Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

51.

Give one example of functional isomerism.

Answer»

CH3 − CH2 − OH and CH3 − O − CH3 .

52.

Which of the following is an example of nonbenzenoid aromatic compound?(a) Tolucnc (b) Phenol (c) Benzyl alcohol (d) azulene

Answer»

(d) azulene

Azulene is an example of nonbenzenoid aromatic compound.

53.

Which of the following pair is an example of aromatic compounds?(a) Benzene, Toluene (b) Cyclopropane, Cyclobuane(c) Pyridine, Pyrrole (d) Propane, Butane

Answer»

(a) Benzene, Toluene

54.

In but-l-ene-3-yne number of σ and p bonds are ...... respectively.(A) 7 and 5 (B) 7 and 3 (C) 6 and 4 (D) 6 and 3

Answer»

(B)   7 and 3

55.

Assertion (A) : Solubility of maleic acid in water is more than fumaric acid while melting point of fumaric acid is more than maliec acid.Reason (R) : Molecules of fumaric acid are more symmetric hence they can arrange more closely packed in crystal structure.(A) Assertion (A) and reason (R) both are correct and reason (R) is correct explanation of assertion (A).(B) Assertion (A) and reason (R) both are correct but reason (R) is not correct explanation of assertion (A). (C) Assertion (A) is correct while reason (R) is incorrect. (D) Assertion (A) is incorrect while reason (R) is correct. 

Answer»

(A) Assertion  (A)  and  reason  (R)  both  are  correct  and  reason  (R)  is  correct  explanation  of assertion  (A).

56.

Assertion (A) : IUPAC name of CH3 CH = CH-  C ≡ CH is pent -2-  en -4-  yne.Reason (R) : While determining the position of functional group rule of least set of locant is applied.Assertion (A) and reason (R) both are correct and reason (R) is correct explanation of assertion (A).(B) Assertion (A) and reason (R) both are correct but reason (R) is not correct explanation of assertion (A). (C) Assertion (A) is correct while reason (R) is incorrect. (D) Assertion (A) is incorrect while reason (R) is correct.

Answer»

(D) Assertion (A) is incorrect while reason (R) is correct

57.

In chromatography, if the stationary phase is liquid, the basis is ………

Answer»

partition

In chromatography, if the stationary phase is liquid, the basis is partition.

58.

Which one of the following is used as a column in the separation of pigments of chlorophyll by chromatography technique?(a) Petroleum ether(b) CaCO3 (c) Activated charcoal (d) Ethanoic acid

Answer»

(b) CaCO3

CaCO3 is used as a column in the separation of pigments of chlorophyll by chromatography technique.

59.

Explain paper chromatography.

Answer»

Paper chromatography:

1. It is an example of partition chromatography. A strip of paper acts as an adsorbent. This method involves continues differential partioning of components of a mixture between stationary and mobile phase. In paper chromatography, a special quality paper known as chromatographic paper is used. This paper act as a stationary phase.

2. A strip of chromatographic paper spotted at the base with the solution of the mixture is suspended in a suitable solvent which acts as the mobile phase. The solvent rises up and flows over the spot. The paper selectivity retains different components according to their different partition in the two phases where a chromatograrn is developed.

3. The spots of the separated coloured components are visible at different heights from the position of initial spots on the chromatogram. The spots of the separated colourless compounds may be observed either under ultraviolet light or by the use of an appropriate spray reagent.

60.

Describe about adsorption chromatography.

Answer»
  • The principle involved is different compounds are adsorbed on an adsorbent to different degree.
  • Silica gel and alumina are the commonly used adsorbent. The components of the mixture move by varying distances over the stationary phase.
61.

Explain the principle of paper chromatography.

Answer»

This is the simplest form of chromatography. Here a strip of paper acts as an adsorbent. It is based on the principle which is partly adsorption. The paper is made of cellulose fibres with molecules of water adsorbed on them. This acts as stationary phase. The mobile phase is the mixture of the components to be identified whose solution is prepared in a suitable solvent.

62.

Explain the process of chromatography in chlorophyll.

Answer»

The separation of different coloured constituents of chlorophyll is done by chromatography by M.S. Tswelt. He achieved it by passing a petroleum ether solution of chlorophyll present in leaves through a column of CaCO3 firmly packed into a narrow glass tube. Different components of the pigments got separated and lands to form zones of different colours.

63.

0.24 g of organic compound containing phosphorous gave 0.66 g of Mg2P2O7 by the usual analysis. Calculate the percentage of phosphorous in the compound.

