Chemistry in Everyday Life — JEE Previous Year Questions

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Q1·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Advanced 2023

In the given reaction scheme, P is a phenyl alkyl ether, Q is an aromatic compound; R and S are the major products. The correct statement about S is

(A)It primarily inhibits noradrenaline degrading enzymes.
(B)It inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandin.
(C)It is a narcotic drug.
(D)It is ortho-acetylbenzoic acid.

Q2·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

The statement/s which are true about antagonists from the following is/are: A. They bind to the receptor site. B. They get transferred inside the cell for their action. C. They inhibit the natural communication of the body. D. They mimic the natural messenger. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)B only
(B)A, C and D
(C)A and B
(D)A and C

Q3·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List I	List II
A.Saccharin	I.High potency sweetener
B.Aspartame	II.First artificial sweetening agent
C.Alitame	III.Stable at cooking temperature
D.Sucralose	IV.Unstable at cooking temperature

(A)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(B)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(C)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(D)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Q4·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Given below are two statements: Statement-I: Morphine is a narcotic analgesic. It helps in relieving pain without producing sleep. Statement-II: Morphine and its derivatives are obtained from opium poppy. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(A)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q5·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Match List I (class of drug) with List II (its example or action). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List I	List II
A.Tranquilizers	I.Anti blood clotting
B.Aspirin	II.Salvarsan
C.Antibiotic	III.antidepressant drugs
D.Antiseptic	IV.soframicine

(A)(A)-IV, (B)-II, (C)-I, (D)-III
(B)(A)-II, (B)-I, (C)-III, (D)-IV
(C)(A)-III, (B)-I, (C)-II, (D)-IV
(D)(A)-II, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-III

Q6·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2023

Among the following, the number of tranquilizer/s is/are _________. A. Chlorodiazepoxide B. Veronal C. Valium D. Salvarsan

Q7·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Which of the following compounds are not used as disinfectants? A. Chloroxylenol B. Bithional C. Veronal D. Prontosil E. Terpineol. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)C, D
(B)B, D, E
(C)A, B
(D)A, B, E

Q8·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Which of the following artificial sweeteners has the highest sweetness value in comparison to cane sugar ?

(A)Sucralose
(B)Aspartame
(C)Alitame
(D)Saccharin

Q9·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Amongst the following compounds, which one is an antacid?

(A)Terfenadine
(B)Meprobamate
(C)Brompheniramine
(D)Ranitidine

Q10·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Antihistamines do not affect the secretion of acid in stomach. Reason R: Antiallergic and antacid drugs work on different receptors. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)A is false but R is true
(B)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(D)A is true but R is false

Q11·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

A doctor prescribed the drug Equanil to a patient. The patient was likely to have symptoms of which disease?

(A)Hyperacidity
(B)Anxiety and stress
(C)Depression and hypertension
(D)Stomach ulcers

Q12·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Match List I (Antimicrobials) with List II (Names). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List I (Antimicrobials)	List II (Names)
A.Narrow Spectrum Antibiotic	I.Furacin
B.Antiseptic	II.Sulphur dioxide
C.Disinfectants	III.Penicillin G
D.Broad spectrum antibiotic	IV.Chloramphenicol

(A)(A)-II, (B)-I, (C)-IV, (D)-III
(B)(A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-IV, (D)-III
(C)(A)-II, (B)-I, (C)-IV, (D)-II
(D)(A)-III, (B)-I, (C)-II, (D)-IV

Q13·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : Butylated hydroxy anisole when added to butter increases its shelf life. Reason R : Butylated hydroxy anisole is more reactive towards oxygen than food. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

(A)A is correct but R is not correct
(B)A is not correct but R is correct
(C)Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(D)Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Q14·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics?

(A)An antibiotic must be a product of metabolism.
(B)An antibiotic should promote the growth or survival of microorganisms.
(C)An antibiotic is a synthetic substance produced as a structural analogue of naturally occurring antibiotic.
(D)An antibiotic should be effective in low concentrations.

Q15·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Noradrenaline is a neurotransmitter. Statement II: Low level of noradrenaline is not the cause of depression in human. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q16·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023

Match List I (type of drug) with List II (example medicine). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List I	List II
A.Antifertility drug	I.Norethindrone
B.Tranquilizer	II.Meprobomate
C.Antihistamine	III.Seldane
D.Antibiotic	IV.Ampicillin

(A)A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(B)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(C)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(D)A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Q17·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Which of the following compounds is an example of hypnotic drug ?

