Bhavani Science Classes (Nallasopara)

CET17APRIL Marks: 200

ANSWER KEY

Section A
Physics

Q.1 A Q.2 A Q.3 D Q.4 D Q.5 D Q.6 C Q.7 B Q.8 D

Q.9 A Q.10 A Q.11 D Q.12 C Q.13 C Q.14 A Q.15 C Q.16 C

Q.17 B Q.18 D Q.19 B Q.20 D Q.21 A Q.22 D Q.23 D Q.24 D

Q.25 C Q.26 C Q.27 A Q.28 C Q.29 A Q.30 B Q.31 B Q.32 D

Q.33 A Q.34 B Q.35 B Q.36 D Q.37 B Q.38 C Q.39 A Q.40 C

Q.41 A Q.42 D Q.43 D Q.44 C Q.45 C Q.46 C Q.47 C Q.48 D

Q.49 D Q.50 C
Chemistry

Q.51 B Q.52 A Q.53 C Q.54 C Q.55 A Q.56 D Q.57 C Q.58 C

Q.59 B Q.60 B Q.61 C Q.62 C Q.63 A Q.64 A Q.65 A Q.66 C

Q.67 C Q.68 C Q.69 A Q.70 B Q.71 C Q.72 D Q.73 D Q.74 C

Q.75 D Q.76 A Q.77 B Q.78 B Q.79 C Q.80 D Q.81 B Q.82 A

Q.83 C Q.84 C Q.85 B Q.86 D Q.87 C Q.88 D Q.89 A Q.90 B

Q.91 C Q.92 B Q.93 A Q.94 A Q.95 D Q.96 D Q.97 D Q.98 C

Q.99 B Q.100 B

Section B
Maths

Q.101 A Q.102 D Q.103 C Q.104 B Q.105 C Q.106 B Q.107 D Q.108 A

Q.109 B Q.110 B Q.111 B Q.112 C Q.113 B Q.114 C Q.115 B Q.116 B

Q.117 A Q.118 D Q.119 B Q.120 A Q.121 C Q.122 C Q.123 D Q.124 C

Q.125 A Q.126 B Q.127 C Q.128 C Q.129 A Q.130 B Q.131 D Q.132 D

Q.133 A Q.134 C Q.135 A Q.136 C Q.137 C Q.138 A Q.139 C Q.140 C

Q.141 B Q.142 C Q.143 D Q.144 C Q.145 A Q.146 B Q.147 C Q.148 B

Q.149 B Q.150 C

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 SOLUTION

Section A
Physics

Q.1 In balanced metre bridge, the resistance = 10–17 μ0

of bridge wire is 0.1 Ω/cm. Unknown
Q.3 An A.C. ammeter is used to measure
resistance ‘X’ is connected in left gap and
current in a circuit. When a given direct
6 Ω in right gap, null point divides the
current passes through the circuit, the
wire in the ratio 2 : 3. Find the current
A.C. ammeter reads 3 A. When another
drawn from the battery of 5 V having
alternating current passes through the
negligible resistance.
circuit, the A.C. ammeter reads 4 A. Then
Correct option: (A)
the reading of this ammeter, if D.C. and
Unknown resistance, X = R =6×
A.C. flow through the circuit
simultaneously, is [AIIMS 2010]
∴ X=4Ω
Correct option: (D) 5 A
Resistance of bridge wire RW = 0.1 Ω/cm = 10 Ω
Quantity of heat liberated in the ammeter of
resistance R
i. due to direct current of 3 ampere
= [(3)2 R/J]
ii. due to alternating current of 4 ampere
Equivalent resistance, = [(4)2 R/J]
Req = (X + R) || RW = (10 Ω) || (10 Ω) ∴ Total heat produced per second
=
Req = 5 Ω
Let the equivalent alternating current be I
Current drawn from the battery is,
virtual ampere; then
I= = or I = 5 A

Q.4 A metal rod of weight ‘W’ is supported by

∴I=1A
two parallel knife-edges A and B. The rod
Q.2 A particle having a charge 100 e is revolving is in equilibrium in horizontal position.
in a circular path of radius 0.8 m with 1. r.p.s
The distance between two knife-edges is
the magnetic field produced at the centre of
‘r’. The centre of mass of the rod is at a
the circle in SI unit is (μ0 = permeability of
distance ‘x’ from A. The normal reaction
vacuum, e = 1.6 × 10–19 C) on is
Correct option: (A)
Correct option: (D)
B=

but I = qf
∴ B=

∴ B=

….(∵ f = 1 r.p.s.)

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 For equilibrium, ∴ Potential difference, V = VA – VB
N1r = W(r – x)
V =
∴ N1 =
= ….(i)
Q.5 Out of the following musical instruments, which
is ‘NOT’ a percussion instrument? Electric field intensity at a point 3r from the
Correct option: (D)
centre of the sphere is E =

Q.6 The amount of radiation emitted by a From (i), we have kq =

perfectly blackbody is proportional to
Correct option: (C)
∴ E= =
Self Explanatory!
Q.7 The ionization potential of a hydrogen
Q.10 According to Newton’s corpuscular
atom is 13.6 eV. What will be the energy
theory, the velocity of light in rarer
of the atom corresponding to n = 2?
medium as compared to that in a denser
Correct option: (B)
medium is _______.
Ground state energy for hydrogen atom,
Correct option: (A)
E1 = – 13.6 eV
Self Explanatory!
Now, En =
Q.11 If W is the amount of work done in
forming a soap bubble of volume V, then
⇒ E2 = = –3.4 eV
the amount of work done in forming a
bubble of volume 2V from the same
Q.8 Air is expanded from 6 litre to 16 litre at 2 solution will be
atmospheric pressure. The external work Correct option: (D) 41/3 W
done is (1 atmosphere = 105 N / m2) V = πr3 ⇒ V ∝ r3 ⇒ r ∝ V1/3
Correct option: (D) Now,
Change in volume, ΔV = 16 – 6 = 10 litre W = 4 π r2 T ⇒ W ∝ r2 ∝ V2/3
= 0.01 m3 ∴ = = = (2)2/3 = 41/3
W = PΔV
∴ W' = 41/3 W
=2× 105 × 0.01 = 2000 J
Q.12 Water and gasoline surfaces are open to
Q.9 A hollow charged metal sphere has radius ‘r’.
the atmosphere at the same elevation.
If the potential difference between its surface
Find the height h of the third liquid in
and a point at a distance ‘3r’ from the centre
the right leg. (Density of gasoline 600
is ‘V’ then the electric field intensity at a
distance ‘3r’ from the centre is kg/m3 and of liquid is 1600 kg/m3)
Correct option: (A)

