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Time : 45 min. for M.M. : 200

CUET UG-2022
(Chemistry)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The test is of 45 Minutes duration.

2. The test contains 50 Questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted.

3. Marking Scheme of the test:

a. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)

b. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (–1).

c. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).

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Choose the correct answer : Hence,
Question ID:692721 (A) ferrimagnetic

In a face centred cubic unit cell of close packed (B) ferromagnetic

atoms, the radius of atom (r) is related to the edge (C) ferromagnetic
length ‘a’ of the unit cell by the expression (D) anti-ferromagnetic
a a Question ID:692723
(A) r = (B) r =
2 2
An alloy of Cu, Ag and Au is found to have Cu
a 3a constituting the CCP lattice. If Ag atoms occupy
(C) r = (D) r =
2 2 4 edge centres, and Au is present at body centre,
then the alloy has formula
Answer (C)
(A) Cu4Ag2Au (B) Cu4Ag4Au
Sol. For a FCC unit cell atom touches each other along
(C) Cu4Ag3Au (D) CuAgAu
a face diagonal, that can be represented as
Answer (C)
Sol. Cu forming CCP, so number of Cu = 4
Ag occupying edge centre, so number of Ag
1
= 12 × 3
=
4
Au present at body centre, so number of Au = 1
2a = 4r Formula ⇒ Cu4Ag3Au
a Question ID:692724
r=
2 2 What is ∆G° for the given reaction?
Question ID:692722 Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cu(s)
Which of the following arrangements represents
(Given: EoZn2 + /Zn = o
− 0.76 V & ECu2+
/Cu
+0.34 V )
=
alignment of magnetic moments of Ferrimagnetic
substance? F = 96500 C mol–1
(A) ∆G° = –212.3 kJ/mol
(A)
(B) ∆G° = +212.3 kJ/mol
(B)
(C) ∆G° = –312.5 kJ/mol
(C)
(D) ∆G° = 0
(D) Answer (A)
Answer (A) Sol. ∆G° = –nFE°
For given cell reaction, n = 2
Sol.
Eocell Ecathode
= o o
− Eanode

= 0.34 – (–0.76)
= 1.1 V
∆G° = –2 × 96500 × 1.1
= –212.3 kJ/mol

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Question ID:692725 Answer (C)
How many electrons flow when a current of Sol. For first order reaction
5 amperes is passed through a metal for 193 s?
t1/4 = 2t1/2
(Given: F = 96500 c mol–1, NA = 6.022 × 1023 mol–1)
2t1/2 = 60
(A) 6.022 × 1023 electrons
(B) 6.022 × 1021 electrons t1/2 = 30 min
(C) 3.011 × 1021 electrons
Question ID:692728
(D) 3.011 × 1023 electrons
Which of the following is the correct relationship
Answer (B)
between time required for completion of 99.9% of a
Sol. Charge Q = it
first order reaction and its half-life?
= 5 × 193
(A) t 1= 5 × t 99.9% (B) t 99.9%
= 10 × t 1
= 965 C
2 2
965
= (C) t 99.9% = 2t 1 (D) t 99.9% = t 1
96500 2 2
= 0.01 F
Answer (B)
1 F = charge of 1 mole electrons
Sol. For first order reaction
0.01 F = charge of 0.01 mole electrons
= charge of 6.02 × 1023 × 0.01 electrons 2.303  a 
t= log  0 
k  a0 − x 
= charge of 6.02 × 1021 electrons
Question ID: 692726 if a0 = 100 M
Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ion is at t = t99.9%
applicable to x = 99.9 M
(A) Only to weak electrolytes at a certain
2.303  100 
concentration t 99.9 = log  
k  100 − 99.9 
(B) Only to strong electrolytes at all concentrations
3 × 2.303 6.93
(C) To both - strong and weak electrolytes = =
k k
(D) To non-electrolytes
0.693
Answer (C) Since t 1 =
2
k
Sol. Kohlrausch law of independent migration of
ions : The law states that limiting molar conductivity  0.693 
t 99.9 
=  × 10
of an electrolyte can be represented as the sum of  k 
the individual contributions of the anion and cation
t 99.9 = 10t 1
of the electrolyte. 2
Question ID:692727
Question ID:692729
In the first order reaction the concentration of the
A catalyst increases the rate of reaction by:
1
reactant is reduced th in 60 minutes, what will be (A) Decreasing enthalpy of reactants
4
its half-life? (B) Increasing internal energy of reactants

