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101.

How many primary amines including stereoisomers are possible for the molecular formula `C_(4)H_(11)N` .A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The possible primary amines (containing `-NH_(2)` group) are
(1) `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)NH_(2)`
(2) `{:(CH_(3)CH_(2)-CH-CH_(3)),(" |"),(" "NH_(2)):}`
(3) `{:(CH_(3)-CH-CH_(2)NH_(2)),(" |"),(" "CH_(3)):}`
(4) `{:(" "CH_(3)),(" |"),(CH_(3)-C-NH_(2)),(" |"),(" "CH_(3)):}`
102.

The main product of the reaction `CH_(3)CONH_(2)+NaOBr rarr` ........ IsA. `CH_(3)Br`B. `CH_(4)`C. `CH_(3)OBr`D. `CH_(3)NH_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`CH_(3)CONH_(2)+NaOBr rarr CH_(3)NH_(3)+NaBr+CO_(2)`
103.

Assertion (A) : Amides give primary amines with hydrobromides. Reason (R): The reaction of amides with alkali is a qualitative test for `CONH_(2)` group.A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.C. A is true but R is false.D. A is false but R is false.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
104.

Assertion (A) : Amines are more basic than ethers and esters. Reason (R) : Nitrogen is less electronegative than oxygen, it is in better position to accommodate the positive charge on the proton.A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.C. A is true but R is false.D. A is false but R is false.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
105.

Amongest the following the most basic in nature isA. benzylamineB. anilineC. acetamideD. p-nitroaniline.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
106.

Amongst the following the most basic compound is :A. benzylamineB. anilineC. acetanilideD. p-nitroaniline.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)NH_(2)` is an aralkylamine and is strongest amine. (B) and (D) are aromatic amines while (C) is an amide which is neutral.
107.

Indicate which nitrogen compound amongst the following would undergo Hoffmann reaction (i.e., reaction with `Br_(2)` and strong (KOH) to furnish the primary amine `(R - NH_(2))`A. `RCONHCH_(3)`B. `RCOONH_(4)`C. `RCONH_(2)`D. `R-CO-NHOH`.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`R-overset(O)overset("||")(C)-NH_(2)`
108.

4-Propene `underset(778K)overset(Cl_(2))rarr X overset(alc. NH_(3))rarr Y` isA. AllylamineB. `n-`PropylamineC. 1, 2-DiaminopropaneD. 2-Phenyl ethylamine

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`CH_(2)=CH-CH_(3) overset(Cl_(2)//778 K)(rarr) CH_(2)=CHCH_(2)Cl underset("excess")overset(NH_(3))(rarr) underset("Allylamine")(CH_(2)=CH-CH_(2)NH_(2))`
109.

`H_(3)C - overset(O)overset(||)(C) - COOH underset((ii) H_(2)//Pd)overset((i) NH_(3)) rarr (A)`. Identify (A)A. `CH_(3)CONH_(2)`B. `H_(3)C - overset(O)overset(||)(C) - CONH_(2)`C. `CH_(3)CH_(2) CONH_(2)`D. `CH_(3)CH (NH_(2)) COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`CH_(3)-CH(NH_(2))COOH`.
110.

The reduction of which of the following compounds would yields secondary amineA. alkyl nitrileB. carbylamineC. primary amineD. sec. nitro compound

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`underset("Carbylamine")(R-N equiv C)+2H_(2) overset(Ni)(rarr)underset(2^(@)" amine")(R-NH-CH_(3))`
111.

Which of the following compounds cannot be identified by carbyl amine test ?A. `C_(6)H_(5)NHC_(6)H_(5)`B. `CH_(3)CH_(2)NH_(2)`C. `CHCl_(3)`D. `C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`1^(@)` Amines (aliphatic or aromatic) respond to carbylamine test. Also `CHCl_(3)` gives carbylamine when heated with `1^(@)` Amine and `KOH`.
112.

During nitration of benzene withnitrating mixture, `HNO_(3)` acts asA. baseB. acidC. reducing agentD. catalyst.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
See preparation of nitrobenzene.
113.

`R-N-=C + 2HgO rarr X + Hg_(2)O` Identify X in the above reactionA. `RNH_(2)`B. `RCONH_(2)`C. `R-NCO`D. `RCOOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`R-N equiv C+2HgO rarr R-underset((X))(N=C)=O+Hg_(2)O`
114.

Which of the following is not correctly named ?A. `NH_(2) - [CH_(2)]_(3) - NH_(2), 1, 3-`Diaminopropane or trimethylene diamineB. `C_(6)H+_(5) - N (CH_(3))_(2)`, N-phenyl methylamineC. `CH_(3) - NH - [CH_(2)]_(2) NH - CH_(3)` 2, 5-Diazohexane

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Correct name of `underset("N-Methyl-N-phenylmethylamine")(C_(6)H_(5)-N(CH_(3))_(2))`
115.

