Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
55Questions
31Papers covered
1.11% Weightage in 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
| Year | Questions | Papers | Avg / paper | Weightage |
|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.11% ↓71.9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.96% ↓49.5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7.84% ↑98% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.96% ↑98% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% ↓55% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.44% →0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.44% ↓33.3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6.67% ↑50% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.44% ↑300% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.11% ↓66.7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 1.5 | 3.33% ↓50% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6.67% ↑493.3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.12% ↓55.1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.50% ↑1.3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.47% ↓50.6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5.00% ↓15% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5.88% ↑194.1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% ↓50% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.00% ↑100% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% ↓68% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6.25% ↑206.2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.04% ↓49% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.00% ↑2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3.92% ↑100% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.96% |
1
Match List-I with List-II :
- A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
- A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
NEET (UG) 2026
2
Which one of the following alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?
- CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2OH
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET (UG) 2024
3
The products A and B obtained in the following reactions, respectively, are 3ROH + PCl3 3RCl + A ROH + PCl5 RCl + HCl + B
- POCl3 and H3PO3
- POCl3 and H3PO4
- H3PO4 and POCl3
- H3PO3 and POCl3
NEET (UG) 2024
4
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
5
Identify D in the following sequence of reactions: [figure]
- n-propyl alcohol
- isopropyl alcohol
- propanal
- propionic acid
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
6
Phenol is more acidic than ethanol.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
NEET (UG) 2023
7
Consider the following reaction and identify the product (P). [figure] 3-Methylbutan-2-ol
- CH3CH=CH-CH3
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET (UG) 2023
8
Consider the following reaction [figure] Identify products A and B :-
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET (UG) 2023
9
Which amongst the following will be most readily dehydrated under acidic conditions?
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET (UG) 2023
10
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
- Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
NEET (UG) 2022
11
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
NEET (UG) 2022
12
Match the reagents (List-I) with the product (List-II) obtained from phenol. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
- (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
- (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
13
Which one of the following reaction sequence is incorrect method to prepare phenol?
- [figure] , oleum, NaOH, H3O+
- Aniline, NaNO2 + HCl, H2O, heating
- Cumene, O2, H3O+
- [figure] , NaOH, STP condition
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
14
What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction? Acetone [(ii) H2O, H+](i) C2H5MgBr, Dry ether product
- 2-methylbutan-2-ol
- 2-methylpropan-2-ol
- pentan-2-ol
- pentan-3-ol
NEET (UG) 2021
15
Anisole on cleavage with HI gives :
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET (UG) 2020
16
Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium chloride followed by hydrolysis will give :
- Sec. butyl alcohol
- Tert. butyl alcohol
- Isobutyl alcohol
- Isopropyl alcohol
NEET (UG) 2020
17
The compound that is most difficult to protonate is :
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET (UG) 2019
18
The structure of intermediate A in the following reaction, is : [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET (UG) 2019
19
The compound A on treatment with Na gives B, and with PCl5 gives C. B and C react together to give diethyl ether. A, B and C are in the order
- C2H5OH, C2H6, C2H5Cl
- C2H5OH, C2H5Cl, C2H5ONa
- C2H5Cl, C2H6, C2H5OH
- C2H5OH, C2H5ONa, C2H5Cl
NEET 2018
20
In the reaction, [figure] the electrophile involved is
- dichloromethyl cation ( CHCl2)
- formyl cation ( CHO)
- dichloromethyl anion ( CHCl2)
- dichlorocarbene (:CCl2)
NEET 2018
21
Identify the major products P, Q and R in the following sequence of reactions : [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET 2018
22
The heating of phenyl methyl ether with HI produces
- iodobenzene
- phenol
- benzene
- ethyl chloride.
NEET 2017
23
Which one is the most acidic compound?
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
NEET 2017
24
The reaction [figure] can be classified as
- dehydration reaction
- Williamson alcohol synthesis reaction
- Williamson ether synthesis reaction
- alcohol formation reaction.
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
25
Which of the following is not the product of dehydration of [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
AIPMT 2015
26
Reaction of phenol with chloroform in presence of dilute sodium hydroxide finally introduces which one of the following functional group?
- -COOH
- -CHCl2
- -CHO
- -CH2Cl
AIPMT 2015
27
The reaction, [figure] is called
- Etard reaction
- Gattermann-Koch reaction
- Williamson synthesis
- Williamson continuous etherification process
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
28
Identify Z in the sequence of reactions: CH3CH2CH=CH2 HBr/H2O2 Y C2H5ONa Z
- CH3-(CH2)3-O-CH2CH3
- (CH3)2CH-O-CH2CH3
- CH3(CH2)4-O-CH3
- CH3CH2-CH(CH3)-O-CH2CH3
AIPMT 2014
29
Among the following sets of reactants which one produces anisole?
- CH3CHO ; RMgX
- C6H5OH ; NaOH ; CH3I
- C6H5OH ; neutral FeCl3
- C6H5CH3 ; CH3COCl ; AlCl3
AIPMT 2014
30
Which of the following will not be soluble in sodium hydrogen carbonate?
- 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
- Benzoic acid
- o-Nitrophenol
- Benzenesulphonic acid
AIPMT 2014