26 NEET previous-year questions on Equilibrium, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution. Sourced directly from official NEET papers across every booklet code.
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KCl
NaCl
Na 2 CO 3
CuSO 4
Solution
is a salt of a strong base () and a weak acid (), which hydrolyzes to produce ions, increasing the pH. Therefore, will give the highest pH in water, so option (c) is correct.
3.2 × 10 –26
8.0 × 10 –12
2.9 × 10 –3
7.9 × 10 –2 Ans. [2] ∆ Gº = – 2.303 RT log K sp 63.3 × 1000 = – 2.303 × 8.314 × 298 × log K SP log K SP = 298 314 . 8 303 . 2 1000 3 . 63 × × × − log K SP = – 11.09 ∴ K SP = anti log (–11.09) K SP = 8.0 × 10 –12
Solution
The Gibbs free energy change is related to the solubility product by . Substituting the given values, . Thus, option (b) is correct.
by increasing the concentration of NH 3 (g)
by decreasing the pressure
by decreasing the concentrations of N 2 (g) and H 2 (g)
by increasing pressure and decreasing temperature
Solution
According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing pressure and decreasing temperature will shift the equilibrium in the forward direction for the exothermic reaction . NCERT XI chapter Equilibrium explains that increasing pressure favors the side with fewer moles of gas, and decreasing temperature favors the exothermic direction, so option (d) is correct.
[Xe]4f75d16s2
[Xe]4f86d2
[Xe]4f95s1
[Xe]4f75d16s2
Solution
64Gd= 54[Xe]6s2 4f7 5d1
K2
K 1 2
1 2K
K
Solution
N2(g)+O2(g)⇌2NO(g) ;K 1 2N2(g)+1 2 O2(g)⇌NO(g) ;K′ K= [NO]2 [N2] [O2] K′= NO [N2]1 2⁄ [O2]1 2⁄ ∴K′=√K
H3PO4 and Na3PO4
HClO4 and NaClO4
CH3COOH and CH3COONa
H2CO3 and Na2CO3
Solution
Strong acid with its salt can not form buffer solution. HClO4 and NaClO4 cannot act as an acidic buffer.
1.04
12.65
2.0
7.0
Solution
N1V1−N2V2=N.V. 0.1×1−0. 01×1=N×2 www.vedantu.com 52 [OH−]=NR=0. 09 2 =0.045 N pOH=−log (0.045)=1.35 ∴pH=14−pOH=14−1.35=12.65 1 49. D ecreasing order of stability of O2,O2 −,O2 + and O2 2− is: (1) O2 −> O2 2−>O2 +>O2 (2) O2 +>O2> O2 −> O2 2− (3) O2 2−> O2 −>O2> O2 + (4) O2> O2 +> O2 2−> O2 − Solution: (2) Given species: O2,O2 −,O2 +,O2 2− Total number of electrons O2⟶16e− O2 −⟶17e− O2 +⟶15e− O2 2−⟶18e− O2 + O2 Bond order 2. 5 2 O2 − O2 2− 1.5 1 Stability×Bond order Stability order [O2 +>O2>O2 −>O2 2−]
The molar solubilities of MY and NY3 in water are identical.
The molar solubility of MY in water is less than that of NY3.
The salts MY and NY3 are more soluble in 0.5 M KY than in pure water.
The addition of the salt of KY to solution of MY and NY3 will have no effect on their solubilities.
Solution
MY insoluble salt Ksp = s2 MY(s)⇌ M(aq) + + Y(aq) − NY3 insoluble salt Ksp = 4s3 NY3(s)⇌ N(aq) + + 3Y(aq) − ∴ S(MY)= √6.2 ×10−13 = 7.8 ×10−7 Solubility values ∴ S(NY3)= ( 6.2×10−13 4 ) 1 3⁄ = 5.2 ×10−5 ∴ S(MY)< S(NY3)
2.42 × 10 –8
2.66 × 10 –12
4.5 × 10 –11
5.3 × 10 –12
Solution
2 224 2 4 2s s Ag C O (s) 2 Ag (aq) C O (aq)+- +⇌ KSP = [Ag +]2 [C2O4 2–] [Ag+] = 2.2 × 10 –4 M ∴ 424 24 2.2 10[C O ] M 1.1 10 M2 --- ×== × ∴ KSP = (2.2 × 10 –4)2 (1.1 × 10 –4) = 5.324 × 10–12
3 13 2KK /K
3 23 1KK / K
K 2K3 /K 1
3 23 1KK / K
Solution
(I) 2 3 22 3 1 3 22 [NH ]N3 H 2 N H ; K [N ] [H ] += ⇌ (II) 2 22 2 22 [NO]NO 2 N O ; K [N ] [O ]+= ⇌ (III) 2 22 2 3 1/ 2 22 [H O]1HO H O ; K2 [H ] [O ] +⎯ ⎯ →= (II + 3 × III – II) will give K 32 2 52NH O 2NO 3H O;2++ ⇌ ∴ 3 23 1KK K / K=×
1·08 × 10 – 14 mol 2 L – 2
1·08 × 10 – 12 mol 2 L – 2
1·08 × 10 – 10 mol 2 L – 2
1·08 × 10 – 8 mol 2 L – 2 ACHLA/AA/Page 12 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK English
Solution
The solubility of is . Converting to molarity, . The solubility product , so option (b) is correct.
High temperature and high pressure
Low temperature and low pressure
Low temperature and high pressure
High temperature and low pressure
Solution
The reaction is exothermic (), so lower temperature favors product formation according to Le Chatelier's principle. High pressure also favors the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the product side. Therefore, option (c) is correct.