(A) 120 minutes (B) 40 minutes (C) Decreasing activation energy of reaction

(C) 30 minutes (D) 25 minutes (D) Increasing activation energy of reaction

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Answer (C) Choose the correct answer from the options given

Sol. • Catalyst affects activation energy of any below:

chemical reaction. (A) A < C < B < D (B) D < C < A < B

• It increases rate of reaction by decreasing the (C) A < B < C < D (D) B < A < C < D

activation energy of reaction. Answer (D)

Question ID:6927210 Sol. Since highly diluted KI is added into AgNO3 solution,

Match List-I with List-II. the resultant colloidal solution will be positive
charged due to excess Ag+.
List-I List-II
This positively charged sol will be coagulated by
A. Gem stone I. Emulsion
anion of electrolyte.
B. Milk II. Solid sol Electrolyte having anion with higher negative
C. Cloud III. Foam charge will have more ease of coagulation.

D. Froth IV. Aerosol Hence order will be

NaCl < BaSO4 < Na3PO4 < K4[Fe(CN)6]
Choose the correct answer from the options given
Question ID:6927212
below:
Which of the following conditions can be used to
(A) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
change physical adsorption of a gas to chemical
(B) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
adsorption?
(C) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(A) Decrease in temperature
(D) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(B) Increase in temperature
Answer (B)
(C) Using catalyst
Sol.
(D) Increasing surface area of adsorbent
List-I List-II
Answer (B)
A. Gem stone Solid sol Sol. A physical adsorption at low temperature may pass
B. Milk Emulsion into chemisorption as the temperature is increased.
For example, dihydrogen is first adsorbed on nickel
C. Cloud Aerosol
by van der Waals’ force. Molecules of hydrogen
D. Froth Foam
then dissociate to form hydrogen atoms which are
Question ID:6927211 held on the surface by chemisorption.
Consider the case when a highly diluted solution of Question ID:6927213
KI is added to AgNO3 solution. Arrange the Which of the following graph(s) are for First Order
following in the increasing order of ease of Reactions?
coagulation of the resulting sol.
A. BaSO4 (A)
B. NaCl
C. Na3PO4
D. K4[Fe(CN)6]

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Choose the correct statement from the options
given below

(B) (A) A, B, E and D only

(B) A and B only

(C) A, B, C and D only

(D) A only

Answer (C)

(C) Sol.

Name Formula Ore of

Malachite CuCO3.Cu(OH)2 Cu

Bauxite AlOx(OH)3-2x Al

Calamine ZnCO3 Zn
(D) Haematite Fe2O3 Fe

Siderite FeCO3 Fe

Question ID:6927215

Arrange the following molecules in the increasing

(A) A and D only
order of number of P – OH bonds present in it
(B) B and C only
(A) H4P2O6 (B) H3PO2
(C) A, D and E only
(D) C and E only (C) H3PO4 (D) H3PO3

Answer (NA) Choose the correct answer from the options given

Sol. For first order reaction below

(A) B < C < D < A

(B) B < D < C < A

(C) D < B < A < C

(D) D < C < B < A

Answer (B)
Question ID:6927214 Sol.
Consider the statements for the metallurgical
processes and select the correct statements:
(A) Malachite is an ore of copper
(B) Bauxite is an ore of aluminium
(C) Calamine is an ore of Zinc
(D) Haematite is an ore of iron
(E) Siderite is an ore of Zinc

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Question ID:6927216 Answer (C)
Arrange the following in the decreasing order of Sol. All of the ion of d-block element are not coloured,
acidity: those with d0 or d10 configuration are generally

(A) H2O (B) H2S colourless.

(C) H2Te (D) H2Se Question ID:6927219

Choose the correct answer from the options given The spin only magnetic moment of Cr3+ ion in BM

below: is:

(A) D > C > B > A (B) C > D > B > A (A) 1.73 (B) 3.87

(C) A > B > C > D (D) A > B > D > C (C) 4.89 (D) 3.57
Answer (B)
Answer (B)
Sol. Acidic character increases from H2O to H2Te. The Sol. Cr3+ ⇒ [Ar]3d3

increase in acidic character can be explained in

terms of decrease in bond enthalpy for the 3 unpaired electrons
dissociation of H-E bond down the group. Owing to
=
µ 3(3 + 2) BM
the decrease in enthalpy for the dissociation of H-E
= 15 BM
bond down the group, the thermal stability of = 3.87 BM
hydrides also decreases from H2O to H2Te.
Question ID:6927220
Question ID:6927217
Select the correct statements for the d-block and
Which of the following molecules have linear
f-block elements:
shape?
A. The maximum oxidation state shown by
(A) XeF2 (B) XeF4
manganese is +6.
(C) XeF6 (D) XeO3
B. Sc3+ (Scandium) is colourless
Answer (A)
C. Brass is an alloy of Copper and Zinc
3
Sol. XeF2 → sp d → linear D. Lanthanide series included a total of 15

XeF4 → sp3 d 2 → square planar elements

E. V2O5 (Vanadium Pentaoxide) is used in the
XeF6 → sp3 d 3 → Distorted octahedral
manufacturing of sulphuric acid (by contact
3
XeO3 → sp → Pyramidal process).

