Chapter 25
A Complete Resource Book in Chemistry for JEE Main · 141 exercises
Problem 66
Benzyl chloride \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\right)\) can be prepared from toluene by chlorination with (1) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) (2) \(\mathrm{SOCl}_{2}\) (3) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) (4) \(\mathrm{NaOCl}\) (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 4
4 step solution
Problem 70
In which of the following compounds, the weight percentage of \(\mathrm{C}\) and \(\mathrm{H}\) are 80 and 20 respectively? (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{6}^{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}^{6}\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{3}\)
5 step solution
Problem 72
\(\mathrm{CHCOONa}\) Eletmlyais \(\rightarrow[\mathrm{A}] \frac{\mathrm{L}_{2}}{\text { liquid } \mathrm{NH}_{3}} \rightarrow[\mathrm{B}]\) Here, [B] is (a) \(\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}\) (b) \(\mathrm{NaC}=\mathrm{CNa}\) (c) \(\mathrm{I}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{I}\) (d) \(\mathrm{IC} \equiv \mathrm{CNa}\)
5 step solution
Problem 73
In the reaction of phenol with \(\mathrm{CHCl}_{3}\) and aqueous \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) at \(70^{\circ} \mathrm{C}(343 \mathrm{~K})\), the electrophile attacking the ring is (a) \(\mathrm{CHCl}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CHCl}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CCl}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{COCl}_{2}^{2}\)
4 step solution
Problem 75
Benzene reacts with \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCl}\) in the presence of anhydrous \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) to give (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{O}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}\)
5 step solution
Problem 80
Chlorobenzene can be prepared by reacting aniline with (a) nitrous acid followed by heating with cuprous chloride (b) chlorine in presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride (c) cuprous chloride (d) hydrochloric acid
5 step solution
Problem 81
Which of the following compounds does not dissolve in concentrated \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) even on warming? (a) aniline (b) benzene (c) ethylene (d) hexane
6 step solution
Problem 82
When propyne is treated with aqueous \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) in presence of \(\mathrm{HgSO}_{4}\) the major product is (a) acetone (b) propanol (c) propanal (d) propyl hydrogen sulphate
5 step solution
Problem 84
Which is the decreasing order of strength of bases \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}, \mathrm{NH}_{2}^{-}, \mathrm{HC} \equiv \mathrm{C}^{-}\)and \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}^{-} ?\) (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}^{->} \mathrm{NH}_{2}^{-}>\mathrm{HC} \equiv \mathrm{C}^{-}>\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) (b) \(\mathrm{HC} \equiv \mathrm{C}^{-}>\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}^{-}>\mathrm{NH}_{2}^{-}>\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}>\mathrm{NH}_{2}^{-}>\mathrm{HC} \equiv \mathrm{C}^{-}>\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}^{-}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NH}_{2}^{-}>\mathrm{HC} \equiv \mathrm{C}^{-}>\mathrm{OH}^{-}>\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}^{-}\)
5 step solution
Problem 87
\(\mathrm{Ph}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_{3} \stackrel{\mathrm{Hg}_{B}^{+2} / \mathrm{H}^{+}}{\longrightarrow}\) A. Here, \(\mathrm{A}\) is
4 step solution
Problem 88
Identify the products of the following reaction, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{CCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3} \frac{\text { (i) } \mathrm{O}_{3}}{\text { (ii) hydrolysis }} ?+?\) (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{HOOC} \cdot \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHO}+\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CHO}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}\)
5 step solution
Problem 90
Wurtz reaction of methyl iodide yields an organic compound \(\mathrm{X}\). Which one of he following reactions also yields X? (a) \(\mathrm{CHCl}_{3} \stackrel{\text { Ag powder, } \triangle}{\longrightarrow}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{ONa} \longrightarrow\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{LiAlH}_{4} \longrightarrow\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{Mg} \frac{\text { Dry ether }}{\longrightarrow}\)
6 step solution
Problem 91
Identify the reagent from the following list which can easily distinguish between 1-butyne and 2-butyne? (a) bromine, \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\), Lindlar catalyst (c) dilute \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}, \mathrm{HgSO}_{4}\) (d) ammonical coprocess chloride
6 step solution
Problem 92
In the presence of peroxide, and hydrogen chloride, hydrogen iodide does not undergo antiMarkovnikov's addition to alkenes because (a) both are highly ionic (b) one is oxidizing and other is reducing (c) one of the steps is endothermic in both the cases (d) all the steps are exothermic in both the cases
5 step solution
Problem 93
The reaction of propene with HOCl proceeds via the addition of (a) \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\)in the first step (b) \(\mathrm{Cl}^{+}\)in the first step (c) \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\)in the first step (d) \(\mathrm{Cl}^{+}\)and \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\)in a single step
4 step solution
Problem 97
Propyne and propene can be distinguished by (a) conc. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) in \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) (c) diluted \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) (d) \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) in ammonia
