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EXERCISE-I OBJECTIVE PROBLEMS (JEE MAIN)

1. Cs+ inos impart violet to Bunsen flame. This is 7. Which of the following carbonate of alkali metals
due to the fact that the emitted radiations are has the least thermal stability ?
of (A) Li2CO3 (B) K2CO3
(A) high energy (C) Cs2CO3 (D) Na2CO3
(B) lower frequencies 8. The ‘milk of magnesia’ used as an antacid is
(C) longer wave-lengths chemically -
(D) zero wave number (A) Mg(OH)2 (B) BaS2O3
2. The compound (s) of alkaline earth metals, which (C) MgCl2 (D) MgO + MgCl2
are amphoteric in nature is/are- 9. The alkali metals which form normal oxide,
(A) BeO (B) MgO peroxide as well as super oxides are-
(C) Be(OH)2 (D) Mg(OH)2 (A) Na,Li (B) K,Li
(C) Li,Cs (D) K, Rb
3. An alkaline earth metal (M) gives a salt with
chlorine, which is soluble in water at room 10. The pair of compounds, which cannot exist
temperature. It also forms an insoluble sulphate together in a solution is-
whose mixture with a sulphide of a transition (A) NaHCO3 and NaOH
metal is called ‘lithopone’-a white pigment. Metal (B) Na2CO3 and NaOH
M is- (C) NaHCO3 and Na2CO3
(A) Ca (B) Mg (D) NaHCO3 and H2O
(C) Ba (D) Sr 11. Mg2C3 + H2O  X (organic compound). Compound
X is-
4. The reaction of an element A with water
produces combustible gas B and an aqueous (A) C2H2 (B) CH4
solution of C. When another substance D reacts (C) propyne (D) ethene
with this solution C also produces the same gas
12. The hydration energy of Mg2+ is-
B.D also produces the same gas even on reaction
with dilute H2SO4 at room temperature. Element (A) more than that of Mg3+ ion
A imparts golden yellow colour to Bunsen flame. (B) more than that of Na+ ion
Then A,B,C and D may be identified as (C) more than that of Al3+ ion
(A) Na,H2, NaOH and Zn (D) more than that of Be3+ ion
(B) K,H2,KOH and Zn 13. The golden yellow colour associated with NaCl
(C) K,H2 NaOH and Zn to Bunsen flame can be explained on the basis
(D) Ca,H2 CaCOH2 and Zn of-
(A) low ionisation potential of sodium
5. The hydroxide of alkaline earth metal, which has (B) emission spectrum
the lowest value of solubility product (Ksp) at
(C) photosensitivity of sodium
normal temperature (25°C) is-
(D) sublimation of metallic sodium of yellow
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) Mg(OH)2
vapours
(C) Sr(OH)2 (D) Be(OH)2
14. Solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is a
6. (Yellow ppt) T K2CrO4/H
+
X dil.HCl Y.. strong reducing agent due to presence of-
(Yellow ppt) + Z(pungent smellinggas) (A) solvated sodium ions
(B) solvated hydrogen ions
If X gives green flame test. Then, X is :
(C) sodium atoms or sodium hydroxide
(A) MgSO4 (B) BaS2O3
(D) solvated electrons
(C) CuSO4 (D) PbS2O3

