Chapter 24
A Complete Resource Book in Chemistry for JEE Main · 133 exercises
Problem 66
Which one of the following is most basic?
(a)
4 step solution
Problem 68
Which of the following hydrolyzes fastest? (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{Cl}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OCH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\) (d) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CHCl}\)
6 step solution
Problem 70
Which is correct about SN reaction? (a) Here reaction intermediate is carbocation (b) It is favoured by polar solvents (c) It is favoured by stability of carbocation (d) all of these
5 step solution
Problem 71
Among the given compounds, the most susceptible to nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl group is (a) \(\mathrm{MeCOCl}\) (b) \(\mathrm{MeCHO}\) (c) MeCOOMe (d) \(\mathrm{Me} \mathrm{CO}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CO} \mathrm{Me}\)
4 step solution
Problem 72
The most stable free radical among the following is (1) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (2) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\dot{\mathrm{CH}}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (3) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CHCH}_{3}\) (4) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (a) \(3>1>4>2\) (b) \(1>3>2>4\) (c) \(3>1>2>4\) (d) \(3>2>1>4\)
4 step solution
Problem 73
Arrange the following groups in order of decreasing inductive effects: \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}, \mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3}, \mathrm{CH}_{3}, \mathrm{OCH}_{3}, \mathrm{Br}\) (a) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}>\mathrm{Br}>\mathrm{OCH}_{3}>\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3}>\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}>\mathrm{Br}>\mathrm{OCH}_{3}>\mathrm{CH}_{3}>\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}>\mathrm{OCH}_{3}>\mathrm{Br}>\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3}>\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}>\mathrm{OCH}_{3}>\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3}>\mathrm{Br}>\mathrm{CH}_{3}\)
3 step solution
Problem 75
In which case, the intermediate involved is incorrect? (a) Pinacol - pinacolone rearrangement - carbocation (b) Hofmann's bromamide reaction \(-\) Nitrene (c) Aldol condensation - carbocation (d) Anti Markonikoff's addition of HBr to propene Free radical.
3 step solution
Problem 77
The compound which gives the most stable carbonium ion on dehydration is
(a)
4 step solution
Problem 78
The order of effectiveness of o- and p- directing groups is (a) \(\mathrm{OH}>\mathrm{NR}_{2}>\mathrm{NH} \cdot \mathrm{COCH}_{3}>\mathrm{Cl}>\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{OH}>\mathrm{Cl}>\mathrm{CH}_{3}>\mathrm{NR}_{2}>\mathrm{NH} . \mathrm{COCH}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{OH}>\mathrm{NH} . \mathrm{COCH}_{3}>\mathrm{Cl}>\mathrm{NR}_{2}>\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{OH}>\mathrm{CH}_{3}>\mathrm{NH} . \mathrm{COCH}_{3}>\mathrm{Cl}>\mathrm{NR}_{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 79
Resonance energy per benzene ring decreases in the order (a) Naphthalene \(>\) Benzene \(>\) Anthracene \(>\) Phenanthrene (b) Benzene \(>\) Naphthalene \(>\) Anthracene \(\geq\) Phenanthrene (c) Benzene \(>\) Naphthalene \(>\) Phenanthrene \(>\) Anthracene (d) All have equal resonance energy
4 step solution
Problem 80
Which of the following has the most acidic hydrogen? (a) 3-hexanone (b) 2,4 -hexanedione (c) 2,5 - hexanedione (d) 2,3 - hexanedione
3 step solution
Problem 83
Most stable carbonium ion is (a) \(\mathrm{p}-\mathrm{NO}_{2}-\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{4}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}^{+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2}^{+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{p}-\mathrm{Cl}-\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{4}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}^{+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{p}-\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{O}-\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{4}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}^{+}\)
4 step solution
Problem 84
Arrange \(\mathrm{CCl}_{3}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{3} \mathrm{NH}_{2}\) (a), \(\mathrm{CCl}_{3}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{2} \mathrm{NH}_{2}\) (b) and \(\mathrm{CCl}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{NH}_{2}\) (c)in order of decreasing basic nature. (a) \(C>B>A\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{B}\) (c) \(\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{B}\) (d) \(\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{C}\)
5 step solution
Problem 85
Which of the following reaction does not involve a carbocation as intermediate? (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}+\mathrm{Br}_{2} \quad \mathrm{AlBr}_{3} \longrightarrow \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Br}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}+\mathrm{Br}_{2} \longrightarrow \mathrm{BrCH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Br}\) (c) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{COH}+\mathrm{HBr} \mathrm{H}^{+}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{CBr}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) Both (b) and (c)
5 step solution
Problem 86
Most stable carbocation is
(a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{C} \mathrm{H}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}\)
(c)
7 step solution
Problem 88
Which of the following will most readily be dehydrated in acidic condition?
