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JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2

Browse the complete Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics question set from the JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper, question by question. Each question shows a quick preview so you can jump straight to the topic or subject you want to revise. Click through to attempt the full question in practice mode, or head back to the paper-wise list to download the entire paper as a PDF.

This paper has 54 questions in total - 12 easy (22%), 31 moderate (57%) and 11 tough (20%). That's a fairly typical mix for this exam. By subject: Physics 6% easy, 67% moderate, 28% tough; Chemistry 28% easy, 56% moderate, 17% tough; Mathematics 33% easy, 50% moderate, 17% tough.

Chemistry questions were spread across 13 chapters, with Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (3), Amines (2), and Thermodynamics (C) (2) carrying the most weight. Mathematics questions were spread across 13 chapters, with Application of Derivatives (2), Definite Integration (2), and Differential Equations (2) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 12 chapters, with Rotational Motion (5), Capacitance (2), and Magnetic Effects of Current (2) carrying the most weight.

Chemistry

  1. 1Which of the following combinations will produce H 2 gas?2017 (Paper 2)Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen
  2. 2Pure water freezes at 273 K and 1 bar pressure. The addition of 34 . 5 g of ethanol to 500 g of water changes the freezing point of the solu2017 (Paper 2)Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  3. 3The order of the oxidation state of the phosphorus atom in H 3 P O 2 , H 3 P O 4 , H 3 P O 3 and H 4 P 2 O 6 is2017 (Paper 2)Oxidation number
  4. 4The standard state Gibb s free energies of formation of C (graphite) and C (diamond) at T = 298 K are f G o C ( graphite = 0 kJ mol - 1 f G 2017 (Paper 2)Third law of thermodynamics
  5. 5The major product of the following reaction is2017 (Paper 2)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  6. 6What is the order of basicity among the following compounds?2017 (Paper 2)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  7. 7For the cell Zn s ZnSO 4 aq CuSO 4 aq Cu s , when the concentration of Zn 2 + is 10 times the concentration of Cu 2 + , the expression for G2017 (Paper 2)Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  8. 8In a bimolecular reaction, the steric factor P was experimentally determined to be 4 . 5 . The correct option(s) among the following is(are)2017 (Paper 2)Arrhenius theory
  9. 9Compound P and R upon ozonolysis produce Q and S, respectively. The molecular formula of Q and S is C 8 H 8 O . Q undergoes Cannizzaro react2017 (Paper 2)Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  10. 10For a reaction taking place in a container in equilibrium with its surroundings, the effect of temperature on its equilibrium constant K in 2017 (Paper 2)Entropy and Second law of thermodynamics
  11. 11The option(s) with only amphoteric oxides is(are)2017 (Paper 2)Properties of D-block elements
  12. 12Among the following, the correct statement(s) is(are)2017 (Paper 2)Aluminium and Its Compounds
  13. 13The correct statement(s) about surface properties is(are)2017 (Paper 2)Properties of colloidal solution
  14. 14For the following compounds the correct statement(s) with respect to nucleophilic substitution reactions is(are)2017 (Paper 2)Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  15. 15Paragraph: Upon heating in the presence of catalytic amount of , a gas is formed. Excess amount of reacts with white phosphorus to give . Th2017 (Paper 2)Phosphorus and Its Compounds
  16. 16Paragraph: Upon heating in the presence of catalytic amount of , a gas is formed. Excess amount of reacts with white phosphorus to give . Th2017 (Paper 2)Nitrogen and Its Compounds
  17. 17Paragraph: The reaction of compound with (excess) in followed by addition of gives . The compound on treatment with at gives . The reaction 2017 (Paper 2)Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  18. 18Paragraph: The reaction of compound with (excess) in followed by addition of gives . The compound on treatment with at gives . The reaction 2017 (Paper 2)Preparation and Properties of Monohalides

