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401.

What Is the need for purification of organic compounds?

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In order to study the structure, physical properties, chemical properties and biological properties of organic compounds, they must be in the pure state. So organic compounds must be purified.

402.

A compound formed by the substitution of two clorine atoms for two hydrogen atoms in propane. What is the number of structural isomers possible?

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Four –

(i) CH3CH2CHCH2 

(ii) CH3CHCICH2CI 

(iii) CH3CICCICH3 

(iv) CICH2 − CH2 − CH2CI

403.

Write the possible isomers for the formula C5H10 with their name and type of isomerism present in it.

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C5H10 :

1. CH3-CH2-CH2-CH = CH2 (Pent-1-ene) 

2. CH3 -CH2 -CH=CH-CH3 (Pent-2-ene) 

The type of isomerism present above is position isomerism.

404.

Write the IUPAC names of the following compounds. (i) CH3-CH2-CH2-NH-CH3(ii) (iii) 

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(i) N-methylpropan- 1 -amine

(ii) N-methylpropan-2-amine

(iii) N, N-dimethylpropan- 1-amine

405.

Three students, Manish, Ramesh and Rajni, were determining the extra elements present in an organic compound given by their teacher. They prepared the Lassaigne's extract (LE) independently by the fusion of the compound with sodium metal. Then they added solid FesO4 and dilute sulphuric acid to a part of Lassaigne's extract. Manish and Rajni obtained Prussian blue colour bit Ramesh got red colour. Ramesh repeated the test with the same Lassaigne's extract, but again got red colour only. They were surprised and went to their teacher and told him about their observation. Teacher asked them to think over the reason for this. Can you help them by giving the reason for this observation? Also, write the chemical equations to explain the formation of compounds of different colours.

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In the Lassaigne's test for nitrogen in an organic compound, the Prussian blue colour is obtained due to the formation of ferric ferrocyanide.

6NaCN + FeSO4 → Na4[Fe(CN)6] + Na2SO4

3Na4 [Fe (CN)6) ] + 2Fe2(SO4)3 → Fe4 [Fe(CN)6] + 6Na2SO4

In compounds containing nitrogen and Sulphur together, the sodium metal should be in slight excess otherwise in Lassaigne's test, sodium thiocyanate (NaCNS) is formed which gives red colour with Fe3+ ions and decomposes follows:

NaSCN + 2Na→ NaCN + Na2S

3NaSCN + FeCl3 → Fe(SCN)3 + 3NaCl

On the basis of above results, it is clear that Ramesh used less sodium and hence NaSCN was formed in the Lassaigne's extract which gave red colouration due to Fe(SCN)3 formation while Manish and Rajni used excess sodium and hence, NaCN was formed in the Lassaigne's extract which gave Prussian blue colour of Fe4 [Fe (CN)6].

406.

Name the compounds whose line formulae are given below :

Answer» (i) 3-Ethyl-4-methylheptan-5-en-2-one

(ii) 3-Nitrocyclohex-1-ene.
407.

Three students, Manish, Ramesh and Rajni were determining the extra elements present in an organic compound given by their teacher. They prepared the Lassaigne’s extract (L.E.) independently by the fusion of the compound with sodium metal. Then they added solid FeSO4 and dilute sulphuric acid to a part of Lassaigne’s extract. Manish and Rajni obtained prussian blue colour but Ramesh got red colour. Ramesh repeated the test with the same Lassaigne’s extract, but again got red colour only. They were surprised and went to their teacher and told him about their observation. Teacher asked them to think over the reason for this. Can you help them by giving the reason for this observation. Also, write the chemical equations to explain the formation of compounds of different colours.

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In Lassaigne’s test SCN ions are formed due to the presence of sulphur and nitrogen both. These give red colour with Fe3+ ions. This happens when fusion is not carried out in the excess of sodium. With excess of sodium the thiocyanate ion, if formed, is decomposed as follows:

NaSCN + 2Na ⎯→ NaCN + Na2S

408.

What is an electrophile? Give an example.

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Electrophiles are attacking reagent that attacks the substrate at high electron density. These are either positively charged species of electron deficient neutral molecules.

e. g. ,H+, CI+, Br+, BFetc

409.

Give the name of one member of each of the following:(a) saturated hydrocarbons(b) unsaturated hydrocarbons

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The member of each of the following is:

(a) Saturated Hydrocarbon: Hexane (C6H14)

(b) Unsaturated Hydrocarbon: Hexene (C6H12)

410.

Give a chemical test to distinguish between : Ethene gas and ethane gas.

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To the given gas add few drops of bromine solution in carbon, tetra-chloride. In case of ethene gas, the reddish colour of bromine discharges. However, in case of ethane gas the reddish colour of bromine does not discharge.