(A)Seldane
(B)Amytal
(C)Aspartame
(D)Prontosil

Q18·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2022

The number of chlorine atoms in bithionol is____.

Q19·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Two statements in respect of drug-enzyme interaction are given below Statement I : Action of an enzyme can be blocked only when an inhibitor blocks the active site of the enzyme. Statement II : An inhibitor can form a strong covalent bond with the enzyme. In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below

(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q20·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Statements about Enzyme Inhibitor Drugs are given below : (A) There are Competitive and Non-competitive inhibitor drugs. (B) These can bind at the active sites and allosteric sites. (C) Competitive Drugs are allosteric site blocking drugs. (D) Non-competitive Drugs are active site blocking drugs. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)(A), (D) only
(B)(A), (C) only
(C)(A), (B) only
(D)(A), (B), (C) only

Q21·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List I	List II
A.see figure	I.Anti-depressant
B.see figure	II.550 times sweeter than cane sugar
C.see figure	III.Narcotic analgesic
D.see figure	IV.Antiseptic

(A)A-IV, B –III, C-II, D-I
(B)A-III, B –I, C-II, D-IV
(C)A-III, B –IV, C-I, D-II
(D)A-III, B –I, C-IV, D-II

Q22·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Which of the following enhances the lathering property of soap?

(A)Sodium stearate
(B)Sodium carbonate
(C)Sodium rosinate
(D)Trisodium phosphate

Q23·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2022

How many of the following drugs is/are example(s) of broad spectrum antibiotic ? Ofloxacin, Penicillin G, Terpineol, Salvarsan

Q24·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Stearic acid and polyethylene glycol react to form which one of the following soap/s detergents ?

(A)Cationic detergent
(B)Soap
(C)Anionic detergent
(D)Non-ionic detergent

Q25·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Drugs used to bind to receptors, inhibiting its natural function and blocking a message are called :

(A)Agonists
(B)Antagonists
(C)Allosterists
(D)Anti histaminists

Q26·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Which of the following compound does not contain sulphur atom ?

(A)Cimetidine
(B)Ranitidine
(C)Histamine
(D)Saccharin

Q27·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

The mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol is an example of :

(A)antiseptic
(B)pesticide
(C)disinfectant
(D)narcotic analgesic

Q28·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

The drug tegamet is :

(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)

Q29·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Match List I with List Ii List I A. Antipyretic B. Analgesic C. Tranquilizer D. Antacid List II I. Reduces pain II. Reduces stress III. Reduces fever IV. Reduces acidity (Stomach) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(B)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(C)A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
(D)A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Q30·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Match List-I with List-II List-I (A) (B) (C)

C_{17}H_{35}COO^{-}Na^{+}

Na_{2}CO_{3}

+ Rosinate (D)

CH_{3}(CH_{2})_{16}COO(CH_{2}CH_{2}O)_{n}CH_{2}CH_{2}OH

List-II (I) Dishwashing powder (II) Toothpaste (III) Laundry soap (IV) Hair conditioner

(A)(A) – (III), (B) – (II), (C) – (IV), (D) – (I)
(B)(A) – (IV), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (I)
(C)(A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (I)
(D)(A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)

Q31·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Which of the following is NOT an example of synthetic detergent?

(A) $CH_3-(CH_2)_{11}-C_6H_4-SO_3^-Na^+$
(B) $CH_3-(CH_2)_{16}-COO^-Na^+$
(C) $[CH_3-(CH_2)_{15}-N(CH_3)_3]^+Br^-$
(D) $CH_3(CH_2)_{16}COO(CH_2CH_2O)_nCH_2CH_2OH$

Q32·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

A chemical which stimulates the secretion of pepsin is :

(A)Anti histamine
(B)Cimetidine
(C)Histamine
(D)Zantac

Q33·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

An antiseptic dettol is a mixture of two compounds 'A' and 'B' where A has 6

\pi

electrons and B has 2

\pi

electrons. What is 'B'?

(A)Bithionol
(B)Terpineol
(C)Chloroxylenol
(D)Chloramphenicol

Q34·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Which one of the following is an example of artificial sweetner ?

(A)Bithional
(B)Alitame
(C)Salvarsan
(D)Lactose

Q35·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

Which of the following is not a broad spectrum antibiotic?

