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Q1·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Consider the following sequence of reactions
The major product P is:
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q2·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
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 −O−CH2− bond is cleaved to give the product.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q3·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2026
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 _______ ×10⁻². (Nearest Integer) (Given molar mass in g mol⁻¹: H:1, C:12, O:16)
Q4·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Consider compounds A, B and C with following structural formulae
A = CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - OH
B = CH2 = CH - CH2 - CH2 - CH3
C = HO - CH2 - CH2 - CH(OH) - CH3
For the conversion of B from A, reagent (D) required is __________ and structural formula of product (E) obtained when C undergoes same reaction using excess reagent (D) is __________.
One mole of phenol is treated with dilute HNO3 at 298 K to give a mixture of products. The mixture is separated by steam distillation. The steam volatile compound (X) is separated. The increase in percentage of oxygen in (X) with respect to phenol is _____ ×10−1 %
(Given molar mass in g mol−1 H:1, C:12, N:14, O:16)
Q6·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Identify the colour of compound ′X′ in the sequence of the reaction.
(A)Violet
(B)Green
(C)Red
(D)Colourless
Q7·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Amongst the following, the total number of compounds soluble in aqueous NaOH at room temperature is:
(A)5
(B)4
(C)6
(D)3
Q8·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
The descending order of acidity among the following compounds is:
A. Phenol
B. 4-nitrophenol
C. 4-methoxyphenol
D. 4-nitrobenzoic acid
E. Benzoic acid
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)B > D > E > A > C
(B)D > B > E > A > C
(C)C > A > B > D > E
(D)D > E > B > A > C
Q9·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
The reactions which produce alcohol as the product area :
A. CH4+O2Mo2O3Δ
B. 2CH3CH3+3O2(CH3COO)2MnΔ
C. (CH3)3CHKMnO4
D. 2CH4+O2Cu/523K/100atm.
E. CH3−CH=CH−CH3KMnO4/H+
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)A and D Only
(B)A, C and E Only
(C)C and D Only
(D)B, D and E Only
Q10·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Consider the following reaction sequence
Compound (x) [76.6%C, 6.38%H, vapour density 47] (i) CO2, NaOH, 120∘C, high pressure(ii) H3O+ Compound (y) (Major Product)
Compound (y) develops characteristic colour with neutral FeCl3 solution.
Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.
(A)Both compounds x and y will dissolve in NaOH.
(B)Compound y will dissolve in NaHCO3 and evolve a gas.
(C)Compound x is more acidic than compound y.
(D)Both compounds x and y will burn with sooty flame.
Q11·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
From the following, how many compounds contain at least one secondary alcohol ?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)Five
(B)Three
(C)Four
(D)two
Q12·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
A hydroxy compound (X) with molar mass 122 g 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 molar mass of 290 g mol−1. The number of hydroxyl groups present in compound (X) is :
(A)3
(B)5
(C)2
(D)4
Q13·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Consider the following two reactions A and B.
Numerical value of [molar mass of x+ molar mass of y] is ____ .
(A)4
(B)88
(C)46
(D)160
Q14·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
A mixed ether (P), when heated with excess of hot concentrated hydrogen iodide produces two different alkyl iodides which when treated with aq. NaOH give compounds (Q) and (R). Both (Q) and (R) give yellow precipitate with NaOI. Identify the mixed ether (P):
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q15·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Phenol on treatment with CHCl3/aq. KOH under refluxing condition, followed by acidification produces p-hydroxy benzladehyde as the major product and o-hydroxy benzaldehyde as the minor product.
Statement II : The mixture of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and o-hydroxybenzaldehyde can be easily separated through steam distillation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(B)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q16·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
3, 3-Dimenthyl-2-butanol cannot be prepared by :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)B only
(B)B and E only
(C)B and C only
(D)B, C and E only
Q17·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Which one of the following reactions will not lead to the desired ether formation in major proportion? (iso-Bu ⇒ isobutyl, sec-Bu ⇒ sec-butyl, nPr ⇒ n-propyl, tBu⇒ tert-butyl, Et ⇒ ethyl)
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q18·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
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 alcohol. In the light of given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(A)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Q19·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
The least acidic compound, among the following (compounds (A)–(D) shown in the figure) is:
(A)(D)
(B)(A)
(C)(B)
(D)(C)
Q20·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Which one of the following (shown in the figure), with HBr will give a phenol?
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q21·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Identify the products [A] and [B], respectively in the following reaction: chlorobenzene (i) NaOH, 623K, 300 atm; (ii) H+[A]Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4[B].