411.

Identify the statement that is incorrect about alkanes : (A) They are hydrocarbons. (B) There is single covalent bond between carbon and hydrogen (C) They can undergo both substitution as well as addition reactions (D) On complete combustion they produce carbon dioxide and water. 

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They can undergo both substitution as well as addition reactions.

412.

Fill in the blanks:Ethanol reacts with sodium to give………(sodium ethanoate, sodium ethoxide, sodium propanoate)

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Sodium ethoxide.

413.

 are called .................

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functional isomers

414.

Choose the incorrect pair. (a) -CHO : Aldehyde (b) -COOH : Carboxylic acid(c) -NH2 : Nitro group(d) -O- : Ether

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(c) -NH2 : Nitro group

415.

Resonance structures of propenal are given below. Which of these resonathing structureus is more stable? Give reason for your answer.

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CH2 = CH − CH = 0 is more stable than CH2 = CH − O, since the octet of C and O is complete and no separation of opposite charge is there.

416.

For testing halogens in an organic compound with AgNO3 solution, sodium extract (Lassaigne’s test) is acidified with dilute HNO3. What will happen if a student acidifies the extract with dilute H2SO4 in place of dilute HNO3?

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White ppt. of Ag2SO4 will be formed.

417.

Ethane, Ethene, Ethanoic acid, Ethyne, Ethanol — From the compounds, name : 1. The compound with — OH and with — COOH, 2. Homologue of homologous series with general formula Cn H2n .

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1. Compound with — OH group: Ethanol (C2H5OH) 

2. Compound with — COOH group: Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) 

3. Homologue of homologous series with G.F. CnH2n :Ethene (C2H4 )

1. Ethanol has -OH group and ethanoic acid has - COOH group

2. CnH2n homologue has ethene in his way
418.

Choose the correct statement. (a) All organic compounds are ionic compounds.(b) All organic compounds have high boiling point and high melting point.(c) Many of the organic compounds are inflammable.(d) Organic compounds are mostly soluble in water.

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(c) Many of the organic compounds are inflammable.

419.

Write the structural formula of the following:(i) (ii) 

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1. N, N-dimethylbenzene amine

2. N-ethyl-N-methylpropan-I-amine

420.

In which compound having only one functional group, prefix is added in nomenclature ?(A) alcohol (B) ether (C) amide (D) ketone

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Ether only one functional group, prefix is added in nomenclature .

421.

How do successive members of homologous series differ from each other ?(A)  -CH3 grou (B)-CH2 group(C)  -C2H5 group(D)  -CH group 

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(B)  - CH2 group

422.

Which of the following pair shows functional group isomerisms ? (A) aldehyde and alcohol (B) alcohol and amine (C) carboxylic acid and aldehyde (D) alcohol and ether

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(D) alcohol and ether

423.

Give the correct IUPAC name structural formulae given below:

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 1.Pent-3-en-1-yne
2.Propane-1-ol
3..Pentan-2-one
4..2-Methyl Pentanoic acid
5.Hexan-3-one
424.

 Give the correct IUPAC name structural formulae given below:

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1.1, 2-dichloroethane
2.2-Chloro hex-5-yn-1-al
3. 3-methyl-but-3-en-1-ol
4.1-chloro-2methyl propane
52,4-dimethyl-pentan-3-one
6.2-methoxy-4-pentan-3-one
7.2-chloro-3-hydroxy propanal
8.Ethanedioic acid
9.Pent-1-en-4-yne

425.

Give the correct IUPAC name structural formulae given below:

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1.Propanal
 2.Propan-1-ol
3.Propyne
4.Pentan-3-ol
5.2-methyl propane
 6. Ethanoic acid

426.

Between successive members of alkane homologous series, difference between molecular mass is ...... . (A) 16 amu (B) 12 amu (C) 14 amu (D) 18 amu 

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Molecular mass is  14 amu

427.

Write balanced chemical equations for : Preparation of ethanol from ethyl chloride.

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C2H5Cl + NaOH(aq) C2H5OH + NaCl.

428.

Give the correct IUPAC name structural formulae given below:

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1.But-2-yne
2.1,2,-dichloro ethane .
3.2-methyl butane
4.2-methyl propane

429.

State the term for the reaction in which the hydrogen of an alkane is replaced by chlorine.

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Substitution reaction. 

430.

Which one of the following is a secondary alcohol? Does any isomer of this exist? (a) CH3CH2OH (b) CH3OH (c) CH3CH(OH)CH3 (d) (CH3)C3OH (e) none of these 

Answer» c , yes propan-1-ol
431.