5 step solution
Problem 98
The product(s) obtained via oxymercuration \(\left(\mathrm{HgSO}_{4}\right.\) \(+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) ) of but-l-yne would give
4 step solution
Problem 100
Ethene and ethyne can be distinguished by (a) \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) water (b) \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) solution (c) cuprous chloride solution (d) any of the above
3 step solution
Problem 101
2,3 -dimethyl hexane contains .... tertiary.... secondary and ..... primary carbon atoms, respectively. (a) \(2,4,3\) (b) \(3,2,4\) (c) \(4,3,2\) (d) \(2,2,4\)
8 step solution
Problem 102
One mole of an unsaturated hydrocarbon on ozonolysis gives one mole each of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHO}, \mathrm{HCHO}\) and OHC.CHO. The hydrocarbon is (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C} . \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{C} \cdot \mathrm{CH}_{2} \cdot \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} . \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH} . \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH} . \mathrm{CH}_{2} \cdot \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\)
5 step solution
Problem 103
Which among the following will give a precipitate with ammonical silver nitrate? (a) 2 -butene (b) 2-butyne (c) chlorobenzene (d) 3-methyl-1-butyne
3 step solution
Problem 104
Which of the following sequence of reagents can be used for the conversion of \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) into \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2} ?\) (a) \(\mathrm{SOCl}_{2} ; \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (b) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\); alc. \(\mathrm{KOH}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2} / \mathrm{hv} ; \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{SOCl}_{2}\); alc. \(\mathrm{KOH}\)
5 step solution
Problem 105
An alkene on reductive ozonolysis gives two molecules of \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}(\mathrm{CHO})_{2} .\) The alkene is (a) 2,4 -hexadiene (b) 1,3 -cyclohexadiene (c) 1,4 -cyclohexadiene (d) 1 -methyl-1, 3-cyclopentadiene
5 step solution
Problem 106
Bromide is converted into ethane by heating it in an ether medium with (a) \(\mathrm{Al}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Zn}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Na}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cu}\)
3 step solution
Problem 107
In the solvolysis of 3 -methyl-3-bromohexane, which of the following statements is not correct? (a) it involves carbocation intermediate (b) the intermediate involves \(s p^{2}\) carbon (c) polar solvents accelerates the reaction (d) it involves inversion of configuration
5 step solution
Problem 108
Which one of the following compounds would have the highest heat of hydrogenation? (a) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 109
When 2 -methyl butan-l-ol is dehydrated to give an alkene, the preferred product is (a) but-I-ene (b) but-2-ene (c) 2 -methyl but-l-ene (d) 2-methyl but-2-ene
5 step solution
Problem 110
A hydrocarbon of molecular formula, \(\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{s}} \mathrm{H}_{18}\) gives only one monochloro derivative. The hydrocarbon is (a) 2 -methyl heptane (b) octane (c) \(2,2,3,3\)-tetramethyl butane (d) \(2,2,4\)-trimethyl pentane
4 step solution
Problem 111
Chloroethane reacts with magnesium in dry ether to form \(\mathrm{X}\). When \(\mathrm{X}\) is hydrolyzed, a carbon compound \(\mathrm{Y}\) and \(Z\) are formed. Which of the following is \(Y\) ? (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}\)
4 step solution
Problem 112
Which one of the following compound yields only one product on monobromination? (a) neopentane (b) aniline (c) phenol (d) toluene
3 step solution
Problem 113
A hydrocarbon of molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{12}\) on catalytic hydrogenation over platinum gives \(\mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{16^{-}}\)The parent hydrocarbon adds bromine and also reacts with \(\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{2}\right] \mathrm{OH}\) to give a precipitate. The parent hydrocarbon is (a) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{CCH}_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CH}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CHCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CHCH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CHCH}=\mathrm{CHCH}_{3}\)
5 step solution
Problem 114
In order to obtain trans Me-CH=CH-Me from \(\mathrm{MeC}=\mathrm{CMe}\), the reagent(s) to be used would includes (a) \(\mathrm{LiAlH}_{4}\) in \(\mathrm{EtO}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} / \mathrm{Pd}, \mathrm{BaSO}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}^{2} / \mathrm{Pd}, \mathrm{Pb}(\mathrm{OAc})_{2}\) (d) sodium in liquid ammonia or sodium in \(\mathrm{EtOH}\)
3 step solution
Problem 115
Cold and dil. \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) combines with but-2-yne to form (a) butane- 1,3 -diol (b) butane-2, 3 -diol (c) butane- 2,3 -dione (d) butan-2-one
5 step solution
Problem 116
The products formed by the ozonolysis-hydrolysis of a compound of formula, \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{8}\) are \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COOH}\) and \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\). The compound is (a) pent-2-yne (b) pent-1-yne (c) penta-1, 3 -diene (d) penta-1, 4 -diene
4 step solution
Problem 117
A hydrocarbon \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12}\) decolourizes bromine solution and yields n-hexane on hydrogenation. On oxidation with \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) it forms two different monobasic acids of the type RCOOH. The compound is (a) hex-2-ene (b) hex-3-ene (c) cyclohexene (d) hex-l-ene
