CUET (UG) Exam Paper 2023

National Testing Agency

Held on 26th May 2023
CHEMISTRY
Solved
(This includes Questions pertaining to Domain Specific Subject only)
Max. Marks: 200 Time allowed: 45 Minutes

General Instructions:
(i) This paper consists of 50 MCQs, attempt any 40 out of 50 .
(ii) Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5) .
(iii) Any incorrect option marked will be given minus One mark (–1) .
(iv) Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given No mark (0) .
(v) If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have
marked any of the correct options .
(vi) If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted
the question .
(vii) If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped then all
candidates who have appeared will be given five marks (+5).
(viii) Calculator / any electronic gadgets are not permitted .
OCOCH3 Choose the correct answer from the options given
below
1. The compound COOH is used as: (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(2) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(lV), (D)-(I)
(1) Antiseptic (2) Antibiotic (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(3) Analgesic (4) Pesticide (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Ans. Option (3) is correct Ans. Option (4) is correct
Explanation: The given compound is "Aspirin Explanation: Hybridisation is a concept of
(Salicylic acid), which is used for the treatment intermixing of two atomic orbitals which give
of fever and mild pain. rise to a new atomic orbital and define the
geometry of the complex compounds.
2. A small amount of CaF2 is added in electrolytic
reduction of Al2O3 dissolved in fused cryolite 4. Match List -I with List - II.
(A) To decrease the rate of oxidation of carbon at
List -I List - II
anode
(B) To act as catalyst (A) Chloroxylenol + terpineol (I) Tranquillizer
(C) To make fused mixture conducting (B) Penicillin (II) Analgesic
(C) Iproniazid (III) Antiseptic
(D) To lower the fusion temperature of melting.
(D) Aspirin (IV) Antibiotic
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below: Choose the correct answer from die options given
(1) (A), (B), (D) only (2) (B), (C) only below
(3) (A), (B) only (4) (C), (D) only (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
Ans. Option (4) is correct (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(3) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
Explanation: A small amount of CaF2 is (4) (A)-(l), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
added in electrolytic reduction of Al2O3 Ans. Option (2) is correct
dissolved in fused cryolite because it
enhance the electrical conductivity of fused Explanation: Mixture of Chloroxylenol and
mixture of Al2O3 and it lowers the fusion terpineol is called Dettol which is used as an
temperature of melting. antiseptic. Penicillin act as antibiotic which kill/
inhibit the growth of microorganism.Iproniazid
3. Match List -I with List - II. act as Tranquillizer which was initially used for
treatment of Tuberculosis and later on, used as
List -1 List - II antidepressant. Aspirin used for relieving mild
Complex hybridisation pain and fever.
(A) [CoF6]3– (I) sp3 5. Zone refining is mainly used for:
(B) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (II) dsp2 (1) Ni (2) Ga
(C) [NiCl4]2– (III) d2sp3 (3) Zr (4) Ta
(D) [Ni(CN)4]2– (IV) sp3d2
Ans. Option (2) is correct
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Explanation: Zone refining method is used for CH3

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purification of metals like Ga, Si and Ge, which (2) CH3–CH2ONa + CH3–C–Cl
acts as semiconductors. |
CH3
6. An aqueous solution of 2% non-volatile solute
exerts a pressure of 1.004 bar at the normal boiling CH3 CH3
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point of the solvent. What is the molecular mass of (3) CH3–C–Br + CH3–C–ONa
the solute? | |

