CUET 2026 May 12 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.

Candidates can download CUET 2026 May 12 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

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Question 1:

Which of the following compounds shows geometrical isomerism?

  • (A) But-1-ene
  • (B) But-2-ene
  • (C) Propene
  • (D) Ethene

Question 2:

The IUPAC name of (\(CH_3-CH_2-CHO\)) is:

  • (A) Propanone
  • (B) Propanal
  • (C) Propanoic acid
  • (D) Ethanol

Question 3:

The oxidation state of chromium in (\(K_2Cr_2O_7\)) is:

  • (A) +4
  • (B) +5
  • (C) +6
  • (D) +7

Question 4:

Which of the following is a strong electrolyte?

  • (A) Glucose solution
  • (B) Urea solution
  • (C) Acetic acid
  • (D) Sodium chloride solution

Question 5:

The hybridization of carbon in ethyne (\(C_2H_2\)) is:

  • (A) \(sp^3\)
  • (B) \(sp^2\)
  • (C) \(sp\)
  • (D) \(dsp^2\)

Question 6:

Which gas is evolved when zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?

  • (A) Oxygen
  • (B) Chlorine
  • (C) Hydrogen
  • (D) Nitrogen

Question 7:

Identify the correct order of acidic strength:

  • (A) \(CH_3COOH > C_2H_5OH > H_2O\)
  • (B) \(H_2O > CH_3COOH > C_2H_5OH\)
  • (C) \(CH_3COOH > H_2O > C_2H_5OH\)
  • (D) \(C_2H_5OH > H_2O > CH_3COOH\)

Question 8:

Which quantum number determines the shape of an orbital?

  • (A) Principal quantum number
  • (B) Azimuthal quantum number
  • (C) Magnetic quantum number
  • (D) Spin quantum number

Question 9:

Which of the following polymers is formed by addition polymerization?

  • (A) Nylon-6,6
  • (B) Bakelite
  • (C) Terylene
  • (D) Polyethene

Question 10:

The reagent used in the conversion of alcohol into aldehyde is:

  • (A) \(LiAlH_4\)
  • (B) PCC
  • (C) \(NaBH_4\)
  • (D) Grignard reagent

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)

CUET 2026 Chemistry May 12 Shift 2 Question Paper  Analysis