PRACTICE SET 1 Question Booklet Code 03

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Practice Set
} The question paper consists of three parts (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). Each part consists
of three sections.
} Section 1 contains 10 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices (a), (b), (c) and (d)
out of which only one is correct.
} Section 2 contains 5 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices (a), (b), (c) and (d)
out of which one or more than one is/are correct.
} Section 3 contains 5 questions. The answer to each question is a singledigit integer, ranging
from 0 to 9 (both inclusive)

Marking Scheme
} For each question in Section 1, you will be awarded 2 marks for correct answer and zero mark for
unattempted questions. No negative marks will be awarded for incorrect answers in this section.
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unattempted questions. In all other cases, minus one (1) mark will be awarded.
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unattempted questions. In all other cases, minus one (1) mark will be awarded.

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 Part I
Section 1 Single Correct Option Type

1. A conducting sphere is connected with earth and a concentric spherical shell is given a charge Q.
Choose the correct option.
Q
r

a. the charge on the sphere must be zero.

b. the charge on the sphere must be positive.
Qr
c. the magnitude of charge on the inner sphere is
R
d. None of the above

2. A half section of thin uniform pipe of massm and radius r is released from rest. Pipe rolls without
slipping . The change in PE of pipe when it has rolled through 90.

4mgr 2 mgr
a. b. c. mgr d. 2 mgr
p p

3. A potentiometer has an uncertainty of 0.0001 V. If it is used to measure current through a

standard resistance of 0.1 0.1% W (uncertainty). The voltage across the resistance is measured to
be 0.2514 V. What is the percentage uncertainty in the measurement of current?
a. 1.04% b. 2.01% c. 2.08% d. 0.08%

4. A ball rolls without slipping on horizontal surface and then moves up

the inclined shown if height attained is h1 and h2 with sufficiently h
rough track and with smooth track then.
a. h1 = h2 b. h1 < h2 c. h1 > h2 d. h2 = 2h1

5. The object O is placed in front of mirrors as given. If the velocity of image I 3 is v (magnitude),
then what will be speed of object?
I2 I3

O I1

a. v b. 2v c. 3v d. 5v
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6. A uniform magnetic field exists in the space along the x-axis as shown in the figure.
A rectangular loop of sides (a b) is rotated in magnetic field about an axis passing through the
mid-point of side a and parallel to side b with angular speed w (this axis is parallel to direction of B).
The induced current in the loop if the resistance of loop is R, is
y B

x
a. Bw2 b / 2 R b. Bw 2 a / 2 R c. zero d. None of these

7. Three point charges q, 2q and 8q are to be placed on a 9 cm long straight line. Find the position
where the charges should be placed such that the potential energy of this system is minimum. In
this situation, what is the electric field at the position of the charge q due to the other two
charges?
a. 20 cm, 24 N/C b. 12 cm, 2 N/C c. 3 cm, zero d. 9 cm, zero

8. A conical pendulum consists of a slender bar AB of length L and mass M. If it rotates with
constant angular velocity w, then value of cosa will be

g 2g
a. cos a = b. cos a =
wL 2
w2L
3g 3g
c. cos a = d. cos a =
2 w2L w2L

9. A solid sphere and a thin loop of equal masses m and radius R are harnessed together by rigging
and free to roll without slipping down the incline plane. Neglect the mass of rigging, then
compressive force in rigging will be

3 mg sin q
a. mg sin q b.
17 17
2 mg sin q
c. 3mg sin q d.
17

10. An electron and a proton are separated by a large distance. The electron starts approaching the
proton with energy 2 eV. The proton captures the electron and forms a hydrogen atoms in first
excited state. The resulting photon is incident on a photosensitive metal of threshold wavelength
4600 . The maximum KE of the emitted photoelectron is
a. 2.4 eV b. 2.7 eV c. 2.9 eV d. 5.4 eV
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Section 2 More Than One Correct Option

This section contains 5 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices, (a), (b), (c)
and (d) out of which one or more than one is/are correct.
O P2
11. A smooth track in form of a quarter circle of radius 6 m lies in vertical
plane. A particle moves from P1 to P2 under action of force F1 , F2 and F3 . F1 F3
Force F1 is always towards P2 and is always 20 N in magnitude. Force F2
is always act horizontally and is always 30 N in magnitude. F3 acts F2
tangentially and has magnitude 15 N. Select the correct options. P1

a. work done by F1 is 120 2 J b. work done by F2 is 180 J

c. work done by F3 = 45 pJ d. F3 is conservation in nature
12. A pendulum is constructed from two identical uniform thin rods A and B each of length
L and mass m connected at right angle forming T shape. It suspended free end and
L
swings in vertical plane.
17 2
a. moment of inertia of the T about axis of rotation is ml L
12
b. moment of inertia a of T about axis of rotation is 13 / 12 ml2
17l
c. time period of small angular oscillation of T is 2 p
18g
18g
d. angular frequency of T for small oscillation is
17l

13. Variation of y-coordinate of two projectiles with time is given in figure.

If initial speed of both is same then
y

t
2 1

a. horizontal speed of 1 is less than 2 b. horizontal speed of 1 is greater than 2

c. horizontal range of 1 is greater than 2 d. Both has same horizontal range
14. A charged particle having a positive charge q approaches a grounded q
metallic neutral sphere of radius R with a constant speed v as shown in R v
figure. Now, choose the correct alternative (s).
a. As the charged particle draws nearer to the surface of the sphere, a current
flows into the ground
b. As the charged particle draws nearer to the surface of the sphere, a current flows out of the ground into
the sphere
c. As the charged particle draw nearer, the magnitude of current flowing in the connector joining the shell
to the ground increases
d. As the charged particle draws nearer, the magnitude of current flowing in the connector joining the
sphere shell to the ground decreases
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2L p
15. A reflecting surface is represented by the equation y = sin x , 0 x L. A ray of light
p L
moving horizontally becomes vertical after reflecting. Find coordinates of points where ray is
incident.
y

L 2L L 3L 3L 2L 2L 3L
a. , b. , c. , d. ,
4 p 3 p 4 p 3 p

Section 3 Integer Answer Type

This section contains 5 multiple choice questions. The answer to each question is a single-digit
integer, ranging from 0 to 9 (both inclusive).

16. A classroom is maintained at 20C by a heater of resistance 20 W connected to 200 V mains. The
temperature is uniform throughout the classroom and heat is transmitted through a glass
window of area is A m 2 and thickness 0.2 cm. So, outside temperature maintained is 15.24C. Find
the value of A.
[Given Thermal conductivity of glass is 0.2 cal m -1s -1 (C) -1 and mechanical equivalent of heat
is 4.2 J/cal.]

17. Water is flowing in varying cross-section pipe. The areas of cross-sections 1, 2 and 3 are
1cm 2 , 2 cm 2 and A cm 2 respectively. Water levels are shown in different vertical tubes. The
1
speed of water at cross-section 3 is m/s. The value of x is
x

35 cm
37.5 cm
200 cm

2 1
3

18. A block is moving with speed v towards a system of two blocks system. The first block hits the
second block elastically. What will be the common velocity by which two blocks system will
move together after some time. If the maximum compression is x = 1 m.
v=2 m/s
1 2 k= 2N/m 3
m m m
Plane surface

19. If the K a radiation of Mo (Z = 42) has a wavelength of 0.71 , calculate wavelength of the
corresponding radiation of Cu, i. e., K a for Cu (Z = 29 ). Find the value of nearest integer value
(in ) of wavelength.
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20. The mean lives of a radioactive substance are 1000 and 400 years for a-emission and b-emission
respectively. Find out the time during which three fourth of a sample will decay if it is decaying
both by a-emission and b-emission simultaneously and fill the number of significant digits of
your answer in OMR.

Part II
Section 1 Single Correct Option Type

NO2

CH3Cl Sn/HCl
21. P Q
AlCl3

P and Q are respectively

NO2 NH2 NO2 NH2
CH3 CH3
a. , b. ,

CH3 CH3

NO2 NH2 NO2 NH2

c. , d. ,

CH3 CH3

22. Boron differs from other members of group 13 elements on reaction with carbon it forms
carbides, reaction of boron with metals, oxygen etc., are only due to its small size and high
electronegativity. Which of the following statement is/are incorrect?
a. Carbides of boron are abrasive
b. Boron show diagonal relationship with silicon due to smaller size and dissimilar e/r ratio
c. Boron on reaction with metals forms metal borides
d. Boron forms only covalent compounds

23. PbCl 2 (s ) s Pb2 + + 2Cl - ; K sp = K 1

If a constant concentration of [Cl - ]= x M is maintained in a solution in which the initial
[ Pb2 + ] = y M, what % of original [Pb2 + ] will remain unprecipitated?
K 1 100 yK 1 100
a. b.
x2 y x2
x2 - y
c. 100 d. None of these
K1
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HCl KCN
24. Me 2C ==CH 2
2-
P Q
O D
2
Q will be
a. Me 2CH CH2 CN b. Me 2C (CN) Me
c. Me 2C ==CH2 d. CH2 CH Me

CN Me

25. Consider the following case of competing 1st order reaction.

k1 C
A
k2 D
After the start of reaction at t = 0 with only A, the C is equal to the D at all times. The time in
which all three concentrations will be equal is given by
1 1 1 1
a. t = ln 3 b. t = ln 3 c. t = ln 2 d. t = ln 2
2k 1 2k 2 3k 1 3k 2

26. Which of the following order of acidic strength of oxoacids of phosphorous and oxoacids of
chlorine is/are correct? Choose the correct option.
I. H 3 PO 4 > H 3 PO 3 > H 3 PO2
II. H 3 PO 4 < H 3 PO 3 < H 3 PO2
III. HClO 4 < HClO 3 < HClO2 < HClO
IV. HClO < HClO2 < HClO 3 < HClO 4
a. I and III are correct b. II and III are correct
c. I and IV are correct d. II and IV are correct
27. What is the reaction intermediate involved in Balz-Schiemann reaction?
a. Carbocation b. Carbanion
c. Free radical d. Carbene
28. Which of the following occur as sulphide ores?
Ag, Hg, Pb, Au, Sn, Mg, Al, Fe
a. Ag, Hg, Pb and Fe b. Hg, Pb, Fe and Mg
c. Hg, Pb, Au and Fe d. Sn, Mg, Hg and Ag

29. There are some chemical reaction which produces only one product in large extent and are in
minor amount. These reaction are known as stereoslective reaction and if only product is
obtained as more than 98% reaction is said to be stereospecific reaction.
Me Me
+ D2 Ni P, product P is
H H 250C
Me Me Me
D H D H H H
a. b. c. d. None of these
D H H D D D
Me Me Me
()

30. Reagent used during brown ring test of nitrate and the magnetic moment of brown ring complex
formed during the reaction is
a. [Fe (H2O)6 ]SO4 and 3.87 BM b. FeSO 4 and 3.87 BM
c. FeSO 4 and 2.83 BM d. FeCO 3 and 3.87 BM
 Section 2 More Than One Correct Option
This section contains 5 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices, (a), (b), (c)
and (d) out of which one or more than one is/are correct.