Answer»

Weight of an organic compound = 0.24 g

Weight of Mg2P2O7 = 0.66 g

222 g of Mg2P2O7 contains = 62 g of P

0.66 g contains = \(\frac{62}{222}\) x 0.66 g of P

Percentage of P = \(\frac{62}{222}\) x \(\frac{0.66}{0.24}\) x 100 = 76.80%

64.

Explain about the principle involved in chromatography. Give its types.

Answer»

1. The principle behind chromatography is selective distribution of the mixture of organic substances between two phases-a stationary phase and a moving phase. The stationary phase can be a solid or liquid while the moving phase is a liquid or a gas.

2. if the stationary phase is solid, the basis is adsorption and when it is a liquid, the basis is partition.

3. Chromatography is defined as technique for the separation of a mixture brought about by differential movement of the individual compound through porous medium under the influence of moving solvent.

4. The various methods of chromatography are:

  • Column chromatography (CC)
  • Thin layer chromatography (TLC)
  • Paper chromatography (PC)
  • Gas liquid chromatography (GLC)
  • Ion exchange chromatography
65.

Write a short note on Resonance effect.

Answer»

Resonance Effect: The polarity produced in the molecule by the interaction of two pi bonds or between a pi bond and lone pair of electron present on an adjacent atom.

(i) Positive resonance effect: In this effect, the transfer of electrons is away from an atom or substituent group attached to the conjugated system. The atoms of groups which show + R effect are halogens, -OH, -OR, -NH2 etc.

(ii) Negative resonance effect: In this effect, the transfer of electrons is towards the atom or substituent group attached to the conjugated system. The atoms or groups which dhow -R effect is -COOH -CHO, -CH etc.

66.

0.3 g of an organic compound on Kjeldahl’s analysis gave enough ammonia to just neutralise 30 mL of 0.1N H2SO4 . Calculate the percentage of nitrogen in the compound.

Answer»

Weight of organic compound (w) = 0.3 g

Strength of sulphuric acid used (N) = 0.1 N

Volume of sulphuric acid used (V) = 30 mL

30 ml of 0.1 N sulphuric acid = 30 ml of 0.1 N ammonia

Percentage of nitrogen = \(\Big(\frac{14\times NV}{1000\times w}\Big)\)x 100

\(\Big(\frac{14\times0.1\times30}{1000\times0.3}\Big)\)x 100 = 14%

67.

Explain the various steps involved in crystallization method.

Answer»

Most solid organic compounds are purified by crystallization method. This process is carried out by the following steps.

1. Selection of solvent:

organic substances being covalent do not dissolve in water, hence selection of suitable solvent becomes necessary. Hence the powdered organic substance is taken in a test tube and the solvent is added little by little with constant stirring and heating, till the amount added is sufficient to dissolve the organic compound.

If the solid dissolves upon heating and throws out maximum crystals on cooling, then the solvent is suitable. This process is repeated with benzene, ether, acetone and alcohol various solvent. till the most suitable one is sorted out.

2. Preparation of solution:

The organic compound is dissolved in minimum quantity of suitable solvent small amount of animal charcoal can he added to decolonize any coloured substance. The solution may be prepared by heating over a wire gauze or water bath.

3. Filtration of hot solution:

The hot solution so obtained is filtered through a fluted filter paper placed in a funnel.

4. Crystallization:

The hot filtrate is then allowed to cool. Most of the impurities are removed on the filter paper. the pure solid substance separate as crystal. If the rate of crystallization slow, it is induced either by scratching the walls of the beaker with a glass rod or by adding a few crystals of pure compounds to the solution.

5. Isolation and drying of crystals:

The crystals are separated from the mother liquor by filtration is done under reduced pressure using a Buchner funnel. Finally the crystals are washed with small amount of pure cold solvent and dried.

68.

What type of reaction intermediates are formed by homolytic cleavage?

Answer»

Free Radicals

69.

What is the basic principle involved in the estimation of nitrogen by Dumas method.

Answer»

This method is based upon the fact that nitrogenous compound is heated with copper oxide in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide, yields free nitrogen in addition to carbon dioxide and water.

CxHyNz + (2x + \(\frac{y}{2}\))CuO → xCO2\(\frac{y}{2}\)H2O + \(\frac{z}{2}\)N2 + (2x + \(\frac{y}{2}\)) Cu

Trace of nitrogen oxides formed, if any are reduced to nitrogen by passing the gaseous mixture over heated copper gauze. The mixture of gases so produced is collected over an aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide which absorbs carbon dioxide. Nitrogen is collected in the upper part of the graduated tube.