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15. The order of solubility of lithium halides in non- 24. The complex formation tendency of alkaline earth
polar solvents follows the order : metals decreases down the group because-
(A) LiI > LiBr > LiCl > LiF (A) atomic size increases
(B) availability of empty d and f-orbitals increases
(B) Li F > LiI > LiBr > LiCl
(C) nuclear charge to volume ratio increases
(C) LiCl > LiF > Lil > LiBr
(D) all the above
(D) LiBr > LiCl > LiF > LiI
25. The alkaline earth metals, which do not impart
16. The salt which finds uses in qualitative inorganic
any colour to Bunsen flame are-
analysis is-
(A) Be and Mg (B) Mg and Ca
(A) CuSO4. 5H2O or ZnSO4. 5H2O
(C) Be and Ca (D) Be and Ba
(B) K2SO4. Al2(SO4)3.24H2O
,205C
26. Y  ,120C
(C) Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O  CaSO4 .2H2O  X. X and Y are
(D) FeSO4.(NH4)2SO4.6H2O respectively-
17. Fire extinguishers contain - (A) plaster of paris, dead burnt plaster
(A) conc. H2SO4 solution (B) dead burnt plaster, plaster of paris
(B) H2SO4 and NaHCO3 solutions (C) CaO and plaster of pairs
(C) NaHCO3 solution (D) plaster of paris, mixture of gases
(D) CaCO3 solution 27. A metal M readily forms water soluble sulphate,
and water insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2. Its oxide
18. CsBr3 contains -
MO is amphoteric, hard and having high melting
(A) Cs-Br covalent bonds point. The alkaline earth metal M must be-
(B) Cs3+ and Br– ions (A) Mg (B) Be
(C) Cs+ and Br3– ions (C) Ca (D) Sr
(D) Cs3+ and Br33– ions 28. When K 2O is added to water, the solution
High temperature CO in becomes basic in nature because it contains a
19. Na  Al2 O3 
 X 2  Y;
water
compound significant concentration of-
Y is- (A) K+ (B) O2–
(A) NaAlO2 (B) NaHCO3 (C) OH –
(D) O22–
(C) N2CO3 (D) Na2O2 Na CO K CrO
29. (White ppt)D  
2 3 A 2 4 B(Yellow ppt)
20. The correct order of second ionisation potentials (inacetiacid)
(IP) of Ca, Ba and K is- dil.H2SO 4 
(A) K > Ca > Ba (B) Ba > Ca > K C(White ppt)
(C) K > Ba > Ca (D) K = Ba = Ca If A is the metallic salt, then the white ppt. of D
21. EDTA is used in the estimation of- must be of-
(A) Mg2+ ions (A) stronsium carbonate
(B) Ca2+ ions (B) red lead
(C) both Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions (C) barium carbonate
(D) Mg2+ ions but not Ca2+ ions
(D) calcium carbonate
22. aq. NaOH + P4 (white)  PH3 + X; compound X
CO2
is 30. (Mily Cloud) C  A  Na2 CO3  B  C
(A) NaH2PO2 (B) NaHPO4 The chemical formulae of A and B are-
(C) Na2CO3 (D) NaHCO3 (A) NaOH and Ca(OH)2
23. The correct order of solubility is- (B) Ca(OH)2 and NaOH
(A) CaCO3 < KHCO3 < NaHCO3 (C) NaOH and CaO
(B) KHCO3 < CaCO3 < NaHCO3 (D) CaO and Ca(OH)2
(C) NaHCO3 < CaCO3 < KHCO3
(D) CaCO3 < NaHCO3 < KHCO

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EXERCISE-II MULTIPLE CHOICE PROBLEMS (JEE ADVANCED)

1. An aqueous solution of an halogen salt of (A) high ionisation energy
potassium reacts with same halogen X2 to give (B) high electronegativity
KX3, a brown coloured solution, in which halogen
exists as X3– ion, X2 as a Lewis acid and X– as a (C) lower ability of Li+ ions to polarize water
Lewis base, halogen X is- molecules

(A) chlorine (B) bromine (D) higher degree of hydration of Li+ ions

(C) iodine (D) fluorine 9. Sodium metal is highly reactive and cannot be
stored under-
2. The correct order of basic-strength of oxides
of alkaline earth metals is- (A) toluene (B) kerosene oil
(A) BeO > MgO > CaO > SrO (C) alcohol (D) benzene
(B) SrO > CaO > MgO > BeO 10. Nitrogen dioxide cannot be prepared by heating
(C) BeO > CaO > MgO > SrO -
(D) SrO > MgO > CaO > BeO (A) KNO3 (B) AgNO3
3. The order of melting point of chlorides of alkali (C) Pb(NO3)2 (D) Cu(NO3)2
metals is-
11. In LiAlH4, metal Al is present in-
(A) LiCl > NaCl > KCl < CaCl
(B) LiCl > NaCl > KCl > CsCl (A) anionic part
(B) cationic part
(C) NaCl > KCl > CsCl > LiCl
(D) LiCl > NaCl > CsCl > KCl (C) in both anionic and cationic part
(D) neither in cationic nor in anionic part
200C
4. NaOH(Solid)  CO   X; product X is- CoCl
12. X  2 CaCl  Y 
2 ; the effective ingredient of
(A) NaHCO3 (B) Na2CO3
X is-
(C) HCOONa (D) H2CO3
(A) OCl– (B) Cl–
N2 . H2O
X  Y  Z (colourless gas)   (C) OCl+ (D) OCl2–
5. CuSO 4
13. Which one of the following fluoride of alkali metals
T(blue colour)
metals has the highest lattice energy ?
Then, substances Y and T are-
(A) LiF (B) CsF
(A) Y = Mg3N2 and T = CuSO4.5H2O
(B) Y = Mg3N2 and T = CuSO4.4NH3 (C) NaF (D) KF