31. Which of the following pair of compounds cannot exist together in aqueous solution?
a. NaH2PO 4 and Na 2HPO 4 b. Na 2CO 3 and NaHCO 3
c. NaOH and NaH2PO 4 d. NaHCO 3 and NaOH

32. Identify the wrong statement.

a. Lower the packing fraction, more the stability
b. Lower the packing fraction, lesser the binding energy
c. Lower the packing fraction, more will be binding energy per nucleon, hence greater is stability
d. Higher the packing fraction, more the stability
CHO

33. CH3CHO and can be distinguished by

a. Tollens reagent b. Fehling solution c. 2, 4 DNP d. KCN (alcohol)

34. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
a. N2O 5 and N2O 4 contain one NN bond each
b. Hybridisation of N(SiH3 )3 is sp 3
c. Bond angle of H2O is lower than O 2S
d. H2S2O 7 contain no S S bond

35. In which of the following reaction(s), which product is more acidic than phenol?
OH OH OH OH
COOH
Ni (i) CO2, NaOH
a. b.
(ii) H+

OH OH OH OH OH
O2N NO2 CH3
conc. H2SO4 CH3Cl
c. d. +
conc. HNO3 AlCl3

NO2 CH3

Section 3 Integer Answer Type

This section contains 5 multiple choice questions. The answer to each question is a single-digit
integer, ranging from 0 to 9 (both inclusive).

36. Number of total possible stereoisomers of Pd [NH 2 CH(CH 3 ) CO2- ] is

37. If pd versus p (where p in atm and d in g/L) is plotted for He gas at a particular temperature. If
d
dp ( pd ) = 5, what is the temperature?
p = 8.21 atm
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38. The numbers of compounds which give NaHCO 3 test are

OH OH CH2COOH COOH
CH3

SO3H
OH C CH CH2 OH SO3H
O2N NO2 CH3

NO2 NO2
39. If Q amount of heat is given to monoatomic ideal gas in a process in which the gas performs a
work Q /2 on its surrounding. What is the molar heat capacity of the gas?
40. Dinitrogen is a diatomic molecule which contain s as well as p-bonds. How many electrons are
removed from oxygen that the bond order of both oxygen and nitrogen becomes equal?

Part III
Section 1 Single Correct Option Type

41. a, b, c are sides of a triangle and a, b, c are in GP. If log a - log 2b, log 2b - log 3c and log 3c - log a
are in AP, then
a. angle A must be obtuse b. angle B must be obtuse
c. C = 90 d. None of these

42. If 0 < x < 1000 and + + = x , where [ x ] is greatest integer function less than or
x x x 31
2 3 5 30
equal to x, then the number of possible values of x is
a. 32 b. 33 c. 34 d. None of these
43. In a certain test, there are n questions. In this test 2n - i , students gave wrong answers to atleast i
questions, where i = 1, 2, 3, , n. If the total numbers of wrong answer given is 2047, then n equals
a. 11 b. 10 c. 12 d. 13
44. One mapping is selected at random from all mappings of the set S = {1, 2, 3, , n } into itself. If the
probability that the mapping is one-one is 3 /32, then n equals.
a. 3 b. 2 c. 4 d. None of these

n n
45. For any positive integers m, n with n m. Let = Cm . Then,
m
n n - 1 n - 2 m
+ + + + is equal to
m m m m
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n+1
a. n Cm+ 1 b. n Cm c. Cm+ 1 d. None of these

x2 x dx dx
46. If P = dx , Q = and R = , then find the value of P - 2Q + R.
0 x +14 0 x +1
4 0 x 4 +1
p p p p
a. b. c. d.
2 2 2 2 3 2

47. If f ( x ) = ax 7 + bx 3 + cx - 5, a, b and c are real constants and f ( - 7) = 7, then the range of

f (7 ) + 17 cos x is
a. [ - 34, 0] b. [ 0, 34] c. [ - 34, 34] d. None of these

48. PQ is a chord of the parabola x 2 + 2x + 12y - 11 = 0 through ( - 1, - 2) and a circle is drawn on PQ

as diameter, then the circle touches the
a. directrix of the parabola
b. tangent at the vertex of the parabola
c. latus rectum of the parabola
d. axis of the parabola

49. The solution of differential equation

-2 2 -3 3
2x dy 2x dy
-1
2x dy y dx y dx
x2 +3 =1+ + + +, is
y dx 2! 3!
x2 + 3 x2 + 3 y2
a. ( x 2 + 3) loge = y +c b. ( x 2 + 3) loge = +c
e e 2
x2 - 3 y2 x2 + 3 y2
c. ( x 2 - 3) loge = +c d. ( x 2 - 3) loge = +c
e 2 2 2

50. If z = a + ib where a > 0, b > 0, if b = 0, z is called purely real and if x = 0, z is called purely
imaginary, then
1 1 1
a. | z| (a - b ) b. | z| (a + b ) c. | z| < (a + b ) d. None of these
2 2 2

Section 2 More Than One Correct Option

This section contains 5 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices, (a), (b), (c)
and (d) out of which one or more than one is/are correct.

51. a, b, c are three coplanar unit vectors such that a + b + c = 0. If three vectors. p, q and r are parallel
to a, b and c respectively and have integral but different magnitudes, then | p + q + r | can take a
value equal to
a. 3 b. 2 c. 1 d. 0

52. If f ( x - y ), f ( x ) f (y ) and f ( x + y ) are in AP for all. x , y and f (0) 0, then

a. f (2 ) = f ( - 2 ) b. f (2 ) + f( - 2 ) = 0
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c. f( 4) = f( - 4) d. f ( 4) + f ( - 4) = 0
1 1 1
53. For any terms a 1 , a 2 , a 3 are in AP. Then , , will be in HP. If a, b, c be three unequal
a1 a2 a 3
positive numbers in HP, then
a. a 4 + c 4 > 2b 4 b. a 5 + c 5 > 2b 5 c. a 100 + c 100 > 2b 100 d. a 3 + c 3 > 2b 3

x + p2 pq pr
54. If p, q, r be real, then f ( x ) = pq x +q 2
qr , the value of determinants unchanged if
pr qr x +r2
rows are changed into columns and columns are changed into rows.
a. increases in interval ( 0, )
- 2 (p 2 + q 2 + r 2 )
b. decreases in interval , 0
3
- 2 (p 2 + q 2 + r 2 )
c. increases in interval - ,
3
d. None of the above

55. If cos a is a root of the equation 25x 2 + 5x - 12 = 0, - 1 < x < 0, then the value of sin 2a is
24 12 24 20
a. b. - c. - d.
25 25 25 25

Section 3 Integer Answer Type

This section contains 5 multiple choice questions. The answer to each question is a single-digit
integer, ranging from 0 to 9 (both inclusive).

56. Let u be a vector on rectangular Cartesian system with angle 60 with x-axis. Suppose that | u - $i |
is geometric mean of | u | and | u - 2 $i | where $i is the unit vector along x-axis. Then, the value of
( 2 + 1) | u | is

57. The sum of the series 2013

C0 -8 2013
C 1 + 15 2013
C 2 - 22 2013
C 3 +, upto 2014 terms is

58. If 0 arg z p / 4, find the least value of 2 | z - i |

59. The coefficient of the quadratic equation ax 2 + (a + d ) x + (a + 2d ) = 0 are consecutive terms of a

positively valued, increasing arithmetic progression. Then, the least integral value of d /a, such
that the equation has real solutions is

60. The line x = c cuts the triangle with vertices (0, 0), (1, 1) and (9, 1) into two regions. For the area
of two regions to be the same, c must be equal to
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1. (c) Idea The problem is based on conducting

sphere when it is earthed it means that the net CM
potential on it is zero, it does not necessarily R
means that the charge on it must be zero.
R2R/
Here net potential refers to the total
potential due to all the charges present in the 2R
PEmax = mgR mg R
vicinity.

As the sphere is earthed the net potential on it must
2R
be zero. To make potential zero on the sphere some = mgR mgR + mg

electrons will flow from earth to sphere.
B 2R
PEmax = mg
Q
A q
r TEST Edge In every year, one question is asked in
JEE Advanced/IIT. Students should concenrate on
R this idea and relate with centre of mass, linear
momentum and collision. Suppose m be the mass
and R is the radius of a uniform semicircular wire.
Q (Vnet )A = 0
Take its centre as the origin, the line joining the ends
(VA )r + (VA )R = 0 as the x-axis and y-axis in the plane of wire as shown
1 q 1 Q in figure.
+ =0
4 0 r 4 0 R y

[Potential due to Q on shell and on sphere will be

same]

d
Qr
q= R sin
R
x R cos
TEST Edge Different types of questions could be
asked on the similar concept of earthing by just As the wire is uniform, the mass per unit length of
M
making different spheres or shells earthed or by the wire is .
increasing the number of shells. R
e. g., The mass of the element is
+Q M M
Q+q dm = ( R d ) = d
+q B R
+q
A 1 1 M 2R
M
So, y = ydm = ( R sin ) d =
r r m 0
The coordinates value of the centre of mass along y
R R 2R
- axis = .

