NEET UG 2024 · Chemistry · 50 questions

NEET 2024 Chemistry, question by question

The NEET 2024 Chemistry section had 50 questions from 20 chapters: 26 easy, 21 medium and 3 hard. 52% were easy, 5 points above the 2017–2026 average for Chemistry, and 26 (52%) came from Class 12. Equilibrium had the most, 5 questions.

Updated 2026-10-08

Questions: 50; 25% of the paper
Chapters asked: 20; 1 usual chapter skipped
Easy: 52%; 2017–2026 average 47%
From Class 12: 52%; 2017–2026 average 54%

The section

What Chemistry asked in 2024

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

Class 11 and 12

2426

Class 11
Class 12

Difficulty

2621

Easy
Medium
Hard

New ideas: 31 (62%)
Use a figure: 8

Question pattern

CHEMISTRY 2024

Calculation26%
Application22%
Recall18%
Match the lists14%
Two statements10%
Concept8%
Figure-based2%

Chapters

The 2024 Chemistry chapter split

All 20 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

Equilibrium5 · usually 2.5
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids4 · usually 2.6
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure4 · usually 2.3
Thermodynamics4 · usually 3.1
Chemical Kinetics3 · usually 2.0
Coordination Compounds3 · usually 2.6
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes3 · usually 1.5
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques3 · usually 2.1
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry3 · usually 1.3
The d- and f-Block Elements3 · usually 2.0
Amines2 · usually 1.7
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties2 · usually 1.3
Electrochemistry2 · usually 1.6
Solutions2 · usually 1.6
Structure of Atom2 · usually 1.5
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)2 · usually 2.2
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers1 · usually 1.4
Biomolecules1 · usually 1.4
Hydrocarbons1 · usually 2.4
Redox Reactions1 · usually 1.0

Not asked this year: The p-Block Elements (Class 11).

More than usual

Equilibrium+2.05 questions · usually 2.5
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry+1.43 questions · usually 1.3
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure+1.34 questions · usually 2.3
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes+1.23 questions · usually 1.5
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids+1.04 questions · usually 2.6
Chemical Kinetics+0.73 questions · usually 2.0
The d- and f-Block Elements+0.73 questions · usually 2.0
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques+0.63 questions · usually 2.1

Less than usual, or skipped

Hydrocarbons−1.51 question · usually 2.4
The p-Block Elements (Class 11)−1.3Not asked · usually 1.3
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers−0.61 question · usually 1.4
Biomolecules−0.51 question · usually 1.4
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)−0.42 questions · usually 2.2
Redox Reactions−0.11 question · usually 1.0

Every question

All 50 Chemistry questions of NEET 2024

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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Chemistry50 questions

