JEE (MAIN) CHEMISTRY Paper*

2015

This paper contains 30 multiple choice questions and there is only one correct response for each question.

1. Which of the following is the energy of a possible excited state of hydrogen?

(1) –6.8 eV (2) –3.4 eV
(3) +6.8 eV (4) +13.6 eV

Solution
Z2
Energy of hydrogen atom En = −13.6 × eV
n2
1
where Z = 1 and n = 2. Substituting, we get E = −13.6 × = −3.4 eV.
4
Hence, the correct option is (2).

2. In the following sequence of reactions:

Toluene KMnO
 4
→ A SOCl
2 H2 /Pd
→ B BaSO
 →C
4

the product C is
(1) C6H5CH3 (2) C6H5CH2OH
(3) C6H5CHO (4) C6H5COOH

Solution
CH3 COOH COCl CHO

KMnO4 SOCl2 H2/Pd

BaSO4

Toluene Benzoic acid Benzoyl chloride Benzaldehyde

(A) (B) (C)

Hence, the correct option is (3).

3. Which compound would give 5-keto-2-methyl hexanal upon ozonolysis?

(1) CH3 (2) CH3

CH3 CH3
(3) CH3 (4) CH3

H3C CH3

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Solution

CH3
6 5 4 3 2 1
(1) O3 CH3 CO CH2 CH2 CH CHO
(2) Zn, H2O
CH3 CH3
(5-Keto-2-methyl hexanal)

Hence, the correct option is (1).

4. The ionic radii (in Å) of N3-, O2- and F- are, respectively,

(1) 1.36, 1.71 and 1.40 (2) 1.71, 1.40 and 1.36
(3) 1.71, 1.36 and 1.40 (4) 1.36, 1.40 and 1.71

Solution
All of these are isoelectronic species, that is, they contain the same number of electrons.
As the negative charge increases, ionic radius increases in the order N3- > O2- > F-.
Hence, the correct option is (2).

5. The color of KMnO4 is due to

(1) d–d transition (2) L → M charge transfer transition
(3) s –s* transition (4) M → L charge transfer transition

Solution
Color of KMnO4 is due to charge transfer from O2- to Mn.
Hence, the correct option is (2).

6. Assertion: Nitrogen and Oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react to form oxides
of nitrogen.
Reason: The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.
(1) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion
(2) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct
(3) Both the assertion and reason are incorrect
(4) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion

Solution
Here, both assertion and reason are true because nitrogen does not react with oxygen in the atmosphere as it is highly
stable and requires very high temperature. Also, the reaction to form oxides takes place at higher temperature.
Hence, the correct option is (4).

7. Which of the following compounds is not an antacid?

(1) Cimetidine (2) Phenelzine
(3) Ranitidine (4) Aluminium hydroxide

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Solution
This is because phenelzine is a tranquilizer, whereas rest all are antacids.
Hence, the correct option is (2).

8. In the context of the Hall-Heroult process for the extraction of Al, which of the following statement is false?
(1) Al2O3 is mixed with CaF2 which lowers the melting point of the mixture and brings conductivity
(2) Al3+ is reduced at the cathode to form Al
(3) Na3AlF6 serves as the electrolyte
(4) CO and CO2 are produced in this process

Solution
Al2O3 acts as an electrolyte and Na3AlF6 acts as a solvent, rest all the statements are true.
Hence, the correct option is (3).

9. Match the catalysts to the correct processes:

Catalyst Process
a. TiCl3 (i) Wacker process
b. PdCl2 (ii) Ziegler-Natta polymerization
c. CuCl2 (iii) Contact process
d. V2O5 (iv) Deacon’s process

(1) a(ii), b(i), c(iv), d(iii) (2) a(ii), b(iii), c(iv), d(i)
(3) a(iii), b(i), c(ii), d(iv) (4) a(iii), b(ii), c(iv), d(i)

Solution
TiCl3 used as a catalyst in Zeigler Natta polymerization.
PdCl2 used in Wacker’s process.
CuCl2 is used in Deacon’s process.
V2O5 is a catalyst used in contact process.
Hence, the correct option is (1).

10. In the reaction

NH2

NaNO2/HCl CuCN/KCN
D E + N2
0-5°C ∆

CH3

the product E is CN

(1) H3C CH3 (2)

CH3

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COOH
CH3

(3) (4)

CH3
Solution

NH2 N2+Cl− CN

NaNO2/HCl CuCN/KCN
+ N2
0-5°C ∆

CH3 CH3 CH3

Hence, the correct option is (2).