For the above system of conducting sphere and
3. (a) Idea Here, the solution is based on percentage
shell if the outer sphere is earthed, then suppose q
of fractional error.
charge flows from earth to the shell.
Z A B
So, net charge on conducting sphere flow from i. e., 100 = + 100
Z A B
earth to the shell.
i. e., q = ( q + Q) Fractional error in current is
I V R
2. (b) Idea Here the problem is based on centre of = +
mass of a uniform semicircular pipe and I V R
conservation of total mechanical energy. 0.0001 0.001
or = +
A half section of thin uniform pipe carrying 0.2514 0.1
mass m and radius r is released from rest. = [ 3.977 104 + 0.01]
= [ 0.0103977]
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Percentage of uncertainty in the measurement of Case I When a ball is rolling upward,

I
current i.e., 100 = 0.0103977 100
I
I
100 = 1.039% 1.04%
v
l fs
TEST Edge This Idea is important according to JEE

s in
Advanced. Students should focus on errors in

g
m
measurement along with significant figures.
(i) In product If Z = AB, then maximum fractional Case II When a ball is rolling downward,
v
error is
Z A B fs
= +
Z A B v

(ii) In division If Z = A / B, then maximum

sin
g
m
fractional error
Z A B
= + 104
. %
Z A B
4. (c) Idea This problem is based on the concept of a I2
rolling body trying to rolling up the incline
5. (a) Idea This problem is v v I3
based on the concept
plane, mg sin reduce the linear velocity and
on reflection of light.
fs will provide the torque to reduce the
When magnitude of
angular velocity. But for plane surface friction v
speed of three images I1
is absent so the angular velocity of rolling v
is same then speed of
body will not change. O
object will be same.
Rough
Let say object moves with speed u image I1 moves
surface
with same speed u towards mirror. Image I 2 will move
horizontally with object with same speed in same
h1 direction. As we know that during that image
v formation all four (images and object) will lie on the
corners of a rectangle so like other three points, fourth
A ball rolls for rough surface, the linear and angular point will have to move with same speed so speed of
both the velocities reduce and at the highest point image I 3 will be equal to object.
ball will come at momentarily rest.
I2 I3
1 1
So, mv 2 + T 2 = mgh1 ...(i)
2 2
For plane surface, only the linear velocity of the ball
will become zero due to mg sin at the highest point.
O v I1
Plane
surface

h2
TEST Edge According to JEE Advanced, students
should focus on above idea and relate with
v refraction of light and YDSE
1 Note
So, mv 2 = mgh2 ...(ii)
2 I1 I3
v v
So, from Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
h1 > h2 v
r
TEST Edge This concept is important according to v
JEE Advanced. Students should focus on this idea O I2
and relate with laws of motion and friction.
Note When the ball is placed on an inclined plane, then
In the above case, the forming of locus point by
joining I1 , I2 , I3 and O then it will be a square.
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6. (c) Idea It is based on induced emf when magnetic ( 2q )(q ) ( 8q )(q ) ( 8q )( 2q )

U =K + +
field is perpendicular to the surface area ds, x (9 x ) 9
then, 1
induced emf = Bdscos 90 Here, K =
4 0
= zero
2 8
A rectangular loop of ( a b ) is rotated in For U to be minimum + should be minimum.
x 9x
magnetic field about an axis passing through
d 2 8
the mid-point of side a and parallel to side b + =0
with angular speed , we get dx x 9 x
2 8
b y 2
+ =0 x =3
x ( 9 x )2
i.e., distance of charge q from 2q should be 3 cm.
a
x So, electric field at q
K ( 2q ) K ( 8q )
E = = zero
( 3 102 )2 ( 6 102 )2

TEST Edge This concept is important according to

Dont be confused see clearly that the angle between JEE Advanced. Every year one or two questions are
the area vector of loop and B will always remain asked in JEE Advanced/IIT. So, students should
constant (90). focus on this concept and relate with equipotential
Induced emf = Ba cos 90 (no change in flux) surface and electric dipole moment.Such as
r at r=
Induced current = 0 Q P
TEST Edge Know exactly how emf is induced? A B
Suppose a point charge Q placed at a point A as
A shown in figure. We have to find the electric

F F = evB potential at a point P where AP = r. Then, take
another charge q is moved from r = to the point P.
e
v Then, electric potential energy of the system is

Qq
Up U =
4 0 r
8. (c) Idea The problem is based on concept of
B equilibrium, net torque on the system must be

zero. So, net torque due to mg and torque due
As the conducting rod is moving in the magnetic to centrifugal force must be zero.
field, its free electrons are also moving in the
For equilibrium of rigid body net torque acting on
magnetic field. There will be a magnetic force on the
electrons due to which they will drift towards the body should be zero.
end A and excess positive charge will remain at Here only two forces, one is gravity force and other
end B. Due to this an emf will induce in the is centrifugal force (if rod is considered as frame of
reference).
conducting rod.
Here notice that centrifugal force is variable because
7. (c) Idea The problem is based on potential energy distance of mass from axis is variable thats why
and electric field between point charges. So, radius is variable and because of that centrifugal
potential energy of the system i. e., force is variable.
q q
U ( r) = K 1 2 and electric field between
r
Kq
point charges E ( r) = 2 1 x
r
dm2r
2q q 8q r
x 9x
(dm)g
For potential energy to be minimum, the bigger (r = x sin )
charges should be farthest.
Suppose x be the distance of q to 2q. Then, potential Torque due to centrifugal force
energy of the system is shown in figure would be = Torque due to weight
PRACTICE SET 1 17

(dm 2r ) ( x cos ) = (dm )g x sin 3

F = mg sin
2 2
( x sin cos ) = gx sin 17
L
cos ( 2 x 2 dx ) = g
L
TEST Edge Rolling is a very complicated and vast
0 0 x dx topic so different types of questions could be asked
2 3 2
L gL 3g on it, let us consider more example.
cos = cos =
3 2 2 2L e. g., When the particle hits the sphere and if it sticks
to sphere, we can find the linear velocity of
TEST Edge Student should relate above concept with sphere-particle system (as, particle will provide it
centre of mass and rotational motion as a rod is only linear velocity)
falling downwards or a plane surface as shown in
M Sphere at rest
the figure. The position of end A from point O mv R
when it will completely fall down on the plane
surface. CM

l Then due to fk (backward direction), the

CM sphere-particle system will start gaining the
angular velocity. When the condition of pure rolling
v = R is fullfilled then fk will stop acting.
A h

10. (b) Idea The basis of the problem in frequency
O dependence of photoelectric emission. The
problem based on emission of electron when
Here the simple point is that there is no force in the incident light with certain frequency (greater
horizontal direction, so horizontal position of CM than on the threshold frequency) is focused on
will not change. a metal surface then some electrons are
l
A B emitted from the metal with substantial initial
CM
speed.
O
l Initial energy of electrons = 2 eV
2 Energy of electron in Ist excited state
9. (a) Idea 12
The pure accelerated rolling is possible (i . e., n = 2) = 13.6 2 = 3.4 eV
due to friction (static) but as the sphere and 2
ring are attached then stress in the rod will be Photon of energy = 2 ( 3.4) = 5.4 eV will be emitted.
adjusted to keep the pure accelerated rolling in 12400
both the rolling bodies. KE.max = E Photon W0 = 5.4
4600
In FBD arrangement, we have
= 5.4 2.7 = 2.7 eV
F = force in agging.
TEST Edge The minimum energy is required to
So, force for ring, extract electron from the surface, they will have the
N2 maximum kinetic energy.
i. e. KEmax = E W0
N1
a KEmax = h W0
F
F f2 This equation is known as Einsteins photoelectric
equation.
a mg Note At a certain potential V0 having maximum kinetic
f1
energy ( Kmax ) also get stopped and current in the circuit
mg
becomes zero. This is called stopping potential.
mg sin f1 + F = ma (i)
11. (a,b,c) Idea The work done due to variable force
f1r = mr 2 (ii) = Fdscos
Force equation for sphere i. e., The work done due to a constant force
mg sin f2 F = ma (iii) = Fs [ = 0]
2
f2 r = mr 2 (iv) Work done by a constant force is equal to
5
= Force (displacement in the direction of force)
[a = r for pure rolling]
So, WF1 = F1 2R = 20 2 6 = 120 2 J
Solve all equations
WF 2 = F1 R = 30 6 = 180 J
18 Test RIDER Advanced

F3 is a variable in direction only so work done in small Restoring about A

tangential displacement l
R = mg sin + mgl sin
W = F3 ds = F3R d = F3R ( / 2) 2
3 mgl
= 15 6 / 3 = 45 J = sin
2
TEST Edge These type of problems are generally Small value of
asked in JEE Advanced/IIT. So, student should
3mgl
relate this concept with potential energy and work R =
2
energy theorem.
For the process from A B A , find the T = 2
I
work done. AB = s K
v v = 0
17 ml 2 2 17 l
m m = 2 = 2
A rough B 12 3mgl 18 g
v = 0 17 l
T = 2
v
m m 18 g
A rough B
TEST Edge On SHM different types of questions
Dont be confused with s = 0, here kinetic friction is could be asked e. g.,
variable.
v v0 = vmax
m m A B
fk A B m m
s
v =0 x=0
m m A box is in SHM on a horizontal plane. Another box
A rough B fk is placed at the positive extreme. The oscillating box
s hits the box which was at rest and sticks to it. The
WA B = fk s new amplitude of oscillation can be find out as.
WB A = fk s When it hits the box B, then the mass at the system
Wnet = fk s fk s = 2 fk s will become 2m. So at the equilibrium position, the
KE conservation could be applied.
12. (a,c) Idea The basic idea is same as of simple 1 2 1
pendulum. Its just there are two forces, mv 0 = ( 2m) v2 v = v0 / 2
2 2
one weight of vertical rod and other
weight of horizontal rod due to which But concentrate on the fact that it is the maximum
torque will be produced. speed at the boxes that changed not the KE of the
system. So, the amplitude will not change by
Moment of inertia for AB rod about A is ml 2 / 3 and of mechanical energy conservation.
rod CD about A is
A 13. (b, c) Idea The idea is that by comparing the u sin
and u cos of two projectile motions, we can
solve this question easily.
Slope at t = 0 gives initial vertical speed. So,
dy dy
B <
A D dt 1 at t = 0 dt 2 at t = 0
2
Ml 13 ml 2 u sin 1 < u sin 2
= + ml 2 =
12 12 1 < 2 (angle of projection)
17 ml 2 1 < 2
Total moment of inertia is
12 So, cos 1 > cos 2
u cos 1 > u cos 2
From graph we can see that
T1 > T2
mg So, u cos 1T1 > u cos 2T2
R1 > R 2.
mg
PRACTICE SET 1 19

