Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers is a Class 12 chapter in the Chemistry section of the MHT CET for candidates who are preparing for the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics).
The key topics covered in Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQs are:
- Classification and nomenclature of alcohols, phenols and ethers
- Preparation of alcohols, including hydroboration-oxidation and Grignard reagents
- Acidity, boiling point and solubility of alcohols and phenols
- Reactions of phenols: nitration, picric acid and Reimer-Tiemann
- Williamson synthesis and cleavage of ethers
Practising Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers MHT CET PYQ helps candidates to understand question pattern, improve calculation speed, and identify concepts which were asked in previous exams.
Based on chapter-wise analysis of the MHT CET Chemistry paper, you can get about 4 marks per paper by covering Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers. The chapter recorded 346 questions across the 80 shifts in the data, and 125 of them came in the 2025 and 2026 papers, where it contributed about 7.6% per shift.
MHT CET Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Chapter: Question Count, Marks and Weightage:
| 4.22 Average questions per shift (2018-2026) | 125 Questions in the 2025 and 2026 papers (33 shifts) |
| 346 Questions in the PDF (2016-2026) | 8.4% Estimated Chemistry paper weightage (7.6% in 2025-2026) |
The PDF holds 346 questions from MHT CET 2026 to 2016, newest first, each with its exam date and shift. Options are as printed and answer keys are not included.
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQ Statistics (2022-2026)
The table below shows the number of questions asked in MHT CET Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQs. Every shift has 50 Chemistry questions, so the last column is the average per shift divided by 50.
| Year | Total Questions (across shifts) | Shifts in the Data | Average per Shift | Weightage (out of 50 Chemistry Qs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 16 | 2.50 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 85 | 17 | 5.00 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 94 | 18 | 5.22 | 10.4% |
| 2023 | 51 | 12 | 4.25 | 8.5% |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 14.0% |
The 2018 to 2021 papers in the PDF add 61 more questions: 2021 had 36, 2020 had 14, 2019 had 9, 2018 had 2; the papers before 2018 add 5 from 2017, 3 from 2016.
MHT CET Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Important Questions: Topic-Wise Breakdown
The major types of questions asked from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers in MHT CET cover the following topics:
| Topic | Questions in the PDF | Share of the PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Properties, preparation and uses of alcohols | 149 | 43% |
| Properties, preparation and uses of phenols | 113 | 33% |
| Properties, preparation and uses of ethers | 41 | 12% |
| Naming, reaction sequences and other questions tagged to the chapter | 43 | 12% |
Pair PYQs with Other Study Material for MHT CET 2027
Click on the link to practise problems and time management skills:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| MHT CET Sample Paper | Check Here |
| MHT CET Mock Test | Check Here |
Question Style in MHT CET Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQs
Every question in this PDF is a single-correct MCQ. Most ask for a reagent, a product or a property of an alcohol, a phenol or an ether.
| Question Style | What it Tests |
|---|---|
| Classification and naming | An alcohol with the hydroxy group on the side chain of the aromatic ring, a dihydric alcohol, a primary allylic alcohol, the IUPAC name of hydroquinone, and isobutyl alcohol in the carbinol system |
| Preparation of alcohols | The product of hydroboration-oxidation of propene, and which compound gives a secondary alcohol with a Grignard reagent followed by hydrolysis |
| Reactions of phenols | The product when phenol reacts with dilute nitric acid at low temperature, and the reagent that converts phenol to picric acid |
| Physical properties | The isomer of C₄H₉OH with the highest boiling point, the compound with the highest boiling point, and the compound with the highest solubility in water |
| Ethers | The ether that is gaseous at room temperature, a compound that does NOT undergo Williamson's synthesis, and what an ether forms in cold concentrated sulphuric acid |
| Questions from neighbouring topics | The decreasing order of basic strength of amines, an example of an emulsion, which compound does NOT show optical isomerism, and which does NOT give the haloform reaction |
How to Use the Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQ PDF for MHT CET
- Start with the 2025 and 2026 papers first, because they hold 125 of the 346 questions.
- Start with the alcohol and phenol groups, because they hold 262 of the 346 questions.
- Learn the reagent and product for each named reaction: Lucas test, Reimer-Tiemann, Kolbe, Williamson and the cumene process.
- For boiling point and acidity questions, compare hydrogen bonding and the effect of substituents on the O-H bond.
- Solve year-wise PYQs by timing yourself, as time management is crucial.
- Re-attempt only the questions you got wrong, and note which formula or step you missed.
Video: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQs and MCQs
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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQ for MHT CET Chemistry FAQs
Ques. How many questions come from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers every year?
Ans. In this PDF, the questions are 40 from 2026, 85 from 2025, 94 from 2024, 51 from 2023 and 7 from 2022 and the rest from earlier papers. In 2025 and 2026 together the chapter had 125 questions across 33 shifts, about 3.79 per shift.
Ques. Which topics are asked most frequently in MHT CET Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers?
Ans. Properties, preparation and uses of alcohols is the largest group with 149 of the 346 questions, about 43%.
Ques. What kind of questions are asked from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers?
Ans. Single-correct MCQs, mostly on the preparation, reactions and properties of alcohols and phenols. Common ones ask for a reagent, the product of a reaction, an IUPAC or carbinol name, or the order of boiling points or acidity.
Ques. What is the best way to practise Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQs?
Ans. First solve the 2025 and 2026 questions completely, then the older ones, and finally re-attempt the questions you got wrong.
Ques. Can I score full marks from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers?
Ans. In 2025 and 2026 together the chapter had 125 questions across 33 shifts. Learning the named reactions and the trends in boiling point and acidity is enough to secure it. Each Chemistry question in MHT CET is worth 1 mark.
Ques. Does the Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers PYQ PDF include solutions?
Ans. No. The PDF contains the questions with their exam date and shift, without answer keys or solutions.
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