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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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1

Consider the following reaction. [figure] The major product (P) formed is :

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
2

'x' is the product which is obtained from benzene by reacting it with carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride in the presence of cuprous chloride. 'y' is the major product obtained from the benzene by reacting it with ethanoyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3. Product (major) obtained by heating x and y in the presence of alkali is z. Total number of π (pi) electrons in z is .

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3

'x' is the product which is obtained by the hydrolysis of prop-1-yne in the presence of mercuric sulphate under dilute acidic medium at 333 K. 'y' is the product which is obtained by the reaction of ethane nitrile with methyl magnesium bromide in dry ether followed by hydrolysis. IUPAC name of product obtained from 'x' and 'y' in the presence of barium hydroxide followed by heating is :

  1. 2-Methylpent-4-en-3-one
  2. 4-Methylpent-3-en-2-one
  3. 4-Methylpent-1-ene
  4. 2-Methylpent-3-one
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift
4

" P " is a hydrocarbon of molecular formula:- C8H14. On ozonolysis, " P " forms "Q". "Q" on treatment with alkali under reflux condition produces "R", which on treatment with I2/NaOH gives a yellow precipitate. Acidification of the solution gives "S". The structure of "S" is given below:- [figure] The correct structure of P is

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift
5

Complete the following reaction sequence and give the name of major product 'P'. [figure]

  1. 2-Chloropropanoic acid
  2. 3-Chloropropanoic acid
  3. 1-Chloropropane
  4. 2-Chloropropane
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6

Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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7

Consider the following sequence of reactions to give the major product (X) [figure] P g of the major product (X) formed is reacted with NaHCO3 solution to liberate a gas which occupied 11.2 dm3 at STP. P = g. (Given molar mass in g mol-1 H : 1, C : 12, O : 16, Cl : 35.5)

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift
8

An organic compound “x” where molar ratio of C, O and H are equal, on treatment with 50% KOH under reflux followed by acidification produced “y”. The most likely structure of “y” is: [Molar mass of ‘x’ is 58 g mol-1]

  1. [figure]
  2. CH3-CH=CH-CH=O
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift
9

A molecule (X) with following structure under mild acidic condition is hydrolysed to produce (Y) and (Z). Identify the correct statements about (Y) and (Z). [figure] Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A, B and C Only
  2. B and C Only
  3. C and D Only
  4. A and D Only
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10

Given below are the four isomeric compounds (P, Q, R, S) [figure] Identify correct statements from below. Choose the correct option.

  1. C and E only
  2. A and E only
  3. A, B, D and E only
  4. A, C and E only
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift
11

The correct order of acidic strength of the major products formed in the given reactions, is : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. C > A > D > B
  2. A > D > C > B
  3. A > D > B > C
  4. C > B > A > D
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12

A student is given one compound among the following compounds that gives positive test with Tollens' reagent. [figure] The compound is :

  1. B
  2. D
  3. A
  4. C
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift
13

The unsaturated ether on acidic hydrolysis produces carbonyl compounds as shown below :- [figure] Based on this, predict the solution/reagent that will help to distinguish "P" and "Q" obtained in the following reaction :- CH3-CH=CH-O- CH3 |C=CH2 [ ]H3O P + Q

  1. Saturated NaHSO3 solution
  2. Fehling solution
  3. Lucas reagent
  4. 2,4-DNP reagent
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift
14

Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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15

Grignard reagent RMgBr (P) reacts with water and forms a gas (Q). One gram of Q occupies 1.4 dm3 at STP. (P) on reaction with dry ice in dry ether followed by H3O+ forms a compound (Z). 0.1 mole of (Z) will weigh g. (Nearest integer)

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16

'x' is the product which is obtained from propanenitrile and stannous chloride in the presence of hydrochloric acid followed by hydrolysis. 'y' is the product which is obtained from the but-2-ene by the ozonolysis followed by hydrolysis. From the following, which product is not obtained when one mole of 'x' and one mole of 'y' react with each other in the presence of alkali followed by heating?

  1. 2-Methylpent-2-enal
  2. 2-Methylbut-2-enal
  3. 3-Methylbut-2-enal
  4. Pent-2-enal
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift
17

[figure] The correct sequence of reagents for the above conversion of X to Y is :

  1. (i) NaOH(aq), (ii) Jones reagent, (iii) H3O+
  2. (i) NaOEt, (ii) B2H6/H2O2, (iii) Jones reagent
  3. (i) Jones reagent, (ii) NaOEt, (iii) Hot KMnO4/KOH
  4. (i) B2H6/H2O2, (ii) NaOEt, (iii) Jones reagent
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift
18

Which of the following statements are TRUE about Haloform reaction? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A, B & C Only
  2. A, C & E Only
  3. B, D & E Only
  4. A & C Only
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift
19

Iodoform test can differentiate between Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A, B & E Only
  2. A & D Only
  3. A & E Only
  4. B, C & E Only
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift
20

Consider the following reaction of benzene. [figure] In compound (Q), the percentage of oxygen is %. (Nearest integer)

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift
21

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  2. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift
22

The compound A, C8H8O2 reacts with acetophenone to form a single product via cross-Aldol condensation. The compound A on reaction with conc. NaOH forms a substituted benzyl alcohol as one of the two products. The compound A is :

  1. 2-hydroxy acetophenone
  2. 4-hydroxy benzaldehyde
  3. 4-methyl benzoic acid
  4. 4-methoxy benzaldehyde
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift
23

An organic compound "P" of molecular formula C6H12O3 gives positive iodoform test but negative Tollens' test. When "P" is treated with dilute acid, it produces "Q". "Q" gives positive Tollens' test and also iodoform test. The structure of "P" is :

  1. H- O \|C-CH2-CH2- OCH3 |CH-OCH3
  2. CH3- O \|C- OCH3 |CH- OCH3 |CH2
  3. CH3- O \|C-CH2- OCH3 |CH-OCH3
  4. CH3- O \|C- OCH3 | OCH3 |C-CH3
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Morning Shift
24

Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  2. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  3. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift
25

A [(ii) H3O+](i) NaOH B [(ii) H2SO4, ](i) EtOH C 'A' shows positive Lassaigne's test for N and its molar mass is 121. 'B' gives effervescence with aq NaHCO3. 'C' gives fruity smell. Identify A, B and C from the following.

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
26

When [figure] undergoes intramolecular aldol condensation, the major product formed is :

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
27

Which of the following compounds is least likely to give effervescence of CO2 in presence of aq. NaHCO3?

  1. Ph- NH3 Cl
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift
28

"P" is an optically active compound with molecular formula C6H12O. When "P" is treated with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, it gives a positive test. However, in presence of Tollens' reagent, "P" gives a negative test. Predict the structure of "P".

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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29

Aldol condensation is a popular and classical method to prepare , -unsaturated carbonyl compounds. This reaction can be both intermolecular and intramolecular. Predict which one of the following is not a product of intramolecular aldol condensation?

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift
30

Which among the following compounds give yellow solid when reacted with NaOI/NaOH? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (A) and (C) Only
  2. (C) and (D) Only
  3. (B), (C) and (E) Only
  4. (A), (C) and (D) Only
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