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q22·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
What amount of bromine will be required to convert 2 g of phenol into 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol ? (Given molar mass in g mol−1 of C, H, O, Br are 12, 1, 16, 80 respectively)
(A)10.22 g
(B)6.0 g
(C)4.0 g
(D)20.44 g
Q23·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
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 class of compounds such as ethers, haloalkanes. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(B)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Q24·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Advanced 2024
List-I contains various reaction sequence and List-II contains different phenolic compounds. Match each entry in List-I with the appropriate entry in List-II and choose the correct option.
List-I
List-II
P.see figure
1.see figure
Q.see figure
2.see figure
R.see figure
3.see figure
S.see figure
4.see figure
5.see figure
(A)(P) → (2), (Q) → (3), (R) → (4), (S) → (5)
(B)(P) → (2), (Q) → (3), (R) → (5), (S) → (1)
(C)(P) → (3), (Q) → (5), (R) → (4), (S) → (1)
(D)(P) → (3), (Q) → (2), (R) → (5), (S) → (4)
Q25·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
For the given compounds, the correct order of increasing pKa value :
(A)(E) < (D) < (C) < (B) < (A)
(B)(D) < (E) < (C) < (B) < (A)
(C)(E) < (D) < (B) < (A) < (C)
(D)(B) < (D) < (A) < (C) < (E)
Q26·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Match List-I (Reactions) with List-II (Products). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I (Reactions)
List-II (Products)
A.see figure
I.see figure
B.see figure
II.see figure
C.see figure
III.see figure
D.see figure
IV.see figure
(A)(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
(B)(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
(C)(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(D)(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
Q27·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Which one of the following compounds will readily react with dilute NaOH?
(A)C6H5CH2OH
(B)C2H5OH
(C)(CH3)3COH
(D)C6H5OH
Q28·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Identify the major products A and B respectively in the following set of reactions (shown).
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q29·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
In the reaction sequence shown in the figure, the major products 'A' and 'B' respectively are:
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q30·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
In the Reimer-Tiemann reaction, phenol is converted into salicylaldehyde through an intermediate. The structure of the intermediate is (choose the correct option from the structures shown in the figure):
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q31·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Picric acid is 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene.
Statement II: Phenol-2,4-disulphonic acid is treated with conc. HNO3 to get picric acid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(C)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Q32·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2024
In the reaction sequence shown in the figure, the ratio of the number of oxygen atoms to bromine atoms in the product Q is _______ ×10−1.
Q33·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Identify compound (Z) in the following reaction sequence (shown in the figure).
(A)(B), (D), (E) only
(B)(A), (B), (D) only
(C)(C), (D), (E) only
(D)All the atoms of given element have different
Q34·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2024
Consider the reaction sequence: phenol reacts with concentrated H2SO4 to give Product A, which then reacts with concentrated HNO3 to give Product B. The total sum of oxygen atoms in Product A and Product B is ___.
Q35·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Bromination of phenol in a solvent with low polarity such as CHCl3 or CS2 requires a Lewis acid catalyst.
Statement II: The Lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine to generate Br+.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q36·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
For the compounds: (A) H3C-CH2-O-CH2-CH2-CH3, (B) H3C-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3, (C) CH3-CH2-CO-CH2-CH3, (D) H3C-CH(OH)-CH2-CH2-CH3, the increasing order of boiling point is: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)(A) < (B) < (C) < (D)
(B)(B) < (A) < (C) < (D)
(C)(D) < (C) < (A) < (B)
(D)(B) < (A) < (D) < (C)
Q37·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Which one of the following reactions is NOT possible?
(A)Anisole + HBr → Phenol
(B)Phenol + HCl → Chlorobenzene
(C)Chlorobenzene + NaOH (high temperature), then H+ → Phenol
(D)Anisole + Cl2/AlCl3 → 4-Chloroanisole
Q38·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
In the chemical reaction sequence shown in the figure, the products 'A' and 'B' respectively are
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q39·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Common name of Benzene-1,2-diol is
(A)quinol
(B)resorcinol
(C)catechol
(D)o-cresol
Q40·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Match List-I (Reactants of phenol) with List-II (Product). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I (Reactants)
List-II (Products)
A.Phenol, Zn/Δ
I.Salicylaldehyde
B.Phenol, CHCl3, NaOH, HCl
II.Salicylic acid
C.Phenol, CO2, NaOH, HCl
III.Benzene
D.Phenol, conc. HNO3
IV.Picric acid
(A)(A)-(IV), (B), (II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
(B)(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(C)(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
(D)(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Q41·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
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 and aluminum to yield corresponding alkoxides and liberate hydrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)A is false but R is true.
(B)A is true but R is false.
