Chemistry JEE-M 2016

JEE (MAIN) 2016 PAPER
CHEMISTRY
This paper contains 30 multiple choice questions and there is only one correct response for each question.
1. Which one of the following statements about water is FALSE?

(1) Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water.
(2) Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis.
(3) Water can act both as an acid as a base.
(4) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
Solution
In case of H2O molecule, there is extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
Hence, the correct option is (4).
2. The concentration of fluoride, lead, nitrate and iron in a water sample from an underground lake was found to be
1000 ppb, 40 ppb, 100 ppm and 0.2 ppm, respectively. This water is unsuitable for drinking due to high concentra-
tion of
(1) iron. (2) fluoride. (3) lead. (4) nitrate.
Solution
The concentration of fluoride and lead are in ppb (parts per billion) while the concentration of nitrate and iron are
in ppm (parts per million) which is more than ppb. So, the highest concentration is of nitrate, that is, 100 ppm.
3. Galvanization is applying a coating of

(1) Zn (2) Pb (3) Cr (4) Cu
Solution
Galvanization is a process for cathodic protection of iron to prevent it from corrosion. It is a process in which coat
of Zn is applied on the iron or steel article.
4. Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism

(1) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl. (2) [Co(NH3)3Cl3].
(3) cis[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl. (4) trans[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl.
(en = enthylenediamine)
Solution
The compound cis [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl shows optical isomerism.
en en
en Co Co en
Cl Cl
Cl Cl
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5. Two closed bulbs of equal volume (V) containing an ideal gas initially at pressure pi and temperature T1 are con-
nected through a narrow tube of negligible volume as shown in the figure below. The temperature of one of the bulbs
is then raised to T2. The final pressure pf is
T1 T2 T1 T2
p i, V p i, V p f, V p f, V
 TT   TT   T1   T2 
(1) 2 pi  1 2  (2) pi  1 2  (3) 2 pi   (4) 2 pi 
 T1 + T2   T1 + T2   T1 + T2   T1 + T2 
Solution
Applying combined gas law (for both initial and final states)
(Initial moles) n1 = n2 (Final moles)
piV pi × V pf × V pf × V
+ = +
RT1 RT1 RT2 RT1
V  pi pi  V  pf pf 
+ = +
R  T1 T1  R  T2 T1 
2 pi  1 1
= pf  + 
T1  T2 T1 
2 pi T +T 
= pf  1 2 
T1  T1T2 
 T2 
pf = 2 pi 
 T1 + T2 
6. The heats of combustion of carbon and carbon monoxide are -393.5 and -285.5 kJ mol–1, respectively. The heat of
formation (in kJ) of carbon monoxide per mole is
(1) -110.5 (2) 110.5 (3) 676.5 (4) -676.5
Solution
The given equations are
C(s) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g) (1) ΔH = −393.5 kJ mol−1
1
ΔH = −283.5 kJ mol−1
CO(g) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g) (2)
2
The required equation is
1
C(s) + O2 (g) → CO(g) ΔH = ?
2
On reversing Eq (2), we get
1
ΔH = 283.5 kJ mol−1
CO2 (g) → CO(g) + O2 (g) (3)
2

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On adding Eq. (1) and Eq. (3), we get the required equation
1
C(s) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g)
2
ΔH = −393.5 + 283.5 = −110.0 kJ mol−1
7. At 300 K and 1 atm, 15 mL of a gaseous hydrocarbon requires 375 mL air containing 20% O2 by volume for com-
plete combustion. After combustion the gases occupy 330 mL. Assuming that the water formed is in liquid form and
the volumes were measured at the same temperature and pressure, the formula of the hydrocarbon is
(1) C4H10 (2) C3H6 (3) C3H8 (4) C4H8
Solution
General equation for the combustion reaction of hydrocarbons is:
 y y
C x H y (g) +  x +  O2 (g) → xCO2 (g) + H 2 O (1)
 4 2
Volume of O2 used = 20% of 375 mL
20
= × 375 = 75 mL
100
Volume of air remaining = 375 - 75 = 300 mL
Total volume of gas left after combustion = 330 mL
Volume of CO2 after combustion = 330 - 300 = 30 mL
 y y
C x H y (g) +  x +  O2 (g) → x CO2 (g) + H 2 O (1)
15 mL
 4  30 mL 2
75 mL
x 30
= ⇒x=2
1 15
y
x+
4 = 75 ⇒ x + y = 5 ⇒ y = 12
1 15 4
C2H12 is not given in the options but out of the given options only C3H8 is able to consume 75 mL of O2, so, it can
be considered as the correct answer.
8. Decomposition of H2O2 follows a first order reaction. In fifty minutes the concentration of H2O2 decreases from 0.5
to 0.125 M in one such decomposition. When the concentration of H2O2 reaches 0.05 M, the rate of formation of O2
will be
(1) 1.34 × 10–2 mol min–1 (2) 6.93 × 10–2 mol min–1
(3) 6.93 × 10 mol min
–4 –1
(4) 2.66 L min–1 at STP
Solution
1
In 50 mins, conc. of H2O2 = of initial conc.
4
Therefore, 2 × t1/2 = 50 min ⇒ t1/2 = 25 min