70.

How sodium fusion extract is prepared?

Answer»

A small piece of dry sodium metal is heated with an organic compound in a fusion tube for 2-3 minutes and the red-hot tube is plunged in to distilled water contained in a china dish. The content of the china dish is boiled, cooled and filtered. The filtrate is known as sodium fusion extract.

71.

What is the hybridization of carbon atoms in alkanes?

Answer»

Sp3 ...........

72.

Assertion (A) : Allyl free radicals are more stable than alkyl free radical.Reason (R) : Due to resonance allyl free radicals are more stable.(A) Assertion (A) and reason (R) both are correct and reason (R) is correct explanation of assertion (A).(B) Assertion (A) and reason (R) both are correct but reason (R) is not correct explanation of assertion (A).(C) Assertion (A) is correct while reason (R) is incorrect.(D) Assertion (A) is incorrect while reason (R) is correct.

Answer»

(A) Assertion (A) and reason (R) both are correct and reason (R) is correct explanation of assertion (A).

73.

Which particles are obtained by homolytic fission of A B bond ?(A)  One positive and one anion(B)  two carbocation(C)  one carbocation and one carb anion(D)  two free radicals 

Answer»

(D)  two free radicals

74.

Identify the type of reaction :CH3 CH2 I + acqueous KOH CH3CH2OH + KI.(A) substitution(B) addition(C) elimination(D) haloenation

Answer»

(A)  substitution 

75.

In Carius method, the sulphur in an organic compound is oxidised to ……….

Answer»

H2SO4

In Carius method, the sulphur in an organic compound is oxidised to H2SO4.

76.

(i) Explain the chemistry for the fusion of organic compound with Na metal for the detection of nitrogen.(ii) In an estimation of Sulphur by Carius method, 0.540 g of an organic compound gave 0.999 g of BaSO4. Find the percentage of Sulphur in the compound. (Atomic mass of Ba = 137u, S = 32 u)

Answer»

For testing an organic compound, Lassaigne's filtrate is to be prepared. To prepare the Lassaigne's filtrate, take a pea-sized and dried fresh piece of sodium and put it in a small ignition tube and heat it till sodium melts, A pinch of the given organic compound (or a drop of it if it is a liquid) is now added to the fused sodium and heated again to red hot. The fusion tube contents are now transferred to a china dish containing 10-15 ml of water. The tube breaks and contents are boiled in the China dish. The solution, after filtration, is called Lassaigne's filtrate.

Test for Nitrogen

Na + C + N \(\overset{\Delta}{\rightarrow}\) NaCN

From organic compound

Now to a part of Lassaigne’s filtrate freshly prepared FeSO4 is added when the following reactions occur. A small amount of H2SO4 is added.

2NaCN + FeSO4 → Fe(CN)2 + Na2SO4

Fe(CN)2 + 4NaCN → Na4[Fe(CN)6) Sodium hexacyano ferrate (II)

Some of Fe2+ ions are oxidised on heating to Fe3+ ions.

3Na4[Fe(CN)6] + 4Fe3+ \(\overset{xH_2O}{\rightarrow}\) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 xH2O + 12Na+ Iron (III) hexacyanoferrate (II)

(Prussian blue)

This Fe3+ ion gives Prussian blue colour which confirms the presence of nitrogen in the compound.

77.

What makes carbon such a unique element?

Answer» Tetravalency and catenation
78.

Which sentence is incorrect with reference to free radical ?(A) They are paramagnetic species having unpaired electrons.(B) They are electrically neutral and highly reactive.(C) Carbon atom of free radical has 7 electron in valence orbital.(D) They are highly stable and long lasting

Answer»

(D)  They are highly stable and long lasting

79.

What are the changes in hybridization of carbon in addition halogenation reaction of ethene ?(A) sp3 to sp2 (B) sp2 to sp3 (C) sp2 to sp2 (D) sp to sp3

Answer»

(B)   sp2 to sp3

80.

The method used to estimate nitrogen in foods and fertilisers is ………

Answer»

Kjeidahl’s method

81.

State five differences between the characteristics of organic and inorganic compounds. State how organic compounds are classified.