From the figure Correct option: (C) 2.5 m

Electric potential at A, VA =

Electric potential at B, VB =

Pleft side = Pright side

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ρw × g × 2.5 = ρgas × g × (4 – h) + ρliqg(h – 1.5) magnetic field. The ratio of their kinetic
1000 × g × 2.5 = 600g (4 – h) + 1600g(h – 1.5) energies will be
2500 = 2400 – 600 h + 1600 h – 2400 Correct option: (B)
∴h= = 2.5 m K.E.proton = 1 eV,
K.E.deuteron = 1 eV and
Q.13 The dimensions of ε0 are
K.E.α–particle = 2 eV
Correct option: (C) [M–1L–3T4I2]
Self Explanatory ∴ Ratio of their K.E. = 1:1:2

Q.14 The LC parallel resonant circuit [MHT Q.18 Graph between velocity and
CET 2016] displacement of a particle executing
Correct option: (A) S.H.M. is
Self Explanatory! Correct option: (D)
In simple harmonic motion,
Q.15 In a potentiometer experiment, when
y = A sinωt and v = Aω cosωt. From these
three cells A, B and C are connected in
series, the balancing length is found to be equations, we obtain = 1, which is an
420 cm. If cells A and B are connected in
series the balancing length is 220 cm and equation of ellipse.
for cells B and C connected in series in Q.19 A molecule of a liquid which reaches the
balancing length is 320 cm. The emf of surface from interior gains energy
cells A, B and C are respectively in the because
ratio of Correct option: (B) it overcomes the
Correct option: (C) force of attraction between the molecules
From the given data, we get, at the surface.
A + B + C = 420 Self Explanatory
A + B = 220 cm
∴ C = 420 – 220 = 200 cm Q.20 The relation between de Broglie
B + C = 320 cm wavelength ‘λ’, kinetic energy (E) of
∴ B = 320 – 200 = 120 cm electron of mass ‘m’ is (h = Planck’s
A = 220 – B = 100 cm constant)
∴ A : B : C = 1 : 1.2 : 2 Correct option: (D)
Q.16 In a p-n junction photo cell, the value of de Broglie wavelength λ =
photo-electromotive force produced by
monochromatic light is proportional to
∴ λ2 =
Correct option: (C) the intensity of the
light falling on the cell.
Q.21 In a double slit experiment, the two slits
When a light (wavelength sufficient to break the
are 1 mm apart and the screen is placed
covalent bond) falls on the junction, new hole-
1 m away. A monochromatic light of
electron pairs are created. Number of electron-hole
wavelength 500 nm is used. What will be
pairs produced depends upon number of photons.
the width of each slit for obtaining ten
Hence photo e.m.f. or current is proportional to
maxima of double slit within the central
intensity of light.
maxima of single slit pattern? [AIPMT
Q.17 A proton, a deuteron and α particle 2015]
accelerated through the same potential
Correct option: (A) 0.2 mm
difference enter the region of uniform
magnetic field, moving at right angles to
⇒a= = 0.2d = 0.2 × 1 mm = 0.2 mm

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Q.22 The ratio of radius of gyration of a ring Time between the maxima and minima of the beats
to circular disc of same radii and mass is .
about a tangential axis perpendicular to
the plane is = = s
Correct option: (D)

K= Q.25 Two balls are thrown horizontally in

opposite directions from the same point
from a height h with velocities 4 m/s and
∴
3 m/s. The separation between the two
balls when their velocities are
M.I. of ring about a tangential axis = I1 = 2MR2, perpendicular will be [Assam CEE 2015]
M.I. of disc about a tangential axis = I2 = MR2 Correct option: (C) 2.45 m
Two balls are thrown from a height h.
∴ Vertical velocities of the balls will be (–gt)
∴
Horizontal velocities given are,
(v1)z = 4 m/s, (v2)z = –3 m/s
∴ =
∴ total velocity can be,
= 4 – gt
Q.23 A particle is executing S.H.M. of periodic = –3 – gt
time ‘T’. The time taken by a particle in When the velocities and are perpendicular,
moving from mean position to half the =0
maximum displacement is (sin 30°= 0.5) ∴ (4 – gt ) ∙ (–3 – gt ) = 0
Correct option: (D) ∴ –12 + g2t2 = 0
Shortcut 1(i): From mean position in order to ∴ g2t2 = 12
travel half of amplitude, time required is given by, ∴ t2 =
t= ∴t=
As, s = vt where,
y = A sin ωt v = relative velocity of balls = 7 m/s
∴ ∴s= = 2.425 ≈ 2.45 m
Q.26 Two rings of same radius (R) and mass
∴ (M) are placed such that their centres
are at a common point and their planes
∴t= are perpendicular to each other. The
moment of inertia of the system about an
axis passing through the centre and
Q.24 Two sound waves having frequencies 250
perpendicular to plane of one of the ring
Hz and 256 Hz superimpose to produce
is
beat wave. The resultant beat wave has
Correct option: (C)
intensity maximum at t = 0. After how
M.I. of ring [A] ⊥ to plane = MR2
much time an intensity will be minimum
produced at the same point? M.I. of ring [B] passing through plane =
Correct option: (D)
Beat frequency = 256 – 250 = 6 Hz ∴ M.I. of system = + MR2 = MR2

