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Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026

78Questions
35Papers covered
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
YearQuestionsPapersAvg / paperWeightage
2026522.55.56% ↑25%
20252124.44% ↓25.2%
20246235.94% ↑203%
20231111.96% ↓1%
20222211.98% ↓50.5%
20212124.00% ↓10%
20202124.44% →0%
20192124.44% ↑100%
20181112.22% ↓50%
20172124.44% ↑100%
20162212.22% →0%
20152212.22% →0%
20141112.22% ↓1.1%
20132212.25% ↓55.1%
20124225.00% ↑1.3%
20114224.94% ↓21%
2010522.56.25% ↑59.4%
20092123.92% ↓33.3%
20083135.88% ↑47.1%
20072124.00% ↓50%
20064148.00% ↑33.3%
20053136.00% ↓28%
20044148.33% ↓18.3%
200351510.20% ↑27.6%
20024148.00% ↑36%
20013135.88% →0%
20003135.88%

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1

At a certain temperature, T(K), during a process, 500 J is absorbed by the system and work of 200 J is done by the system. Then change in internal energy of the system is :

  1. 700 J
  2. 400 J
  3. 300 J
  4. 500 J
NEET (UG) 2026
2

Consider the following reaction : 2A(g) + B(g) 2D(g) U = −10 kJ mol-1 and S = −44 J K-1 at 298 K. Identify the correct option with G for the reaction and spontaneity of the reaction at 298 K. (Given : R = 8.31 J mol-1 K-1)

  1. +0.63568 kJ mol-1, non-spontaneous
  2. −0.63568 kJ mol-1, spontaneous
  3. −1.635 kJ mol-1, spontaneous
  4. +1.635 kJ mol-1, non-spontaneous
NEET (UG) 2026
3

Two moles of an ideal gas undergo free expansion from 10 L to 100 L at 300 K. The values of Ssystem and Ssurroundings are (R is universal gas constant)

  1. Ssystem = 4.606 R; Ssurroundings = 0
  2. Ssystem = 0; Ssurroundings = 0
  3. Ssystem = 4.606 R; Ssurroundings = -4.606 R
  4. Ssystem = 0; Ssurroundings = 4.606 R
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
4

Consider the reversible processes for 1.0 mol of an ideal gas as shown in the figure. [figure] w1, w2, w3 and w4 represent work done (in calories) in the processes 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively; U2 and U4 are changes in the internal energy for the processes 2 and 4, respectively. [use R = 2 cal K-1 mol-1] The correct option is

  1. w1 + w2 + w3 + w4 = 0
  2. w1 + w3 = -2T1 V2V1 - 2T2 V4V3
  3. w2 + w4 = U2 - U4
  4. w1 + w2 = 2T1 V2V1
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
5

A protein undergoes reversible thermal denaturation from its initial state N to denatured state D according to N D. At 60 C, the concentrations of both N and D are equal at equilibrium, and the standard enthalpy change of denaturation is 666 kJ mol-1. The standard entropy change ( S in kJ K-1 mol-1) of the protein upon denaturation at 60 C is closest to

  1. 11.1
  2. 2.0
  3. 2000.0
  4. 333.0
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
6

The standard heat of formation, in kcal/mol of Ba2+ is : [Given : standard heat of formation of SO42- ion (aq) = -216 kcal/mol, standard heat of crystallisation of BaSO4(s) = -4.5 kcal/mol, standard heat of formation of BaSO4(s) = -349 kcal/mol]

  1. +133.0
  2. +220.5
  3. -128.5
  4. -133.0
NEET (UG) 2025
7

C(s) + 2H2(g) CH4(g); H = -74.8 kJ mol-1. Which of the following diagrams gives an accurate representation of the above reaction? [R reactants; P products]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
NEET (UG) 2025
8

In which of the following processes entropy increases? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A and C
  2. A, B and D
  3. A, C and D
  4. C and D
NEET (UG) 2024
9

Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  2. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
NEET (UG) 2024
10

The work done during reversible isothermal expansion of one mole of hydrogen gas at 25 from pressure of 20 atmosphere to 10 atmosphere is (Given R = 2.0 cal K-1 mol-1)

  1. 0 calorie
  2. -413.14 calories
  3. 413.14 calories
  4. 100 calories
NEET (UG) 2024
11

Choose the correct statement for the work done in the expansion and heat absorbed or released when 5 litres of an ideal gas at 10 atmospheric pressure isothermally expands into vacuum until volume is 15 litres :

  1. Both the heat and work done will be greater than zero
  2. Heat absorbed will be less than zero and work done will be positive
  3. Work done will be zero and heat will also be zero
  4. Work done will be greater than zero and heat will remain zero
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
12

For an endothermic reaction: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. B and D
  2. C and D
  3. A and B
  4. A and C
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
13

For the following reaction at 300 K A2(g) + 3B2(g) 2AB3(g) the enthalpy change is +15 kJ, then the internal energy change is :

  1. 19988.4 J
  2. 200 J
  3. 1999 J
  4. 1.9988 kJ
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
14

Which amongst the following options is the correct relation between change in enthalpy and change in internal energy?