TEST Edge These concepts are generally asked in JEE In the above system, if the shell is earthed, then the
Advanced/ IIT. In every year, one or two problems change in the potential of point A is can be find
are based on this idea. So, students should out as
concentrate on projectile motion along with circular Here is the condition after earthing.
motion. Let us consider another example of
Eout = 0
projectile motion.
+q
E
The average velocity of the projectile between the
points A and B. r
r r q
We know v = = [Here, t = T] Charge (Q + q) is
t T flown to the shell

u
KQ
i. e., ( V )A =
R
A B 15. (b,d) Idea The problem is based on the reflection of
For A B r = x $i + y $j light at smooth surface.
But here for A B, y = 0 (i) The angle of incidence is equal to the angle
So, there is no displacement along the y -axis. of reflection.
So, v = ( v )x = u cos (as component of velocity (ii) The incident ray, the reflected ray and the
along x-axis is not changing. normal to the reflecting surface are
14. (a,c) Idea It is based an coplanar.
electric potential energy For reflection at general point A
R v q
of a uniformly charge y
sphere. When the
potential on the surface e i
of earth has to be zero, so i
sphere must get some
i (x, y)
electrons from the earth to keep the potential
on it to be zero. x

The potential of the grounded

sphere has to be zero, due to 2i = 90
q
particle charge the potential of So, i = 45
the sphere is positive so negative So, dy /dx at A should be 45
charge must be possessed by e 2L x
sphere so that total potential of y = sin
L
sphere becomes zero. This
negative charge is acquired by sphere from the dy 2L x x
= cos = 2 cos
ground, hence current flows into the ground. As the dx L L L
charged particle comes nearer to sphere the x
potential of sphere due to positive charge increases 1 = 2 cos
L
and hence more electron per unit time will flow form
ground to sphere and thus magnitude of current x 3L
= x = L / 3, y =
increases. L 3
TEST Edge According to JEE Advanced, this concept and another point will be the just opposite point so, its
is important and student should related with 3L
coordinates will be 2L / 3,
spherical charge distribution and earthing a
condcutor. Let us consider an example based on the
same concept. TEST Edge In every year, one question asked in JEE
Conducting +Q Advanced/IIT. So, students should focus on this
B idea and relate with snells law and refractioin
sphere +q
A through a glass slab. According to the basic law of
r reflection are same for plane curve surface.
Conducting R A normal can be drawn from any point of the
shell curved by first drawing the tangent plane from that
point and then drawing the line perpendicular to
that plane.
20 Test RIDER Advanced

(i) angle of incidence and y Apply Bernoullis equations at pipe (1), (2) and (3)
reflection are defined from 1 1
this normal as shown in i p3 + v 32 = p2 + v 22 = p1 + / 2 v12
2 2
figure. r
x 1 2
(ii) the angle incident ( i ) is equal p0 + gh3 + v 3 = p0 + gh2 + v 22
2 2
to the angle of reflection ( r).
2
The incident ray, the normal = p0 + gh1 + v1
and the reflected ray are in 2
the same plane. v 32 v2 v2
gh3 + = gh2 + 2 = gh1 + 1 (i)
16. (1) Idea The problem is based on thermal 2 2 2
conductivity of the material. Equations of continuity at (3) and (2) are
Q A ( T1 T2 ) T1 T2 v 3A3 = v 2A2
i. e., =K =
t x x / KA v3 A = v2 2 (ii)
where K is constant for the material of the slab, v 2 2 = v1 1 (iii)
and x / KA is a thermal resistance. The idea is From Eq. (i) , we get
that by comparing the power produced by v 22 v2
heater and rate of heat flow through window. gh2 + = gh1 + 1
2 2
Power produced by heater = rate of heat flown
35 v 22 20 v12
through window. 10 + = 10 +
100 2 100 2
V 2 Temperature difference ( 20 Q ) 15 v12 v 22 4v 22 v 22 3v 22
= = = = =
R Thermal resistance l / KA 10 2 2 2
V 2l v 2 = 1 m/s, v1 = 2 m/s
Q = 20
RKA From Eq. (i), we get
Substituting the values, we get v 32 v2
2 2
( 200) ( 0.2 10 ) gh3 + = gh2 + 2
Q = 20 2 2
0.2 4.2 A 20 37.5 v 32 35 1
2
( 200) ( 0.2 10 )2 = 10 + = 10 +
15.24 = 20 100 2 100 2
( 0.2 4.2) A 20 v 32 1 35 37.5 1 2.5 1 25
2 2 = + = =
A = 1.0004 m 1m 2 2 10 10 2 10 2 100
TEST Edge According to JEE Advanced, students v 32 1 1 1
= v 32 = v3 =
should relate this idea with heat transfer through 2 4 2 2
conduction, convection and radiation of a body. If
X =2
the area of cross-section is not uniform or if the
steady-state conditions are not reached, the TEST Edge According to the property of fluids, if the
equation can only be applied to an thin layer of speed of the fluid is zero everywhere, we get the
material perpendicular to the heat flow. situation of hydrostatics. Putting v1 = v2 = 0 in the
If A be area of cross-section, dx be small thickness Bernoullis equation, we get
and dT be temperature difference across the layer, p1 p2 = g( h2 h1 )
then heat current through this cross-section is
18. (1) Idea The problem is based on the conservation
Q dT
= KA of mechanical energy in elastic collision. First
t dx the collision occured and then the spring starts
17. (2) Idea It is based on Bernoullis equation for compressing will reduce the velocity of 1st
flowing liquid for steady or streamline flow. block and increase the velocity of 2nd block
1 untill the velocities at both the blocks become
i. e., p + v2 + gh = constant same and it will be the condition of maximum
2
stretch.
1
where p is pressure energy, v2 is kinetic As the collision is elastic the first block will transfer its
2
speed completly to second block. So, initial scenerio
energy per unit volume andghis the potential
will be like this
energy per unit volume.
v=0 v
m m m
PRACTICE SET 1 21

At maximum compression 20. (4) Idea This problem is based on law of

v0 v0 (The common radioactivity decay law i. e., mean life. The
speed at maximum
m m compression) average or mean life (t av ) is the reciprocal of
the decay constant ( ).
Let the maximum compression isx. 1
i. e., t av =
So, by mechanical energy conservation
1 1 1 Let the element be X
mv 2 = 2 mv 02 + kx 2
2 2 2
2
X Y + X Z +
mv = 2 mv 02 + kx 2
When a substance decays by and -emissions
mv 2 kx = 2 mv 02 2
simultaneously, the average rate disintegration
mv 2 kx 2 1 4 2 1 overall is given by
v0 = =
2m 2 1 overall = +
v 0 = 1 m/s where = disintegration constant for -emission
only and = disintegration constant for -emission
TEST Edge It is important according to JEE only.
Advanced. So, students should focus on collision
1
and try to relate with potential energy of a spring. If Mean life is given by =
the collision would be inelastic then you have to
find the velocity at 2nd block then apply the same 1 1 1
overall = + = = +
concept of maximum compression. ( )overall
19. (2) Idea This problem is based on Moseleys 1 1
= + = 3.125 103 year 1
observation can be mathematically expressed 1600 400
as N
overall t = 2.303 log10 0
= a (Z b ) Nt
where is frequency, Z is atomic number and 100
(3.125 103 ) t = 2.303 log10
a , b are constants. This relation is known as 25
Moseleys law. 1
t = 2.303 log10 4 = 443.5 year
According to Moseleys law K X-rays emission 3.125 103
= a ( Z 1) Number of significant digit = 4
2 1 2
( Z 1) or ( Z 1) TEST Edge This problem is deal with activity of a
radioactive susbtance and relate with equivalence
( Z Mo 1)2 Cu of mass, energy and binding energy per nucleon.
=
( Z Cu 1)2 Mo According to the radioactive decay law, when there
2
is a nuclei in a sample, the rate of decay is
( Z Mo 1)2 41 proportional to the number of a nuclei.
Cu = Mo = 0.71 = 1.52
( Z Cu 1)2 28 dN
i. e., N
dt
[ ] = 2
where is the decay constant.
TEST Edge According to Moseley, that there must be N
a fundamental property of the atom which or ln = t
increased by regular steps as one moves from one N0
element to the other, there is increase in the number At t = 0, then N0 is the initial number of parent
of proton in the nucleus and was referred as atomic nuclei, then number of nuclei survive at time t,
number as shown in figure.
i. e., N = N0 e t
This function is plotted in figure.
3
(in 109 Hz1/2)

N
2 N0

10 20 30 40 50 0.5 N0
Atomic number (Z) 0.37 N0

t1/2 t1/4 t
22 Test RIDER Advanced

21. (d) Idea This problem is based on chemical
properties of aromatic nitro compound
towards Friedal Craft reaction and reduction
of aromatic nitro compound. While solving
this problem, students are advised to use both
the concepts notified and suggested to be
careful while solving such problems.
As nitrobenzene does not give Friedal Craft reaction
hence reaction medium contain mixture of
nitrobenzene and alkyl halide and when this mixture
undergo reduction with Sn/HCl, it produces aniline.
The reaction sequence is as follows
NO2 NO2
anhyd AlCl3
+ CH3Cl + CH3Cl
P TEST Edge Similar types of problems based on
Mixture
Sn/HCl
NH2
Q various silicates hence students must be familiar
Difficulty of this question is due to reactivity of
nitrobenzene towards Friedal Craft alkylation.
TEST Edge Similar problem based on chemical
reactivity of phenol, aromatic aldehyde etc., can
also be asked with conceptual mixing of
comparative study of basicity or a acidity of
product, so students are advised to go through
these topics as well.
22. (b) Idea This problem includes concept of properties
of boron and compounds of boron.
To solve this problem, students must have
knowledge of chemical and physical
properties of boron compounds as well as uses
of them.
Boron show diagonal relation with aluminium due to
small size and similar e/r ratio while all other
statements are correct.
chemical properties and uses of silicon and their
compounds such as silicones, silicates can be asked
in JEE Advanced so students must have in depth
knowledge of properties and nature bonding and
structure of silicones and silicates. Sometimes,
questions from this segments are asked directly on
general formulae and net charge calculation of
with these topics. A ready reference between
formulae & charges of silicates is given below

Types of Structural Number of Net charge Example of Minerals

Silicate Formula Oxygen Atom(s)
Shared
Island (SiO 4 ) 4 0 Si = + 4 Fenacite (Be2 SiO 4 ) Zircon (ZrSiO 4 ),
(Orthosilicate) O= 8 Forestrite (Mg 2 SiO 4 )

