NEET UG 2017 · Chemistry · 45 questions

NEET 2017 Chemistry, question by question

The NEET 2017 Chemistry section had 45 questions from 25 chapters: 27 easy, 18 medium and 0 hard. 60% were easy, 13 points above the 2017–2026 average for Chemistry, and 26 (58%) came from Class 12. Coordination Compounds had the most, 4 questions.

Updated 2026-10-08

Questions: 45; 25% of the paper
Chapters asked: 25; 1 usual chapter skipped
Easy: 60%; 2017–2026 average 47%
From Class 12: 58%; 2017–2026 average 54%

The section

What Chemistry asked in 2017

Class balance, difficulty and the form of the questions. Bars below compare Chemistry across every paper from 2017–2026.

Class 11 and 12

1926

Class 11
Class 12

Difficulty

2718

Easy
Medium
Hard

New ideas: –
Use a figure: 7

Question pattern

CHEMISTRY 2017

Concept27%
Recall27%
Application22%
Calculation20%
Figure-based2%
Match the lists2%

Chapters

The 2017 Chemistry chapter split

All 25 Chemistry chapters asked, and which got more or less than usual: the chapter’s ten-year average per 180 questions.

Every chapter asked

Coordination Compounds4 · usually 2.6
Thermodynamics4 · usually 3.1
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure3 · usually 2.3
Equilibrium3 · usually 2.5
Hydrocarbons3 · usually 2.4
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques3 · usually 2.1
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)3 · usually 2.2
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers2 · usually 1.4
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids2 · usually 2.6
Amines2 · usually 1.7
Chemical Kinetics2 · usually 2.0
Solutions2 · usually 1.6
The d- and f-Block Elements2 · usually 2.0
Biomolecules1 · usually 1.4
Chemistry in Everyday Life1 · usually 0.6
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties1 · usually 1.3
Electrochemistry1 · usually 1.6
Environmental Chemistry1 · usually 0.6
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements1 · usually 0.8
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes1 · usually 1.5
Structure of Atom1 · usually 1.5
Surface Chemistry1 · usually 0.8
The p-Block Elements (Class 11)1 · usually 1.3
The s-Block Elements1 · usually 1.1
The Solid State1 · usually 0.9

Not asked this year: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry.

More than usual

Coordination Compounds+1.44 questions · usually 2.6
Thermodynamics+0.94 questions · usually 3.1
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques+0.93 questions · usually 2.1
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)+0.83 questions · usually 2.2
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure+0.73 questions · usually 2.3
Hydrocarbons+0.63 questions · usually 2.4
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers+0.62 questions · usually 1.4
Equilibrium+0.53 questions · usually 2.5

Less than usual, or skipped

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry−1.3Not asked · usually 1.3
Electrochemistry−0.61 question · usually 1.6
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids−0.52 questions · usually 2.6
Structure of Atom−0.51 question · usually 1.5
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes−0.51 question · usually 1.5
Biomolecules−0.31 question · usually 1.4
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties−0.31 question · usually 1.3
The p-Block Elements (Class 11)−0.31 question · usually 1.3