6 step solution
Problem 118
The ozonolysis of 1,2 -dimethyl benzene (o-xylene) gives (a) methyl glyoxal (b) glyoxal (c) dimethyl glyoxal (d) all the three above
4 step solution
Problem 120
\(18 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}\) and \(7 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}\) sigma bonds are present in (a) n-heptane (b) cyclohexane (c) 3,3 -dimethyl pentane (d) \(2,2,3\)-trimethyl pentane
7 step solution
Problem 121
Match the following: List I (Petroleum fractions) 1\. gasoline 2\. kerosene 3\. lubricating oil 4\. pitch and asphalt The correct matching is: List II (Approximate composition) (i) \(\mathrm{C}_{10}\) to \(\overline{\mathrm{C}}_{15}\) (ii) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{to} \mathrm{C}_{8}\) (iii) \(\vec{C}_{30}\) to \(C_{40}\) (iv) \(\mathrm{C}_{17}\) to \(\mathrm{C}_{20}\)
4 step solution
Problem 123
Cyclooctatetraene is not aromatic. The most important reason for this is that (a) it is a planar molecule (b) it has eight \(\pi\)-electrons (c) its structure cannot be described by more than the canonical forms (d) its structure is not that of regular octagon
3 step solution
Problem 124
Which of the following reactions will yield 2 , 2-dibromopropane? (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CHBr}+\mathrm{HBr} \longrightarrow\) (b) \(\mathrm{HC}=\mathrm{CH}+2 \mathrm{HBr} \longrightarrow\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}+\mathrm{HBr} \longrightarrow\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CH}+2 \mathrm{HBr} \longrightarrow\)
6 step solution
Problem 127
Ozonolysis of 2 , 3-dimethyl-1-butene followed by reduction with zinc and water gives (a) methanoic acid and 3-methyl-2-butanone (b) methanal and 3-methyl-2-butanone (c) methanal and 2-methyl-3-butanone (d) methanoic acid and 2-methyl-3-butanone
5 step solution
Problem 129
The number of structural and configurational isomers of a bromo compound, \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{9} \mathrm{Br}\), formed by the addition of HBr to 2 -pentyne respectively are (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 4 and 2 (d) 2 and 1
6 step solution
Problem 130
Compare the C-H bond lengths of the following hydrocarbons: 1\. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) 2\. \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) 3\. \(\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}\) The decreasing order of \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}\) bond lengths is (a) \(3,2,1_{-}\) (b) \(1,2,3\) (c) \(2,1,3\) (d) \(3,1,2\)
5 step solution
Problem 131
A hydrocarbon \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{10}\) does not react with ammonical solution of \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\)ions; it adsorbs \(2 \mathrm{~mol}\) of hydrogen on catalytic hydrogenation to give 2 -methylpentane. The hydrocarbon adds one molecule of water on treatment with \(\mathrm{Hg}^{2+} / \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\). The structure of given compound is
5 step solution
Problem 132
Among the following compounds which has more than one type of hybridization for carbon atom? I. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{CH}_{2} \cdot \mathrm{CH}_{2} \cdot \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) II. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}^{2} \cdot \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) III. \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CH}\) IV. \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (a) II only (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) III and IV
5 step solution
Problem 133
Match the following: List I 1\. ethane 2\. ethylene 3\. acetylene 4\. benzene List II (i) 2 sp carbons (ii) \(6 \mathrm{sp}^{2}\) carbons (iii) \(2 \mathrm{sp}^{3}\) carbons (iv) \(2 \mathrm{sp}^{2}\) carbons (v) lsp and 1 sp \(^{2}\) carbons
5 step solution
Problem 138
The heat of hydrogenation of benzene is \(50 \mathrm{kcal} /\) mol. The resonance energy of benzene is \(36 \mathrm{kcal} /\) mol. The heat of hydrogenation of cyclohexene is approximately (a) \(9 \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol}\) (b) \(19 \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol}\) (c) \(29 \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol}\) (d) \(27 \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol}\)
5 step solution
Problem 140
Consider the following alkenes: 1\. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2}\) 2\. \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) 3\. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right) \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2}^{5}\) The correct sequence of increasing order of stability of these alkenes is (a) \(3,1,2\) (b) \(1,3,2\) (c) \(1,2,3\) (d) \(2,1,3\)
5 step solution
Problem 141
Consider the following compounds: 1\. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CHCl}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) 2\. \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}^{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\) 3\. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}^{2} \mathrm{Cl}\) These compounds are dehydrohalogenated by treatment with a strong base under identical conditions. The correct sequence of the increasing order of reactivity of these compounds in the given reaction is (a) \(3,1,2\) (b) \(3,2,1\) (c) \(1,2,3\) (d) \(2,1,3\)
6 step solution
Problem 142
Consider the following compounds: 1\. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}\) 2\. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) 3\. \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{COH}\) These compounds are dehydrated by treatment with sulphuric acid. The correct sequence of increasing order of the reactivity of these three compounds towards dehydration is (a) \(1,3,2\) (b) \(1,2,3\) (c) \(2,1,3\) (d) \(3,1,2\)
4 step solution