Net = 4
Island (Si 2 O 7 ) 6 1 Si = + 8 Hemimorphite
(Pyrosilicate) O = 14 Zn4 Si 2O 7 (OH) 2 Thorteveitite,
Se2 (Si 2O 7 )
Net = 6
Single chain (SiO 3 ) 2 2 Si = + 4 Enstatite, MgSiO 3 Wollastonite,
O= 6 Ca 3 (Si 3O 9 )

Net = 2
Ring (SiO 3 ) 2 2 Si = + 4 Beryl, Be3 Al 2 (SiO 3 ) 6
O= 6
Net = 2
Double chain (Si 4 O11) 6 1 Si = + 16 Tremolite (Asbestos), Ca 2Mg 5 (OH) 2
2
2 (Si 4O11) 2
O = 22
Net = 6
Sheet silicate (Si 2 O 5 ) 2 3 Si = + 8 Muscovite (Mica), KAl 2
O = 10 (OH) 2 Si 3 AlO10

Net = 2
Three dimensional (SiO 2 ) 0 4 Si = + 4 Quartz, SiO 2
O= 4
Net = 0
PRACTICE SET 1 23

23. (a) Idea This problem is based on concept of 25. (b) Idea This problem is based on concept of
solubility product and equilibrium constant. kinetics of parallel reaction which can be
To solve this problem, students are advised to solved by using the expression of rate constant
calculate Ksp and correlate this with total obtained for parallel reaction. While solving
concentration of cation in order to calculate % this problem, students are suggested to be
of original cation. careful that reaction concentration is
K distributed towards two pathway parallely.
K1 = (Pb2 + ) ( x )2 (Pb2 + )R = 12
x k1 = k 2
2+ K1 / x 2 K1 100 2
% (Pb )R = 100 = rd of A has reaction for [ A ] = [C ] = [D ]
y x 2y 3
1 [ A0 ]
k1 + k 2 = ln
TEST Edge Similar problems based on conceptual t 1
[ A0 ]
mixing of solubility product and equilibrium 3
constant along with standard electrode potential of 1 1
electrochemical shell can be asked in JEE Advanced t= ln 3 = ln 3
such as for a spontaneous reaction occurring at 25C k1 + k 2 2k1
Ag|AgCl (s) ; KCl(0.2M)| KBR ( 0.001 M ). AgBr(s)| 1
= ln 3
Ag(s), calculate emf generated. 2 k2
Given, Ksp( AgCl ) = 2.88 1010
TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, these types of problem
Ksp( AgBr ) = 3.3 1013 after solving this question, are asked to judge the knowledge of students
you will get answer E = 0.037 V. regarding kinetic study of chemical reaction and
Use formula mathematics involved in calculation. Similar
0.059 Products problems based on half-life, quarter life, can also be
E = E log
n Reactants asked.

24. (c) Idea This problem is based on concept of 26. (d) Idea The acidic character of oxy acids of
Markonikovs addition reaction of HCl to phosphorus and halogen can be explained on
alkene and E2 elimination. Keep in mind the the basis of polarity of OH bond, which is
concept of above two concepts while solving dependent on number of P ==O and other
the problem. elements POH bond. While in the case of
Me Me + oxo acids of other elements, it depends on
HCl Cl
C == CH2 C CH3 number of O atom.
Me Me Let us see the number of P ==O and POH bond
Cl
Me O O O
KCN
C Me == P
E2 P P
Me
OO O OO H O H
Here, presence of peroxide ion in step 1 will not affect H
the product. H H H H H H
TEST Edge Similar problem including concept of Number of P == O bond
markonikovs type addition of water to alkene can 1 1 1
also be asked in JEE Advanced so students are Number of PO H bond
advised to go through these topics problem such as 3 2 1
What will be the product of given reaction? Polarity of OH bond is minimum when number of
POH bond is maximum because the effect of
P ==O bond is distributed among all the three P OH
(i) BH3 bond.
(ii) H2O2
We may say as the number of POH bond increases
You can get answer as the acidity of species decreases. The correct order of
H OH acidic strength is
H3PO4 < H3PO3 < H3PO2
In case of oxy acids of chlorine as number of oxygen
Here, note that above addition is markonikovs of atom increases, number of Cl = O bond increases
which looks like anti-markonikovs due to the finally acidic order increases as
presence of H in the reagent.
24 Test RIDER Advanced

O 28. (a) Idea This question is based on occurrence of

element as sulphide ore so students are
Cl Cl Cl Cl advised to solve this problem by using
O O concept of stability of sulphide of metals.
HO HO O HO O HO O
Ag occurs as Ag2S
No. of OH bond 1 1 1 1
No.of O atom 1 2 3 4 Hg occurs as HgS (cinnabar)
No. of Cl==O bond 0 1 2 3 Pb occurs as PbS (galena)
Polarity of OH increases Fe occurs as FeS 2 (iron pyrite)
TEST Edge Similar trend related problems regarding
oxidising capacity of oxyacids of chlorine, sulphur
TEST Edge Problems based on concept of
etc., can also be asked in JEE Advanced. So, concentration, reduction and roasting of ore can
students are advised to go through understanding also be asked so students are advised to go through
of oxidising, reducing capacity of oxyacids of clear understanding of each term.
chlorine and sulphur, questions including concept 29. (a) Idea This problem is based on conceptual
of equivalent weight of oxoacids of sulphur, mixing of stereochemistry of reaction and
chlorine can also be asked.
addition of D2 to alkene. While solving these
27. (a) Idea This problem is based on concept of types of problem, students must be clear about
mechanism involved in Balz Schiemann stereochemistry of addition of dueterium to
reaction. To solve the problem, students must alkene.
have a clear idea about mechanism of Ni
conversion of diazonium salt to Cis alkene + D2 Meso compound.
(Syn adddition ) 250 C
fluorobenzene. i.e., Balz Schiemann reaction.
Me
Chemical conversion of benzene diazonium chloride Me Me Syn addition H D
to fluorobenzene is known as Balz Schiemann + D2
process. This conversion can be made by heating H H H D
HBF 4 with benzene diazonium chloride. cis Me
r s Meso
N N.Cl F
HBF4/
TEST Edge The problem based on stereochemical
approach of reagent and mechanism of product
Balz Schiemann process formation can also be asked in JEE Advanced.
Mechanism Students are advised to go through study of
r s stereospecific and stereoselective reaction. To solve
N NCl + these types of problems such as
HBF4
+ BF3 + HCl + N2
What will be the product when trans 2 butene undergo
reaction with mCPBA followed by Br 2 ?
F By undergoing proper mechanistic step one can get
F answer as trans 2-hydroxy 2-bromobutane use
concept of epoxide ring formation & ring opening
from least hindered side.
CH3 CH3 +
TEST Edge Similar problem based on conceptual mCPBA BrH
mixing of chemical conversion, name of particular O
reaction and intermediate involved in given H3C CH3
conversion can also be asked in JEE Advanced.
CH3 CH3
Students are advised to read any of chemical
reaction with proper mechanism of reaction. r Os H+ OH
What is the name of reaction which involves conversion Br H3C
CH3 Br
of benzene diazonium salt to chlorobenzene and what is
the intermediate involved in the reaction? Here, the concept of CAR can be very useful i. e., for
After undergoing proper mechanism of above steroselective reactions
conversion one can get the answer as cis alkene + anti addition Recemic Mixture
Intermediate = free radical trans alkene + anti addition Meso compound
Reagent = CuCl/HCl cis alkene + syn addition Racemic mixture
Name = Sandmeyer process
PRACTICE SET 1 25
30. (b) Idea This problem involves reagent used in
brown ring test and magnetic moment of
brown ring complex. While solving the
problem, students are advised to complete the
chemical reaction involved in formation of
brown ring complex then determination of
magnetic moment of complex formed.
Brown ring test When the freshly prepared FeSO4
solution is added to the solution containing nitrate ion
along with the conc. H2SO4 added by the side of test
tube, a brown ring of [Fe (H2O)5NO]SO4 is generated
between the junction of two liquids.
NO3 + FeSO4 + H2SO4
3Fe (SO4 )3 + 2NO + 4 H2O
[Fe (H2O)6 ]SO4 + NO
[Fe (H2O)5NO]2 + SO24
Brown ring complex
Fe has +1 oxidation state due to addition of single
electron from NO to Fe2 + .
NO
[Fe(H2O)6 ] SO4 [Fe (H2O)5NO]SO4
Fe2 + + e s Fe+
n=3
= n (n + 2) BM = 3 ( 3 + 2) BM
= 15 = 3.87 BM
TEST Edge Similar problems based on conceptual
mixing of magnetic moment of coordination
compounds and intensity of colour produces by
different coordination compound by absorption of
light can also be asked in JEE Advanced so students
are advised to undergo study of properties and
analytical use of coordination compound, stability
of coordination compound in detail to tackle
question like
Which of the following has lowest negative value of
CFSE?
[Fe(OH)4 ]2 or [Fe(H2O)6 ]2 +
Students can solve this question using above
relations t = 0.45 0
31. (c,d) Idea This problem involves chemical properties
of sodium biphosphate and sodium
bicarbonate with NaOH.
The reaction in NaOH with NaHCO 3 & NaH2 PO 4 is as
follows
NaHCO3 + NaOH Na 2CO3 + H2O
NaH2PO4 + NaOH Na 3PO4 + H2O
Since both of them form salt so they cannot exist
together.
TEST Edge Problems based on concept of
hydroxides, bicarbonates, carbonates, chloride,
sulphates of sodium, potassium, magnesium and
calcium can also be asked. So, students are advised
to study the preparation, physical and chemical
properties of these compounds which can be asked
in JEE Advanced.
What is the difference between molecular mass of
plaster of Paris and dead burnt? After calculating
you will get answer as 9.
32. (a,c) Idea While solving these types of problems
which is based on packing fraction, students
are advised to relate packing fraction with
stability, binding energy and binding energy
per nucleon.
Packing fraction
Actual isotopic mass mass number
= 104
Mass number
As we know from characteristics of packing fraction
value that lower the packing fraction, greater is the
packing fraction per nucleon, and hence greater is
the stability. Hence, options a and c are correct
TEST Edge Similar types of problems including
concept of kinetics of radioactive decay, carbon
dating, nuclear fusion, nuclear fission can also be
asked so students are advised to go through study
of these topics. One of such problems is
What will be the value of activity in terms of dpm of
0.001 g sample of Pu 239 ?
( + 1/2 = 24300 yrs
and 1 yr = 3.15 107 seconds )
After solving the question by using formulae
0.693
= , where = disintegration constant and
t1/ 2
dN
N = one can get answer
dt
= 1.43 108 dpm
33. (b,d) Idea This problem is based on concept of test of
aldehyde and characteristics of benzoin
condensation.
While solving this problem, students must
have knowledge of benzoin condensation
and test to distinguish aldehyde and
ketones.
Aromatic aldehyde does not reduce Fehling solution.
Aromatic aldehyde form benzoin with KCN.
TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, these types of
problems are asked to judge the knowledge of
students regarding chemical characteristics of
aldehyde and ketone.
34. (a,b) Idea This problem includes concept of d p
bonding, bent rule, structure of oxyacids of
sulphur, oxyacids of nitrogen. So students are
advised to go through structural characteristic
of these compounds.
26 Test RIDER Advanced