Every question

All 45 Chemistry questions of NEET 2017

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Chemistry45 questions

27 easy18 medium0 hard

Q46
With respect to the conformers of ethane, which of the following statements is true ?
Hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons (Alkanes)Conformational Analysis
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q47
Which of the following pairs of compounds is isoelectronic and isostructural
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure VSEPR Theory Isostructural Species Identification
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q48
$\mathrm{HgCl_2}$ and $\mathrm{I_2}$ both when dissolved in water containing $\mathrm{I^-}$ ions the pair of species formed is :
The d- and f-Block Elements d- and f-Block Elements Mercury(II) Halide Complexes
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q49
Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as :
Chemistry in Everyday Life Classes of Drugs
EasyOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q50
Which is the incorrect statement ?
The Solid State Schottky and Frenkel Defects
MediumOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q51
Concentration of the $\mathrm{Ag^+}$ ions in a saturated solution of $\mathrm{Ag_2C_2O_4}$ is $2.2\times10^{-4}$ mol $\mathrm{L^{-1}}$ .…
Equilibrium pH and Buffer Solutions Solubility Product from Solubility
EasyNumericalNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q52
Of the following, which is the product formed when cyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensation followed by heating ?
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Aldol Condensation Aldol Dehydration to Enones
EasyOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q53
The species, having bond angles of 120° is :
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure VSEPR Theory Electron Pair Geometry
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q54
If molality of the dilute solution is doubled, the value of molal depression constant ( $K_f$ ) will be
Solutions Solutions and Colligative Properties Depression of Freezing Point
EasyOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q55
Which one is the most acidic compound ?
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Alcohols and Phenols Acidity of Picric Acid
EasyOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q56
It is because of inability of $ns^2$ electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding that
The p-Block Elements (Class 11)p-Block (Group 13-14)Redox Behavior of Tin and Lead
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q57
Predict the correct intermediate and product in the following reaction $\mathrm{H_3C-C\equiv CH \xrightarrow[HgSO_4]{H_2O,\ H_2SO_4}}$ …
Hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons (Alkynes)Hydration and Keto-Enol Tautomerism
EasyOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q58
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
Surface Chemistry Surface Chemistry and Colloids Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis
EasyOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q59
Which one is the wrong statement ?
Structure of Atom Quantum Numbers Orbital Degeneracy
MediumOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q60
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…
Thermodynamics First Law of Thermodynamics First Law: Delta U = q + w
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q61
Consider the reactions : X ( $\mathrm{C_2H_6O}$ ) $\xrightarrow{Cu/573\ K}$ A; A $\xrightarrow{[Ag(NH_3)_2]^+,\ ^-OH,\ \Delta}$ Silver…
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Aldol Condensation Acetaldehyde Self-Condensation (Crotonaldehyde)
MediumFigure-basedNew idea
Q62
Which one is the correct order of acidity ?
Hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons (Alkynes)Acidity and s-Character Correlation
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q63
In the electrochemical cell : Zn| $\mathrm{ZnSO_4}$ (0.01 M)|| $\mathrm{CuSO_4}$ (1.0 M)|Cu, the emf of this Daniel cell is $E_1$ . When the…
Electrochemistry Nernst Equation Full Cell Potential Calculation
MediumOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q64
The correct increasing order of basic strength for the following compounds is : (I) aniline ( $\mathrm{C_6H_5NH_2}$ ) (II) p-nitroaniline…
Amines Amines and Diazonium Salts Substituent Effects on Aniline Basicity
EasyOne-line MCQ · figureNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q65
In which pair of ions both the species contain S $-$ S bond ?
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)p-Block Elements (Groups 15-18)Structures of Sulphur Oxoanions
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q66
The correct order of the stoichiometries of AgCl formed when $\mathrm{AgNO_3}$ in excess is treated with the complexes :…
Coordination Compounds Werner's Theory: Precipitation Calculations
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q67
Match the interhalogen compounds of column I with the geometry in column II and assign the correct code. Column I | Column II (a) XX' |…
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)p-Block Elements (Groups 15-18)Interhalogen Compounds
MediumMatch the listsNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q68
The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to
The d- and f-Block Elements d- and f-Block Elements Variable Oxidation States of Actinoids
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q69
A 20 litre container at 400 K contains $\mathrm{CO_2(g)}$ at pressure 0.4 atm and an excess of SrO (neglect the volume of solid SrO). The…
Equilibrium Chemical Equilibrium Kp for Solid Thermal Decomposition
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q70
The correct statement regarding electrophile is :
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Purification, Analysis and Isomerism of Organic Compounds Electrophiles and Nucleophiles
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q71
Which of the following is a sink for CO ?
Environmental Chemistry Carbon Monoxide Sources and Sinks
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q72
The element Z = 114 has been discovered recently. It will belong to which of the following family/group and electronic configuration ?
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Periodic Properties Deducing Group, Period, and Block from Atomic Number
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q73
Correct increasing order for the wavelengths of absorption in the visible region for the complexes of $\mathrm{Co^{3+}}$ is :
Coordination Compounds Crystal Field Theory Absorbed Wavelength and Splitting Energy
MediumOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q74
Which of the following statements is not correct ?
Biomolecules Biomolecules (Chemistry)Protein Functions and Denaturation
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q75
An example of a sigma bonded organometallic compound is
Coordination Compounds Organometallic Compounds
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q76
Which of the following is dependent on temperature ?
Solutions Solutions and Colligative Properties Concentration Terms
EasyOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q77
For a given reaction, $\Delta H$ = 35.5 kJ $\mathrm{mol^{-1}}$ and $\Delta S$ = 83.6 J $\mathrm{K^{-1}}$ $\mathrm{mol^{-1}}$ . The reaction…
Thermodynamics Gibbs Free Energy Temperature of Spontaneity
EasyNumericalNew idea
Q78
The most suitable method of separation of 1 : 1 mixture of ortho and para - nitrophenols is :
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Purification, Analysis and Isomerism of Organic Compounds Types of Distillation
EasyOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q79
Which one of the following pairs of species have the same bond order ?
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Molecular Orbital Theory Bond Order from MO Configuration
MediumOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q80
Identify A and predict the type of reaction [m-bromoanisole (benzene ring with $\mathrm{OCH_3}$ and Br meta to it)] $\xrightarrow{NaNH_2}$ A
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nucleophilic Substitution Benzyne Elimination-Addition
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q81
A first order reaction has a specific reaction rate of $10^{-2}$ $\mathrm{sec^{-1}}$ . How much time will it take for 20 g of the reactant…
Chemical Kinetics First Order Integrated Rate Law
EasyNumericalNew ideaIdea asked in 4 papers
Q82
Name the gas that can readily decolourise acidified $\mathrm{KMnO_4}$ solution :
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)p-Block Elements (Groups 15-18)Reducing Properties of SO2
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q83
The heating of phenyl-methyl ethers with HI produces.
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Alcohols and Phenols Cleavage of Ethers by HI
EasyOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 3 papers
Q84
Pick out the correct statement with respect to $\mathrm{[Mn(CN)_6]^{3-}}$ :
Coordination Compounds VBT: Inner vs Outer Orbital Complexes
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q85
Ionic mobility of which of the following alkali metal ions is lowest when aqueous solution of their salts are put under an electric field ?
The s-Block Elements s-Block Elements Hydration Enthalpy of Group 1 Ions
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q86
The equilibrium constants of the following are : $\mathrm{N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3}$ $K_1$ …
Equilibrium Chemical Equilibrium Manipulation of Equilibrium Constant
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q87
Which of the following reactions is appropriate for converting [illegible]e ?
Amines Amines and Diazonium Salts Gabriel and Hoffmann Synthesis
EasyOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q88
Mechanism of a hypothetical reaction $\mathrm{X_2 + Y_2 \to 2XY}$ is given below (i) $\mathrm{X_2 \to X + X}$ (fast) (ii)…
Chemical Kinetics Rate Law from Fast Pre-Equilibrium Mechanisms
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q89
The IUPAC name of the compound $\mathrm{OHC-CH(CH_3)-CO-CH=CH-CH_3}$ is
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Organic Nomenclature Functional Group Priority
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q90
Extraction of gold and silver involves leaching with $\mathrm{CN^-}$ ion. Silver is later recovered by :
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements General Principles of Metallurgy Leaching and Hydrometallurgy
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea

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