CUET UG 2026 Chemistry MCQs with Answers PDF | Top 50 Important Questions

CUET UG 2026 Chemistry MCQs with Answers PDF | Top 50 Important Questions

Top 50 Most Important Objective Questions for CUET UG 2026

Prepare smartly for CUET UG 2026 Chemistry MCQs with Answers PDF | Top 50 Important Questions based on previous-year board patterns, important concepts, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, organic chemistry, polymers, biomolecules, p-block, d-block and surface chemistry.

These questions are designed for:

  • CUET UG 2026
  • Class 12 Chemistry Revision
  • NCERT-Based Preparation
  • Quick Practice Before Exam

CUET UG 2026 Chemistry MCQs

1. In an FCC crystal structure, the number of atoms per unit cell is:

A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6

Answer: C) 4

2. Which defect does not change the density of a crystal?

A) Frenkel defect
B) Schottky defect
C) Vacancy defect
D) Metal deficiency defect

Answer: A) Frenkel defect

3. The relation between molar conductivity (Λm) and conductivity (κ) is:

A) Λm = κ × 1000/M
B) Λm = κ/M
C) Λm = M/κ
D) Λm = κ × M × 1000

Answer: A) Λm = κ × 1000/M

4. Which process has higher enthalpy of adsorption?

A) Physisorption
B) Chemisorption
C) Desorption
D) Absorption

Answer: B) Chemisorption

5. Cryolite is used in the extraction of aluminium because it:

A) Increases melting point
B) Acts as reducing agent
C) Lowers melting point of alumina
D) Removes impurities

Answer: C) Lowers melting point of alumina

6. Which gas is used in Mond’s process for purification of nickel?

A) CO₂
B) SO₂
C) CO
D) H₂

Answer: C) CO

7. Which molecule has square planar geometry?

A) XeF₄
B) BF₃
C) SF₄
D) NH₃

Answer: A) XeF₄

8. The Tyndall effect is shown by:

A) True solution
B) Suspension
C) Colloids
D) Electrolytes

Answer: C) Colloids

9. Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B₁
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D

Answer: C) Vitamin C

10. Nylon-6,6 is an example of:

A) Addition polymer
B) Condensation polymer
C) Elastomer
D) Copolymer

Answer: B) Condensation polymer

11. Teflon is formed by polymerization of:

A) Ethene
B) Tetrafluoroethene
C) Styrene
D) Vinyl chloride

Answer: B) Tetrafluoroethene

12. Which colloid has liquid dispersed in gas?

A) Emulsion
B) Aerosol
C) Foam
D) Sol

Answer: B) Aerosol

13. The oxidation state of Fe in [Fe(en)₂Cl₂]Cl is:

A) +1
B) +2
C) +3
D) +4

Answer: C) +3

14. Ethoxybenzene is prepared by:

A) Wurtz reaction
B) Friedel-Crafts reaction
C) Williamson synthesis
D) Cannizzaro reaction

Answer: C) Williamson synthesis

15. Which reagent converts alcohol into alkyl chloride?

A) NaOH
B) SOCl₂
C) KMnO₄
D) H₂SO₄

Answer: B) SOCl₂

16. Cannizzaro reaction is given by:

A) Aldehydes without α-H
B) Ketones
C) Alcohols
D) Carboxylic acids

Answer: A) Aldehydes without α-H

17. Which compound gives iodoform test?

A) Methanol
B) Ethanol
C) Benzene
D) Acetone-free ether

Answer: B) Ethanol

18. Which drug acts as antacid?

A) Paracetamol
B) Aspirin
C) Ranitidine
D) Morphine

Answer: C) Ranitidine

19. Paracetamol is mainly used as:

A) Antacid
B) Antibiotic
C) Analgesic
D) Antiseptic

Answer: C) Analgesic

20. Tincture of iodine is used as:

A) Fertilizer
B) Antiseptic
C) Polymer
D) Catalyst

Answer: B) Antiseptic

21. NH₃ is more basic than PH₃ because:

A) N is smaller and lone pair is more available
B) P is more electronegative
C) PH₃ forms H-bonding
D) NH₃ is acidic

Answer: A) N is smaller and lone pair is more available

22. Which compound is least reactive towards hydrolysis?

A) SF₄
B) SF₆
C) PCl₅
D) SOCl₂

Answer: B) SF₆

23. The hybridization of XeF₄ is:

A) sp³
B) sp³d
C) sp³d²
D) dsp²

Answer: C) sp³d²

24. Which of the following is a strong oxidizing agent?

A) Mn³⁺
B) Cr²⁺
C) Fe²⁺
D) Cu⁺

Answer: A) Mn³⁺

25. The rate constant of a first-order reaction has unit:

A) mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹
B) s⁻¹
C) L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹
D) mol² L⁻² s⁻¹