Hybridisation of N(SiH3 ) is sp 2 due to back bonding. solving such problems. Students are advised to use
concept of ortho effect also like
Which of the following has highest value of basicity?
Si (CH3)3 NO2
(CH3)3 Si N NO2 NO2
sp2 hybridisation
(a) (b)
Si(CH3)3

O O O O O NH2 NH2
N N N N
O
O O O O
No N-N bond one N-N bond (c) (d)
O O N N
O
S After comparing , one can get (d) as a answer.
S
HO OH 36. (6) Idea This problem is based on structure and
O O isomerism of coordination compound while
Structure of H2S2O7 solving the problem students are advised to
No S-S bond draw the structure of coordination compound
then draw the possible isomers of
O O
coordination compound. Students are advised
H 104 H S 92 S to keep in mind the concept of geometrical and
optical isomerism.
TEST Edge Problems based on structure,
hybridisation, bond angles, stability of inorganic Every optically active isomer must have a
compounds usually asked in JEE Advanced mirror image isomer. i.e., enantiomer of
optically active isomer.
In [ ICN 2 ] , how many atoms are in plane and how
Me H2 H2 Me
many atoms are sp hybridised ? C N +II N C
H H
After drawing structure using concept of VSFPR Pd
O C O
O C O
one can get answer as
cis optically inactive
Atoms in plane = 5
Me H2 H2 H
atoms having sp hybridised = 4 C N +II N C
H Me
Pd
O C O O C O
N C I C N trans optically active
sp sp s sp sp
Me H2
C N +II O C O
35. (b,c) Idea This problem involves various chemical H Pd
Me
properties of phenoles. These types of O C O N C
problem can be solved by completing all H2 H
chemical conversions and then comparing cis optically inactive
acidic strength of product with reactant. Me H2
C N +II O C O
(i) OH H Pd
H
COOH O C O N C
H2 Me
trans optically inactive
due to centre of symmetry
Salicylic acid is a carboxylic acid which is a stronger The two more optical isomers are mirror image of
acid than phenol. optically active isomer i.e., enantiomeric form of
(ii) In picric acid three strong M group increases acidic optical isomer.
strength of phenol. Due to centre of symmetry. Total number of space
TEST Edge Problems based on concept of acidic isomers = 6.
strength of substituted carboxylic acid, basic
TEST Edge Problems based on calculation of
strength of substituted amine can also be asked in
numbers of stereoisomers; geometrical isomers,
JEE Advanced so students must be careful during
optical isomers etc., can also be asked in JEE
PRACTICE SET 1 27

Advanced so students are advised to go through in COOH CH2COOH OH

depth study of number of possible isomers. vant
CH3
Hoff factor of coordination compound,
conductivity of coordination compound can also be
asked hence students are suggested to go through of
these types of problems.
SO3H
What is the value of vant Hoff factor for brown ring OH SO3H
complex
NO2 NO2 CH3
One can get answer as 3.
37. (160) Idea This problem is based on concept of ideal
gas equation and their interconversion into
pd vs p equation. To solve the problem, NO2
students must apply the creative idea These 5 organic compounds will give NaHCO3 test.
regarding relation between p and d.
TEST Edge Similar problems based on relative
As we know acidic/basic strength of organic compound can also
pV = nRT be asked so students are advised to go through
study of factors affecting acidic and basic strength
n
p = RT of organic compound. Such as I effect, M effect, R
V effect, hyperconjugation etc.
w 39. (3) Idea Problem is based on concept of first law of
RT
M w
p= n = thermodynamics. Students are advised to
V M write equation derived from first law of
w . RT w RT thermodynamics then calculate value of molar
p= =
V .M V M heat capacity (c).
RT w dQ = dE + ( dW )
p =d Q = d
M V Q
Q = nC V dT
2
pM
d= Q
RT n T =
2CV
Multiply both sides by p
Q
pM p 2M C=
pd = p = (i) n T
RT RT Q
= = 2CV
On differentiating Eq. (i) w.r.t. p, we will get Q / 2CV
d ( p. d ) d p 2M 2pM 3
= = C =2 R = 3R
dp dp RT RT 2
2pM TEST Edge Similar problem based on conceptual
5= mixing of work done in various thermodynamic
RT
processes such as adiabatic, isochoric, isobaric,
2pM 2 8.21 4
T = = [for He, M = 4] isothermal and internal energy can also be asked in
5R 5 0.0821 JEE Advanced, student must go through study of
T = 160 K criterion of spontaneity and entropy of system just
like
TEST Edge Problem based on various possible Calculate the enthalpy change of process when a sample
representation of ideal gas equation, gas laws etc; of argon gas at 1 atom pressure and 27C expands
can be asked in JEE Advanced, Hence, it is reversibly and adiabatically from 1.25dm 3 to 2.50 dm 3 .
advisable to learn the equation and their
representation in various form. After solving the question by using ideal gas
equation, and temperature volume relation for
38. (5) Idea This problem can be solved by using the adiabatic expansion.
concept of acidic strength of organic 1
compound and reactivity of the organic T1 V2
i.e., = and H = n Cp dT. One can get
compounds with base. T2 V1
All those acids which are stronger acid than H2CO3 answer = 117.65
gives the NaHCO3 test.
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40. (2) Idea This problem is based on concept of b2 + c 2 a 2

Now, cos A =
molecular orbital theory and molecular orbital 2bc
2 2
electronic configuration of diatomic 3
c 2 9c
+c
molecules. Students are advised to write 2 4 29
molecular orbital electronic configuration of = = < 0.
3 48
N2 and NO so that they will able to compare 2 c c
2
their bond order after removing one electron
A is obtuse.
from NO.
N2 (7 + 7 = 14)
TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, the questions based on
relation of the terms of AP, GP and HP and the sum
Molecular orbital electronic configuration of N2 of n terms are asked. So, to solve such types of
1s 2 1s 2 2s 2 2s 2 2px2 2py2 2p 2z questions you should learn concepts of AP, GP and
10 4 HP and also acquainted yourself with properties of
Bond order = =3 trigonometry, algebra, logarithm, etc. e.g., if x 3 , y3 ,
2
z 3 are in AP and log x y, log z x, log y z in GP also
O2 ( 8 + 8) = 16 xyz = 64, then use the above concept to get
Molecular orbital electronic configuration of O2 x = y = z = 4.
1s 2 1s 2 2s 2 2s 2 2p z2 2px2 2py2 42. (b) Idea Here, we use the concept of greatest integer
2px2 2p 2y function i. e.,[x] = n if n x < n + 1to get integer
10 6 less than or equal to the number from the
Bond order = =2 given equation and find the values of x which
2
satisfies the equation.
This is only possible if 2 electrons are removed from
antibonding molecular orbital. x x x 31
Given equation is + + = x (i)
The Molecular orbital electronic configuration of O2+ 2 3 5 30
2
becomes x x x 15x + 10x + 6x 31
Now, + + = = x (ii)
1s 2 1s 2 2s 2 2s 2 2p z2 2px2 2py2 2 3 5 30 30
10 4 Also LHS of given Eq. (i) is integer
Bond order = =3
2 RHS is an integer
x x x
TEST Edge Similar problems based on conceptual As evident from Eq. (ii) sum of + + is equal to
2 3 5
mixing of molecular orbital theory, reducing, 31
oxidising, nature of homonuclear as well as x.
30
heteronuclear diatomic molecule can also be asked x x x 31
so students are advised to go through in depth , , are all integers and x is also an integer
2 3 5 30
study of information provided by molecular orbital
electronic configuration of homonuclear and x = multiple of 2, 3, 5 and 30
heteronuclear diatomic molecules. Thus, x = 30 1, 30 2, , 30 33
41. (a) Idea Here, we use to the concepts of progression TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, question based on
AP and GP to find the value of a and b in terms different type of functions such as smallest integer,
of c which substitute in the trigonometric modulus, even function, etc., are asked in terms of
b 2 + c2 a 2
relation cos A = to obtain the equation. So, to solve such types of question,
2bc acquainted yourself with the definition of different
result. If cos A > 0, then angle is acute and if types of function and utilise it to solve the equation
cos A < 0, then angle is obtuse. e. g., if f ( x ) = cos[ 2 ] x + cos[ 2 ] x, then to evaluate

We have b 2 = ac (i) f we utilise the concept of greatest integer
2
(Q a, b, c are in GP)
function to obtain [ 2 ] = 9 and [ 2 ] = 10 and get
2 (log 2b log 3c ) = log a log 2b
f = 1.
+ log 3c log a ( AP) 2
2 log 2b 2 log 3c = log 3c log 2b
43. (a) Idea Here, we use the concept of arrangements
3 log 2b = 3 log 3c to obtain different observations or results
2b = 3c (ii) whose sum can be obtained by the sum of n
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get terms of GP and equate it with the given sum
c = 4a / 9 to get the value of n.
PRACTICE SET 1 29