(A)Vancomycin
(B)Ampicillin
(C)Ofloxacin
(D)Penicillin G

Q36·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022

The structure shown below is of which well-known drug molecule?

(A)Ranitidine
(B)Seldane
(C)Cimetidine
(D)Codeine

Q37·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

The correct statement about (A), (B), (C) and (D) is :

(A)(A), (B) and (C) are narcotic analgesics
(B)(B), (C) and (D) are tranquillizers
(C)(A) and (D) are tranquillizers
(D)(B) and (C) are tranquillizers

Q38·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Which one of the following chemicals is responsible for the production of HCl in the stomach leading to irritation and pain?

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

Q39·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Chlordiazepoxide The class of drug to which chlordiazepoxide with above structure belongs is :

(A)Antacid
(B)Analgesic
(C)Tranquilizer
(D)Antibiotic

Q40·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Match List- I with List-II: List – I (Drug): (a) Furacin; (b) Arsphenamine; (c) Dimetone; (d) Valium List – II (Class of Drug): (i) Antibiotic; (ii) Tranquilizers; (iii) Antiseptic; (iv) Synthetic antihistamines Choose the most appropriate match:

(A)(a) – (ii), (b) – (i), (c) – (iii), (d) – (iv)
(B)(a) – (i), (b) – (iii), (c) – (iv), (d) – (ii)
(C)(a) – (iii), (b) – (i), (c) – (iv), (d) – (ii)
(D)(a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)

Q41·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Given below are two statements : Statement I: Penicillin is a bacteriostatic type antibiotic. Statement II: The general structure of penicillin is: Choose the correct option:

(A)Both statement I and statement II are true
(B)Statement I is correct but statement II is false
(C)Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true
(D)Both statement I and statement II are false

Q42·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Which one of the following chemical agent is not being used for dry- cleaning of clothes?

(A) $CCl_4$
(B) $Cl_2C=CCl_2$
(C)Liquid $CO_2$
(D) $H_2O_2$

Q43·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Match List - I with List - II : List - I (Class of Chemicals) List - II (Example) (a) Antifertility drug (i) Meprobamate (b) Antibiotic (ii) Alitame (c) Tranquilizer (iii) Norethindrone (d) Artificial Sweetener (iv) Salvarsan

(A)(a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
(B)(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(C)(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
(D)(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

Q44·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Match the list -I with list - II

List-I (Class of Drug)	List-II (Example)
a.Antacid	i.Novestrol
b.Artificial sweetener	ii.Cimetidine
c.Antifertility	iii.Valium
d.Tranquilizers	iv.Alitame

(A)(a) – (ii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (i), (d) – (iii)
(B)(a) – (iv), (b) – (i), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iii)
(C)(a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (i), (d) – (ii)
(D)(a) – (ii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (iii), (d) – (i)

Q45·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

With respect to drug-enzyme interaction, identify the wrong statement:

(A)Non-Competitive inhibitor binds to the allosteric site
(B)Allosteric inhibitor changes the enzyme's active site
(C)Allosteric inhibitor competes with the enzyme's active site
(D)Competitive inhibitor binds to the enzyme's active site

Q46·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct match :

List-I (Chemical Compound)	List-II (Used as)
a.Sucralose	i.Synthetic detergent
b.Glyceryl ester of stearic acid	ii.Artificial sweetener
c.Sodium benzoate	iii.Antiseptic
d.Bithionol	iv.Food preservative

(A)(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(B)(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
(C)(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
(D)(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

Q47·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

The functions of antihistamine are :

(A)Antiallergic and Analgesic
(B)Antacid and antiallergic
(C)Analgesic and antacid
(D)Antiallergic and antidepressant

Q48·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021

Match List-I with List-II List- I List-II (a) Valium (i) Antifertility drug (b) Morphine (ii) Pernicious anaemia (c) Norethindrone (iii) Analgesic (d) Vitamin

B_{12}

(iv) Tranquilizer

(A)(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(B)(a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(C)(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
(D)(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

Q49·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020

The following molecule acts as an:

(A)Antiseptic
(B)Anti-depressant
(C)Anti-histamine
(D)Anti-bacterial

Q50·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020

If a person is suffering from the deficiency of nor – adrenaline, what kind of drug can be suggested?

