Me OH O

N
H
 O
t1/2 = 200 10 min O
* Ist order kinetics have t1/2 independent of their –H2O  Me
concentration. So upon changing the concentration
Me O
t1/2 should not change for first order reaction.
E CH3
200 (0.1)1/2
 when A0 = 1.6 M OR
t1/2 (1.6)1/2
H
t1/2 = 800 min H 
–H2O + H
OH  O–H 
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+
58. A molecule ("P") on treatment with acid undergoes From
Acid
rearrangement and gives ("Q") ("Q") on
Me
ozonolysis followed by reflux under alkaline Me1,2 + Me
condition gives ("R"). The structure of ("R") is + Methyl Ring +
 Me 
shift Exp.
given below :
O
Me
CH3 i) O3

 O
ii) H3O
Me O
A

CH3
("R")
OH/
The structure of ("P") is
O
CH3
OH CH3
(1) (2)
CH3
Note : In question about molecule “P” is not
Me clarified, weather it is alcohol or alkene and as in

Me question language rearrangement product is asking

(3) (4)
OH hence according to question language ans. is either
(2) or (4). As alkene also undergoes rearrangement
Allen Ans. (2 or 4)
in presence of acid but option (2) also fulfil all
NTA Ans. (2)
conditions.
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59. Ice and water are placed in a closed container at a 61. The metal ion whose electronic configuration is
pressure of 1 atm and temperature 273.15 K. If not affected by the nature of the ligand and which
pressure of the system is increased 2 times, gives a violet colour in non-luminous flame under
keeping temperature constant, then identify correct hot condition in borax bead test is
observation from following : (1) Ti3+ (2) Ni2+
(1) Volume of system increases. (3) Mn2+ (4) Cr3+
(2) Liquid phase disappears completely. Ans. (2)
(3) The amount of ice decreases. Sol. Ni+2 gives violet colured bead in non-luminous
(4) The solid phase (ice) disappears completely. flame under hot conditions. Ni+2 has d8
Ans. (4) configuration which does not depend on nature of
ligand present in octahedral complex.
2 atm
P L Ni+2 : t2g6 eg2
Sol. 1atm
62. Both acetaldehyde and acetone (individually)

N
S Phase diagram of H2O
G
undergo which of the following reactions?
A. Iodoform Reaction
273.15K T
B. Cannizaro Reaction
If pressure is made two time then mixture of ice
E C. Aldol condensation
and water will completely convert into water
D. Tollen's Test
(liquid) form.
E. Clemmensen Reduction
60. The molecules having square pyramidal geometry
Choose the correct answer from the options given
are
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below :
(1) BrF5 & XeOF4 (2) SbF5 & XeOF4
(1) A, B and D only (2) A, C and E only
(3) SbF5 & PCl5 (4) BrF5 & PCl5
(3) C and E only (4) B, C and D only
Ans. (1)
Ans. (2)
F O Sol.
F F F [Link]. Name of Acetaldehyde Acetone
Br
F
Xe Reaction CH3–C–H CH3–C–CH3

F F F O O
F
A

1 Iodoform ve ve

Square pyramidal Square pyramidal
reaction
F Cl Cl 2 Cannizaro ve ve
F
F Sb P 3 Aldol ve ve
F Cl Cl reaction
F Cl
Trigonal Bipyramidal Trigonal Bipyramidal 4 Tollen‟s test ve ve
Sol.
5 Clemmensen ve ve
BrF5 : Square pyramedal
reduction
XeOF4 : Square pyramedal
Ans. (2) A, C and E only
SbF5 : Trigonal bipyramidal
PCl5 : Trigonal bipyramidal

