CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Board Paper 2026 (56/1/1) with Solutions

General instructions.

1. This question paper contains 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. This question paper is divided into five sections – Section A, B, C, D and E.
3. Section A – questions number 1 to 16 are multiple choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
4. Section B – questions number 17 to 21 are very short answer type questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
5. Section C – questions number 22 to 28 are short answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
6. Section D – questions number 29 and 30 are case-based questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
7. Section E – questions number 31 to 33 are long answer type questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
8. There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions in all the sections except Section – A.
9. Use of calculator is NOT allowed.
10. This is the official 2026 board paper (Q.P. Code 56/1/1). The step marks shown in the solutions are our marking scheme in the CBSE style; CBSE's own marking scheme may award steps differently.
11. Write your answers on paper or in the boxes below. No marks are deducted for wrong answers.

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