Question ID:6927218 Choose the correct answer from the options given

Which of the following statements about d-block below:

elements are NOT correct? (A) A and B only (B) A, B and E only

(A) They show variable oxidation states (C) B, C and E only (D) B, C and D only

(B) They exhibit paramagnetic and diamagnetic Answer (C)

properties Sol. • Mn can show +7 as maximum oxidation state

(C) All of their ions are coloured e.g. KMnO4

(D) They exhibit catalytic property • Sc3+ is colourless due to d0 configuration

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• Brass consist 60% Cu and 40% Zn Answer (C)
• Lanthanide series consists 14 elements Sol.

• V2O5 is used as a catalyst in manufacturing of List I: (Property) List II: (Reason)

sulphuric acid by contact process. A. Transition metal Ability to adopt
Question ID:6927221 can act as multiple oxidation
The IUPAC name of [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] is: catalyst states and to form
complexes
(A) Diammine dichlorido platinum (II)
(B) Diammine dichlorido platinum (IV) B. Zr and Hf have As consequence of
similar atomic Lanthanoid contraction
(C) Diammine dichlorido platinum (0)
radii
(D) Diimmine dichlorido platinum (IV)
C. Transition metal Due to their high ionic
Answer (A)
form complex charges, small size
Sol. [pt(NH3)2Cl2] compounds and availability of
IUPAC - Diammine dichlorido platinum (II) d-orbitals
Question ID:6927222 D. Transition metals Unpaired electrons in
Match List I with List II ions are coloured d-orbitals of metal ions

List I: (Property) List II: (Reason) Question ID:6927223

The donor atoms in ethylene diamine tetra acetate
A. Transition metal I. Due to their high
ions are:
can act as ionic charges,
(A) Two N and two O atoms
catalyst small size and
(B) Two N and four O atoms
availability of d-
orbitals (C) Four N and two O atoms
(D) Three N and Three O atoms
B. Zr and Hf have II. Unpaired
Answer (B)
similar atomic electrons in d-
radii orbitals of metal
Sol.
ions

C. Transition metals III. Ability to adopt

form complex multiple oxidation
Donor atoms are two N and four O atoms
compounds states and to
Question ID:6927224
form complexes
Indicate the complex ion which does not show
D. Transition metals IV. As consequence geometrical isomerism:
ions are coloured of Lanthanoid (A) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2]+ (B) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]
contraction (C) [Pt(NH3)6] 3+
(D) [Co(CN)4(NC)2]3–
Choose the correct answer from the option given Answer (C)
below: Sol. [M(A)6]
(A) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III (B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I Type of complex cannot show geometrical
(C) A-III, B-IV-, C-I, D-II (D) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-III isomerism

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Question ID:6927225 Answer (B)
Which of the following is the electronic configuration Sol. Reactivity towards SN1 depends upon stability of
of the central metal atom/ion of [Co(H2O)6]2+
carbocation
complex ion?
(A) t2g6eg1 (B) t2g4eg3
(C) t2g5eg2 (D) t2g6eg0
Answer (C)
Sol. For [Co(H2O)6]2+
H2O will be weak field ligand as Co is present in +2
oxidation state. Hence electronic configuration is,
t2g5eg2
Question ID:6927226 Order of stability
Identify the compound Y in the following reaction : II > III > I

Question ID:6927228

Aryl halides can not be prepared by the reaction of

(A) (B) aryl alcohols with PCl3, PCl5 or SOCl2 because :

(A) Phenols are highly stable compounds

(B) Carbon-oxygen bond in phenols has a partial

(C) (D) double bond character

(C) Carbon-oxygen bond is highly polar

Answer (A)
(D) Phenyl cation is stabilised by resonance
Sol. Sandmeyer’s reaction :
Answer (B)

Sol. Carbon-oxygen bond in phenol has a partial double

bond character due to resonance, so it is very
difficult to break. Hence it cannot be used for
preparation of aryl halide by PCl3, PCl5 or SOCl2

Question ID:6927229

Jones Reagent is :
Question ID:6927227
(A) KMnO4 | H2SO4
Consider the following bromides :
(B) K2Cr2O7 | H2SO4

(C) CrO3 | H2SO4

(D) KMnO4 | KOH

The correct order of reactivity towards SN1 reaction
is : Answer (C)

(A) I > II > III (B) II > III > I Sol. Chromium trioxide (CrO3) in acidic media (Jones
(C) II > I > III (D) III > II > I reagent).

