JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 chemistry question paper is available here with answer key and solutions. NTA conducted the second shift of the day on April 2, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

  • The JEE Main Chemistry Question Paper contains a total of 25 questions.
  • Each correct answer gets you 4 marks while incorrect answers gets you a negative mark of 1.

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Question 1:

The ratio of mass percentage (w/w) of C : H in a hydrocarbon is 12 : 1. It has two carbon atoms. The weight (in g) of CO2(g) formed when 3.38 g of this hydrocarbon is completely burnt in oxygen is: (Given: Molar mass in g mol\(^{-1}\): C: 12, H: 1, O: 16)

  • (A) 5.68
  • (B) 11.44
  • (C) 22.74
  • (D) 17.05


Question 2:

The first and second ionization constants of a weak dibasic acid \( H_2A \) are \( 8.1 \times 10^{-8} \) and \( 1.0 \times 10^{-13} \) respectively. 0.1 mol of \( H_2A \) was dissolved in 1L of 0.1 M HCl solution. The concentration of \( HA^- \) in the resultant solution is:

  • (A) 0.1 M
  • (B) \( 9.53 \times 10^{-6} \) M
  • (C) \( 8.1 \times 10^{-8} \) M
  • (D) \( 6.1 \times 10^{-13} \) M


Question 3:

\( SF_4 \) is isostructural with:

  • (A) BrF₄
  • (B) CH₄
  • (C) IF₄
  • (D) XeF₄
  • (E) XeO₂F₂


Question 4:

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’, the work done is:

  • (A) 18 J of the work is done by the gas ‘A’.
  • (B) 2 J of the work is done by the gas ‘A’.
  • (C) 12 J of the work is done on the gas ‘A’ by the surrounding.
  • (D) 14 J of the work is done on the gas ‘A’ by the surrounding.


Question 5:

Solution A is prepared by dissolving 1 g of a protein (molar mass = 50000 g mol\(^{-1}\)) in 0.5 L of water at 300 K. Its osmotic pressure is \( x \) bar. Solution B is made by dissolving 2 g of the same protein in 1 L of water at 300 K. Osmotic pressure of solution B is \( y \) bar. Entire solution of A is mixed with entire solution of B at same temperature. The osmotic pressure of resultant solution is \( z \) bar. \( x \), \( y \), and \( z \) respectively are:

  • (A) \( 9.96 \times 10^{-4}, 9.96 \times 10^{-4}, 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \)
  • (B) \( 9.96 \times 10^{-4}, 9.96 \times 10^{-4}, 19.92 \times 10^{-4} \)
  • (C) \( 9.96 \times 10^{-4}, 4.98 \times 10^{-4}, 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \)
  • (D) \( 4.98 \times 10^{-4}, 4.98 \times 10^{-4}, 4.98 \times 10^{-4} \)


Question 6:

At 25°C, 20.0 mL of 0.2 M weak monoprotic acid HX is titrated against 0.2 M NaOH. The pH of the solution (a) at the start of the titration (when NaOH has not been added) and (b) when 10 mL of NaOH is added respectively are:

  • (A) 0.7; 2.0
  • (B) 1.1; 2.2
  • (C) 1.2; 2.2
  • (D) 1.2; 3.0


Question 7:

Consider the reaction \( aX \rightarrow bY \), for which the rate constant at 30°C is \( 1 \times 10^{-3} \, mol^{-1} \, L \, s^{-1} \). Which of the following statements are true?
(A) When concentration of \( X \) is increased to four times, the rate of reaction becomes 16 times.
(B) The reaction is a second order reaction.
(C) The half-life period is independent of the concentration of \( X \).
(D) Decomposition of \( N_2O_5 \) is an example of the above reaction.
(E) 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) A and B Only
  • (B) A, B and C Only
  • (C) A, B, D and E Only
  • (D) C and D Only


Question 8:

The correct set that contains all kinds (basic, acidic, amphoteric and neutral) of oxides is:

  • (A) \( Na_2O, K_2O, Al_2O_3 \) and \( As_2O_3 \)
  • (B) \( Al_2O_3, As_2O_3, CO \) and \( NO \)
  • (C) \( K_2O, Cl_2O_7, As_2O_3 \) and \( NO \)
  • (D) \( Na_2O, Al_2O_3 \) and \( CO \)


Question 9:

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The second ionization enthalpy of B, Al and Ga is in the order of B > Al > Ga.
Statement II: The correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy is Si < Ge < Pb < Sn.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
  • (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
  • (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
  • (D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.


Question 10:

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Among Zn, Mn, Sc and Cu, the energy required to remove the third valence electron is highest for Zn and lowest for Sc.
Statement II: The correct order of the following complexes in terms of CFSE is [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ < [Co(H₂O)₆]³⁺ < [Co(en)₃]³⁺.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
  • (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
  • (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
  • (D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.


Question 11:

Which of the following complexes will show coordination isomerism?
(A) \( [Ag(NH_3)_2][Ag(CN)_2] \)
(B) \( [Co(NH_3)_6][Cr(CN)_6] \)
(C) \( [Co(NH_3)_6][Co(CN)_6] \)
(D) \( [Fe(NH_3)_6][Co(CN)_6] \)
(E) \( [Co(NH_3)_6][Fe(CN)_6] \)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) B, C and D Only
  • (B) B, D and E Only
  • (C) A, C and D Only
  • (D) C, D and E Only


Question 12:

Complete combustion of \( X \) g of an organic compound gave 0.25 g of CO\(_2\) and 0.12 g of H\(_2\)O. If the percent of carbon is 25% and of hydrogen is 4.8%, then \( X = \) _____ g (Nearest integer).