Answer»

(a) Characteristics of organic compounds : 

1. These are made up of only a few elements C, H, O, N, S,X(Cl, Br,l) 2. These involve covalent bonds. 

3. These are generally gases or liquids 

4. They have low melting and boiling points. 

5. They are combustible. 

6. They show molecular reations. 

7. They show isomerism. 

8. These are non-conductors of electrocity. 

9. There are generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.

Characteristics of inorganic compounds : 

1. These are made up of all the known elements. 

2. These involve ionic bonds. 

3. These are generally solids. 

4. They have high melting and boiling points. 

5. They are non-combustible. 

6. They show ionic reactions. 

7. They don’t show isomerism. 

8. These are generally good conductors of electricity. 

9. These are generally soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents.

(b) Classification of Organic Compounds Aliphatic – Open Chain Compounds

                          Hydrocarboos

                       Compounds containing carbon and hydrogen only
SaturatedUnsaturated
AlkanesAlkenes
MethaneEthene [C2H4]
Ethane[C2H6]
Alkymes
Ethyne [C2H2]
                                  Cyclic - Closed Chain Compounds
HomocyclicHeterocyclic
(only c atoms)(C,O,N,S atoms)
AromaticAromatic
e,g., Bezenee.h., Pyridine

82.

Why it is dangerous to bum methane in an insufficient supply of air?

Answer»

Because it will form carbon monoxide which is poisonous for human beings as it cuts off the oxygen supply by forming carboxy haemoglobin in the blood. 

83.

The mixture of diethyl ether and ethanol can he purified by ………

Answer»

simple distillation

84.

State reasons for ‘Justification of a separate branch’ for ‘Organic Chemistry. 

Answer»

This is due to the following reasons: 

1. The number of known organic compounds is very large as compared to the number of known inorganic compounds. 

2. Organic compounds involve only a few elements (C, H, O, N, S, P, F, Cl, Br, I etc.), whereas inorganic compounds involve all the known elements. 

3. Organic compounds have complex nature and have high molecular mass. 

. Organic compounds involve covalent bonds whereas inorganic compounds involve electrovalent bonds. 

5. Organic compounds show isomerism whereas inorganic compounds do not show isomerism. 

6. The properties of organic compounds are different from inorganic compounds. All these facts convince us to study organic chemistry as a separate branch of chemistry

85.

Why light or heat is necessary for chlorination of alkanes?

Answer»

The Cl-Cl bond must be broken to form Cl radicals, before the chlorination of alkanes can commence. The breaking of bond requires energy which is supplied either by heat or light.

86.

 Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons. Give reason. 

Answer»

Alkynes have triple bonds, so they are unsaturated hydrocarbon.

87.

The molecules of alkene family are represented by a general formula CnH2n . Now answer the following: What is the lowest value which can be assigned to n ?

Answer»

The lowest value of n is 2. 

88.

Addition reactions and substitution reactions are types of organic reactions. Which type of reaction is shown by:(i) ethane(ii) ethane?

Answer»

(i) Ethane undergoes substitution reaction.

(ii) Ethene undergoes addition reactions.

89.

Choose the odd one out. (a) Renzene (b) Water (c) Ether (d) Chloroform

Answer»

(b) Water. 

It is a polar solvent whereas others are non-polar solvents.

90.

Write the common name, IUPAC name and formula of one monocarboxylic acid and one dicarboxylic acid.

Answer»

Monocarboxylic acid:

Formula: HCOOH

Common name: Formic acid

IUPAC name: Methanoic acid

Dicarboxylic acid:

Formula: COOH-COOH

Common name : Oxalic acid

IUPAC name: Ethane-di-oic acid

91.

A given organic compound can be assigned only one name on the basis of the IUPAC system Give reasons.

Answer»

This statement is not correct.Correct statement is : An organic compound may have more than one IUPAC name (out of all these one is a preferred IUPAC name) but two compounds cannot have the same IUPAC name because thismay lead to confusion.

92.

Choose the correct pair.(a) Benzene : Aliphatic compound(b) Propane : Aromatic compound(c) Pyridine : Heterocyclic compound(d) Cyclohexane : Polycyclic compound

Answer»

(c) Pyridine : Heterocyclic compound

93.

Substitution reactions are characteristic reactions of saturated organic compounds only Give reason.

Answer»

Addition reactions are not possible in case of saturated organic compounds. Saturated organic compounds can only undergo substitution reactions.

94.

Acetic acid is considered an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid Give reason.

Answer»

Acetic acid or ethanoic acid, CH3COOH has one carboxylic acid group (—COOH). Hence it is a monocarboxylic acid. As it has no benzene ring in it, it is not aromatic and hence it is an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid.

