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  1. ChemistryJEE Main 21 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q21·Numerical·Easy–moderate
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    Arrhenius equation activation energy

    Pre-exponential factors of two different reactions of same order are identical. Let activation energy of first reaction exceed the activation energy of second reaction by 20 kJ mol−1^{-1}. If k1k_1 and k2k_2 are the rate constants of first and second reaction respectively at 300 K, then ln⁡k2k1\ln\dfrac{k_2}{k_1} will be . (nearest integer) [R=8.3R = 8.3 J K−1^{-1} mol−1^{-1}]
    We corrected a printing error in the original paper

    Source printed “Let activation energy of first reaction exceeds” and “In k2k1\dfrac{k_2}{k_1}” (capital I for the natural logarithm ln).

  2. ChemistryJEE Main 21 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q8·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    First order gaseous decomposition

    Decomposition of A is a first order reaction at T(K) and is given by A(g)→B(g)+C(g)\ce{A(g) -> B(g) + C(g)}. In a closed 1 L vessel, 1 bar A(g) is allowed to decompose at T(K). After 100 minutes, the total pressure was 1.5 bar. What is the rate constant (in min−1^{-1}) of the reaction ? (log⁡2=0.3\log 2 = 0.3)
    1. (1)6.9×10−16.9\times10^{-1}
    2. (2)6.9×10−36.9\times10^{-3}
    3. (3)6.9×10−26.9\times10^{-2}
    4. (4)6.9×10−46.9\times10^{-4}
  3. ChemistryJEE Main 22 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q12·MCQ·Easy
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    First order rate and concentration

    A→products\ce{A -> products} (First order reaction).

    Three sets of experiment were performed for a reaction under similar experimental conditions.

    Run 1 ⇒\Rightarrow 100 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A

    Run 2 ⇒\Rightarrow 200 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A

    Run 3 ⇒\Rightarrow 100 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A + 100 mL of HX2O\ce{H2O} added.

    The correct variation of rate of reaction is

    1. (1)Run 1 = Run 2 = Run 3
    2. (2)Run 3 << Run 1 = Run 2
    3. (3)Run 3 << Run 1 << Run 2
    4. (4)Run 1 << Run 2 << Run 3
  4. ChemistryJEE Main 22 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q23·Numerical·Easy–moderate
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    Arrhenius equation equal rate constants

    The temperature at which the rate constants of the given below two gaseous reactions become equal is K. (Nearest integer).

    X→Y\ce{X -> Y}    k1=106 e−30000Tk_1 = 10^{6}\,e^{\frac{-30000}{T}}

    P→Q\ce{P -> Q}    k2=104 e−24000Tk_2 = 10^{4}\,e^{\frac{-24000}{T}}

    Given : ln⁡10=2.303\ln 10 = 2.303

  5. ChemistryJEE Main 22 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q7·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    Arrhenius equation

    Correct statements regarding Arrhenius equation among the following are :
    • (A)Factor e−Ea/RT\mathrm{e}^{-\mathrm{Ea}/\mathrm{RT}} corresponds to fraction of molecules having kinetic energy less than Ea.
    • (B)At a given temperature, lower the Ea, faster is the reaction.
    • (C)Increase in temperature by about 10∘^\circC doubles the rate of reaction.
    • (D)Plot of log k vs 1T\dfrac{1}{\mathrm{T}} gives a straight line with slope =−EaR= -\dfrac{\mathrm{Ea}}{\mathrm{R}}.
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
    1. (1)B and D only
    2. (2)A and B only
    3. (3)A and C only
    4. (4)B and C only
  6. ChemistryJEE Main 22 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q25·Numerical·Easy–moderate
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    Arrhenius equation activation energy

    Consider A→k1B\ce{A ->[$k_1$] B} and C→k2D\ce{C ->[$k_2$] D} are two reactions. If the rate constant (k1k_1) of the A→B\ce{A -> B} reaction can be expressed by the following equation log⁡10k=14.34−1.5×104T/K\log_{10} k = 14.34 - \dfrac{1.5\times10^{4}}{T/\mathrm{K}} and activation energy of C→D\ce{C -> D} reaction (Ea2_2) is 15\dfrac{1}{5}th of the A→B\ce{A -> B} reaction (Ea1_1), then the value of (Ea2_2) is kJ mol−1^{-1}. (Nearest Integer)
  7. ChemistryJEE Main 23 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q21·Numerical·Easy–moderate
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    Zero order half life

    For the thermal decomposition of reaction AB(g), the following is constructed.

