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:

For first order reaction:
2A(g) → 4B(g) + C(g)
Total pressure at \( t = 30 \, sec \) and \( t = \infty \) are 300 torr and 600 torr respectively. Calculate pressure of C(g) at 30 sec (in torr).


Question 2:

‘x’ be the osmotic pressure of a solution formed by dissolving 1g of a protein (M = 50,000 g/mol) in 0.5 litre and ‘y’ be the osmotic pressure of solution formed by dissolving 2g of the same protein in 1 litre at 300 K. If ‘z’ be the osmotic pressure of solution formed by mixing above two solutions. Then the value of ‘x’, ‘y’ and ‘z’ respectively are.
Use: \( R = 0.083 \, lit-bar/K-mol \)

  • (A) \( 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \, bar, 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \, bar, 4.48 \times 10^{-4} \, bar \)
  • (B) \( 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \, bar, 19.2 \times 10^{-4} \, bar, 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \, bar \)
  • (C) \( 19.2 \times 10^{-4} \, bar, 19.2 \times 10^{-4} \, bar, 19.2 \times 10^{-4} \, bar \)
  • (D) \( 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \, bar, 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \, bar, 9.96 \times 10^{-4} \, bar \)

Question 3:

Molarity of \( H_2SO_4(aq.) \) solution is 4.9 M. If the density of the solution is 1.40 g/mL, then molality and mole fraction of solute in the solution is:
(Molar mass of \( H_2SO_4 = 98 \, g/mole \))

  • (A) \( m = 5.33 \), \( x_{solute} = 0.072 \)
  • (B) \( m = 5.33 \), \( x_{solute} = 0.087 \)
  • (C) \( m = 5.21 \), \( x_{solute} = 0.072 \)
  • (D) \( m = 5.21 \), \( x_{solute} = 0.087 \)

Question 4:

A metal of work function 2.3 eV is irradiated with radiation of wavelength \( y \times 10^2 \) nm. The maximum kinetic energy of ejected electron is \( 2.8 \times 10^{-20} \) J. Then calculate \( y \) (in nearest integer).


Question 5:

A hydrocarbon has mass ratio of C and H in 12 : 1.
Each molecule of hydrocarbon has 2 carbon atoms.
Calculate mass of \( CO_2 \) (in gm) produced, when 3.38 gm hydrocarbon undergoes combustion.

  • (A) 11.44
  • (B) 22.88
  • (C) 3.28
  • (D) 6.44

Question 6:

A cell is formed using the below half-cell reactions, and the cell is working with 80% efficiency. Work obtained is utilized for isothermal expansion of gas against external pressure of 1 kPa. Find \( \Delta V \) (in \( m^3 \)).
\[ \frac{1}{2} O_2 + 2H^+ + 2e^- \rightarrow H_2O; \, E^\circ = 1.23 \, V \] \[ 6H^+ + CO_2 + 6e^- \rightarrow CH_3OH + H_2O; \, E^\circ = 0.02 \, V \]


Question 7:

For process \( X \to Y \), work done by the gas is 10 J and heat absorbed in the process is 2 J. For the reverse process, heat evolved is 6 J. Find the work done for the reverse process.

  • (A) Work done on the gas is 14 J
  • (B) Work done by the gas is 2 J
  • (C) Work done on the gas is 20 J
  • (D) Work done by the gas is 12 J

Question 8:

For a reaction \( xA \rightarrow yB, \, k = 0.3 \, M^{-1} sec^{-1} \),
(i) If the concentration of A is made 4 times, then the rate of reaction becomes 16 times.
(ii) The decomposition of \( N_2O_5 \) is an example of this type of reaction.
(iii) The order of the reaction is 2.
(iv) A plot of \( \ln \left( \frac{[A]_0}{[A]_t} \right) \) vs. \( t \) is a straight line.
(v) The half-life of the reaction is independent of the concentration of the reactant


Which of the following options has the correct set of statements:

  • (A) (i), (ii), (v)
  • (B) (i), (iii)
  • (C) (iii), (iv), (v)
  • (D) (i), (iii), (v)

Question 9:

0.1 mole of \( H_2S \) is added in 1 liter of 0.1 HCl solution. Calculate the concentration of \( HS^- \).
[Given \( K_a1 = 8.3 \times 10^{-8} \) and \( K_a2 = 10^{-13} \)]

  • (A) \( 8.3 \times 10^{-8} \, M \)
  • (B) \( 10^{-13} \, M \)
  • (C) 0.1 M
  • (D) 0.05 M

Question 10:

20 ml of 0.2 M HA (\( K_a = 5 \times 10^{-4} \)) is titrated with 10 ml of 0.2 M NaOH solution. Calculate the initial and final value of pH of the solution. [Given \( \log 5 = 0.7 \)]

  • (A) 2, 3.3
  • (B) 1.65, 2
  • (C) 3.3, 2
  • (D) 2, 3.6

Question 11:

How many of the following are paramagnetic:
Lu\(^{3+}\), Yb\(^{2+}\), Gd\(^{2+}\), Ce\(^{4+}\), La\(^{3+}\), Zn\(^{2+}\), Cu\(^{2+}\), Mn\(^{2+}\), Sc\(^{3+}\), and Ti\(^{4+}\)


Question 12:

Which of the following are iso-structural with \( SF_4 \)?

