CUET 2026 Chemistry May 20 Shift 2 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 20 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper is available for download here. NTA conducted 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 20 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

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Question 1:

In the actinoid series, which oxidation state is the most stable for most actinoids?

(A) \(+2\)
(B) \(+3\)
(C) \(+4\)
(D) \(+6\)

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Question 2:

The magnetic moment of a complex having 3 unpaired electrons is closest to:
\[ \mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)}\ BM \]

(A) \(1.73\ BM\)
(B) \(2.84\ BM\)
(C) \(3.87\ BM\)
(D) \(4.90\ BM\)

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Question 3:

Semicarbazide is commonly used to identify:

(A) Alcohols
(B) Carboxylic acids
(C) Aldehydes and ketones
(D) Amines

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Question 4:

Aldol condensation is shown by compounds containing:

(A) Only carbonyl group
(B) \(\alpha\)-hydrogen and carbonyl group
(C) Triple bond
(D) Ether linkage

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Question 5:

Match the following reaction orders with their units of rate constant:
\[ \begin{array}{cc} \textbf{Reaction Order} & \textbf{Units of }k
(A)\ Zero order & (I)\ L\,mol^{-1}s^{-1}
(B)\ First order & (II)\ mol\,L^{-1}s^{-1}
(C)\ Second order & (III)\ s^{-1} \end{array} \]

Choose the correct option:

(A) A--II,\ B--III,\ C--I
(B) A--III,\ B--II,\ C--I
(C) A--I,\ B--II,\ C--III
(D) A--II,\ B--I,\ C--III

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Question 6:

For a first-order reaction, the half-life is given by \( t_{1/2} = \dfrac{0.693}{k} \). Which conclusion is correct?

(A) Depends on initial concentration
(B) Is inversely proportional to \( k \)
(C) Is directly proportional to concentration
(D) Increases with time

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Question 7:

Which of the following complexes is diamagnetic?

(A) \( [Fe(H_2O)_6]^{3+} \)
(B) \( [CoF_6]^{3-} \)
(C) \( [Ni(CN)_4]^{2-} \)
(D) \( [MnCl_4]^{2-} \)

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Question 8:

The shape of \( [Ni(CN)_4]^{2-} \) is:

(A) Tetrahedral
(B) Square planar
(C) Octahedral
(D) Trigonal bipyramidal

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Question 9:

The rate of a reaction doubles when concentration of reactant is doubled. The order of reaction is:

(A) Zero order
(B) First order
(C) Second order
(D) Third order

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Question 10:

Which statement about physical chemistry numericals in CUET is generally correct?

(A) Mostly lengthy derivations
(B) Assertion-reason type only
(C) Direct formula-based numericals
(D) Only graph-based questions

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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 UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
The value of pH for a \(10^{-8}\,M\) HCl solution at \(25^\circ C\) is closest to:

\(8\)
\(7\)
\(6.98\)
\(6\)

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2.
The major product obtained when phenol is treated with bromine water is:

Bromobenzene
o-Bromophenol
p-Bromophenol
2,4,6-Tribromophenol

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3.
Choose the correct statements: (A) For a gaseous reaction if the concentration of gas is expressed in terms of their partial pressure atm and time in minutes then unit of rate are \(\mathrm{atm\ min^{-1}}\). (B) The sum of power of the concentration of the reactants in the rate law expression is called order of that reaction. (C) The thermal decomposition of HI on gold surface is an example of second order reaction. (D) The overall rate of the reaction is controlled by the slowest step in a reaction called the rate determining step. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) and (B) only
(B) and (C) only
(C) and (D) only
(B) and (D) only

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4.
Match Structure with their Common Name:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

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5.
A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 minutes. The time required for \(87.5%\) completion of the reaction is:

\(40\) min
\(60\) min
\(80\) min
\(100\) min

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6.
The standard electrode potentials are: \[ E^\circ_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}=+0.34V \] \[ E^\circ_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}=-0.76V \] The standard emf of the Daniell cell is:

\(0.42V\)
\(0.76V\)
\(1.10V\)
\(1.52V\)

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CUET 2026 Chemistry May 20 Shift 2 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Chemistry May 20 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
The value of pH for a \(10^{-8}\,M\) HCl solution at \(25^\circ C\) is closest to:

2.
The major product obtained when phenol is treated with bromine water is:

4.
Match Structure with their Common Name:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

5.
A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 minutes. The time required for \(87.5%\) completion of the reaction is:

6.
The standard electrode potentials are: \[ E^\circ_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}=+0.34V \] \[ E^\circ_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}=-0.76V \] The standard emf of the Daniell cell is:

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CUET 2026 Chemistry May 20 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.The value of pH for a \(10^{-8}\,M\) HCl solution at \(25^\circ C\) is closest to:

2.The major product obtained when phenol is treated with bromine water is:

4.Match Structure with their Common Name: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

5.A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 minutes. The time required for \(87.5%\) completion of the reaction is:

6.The standard electrode potentials are: \[ E^\circ_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}=+0.34V \] \[ E^\circ_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}=-0.76V \] The standard emf of the Daniell cell is:

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1.
The value of pH for a \(10^{-8}\,M\) HCl solution at \(25^\circ C\) is closest to:

2.
The major product obtained when phenol is treated with bromine water is:

4.
Match Structure with their Common Name:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

5.
A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 minutes. The time required for \(87.5%\) completion of the reaction is:

6.
The standard electrode potentials are: \[ E^\circ_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}=+0.34V \] \[ E^\circ_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}=-0.76V \] The standard emf of the Daniell cell is: