Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
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1Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
4.7 g of phenol is heated with Zn to give product X . If this reaction goes to $60 \%$ completion then the number of moles of compound X formed will be
$\_\_\_\_$ $\times 10^{-2}$.(Nearest Integer)
(Given molar mass in $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{m...
$\_\_\_\_$ $\times 10^{-2}$.(Nearest Integer)
(Given molar mass in $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{m...
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2Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Consider the following sequence of reactions
The major product P is :
The major product P is :
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3Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Consider the following reactions. Total number of electrons in the $\pi$ bonds and lone pair of electrons in the product $(X)$ is :
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4Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
\(\text { Consider the following reaction. }\)
Statement I : In the above reaction, product formed will be a mixture of benzyl alcohol and iodobenzene.
Statement II : In the above reaction, the $-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CH}_2-$ bond is cleave...
Statement I : In the above reaction, product formed will be a mixture of benzyl alcohol and iodobenzene.
Statement II : In the above reaction, the $-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CH}_2-$ bond is cleave...
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5Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
One mole of phenol is treated with dilute $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ at 298 K to give a mixture of products. The mixture is separated by steam distillation. The steam volatile compound $(\mathrm{X})$ is separated. The increase in percentage of oxygen...
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6Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Consider compounds $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}$ and C with following structural formulae
$$ \begin{aligned} & \mathrm{A}=\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{OH} \\ & \mathrm{~B}=\mathrm{CH}_2=\mathrm{CH...
$$ \begin{aligned} & \mathrm{A}=\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{OH} \\ & \mathrm{~B}=\mathrm{CH}_2=\mathrm{CH...
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7Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
\(\text { Identify the colour of compound ' } \mathrm{X} \text { ' in the sequence of the reaction. }\)
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8Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
\(\text { Consider the following reaction sequence }\)
Compound $(\mathrm{y})$ develops characteristic colour with neutral $\mathrm{FeCl}_3$ solution.
Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.
Compound $(\mathrm{y})$ develops characteristic colour with neutral $\mathrm{FeCl}_3$ solution.
Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.
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9Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
The reactions which produce alcohol as the product are :
A. $\mathrm{CH}_4 + \mathrm{O}_2 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{Mo}_2\mathrm{O}_3,\ \Delta} $
B. $2\mathrm{CH}_3\mathrm{CH}_3 + 3\mathrm{O}_2 \xrightarrow{(\mathrm{CH}_3\mathrm{COO})_2\mathrm{M...
A. $\mathrm{CH}_4 + \mathrm{O}_2 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{Mo}_2\mathrm{O}_3,\ \Delta} $
B. $2\mathrm{CH}_3\mathrm{CH}_3 + 3\mathrm{O}_2 \xrightarrow{(\mathrm{CH}_3\mathrm{COO})_2\mathrm{M...
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10Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
A hydroxy compound $(\mathrm{X})$ with molar mass $122 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ is acetylated with acetic anhydride, using a large excess of the reagent ensuring complete acetylation of all hydroxyl groups. The product obtained has a...
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11Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
\(\text { From the following, how many compounds contain at least one secondary alcohol?}\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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12Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
A mixed ether $(\mathrm{P})$, when heated with excess of hot concentrated hydrogen iodide produces two different alkyl iodides which when treated with aq. NaOH give compounds $(\mathrm{Q})$ and $(\mathrm{R})$. Both $(\mathrm{Q})$ and $(\mat...
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13Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Phenol on treatment with $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$ /aq. KOH under refluxing condition, followed by acidification produces $p$-hydroxy benzaldehyde as the major product and $o$-hydroxy benzaldehyde as t...
Statement I : Phenol on treatment with $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$ /aq. KOH under refluxing condition, followed by acidification produces $p$-hydroxy benzaldehyde as the major product and $o$-hydroxy benzaldehyde as t...
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14Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
\(\text { 3, 3-Dimethyl-2-butanol cannot be prepared by : }\)
\(\text { Choose the correct answer from the options given below : }\)
\(\text { Choose the correct answer from the options given below : }\)
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15Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Dimethyl ether is completely soluble in water. However, diethyl ether is soluble in water to a very small extent.
Statement II : Sodium metal can be used to dry diethyl ether and not ethyl alco...
Statement I : Dimethyl ether is completely soluble in water. However, diethyl ether is soluble in water to a very small extent.
Statement II : Sodium metal can be used to dry diethyl ether and not ethyl alco...
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16Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Benzene is treated with oleum to produce compound $(\mathrm{X})$ which when further heated with molten sodium hydroxide followed by acidification produces compound $(\mathrm{Y})$. The compound Y is treated with zinc metal to produce compoun...
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17Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
0.1 mole of compound ‘S’ will weigh ___________ g.(Given molar mass in g mol−1 C : 12, H : 1, O : 16)
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18Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Which one of the following, with HBr will give a phenol?
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19Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statements :
Statement I :
Statement II : In , intramolecular substitution takes place first by involving lone pair of electrons on nitrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from...