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Q.27 A current through a choke coil of self and tan α =
inductance 2 H decreases at the rate of
0.5 A/s. The e.m.f. developed across the When Q is doubled, resultant is perpendicular to
coil is
Correct option: (A)
∴ = P2 + 4Q2 + 4PQ cos θ ….(ii)
e=–L = – (2) × (–0.5) = + 1 V
From right angled
Q.28 The length of a wire is lA when the triangle ADC
tension in it is TA and is lB when the 4Q2 = +P2
tension is TB. The original length of the
wire is = 4Q2 – P2
Correct option: (C) Substituting in (ii) and
If l is the original length of wire, then change in solving,
length of first wire, ΔlA = (lA – l)
P2 + 2PQ cos θ = 0 ….(iii)
Change in length of second wire, ΔlB = (lB – l)
Substituting (iii) in (i),
Now Young’s Modulus,
R=Q
Y= =
⇒ ⇒
∴ T A l B – TA l = T B l A – T B l
∴l=
Q.29 A system, after passing through different
states returns back to its original state, is Q.32 Out of the following functions
Correct option: (A) representing motion of a particle, which
one represents S.H.M.?
(1) y = sin ωt – cos ωt
Q.30 If 64 J energy is required to move a charge
(2) y = sin3 ωt
of 0.25 C between two points, then what will
be the potential difference between them (3) y = 5 cos
Correct option: (B)
V= = = 256 V (4) y = 1 + ωt + ω2t2
Correct option: (D)

Q.31 The resultant of two vector and is For S.H.M.,

. If the magnitude of is doubled, the

Q.33 A long metal rod of length ‘L’ completes
new resultant becomes perpendicular to the circuit as shown. The area of the
. Then the magnitude of is circuit is perpendicular to magnetic field
‘B’. Total resistance of the circuit is ‘R’.
Correct option: (B)
The force needed to move the rod in the
direction as shown with constant speed
‘v’ is

Correct option: (A)

R2 = P2 + Q2 + 2PQ cos θ ….(i)

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 Power, P = = ….(∵ e = ∴ = = =4

BLv)
Q.37 An electron and proton with equal
∴ Fv = momentum enter perpendicularly into a
uniform magnetic field, then
Correct option: (B)
∴ F=
The radius of circular path traced by both can electron
and a proton is given by
Q.34 The density of a new planet is twice that
of earth. The acceleration due to gravity
at the surface of the planet is equal to
that at the surface of earth. If R is the ⇒r∝v∝p∝
radius of earth, then radius of the planet ⇒ As the momentum is the same for both, they will
would be trace equally curved circular paths.
Correct option: (B)
Q.38 In a biprism experiment, to determine
Given, ρp = 2ρe, gp = ge
the distance between coherent sources,
g= πρGR the convex lens is introduced
Correct option: (C)
∴ Self Explanatory!

Q.39 When the current changes from +2 A to

∴ –2 A in 0.05 second, an e.m.f. of 8 volt is
induced in a coil. The coefficient of self
Q.35 A spring has a certain mass suspended induction of the coil is
from it and its period for vertical Correct option: (A)
oscillation is T. The spring is now cut |e|=L ⇒L=e
into two equal halves and the same mass
is suspended from one of the halves. The dI = 2 – (–2) = 4 A
period of vertical oscillation is now ∴L= = 0.1 H
Correct option: (B)

T= Q.40 Two monoatomic ideal gases A and B of

molecular masses m1 and m2
Also, spring constant (K) respectively are enclosed in separate
containers kept at the same temperature.
When the spring is half in length, then K becomes The ratio of the speed of sound in gas A
twice. to that in gas B is given by
Correct option: (C)
∴ =
Speed of sound in gases is given by

v=
Q.36 Two capacitors of capacities 1 μF and 4
μF are connected in series with battery
of 200 V. The voltage across them are in v∝
the ratio of
Correct option: (D) =
Since charge remains same in series combination,
∴ C1V1 = C2V2
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Q.41 Three point masses, each of mass ‘m’ are ∴ T ∝ L3/2
kept at the corners of an equilateral
Q.42 Which one of the following is
triangle of side ‘L’. The system rotates
INCORRECT statement about a
about the centre of the triangle without
photon?
any change in the separation of masses
Correct option: (D)
during rotation. The period of rotation is
Self Explanatory!
directly proportional to (cos 30° = )
Q.43 Figure given below shows a beam of light
converging at point P. When a concave
Correct option: (A)
lens of focal length 16 cm is introduced
in the path of the beam at a place O
shown by dotted line such that OP
becomes the axis of the lens, the beam
converges at a distance x from the lens.
The gravitational force of attraction between any two
masses is The value x will be equal to
F= ….(i)

Since, the system rotates about the centre of the

triangle, each mass performs circular motion.
∴ Centripetal force = gravitational force
Correct option: (D)
∴ = 2F cos θ

∴ =2 cos θ

∴ =2 cos θ

∴ =2 cos 30° … By using lens formula

= – ⇒ = – =
ω
⇒ v = 48 cm
∴ = ….(ii) Q.44 A monatomic gas is kept at room
temperature 300 K. Calculate the
Now,
average kinetic energy of gas molecule.
(Use K = 1.38 × 10–23 M.K.S. units)
Correct option: (C)
∴ cos 30° = The average kinetic energy of monatomic gas
molecule (K.E.) =
r=
K.E. = × (1.38 × 10–23 J K–1) × (300 K)
∴ r= ….(iii)

=
Substituting equation (iii) in equation (ii)
=
= 3.9 × 10–2 eV = 0.039 eV

∴ T2 ∝ L3
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Q.45 Which of the following is the example of Vz = 8V …(given)
ideal blackbody? P = VzI
Correct option: (C) ∴ 1.6 = 8I
When light incident on pin hole enters into the box ∴ I = 0.2 A
and suffers successive reflections at the inner wall, Voltage drop across Zener is 8V. Hence the
at each reflection some energy is absorbed. Hence voltage drop across R will be 10 – 8 = 2 V.
the ray once enters the box can never come out and
R= =
pin hole acts like a perfect blackbody.

Q.46 The value of hysteresis loss of the

Q.49 When open pipe is closed from one end
material used as electromagnets should
then third overtone of closed pipe is
be _______.
higher in frequency by 150 Hz than
Correct option: (C) small
second overtone of open pipe. The
Self Explanatory
fundamental frequency of open end pipe
Q.47 A step down transformer changes will be [MHT CET 2016]
voltage from 200 volt to 25 volt, operates Correct option: (D) 300 Hz
a device with an impedance of 125 Ω. For a closed pipe,
Then the current drawn from the mains ....(i)
by the primary of the transformer is For an open pipe
Correct option: (C) ....(ii)
For transformer According to given condition, we have
= turn ratio ….[from (i) and (ii)]
∴
Now, impedance,
∴
Zs = and Zp =
Fundamental frequency of pipe open at both ends
is
∴ = (turn ratio)2 = 300 Hz
Q.50 The maximum error in the measurement
∴ of mass and length is 4% and 3%
respectively. The error in the
∴ Zp = (8)2 × Zs = 64 × 125 = 8000 Ω measurement of density of a cube will be
Correct option: (C)
∴ Zp = = 8000 Ω
The density of a cube is:
𝛒
∴ Ip = = 0.025 A
The error in density is:
Q.48 In the given circuit, Zener breakdown
voltage is 8 V. If power of Zener diode is
1.6 W. The value of R is
Given and :

Correct option: (D)

Chemistry

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Q.51 A zero order reaction has half life time of Q.57 An element (atomic mass 60) has BCC
0.2 minute. If initial concentration of
structure and density 6 g cm–3 then edge
reactant is 0.2 mol dm–3. Find rate
constant. length of unit cell is _______.
Correct option: (C)
Correct option: (B)
For bcc structure, n = 2
For zero order reaction, t1/2 =
ρ=

0.2 min = ∴ a3 = = = 33.2 × 10–

24 cm3
∴ k = 0.5 mol dm-3 min–1
a= = × 10–8
Q.52 What is the average rate of reaction
when the change in concentration of
∴ a= × 10–8 cm
product is 0.05 M in 20 seconds?
Correct option: (A)
Average rate of reaction Q.58 In salicylaldehyde benzene ring is
attached with
=
Correct option: (C)
The structure of salicylaldehyde is
= 0.0025 M s–1

Q.53 Enthalpy change for the following

Q.59 The charge carried by 1 millimole of
reaction at 1 bar pressure and 25 °C,
Mn+ ions is 193 coulombs. The value of n
H2(g) + Cl2(g) HCl(g), is _______.
Correct option: (B)
is called _______. n+
M + ne– M
Correct option: (C)
Self Explanatory! 1 mole of Mn+ ions carries a charge
= n × 96500 C
Q.54 Which among the following sets of
∴ 1 millimole of Mn+ ions will carry charge
elements is present in chalcopyrite?
= n × 96500 × 10–3 C
Correct option: (C)
However, charge carried by 1 millimole of Mn+
Chalcopyrite - CuFeS2
ions is given to be 193 C.
Thinking Hatke
∴ 193 = n × 96500 × 10–3
Chalcopyrite is a mineral of copper. Hence, only
∴n= =2
option (C) is valid.

Q.55 On reacting with electropositive metals

Q.60 Benzene can be conveniently converted
like Na, alcohols give sodium alkoxides
into n-propylbenzene by _______.
and liberate H2. In this reaction, alcohols
Correct option: (B)
behave as _______.
Correct option: (A)
Self Explanatory!
Q.56 Which of the following is NOT used as
antiseptic?
Correct option: (D)
1% Phenol is used as disinfectant.

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 Correct option: (A)
Ring opening polymerization is an acid or base
catalysed and slow. It proceeds by addition of a
single monomer unit to the growing chain
molecules. Hence, it happens by step growth
polymerization similar to condensation
polymerization.

Q.66 Which of the following salts of same

concentration will have same value of
van’t Hoff factor as that of
Q.61 Which among the following phenols does K4[Fe(CN)6]?
NOT CORRECTLY match with their Correct option: (C)
IUPAC names? Assuming complete dissociation,
Correct option: (C) van’t Hoff factor (i) for K4[Fe(CN)6] = 5
(A) MgSO4, i = 2 (B) Na2SO4, i = 3
(C) Al2(SO4)3, i = 5 (D) A(NO3)3, i = 4
Catechol Resorcinol
(Benzene-1,2-diol) (Benzene-1,3-diol) Q.67 Which from following chemical activities
does NOT exhibit good atom economy
according to the principles of green
o-Cresol Quinol chemistry ?
(2-Methylphenol) (Benzene-1,4-diol)
Correct option: (C)

Q.62 Calculate the molality of solution if

This reaction does not exhibit good atom economy
depression in its freezing point is 0.25 K .
as all the reactants are not incorporated into
[Kf = 1.2 K kg mol–1] desired products, and large amount of side
Correct option: (C) products are generated.
∴ m= = 0.21 mol kg–1 Q.68 All the C – C bonds in benzene are equal
due to _______.
Q.63 The dipole moments of CCl4, CHCl3 and Correct option: (C)
CH4 are in the order _______. [JEE- Self Explanatory!
2020] Q.69 Which of the following sets of quantum
Correct option: (A) numbers is NOT permitted?
CCl4 and CH4 are tetrahedral and are symmetrical. Correct option: (A)
Hence, they have zero dipole moment. CHCl3 is a When n = 3, the permissible values of l = 0, 1 and
polar molecule and has a dipole moment. 2. Therefore, the set of quantum numbers given in
Q.64 One mole maltose on hydrolysis forms option [A] is not permitted.
_______. Q.70 An element with density 2.8 g cm–3
Correct option: (A) forms fcc unit cell having edge length 4 ×
Maltose (C12H22O11) is a disaccharide made of
10–8 cm.
two units of D-glucose. Calculate molar mass of the element.
Q.65 Which of the following statements is Correct option: (B)
INCORRECT regarding ring opening For fcc unit cell, n = 4.
polymerization?

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 Correct option: (C)
If the substituent is further branched, it is named as
∴ M= substituted alkyl group, by numbering the carbon
atom of this group attached to the parent chain as
1. The name of such a substituent is enclosed in
brackets to avoid confusion with the numbering of
= 26.97 ≈ 27.0 g mol–1 parent chain.
Q.71 For a first order reaction, the ratio of
time taken to complete 99.9% of the
reaction to that of time taken to
complete 50% of the reaction is
________.
Correct option: (C) The IUPAC name is 2,2,6-trimethyl-4- (1-
t1/2 = methylpropyl)nonane.

Q.75 Identify the INCORRECT statement

t (for completion of 99.9 %)
from the following.
99.9% complete means 0.1% remaining
Correct option: (D)
t= log10 3° Aliphatic amines are weaker base than 2°
aliphatic amines because the stabilization of
∴ = × log10[103] conjugate acid of 3° amines by solvation is very
poor.
∴ = = = 9.969 ≈ 10. Q.76 Calculate the value of ΔG for the
following reaction at 300 K (M = metal
Q.72 Identify metallic elements present in atom)
carnallite. M2O(s) → 2M(s) + O2(g)
Correct option: (D)
Carnallite : KCl.MgCl2.6H2O (ΔH = 30.54 kJ; ΔS = 6.5 J K–1)
Correct option: (A)
The metallic elements present in carnallite are K and
Mg. ΔS = + 6.5 J K–1 = 6.5 × 10–3 kJ K–1
ΔG = ΔH – TΔS
Q.73 For the reaction;
= 30.54 kJ – (300 K × 6.5 × 10–3 kJ K–1)
C2H5OH + HX C2H5X + H2O, = 30.54 kJ – 1.95 kJ = 28.59 kJ
where HX is a halogen acid, the order of Q.77 What is the oxidation state of carbon in
reactivity of halogen acids for their CaC2 and K2C2O4 respectively?
reaction is: Correct option: (B)
Correct option: (D) CaC2
Self Explanatory! ∴ +2 + (x × 2) = 0 or x = –1
Q.74 The IUPAC name of K 2 C2 O 4
∴ (+1 × 2) + (x × 2) + (–2 × 4) = 0 or x = +3

Q.78 Which element among the following

exhibits electronic configuration as
[Xe]4f7 in +4 oxidation state?
is _______. Correct option: (B)

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Terbium (Z = 65): [Xe] 4f96s2 are 1.8 × 10–4 and 1.8 × 10–5 respectively.
At what concentration of acetic acid
Tb4+ = [Xe] 4f76s0
solution, the H3O+ ion concentration is
Q.79 Orange dye test indicates presence of same as that of 0.002 M formic acid
_____ amino group. solution?
Correct option: (C) Correct option: (C) 0.02 M
Self Explanatory!
For weak acids, [H3O+] = α c =
Q.80 Which of the following can form =
colloidal sol with water? Let concentration of acetic acid be c1 and formic
Correct option: (D) acid be c2.
Starch forms a colloidal sol with water while
∴ =
common salt, glucose and ammonium sulphate
form true solutions.
c2 = = 0.02 M
Q.81 The lanthanide ion that would show
colour is _______.
Q.84 Calculate percent dissociation of 0.02 M
Correct option: (B) Pr3+
monoacidic base if [OH–] is 1.5 × 10–3 M.
Correct option: (C)

∴ [OH–] = α × c

∴ α =

The colour is due to electronic transitions among ∴ Percept dissociation = α × 100

the f orbitals. If there are no unpaired electrons, = 0.0750 × 100
such ions are colourless. = 7.5%
Q.82 How many coulomb of electricity is Q.85 Cyclohexanol is a _______ alcohol.
required to produce 1 g Na metal from Correct option: (B) secondary
its ions?
(Atomic mass Na = 23)
Correct option: (A)
Q.86 Which among the following methods is
– Na(s)
+e used to prepare Grignard reagent?
Correct option: (D)
∴ Mole ratio =

W= × mole ratio × molar Q.87 The classification of ethers is done on the

basis of _______.
mass Correct option: (C)
∴ 1g= R– O – R' Ethers If R = R' , Simple ether If R ≠ R'
, Mixed ether
Q.88 Which one is most reactive towards
∴ Q= = 4195.65 ≈ 4196 C nucleophilic addition reaction?
Correct option: (D)
Benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) is more reactive
Q.83 At a given temperature, dissociation
constant of formic acid and acetic acid towards nucleophilic addition than acetophenone

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(C6H5COCH3). Presence of electron withdrawing (Cryoscopic constant of solvent is 1.18 K
groups increase the positive polarity of carbonyl kg mol–1)
carbon and its electrophilicity. Thus, presence of Correct option: (A)
electron withdrawing group like –NO2 favours
=
nucleophilic attack.

Q.89 Which of the following is an example of

=
mixture?
Correct option: (A)
= 0.33 K

Q.94 Heat of combustion of C(s), H2(g) and

Q.90 The pH of 0.1 M solution of monobasic
C2H6(g) are –x1, –x2 and –x3 respectively.
acid is 2.34. Calculate the degree of
dissociation of the acid. Hence heat of formation of C2H6(g) is

Correct option: (B) _______.

Correct option: (A)
pH = –log10[H+]
C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g) ; ΔfH° = –x1 …..
∴ log10[H+] = –pH = –2.34
(1)
∴ [H+] = 10(–2.34) = 4.571 × 10–3 M
For a monobasic acid, H2(g) + O2(g) H2O(l) ; ΔfH° = –x2 …..