  1. H = U + ng RT
  2. H - U = - n RT
  3. H + U = n R
  4. H = U - ng RT
NEET (UG) 2023
15

Which of the following p-V curve represents maximum work done?

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
NEET (UG) 2022
16

One mole of an ideal gas at 300 K is expanded isothermally from 1 L to 10 L volume. U for this process is : (Use R = 8.314 J K-1 mol-1)

  1. 0 J
  2. 1260 J
  3. 2520 J
  4. 5040 J
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
17

Which one among the following is the correct option for right relationship between CP and CV for one mole of ideal gas?

  1. CV = RCP
  2. CP + CV = R
  3. CP - CV = R
  4. CP = RCV
NEET (UG) 2021
18

For irreversible expansion of an ideal gas under isothermal condition, the correct option is :

  1. U 0, Stotal = 0
  2. U = 0, Stotal = 0
  3. U 0, Stotal 0
  4. U = 0, Stotal 0
NEET (UG) 2021
19

For the reaction, 2Cl(g) Cl2(g), the correct option is :

  1. r H > 0 and r S < 0
  2. r H < 0 and r S > 0
  3. r H < 0 and r S < 0
  4. r H > 0 and r S > 0
NEET (UG) 2020
20

The correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition is :

  1. q = 0, T < 0 and w > 0
  2. q < 0, T = 0 and w = 0
  3. q > 0, T > 0 and w > 0
  4. q = 0, T = 0 and w = 0
NEET (UG) 2020
21

In which case change in entropy is negative?

  1. Sublimation of solid to gas
  2. 2H(g) H2(g)
  3. Evaporation of water
  4. Expansion of a gas at constant temperature
NEET (UG) 2019
22

Under isothermal condition, a gas at 300 K expands from 0.1 L to 0.25 L against a constant external pressure of 2 bar. The work done by the gas is [Given that 1 L bar = 100 J]

  1. 25 J
  2. 30 J
  3. −30 J
  4. 5 kJ
NEET (UG) 2019
23

The bond dissociation energies of X2, Y2 and XY are in the ratio of 1 : 0.5 : 1. H for the formation of XY is -200 kJ mol-1. The bond dissociation energy of X2 will be

  1. 800 kJ mol-1
  2. 200 kJ mol-1
  3. 400 kJ mol-1
  4. 100 kJ mol-1
NEET 2018
24

For a given reaction, H = 35.5 kJ mol-1 and S = 83.6 J K-1 mol-1. The reaction is spontaneous at (Assume that H and S do not vary with temperature.)

  1. T > 425 K
  2. all temperatures
  3. T > 298 K
  4. T < 425 K
NEET 2017
25

A gas is allowed to expand in a well insulated container against a constant external pressure of 2.5 atm from an initial volume of 2.50 L to a final volume of 4.50 L. The change in internal energy U of the gas in joules will be

  1. -500 J
  2. -505 J
  3. +505 J
  4. 1136.25 J
NEET 2017
26

The correct thermodynamic conditions for the spontaneous reaction at all temperatures is

  1. H < 0 and S > 0
  2. H < 0 and S < 0
  3. H < 0 and S = 0
  4. H > 0 and S < 0
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
27

For a sample of perfect gas when its pressure is changed isothermally from pi to pf, the entropy change is given by

  1. S = nR ( pfpi )
  2. S = nR ( pipf )
  3. S = nRT ( pfpi )
  4. S = RT ( pipf )
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
28

The heat of combustion of carbon to CO2 is -393.5 kJ/mol. The heat released upon formation of 35.2 g of CO2 from carbon and oxygen gas is

  1. +315 kJ
  2. -630 kJ
  3. -3.15 kJ
  4. -315 kJ
AIPMT 2015
29

Which of the following statements is correct for a reversible process in a state of equilibrium?

  1. G = -2.30 RT K
  2. G = 2.30 RT K
  3. G = -2.30 RT K
  4. G = 2.30 RT K
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
30

For the reaction, X2O4(l) 2XO2(g) = 2.1 kcal, S = 20 cal K-1 at 300 K Hence, is

  1. 2.7 kcal
  2. -2.7 kcal
  3. 9.3 kcal
  4. -9.3 kcal
AIPMT 2014