Answer: B) s⁻¹

26. Half-life of a first-order reaction:

A) Depends on concentration
B) Independent of concentration
C) Zero
D) Infinite

Answer: B) Independent of concentration

27. Which factor increases rate of reaction?

A) Decrease in temperature
B) Catalyst
C) Dilution
D) Decrease in surface area

Answer: B) Catalyst

28. The process of removal of CO from nickel is called:

A) Hall process
B) Bessemer process
C) Mond process
D) Haber process

Answer: C) Mond process

29. Which colloid is solid dispersed in liquid?

A) Sol
B) Gel
C) Foam
D) Aerosol

Answer: A) Sol

30. Which gas is evolved when phosphorus reacts with NaOH?

A) NH₃
B) PH₃
C) SO₂
D) H₂

Answer: B) PH₃

31. BF₃ has geometry:

A) Tetrahedral
B) Trigonal planar
C) Linear
D) Bent

Answer: B) Trigonal planar

32. Which polymer is used in non-stick cookware?

A) PVC
B) Nylon
C) Teflon
D) Bakelite

Answer: C) Teflon

33. Which carbohydrate is stored in plants?

A) Glycogen
B) Cellulose
C) Starch
D) Glucose

Answer: C) Starch

34. The unit of conductivity is:

A) S cm⁻¹
B) mol L⁻¹
C) ohm cm
D) atm

Answer: A) S cm⁻¹

35. Which is a biodegradable polymer?

A) PVC
B) Nylon
C) PHBV
D) Polythene

Answer: C) PHBV

36. The order of SN1 reaction depends on:

A) Nucleophile concentration
B) Substrate concentration
C) Catalyst concentration
D) Solvent only

Answer: B) Substrate concentration

37. Which alkyl halide reacts fastest in SN1 mechanism?

A) Methyl halide
B) Primary
C) Secondary
D) Tertiary

Answer: D) Tertiary

38. Which process converts alkyl halide to nitrile?

A) Hydrolysis
B) Reduction
C) Cyanation
D) Halogenation

Answer: C) Cyanation

39. The colloidal particles carry:

A) No charge
B) Positive charge only
C) Negative charge only
D) Electric charge

Answer: D) Electric charge

40. Gold number is related to:

A) Catalysis
B) Protection of colloids
C) Adsorption
D) Emulsion

Answer: B) Protection of colloids

41. Which ore is concentrated by froth flotation process?

A) Oxide ores
B) Sulphide ores
C) Carbonate ores
D) Silicate ores

Answer: B) Sulphide ores

42. Which law explains osmotic pressure?

A) Boyle’s law
B) Raoult’s law
C) van’t Hoff law
D) Charles law

Answer: C) van’t Hoff law

43. Which solution shows positive deviation from Raoult’s law?

A) Acetone + Chloroform
B) Ethanol + Water
C) Benzene + Toluene
D) HCl + Water

Answer: B) Ethanol + Water

44. Which compound undergoes Cannizzaro reaction?

A) CH₃CHO
B) HCHO
C) CH₃COCH₃
D) C₂H₅OH

Answer: B) HCHO

45. Which coordination compound shows optical isomerism?

A) [Co(en)₃]³⁺
B) [NiCl₄]²⁻
C) [PtCl₄]²⁻
D) [Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺

Answer: A) [Co(en)₃]³⁺

46. Which species is paramagnetic?

A) Zn²⁺
B) Cu²⁺
C) Sc³⁺
D) Ti⁴⁺

Answer: B) Cu²⁺

47. The decomposition of NH₃ on platinum surface is:

A) First order
B) Second order
C) Zero order
D) Third order

Answer: C) Zero order

48. Which reaction forms primary amine from amide?

A) Wurtz reaction
B) Hoffmann bromamide reaction
C) Sandmeyer reaction
D) Fittig reaction

Answer: B) Hoffmann bromamide reaction

49. Which gas is liberated at cathode during electrolysis of brine?

A) O₂
B) Cl₂
C) H₂
D) CO₂

Answer: C) H₂

50. Which transition metal ion has d⁵ configuration?

A) Fe³⁺
B) Cu²⁺
C) Zn²⁺
D) Sc³⁺

Answer: A) Fe³⁺

FAQs – CUET UG 2026 Chemistry

Q1. Are these MCQs useful for CUET UG 2026?

Yes, these questions are highly important and NCERT-oriented for CUET UG Chemistry preparation.

Q2. Which chapters are covered?

Topics include:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Polymers
  • Biomolecules
  • p-Block
  • d-Block
  • Haloalkanes
  • Chemical Kinetics

Q3. Are these CUET UG 2026 Chemistry MCQs with Answers PDF | Top 50 Important Questions based on previous-year patterns?

Yes, these are inspired by board-level and CUET pattern objective questions.

Q4. How many MCQs should I practice daily for CUET?

Practice at least 50 MCQs daily with revision of NCERT concepts.

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