(C) Y = Mg(NO3)2 and T = CuO 14. Crown ethers and cryptands form -
(D) Y = MgO and T = CuSO4. 4NH3 (A) Complexes with alkali metals
6. Weakest base among KOH, NaOH, Ca(OH)2 and (B) salts of alkali metals
Zn(OH)2 is- (C) hydroxides of alkali metals used for inorganic
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) KOH quantitative analysis
(C) NaOH (D) Zn(OH)2 (D) organic salts of alkali metals
7. If X and Y are the second ionisation potentials 15. White heavy precipitates are formed when BaCl2
of alkali and alkaline earth metals of same period, is added to a clear solution of compound A.
then- Precipitates are insoluble in dilute HCl. Then,
(A) X > Y (B) X < Y the compound A is-
(C) X = Y (D) X << Y (A) a bicarbonate (B) a carbonate
(C) a sulphate (D) a chloride
8. The aqueous solutions of lithium salts are poor
conductor of electricity rather than other alkali
metals because of-

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16. Among MgCl 2 , RbCl, BeCl 2 and LiCl, the 23. The incorrect statement (s) is/are-
compounds with the highest and the lowest % (A) Mg cannot form complexes
of ionic characters are-
(B) Be can form complexes due to a very small
(A) MgCl2 and BeCl2 (B) RbCl2 atomic size
(C) BeH2 (D) AlCl3 (C) the first ionisation potential of Be is higher
High temperature than that of Mg
17. X + C + Cl2  Y : CO; Y + 2H2O  Z
of about1000K (D) Mg forms an alkaline hydroxide while Be
+ 2HCl forms amphoteric oxides
Compound Y is found in polymeric chain structure 24. The commercial method of preparation of
and is an electron deficient molecule. Y must potassium by reduction of molten KCl with
be- metallic sodium at 850°C is based on the fact
(A) BeO (B) BeCl2 that-
(A) potassium is solid and sodium distills off at 850°C
(C) BeH2 (D) AlCl3
(B) potassium being more volatile and distills
18. The correct order of degree of hydration of M +
off thus shifting the reaction forward
ions of alkali metals is-
(A) Li+ < K+ < Na+ < Rb+ < Cs+ (C) sodium is more reactive than potassium at
850°C
(B) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+
(D) sodium has less affinity to chloride ions in
(C) Cs+ < Rb+ < K+ < Na+ < Li+ the presence of potassium ion
(D) Cs+ < Rb+ < Na+ < K+ 25. Be2C + H2O  BeO + X
19. BeCl2 + LiAlH4  X + LiCl + AlCl3 CaC2 + H2O  Ca(OH)2 + Y; then X and Y
(A) X is LiH (B) X is BeH2 respectively-
(C) X is BeCl2. 2H2O (D) None (A) CH4, CH4 (B) CH4, C2H6
20. The order of thermal stability of carbonates of (C) CH4, C2H2 (D) C2H2,CH4
IIA group is- 26. Which of the following groups of elements have
(A) BaCO3 > SrCO3 > CaCO3 > MgCO3 chemical properties that are most similar-
(B) MgCO3 > CaCO3 > SrCO3 > BaCO3 (A) Na, K,Ca (B) Mg, Sr, Ba
(C) CaCO3 > SrCO3 > BaCO3 > MgCO3 (C) Be, Al, Ca (D) Be, Ra, Cs
(D) MgCO3 = CaCO3 > SrCO3 = BaCO3 27. MgBr2 and MgI2 are soluble in acetone because
21. A pair of substances which gives the same of
products on reaction with water is- (A) Their ionic nature
(A) Mg and MgO (B) Sr and SrO (B) Their coordinate nature
(C) Ca and CaH2 (D) Be and BeO (C) Their metallic nature
22. Which of the following is not a anomalous (D) Their covalent nature
property of lithium ? 28. Which of the following is not the characteristic
(A) Hydrated lithium ion is the largest among of barium ?
alkali metals (A) It emits electrons on exposure to light
(B) The melting and boiling points of lithium are (B) It is a silvery white metal
comparatively high
(C) It forms Ba(NO 3 ) 2 which is used in
(C) Lithium is softer than that of other alkali metals preparation of green fire
(D) The ionisation potential and electronegativity (D) Its ionization potential is lower than radium.
of lithium are higher than those of other alkali
metals