95.

In the following questions a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.Assertion (A): Components of a mixture of red and blue inks can be separated by distributing the components between stationary and mobile phases in paper chromatography.Reason (R) : The coloured components of inks migrate at different rates because paper selectively retains different components according to the difference in their partition between the two phases.(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.(iii) Both A and R are not correct.(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Answer»

(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

96.

0.50 g of an organic compound was Kjeldahlished. The ammonia evolved was passed in 50cm3 of IN H2SO4 . The residual acid required 60 cm3 of \(\frac{N}{2}\) NaOH solution. Calculate the percentage of nitrogen in the compound.

Answer»

Step 1. 

Calculation of volume of unused acid

Volume of NaOH solution required = 60 cm3

Normality of NaOH solution = \(\frac{1}{2}\)N

Normality of H2SO4 solution = \(\frac{1}{N}\)

Volume of unused acid can be calculated by applying normality equation

\(\frac{N_1V_1}{Acid}=\frac{N_1V_1}{Base}\)

1 x V = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 60 = 30 cm3

Step II. 

Calculation of volume of acid used

Volume of acid added = 50 cm3

Volume of unused acid = 30 cm3

Volume of acid used = (50 – 30) = 20 cm3

Step III. 

Calculation of percentage of nitrogen

mass of compound = 0.05 g

Volume of acid used = 20 cm3

Normality of acid used = 1 N

Percentage of N = \(\frac{1.4\times Volume\,of\,acid\,used\times Normality\,of\,acid\,used}{Mass\,of\,the\,compound}\)

percentage of nitrogen = \(\frac{1.4\times20\times1}{0.50}\) = 56%

97.

(i) In Carius method of estimation of halogen, 0.15 g of an organic compound gave 0.12 g of AgBr, find out the % of Br in the compound. (At. mass of Ag = 108, Br = 80)(ii) Can we detect oxygen in a compound by Lassaigne's test?(iii) Which colour will appear in the Lassaigne's test if the compound contains both nitrogen and Sulphur?

Answer»

(i) Here, the mass of the substance taken = 0.15g

Mass of AgBr formed = 0.12g

Now 1 mole of AgBr = 1 mole of Br

or (108 + 80) = 188 g of AgBr = 80g of Br

\(\because\) 188 of AgBr contain bromine = 80g

\(\therefore\) 0.12 of AgBr will contain bromine

\(\frac{80}{188}\) x 0.12g

But this much amount of bromine is present in 0.15g of the organic compound.

Percentage of bromine = \(\frac{80\times0.12\times100}{188\times0.15}\)

= 34.04%

(ii) No, oxygen cannot be detected by Lassaigne’s test.

(iii) Blood red colour.

98.

An organic compound contains 69% carbon and 4.9% hydrogen, the remainder being oxygen. Calculate the masses of carbon dioxide and water produced when 0.20 g of this compound is subjected to complete combustion.

Answer»

Step I.

Calculation of mass of CO2 produced

Mass of compound = 0.20 g

Percentage of carbon = 69 g

Percentage of carbon = \(\frac{12}{44}\) = \(\frac{Mass\,of\,carbon\,dioxide\,formed}{Mass\,of\,compound}\) x 100

69 = \(\frac{12}{44}\) = \(\frac{Mass\,of\,carbon\,dioxide\,formed}{(0.20\,g)}\) x 100

Mass of CO2 formed = \(\frac{69\times44\times(0.20g)}{12\times100}\) = 0.506 g

Step II.

Calculation of mass of H2O produced

Mass of compound = 0.20 g

Percentage of hydrogen = 4.8%

4.8 = \(\frac{2}{18}\) x \(\frac{Mass\,of\,water\,formed}{Mass\,of\,compound}\) x 100

Mass of H2O formed = \(\frac{4.8\times18\times(0.20g)}{2\times100}\) = 0.0864 g

99.

In the following questions a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.Assertion (A) : Sulphur present in an organic compound can be estimated quantitatively by Carius method.Reason (R) : Sulphur is separated easily from other atoms in the molecule and gets precipitated as light yellow solid.(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.(iii) Both A and R are not correct.(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Answer»

(iii) Both A and R are not correct.

100.

The purity of an organic compound is determined by …………(a) Chromatography(b) Crystallisation(c) melting or boiling point(d) both (a) and (c)

Answer»

(d) both (a) and (c)