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201.

`C_(3)H_(6)O` showsA. chain isomerismB. position isomerismC. metamerismD. functional isomerism

Answer» Correct Answer - D
202.

Total number of isomeric ketones can be calculated by formulaA. `I = 2^(n-3) - 1`B. `I = 2^(n-2)`C. `I = 2^(n-2) - 1`D. `I = 2^(n)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
203.

Ketones are isomeric withA. alcoholsB. aldehydesC. esterD. acetic acid

Answer» Correct Answer - B
204.

How many aldehydes are possible for molecular formual `C_(4)H_(8)O` ?A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5

Answer» Correct Answer - A
205.

Which of the following substance will give amide, when it reacts with `NH_(3)` ?A. `CH_(3)X`B. `CH_(3)NH_(2)`C. `CH_(3)COCl`D. `(CH_(3)CO)_(2)O`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
We know that ,
`CH_(3) COCl + NH_(3) overset(Delta) to CH_(3)CONH_(2) + HCl`.
Thus in this reaction, acetyl chloride `(CH_(3)COCl)` when heated with ammonia `(NH_(3))` produces acetamde `(CH_(3)CONH_(2))`.
206.

How many ketones are possible for molecular formula `C_(4)H_(8)O`?A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - A
207.

Of the following four reactions, formic and acetic acid differ in which respect ?A. Formation of ester with alcoholB. Replacement of hydrogen by sodiumC. Reduction of Fehling solutionD. Blue litmus reaction

Answer» Correct Answer - C
208.

Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid . This is due to the fact thatA. formic acid is reducing agentB. formic acid molecule is of smaller sizeC. there is no alkyl group on `alpha` - carbon in formic acidD. formic acid does not undergo association

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Electron donating alkyl groups decrease the strength of acid. That is why formic acid is strongest acid than acetic acid.
209.

The structural formula of the compound isomeric with acetone isA. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO`B. `CH_(3)CHO`C. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH`D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
210.

The correct acidity order of the following is A. (III) `gt` (IV) `gt` (II) `gt` (I)B. (IV) `gt` (III) `gt` (I) `gt` (II)C. (III) `gt` (II) `gt` (I) `gt` (IV)D. (II) `gt` (III) `gt` (IV) `gt` (I)

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Carboxylic acid is stronger acid than phenol.The presence of electron withdrawing group (e.g. `CI)` increasesacidic strength, while present of electron donating (e.g.`CH_(3))` decreases acidic strength.
211.

In which case `R - COOH` is not product ?A. `R - CN + RMgX to`B. `R - CN overset(H_(3)O^(+)) to `C. `R- MgC overset(CO_(2)) to `D. `RCOR overset("oxidation ") to `

Answer» Correct Answer - A
212.

When propanal reacts with 2- methylpropanal in presence of NaOH, four different products are formed. The reaction is known asA. aldol condensationB. cross aldol condensationC. Cannizzaro reactionD. HVZ condensation.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
213.

Solid carbondioxide and RMgX producesA. alkanoic acidB. alkanalC. alkanoneD. alkyl alkanoate

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`CO_(2) + RMgX underset(H_(3)O^(+)) overset("dry ether") to RCOOH + MgXOH`
214.

2- methyl propane nitrile on acid hydrolysis giveA. butyric acidB. isobutyric acidC. propionic acidD. pentanoic acid

Answer» Correct Answer - B
215.

In esterification reaction the correct order of reactivity of alcohol is ,A. `1^(0) gt 2^(0) gt 3^(0)`B. `3^(0) gt 2^(0) gt 1^(0)`C. `1^(0) gt 3^(0) gt ^(0)`D. `3^(0) gt 1^(0) gt 2^(0)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
216.

A compound [A] of molecular formula `C_(4)H_(9)Br` yields a compound [B] of molecular formula `C_(4)H_(10)O` when reated with aqueous `NaOH`. On oxidation [B] gives a ketone [C]. The vigorous oxidation of ketone gives ethanoic acid. Dutuce the structure of A, B and C.