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Question ID:6927230 Answer (C)
Match List I with List II Sol.
List I : Names of drug List II : Class of drugs List-I List-II
A. Ranitidine I. Tranquilizer Given pair of organic Tests
B. Valium II. Narcotic Analgesic compounds can be
C. Codeine III. Antibiotic distinguished by

D. Chloramphenicol IV. Antacid 1. Ethanal/Propanal Iodoform Test

Choose the correct answer from the options given 2. Ethanol/Ethanoic acid Sodium Hydrogen
below : carbonate test
(A) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
3. Butanal/Butan-2-one Tollen’s Test
(B) A-IV, B-II, C-II, D-I
(C) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I 4. Benzaldehyde/Ethanal Fehling’s Test

(D) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV Question ID:6927232

Answer (A) Identify A and B in the following reaction:
Sol.
NH 2CH Cl
C6H5 CH2Cl 
3
→ A 
3
→ B
List I : Names of drug List II : Class of drugs
(A) A = C6H5CH2NH2, B = C6H5CH2NH–CH3
A. Ranitidine Antacid
(B) A = C6H5CH3, B = C6H5CH2CH3
B. Valium Tranquilizer
(C) A = C6H5CH2NH2, B = C6H5 CH2 —N —CH3
C. Codeine Narcotic Analgesic 
CH3
D. Chloramphenicol Antibiotic
Question ID:6927231 (D) A = C6H5CH3, B = C6H5CH2CH2CH3

Match List I with List II Answer (C)

List-I List-II Sol.

Given pair of organic Tests
compounds can be
distinguished by
1. Ethanal/Propanal I. Sodium
Hydrogen
carbonate test
2. Ethanol/Ethanoic acid II. Fehling’s Test
Question ID:6927233
3. Butanal/Butan-2-one III. Tollen’s Test
Out of the following compounds, which is the most
4. Benzaldehyde/Ethanal IV. Iodoform Test basic in aqueous solution?
Choose the correct answer from the options given (A) CH3—NH2 (B) (CH3)2NH
below:
(C) (CH3)3N (D) C6H5NH2
(A) 1 – IV, 2 – I, 3 – II, 4 – III
Answer (B)
(B) 1 – III, 2 – II, 3 – IV, 4 – I
Sol. Order of basic strength in aqueous solution:
(C) 1 – IV, 2 – I, 3 – III, 4 – II
(D) 1 – I, 2 – II, 3 – III, 4 – IV (CH3 )2 NH > CH3 —NH2 > (CH3 )3 N > C6H5NH2

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Question ID:6927234 Question ID:6927237

Arrange the following in increasing order of their The letter ‘D’ in carbohydrates signifies

boiling points: (A) Dextrorotatory

A. (C2H5)2NH B. n-C4H9NH2 (B) Configuration

(C) Diamagnetic character
C. C2H5N(CH3)2 D. n-C4H9OH
(D) Optical activity
Choose the correct answer from the options given
Answer (B)
below:
Sol. The letter ‘D’ in carbohydrates signifies the
(A) B < C < A < D (B) C < B < A < D substitution orientation at a centre of chirality i.e.,
(C) C < A < B < D (D) C < D < B < A configuration.
Answer (C) Question ID:6927238

Sol. For isomeric Amine order of boiling point is Which of the following monomeric pair is used to
make polymer Nylon 6, 6?
1° > 2° > 3°
(A) Hexane -1, 6 dioic acid and Hexane
Alcohol has high BP than amine with same number
-1, 6-diamine
of carbon due to stronger H-bonding.
(B) Ethane-1, 2-dioic acid and Benzene
Hence order -1, 4-dicarboxylic Acid
C<A<B<D (C) Urea and Methanal

Question ID:6927235 (D) Phenol and Methanol

Which of the following is an essential amino acid? Answer (A)

Sol. Nylon-6, 6 is a copolymer of Hexane-1, 6-dioic acid
(A) Glycine (B) Alanine
and Hexane-1, 6-diamine.
(C) Glutamine (D) Valine

Answer (D)

Sol. Valine is an essential amino acid as it cannot be

synthesised in body.