Isomer of ethyl alcohol is ...... .(A)  diethyl ether(B)  dimethyl ether(C)  ethanal(D)  acetone 

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(B)  dimethyl ether

432.

State one relevant observation for the following reaction – Addition of ethyl alcohol to acetic acid in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid.

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On warming the mixture gives fruity smell. 

433.

What is enolisation? What is labile form?

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Enolisation is a process in which keto form is converted into enol form. Both tautomeric forms are equally stable. The less stable form is known as labile form.

434.

Which compound should be heated with sodalime to obtain ethane gas in the laboratory ?

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Sodium propionate. 

435.

Give the IUPAC name of the compounds numbered (I) to (V).

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1. Methyl butanol, 

2-Methyl-1-butanol 

2. 2, 2-dimethyl propanol 

3. 2-Bromocyclo pentan- I -ol 

4. 3-Methylbutanal 

5. 3-Methyl-2-butanone

436.

Give the IUPAC names of the compounds numbered (i) to (v).

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1. Propyne 

2. Pentan-3-ol 

3. 2-Methylpropane 

4. Ethanoic acid 

5. 1,2-Dichloroethane

437.

Copland complete the table which relates to three homologous series of Hydrocarbons :General formulaCaH2nCaH2n-2CaH2n+2IUPAC name - of the homologous seriesCharacteristic bond typeSingle bondIUPAC name - of the first member of the seriesType of reaction - with chorineAddition

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1. Alkenes, Alkynes and Alkanes 

2. Double, Triple, Single 

3. Ethene, Ethyne, Methene 

4. Addition Substitution

438.

Copy and complete the following table which relates to three homologous series of hydrocarbons:General FormulaCnH2nCnH2n-2CnH2n+2IUPAC name of the homologous seriesCharacteristic bond typeSingle BondIUPAC name of the first member of the series Type of reaction with chlorineAddition

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The homologous series of hydrocarbons are:

General FormulaCnH2nCnH2n+2CnH2n+2
IUPAC name of the homologous seriesAlkenesAlkynesAlkanes
Characteristics bond typeDouble bondTriple BondSingle Bond
IUPAC name of the first member of the seriesEtheneEthyneMethane
Type of reaction with chlorineAdditionAddition
Substitution
439.

Match the following:List-IList-IIACnH2n+21AlkyneBCnH2n2AlkaneCCnH2n-23AlcoholDCnH2n+1 OH4AlkeneCode:ABCD(a)3124(b)2413(c)1342(d)4231

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The correct option is-(b) 2 4 1 3

440.

The best &latest technique for isolation ,purification & separation of organic compounds is.a)crystallization  b)distillationc)sublimation       d)chromatography

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 d) chromatography

441.

How Sodium fusion extract is prepared?

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A small piece of dry Sodium metal is heated with a 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 contained of the china dish is boiled ,cooled and filtered. The filtrate is known as Sodium fusion extract.

442.

Why is an organic compound fused with Sodium for testing nitrogen,halogens and sulphur?

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On fusing with sodium metal the elements presents in an organic compounds are converted in to ionic compounds of sodium which are water soluble which can be filtered and detected by the respective tests. 

443.

Covalent bond can undergo fission in two different ways. The correct representation involving a heterolytic fission of CH3—Br is

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(ii) Arrow denotes the direction of movement of electrons .

444.

What is called positive ion formed by heterolytic fission of covalent bond ? (A) Electrophile (B) Nucleophile (C) Lewis acid (D) Both (A) and (C)

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Electrophile and Nucleophile

445.

What type of fissions is possible in a Covalent Bond?

Answer» Homolytic and Heterolytic
446.

Which isomerism is shown by R - C ≡ N and R - N+ ≡ C- ?(A) Position(B)  Functional group(C)  metamerism(D)  Tautomerism(D)  Tautomerism

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(B)  Functional group

447.

Define metamers with example.

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It arises due to different alkyl chains on either side of the functional group in the molecule. For example, C4H10O represents methoxypropane (CH3OC3H7) and ethoxyethane (C2H5OC2H5).

448.

Which one of the following is called benzylchloride?(a) C6H5CH2Cl(b) C6H5CHCl2(c) C6H5CCl3(d) C6H5Cl

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(a) C6H5CH2Cl

C6H5CH2Cl is called benzylchloride.

449.

Consider the following four compounds for answering questionsWhich of the following pairs are not functional group isomers?(i) II and III(ii) II and IV(iii) I and IV(iv) I and II

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(i) II and III

(iii) I and IV

450.

Which type of compounds do not have metamers ?(A) ketone (B) amine (C) ether (D) alcohol

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(D)   alcohol