11. Which polymer is used in the manufacture of paints and lacquers?

(1) Glyptal (2) Polypropene
(3) Polyvinyl chloride (4) Bakelite

Solution
Glyptal is used in the manufacture of paints and lacquers.
Hence, the correct option is (1).

12. The number of geometric isomers that can exist for square planar [Pt (Cl) (py) (NH3)(NH2OH)]+ is (py = pyridine)
(1) 3 (2) 4
(3) 6 (4) 2

Solution
Type Mabcd has 3 geometrical isomers.

+ + +
Cl NH3 Cl NH3 Cl py

Pt Pt Pt

py NH2OH HOH2N py HOH2N NH3

Hence, the correct option is (1).

13. Higher order (>3) reactions are rare due to

(1) Increase in entropy and activation energy as more molecules are involved
(2) Shifting of equilibrium towards reactants due to elastic collisions
(3) Loss of active species on collision
(4) Low probability of simultaneous collision of all the reacting species

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Solution
Higher order reactions are rare because the probability of collision of more than three species is very rare.
Hence, the correct option is (4).

14. Which among the following is the most reactive?

(1) Br2 (2) I2
(3) ICl (4) Cl2

Solution
Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens due to low bond dissociation enthalpy.
Hence, the correct option is (3).

15. Two faraday of electricity is passed through a solution of CuSO4. The mass of copper deposited at the cathode is (at.
mass of Cu = 63.5 amu)
(1) 63.5 g (2) 2 g
(3) 127 g (4) 0 g

Solution
According to Faraday’s law of electrolysis and according to the reaction,
Cu 2 + + 2e − → Cu
2F will deposit 63.5 g of Cu.
Hence, the correct option is (1).

16. 3 g of activated charcoal was added to 50 mL of acetic acid solution (0.06 N) in a flask. After an hour it was filtered
and the strength of the filtrate was found to be 0.042 N. The amount of acetic acid adsorbed (per gram of charcoal) is
(1) 36 mg (2) 42 mg
(3) 54 mg (4) 18 mg

Solution
Initial mmoles of CH3COOH = 0.06 × 50
Final mmoles of CH3COOH = 0.042 × 50
(0.06 − 0.042) × 50 × 10 −3 × 60 × 103
So, the mass of CH3COOH adsorbed per gram of charcoal = = 18 mg
3
Hence, the correct option is (4).

17. The synthesis of alkyl fluorides is best accomplished by

(1) Sandmeyer’s reaction (2) Finkelstein reaction
(3) Swarts reaction (4) Free radical fluorination

Solution
Alkyl fluorides are best prepared by Swarts reaction
R − X + AgF ∆
→ R − F + AgX
Hence, the correct option is (3).

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18. The molecular formula of a commercial resin used for exchanging ions in water softening is C8H7SO3Na (mol. wt.
206). What would be the maximum uptake of Ca2+ ions by the resin when expressed in mole per gram resin?
1 2
(1) (2)
206 309
1 1
(3) (4)
412 103

Solution
According to the chemical reaction,

2C8 H 7 SO3 Na + Ca 2 + → (C8 H 7 SO3 ) 2 Ca + 2 Na +

1/ 206 mol 1/ 412 mol

1 1
Maximum uptake of Ca2+ ions = =
206 × 2 412
Hence, the correct option is (3).

19. Which of the vitamins given below is water soluble?

(1) Vitamin D (2) Vitamin E
(3) Vitamin K (4) Vitamin C

Solution
Vitamins B and C are water soluble, while vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble (or water insoluble).
Hence, the correct option is (4).

20. The intermolecular interaction that is dependent on the inverse cube of distance between the molecules is
(1) Ion–dipole interaction (2) London force
(3) Hydrogen bond (4) Ion–ion interaction

Solution
For ion–dipole interaction
1
F∝ .
r3

Hence, the correct option is (1).

21. The following reaction is performed at 298 K.

2 NO(g) + O2 (g)  2 NO2 (g)

The standard free energy of formation of NO(g) is 86.6 kJ/mol at 298 K. What is the standard free energy of
formation of NO2(g) at 298 K? (Kp = 1.6 × 1012)
ln(1.6 × 1012 )
(1) 86600 + R(298) ln(1.6 × 1012) (2) 86600 −
R(298)

(3) 0.5[2 × 86,600 − R(298)ln (1.6 × 1012 )] (4) R(298) ln(1.6 × 1012 ) − 86600

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Solution

∆G o = 2 ∆G(oNO2 ) − [2 ∆G(NO)
o
+ ∆G(O
o
2)
] = 2 x − [2 × 86, 600 + 0]

Also, ∆Go = -RT ln Kp

− R(298) ln(1.6 × 1012 ) = 2 x − 2 × 86, 600

x = 0.5[2 × 86600 − R(298) ln(1.6 × 1012 )]

Hence, the correct option is (3).

