Amines 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 Amines PYQs are:
- Preparation of amines by reduction and Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
- Classification and isomers of amines
- Carbylamine, Hinsberg and acylation reactions
- Diazonium salts and azo coupling
- Basic strength of amines
Practising Amines 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 1 mark per paper by covering Amines. The chapter recorded 121 questions across the 80 shifts in the data, and 47 of them came in the 2025 and 2026 papers, which is about 1 of the 50 Chemistry questions in a typical shift.
MHT CET Amines Chapter: Question Count, Marks and Weightage:
| What it shows | Number |
|---|---|
| Questions in the PDF (2016-2026) | 121 |
| Questions in the 2025 and 2026 papers (33 shifts) | 47 |
| Questions in the 2018 to 2026 papers (80 shifts) | 116 |
| Typical number of Chemistry questions from this topic in one shift | About 1 out of 50 |
| Marks for each question | 1 |
The PDF holds 121 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.
Amines PYQ Statistics (2022-2026)
The table below shows the number of questions asked in MHT CET Amines PYQs. Every shift has 50 Chemistry questions, and the last column is the number of questions asked divided by the shifts held, rounded to a whole number.
| Year | Questions Asked | Shifts Held | Typical Questions in One Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 16 | About 2 out of 50 |
| 2025 | 18 | 17 | About 1 out of 50 |
| 2024 | 31 | 18 | About 2 out of 50 |
| 2023 | 13 | 12 | About 1 out of 50 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | About 2 out of 50 |
The 2018 to 2021 papers in the PDF add 23 more questions: 2021 had 13, 2020 had 7, 2019 had 2, 2018 had 1; the papers before 2018 add 3 from 2017, 2 from 2016.
MHT CET Amines Important Questions: Topic-Wise Breakdown
The major types of questions asked from Amines in MHT CET cover the following topics:
| Topic | Questions in the PDF | Share of the PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Aliphatic Amines | 47 | 39% |
| Diazonium Salts And Other Nitrogen Containing Compounds | 20 | 17% |
| Aromatic Amines | 12 | 10% |
| Classification of Amines | 4 | 3% |
| Diazotization | 3 | 2% |
| Isomers of Amines | 3 | 2% |
| Chemical Reactions For Aldehydes And Ketones | 2 | 2% |
| Properties Preparation And Uses Of Ethers | 2 | 2% |
| Other topics tagged to the chapter in the PDF | 28 | 23% |
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 Amines PYQs
Every question in this PDF is a single-correct MCQ. Most ask for a reagent, a product or a test for a given amine.
| Question Style | What it Tests |
|---|---|
| Reagents and conversions | The reagent used to convert a cyano group to an amino group, and the reagent used to replace the diazonium group by iodine |
| Carbylamine and other tests | Which amines give a foul smell on heating with chloroform and ethanolic potassium hydroxide, and the use of Hinsberg's reagent |
| Classification | Which compound is a secondary amine, and the molecular formula of cyclohexylamine |
| Diazonium salts | Which reaction results in azo coupling |
| Calculations on reactions | The moles of hydrogen atoms needed to obtain one mole of ethanamine from acetamide, and the moles of iodomethane consumed in a conversion |
How to Use the Amines PYQ PDF for MHT CET
- Start with the 2025 and 2026 papers first, because they hold 47 of the 121 questions.
- Learn the reagent for each way of making an amine: reduction of nitriles, nitro compounds and amides, and the Hofmann bromamide and Gabriel reactions.
- Use the Hinsberg test and the carbylamine test to separate primary, secondary and tertiary amines.
- 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: Amines PYQs and MCQs
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Amines PYQ for MHT CET Chemistry FAQs
Ques. How many questions come from Amines every year?
Ans. In this PDF, the questions are 29 from 2026, 18 from 2025, 31 from 2024, 13 from 2023 and 2 from 2022 and the rest from earlier papers. In 2025 and 2026 together the chapter had 47 questions across 33 shifts, which is about 1 in a typical shift.
Ques. Which topics are asked most frequently in MHT CET Amines?
Ans. Aliphatic Amines is the largest topic tag in the PDF with 47 of the 121 questions, about 39%.
Ques. What kind of questions are asked from Amines?
Ans. Single-correct MCQs. Common ones ask for the reagent or the product of a reaction, a test that separates the types of amine, or the classification of an amine.
Ques. What is the best way to practise Amines 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 Amines?
Ans. In 2025 and 2026 together the chapter had 47 questions across 33 shifts. Learning the preparation reactions and the tests for amines is enough to secure it. Each Chemistry question in MHT CET is worth 1 mark.
Ques. Does the Amines 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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