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EXERCISE-III (JEE ADVANCED)

Question No. 1 to 7 9. The correct statement is/are-
Questions given below consist of two statements (A) BeCl2 is a covalent compound
each printed as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) ; (B) BeCl2 is an electron deficient molecule
while answering these questions you are required (C) BeCl2 can form dimer
to choose any one of the following four responses: (D) the hybrid state of Be in BeCl2 is sp2
(A) If both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the 10. KO2 finds use in oxygen cylinders used for space
correct explanation of (A) and submarines. The fact(s) related to such use
(B) If both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not of KO2 is/are-
correct explanation of (A) (A) it produces O2
(C) If (A) is true but (R) is false (B) it produces O3
(D) If (A) is false and (R) is true (C) it absorbs CO2
1. Assertion : Beryllium does not impart any (D) it absorbs both CO and CO2
characteristic colour to the bunsen flame.
11. The compound(s) which have –O–O bond(s) is/
Reason : Due to its very high ionization energy, are-
beryllium requires a large amount of energy for
(A) BaO2 (B) Na2O2
exciation of the electrons.
(C) CrO5 (D) Fe2O3
2. Assertion : In fused state, calcium chloride
cannot be used to dry alcohol or NH3. 12. Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in ammonia-
Reason : Anhy. CaCl2 is not good desiccant. (A) shows blue colouration due to solvated
electrons
3. Assertion : Diagonal relationship is shown
between Be and Al. (B) shows electrical conductivity due to both
solvated electrons as well as solvated sodium
Reason : Ionization potential of Be is almost
ions
the same as that of Al.
(C) shows red colouration due to solvated
4. Assertion : Beryllium halides dissolve in organic
electrons but a bad conductor of electricity
solvents.
(D) produces hydrogen gas or carbonate
Reason : Beryllium halides are ionic in character.
13. Which of the following compounds are
5. Assertion : BeCl2 fumes in moist air.
paramagnetic in nature ?
Reason : BeCl2 reacts with moisture to form HCl
(A) KO2 (B) K2O2
gas.
(C) Na2O2 (D) RbO2
6. Assertion : Calcium carbide on hydrolysis gives
methane. 14. Which of the following substance(s) is/are used
in laboratory for drying purposes ?
Reason : Calcium carbide contains C22– anion.
(A) anhydrous P2O5 (B) graphite
7. Assertion : When CO2 is passed through lime
water, it first turns milky and then the solution (C) anhydrous CaCl2 (D) Na3PO4
becomes clear when the passage of CO2 is 15. Na2SO4 is water soluble but BaSO4 is insoluble
continued. because-
Reason : the milkiness is due to the formation (A) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is higher
of insoluble CaCO3 which then changes to soluble than that of its lattice energy
Ca(HCO3)2 when excess of CO2 is present.
(B) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is less than
that of its lattice energy
8. Assertion : MgCO3 is soluble in water when a
current of CO2 is passed. (C) the hydration energy of BaSO4 is less than
that of its lattice energy
Reason : The solubility of MgCO3 is due to the
formation of Mg(HCO3)2. (D) the hydration energy of BaSO4 is higher than