(1) 41.35 g/mol (2) 10 g/mol H H

(3) 23.4 g/mol (4) 20.8 g/mol CH3
|
Ans: Option (1) is correct (4) CH3–CH2CH2ONa + CH3–CH–Br
Explanation: Mass of Solute (w2) = 2g
Mass of solution = 100g Ans. Option (1) is correct
Mass of solvent = 100-2
= 98g Explanation: Williamson synthesis involve the
vapour pressure of pure water = 1 atm. or 1.013 bar reaction of alkoxide with alkyl halide to form
ether. Here, the correct pair of reactant used
According to Raoult's Law- for the preparation of t-butyl ethyl ether are
P - P W ´ M1 sodium t-butoxide and ethyl chloride.
= X2 = 2
P M 2 ´ W1 10. Electrolysis of molten NaCl gives:
1.013 - 1.004 2 ´ 18 (1) H2 at cathode, CI2 at anode and NaOH solution
=
1.013 M 2 ´ 98 (2) Na at cathode, Cl2 at anode and NaOH solution
M 2 = 41.35g/ mol (3) H2 at anode, Cl2 at cathode
(4) Na at cathode and Cl2 at anode
7. Solution of KMnO4 is reduced to various products Ans. Option (4) is correct
P , Q , R depending upon the pH of the solution. Explanation:
At pH <7 it is reduced to colourless substance P . At NaCl → Na+(l) + Cl–(l)
pH = 7 it forms a brown precipitate Q At pH >7 it At cathode: reduction of 2Na+(l) + 2e– → 2Na(l)
forms a green coloured solution R . At anode: oxidation of 2CI–(l) → Cl2(g) + 2e-
P , Q , R , will be: Net reaction is written as: 2Na+(l) + 2CI–(l) →
2Na(l) + Cl2(g)
P Q R
2+ 11. Which two transition metal ions has same 3d
(1) Mn MnO2 MnO42–
electronic configuration?
(2) MnO2 MnO42– Mn2+ (A) Mn3+ (B) Fe2+
(3) MnO42– Mn2+ MnO2 (C) Mn 2+
(D) Fe3+
(4) Mn2+ Mn4+ MnO2 (E) Cr 3+
Choose the correct answer from the options given
Ans. Option (1) is correct below:
Explanation: At pH <7 it reduced to colourless (1) (A) and (B) only (2) (B) and (C) only
substance which is Mn2+. At pH=7, it form a (3) (C) and (D) only (4) (D) and (E) only
brown color precipitate of MnO2. At pH>7, it Ans. Option (3) is correct
forms a green coloured compound name as Explanation: (A) The electronic configuration
MnO42–. for a Mn3+ ion is [Ar] 3d4.
8. Molecules are the constituent particles of molecular (B) The electronic configuration for a Fe2+ ion is [Ar] 3d6.
(C) The electronic configuration for a Mn2+ ion is [Ar] 3d5.
solids. Identify the molecular solid amongst the
(D) The electronic configuration for a Fe3+ ion is [Ar] 3d5.
following; (E) The electronic configuration for a Cr3+ ion is [Ar] 3d54s1
(1) SO2 (2) C
(3) Fe (4) NaCl 12. Limiting molar conductivity of H2O is equal to:
Ans. Option (1) is correct (1) Λ°m NaCl + Λ°m HCl – Λ°m NaOH
(2) Λ°m HC1 + Λ°m NaOH – Λ°m NaCl
Explanation: Molecular solids are the solids (3) Λ°m HCl + Λ°m NH4OH – Λ°m NaCl
in which smaller number of atoms strongly (4) Λ°m NaCl + Λ°m HCl – Λ°m NH4OH
bonded together i.e., CO2, SO2, H2O,
Naphthalene, gasoline etc. Ans. Option (2) is correct

9. Which of the following reaction will give t-Butyl Explanation:

ethyl ether by Williamson synthesis? → Λ m H + + Λ m Cl −
Λ m HCl 
CH3 → Λ m Na + + Λ m OH −
+ Λ m NaOH 
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(1) CH3–C–ONa + CH3 CH2Cl → Λ m Na + + Λ m Cl
− Λ m NaCl 
|
→ Λ m H + + Λ m OH −
Λ m H 2 O 
CH3
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13. A cell is prepared by dipping a Cu rod in 1 M CuSO4 17. Match List-I with List-II.
solution and Sn rod in 1 M SnCl2 solution. The
standard electrode potential of Cu is +0.34 V and List – I List – II
Sn is -0.14 V. Emf of cell will be: (A) [Ni(CN)42– (I) EDTA
(1) 0.48 V (2) 0.20 V (B) bidentate (II) paramagnetic
(3) 0.34 V (4) 0.14 V (C) chelate ligand (III) diamagnetic
Ans. Option (1) is correct (D) [NiCl4]2- (IV) oxalate

