IIT JAM Question Paper with Solutions 2025: Chemistry
IIT JAM Chemistry memory based questions 2025 with solutions are mentioned below.
Q1. Acidity order of aqua complexes having coordination number 6 of $\mathrm{Al^{3+}}$, $\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}$, and $\mathrm{Fe^{3+}}$
Answer:
The acidity of aqua complexes depends on the charge density of the central metal ion. A higher charge and smaller ionic radius increase the polarisation of coordinated water molecules, enhancing acidity. Since $\mathrm{Fe^{3+}}$ has the highest charge density, it forms the most acidic complex.
$$
\mathrm{Fe^{3+} > Al^{3+} > Fe^{2+}}
$$
Q2. $\mathrm{^{12}C^{16}O}$ has a vibrational frequency of $3.8$. If oxygen is replaced by $\mathrm{^{18}O}$, what is the new frequency?
Answer:
The vibrational frequency is given by
$$
\nu = \frac{1}{2\pi}\sqrt{\frac{k}{\mu}}
$$
Thus,
$$
\frac{\nu_2}{\nu_1} = \sqrt{\frac{\mu_1}{\mu_2}}
$$
Reduced mass:
For $\mathrm{^{12}C^{16}O}$,
$$
\mu_1 = \frac{12 \times 16}{12 + 16} = \frac{192}{28} = 6.85
$$
For $\mathrm{^{12}C^{18}O}$,
$$
\mu_2 = \frac{12 \times 18}{12 + 18} = \frac{216}{30} = 7.2
$$
Now,
$$
\nu_2 = 3.8 \sqrt{\frac{6.85}{7.2}} = 3.71
$$
Q3. A $1.84\,\mathrm{g}$ mixture of $\mathrm{CaCO_3}$ is heated until constant weight. The residue weighs $0.96\,\mathrm{g}$. Find the percentage of $\mathrm{CaCO_3}$ in the mixture.}
Answer:
$$
\mathrm{CaCO_3 \rightarrow CaO + CO_2}
$$
$$
\frac{\text{Molar mass of CaO}}{\text{Molar mass of CaCO}_3} = \frac{56}{100} = 0.56
$$
$$
\text{Mass of CaCO}_3 = \frac{0.96}{0.56} = 1.71\,\mathrm{g}
$$
$$
\%\ \mathrm{CaCO_3} = \frac{1.71}{1.84} \times 100 = 92.93\%
$$
Q4. If $\mathrm{P_4O_{10}}$ is hydrolysed and then heated above $300^\circ\mathrm{C}$, what is the final product?
Answer:
$$
\mathrm{P_4O_{10} + 6H_2O \rightarrow 4H_3PO_4}
$$
$$
\mathrm{2H_3PO_4 \rightarrow H_4P_2O_7 + H_2O}
$$
$$
\mathrm{H_4P_2O_7 \rightarrow 2HPO_3 + H_2O}
$$
Final product: $\mathrm{HPO_3}$ (metaphosphoric acid).
Q5. Write the acidity order for $[\mathrm{Fe(NH_3)_6}]^{2+}$, $[\mathrm{Fe(NH_3)_6}]^{3+}$, and $[\mathrm{Al(NH_3)_6}]^{3+}$.
Answer:
Acidity depends on charge density and ionic radius of the central metal ion. Greater polarisation of $\mathrm{NH_3}$ increases acidity.
$$
\mathrm{[Al(NH_3)_6]^{3+} > [Fe(NH_3)_6]^{3+} > [Fe(NH_3)_6]^{2+}}
$$
Q6. An electron is accelerated through a $10\,\mathrm{kV}$ potential. Find its de Broglie wavelength.
Answer:
$$
\lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2meV}}
$$
$$
2meV = 2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 1.602 \times 10^{-19}
= 2.92 \times 10^{-23}
$$
$$
\sqrt{2meV} = 5.41 \times 10^{-12}
$$
$$
\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{5.41 \times 10^{-12}}
= 1.25 \times 10^{-10}\,\mathrm{m}
= 0.125\,\mathrm{nm}
$$
Q7. Number of stereoisomers
Answer:
Insufficient information. The compound or structure must be specified.
Ans. There are 3 optical centre
No. of Sterioisomer is 2n=23=8
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