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Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives are one of the most important topics in JEE Main Chemistry which carries a weightage of 6-8% in the organic chemistry section, with 2-3 questions asked from each topic including acidity, reactions, and derivatives .
High-weightage topics include acidity strength, esterification, decarboxylation, and nucleophilic substitution. It is considered a moderately difficult topic that requires a strong understanding of reaction mechanisms.
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Below are previous year questions with solutions of Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives
Question.1
- C and D only
- A, B and C only
- A only
- B and C only
Question.2
Question.3
[JEE Main 2024]
Question.4
Question.5
- Lactose
- Maltose
- Sucrose
- Glucose
Question.6
[JEE Main 2024]
- 4-Aminopentanenitile
- 2-Aminopentanenitile
- 3-Aminobutanenitile
- 2-Aminobutanenitrile
Question.7
Question.8
Question.9
Question.10
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
JEE Main Chemistry Paper Pattern
The JEE Main Chemistry section consists of 25 Questions, which is divided into two sections:
- Section A (MCQs)
- Section B (Numerical Value Questions)
The total marks allocated for Chemistry is 100.
| Section | Question Type | No. of Questions | Attempt Required | Marking Scheme | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Multiple Choice (MCQs) | 20 | All Compulsory | (+4) for Correct, -1 for Incorrect | 80 |
| B | Numerical Value Questions | 5 | 5 | (+4) for Correct, No Negative Marking | 20 |
| Total | 25 | 25 | 100 |
JEE Main Chemistry Chapter - Wise Weightage
JEE Main Chemistry is divided into Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry, and each accounts for around 33% of the paper.
The following is a chapter-wise weightage according to the previous year trends:
| Unit | Chapter | Weightage (% Approx.) | Average No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 2-3% | 1 |
| Atomic Structure | 2-3% | 1 | |
| Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium | 6-8% | 2-3 | |
| Thermodynamics | 6-7% | 2 | |
| Electrochemistry | 4-6% | 1-2 | |
| Chemical Kinetics | 3-4% | 1 | |
| Organic Chemistry | General Organic Chemistry (GOC) | 6-7% | 2 |
| Hydrocarbons | 4-5% | 1-2 | |
| Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers | 4-5% | 1-2 | |
| Carbonyl Compounds | 6-7% | 2 | |
| Biomolecules & Polymers | 3-4% | 1 | |
| Inorganic Chemistry | Periodic Table & Periodicity | 3-4% | 1 |
| Chemical Bonding | 6-7% | 2 | |
| Coordination Compounds | 4-5% | 1-2 | |
| p-Block Elements | 6-7% | 2 | |
| d- and f-Block Elements | 4-5% | 1-2 |
JEE Main Last 5 Year Chemistry Papers Pdf
Below are the last 5 year Question Paper along with their solutions candidates can check the same for their reference.
JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Question Paper
JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Question Paper Session 1
| Exam Date | Question Paper | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 29 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 29 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 27 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 27 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Question Paper Session 2
| Exam Date and Shift | Question Paper | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2024 April 4 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 4 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 5 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 5 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 6 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 6 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 8 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 8 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 9 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
| JEE Main 2024 April 9 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper | Download | Check Solution |
JEE Main 2023 Chemistry Question Paper
JEE Main 2023 Chemistry Question Paper Session 2
| Exam Date | Chemistry Question Paper 2023 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry 6 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 6 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 8 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 8 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 10 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 10 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 11 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 11 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 12 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 13 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 13 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 15 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
JEE Main 2023 Chemistry Question Paper Session 1
| Exam Date and Shift | Chemistry Question Paper 2023 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry 24 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 2023 Chemistry 24 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 25 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 25 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 29 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 29 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 30 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 30 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 31 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 31 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 1 February Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry 1 February Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
JEE Main 2022 Chemistry Question Paper
JEE Main 2022 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution Phase 2
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| July 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 28 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 28 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 29 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 29 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2022 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution PDF- Phase 1
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| June 29 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 29 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 28 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 28 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 24 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 24 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Chemistry Question Paper
JEE Main 2021 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution (Session 4- August)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| August 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 31 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 31 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 1 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution (Session 3- July)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| July 22 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 3 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 3 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 4 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 4 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution (Session 2- March)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| March 16 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 16 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| March 17 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 17 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| March 18 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 18 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution (Session 1- February)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| February 24 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 24 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| February 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| February 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2020 Chemistry Question Paper
JEE Main 2020 Chemistry Question Paper with Solutions (Session 2- September)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| September 2 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 2 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 3 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 3 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 4 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 4 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 5 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 5 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 6 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 6 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2020 Chemistry Question Paper with Solutions (Session 1- January)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| January 8 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| January 9 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| January 9 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
Important Topics Related to Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is carboxylic acid important for JEE?
Yes, Carboxylic Acids are crucial for JEE, with 2-3 questions being asked annually. Major topics are acidity, reactions, and derivatives. As questions are mostly conceptual, knowledge of mechanisms is essential to score well.
Which part of chemistry is most scoring in JEE mains?
Physical Chemistry is usually the most scoring as it contains formula-based and numerical problems. Still, Inorganic Chemistry is easier and can contribute to easy scoring.
Most Scoring Topics in JEE Main
| Chemistry Section | Nature of Questions | Scoring Potential | Weightage (%) |
| Physical Chemistry | Numerical formula-based | High (if practiced well) | 35-40% |
| Inorganic Chemistry | Fact-basedMemory-based | Very High (if well-revised) | 25-30% |
| Organic Chemistry | ConceptualMechanism-based | Moderate (requires deep understanding) | 30-35% |
What are the derivatives of carboxylic acids Class 12?
Derivatives of carboxylic acid are those in which the –OH group of –COOH is changed by other groups.
The Important types are:
- Acid Halides (RCOX) – Example: CH₃COCl (Acetyl chloride)
- Acid Anhydrides (RCO-O-COR') – Example: (CH₃CO)₂O (Acetic anhydride)
- Esters (RCOOR') – Example: CH₃COOCH₃ (Methyl acetate)
- Amides (RCONH₂) – Example: CH₃CONH₂ (Acetamide)
What are the 4 carboxylic acid derivatives?
The 4 Main Carboxylic acid derivatives are:
Acid Halides (RCOX) – CH₃COCl
Acid Anhydrides (RCO-O-COR') – (CH₃CO)₂O
Esters (RCOOR') – CH₃COOCH₃
Amides (RCONH₂) – CH₃CONH₂
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