An organic compound X reacts with nitrous acid to form `N-`methyl`-N-`nitrosoethanamine. X can be obtained by reduction ofA. PropanenitrileB. AcrylonitrileC. Methyl isocyanateD. Ethyl isocyandie

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`{:(" "CH_(3)),(" |"),(C_(2)H_(5)N overset(rarr)(=)C overset("Reduction")(rarr)C_(2)H_(5)NH-CH_(3) overset(HONO)(rarr) C_(2)H_(5)-N-NO),(" (X)"" N-Methyl-N-"),(" nitrosoethanamine"):}`
116.

In basicity of aniline is weaker in comparison to that of methylamine due toA. hyperconjugative effect of Me group of `MeNH_(2)`B. resonance effect of phenyl group in anilineC. lower molecular mass of methylamine as compared to that of anilineD. resonance effect of `-NH_(2)` group in `MeNH_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The lone pair of electrons of nitrogen atom in aniline takes part in resonance and thus is not available for donation to protons. Thus aniline is less basic than `CH_(3)NH_(2)` in which `CH_(3)` group exhibits +I effect
117.

Methylamine reacts with nitrous acid to form :A. `CH_(3)CH_(3)`B. `CH_(3)NO_(2)`C. `CH_(3)OH`D. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH`.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`CH_(3)NH_(2)+HNO_(2) rarr CH_(3)OH+H_(2)O+N_(2) uarr`
118.

Ethylamine on reaction wih bromine in aq. Sodium carbonate solution givesA. Ethyl bromideB. N-Bromo-2-propanamineC. N-BromoethylethanamineD. N-Bromoethanamine.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
This reaction is given only by primary and secondary amines on reaction with `Br_(2)` in weakly alkaline medium they form N-bromoamine.
`C_(2)H_(5)NH_(2)+Br_(2) overset(aq. Na_(2)CO_(3))(rarr) underset("N-Bromoethylamine")(C_(2)H_(5)NHBr)+HBr`
119.

Action of `HNO_(2)` on ethylamine givesA. EthaneB. `C_(2)H_(5)OH`C. ammoniaD. Nitromethane.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`C_(2)H_(5)NH_(2) overset(HONO)(rarr) C_(2)H_(5)OH+ N_(2)`
120.

Which of the following will give white precipitate with an aqueous solution of ethylamine ?A. `[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]^(+)`B. Iron (II) sulphateC. Zinc sulphateD. Cupric sulphate.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Aqueous solutions of `C_(2)H_(5)NH_(2)` contains `C_(2)H_(5-) overset(+)(NH)_(3)` and `OH^(-)` ions, which will react with zinc ions `(Zn^(2+))` to form white ppt. of `Zn(OH)_(2)`.
121.

Deep blue colour formed by addition of copper (II) suphate solution to ethylamine is due to formation ofA. free `Cu^(2+)` ions in solutionB. `(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)`C. `[Cu(C_(2)H_(5)NH_(2))_(4)]^(2+)` ionsD. `Cu(OH)_(2)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`Cu^(2+)+4C_(2)H_(5)NH_(2) rarr underset("(Deep blue complex)")underset("Tetraethylamine Copper (II) ion")([Cu(C_(2)H_(5)NH_(2))_(4)]^(2+))`
122.

Ethylamine can be prepared by the action of bromine and caustic potash onA. AcetamideB. PropionamideC. FormamideD. Methyl cyanide.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`underset("N-methyl ethan amide")(CH_(3)CONCH_(3)) overset(NaAlH_(4)//"ether")(rarr) underset("Ethylmethylamine")(CH_(3)CH_(2)NHCH_(3))`
123.

Which of the following has the most stable conjugate acid ?A. `(CH_(3))_(2)NH`B. `(CH_(3))_(3)N`C. `C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2)`D. `C_(6)H_(5)NHCH_(3)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`C_(6)H_(5)-NH_(5)` because it has maximum number of protons.
124.

Which of the following has the most stable conjugate acid in aqueous medium ?A. `(CH_(3))_(2)NH`B. `(CH_(3))_(3)N`C. `C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2)`D. `C_(6)H_(5)NHCH_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Most stable conjugate acid is the most stable protonated cation, whose stability depends on the extent of hydrogen bonding.
125.