  • (A) 273
  • (B) 274
  • (C) 273.5
  • (D) 227


Question 13:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In , the carbocation is stabilized by the \( +R \) effect of the \( OCH_3 \) group.

Statement II: In , the carbanion is stabilized by the \( -R \) effect of the \( NO_2 \) group.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
  • (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
  • (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
  • (D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.


Question 14:

The compound \( X \) on:

(i) On heating in the presence of anhydrous \( AlCl_3 \) and \( HCl \) gas gives 2,4-dimethyl pentane.
(ii) Aromatization gives toluene and
(iii) Cyclisation gives methyl cyclohexane.

The correct name of compound \( X \) is:

  • (A) Hept-2-ene
  • (B) Hept-1,3,5-triene
  • (C) Heptane
  • (D) Hept-2,4,6-triene


Question 15:

Correct statements regarding alkyl halides (R–X) among the following are:
A. Alcohol being less polar solvent as compared to water, alcoholic KOH favours elimination reaction with R–X.
B. Order of reactivity towards \(S_N1\) mechanism is \(C_6H_5-CH_2-Cl > C_6H_5-CHCl-C_6H_5\).
C. Non-substituted aryl halides exhibit properties similar to alkyl halides.
D. Vinyl chloride is an example of haloalkene and allyl chloride is an example of haloalkyne.
E. \(R-Cl\) can be prepared by reacting \(R-OH\) with \(SOCl_2\) but \(Ar-OH\) cannot be prepared by reacting \(Ar-OH\) with \(SOCl_2\).

  • (A) A, B and C Only
  • (B) B and D Only
  • (C) A and E Only
  • (D) D and E Only


Question 16:

An organic compound "x" where molar ratio of C, O and H are equal, on treatment with 50% KOH under reflux followed by acidification produced "y". The most likely structure of "y" is:
Options


Question 17:

A molecule \( (X) \) with the following structure under mild acidic conditions is hydrolyzed to produce \( (Y) \) and \( (Z) \). Identify the correct statements about \( (Y) \) and \( (Z) \).

  • (A) Both \( (Y) \) and \( (Z) \) have the same molar mass.
  • (B) \( (Y) \) and \( (Z) \) can be distinguished from each other by NaHCO\(_3\).
  • (C) \( (Y) \) and \( (Z) \) react with HCN with the same rates.
  • (D) \( (Y) \) and \( (Z) \) undergo addition reaction with 2,4-DNP.


Question 18:

Identify compounds A and E in the following reaction sequence.




Question 19:

Identify the correct pair having amino acid (A) and the hormone (B) that is iodinated derivative of the amino acid (A).
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) T - Insulin
  • (B) T - Thyroxine
  • (C) Y - Thyroxine
  • (D) Y - Insulin


Question 20:

Among \( Fe^{2+}, Fe^{3+}, Cr^{2+} \) and \( Zn^{2+} \), the ion that shows positive borax bead test and with highest ionisation enthalpy is:

  • (A) \( Fe^{2+} \)
  • (B) \( Zn^{2+} \)
  • (C) \( Cr^{2+} \)
  • (D) \( Fe^{3+} \)


Question 21:

The surface of sodium metal is irradiated with radiation of wavelength \( x \) nm. The kinetic energy of ejected electrons is \( 2.8 \times 10^{-20} \) J. The work function of sodium is 2.3 eV. The value of \( x \) is _______ \( \times 10^2 \) nm. (Nearest integer)


Question 22:

Consider the following gas phase reaction being carried out in a closed vessel at 25°C:
\[ 2A(g) \longrightarrow 4B(g) + C(g) \]

We need to find the pressure of \( C(g) \) at the 30 minutes time interval.


Question 23:

Consider the following two half-cell reactions along with the standard reduction potential given: \[ CO_2 + 6H^+ + 6e^- \rightarrow CH_3OH + H_2O \quad E^\circ_{red} = 0.02 \, V \] \[ \frac{1}{2} O_2 + 2H^+ + 2e^- \rightarrow H_2O \quad E^\circ_{red} = 1.23 \, V \]
A fuel cell was set up using the above two reactions such that the cell operates under the standard condition of 1 bar pressure and 298 K temperature. The fuel cell works with 80% efficiency. If the work derived from the cell using 1 mol of CH\(_3\)OH is used to compress an ideal gas isothermally against a constant pressure of 1 kPa, then the change in the volume of the gas, \( \Delta V = \) _______ m\(^3\) (nearest integer).


Question 24:

Number of paramagnetic ions among the following d- and f-block metal ions is _______.
\[ Mn^{2+}, \, Cu^{2+}, \, Zn^{2+}, \, Yb^{2+}, \, Sc^{3+}, \, La^{3+}, \, Gd^{3+}, \, Lu^{3+}, \, Ti^{4+}, \, Ce^{4+} \]

\text{(Atomic number of Mn = 25, Cu = 29, Zn = 30, Yb = 70, Sc = 21, La = 57, Gd = 64, Lu = 71, Ti = 22, Ce = 58)


Question 25:

Consider the following reactions sequence:

When the product (P) is subjected to Carius analysis using \( AgNO_3 \), 1.0 g of the product (P) will produce _______ g of the precipitate of \( AgBr \). (Nearest integer)


JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Exam Pattern

Particulars Details
Exam Mode Online (Computer-Based Test)
Paper B.E./B.Tech
Medium of Exam 13 languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Urdu
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) + Numerical Value Questions
Total Marks 100 marks
Marking Scheme +4 for correct answer & -1 for incorrect MCQ and Numerical Value-based Questions
Total Questions 25 Questions

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