CUET 2026 May 29 Shift 2 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:

In a reaction sequence involving haloalkanes, the compound \( CH_3CH_2Br \) is treated with alcoholic KOH followed by ozonolysis. If the final product obtained is methanal, then identify the alkene formed in the intermediate step.

  • (A) \( Ethene \)
  • (B) \( Propene \)
  • (C) \( But-1-ene \)
  • (D) \( 2-Methylpropene \)
Detailed Solution
Question 2:

A compound shows optical isomerism and has molecular formula \( C_4H_{10}O \). Which of the following compounds can exhibit chirality?

  • (A) Butan-1-ol
  • (B) Butan-2-ol
  • (C) 2-Methylpropan-2-ol
  • (D) Methoxypropane
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Question 3:

The magnetic moment of a transition metal ion is found to be \( 5.92 \, BM \). The number of unpaired electrons present in the ion is:

  • (A) 3
  • (B) 4
  • (C) 5
  • (D) 6
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Question 4:

The order of basic strength among the following amines is: Aniline, Methylamine, Dimethylamine, and Ammonia.

  • (A) Dimethylamine \(>\) Methylamine \(>\) Ammonia \(>\) Aniline
  • (B) Methylamine \(>\) Dimethylamine \(>\) Ammonia \(>\) Aniline
  • (C) Ammonia \(>\) Methylamine \(>\) Dimethylamine \(>\) Aniline
  • (D) Aniline \(>\) Ammonia \(>\) Methylamine \(>\) Dimethylamine
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Question 5:

For a first-order reaction, the unit of rate constant is:

  • (A) \( mol L^{-1}s^{-1} \)
  • (B) \( s^{-1} \)
  • (C) \( L mol^{-1}s^{-1} \)
  • (D) \( mol^{-2}L^2s^{-1} \)
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Question 6:

Which of the following complexes is expected to be diamagnetic?

  • (A) \( [Fe(H_2O)_6]^{2+} \)
  • (B) \( [CoF_6]^{3-} \)
  • (C) \( [Ni(CN)_4]^{2-} \)
  • (D) \( [Mn(H_2O)_6]^{2+} \)
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Question 7:

The number of stereoisomers possible for the compound \( CH_3CHBrCHBrCH_3 \) is:

  • (A) 2
  • (B) 3
  • (C) 4
  • (D) 5
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Question 8:

Which of the following reagents converts aldehydes into primary alcohols?

  • (A) PCC
  • (B) \( LiAlH_4 \)
  • (C) \( KMnO_4 \)
  • (D) Tollen's reagent
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Question 9:

Which of the following complexes shows the highest crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) in octahedral geometry?

  • (A) \( d^3 \)
  • (B) \( d^5 \) high spin
  • (C) \( d^8 \)
  • (D) \( d^{10} \)
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Question 10:

The reagent used in Sandmeyer reaction for converting benzene diazonium chloride into chlorobenzene is:

  • (A) \( CuCl/HCl \)
  • (B) \( NaCl \)
  • (C) \( Cl_2/FeCl_3 \)
  • (D) \( SOCl_2 \)
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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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