The question paper and solution PDF of the GATE 2026 CY (Chemistry) paper is available here. The exam ‌for GATE 2026 CY paper was scheduled for 7th February, session 1 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM).

The Gate 2026 CY exam happens for 100 marks, where 15 marks come from the general aptitude section, 13 marks from Engineering mathematics. The remaining 72 marks come from core subjects.

Based on the initial analysis, the GATE 2026 CY question paper was considered moderate to tough. To rank under 1000 in Instrumentation, you need to score 55-60+ marks out of 100.

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Question 1:

For an ideal gas, which of the following thermodynamic quantities depends only on temperature?

  • (A) Enthalpy
  • (B) Entropy
  • (C) Gibbs free energy
  • (D) Pressure

Question 2:

Which of the following reagents converts an aldehyde selectively into a primary alcohol?

  • (A) PCC
  • (B) \( KMnO_4 \)
  • (C) \( LiAlH_4 \)
  • (D) \( CrO_3 \)

Question 3:

The magnetic behavior of a compound with all electrons paired is:

  • (A) Paramagnetic
  • (B) Ferromagnetic
  • (C) Diamagnetic
  • (D) Antiferromagnetic

Question 4:

In IR spectroscopy, which bond absorbs at the highest wavenumber?

  • (A) C-C
  • (B) C=C
  • (C) C \(\equiv\) C
  • (D) O-H

Question 5:

The standard electrode potential of the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) is:

  • (A) +1.00 V
  • (B) -1.00 V
  • (C) 0.00 V
  • (D) +0.76 V

Question 6:

Which ligand causes maximum crystal field splitting?

  • (A) \( F^- \)
  • (B) \( H_2O \)
  • (C) \( NH_3 \)
  • (D) \( CN^- \)

Question 7:

For a first-order reaction, the unit of rate constant is:

  • (A) mol \( L^{-1} s^{-1} \)
  • (B) \( s^{-1} \)
  • (C) L \( mol^{-1} s^{-1} \)
  • (D) mol \( L^{-1} \)

GATE 2026 Question Paper