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JEE Main Chemistry · Class 12

Amines: JEE Main previous year questions

Amines had 57 questions in the 42 JEE Main shifts Lumi analysed, about 1.1 a shift, asked in 37 of 42 shifts. It ranks 7 of 30 Chemistry chapters by questions; 12% of its questions were hard.

Questions
57
in 37 of 42 shifts
A shift, on average
1.1
of 25 Chemistry questions
Since 2024
+0.4
0.9 a shift in 2017–23, 1.3 in 2024–26
Numerical answer
8
14% of its questions

Year by year

How often it came

Questions in the analysed shifts of each year. Years differ in how many shifts Lumi analysed, so read the bars with the shift count.

Questions each year
07140’173’209’214’226’2310’2411’2514’26

2017: 1 shifts · 2020: 4 shifts · 2021: 4 shifts · 2022: 4 shifts · 2023: 4 shifts · 2024: 8 shifts · 2025: 8 shifts · 2026: 9 shifts

Difficulty by year
  • 2017
  • 20203
  • 20219
  • 20224
  • 20236
  • 202410
  • 202511
  • 202614
  • Easy
  • Medium
  • Hard

Inside the chapter

Topics and the ideas that repeat

6 topics and 31 distinct ideas; 12 ideas were asked more than once. Most questions are single correct and multi-step.

Topics, by questions

3 questions had no close topic in our taxonomy and are counted for the chapter only.

Ideas asked most
12 repeat

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Amines: the interactive lesson

Every question

All 57 Amines questions

Newest first. Each opens with its options and the official answer.

2026 14 questions

  1. 2 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q67Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Mixture of Compounds) : A. Diethyl amine + Ethyl amine B. Acetaldehyde + Acetone C. Ethanol +…MediumMatch the list
  2. 2 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q68Consider the three aromatic molecules (P, Q and R) whose structures have been given below : [figure: structures P, Q, R] The correct order…HardSingle correctHas a figure
  3. 2 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q68Identify compounds A and E in the following reaction sequence.…MediumSingle correctHas a figure
  4. 4 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q67Product C of the following reaction sequence will be aniline →Br2/water\xrightarrow{\mathrm{Br_2/water}} A (Major Product)…MediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  5. 4 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q67The strongest conjugate acid will result from:EasySingle correctHas a figure
  6. 5 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q66Benzyl isocyanide can be obtained from A. [figure: benzyl bromide, C6H5CH2Br\mathrm{C_6H_5CH_2Br}] →AgCN\xrightarrow{\mathrm{AgCN}} B. [figure:…MediumOtherHas a figure
  7. 5 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q68Identify the incorrect statements. A. [figure: benzylamine, C6H5CH2NH2\mathrm{C_6H_5CH_2NH_2}] is a stronger base than [figure: aniline,…MediumOtherHas a figure
  8. 5 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q67Given below are two statements : Statement I : Heating benzamide with bromine in an ethanolic solution of sodium hydroxide will give…MediumTwo statements
  9. 6 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q66Given below are two statements: Statement I: 3-phenylpropene reacts with HBr and gives secondary alkyl bromide having a chiral carbon atom…MediumTwo statements
  10. 6 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q68Arrange the following compounds according to increasing order of boiling points. n−C4H9OH\mathrm{n-C_4H_9OH} (A), n−C4H9NH2\mathrm{n-C_4H_9NH_2} (B),…EasySingle correct
  11. 6 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q72Consider the following sequence of reactions. [C6H5−N=N−NH−C6H5\mathrm{C_6H_5-N=N-NH-C_6H_5}]…MediumNumerical valueHas a figure
  12. 6 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q67Consider the following organic reaction sequence. Choose the final product (X) from the following (consider the major product in all…HardSingle correctHas a figure
  13. 6 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q68The number of compounds from the following which can undergo reaction with Br2\mathrm{Br_2}/KOH (alcoholic) to give respective products and…MediumOtherHas a figure
  14. 8 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q68Which statements are True ? A. In Hoffmann bromamide degradation, 4 moles of NaOH and 2 moles of Br2\mathrm{Br_2} are consumed per mole of…MediumOther

