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Physical Chemistry at a glance

Questions per year

1826 across 25 years

Difficulty mix

1826 total
  • easy527 · 29%
  • medium1010 · 55%
  • hard289 · 16%

Subtopic-wise weightage

Breakdown of the 1811 Physical Chemistry questions tagged to a subtopic, by year — darker cells mean more questions.

SubtopicWeightageTotal2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002
Equilibrium
15.5%
28029251927223218181542281091314426658
Chemical Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
14.6%
264223223302327152396435761312344353
Atomic Structure
13.7%
249272328282526131844338572222153442
Electrochemistry
13.0%
236212429242321161445438541221234646
Chemical Kinetics
12.8%
231252519252226161753346461211332345
Solutions
12.8%
231252324312129131933335352322112143
Some Basic Concepts (Mole Concept)
11.7%
211232517192824131254345971123222
Redox Reactions
5.9%
1078615141421106111221122
States of Matter
0.1%
22
All subtopics181118018517419817820611412746302322474545915912152025272831
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All Physical Chemistry Questions (1826)

Consider the following aqueous solutions. I. 2.2 g Glucose in 125 mL of solution. II. 1.9 g Calcium chloride in 250 mL of solution. III. 9.0 g Urea in 500 mL of solution. IV. 20.5 g Aluminium sulphate in 750 mL of solution. The correct increasing order of boiling point of these solutions will be : [Given : Molar mass in $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}: \mathrm{H}=1, \mathrm{C}=12, \mathrm{~N}=14, \mathrm{O}=16, \mathrm{Cl}=35.5, \mathrm{Ca}=40, \mathrm{Al}=27$ and $\mathrm{S}=32$]

2026
medium
mcq

A solution is prepared by dissolving 0.3 g of a non-volatile non-electrolyte solute 'A' of molar mass $60 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ and 0.9 g of a non-volatile non-electrolyte solute ' $B$ ' of molar mass $180 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ in $100 \mathrm{~mL} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ at $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Osmotic pressure of the solution will be [Given: $\mathrm{R}=0.082 \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~atm} \mathrm{~K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$]

2026
medium
mcq

If $3.365$ g of ethanol $(l)$ is burnt completely in a bomb calorimeter at $298.15$ K, the heat produced is $99.472$ kJ. The $|\Delta H_f°|$ of ethanol at $298.15$ K is ______ $\times 10^2$ kJ mol$^{-1}$. (Nearest integer) Given: Standard enthalpy for combustion of graphite $=-393.5$ kJ mol$^{-1}$ Standard enthalpy of formation of water $(l)=-285.8$ kJ mol$^{-1}$ Molar mass in g mol$^{-1}$ of C, H, O are $12$, $1$ and $16$ respectively

2026
medium
integer

Correct statements regarding Arrhenius equation among the following are : A. Factor $e^{-E a / R T}$ corresponds to fraction of molecules having kinetic energy less than Ea. B. At a given temperature, lower the Ea, faster is the reaction. C. Increase in temperature by about $10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ doubles the rate of reaction. D. Plot of $\log \mathrm{k}$ vs $\frac{1}{\mathrm{~T}}$ gives a straight line with slope $=-\frac{E a}{R}$. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2026
medium
mcq

$19.5$ g of fluoro acetic acid (molar mass $= 78$ g mol$^{-1}$) is dissolved in $500$ g of water at $298$ K. The depression in the freezing point of water was $1°$C. What is $K_a$ of fluoro acetic acid? (For water, $K_f = 1.86$ K kg mol$^{-1}$). Assume molarity and molality to have same values.

2026
medium
mcq

80 mL of a hydrocarbon on mixing with 264 mL of oxygen in a closed U-tube undergoes complete combustion. The residual gases after cooling to 273 K occupy 224 mL. When the system is treated with KOH solution, the volume decreases to 64 mL. The formula of the hydrocarbon is :

2026
hard
mcq

Arrange the following isothermal processes in order of the magnitude of the work ($p - V$) involved between states $1$ and $2$. A. Expansion in single stage $w_A$ B. Expansion in multi stages $w_B$ C. Compression in single stage $w_C$ D. Compression in multi stages $w_D$ Choose the correct option.