26 easy21 medium3 hard

Q51
A compound with a molecular formula of C $_6$ H $_{14}$ has two tertiary carbons. Its IUPAC name is:
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Organic Nomenclature Alphabetical Branch Naming
MediumOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papers
Q52
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Both $[\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_6}]^{3+}$ and $[\mathrm{CoF_6}]^{3-}$ complexes are octahedral but…
Coordination Compounds VBT: Magnetic Properties
MediumTwo statementsNew idea
Q53
Match List I with List II. List I (Process) | List II (Conditions) A. Isothermal process | I. No heat exchange B. Isochoric process | II.…
Thermodynamics First Law of Thermodynamics Thermodynamic Process Types
EasyMatch the listsNew idea
Q54
Match List I with List II. List I (Molecule) | List II (Number and types of bond/s between two carbon atoms) A. ethane | I. one…
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Counting Sigma and Pi Bonds
EasyMatch the listsNew idea
Q55
Which plot of ln k vs $\frac{1}{T}$ is consistent with Arrhenius equation?
Chemical Kinetics Arrhenius Plot Interpretation
EasyFigure-basedIdea asked in 3 papers
Q56
Match List I with List II. List I (Quantum Number) | List II (Information provided) A. $m_l$ | I. shape of orbital B. $m_s$ | II. size of…
Structure of Atom Quantum Numbers Azimuthal Quantum Number (l)
EasyMatch the listsNew idea
Q57
The energy of an electron in the ground state (n = 1) for He $^+$ ion is $-x$ J, then that for an electron in n = 2 state for Be $^{3+}$ ion…
Structure of Atom Quantum Numbers Single-Electron Species Energy Exception
MediumNumericalNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q58
The compound that will undergo S $_N$ 1 reaction with the fastest rate is
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nucleophilic Substitution Allylic and Benzylic Reactivity
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureIdea asked in 2 papersAsked the year before
Q59
Match List I with List II. List I (Reaction) | List II (Reagents/Condition) A. [cyclohexylidenecyclohexane] $\to$ 2 [cyclohexanone] | I.…
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Preparation of Aldehydes, Ketones and Acids
MediumMatch the lists · figureNew idea
Q60
Match List I with List II. List I (Compound) | List II (Shape/geometry) A. NH $_3$ | I. Trigonal Pyramidal B. BrF $_5$ | II. Square Planar…
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure VSEPR Theory Molecular Shape Prediction
EasyMatch the listsIdea asked in 3 papers
Q61
In which of the following processes entropy increases? A. A liquid evaporates to vapour. B. Temperature of a crystalline solid lowered…
Thermodynamics Gibbs Free Energy Entropy Change Prediction
EasyOtherIdea asked in 3 papers
Q62
Fehling's solution 'A' is
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Tollens' and Fehling's Tests
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papersAsked the year before
Q63
Which one of the following alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Alcohols and Phenols Lucas Test
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papers
Q64
For the reaction 2A $\rightleftharpoons$ B + C, K $_c$ = $4\times10^{-3}$ . At a given time, the composition of reaction mixture is : [A] =…
Equilibrium Chemical Equilibrium Reaction Quotient and Direction
EasyNumericalNew idea
Q65
1 gram of sodium hydroxide was treated with 25 mL of 0.75 M HCl solution, the mass of sodium hydroxide left unreacted is equal to
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Mole Concept Stoichiometric Calculations
EasyNumericalIdea asked in 5 papers
Q66
Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is present in
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hydrogen Bonding Intramolecular Hydrogen Bonding
EasyOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q67
'Spin only' magnetic moment is same for which of the following ions? A. Ti $^{3+}$ B. Cr $^{2+}$ C. Mn $^{2+}$ D. Fe $^{2+}$ E. Sc $^{3+}$ …
The d- and f-Block Elements d- and f-Block Elements Magnetic Moment and Colour of d- and f-Block Ions
MediumOtherIdea asked in 5 papers
Q68
The reagents with which glucose does not react to give the corresponding tests/products are A. Tollen's reagent B. Schiff's reagent C. HCN…
Biomolecules Biomolecules (Chemistry)Reactions of Open-Chain Glucose
MediumOtherNew idea
Q69
Identify the correct reagents that would bring about the following transformation. [C $_6$ H $_{11}$ ]-CH $_2$ -CH=CH $_2$ $\to$ …
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Preparation of Aldehydes, Ketones and Acids
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q70
Activation energy of any chemical reaction can be calculated if one knows the value of
Chemical Kinetics Arrhenius Equation at Two Temperatures
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q71
Arrange the following elements in increasing order of first ionization enthalpy: Li, Be, B, C, N Choose the correct answer from the…
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Periodic Properties Ionization Enthalpy Trends
MediumOne-line MCQIdea asked in 3 papers
Q72
Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show $-2$ oxidation state?
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)p-Block Elements (Groups 15-18)Trends in Groups 15 to 18
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 3 papers
Q73
Which reaction is NOT a redox reaction?
Redox Reactions Identifying Redox Reactions
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q74
In which of the following equilibria, K $_p$ and K $_c$ are NOT equal?
Equilibrium Chemical Equilibrium Relationship Between Kp and Kc
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q75
The Henry's law constant (K $_H$ ) values of three gases (A, B, C) in water are 145, $2\times10^{-5}$ and 35 kbar, respectively. The…
Solutions Solutions and Colligative Properties Henry's Law
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q76
Given below are two statements: Statement I : The boiling point of three isomeric pentanes follows the order n-pentane > isopentane >…
Hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons (Alkanes)Boiling Point Trends