Answer» `C_(2)H_(5)-underset(Br)underset(|)(CH)-CH_(3)overset("aq NaOH")underset("NaBr")to (C_(2)H_(5))-underset(OH)underset(|)(CH)-CH_(3)overset("oxidation")to (CH_(3))-overset(O)overset(||)C-CH_(3)overset("Vigorous")underset("oxide")to2CH_(3)COOH`
217.

Acetonitrile on acidic hydrolysis gives :(a) HCOOH (b) CH3NC (c) CH3COONa (d) CH3COOH

Answer»

Option : (d) CH3COOH

218.

Observe the following compounds , The correct reactivity order of above compounds towards nucleophilic addition reaction is `:`A. `IIIgtIgtIIgtIV`B. `IIgtIVgtIgtIII`C. `IIIgtIIgtIVgtI`D. `IVgtIIgtIgtIII`

Answer» Correct Answer - 1
Reactivity `prop` amount of positive charge at caronly carbon.
219.

Assertion: Hydroxyketones are not directly used in Grignard reaction. Reason : Griganard reagnts react with hydroxyl group.A. If Both assertion and reason are true reason is the correct explation of the assertion.B. If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Grignard reagents are highly reactive, hence react with the hydroxyl group.
220.

Haloform test is given by the following substanceA. `HCHO`B. `(CH_(3))_(2) CO`C. `CH_(3) CHO`D. `CH_(3) CH_(2) Cl`

Answer» Correct Answer - B and C
`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(3)+3Cl_(2)to CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-C Cl_(3) +3HCl`
`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-C Cl_(3) +NaOH to CHCl_(3) +CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-Ona`
221.

Acetamid isA. AcidicB. BasicC. NeturalD. Amphoteric

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Acetamide can behave as weak acid will as base.
`CH_(3)-CO-Nh_(2)overset(P_(2)O_(5))toCH_(3)-C=H_(2)O`
222.

Consider the following reaction. -O-overset(O)overset(||)(O)-CH_(2)CH_(3)overset(Delta)to` The major product (along with an acid) isA. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
More stable acid detivative amide is formed by nucleophilic attack of amino group of less hindered carboxyl group.
223.

The major organic product formed in the reaction given below is " "overset([(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH_(2)AIH))underset(-80^(@)C)to`A. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The reaction of aluminum hydride containing bulky alkyl group, acid anhydrides are reduced to aldehydes.
224.

Acetamid reacts with `P_(2)O_(5)` (phosphorus pontoxide) to giveA. Methyl cyanideB. Methyl cyanateC. Ethyl cyanideD. Ethyl isocyanate

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`CH_(3) - CO - NH_(2) overset (P_(2)O_(2)) to CH_(3) - C = N + H_(2)O`
225.

What is formed as the major organic product in the reaction? `CH_(3)CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-NH_(2)+P_(4)O_(10)overset("Heat")to`A. `CH_(3) CH_(2)NH_(2)`B. `CH_(3) CH_(2)CH_(2)NH_(2)`C. `CH_(3) CH_(2)COOH`D. `CH_(3) CH_(2)CN`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Primary amide is dehydrated on heating with `P_(2)O_(5)` to give nitrile.
226.

Arrange the following in the increasing order of recativity with `NH_(3)` (I) `CH_(2) O` (II) `CH_(3) CHO` (III) `CH_(3) - CO - Ch_(3)` (IV) `(I) CH_(2A. I `lt` II `lt` III `lt` IVB. III `lt` IV `lt` I `lt` IIC. IV `lt` III `lt` II `lt` ID. II `lt` I `lt` IV `lt` III

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Reactivity follows the ease with which a nucleophile can attack at carbonyl carbon. Greater the steric hindrance at carbonyl carbon, smaller is the reactivity.
227.