Explanation: Eo=Ec-Ea Choose the correct answer from the options given
=0.34–(-0.14) below
=0.48V (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(l), (D)-(II)
(2) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
14. On passing ammonia gas through a solution of (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
copper sulphate, a deep blue solution is obtained. (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
The deep blue colour of the solution is due to the Ans. Option (1) is correct
formation of:
(1) [Cu(NH3)2]2+ (2) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ Explanation:
+
(3) [Cu(NH3)6] (4) [Cu(NH3)6]2+ (A) In [Ni(CN)4]2–, CN– is a strong field ligand
Ans. Option (2) is correct which allows the pairing of the electrons and
diamagnetic in nature.
Explanation: Deep blue colour developed by (B) Oxalate is an example of bidentate ligand.
addition of excess of ammonia gas in copper (C) EDTA is a chelating agent.
Sulphate solution and the formed complex is
[Cu(NH3)4]2+. (D) In [Ni(Cl)4]2-, Cl– is a weak field ligand which do
not allow the pairing of the electrons in an orbital.
15. The correct increasing basicity in aqueous medium Hence, it is paramagnetic in nature.
for (I) NH3 (II) CH3CH2CH2 (III) (CH3CH2)2NH (IV)
(CH3CH2)3N is: 18. Identify the biodegradable polymer in the following:
(A) (II) < (I) < (IV) < (III) (B) (II) < (I) < (III) < (IV) (1) Nylon -6, 6 (2) PVC
(C) (I) < (II) < (IV) < (III) (D) (I) > (II) > (IV) > (III) (3) Polythene (4) PHBV
Choose the correct answer from the options given Ans. Option (4) is correct
below:
Explanation: PHBV is poly -3-hydroxy butyrate
(1) (C) (2) (B) Co-3-hydroxy valerate. It is biodegradable, non-
(3) (D) (4) (A) toxic and bio-compatible plastic polymer.
Ans. Option (3) is correct
19. Which of the following statements are correct about
Explanation: The basicity of amine and alkyl alkyl halides:
amine depends upon the +I effect and Steric (A) Alkylhalides are polar so they are soluble in water
effect.
(B) RX on reaction with alc.KOH give alkenes
16. OH (C) RX on reaction with AgNO2 give RONO
(D) SNl proceeds with inversion in configuration
(1) NaOH (E) R—X have higher boiling point than parent alkanes
(2) CO2 A Choose the correct answer from the options given
(3) HCl below:
Product 'A' is: (1) (B), (E) only (2) (A), (C) only
(1) Salicylaldehyde (2) Benzoic acid (3) (D), (E) only (4) (B), (C) only
(3) p-Chloro benzoic acid (4) Salicylic acid Ans. Option (1) is correct
Ans. Option (4) is correct
Explanation: Explanation: Their boiling point is higher than
the parent alkanes because of high molecular
weight of halogens, high intermolecular forces
of attractions and polarizability of the halogens.
H H H H
| β |α
H–C–C–H alc.KOH    C = C
| | ∆
H H
H X
(X = Cl, Br, I)
20. When 1.5g of a non-volatile solute is dissolved in
30g of a solvent, the boiling point of the solvent is
raised by 2 K. Calculate the molar mass of the solute,
given that Kb for the solvent is 1.85 K kg mol-1.
(1) 46.25 g mol–1 (2) 103 g mol–1
(3) 94 g mol–1 (4) 23 g mol–1
Ans. Option (1) is correct
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Explanation: Explanation: Methyl propanoate on reduction gives

K × WB × 1000 Propanol and Methanol.
M B= b
∆Tb × WA CH3CH3COOCH3 LiAlH4 CH3CH2CH2OH+CH3OH
1.85 × 1.5 × 1000 Methyl propanoate Propanol Methanol
= (1o alcohol) (1o alcohol)
2 × 30
= 46.25 g mol -1 24. Arrange the following in the increasing order of their
van't Hoff factors
21. Which of the following statements are true?
(A) Very dilute MgCl2 solution
(A) Noble gases have low M.P. or B.P. due to weak
dispersion forces. (B) Very dilute AlCl3 solution
(B) All noble gases have completely filled ns2np6 (C) Very dilute NaCl solution
electronic configuration. (D) Very dilute Al2O3 solution
(C) XeF2 and XeF6 are colourless crystalline solid. (E) Very dilute urea solution
(D) XeO3 has pyramidal geometry. Choose the correct answer from the options given
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
below:
(1) (A), (C) only (1) (E) < (C) < (A) < (B) < (D)
(2) (B), (C), (D) only (2) (E) < (C) < (A) < (D) < (B)
(3) (A), (B), (C), (D) only (3) (E) < (C) < (B) < (A) < (D)
(4) (A), (C), (D) only (4) (E) < (B) < (A) < (D) < (C)
Ans. Option (4) is correct Ans. Option (1) is correct