    The half life of the reaction is ‘x' min.

    x = min. (Nearest integer)

  8. ChemistryJEE Main 23 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q1·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    Rate of reaction stoichiometry

    Given above is the concentration vs time plot for a dissociation reaction : A→n B\ce{A -> nB}.

    Based on the data of the initial phase of the reaction (initial 10 min), the value of n is .

    1. (1)4
    2. (2)3
    3. (3)2
    4. (4)5
  9. ChemistryJEE Main 23 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q11·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    Rate of reaction and rate constant

    Observe the following reactions at T(K)
    • (I)A→products\ce{A -> products}.
    • (II)5 BrX−(aq)+BrOX3X−(aq)+6 HX+(aq)→3 BrX2(aq)+3 HX2O\ce{5Br^- (aq) + BrO3^- (aq) + 6H^+ (aq) -> 3Br2 (aq) + 3H2O} (ll)
    Both the reactions are started at 10.00 am. The rates of these reactions at 10.10 am are same. The value of −Δ[Br−]Δt-\dfrac{\Delta[\mathrm{Br^-}]}{\Delta t} at 10.10 am is 2×10−42\times10^{-4} mol L−1^{-1} min−1^{-1}. The concentration of A at 10.10 am is 10−210^{-2} mol L−1^{-1}. What is the first order rate constant (in min−1^{-1}) of reaction I?
    1. (1)2×10−32\times10^{-3}
    2. (2)10−310^{-3}
    3. (3)10−210^{-2}
    4. (4)4×10−34\times10^{-3}
    We corrected a printing error in the original paper

    Source printed the unit as “mol L−1^{-1} Min−1^{-1}”.

  10. ChemistryJEE Main 24 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q2·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    Potential energy reaction profile

    A→D\ce{A -> D} is an endothermic reaction occurring in three steps (elementary).

    (i) A→B\ce{A -> B} ΔHi=+\Delta H_\mathrm{i} = +ve

    (ii) B→C\ce{B -> C} ΔHii=−\Delta H_\mathrm{ii} = -ve

    (iii) C→D\ce{C -> D} ΔHiii=−\Delta H_\mathrm{iii} = -ve

    Which of the following graphs between potential energy (y-axis) vs reaction coordinate (x-axis) correctly represents the reaction profile of A→D\ce{A -> D} ?

    1. (1)
    2. (2)
    3. (3)
    4. (4)
  11. ChemistryJEE Main 24 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q16·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    Catalyst and arrhenius equation

    At 27∘^\circC in presence of a catalyst, activation energy of a reaction is lowered by 10 kJ mol−1^{-1}. The logarithm ratio of k(catalysed)k(uncatalysed)\dfrac{k(\text{catalysed})}{k(\text{uncatalysed})} is ….

    (Consider that the frequency factor for both the reactions is same)

    1. (1)17.41
    2. (2)1.741
    3. (3)3.482
    4. (4)0.1741
  12. ChemistryJEE Main 24 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q22·Numerical·Easy–moderate
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    First order radioactive decay

    The half-life of 65^{65}Zn is 245 days. After x days, 75% of original activity remained. The value of x in days is . (Nearest integer)

    (Given : log⁡3=0.4771\log 3 = 0.4771 and log⁡2=0.3010\log 2 = 0.3010)

  13. ChemistryJEE Main 28 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q7·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    First order reaction time

    An organic compound undergoes first order decomposition. The times taken for decomposition to (18)th\left(\dfrac{1}{8}\right)^{\mathrm{th}} and (110)th\left(\dfrac{1}{10}\right)^{\mathrm{th}} of its initial concentration are t1/8t_{1/8} and t1/10t_{1/10} respectively.

    What is the value of t1/8t1/10×10\dfrac{t_{1/8}}{t_{1/10}}\times 10 ?

    (log⁡2=0.3\log 2 = 0.3)

    1. (1)9
    2. (2)0.9
    3. (3)3
    4. (4)30
    We corrected a printing error in the original paper

    Source printed “The time taken for decomposition to ... are”.