Given 2n i students gave wrong answer to atleast i TEST Edge There are various types of mapping
questions. one-one onto, into, etc., of functions are asked. So, to
2n 1 students gave wrong answer to atleast 1 solve such types of questions, students are advised
questions. to learn various types of function mappings and
2n 2 students gave wrong answer to atleast 2 formula to get number of mappings and basics
questions. concept of probability to get the desired result e. g., If
2n 1 2n 2 students gave wrong answer to exactly A is non-empty set in which number of elements is
one equation. n, then
(i) Number of functions from A to A = nn
(exactly 1 wrong) + (exactly 2 wrong) +
(ii) Number of one-one function = n!
+ (exactly n wrong) = 2047 n
1 (2n 1
2 n 2
) + 2 [2 n 2
2n 3 ] + (iii) Number of onto function = ( 1)n r nCr rn
r =1
+ (n 1) [ 21 20 ] + n (1) = 2047
45. (c) Idea To solve this question, we first write the
1 2n 1 + 1.2n 2 + 1.2n 3 + + 1.2 = 2047 series in terms of binomial coefficients of
2n 1 ( 1+ x )n and using the formula of sum of n
= 2047 2n 1 = 2047
2 1 rn 1
terms of GP i.e., Sn = a . [ r > 1]
2n = 2048 r1

2n = 211 n = 11 n n 1 n 2 m
Now, + + + + can be written
m m m m
TEST Edge The question based on fundamental
as n Cm + n 1Cm + n 2
Cm + + mCm
theorem of arrangements are asked. So, to solve
such types of questions we need to deduce various We know Cr = coefficient of x r in (1 + x )n
n

n 1
observations whose sum of n terms are in AP, GP n
Cm + Cm + + mCm
and HP. So, students acquainted themselves with = coefficient of x m in (1 + x )n + coefficient of x m in
the concepts of arrangement and sum of series to get n 1
(1 + x ) + + coefficient of x m
in (1 + x )
m
the desired result e. g., the value of the sum
13
( i n + i n+ 1 ) , where i = 1 can be obtain by the sum = coefficient of x m
in
n 1
n =1 [(1 + x ) + (1 + x )
n
+ + (1 + x )m ]
of GP and answer will get i. e., i 1.
(1 + x )n m + 1 1
= coefficient of x m in (1 + x )m
44. (c) Idea The number of mapping of a function 1 + x 1

having n elements is nn and its one-one
mappings is n!. According to the definition of [using sum of n terms of GP]
Favourable outomes = coefficient of x m +1 in [(1 + x )n + 1 (1 + x )m ]
probability P( X ) = .
Total outcomes = coefficient of x m +1 in (1 + x )n + 1
We get the probability that the mapping is = n + 1Cm + 1
one-one and equate it with given probability
to get the value of n. TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, questions based on
binomial series and properties of binomial
Total number of mappings = n n
coefficient and sum of nterms of AP, GP and HP are
We also know, number of one-one mappings asked. So, students are advised to learn important
= n (n 1) (n 2) , 3. 2. 1. = n ! terms in binomial expansion such as general term,
1 1 middle term, etc., and properties of binomial
2 2 coefficients such as 2 C0 + 2 C1 + 2 C2 ++ 2 Cn = 2 nCn,
3 3
etc. and formula to find sum of n terms of AP, GP
and HP. e.g., a, a + d, a + 2d, are in AP then
n n n
Sn = [2a + ( n 1)d].
n! 2
Required probability =
nn
46. (b) Idea We obtain the integral in the form of
3 n! px + q
=
32 nn ax 2 + bx + c dx on substituting the value of P,
3 n! 24 n ! Q , R in P 2Q + R, express ax 2 + bx + c as
= n =
25 n 28 nn sum or difference of two squares and use
4! n! substitution to convert it to standard integral
= n n=4
44 n form then apply limit to get desired result.
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x2 x dx TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, integration of various

P 2Q + R = 4
dx 2 0
0 x +1 x4 +1 types of functions such as trigonometric,
dx exponential, etc based questions are asked. So, to
+ 0 x4 +1 solve such types of questions, students are advised
to understand methods to convert different types of
x2 2 x +1 px + q px + q
integrals of form 2 dx,
0 x4 +1
dx
ax + bx + c ax 2 + bx + c
,

x2 +1 x dx etc., into standard form by substitution and use

0 4
x +1
dx 2
0 x4 +1
...(i) standard formula of integration to get the result e. g.,
1 1 1 x
x2 +1 x dx
x 2 + a 2 dx = a tan a is one such standard result.
I1 = dx , I 2 = 2 0
0 x 4+ 1 x4 +1 47. (a) Idea To get the range of f ( 7) + 17cos x which
2 1 involves different types of functions, we firstly
x 1 + 2
x obtain value of f ( 7) from the equation of f ( x )
I1 = dx and f ( 7) and use the principal value of cos x
0
2 2 1
x x + 2 2 + 2 function i. e., cos x [1, 1] to calculate the range
x of the given function.
1

1+ 2 f (7) = a(7)7 + b (7)3 + c(7) 5
0 1 x2 dx f ( 7 ) = a ( 7 )7 + b ( 7 )3 + c ( 7 ) 5
x + 2 f (7) + f ( 7) = 10
x
1 and f ( 7) = 7
x =t
x f (7) + 7 = 10 f (7) = 17
Differentiate on both sides f (7) + 17 cos x = 17 + 17 cos x
1 = + 17 (cos x 1)
1 + 2 dx = dt
x Now, cos x [ 1, 1]
When x = 0 then t = cos x 1 [ 2, 0]
and x = then t = 17 (cos x 1) [ 3 4, 0]
dt
t 2 + ( 2 )2 TEST Edge The questions are asked to find domain
and range of function which can be combination of
various types of functions such as trigonometric
1 1 t 1
tan
2 2 2
function, algebraic function, etc. So, to solve such
2 2
types of questions, students are advised to
understand the concept of range and domain of of

2 the functions.

Now, I 2 = 2
x dx
, x2 =t
48. (a) Idea Standard equation of the parabola is y2 = 4ax.
0 1+ x4 Firstly, we convert given general equation into
2x dx = dt standard form and find the focus and use the
dt concept of circle having focal chord as a
x dx =
2 diameter always touches the directrix of
parabola.
When x = 0 then t = 0
Given parabola is x 2 + 2x + 12y 11 = 0
and x = then t =
( x + 1)2 = 12 ( y 1)
1 dt
2 0 1 + t 2
Vertex ( 1, 1)
Here, 4a = 12 a = 3
1
[tan1 t ]0 For focus, x + 1 = 0, y 1 = 3
2
x = 1, y = 2
1
= 0 = Focus ( 1, 2)
2 2 2 2
Thus, the chord passing through the point ( 1, 2) is
Substituting values of I1 and I 2 in Eq. (i) we get
a focal chord of the parabola.
1
Circle having focal chord of a parabola as diameter

2
2 2 2 always touches the directrix of parabola.
PRACTICE SET 1 31

TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, questions based on 50. (b) Idea This question involves the concept of
basic properties of parabola and circle are asked. So, modulus of the complex number. To solve it
students are advised to understand all concepts apply the basic algebraic formula to deduce
related to parabola and properties of circle the desired result.
respective of parabola and also learn to deduce Given, z =a + i b
information from the general equation of parabola
i. e., focal chord, directrix, latus rectum, etc. | z | = a 2 + b2
49. (b) Idea In this question, differential equation is | z |2 = a 2 + b 2 (i)
given in exponential series form, so we first Now, (a b )2 0 a 2 + b 2 2ab 0.
reduce it to exponential function then find the a 2 + b 2 2ab. (ii)
solution by the method of variable separation
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
and concept of integration by substitution.
2 2 | z |2 2 ab
2x dy
1 Also, | z |2 + a 2 + b 2 a 2 + b 2 + 2ab
2 2x dy y dx
x + 3 =1 + + | z |2 + | z |2 (a + b )2
y dx 2!
3 3
2 | z |2 (a + b )2
2x dy 1
|z| (a + b )
y dx
+ + 2
3!
2 2 TEST Edge The questions based on properties of
y dy y dy modulus are asked to prove or find any algebraic

2 2x dx 2x dx relations. So, students are advised to understand
x + 3 =1 + +
1! 2! algebra of complex number, its polar representation
3 3 and properties of modulus and basic formula of
y dy
algebra.
2x dx
+ + Such as|z1z2|=|z1||z2|
3!
y dy 51. (a,b) Idea Three coplanar vetors a , b and c and

2 x dx x x2
x2 + 3 =e Q e = 1 + 1! + 2! +
x relation of its sum and with other vectors p, q,r
are given in the question. Firstly, we take
2 y dy vectors p, q, r values which satisfy the given
loge ( x + 3) =
2x dx relation and equate it with vectors p, q, r and
take modulus of sum of vectors. Then, we use
Separating the variables, we get
the concept of AM GM to get the result.
2x loge ( x 2 + 3) dx = y dy
Let a,b,c lie in the xy-plane.
On integrating both sides, we get
3 $ 1 3 $
Let a = 1/ 2 $i + j, b = $i j and c = $i
2x loge ( x 2 + 3) dx = y dy
2 2 2
Put, x2 + 3 =t 2x dx = dt Then, | p + q + r | = | a + b + rc |
loge t dt = y dy 1
= $i +
3 $ 1
j + $i
3 $
j + r $i
y2 2 2 2 2
t . loge (t ) t = +C
2
1 3 3
y2 = $i + r + $j
( x 2 + 3) loge ( x 2 + 3) ( x 2 + 3) = +C 2 2 2 2
2
y2 2 2
( x 2 + 3) (loge ( x 2 + 3) 1) = +C 3 3
2 = + r +
2 2 2 2
x 2 + 3 y 2
( x 2 + 3) loge = +C 2 2
e 2 = + + r 2 + 2
4 4 2 2
TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, question based on 3
+2 (r ) + 2 r + ( 2 + 2 2 )
solution of differential equation in combination 2 2 4
with its representation in various mathematical
series form i. e., logarithmic, sine function, etc., are = 2 + 2 + r 2 r r
asked. So, students are advised to learn various 1 1
= ( )2 + ( r )2 + (r )2 1+1+ 4 = 3
types of mathematical series and concept of 2 2
integration by substitution, partial method and
| p + q + r| can take values equal to 3 and 2.
method to find the solution of differential equation.
32 Test RIDER Advanced

TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, questions based on an + cn

