NEET UG 2022 · Chemistry · 49 questions

NEET 2022 Chemistry, question by question

The NEET 2022 Chemistry section had 49 questions from 29 chapters: 20 easy, 28 medium and 1 hard. 41% were easy, 6 points below the 2017–2026 average for Chemistry, and 28 (57%) came from Class 12. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids had the most, 4 questions.

Updated 2026-10-08

Questions: 49; 25% of the paper
Chapters asked: 29; 0 usual chapters skipped
Easy: 41%; 2017–2026 average 47%
From Class 12: 57%; 2017–2026 average 54%

The section

What Chemistry asked in 2022

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

Class 11 and 12

2128

Class 11
Class 12

Difficulty

2028

Easy
Medium
Hard

New ideas: 28 (57%)
Use a figure: 8

Question pattern

CHEMISTRY 2022

Calculation20%
Concept20%
Application16%
Recall12%
Two statements12%
Match the lists10%
Assertion–reason4%
Figure-based4%

Chapters

The 2022 Chemistry chapter split

All 29 Chemistry chapters asked, and which got more or less than usual: the chapter’s ten-year average per 180 questions. Counts are scaled to 180 questions so years compare fairly.

Every chapter asked

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids4 · usually 2.6
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers2 · usually 1.4
Amines2 · usually 1.7
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure2 · usually 2.3
Chemical Kinetics2 · usually 2.0
Coordination Compounds2 · usually 2.6
Electrochemistry2 · usually 1.6
Equilibrium2 · usually 2.5
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes2 · usually 1.5
Hydrocarbons2 · usually 2.4
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques2 · usually 2.1
States of Matter2 · usually 0.9
Structure of Atom2 · usually 1.5
The d- and f-Block Elements2 · usually 2.0
The p-Block Elements (Class 11)2 · usually 1.3
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)2 · usually 2.2
The s-Block Elements2 · usually 1.1
The Solid State2 · usually 0.9
Thermodynamics2 · usually 3.1
Biomolecules1 · usually 1.4
Chemistry in Everyday Life1 · usually 0.6
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties1 · usually 1.3
Environmental Chemistry1 · usually 0.6
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements1 · usually 0.8
Hydrogen1 · usually 0.6
Polymers1 · usually 0.6
Solutions1 · usually 1.6
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry1 · usually 1.3
Surface Chemistry1 · usually 0.8

More than usual

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids+1.14 questions · usually 2.6
States of Matter+0.92 questions · usually 0.9
The Solid State+0.92 questions · usually 0.9
The s-Block Elements+0.72 questions · usually 1.1
The p-Block Elements (Class 11)+0.62 questions · usually 1.3
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers+0.42 questions · usually 1.4
Chemistry in Everyday Life+0.31 question · usually 0.6
Environmental Chemistry+0.31 question · usually 0.6

Less than usual, or skipped

Thermodynamics−1.32 questions · usually 3.1
Coordination Compounds−0.82 questions · usually 2.6
Equilibrium−0.72 questions · usually 2.5
Solutions−0.71 question · usually 1.6
Hydrocarbons−0.62 questions · usually 2.4
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure−0.52 questions · usually 2.3
Biomolecules−0.51 question · usually 1.4
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry−0.41 question · usually 1.3

Every question

All 49 Chemistry questions of NEET 2022

Open any question for the full text, the options and the official answer. “New idea” means no earlier paper had tested it.