Explanation: All noble gases have low melting Explanation: Urea, i=1
and boiling point due to weak dispersion NaCl Na++Cl–, i=2
forces of attraction.XeF2 and XeF4 are colourless
crystalline solids. XeO3 has pyramidal MgCl2 Mg 2++2Cl–, i=3
symmetry. AlCl3 Al3++3Cl–, i=4
F
Al2O3 2Al3++3O–, i=5
F
F F
Xe Xe
25. Match List - I with List - II.
Xe
O O F F List - I List - II
F F
O (A) Denaturation (I) Sequence of amino
XeO3= Pyramidal acids in a protein
  Symmetry    XeF2     XeF6 (B) Primary structure of (II) a-Helix and b-pleated
protein sheets
22. The entities which do not dissociate into simple ions (C) Quaternary structure (III) 2o and 3o structures
are: of protein gets destroyed
(A) [Fe(CN)6]4- (B) KCl∙MgCl2∙6H2O (D) Secondary structure (IV) The spatial arrange-
of protein ment of subunits
(C) K4[Fe(CN)6] (D) KAl(SO4)2∙12H2O (containing 2 or more
(E) FeSO4∙(NH4)2SO4∙6H2O polypeptide chain)
Choose the correct answer from the options given with respect to each
other.
below:
(1) (A) and (C) only (2) (B) and (D) only Choose the correct answer from the options given
(3) (D) and (E) only (4) (A) and (B) only below:
Ans. Option (1) is correct (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(2) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
Explanation: Both are the complex coordination
compounds and remains unchanged. They (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
do not have water of crystallization in their (4) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
structures.
Ans. Option (2) is correct
23. Ethanol cannot be prepared from:
COOC2H5 Explanation: Denaturation is a process in which
proteins denature at high temperature, loose
(1) its identity and remains in primary structure
Primary structure is a sequence of amino acid.
(2) CH3CH2CH2COOC2H5 Secondary structure consist of a-helix and
β-pleated sheets. Quaternary struture is the
(3) C2H5COOCH3 spatial arrangement of sub-units with respect to
(4) CH3COOC2H5 each other (consist of two or more polypeptide
chain).
Ans. Option (3) is correct
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26. Match List -1 with List - II. Explanation:

List -I List -II 10a o a o
for t 90% , at = =
100 10
Br2 /H2O + –
(A) NH2 (I) NH3 SO3 1 ao n10
t 90% = n =
K a o / 100 K
(1)
+ – (1) (CH3CO)2O, Pyridine Br
(B) N2Cl For t 99% , a t =
1
ao
(2) HNO3, H2SO4
(3) OH– (II) Br NH2 100
1 ao
t 99% =  n
Br K a o / 100
+ – (1) HBF
(C) N2Cl 4
(II) NO2 NH2 2 n 10
(2) NaNO2, ∆ =
K
(2)
H2SO4 From equation (1) and (2)
(D) NH2 (IV) NO2
∆ t 99% =2 × t 90%
x=2
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below: 30. Match List -1 with List - II.
(1) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
(2) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (Q-(IV), (D)-(I) List -I List - II
(3) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) (A) Molarity (I)
Number of moles
of solute/kilogram
(4) (A), (I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) of solvent
Ans. Option (3) is correct (B) Molality (II) Osmotic pressure
27. Manganese ions on reaction with peroxydisulphate (C) Coiligative property (III) Number of moles
of solute/litre of
ions form: solution
(1) MnO42– (2) MnO2 (D) Non-ideal solution (IV) Deviation from
(3) Mn2O7 (4) MnO4– Raoult's Law
Ans. Option (4) is correct
Choose the correct answer from the options given
Explanation: below:
2Mn 2++5S 2O8 2-+8H 2O → 2MnO4 -+10SO4 2-+16H+ (1) (A)-(III), (BHD, (C)'(IV), (D)-(II)
(2) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
28. Glylosidic linkage is formed by: (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
(1) Elimination of water molecule (4) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
(2) Addition of water molecule Ans. Option (2) is correct
(3) Elimination of ammonia molecule Explanation: Molarity is number of moles of
(4) Addition of ammonia molecule solute dissolve per litre of solution. Molality
Ans. Option (1) is correct is number of moles of solutes dissolve per
kilogram of solvent. Osmosis is one of the
Explanation: Glycosidic linkage formed by two colligative property. Non-ideal solutions do not
monosaccharide units connected by a oxygen follows Raoult’s Law.
atom with the loss of one water molecule.
31. The decomposition of ammonia on platinum
CH2OH surface is a zero order reaction. How much time it
O O will take for 1 × 10–4 mol L–1 of ammonia to reduce
H H HOH2C H
H into half of its concentration?
(K=0.5×l0–4 mol L–1 s–1)
OH H O
OH H OH CH2OH (1) 1 s (2) 10 s
Glycosidic
linkage (3) 100 s (4) 5 s
H OH Ans. Option (1) is correct
OH H

– D – glucose – D – fructose Explanation:

Surcose ( A0 ) = 1 × 10 –4
1 × 10 –4
29. t99%with respect to t90% for a first order reaction is ( A=) = 0.5 × 10 –4
2
(1) four times of t50% A −A
(2) one and half time t= 0
K
(3) It is same 1 × 10-4 – 0.5 × 10 –4
(4) Double t=
0.5 × 10-4
Ans. Option (4) is correct t=1s
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32. Identify the correct statement: Ans. Option (3) is correct
(1) CrO is acidic, Cr2C3 is basic, CrO3 is amphoteric.
Explanation: Many properties of metal like
(2) CrO is basic, Cr2C3 is acidic, CrO3 is amphoteric. lustre, electrical and thermal conductivity
(3) CrO is basic, Cr2C3 is amphoteric, CrO3 is acidic. depends upon free electrons.
(4) CrO is amphoteric, Cr2C3 is basic, CrO3 is acidic.
Ans. Option (3) is correct 36. The integrated rate equation for a first order reaction
kt
Explanation: Oxidation state of CrO is +2, is log Ro— log Rt. The straight line graph is
2.303
Oxidation state of Cr2O3 is +3 and oxidation
state of CrO3 is +6. Lower oxidation states obtained by plotting:
forms basic oxide, higher oxidation state forms (1) time vs Rt
amphoteric and acidic oxides. (2) time vs log Rt
1
33. Which of the following is not a property of α-sulphur? (3) time vs
Rt
(1) It is readily soluble in CS2
(2) It has monoclinic structure. (4) time vs Ro
(3) This allotrope is yellow in colour. Ans. Option (2) is correct
(4) It's melting point is 385.8 K.
Explanation:
Ans. Option (2) is correct
First order
Explanation: a-sulphur is known as rhombic ln[A]0
sulphur while b-sulphur is known as
monoclinic sulphur.
Slope = –k

ln[A]t
34. The following pentose sugar is obtained by complete
hydrolysis of DNA, along with phosphoric acid and
nitrogenous base:

CH2OH O
OH
H H Time
(1)
H H 37. The correct order of reactivity of following halides
OH OH towards SN1 reaction is:
Cl CH2Cl CH2Br CH2I
CH2OH O
OH

(2) H H
H H (I) (II) (III) (IV)
(1) (IV) > (III) > (II) > (I)
OH H (2) (I) > (II) > (III) > (IV)
CH2OH O (3) (IV) > (II) > (III) > (I)
OH
(4) (I) > (III) > (II) > (IV)
(3) OH OH Ans. Option (1) is correct
H H Explanation: In SN1 mechanism, reactivity
decreases by intermediate benzyl carbocation
H H formed in the slowest steps which is stabilized
CH2OH O by resonance.
OH
38. The reaction of 3-methylbutan-2-ol with HBr, will
(4) H H give:
H H (1) 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane
(2) 3-Bromo-2-methylbutane
H H (3) 3-Bromo-3-methylbutane
Ans. Option (2) is correct (4) 2-Bromo-3-methylbutane
Ans. Option (1) is correct
Explanation: Complete hydrolysis of DNA give
inorganic phosphate, 2-deoxyribose and one of Explanation:
four different heterocyclic bases. Br
CH3—CH—CH—CH3 HBr
35. Lustre, electrical and thermal conductivity of metals CH3—C—CH2—CH3
CH3 OH
can be explained by the theory of: CH3
(1) dipole-dipole interactions
(2) Coulombic (electrostatic) forces 39. The shape of XeF6 is:
(3) Sea of free electrons (1) Regular octachedral (2) Square planar
(4) London forces (3) Distorted octahedral (4) Square pyramidal
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Ans. Option (3) is correct (1) (A) (2) (B)
(3) (C) (4) (D)
Explanation:
F Ans. Option (4) is correct
F F
Explanation: cyclic hexanone undergo aldol
Xe condensation.
F F
F 43. Arrange in decreasing order of nuelophilic addition:
(A) CH3CHO
40. The relative order of reactivity of 1°, 2°, 3° alcohol (B) C2H5COCH3
towards dehydration is: (C) CH3COCH3
(1) 1° > 2° > 3° (2) 2° > 1° > 3° (D) HCHO
(3) 2° > 3° > 1° (4) 3° > 2° > 1° Choose the correct answer
Ans. Option (4) is correct (1) (D) > (A) > (C) > (B)
Explanation: Reactivity is 3°> 2° >1°, because (2) (D) > (A) > (B) > (C)
tertiary carbocation is more stable than 2° and 2° (3) (C) > (B) > (A) > (D)
is more stable than 1° due to inductive effect of (4) (B) > (C) > (A) > (D)
alkyl group.
Ans. Option (1) is correct
Read the passage below and answer the question: Explanation: The reactivity of nucleophilic
Aldehydes and Ketones, having atleast one methyl
group linked to the carbonyl carbon atom (methyl addidtion in carbonyl compound decreases
Ketones), are oxidised by sodium hypohalite to with increse in electron density on carbonyl
sodium salts of corresponding carboxylic acids carbon. The inductive effect increase the
having one carbon atom less them that of carbonyl electron density on carbonyl carbon atoms.
compound is converted to haloform. This oxidation Hence, +I effect is HCHO<CH3CHO<
does not affect carbon – carbon double bond, if
CH3COCH3<C2H5COCH3
present in a molecule.
44. Which of the following statements are true?
41. (A) CH3CHO, and CH3CH2CHO can be distinguished
List - I List - II
by Tollen's test.
(A) CH3 (I) Hydrazones
(B) CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3 can be
C=O+H2NOH
H distinguished by Fehling's test.