Which is most reactive in base cataysed hydroysis reaction?A. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Electron withrawing group increases electrophilicity amid, hence increases reactivity in base `(HO^(-))` catalysed hydrolysis.
228.

Which of the following substances cannot be used for the replacement of `-OH` group in organic compound by `CI`?A. `S_(2) Cl_(2)`B. `SOCl_(2)`C. `PCl_(3)`D. `PCl_(5)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Rest all are commonly used to replace `-OH by -CI` group.
229.

Which oximes on treatment with conetreated to gives single amide?A. `CH_(3) - CH = N - OH`B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Symmetrical oximes give single amide in Beckmann rearrangement.
230.

Name the end product in the following series of reaction `CH_(3)COOH overset (NH_(3)) to A overset (Delta)underset (P_(2)O_(5)) to B`A. `CH_(4)`B. `CH_(3)OH`C. AcetonitrileD. Ammonium acetate

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`CH_(3)COOH overset (NH_(3)) to CH_(3)CONH_(2) overset (Delta)underset (P_(2)O_(5)) to CH_(3) - C = N`
231.

Rection by which Banzaidehyde cannot be prepared?A. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`Zn//Hg and HCI` reudct carboxyl group to methylene group (Clemmensen reduction).
232.

Benzoyl chloride is prepared from benzoic acid by :A. `Cl_(2),hv`B. `SO_(2)Cl_(2)`C. `SOCl_(2)`D. `Cl_(2),H_(2)O`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`CH_(3)COOH + SOCI_(2) rarr C_(6)H_(5)COCi + SO_(2) + HCI`
233.

The end product `B` in the sequence of reaction `R - X overset (CN^(-)) to A overset (NaOH) to B` isA. An alkaneB. A carboxylic acidC. Sodium salt of carboxylic acidD. A ketone

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`R-X overset (KCN) to R - CN overset (NaOH) underset (H_(2)) to R - COONa + NH_(3)`
234.

Assertion: Benzaldehyde is more reactive than ethanal towards nucleophilic attact. Reason : The overall effect of- `l` and `+R` effect of phenyl group decrease the electron density on the carbon atom of `gtC = O` group in benzaldehyde.A. If Both assertion and reason are true reason is the correct explation of the assertion.B. If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
235.

In mechanism of aldol condensation reaction the second step isA. abstraction of `alpha `- H atom carbon of aldehyde by base to form carbanionB. The attack of carbanion on carbonyl carbon atom of another molecule to form alkoxide ionC. The attck of carbonion on carbonyl carbon atom of another molecule to form oxocationD. Alkkoxide ion take proton from water to form `beta` - hydroxy aldehyde

Answer» Correct Answer - B
236.

Which is best solventA. `H - CHO`B. `CH_(3)COCH_(3)`C. `CH_(3) - CHO`D. `CH_(3)COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
237.

Prop 1 ,3 - diphenyl 2 - en - 1 - one is crossed condensation product. Which is obtained fromA. benzophenoneB. AcetophenoneC. benzaldehydeD. Acetphenone and benzaldehyde

Answer» Correct Answer - D
238.

Which one of the following undergoes reaction with 50% NaOH to give to corresponding alcohol and acid?(a) Phenol (b) Benzoic acid (c) Benzaldehyde (d) Butanal

Answer»

Option : (c) Benzaldehyde

239.

Arrange the following compounds in an increasing order of their indicated property :(i) Benzoic acid, 4-Nitrobenzoic acid, 3, 4-Dinitrobenzoic acid.4-Methoxybenzoic acid (acid strength)(ii) CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH,CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH(CH3)2CHCOOH, CH3CH2CH2COOH(acid strength)

Answer»

(i) 4-methoxybenzoic acid < benzoic acid < 4-nitrobenzoic acid < 3,4-dinitrobenzoic acid.

(ii) The overall acidic strength increases in the order : 

(CH3)2CHCOOH < CH3CH2CH2COOH < CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH < CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH

240.

