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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 9 Shift 1 (Memory-based)

Question 1. If at depth ‘d’ the gravitational force acting on a particle is

300 N, then what is the force on a particle at depth ‘d/2’?

Answer. 150 N

Question 2. If there is a charge on the surface of sphere, what will be

the electric field inside the sphere?

Answer. 0
Solution: If there is a charge on the surface of a conducting sphere, the
electric field inside the sphere will be zero.
This is due to the fact that a conducting sphere is a material with high
conductivity, and any charge placed on its surface will distribute itself
uniformly over the surface. The electric field inside a conductor is always
zero, regardless of the shape of the conductor, since any electric field
inside the conductor would result in a flow of charges, which would
redistribute the charges until the electric field is canceled out.
Thus, if there is a charge on the surface of a conducting sphere, the electric
field inside the sphere will be zero, since any electric field inside the sphere
would cause charges to move until the electric field is zero. This is true
even if the sphere is not a perfect conductor but has some resistance, as
long as the conductivity is high enough to allow for the uniform distribution
of the charge.
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Question 3. Find the change in the charge carriers of a p-n junction

diode if its temperature is increased?

Question 4. A circuit is given with R=200 ohm,Voltage = 3V, what will

be the current?
Ans. 0.015 A or 15 mA

Solution: To calculate the current in a circuit, you can use Ohm's law,
which states that the current flowing through a conductor between two
points is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to
the resistance. The formula for Ohm's law is:
I = V/R
Where I is the current in amperes (A), V is the voltage in volts (V), and R is
the resistance in ohms (Ω).
Using the given values of R=200 ohm and V=3V, we can calculate the
current as:
I = 3V / 200 ohm = 0.015 A or 15 mA (milliamperes)
Therefore, the current in the circuit is 0.015 A or 15 mA.

Question 5. The total energy of simple harmonic oscillations is

directly proportional to?

Answer. Total energy is directly proportional to square of amplitude.

Solution: The total energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is directly
proportional to the square of its amplitude.
A simple harmonic oscillator is a system that exhibits periodic motion
around a fixed equilibrium point, where the motion is sinusoidal and can be
described by the equation:
x(t) = A sin(ωt + φ)
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where x is the displacement of the oscillator from its equilibrium position, A

is the amplitude of the motion, ω is the angular frequency of the oscillation,
t is time, and φ is the phase angle.
The total energy of the oscillator is the sum of its kinetic energy and
potential energy, and it is given by the equation:
E = (1/2) k A^2
where k is the spring constant of the oscillator. As we can see from this
equation, the total energy of the oscillator is directly proportional to the
square of its amplitude. This means that as the amplitude of the oscillator
increases, so does its total energy.

Question 6. Which metal catalyst is used to prepare sulphuric acid in

contact process?

Answer. Vanadium pentoxide

Solution: The contact process is a widely used method for producing
sulfuric acid industrially. This process involves the use of a catalyst to help
promote the oxidation of sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide. The most
commonly used catalyst in the contact process is vanadium pentoxide
(V2O5).
Vanadium pentoxide is used as a solid catalyst, which is packed into a
reactor where it is exposed to a mixture of sulfur dioxide, oxygen, and
nitrogen gases. The reaction between sulfur dioxide and oxygen is highly
exothermic and produces sulfur trioxide gas.
The overall reaction can be represented by the following equation:
2SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2SO3(g)
The sulfur trioxide is then absorbed into a solution of sulfuric acid, where it
reacts to form more sulfuric acid. This step is highly exothermic and
releases a significant amount of heat.
The contact process using vanadium pentoxide as a catalyst is highly
efficient and allows for the production of high-quality sulfuric acid on an
industrial scale.
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Question 7. Find the height of a conical pendulum if the time period is

given?

Question 8. Find ratio of angular speeds of second hand and minute

hand?

Answer. 60:1
Solution: The second hand of a clock completes one full rotation in 60
seconds, while the minute hand completes one full rotation in 60 minutes,
or 3600 seconds. Therefore, the ratio of the angular speeds of the second
hand and minute hand is:
Angular speed of second hand / Angular speed of minute hand = (2π
radians / 60 seconds) / (2π radians / 3600 seconds)
Simplifying this expression:
Angular speed of second hand / Angular speed of minute hand = (2π / 60) /
(2π / 3600) = (2π / 60) x (3600 / 2π) = 3600 / 60 = 60/1
Therefore, the ratio of the angular speeds of the second hand and minute
hand is 60:1. This means that the second hand rotates 60 times faster than
the minute hand.

Question 9. identify the element with the electronic configuration

1s21p4?
Answer: Sulphur
Solution:
The element with the electronic configuration 1s21p4 is sulfur (S), which has
16 electrons.
The electronic configuration of sulfur can be written as:
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4
In this configuration, the first two electrons occupy the 1s orbital, the next
two electrons occupy the 2s orbital, and the next six electrons occupy the
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2p orbital. The remaining four electrons are distributed between the 3s and
3p orbitals, with the last four electrons occupying the 3p orbital.

Question 10. What is the value of the specific rotation of the glucose
molecule?

Question 11. What is the correct expression for enthalpy?

Answer. H = U + PV
Solution.
Enthalpy is a thermodynamic property of a system that represents the total
heat content of the system at constant pressure. It is denoted by the
symbol H and is defined as:
H = U + PV
where:
● U is the internal energy of the system
● P is the pressure of the system
● V is the volume of the system
The expression H = U + PV is known as the enthalpy equation, and it
shows that the enthalpy of a system is the sum of its internal energy and
the product of its pressure and volume. The enthalpy of a system is often
expressed in units of joules (J) or kilojoules (kJ).

Question 12. What is the correct condition for an LCR circuit to be at

resonance?
Solution:
An LCR (inductor-capacitor-resistor) circuit is said to be at resonance when
the inductive reactance and capacitive reactance in the circuit cancel out
each other, leaving only the resistance in the circuit. This results in
maximum current flow through the circuit and maximum energy transfer
between the inductor and the capacitor.
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The condition for an LCR circuit to be at resonance is given by the

resonance frequency formula:
f = 1 / (2π√LC)
where:
● f is the frequency of the AC source
● L is the inductance of the inductor in the circuit, measured in henries
(H)
● C is the capacitance of the capacitor in the circuit, measured in farads
(F)
● π is the mathematical constant pi (approximately equal to 3.14)
At resonance, the inductive reactance (XL) and capacitive reactance (XC)
in the circuit are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, i.e., XL = -XC.
The impedance of the circuit (Z) is given by:
Z = √(R^2 + (XL - XC)^2)
where:
● R is the resistance in the circuit, measured in ohms (Ω)
At resonance, XL = -XC, so the term (XL - XC) in the above equation
becomes zero, and the impedance of the circuit is equal to the resistance
R. This means that the circuit behaves like a pure resistive circuit, with
maximum current flow through it and maximum power transfer between the
inductor and the capacitor.
Therefore, the condition for an LCR circuit to be at resonance is when the
frequency of the AC source is equal to the resonance frequency given by
the formula f = 1 / (2π√LC), and the inductive reactance and capacitive
reactance in the circuit are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign.

Question 13. Find the packing efficiency of silver metal?