Question ID:6927236

In nucleic acids, the Nucleotides are joined together Question ID:6927239

by Which amongst the following antibiotics is an
example of narrow spectrum antibiotic?
(A) Glycosidic linkage
(A) Vancomycin
(B) Phosphodiester linkage
(B) Chloramphenicol
(C) Hydrogen bonds
(C) Amoxycillin
(D) Weak intermolecular forces
(D) Penicillin G
Answer (B) Answer (D)
Sol. Nucleotides are joined together by phosphodiester Sol. Narrow spectrum antibiotics are effective mainly
linkage between 5′ and 3′ carbon atom of pentose against Gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria.
sugar. eg: Penicillin G.

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Question ID:6927240 Answer (D)
Which of the following polymers are obtained by Sol. In osmosis flow of solvent take place from dilute
chain growth polymerisation? solution to concentrated solution.
Question ID:6927243
(A) Orlon
Adding a salt to water leads to increase in the
(B) Nylon
boiling point of solution with respect to water
(C) Teflon because:
(D) Nylon 2 - nylon 6 (A) Vapour pressure of solution is increased
(E) Dacron (B) Solubility of salt in water is increased
Choose the correct answer from the options given (C) Solubility of salt in water is decreased
below: (D) Vapour pressure of solution is decreased

(A) A, E only (B) A, C only Answer (D)

Sol. On adding salt to water, chances of vapour
(C) A, D only (D) C, E only
formation decreases so vapour pressure decreases
Answer (B) as a result boiling point of solution increases.
Sol. Chain growth polymers or addition polymers are Question ID:6927244
formed by the repeated addition of monomers Salt is used to clear snow on the roads covered with
molecules possessing double or triple bonds. snow to:
(A) Decrease the freezing point
(B) Increase the boiling point
(C) Increase the osmotic pressure
(D) Increase the solubility of salt
Answer (A)
Sol. Salt is used to clear snow on the roads covered with
snow to decrease the freezing point.
Question ID:6927241
Question ID:6927245
Isotonic solutions are the solutions with:
Which of the following is a colligative property?
(A) Same vapour pressure
(A) Vapour pressure (B) Osmotic pressure
(B) Same temperature (C) Freezing point (D) Boiling point
(C) Same osmotic pressure Answer (B)
(D) Same volume Sol. Osmotic pressure is a colligative property as it
Answer (C) depends on the number of particles present in the
solution.
Sol. Solutions having same osmotic pressure are known
Passage:
as isotonic solutions.
Ethers are class of organic compounds that contain
Question ID:6927242
ether group – an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl
An unripe mango placed in a concentrated salt groups or aryl groups. They have the general formula
solution to prepare pickle shrivels because: R – O – R′, where R and R′ represents the alkyl or aryl
(A) It gains water via osmosis groups. Ether, like water have a tetrahedral geometry
i.e., oxygen is sp3 hybridised. The C – O – C bond angle
(B) It loses water via reverse osmosis
in ethers is slightly greater than the tetrahedral angle due
(C) It gains water via reverse osmosis to repulsive interactions between the two bulky groups
(D) It loses water via osmosis when they are attached to oxygen.

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Questions ID:6927246
Which of the following cannot be made by using (A)
Williamson Synthesis?
(A) Methoxybenzene
(B) Benzyl p-nitro phenyl ether (B)
(C) tert-Butyl methyl ether
(D) Di-tert-Butyl ether
Answer (D)
(C)
Sol. Williamson’s synthesis:
∆
R — X + R′ONa  → ROR′ + NaX
(D) CH3OH + CH3I
3°-alkyl Halide not form ether actually they undergo
elimination reaction. Answer (B)

Sol.

Questions ID:6927250
Questions ID:6927247
The IUPAC name of the ether
CH2 = CH — CH2 — O — CH3 is
(A) Alkyl methyl ether
(B) 1-Methoxyprop-2-ene
(C) 3-Methoxyprop-1-ene
(A)
(D) Vinyl dimethyl ether
Answer (C)

Sol.
(B)
Questions ID:6927248
Dehydration of alcohol to ethers is catalysed by:
(A) Conc. H2SO4 at 413 K
(B) Hot & NaOH (C)
(C) Hot & HBr
(D) Hot & HNO3
Answer (A)
Sol. Dehydration of alcohols into ether take place in (D)
presence of Conc. H2SO4 at 140°C
H2 SO4
2CH3 CH2 OH 
140° C
→ C2H5 OC2H5 + H2O

Answer (A)
Questions ID:6927249

Sol.

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