The conjugate base of `(CH_(3))_(2)overset(+)(NH_(2))` is :-A. `(CH_(3))_(3)N`B. `(CH_(3))_(2)NH`C. `(CH_(3))_(2) N^(-)`D. `(CH_(3))_(2) N^(+)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`(CH_(3))_(2)NH_(2)^(+) underset(-H^(+))(rarr)(H_(3)C)_(2)NH`.
126.

`NO_(2)^(+)` is calledA. Nitronium ionB. Nitrosonium ionC. Nitro groupD. None of above

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`NO_(2)^(+)` is called as nitronium ion.
127.

`p-`Nitrotoluene on further nitration gives

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Another nitro group will be introduced at the position meta w.r.t. the nitro group already existing and ortho w.r.t. the `CH_(3)^(-)` group. Hence A is the correct choice.
128.

When aniline is heated with glacial acetic acid in the presence of anhy. `ZnCl_(2)`, the product formed isA. AcetamideB. AcetanilideC. Phenyl acetamideD. Chlorobenzene

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Acetanilide `C_(6)H_(5)-NH-overset(O)overset("||")(C)-CH_(3)`
129.

Which of the following on hydrolysis forms acetic acid?A. `CH_(3)CN`B. `C_(2)H_(5)OH`C. `C_(2)H_(5)NH_(2)`D. `CH_(3)OH`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`CH_(3)CN overset(H_(2)O //H^(+))(rarr) CH_(3)COOH`
130.

Select incorrect statementA. Methyl cyanide is reduced to methyl amine by `LiAlH_(4)`B. Methyl isocyanide is hydrolysed to methylamineC. Homologated `1^(@)` amine is obtained in the process `RBr overset(NaCN)(rarr)`D. Acetamide is reduced to ethylamine by `LiAlH_(4)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
131.

The main product of bromination of acetanilide in glacial acetic acid isA. o-bromoanilineB. p-bromoanilineC. p-bromoacetanilideD. 2, 4, 6-tribromoacetanilide.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
132.

`H-overset(O)overset("||")(C)-NHR underset("Pyridine")overset(POCl_(3))(rarr) X+H_(2)O` In this reaction X isA. `R-N=C=O`B. `R-CH-N-OH`C. `R-C equiv N`D. `R-N overset(rarr)(=)C`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`underset("N-Alkyl formamide")(R-NH-overset(O)overset("||")(C)-H) underset("Pyridine")overset(POCl_(3))(rarr) underset("Alkyl isocyanide")(R-N overset(rarr)(=)C+H_(2)O)`
133.

Isopropylamine `overset(KMnO_(4))rarr X overset(H_(3)^(+)O)rarr Y` In the above sequence X and Y areA. Acetaldimine, ethanalB. Ethanal, ketimineC. Ketimine, acetoneD. Acetone, propan-2-ol

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`{:(" "CH_(3)" "CH_(3)),(" |"" |"),(CH_(3)CH_(2)-NH_(2) overset(KMnO_(4))(rarr)CH_(3)-C=NH overset(H_(3)O^(+))(rarr)CH_(3)-C=O),(" Ketimine"" Acetone"):}`
134.

1-Alkyl isocyanide on reduction with `Zn - Hg//HCl` givesA. `1^(@)` AminesB. `3^(@)` AmineC. N-AlkylalkanamineD. N-Methylalkanamine

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`RN overset(rarr)(=)C underset(4 [H])overset(Zn-Hg//HCl)(rarr) underset("N-Methyl alkanamine")(R-NH-CH_(3))`
135.

Consider the following reaction `C_(6)H_(5)NO_(2) overset(Sn//HCl)rarr X overset(C_(6)H_(5)COCl)rarr Y + HCl` What is Y ?A. AcetanilideB. BenzinilideC. AzobenzeneD. Hydrozobenzene

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`C_(6)H_(5)NO_(2) overset(Sn//HCl)(rarr) underset("Aniline (X)")(C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2)) overset(CH_(3)COCl)(rarr) underset("Benzinilide (Y)")(C_(6)H_(5)NHCOC_(6)H_(5))+H_(2)O`
136.

Reduction of benzenediazonium chloride with `SnCl_(2) + HCl`A. AnilineB. PhenylhydrazineC. AzobenzeneD. Hydrazobenzene

Answer» Correct Answer - B
See properties of diazonium salt (B section)
137.

`C_(6)H_(5)N^(+)Cl^(-) overset(x, y)(rarr) C_(6)H_(5)Cl+N_(2)` x and y in the above reaction areA. `CuCl_(2), HCl`B. `CuCl, HCl`C. `ZnCl_(2), HCl`D. `AlCl_(3), HCl`.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
138.