Answer: 74%

Solution.
The packing efficiency of a metallic crystal is a measure of how efficiently
the constituent atoms are packed together in the crystal lattice. It is defined
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as the ratio of the volume occupied by the atoms in the unit cell to the total
volume of the unit cell.
For face-centered cubic (FCC) metals such as silver (Ag), the packing
efficiency is given by:
packing efficiency = (number of atoms per unit cell) x (volume of one atom)
/ (volume of the unit cell)
In an FCC lattice, each corner atom is shared between eight unit cells,
while each face-centered atom is shared between two unit cells. Therefore,
the number of atoms per unit cell in an FCC lattice is 4.
The volume of one atom of silver can be calculated using the atomic radius,
which is known to be 144 picometers (pm) for silver. The volume of one
atom can be calculated using the formula for the volume of a sphere:
volume of one atom = (4/3) x π x (atomic radius)^3
Substituting the value of the atomic radius of silver, we get:
volume of one atom = (4/3) x π x (144 pm)^3 = 2.52 x 10^-23 cm^3
The volume of the unit cell in an FCC lattice can be calculated using the
formula:
volume of the unit cell = (a^3) / 4,
where 'a' is the length of one side of the unit cell.
The length of one side of the unit cell can be calculated using the
relationship between the atomic radius and the length of the diagonal of the
unit cell:
a = (2 x atomic radius) / √2
Substituting the value of the atomic radius of silver, we get:
a = (2 x 144 pm) / √2 = 408.3 pm
Converting this value to centimeters, we get:
a = 4.083 x 10^-8 cm
Substituting this value in the formula for the volume of the unit cell, we get:
volume of the unit cell = (4.083 x 10^-8 cm)^3 / 4 = 6.21 x 10^-24 cm^3
Now, substituting the values for the number of atoms per unit cell, the
volume of one atom, and the volume of the unit cell, we get:
packing efficiency = (4 x 2.52 x 10^-23 cm^3) / (6.21 x 10^-24 cm^3) = 0.74
Therefore, the packing efficiency of silver metal is approximately 0.74 or
74%.
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Question 14. Find the differentiation of cot-1((3+4tanx)/(4-3tanx)).

Answer. 48sec²x / [(3tanx - 4)² + 25]
Solution.
To find the derivative of cot⁻¹((3+4tanx)/(4-3tanx)), we can use the chain
rule and the derivative of the inverse cotangent function.
Let u = (3 + 4tanx)/(4 - 3tanx)
Then, cot⁻¹((3+4tanx)/(4-3tanx)) = cot⁻¹(u)
Differentiating both sides with respect to x, we get:
d/dx [cot⁻¹(u)] = d/dx [cot⁻¹((3+4tanx)/(4-3tanx))]
Using the chain rule, we have:
d/dx [cot⁻¹(u)] = -1/[1 + u²] * du/dx
To find du/dx, we can use the quotient rule:
du/dx = [(4 - 3tanx)(4sec²x) - (3 + 4tanx)(3sec²x)] / (4 - 3tanx)²
Simplifying this expression, we get:
du/dx = -48sec²x / (4 - 3tanx)²
Substituting this expression for du/dx into our earlier equation, we get:
d/dx [cot⁻¹((3+4tanx)/(4-3tanx))] = -1/[1 + u²] * [-48sec²x / (4 - 3tanx)²]
Simplifying this expression, we get:
d/dx [cot⁻¹((3+4tanx)/(4-3tanx))] = 48sec²x / [(3tanx - 4)² + 25]
Therefore, the derivative of cot⁻¹((3+4tanx)/(4-3tanx)) is 48sec²x / [(3tanx -
4)² + 25].
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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 9 Shift 2 (Memory-based)

Question 1. What is the IUPAC name of propylene glycol?

Answer. The IUPAC name of propylene glycol is "1,2-propanediol."

Question 2. Find the number of electron bonds in H2SO4.

Answer. 6
Solution. To determine the number of electron bonds in H2SO4, we need
to consider the Lewis structure of the molecule.

H2SO4 can be represented as:

H-O-S-O-H || O

In the Lewis structure of H2SO4, there are two O-H bonds, one S=O
double bond, and two S-O single bonds.

Each bond involves two electrons, one from each atom. Therefore, the total
number of electron bonds in H2SO4 can be calculated as follows:

2 (O-H bonds) + 1 (S=O double bond) + 2 (S-O single bonds) = 6

Thus, H2SO4 contains a total of 6 electron bonds.

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Question 3. What is the oxidation number of nitrogen?

Answer. -3 to +5
Solution. The oxidation number of nitrogen can vary depending on the
compound or context in which it is found. Nitrogen typically exhibits
oxidation numbers ranging from -3 to +5.

In most organic compounds, nitrogen has an oxidation number of -3, such

as in ammonia (NH3) or amines (R3N), where the nitrogen atom has three
bonds to other atoms and no formal charge.

In compounds like nitric acid (HNO3) or nitrates (NO3-), nitrogen has an

oxidation number of +5.

However, it's important to note that there are exceptions and other
oxidation states for nitrogen are possible in certain compounds or
coordination complexes.

Question 4. Find the approximate value of (25.2)1/2.

Answer. 5.02
Solution. The approximate value of (25.2)^(1/2) can be found by taking the
square root of 25.2. Using a calculator or mathematical software, the
square root of 25.2 is approximately 5.02.

Therefore, (25.2)^(1/2) ≈ 5.02.

Question 5. Which of the following has the highest Boiling Point?

(A) Chloromethane
(B) Fluoromethane
(C) Bromomethane
(D) Iodomethane

Answer. D
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Solution. The boiling point of a compound is influenced by various factors,

including the strength and nature of intermolecular forces. In this case, we
can compare the compounds based on the polarity and strength of the
halogen bonding.

Among the given compounds, the polarity and intermolecular forces

increase in the order: Fluoromethane (B) < Chloromethane (A) <
Bromomethane (C) < Iodomethane (D)

As we move down the halogen group, the size and polarizability of the
halogen atoms increase. Larger halogen atoms induce stronger van der
Waals forces, resulting in higher boiling points.

Therefore, Iodomethane (D) is expected to have the highest boiling point

among the given compounds.

Question 6. Which of the following is a trisaccharide?

(A) Maltose
(B) Lactose
(C) Raffinose
(D) Stachyose

Answer. C
Solution. Among the given options, the trisaccharide is (C) Raffinose.

Maltose (A) is a disaccharide composed of two glucose units linked

together.

Lactose (B) is also a disaccharide, consisting of a glucose unit linked to a

galactose unit.

Raffinose (C) is a trisaccharide made up of one glucose molecule, one

fructose molecule, and one galactose molecule.

Stachyose (D) is a tetrasaccharide composed of two galactose units, one

glucose unit, and one fructose unit.

Therefore, the trisaccharide among the given options is Raffinose (C).

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Question 7. A man takes a step forward with probability 0.4 and

backward with probability 0.6. The probability that at the end of eleven
steps he is one step away from starting point is?

Question 8. If mutual inductance M = 3H, L1 = 4H, L2 = 9H, then the

coefficient of coupling will be equal to?

Question 9. Diagonal relationship of Be is with which element?

Question 10. At the pure inductive stage, find emax.

Question 11. Find the Current unit conversion from SI to CGI.

Question 12. Find the ratio of the t0 and t for a first-order reaction.

Question 13. If Bromopropane and Bromomethane were treated with

sodium and ether, then what is the product?

Question 14. ∆H and ∆S were given, find ∆G (Gibbs energy)?

Question 15. Find ∫ (cos √x) dx = ?

Question 16. Find the value of dx

∫ sin2x cos2x dx = ?

