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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026

79Questions
34Papers covered
4.44% ↓33.3%Weightage in 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
YearQuestionsPapersAvg / paperWeightage
20264224.44% ↓33.3%
20253136.67% ↑34.7%
2024522.54.95% ↓15.8%
20233135.88% ↓25.7%
20228247.92% ↑32%
20213136.00% ↑35%
20202124.44% ↑100%
20191112.22% ↓50%
20182124.44% →0%
20172124.44% →0%
20164224.44% →0%
20154224.44% ↑100%
20141112.22% ↓1.1%
20132212.25% ↓77.5%
201282410.00% ↑305%
20112212.47% ↓60.5%
2010522.56.25% ↑218.8%
20091111.96% ↓66.7%
20083135.88% ↓26.5%
20074148.00% ↑33.3%
20063136.00% ↑200%
20051112.00% ↓51%
20032124.08% ↓32%
20023136.00% ↑2%
20003135.88%

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1

Compound P(C8H8O) gives a red orange precipitate with 2,4-DNP reagent and it does not reduce Fehling's reagent. On drastic oxidation with chromic acid, P gives an aromatic product Q that produces effervescence on treating with aq. NaHCO3. Compounds P and Q, respectively, are :

  1. P = [figure] ; Q = [figure]
  2. P = [figure] ; Q = [figure]
  3. P = [figure] ; Q = [figure]
  4. P = [figure] ; Q = [figure]
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2

Consider the following reaction, and choose the correct option. [figure]

  1. Compound P is obtained by the hydrogenation of benzoyl chloride with Pd on BaSO4
  2. On treating compound P with saturated NaHCO3 solution, brisk effervescence is observed
  3. Compound P can be prepared by treating benzene with anhydrous AlCl3 and CH3COCl
  4. On treating with bromine water, compound P gives a white precipitate
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3

The compound that CANNOT be obtained from the aldol condensation reaction shown below, is [figure]

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

For the following reaction sequence, choose the correct option [figure]

  1. Both P and Q are carbonyl compounds
  2. If P is the sodium salt of a carboxylic acid, Q is a primary alcohol
  3. P and Q are aromatic compounds
  4. If P gives a carboxylic acid on acidification, Q gives a poisonous gas on exposure to air and light
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5

Identify the suitable reagent for the following conversion. [figure]

  1. (i) NaBH4, (ii) H+/H2O
  2. H2/Pd-BaSO4
  3. (i) LiAlH4, (ii) H+/H2O
  4. (i) AlH(iBu)2, (ii) H2O
NEET (UG) 2025
6

The correct order of decreasing acidity of the following aliphatic acids is

  1. HCOOH > CH3COOH > (CH3)2CHCOOH > (CH3)3CCOOH
  2. HCOOH > (CH3)3CCOOH > (CH3)2CHCOOH > CH3COOH
  3. (CH3)3CCOOH > (CH3)2CHCOOH > CH3COOH > HCOOH
  4. CH3COOH > (CH3)2CHCOOH > (CH3)3CCOOH > HCOOH
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7

The major product of the following reaction is [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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8

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct option.

  1. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  4. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
NEET (UG) 2024
9

Identify the correct reagents that would bring about the following transformation. [figure]

  1. (i) H2O/H+, (ii) CrO3
  2. (i) BH3, (ii) H2O2/OH , (iii) PCC
  3. (i) BH3, (ii) H2O2/OH , (iii) alk. KMnO4
  4. (i) H2O/H+, (ii) PCC
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10

Fehling's solution 'A' is

  1. aqueous copper sulphate
  2. alkaline copper sulphate
  3. alkaline solution of sodium potassium tartrate (Rochelle's salt)
  4. aqueous sodium citrate
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11

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

  1. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
  2. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
  3. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  4. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
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12

Select the incorrect reaction among the following :

  1. CH3COCl [ ]H2O CH3COOH
  2. [figure]
  3. CH3CH2OH [(ii) H3O ](i) KMnO4/OH- CH3COOH
  4. CH3CH2CH2OH CrO3-H2SO4 CH3CH2COOH
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
13

Identify product (A) in the following reaction : [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
NEET (UG) 2023
14

Complete the following reaction: [figure] [C] is .

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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15

Identify the major product obtained in the following reaction: [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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16

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

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
NEET (UG) 2022
17

RMgX + CO2 [ether]dry Y H3O+ RCOOH What is Y in the above reaction?

  1. RCOO-Mg+X
  2. R3CO-Mg+X
  3. RCOO-X+
  4. (RCOO)2Mg
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18

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

  1. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
  2. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
  3. (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
  4. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
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19

Which one of the following is not formed when acetone reacts with 2-pentanone in the presence of dilute NaOH followed by heating?

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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20

Which of the following reactions is not an example for nucleophilic addition-elimination reaction?

  1. CH3CHO + NH3 CH3CH=NH + H2O
  2. CH3CHO + NaHSO3 CH3- H | OH |C-SO3Na
  3. CH3CHO + NH2OH CH3CH=N-OH + H2O
  4. CH3CHO + C6H5NHNH2 CH3CH=N-NHC6H5 + H2O
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21

The product formed from the following reaction sequence is [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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22

The products A and B in the following reaction sequence are : [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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23

The incorrect method to synthesize benzaldehyde is

  1. [figure] , CH3MgBr, followed by H3O+
  2. [figure] , H2, Pd-BaSO4
  3. [figure] , DIBAL-H, followed by H2O
  4. [figure] , CrO2Cl2 in CS2, followed by H3O+
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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)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
  3. (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
  4. (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
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25

The intermediate compound 'X' in the following chemical reaction is : [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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26

The product formed in the following chemical reaction is : [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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27

Identify compound X in the following sequence of reactions : [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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28

Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute NaOH is known as :

  1. Cannizzaro's reaction
  2. Cross Cannizzaro's reaction
  3. Cross Aldol condensation
  4. Aldol condensation
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29

The major product of the following reaction is : [figure]

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
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30

Compound A, C8H10O, is found to react with NaOI (produced by reacting Y with NaOH) and yields a yellow precipitate with characteristic smell. A and Y are respectively

  1. [figure] and I2
  2. [figure] and I2
  3. [figure] and I2
  4. [figure] and I2
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