Amongst the compounds given, the one that would form a brilliant coloured dye with `NaNO_(2)` in dil. HCl followed by addition to an alkaline solution of naphthol is

Answer» Correct Answer - C
A coloured dye is formed by the reaction of diazonium salt with `beta`-naphthol. Diazonium compound is formed by the reaction of an aromatic primary amine with `HNO_(3) (NaNO_(2)+HCl)`.
139.

The following reaction represents `C_(6)H_(5)N_(2) Cl + underset("Sodium arsenite")(Na_(3) AsO_(3)) underset((ii) HCl)overset((i) CuSO_(4))rarr underset("Phenyl arsonic acid")(C_(6)H_(5)AsO_(3)H_(2))`A. Schiemann reactionB. Bart reactionC. Gomberg reactionD. Gattermann reaction

Answer» Correct Answer - A
See properties of diazonium salt (A section)
140.

The final product in the following sequence of reaction is `C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2) underset(273 - 278 K)overset(NaNO_(2) + HCl)rarr A overset(NaOH)rarr B`A. `C_(6)H_(5)N_(2)Cl`B. `C_(6)H_(5)OH`C. `C_(6)H_(5) - C_(6)H_(5)`D. `C_(6)H_(5)N = NOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2) underset(HCl, 278 K)overset(NaNO_(2))(rarr)underset((A))(C_(6)H_(5)N_(2)Cl) overset(NaOH)(rarr) C_(6)H_(5)-N=N-OH`
141.

In the reaction `CH_(3) CN + 2H underset("ether")overset(2 HCl)rarr X underset(Delta) overset(H_(2)O)rarr Y. Y isA. dimethylamineB. ethanamineC. acetaldehydeD. acetone.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`CH_(3)CN+2H underset(("Stephen"),("reduction"))overset(HCl//"ether")(rarr)underset((X))underset(("Acetaldimine"),("hydrochloride"))(CH_(3)CH=NH.HCl) overset(H_(2)O //Delta)(rarr) underset("Acetaldehyde")(CH_(3)CHO)+NH_(4)Cl`
142.

What is the end product in the following sequence of reaction ? Acetamide `underset("Heat")overset(P_(2)O_(5))rarr A underset(Zn//HCl)overset([H])rarr B`A. MethylamineB. EthylamineC. Methyl isocyanideD. Ammonium acetate

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`underset("Acetamide")(H_(3)C-overset(O)overset("||")(C)-NH_(2)) underset(-H_(2)O)overset(P_(2)O_(5), Delta)(rarr)H_(3)C-C equiv N underset(4[H])overset(Zn//HCl)(rarr) underset("Ethylamine")(H_(3)C-CH_(2)-NH_(2))`
143.

Assertion (A) : Cyclohexylamine is weaker than aniline. Reason (R) : The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen is delocalised over benzene nucleus in aniline. The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen in cyclohexyl amine is localised.A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.C. A is true but R is false.D. A is false but R is false.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
144.

Which of the following is used to prepare aniline from chlorobenzene by reaction with ammonia ?A. `Cu`B. `Cu_(2)O`C. `Ni`D. `Pt`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`underset("Chlorobenzene")(2 C_(6)H_(5)Cl)+ 2NH_(3) + Cu_(2)O underset(600 atm)overset(475 K)(rarr) underset("Aniline")(2 C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2))+Cu_(2)Cl_(2)+H_(2)O`
145.

Diazo coupling is useful to prepareA. PesticidesB. DyesC. ProteinsD. Vitamins

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Dyes.
146.

Benzene diazonium chloride when reduced with sodium sulphite yieldsA. ChlorobenzeneB. BenzeneC. Phenyl hydrazine chlorideD. Phenol

Answer» Correct Answer - C
147.

Benzene diazonium chloride when reacted with hypophosphorus acid, produces :A. BenzeneB. PhenolC. Phenyl isocyanideD. Phenyl phosphate

Answer» Correct Answer - A
148.

Benzene diazonium chloride forms orange red dye withA. PhenolB. CresolC. ResorcinolD. All

Answer» Correct Answer - D
149.

Assertion (A) : `beta`-naphthol and benzene diazonium chloride react at low temperature to produce an azo dye. Reason (R) : The reaction with `beta`-Naphthol and Benzene diazonium chloride is called coupling reaction.A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.C. A is true but R is false.D. A is false but R is false.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
150.

Nitration of aniline in strongly acidic medium, results in the formation of m-nitroaniline also. This is becauseA. amino group is meta orienting during electrophilic substitution reactionB. nitro group goes always to the meta position irrespective of the substituents.C. nitration of aniline is a nucleophilic substitution reaction in strongly acidic medium.D. in strongly acidic conditions aniline is present as anilinium ion

Answer» Correct Answer - D
See reduction of nitrobenzene.