p-Block Elements is a Class 11 and 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 p-Block Elements PYQs are:
- Group 15, 16, 17 and 18 elements and their hydrides and oxoacids
- Oxidation state and number of bonds in oxoacids
- Interhalogen compounds: shape and physical state
- Allotropes of sulphur and phosphorus
- Ozone, sulphuric acid and noble gas compounds
Practising p-Block Elements 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 p-Block Elements. The chapter recorded 102 questions across the 80 shifts in the data, and 40 of them came in the 2025 and 2026 papers, which is about 1 of the 50 Chemistry questions in a typical shift.
MHT CET p-Block Elements Chapter: Question Count, Marks and Weightage:
| What it shows | Number |
|---|---|
| Questions in the PDF (2016-2026) | 102 |
| Questions in the 2025 and 2026 papers (33 shifts) | 40 |
| Questions in the 2018 to 2026 papers (80 shifts) | 90 |
| Typical number of Chemistry questions from this topic in one shift | About 1 out of 50 |
| Marks for each question | 1 |
The PDF holds 102 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.
p-Block Elements PYQ Statistics (2022-2026)
The table below shows the number of questions asked in MHT CET p-Block Elements 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 | 21 | 16 | About 1 out of 50 |
| 2025 | 19 | 17 | About 1 out of 50 |
| 2024 | 10 | 18 | About 1 out of 50 |
| 2023 | 4 | 12 | Fewer than 1 out of 50 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | Fewer than 1 out of 50 |
The 2018 to 2021 papers in the PDF add 36 more questions: 2021 had 9, 2020 had 6, 2019 had 13, 2018 had 8; the papers before 2018 add 5 from 2017, 7 from 2016.
MHT CET p-Block Elements Important Questions: Topic-Wise Breakdown
The major types of questions asked from p-Block Elements in MHT CET cover the following topics:
| Topic | Questions in the PDF | Share of the PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Group 17 Elements Halogen Family | 20 | 20% |
| Group 16 Elements Oxygen Family | 17 | 17% |
| Group 15 Elements Nitrogen Family | 13 | 13% |
| Group 18 Elements Inert Or Noble Gases | 6 | 6% |
| Shape of Interhalogen Compound | 4 | 4% |
| Group 14 Elements Carbon Family | 2 | 2% |
| Amphoteric Oxides | 2 | 2% |
| Other topics tagged to the chapter in the PDF | 38 | 37% |
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 p-Block Elements PYQs
Every question in this PDF is a single-correct MCQ. Most are theory questions that ask for a property, a trend or a structure of a p-block element or its compound.
| Question Style | What it Tests |
|---|---|
| Oxoacids | The oxidation state of chlorine in its weakest oxoacid, the number of oxygen atoms bonded to chlorine in its strongest oxoacid, and the molecular formula of Marshall's acid |
| Interhalogen compounds | Which interhalogen compound is liquid at room temperature, and which is not a characteristic of interhalogen compounds |
| Trends in hydrides | The order of acidic strength or boiling point of H₂O, H₂S, H₂Se and H₂Te, and the weakest acid among them |
| Elements and allotropes | Which element does not react with hot concentrated sulphuric acid, which element does not exhibit allotropy, and the properties of red phosphorus |
| Questions from neighbouring topics | Questions on a drug used as an analgesic, on polymers such as saran and thiokol, and on the chief constituent of pyrex glass |
How to Use the p-Block Elements PYQ PDF for MHT CET
- Start with the 2025 and 2026 papers first, because they hold 40 of the 102 questions.
- Learn the oxoacids of each group with the oxidation state and the number of oxygen atoms, because many questions are built on them.
- Make a table of trends down each group for acidity, thermal stability and boiling point of the hydrides.
- 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: p-Block Elements PYQs and MCQs
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p-Block Elements PYQ for MHT CET Chemistry FAQs
Ques. How many questions come from p-Block Elements every year?
Ans. In this PDF, the questions are 21 from 2026, 19 from 2025, 10 from 2024, 4 from 2023 and 9 from 2021 and the rest from earlier papers. In 2025 and 2026 together the chapter had 40 questions across 33 shifts, which is about 1 in a typical shift.
Ques. Which topics are asked most frequently in MHT CET p-Block Elements?
Ans. Group 17 Elements Halogen Family is the largest topic tag in the PDF with 20 of the 102 questions, about 20%.
Ques. What kind of questions are asked from p-Block Elements?
Ans. Single-correct theory MCQs. Common ones ask for the oxidation state of an element in an oxoacid, the trend in a group, or the physical state and shape of a compound.
Ques. What is the best way to practise p-Block Elements 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 p-Block Elements?
Ans. In 2025 and 2026 together the chapter had 40 questions across 33 shifts. Learning the group trends, the oxoacids and the common compounds is enough to secure it. Each Chemistry question in MHT CET is worth 1 mark.
Ques. Does the p-Block Elements 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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