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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Question 11

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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

Answer

(1) C > A > D > B

Solution

A: PhNH2 PhN2+Cl- CuCN PhCN H3O+ PhCOOH (benzoic acid, pKa 4.19)

B: Tollens' reagent oxidises the aldehyde: CH3CH2CHO CH3CH2COOH (propanoic acid, pKa 4.87)

C: CH4 Mo2O3 HCHO Na2Cr2O7/H+ HCOOH (methanoic acid, pKa 3.75)

D: PhCH2MgBr + CO2 PhCH2COOMgBr H3O+ PhCH2COOH (phenylacetic acid, pKa 4.31)

HCOOH has no electron-donating group; the phenyl group (−I) in PhCOOH is directly on –COOH; in PhCH2COOH its −I effect is weakened by CH2; the ethyl group (+I) in propanoic acid decreases acidity.

Acidic strength: C > A > D > B

Answer: (1)

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

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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
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