2026
medium
mcq

Identify the correct statements from the following: A. Heisenberg uncertainty principle is applicable to electrons. B. The size of $2p_x$ orbital is less than the size of $3p_x$ orbital. C. The energy of $2s$ orbital of H atom is equal to the energy of $2s$ orbital of Li. D. The electronic configuration of Cr is $[\text{Ar}] 3d^5 4s^1$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026
medium
mcq

$M_3 A_2$ is a sparingly soluble salt of molar mass $y$ g mol$^{-1}$ and solubility $x$ g L$^{-1}$. The ratio of the molar concentration of the anion ($A^{3-}$) to the solubility product of the salt is

2026
hard
mcq

Solid carbon, CaO and CaCO$_3$ are mixed and allowed to attain equilibrium at T K. $\text{CaCO}_3(s) \rightleftharpoons \text{CaO}(s) + \text{CO}_2(g) \quad K_{p_1} = 0.08$ atm $\text{C}(s) + \text{CO}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{CO}(g) \quad K_{p_2} = 2$ atm The partial pressure of CO is ________ $\times 10^{-1}$ atm

2026
medium
integer

Gas 'A' undergoes change from state 'X' to state 'Y'. In this process, the heat absorbed and work done by the gas is $10$ J and $18$ J respectively. Now gas is brought back to state 'X' by another process during which $6$ J of heat is evolved. In the reverse process of 'Y' to 'X',

2026
medium
mcq

Consider two radiations of wavelengths 1. $\lambda_1 = 2000$ Å 2. $\lambda_2 = 6000$ Å The ratio of the energies of these two radiations $\left(\dfrac{E_1}{E_2}\right)$ is ________ (Nearest integer).

2026
easy
integer

14.0 g of calcium metal is allowed to react with excess HCl at 1.0 atm pressure and 273 K. Which of the following statements is incorrect? [Given : Molar mass in $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$ of $\mathrm{Ca}-40, \mathrm{Cl}-35.5, \mathrm{H}-1$]

2026
medium
mcq

Arrange the following atomic orbitals of multi electron atoms in order of increasing energy. A. $n = 3, l = 2, m = +1$ B. $n = 4, l = 0, m = 0$ C. $n = 6, l = 1, m = 0$ D. $n = 5, l = 1, m = +1$ E. $n = 2, l = 1, m = +1$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026
easy
mcq

' W ' g of a non-volatile electrolyte solid solute of molar mass ' M ' $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$ when dissolved in 100 mL water, decreases vapour pressure of water from 640 mm Hg to 600 mm Hg. If aqueous solution of the electrolyte boils at 375 K and $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{b}}$ for water is $0.52 \mathrm{~K} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$, then the mole fraction of the electrolyte solute $\left(x_{2}\right)$ in the solution can be expressed as (Given : density of water $=1 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL}$ and boiling point of water $=373 \mathrm{~K}$)

2026
medium
mcq

Observe the following reactions at $\mathrm{T}(\mathrm{K})$. I. $\mathrm{A} \rightarrow$ products. II. $5 \mathrm{Br}^{-}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{BrO}_{3}{ }^{-}(\mathrm{aq})+6 \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow 3 \mathrm{Br}_{2}(\mathrm{aq})+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})$ Both the reactions are started at 10.00 am. The rates of these reactions at 10.10 am are same. The value of $-\frac{\Delta\left[\mathrm{Br}^{-}\right]}{\Delta \mathrm{t}}$ at 10.10 am is $2 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~L}^{-1} \mathrm{~min}^{-1}$. The concentration of A at 10.10 am is $10^{-2} \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~L}^{-1}$. What is the first order rate constant (in $\mathrm{min}^{-1}$) of reaction $I$ ?

