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MHT-CET Chemistry. Try each one first, then open its answer.

Top 10 MHT-CET PYQs to practise first

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  1. Question 1

    This type asked 8 times: 10 May 2023 S1, 11 May 2023 S2, 9 May 2024 S1, 12 May 2024 S1, 19 Apr 2025 S1, 20 Apr 2025 S1, 23 Apr 2025 S1, 12 May 2026 S1. This one: 12 May 2026 S1 See all 8 of this type

    36
    Identify the product obtained when alkyl magnesium halides are reacted with water.

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  2. Question 2

    This type asked 7 times: 10 May 2023 S1, 10 May 2024 S2, 14 May 2024 S2, 17 Apr 2026 S2, 18 Apr 2026 S1, 18 Apr 2026 S2, 19 May 2026 S2. This one: 19 May 2026 S2 See all 7 of this type

    38
    What is the product of following reaction? 2CH3I+2Na→P\mathrm{2CH_3I + 2Na} \to P

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  3. Question 3

    This type asked 7 times: 2 May 2023 S1, 9 May 2024 S1, 22 Apr 2025 S1, 25 Apr 2025 S1, 15 Apr 2026 S1, 16 Apr 2026 S1, 19 Apr 2026 S1. This one: 19 Apr 2026 S1 See all 7 of this type

    39
    Which from the following compounds is not obtained when methyl bromide is treated with ethyl bromide in presence of sodium metal in dry ether?

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  4. Question 4

    This type asked 5 times: 2 May 2023 S1, 10 May 2024 S2, 12 May 2024 S2, 13 May 2024 S2, 19 Apr 2026 S2. This one: 19 Apr 2026 S2 See all 5 of this type

    21
    Find the number of structural isomers possible for hexane ?

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  5. Question 5

    Asked 4 times: 2 May 2023 S1*, 10 May 2024 S2*, 12 May 2024 S2*, 13 May 2024 S2 (* = numbers or wording changed that year) See all 4 times it was asked

    93
    What is molecular formula of an alkane if it exhibits three structural isomers?

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  6. Question 6

    Asked 3 times: 2 May 2023 S1, 22 Apr 2025 S1, 16 Apr 2026 S1 See all 3 times it was asked

    20
    Which of the following alkanes is NOT obtained when a mixture of ethyl iodide and n-propyl iodide is subjected to Wurtz reaction?

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  7. Question 7

    Asked 3 times: 4 May 2023 S2*, 20 Apr 2025 S1, 23 Apr 2025 S1 (* = numbers or wording changed that year) See all 3 times it was asked

    72
    Identify the product ' ZZ ' in the following series of reactions.

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  8. Question 8

    This type asked 3 times: 2 May 2023 S2, 22 Apr 2025 S2, 23 Apr 2025 S1. This one: 23 Apr 2025 S1 See all 3 of this type

    86
    What is the molar mass of third homologue of alkane series?

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  9. Question 9

    This type asked 3 times: 10 May 2023 S2, 11 May 2023 S1, 20 Apr 2025 S1. This one: 20 Apr 2025 S1 See all 3 of this type

    55
    The reaction of propane with bromine in presence of UV light predominantly forms

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  10. Question 10

    Asked 2 times: 10 May 2023 S2, 11 May 2023 S1 See all 2 times it was asked

    51
    Identify the major product (99%) formed when (CH3)3CH(CH_3)_3CH is treated with Br2Br_2 in UV light.

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