22. Which of the following compounds is not colored yellow?

(1) K3[Co(NO2)6] (2) (NH4)3[As(Mo3O10)4]
(3) BaCrO4 (4) Zn2[Fe(CN)6]

Solution
Zn2[Fe(CN)6] is white in color as it does not have unpaired electrons.
Hence, the correct option is (4).

23. In Carius method of estimation of halogens, 250 mg of an organic compound gave 141 mg of AgBr. The percentage
of bromine in the compound is (at mass Ag = 108; Br = 80)
(1) 36 (2) 48
(3) 60 (4) 24

Solution
Atomic mass of Br × Weight of AgBr × 100
Percentage of Br =
Molecular mass of AgBr × Weight of organic substance
80 × 141 × 1000
= = 24%
188 × 250

Hence, the correct option is (4).

24. Sodium metal crystallizes in a body centred cubic lattice with a unit cell edge of 4.29 Å. The radius of sodium atom
is approximately
(1) 3.22 Å (2) 5.72 Å
(3) 0.93 Å (4) 1.86 Å

Solution
3 a 1.732 × 4.29
For bcc arrangement, r = = = 1.86 Å
¯
4 4

Hence, the correct option is (4).

25. Which of the following compounds will exhibit geometrical isomerism?

(1) 3-Phenyl-1-butene (2) 2-Phenyl-1-butene
(3) 1,1-Diphenyl-1-propane (4) 1-Phenyl-2-butene

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Solution
1-Phenyl-2-butene
Ph – H2 C CH3 Ph – H2 C H
C=C C=C
H H H CH3
(Cis) (Trans)

Hence, the correct option is (4).

26. The vapour pressure of acetone at 20°C is 185 torr. When 1.2 g of a non-volatile substance was dissolved in 100 g
of acetone at 20°C, its vapour pressure was 183 torr. The molar mass (g mol-1) of the substance is
(1) 64 (2) 128
(3) 488 (4) 32

Solution
Using the colligative property (relative lowering of vapour pressure)

p0 − ps w2 ⋅ M1
=
ps M 2 ⋅ w1
185 − 183 1.2 × 58
= ⇒ M 2 = 64 g mol
183 M 2 × 100

Hence, the correct option is (1).

27. From the following statements regarding H2O2, choose the incorrect statement.
(1) It decomposes on exposure to light
(2) It has to be stored in plastic or wax lined glass bottles in dark.
(3) It has to be kept away from dust
(4) It can act only as an oxidizing agent

Solution
The oxidation state of oxygen in H2O2 is -1 (peroxide). So, oxygen can increase and decrease its oxidation
number which means it can act as a reducing as well as an oxidizing agent.
Hence, the correct option is (4).

28. Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice en-
thalpy?
(1) BeSO4 (2) BaSO4
(3) SrSO4 (4) CaSO4

Solution
BeSO4 is soluble in water as its hydration energy is more than lattice enthalpy. Also, the solubility of sulphates of
Group 2 metals in water decreases as we move down the group.
Hence, the correct option is (1).

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29. The standard Gibbs energy change at 300 K for the reaction 2A  B + C is 2494.2 J. At a given time, the com-
1 1
position of the reaction mixture is [A] = , [B] = 2 and [C] = . The reaction proceeds in the : [R = 8.314 J/K/mol,
2 2
e = 2.718]
(1) Reverse direction because Q > KC (2) Forward direction because Q < KC
(3) Reverse direction because Q < KC (4) Forward direction because Q > KC

Solution

[C][ B] (1 / 2)(2)
Q= = =4
[ A]2 (1 / 2)2

Using the equation,

∆G = ∆G o + RT ln Q = 2494.2 + 8.314 × 300 ln 4

we would get a positive quantity. Now, ∆G° = − RT ln K C. So, DG = RT In(Q/KC)

As ∆G is positive, so Q > KC and thus the reaction shifts in the reverse direction.
Hence, the correct option is (1).

30. Which one has the highest boiling point?

(1) Ne (2) Kr
(3) Xe (4) He

Solution
London dispersion forces increases from He to Xe because the molecular mass increases, so the boiling point also
increases from He to Xe.
Hence, the correct option is (3).

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