(a)
(b)
4 step solution
Problem 90
Consider the following nucleophiles: \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \quad \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COO}^{-}, \quad \overline{\mathrm{O}} \mathrm{H}, \quad \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{-}\) \(\begin{array}{llll}\text { I II II I } & \text { II } & \text { III } & \text { IV }\end{array}\) The correct order of decreasing nucleophilicity is, (a) \(\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{IV}\) (b) IV \(>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{I}\) (c) IV \(>\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{III}\) (d) IV \(>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{I}\)
4 step solution
Problem 91
Stability of following alkenes decrease as
(1) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\)
(2)
4 step solution
Problem 92
Arrange methyl amine (a), pyridine (b) and guanidine (c) in decreasing order of basic strength (a) \(C>A>B\) (b) \(\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{C}\) (c) \(\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{C}\) (d) \(\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{A}\)
6 step solution
Problem 93
Cc1ccc(N)cc1
5 step solution
Problem 95
Which of the following alkyl halides would be the most reactive in an
\(\mathrm{SN}^{2}\) reaction?
(a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2}
\mathrm{Br}\)
(b)
5 step solution
Problem 98
Arrange in order of decreasing trend towards \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{E}}\) reactions: (I) chlorobenzene (II) benzene (III) anilinium chloride (IV) toluene (a) IV \(>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{III}\) (b) \(\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{IV}\) (c) \(\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{IV}\) (d) III \(>\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{IV}\)
4 step solution
Problem 100
3-phenylpropene on reaction with HBr gives (as a major product) (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{Br}) \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{Br}) \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Br}\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{Br}) \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\)
5 step solution
Problem 101
Which of the following statements are correct? 1\. \(\mathrm{SN}^{1}\) mechanism is most commonly given by tertiary alkyl halides. 2\. \(\mathrm{SN}^{1}\) mechanism proceeds through the formation of a carbocation. 3\. \(\mathrm{SN}^{2}\) mechanism involves retention of configuration. 4\. \(\mathrm{SN}^{2}\) mechanism proceeds through the formation of a transition state. (a) 1,2 and 4 (b) 1,3 and 4 (c) 2,3 and 4 (d) \(1,2,3\) and 4
3 step solution
Problem 105
Which of the following alkyl halides would be the most reactive in an SN
reaction?
(a) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2}
\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Br}\)
(b)
4 step solution
Problem 106
Arrange the following compounds in the order of increasing tendency to undergo
electrophillic substitution:
(1)
4 step solution
Problem 108
Which is dehydrated to a maximum extent using conc. \(\mathrm{H}_{2}
\mathrm{SO}_{4} ?\)
(a)
4 step solution
Problem 111
Arrange the following compounds in the order of increasing tendency to undergo electrophilic substitution (1) Cyanobenzene (2) Benzene (3) Phenol (4) Toluene (5) Trimethyl phenyl ammonium ion (a) \(5<1<2<4<3\) (b) \(3>2>1>4>5\) (c) \(1>2>5>3>4\) (d) \(5<2<4<1<3\)
3 step solution
Problem 112
Which of the following represent the correct order of nucleophillic addition for (I) \(\mathrm{HCHO}\), (II) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}\), (III) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHO}\), (IV) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}\) (a) \(\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{IV}\) (b) \(\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{IV}\) (c) \(\mathrm{IV}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{I}\) (d) \(\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{IV}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{II}\)
5 step solution
Problem 114
Consider the following carbanions: (1) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\stackrel{\Theta}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_{2}\) (2) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}=\stackrel{\ominus}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}\) (3) \(\mathrm{CH} \equiv \stackrel{\ominus}{\mathrm{C}}\) Correct order of stability of these carbanions in decreasing order is (a) \(1>2>3\) (b) \(2>1>3\) (c) \(3>2>1\) (d) \(3>1>2\)
4 step solution
Problem 115
Consider the following compounds: (1) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}-\mathrm{NH}_{2}\) (2) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{3}-\mathrm{NH}-\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}\) (3) \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}\right)_{3} \mathrm{~N}\) (4) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{NH}_{2}\) Arrange these compounds in decreasing order of their basicity. (a) \(1>2>3>4\) (b) \(2>3>1>4\) (c) \(3>2>1>4\) (d) \(4>1>2>3\)
6 step solution
Problem 119
In which cases, free radicals can be formed by hemolytic fission?
5 step solution
Problem 122
\(\left(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CHCH}_{3}+\mathrm{NOBr} \longrightarrow \mathrm{A}\) The structure of the product (a)is given as (a) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}(\mathrm{Br})-\mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{NO}) \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}(\mathrm{NO})-\mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{Br}) \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (c) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{C}(\mathrm{NO})(\mathrm{Br}) \mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (d)
5 step solution
Problem 123
Match the following: List I List II (Reagents) (Nature) 1\. \((\mathrm{CN})\) (i) Neutral nucleophile 2\. (ONO) (ii) electrophile 3\. \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) (iii) Ambident nucleophile 4\. \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) (iv) both El and Nu The correct matching is: 1 \(2 \quad 3\) 4 (a) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv) (b) (iii) (iii) (i) (ii) (c) (iv) (iii) (iii) (i) (d) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
3 step solution
Problem 125
When a methyl radical is formed from \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{Cl}\), select the correct statement: (1) bond angle of \(109^{\circ} 28\) ' is retained (2) number of sigma bonds is three (3) carbon undergoes geometric change from tetrahedral to planar (4) hybridization changes \(\mathrm{sp}^{3}\) to \(\mathrm{sp}^{2}\) (a) 2,3 and 4 (b) 1,3 and 4 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
4 step solution
Problem 126
The correct increasing order of the reactivity of halides for \(\mathrm{SN}_{1}\) reaction is (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}<\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{X}<\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) \(-\mathrm{X}<\mathrm{PhCH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}\) (b) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{X}<\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}<\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}<\mathrm{PhCH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}\) (c) \(\mathrm{PhCH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}<\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{X}<\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}<\) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}<\mathrm{PhCH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}<\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CH}\) \(-\mathrm{X}<\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{X}\)
5 step solution
Problem 128
The stability of the following carbocations decreases in the order.
(1)
7 step solution
Problem 129
Which of the following statements are correct.
(1) \(\overline{\mathrm{N}} \mathrm{H}_{2}\) is better nucleophile than
\(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) but latter \(\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)\) is better
nucleophile than \(\mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}\)
(2) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{-}\)is better nucleophile than
5 step solution
Problem 131
The correct order of basicity of the following compound is
(1)
4 step solution
Problem 133
Identify the correct order of reactivity in electrophilic substitution
reactions of the following compounds:
3 step solution
Problem 134
In the following groups: \(-\mathrm{OAc}(\mathrm{I})\) \- OMe (II) \(-\mathrm{OSO}_{2} \mathrm{Me}(\mathrm{III}), \quad-\mathrm{OSO}_{2} \mathrm{CF}_{3}(\mathrm{IV})\) the order of the leaving group ability is (a) \(\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{IV}\) (b) IV > III > I > II (c) \(\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{I}>\mathrm{IV}\) (d) \(\mathrm{II}>\mathrm{III}>\mathrm{IV}>\mathrm{I}\).
5 step solution
Problem 137
Which will undergo Friedal-Craft alkylation reaction?
(1)
6 step solution
Problem 138
Match the following. List I List II 1\. Carbocation (i) delocalization of \(\pi \mathrm{e}^{-}\) 2\. Resonance (ii) coplanar 3\. \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) (iii) pyramidal 4\. Carbanion (iv) \(-\mathrm{I},-\mathrm{R}\) group The correct matching is: \(\begin{array}{lll}1 & 2 & 3\end{array}\) 4 (a) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (b) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) (c) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii) (d) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
6 step solution
Problem 139
Four structures (1) - (4) of different alcohols are given below:
(1)
6 step solution
Problem 141
Match the following: \(\begin{array}{ll}\text { List I } & \text { List II }\end{array}\) (Type of reaction) (Phenomenon) 1\. \(\mathrm{SN}_{1}^{2}\) (i) Walden inversion 2\. SN (ii) Carbanion intermediate 3\. \(\mathrm{E}_{2}\) (iii) Anti-periplanar configuration 4\. \(\mathrm{E}_{1 \mathrm{cc}}\) (iv) Carbocation intermediate The correct matching is: \(1 \quad 2 \quad 3 \quad 3\) (a) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii) (b) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (c) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) (d) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
4 step solution
Problem 142
The correct order of decreasing acidity of the acids given below is 1\. \(\mathrm{Cl}_{3} \mathrm{CCH}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{COOH}\) 2\. \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{CCH}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{COOH}\) 3\. \(\mathrm{Cl}_{3} \mathrm{CCH}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{COOH}\) 4\. \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{CCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{COOH}\) (a) \(1>3>2>4\) (b) \(3>1>2>4\) (c) \(3>4>1>2\) (d) \(3>1>4>2\)
4 step solution
Problem 143
Which of the following heterocyclic compound would not have aromatic character
?
(a)
7 step solution
Problem 146
In which of the following molecules lone pair of nitrogen atom is not
participating in resonance?
(a)
5 step solution
Problem 150
Identify the correct statements: (a) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}<\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COO}^{-}<\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{-}\)[basic strength] (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}<\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COO}^{-}<\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{-}\)[nucleophilicity] (c) \(\mathrm{F}^{-}<\mathrm{Cl}^{-}<\mathrm{Br}^{-}<\mathrm{I}^{-} \quad\) [basic strength] (d) \(\mathrm{F}^{-}<\mathrm{Cl}^{-}<\mathrm{Br}^{-}<\mathrm{I}^{-} \quad\) [nucleophilicity \(]\)
4 step solution
Problem 151
Which of the following order/statement (s) is/are correct? (a) In \(S_{N} 1\) reactions, \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) increases the rates of solvolysis (b) Soft bases have enhanced nucleophilicities towards \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2\) reactions. (c) \(\mathrm{PhSO}_{3}^{-}>\mathrm{Cl}_{3} \mathrm{CCOO}^{-}>\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COO}^{-}>\mathrm{PhO}^{-}\)(leav- ing group ability) (d) HCOOH may lead a tertiary halide towards \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}}^{2} .\)
4 step solution