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63. In a multielectron atom, which of the following 65. What is the freezing point depression constant of a
orbitals described by three quantum numbers with solvent, 50 g of which contain 1 g non volatile
solute (molar mass 256 g mol–1) and the decrease
have same energy in absence of electric and in freezing point is 0.40 K?
magnetic fields? (1) 5.12 K kg mol–1 (2) 4.43 K kg mol–1
(3) 1.86 K kg mol–1 (4) 3.72 K kg mol–1
A. n = 1, 1 = 0, m1 = 0
Ans. (1)
B. n = 2, 1 = 0, m1 = 0 Sol. Tf = Kb.m
C. n = 2, 1 = 1, m1 = 1 1
0.4 = Kb 256 3
D. n = 3, 1 = 2, m1 = 1 50  10
E. n = 3, 1 = 2, m1 = 0 Kb = 5.12 K kg / mol
66. Consider the following elements In, Tl, Al, Pb, Sn
Choose the correct answer from the options given and Ge.
below : The most stable oxidation states of elements with
(1) A and B only highest and lowest first ionisation enthalpies,
respectively, are

N
(2) B and C only
(1) +2 and +3 (2) +4 and +3
(3) C and D only
(3) +4 and +1 (4) +1 and +4
(4) D and E only Allen Ans. (2)
NTA Ans. (3)
Ans. (4)
Sol. Among Al, In, Tl, Ge, Sn, Pb, the metal having
Sol. E orbital
highest IE1 is Ge and lowest IE1 is In.
A : n = 1,  = 0, m = 0 1s Most stable oxidation state of Ge is +4 and In is +3.
67. The correct order of stability of following carbocations
B : n = 2,  = 0, m= 0 2s is :
Ph Ph 
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C : n = 3,  = 1, m= 1 3p 
Ph–C Ph–C H3C–CH2–CH
Ph H CH3
D : n = 3,  = 2, m= 1 3d
A B C D

E : n = 3,  = 2, m= 0 3d (1) A > B > C > D (2) B > C > A > D

(3) C > B > A > D (4) C > A > B > D
In absence of electric and magnetic fields, all Ans. (4)
orbitals of 3d are degenerate Ph Ph
64. The products A and B in the following reactions, Sol. A) Ph–C B) Ph–C
A

respectively are Ph H
AgNO2
A   CH3  CH2  CH2  Br 
BAgCN

(1) CH3–CH2–CH2–ONO, CH3–CH2–CH2–NC 
C) D) H3C–CH2–CH–CH3
(2) CH3–CH2–CH2–ONO, CH3–CH2–CH2–CN
Solution :-
(3) CH3–CH2–CH2–NO2, CH3–CH2–CH2–CN C is aromatic due to ve charge hence it is most
(4) CH3–CH2–CH2–NO2, CH3–CH2–CH2–NC stable
A have more resonance structure
Ans. (4) B have less resonance structure
Ag  NO2
Sol. CH3–CH2–CH2–NO2   CH3–CH2–CH2–Br D have only hyper conjugation
(A) Consider First Aromaticity > Resonance > Hyper
conjugation

AgCN
 CH3–CH2–CH2–NC Ans. D < B < A < C
(B)

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68. The compounds that produce CO2 with aqueous Sol. I  
H 
 I2 I  
OH 
 IO3
NaHCO3 solution are :  
S2 
H
S S2 O32 
OH
 SO24
CO2H
A. Fe2 
 Fe3

S2O32 
H
 S  SO24
OH
B. 70. Given below are two statements :
Statement I : D-glucose pentaacetate reacts with
NO2 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine.
OH
C. Statement II : Starch, on heating with
NO2 NO2 concentrated sulfuric acid at 100°C and 2-3
atmosphere pressure produces glucose.
CO2H
D. In the light of the above statements, choose the

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correct answer from the options given below
OH (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
E.
(2) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
H3CO
(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below :
E
(1) A and C only
(3) A, C and D only
Ans. (3)
(2) A, B and E only
(4) A and B only
Sol.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Ans. (2)