EasyTwo statementsNew idea
Q77
Given below are two statements: Statement I : Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. Statement II : Aniline cannot…
Amines Amines and Diazonium Salts Friedel-Crafts Anomaly in Aniline
EasyTwo statementsNew idea
Q78
The highest number of helium atoms is in
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Mole Concept Mole-Mass-Particle Conversions
EasyOne-line MCQIdea asked in 3 papers
Q79
Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity: N, O, F, C, Si Choose the correct answer from the options given…
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Periodic Properties Electronegativity Trends
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q80
The most stable carbocation among the following is:
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Electronic Effects Intermediate Stability
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q81
Given below are two statements: Statement I : The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 elements follow the order H $_2$ O > H $_2$ Te >…
The p-Block Elements (Class 12)p-Block Elements (Groups 15-18)Group 16 Hydrides
EasyTwo statementsIdea asked in 3 papers
Q82
Match List I with List II. List I (Complex) | List II (Type of isomerism) A. $[\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_5(NO_2)}]\mathrm{Cl_2}$ | I. Solvate…
Coordination Compounds Coordination Isomerism Structural Isomerism Identification
EasyMatch the listsNew idea
Q83
On heating, some solid substances change from solid to vapour state without passing through liquid state. The technique used for the…
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Purification, Analysis and Isomerism of Organic Compounds Purification Techniques
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q84
The E° value for the Mn $^{3+}$ /Mn $^{2+}$ couple is more positive than that of Cr $^{3+}$ /Cr $^{2+}$ or Fe $^{3+}$ /Fe $^{2+}$ due to change of
The d- and f-Block Elements d- and f-Block Elements Trends in M3+/M2+ Electrode Potentials
HardOne-line MCQNew idea
Q85
Match List I with List II. List I (Conversion) | List II (Number of Faraday required) A. 1 mol of H $_2$ O to O $_2$ | I. 3F B. 1 mol of…
Electrochemistry Nernst Equation Determining Electron Transfer Number (n)
MediumMatch the listsNew idea
Q86
The products A and B obtained in the following reactions, respectively, are 3ROH + PCl $_3$ $\to$ 3RCl + A ROH + PCl $_5$ $\to$ RCl + HCl + B
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nucleophilic Substitution Alcohols to Haloalkanes
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q87
Identify the correct answer.
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure VSEPR Theory Resonance Hybrid Geometries
MediumOne-line MCQNew idea
Q88
The rate of a reaction quadruples when temperature changes from 27°C to 57°C. Calculate the energy of activation. Given R = 8.314 J…
Chemical Kinetics Arrhenius Equation at Two Temperatures
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q89
Given below are certain cations. Using inorganic qualitative analysis, arrange them in increasing group number from 0 to VI. A. Al $^{3+}$ …
Equilibrium Qualitative Inorganic Analysis Group Separation of Cations
MediumOtherNew ideaIdea asked in 2 papers
Q90
The plot of osmotic pressure ( $\Pi$ ) vs concentration (mol L $^{-1}$ ) for a solution gives a straight line with slope 25.73 L bar…
Solutions Solutions and Colligative Properties Osmotic Pressure
MediumNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers
Q91
The work done during reversible isothermal expansion of one mole of hydrogen gas at 25°C from pressure of 20 atmosphere to 10 atmosphere…
Thermodynamics First Law of Thermodynamics Reversible Isothermal Work
MediumNumericalNew idea
Q92
A compound X contains 32% of A, 20% of B and remaining percentage of C. Then, the empirical formula of X is : (Given atomic masses of A =…
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Mole Concept Empirical and Molecular Formula
MediumNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers
Q93
During the preparation of Mohr's salt solution (Ferrous ammonium sulphate), which of the following acid is added to prevent hydrolysis of…
Equilibrium pH and Buffer Solutions pH of Salt Solutions
EasyOne-line MCQNew idea
Q94
The pair of lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is
The d- and f-Block Elements d- and f-Block Elements Magnetic Moment and Colour of d- and f-Block Ions
HardOne-line MCQIdea asked in 5 papers
Q95
Consider the following reaction in a sealed vessel at equilibrium with concentrations of N $_2$ = $3.0\times10^{-3}$ M, O $_2$ =…
Equilibrium Chemical Equilibrium Degree of Dissociation and Equilibrium Constant
HardNumericalNew idea
Q96
Given below are two statements : Statement I : $[\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_6}]^{3+}$ is a homoleptic complex whereas $[\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2}]^+$ …
Coordination Compounds Homoleptic vs Heteroleptic Complexes
EasyTwo statementsIdea asked in 2 papersAsked the year before
Q97
For the given reaction: [C $_6$ H $_{11}$ ]-CH=CH-[C $_6$ H $_{11}$ ] $\xrightarrow{\mathrm{KMnO_4/H^+}}$ 'P' (major product) 'P' is
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Preparation of Aldehydes, Ketones and Acids
EasyOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q98
Major products A and B formed in the following reaction sequence, are [2-methylcyclohexan-1-ol] $\xrightarrow{\mathrm{PBr_3}}$ A (major)…
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nucleophilic Substitution Aqueous vs Alcoholic KOH
MediumOne-line MCQ · figureNew idea
Q99
Identify the major product C formed in the following reaction sequence : CH $_3$ -CH $_2$ -CH $_2$ -I $\xrightarrow{\mathrm{NaCN}}$ A…
Amines Amines and Diazonium Salts Gabriel and Hoffmann Synthesis
MediumOne-line MCQIdea asked in 2 papers
Q100
Mass in grams of copper deposited by passing 9.6487 A current through a voltmeter containing copper sulphate solution for 100 seconds is:…
Electrochemistry Electrolytic Conductance and Electrolysis Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis
MediumNumericalIdea asked in 2 papers

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