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0.693
As t1/ 2 =
k
0.693
k=
25
Rate = k[H2O2] (given that it is a first order reaction)
0.693
Rate (H2O2) = × 0.05
25
= 1.386 × 10−3 mol min−1
2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
1 d[H 2 O2 ] 1 d[H 2 O] d[O2 ]
− =+ =
2 dt 2 dt dt
1 d[H 2 O2 ] d[O2 ]
− =
2 dt dt
d[O2 ] 1
= × 1.386 × 10 −3 = 6.93 × 10−4 mol min−1
dt 2
9. The pair having the same magnetic moment is [At. No.: Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27]
(1) [CoCl4]2- and [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (2) [Cr(H2O)6]2+ and [CoCl4]2-
2+ 2+
(3) [Cr(H2O)6] and [Fe(H2O)6] (4) [Mn(H2O)6]2+ and [Cr(H2O)6]2+
Solution
[Cr(H2O)6]2+ [Fe(H2O)6]2+
Cr (Z = 24) = 3d5 4s1 Fe (Z = 26) = 3d6 4s2
Cr2+ = 3d4 Fe2+ = 3d6

Four unpaired electrons Four unpaired electrons
Magnetic moment depends on the number of unpaired electrons which is same in both the above cases; therefore,
both of them will have same magnetic moment.
10. The species in which the N atom is in a state of sp hybridization is

(1) NO2 (2) NO2+ (3) NO2− (4) NO3−
Solution
The shape and hybridization of N atom in the given species are as follows: NO2− = sp 2 (bent); NO2+ = sp (linear);
NO2 = sp2(bent); NO3− = sp 2 (trigonal planar)
11. Thiol group is present in

(1) methionine. (2) cytosine.
(3) cystine. (4) cysteine.

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Solution
The structures of given amino acids are as follows:
O
Methionine CH3 S CH2 CH2 CH C OH
NH2
NH2
N
Cytosine
O N
NH2
Cystine HO S COOH
C S
NH2
O
COOH
HS
Cysteine
NH2
thiol group
is present
12. The pair in which phosphorous atoms have a formal oxidation state of +3 is
(1) pyrophosphorous and pyrophosphoric acids. (2) orthophosphorous and pyrophosphorous acids.
(3) pyrophosphorous and hypophosphoric acids. (4) orthophosphorous and hypophosphoric acids.
Solution
Orthophosphorous acid (H3PO3)
3 + x–6 = 0
x = +3
Pyrophosphorous acid (H4P2O5)
4 + 2x – 10 = 0
2x – 6 = 0
x = +3
13. The distillation technique most suited for separating glycerol from spent-lye in the soap industry is
(1) distillation under reduced pressure. (2) simple distillation.
(3) fractional distillation. (4) steam distillation.
Solution
Glycerol is a high boiling liquid. It is made to boil at lower temperature than normal temperature by lowering pres-
sure on its surface due to which boiling point of liquid is lowered and hence glycerol is obtained without decompo-
sition at high temperature.
14. Which one of the following ores is best concentrated by froth floatation method?
(1) Malachite (2) Magnetite (3) Siderite (4) Galena

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Solution
Froth floatation method is used to concentrate sulphide ore, so, the answer is Galena (PbS) (sulphide ore of lead).
15. Which of the following atoms has the highest first ionization energy?
(1) Sc (2) Rb (3) Na (4) K
Solution
The effective nuclear charge increases in a period, hence ionization energy increases while it generally decreases
down the group. Thus, the increasing order of first ionization enthalpy is as follows:
Rb < K < Na < Sc
16. In the Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction, the number of moles of NaOH and Br2 used per mole of amine
produced are
(1) four moles of NaOH and one mole of Br2. (2) one mole of NaOH and one mole of Br2.
(3) four moles of NaOH and two moles of Br2. (4) two moles of NaOH and two moles of Br2.
Solution
According to the reaction, for the production of one mole of amine, four moles of NaOH and one mole of Br2 are
consumed.
RCONH 2 + Br2 + 4 NaOH → R − ΝΗ 2 + Na 2 CO3 + 2 NaBr + 2H 2 O
17. Which of the following compounds is metallic and ferromagnetic?
(1) MnO2 (2) TiO2 (3) CrO2 (4) VO2
Solution
CrO2 is strongly attracted by magnetic field and can be permanently magnetized. The alignment of CrO2 domains
in magnetic field is as follows:

18. Which of the following statements about low density polythene is FALSE?
(1) It is used in the manufacture of buckets, dust-bins, etc.
(2) Its synthesis requires high pressure.
(3) It is a poor conductor of electricity.
(4) Its synthesis requires dioxygen or a peroxide initiator as a catalyst.
Solution
LDP (Low Density Polyethene) is obtained when ethene is polymerized under high pressure and temperature in
the pressure of dioxygen or perioxide initiator. It is chemically inert and flexible and also a poor conductor of
electricity. It is not used in the manufacturing of buckets, dustbin etc but instead is used in manufacturing of toys,
carrier bags, etc.
19. 2-chloro-2-methylpentane on reaction with sodium methoxide in methanol yields:
(a) CH3 (b) C2H5CH2C CH2 (c) C2H5CH C CH3
C2H5CH2C OCH3 CH3 CH3
CH3

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(1) (a) and (b) (2) All of these (3) (a) and (c) (4) (c) only
Solution
Cl
CH3ONa
CH3 C CH2 CH2 CH3 CH3 C CH CH2 CH3 (l)
CH3OH
CH3 CH3
+ CH2 C CH2 CH2 CH3 (ll)
CH3
OCH3
+ CH3 C CH2 CH2 CH3 (lll)
CH3
In case of products I and II, b-elimination takes place as methoxide acts as a strong base in presence of methanol.
Product (III) is also possible because the reaction is carried out between haloalkane and sodium methoxide (Wil-
liamson’s synthesis).
20. A stream of electrons from a heated filament was passed between two charged plates kept at a potential difference
V esu. If e and m are charge and mass of an electron respectively, then the value of h/l (where l is wavelength
associated with electron wave) is given by:
(1) 2meV (2) meV (3) 2meV (4) meV
Solution
1 2
K.E. of an electron = eV = mv
2
h
According to de-broglie relationship, l =
mv
1 2 m2 v2
mv = eV ⇒ = eV ⇒ mv = 2 meV
2 2m
h h
l= ⇒ = 2 meV
2 meV l
21. 18 g glucose (C6H12O6) is added to 178.2 g water. The vapor pressure of water (in torr) for this aqueous solution
is:
(1) 759.0 (2) 7.6 (3) 76.0 (4) 752.4
Solution
178.2
No. of moles of H2O (n1) = = 9.9
18
18
No. of moles of glucose (n2) = = 0.1
180
Total number of moles, ntotal = n1 + n2 = 10

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According to relative lowering in vapor pressure
p° − pS n2
=
p° n1 + n2
760 − pS 0.1
= ⇒ pS = 760 - 7.6 ⇒ pS = 752.4 torr
760 10
22. The product of the reaction given below is:
1. NBS/hu
2. H2O/K2CO3
X
CO2H OH O
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Solution
1. NBS
hu
Br Br
+
2. H2O K2CO3
OH OH
+

23. The hottest region of Bunsen flame shown in the figure below is:
Region 4
Region 3
Region 2
Region 1
(1) region 4 (2) region 1 (3) region 2 (4) region 3