2025 11 questions

  1. 2 Apr 2025, Shift 1 · Q69The correct order of basic nature in aqueous solution for the bases NH3\mathrm{NH_3}, H2N−NH2\mathrm{H_2N-NH_2}, CH3CH2NH2\mathrm{CH_3CH_2NH_2},…MediumSingle correct
  2. 2 Apr 2025, Shift 2 · Q69When a concentrated solution of sulphanilic acid and 1-naphthylamine is treated with nitrous acid (273 K) and acidified with acetic acid,…MediumSingle correct
  3. 3 Apr 2025, Shift 1 · Q66Identify [A], [B] and [C], respectively in the following reaction sequence: [A] --(NaNO2_2, HCl, 273 - 278 K)--> benzenediazonium…EasyDiagram basedHas a figure
  4. 3 Apr 2025, Shift 1 · Q69In the following reactions, which one is NOT correct?EasyDiagram basedHas a figure
  5. 3 Apr 2025, Shift 2 · Q69The sequence from the following that would result in giving predominantly 3, 4, 5-Tribromoaniline is :HardDiagram basedHas a figure
  6. 3 Apr 2025, Shift 2 · Q74X g of nitrobenzene on nitration gave 4.2 g of m-dinitrobenzene. X = __________ g. (nearest integer) [Given : molar mass (in…MediumNumerical value
  7. 4 Apr 2025, Shift 2 · Q69The correct order of basicity for the following molecules is : [figure: (P) N-methylpiperidin-2-one; (Q)…HardDiagram basedHas a figure
  8. 7 Apr 2025, Shift 1 · Q69Which of the following amine (s) show (s) positive carbylamine test? A. [aniline: benzene ring bearing NH2\mathrm{NH_2}] B.…EasyOtherHas a figure
  9. 7 Apr 2025, Shift 2 · Q64Mixture of 1 g each of chlorobenzene, aniline and benzoic acid is dissolved in 50 mL ethyl acetate and placed in a separating funnel. 5 M…MediumSingle correct
  10. 7 Apr 2025, Shift 2 · Q69The descending order of basicity of following amines is : (A) aniline (C6H5NH2\mathrm{C_6H_5NH_2}) (B) 4-methoxyaniline (MeO at para position…MediumOtherHas a figure
  11. 8 Apr 2025, Shift 2 · Q69A→(ii) H3O+(i) NaOHB→(ii) H2SO4,Δ(i) EtOHCA \xrightarrow[\text{(ii) H}_3\text{O}^+]{\text{(i) NaOH}} B \xrightarrow[\text{(ii) H}_2\text{SO}_4, \Delta]{\text{(i) EtOH}} C 'A'…MediumSingle correctHas a figure

2024 10 questions

  1. 6 Apr 2024, Shift 2 · Q77Identify the product (A) in the following reaction. Aniline (benzene ring with NH2\mathrm{NH_2})…MediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  2. 6 Apr 2024, Shift 2 · Q90An amine (X) is prepared by ammonolysis of benzyl chloride. On adding p-toluenesulphonyl chloride to it the solution remains clear. Molar…MediumNumerical value
  3. 8 Apr 2024, Shift 1 · Q87If 279 g of aniline is reacted with one equivalent of benzenediazonium chloride, the maximum amount of aniline yellow formed will be…MediumNumerical value
  4. 8 Apr 2024, Shift 1 · Q90Number of amine compounds from the following giving solids which are soluble in NaOH upon reaction with Hinsberg's reagent is __________.…MediumNumerical valueHas a figure
  5. 9 Apr 2024, Shift 1 · Q78Correct order of basic strength of Pyrrole (five-membered ring with NH), Pyridine (six-membered aromatic ring with N) and Piperidine…MediumSingle correctHas a figure
  6. 29 Jan 2024, Shift 1 · Q80The arenium ion which is not involved in the bromination of Aniline is ________.MediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  7. 30 Jan 2024, Shift 2 · Q79The products A and B formed in the following reaction scheme are respectively Benzene…EasyDiagram basedHas a figure
  8. 31 Jan 2024, Shift 2 · Q79Given below are two statements : Statement I : Aniline reacts with con. H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4}, followed by heating at 453 - 473 K gives…MediumTwo statements
  9. 31 Jan 2024, Shift 2 · Q80The azo-dye (Y) formed in the following reactions is Sulphanilic acid + NaNO2\mathrm{NaNO_2} + CH3COOH\mathrm{CH_3COOH} →\rightarrow X. X +…MediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  10. 31 Jan 2024, Shift 2 · Q88A compound (xx) with molar mass 108 g mol−1^{-1} undergoes acetylation to give product with molar mass 192 g mol−1^{-1}. The number of…MediumNumerical value