  14. ChemistryJEE Main 28 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q22·Numerical·Moderate
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    Arrhenius equation and activation energy

    A→B\ce{A -> B} (first reaction)

    C→D\ce{C -> D} (second reaction)

    Consider the above two first-order reactions. The rate constant for first reaction at 500 K is double of the same at 300 K. At 500 K, 50% of the reaction becomes complete in 2 hour. The activation energy of the second reaction is half of that of first reaction. If the rate constant at 500 K of the second reaction becomes double of the rate constant of first reaction at the same temperature; then rate constant for the second reaction at 300 K is ×10−1\times 10^{-1} hour−1^{-1} (nearest integer).

  15. ChemistryJEE Main 2 Apr 2026, Shift 1·Q8·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    Zero and first order completion time

    t100%t_{100\%} is the time required for the 100% completion of the reaction while t1/2t_{1/2} is the time required for 50% of the reaction to be completed. Which of the following option correctly represents the relation between t100%t_{100\%} and t1/2t_{1/2} for zero and first order reactions respectively ?
    1. (1)t100%=(t1/2)2t_{100\%} = (t_{1/2})^2 and t100%=(t1/2)−∞t_{100\%} = (t_{1/2})^{-\infty}
    2. (2)t100%=2t1/2t_{100\%} = 2t_{1/2} and t100%=(t1/2)∞t_{100\%} = (t_{1/2})^{\infty}
    3. (3)t100%=2t1/2t_{100\%} = 2t_{1/2} and t100%=(2t1/2)2t_{100\%} = (2t_{1/2})^2
    4. (4)t100%=(t1/2)∞t_{100\%} = (t_{1/2})^{\infty} and t100%=2t1/2t_{100\%} = 2t_{1/2}
  16. ChemistryJEE Main 2 Apr 2026, Shift 1·Q24·Numerical·Moderate
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    Arrhenius equation temperature dependence

    For reaction A→P\ce{A -> P}, rate constant k=1.5×103k = 1.5\times10^{3} s−1^{-1} at 27∘^\circC. If activation energy for the above reaction is 60 kJ mol−1^{-1}, then the temperature (in ∘^\circC) at which rate constant, k=4.5×103k = 4.5\times10^{3} s−1^{-1} is . (Nearest integer)

    Given : log⁡2=0.30\log 2 = 0.30, log⁡3=0.48\log 3 = 0.48, R=8.3R = 8.3 J K−1^{-1} mol−1^{-1}, ln⁡10=2.3\ln 10 = 2.3

  17. ChemistryJEE Main 2 Apr 2026, Shift 2·Q7·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    Order from rate constant units

    Consider the reaction a X→b Y\ce{aX -> bY}, for which the rate constant at 30∘^\circC is 1×10−31\times10^{-3} mol−1^{-1} L s−1^{-1}. Which of the following statements are true ?
    • (A)When concentration of ‘X' is increased to four times, the rate of reaction becomes 16 times.
    • (B)The reaction is a second order reaction.
    • (C)The half-life period is independent of the concentration of X.
    • (D)Decomposition of NX2OX5\ce{N2O5} is an example of the above reaction.
    • (E)  is valid for the above reaction.
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
    1. (1)A and B only
    2. (2)A, B and C only
    3. (3)A, B, D and E only
    4. (4)C and D only
  18. ChemistryJEE Main 2 Apr 2026, Shift 2·Q22·Numerical·Moderate
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    Pressure change in gas phase kinetics

    Consider the following gas phase reaction being carried out in a closed vessel at 25∘^\circC.

    2 A(g)→4 B(g)+C(g)\ce{2A(g) -> 4B(g) + C(g)}

    time(min)\dfrac{\text{time}}{\text{(min)}}total pressure of the system(mm Hg)\dfrac{\text{total pressure of the system}}{\text{(mm Hg)}}
    30300
    ∞\infty600
    The pressure of C(g) at 30 minutes time interval would be mm Hg. (Nearest integer)
  19. ChemistryJEE Main 4 Apr 2026, Shift 1·Q7·MCQ·Easy
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    First order integrated rate law

    Consider the first order reaction R→P\ce{R -> P}.

    The fraction of molecules decomposed in the given first order reaction can be expressed as

    1. (1)1−ek1t1-e^{k_1t}
    2. (2)1+ek1t1+e^{k_1t}
    3. (3)1+e−k1t1+e^{-k_1t}
    4. (4)1−e−k1t1-e^{-k_1t}
  20. ChemistryJEE Main 4 Apr 2026, Shift 2·Q13·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    Concentration time graphs order

    Consider the given graph showing variation of reactant concentration with time.