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Solution Reactive gases

incomplete combustion
Hottest part of flame
Unburnt gas & air
24. The reaction of zinc with dilute and concentrated nitric acid, respectively produces:
(1) NO2 and N2O (2) N2O and NO2 (3) NO2 and NO (4) NO and N2O
Solution
4Zn + 10HNO3 (dil.)→ 4Zn(NO3)2 (aq) + N2O + 5H2O
Zn + 4HNO3 (conc.) → Zn(NO3)2 (aq) + 2NO2 + 2H2O
25. Which of the following is an anionic detergent?
(1) Glyceryl oleate (2) Sodium stearate
(3) Sodium lauryl sulphate (4) Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
Solution O
Sodium lauryl sulphate is an anionic detergent. The structure is CH3 (CH2)10 CH2 O S O− Na+
Glyceryl oleate is a non-ionic detergent. O
Sodium stereate is a soap (anionic).
Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide is a cationic detergent.
26. The reaction of propene with HOCl (Cl2 + H2O) proceeds through the intermediate:
(1) CH3 CHCl CH2+ (2) CH3 CH+ CH2 OH
+
(3) CH3 CH CH2 Cl (4) CH3 CH(OH) CH2+
Solution OH
+
+ HO – O H– Cl OH – Cl
Cl
Propene 1-Chloropropan-2-ylium 1-Chloropropan-2-ol
δ+ δ−
+
Cl
Mechanism: + Cl Cl
Intermediate
27. For a linear plot of log(x/m) versus log p in a Freundlich adsorption isotherm, which of the following statements is
correct? (k and n are constants)
(1) log (1/n) appears as the intercept. (2) Both k and 1/n appear in the slope term.
(3) 1/n appears as the intercept. (4) Only 1/n appears as the slope.
Solution
According to Frendlich adsorption isotherm
x
= kp1/ n
m

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x 1
= log p + log k
log
m n
Comparing with straight line equation y = mx + c, m is slope which is equal to 1/n.
28. The main oxides formed on combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air is respectively
(1) Li2O, Na2O2 and KO2. (2) Li2O, Na2O and KO2.
(3) LiO2, Na2O2 and K2O. (4) Li2O2, Na2O2 and KO2.
Solution
Li + O2 (g) → Li 2 O (Monoxide)
( excess )
Na + O2 (g) → Na 2 O2 (Peroxide)
( excess )
K + O2 (g) → KO2 (Superoxide)

( excess )
29. The equilibrium constants at 298 K for a reaction A + B C + D is 100. If the initial concentration of all the four
species were 1 M each, then equilibrium concentration of D (in mol L−1) will be:
(1) 1.182 (2) 0.182 (3) 0.818 (4) 1.818
Solution
A+B C+D
Initial mole 1 1 1 1
Let x be the amount of substance dissociated
At teq 1 - x 1 - x 1 + x 1 + x
[C][ D]
keq =
[ A][ B]
(1 + x )2 9
100 = ⇒1 + x = 10 - 10x ⇒ x =
(1 − x ) 2
11
9
[D] = 1 + x = 1 + = 1.818 mol L-1
11
30. The absolute configuration of: COOH

H OH
H Cl
CH3
(1) (2R, 3R) (2) (2R, 3S) (3) (2S, 3R) (4) (2S, 3S)
3
Solution 3
COOH 4 1 2S
4 1
H OH 2
2
4 2 2
H Cl
1 4 1 3R
3
CH3
Hence, the correct option is (3). 3

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JEE (MAIN) 2016 PAPER

1. Which one of the following statements about water is FALSE?

3. Galvanization is applying a coating of

4. Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism

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Hence, the correct option is (1).

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10. The species in which the N atom is in a state of sp hybridization is

11. Thiol group is present in

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Methionine CH3 S CH2 CH2 CH C OH

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Hence, the correct option is (3).

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+ CH2 C CH2 CH2 CH3 (ll)

+ CH3 C CH2 CH2 CH3 (lll)

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According to relative lowering in vapor pressure

22. The product of the reaction given below is:

Hence, the correct option is (3).

(1) region 4 (2) region 1 (3) region 2 (4) region 3

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Solution Reactive gases

Hence, the correct option is (3).

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K + O2 (g) → KO2 (Superoxide)

30. The absolute configuration of: COOH

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