Arrange the following compounds in an increasing order of their property as indicated :(i) Benzoic acid, 3,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, 4-methoxybenzoic acid (acid strength).(ii) CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH, CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH, (CH3)2CHCOOH (acid strength).

Answer»

(i) The overall acid strength increases in the order.

4-methoxybenzoic acid < benzoic acid < 3,4-dinitrobenzoic acid.

(ii) We know that +I-effect decreases while –I-effect increases the acid strength of carboxylic acids. The overall acid strength increases in the order. (CH3)2CHCOOH < CH3CH(Br)CH2COOH < CH3CH2CH(Br)COOH

241.

Which of the following is a reducing agentA. `LiAlH_4`B. `NaBH_4`C. BothD. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - C
242.

Which of the following statements is true?A. The lower members of aldehydes and ketones such as methanal, ethanal and propanone are miscible with water in all proportions, because they form hydrogen bond with waterB. Methanal is a gas at room temperatureC. Methanal is a foul smelling gasD. All

Answer» Correct Answer - D
243.

The total number of acyclic structural isomers possible for compound with molecular formula C4H10O is ............

Answer»

The total number of acyclic structural isomers possible for compound with molecular formula C4H10O is 7.

244.

Write the uses of methanoic acid.

Answer»

It is used in rubber industry for coagulating latex, it is also used in textile, dyeing, leather and electroplating industries.

245.

Mention 2 important uses of formaline?

Answer»
  1. As a preservation for biological samples
  2. It is used in the manufacture of thermo setting plastics.
246.

Aldol condensation will not be observed inA. ChloralB. Phenyl acetaldehydeC. HexanalD. Ethanol

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Chloral `CCl_(3) CHO` has no `alpha` hydrogen atom and hence does not undergo aldol condensation.
247.

Both the compounds 'A' and 'B' react with sodium metal to liberate hydrogen gas and react with each other to give Methylethanoate. The compounds 'A' and 'B' are :(a) C2H5 – COOH and CH3 – OH(b) C2H5 – COOH and C2H5 – OH(c) CH3 – COOH and C2H5 – OH(d) CH3 – COOH and CH3 – OH

Answer»

Option : (d) CH3 – COOH and CH3 – OH

248.

Among the following compounds, the one (s) that gives (gives) effervescence with aqueous `NaHCO_(3)` solution is (are) : (I) `(CH_(3)CO)_(2)O` , (II) `CH_(3)COOH` (III) `PhOH` , (IV) `CH_(3)COCHO`A. I and IIB. I and IIIC. Only IIID. I and IV

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Only carboxylic acids and their derivatives like anhybride are capable to give effervescence with aqueous `NaCHO_(3)` solution, because they are more acidic as compared to `H_(2)CO_(3)` (carbonic acid)
I. `(CH_(3)CO)_(2)O to 2CH_(2)COONa +H_(2)O+CO_(2)`
(II). `CH_(3)COOH+NaHCO_(3) to CH_(3)COONa+H_(2)O+ CO_(2)`
249.

An propanoyl chloride is formed when `PCl_(5)` reacts with anA. propanoic acidB. alcoholC. acetic acidD. ester

Answer» Correct Answer - A
We know that,
`3CH_(3)COOH + PCl_(5) to 3CH_(3)COCl + POCl_(3) + HCl`.
Thus in this reaction `PCl_(5)` react with an acetic acid `(CH_(3)COOH)` to produce acetyl chloride.
250.

Which of the following compound reacts with `NaHCO_(3)` solution to give sodium salt and carbon dioxide ?A. PhenolB. 1- propanolC. Acetic acidD. Nitric acid

Answer» Correct Answer - C
We know that ,
`CH_(3)COOH + NaHCO_(3) to CH_(3) COONa + CO_(2) + H_(2) O`.
Thus in this reaction acetic acid `(CH_(3)COOH)` reacts with `NaHCO_(3)` to give sodium salt and carbon dioxide .