    Three different reactions were started with identical initial concentration of reactants. Which of the following statement is correct ?

    1. (1)The order of all the three reactions is same.
    2. (2)The rate constant of reaction 3 is larger than the rate constant of reaction 2 if the order of reaction is same for both.
    3. (3)The SI unit of rate constant of reaction 1 is s−1^{-1}.
    4. (4)Thermal decomposition of HI on gold surface is an example of reaction 2.
  21. ChemistryJEE Main 4 Apr 2026, Shift 2·Q24·Numerical·Easy–moderate
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    First order integrated rate law

    For a first order reaction A→B\ce{A -> B}
    t/ min[A]/M
    00.6500
    x0.0650
    200.00065
    x = min. (Nearest integer)
  22. ChemistryJEE Main 5 Apr 2026, Shift 1·Q7·MCQ·Easy–moderate
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    First order gas phase kinetics

    First order gas phase reaction

    A→B+C\ce{A -> B + C}

    pip_\mathrm{i} = initial pressure of gas A, ptp_\mathrm{t} = total pressure of the reaction mixture at time tt

    Expression of rate constant (kk) is

    1. (1)1tln⁡pi2pi−pt\dfrac{1}{t}\ln\dfrac{p_\mathrm{i}}{2p_\mathrm{i}-p_\mathrm{t}}
    2. (2)1tln⁡2pipi−pt\dfrac{1}{t}\ln\dfrac{2p_\mathrm{i}}{p_\mathrm{i}-p_\mathrm{t}}
    3. (3)1tln⁡pi3pi−2pt\dfrac{1}{t}\ln\dfrac{p_\mathrm{i}}{3p_\mathrm{i}-2p_\mathrm{t}}
    4. (4)1tln⁡3pi4pi−pt\dfrac{1}{t}\ln\dfrac{3p_\mathrm{i}}{4p_\mathrm{i}-p_\mathrm{t}}
  23. ChemistryJEE Main 5 Apr 2026, Shift 1·Q25·Numerical·Easy
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    First order half life

    If the half life of a first order reaction is 6.93 minutes then the time required for completion of 99% of the reaction will be minutes.

    (Given : log⁡2=0.3010\log 2 = 0.3010)

  24. ChemistryJEE Main 5 Apr 2026, Shift 2·Q25·Numerical·Easy–moderate
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    Half life zero order

    For a reaction A→P\ce{A -> P} at T K, the half life (t1/2t_{1/2}) is plotted as a function of initial concentration [A]0[\mathrm{A}]_0 of A as given below :
    The value of x in the given figure is s (Nearest integer)
  25. ChemistryJEE Main 6 Apr 2026, Shift 1·Q24·Numerical·Easy–moderate
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    First order half life

    Sucrose hydrolyses in acidic medium into glucose and fructose by first order rate law with t1/2=3t_{1/2} = 3 hour. The percentage of sucrose remaining after 6 hours is . (Nearest integer)

    (Given : log⁡2=0.3010\log 2 = 0.3010 and log⁡3=0.4771\log 3 = 0.4771)

  26. ChemistryJEE Main 6 Apr 2026, Shift 2·Q25·Numerical·Easy
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    Arrhenius equation activation energy

    Decomposition of a hydrocarbon follows the equation k=(5.5×1011 s−1) e−28000 KTk = (5.5\times10^{11}\ \mathrm{s^{-1}})\ e^{\frac{-28000\,\mathrm{K}}{T}}. The activation energy of reaction is kJ mol−1^{-1}. (Nearest Integer)

    Given : R=8.3R = 8.3 J K−1^{-1} mol−1^{-1}

  27. ChemistryJEE Main 8 Apr 2026, Shift 2·Q7·MCQ·Moderate
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    Arrhenius equation and half-life

    Given below are two statements :

    R=8.314R = 8.314 J K−1^{-1} mol−1^{-1} and 1 cal =4.2= 4.2 J

    Statement I : When Ea =12.6= 12.6 kcal/mol, the room temperature rate constant is doubled by a 10∘^\circC increase in temperature (298 K to 308 K)

    Statement II : For a first order reaction A→B\ce{A -> B},

    Here [A]0[\mathrm{A}]_0 is the initial concentration of A and t1/2t_{1/2} is half-life of reaction.

    In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option given below :

    1. (1)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
    2. (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
    3. (3)Statement I is true but Statement II are false
    4. (4)Statement I is false but Statement II are true