[H+] = α c
(2)
∴ α= C2H6(g) + O2(g) 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(l) ; ΔcH°

= = –x3 ….. (3)

Multiply equation (1) by 2 + Multiply equation (2) by 3
= 4.571 × 10–2 + Reverse equation (3), we get
2C(s) + 3H2(g) C2H6(g)
Q.91 What is the product obtained when
phenylethene is treated with KMnO4 in ΔrH° = –2x1 – 3x2 + x3
dilute H2SO4? Q.95 In a face-centred cubic cell, an atom at
Correct option: (C) the face contributes is _______ to the
Acidic potassium permanganate oxidizes unit cell.
phenylethene to benzoic acid. This is called Correct option: (D) 1/2 part
oxidative cleavage of alkenes. Self Explanatory

Q.96 The lead storage cell is formulated as:

Correct option: (D)
The lead storage cell is a type of electrochemical
cell that uses lead and lead dioxide as electrodes.
Q.92 Identify the CORRECT formula of The electrolyte is a solution of sulfuric acid
‘oleum’ from the following. [NEET (H2SO4). The reactions that occur in the cell are:
(Odisha) 2019] At the anode: Pb(s) + HSO4-(aq) → PbSO4(s) + H+
Correct option: (B) H2S2O7 (aq) + 2e- At the cathode: PbO2(s) + HSO4-(aq) +
Self Explanatory 3H+(aq) + 2e- → PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l) The overall
Q.93 Calculate the freezing point depression reaction is: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) →
of solvent when 20 gram of nonvolatile 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l) The concentration of the
solute with molar mass 60 g mol–1 is sulfuric acid electrolyte is important for the
dissolved in 1180 gram solvent. operation of the lead storage cell. A concentration
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of 38% H2SO4(aq) is optimal for the cell to Q.99 How many moles of ammonia are
function efficiently. Therefore, the correct answer present in 5.6 cm3 of ammonia gas at
is: Pb(s) | PbSO4(s) | 38% H2SO4(aq) | PbSO4(s) STP?
| PbO2(s) | Pb(s). Correct option: (B) 2.5 × 10–4 mol
Q.97 An example for a double salt is _______. 1 mol NH3 at STP = 22.4 dm3
= 22400 cm3
Correct option: (D) Mohr’s salt
Mohr’s salt [FeSO4.(NH4)2SO4.6H2O] is a double 5.6 cm3 of NH3 = = 2.5 × 10–4 mol
salt as it loses its identity when dissolved in water. Q.100 Which of the following statements is

Q.98 The ionization isomer of CORRECT?

Correct option: (B) BeCl2 and AlCl3 are
[Co(NH3)3H2OBr]SO4 is:
soluble in organic solvents.
Correct option: (C)
[Co(NH3)4(H2O)SO4]Br [A] BeCl2 and AlCl3 act as Lewis acids.
[C] Both Be and Al form amphoteric oxides.
Self Explanatory
[D] Be and Al have tendency to form
covalent chlorides.

Section B
Maths

Q.101 If cos–1 ∴

∴
then q is
Correct option: (A) ∴ q=1–

cos–1 + cos–1 + cos–1 =

∴ q=
Let t =
Q.102 The integrating factor of the
⇒ p = cos2t
differential equation
⇒ p = 1 – sin2t
is
⇒ sin t =

⇒t= Correct option: (D)

∴ Given equation becomes ⇒

∴ I.F. = =

= Q.103 The number of real solutions of tan–1

+ sin–1 = is
∴ …
Correct option: (C)
tan–1 + sin–1 =

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tan–1 is defined when Vector perpendicular to L1 and L2 is L1 × L2

x (x + 1) ≥ 0 ….(i) ∴ L1 × L2 = =
–1
sin is defined when

x(x + 1) + 1 ≤ 1 or x(x + 1) ≤ 0 ….(ii) ∴ Required unit vector =

From (i) and (ii),
x(x + 1) = 0 or x = 0 and –1.
Hence, number of solutions is 2.

Q.104 If arg(z) = , then arg = =

Correct option: (B)

The argument of a complex number z is the angle =
it makes with the positive real axis. If arg(z) = 0,
then the complex number lies on the positive real Q.107 If the general solution of some
axis. Therefore, arg(z-1) = -θ because it will be differential equation is y = a1(a2 +
reflected about the real axis.
a3).cos(x + a4) – a5 then order of
Q.105 The maximum value of Z = 9x + 11y
differential equation is [GUJ CET
subject to 3x + 2y ≤ 12, 2x + 3y ≤ 12, x ≥
2019]
0, y ≥ 0 is
Correct option: (D)
Correct option: (C)
y = a1(a2 + a3).cos (x + a4) – a5
The feasible region lies on the origin side of 3x +
2y = 12 and 2x + 3y = 12, and it is in the first = A cos (x + a4) – Bex,
quadrant. where A = a1(a2 + a3) and B = a5
The corner points of the feasible region are O(0, This equation consists of three arbitrary constants.
0), A(4, 0), B and C(0, 4). ∴ Order of differential equation = 3

Q.108 A stone is falling freely and describes a

At A(4, 0), Z = 9(4) + 11(0) = 36 distance s in t seconds given by
At B ,Z=9 + 11 = 48 equation s = gt2. The acceleration of

At C(0, 4), Z = 9(0) + 11(4) = 44 the stone is

∴ Maximum value of Z is 48. Correct option: (A)

s= gt2 ⇒ = gt ⇒ =g

∴ The acceleration of the stone is uniform.

Q.109 For the function f(x) =

which one is a

Q.106 Let L1 : and

true statement?
L2 : be two Correct option: (B)

and f(0) = 1.
given lines. Then the unit vector
perpendicular to L1 and L2 is
∴ f(x) is discontinuous at x = 0, when a ≠ ±1
Correct option: (B)
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Q.110 Simplified form of the switching circuit
=
given below is

Correct option: (B) =

(~p ∧ ~q) ∨ (p ∧ q) ∨ (~p ∧ q)
≡ ~p ∧ (~q ∨ q) ∨ (p ∧ q) …[Distributive
= …[∫[f(x)]n f ′(x) dx =
law]
≡ (~p ∧ T) ∨ (p ∧ q) …[Complement
law] + c, n ≠ –1]
≡ ~p ∨ (p ∧ q) …[Identity law]
≡ (~p ∨ p) ∧ (~p ∨ q)
≡ T ∧ (~p ∨ q) =
≡ ~p ∨ q
∴ option [B] is correct. Q.113 If the position vectors of the points A, B,
Q.111 The value of C, D be

is and

respectively, then
Correct option: (B)
cot Correct option: (B)
and

= ⇒

Hence,

= Q.114 The circle x2 + y2 + 4x – 4y + 4 = 0

touches
Correct option: (C)
=
Both axis, as centre is (– 2, 2) and radius is 2.

