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Chemistry - Amines

Practise 219 JEE Main previous year questions on Amines, compiled from papers spanning 2002 to 2026. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty JEE Main tests.

Amines has been asked in 21 of the 25 years of JEE Main papers analysed (2002–2026), with 219 questions in all. 18% of them were easy, 52% moderate and 30% tough. Most of its questions came from 2021, with 40 questions that year. In the last three years (2024–2026) it had 59 questions across 49 papers, about 1.2 per paper.

The chapter's 5 topics are not weighted equally: Preparation and Properties of Amines (173 questions, 79%), Preparation and Properties of Amides (14 questions, 6%), and Preparation and Properties of Cyanides (12 questions, 5%) have been asked the most. Preparation and Properties of Amines has also led over the last five years, with 96 questions. Preparation and Properties of Amines has produced the most tough questions (54).

  1. 1Which statements are True? A. In Hoffmann bromamide degradation, moles of NaOH and moles of Br are consumed per mole of an amide B. Hoffmann08 Apr, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  2. 2Consider the following sequence of reactions. The percentage of nitrogen in the yellow product (X) formed is _______%. (Nearest Integer) (Gi06 Apr, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  3. 3Consider the following organic reaction sequence. Choose the final product from the following (consider the major product in all intermediat06 Apr, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  4. 4The number of compounds from the following which can undergo reaction with Br /KOH (alcoholic) to give respective products and these respect06 Apr, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amides
  5. 5Identify the incorrect statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:05 Apr, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  6. 6Given below are two statements : Statement I: Heating benzamide with bromine in an ethanolic solution of sodium hydroxide will give benzylam05 Apr, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  7. 7Product of the following reaction sequence will be04 Apr, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  8. 8The strongest conjugate acid will result from:04 Apr, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  9. 9Match List - I with List - II. List - I Mixture of Compounds List - II Reagent used to distinguish A. Diethyl amine + Ethyl amine I. Bromine02 Apr, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Isocyanides
  10. 10Consider the three aromatic molecules (P, Q and R) whose structures have been given below : The correct order regarding the reactivity of th02 Apr, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  11. 11Consider the following reactions sequence When the product (P) is subjected to Carius analysis using , g of the product (P) will produce ___02 Apr, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  12. 12Consider the following reactions giving major product. Identify the correct reaction.28 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  13. 13Given below are two statements: Statement I : Griss-Ilosvay test is used for the detection of nitrite ion, which involves the use of sulphan28 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  14. 14A student performed analysis of aliphatic organic compound ' ' which on analysis gave , . This compound, on treatment with produced another 28 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  15. 15Total number of alkali insoluble solid sulphonamides obtained by reaction of given amines with Hinsberg's reagent is . Aniline, N-Methylanil28 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  16. 16The correct stability order of the following diazonium salts is24 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  17. 17Given below are two statements: Statement I : The dipole moment of R-CN is greater than R-NC and R-NC can undergo hydrolysis under acidic me24 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  18. 18A student has planned to prepare acetanilide from aniline using acetic anhydride. The student has started from 9.3 g of aniline. However, th24 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  19. 19Consider the following sequence of reactions. Assuming that the reaction proceeds to completion, then 137 mg of 4 -nitrotoluene will produce23 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  20. 20Compound ' P ' undergoes the following sequence of reactions : ' is :23 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Isocyanides
  21. 21A student has been given a compound " " of molecular formula- . ' ' is sparingly soluble in water. However, on addition of dilute mineral ac23 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  22. 22Given below are two statements: Statement I: can be synthesized from using simpler reagents in the order i) Acidic , ii) Ammonia, iii) Bromi23 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  23. 23' A ' is a neutral organic compound ( ). On treatment with aqueous , ' A ' forms a compound ' B ' which is soluble in dilute acid. ' B ' on 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  24. 24The final product is :22 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amides
  25. 25The mass of benzanilide obtained from the benzoylation reaction of 5.8 g of aniline, if yield of product is , is g (nearest integer). (Given22 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  26. 26A hydrocarbon ' on reaction with HCl gives an optically active compound ' Q ' which on reaction with one mole of ammonia gives compound ' . 21 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  27. 27An organic compound on treatment with aqueous ammonia under hot condition forms compound (Q) which on heating with and KOH forms compound (R21 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  28. 28Consider the following reaction sequence The percentage of nitrogen in product ' T ' formed is %. (Nearest integer) (Given molar mass in )21 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  29. 29Consider the above sequence of reactions. The number of bromine atom(s) in the final product (P) will be :21 Jan, 2026 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  30. 30' A ' shows positive Lassaign's test for N and its molar mass is 121. ' B ' gives effervescence with aq. . 'C' gives fruity smell. Identify 08 Apr, 2025 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  31. 31Which of the following amine (s) show (s) positive carbylamines test? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)07 Apr, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Isocyanides
  32. 32The descending order of basicity of following amines is: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :07 Apr, 2025 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  33. 33The major product (A) formed in the following reaction sequence is04 Apr, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  34. 34The correct order of basicity for the following molecules is:04 Apr, 2025 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  35. 35Identify , and , respectively in the following reaction sequence :03 Apr, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  36. 36In the following reactions, which one is NOT correct?03 Apr, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  37. 37The sequence from the following that would result in giving predominantly -Tribromoaniline is :03 Apr, 2025 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  38. 38The correct order of basic nature on aqueous solution for the bases \( {NH}_3, {H}_2 {~N}- {NH}_2, {CH}_3 {CH}_2 {NH}_2\), \( ( {CH}_3 {CH}_02 Apr, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  39. 39When a concentrated solution of sulphanilic acid and 1-naphthylamine is treated with nitrous acid ( 273 K) and acidified with acetic acid, t02 Apr, 2025 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  40. 40Given below are some nitrogen containing compounds Each of them is treated with HCl separately. 1.0 g of the most basic compound will consum29 Jan, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  41. 41Identify correct statements : (A) Primary amines do not give diazonium salts when treated with in acidic condition. (B) Aliphatic and aromat28 Jan, 2025 (E)Separation of mixture of amines
  42. 42For reaction The correct order of set of reagents for the above conversion is :24 Jan, 2025 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  43. 43Which among the following react with Hinsberg's reagent? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:23 Jan, 2025 (M)Separation of mixture of amines
  44. 44Consider the following sequence of reactions to produce major product (A) Molar mass of product is . (Given molar mass in of )23 Jan, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  45. 45Consider the following sequence of reactions. Total number of hybridised carbon atoms in the major product C formed is________23 Jan, 2025 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  46. 46The products formed in the following reaction sequence are :22 Jan, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  47. 47Consider the following sequence of reactions : Molar mass of the product formed is _______ .22 Jan, 2025 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  48. 48Match the Compounds (List - I) with the appropriate Catalyst/Reagents (List - II) for their reduction into corresponding amines. Choose the 22 Jan, 2025 (E)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  49. 49Major product of the following reaction is09 Apr, 2024 (E)Preparation and Properties of Cyanides
  50. 50If \(279 {~g}\) of aniline is reacted with one equivalent of benzenediazonium chloride, the maximum amount of aniline yellow formed will be 08 Apr, 2024 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Amines?

This chapter includes 219 questions compiled from JEE Main papers spanning 2002 to 2026.

2.Are these questions only from JEE Main, or from other exams too?

These are JEE Main questions specifically for the Amines chapter. Questions from other exams like NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) or JEE Advanced are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Amines an important chapter for JEE Main Chemistry?

Amines has appeared in 21 of the 25 years of JEE Main papers covered here, with 219 questions across 155 papers - about one per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Amines questions in JEE Main?

Of the 219 questions analysed for this chapter, 18% are easy, 52% moderate and 30% tough. 2021 had the most, with 40 questions.

5.Which topics in Amines should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Amines:

  • Preparation and Properties of Amines - 173 questions (79%)
  • Preparation and Properties of Amides - 14 questions (6%)
  • Preparation and Properties of Cyanides - 12 questions (5%)
  • Preparation and Properties of Amines has produced the most tough questions (54).
6.Is Amines's weightage in JEE Main going up or down?

Across all 155 papers analysed, Amines has averaged about 1.4 questions per paper. In the last three years (2024–2026), that average has stayed about the same, at about 1.2 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.