(B) CH3 (II) oximes (C) CH3CHO, —CHO can be distinguished by

C=O+H2NNH2
H Fehling's test.
(D) HCHO, CH3CHO can be distinguished by
(C) CH3 (III) Ethane
NaHCO3 test.
C=O+H2NNHC6H5
H (E) HCOOH, CH3COOH can be distinguished by
NaHCO3 test.
(D) CH3 (IV) phenyl hy-
drazones Choose the correct answer from the options given
C=O+Zn – Hg/HCl
H below:
(1) (A), (B) only (2) (B), (C) only
Choose the correct answer from the options given belowr: (3) (C), (D) only (4) (E), (A) only
(1) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
Ans. Option (2) is correct
(2) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) Explanation: Benzaldehyde and Ketones do not
(4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV) give Fehling's test. Ethanal and propanal both
give silver mirror test and red precipitate with
Ans. Option (2) is correct Fehling's solution.
42. Which of the following aldehyde will give Aldol
condensation: 45. Predict the correct product (A):
O O O
|| || ||
CH3 CH=C–C–H H+
| | O —CH=CH–C–H+NH2–C–NHNH2 A
CH3–C–CHO CH
||
| 3 O
—CHO CH3 ||
(1) —CH=CH–CH=N–C–NHNH2
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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O (1) It is irreversible
|| (2) It is highly specific
(2) —CH=CH–CH=NNH–C–NH2 (3) High temperature is favourable
(4) It results into multi molecular layers
OH O
| Ans. Option (4) is correct
+ ||
(3) —CH=CH–C–H+NH3–C–NHNH2
Explanation:Chemical adsorption do not results
O into multi molecular layers which is not a
|| characteristics of chemical adsorption while all
(4) —CH–CH2–C–H others are characteristics of chemical adsorption.
|
NHNH–C–NH
|| 2 48. Which of the following is not an application of
O adsorption?
(1) Control of humidity using silica gel
Ans. Option (2) is correct (2) Separation of noble gases using charcoal
(3) Removal of colouring matter from solutions
Explanation: (4) Inversion of cane sugar using mineral acids as
O catalysts
|| Ans. Option (4) is correct
—CH = CH–C = O + H – N – NH – C – NH2
| | Explanation: Adsorption is not applicable in
inversion of cane sugar using mineral acids
H H as catalyst while all others are application of
adsorption.

49. For Freundlich isotherm, graph of log(x/m) is plotted

OH against log U. The slope of line and its Y axis intercepts
O —CH = CH–C respectively are:
N – NH – C – NH2 1 1
(1) ,K (2) , log K
|| n n
O 1
(3) n, 1/K (4) n,
log K
Ans. Option (2) is correct

O ——CH = CH–C = N  – NH – C – NH2+H2O Explanation:

||
O 1
option (2) Slope =
n

Read the passage below and answer the question
(Q. No. 46 to 50):
The accumulation of molecular species at the surface
rather than in the bulk of a solid or liquid is termed
as adsorption. There are two types of adsorption.
In physiorsorption, attractive forces are mainly Van
der Waals while in chemical adsorption adsorbate
is held with chemical bonds adsorbent. Adsorption
increases with increase in pressure and decreases as
temperature is increased.
46. Adsorption is spontaneous because:
(1) ∆S is – ve and is more than ∆H
(2) ∆S is + ve and is more than ∆H
(3) ∆H is – ve and is more than T∆S
Ans. Option (2) is correct
(4) ∆H – ∆S
Ans. Option (3) is correct
Explanation: For a spontaneous reaction ∆H is
always -ve and it is more than T∆S.
47. Which of the following is not characteristic of
chemical adsorption?
log x/m
Intercept = loge K
O loge P
50. Critical temperature of few gases are given SO2
(630K), CH4, (190K), H2 (33K). What is the correct
order of case of physisorption of these gases?
(1) CH4 > H2 > SO2 (2) SO2 > CH4 > H2
(3) H2 > CH4 > SO2 (4) H2 > SO2 > CH4
Explanation: physisorption of gases depends
upon the nature of gas and its liquification at
critical temperature. Lower the value of critical
temperature, lesser will be adsorption. H2
has low value 33K, CH4 has 190K and SO2 has
630K.