Mathematics

  1. 1Three randomly chosen non negative integers x , y , z are found to satisfy the equation x + y + z = 10 . Then the probability that z is even2017 (Paper 2)Classical Definition of Probability
  2. 2Let S = 1,2 , 3 , . 9 . For k = 1,2 , 5 , let N k be the number of subsets of S , each containing five elements out of which exactly k are o2017 (Paper 2)Questions on number of relations and sets
  3. 3If f : R R is a twice differentiable function such that f x 0 for all x R and f 1 2 = 1 2 , f 1 = 1 then2017 (Paper 2)Mean Value Theorem
  4. 4If y = y x satisfies the differential equation 8 x 9 + x d y = 4 + 9 + x - 1 d x and x 0 , y 0 = 7 , then y 256 =2017 (Paper 2)Variable Separable Form
  5. 5The number of 3 × 3 matrices M with entries from { 0,1 , 2 } , such that the sum of the diagonal elements of M T M is 5 , are2017 (Paper 2)Product of Matrices
  6. 6Let O be the origin and let P Q R be an arbitrary triangle. The point S is such that O P . O Q + O R . O S = O R . O P + O Q . O S = O Q . O2017 (Paper 2)Product of 2 vectors
  7. 7The equation of the plane passing through the point ( 1,1 , 1 ) and perpendicular to the planes 2 x + y - 2 z = 5 and 3 x - 6 y - 2 z = 7 is2017 (Paper 2)Plane in Space
  8. 8The value of I = k = 1 98 k k + 1 k + 1 x ( x + 1 ) d x , then2017 (Paper 2)Properties Involving Inequalities
  9. 9If f : R R is a differentiable function such that f x 2 f ( x ) for all x R and f 0 = 1 then2017 (Paper 2)Linear Differential Equation
  10. 10If f x = cos 2 x cos 2 x sin 2 x - cos x cos x - sin x sin x sin x cos x , then2017 (Paper 2)Maxima Minima
  11. 11Let and be non zero real numbers such that 2 cos - cos + cos cos = 1 . Then which of the following is/are true?2017 (Paper 2)Solving Trigonometric Equation
  12. 12If g x = sin x sin 2 x sin - 1 t d t , then2017 (Paper 2)Leibnitz Rule of Differentiation
  13. 13If the line x = divides the area of the region R = { x , y R 2 : x 3 y x , 0 x 1 } into two equal parts, then2017 (Paper 2)Area bounded by two curves
  14. 14Let f x = 1 - x ( 1 + 1 - x ) | 1 - x | cos 1 1 - x for x 1 , then2017 (Paper 2)Existance of Limit
  15. 15Paragraph: Let be the origin, and be three unit vectors in the directions of the sides , , respectively, of a triangle . Question:2017 (Paper 2)Product of 2 vectors
  16. 16Paragraph: Let be the origin, and be three unit vectors in the directions of the sides , , respectively, of a triangle . Question: If the tr2017 (Paper 2)Napiers Analogy, Area of Triangle & Half angle Formulae
  17. 17Paragraph: Let be integers and let be the roots of the equation, , where . For , let FACT: If and are rational numbers and , then . Question2017 (Paper 2)Relation between Roots and Coefficients
  18. 18Paragraph: Let be integers and let be the roots of the equation, , where . For , let FACT: If and are rational numbers and , then . Question2017 (Paper 2)Relation between Roots and Coefficients

Physics

  1. 1A rocket is launched normal to the surface of the Earth, away from the Sun, along the line joining the Sun and the Earth. The Sun is 3 10 5 2017 (Paper 2)Gravitational potential and Potential Energy
  2. 2Three vectors P → , Q → and R → are shown in the figure. Let, S be any point on the vector R → . The distance between the points P and S is 2017 (Paper 2)Uniform Circular Motion
  3. 3A symmetric star shaped conducting wire loop is carrying a steady state current I as shown in the figure. The distance between the diametric2017 (Paper 2)Magnetic Field
  4. 4A photoelectric material having work-function ϕ 0 is illuminated with a light of wavelength λ λ h c ϕ 0 . The fastest photoelectron has a de2017 (Paper 2)Matter Waves
  5. 5A person measures the depth of a well by measuring the time interval between dropping a stone and receiving the sound of impact with the bot2017 (Paper 2)Errors of Measurement
  6. 6Consider an expanding sphere of instantaneous radius R whose total mass remains constant. The expansion is such that the instantaneous densi2017 (Paper 2)Dimensions
  7. 7Consider regular polygons with number of sides n = 3,4 , 5 … as shown in the figure. The center of mass of all the polygons is at height h f2017 (Paper 2)Torque
  8. 8A rigid uniform bar A B of length L is slipping from its vertical position on a frictionless floor (as shown in the figure). At some instant2017 (Paper 2)Torque
  9. 9Two coherent monochromatic point sources S 1 and S 2 of wavelength λ = 600 n m are placed symmetrically on either side of the center of the 2017 (Paper 2)Interference of Light
  10. 10A source of constant voltage V is connected to a resistance R and two ideal inductors L 1 and L 2 through a switch S as shown. There is no m2017 (Paper 2)LR Circuit
  11. 11A wheel of radius R and mass M is placed at the bottom of a fixed step of height R as shown in the figure. A constant force is continuously 2017 (Paper 2)Torque
  12. 12The instantaneous voltages at three terminals marked X , Y and Z are given by V X = V 0 sin t V Y = V 0 sin t + 2 3 and V Z = V 0 sin t + 4 2017 (Paper 2)Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  13. 13A point charge + Q is placed just outside an imaginary hemispherical surface of radius R as shown in the figure. Which of the following stat2017 (Paper 2)Electric Flux and Gauss Law
  14. 14A uniform magnetic field B exists in the region between x = 0 and x = 3 R 2 (region 2 in the figure) pointing normally into the plane of the2017 (Paper 2)Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
  15. 15Paragraph: Consider a simple circuit as shown in Figure . Process 1: In the circuit the switch is closed at and the capacitor is fully charg2017 (Paper 2)Force and Energy stored in capacitor
  16. 16Paragraph: Consider a simple circuit as shown in Figure . Process 1: In the circuit the switch is closed at and the capacitor is fully charg2017 (Paper 2)Force and Energy stored in capacitor
  17. 17Paragraph: One twirls a circular ring (of mass and radius ) near the tip of one's finger as shown in Figure 1 . In the process the finger ne2017 (Paper 2)Rotational kinematics
  18. 18Paragraph: One twirls a circular ring (of mass and radius ) near the tip of one's finger as shown in Figure 1 . In the process the finger ne2017 (Paper 2)Torque

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper?

This paper has 54 questions in total - 18 each from Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

2.Can I practise questions from just one subject?

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3.Where can I find the Paper 1 paper for the same year?

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4.How is the JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper structured?

The JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper on MARKS has 54 questions, organised by subject:

  • Chemistry: 18 questions - 11 single-correct and 7 multiple-correct.
  • Mathematics: 18 questions - 11 single-correct and 7 multiple-correct.
  • Physics: 18 questions - 11 single-correct and 7 multiple-correct.
5.How difficult is the JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 54 rated questions in this paper, 12 (22%) are easy, 31 (57%) are medium and 11 (20%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Chemistry: 5 easy, 10 medium, 3 hard
  • Mathematics: 6 easy, 9 medium, 3 hard
  • Physics: 1 easy, 12 medium, 5 hard
6.Which chapters were asked the most in the JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Chemistry: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (3), Amines (2), and p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) (2).
  • Mathematics: Application of Derivatives (2), Definite Integration (2), and Differential Equations (2).
  • Physics: Rotational Motion (5), Capacitance (2), and Magnetic Effects of Current (2).
7.Where can I find the solutions for the JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper?

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8.How should I use the JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper to check my preparation?

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9.Will the JEE Advanced 2017 Paper 2 paper help me prepare for JEE Advanced 2027?

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