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Chemistry49 questions

20 easy28 medium1 hard

Q51
The IUPAC name of an element with atomic number 119 is
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Periodic Properties IUPAC Nomenclature for Z > 100
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q52
The incorrect statement regarding enzymes is :
Biomolecules Biomolecules (Chemistry)Enzymes as Biocatalysts
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q53
Given below are half cell reactions : $\mathrm{MnO_4^- + 8H^+ + 5e^- \to Mn^{2+} + 4H_2O}$ , $E^\circ_{\mathrm{Mn^{2+}/MnO_4^-}} = -1.510$ …
Electrochemistry Nernst Equation Full Cell Potential Calculation
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers
Q54
Which compound amongst the following is not an aromatic compound ?
Hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons (Alkenes)Aromaticity and Huckel's Rule
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q55
The Kjeldahl's method for the estimation of nitrogen can be used to estimate the amount of nitrogen in which one of the following…
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Purification, Analysis and Isomerism of Organic Compounds Kjeldahl Method
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q56
The pH of the solution containing 50 mL each of 0.10 M sodium acetate and 0.01 M acetic acid is [Given p $K_a$ of $\mathrm{CH_3COOH}$ = 4.57]
Equilibrium pH and Buffer Solutions Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
EasyNumericalNew idea
Q57
Identify the incorrect statement from the following
The s-Block Elements s-Block Elements Oxide, Peroxide, and Superoxide
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q58
The incorrect statement regarding chirality is :
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nucleophilic Substitution Stereochemical Outcomes
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q59
Given below are two statements : Statement I : In the coagulation of a negative sol, the flocculating power of the three given ions is in…
Surface Chemistry Surface Chemistry and Colloids Coagulation and the Hardy-Schulze Rule
MediumTwo statementsIdea asked in 2 papers
Q60
Which one is not correct mathematical equation for Dalton's Law of partial pressure ? Here p = total pressure of gaseous mixture
States of Matter Ideal Gas Law Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures
MediumOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papers
Q61
Which statement regarding polymers is not correct ?
Polymers Classification by Intermolecular Forces
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q62
Given below are two statements : Statement I : The boiling points of the following hydrides of group 16 elements increases in the order…
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)p-Block Elements (Groups 15-18)Group 16 Hydrides
EasyTwo statementsIdea asked in 3 papers
Q63
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Primary aliphatic amines react with $\mathrm{HNO_2}$ to give unstable diazonium salts.…
Amines Amines and Diazonium Salts Reaction with Nitrous Acid
EasyTwo statementsNew idea
Q64
$\mathrm{RMgX + CO_2 \xrightarrow{dry\ ether} Y \xrightarrow{H_3O^+} RCOOH}$ What is Y in the above reaction ?
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Grignard Carboxylation
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q65
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : In a particular…
The Solid State Schottky and Frenkel Defects
MediumAssertion–reasonIdea asked in 2 papers
Q66
Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Hydrides) | List - II (Nature) (a) $\mathrm{MgH_2}$ | (i) Electron precise (b) $\mathrm{GeH_4}$ |…
Hydrogen Hydrogen and Water Classification of Hydrides
MediumMatch the listsIdea asked in 2 papers
Q67
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : ICl is more…
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)p-Block Elements (Groups 15-18)Interhalogen Compounds
MediumAssertion–reasonIdea asked in 2 papers
Q68
Match List - I with List - II. List - I | List - II (a) Li | (i) absorbent for carbon dioxide (b) Na | (ii) electrochemical cells (c) KOH…
The s-Block Elements s-Block Elements Uses of Alkali Metals and Compounds
MediumMatch the listsNew idea
Q69
Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Drug class) | List - II (Drug molecule) (a) Antacids | (i) Salvarsan (b) Antihistamines | (ii)…
Chemistry in Everyday Life Classes of Drugs
EasyMatch the listsIdea asked in 2 papers
Q70
Identify the incorrect statement from the following
Structure of Atom Quantum Numbers Orbital Degeneracy
MediumOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papers
Q71
Choose the correct statement :
The p-Block Elements (Class 11)Carbon Allotropes Structure of Diamond
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q72
Which amongst the following is incorrect statement ?
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Molecular Orbital Theory Magnetic Behaviour from MOs
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q73
In one molal solution that contains 0.5 mole of a solute, there is
Solutions Solutions and Colligative Properties Concentration Terms
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papers
Q74
Given below are two statements : Statement I : The acidic strength of monosubstituted nitrophenol is higher than phenol because of…
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Alcohols and Phenols Ortho/Para vs Meta Position of EWG
EasyTwo statementsNew idea
Q75
Which of the following p-V curve represents maximum work done ?
Thermodynamics First Law of Thermodynamics Work as Area Under a p-V Curve
MediumFigure-basedNew idea
Q76
What mass of 95% pure $\mathrm{CaCO_3}$ will be required to neutralise 50 mL of 0.5 M HCl solution according to the following reaction ?…
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Mole Concept Stoichiometric Calculations
MediumNumericalIdea asked in 5 papers
Q77