Q.115 , (where C is a
=

constant of integration.)
= Correct option: (B)

=
=

Put tan x = t
Q.112 dx = sec2x dx = dt
∴
Correct option: (C)

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 = = +

=
=8 +0+0+0+0+

=9 …
=

Q.116 The domain of the function f(x) =

= 9(3)
is
= 27 cubic units.
Correct option: (B) Q.119 Local maximum value of the function
Given: f(x) =
is [RPET 2002; DCE 2002;
For domain, take x – 1 ≥ 0 and 6 – x ≥ 0 Karnataka CET 2000; UPSEAT 2001;
⇒ x ≥ 1 and x ≤ 6 MP PET 2002]
⇒1≤x≤6 OR
∴ Df = [1, 6] The maximum value of f(x) = (x ≠
0, x ≠ 1) is [MHT CET 2017]
Q.117 One maximum point of sinp x cosq x is
Correct option: (B)
Correct option: (A)
Let f(x) = ⇒f ′(x) = –
Let y = sinp x. cosq x
For maximum or minimum value of f(x),
∴ = p sinp–1 x. cos x. cosq x + q cosq–1 x.(–sin
f ′(x) = 0
⇒ =0
x) sinp x
∴ loge x = 1 or x = e, which lie in (0, ∞).
∴ = p sinp–1 x. cosq+1 x – q cosq–1 x. sinp+1 x For x = e, =– , which is –ve.
∴ y is maximum at x = e
For maximum or minimum,
and its maximum value = = .
=0
Q.120
If B = is the adjoint of
∴ tan2 x = ⇒ tan x =

a 3 × 3 matrix A and |A| = 4, then α is

∴ Point of maxima x = tan–1 equal to
Correct option: (A)
Q.118 If = 3, then the volume of the B = adj(A) …[Given]
∴ |B| = |A|2 ...[|adj A| = |A|n–1]
parallelopiped with
as coterminus ⇒ = |A|2

edges is
Correct option: (D) ⇒ 24 – 4α – 4 = 42
Volume of parallelopiped
⇒ 20 – 4α = 16
= ⇒α=1

= Q.121 Bag X contains 4 green and 3 red balls

and bag Y contains 4 red and 3 green
balls. One bag is taken at random and a

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 ball is drawn and noted it is green. The Q.123
probability that it comes from bag Y is If = m(π + n),
Correct option: (C)
It is based on Baye’s theorem.
then (m∙n) equals
Probability of picked bag X, i.e., P(X) = Correct option: (D)

Probability of picked bag Y, i.e., P(Y) = Let I =

Probability of green ball picked from bag X

= P(X).P = × = =

Probability of green ball picked from bag Y

= P(Y).P = × = =

∴ Total probability of green ball = + =

=
∴ Probability of fact that green ball is drawn from
bag Y

= = = =

=
Q.122 For an initial screening of an entrance
exam, a candidate is given fifty
∴ I=
problems to solve. If the probability
that the candidate can solve any Comparing with m(π + n), we get
problem is , then the probability, that m= and n = –2

he is unable to solve less than two ⇒ (m ∙ n) = –1

problems, is
Q.124 The vectors and determine one
Correct option: (C)
plane and the vectors and
q = Probability that the candidate can solve any
determine another plane. If the planes
problem = are parallel, then
Correct option: (C)
p= =

Also, n = 50
Since, and are coplanar, is a vector
∴ Required probability = P(X < 2) perpendicular to the plane containing and .
= P(X = 0) + P(X = 1) Similarly, is a vector perpendicular to the
plane containing and .
=
The two planes will be parallel, if their normals
and are parallel.
= ∴

Q.125 Which of the following expression are

= = meaningful?
Correct option: (A) .
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Self Explanatory ∴ y=3 m and x = 2 m

Q.126 A poster is to be printed on a

Q.127 If x, y, z are any three real numbers,
rectangular sheet of paper of area 18
then tan (x – y) + tan (y – z) + tan (z – x)
m2. The margins at the top and bottom is equal to
of 75 cm each and at the sides 50 cm Correct option: (C)
each are to be left. Then the dimensions Let x – y = α, y – z = β and z – x = γ,
i.e., height and breadth of the sheet, so then α + β + γ = 0
that the space available for printing is ⇒α+β=–γ
maximum, are _______ respectively. ⇒ tan (α + β) = tan (– γ)
Correct option: (B)
⇒ = – tan γ

⇒ tan α + tan β + tan γ = tan α tan β tan γ

Q.128 The set of all possible values of θ in the

interval (0, π) for which the points (1, 2)
and (sin θ, cos θ) lie on the same side of
the line x + y = 1, is _______.
Let height and breadth of the sheet be ‘y’ m and Correct option: (C)
‘x’ m respectively. L≡x+y–1=0
∴ xy = 180000 cm2 ∴ L(1, 2) = 1 + 2 – 1 > 0
∴ y= Points (1, 2) and (sin θ, cos θ) lie on the non-
origin side of the line x + y = 1.
∴ The area available for printing is ∴ sin θ + cos θ > 1.
A = (y – 150) (x – 100) ⇒ sinθ + cosθ >
= (x – 100)
⇒ sin >
= 180000 – – 150x – 15000
∴ <θ+ <
= 165000 – 150x –
⇒0<θ<
∴ = 0 – 150 +
Q.129 If sum of all the solutions of the
∴ =0⇒ x2 = = 120000 equation 8 cos x .