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 CUET Question Paper 2022
NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY
10th August 2022—Slot-1
Chemistry
[This includes Questions pertaining to Domain Specific Subject Only]

SOLVED .
Time Allowed: 45 Mins. Maximum Marks: 200
General 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).
1. Among the following statements, choose the 2. Atoms of element B form hcp lattice and those of
correct statements. element A occupy 2/3 rd of tetrahedral voids. What
(A) In ionic solid, ions are the constituent particles. is the formula of the compound formed by the
(B) Ionic solids are soft. elements A and B?
(C) Ionic solids are electrical insulators in the solid (A) A3B4 (B) A4B3
state. (C) A2B3 (D) A3B2
(D) Ionic solids conduct electricity in molten state. Ans. Option (B) is correct
(E) Ionic solids have low melting and boiling Explanation:
points. In hcp lattice, if atoms of element B = n
Choose the correct answer from the options given Number of tetrahedral voids = 2n
below :
Then, atoms of element A occupy two third of
(A) A, C & D only (B) A, D & E only the tetrahedral voids
(C) A, B & C only (D) A, C & E only 2 4n
Ans. Option (A) is correct =  2n =
3 3
Explanation: Ionic compound forms by the 4n
transfer of electrons from one atom to another, 3 4
which create ions (cation and anion) and they Atomic ratio = =
n 3
become the main constituents of an ionic
compound. These ions are strongly packed Thus, the formula of the lattice is A4B3.
together in a three-dimensional arrangement by a 3. Consider the 1 M aqueous solution of the following
strong electrostatic force of attraction which compounds and arrange them in the increasing
makes ionic crystals hard and brittle in nature. order of elevation in the boiling points.
These compounds have high melting points and (A) C6H12O6 (B) NaCl
boiling points because of the large amounts of (C) MgCl2 (D) AlCl3
energy is needed to break many strong bonds.
(E) Al2(SO4)3
The ionic solids are insulators in the solid state
because the ions are entrapped in fixed places Choose the correct answer from the options given
within the crystal lattice and cannot move on below:
applying an electric field. However, in a molten (A) B < C < D < E < A
state, the well-ordered arrangement of ions is (B) A < E < D < C < B
destroyed and the ions are in a position to move (C) A < B < C < D < E
about in the liquid medium when an electric field
(D) E < D < C < B < A
is applied. So, ionic solids conduct electricity in
the molten state. Ans. Option (C) is correct
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Explanation: Elevation in boiling point depends The conductance of a solution depends on

upon van’t Hoff factor and molarity at a specific • the nature of the electrolyte added,
temperature, • size of the ions produced
Tb = iK b m • their solvation
• the nature of the solvent
For the same molarity 1M aqueous solution, the • its viscosity
extent to which a substance associates or • concentration of the electrolyte
dissociates in a solution is described by the Van't • temperature.
Hoff factor.
For example, with increases in dilution, the
Tb  i number of ions present in the solution increases
A. C6H12O6 nonelectrolyte and the conductance of the solution increases.
o
B. NaCl i=2 6.  m for NaCl, HCl and NaOAc are 126.4, 425.9 and
C. MgCl2 i=3 91.0 S cm2mol–1 respectively. Calculate ° for
D. AlCl3 i =4 HOAc.
E. Al2(SO4)3 i=5 2 –1 2 –1
(A) 390.5 S cm mol (B) 643.3 S cm mol
2 –1 2 –1
Thus, increasing order of elevation in boiling (C) 461.3 S cm mol (D) 208.5 S cm mol
point: A < B < C < D < E Ans. Option (A) is correct
4. Calculate the molarity of a solution containing
5 g of NaOH in 450 mL solution. Explanation:
-3 HCl → H+ +Cl - ...(i)
(A) 0.278 × 10 M (B) 0.278 M
–3
NaOAc → Na+ +OAc - ...(ii)
(C) 2.78 × 10 M (D) 2.78 M
NaCl → Na+ +Cl - ...(iii)
Ans. Option (B) is correct
From equations, (i)+(ii)-(iii)
Explanation: For molarity of a solution, volume
(L) = 450/1000 = 0.450 HOAc → H+ +OAc-
Molecular mass of NaOH=40 g  m ( HOAc ) =  H + + Ac −
W
Molarity, M = =  m ( HCl ) +  m ( NaOAc ) –  m ( NaCl )
M×Vl
= ( 425.9 + 91.0 – 126.4 ) S cm 2 mol −
5
=
40×0.450 = 390.5 S cm 2 mol −
5 7. How much charge is required for the reduction of
=
18  2
1 mole of MnO to Mn ?
=0.278M
(A) 1 F (B) 5 F
5. Among the following statements related to ionic
(C) 3 F (D) 6 F
conductance, choose the correct statements.
(A) Ionic conductance depends on the nature of Ans. Option (B) is correct
the electrolyte. Explanation: In an acidic medium, Mn (+7) is
(B) Ionic conductance is due to the movements of getting reduced to Mn(+2).
electrons.
Mn +7O−4 + 5e− → Mn 2 +
(C) Ionic conductance is also c alled electronic
conductance. Thus, n factor = 5
(D) Ionic conductance depends on temperature. neq = nmol × n - factor
(E) Ionic conductance also depends on the nature
=1×5
of the solvent.
Choose the correct answer from the options given =5
below: Thus, charge in Faraday = 5F
(A) A, B and C only (B) B, C and D only
(C) B, C and E only (D) A, D and E only 8. The products formed at the cathode and anode by
electrolysis of aqueous NaCl solution respectively
Ans. Option (D) is correct
are :
Explanation: Ionic conductance is electrical (A) Na, Cl2 (B) Na, O2
conductance due to the motion of ionic charge. (C) H2, Cl2 (D) H2, O2
Elementary science introduces this phenome- Ans. Option (C) is correct
non as a property of liquid electrolyte solutions.
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Explanation: When an electric current is passed As it is a zero-order reaction, the rate is