Which of the following is suitable to synthesize chlorobenzene ?
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nucleophilic Substitution Preparation of Haloarenes
EasyOne-line MCQ · figureIdea asked in 2 papers
Q78
Which of the following statement is not correct about diborane ?
The p-Block Elements (Class 11)p-Block (Group 13-14)Structure and Bonding in Diborane
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q79
Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Products formed) | List - II (Reaction of carbonyl compound with) (a) Cyanohydrin | (i)…
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Nucleophilic Addition-Elimination Products
EasyMatch the listsNew idea
Q80
At 298 K, the standard electrode potentials of $\mathrm{Cu^{2+}/Cu}$ , $\mathrm{Zn^{2+}/Zn}$ , $\mathrm{Fe^{2+}/Fe}$ and $\mathrm{Ag^+/Ag}$ …
Electrochemistry Nernst Equation Full Cell Potential Calculation
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papers
Q81
Given below are two statements : Statement I : The boiling points of aldehydes and ketones are higher than hydrocarbons of comparable…
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Physical Properties of Carbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids
MediumTwo statementsIdea asked in 2 papers
Q82
Amongst the following which one will have maximum 'lone pair - lone pair' electron repulsions ?
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure VSEPR Theory Lone Pair Repulsion Effects
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q83
The IUPAC name of the complex - $\mathrm{[Ag(H_2O)_2][Ag(CN)_2]}$ is :
Coordination Compounds IUPAC Nomenclature Rules
MediumOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q84
Gadolinium has a low value of third ionisation enthalpy because of
The d- and f-Block Elements d- and f-Block Elements Ionisation and Hydration Enthalpy of Transition Metal Ions
MediumOne-line MCQNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q85
The given graph is a representation of kinetics of a reaction. The y and x axes for zero and first order reactions, respectively are
Chemical Kinetics Rate vs Concentration Graphs
MediumFigure-basedNew idea
Q86
If radius of second Bohr orbit of the $\mathrm{He^+}$ ion is 105.8 pm, what is the radius of third Bohr orbit of $\mathrm{Li^{2+}}$ ion ?
Structure of Atom Quantum Numbers Bohr Orbit Radius
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q88
Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Ores) | List - II (Composition) (a) Haematite | (i) $\mathrm{Fe_3O_4}$ (b) Magnetite | (ii)…
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements General Principles of Metallurgy Ores and Minerals
EasyMatch the listsIdea asked in 2 papers
Q89
The correct IUPAC name of the following compound is : [structure: $\mathrm{CH_3CH(Cl)CH(CH_3)CH(OH)CH_2CH_2Br}$ ]
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Organic Nomenclature Alphabetical Branch Naming
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q90
Which one of the following is not formed when acetone reacts with 2-pentanone in the presence of dilute NaOH followed by heating ?
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Aldol Condensation Cross-Aldol Reaction Selectivity
HardOne-line MCQ · figureIdea asked in 2 papers
Q91
Compound X on reaction with $\mathrm{O_3}$ followed by Zn/ $\mathrm{H_2O}$ gives formaldehyde and 2-methyl propanal as products. The…
Hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons (Alkenes)Reverse Ozonolysis (Parent Alkene Identification)
MediumOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papers
Q92
For a first order reaction A $\to$ Products, initial concentration of A is 0.1 M, which becomes 0.001 M after 5 minutes. Rate constant for…
Chemical Kinetics First Order Integrated Rate Law
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 4 papers
Q93
$\mathrm{3O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2O_3(g)}$ for the above reaction at 298 K, $K_c$ is found to be $3.0\times10^{-59}$ . If the…
Equilibrium Chemical Equilibrium Equilibrium Concentration Calculations
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q94
The pollution due to oxides of sulphur gets enhanced due to the presence of : (a) particulate matter (b) ozone (c) hydrocarbons (d)…
Environmental Chemistry SO2, Classical Smog and Particulates
MediumOtherNew idea
Q95
The product formed from the following reaction sequence is [structure: benzonitrile, $\mathrm{C_6H_5CN}$ ]…
Amines Amines and Diazonium Salts Reaction with Nitrous Acid
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q96
In the neutral or faintly alkaline medium, $\mathrm{KMnO_4}$ oxidises iodide into iodate. The change in oxidation state of manganese in…
The d- and f-Block Elements d- and f-Block Elements KMnO4 in Different Media
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q97
Given below are two statements : Statement I : In Lucas test, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols are distinguished on the basis of…
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Alcohols and Phenols Lucas Test
EasyTwo statementsNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q98
The order of energy absorbed which is responsible for the color of complexes (A) $\mathrm{[Ni(H_2O)_2(en)_2]^{2+}}$ (B)…
Coordination Compounds Crystal Field Theory Spectrochemical Series Usage
MediumOne-line MCQIdea asked in 3 papers
Q99
A 10.0 L flask contains 64 g of oxygen at 27°C. (Assume $\mathrm{O_2}$ gas is behaving ideally). The pressure inside the flask in bar is…
States of Matter Ideal Gas Law Ideal Gas Equation
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 5 papersAsked the year before
Q100
Copper crystallises in fcc unit cell with cell edge length of $3.608\times10^{-8}$ cm. The density of copper is 8.92 g cm $^{-3}$ .…
The Solid State Density of a Unit Cell
MediumNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers

Dropped from the official key: Q87.

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