(A)Antidepressant
(B)Antihistamine
(C)Analgesic
(D)Anti – inflammatory

Q51·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020

The mechanism of action of "Terfenadine" (Seldane) is :

(A)Inhibits the action of histamine receptor
(B)Inhibits the secretion of histamine
(C)Helps in the secretion of histamine
(D)Activates the histamine receptor

Q52·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020

The antifertility drug "Noverstrol" can react with:

(A)Alcoholic HCN; NaOCl; ZnCl $_2$ /HCl
(B)Br $_2$ /water; ZnCl $_2$ / HCl; NaOCl
(C)ZnCl $_2$ /HCl ; FeCl $_3$ ; Alcoholic HCN
(D)Br $_2$ /water; ZnCl $_2$ /HCl; FeCl $_3$

Q53·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020

Match the following drugs with their therapeutic actions:

Column-I	Column-II
(i).Ranitidine	(a).Antidepressant
(ii).Nardil (Phenelzine)	(b).Antibiolic
(iii).Chloramphenicol	(c).Antihistamine
(iv).Dimetane (Brompheniramine)	(d).Antacid
	(e).Analgesic

(A)(i) – (e); (ii) – (a); (iii) – (c); (iv) – (d)
(B)(i) – (a); (ii) – (c); (iii) – (b); (iv) – (e)
(C)(i) – (d); (ii) – (c); (iii) – (a); (iv) – (e)
(D)(i) – (d); (ii) – (a); (iii) – (b); (iv) – (c)

Q54·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020

A chemist has 4 samples of artificial sweetener A, B, C and D. To identify these samples, he performed certain experiments and noted the following observations: (i) A and D both form blue-violet colour with ninhydrin. (ii) Lassaigne extract of C gives positive AgNO

_{3}

test and negative Fe

_{4}

[Fe(CN)

_{6}

]

_{3}

test. (iii) Lassaigne extract of B and D gives positive sodium nitroprusside test. Based on these observations which option is correct?

(A)A : Aspartame; B : Alitame; C : Saccharin; D : Sucralose
(B)A : Aspartame; B : Saccharin; C : Sucralose; D : Alitame
(C)A : Alitame; B : Saccharin; C : Aspartame; D : Sucralose
(D)A : Saccharin; B : Alitame; C : Sucralose; D : Aspartame

Q55·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2020

The number of chiral centres in penicillin is ________

Q56·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2020

The number of

sp^2

-hybridized carbons present in "Aspartame" is __________

Q57·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019

Noradrenaline is a/an

(A)Neurotransmitter
(B)Antidepresessant
(C)Antihistamine
(D)Antacid

Q58·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019

The correct match between item I and item II is:

Item – I	Item – II
a.Norethindrone	p.Anti – biotic
b.Ofloxacin	q.Anti – fertility
c.Equanil	r.Hypertention
	s.Analgesics

(A)a – q, b – r, c – s
(B)a – q, b – p, c – r
(C)a – r, b – p, c – s
(D)a – r, b – p, c – r

Q59·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019

The correct match between Item I and Item II is

Item I	Item II
A.Allosteric effect	P.Molecule binding to the active site of enzyme
B.Competitive inhibitor	Q.Molecule crucial for communication in the body
C.Receptor	R.Molecule binding to a site other than the active site of enzyme
D.Poison	S.Molecule binding to the enzyme covalently

(A)A → R, B → P, C → Q, D → S
(B)A → P, B → R, C → Q, D → S
(C)A → R, B → P, C → S, D → Q
(D)A → P, B → R, C → S, D → Q

Q60·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019

The correct match between Item-I and Item-II is:

Item-I (drug)	Item-II (test)
a.Chloroxylenol	p.Carbylamine test
b.Norethindrone	q.Sodium hydrogen carbonate test
c.Sulpha pyridine	r.Ferric chloride test
d.Penicillin	s.Bayer's test

(A)a $\rightarrow$ r, b $\rightarrow$ p, c $\rightarrow$ s, d $\rightarrow$ q
(B)a $\rightarrow$ q, b $\rightarrow$ s, c $\rightarrow$ p, d $\rightarrow$ r
(C)a $\rightarrow$ r, b $\rightarrow$ s, c $\rightarrow$ p, d $\rightarrow$ q
(D)a $\rightarrow$ q, b $\rightarrow$ p, c $\rightarrow$ s, d $\rightarrow$ r

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