through a concentrated sodium chloride independent of the rate of change in the
solution, hydrogen gas forms at the negative reactant’s concentration.
electrode, chlorine gas forms at the positive
electrode, and a solution of sodium hydroxide is Rate = k[NH 3 ]0
also formed. Rate = k
NaCl(aq) ⎯⎯⎯ H2 O
→ Na (aq)+Cl (aq)+ - −1 [NH 3 ] 1 [H 2 ]
Also, Rate = =
At cathode : H 2O(l)+e - → 1 2 H 2 (g)+OH - (aq) 2 t 3 t
[H 2 ]
At anode : Cl - (aq) → 1 2 Cl 2 (g)+e -  = 3k
t
Net reaction : = 3  2.5  10 −4
NaCl(aq)+ H 2O(l) → Na+(aq)+OH - (aq) = 7.5  10−4 mol L−1s−1
+ 2 H 2 (g) +
1 1 Cl 2 (g)
2
12. The molecularity of the following elementary
9. The artificial sweetener used only for cold food is: reaction is:
(A) Alitame (B) Sucralose
NH4NO2  N2 + 2H2O
(C) Aspartame (D) Saccharin (A) Zero (B) One
Ans. Option (C) is correct (C) Two (D) Three
Explanation: Aspartame is the most successful Ans. Option (B) is correct
and widely used artificial sweetener. It is the Explanation: Molecularity is the number of
methyl ester of dipeptide formed from aspartic molecules that participates in an elementary
(single-step) reaction. Molecularity is equal to
acid and phenylalanine. Use of aspartame is
the sum of stoichiometric coefficients of
limited to cold foods and soft drinks because it reactants in the elementary reaction with
is unstable at cooking temperature. effective collision (sufficient energy) and
10. Rate constant ‘k’ for a certain reaction is k = 2.3 × correct orientation.
–5 –1 –1
10 L mol s . Order of the reaction is: NH4NO2  N2 + 2H2O
Here, only one reactant is involved in the
(A) 0 (B) 1
reaction, therefore, it is a unimolecular
(C) 2 (D) 3 reaction. Hence, its molecularity is 1.
13. Which of the following is not the characteristic of
Ans. Option (C) is correct
physisorption?
Explanation: Given, rate constant k= 2.3 x 10-5 L (A) It arises because of van Der Waals forces.
mol-1 s-1 (B) It is not specific in nature.
The order of a reaction can be find out by unit (C) Enthalpy of adsorption is high.
of rate constant, i.e., [k]= L(n-1) mol (1-n)s-1 (D) It results into multimolecular layers on the
adsorbent surface under high pressure.
Comparing units at n=2, we get L mol-1 s-1.
Ans. Option (C) is correct
Hence, it is a second-order reaction.
Explanation: Specificity: The force of van Der
11. The decomposition of NH3 on the platinum Waals is global. As a result, an adsorbent’s
–4
surface is zero order reaction. If k = 2.5 × 10 mol surface does not display any preference for a
–1 –1
L s the rate of production of H2 is: particular gas. Hence, specificity is lacking.
–4 –1 –1 Reversible nature: The physisorption of a gas
(A) 2.5 × 10 mol L s by a material is usually reversible. As an
(B) 7.5 × 10 mol L s
–4 –1 –1 outcome, it can be denoted as:
–4 –1 –1
Solid + Gas ↔ Gas/Solid + Heat
(3 5.0 × 10 mol L s Surface Area: As the surface area of the
–4 –1 –1 adsorbent grows, the fraction of physisorption
(D) 10.0 × 10 mol L s
increases. As a result, finely split metals and
Ans. Option (B) is correct porous materials with large surface areas are
Explanation: good adsorbents.
Enthalpy: The process of physical adsorption
For chemical reaction, is already exothermic. However, its enthalpy
Pt
2NH3 (g) ⎯⎯ → N2 (g)+3H2 (g) of adsorption is low, ranging between 20 and
40 kJ mol-1.