2023 6 questions

  1. 6 Apr 2023, Shift 1 · Q73Compound P (M.F. C14H13ON\mathrm{C_{14}H_{13}ON}; M.F. = MOLECULAR FORMULA) on treatment with HCl, Δ\Delta gives a Filter step: Residue Q and…HardDiagram basedHas a figure
  2. 6 Apr 2023, Shift 1 · Q76The major product formed in the following reaction is [Reactant: benzene ring bearing ortho CH2CONH2\mathrm{CH_2CONH_2} and COOCH3\mathrm{COOCH_3}…HardDiagram basedHas a figure
  3. 6 Apr 2023, Shift 1 · Q78The major products A and B from the following reactions are: [Reactant: acetanilide, C6H5NHCOCH3\mathrm{C_6H_5NHCOCH_3}; with Br2/AcOH\mathrm{Br_2/AcOH}…MediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  4. 8 Apr 2023, Shift 2 · Q76The product (P) formed from the following multistep reaction is: [reaction: 4-nitrotoluene (benzene ring with NO2\mathrm{NO_2} and…MediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  5. 11 Apr 2023, Shift 1 · Q77o-Phenylenediamine →HNO2\xrightarrow{\mathrm{HNO_2}} 'X' (Major Product) 'X' isMediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  6. 13 Apr 2023, Shift 2 · Q78Compound A from the following reaction sequence is: A →0−5∘CBr2, CS2\xrightarrow[0-5^\circ\mathrm{C}]{\mathrm{Br_2,\ CS_2}} B…MediumSingle correctHas a figure

2022 4 questions

  1. 25 Jul 2022, Shift 1 · Q76An organic compound 'A' on reaction with NH3\mathrm{NH_3} followed by heating gives compound B. Which on further strong heating gives…MediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  2. 28 Jul 2022, Shift 1 · Q76Identify the correct statement for the below given transformation. CH3−CH2−CH2−CH−CH3\mathrm{CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH-CH_3} with N⊕(CH3)3\mathrm{N^{\oplus}(CH_3)_3} on…MediumSingle correct
  3. 24 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q76[figure: 4-methoxybenzyl bromide, i.e. 4-CH3O\mathrm{CH_3O}-C6H4-CH2Br\mathrm{CH_2Br}] (i) NaCN (ii) OH−\mathrm{OH^-} (iii) Cyclohexanone (iv)…HardSingle correctHas a figure
  4. 29 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q76[reactions: aniline →H2OBr2 (excess)\xrightarrow[\mathrm{H_2O}]{\mathrm{Br_2\,(excess)}} A (Major Product); aniline…EasyOtherHas a figure

2021 9 questions

  1. 3 Aug 2021, Shift 2 · Q47A. →2) Heat1) NaNO2(aq.), HCl\xrightarrow[\text{2) Heat}]{\text{1) }\mathrm{NaNO_{2(aq.)}},\ \mathrm{HCl}} B.…EasySingle correctHas a figure
  2. 3 Aug 2021, Shift 2 · Q60The number of isomers with molecular formula C3H9N\mathrm{C_3H_9N}, which will react with CHCl3+KOH\mathrm{CHCl_3 + KOH} is…MediumNumerical value
  3. 25 Jul 2021, Shift 1 · Q46Which one of the products of the following reactions does not react with Hinsberg reagent to form sulphonamide ?MediumSingle correctHas a figure
  4. 25 Jul 2021, Shift 1 · Q47Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Gabriel phthalimide…EasyAssertion–reason
  5. 25 Jul 2021, Shift 1 · Q50Which one of the following compounds will liberate CO2\mathrm{CO_2}, when treated with NaHCO3\mathrm{NaHCO_3} ?MediumSingle correct
  6. 16 Mar 2021, Shift 2 · Q47Which of the following is least basic ?EasySingle correct
  7. 16 Mar 2021, Shift 2 · Q48Ammonolysis of Alkyl halides followed by the treatment with NaOH solution can be used to prepare primary, secondary and tertiary amines.…MediumSingle correct
  8. 18 Mar 2021, Shift 1 · Q47[figure: aniline --(NaNO2, HCl, 273 K - 278 K)--> "X" (Major Product) --(N,N-dimethylaniline)--> "Y" (Major Product)] Considering the…EasyDiagram basedHas a figure
  9. 18 Mar 2021, Shift 1 · Q60A reaction of 0.1 mole of Benzylamine with bromomethane gave 23 g of Benzyl trimethyl ammonium bromide. The number of moles of…MediumNumerical value

2020 3 questions

  1. 9 Jan 2020, Shift 2 · Q39The decreasing order of basicity of the following amines is :MediumSingle correctHas a figure
  2. 9 Jan 2020, Shift 2 · Q45Consider the following reactions, [P] →(i) NaNO2/HCl, 0-5 °C; (ii) β-naphthol/NaOH\xrightarrow{\text{(i) NaNO}_2\text{/HCl, 0-5 °C; (ii) }\beta\text{-naphthol/NaOH}} Colored Solid…MediumSingle correctHas a figure
  3. 6 Sep 2020, Shift 2 · Q28Which of the following compounds can be prepared in good yield by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis ?EasySingle correctHas a figure

Pattern: Asked most years.