Question 17. Find the equivalent of p ∧ ( q v r ) v ~ ( r ∧ ~ ( p ∧ q ) ).

Question 18. Two lines 2x = 3y = -z and 6x = -y = -4z intersect at a

point, then find the angle between them.

Question 19. Find tan-1[(1 - sinx + cosx)/(1 + sinx - cosx)] = ?

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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 10 Shift 1 (Memory-based)

Question 1. General Solution of the differential equation:

Cosx(1+cosy) dx-siny(1+sinx)dy=0 is:

A. (1+cosx) (1+siny)=c
B. 1+sinx+cosy=c
C. (1+sinx) (1+cosy)=c
D. 1+sinx.cosy=c

Answer. C
Solution. To find the general solution of the differential equation:

cos(x)(1+cos(y)) dx - sin(y)(1+sin(x)) dy = 0

We can start by rearranging the terms:

cos(x)dx - sin(y)dy + cos(x)cos(y)dx - sin(x)sin(y)dy = 0

Grouping the terms:

cos(x)dx + cos(x)cos(y)dx = sin(y)dy + sin(x)sin(y)dy

Dividing both sides by cos(x)sin(y):

(1+cos(y))dx/cos(x) = (1+sin(x))dy/sin(y)

Integrating both sides:

∫(1+cos(y))/cos(x) dx = ∫(1+sin(x))/sin(y) dy
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Using the substitution u = sin(x), du = cos(x)dx:

∫(1+cos(y))/cos(x) dx = ∫(1+u)/sin(y) dy

∫(1+cos(y))/cos(x) dx = -ln|cos(y) + 1| + ln|sin(y)| + C

Simplifying using the identity ln(a) - ln(b) = ln(a/b):

ln|(sin(y))(cos(y) + 1)/cos(x)| = C

Exponentiating both sides:

|(sin(y))(cos(y) + 1)/cos(x)| = e^C

Multiplying both sides by cos(x):

(sin(y))(cos(y) + 1) = ±c*cos(x)

Where c = e^C. Therefore, the correct option is (C) (1+sinx)(1+cosy)=c.

Question 2. The differential equation dy/dx=√1-y2/y determines a

family of circles with
A. Variable radius adn fixed centre at (0,1)
B. Variable radius and fixed centere at (0,-1)
C. Fixed radius of 1 Unit and variable centre along the X-axis
D. Fixed radius of 1 Unit and variable centre along the X- axis

Answer. D
Solution. The given differential equation is:

dy/dx = √(1-y^2)/y

We can write this equation in the form:

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dy/√(1-y^2) = dx/y

Integrating both sides:

arcsin(y) = ln|x| + C

Where C is the constant of integration.

Solving for y:

y = sin(ln|x| + C)

This is the general solution of the differential equation.

We can observe that this solution represents a family of curves which are
circles centered on the x-axis.

To see this, we can rewrite the solution as:

y = sin(ln|x| + C) = (e^(ln|x|+C) - e^-(ln|x|+C))/2

Simplifying:

y = (x - 1/x)/2

This is the equation of a circle centered at (0,0) with radius 1/2.

Therefore, the correct option is (D) fixed radius of 1 unit and variable center
along the x-axis.

Question 3. Area of the Region bounded by the curve y=√49-x2

and x-axis is .
A. 49 π sq. units
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B. 49 π/2 sq. units

C. 49 π/4 sq. units
D. 98 π sq. units

Answer. B
Solution. The given curve is y = √(49 - x^2).

This is the upper half of a circle with center at the origin and radius 7.

The area bounded by this curve and the x-axis is the area of the upper half
of the circle.

The area of a circle with radius r is given by πr^2.

Therefore, the area of the upper half of the circle with radius 7 is:

(1/2)π(7^2) = 49π/2 square units.

Hence, the correct option is (B) 49π/2 sq. units.

Question 4. ∫ (dx/(sinx + cosx)).dx = ?

Answer. log[tan((x + π/4)/2)] + c

Question 5. ∫ (1/7-6x-x2).dx = ?

Answer. 1/8 log{7+x/1-x}+c

Question 6. If the line ax+by+c=0 is a normal to the curve xy=1, then

A. a>0, b>0
B. a>0, b<0
C. a<0,b<0
D. a=0, b=0

Answer. B
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Solution. The curve xy = 1 can be written as y = 1/x, which means that the
derivative of y with respect to x is:

dy/dx = -1/x^2

For a normal to the curve at a given point, the slope of the tangent at that
point is given by:

m = -1/dy/dx = x^2

Therefore, the equation of the tangent at the point (a, 1/a) is:

y - 1/a = x^2 (x - a)

Simplifying, we get:

y = a^2 x + (1 - a^3)/a

This is the equation of the tangent line.

For this line to be a normal to the curve xy = 1, it must be perpendicular to

the curve at the point (a, 1/a).

The slope of the curve at this point is:

dy/dx = -1/x^2 = -a^2

Therefore, the slope of the line perpendicular to the curve is:

m = 1/a^2

This means that the product of the slopes of the tangent and the normal at
the point (a, 1/a) is:

m * (-a^2) = -1
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Solving for a, we get:

a = ±1

Substituting a = ±1 in the equation of the tangent line, we get:

y = ±x + 1

These are the equations of the two lines that are normal to the curve at the
points (1, 1) and (-1, -1).

The normal at (1, 1) has a positive slope, and the normal at (-1, -1) has a
negative slope.

Therefore, the correct option is (B) a > 0, b < 0.

Question 7. The Points (1,3), (5,1) are Opposite vertices of a diagonal

of a rectangle. If the order two vertices lie on the line y=2x+c, then one
of the vertex on the other diagonal is?

A. (1,-2)
B. (0,-4)
C. (2,0)
D. (3,2)

Answer. C

Question 8. The number of solutions of tanx+secx=2cosx, n(0,2π)

are?

A. 6
B. 4
C. 3
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D. 2

Answer. D
Solution. We can start by simplifying the given equation using the
identities:

tan(x) = sin(x)/cos(x)
sec(x) = 1/cos(x)
Substituting these expressions, we get:

sin(x)/cos(x) + 1/cos(x) = 2cos(x)

Multiplying through by cos(x), we get:

sin(x) + 1 = 2cos^2(x)

Using the identity sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) = 1, we can write cos^2(x) = 1 -

sin^2(x). Substituting this, we get:

sin(x) + 1 = 2(1 - sin^2(x))

Simplifying, we get:

2sin^2(x) + sin(x) - 1 = 0

Using the quadratic formula, we get:

sin(x) = (-1 ± √9)/4

sin(x) = -1 or sin(x) = 1/2

For sin(x) = -1, x = 3π/2, which is not in the range (0,2π).

For sin(x) = 1/2, we have x = π/6 and x = 5π/6.

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Therefore, the given equation has 2 solutions in the range (0,2π), which is
option D.

Question 9. Find k if ∫0 1/2 [ x2 dx / (1 - x2) 3/2 ] = k/6.

Question 10. Find the coordinates of the point where the line through
A (9, 4 , 1) and B (5, 1, 6) crosses X axis ?

Question 11. What is the number of solutions of tanx + secx = 2 cosx

if x belongs to (0, 2π)?

Question 12.Three vectors a, b and c are given. Find the equation of a

vector that lies in the plane of vector a and vector b and whose
projection on vector c is 1/√3.

Question 13. Find the general solution of the differential equation:

cosx (1 + cosy) dx - siny (1 + sinx) dy = 0

Question 14. Considering only the principal value of an inverse

function, the set: A= { x ≥ 0, tan-1x + tan-16x = π/4}, then A is...

A. an empty set
B. a singleton se
C. consists of two elements
D. contains more than two elements

Question 15. If ∫0 π/2 log(cosx) dx = π/2 (log(1/2)), then find ∫0 π/2

log(secx) dx.

Question 16. If ax + by + c = 0 is normal to xy = 1, then determine if a

and b are less than, greater than, or equal to zero.

Question 17. If a matrix A = [ (1 m 2) (1 2 2) (1 3 3)] is adjoint of matrix

B and | B | = 5, then find the value of m.
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Question 18. f(x) = 2x - 3, g(x) = x3 + 5, then find [fog]-1 (-9) = ?

Question 19. Out of five siblings, what is the probability that the
eldest and youngest children have the same gender?

Question 20. Find bond order; N2 +, N2 - , N2 +2, CO.

Arrange the given molecules in increasing order of their acidic
strength.

Question 21. Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

Question 22. Find the density of a given molecule (solid state).

Question 23. Which of the following is the correct representation of

Haber process?

Question 24.Identify the one differentiating characteristics between

Homoleptic complex and Heteroleptic complex.

Question 25. Identify the product question

Sandmeyer/Gattermann/BalzSchiemann reactions (any one).
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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 10 Shift 2 (Memory-based)

Question 1. The radius of a cylinder is increasing at the rate 2 cm/sec

and its height is decreasing at the rate 3 cm/sec, then find the rate of
change of volume when the radius is 3cm and the height is 5 cm.

Answer. 3π cubic cm/sec

Solution. The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula V = πr^2h,

where r is the radius and h is the height.

We are given that the radius is increasing at the rate of 2 cm/sec, which
means dr/dt = 2 cm/sec, and that the height is decreasing at the rate of 3
cm/sec, which means dh/dt = -3 cm/sec.

We want to find the rate of change of volume when the radius is 3 cm and
the height is 5 cm. So, we need to find dV/dt when r = 3 cm and h = 5 cm.

Using the product rule of differentiation, we can write:

dV/dt = π(2rh)(dr/dt) + π(r^2)(dh/dt)

Substituting the given values, we get:

dV/dt = π(2 x 3 x 5)(2) + π(3^2)(-3)

dV/dt = 30π - 27π

dV/dt = 3π
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Therefore, the rate of change of volume when the radius is 3cm and the
height is 5 cm is 3π cubic cm/sec.

Question 2. The area spherical balloon of radius 6 cm increases at the

rate of 2 then find the rate of increase in the volume.

Answer. 0 cubic cm/sec.

Solution. We can use the formulas for the surface area and volume of a
sphere to solve this problem. The surface area of a sphere with radius r is
given by:

A = 4πr^2

And the volume of a sphere with radius r is given by:

V = (4/3)πr^3

We are given that the surface area is increasing at the rate of 2 cm^2/sec.
That is, dA/dt = 2 cm^2/sec. We want to find the rate of change of the
volume when the radius is 6 cm.

Using the formulas for A and V, we can find the relationship between the
rate of change of surface area and the rate of change of volume:

dA/dt = 8πr(dr/dt)

dV/dt = 4πr^2(dr/dt)

Here, dr/dt is the rate of change of the radius, which we don't know.
However, we know that the radius is constant with respect to time, so dr/dt
= 0. Therefore, we have:
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dV/dt = 4πr^2(dr/dt) = 4πr^2(0) = 0

This means that the volume is not changing with respect to time when the
radius is constant.

However, we are given that the radius is increasing at the rate of 2 cm/sec.
That is, dr/dt = 2 cm/sec. So, the rate of change of the radius is positive.
Therefore, the volume is increasing, but the rate of increase is zero when
the radius is constant.

In summary, when the radius of the spherical balloon is 6 cm and is

increasing at the rate of 2 cm/sec, the rate of increase in the volume is 0
cubic cm/sec.

Question 3. Find the surface tension at critical velocity?

Answer. 1.25 N/m.

Solution. The surface tension at critical velocity can be determined using

the following formula:

γ = (ρv^2) / (2r)

where:

γ is the surface tension of the liquid

ρ is the density of the liquid
v is the critical velocity of the liquid
r is the radius of the tube or capillary
The critical velocity is the velocity at which a liquid flowing through a tube or
capillary changes from laminar flow to turbulent flow. At this velocity, the
surface tension of the liquid is balanced by the inertial forces of the flowing
liquid.
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Let's assume that we have a tube of radius r = 0.1 cm, and we want to find
the surface tension of a liquid with density ρ = 1000 kg/m^3 at the critical
velocity v = 50 cm/s.

First, we need to convert the units of density and velocity to be consistent

with each other. We can convert the density to kg/cm^3 by dividing it by
1000, and the velocity to m/s by dividing it by 100:

ρ = 1000 kg/m^3 = 1 kg/cm^3

v = 50 cm/s = 0.5 m/s

Now we can plug these values into the formula:

γ = (ρv^2) / (2r)
γ = (1 x 0.5^2) / (2 x 0.1)
γ = 1.25 N/m

Therefore, the surface tension at critical velocity is 1.25 N/m.

Question 4. In a certain culture of bacteria the rate of increase is

proportional to the no.of bacteria present at that instant it is found
that there are 10000 bacteria present in 3 hours and 40000 bacteria at
the 5 hours the number of bacteria present in the beginning is?

Answer. 2593

Solution. We can use the general formula for exponential growth to solve
this problem, which is:

N(t) = N0 * e^(kt)

where:

N(t) is the number of bacteria at time t

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N0 is the initial number of bacteria

k is the constant of proportionality (the growth rate)
e is the base of the natural logarithm, approximately equal to 2.71828...
To find the value of N0, we need to use the information given in the
problem. We are told that the rate of increase is proportional to the number
of bacteria present, which means that:

dN/dt = kN

where dN/dt is the rate of change of the number of bacteria with respect to
time.

We can solve this differential equation by separating the variables and

integrating both sides:

(dN/N) = k*dt
ln(N) = kt + C
N = e^(kt+C)
N = Ce^(kt)

Here, C is the constant of integration, which we can determine using the

initial condition that there are 10000 bacteria present in 3 hours. Plugging
in these values, we get:

10000 = Ce^(3k)

Similarly, we can use the condition that there are 40000 bacteria present at
5 hours:

40000 = Ce^(5k)

Now we can solve these two equations simultaneously to find the values of
C and k:

10000 = Ce^(3k)
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40000 = Ce^(5k)

Dividing the second equation by the first equation, we get:

4 = e^(2k)

Taking the natural logarithm of both sides, we get:

ln(4) = 2k

Solving for k, we get:

k = ln(4) / 2 = 0.6931

Substituting this value of k into either of the two equations, we can solve for
C:

10000 = Ce^(3k)
10000 = Ce^(2.079)
C = 10000 / e^(2.079) = 2593.39 (rounded to two decimal places)

Therefore, the initial number of bacteria is:

N0 = Ce^(kt) = 2593.39 * e^(0.6931*0) = 2593.39

So there were approximately 2593 bacteria present in the beginning.

Question 5. Edge length of a unit cell of a crystal is 288 pm. If its

density is 7.2 g/cm3, then determine the type of unit cell assuming
mass = 52 g.

Answer.The FCC unit cell has 4 formula units per unit cell

Solution. We can use the formula for the density of a crystal in terms of its
unit cell parameters:
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ρ = (ZM) / (VN_A*)

where:

ρ is the density of the crystal

Z is the number of atoms per unit cell
M is the molar mass of the substance
V is the volume of the unit cell
NA is Avogadro's constant
To determine the type of unit cell, we need to first calculate the volume of
the unit cell using the edge length. For a cubic unit cell, the volume is given
by:

V = a^3

where a is the edge length.

Substituting the given values, we get:

V = (288 pm)^3 = (288 x 10^-10 m)^3 = 2.359 x 10^-23 m^3

Now we can use the given density and mass to solve for Z:

ρ = (ZM) / (VNA)
7.2 g/cm^3 = (Z52 g/mol) / (2.359 x 10^-23 m^3 * 6.022 x 10^23/mol)
Z = (7.2 g/cm^3 * 2.359 x 10^-23 m^3 * 6.022 x 10^23/mol) / (52 g/mol)
Z≈4

The value of Z suggests that the crystal has a face-centered cubic (FCC)
unit cell. The FCC unit cell contains 4 atoms, with atoms located at the
corners and in the center of each face of the cube. Therefore, we can
conclude that the crystal has an FCC structure.
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Question 6. What type of bonds are present in molecular crystals?

Answer. Covalent Bond

Solution.
Molecular crystals are made up of individual molecules held together by
intermolecular forces. The bonding between the atoms within each
molecule is typically covalent in nature, where electrons are shared
between adjacent atoms to form molecular bonds. The intermolecular
forces that hold the molecules together in a crystal lattice are weaker than
covalent bonds and include London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces,
and hydrogen bonding. These intermolecular forces arise from the
interactions between the partially charged atoms or molecules in the crystal
lattice. So, in a molecular crystal, covalent bonds are present within the
molecules, while intermolecular forces are present between the molecules.

Question 7. For a BCC structure, if a = 351 pm, find r. Lithium forms a

BCC structure having an edge length of a unit cell 351 pm, then find
the atomic radius of lithium.

Answer. 1.53 Å.

Solution. For a BCC (body-centered cubic) structure, the relationship

between the lattice constant (a) and the atomic radius (r) is:

a = 4√(2)r/3

Solving for r, we get:

r = (3a/4√(2))
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Substituting the given value of a = 351 pm (or 3.51 Å), we get:

r = (3 x 3.51 Å) / (4√(2))
r ≈ 1.53 Å

Therefore, the atomic radius of lithium in its BCC structure is approximately

1.53 Å.

Question 8. What is the unit of Henry's law constant?

Answer. m³·Pa/mol

Solution. The unit of Henry's law constant (kH) depends on the units of the
partial pressure of the gas and the concentration of the gas in the liquid
phase.

If the partial pressure of the gas is in atmospheres (atm) and the

concentration of the gas in the liquid phase is in moles per liter (M), then
the units of kH are:

L·atm/mol

If the partial pressure of the gas is in pascals (Pa) and the concentration of
the gas in the liquid phase is in moles per cubic meter (mol/m³), then the
units of kH are:

m³·Pa/mol

Question 9. Identify allylic halide and vinylic halide.

Answer. An allylic halide is a halogenated organic compound where the

halogen atom is bonded to an allylic carbon, which is a carbon atom that is
adjacent to a carbon-carbon double bond. For example, 3-chloropropene is
an allylic halide because the chlorine atom is bonded to the allylic carbon:
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CH2=CH-CH2Cl

A vinylic halide is a halogenated organic compound where the halogen

atom is bonded to a vinyl carbon, which is a carbon atom that is part of a
carbon-carbon double bond. For example, chloroethene is a vinylic halide
because the chlorine atom is bonded to the vinyl carbon:

CH2=CHCl

Question 10. Find the differential equation of all circles passing

through the origin and having their centres on the x-axis.

Question 11. ∫ex (1 - cotx + cot2x) dx = ?

Question 12. If x = 3tant and y = 3 sect, then find d2y/dx2?

Question 13. ∫01cos-1x dx = ?

Question 14. ∫ (x2 - 1)dx/(x3(2x4 - 2x2 1)1/2) = ?

Question 15. ∫0π (xtanx) dx/(secx + cosx) = ?

Question 16. If f(x) = derivative of a sin3x wrt acos3x, then find f''(x).

Question 17. The sum of mean and variance of a given set is 15/2 and
their number of trials is 10, then find the value of variance?
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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 11 Shift 1 (Memory-based)

Question 1. How many of the total triangles will be equilateral

triangles if any 3 vertices of a regular hexagon are joined randomly?

Answer. 1/10

Question 2. Why is the Hinsberg reagent used?

Answer. To distinguish primary, secondary, and tertiary amines

Solution. The Hinsberg reagent, also known as the Hinsberg test or
Hinsberg's reagent, is used in organic chemistry as a means to distinguish
primary, secondary, and tertiary amines. It is named after the German
chemist Arthur Hinsberg, who developed this test.

The Hinsberg reagent consists of a mixture of benzenesulfonyl chloride

(C₆H₅SO₂Cl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). When the Hinsberg reagent is
added to a sample containing an amine compound, it reacts differently
depending on the type of amine present.

Primary amines react with the Hinsberg reagent to form sulfonamide salts,
which are soluble in aqueous solutions. This reaction involves the
replacement of the hydrogen atom attached to the nitrogen atom in the
primary amine with the benzenesulfonyl group (C₆H₅SO₂-), resulting in the
formation of an easily soluble sulfonamide salt.

Secondary amines also react with the Hinsberg reagent but form insoluble
sulfonamide precipitates. This occurs because the benzenesulfonyl group
replaces only one of the hydrogen atoms attached to the nitrogen atom,
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leaving the other hydrogen atom intact. The resulting sulfonamide

compound is less soluble and forms a precipitate.

Tertiary amines do not react with the Hinsberg reagent under normal
conditions. This is because they lack a hydrogen atom attached to the
nitrogen atom that can be replaced by the benzenesulfonyl group.

By observing the solubility or formation of precipitates when the Hinsberg

reagent is added to a sample, chemists can deduce the type of amine
present in the compound being tested. This test is particularly useful in
organic chemistry for the identification and classification of amines.

Question 3. How to (or which reaction is used to) prepare carboxylic

acid?

Answer. Alcohol oxidation or Aldehyde oxidation.

Solution. Carboxylic acids can be prepared through various methods, but
one common and widely used reaction is the oxidation of primary alcohols
or aldehydes. This reaction is known as the alcohol oxidation or aldehyde
oxidation.

1. Oxidation of Primary Alcohols: Primary alcohols (R-CH₂OH) can be

oxidized to carboxylic acids (R-COOH) using an oxidizing agent such
as potassium permanganate (KMnO₄), chromium trioxide (CrO₃), or
Jones reagent (chromic acid in sulfuric acid).
The general reaction equation is as follows: R-CH₂OH + [O] →
R-COOH + H₂O
For example, the oxidation of ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) using potassium
permanganate results in the formation of acetic acid (CH₃COOH):
CH₃CH₂OH + [O] → CH₃COOH + H₂O
2. Oxidation of Aldehydes: Aldehydes (R-CHO) can also be oxidized to
carboxylic acids (R-COOH) using similar oxidizing agents. The
reaction is similar to alcohol oxidation but starts from an aldehyde
rather than an alcohol.
The general reaction equation is as follows: R-CHO + [O] → R-COOH
For example, the oxidation of formaldehyde (HCHO) using silver
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oxide (Ag₂O) or Tollen's reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate) leads to

the formation of formic acid (HCOOH):
HCHO + [O] → HCOOH

It's important to note that there are other methods to prepare carboxylic
acids, such as hydrolysis of nitriles, oxidation of alkylbenzenes,
decarboxylation of carboxylic acid derivatives, and more. The choice of
method depends on the starting materials and specific requirements of the
synthesis.

Question 4. What remains constant in an adiabatic process?

Answer. Entropy
Solution. In an adiabatic process, the term "adiabatic" refers to the
absence of heat exchange between the system and its surroundings. In
such a process, heat is neither added to nor removed from the system.
Consequently, the quantity that remains constant in an adiabatic process is
the entropy.

The entropy (S) of a system is a measure of its disorder or the distribution

of energy within the system. In an adiabatic process, where no heat is
exchanged with the surroundings, the entropy of the system remains
constant.

Additionally, for an ideal gas undergoing an adiabatic process, two other

quantities remain constant: the product of pressure (P) and volume (V)
raised to the power of the ratio of specific heat capacities (γ), and the
product of temperature (T) and volume raised to the power of γ. These
relationships can be expressed as:

P^γ * V^γ = constant

T * V^(γ-1) = constant

Here, γ represents the ratio of specific heat capacities (Cp/Cv) for the gas.
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So, in summary, in an adiabatic process, the entropy (S), the product of

pressure and volume raised to the power of γ (P^γ * V^γ), and the product
of temperature and volume raised to the power of γ (T * V^(γ-1)) all remain
constant.

Question 5. If (x + iy)1/3 = a + ib, then find x/a + y/b.

Question 6. Find the area bounded by the region y = x2 and y = |x|.

Question 7. ∫ [(ex (x + 1)) / (cos2(xe-x)] dx = ?If y(x) = 2x + 2y = 2 then

find the domain of x.

Question 8. If a = i + j and b = 2i - k, then find the point of the

intersection of the lines r x a = b x a and r x b = a x b.

Question 9. f(y) = [(1 - sin-1x)/(1 + sin-1x)] then find f'(y) = x = 0 and

y=1

Question 10. If y = logsinxtanx then find dy/dx at x = π/4.

Question 11. In a log of 20 baskets, there are 6 defective baskets. If

two baskets are drawn at random without replacement, what is the
probability that it will be a defective basket?

Question 12. Find the number of common tangents for two given
circles.

Question 13. sec2(tan-12) + cosec2(cot-13)=?

Question 14. ∫ log cot(cotx) dx/sin2x = ?

Question 15. Find the solution of differential equation dy/dx =

(1+y2)(1+x2).

Question 16. Find the vector equation of line 2x + 4 = 3y + 1 = 6z - 3.

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Question 17. Arrange the compounds in the increasing order of their

ionic strength.

Question 18. Identify the structure of gamahexene.

Question 19. Find L0/L1 for an open organ pipe.

Question 20. Find the change in pressure if the volume is reduced by

32%. Assume 𝛾 = 5/3
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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 11 Shift 2 (Memory-based)

Question 1. The equation of the tangent to the curve y = √(9-2x2), at

the point where the ordinates and abscissa are equal, is?

Answer. y > 0

Question 2. The minimum value of function (1 - x + x2) / (1 + x + x2)

A. ⅓
B. 0
C. 3
D. 1

Answer. A

Question 3. ∫ sin(log x) dx

A. (x/2)[sin(logx) - cos(logx)]
B. cos(logx) - x
C. ∫ (x-1)ex / (x+1)3
D. - cos logx

Answer. A

Question 4. The value of ∫ (1 - cosx).cosec2dx is?

Answer. cos(x) + sin(x) + cot(cos(x)) + C

Solution. To evaluate the integral ∫ (1 - cosx) cosec^2(x) dx, we can
simplify the integrand using trigonometric identities.
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Recall that cosec^2(x) is equal to 1 + cot^2(x), where cot(x) is the

cotangent of x.

∫ (1 - cosx) cosec^2(x) dx = ∫ (1 - cosx) (1 + cot^2(x)) dx

Expanding the expression:

= ∫ (1 - cosx + cot^2(x) - cosx * cot^2(x)) dx

Now, let's evaluate each term separately:

∫ (1 - cosx) dx = x - sin(x) + C₁

∫ cot^2(x) dx can be integrated by using the formula ∫ cot^2(x) dx = -x -

cot(x) + C₂

∫ cosx * cot^2(x) dx can be integrated by substitution. Let's denote cos(x) as

u:

u = cos(x) du = -sin(x) dx

Replacing dx and cos(x) with du and u, respectively, we have:

∫ u * cot^2(x) (-du/sin(x)) = -∫ u cot^2(x) du = -∫ cot^2(x) du

Using the formula mentioned earlier, we know that ∫ cot^2(x) dx = -x - cot(x)

+ C₂. Hence, the integral of -∫ cot^2(x) du will be -( -u - cot(u) + C₂) = u +
cot(u) - C₂.

Putting it all together, the integral becomes:

x - sin(x) + C₁ + (-x - cot(x) + C₂) + (cos(x) + cot(cos(x)) - C₂)

Simplifying:

= x - x + cos(x) + sin(x) + cot(cos(x)) + C₁ - C₂

The final result is cos(x) + sin(x) + cot(cos(x)) + C, where C = C₁ - C₂ is the

constant of integration.
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Question 5. The function of f(x)= 2x3-9x2+ 12x+29 is monotonically

increasing in the interval

A. (-∞, 1)
B. (-∞, 1) U (2,∞)
C. (-∞,-∞ )
D. (2,∞)

Answer. B
Solution. To determine whether the function f(x) = 2x^3 - 9x^2 + 12x + 29
is monotonically increasing in an interval, we need to analyze the first
derivative of the function, which is given by:

f'(x) = 6x^2 - 18x + 12

To find the critical points of the function (where the derivative is equal to
zero), we need to solve the equation f'(x) = 0:

6x^2 - 18x + 12 = 0

Dividing both sides by 6, we get:

x^2 - 3x + 2 = 0

Factoring the left-hand side, we get:

(x - 1)(x - 2) = 0

So the critical points are x = 1 and x = 2.

Now we need to analyze the sign of the derivative in the different intervals:

Interval (-∞, 1):

For x < 1, we can choose x = 0 as a test point. Plugging this into the
derivative, we get:

f'(0) = 6(0)^2 - 18(0) + 12 = 12

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Since f'(0) > 0, the derivative is positive in the interval (-∞, 1). This means
that the function is monotonically increasing in this interval.

Interval (1, 2):

For 1 < x < 2, we can choose x = 1.5 as a test point. Plugging this into the
derivative, we get:

f'(1.5) = 6(1.5)^2 - 18(1.5) + 12 = -3

Since f'(1.5) < 0, the derivative is negative in the interval (1, 2). This means
that the function is not monotonically increasing in this interval.

Interval (2, ∞):

For x > 2, we can choose x = 3 as a test point. Plugging this into the
derivative, we get:

f'(3) = 6(3)^2 - 18(3) + 12 = 30

Since f'(3) > 0, the derivative is positive in the interval (2, ∞). This means
that the function is monotonically increasing in this interval.

Therefore, the function f(x) = 2x^3 - 9x^2 + 12x + 29 is monotonically

increasing in the interval (-∞, 1) U (2, ∞), which corresponds to option B.

Question 6. For all real x, the minimum value of function

f(x)=1-x+x2/1-x+x

A. 1/3
B. 0
C. 3
D. 1

Answer.1/3
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Question 7. If the line (x - 1)/2 = (y+1)/3 = (z-2) /4 = 𝜆 meets the plane,

x+2y+3z = 15 at a point P, then the distance of P from the origin is?

A. 7/2
B. 9/2
C. √5/2
D. 2√5

Answer. B

Question 8. If cosx + cosy - cos(x+y) = 3/2 then,

A. x+y = 0
B. x = 2y
C. x =y
D. 2x =y

Answer. C

Question 9. If the vertices of a triangle are (-2,3) , (6,-1) and (4,3), then
the co-ordinates of the circumcentre of the triangle are?

A. (1,1)
B. (-1,-1)
C. (-1,1)
D. (1,-1)

Answer. D
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Question 10. If cos-1√p + cos-1√(1-p) + cos-1√(1-a) = 3𝜋/4, then q is?

A. 1/2
B. 1/√2
C. 1
D. 1/3

Answer. A

Question 11. In △ABC b=√3, c=1 angle A = 30, then largest angle?

Answer. 120

Question 12. If the area of the parallelogram with a and b as two

adjacent sites 16 sq, units, then the area of the Parallelogram having
3a+2b and a+3b as two adjacent sides in sq.units is
A. 96
B. 112
C. 144
D. 128

Answer. B

Question 13. dy/dx + y/x = sinn

Answer. xy+cosy-sinx=c

Question 14. x=5/1-21,value of x3+x2-x122

Answer. x2-2x+1= -4

Question 15. Equation of tangent to the curve y = √(9-2x2) where x=y.

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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 12 Shift 1 (Memory-based)

Question 1. The angle between the tangent to curve y=2x2and x=2y2 at

(1,1) is..
Answer. m2 = 1 / 2√2

Question 2. ∫{Sin2x Cos2x/(cos5+ cos3 sin2x+ cos2x sin3x + sin5x)2}

Answer. -1/3.1/(1+tan3x)+C

Question 3. The value of sin (cot-1x) is

Answer. 1/√(1+x2)

Question 4.∫cosec x dx/{cos2(1+log tan x/2)}

Answer. 1/2 tan t + c

Question 5. ∫ (x2+1/x(x2-1)) dx
Answer. -1

Question 6. If dy/dx=y+3 & y(0)=2, then y(log2)

A. 5
B. 7
C. 13
D. -2

Answer.7
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Question 7. An experiment succeeds twice as often it fails then

probability that in the next 6 trials, atleast 4 successes will be there?

Answer. 86.92%
Solution.If an experiment succeeds twice as often as it fails, it means that
the probability of success is 2/3 and the probability of failure is 1/3. Let's
denote the probability of success as p = 2/3 and the probability of failure as
q = 1/3.

We can use the binomial distribution formula to calculate the probability of

getting at least 4 successes in 6 trials:

P(X ≥ 4) = 1 - P(X ≤ 3)

where X is the number of successes in 6 trials.

P(X = k) = (6 choose k) * p^k * q^(6-k)

where (6 choose k) is the number of ways to choose k successes out of 6

trials.

P(X ≤ 3) = P(X = 0) + P(X = 1) + P(X = 2) + P(X = 3)

= (6 choose 0) * p^0 * q^6 + (6 choose 1) * p^1 * q^5 + (6 choose 2) * p^2 *
q^4 + (6 choose 3) * p^3 * q^3
= (1)(1)(1/3)^6 + (6)(2/3)(1/3)^5 + (15)(2/3)^2(1/3)^4 + (20)(2/3)^3(1/3)^3
≈ 0.1308

Therefore, the probability of getting at least 4 successes in 6 trials is:

P(X ≥ 4) = 1 - P(X ≤ 3) ≈ 1 - 0.1308 ≈ 0.8692

So the probability of getting at least 4 successes in 6 trials is approximately

0.8692 or 86.92%.
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Question 8. Find the change in pressure if the volume is reduced by

32%. Assume y = 5/3

Answer. 115.8%
Solution. We can use the relationship between pressure, volume, and
temperature in an adiabatic process, known as the adiabatic equation:

P V^y = constant

where P is the pressure, V is the volume, y is the ratio of specific heats of

the gas (assumed to be 5/3), and the constant depends on the initial
conditions of the system.

If the volume is reduced by 32%, then the final volume Vf is 0.68 times the
initial volume Vi:

Vf = 0.68 Vi

Since the adiabatic equation holds for the entire process, we can write:

Pf Vf^y = Pi Vi^y

Substituting Vf = 0.68 Vi and simplifying, we get:

Pf = Pi (Vi / Vf)^y
= Pi (1 / 0.68)^y
= Pi (1.4717)^y

Substituting y = 5/3, we get:

Pf = Pi (1.4717)^(5/3)
≈ 2.158 Pi
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Therefore, the final pressure is approximately 2.158 times the initial

pressure, or an increase of about 115.8%.

Question 9. Find dissociation constant.

Answer. The dissociation constant (Kd) is a measure of the strength of
binding between a ligand (L) and a receptor (R), and is defined as the
concentration of ligand at which half of the receptors are occupied by the
ligand. Mathematically, the dissociation constant is expressed as follows:

Kd = [R][L]/[RL]

where [R] is the concentration of free receptors, [L] is the concentration of

free ligand, and [RL] is the concentration of the ligand-receptor complex.

To determine the dissociation constant experimentally, we need to measure

the concentration of free ligand at which half of the receptors are occupied.
This can be done using a binding assay, such as a saturation binding or
competition binding assay.

In a saturation binding assay, a fixed concentration of radiolabeled ligand is

added to a sample containing the receptor of interest. The concentration of
free ligand is then varied, and the amount of bound ligand is measured by
separating the bound and free ligands and quantifying the amount of
radiolabeled ligand present in each fraction. The resulting data is fitted to a
binding curve using a nonlinear regression analysis, and the dissociation
constant is determined from the concentration of free ligand at which half of
the receptors are occupied.

In a competition binding assay, a fixed concentration of radiolabeled ligand

is added to a sample containing the receptor of interest, along with a range
of concentrations of an unlabeled competitor ligand. The concentration of
free ligand is then varied, and the amount of bound ligand is measured as
in the saturation binding assay. The resulting data is fitted to a competition
curve using a nonlinear regression analysis, and the dissociation constant
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is determined from the concentration of free ligand at which half of the

receptors are occupied in the presence of the competitor ligand.

In either case, the dissociation constant is a measure of the strength of

binding between the ligand and receptor, and is a useful parameter for
characterizing the binding affinity and specificity of a ligand-receptor
interaction.

Question 10. What remains constant in an adiabatic process?

Answer. In an adiabatic process, there is no heat exchange between the
system and its surroundings, so the process occurs without any heat
entering or leaving the system. This means that the change in internal
energy of the system is equal to the work done on or by the system, as
given by the first law of thermodynamics:

ΔU = W

where ΔU is the change in internal energy and W is the work done on or by

the system.

Since there is no heat exchange, the temperature of the system can

change due to the work done on or by the system. In an adiabatic process,
the change in temperature is related to the work done by the following
equation:

ΔT = -(γ-1) * (T / V) * ΔV

where ΔT is the change in temperature, γ is the ratio of specific heats of the

gas (a thermodynamic property that depends on the gas), T is the initial
temperature, V is the initial volume, and ΔV is the change in volume.

Therefore, in an adiabatic process, the internal energy and work done by

the system remain constant, while the temperature and volume of the
system can change.
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Question 11. Why is the Heisenberg reagent used?

Answer. The Heisenberg reagent, also known as the Heisenberg solution
or Heisenberg mixture, is a mixture of chemicals used to stain
chromosomes in biological specimens for microscopic analysis. The
reagent is named after Werner Heisenberg, the German physicist who
proposed the uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics.

The Heisenberg reagent contains a mixture of dyes, including methylene

blue and eosin, which selectively stain different components of the
chromosomes. Methylene blue binds to DNA, staining the chromatin and
highlighting the location of the chromosomes, while eosin binds to the
acidic proteins in the chromosomes, highlighting their structure.

The Heisenberg reagent is used in microscopy to visualize and study the

structure of chromosomes in cells. By staining the chromosomes with the
Heisenberg reagent, researchers can observe their size, shape, and
number, as well as any abnormalities or mutations that may be present.
This information can be used to diagnose genetic disorders, track the
progression of diseases, and study the genetic mechanisms underlying
cellular processes.

Overall, the Heisenberg reagent is an important tool in biological research

for visualizing and studying the structure of chromosomes in cells.

Question 12. Calculate BCC radius

Answer. In a Body-Centered Cubic (BCC) structure, each atom is located
at the center of a cube and there is one atom at each corner of the cube.
The atoms are assumed to be touching along the face diagonal of the
cube.
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Let's consider a cube with edge length 'a'. The face diagonal of the cube
can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem as:

d = √(a^2 + a^2) = √2 a

Since the atoms are touching along the face diagonal, the radius of an
atom (assuming all atoms are identical) is half the face diagonal:

r = d/2 = (√2 a)/2

Therefore, the BCC radius 'r' can be expressed as a function of the edge
length 'a' as:

r = (√2 a)/2

This expression relates the BCC radius to the edge length of the cube.
Note that the radius will depend on the specific material being considered
and its crystal structure.

Question 13. Find the area bounded by the region y = x 2 and y = |x|.

Question 14. The area of the region bounded by the curve y=ex,y=logx
and line x=1, x=2 is?

Question 15. The centroid of tetrahedron with vertices at

A. (-1,2,3)
B. (3,-2,1)
C. (2,1,3)
D. (-1, -2, 4)
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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 12 Shift 2 (Memory-based)

Question 1. ∫1 / [(x + 2)(1 + x)2] dx = ?

Answer. log|(x + 2)/(x + 1)| - 1/(1 + x) + c

2
Question 2. ∫ (tan(1/x) / x) dx = ?
Answer. -{tan(1/x) - (1/x)} + c

Question 3. ∫ 1/(cos3x.√sin2x) dx = ?
Answer. √2 (√tanx + ⅕(tanx)5/2)

Question 4. The solution of ey-x dy/dx = y(sinx + cosx)/(1 + ylogy)

Answer. ey(logy) = ex sinx + c

Question 5. Limx -> 0 x.cot4x / (sin2x cot2(2x))

Answer. 1

Question 6. Solve for x, given tan-1 (1 - x/1 + x) = ½ tan1x

Answer. x = √3

Question 7. ∫ 1 / cos3x √(sin2x) dx = ?

Answer. 1/√2 {2√t + ∫t3/2 dt} where t = tanx and sec2x dx = dt
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Question 8. If a pair of line given by (xcosα + ysinα)2 = (x2 + y2)sin2α

are perpendicular. What is the value of α?
Answer. α = π/4

Question 9. Find cos248o - sin212o , if sin18o = (√5 - 1)/4

Answer. (√5 + 1)/8

Question 10. If A = [2a -3b ]

[3 2]

and adjA = AAT, then 2a + 3b is?

Answer. 5

Question 11. f(x) = x2 + 1, g(x) = 1/x. Find f(g(g(f(x)))) at x = 1

A. 4
B. 1
C. 5
D. 3

Answer. C) 5

Question 12. Find ∑ (x - xi)2 = 100, no. of observations = 20, ∑xi = 20.

Question 13. Vertices of Tetrahedron is (1, 4, 3). (2, 5, -6), (3, -x, 5) and
(1, -6, -3) and volume of the tetrahedron is 11/6 cubic unit. Then x is?
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Question 14. Ki are possible values of K for which lines

Kx + 2y + 2 = 0,
2x + Ky + 3 = 0,
3x + 3y + K = 0
are concurrent, then ∑ki has value.
A. 0
B. -2
C. 2
D. 5

Question 15. The equation of the normal to the curve 3x2 + y2 = 8,

which is parallel to the line x + 3y = 10 is
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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 13 Shift 1 (Memory-based)

Question 1. ​Find variance of first 2n natural numbers.

Answer. 4n2 - 1 / 12
Solution:
To find the variance of the first 2n natural numbers, we first need to find the
mean of the sequence. The mean is simply the sum of the numbers divided
by the total count of numbers:

mean = (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 2n) / 2n

Using the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series, we can simplify the
expression for the mean to:

mean = (2n + 1) / 2

Next, we need to find the variance. The variance is defined as the average
of the squared differences from the mean. In other words:

variance = [(1 - mean)^2 + (2 - mean)^2 + ... + (2n - mean)^2] / 2n

We can simplify this expression by expanding the squares and using the
formula for the sum of the first n natural numbers:

variance = [n(2n + 1)(4n + 1) - 6n(2n + 1) + 6n^2] / (12n)

Simplifying this expression, we get:

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variance = (4n^2 - 1) / 12

Therefore, the variance of the first 2n natural numbers is (4n^2 - 1) / 12.

Question 2. Mean + Variance = 1.8, n = 5,

Find p(probability of success).
Answer. p = 1/5

Question 3. If X~(5,p) P(X=3) = 5P(X=4), find variance.

Answer. 50/49

Question 4. x2 -3xy + dy2 + 3x - 5y + 2=0; d > 0 is tan-1 (1/a) then the

value of d is?

Question 5. The negation of inverse of the statement

(p ^ q) → (p v～q)

Question 6. The value of i248 + i246 + i244 + i242 + i240 / I249 + i247 + i245 + i243 +
i241 ?

Question 7. Diff tan-1(√1+x2 - 1 / x) wrt cos-1 (√ (1+√1+x2 / 2√i+x2))

Question 8. Rolle Theorem f(x) = sin x + cos x. Find c ε [0,2,π]

Question 9. ഽ log(x2 + a2) / x2 dx

Question 10. y = tan-1 (4 sin 2x / cos 2x - 6sin2x) dx

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MHT CET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and

Solution May 13 Shift 2 (Memory-based)

Question 1. Soln of sinx + sin 5x= sin3x in (0,x/2) are?

Question 2. If (tan-1 x)2 + (cot-1x)2 = 5xℼ2/8,x=?

Question 3. Variance of first 2n natural numbers?

Question 4. Solution of (1+xy) y dx+ (1-xy)x dy=0 is?

Question 5. Solution of sinx + sin5x = sin 3x in (0,ℼ/2) are..?

Question 6. The principal value of sin-1(sin 3ℼ/4) is?

Question 7. If x dy= y(dx + ydy), x(1)=1, y(x)>0, then y (-3) is?

Question 8. Find probability of getting a black card on a face card

from a well shuffled deck of 52 cards?

Question 9. Find area bounded by region, y=3x+1, y=4x+1 and x=3?

Question 10. If 1+ (√1+x) tanx = 1+ (√1-x) then sin 4x is..?