CUET 2026 Chemistry May 26 Shift 2 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 26 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 26 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

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Question 1:

According to Collision Theory, the rate constant of a chemical reaction depends on activation energy. If the activation energy of a reaction increases, then the value of the rate constant \(k\) will:

(A) Increase exponentially
(B) Remain unchanged
(C) Decrease exponentially
(D) Become zero

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Question 2:

For a first order reaction, the time required for completion of \(75%\) of the reaction is \(40\) minutes. The half-life of the reaction is:

(A) \(10\) min
(B) \(20\) min
(C) \(40\) min
(D) \(80\) min

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Question 3:

The standard electrode potential of zinc electrode is \(-0.76\,V\) and that of copper electrode is \(+0.34\,V\). The standard EMF of the Daniell cell is:

(A) \(0.42\,V\)
(B) \(1.10\,V\)
(C) \(0.76\,V\)
(D) \(1.52\,V\)

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Question 4:

The Nernst equation for a half-cell reaction at \(298\,K\) is:

(A) \(E=E^\circ-\dfrac{0.0591}{n}\log Q\)
(B) \(E=E^\circ+\dfrac{0.0591}{n}\log Q\)
(C) \(E=E^\circ-\dfrac{n}{0.0591}\log Q\)
(D) \(E=E^\circ+\dfrac{n}{0.0591}\log Q\)

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Question 5:

The violet colour of \(KMnO_4\) solution is due to:

(A) \(d-d\) transition
(B) Charge transfer transition
(C) Presence of unpaired electrons
(D) Hybridization

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Question 6:

For the reaction: \[ 2A \rightarrow Products \]
the rate law is: \[ Rate=k[A]^2 \]
If the concentration of \(A\) is doubled, the rate of reaction will become:

(A) Doubled
(B) Four times
(C) Half
(D) Unchanged

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Question 7:

The IUPAC name of the compound \[ CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-OH \]
is:

(A) Propan-1-ol
(B) 2-Methylpropan-1-ol
(C) Butan-2-ol
(D) 2-Methylpropan-2-ol

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Question 8:

The number of sigma \((\sigma)\) and pi \((\pi)\) bonds respectively in ethene molecule are:

(A) \(4\sigma,\ 1\pi\)
(B) \(5\sigma,\ 1\pi\)
(C) \(6\sigma,\ 1\pi\)
(D) \(5\sigma,\ 2\pi\)

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Question 9:

The hybridization of carbon atom in \(CH_4\) molecule is:

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

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Question 10:

Which of the following solutions will conduct electricity most effectively?

(A) Glucose solution
(B) Urea solution
(C) Sodium chloride solution
(D) Sugar solution

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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 major product obtained when phenol is treated with bromine water is:

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

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2.
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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3.
Arrange the compounds in order of their increasing boiling points. (A) 1-bromoethane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (D) 2-bromobutane

(A), (C), (D), (B)
(A), (D), (C), (B)
(C), (D), (A), (B)
(C), (A), (D), (B)

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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 number of geometrical isomers possible for the complex \([Co(en)_2Cl_2]^+\) is:

\(1\)
\(2\)
\(3\)
\(4\)

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CUET 2026 Chemistry May 26 Shift 2 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Chemistry May 26 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

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CUET Questions

1.
The major product obtained when phenol is treated with bromine water is:

2.
The value of pH for a \(10^{-8}\,M\) HCl solution at \(25^\circ C\) is closest to:

3.
Arrange the compounds in order of their increasing boiling points. (A) 1-bromoethane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (D) 2-bromobutane

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 number of geometrical isomers possible for the complex \([Co(en)_2Cl_2]^+\) is:

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CUET 2026 Chemistry May 26 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

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

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

3.Arrange the compounds in order of their increasing boiling points. (A) 1-bromoethane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (D) 2-bromobutane

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 number of geometrical isomers possible for the complex \([Co(en)_2Cl_2]^+\) is:

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1.
The major product obtained when phenol is treated with bromine water is:

2.
The value of pH for a \(10^{-8}\,M\) HCl solution at \(25^\circ C\) is closest to:

3.
Arrange the compounds in order of their increasing boiling points. (A) 1-bromoethane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (D) 2-bromobutane

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 number of geometrical isomers possible for the complex \([Co(en)_2Cl_2]^+\) is: