Test Name: 24IIT2-INTG-MN-01S

PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS

Class II IIT-JEE Achiever (Integrated) 2024-25 Max. Marks 300
Solution to Test – 01 (Main) (Version – 4) Duration 3 Hours
Date 30-03-2024
PART - I: PHYSICS
1. The equation of displacement of two waves are given as
 
y1 = 10sin  3t +  ; y2 = 5 (sin3t + 3 cos3t ) . Then what is the ratio of their amplitudes?
 3
(A) 1 : 2 (B) 2 : 1 (C) 1 : 1 (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (C)
Wave equations are
 
y1 = 10sin  3t +   (i)
 3
and y2 = 5sin 3t + 3 cos3t 
1 3     
 y2 = 5  2   sin 3t +  cos3t   y2 = 10 cos sin 3t + sin cos3t 
2 2   3 3 
   
 y2 = 10 sin  3t +    (ii)
  3 
Using sin (A + B) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B
Comparing equations (i) and (ii), we get ratio of amplitude 1 : 1

2. Two point charge of 100 C and −4 C are positioned at points ( −2 3, 3 3, − 4 ) and ( 4 3, − 5 3, 6 )

respectively of a Cartesian coordinate system. Find the force vector (in N) on the −4 C charge? All the
coordinates are in meters.
(A) 9  10 ( 3 3 ˆi − 4 3 ˆj + 5kˆ ) (B) 9  10 ( −3 3 ˆi + 4 3 ˆj − 5kˆ )
−4 −4

(C) 2.25  10 ( −3 3 ˆi + 4 3 ˆj − 5kˆ ) (D) 2.25  10 ( 3 3 ˆi − 4 3 ˆj + 5kˆ )

−4 −4

Ans (B)
3. A horizontal rod of mass m and length L is pivoted smoothly at one end. The rod’s other end is
supported by a spring of force constant k as shown in figure. The rod is rotated (in vertical plane) by a
small angle  from its horizontal equilibrium position and released. The angular frequency of the
subsequent simple harmonic motion is
3k k
(A) (B)
m 3m
3k 3g k
(C) + (D)
m 2L m
Ans (A)
Restoring torque on rod after small angle tilt is
R = −kyL = −KL2 (Since, y  L from figure)
mL2
 kL2  = − 
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3k
=− 
m
Comparing with,  = −2
3k
We get,  =
m
Note: Torque due to mg was already balanced so it is not taken in calculation.
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4. The shape of a wave propagating in the positive x or negative x-direction is given y = at t = 0
1 + x2
1
and y = at t = 1 s where x and y are in meters. The shape of the wave disturbance does not
2 − 2x + x 2
change during propagation. Find the velocity of the wave.
(A) 1 ms−1 in positive x-direction (B) 1 ms−1 in negative x-direction
1 1
(C) ms −1 in positive x-direction (D) ms −1 in negative x-direction
2 2
Ans (A)
y = f(x  ct) is the general wave equation at t = 0, y = f(x)
1
y=
1 + x2
1 1
y= = = f (x − 1)
2 − 2x + x 2
1 + (x − 1)2
 f(x − ct) = f(x − 1) at t = 1  c = 1 ms−1.
5. Four similar charges (+q) are placed at origin O, B, C and D as shown. The angles are as shown. Charges
at B, C and D are equidistant from O, at a distance of a. The forces of repulsion experienced by charge at
q2 3
O due to charges at B and D along CO are equal, given by . Find relation between 1, 2 and 3
8 0 a 2
(A) 3 − 2 = 1
(B) 22 = 1 + 3
(C) 3 = 3(2 − 1)
(D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (B)
q2
FDO = and DOC = 2 − 1
40 a 2
q2 3
But FDO cos(2 − 1 ) = (given)
80 a 2
3
So, cos(2 − 1 ) =
2
2 − 1 = 30 … (1)
q2
FBO = and COB = 3 − 2
4 0 a
q2 3
But FBO cos(3 − 2 ) = (given)
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So, cos(3 − 2 ) =
2
2 − 1 = 30 … (2)
From (1) and (2), we get 2 − 1 = 3 − 2 or 22 = 1 + 3
6. Two small balls carrying charges +9 C and −4 C attract each other with a force F. If a charge of
−5 C is added to each one of them, then the force between the balls would become
F 3F
(A) F (B) (C) 2 F (D)
2 4
Ans (A)
1 (9  10 −6 ) (−4  10 −6 )
F1 =
4 0 r2
F1 (−)36 … (1)
1 (9  10 −6 − 5  10 6 )(−4  10 −6 − 5  10 −6 )
F2 =
4 0 r2
F2 (−)36 … (2)
From (1) and (2)
F2 = F1 = F
7. A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q. The system of the three
charges will be in equilibrium, if q is equal to
Q Q Q Q
(A) − (B) − (C) + (D) +
2 4 4 2
Ans (B)
Fq = 0
Q2 Qq Q
For equilibrium of Q, q → negative and = or q = −  
40 r 2 r
2
4
40  
2

8. A charge q is placed at the centroid of an equilateral triangle. Three equal charges Q are placed at the
vertices of the triangle. The System of four charges will be in equilibrium if q is equal to
−Q −Q Q
(A) (B) (C) −Q 3 (D)
3 3 3
Ans (A)
Charge q at the centroid will always be at rest as the three forces on it will cancel each other.
If any one of the charges at the vertex is in equilibrium, then all the charges at the vertex will be in
equilibrium.
The resultant repulsive force on any of the charge at vertex due to the other two will be 3F where
kQ 2
F = 2 (a is the length of the triangle)
a
Hence, the force due the charge q at the centre should be attractive and of the same magnitude i.e. 3F .
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kQ2 kqQ
And 3 2
= 2
a  a 
 
 a
Q
Hence, q = −
3
Hence, option (A) is correct.

9. A sine wave has an amplitude A and a wavelength . Let V be the wave velocity, and v be maximum
velocity of particle in the medium

(A) V cannot be equal to v (B) V = v, if A =
2
A
(C) V = v, if A = 2 (D) V = v, if  =

Ans (B)

The maximum particle velocity is given by v = A and the wave velocity is given as V = and the two
k
1 
will be equal when A = =
k 2
5T
10. Two pendulums have time periods T and . They start SHM at the same time from the mean position.
4
After how many oscillations of the smaller pendulum they will be again in the same phase
(A) 5 (B) 4 (C) 11 (D) 9
Ans (A)
5T
When the pendulum A with time period
4
5T 
completes phase of 2 in , the other pendulum B leads by phase
4 2
So, after 4 oscillations of pendulum A i.e., after 5T, pendulum B leads by 2
i.e., they come in phase.
i.e., after 5 oscillations of small pendulum (Time taken = 5T), they will again come in the same phase.
11. Two equal negative charge −q are fixed at the points (0, a) and (0, −a) on the Y-axis. A positive charge q
is released from rest at the point (2a, 0) on the X-axis. The charge q will
(A) execute simple harmonic motion about the origin
(B) move to the origin and remains at rest
(C) move to infinity
(D) execute oscillatory but not simple harmonic motion
Ans (D)
Due to the restoring forces charge will oscillate along the X-axis with mean position at origin but the
motion will not be SHM as the force will not be proportional to the displacement of the charge.
12. A string is producing transverse vibration whose equation is y = 0.021 sin (x + 30t), where x and y are in
meters and t is in seconds. If the linear density of the string is 1.3  10−4 kg m−1, then the tension in the
string in N will be
(A) 0.0117 (B) 11.7 (C) 1.17 (D) 0.117

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Ans (D)
We use, y = 0.021 sin (x + 30t)
 30
Wave speed is given as v = = = 30 ms −1
k 1
T T
Using, v =  30 =  T = 0.117 N
m 1.3  10−4

13. Two balls having charges q1 and q2 (q1> q2) and masses m1 and m2 (m1> m2) are suspended from two
rings through weightless strings of same length. The rings can be slide smoothly on a horizontal rod. If
x1 and x2 are distances moved by two rings respectively from their initial position when the two rings
were kept together on the rod then.
(A) x1> x2
(B) x1< x2
(C) x1 = x2
(D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (B)
Fnet on system is zero in horizontal direction, so the centre of mass will not move.
x1 m 2
=
x 2 m1

14. If an object made of substance A rubs an object made of substance B. then A becomes positively
charged and B becomes negatively charged. If, however, an object made of substance A is rubbed
against an object made of substance C. then A becomes negatively charged. What will happen if an
object made of substance B is rubbed against an object made of substance C?
(A) B becomes positively charged and C becomes positively charged.
(B) B becomes positively charged and C becomes negatively charged.
(C) B becomes negatively charged and C becomes positively charged.
(D) B becomes negatively charged and C becomes negatively charged.
Ans (C)
Electrons are loosely bound in A as compared to B.
Electrons are loosely bound in C as compared to A.
So, electrons are loosely bound in C as compared to B.
Hence, C will lose and B will gain electrons.
15. The springs in figure A and B are identical but length of spring in A is three times than the length of
T
each spring in B. The ratio of period A is
TB
(A) 3
1
(B)
3
(C) 3
1
(D)
3
Ans (C)

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Spring constant 
Length
Let spring constant of spring A = k, then spring constant of each spring in B = 3k
Now equivalent spring constant of B = keq = 3(3k) = 9k
m m
Now, TA = 2 and TB = 2
k 9k
TA
=3
TB

r
16. A slab of thickness and dielectric constant K2 is placed between two similar charges placed distance r
2
apart. What should be the thickness of another slab of dielectric constant of K 1 to be placed (after
removal of the other slab) between the charges so that the force in this case is also the same
r ( K 2 − 1) r (K 2 − 1) r ( K 2 − 1) r (1 − K 2 )
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 ( K1 − 1) 2 (K1 − 1) ( K1 − 1) ( K1 − 1)
Ans (A)
q2 q2
F= =
40 [(r − x) + K1  x]2
2
r r
40  + K 2  
2 2
If the force remains the same between the charges even with a slab of thickness t and dielectric constant
K (with actual distance between charges as r).
The effective air separation will now become (r − t) + t K
r r
or, + K 2 = (r − x) + K1 x
2 2

Solving x =
(
r K2 −1 )
(
2 K1 − 1 )
17. The prong of an electrically operated tuning fork is connected to a long string of  = 1 kg m−1 and
tension 25 N. The maximum velocity of the prong is 1 cm s−1, then the average power needed to drive
the prong is
(A) 5  10−4 W (B) 2.5  10−4 W
(C) 1  10−4 W (D) 10−3 W
Ans (B)
Given, T = 25 N,  = 1 kg m−1 and maximum velocity of prong
i.e., A = 1 cm s−1 = 0.01 ms−1
1
We know that, Pavg = v(A)2
2
1 25 1
Pavg = 1  (0.01)2 W  Pavg =  5  10−4 W
2 1 2
Pavg = 2.5  10 W
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18. Two identical pendulums A and B are suspended from the same point. The two bobs are given unequal
amounts of positive charge (charge on A is less than that on B). Due to the electrostatic repulsion, they
diverge and reach the equilibrium position. If 1 and 2 are the angles made by A and B, respectively
with the vertical, then
(A) 1 > 2 (B) 1 < 2 (C) 1  2 (D) 1 = 2
Ans (D)

  T
T
q
q qE
qE

W W

The electrostatic force that acts on both the bobs is same.

Since both of them have the same weight,
they swing to same extent from the vertical.
19. A uniform rope having some mass hangs vertically from a rigid support. A transverse wave pulse is
produced at the lower end. The speed (v) of the wave pulse varies with height (h) from the lower end as
v v v v

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

h h h h
Ans (C)
T xg
v= = = gx  v 2 = gx
 

20. Two bodies performing SHM have same amplitude and frequency. Their phases at a certain instant are
as shown in the figure. The phase difference between them is
11
(A) 
6
(B) 
5
(C) 
3
3
(D) 
5
Ans (C)

From figure phase difference between 1 and 2 is given as

A
1   5
cos  = 2 =   = or 2 − =
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Numerical problems

21. Sinusoidal waves 5.00 cm in amplitude are to be transmitted along a string having a linear mass density
equal to 4.00  10−2 kg m−1. If the source can deliver a maximum power of 90 W and the string is under a
tension of 100 N. Then the highest frequency at which the source can operate is (take 2 = 10)
Ans 30
1
We use power transmitted is given as, P = 2 A 2 V
2
T 1 2P  1 2P
Using V =  P = 2 A 2 T   = f = = = 30 Hz
 2 A T
2
2  2  A T
2

22. A light pointer fixed to one prong of a tuning fork touches a vertical plate. The fork is set vibrating and
the plate is allowed to fall freely. 8 complete oscillations are counted, when the plate falls through
10 cm. The frequency of the tuning fork is ____ Hz.
Ans 56
2h 2  10 1
Time taken by plate to fall 10 cm freely under gravity, t = = = s
g 980 7
In this time 8 oscillations are recorded (given) on the plate. So, the number of oscillations
per second i.e., frequency of the tuning fork will be = 7  8 = 56 Hz
 25 
23. An object of mass 0.2 kg executes SHM along the x-axis with frequency of   Hz. At the point
 
x = 0.04 m the object has K.E = 0.5 J and PE = 0.4 J. The amplitude of oscillation is _____ (in cm)
Ans 6
1 1
E = m2 A 2 = m(2f ) 2 A 2
2 2
1 2E
A=
2f m
Putting, E = K + U, we get
1 2  (0.5 + 0.4)
A= = 0.06 m = 6 cm.
 25  0.2
2  
 

24. One end of each of two identical springs, each of force constant 0.5 N m−1 are
attached on the opposite sides of a wooden block of mass 0.01 kg. The other
ends of the springs are connected to separate rigid supports such that, the
springs are unstretched and collinear in horizontal plane. To the wooden piece
is fixed a pointer which touches a vertically moving plane of paper. The
wooden piece kept on a smooth horizontal table is now displaced by 0.02 m
along the line of spring and released. If the speed of the paper, perpendicular to
the length of the springs, is 0.1 ms−1, the distance between two consecutive

maxima on the path is m , find n.
n
Ans 50
keq = 2k

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2k 2  0.5
The angular frequency of simple harmonic oscillation is given by  = = = 10 rad s−1
m 0.01
 5
f = = Hz . A= 0.02 m
2 
The speed of paper may be assumed as the speed of wave propagation.
v 0.1 
 = = = m
f 5 50

25. Two identical balls of mass m = 0.9 g each are charged by the same charges, joined by a
thread and suspended from the ceiling (figure). Find the charge (in C) that each ball should
have so that the tension in both the threads are same? The distance between the centers of balls
is R = 3m.
Ans 3
Kq 2
T2 + = T1 + 0.009
9
Kq 2
T1 = + 0.009
9
T1 = T2
Kq 2 9  9  10−3
= 0.009  q 2 =  q = 3  10−6 C  q = 3 C
9 9  10 9

26. A charged rod have continuous charge distribution having density  = 2x Cm−1. If rod is of length l then
q
find ratio 2 , where q1 is charge on half of rod and q2 is charge on 2nd half of rod
q1
Ans 3
The charge on an element of width dx on rod is given as, dq = dx
For the two halves of the rod charges are given as
l
2
q1 =  2xdx
0
l
 x2  2 l2 l
 q1 = 2    q1 = and q 2 =  2xdx
 2 0 4 l
2
l
x  2
3
 q2 = 2    q2 = l 2
2 l 4
2

27. A simple harmonic wave of amplitude 8 cm travels along positive X-axis. At a given instant of time, for
a particle at a distance of 10 cm from the origin, the displacement is + 6 cm and for a particle at a
distance of 25 cm from the origin, the displacement is + 4 cm. If the wavelength of the wave is  cm,
  
.  Given, sin −1   = 0.8481 rad 
3
find
10  4 
Ans 29
Let the equation of the curve is y =Asin(t − kx)
 6 = 8sin(t − 10k)

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4 = 8sin(t − 25k) (given)

3
sin(t − 10k) =
4
 t − 10k = 0.8481 … (i)
1
sin(t − 25k) =
2

 t − 25k = rad = 0.5236 rad … (ii)
6
2
Subtracting equation (ii) from equation (i) we get, k = 0.0216 cm−1.  = = 290 cm
k
28. Five point charges each of value +q are placed at five vertices of a regular hexagon. A sixth charge Q is
placed at the centre. If the force between any one of q and Q is F, then net force on Q due to all five
charges is nF. Find n.
Ans 1
29. A transverse wave is travelling along a horizontal string. The first picture shows the shape of the string
at an instant of time. This picture is superimposed on a coordinate system to help you make any
necessary measurements. The second picture is a graph of the vertical displacement of one point along
the string as a function of time. How far does this wave travel along the string in one second? (in cm)

Ans 3
v = n,  = 9 cms
8 sec → 2.5 osc s−1
8
T= = 2.91s
2.5
1 1
n= =
T 2.91
1
v=  9 = 3 cm s −1
2.91
30. Potential energy of a particle is given as U(x) = 2x3 − 9x2 + 12x where U is in joule and x is in metre. If
the motion of a particle is S.H.M., then find the potential energy (in J) of the particle at mean position.
Ans 4
dU
F=− = −(6x 2 − 18x + 12)
dx
For equilibrium, F = 0.
d2 U
So, 6x2 − 18x + 12 = 0  x = 2 or x = 1 = 12x − 18
dx 2
d2U
At x = 2, = 6  minima of potential energy  stable equilibrium (mean position)
dx 2

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d2U
At x = 1, = −6  maxima of potential energy  unstable equilibrium
dx 2
Hence, at x = 2, U = 4 J

PART - II: CHEMISTRY

Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative

31. Which is incorrect stability order?

+ + + +
(A) CH 2 = CH − CH 2  CH3 − CH− CH3 (B) CH2 = CH  CH3 − CH2
− − + +
(C) CH3 − CH 2 − CH 2  CH3 − CH− CH3 (D) CH3 − CH 2  CH3O − CH 2
Ans (D)
32. Given below are two statements
Statement 1: Hyperconjugation is a permanent effect.
+
Statement 2: Hyperconjugation in ethyl cation (CH3 − CH 2 ) involves the overlapping of Csp2 − H1s
bond with empty 2p orbital of other carbon.
Choose the correct option
(A) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false
(B) Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is true
(C) Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false
(D) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true
Ans (C)
+
CH3 − C H 2 involve overlapping of Csp3 − H1s with empty 2p orbital.

33. Identify the incorrect order of stability

− − − − − − −
(A) CH3  N H 2  OH  F (B) P H 2  SH  Cl
− − − − − −
(C) F  C l > Br  I (D) O H  SH
Ans (C)
− ve charge is more stable on larger atom.
34. The correct stability order of the following diazonium salt is
+ – + +
– + – –
N2Cl N2Cl N2Cl N2Cl

OCH3 NO2 CN

A B C D
(A) A > B > C > D (B) A > C > D > B (C) C > A > D > B (D) C > D > B > A
Ans (B)

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35. Integrated rate law equation for a first order gas phase reaction, A(g) → 2B(g), is given by,
(Where Pi is initial pressure and Pt is the total pressure at time t)
2.303 2Pi 2.303 ( 2Pi − Pt )
(A) k = log (B) k = log
t ( 2Pi − Pt ) t Pi
2.303 Pi 2.303 Pi
(C) k = log (D) k =
t ( 2Pi − Pt ) t ( 2Pi − Pt )
Ans (C)
A(g) → 2B(g)
Initial : Pi
Pressure at time t : Pi − x 2x
Pt = Pi − x + 2x
Pt = Pi + x
x = Pt − Pi
2.303 P 2.303 Pi
k= log i  log
t Pi − x t Pi − Pt + Pi
2.303 Pi
k= log
t 2Pi − Pt

36. Which of the following molecule/species is most stable?

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

Ans (A)

it is aromatic species

37. The correct order of stability for the following

– – – –
CH2 CH2 CH2 CH2
NO2

NO2
NO2
a b c d
(A) c > b > a > d (B) d > a > b > c (C) c > a > b > d (D) d > b > a > c
Ans (C)
EWG (− NO2) increases stability of carbanion. At meta position −M effect is absent.
38. Pieces of wood burn faster than a log of wood of the same mass because
(A) Surface area of log of wood is larger and needs more time to burn
(B) Pieces of wood have large surface area
(C) All pieces of wood catch fire at the same time
(D) Block of wood has higher density than pieces of the same wood

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Ans (B)

39. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Reactions with the molecularity three are very rare and slow to proceed.
Reason (R): The probability that more than 3 molecules can collide and react simultaneously is very
high.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
Ans (C)
40. r = k[A] for a reaction, 50% of A is decomposed in 120 minutes. The time taken for 90% decomposition
of A is____ minutes.
(A) 399 (B) 39 (C) 3990 (D) 3.9
Ans (A)
r = k[A]
So, order of reaction = 1
t 1 = 120 min
2

For 90% completion of reaction

2.303  a 
k= log  
t a−x
0.693 2.303 100
= log
t1 t 10
2

t = 399 min
41. NO2 required for a reaction is produced by decomposition of N2O5 in CCl4 as by equation
2N2O5(g) → 4NO2(g) + O2(g)
The initial concentration of N2O5 is 3 mol L−1 and it is 2.75 mol L−1 after 30 minutes.
The rate of formation of NO2 in mol L−1 min−1 is
(A) 33.3  10−3 (B) 41.6  10−3 (C) 83.3  10−3 (D) 17  10−3
Ans (D)
1 d  N2O5  1 d ( NO2 ) d ( O2 ) 1 d ( N2O5 )
ROR = − = = =−
2 dt 4 dt dt 2 dt
1 ( 2.75 − 3)
=− mol L−1 min −1
2 30
1
= mol L−1 min −1
240
d ( NO2 ) 1
Rate of formation of NO2 = = 4  ROR = 4  = 16.66  10−3 = 17  10−3
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42. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(A) The rate of reaction at a given temperature may depend on the concentration of one or more
reactants and products
(B) The thermal decomposition of HI on gold surface is an example of zero order reaction
(C) Decomposition of N2O5 is a first order reaction
(D) Kinetic data indicate that diamond shall convert to graphite
Ans (D)
Thermodynamic data indicate that diamond shall convert to graphite
43. Which of the following reactions will not define Hof ?
1 3
(A) C(graphite) + O2(g) → CO2(g) (B) N 2 ( g ) + H 2 ( g ) → NH3 ( g )
2 2
1 1
(C) Na ( s ) + Cl2 ( g ) → NaCl ( s ) (D) CO ( g ) + O2 ( g ) → CO2 ( g )
2 2
Ans (D)

44. The change in internal energy of an ideal gas, when volume changes from V to 2V at constant pressure,
P is
R PV PV
(A) (B) PV (C) (D)
 −1  −1  −1
Ans (C)
nR
U = nCv[T2 − T1] = T2 − T1 
 −1
P V − P V P  2V − P  V
U = 2 2 1 1 =
 −1  −1
PV
U =
 −1

45. If four moles of an ideal gas at 300 K expand isothermally from 30 dm3 to 45 dm3 against a constant
opposing pressure of 80 kPa, then the amount of heat transferred is
(A) 1200 J (B) −1200 kJ (C) −1200 J (D) 1200 kJ
Ans (A)
N
w = − Pext(V) = −80  103 2 ( 45 − 30 )  10−3 m3
m
= − 80  (15) Nm = − 1200 J
U = q + w
U = 0, isothermal
q=−
 q = 1200 J

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46. The order of relative stability of the contributing structure is

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) I > II > III (B) II > I > III (C) I = II = III (D) III > II > I
Ans (A)
I > II > III, since neutral resonating structures are more stable than charged resonating structure. II > III,
since stability of structure with −ve charge on more electronegative atom is higher.

47. Which of the following carbocation is most stable?

OCH3 OCH3
(A) (B)
+ +
(C) H CO (D) H CO +
3 3
+
Ans (D)
More is the delocalization of charge, more will be the stability of carbocation.
48. Which alkyl halide has highest tendency to form carbocation?

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

Ans (D)
Those alkyl halide which form most stable carbocation has highest tendency to lose halogen.
49. For the reaction system
2NO(g) + O2(g) → 2NO2(g), r = k[NO]2 [O2], if the volume of the reaction vessel is reduced to
one-third of its original volume, what will be the order of the reaction?
(A) Diminished to one fourth of its initial value
(B) Diminished to one twenty seven of its initial value
(C) Increase to twenty seven times of its initial value
(D) Increase to four times of its initial value
Ans (C)
The rate of reaction is rate = k[NO]2[O2]
1
When the volume is reduced to , the concentration of each reactant is increased by 3 times
3
rate = k[3NO] [3O2] = 27k[NO]2[O2]
2

rate 27k  NO  O 2 
2

=
k  NO   O 2 
2
rate
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50. The rate law for a reaction between the substances A and B is given by rate = k[A]n[B]m. On doubling
the concentration of A and halving the concentration of B, the ratio of the new rate to the earlier rate of
the reaction will be as
1
(A) 2 m + n (B) (m + n) (C) (n − m) (D) 2(n − m)
Ans (D)
Rate becomes xy times if concentration is made x time of a reactant giving yth order reaction.
Rate = k[A]n [B]m
Concentration of A is doubled hence x = 2 , y = n and rate becomes = 2n times
m
1 1
Concentration of B is halved, hence x = and y = m and rate becomes =   times
2 2
m
1
Net rate becomes = (2)n   times = (2)n−m times
2

Numerical problems

51. How many of the following are intensive properties?

(1) Enthalpy (2) Internal energy
(3) Molar entropy (4) Specific Heat Capacity
(5) Density (6) Gibb’s free energy
(7) Temperature (8) EMF
Ans 5
Molar entropy, specific heat capacity, density, temperature and EMF are intensive properties
52. Half-life period for a first order reaction is 20 minutes. How much time in min is required to change the
concentration of the reactants from 0.08 M to 0.01 M?
Ans 60
0.08 M ⎯⎯⎯ 20 min
→0.04 ⎯⎯⎯
20min
→0.02 M ⎯⎯⎯ 20mm
→0.01M
53. The product of slopes of graphs drawn between t 1 v/s initial concentration of 1st order reaction and [A]t
2

v/s time of zero order reaction

Ans 0
The slope of first order reaction is zero.
54. For a certain thermochemical reaction A → B at T = 500 K, H = 80 kJ mol−1, S = 120 JK−1, log
equilibrium constant (log K) is −____ (Round off to nearest integer)
Ans 2
G = H − TS
= (80  1000) − 500(120)
= 80000 − 60000 = 20000
G = −2.303 RT log K
= − 2.303  8.314  500  log K
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55. The rate of first order reaction is 0.04 mol L−1 s−1 at 10 minutes and 0.03 mol L−1 s−1 at 20 minutes after
initiation. Half life of the reaction is____ minutes. (Round off to nearest integer)
(Given log 2 = 0.3010, log 3 = 0.4771)
Ans 24
Rate of first order reaction = 0.04 mol L−1 s−1 at time = 10 min
Rate of first order reaction = 0.03 mol L−1 s−1 at time = 20 min
r1 = 0.04 L−1 s−1
r2 = 0.03 L−1 s−1
t1 =10 min
t2 = 20 min
2.303 r 2.303 0.04
k= log 1 = log
t 2 − t1 r2 10 0.03
k = 0.02876 min−1
0.693 0.693
t1 = = = 24.09 = 24 min
2 k 0.02876

56. The reaction L → M is started with 10.0 g of L. After 30 and 90 min, 5.0 g and 1 .25 g of L respectively
are left. The order of the reaction is
Ans 1
1
10 g → 5 g → 2.5 g → 1.25 g takes 30 min in each step, i.e., t 2 is independent of ‘a’ hence, it is a first
order reaction
57. How many carbocations are more stable than iso-propyl carbocation?

Ans 6
IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX

58. The following data were obtained during the first order thermal decomposition of gas A at constant
volume A(g) → 2B(g) + C(g)
Serial Number Time/s Total pressure/(atm)
1. 0 0.1
2. 115 0.28
The rate constant of the reaction is ____  10−2 s−1
Ans 2
A(g) → 2B(g) + C(g)
t=0 0.1 − −
t = 115 sec 0.1−x 2x x
0.1 + 2x = 0.28
2x = 0.18
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2.303 0.1
k= log = 0.0200 sec−1
115 0.1 − 0.09
= 2  10−2 sec−1

59. For a first order reaction, the ratio of time for 99.9% of the reaction to complete and half of the reaction
x
to complete is x, then is
2
Ans 5
For first order reaction
t 99.9% = 10t 1
2

t 50% = 1t 1  x = 10
2

3
60. The rate constant for the reaction, 2A + B → C + 3D with respect to B is 1.5  10−3 mol L−1 s−1. The
2
rate of formation of D is X  l0 . What is X?
−3

Ans 3
k = 1.5  10−3 mol L−1 s−1 i.e., the reaction is of zero order.
Therefore v = k
2 d  B 1 d  D 
v=− +
3 dt 3 dt
d  D  3  2 d  B
= = 2  1.5  10−3 = 3.0  10−3 mol L−1 s −1
dt 3 dt

PART - III: MATHEMATICS

Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative
1 1
61. If f (x) = + for x > 2, then f(11) =
x + 2 2x − 4 x − 2 2x − 4
7 5 6 5
(A) (B) (C) (D)
6 6 7 7
Ans (C)
x + 2 2x − 4 = ( x − 2) + 2 + 2 2 x − 2
Note that
= ( x−2 + 2 )
2
= x−2 + 2

Similarly, x − 2 2x − 4 = ( x−2 − 2 )
2
= x−2 − 2
1 1
Hence f ( x ) = +
x−2 + 2 x−2 − 2
1 1 1 1 6
f (11) = + = + =
11 − 2 + 2 11 − 2 − 2 3+ 2 3− 2 7

62. Period of the function f ( x ) =

1
3
(sin 3x + | sin 3x | + sin 3x ) where  denotes the greatest integer function
 2 4
(A) (B) (C) (D) 
3 3 3

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Ans (B)
f ( x ) = ( sin 3x + | sin 3x | + sin 3x )
1
3
2  2
period of sin3x is period of |sin3x| is period of [sin3x] is
3 3 3
2
Hence, period of f(x) is .
3
63. The radius of the circle touching the parabola y2 = 4x at an end of latus rectum and passing through
focus is
(A) 5 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 7
Ans (B)
(x – 1)2 + (y – 2)2 +  (x – y + 1) = 0
Satisfy (1, 0), 4 + (2) = 0   = –2
x2 + y2 – 4x – 2y + 3 = 0
r = 4 +1− 3 = 2

64. If O is the origin and OP, OQ are the tangents from the origin to the circle x2 + y2 – 6x + 4y + 8 = 0, the
circumcentre of the triangle OPQ is
3  3 1  3 
(A) (3, – 2) (B)  , − 1 (C)  , −  (D)  − , 1
2  4 2  2 
Ans (B)
We note that PQ is the chord of contact of the tangents from the origin to the circle
x2 + y2 – 6x + 4y + 8 = 0 … (i)
Equation of PQ is 3x – 2y – 8 = 0 … (ii)
Equation of a circle passing through the intersection of (i) and (ii) is
x2 + y2 – 6x + 4y + 8 +  (3x – 2y – 8) = 0 … (iii)
If this represents the circumcircle of the triangle OAB, it passes through O(0, 0). So from (iii),  = 1,
then equation (iii) becomes x2 + y2 – 3x + 2y = 0. So that the required coordinates of the centre are
3 
 , −1
2 
1 1
65. If 3f (x) + 5f   = − 3  x  0  R, then f(x) =
x x
1 3  1  −3  1  −3 
(A)  + 5x − 6  (B)  + 5x − 6  (C)  + 5x + 6  (D)
16  x  16  x  14  x 
1 3 
 + 5x + 6 
16  x 
Ans (B)
1 1
We have 3f (x) + 5f   = − 3 x  R(x  0) … (1)
x x
1 1
Re placing x by , we get 3f   + 5f (x) = x − 3 … (2)
x x
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1 −3 
 f (x) =  + 5x − 6  x ( 0)  R
16  x 

66. If f(x) = sin x + cos x, g(x) = x2 – 1, then g(f(x)) in invertible in the Domain
       
(A)  0,  (B)  − ,  (C)  − ,  (D)  0, 
 2   4 4  2 2
Ans (B)
  
g(f(x)) = (sin x + cos x)2 – 1 = sin2x which is invertible in  − , 
 4 4
67. The solution of ( log x 2)( log2x 2)( log2 4x )  1 is

(B)  2 ,   (1, 2 )
 1 1  1 1 2
(A)  2 , 
2 2 2 2
(C) (1, 2 2
) (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (B)
log x 2  log 2x 2  log 2 4x  1
log 2 4x
1
log 2 x  log 2 2x
Let log 2 x = y
(2 + y)
 1
y(1 + y)
y2 − 2
0
y(y + 1)
− 2  y  −1 or 0  y  2
− 2  log2 x  −1 or 0  log 2 x  2
2− 2
 x  2−1 or 1  x  2 2

x(x − 1)
68. The domain of the function f (x) = is
x+2
(A) (−2, 0] (B) [1, ∞)
(C) (−2, 0)  (1, ∞) (D) (−2, 0]  [1, ∞)
Ans (D)
x ( x − 1)
For Df,  0, x + 2  0
x+2
x ( x − 1)(x + 2) 2
  0, x  −2
x+2
 x(x − 1) (x + 2)  0, x  −2
 (x − (−2)) (x − 0) (x − 1)  0, x  −2
 x  (−2, 0]  [1, ∞)
x 2 − 2x + 4
69. If f ( x) = , x  R , then range of function is
x 2 + 2x + 4
 1 1 
(A) [−3, 3] (B)  −,  (C) (3, ) (D)  , 3
 3 3 

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Ans (D)
x 2 − 2x + 4
Let y =
x 2 + 2x + 4
 (1 − y) x2 − 2(1 + y) x + 4(1 − y) = 0
Since, x  R, discriminant  0
(1 + y)2 − 4(1 − y)2  0
1
 (y − 3)(3y − 1)  0   y  3
3

 1
 1 
 Required range = y  R :  y  3 =  , 3
3 3 

70. The radius of the circle passing through the points (1, 2), (5, 2) and (5, − 2) is
(A) 5 2 (B) 2 5 (C) 3 2 (D) 2 2
Ans (D)

diameter = 4 2  r = 2 2

1
71. The domain of the function f (x) = is
x+ | x |
(A) (−, −1)  [0, 1) (B) (−, −1) (C) (0, ) (D) (−, −1]  [0, 1]
Ans (C)
 0 if x  0
f(x) is defined if x + | x | =   Domain = (0, )
2x if x  0

72. The intercept on the line y = x by the circle x2 + y2 – 2x = 0 is AB. The equation of the circle on AB as a
diameter is
(A) x2 + y2 – x – y = 0 (B) x2 + y2 – x + y = 0
(C) x2 + y2 + x + y = 0 (D) x2 + y2 + x – y = 0
Ans (A)
The equation of the line is
y=x … (i)
and the equation of the circle is
x2 + y2 – 2x = 0 ... (ii)
On solving (i) and (ii), we get
x2 + x2 – 2x = 0
 2x2 – 2x = 0  2x (x – 1) = 0
 x = 0, x = 1
when x = 0, y = 0
when x = 1, y = 1
 the coordinates of A are (0, 0) and the coordinates of B are (1, 1).
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(x – x1) (x – x2) +(y – y1) (y – y2) = 0

 (x – 0) (x – 1) + (y – 0) (y – 1) = 0
 x(x – 1) + y (y – 1) = 0
 x2 + y2 – x − y = 0
73. The set of all the solutions of the inequality log1− x (x − 2)  −1 is
(A) (–, 0) (B) (2, ) (C) (–, 1) (D) 
Ans (D)
The left hand side of inequality is defined for x’s which satisfy the following: 1 – x > 0, x – 2 > 0,
1 – x  1. Obviously there is no single value of which these inequalities are satisfied. Thus the set of its
solutions is empty.
x −1
74. If f(x) = , then f(2x) in terms of f(x) is
x +1
f (x) + 1 3f ( x ) + 1 f (x) + 3 f (x) + 3
(A) (B) (C) (D)
f (x) + 3 f (x) + 3 f (x) + 1 3f ( x ) + 1
Ans (B)
x −1
Let y = f(x) =  y(x + 1) = x − 1
x +1
1+ y
 x=  (1)
1− y
2(1 + y)
−1
2x − 1 1− y
Now, f (2x) = = (using (1))
2x + 1 1+ y 
2  + 1
1− y 
2(1 + y) − (1 − y) 3y + 1
= =
2(1 + y) + (1 − y) y + 3
3f (x) + 1
=
f (x) + 3

75. The centres of the circles x2 + y2 – 6x – 8y – 7 = 0 and x2 + y2 – 4x – 10y – 3 = 0 are the ends of the
diameter of the circle
(A) x2 + y2 – 5x – 9y + 26 = 0 (B) x2 + y2 + 5x – 9y + 14 = 0
(C) x2 + y2 + 5x – y – 14 = 0 (D) x2 + y2 + 5x + y + 14 = 0
Ans (A)
(3, 4) and (2, 5) are ends of diameter of circle
So, equation (x – 3) (x – 2) + (y – 4) (y – 5) = 0
 x2 + y2 – 5x – 9y + 26 = 0

76. Let A and B be two fixed points. Then the locus of a point C which moves so that
 
( tan BAC)( tan ABC) = 1 , 0  BAC  , 0  ABC  is
2 2
(A) Circle (B) pair of straight line
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Ans (A)
tan  tan  = 1  tan  = cot  C

 
 tan  = tan  –  
2 
 
 +  =  ACB =  locus of C is a
2 2 A B

circle as angle in a semicircle is
2
77. If the function f: [2, ) → [1, ) is defined by f (x) = 3x(x –2), then f-1 (x) is
(A) 1 + 1 + log3 x (B) 1 − 1 + log3 x (C) 1 + 1 − log 3 x (D) does not exist
Ans (A)
Let g (x) be the inverse of f, then f (g (x)) = x
 3g (x) (g (x) –2) = x  (g (x))2 – 2 g (x) – log3 x = 0
2  4 + 4log3 x
 g (x) = = 1  1 + log3 x
2
Since g : [1, ] → [2, ]
So g (x) = 1 + 1 + log 3 x

78. Two lines through (2, 3) from which the circle x2 + y2 = 25 intercepts chords of length 8 units have
equations
(A) 2x + 3y = 13, x + 5y = 17 (B) y = 3, 12x + 5y = 39
(C) x = 2, 9x – 11y = 51 (D) y = 0, 12x + 5y = 39
Ans (B)
Let slope of required line is m
y – 3 = m(x – 2)  mx – y +(3 – 2m) = 0
Length of ⊥ from origin = 3
(0, 0)
 9 + 4m2 – 12m = 9 + 9m2 5
3
12
 5m2 + 12m = 0  m = 0, − 4 (2, 3)
5
Hence lines are y – 3 = 0  y = 3
12
y−3= − (x – 2)  5y – 15 = –12x + 24
5
 12x + 5y = 39.

79. Function f : (–, –1) → (0, e5] defined by f(x) = ex −3x +2 is

3

(A) Many-one and onto (B) Many-one and into

(C) One-one and onto (D) One-one and into
Ans (D)
f(x) = ex −3x +2
3

Let g(x) = x3 – 3x + 2; g(x) = 3x2 – 3 = 3(x2 – 1)

g(x)  0 for x  (–, –1]
 g(x) is increasing function
 f(x) is one-one

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Now, Range of f(x) = (0, e4)

But codomain is (0, e5]
 f(x) is into function
80. The solution of x(x + 2)2 (x – 1)5 (2x – 3)(x – 3)4  0 is
3 
(A)  ,   (B) [0, 1]
2 
3  3 
(C) [0,1]   ,    {−2} (D) (0,1)   ,  
2  2 
Ans (C)
3 
x [0,1]   ,    {−2}
2 

Numerical problems

81. The number of solutions of logx 3 = 2x – 3 is

Ans 2
Clearly 2 solutions

82. If one of the diameters of the circle x2 + y2 – 2x – 6y + 6 = 0 is a chord to the circle with centre (2, 1),
then the radius of the circle is
Ans 3
Clearly from the figure the radius of bigger circle

r2 = 22 + {(2 – 1)2 + (1 – 3)2}

r2 = 9 or r = 3
P Q 
83. PQ is a focal chord of y2 = 4ax. PP, QQ are normal chords at P and Q respectively. Then is
PQ
Ans 3
 a −2a 
Let P(at 2 ,2at) then Q =  2 , 
t t 
2  a −2a 
P(at2 , 2at) where t = −t − ; Q  2 , 
t  t t 

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2 2
 1  1
 PQ = 3a  t +  , PQ = a  t + 
 t   t
PQ
 =3
PQ

84. The relation on the set A = {x : | x | < 3, x  Z} is defined by R = {(x, y): y = | x |, x  −1}. Then the
number of elements in the power set of R is
Ans 16
We have, A = {x: | x | < 3, x  Z} = {−2, −1, 0, 1, 2} and R = {(x, y): y = | x |, x  − 1}
R = {(−2, 2), (0, 0), (1, 1), (2, 2)}
Clearly, R has four elements.
So, the number of elements in power set of R is 24 = 16
85. The line x + my + n = 0, touches both the parabolas y2 = 4x, x 2 = 4y then 2m + 3n =
Ans 5
Common tangent can be x + y + 1 = 0
 m = n = 1  2m + 3n = 5

86. The length of a rectangle is three times the breadth. If the minimum perimeter of the rectangle is 160 cm,
then find the minimum value of the breadth.
Ans 20
Let l be the length of the rectangle, b be the breadth
Given l = 3b and 2(l + b)  160
3b + b  80
4b  80
b  20
 Minimum value of breadth is 20 cm

87. The value of x which satisfies the equation log2(x2 − 3) − log2(6x − 10) + 1 = 0 is ____
Ans 2
5
(x2 – 3) > 0 and 6x – 10 > 0  x >
3
x2 − 3
Now, the given equation reduces to = 1 which means x2 − 3x + 2 = 0
3x − 5
5
 x = 1, 2. Since x > , therefore x = 2.
3

88. The number of tangents that can be drawn from the point (8, 6) to the circle x2 + y2 – 100 = 0 is
Ans 1
Point (8,6) lies on circle; S1 = 0  one tangent
89. Period of the function f(x) = |cos x| + ex –[x] + e 3x is (where [ ] denotes greatest integer function and {.}
denotes fractional part function)
Ans 1

Period of |cos x| is = 1

{x}
e is 1

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e3{x} is 1
So Ans 1
90. A is a point on the parabola y2 = 4ax . The normal at A, cuts the parabola again at B. If AB subtends a
right angle at the vertex of the parabola, and ‘m’ is the slope of AB then 2m is
Ans 2
2
Let t1, t2 are parameters of A and B than t 2 = − t1 − .
t1
AB makes a right angle at the vertex.
 2
t1t 2 = −4  t1  −t1 −  = −4  t1 = 2
 t1 
2
Slope of AB = = − t1 = − 2 = m
t1 + t 2
 2.m = | −2 | = 2

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