> an cn
different types of vectors and its relation and 2
combination with arithmetic and geometric mean an + cn > 2 ( ac )n > 2bn .
are asked. So, students are advised to learn about
different types of vectors, calculate magnitude of Putting n = 4, 5, 100, 3
vectors and properties of arithmatic and geometric We get the required options.
progression.
52. (c,d) Idea As functions are in AP, so we use the TEST Edge Questions based on different progression
formula such as 2b = a + c, first we find the i. e., AP, GP and HP are asked on the basis of it we
relation between terms of AP and then its need to find some relation. So, it is advisable to the
derivative to get the desired result. students to understand these progressions and
relationships of its mean and various results which
Since f ( x y ), f ( x ) f ( y ), f ( x + y ) are in AP. can be deduce by their combinations, e. g. if A, G, H
f ( x y ) + f ( x + y ) = 2f ( x ) f ( y ) x , y ...(i) are AM, GM, HM of two positive numbers then
Puting x = 0 = y A G H and G2 = AH.
We have 54. (a,b,c) Idea This question involves the concept of
f ( 0) + f ( 0) = 2[f ( 0)]2 determinants and application of
derivatives. Differentiate the given
2f ( 0) = 2[f ( 0)]2
function f ( x ) and equate f ( x ) = 0 to find
f ( 0) = 1 [Q f ( 0) 0] point of maxima or minima and interval in
Putting x = 0, y = x in (i), we have which f ( x ) is increasing and decreasing.
f ( x ) + f ( x ) = 2f ( 0) f ( x ) x + p2 pq pr
f ( x ) + f ( x ) = 2f ( x ) f (x ) = pq x + q2 qr
f ( x ) = f (x ) (ii)
pr qr x + r2
f ( 4) = f ( 4)
Differentiating of Eq. (ii) w.r.t x, we have 1 0 0
f ( x ) = f ( x ) f ( x ) = pq x + q2 qr
f ( x ) + f ( x ) = 0 pr qr x + r2
f ( 4) + f ( 4) = 0 x + p2 pq pr
+ 0 1 0
TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, questions based on
different progression i. e., AP, GP and HP and basic pr qr x + r2
rule of derivatives are asked to prove certain
x + p2 pq pr
results. So, students should acquainted themselves
with the information and properties of progression + pq x + q 2 qr
and basic formulae of derivatives of function to 0 0 1
solve these questions.
= 3x 2 + 2 ( p 2 + q 2 + r 2 ) x
53. (a,b,c,d) Idea Given three numbers a, b, c are in HP and
we need to prove the relations among Putting f ( x ) = 0
them given in the options are true or false. 2 ( p2 + q 2 + r 2 )
x = 0, x =
So, we know the relationship between 3
AM, GM and HM combining all relations, Clearly, f ( x ) > 0 for x ( 0, )
we deduce the correctness of the options.
2
f ( x ) < 0 for x ( p 2 + q 2 + r 2 ), 0
b is the harmonic mean of a and c 3
We know GM > HM 2 2
f ( x ) > 0 for x , ( p + q 2 + r 2 )
ac > b 3
also AM of an and cn > GM of an and cn .

Interval value in the interval value of f ( x ) sign of f ( x )

2 2 2
( 0, ) 1 3 + 2 (p + q + r ) positve
2( p + q + r )
2 2 2 1 2 5 negative
, 0 (p + q 2 + r 2 ) ( p2 + q 2 + r 2 )
3 3 9

2 2 2 2 ( p2 + q 2 + r 2 ) ( p 2 + q 2 + r 2 )2 positive
, ( p + q + r )
3
PRACTICE SET 1 33

TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, questions based on | u |4 + 1 + | u |2 + 2 | u |2 2 | u |3 2 | u |

properties of determinants and application of = | u |4 + 4 | u |2 2 | u |3
derivatives are asked. To solve such types of
questions, students are advised to learn properties | u | 2 +2 | u | 1 = 0
of determinants and also aquainted yourself with 2 2 2
the concept of increasing and decreasing functions |u| = |u| = 2 1
2
with the use of derivatives and basic theoram such
as f ( x ) is increasing in (a , b), if f ( x ) > 0 x (a , b). ( 2 + 1) | u | = ( 2 + 1) ( 2 1) = 2 1 = 1

55. (a,c) Idea To solve this question, students are advised TEST Edge Dot and cross product based questions of
to use the
quadratic formula, If vectors and sequence and series, its properties are
b + b 2 4 ac asked. So, students are advised to understand the
ax + bx + c = 0, then x =
2
to find
2a basic concept of vectors algebra, scalar triple
the root of the equation and use trigonometric products etc., and also acquainted yourself with the
relation sin 2x = 2sin x cos x. properties of sequence and series. For e. g., if V be
It is given that cos is root of equation the volume of parallelopiped formed by the vectors
25x 2 + 5x 12 = 0, 1 < x < 0 a = a1$i + a2 $j + a3 k
$, b = b1$i + b2 $j + b3 k
$ and
3
Now, 25x 2 + 5x 12 = 0 $ $ $
c = c i + c j + c k and ( a + br + c ) = 3 L, then to
1 2 3 r r
r =1
525 + 1200 prove V L . We use the concept of scalar product
3
x =
50 and AM GM.
5 1225 57. (0) Idea Firstly, we apply the concept of AP to
=
50 reduce the given series as an = a + ( n 1) d, is
5 35 30 40 the nth term of AP. Then, the concept of
x = x = , n
50 50 50 binomial expansion ( x + y)n = nC0 , x n + C1 ,
n 1 n2 2
15 20 x y + C2 , x y
n
x = , n
25 25 + + nCr x n r yr + + nCny n = nCr x n r yr
r =0
1 < x < 0
and properties of binomial concept such as
20
cos = r n Cr = nn1Cr 1 to solve the question.
25
24 24 Consider the given series
sin 2 = 2 sin cos = , or 2013 2013 2013 2013
25 25 C0 8 C1 +15 C2 22 C3 +
TEST Edge Questions based on quadratic formula upto 2014 terms
2013
and basic trigonometric relations are asked.
To solve such types of questions, students are Clearly, sum of series = ( 1)r (7r + 1) 2013Cr
r =0
advised to understand the concept quadratic 2013 2013
formula and its various roots i. e., real, complex and
also learn basic formulae of trigonometry such as
=7 ( 1) r 2013
Cr.r + ( 1)r 2013
Cr
r =0 r =0
sin 2 x + cos 2 x = 1 , 1 + tan 2 x = sec 2 x etc. 2013 2013
= 7 0 + ( 1)r 2013
Cr.r + ( 1)r 2013
Cr
56. (1) Idea This question involves the concept of dot r =0 r =0
product of vectors i. e., a b =|a||b|cos and
Geometric Progression (GP) i. e., b 2 = ac if a , b , c 2013 2013
= 7 ( 1)r 2013 Cr 1 + ( 1)r 2013Cr
2012
are in GP, Now applying both the concepts to r =0 r =0
get the magnitude of vector |u|. [Q r ncr = n n 1Cr 1]
Given, the angle between u and $i is 60 2013 2013
= 7 2013 ( 1)r ( 1)r 2012Cr 1 + ( 1)r 2013Cr
|u| r =0 r =0
u. $i =| u | | $i | cos 60 =
2
= 7 2013 0 + 0 = 0
We are also given that
TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, questions based on
| u $i | is the geometric mean of | u | and | u 2i |
binomial expansion and properties of binomial
| u $i |2 =| u| | u 2$i | coefficient are asked. To solve such types of
Squaring both sides, we have questions, students are advised to understand
binomial theorem, important terms in the binomial
[| u |2 + | $i |2 2u. $i ]2 = | u |2 [| u |2 + 4 | $i |2 4 u. $i ]
expansions and properties of binomial coefficients
2
2 2| u | | u| such as C0 + C1 + C2 + + Cn = 2n, C0 + C2 + C4 +
|u| + 1 =| u|2 | u|2 +4 4
2
2 = C1 + C3 + C5 + = 2n1, etc.
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58. (1) Idea Represent the locus of |z i| in the arg and TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, questions based on

plane such that 0 arg z and use the nature of roots of quadratic equations and also
4 related to the terms of AP, GP and HP are asked. So,
az1 + a z2 + b
formula to find the length of students are advised to understand the different
z |a| roots of quadratic equation, i. e., real, equal or
perpendicular from a point z1 to the line complex roots and also acquainted yourself with
az + a z + b = 0 the concept of progression such as sum of n terms,
The shaded region represent nth term of AP, GP or HP etc.
y
60. (3) Idea Represent the given vertices of triangle on
Cartesian plane and use the formula, Area of
1
(0, 1) triangle = Base Altitude. To find the area
x 2
y=
of the region formed by the line x = C cuts this
triangle.
x y
O x=C
O arg z / 4
A(1,1) D(C,1)
The least value of | z i | is the length of perpendicular B(9,1)
from ( 0, 1) to the line y = x i . e., x y = 0
0 1 1 E (C,C/9)
distance = = O
1+1 2 (0,0) x
1
2 |z i | = 2 =1
2 1
ar ( OAB ) = ( 8) (1).
2
TEST Edge The question based on geometrical = 4 sq. units
representation of complex numbers on the arg and
plane are asked in JEE Advanced. To solve such Equation of OB,
1
types of questions, students are advised to learn y 0= ( x 0)
geometrical representation of complex number and 9
its interpretation a line and circle. For e.g., equation 1
y = x
of circle having centre z0 and radius r is|z z0| = r or 9
zz z 0 z + z 0 z0 r2 = 0 1
Hence, point E is C, C
59. (6) Idea Nature of roots of the quadratic equation 9
is found by the value of discriminant i. e., D 0 Now, area ( BDE ) = 2
for real roots and concept of AP whose terms 1 C
are a, a + d, a + 2d if series is increasing are 1 ( 9 C ) = 2
d 2 9
used to find ratio of .
a ( 9 C )2 = 36
ax 2 + (a + d )x + (a + 2d ) = 0 9 C = 6
Given, a, a + d , a + 2d are in increasing AP (d > 0). 9 m 6 =C
For real roots D 0.
C=3
(a + d )2 4a (a + 2d ) 0.
C = 15
d 2 6ad 3a 2 0. C=3
(d 3a )2 12a 2 0
TEST Edge In JEE Advanced, question based on
(d 3a + 2 3a ) (d 3a 2 3a ) 0 equation of straight line in various forms and area
d d of the region formed on its representation on
(3 + 2 3) (3 2 3) 0
a a Cartesian plane are asked.
So, to solve such types of questions, learn equation
of straight lines in various forms such as parametric
32 3 3+2 3 form, slope-intercept form, etc., and its
d representation on Cartesian plane. For e. g., equation
Min value of = 3 + 2 3 (d > 0) of a straight line in perpendicular form as
a
x cos p + sin p = .
least integeral value of d /a = 6