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16. Which of the following statement are false ? 23. The correct order of stability of hydrides of
(A) BeCl2 is a linear molecule in the vapour state alkali metals is :
but it is polymeric in the solid state (A) LiH > NaH > KH > RbH
(B) Calcium hydride is called hydrolith (B) Nah > KH > RbH > LiH
(C) Carbides of both Be and Ca react with water (C) RbH > KH > NaH > LiH
to form acetylene (D) LiH > RbH > KH > NaH
(D) Oxides of both Be and Ca are amphoteric. 24. The correct order o mobility of alkali metal
17. Which of the following are ionic carbides ? ions in aqueous solution is :
(A) K+ > Rb+ > Na+ > Li+
(A) CaC2 (B) Al4C3
(B) Rb+ > K+ Na+ + Li+
(C) SiC (D) Be2C
(C) Li+ > Na+ K+ + Rb+
18. The compound(s) formed upon combustion of
sodium metal in excess air is (are)- (C) Li+ > Na+ > K+ + Rb+
(D) Na+ > K+ > Rb+ + Li+
(A) Na2O2 (B) Na2O
25. Pick out statement(s) which is (are) not true
(C) NaO2 (D) NaOH
about diagonal relationship of Li and Mg :
18. Which one of the following statements is true
A. Polarising powers of Li+ and Mg2+ ions are
for all the alkali metals?
almost same
(A) Their nitrates decompose on heating to B. Like Li, Mg decomposes water very fast
give NO2 and O2.
C. LiCl and MgCl2 are deliquescent
(B) Their carbonates decompose on heting
D. Like Li, Mg readily reacts with liquid bromine
to give CO2 and normal oxide.
at ordinary temperature
(C) They react with halogens to give the (A) A and D (B) B and C
halides of the type, MX.
(C) Only B (D) B and D
(D) They react with oxygen to give mainly
26. Which of the following carbides give allylene
the oxide, M2O.
on hydrolysis ?
19. The electrolyte used in Castner's process of (A) CaC2 (B) Be2C
sodium extraction is :
(C) MgC2 (D) Mg2C3
(A) Anhydrous Na2CO3
27. Black ash is :
(B) Aqueous NaOH (A) CaS + NaHCO3 (B) CaSO4 + NaCO3
(C) NaCl + CaCl2 (C) CaSO4 + NaHCO3 (D) CaS + Na2CO3
(D) Fused Anhydrous NaOH 28. Magnesium is an important component of which
20. Based on lattice energy and other biomolecule occurring extensively in living world?
considerations which one of the following (A) Haemoglobin (B) ATP
alkali metal chloride is expected to have (C) Chlorophyll (D) Vitamin B12
highest melting point?
29. Several blocks of magnesium are fixed to the
(A) LiCl (B) NaCl bottom of a ship to :
(C) KCl (D) RbCl (A) prevent action of water and salt
21. Select correct statment : (B) prevent punctruing by under sea rocks
(A) Oxides (M2O) and peroxides (M2O2) of alkali (C) keep away the sharks
metals are diamagnetic and colourless. (D) make the ship lighter
(B) Superoxides (MO2) of alkali metals are 30. A solid compound 'X' on heating gives CO 2
paramagnetic. gas and a residue. The residue mixed with
(C) Li and Na do not form superoxides. water forms 'Y'. On passing an excess of CO2
(D) All are correct. through 'Y' in water a clear solution 'Z' is
22. Which of the following slat does not form obtained. On boiling 'Z' compound 'X' is
any percipitate with excess of NaOH? reformed. The compound 'X' is :
(A) ZnCl2 (B) FeCl3 (A) Ca(HCO3)2 (B) CacO3
(C) Na2CO3 (D) CaSO4
(C) CrCl3 (D) CuSO4

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EXERCISE-IV PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS LEVEL-I (JEE MAIN)