⇒ x = 200 cm

⇒y= = 300 cm = 1 in [0, π] is kπ, then k is equal to

[JEE-2018]
Correct option: (A)
Now, =
8 cos x
=1
∴ At x = 200 cm, <0

∴ Area is maximum at x = 200 cm and y = 300 ⇒ 8 cos x =1

cm

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⇒ 8 cos x =1 2(y2 – x) =2

⇒ 8 cos x =1 ∴ =

⇒ 2 (4 cos3 x – 3 cos x) = 1
Q.132 If is a vector in the direction of (2, –2,
⇒ 2 cos 3x = 1
1) of magnitude 6 and is a vector in
⇒ cos 3x =
the direction of (1, 1, –1) of magnitude
⇒ cos 3x = cos , then =

Correct option: (D)

⇒x= ±

= = =
⇒x= , , …[∵ x ∈ [0, π]]

Sum = + + =

= = =
⇒k=

Q.130 In ΔABC, cot .tan =

= = =2
Correct option: (B)
tan = cot Q.133 There are 5 roads leading to a town
from a village. The number of different
ways in which a villager can go to the
= tan
town and return back, is
Correct option: (A)
The man can go in 5 ways and he can return in 5
∴ tan cot = ways. Hence, total number of ways are 5 × 5 = 25.

Q.134 If xy.yx = 1, then =

Q.131 If y =
Correct option: (C)
, xy.yx = 1
Taking logarithm on both sides, we get
then = y log x + x log y = 0
Differentiating w.r.t. x, we get
Correct option: (D)
log x . + y. + x. . + log y.1 = 0

y=
⇒ + + log y = 0

⇒y=
⇒ =–
⇒ (y2 – x) =

⇒ (y2 – x)2 = 2y
⇒ =
Differentiating both sides w.r.t. x, we get

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Q.135 If a line makes angles 45º, 60º and 60º
with the X, Y and Z-axes respectively, ∴ P(1 < X < 4) =
then its direction cosines are
Correct option: (A)
= 2K =2× (2 – 1) =
Let the direction cosines of the line be l, m, n
∴ l = cos 45º, m = cos 60º, n = cos 60º
Q.138 If sum of two unit vectors is a unit
⇒l= ,m= and n =
vector, then difference of these vectors
is
∴ d.c.s are , , . Correct option: (A)
Given that
Q.136 If m1 and m2 are slopes of the lines
represented by (sec2θ – sin2θ) x2 – 2 tan
∴
θ xy + sin2θ y2 = 0, then |m1 – m2| =
Correct option: (C) ∴
(sec2 θ – sin2 θ) x2 – 2 tanθ xy + sin2θ y2 = 0
θ Now
∴ m 1 + m2 = = =
θ θ
= (1)2 + (1)2 – (–1)
m1 m2 = = = =1+1+1
=3
∴

Q.139
(m1 – m2)2 = (m1 + m2)2 – 4m1 m2 The value of is

= =4
Correct option: (C)
∴ |m1 – m2| =2 =
Q.137 The p.d.f. of a random variable X is
given by

Then P(1 < X < 4) = =

Correct option: (C)
=
dx = 1

Q.140
∴ dx = 1 =

Correct option: (C)

⇒K =1
Put t = x + log x ⇒ dt = dx
⇒ 4K = 1
⇒K=

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∴ =

Correct option: (C)

= +c
⇒
Q.141 The radius of a circular plate is
increasing at the rate of 0.01 cm/sec, ∴ I. F. = = log y
when the radius is 12 cm. Then the rate
Q.145 The area bounded by the X-axis and
at which the area increases is
the curve y = x(x – 2) (x + 1) is
Correct option: (B)
Correct option: (A)
= 0.01 cm/sec For X-axis,
y=0
Now, Area(A) = πr2 ∴ x(x – 2)(x + 1) = 0
Differentiating w.r.t. t, we get ⇒ x = 0 or x = 2 or x = –1
= 2πr

= 2π(12)(0.01)
= 0.24π
∴ The rate of increase in area is 0.24π sq. cm/sec.

Q.142 The length of the transverse axis of a Required area =

hyperbola is 7 and it passes through the
point (5, – 2). =
The equation of the hyperbola is
Correct option: (C)
2a = 7 ⇒ a =

=
Also (5, –2) satisfies (25) – (4) = 1

and a2 =

⇒a= =

∴ option (C) is the correct answer.

=
Q.143 Which of the following is a statement in
logic? = sq. units
Correct option: (D) Bombay is the
capital of India.
Q.146 Equation of plane parallel to plane 2x +
‘Bombay is the capital of India’ is a statement. The
4y + 2z = 5 and passing through the
other options are exclamatory and interrogative
point (1, 2, 3) is
sentences.
Correct option: (B)
Q.144 The integrating factor of the Plane passes through (1, 2, 3)
differential equation
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The point (1, 2, 3) satisfies the equation of plane =
represented by option [B] =
∴ option [B] is correct =
Alternate method: =
Any plane parallel to 2x + 4y + 2z = 5 is ∴ From (i),
2x + 4y + 2z = k I= –
It passes through (1, 2, 3) ⇒ k = 16
∴ Equation of plane is x + 2y + z = 8 =
Q.147 If the random variable X takes the Q.149 The measure of the angle between the
values x1, x2, x3, …., x10 with line = (2, –3, 1) + k(2, 2, 1); k ∈ R and
probabilities P (X = xi) = ki, then the
the plane 2x – 2y + z + 7 = 0 is
value of k is equal to
Correct option: (B)
Correct option: (C)
The d.r.s. of line are 2, 2, 1 and the d.r.s. of normal
P(X = xi) = ki, where 1 ≤ i ≤ 10
to the plane are 2, –2, 1
∴
∴ The angle between line and plane is
⇒ (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10)k = 1 sin θ = =
⇒ 55k = 1
⇒k= ⇒ θ = sin–1 = tan–1

Q.148 = Q.150
If x = 2at2, y = at4, then at t = 2 is
Correct option: (B)
[MH CET 2013]
Let I = Correct option: (C)
= (1)dx x = 2at and y = at4
2

=
∴ = 4at and = 4at3

=
= ∴ = = t2

= ….(i)
Now, I1 = ∴ = 2t. = 2t. =
Put x = t2,
∴ dx = 2t dt ∴ =
∴ I1 =
=

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