CUET 2026 Chemistry May 29 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 29 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

CUET 2026 Chemistry exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

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Question 1:

Aniline is converted into benzene by the following sequence of reactions: \[ Aniline \xrightarrow[0--5^\circ C]{NaNO_2/HCl} A \xrightarrow{H_3PO_2} B \]
The compounds \(A\) and \(B\) respectively are:

(A) Benzene diazonium chloride, Benzene
(B) Nitrobenzene, Benzene
(C) Benzene diazonium chloride, Phenol
(D) Chlorobenzene, Benzene

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Question 2:

Among the following compounds, the correct order of acidic strength is:
\[ Phenol,\quad p-Nitrophenol,\quad p-Methoxyphenol \]

(A) \(p-Methoxyphenol > Phenol > p-Nitrophenol\)
(B) \(p-Nitrophenol > Phenol > p-Methoxyphenol\)
(C) \(Phenol > p-Nitrophenol > p-Methoxyphenol\)
(D) \(p-Nitrophenol > p-Methoxyphenol > Phenol\)

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Question 3:

The major product formed in the following reaction is:
\[ CH_3CH=CH_2 \xrightarrow{HBr,\ peroxide} \ ? \]

(A) \(CH_3CHBrCH_3\)
(B) \(CH_3CH_2CH_2Br\)
(C) \(CH_2BrCH=CH_2\)
(D) \(CH_3CHBrCH_2Br\)

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Question 4:

The SI unit of rate constant for a first order reaction is:

(A) \(mol\,L^{-1}s^{-1}\)
(B) \(s^{-1}\)
(C) \(L\,mol^{-1}s^{-1}\)
(D) \(mol^{-1}L\,s^{-1}\)

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Question 5:

Which of the following complexes shows maximum number of unpaired electrons?

(A) \([Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}\)
(B) \([FeF_6]^{3-}\)
(C) \([Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}\)
(D) \([Ni(CO)_4]\)

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Question 6:

The correct increasing order of basic strength of the following amines/compounds is:

(I) \(C_6H_5NH_2\) (Aniline)

(II) \(NH_3\) (Ammonia)

(III) \(C_6H_5CH_2NH_2\) (Benzylamine)

(IV) \(C_2H_5NH_2\) (Ethylamine)

(V) \((C_2H_5)_2NH\) (Diethylamine)

(A) \(C_6H_5NH_2 < NH_3 < C_6H_5CH_2NH_2 < C_2H_5NH_2 < (C_2H_5)_2NH\)
(B) \(NH_3 < C_6H_5NH_2 < C_6H_5CH_2NH_2 < C_2H_5NH_2 < (C_2H_5)_2NH\)
(C) \(C_6H_5CH_2NH_2 < C_6H_5NH_2 < NH_3 < C_2H_5NH_2 < (C_2H_5)_2NH\)
(D) \(C_2H_5NH_2 < (C_2H_5)_2NH < C_6H_5NH_2 < NH_3\)

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Question 7:

When blood cells are placed in \(1%\) (w/v) NaCl aqueous solution, what will happen to the cells?

(A) Cell will burst
(B) Cell will shrink
(C) Cell will swell
(D) Cell remains as such

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Question 8:

Which of the following solutions is isotonic with human blood?

(A) \(0.1%\) NaCl solution
(B) \(0.5%\) NaCl solution
(C) \(0.9%\) NaCl solution
(D) \(2%\) NaCl solution

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Question 9:

Which of the following compounds will not undergo an Azo coupling reaction?

(A) Aniline
(B) Phenol
(C) Anisole
(D) Nitrobenzene

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Question 10:

Which of the following are fat soluble vitamins?

(A) Vitamin A

(B) Vitamin B

(C) Vitamin D

(D) Vitamin E

(E) Vitamin K

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (A), (B), (D) and (E) only
(B) (A), (B), (C) and (D) only
(C) (A), (C), (D) and (E) only
(D) (B), (C), (D) and (E) only

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	60 minutes per test
Total Sections	3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test	50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks	250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices	5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base	Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)

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CUET Questions

1.
Arrange the compounds in order of their increasing boiling points. (A) 1-bromoethane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (D) 2-bromobutane

(A), (C), (D), (B)
(A), (D), (C), (B)
(C), (D), (A), (B)
(C), (A), (D), (B)

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2.
A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 minutes. The time required for \(87.5%\) completion of the reaction is:

\(40\) min
\(60\) min
\(80\) min
\(100\) min

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3.
For the following reaction choose the incorrect expression of rate of reaction. \[ 5\text{ Br}^{-}(aq.) + \text{BrO}_{3}^{-}(aq.) + 6\text{ H}^{+}(aq.) \rightarrow 3\text{ Br}_{2}(aq.) + 3\text{ H}_{2}\text{O}(l) \]

\(\text{Rate} = -\frac{1}{5}\frac{\Delta[\text{Br}^{-}]}{\Delta t}\)
\(\text{Rate} = -\frac{1}{6}\frac{\Delta[\text{H}^{+}]}{\Delta t}\)
\(\text{Rate} = -\frac{1}{3}\frac{\Delta[\text{Br}_{2}]}{\Delta t}\)
\(\text{Rate} = -\frac{\Delta[\text{BrO}_{3}^{-}]}{\Delta t}\)

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4.
The number of stereoisomers possible for the compound \(CH_3CH(OH)CH(OH)CH_3\) is:

\(2\)
\(3\)
\(4\)
\(5\)

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5.
The correct order of acidic strength is: \[ CH_3COOH,\quad ClCH_2COOH,\quad Cl_2CHCOOH,\quad Cl_3CCOOH \]

\(CH_3COOH > ClCH_2COOH > Cl_2CHCOOH > Cl_3CCOOH\)
\(ClCH_2COOH > CH_3COOH > Cl_2CHCOOH > Cl_3CCOOH\)
\(Cl_3CCOOH > Cl_2CHCOOH > ClCH_2COOH > CH_3COOH\)
\(Cl_2CHCOOH > Cl_3CCOOH > ClCH_2COOH > CH_3COOH\)

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6.
Write the major product A in the following chemical reaction.

figA
figB
figC
figD

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CUET 2026 Chemistry May 29 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Chemistry May 29 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.
Arrange the compounds in order of their increasing boiling points. (A) 1-bromoethane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (D) 2-bromobutane

2.
A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 minutes. The time required for \(87.5%\) completion of the reaction is:

3.
For the following reaction choose the incorrect expression of rate of reaction. \[ 5\text{ Br}^{-}(aq.) + \text{BrO}_{3}^{-}(aq.) + 6\text{ H}^{+}(aq.) \rightarrow 3\text{ Br}_{2}(aq.) + 3\text{ H}_{2}\text{O}(l) \]

4.
The number of stereoisomers possible for the compound \(CH_3CH(OH)CH(OH)CH_3\) is:

5.
The correct order of acidic strength is: \[ CH_3COOH,\quad ClCH_2COOH,\quad Cl_2CHCOOH,\quad Cl_3CCOOH \]

6.
Write the major product A in the following chemical reaction.

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CUET 2026 Chemistry May 29 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.Arrange the compounds in order of their increasing boiling points. (A) 1-bromoethane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (D) 2-bromobutane

2.A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 minutes. The time required for \(87.5%\) completion of the reaction is:

3.For the following reaction choose the incorrect expression of rate of reaction. \[ 5\text{ Br}^{-}(aq.) + \text{BrO}_{3}^{-}(aq.) + 6\text{ H}^{+}(aq.) \rightarrow 3\text{ Br}_{2}(aq.) + 3\text{ H}_{2}\text{O}(l) \]

4.The number of stereoisomers possible for the compound \(CH_3CH(OH)CH(OH)CH_3\) is:

5.The correct order of acidic strength is: \[ CH_3COOH,\quad ClCH_2COOH,\quad Cl_2CHCOOH,\quad Cl_3CCOOH \]

6.Write the major product A in the following chemical reaction.

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1.
Arrange the compounds in order of their increasing boiling points. (A) 1-bromoethane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (D) 2-bromobutane

2.
A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 minutes. The time required for \(87.5%\) completion of the reaction is:

3.
For the following reaction choose the incorrect expression of rate of reaction. \[ 5\text{ Br}^{-}(aq.) + \text{BrO}_{3}^{-}(aq.) + 6\text{ H}^{+}(aq.) \rightarrow 3\text{ Br}_{2}(aq.) + 3\text{ H}_{2}\text{O}(l) \]

4.
The number of stereoisomers possible for the compound \(CH_3CH(OH)CH(OH)CH_3\) is:

5.
The correct order of acidic strength is: \[ CH_3COOH,\quad ClCH_2COOH,\quad Cl_2CHCOOH,\quad Cl_3CCOOH \]

6.
Write the major product A in the following chemical reaction.