Hydrocarbons
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
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32 Papers covered
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 4 2 2 4.44% →0% 2025 2 1 2 4.44% ↑12.2% 2024 4 2 2 3.96% ↑102% 2023 1 1 1 1.96% ↓34% 2022 3 2 1.5 2.97% ↓25.7% 2021 2 1 2 4.00% ↓10% 2020 2 1 2 4.44% ↓33.3% 2019 3 1 3 6.67% ↑200% 2018 1 1 1 2.22% →0% 2017 1 1 1 2.22% ↓66.7% 2016 6 2 3 6.67% ↑20% 2015 5 2 2.5 5.56% ↑150% 2014 1 1 1 2.22% ↓34.1% 2013 3 2 1.5 3.37% ↑34.8% 2012 2 2 1 2.50% ↑100% 2010 1 2 0.5 1.25% ↓68.1% 2009 2 1 2 3.92% ↑100% 2008 1 1 1 1.96% ↓67.3% 2007 3 1 3 6.00% ↑200% 2006 1 1 1 2.00% ↓50% 2005 2 1 2 4.00% ↓4% 2004 2 1 2 4.17% ↑2.1% 2003 2 1 2 4.08% ↑104.1% 2002 1 1 1 2.00% ↑2% 2001 1 1 1 1.96% ↓50% 2000 2 1 2 3.92%
All 58 MCQ 58
TopicAll Chemical Properties of Alkanes Chemical Properties of Alkenes Chemical Properties of Alkynes Chemical Properties of Aromatic Hydrocarbons Nomenclature, Structure of Double Bond, Structural and Geometrical Isomerism of Alkenes Physical Properties of Alkanes Preparation of Alkanes Preparation of Alkenes Preparation of Alkynes Preparation of Benzene YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
⚠ 1 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
1
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 incorrect but Statement II is correct 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
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
2
Which one of the following compounds does not decolourize bromine water?
[figure] [figure] [figure] [figure]
NEET (UG) 2025
3
For the given reaction: [figure] 'P' is
[figure] [figure] [figure] [figure]
NEET (UG) 2024
4
Baeyer's reagent is :
Acidic potassium permanganate solution Acidic potassium dichromate solution Cold, dilute, aqueous solution of potassium permanganate Hot, concentrated solution of potassium permanganate
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
5
Compound X on reaction with O3 followed by Zn/H2O gives formaldehyde and 2-methyl propanal as products. The compound X is
3-Methylbut-1-ene 2-Methylbut-1-ene 2-Methylbut-2-ene Pent-2-ene
NEET (UG) 2022
6
The major product of the following chemical reaction is : [figure]
[figure] [figure] [figure] [figure]
NEET (UG) 2021
7
An alkene on ozonolysis gives methanal as one of the products, Its structure is :
[figure] [figure] [figure] [figure]
NEET (UG) 2020
8
An alkene “A” on reaction with O3 and Zn + H2O gives propanone and ethanal in equimolar ratio. Addition of HCl to alkene “A” gives “B” as the major product. The structure of product “B” is :
H3C-CH2- Cl | CH3 |C-CH3 H3C- Cl |CH- CH3 | CH3 |CH Cl-CH2-CH2- CH3 | CH3 |CH H3C-CH2- CH2Cl |CH-CH3
NEET (UG) 2019
9
The compound that will react most readily with gaseous bromine has the formula
C3H6 C2H2 C4H10 C2H4
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
10
In the reaction with HCl, an alkene reacts in accordance with the Markovnikov's rule to give a product 1-chloro-1-methylcyclohexane. The possible alkene is
[figure] (A) [figure] (B) (A) and (B) [figure]
AIPMT 2015
11
A single compound of the structure, [figure] is obtainable from ozonolysis of which of the following cyclic compounds?
[figure] [figure] [figure] [figure]
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
12
The reaction of C6H5CH=CHCH3 with HBr produces
C6H5CH2CH2CH2Br [figure] C6H5 Br |CHCH2CH3 C6H5CH2 Br |CHCH3
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
13
H3C- CH3 |CH-CH=CH2 + HBr A A (predominantly) is
CH3- Br |CH- CH3 |CH-CH3 CH3- CH3 |CH- Br |CH-CH3 CH3- CH3 |CH-CH2-CH2Br CH3- Br | CH3 |C-CH2CH3
AIPMT 2008
14
Which of the compound with molecular formula C5H10 yields acetone on ozonolysis?
3-Methyl-1-butene Cyclopentane 2-Methyl-1-butene 2-Methyl-2-butene
AIPMT 2007
15
Which one of the following alkenes will react faster with H2 under catalytic hydrogenation conditions ?
[figure] [figure] [figure] [figure]
AIPMT 2005
16
Reaction of HBr with propene in the presence of peroxide gives
isopropyl bromide 3-bromopropane allyl bromide n-propyl bromide
AIPMT 2004
17
The compound CH3- CH3 |C=CH-CH3 on reaction with NaIO4 in the presence of KMnO4 gives
CH3COCH3 CH3COCH3 + CH3COOH CH3COCH3 + CH3CHO CH3CHO + CO2
AIPMT 2003
18
Which alkene on ozonolysis gives CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3?
[figure] CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH3 CH3CH2CH=CHCH3 [figure]
AIPMT 2001