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In BHC, Benzene is chlorinated in the liquid phase in the presence of an activation agent, such as what?(a) Activating light(b) Gamma rays(c) Elemental fluorine(d) All of the mentionedThis question was posed to me during an interview for a job.My doubt stems from Halogenation in chapter Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct choice is (d) All of the mentioned |
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What is the formula of DDT?(a) 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl) ethane(b) 1,2,2-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl) methane(c) 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl) propane(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in unit test.I'd like to ask this question from Halogenation topic in division Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (B) 1,2,2-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl) methane |
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What is a Brine?(a) Coolant(b) Heat exchanger(c) Tower(d) ColumnThis question was posed to me in examination.This intriguing question comes from Halogenation topic in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) Coolant To explain I WOULD SAY: A Brine is a solution of NaCl, and is used as a coolant i.e. to REDUCE the temperature of the material. |
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What do we get when Ethyl alcohol is chlorinated?(a) Alkyl(b) Hemiacetal(c) Azo(d) OximeThis question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My query is from Halogenation in division Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right option is (b) Hemiacetal |
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What is meant by the Chlorination Catalysed by Active Carbon?(a) Promotes halogenation(b) Promotes hydrohalogenation(c) Promotes dehydrohalogenation(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Halogenation in chapter Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned |
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Which of the atoms has the capacity to form mixed halogens?(a) Fluorine(b) Bromine(c) Iodine(d) Both Br and II got this question in examination.I'd like to ask this question from Halogenation topic in chapter Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right option is (d) Both Br and I |
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What is the energy required to raise a molecule to a higher energy level?(a) Quantum(b) Exothermic energy(c) Work done(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me during an online interview.My question comes from Halogenation in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right OPTION is (a) QUANTUM |
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Which of the following compounds in contact with Fluorine are explosive in nature?(a) Benzene(b) Ether(c) Turpentine(d) All of the mentionedI got this question during a job interview.Question is from Halogenation in chapter Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned |
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What is meant by photo halogenation?(a) Effect of electromagnetism(b) Reaction with wavelengths(c) All of the mentioned(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me during an online interview.This interesting question is from Halogenation in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct choice is (C) All of the mentioned |
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Antimony pentachloride is an excellent chlorine carrier.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.This is a very interesting question from Halogenation in division Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) True To explain: Antimony pentachloride is an excellent CHLORINE CARRIER. It has been USED extensively in the past for the manufacture of tetrachloroethane, ethylene dichloride, and tetrachlorophthalic anhydride, but most of these chlorination have been converted to ferric chloride procedures. |
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In Aromatic Compounds Substitution, direct substitution of iodine into the benzene nucleus is feasible only in the presence of what?(a) Azo compound(b) Reducing agent(c) Oxidizing agent(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in unit test.My query is from Halogenation topic in chapter Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) Oxidizing agent For explanation: In Aromatic Compounds Substitution, direct substitution of iodine into the benzene nucleus is FEASIBLE only in the presence of an oxidizing agent. The hydrogen iodide formed simultaneously with the iodo compound is UNSTABLE: the iodine in the benzene nucleus is loosely bound; and CONDITIONS must therefore be provided to AVOID reversibility.2C6H6 + I2 + (O) ——-> 2C6H5I + H2O. |
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What is the name of the following reaction: CH3CH2Cl + KI ——-> CH3CH2I + KCl?(a) Addition reaction(b) Replacement reaction(c) Substitution reaction(d) Rearrangement reactionThe question was asked in semester exam.This is a very interesting question from Halogenation in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right ANSWER is (b) REPLACEMENT reaction |
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Does physical and chemical factors have influence on peroxide molecules?(a) Yes(b) NoThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.The above asked question is from Halogenation in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right answer is (a) Yes |
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Why is the bromination of the paraffin hydrocarbons is slower than chlorination?(a) Because it’s milder(b) It reacts faster(c) Highly reactive(d) None of the mentionedI had been asked this question during an interview.This key question is from Sandmeyer Reaction in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct ANSWER is (a) Because it’s milder |
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Which type of reaction do we use for the production of Fluorobenzene ?(a) Sandmeyer’s reaction(b) Addition reaction(c) Substitution reaction(d) Rearrangement reactionThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Sandmeyer Reaction topic in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The CORRECT option is (a) Sandmeyer’s reaction |
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What is the name of the following reaction: C6H5-NH2-HCL + HF —–> C6H5-NH2-HF + HCl?(a) Addition reaction(b) Substitution reaction(c) Sandmeyer’s reaction(d) None of the mentionedThe question was asked during an interview.This intriguing question originated from Sandmeyer Reaction in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct ANSWER is (c) Sandmeyer’s REACTION |
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In Sandmeyer reaction, what is the intermediate compound formed before adding cuprous halide?(a) Alcohol halide(b) Diazonium halide(c) Aqueous halide(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question during an interview.My doubt stems from Sandmeyer Reaction topic in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (b) Diazonium halide To explain I would say: During the reaction, FIRSTLY we prepare the SOLUTION of diazonium halide and gradually add it to a solution of the corresponding CUPROUS halide. Afterwards the diazotization and replacement of the diazo group TAKES place in one operation. |
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What product do we get on chlorination of Fatty acids?(a) Alkyl chlorides(b) Acid chlorides(c) Chlorides(d) All of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me during a job interview.My doubt stems from Sandmeyer Reaction in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct choice is (b) Acid chlorides |
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Phosphorus pentachloride is employed as an esterification agent.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question during an interview for a job.This interesting question is from Sandmeyer Reaction topic in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT option is (a) True To elaborate: It is true that Phosphorus pentachloride is EMPLOYED as an esterification agent in the treatment of alcohols, the HALIDE BECOMING hydrolysed during the REACTION. |
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What do we get by chlorinating hydroxy or methoxybiphenyl?(a) Hydroxy hypochlorite(b) Aniline(c) Alkali hypochlorite(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Sandmeyer Reaction topic in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct option is (c) Alkali HYPOCHLORITE |
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Which of the following is not a Chlorinating agent?(a) Thionyl Chloride(b) Sulfuryl Chloride(c) Phosphorus Chlorides(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an interview for job.The above asked question is from Sandmeyer Reaction topic in division Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (d) None of the mentioned Best EXPLANATION: Thionyl Chloride (SOCL2), Sulfuryl Chloride (SO2CL2) and Phosphorus Chlorides(PCL3, PCL5) are all USED as chlorinating agents. |
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For the reaction of Alkyl chloride in presence of Alc.KOH gives what in product?(a) Alkyl(b) Alkene(c) Alcohol(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me at a job interview.I would like to ask this question from Halogenation topic in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct answer is (B) ALKENE |
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Alkyl halides and unsaturated aliphatic compounds cannot be simultaneously be obtained.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in unit test.The doubt is from Halogenation in division Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct choice is (b) False |
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In the reaction, Acetylene in presence of what give us Tetrachloroethane?(a) Zinc(b) HgCl2(c) FeCl2(d) Al2O3I got this question during an interview.The question is from Halogenation topic in chapter Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) FeCl2 The best explanation: Acetylene in PRESENCE of FeCl2 give us TETRACHLOROETHANE, and this reaction is known as Halogenated olefins. |
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CH2=CH2 + 2Cl2 + O2 ——–> _______ + 2H2O.Complete the following reaction?(a) CHCl=CHCl(b) CH2CL-CH2Cl(c) CH3-CH3(d) CCL3-CCL3I had been asked this question in a national level competition.This interesting question is from Halogenation in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct option is (a) CHCl=CHCl |
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What is meant by a Catalytic chamber?(a) Reactor(b) Quenching tower(c) Cooling tower(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in class test.I'm obligated to ask this question of Halogenation in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct ANSWER is (a) Reactor |
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What do we get Chlorination of Carbon Disulphide?(a) Carbon Dichloride(b) Carbon Trichloride(c) Carbon Tetrachloride(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me in my homework.This intriguing question originated from Halogenation in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right answer is (C) Carbon Tetrachloride |
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Which type of chlorination is this reaction: CH3CHO + 3Cl2 ——->CCL3CHO + 3HCl ?(a) Chlorination of Alkali(b) Chlorination of Acetaldehyde(c) Chlorination of Ethanol(d) Chlorination of CycloparaffinsThe question was asked during an interview for a job.Origin of the question is Halogenation topic in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right answer is (B) Chlorination of Acetaldehyde |
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The Halogenated anthraquinones are derived from which reaction?(a) Friedel-Crafts reaction(b) Bechmann reaction(c) Olefins reaction(d) None of the mentionedI had been asked this question in my homework.This question is from Halogenation topic in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) Friedel-Crafts REACTION For EXPLANATION I would say: The halogenated anthraquinones are derived from the CORRESPONDING keto acids, which in turn are prepared according to the Friedel-Crafts reaction. |
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What is the formula of Benzotrichloride?(a) C6H5-CCl3(b) C6H5-CHCl2(c) C6H5-CH2-Cl(d) C6H5-CH3I had been asked this question in an interview for internship.My doubt is from Halogenation and Its Types in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right option is (a) C6H5-CCl3 |
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Is there a difference between Sandmeyer and Gattermann reaction?(a) Difference reaction temperature(b) Difference in pressure condition(c) Difference in catalyst(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an internship interview.My query is from Halogenation and Its Types in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (C) Difference in catalyst Explanation: (HCl, Cu ) In Sandmeyer reaction : RN2Cl + Cu2Cl2 ———>RCL + N2 + Cu2Cl2Gattermann reaction:RN2CL ———–>RCl + N2. |
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Thionyl Chloride is not a chlorinating agent.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked during an interview.My doubt stems from Halogenation and Its Types topic in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) False The best I can EXPLAIN: Thionyl Chloride- SOCL2 ACTS as a chlorinating AGENT. |
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In which of the following reaction is Halogenation involved?(a) Addition(b) Substitution(c) Replacement(d) All of the mentionedThe question was asked in examination.The doubt is from Halogenation and Its Types in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right choice is (d) All of the mentioned |
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Which derivative has pharmaceutical or dyeing properties?(a) Fluorine(b) Iodine(c) Bromine(d) ChlorineThe question was asked at a job interview.I want to ask this question from Halogenation and Its Types in division Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (C) Bromine To explain I WOULD say: The bromine derivative sometimes has certain advantages because of the greater EASE in effecting the replacement of this halogen in subsequent reactions or because it possesses certain PHARMACEUTICAL or dyeing properties. |
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Which one of the following is the most important halogen in terms of preparations?(a) Bromine(b) Chlorine(c) Iodine(d) FluorineI have been asked this question in an internship interview.This question is from Halogenation and Its Types topic in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT choice is (b) Chlorine The explanation: The chlorine derivatives, because of the greater ECONOMY in effecting their preparation, are by far the most important of the technical halogen compounds and for this reason are given PRIMARY consideration. Chlorine > Bromine > IODINE > Fluorine. |
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Which derivative is used for aerosol propellant?(a) Bromine(b) Chlorine(c) Iodine(d) FluorineThis question was addressed to me in an online quiz.This question is from Halogenation and Its Types in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» The CORRECT answer is (d) Fluorine |
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What is meant by Halogenation?(a) Introduction of Halogen atom(b) Removal of Halogen atom(c) Introduction & Removal of Halogen atom(d) None of the mentionedI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This key question is from Halogenation and Its Types topic in section Halogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) Introduction of Halogen atom The best EXPLANATION: Halogenation is DEFINED as the process where one or more halogen atoms are INTRODUCED into an ORGANIC compound. |
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