Chapter 3
Advanced Problems in Organic Chemistry for Competitive Examinations · 71 exercises
Problem 1
When the trans-2-pentene is treated with \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) in the presence of \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\), then the number of stereoisomers formed is (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
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Problem 9
Major product of reaction between cycloheptyne and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4} / \mathrm{HgSO}_{4}\) is
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Problem 12
An optically active organic compound has the molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{7} \mathrm{H}_{10}\) (A). On reaction with \(\mathrm{H}_{2}+\mathrm{Pt}\) it forms an optically inactive compound (B). Then, compound (A) will be
6 step solution
Problem 17
Which of the following is most reactive towards aqueous \(\mathrm{HBr}\) ? (a) 1-Phenyl-2-propanol (b) 1-Phenyl-1-propanol (c) 3-Phenyl-1-propanol (d) 2-Phenyl-1-propanol
4 step solution
Problem 19
1-Penten-4-yne reacts with bromine at \(-80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to produce (a) \(4,4,5,5\) -Tetrabromopentene (b) 1,2 -Dibromo- 1,4 -pentadiene (c) \(1,1,2,2,4,5\) -hexabromopentane (d) 4,5 -dibromopentyne
5 step solution
Problem 20
Which of the following reagents cannot be used to locate the position of triple bond in \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_{3} ?\) (a) \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{O}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cu}_{2}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\)
6 step solution
Problem 24
Methanoic acid is heated with conc. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) to form (a) \(\mathrm{CO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) (d) \((\mathrm{COOH})_{2}\)
4 step solution
Problem 25
When ethane-1,2-dioic acid is heated with conc. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4^{\prime}}\) it gives (a) \(\mathrm{CO}+\mathrm{HCOOH}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}+\mathrm{HCOOH}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CO}+\mathrm{CO}_{2}+\mathrm{HCOOH}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CO}+\mathrm{CO}_{2}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)
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Problem 26
When sodium fumrate is heated with soda lime, we get (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) (b) Ethyne (c) Sodium oxalate (d) No action
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Problem 27
Sodium formate is heated at \(360^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to gives (a) \(\mathrm{CO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) (c) Sodium oxalate (d) No action
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Problem 28
Product of the reaction \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{3} \frac{\mathrm{O}_{3} / \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{2}}{-78^{\circ} \mathrm{C}} \longrightarrow\) will be
5 step solution
Problem 29
In the given reaction, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H} \frac{\left(\text { i) } \mathrm{BH}_{3}\right.}{\text { (ii) } \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} / \mathrm{OH}^{-}}[\mathrm{X}],[\mathrm{X}]\) will be (a) Butanal (b) Butanone (c) 2 -butanol (d) 1 -butanol
5 step solution
Problem 30
\(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{3} \frac{\mathrm{CrO}_{3} / \mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}}{600^{\circ} \mathrm{C}}[\mathrm{P}] ;\) Product is (a) Mixture of 1-butene and 2 -butene (b) Cyclobutene (c) 1,3 -cyclobutadiene (d) None of these
4 step solution
Problem 31
In the given reaction, \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_{3} \stackrel{\mathrm{Na} / \mathrm{NH}_{3}(\mathrm{I})}{\longrightarrow}[\mathrm{X}],[\mathrm{X}]\) will be (a) 1-phenyl propane (b) 1-phenyl propene (c) trans-1-phenyl propene (d) cis-1-phenyl propene
4 step solution
Problem 31
In the presence of peroxide, HCl and HI do not give Anti-Markovnikov's additon to alkenes because (a) All the steps are endothermic in both the cases (b) One is oxidising 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
4 step solution
Problem 32
In the given reaction, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}+\mathrm{HOH} \stackrel{\mathrm{HOH} / \mathrm{H} / \mathrm{Hg}_{8}^{+}}{\longrightarrow}[\mathrm{X}],[\mathrm{X}]\) will be (a) 2-pentanone (b) 3 -pentanone (c) Pentanol (d) Mixture of 2 -pentanone and 3 -pentanone
5 step solution
Problem 32
Hydrogenolysis is a process of (a) Addition of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) across \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}\) multiple bond (b) Elimination of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) in \(\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}\) bonds (c) Cleavage of a single bond by \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) (d) Cleavage of \(C-C\) multiple bonds by \(H_{2}\)
3 step solution
Problem 33
. In the reaction with Tollen's reagent actylene shows (a) Oxidising property (b) Reducing property (c) Basic property (d) Acidic property
3 step solution
Problem 34
Arrange the following halogenating agents in order of decreasing selectivity in free radical reactions (i) NBS (ii) \(\mathrm{NCS}\) (iii) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) (iv) \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\) (a) \(\mathrm{iv}>\mathrm{iii}>\mathrm{ii}>\mathrm{i}\) (b) \(\mathrm{i}>\mathrm{ii}>\mathrm{iii}>\mathrm{iv}\) (c) \(\mathrm{ii}>\mathrm{i}>\mathrm{iii}>\mathrm{iv}\) (d) \(\mathrm{i}>\mathrm{ii}>\mathrm{iv}>\mathrm{iii}\)
4 step solution
Problem 35
\(8 \mathrm{~mL}\) of a gaseous hydrocarbon needs \(40 \mathrm{~mL}\) of oxygen for its complete combustion. The hydrocarbon is (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{8}\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{6}\)
7 step solution
Problem 38
The lowest boiling point is expected for (a) Isooctane (b) \(\mathrm{n}\) -octane (c) \(\quad 2,2,3\), trimethyl butane (d) \(\mathrm{n}\) -heptane
4 step solution
Problem 38
The major product formed on hydroboration oxidation of 1-methylcyclopentene is
5 step solution
Problem 39
Compound (A) on bromination gives (B), which gives (C) with alcoholic KOH. (C) decolouries \(1 \%\) alkaline \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) solution and on ozonolysis, it gives two molecules of smallest carbonyl compound. Compound (A) will be (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\) (d) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}\)
6 step solution
Problem 40
Acetic acid, when reacts with excess of HI in the presence of red phosphorus gives (a) Ethanol (b) Ethane (c) Acetaldehyde (d) Acetone
4 step solution
Problem 40
\(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{CH}\) on reaction with 1 mole of DBr gives (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CBr}=\mathrm{CHD}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}(\mathrm{Br})-\mathrm{CHDC}=\mathrm{CH}\) (c) \(\mathrm{DCH}_{2}-\mathrm{CHBrC}=\mathrm{CH}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CD}=\mathrm{CHBr}\)
4 step solution
Problem 41
Sodium adipate, on electrolysis gives (a) Cyclobutane (b) Cyclopropane (c) But-2-ene (d) But-2-yne
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Problem 43
During the preparation of ethane by Kolb's electrolytic method using inert electrode the pH of the electrolyte (a) Decreases progressively as the reaction proceeds (b) Increases progressively as the reaction proceeds (c) Remains constant throughout the reaction (d) May decrease if concentration of the electrolytes is not very high
4 step solution
Problem 47
The reaction of propene with HBr in the presence of ROOR (peroxide) proceeds through which of the following most stable intermediates? (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\dot{\mathrm{CH}}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Br}\) (c) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}\)
4 step solution
Problem 48
\(2 \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{Zn} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}+\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}\). The reaction is known as (a) Frankland reaction (b) Wurtz reaction (c) Fittig reaction (d) Wurtz-Fittig reaction
4 step solution
Problem 50
When isobutane is chlorinated in the presence of diffused sunlight, then the product formed is (a) tertiary butyl chloride in major amount (b) isobutyl chloride in major amount (c) both \(50 \%\) each (d) n-butyl chloride, isobutyl chloride and sec-butyl chloride are formed
4 step solution
Problem 53
When isobutane is brominated in the presence of diffused sunlight then the product formed is (a) exclusively tertiary butyl bromide (b) exclusively isobutyl bromide (c) exclusively \(\mathrm{n}\) -butyl bromide (d) s-butyl bromide
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Problem 59
Which of the following gives glyoxal as one of the product on ozonolysis?
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Problem 64
When cyclohexadiene (A) reacts with \(\mathrm{Br}_{2^{\prime}}\) a mixture of cis- and trans-1, 2 -addition products is formed (in addition to other products). However, when cyclohexene (B) reacts with \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) under identical conditions, only trans product is observed. What is the best explanation for the observed difference in stereochemistry of the addition? (a) The cis and trans products are the result of aromaticity in the cyclic TS for reaction of A. In \(B\) there are only four electrons in TS, and cyclic TS is destabilised. (b) Reaction of A proceeds through an intermediate that has an \(\mathrm{sp}^{3}\) -hybridised carbocation, while the analogous intermediate in reaction of B has sp-hybridised carbocation. (c) Both reactions occur through bromonium ions, but because of planarity enforced by neighbouring double bond, cis addition is not sterically hindered in A. (d) B reacts through a bromonium ion intermediate, while A does through an allyl cation.
5 step solution
Problem 67
The reaction of propane with nitric acid in vapour phase gives (a) 1-nitropropane (b) 2-nitropropane (c) Nitromethane (d) Nitroethane
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Problem 69
Iodination of methane can be carried out in the presence of (a) HI (b) \(\mathrm{HIO}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{NaOH}\)
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Problem 70
Cracking of alkanes involves (a) Homolytic fission (b) Free radical (c) Heterolytic fission (d) Carbocation
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Problem 72
\(\mathrm{Ph}-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}+\mathrm{BrCCl}_{3} \stackrel{\text { peroxide }}{\longrightarrow}\) Product is
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Problem 73
In which compound addition reaction will take place according to anti- Morkonikov's rule? (i) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) (ii) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CHO}\) (iii) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CN}\) (iv) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) Select the correct anwer (a) \(\mathrm{i}\), ii and iii (b) \(\mathrm{i}\), ii and iv (c) \(\mathrm{i}\) and ii (d) \(\mathrm{i}\) and iii
5 step solution
Problem 74
For electrophilic addition with HCl, which pair is correctly matched? (i) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2^{\prime}}\) alkyl carbocation (ii) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH} \equiv \mathrm{CH}\), vinyl carbocation (iii) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2^{\prime}}\), allyl carbocation Select the correct answer (a) \(\mathrm{i}\), iii and iv (b) ii, iii and iv (c) \(\mathrm{i}\), ii and iii (d) i, ii and iv
4 step solution
Problem 74
Select true statement(s) (a) Instead of radical substitution, cyclopropane undergoes electrophilic addition reactions in sun light. (b) In general, bromination is more selective than chlorination. (c) The 2, 4, 6-tri-tert,butylphenoxy radical is resistant to dimerisation. (d) The radical-catalysed chlorination, \(\mathrm{ArCH}_{3} \rightarrow \mathrm{ArCH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}\), occurs faster when \(\mathrm{Ar}=\) phenyl than when \(\mathrm{Ar}=\mathrm{p}\) -nitrophenyl.
4 step solution
Problem 75
Consider the following statements (i) Alkene is more reactive than alkyne for electrophilic addition reaction. (ii) Alkyne gives nucleophilic as well as electrophilic addition reaction. (iii) Alkyne is more reactive than alkene for nucleophilic addition reaction. (iv) For electrophilic addition reaction, RI of alkyne is alkyl carbocation. Of these, the correct statements are (a) Only (b) \(\mathrm{i}\) and \(\mathrm{ii}\) (c) i, ii and iv (d) \(\mathrm{i}, \mathrm{ii}\) and \(\mathrm{iii}\)
5 step solution
Problem 76
Consider the following statements (i) Conjugated diene gives direct as well as conjugate addition. (ii) Conjugated diene gives only direct addition. (iii) Conjugated diene gives only conjugate addition. (iv) Thermodynamically controlled product is obtained by less stable reaction intermediate. Of these, the correct statements are (a) Only i (b) i and iv (c) ii and iii (d) Only iii
4 step solution
Problem 77
Consider the following statements (i) Conjugated diene gives i, 2 and i, 4 adduct. (ii) Conjugated diene gives kinetically and thermodynamically controlled product. (iii) Formation of kinetically controlled product takes place by formation of stable RI. (iv) Formation of thermodynamically controlled product takes place by the formation of stable RI. Of these, the correct statements are (a) i, ii and iii (b) i, ii and iv (c) Only (d) Only iv
5 step solution
Problem 78
Which among the following reagents give syn addition with alkenes? (i) \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) (ii) dil. \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4} / \mathrm{OH}^{-}\) (iii) \(\mathrm{OsO}_{4} / \mathrm{NaSO}_{3} \mathrm{H} / \mathrm{HOH}\) (iv) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} / \mathrm{Ni} / \Delta\) Select the correct answer (a) Only (b) ii and iii (c) ii, iii and iv (d) Only iv
6 step solution
Problem 81
Alkyne can be converted into vic dicarbonyl compound by (a) \(\mathrm{SeO}_{2}\) (b) Baeyer's reagent (c) \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4} / \mathrm{H}^{\oplus}\) (d) \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\)
4 step solution
Problem 83
The reagent(s) of choice for conversion of propene to methylcyclopropane is /are (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{~N}_{2} /\) ether (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{I}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{I}_{2} / \mathrm{Zn}\) (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{I} / \mathrm{NaOH}\)
5 step solution
Problem 84
Nitrobenzene can be reduced to aniline by (i) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} / \mathrm{Ni}\) (ii) \(\mathrm{Sn} / \mathrm{HCl}\) (iii) \(\mathrm{Zn} / \mathrm{NaOH}\) (iv) LiAlH \(_{4}\) (a) \(\mathrm{i}\), ii and iii (b) \(\mathrm{i}\) and \(\mathrm{ii}\) (c) \(\mathrm{i}, \mathrm{ii}\) and \(\mathrm{iv}\) (d) only ii
6 step solution
Problem 85
Nitrobenzene can be reduced to aniline by (i) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} / \mathrm{Ni}\) (ii) \(\mathrm{Sn} / \mathrm{HCl}\) (iii) \(\mathrm{Zn} / \mathrm{NaOH}\) (iv) LiAlH \(_{4}\) (a) i, ii and iii (b) \(\mathrm{i}\) and \(\mathrm{ii}\) (c) i, ii and iv (d) only ii
6 step solution
Problem 87
2-methylpropanol- 2 can be obtained by the acid-catalysed hydration of (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CHCH}_{3}\) (c) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CHCH}_{3}\) (d) either of the three
5 step solution
Problem 88
Predict the nature of \(\mathrm{P}\) in the following reaction: \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{CCH}_{3} \frac{\mathrm{NaNH}_{2} / \text { ineer solvent }}{\text { heat }} \mathrm{P}\) (a) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CHCH}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CH}\) (d) No reaction
5 step solution