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JEE Mains 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions

We provided questions below from JEE Main 2026 January 23 Question Paper shift 2 from all subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

Chemistry

Question 1: How many of the following complex(es) have unpaired electrons

$\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\right],\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{Pt}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-}$

Question 2: The oxidation state of chromium in the final product of the reaction between KI and acidified $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$ solution
1) +2
2) +6
3) +4
4) +3

Question 3: For $\mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$, select the correct statement(s),
(A) It shows see-saw shape.
(B) Number of lone pair(s) of $\mathrm{e}^{-}$on Xe is 1.
(C) $\angle \mathrm{FXeF}=180^{\circ}$ (approx.)
(D) It has tetrahedral shape.

1 (A), (C), (D) Only

2 (A), (B) only

3 (A), (B), (C) only

4 (B), (C), (D) only

Question 4: Both human DNA and RNA are Chiral molecules. The Chirality in DNA and RNA arise due to the presence of
1) Chiral Phosphate unit
2) D-sugar component
3) L-sugar component
4) Base unit.

Maths

Question 5: The area (in square units) between the curves $x^2+y^2=4$ and $x^2+(y-2)^2=4$ is
$1 \quad \frac{48}{3}-2 \sqrt{3}$
$2 \quad\frac{45}{3}+\sqrt{3}$
$3 \quad \frac{45}{3}-2 \sqrt{3}$
$4 \quad \frac{45}{3}+2 \sqrt{3}$

Question 6: The number of ways to distribute 6 identical oranges among 4 persons such that each gets at least one orange is:
1.8
2. 10
3. 12
4. 13

Question 7: Let $A=\{1,2,3, \ldots, 9\} ; x R y$ iff $x-y$ is multiple of 3.
$S_1$ : Number of elements in $R$ is 36
$S_2: R$ is equivalence relation
1. $S_1 \& S_2$ both are correct
2. $S_1$ is correct but $S_2$ is not correct
3. $S_2$ is correct but $S_1$ is not correct
4. $S_1 \& S_2$ both are incorrect.

Physics

Question 8: When an object is kept at distance 8 cm and 24 cm from a convex lens magnitude of magnification is same in both cases. Find focal length of the lens.

1 $\quad 32 \mathrm{~cm}$
2 $\quad 8 \mathrm{~cm}$
$3 \quad 24 \mathrm{~cm}$
$4 \quad 16 \mathrm{~cm}$

Question 9: From a uniform disc of radius $R$ and mass $M$ two small discs of radius $R / 4$ is being cut as shown in figure. Find the moment of inertia of the system about axis $A A^{\prime}$.
$1 \quad \frac{79}{128} M R^2$
$2 \quad \frac{79}{256} M R^2$
$3 \quad \frac{109}{256} M R^2$
$4 \quad \frac{109}{128} M R^2$

Question 10: A parallel plate capacitor with plate separation 5 mm is Charged by a battery. On introducing a mica sheet of 2 mm and maintaining the connections of the plates with the terminals of the battery, it is found that it draws $25 \%$ more charge from the battery. The dielectric constant of mica is $\_\_\_\_$

JEE Mains 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Day-wise Question Papers & Answer Keys

JEE Mains 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Live Analysis

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JEE Main 2026 January 23 All Shifts Question Paper

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JEE Mains Marks Vs Percentile Vs Rank for 2026

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JEE Mains Previous Year’s Question Paper

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JEE Main Previous Year Exam Analysis

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Preparation Tips for JEE Mains 2026

Some last-minute preparation tips for JEE Mains 2026 are added below:
1. Make your revision routine for the last days of JEE Mains if you are planning to give your exam in the January Shift.

2. For practice, refer to the above given previous year questions.

3. If you are weak in some chapters, check the analysis for the type of questions asked from that topic and practice those questions.

4. It is not advisable to start studying a new topic/chapter. Only focus on revision.

How to Calculate JEE Main Percentile?

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JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile

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JEE Main Expected Cutoff 2026

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JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (Expected)

JEE Main Result 2026 Date

National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Mains 2026 result date for the session at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The schedule for the JEE Main result 2026 has been provided here.

JEE Main Results 2026 January Session