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Solution
Bin ∝ d (d ≤ R) And 𝐵0∝ 1 𝑑(𝑑>𝑅)
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Solution
The correct structure of intermediate A can be determined by analyzing the reaction mechanism. In the given reaction, intermediate A forms through the attack of a nucleophile on the electrophilic carbon, leading to the formation of a new bond and the creation of a negative charge on the oxygen atom, as shown in option (c). This aligns with the concepts of nucleophilic addition in NCERT XII chapter Equilibrium.
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Solution
The major product of the reaction is determined by the equilibrium position and the stability of the products. In this case, option (c) represents the most stable product, which is favored at equilibrium according to Le Chatelier's principle.
− 8.314 J mol − 1 K − 1 × 300 K × ln(2 × 10 13 )
8.314 J mol − 1 K − 1 × 300 K × ln(2 × 10 13 )
8.314 J mol − 1 K − 1 × 300 K × ln(3 × 10 13 )
− 8.314 J mol − 1 K − 1 × 300 K × ln(4 × 10 13 )
Solution
The relationship between the equilibrium constant and the standard Gibbs free energy change is given by . Substituting the values, , so option (a) is correct.
8.50
5.50
7.75
6.25
Solution
For a salt of a weak base and a weak acid, the pH is given by . Substituting the values, , so option (c) is correct.
5.57
3.57
4.57
2.57
Solution
CH3COONa + CH3COOH, CH3COOH(pKa) = 4.57 0.1M 0.01M 50 mL 50 mL It is a mixture of weak acid and salt of its conjugate base. Hence it is acidic buffer. pH = a [Salt]pK log [Acid]+ = 4.57 + log 0.1 0.01 ⎛⎞ ⎜⎟⎝⎠ = 4.57 + 1 = 5.57
4.38 × 10–32
1.9 × 10–63
2.4 × 1031
1.2 × 1021
Solution
233O (g) 2O (g) 2 3 C 3 2 [O ]K [O ] = 2 3 59 3 3 C 2[O ] K [O ] 3 10 (0.04) −= = × × 2 63 64 3[O ] 1.9 10 19 10−−= × = × 32 3[O ] 4.38 10 −=× Concentration of O3 at equilibrium = 4.38 × 10–32 M
Reaction is at equilibrium.
Reaction has a tendency to go in forward direction.
Reaction has a tendency to go in backward direction.
Reaction has gone to completion in forward direction.
Solution
2A B + C, KC = 4 × 10–3 At a given time t, QC is to be calculated and been compared with KC. 33 C 2 3 2 [B][C] (2 10 )(2 10 )Q [A] (2 10 ) −− − ××== × QC = 1 As QC > KC, so reaction has a tendency to move backward.
750 mg
250 mg
Zero mg
200 mg
Solution
2 W 1000M M V (in mL) ×= × 2M M V (in mL) 0.75 36.5 25W 1000 1000 ×× ××== = 0.684 g (Mass of HCl) 36.5g 40 g HCl NaOH HCl NaOH+ ⎯⎯ → + 36.5 g HCl reacts with NaOH = 40 g 0.684 g HCl reacts with 40NaOH 0.684 0.750 g36.5=× Amount of NaOH left = 1 g – 0.750 g = 0.250 g = 250 mg SECTION-B
dilute hydrochloric acid
concentrated sulphuric acid
dilute nitric acid
dilute sulphuric acid
Solution
During the preparation of Mohr’s salt, dilute sulphuric acid is added to prevent the hydrolysis of Fe 2+ ion. - 41 - NEET (UG)-2024 (Code-Q1)
0.00889
0.0889
0.8889
0.717
Solution
2NO(g) ? N2(g) + O2(g) 22 c 2 [N ][O ]K [NO] = = 33 33 3 10 4.2 10 2.8 10 2.8 10 −− −− × × × × × × = 1.607 2NO(g) ? N2(g) + O2(g) t = 0 0.1 0 0 0.1 – 0.1α 0.05α 0.05α c 2 0.05 0.05K (0.1 0.1 ) α × α= −α c 2 0.05 0.05K 0.01(1 ) α × α= −α 1.607 = 22 2 (0.05) 0.01 (1 ) α −α 22 22 1.607 (0.1) (1 ) (0.05) α× =−α 1.27 0.1 1 0.05 α× =−α 2.541 α =−α α = 2.54 – 2.54α 3.54α = 2.54 2.54 0.7173.54α = = - 42 - NEET (UG)-2024 (Code-Q1)
A and B only
A and C only
B, C and D only
A, B and C only
Solution
H₃PO₄ is a stronger acid than H₂PO₄⁻ and HPO₄²⁻.
H₃PO₄ (aq) ⇌ H⁺ (aq) + H₂PO₄⁻ (aq)
H₂PO₄⁻ (aq) ⇌ H⁺ (aq) + HPO₄²⁻ (aq)
HPO₄²⁻ (aq) ⇌ H⁺ (aq) + PO₄³⁻ (aq)
Ans. (A), (B) and (C) only.
(1) 0.115
(2) 0.125
(3) 0.225
(4) 0.215
Solution
Degree of dissociation () is given as
= 349.6 + 50.4
= 400 S cm mol
Higher temperature
Lower temperature
Higher concentration of N₂
Higher concentration of O₂
Solution
The reaction N₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2NO(g) has ΔH = +180.7 kJ/mol — endothermic — and the moles of gas are equal on both sides (Δn = 0).
Le Chatelier's principle:
• Higher temperature favours the endothermic forward reaction → MORE NO. (helpful)
• Pressure has no effect because Δn_gas = 0.
• Adding a catalyst speeds up both directions equally — does not shift equilibrium.
Hence higher yield of NO is obtained at high temperature. Per the official key, the matching option is the one stating 'high temperature' alone (or 'high temperature, any pressure').
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