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  • NEET Chemistry Question Paper 2026 consists of 45 questions for 180 marks.
  • Each correct answer carries 4 marks and incorrect answer has a negative marking of 1.

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Question 1:

Consider the following reaction, and choose the correct option.

  • (A) Compound P is obtained by the hydrogenation of benzoyl chloride with Pd on \(BaSO_4\).
  • (B) On treating compound P with saturated \(NaHCO_3\) solution, brisk effervescence is observed.
  • (C) Compound P can be prepared by treating benzene with anhydrous \(AlCl_3\) and \(CH_3COCl\).
  • (D) On treatment with bromine water, compound P gives a white precipitate.

Question 2:

The formula of tetraammineaquachloridocobalt(III) chloride is

  • (A) \([Co(NH_3)_4(H_2O)Cl]Cl_2\)
  • (B) \([Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2] \times H_2O\)
  • (C) \([Co(NH_3)_4]Cl_3 \times H_2O\)
  • (D) \([Co(NH_3)_4(H_2O)Cl]Cl\)

Question 3:

The lanthanide ion having four unpaired electrons is

(Given : Atomic numbers of Ce = 58, Nd = 60, Tb = 65 and Ho = 67)

  • (1) \(Ho^{3+}\)
  • (2) \(Nd^{3+}\)
  • (3) \(Ce^{3+}\)
  • (4) \(Tb^{3+}\)

Question 4:

For an elementary chemical reaction, the Arrhenius plot is given below.



If the energy of activation is \(6.64 kJ mol^{-1}\) and \(R = 8.3 J K^{-1} mol^{-1}\), the temperature at which the rate constant becomes \(e^2 min^{-1}\), is

  • (1) \(250 K\)
  • (2) \(125 K\)
  • (3) \(150 K\)
  • (4) \(200 K\)

Question 5:

The green paramagnetic species formed by heating \(KMnO_4\) at \(513 K\) is

  • (1) \(KO_2\)
  • (2) \(K_2MnO_4\)
  • (3) \(Mn_3O_4\)
  • (4) \(MnO\)

Question 6:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: trans-But-2-ene upon treatment with \(Br_2\) in \(CCl_4\) gives the following product:





Statement II: cis-But-2-ene upon treatment with alkaline \(KMnO_4\) gives the following product:





In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • (1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • (4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Question 7:

One of the products formed in the following reaction is









  • (1) FigA
  • (2) FigB
  • (3) FigC
  • (4) FigD

Question 8:

Given below are two statements:

Statement-I : Heating \(NaCl\) with concentrated \(H_2SO_4\) and \(MnO_2\) results in oxidation of \(Mn\).

Statement-II : Heating \(NaI\) with concentrated \(H_2SO_4\) and \(MnO_2\) results in reduction of \(Mn\).

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

  • (1) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
  • (2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
  • (3) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect
  • (4) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Question 9:

Among the following options, the correct trend in the electron gain enthalpy is

  • (1) \(I > Br > Cl > F\)
  • (2) \(F > Cl > Br > I\)
  • (3) \(Br > Cl > F > I\)
  • (4) \(Cl > F > Br > I\)

Question 10:

Given below are two statements:

Statement-I : \([Fe(ox)_3]^{3-}\) is chiral.

Statement-II : trans-\([Cr(H_2O)_2(ox)_2]^-\) is chiral.

(Given : \(oxH_2 = HOOC-COOH\))

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

  • (1) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
  • (2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
  • (3) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect
  • (4) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Question 11:

The correct statement about peptides and proteins is

  • (1) In \(\alpha\)-helices, the polypeptide chain is twisted into a left-handed screw (helix) through intramolecular hydrogen bonds.
  • (2) Tertiary structure of proteins has two or more polypeptide subunits.
  • (3) Only the proteins having a quaternary structure are biologically active.
  • (4) In \(\beta\)-pleated sheet structures, peptide chains are held together by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Question 12:

Given below are two statements:

Statement-I : Oxidation of \(p\)-nitrotoluene with acidic \(KMnO_4\) gives an acid that is stronger than benzoic acid.

Statement-II : Reduction of \(p\)-nitrotoluene with \(Sn/HCl\) followed by neutralization gives an amine that is more basic than aniline.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • (1) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
  • (2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.
  • (3) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
  • (4) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

Question 13:

Identify the reactions which give aniline as the major product.