Statement I :
Statement II : In , intramolecular substitution takes place first by involving lone pair of electrons on nitrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from...
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20Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
What amount of bromine will be required to convert 2 g of phenol into 2,4,6-tribromophenol? (Given molar mass in $\mathrm{g} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$ of $\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{Br}$ are $12,1,16,80$ respectively )
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21Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : The boiling points of alcohols and phenols increase with increase in the number of C -atoms.
Statement (II) : The boiling points of alcohols and phenols are higher in comparison to other clas...
Statement (I) : The boiling points of alcohols and phenols increase with increase in the number of C -atoms.
Statement (II) : The boiling points of alcohols and phenols are higher in comparison to other clas...
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22Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Identify the major products A and B respectively in the following set of reactions.
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23Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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24Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Which one the following compounds will readily react with dilute \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) ?
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25Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
In Reimer - Tiemann reaction, phenol is converted into salicylaldehyde through an intermediate. The structure of intermediate is __________.
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26Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
The major products formed :
A and B respectively are :
A and B respectively are :
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27Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Consider the given chemical reaction sequence :
Total sum of oxygen atoms in Product A and Product B are ________.
Total sum of oxygen atoms in Product A and Product B are ________.
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28Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
For the Compounds :
(A) \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_3\)
(B) \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_3\)
(C)
(D)
The increasing order of...
(A) \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_3\)
(B) \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_3\)
(C)
(D)
The increasing order of...
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29Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statement :
Statements I : Bromination of phenol in solvent with low polarity such as \(\mathrm{CHCl}_3\) or \(\mathrm{CS}_2\) requires Lewis acid catalyst.
Statements II : The Lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine t...
Statements I : Bromination of phenol in solvent with low polarity such as \(\mathrm{CHCl}_3\) or \(\mathrm{CS}_2\) requires Lewis acid catalyst.
Statements II : The Lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine t...
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30Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Which one of the following reactions is NOT possible?
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31Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Consider the above reaction sequence and identify the major product P.
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32Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Common name of Benzene - 1,2 - diol is -
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33Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: \(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}\) value of phenol is 10.0 while that of ethanol is 15.9 .
Reason R: Ethanol is stronger acid than ...
Assertion A: \(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}\) value of phenol is 10.0 while that of ethanol is 15.9 .
Reason R: Ethanol is stronger acid than ...
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34Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: Alcohols react both as nucleophiles and electrophiles.
Reason R: Alcohols react with active metals such as sodium, potassium ...
Assertion A: Alcohols react both as nucleophiles and electrophiles.
Reason R: Alcohols react with active metals such as sodium, potassium ...
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35Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
The major product(P) in the following reaction is
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36Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Match List I with List II
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37Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Phenol treated with chloroform in presence of sodium hydroxide, which further hydrolyzed in presence of an acid results
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38Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
The ascending order of acidity of \(-\mathrm{OH}\) group in the following compounds is :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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39Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : p-nitrophenol is more acidic than m-nitrophenol and o-nitrophenol.
Statement (II) : Ethanol will give immediate turbidity with Lucas reagent.
In the light of the above statements, choose the ...
Statement (I) : p-nitrophenol is more acidic than m-nitrophenol and o-nitrophenol.
Statement (II) : Ethanol will give immediate turbidity with Lucas reagent.
In the light of the above statements, choose the ...
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40Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Match List - I with List - II.
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41Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Phenolic group can be identified by a positive:
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42Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Major product formed in the following reaction is a mixture of :
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43Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Match List - I with List - II.
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44Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
The water gas on reacting with cobalt as a catalyst forms
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45Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Butan -1- ol has higher boiling point than ethoxyethane.
Reason R: Extensive hydrogen bonding leads to stronger association o...
Assertion A: Butan -1- ol has higher boiling point than ethoxyethane.
Reason R: Extensive hydrogen bonding leads to stronger association o...
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46Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Among the following, the number of compounds which will give positive iodoform reaction is _________
(a) 1-Phenylbutan-2-one
(b) 2-Methylbutan-2-ol
(c) 3-Methylbutan-2-ol
(d) 1-Phenylethanol
(e) 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one
(f) 1-Phenylpropan-2-...
(a) 1-Phenylbutan-2-one
(b) 2-Methylbutan-2-ol
(c) 3-Methylbutan-2-ol
(d) 1-Phenylethanol
(e) 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one
(f) 1-Phenylpropan-2-...
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47Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
The strongest acid from the following is
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48Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
An organic compound 'A' with emperical formula \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}\) gives sooty flame on burning. Its reaction with bromine solution in low polarity solvent results in high yield of B. B is
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49Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
Compound $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_{5}$, given a tetraacetate with $\mathrm{Ac}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ and oxidation of $\mathrm{A}$ with $\mathrm{Br}_{2}-\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ gives an acid, $\mathrm{C}_{5} \math...
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50Alcohols Phenols And Ethers
The correct order of $\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}$ values for the following compounds is:
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