2026
medium
mcq

Two positively charged particles $\mathrm{m}_{1}$ and $\mathrm{m}_{2}$ have been accelerated across the same potential difference of 200 keV as shown below. ![JEE Main 2026 Chemistry, Structure of Atom — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Chemistry/images/Structure_of_Atom/6983c1b58bfdbb243563981c/question_1__q_6983c1b58bfdbb243563981c__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__28S2_q_74_1__92eaf7b7e1_final_ppt_sync.png) [Given mass of $\mathrm{m}_{1}=1$ amu and $\mathrm{m}_{2}=4$ amu] The deBroglie wavelength of $\mathrm{m}_{1}$ will be $x$ times of $\mathrm{m}_{2}$. The value of $x$ is $\_\_\_\_$ (nearest integer)

2026
easy
integer

Which one of the following graphs accurately represents the plot of partial pressure of $\mathrm{CS}_{2}$ vs its mole fraction in a mixture of acetone and $\mathrm{CS}_{2}$ at constant temperature?

2026
medium
mcq

Which of the following mixture gives a buffer solution with $\mathrm{pH}=9.25$ ? Given : $\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{b}}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{OH}\right)=4.75$

2026
medium
mcq

Aqueous HCl reacts with $\mathrm{MnO}_{2}(\mathrm{~s})$ to form $\mathrm{MnCl}_{2}(\mathrm{aq}), \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)$. What is the weight (in g) of $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ liberated when 8.7 g of $\mathrm{MnO}_{2}(\mathrm{~s})$ is reacted with excess aqueous HCl solution? (Given Molar mass in $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{mol}^{-1} \mathrm{Mn}=55, \mathrm{Cl}=35.5, \mathrm{O}=16, \mathrm{H}=1$)

2026
medium
mcq

The energy of first (lowest) Balmer line of H atom is $x \mathrm{~J}$. The energy (in J) of second Balmer line of H atom is :

2026
medium
mcq

For the reaction, $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4} \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}$, graph is plotted as shown below. Identify correct statements. A. Standard free energy change for the reaction is $-5.40 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$. B. As $\Delta \mathrm{G}^{\ominus}$ in graph is positive, $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}$ will not dissociate into $\mathrm{NO}_{2}$ at all. C. Reverse reaction will go to completion. D. When 1 mole of $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}$ changes into equilibrium mixture, value of $\Delta \mathrm{G}^{\ominus}=-0.84 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ E. When 2 mole of $\mathrm{NO}_{2}$ changes into equilibrium mixture, $\Delta \mathrm{G}^{\ominus}$ for equilibrium mixture is $-6.24 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$. ![JEE Main 2026 Chemistry, Chemical Equilibrium — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Chemistry/images/Chemical_Equilibrium/6983c17e8bfdbb2435639572/question_1__q_6983c17e8bfdbb2435639572__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__21S1_q_65_1__9992d5614b_final_ppt_sync.png) Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2026
hard
mcq

For the following reaction at $50°$C and at $2$ atm pressure, $2N_2O_5(g) \rightleftharpoons 2N_2O_4(g)+O_2(g)$ $N_2O_5$ is $50\%$ dissociated. The magnitude of standard free energy change at this temperature is $x$. $x=$ ______ J mol$^{-1}$ [Nearest integer]. Given: $R=8.314$ J mol$^{-1}$ K$^{-1}$, $\log 2=0.30$, $\log 3=0.48$, $\ln 10=2.303$, $°C+273=K$

2026
medium
integer

Consider the general reaction given below at 400 K $x \mathrm{~A}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightleftharpoons y \mathrm{~B}(\mathrm{~g})$ The values of $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{p}}$ and $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}$ are studied under the same condition of temperature but variation in $x$ and $y$. (i) $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{p}}=85.87$ and $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}=2.586$ appropriate units (ii) $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{p}}=0.862$ and $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}=28.62$ appropriate units. The values of $x$ and $y$ in (i) and (ii) respectively are:

2026
medium
mcq