20 NEET previous-year questions on States of Matter (Gases and Liquids), 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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8 : 16 : 1
16 : 8 : 1
16 : 1 : 2
8 : 1 : 2
Solution
Using the ideal gas law, , and given equal masses, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its molar mass. The molar masses are for , for , and for methane. Therefore, the volume ratio is , so option (c) is correct.
Low temperatures and low pressures
High temperatures and low pressures
Low temperatures and high pressures
High temperatures and high pressures
Solution
Real gases show ideal gas behaviour at high temperatures and low pressures.
1 8
1 4
3 8
1 2
Solution
n1 t1 n2 t2 = √ M2 M1 ⇒ n2 = 1 2 ,n1 = n′ ⇒ 2t2n′ t1x1 = √ M2 M1 = √ 2 32 = √ 1 16 = 1 4 Assuming t2 = t1 2n′t2 t1 = 1 4 ∴ n′ = 1 8
O 2
H 2
NH 3
CO 2
Solution
The gas with the highest van der Waals constant is most easily liquefied due to stronger intermolecular forces. Among the given values, has the highest value of 4.17, so option (c) is correct.
electric field present between the gas molecules
volume of the gas molecules
density of the gas molecules
forces of attraction between the gas molecules ACHLA/AA/Page 13 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK English
Solution
The correction factor 'a' in the van der Waals equation accounts for the intermolecular forces of attraction between gas molecules. This correction is necessary to adjust for the deviation from ideal gas behavior, so option (d) is correct.
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Solution
Tribromooctaoxide, , has a structure where each bromine atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms, forming a chain. The correct structure is option (b), as it aligns with the molecular formula and bonding pattern described in NCERT XI chapter States of Matter.
× 3 288 pm 4
× 2 288 pm 4
× 4 288 pm 3
× 4 288 pm 2
Solution
For a body-centered cubic (bcc) structure, the relationship between the atomic radius and the cell edge is given by . Substituting , we get . Therefore, the correct option is (a).
9 bar
12 bar
15 bar
18 bar
Solution
Calculate the number of moles of each gas: , . The total number of moles is . The partial pressure of is given by , so option (c) is correct.
(a), (b) and (c) only
(a) and (c) only
(b) and (c) only
(c) and (d) only
Solution
CO (g) is indeed used as a refrigerant for ice-cream and frozen food, and ZSM-5 is used to convert alcohols into gasoline. However, the structure of C contains twelve five-carbon rings and twenty hexagonal rings, not twelve six-carbon rings and twenty five-carbon rings. CO is colorless and odorless, but this is not a relevant statement for the correct option. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
13 M1
Solution
Boyle's law states that pressure is inversely proportional to volume at constant temperature, so the graph of pressure vs. volume is a hyperbola. The correct representation is a set of hyperbolic curves, one for each temperature, so option (a) is correct.
2.518
2.602
25.18
26.02 Section - A (Biology : Botany)
Solution
Use the ideal gas law . For , ; for , . Total moles . Substituting, , so option (b) is correct.
p = p1 + p2 + p3
1 2 3 RT RT RTp = n + n + nVVV
pi = χip, where pi = partial pressure of ith gas χi = mole fraction of ith gas in gaseous mixture
i i ip = p °χ , where χi = mole fraction of ith gas in gaseous mixture pi ° = pressure of ith gas in pure state
Solution
• Dalton’s law of partial pressure states that the total pressure by the mixture of non-reactive gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of individual gases. • pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 • Also, pi = χip ; where pi and χi are the partial pressure and mole fraction of i th gas respectively and p is the total pressure. • pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 = 1 2 3 RT RT RTn + n + nVVV = ( )1 2 3 RTn + n + n V - 29 - NEET (UG)-2022 (Code-Q1)
2.5
498.6
49.8
4.9
Solution
We know for ideal gas PV = nRT RTPn V= 64 0.0831 300P 32 10 ×=× P = 4.9 bar Pressure of O2 gas inside the flask = 4.9 bar
A is false but R is true.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
Solution
Helium is used to dilute oxygen in diving apparatus to reduce the risk of oxygen toxicity at high pressures. However, helium has low solubility in blood, not high solubility in , so the reason R is false. Option (d) is correct.
A, C, D, E are correct.
B, C, D, E are correct.
A, B, C, D are correct.
A, B, C, E are correct.
Solution
Intermolecular forces include dipole-dipole forces, dipole-induced dipole forces, hydrogen bonding, and dispersion forces. Covalent bonding is an intramolecular force, not an intermolecular one, so option (d) is correct.
Graph of P vs T with three lines labeled V₁, V₂, V₃ where V₁ < V₂ < V₃
Graph of P vs V with three curves labeled T₁, T₂, T₃ where T₃ > T₂ > T₁
Graph of P vs 1/V with three lines labeled T₁, T₂, T₃ where T₃ > T₂ > T₁
Graph of P vs 1/V with three curves labeled T₁, T₂, T₃ where T₃ > T₂ > T₁
Solution
Boyle's Law states that pressure is inversely proportional to volume at constant temperature, so a graph of vs should be a straight line. The correct representation is a graph of vs with three lines labeled , , where , so option (c) is correct.
foam
sol
gel
solid sol
Solution
Pumice stone is a solid sol, a type of colloid where solid particles are dispersed in a solid medium. NCERT XII chapter States of Matter classifies pumice stone as a solid sol, so option (d) is correct.
4 mol of helium
4 u of helium
4 g of helium
2.271098 L of helium at STP
Solution
(1) 4 mol of He = 4 NA He atoms (2) 4 u of He = 4u 4u = 1 He atom (3) 4 g of Helium = 4g 4g mole = 1 mole = NA He atom (4) 2.2710982 of He at STP = 2.271 22.710982 mole = 0.1 mole = 0.1 NA He atom
B > A > C
B > C > A
A > C > B
A > B > C
Solution
Value of Henry’s law constant 1 Solubility of gas∝ Higher the value of KH at a given pressure, lower is the solubility of the gas in the liquid. KH value of gases (given) : A > C > B ∴ Order of solubility of gases in water : B > C > A
37°C
310°C
25.73°C
12.05°C
Solution
Π = CRT Slope = RT 25.73 = 0.083 × T 25.73T 309.47 310 K0.083= = ≈ ∴ Temperature in °C = 310 – 273 = 37°C
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