  • (1) FigA
  • (2) FigB
  • (3) FigC
  • (4) FigD

Question 14:

Two moles of an ideal gas undergo free expansion from \( 10 L \) to \( 100 L \) at \( 300 K \). The values of \( \Delta S_{system} \) and \( \Delta S_{surroundings} \) are (\(R\) is universal gas constant)

  • (1) \( \Delta S_{system} = 4.606 R; \, \Delta S_{surroundings} = 0 \)
  • (2) \( \Delta S_{system} = 0; \, \Delta S_{surroundings} = 0 \)
  • (3) \( \Delta S_{system} = 4.606 R; \, \Delta S_{surroundings} = -4.606 R \)
  • (4) \( \Delta S_{system} = 0; \, \Delta S_{surroundings} = 4.606 R \)

Question 15:

The compound that CANNOT be obtained from the aldol condensation reaction shown below, is









  • (1) FigA
  • (2) FigB
  • (3) FigC
  • (4) FigD

Question 16:

The complex which has facial and meridional isomers is

(Given : \(py = pyridine\) and \(en = H_2N-CH_2-CH_2-NH_2\))

  • (1) \([Ni(en)_2(H_2O)_2]^{2+}\)
  • (2) \([Cr(py)_3(Cl)_3]\)
  • (3) \([Cr(H_2O)_6]^{3+}\)
  • (4) \([Co(NH_3)_4(H_2O)_2]^{3+}\)

Question 17:

The numbers \(17.0145\) and \(21.0235\) were rounded to three figures after the decimal point. The resulting numbers, respectively, are

  • (1) \(17.015\) and \(21.024\)
  • (2) \(17.014\) and \(21.023\)
  • (3) \(17.015\) and \(21.023\)
  • (4) \(17.014\) and \(21.024\)

Question 18:

The amount of carbon dioxide evolved upon complete combustion of \(116 g\) of \(n\)-butane is

(Given: atomic mass in amu \(H = 1\), \(C = 12\) and \(O = 16\))

  • (1) \(362 g\)
  • (2) \(352 g\)
  • (3) \(322 g\)
  • (4) \(176 g\)

Question 19:

Consider the following schematic plots of orbital wavefunction (\(\psi_r\)) against distance (\(r\)) from the nucleus.



The figure representing two radial nodes in the orbital is

  • (1) D
  • (2) A
  • (3) B
  • (4) C

Question 20:

The following carbocation is stabilized by the interaction of the empty \(p\) orbital with

  • (1) empty \(\sigma^*\) and empty \(\pi^*\) orbitals
  • (2) filled \(\sigma\) and filled \(\pi\) orbitals
  • (3) empty \(\sigma\) and empty \(\pi^*\) orbitals
  • (4) empty \(\sigma^*\) and filled \(\pi\) orbitals

Question 21:

A 1:3 electrolyte in an aqueous solution is

  • (1) \([ Co(NH_3)_3(NO_2)_3 ]\)
  • (2) \([ CoCl_2(NH_3)_4 ]Cl\)
  • (3) \([ CoCl(NH_3)_5 ]Cl_2\)
  • (4) \([ Co(NH_3)_6 ]Cl_3\)

Question 22:

The standard electrode potential (\(E^\circ\)) for the half-cell reaction \(Fe^{3+} + e^- \rightarrow Fe^{2+}\) at \(298 K\) is (Given: \(E^\circ(Fe^{3+}/Fe) = -0.04 V\) and \(E^\circ(Fe^{2+}/Fe) = -0.44 V\) at \(298 K\))

  • (1) \(+0.92 V\)
  • (2) \(+0.40 V\)
  • (3) \(+0.76 V\)
  • (4) \(-0.48 V\)

Question 23:

In potash alum, the ratio of \(K^+\) and \(SO_4^{2-}\) ions is

  • (1) \(3:2\)
  • (2) \(1:2\)
  • (3) \(2:1\)
  • (4) \(2:3\)

Question 24:

Consider the following statements about the solutions formed by mixing two liquids.

[A.] An ideal solution thus formed obeys Raoult's law throughout the composition range.
[B.] Mixture of chloroform and acetone shows negative deviation from Raoult's law.
[C.] Mixture of aniline and phenol shows positive deviation from Raoult's law.

Select the correct option:

  • (1) A and C only
  • (2) A and B only
  • (3) B and C only
  • (4) A only

Question 25:

For a salt \(XY\), which is a strong electrolyte, the plot of \(\Lambda_m\) versus \(\sqrt{c}\) has a slope of \(-90.0 S cm^2 mol^{-3/2} L^{1/2}\) at \(298 K\). At \(0.01 M\) concentration of \(XY\), the value of \(\Lambda_m\) is \(145.0 S cm^2 mol^{-1}\). The limiting molar conductivity of \(Y^-\) ion (\(\lambda^\circ_{Y^-}\), in \(S cm^2 mol^{-1}\)) at \(298 K\) will be (Given: \(\lambda^\circ_{X^+} = 74.0 S cm^2 mol^{-1}\))

  • (1) \(76.0\)
  • (2) \(80.0\)
  • (3) \(100.0\)
  • (4) \(90.0\)

Question 26:

Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of polarity:
\[ A. CH_3CH_2OCH_2CH_3 \]
\[ B. CH_3CH_2OH \]
\[ C. CH_3COCH_3 \]
\[ D. CH_3COOH \]

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) \( A < C < B < D \)
  • (B) \( A < B < C < D \)
  • (C) \( C < A < D < B \)
  • (D) \( C < A < B < D \)

Question 27:

According to crystal field theory, the correct order of ligands with respect to their decreasing order of field strength is

  • (A) \( Cl^- > NH_3 > H_2O > CO \)
  • (B) \( CO > NH_3 > H_2O > Cl^- \)
  • (C) \( CO > H_2O > NH_3 > Cl^- \)
  • (D) \( Cl^- > H_2O > NH_3 > CO \)

Question 28:

The amino acid that gives a red-blood colour on treating its sodium fusion extract with sodium nitroprusside is

  • (A) serine
  • (B) leucine
  • (C) threonine
  • (D) methionine

Question 29:

In an acidic medium, 10 mL of 0.25 M oxalic acid is titrated with \(KMnO_4\) solution. If the volume of \(KMnO_4\) solution required to reach the end point is 10 mL, the strength of the \(KMnO_4\) solution is

  • (A) \(0.15\,M\)
  • (B) \(0.10\,M\)
  • (C) \(0.20\,M\)
  • (D) \(0.25\,M\)

Question 30:

The correct statement is

  • (A) Aluminium has five valence orbitals.
  • (B) Boron has a maximum covalency of four.
  • (C) Beryllium has three valence orbitals.
  • (D) Magnesium has a maximum covalency of four.

Question 31:

Among the following, the compound having conjugated double bonds is

  • (A) hepta-1,6-diene
  • (B) hepta-1,3-diene
  • (C) hepta-1,4-diene
  • (D) hepta-1,5-diene

Question 32:

For a zero-order reaction, where \(k = 1.0\ mol\ L^{-1}\ min^{-1}\). If the initial concentration of A is \(2\ M\), then the time taken for completion of \(75%\) of the reaction will be

  • (A) \(2.0\ min\)
  • (B) \(1.5\ min\)
  • (C) \(0.75\ min\)
  • (D) \(1.0\ min\)

Question 33:

The correct order of solubility of the given salts in water at \(298\ K\) is

  • (A) \(Zn(OH)_2 > AgBr > Hg_2Cl_2\)
  • (B) \(Hg_2Cl_2 > Zn(OH)_2 > AgBr\)
  • (C) \(AgBr > Zn(OH)_2 > Hg_2Cl_2\)
  • (D) \(Hg_2Cl_2 > AgBr > Zn(OH)_2\)

Question 34:

The correct decreasing order of oxidation state of the underlined atom in each molecule is

  • (A) \(P_4O_{10} > Cl_2O_7 > AlH_3\)
  • (B) \(P_4O_{10} > SO_3 > H_2O\)
  • (C) \(N_2O_5 > Al_2O_3 > H_2S\)
  • (D) \(PbO_2 > N_2O_3 > SO_3\)

Question 35:

Consider the reversible processes for 1.0 mol of an ideal gas as shown in the figure. Processes 2 and 4 are adiabatic. \(w_1,w_2,w_3\) and \(w_4\) represent work done (in calories) in processes 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. \(\Delta U_2\) and \(\Delta U_4\) are changes in internal energy for processes 2 and 4, respectively. [Use \(R = 2\ cal\ K^{-1}mol^{-1}\)] The correct option is

  • (A) \(w_1+w_2+w_3+w_4=0\)
  • (B) \(w_1+w_3=-2T_1\ln\left(\frac{V_2}{V_1}\right)-2T_2\ln\left(\frac{V_4}{V_3}\right)\)
  • (C) \(w_2+w_4=\Delta U_2-\Delta U_4\)
  • (D) \(w_1+w_2=2T_1\ln\left(\frac{V_2}{V_1}\right)\)

Question 36:

Assertion A : For an ideal solution formed by mixing liquids P and Q, \(\Delta_{mix}H=0\) and \(\Delta_{mix}V=0\).

Reason R : No interactions occur between P and Q.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • (A) A is not correct but R is correct.
  • (B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • (C) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
  • (D) A is correct but R is not correct.

Question 37:

Among the species given below, the spin-only magnetic moment is highest for
(Given: Atomic number of Ti = 22, Mn = 25, Fe = 26 and Co = 27)

  • (A) \([Ti(H_2O)_6]^{2+}\)
  • (B) \([Mn(CN)_6]^{3-}\)
  • (C) \([Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}\)
  • (D) \([Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}\)

Question 38:

A protein undergoes reversible thermal denaturation from its initial state N to denatured state D according to \(N \rightleftharpoons D\). At \(60^\circ C\), the concentrations of both N and D are equal at equilibrium, and the standard enthalpy change of denaturation is \(666\ kJ\ mol^{-1}\). The standard entropy change \((\Delta S^\circ)\) in \(kJ\ K^{-1}\ mol^{-1}\) of the protein upon denaturation at \(60^\circ C\) is closest to

  • (A) \(11.1\)
  • (B) \(2.0\)
  • (C) \(2000.0\)
  • (D) \(333.0\)

Question 39:

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Generally, 3d transition metals have high melting points.

Reason R : Involvement of 3d-electrons in addition to 4s-electrons in the interatomic metallic bonding.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • (A) A is not correct but R is correct.
  • (B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • (C) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
  • (D) A is correct but R is not correct.

Question 40:

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: The first ionization enthalpy of O is lower than that of N and F.

Reason R: The loss of an electron from O leads to stable half-filled p orbital.

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

  • (A) A is not correct but R is correct
  • (B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
  • (C) Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • (D) A is correct but R is not correct

Question 41:

Consider the following reaction sequences and choose the correct option.
\[ Ph-C\equiv C-CH_3 \]

On reduction with
\[ H_2/Pd-C \; (Lindlar's\; catalyst) \]

gives K.

On reduction with
\[ Na/Liq.NH_3 \]

gives L.

Further reaction with
\[ HBr/benzoyl\; peroxide \]

gives M and N respectively.

  • (A) M and N are stereoisomers
  • (B) K and L are geometrical isomers
  • (C) K and L are enantiomers
  • (D) M and N are geometrical isomers

Question 42:

The highest occupied molecular orbital for \(Ne_2\) is

  • (A) \(\sigma^{*}_{2p}\)
  • (B) \(\pi_{2p}\)
  • (C) \(\sigma_{2p}\)
  • (D) \(\pi^{*}_{2p}\)

Question 43:

Match the species in List I with their geometry in List II



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  • (2) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  • (3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • (4) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Question 44:

Match the vitamins in List I with their sources in List II



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • (2) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  • (3) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  • (4) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

Question 45:

For the following reaction sequence, choose the correct option

  • (1) Both \(\mathbf{P}\) and \(\mathbf{Q}\) are carbonyl compounds.
  • (2) If \(\mathbf{P}\) is the sodium salt of a carboxylic acid, \(\mathbf{Q}\) is a primary alcohol.
  • (3) \(\mathbf{P}\) and \(\mathbf{Q}\) are aromatic compounds.
  • (4) If \(\mathbf{P}\) gives a carboxylic acid on acidification, \(\mathbf{Q}\) gives a poisonous gas on exposure to air and light.

NEET 2026 Chemistry Topic-Wise Weightage

Topic Expected Questions
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles & Techniques 3–4
Equilibrium 2–3
Hydrocarbons 2–3
Chemical Kinetics 2–3
Coordination Compounds 2–3
Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids 2–3
Solutions 2–3
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure 2
Structure of Atom 2
Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties 2
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 2
The d- and f-Block Elements 2
Amines 2
Haloalkanes & Haloarenes 2
Electrochemistry 1–2
Thermodynamics 1–2
The p-Block Elements (Group 15 to 18) 1–2
Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers 1–2
Biomolecules 1–2
Redox Reactions 1
Principles Related to Practical Chemistry 1
The p-Block Elements (Group 13 & 14) 1

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