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Reasoning Questions

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Questions
6 MCQs

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PYQ 2016
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

1. It is rendered passive by nitric acid
2. It forms Be2C
3. Its salts rarely hydrolyze
4. Its hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric

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PYQ 2018
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

The most acidic oxide among the following is -
1. MgO
2. BeO
3. BaO
4. CaO

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PYQ 2019
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Which of the following is an amphoteric hydroxide?

1. BeOH2

2. SrOH2

3. CaOH2

4. MgOH2

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PYQ 2020
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202

Identify the correct statement from the following:

1. The correct order of hydration enthalpies of alkaline earth cations is
Be2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Ba2+
2. Lithium and Magnesium show some similarities in their physical properties as they are diagonally placed in the periodic table.
3. Lithium is softer among all alkali metals.
4. Lithium chloride is deliquescent and crystallizes as a hydrate, LiCl·6H2O.

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PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: neet-202
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution, which is paramagnetic.
Reason (R): The deep blue solution is due to the formation of amide.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A) is False but (R) is True.
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
4. (A) is True but (R) is False.
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PYQ 2025
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202
Dalton's Atomic theory could not explain which of the following?
1. Law of multiple proportion
2. Law of gaseous volume
3. Law of conservation of mass
4. Law of constant proportion
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Preparing Reasoning Questions for NEET

Reasoning Questions is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Reasoning Questions. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reasoning Questions a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.