SECTION-B
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71. Given below is the plot of the molar conductivity
Sol. A, C, D produce CO2 with aqueous NaHCO3 solution.
vs concentration for KCl in aqueous solution.
A, C, D acids are stronger acid than H2CO3
(Carbonic acid) Molar
69. Which of the following oxidation reactions are Conductivity
m(Scm mol )
2 –1
carried out by both K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4 in acidic
150
medium ?
A. I–  I2 100
A

B. S2–  S
C. Fe2+  Fe3+ 0.1 0.15
– – C
D. I  IO3
E. S2O32–  SO42– If, for the higher concentration of KCl solution, the
Choose the correct answer from the options given resistance of the conductivity cell is 100, then the
below : resistance of the same cell with the dilute solution
(1) B, C and D only (2) A, D and E only is „x‟.
(3) A, B and C only (4) C, D and E only
The value of x is _________ (Nearest integer)
Ans. (3) Ans. 150

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74. Consider the following sequence of reactions :
Sol. R = 
A Cl
1 1 i) Mg, dry ether
 = G.G* G= ;  A  B
Br2, NaOH
R  +
ii) CO2, H3O
iii) NH3, 
G* = Chlorobenzene
A
11.25 mg of chlorobenzene will produce
R = Resistance _____ × 10–1 mg of product B.
 = Resistivity (Consider the reactions result in complete
conversion.)
 cell constant (G*) [Given molar mass of C, H, O, N and Cl as 12, 1,
A
16, 14 and 35.5 g mol–1 respectively]
c R d   1000
 ; m  Ans. 93
d R c C
Cl MgCl
 c ( m .C) R d c  concentrated sol.
  Sol.
 d ( m .C)d R c d  diluted solution 
Mg / dry ether i) Co2
ii) H
100.(0.15)2 R d

N
 O
150.(0.1)2 100 NH2
NH2 COOH
Rd  150  Br +NaOH

2

3 NH / 
Hofmann‟s
72. Quantitative analysis of an organic compound (X) Bromamide
shows following % composition. (B) degradation (A)
C : 14.5%
H : 1.8%
E Cl : 64.46%

(Empirical formula mass of the compound (X) is

______ × 10–1
(Given molar mass in g mol–1 of C : 12, H : 1,
No. of moles of

11.25 10 3 x 10 1 10 3


Cl

= No. of moles of
NH2
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O : 16, Cl : 35.5) 112.5 93
Ans. 1655 x × 10–1 = 93 × 0.1
Sol. C : Cl : H : O x = 93 mg
%mass 14.5 64.46 1.8 19.24 75. The formation enthalpies, H Θf for H(g) and O(g)
14.5 64.46 1.8 19.24 are 220.0 and 250.0 kJ mol–1, respectively, at
Molar ratio 298.15 K, and H f for H2O(g) is –242.0 kJ mol–1 at
12 35.5 1 16
1.2 1.8 1.8 1.2 the same temperature. The average bond enthalpy
Minimum 2 3 3 2 of the O–H bond in water at 298.15 K is _______
kJ mol–1 (nearest integer).
integral ratio
Ans. 466
A

Empiricial formula = C2H3Cl3O2

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Mass = 165.5 Sol. H 2(g)  H(g) ; fH(H(g)) = 220 KJ/mol
2
Mass = 1655 × 10–1
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73. The molarity of a 70% (mass/mass) aqueous O2(g)  O(g) ; fH(O(g)) = 250 KJ/mol
2
solution of a monobasic acid (X) is _______
M(Nearest integer) fH(H2O(g)) = –242 KJ/mol
[Given : Density of aqueous solution of (X) is 2×220 250 –2(BE(O–H)
1.25 g mL–1
Molar mass of the acid is 70 g mol–1] 2H(g) + O(g)
Ans. 125
Sol. Assuming 100 gm solution contain 70 gm solute. Hf (H2O(l)) = –242 = 440 + 250 – 2(B.E.(O–H))
100 BE(O – H)  466 KJ / mol
Volume of 100 gm solution will be ml .
1.25
70 / 70
Molarity =  1000 = 12.5 or 125 × 10–1
100 / 1.25