Q.1 A metal M readily forms its sulphate MSO4 Q.7 Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many
which is water soluble. It forms oxide MO properties which are similar. But the two
which becomes inert on heating. It forms elements differ in [AIEEE- 04]
insoluble hydroxide which is soluble in NaOH. (A) Show maximum covalency in compounds
The metal M is - [AIEEE- 02] (B) Chlorides of both form dimer
(A) Mg (B) Ba (C) Forming covalent halides
(C) Ca (D) Be (D) Show amphoteric nature in their oxides
Q.2 KO2 is used in space and submarines because Q.8 A piece of magnesium ribbon was heated to
it - [AIEEE -02] redness in an atmosphere of nitrogen and on
(A) Absorbs CO 2 and increase O 2 cooling water was added, the gas evolved
concentration was [AIEEE -05]
(B) Absorbs moisture (A) Ammonia (B) Hydrogen
(C) Absorbs CO2 (C) Nitrogen (D) Oxygen
(D) Produces ozone Q.9 The ionic mobility of alkali metal ions in
Q.3 In current cement plasters, water is sprinkled aqueous solution is maximum for-[AIEEE-06]
from time to time. This helps in - (A) Rb+ (B) Li+
[AIEEE -03] (C) Na+ (D) K+
(A) Hydrating sand and gravel mixed with Q.10 The products obtained on heating LiNO3 will
cement be- [AIEEE -2011]
(B) Converting sand into silicate (A) Li2O + NO2 + O2
(C) Developing interlocking needle like crystals (B) Li3N + O2
of hydrated silicates (C) Li2O + NO + O2
(D) Keeping it cool (D) LiNO2 + O2
Q.4 The solubilities of carbonates decreases down Q.11 What is the best description of the change
the magnesium group due to decrease in - that occurs when Na2O(s) is dissolved in
[AIEEE -03] water ? [AIEEE -2011]
(A) Inter-ionic attraction (A) Oxide ion accepts sharing in a pair of
(B) Entropy of solution formation
(C) Lattice energy of solids electrons
(D) Hydration energy of cations (B) Oxide ion donates a pair of electrons
Q.5 The substance not likely to contain CaCO3
is- [AIEEE -03] (C) Oxidation number of oxygen increases
(A) Sea shells (B) Dolomite (D) Oxidation number of sodium decreases
(C) A marble statue
Q.12 Which of the following on thermal-
(D)Calcined gypsum
Q.6 One mole of magnesium nitride on reaction decomposition yields a basic as well as an
with excess of water gives - [AIEEE- 04] acidic oxide ? [AIEEE-2012]
(A) Two mole of HNO3
(A) KCIO3 (B) CaCO3
(B) Two mole of NH3
(C) 1 mole of NH3 (C) NH4NO3 (D) NaNO3
(D) 1 mole of HNO3

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LEVEL-II (JEE ADVANCED)

Q.1 Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid (A) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True;
Statement-2 is a correct explanation for
ammonia - [IIT-08]
Statement-1.
(A) Show blue colour (B) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True;
Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for
(B) exhibits electrical conductivity
Statement-1

(C) Produce sodium amide (C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False

(D) Produce hydrogen gas (D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

Q.2 STATEMENT -1 : Alkali metals dissolve in Q.3 The compounds(s) formed upon combustionof
liquid ammonia to give blue solutions.
sodium metal in excess of air is(are)-
[IIT - 2007]
[IIT - 2009]
STATEMENT -2 : Alkali metals in liquid
(A) Na O (B) Na O
ammonia give solvated species of the type 2 2 2
[M(NH3)n]+ (M = alkali metals). (C) NaO (D) NaOH
2

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ANSWER-KEY
EXERCISE-I OBJECTIVE PROBLEMS (JEE MAIN)

1. A 2. AC 3. C 4. A 5. D

6. B 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. A

11. C 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A

16. C 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. A

21. C 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. A

26. A 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. B

EXERCISE-II MULTIPLE CHOICE PROBLEMS (JEE ADVANCED)

1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. D

6. D 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. A

11. A 12. A 13. A 14. A 15. C

16. B 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. B

21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C

26. D 27. AD 28. A

EXERCISE-III (JEE ADVANCED)

1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A

6. D 7. A 8. A 9. ABC 10. AC

11. ABC 12. AD 13. A 14. AC 15. CD

16. CD 17. ABD 18. AC 19. D 20. A

21. ABD 22. AC 23. AC 24. B 25. D

26. D 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B

EXERCISE-IV PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS LEVEL-I (JEE MAIN)

Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ans . D A C D D B A A A A B B

LEVEL-II (JEE ADVANCED)

Q.No. 1 2 3
Ans. A ,B B A,B

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