  • (A) \( IF_4^+ \)
  • (B) \( BrF_4^+ \)
  • (C) \( XeO_2F_2 \)
  • (D) \( CH_4 \)
  • (E) \( XeF_4 \)

Question 13:

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

  • (A) \( Na_2O, \, N_2O, \, Al_2O_3, \, CO \)
  • (B) \( Al_2O_3, \, As_2O_3, \, CO, \, NO \)
  • (C) \( K_2O, \, Cl_2O_7, \, As_2O_3, \, NO \)
  • (D) \( Na_2O, \, K_2O, \, Al_2O_3, \, As_2O_3 \)

Question 14:

Statement 1: The correct order of 2\(^nd\) ionization energy for boron family elements is: \( B > Al > Ga \).
Statement 2: The correct order of 1\(^st\) ionization energy for carbon family elements is: \( Si > Ge < Pb < Sn \).
Choose the correct option:

  • (A) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct
  • (B) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
  • (C) Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
  • (D) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are incorrect

Question 15:

Which of the following compounds shows coordination isomerism?
(A) \( [Fe(NH_3)_6] [Co(CN)_6] \)
(B) \( [Cr(NH_3)_6] [Co(CN)_6] \)
(C) \( [Co(NH_3)_6] [Co(CN)_6] \)
(D) \( [Ag(NH_3)_2] [Ag(CN)_2] \)
(E) \( [Fe(NH_3)_6] [Cr(CN)_6] \)

  • (A) A, B, & C only
  • (B) A, B & D only
  • (C) A, B, C & E only
  • (D) D only

Question 16:

Arrange the following complexes in increasing order of C.F.S.E. (\( \Delta_0 \))
(a) \( [Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+} \)
(b) \( [Co(H_2O)_6]^{3+} \)
(c) \( [Co(en)_3]^{3+} \)

  • (A) \( b > c > a \)
  • (B) \( c > a > b \)
  • (C) \( c > b > a \)
  • (D) \( a > b > c \)

Question 17:

Which of the ions show positive Borax Bead test and has the largest ionization energy:

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

Question 18:

Identify the code of amino acid and iodine derivative hormone in the given option.


  • (A) Y , Insuline
  • (B) T , Thyroxine
  • (C) Y , Thyroxine
  • (D) T , Insuline

Question 19:

Organic compound (X) + KOH \( \overset{H^+}{\rightarrow} \) gives product \( P \) having the same molar ratio of C : H : O. Identify product \( P \).

  • (A) \( CH_2 C OH \)
  • (B) \( CH_3 COOH \)
  • (C) \( CH_2 = CH COOH \)
  • (D) \( CH_3 C CH_2 OH \)

Question 20:

What will be the mass of AgBr obtained when 1 gm of product is treated with AgNO₃ in the Carius method?


Question 21:

Correct statement about product X and Y


(a) They can be differentiated by NaHCO_3 test.
(b) They both gives 2,4-DNP test.
(c) They both have same molecular mass.
(d) They both react with same rate with HCN.

  • (A) Statement a and b are correct
  • (B) Statement b and c are correct
  • (C) Statement c and d are correct
  • (D) Statement a and d are correct

Question 22:

Identify correct statement(s):
(i) \( Ar–Cl \) and \( R–Cl \) show similar chemical properties.
(ii) Rate of \( S_N^1 \) \( C_6H_5CH_2–Cl < C_6H_5–CH–C_6H_5 \)
(iii) Alcohol is more polar than water, so alcoholic KOH shows elimination reaction.
(iv) Vinyl alcohol is an alkene, whereas allyl alcohol is an alkyne.
(v) Alcohol with SOC\(_2\) gives alkyl halide, but phenol does not give.

  • (A) i, ii, iii statements are correct
  • (B) i, iii, iv statements are correct
  • (C) ii and v statements are correct
  • (D) i and iv statements are correct

Question 23:

Identify A and E



Question 24:

Statement I:


The carbocation in the structure \( O_2NC H \) is stabilized by the +R effect of the \( -OCH_3 \) group.
Statement II:


The carbocation in the structure \( O_2NC H \) is stabilized by the +R effect of the \( -NO_2 \) group.

  • (A) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct
  • (B) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
  • (C) Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
  • (D) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are incorrect

Question 25:

(A) is hydrocarbon

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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

JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Revision