(C)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(D)Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Q42·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
Reason R:
Assertion A : pKa value of phenol is 10.0 while that of ethanol is 15.9.
Reason R : Ethanol is stronger acid than phenol.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)A is true but R is false.
(B)A is false but R is true.
(C)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(D)Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Q43·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Salicylaldehyde is synthesized from phenol, when reacted with:
(A)HCOCl, NaOH
(B)CO2, NaOH
(C)CCl4, NaOH
(D)HCCl3, NaOH
Q44·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
The final product A formed in the following multistep reaction sequence is
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q45·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Phenol treated with chloroform in presence of sodium hydroxide, which further hydrolysed in presence of an acid results:
(A)Salicylic acid
(B)Benzene-1,2-diol
(C)Benzene-1,3-diol
(D)2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
Q46·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Phenolic group can be identified by a positive :
(A)Phthalein dye test
(B)Lucas test
(C)Tollen's test
(D)Carbylamine test
Q47·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
The final product B, formed in the following reaction sequence is : Ph–CH–CH3(i) BH3(ii) HBr(iv) Mg, ether, then HCHO/H3O+B
(A)Ph–CH–CH3 (with −CH3)
(B)Ph–CH–CH3 (with −CH2OH)
(C)Ph–CH2–CH2OH
(D)Ph–CH2–CH2–OH
Q48·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
List-I (Reaction)
List-II (Reagent)
A.see figure
I.Na2Cr2O7; H2SO4
B.see figure
II.(i) NaOH (ii) CH3Cl
C.see figure
III.(i) NaOH, CHCl3 (ii) NaOH (iii) HCl
D.see figure
IV.(i) CO2 (ii) HCl
(A)(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(B)(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(C)(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(D)(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Q49·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
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 correct answer from the options given below:
(A)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q50·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
The ascending order of acidity of —OH group in the following compounds is: (A) Bu—OH; (B) 4-nitrophenol; (C) 4-methoxyphenol; (D) phenol; (E) 2,4-dinitrophenol. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)(A)<(D)<(C)<(B)<(E)
(B)(C)<(A)<(D)<(B)<(E)
(C)(C)<(D)<(B)<(A)<(E)
(D)(A)<(C)<(D)<(B)<(E)
Q51·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
In the reaction shown, a Grignard reagent is formed with Mg and then treated with H2O to give the major product 'A'. 'A' is
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q52·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2023
A bicyclic tertiary alcohol (drawn) reacts with HBr to give major product 'A'. The number of hyperconjugation structures involved to stabilize carbocation formed in the above reaction is __________.
Q53·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
Suitable reaction condition for preparation of Methyl phenyl ether is
(A)Ph – Br, MeO− Na+
(B)PhO− Na+, MeOH
(C)PhO− Na+, MeBr
(D)Benzene, MeBr
Q54·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
The correct order of acidity of the following hydroxyl compounds is: A. CH3OH, B. (CH3)3COH, and C, D, E shown in the figure. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)E > C > D > A > B
(B)D > E > C > A > B
(C)C > E > D > B > A
(D)E > D > C > B > A
Q55·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
Incorrect method of preparation for alcohols from the following is:
(A)Ozonolysis of alkene.
(B)Reaction of ketone with RMgBr followed by hydrolysis.
(C)Hydroboration-oxidation of alkene.
(D)Reaction of alkyl halide with aqueous NaOH.
Q56·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
The major product 'P' formed in the following reaction is:
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q57·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
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 of molecules.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B)A is true but R is false
(C)Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(D)A is false but R is true
Q58·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
A compound 'X' when treated with phthalic anhydride in presence of concentrated H2SO4 yields 'Y'. 'Y' is used as an acid/base indicator. 'X' and 'Y' are respectively:
(A)Carbolic acid, Phenolphthalein
(B)Anisole, Methyl orange
(C)Salicylaldehyde, Phenolphthalein
(D)Toluidine, Phenolphthalein
Q59·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
Decreasing order of dehydration of the alcohols (a), (b), (c) and (d) shown in the figure is:
(A)b > a > d > c
(B)a > d > b > c
(C)d > b > c > a
(D)b > d > c > a
Q60·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
An organic compound 'A' with empirical formula C6H6O gives sooty flame on burning. Its reaction with bromine solution in low polarity solvent results in high yield of B. B is
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q61·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2023
The number of compounds from the following (shown in the figure) which will not dissolve in cold NaHCO3 and NaOH solutions but will dissolve in hot NaOH solution is _______.
Q62·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
The correct order of pKa values for the following compounds (a, b, c, d shown in the figure) is:
(A)c>a>d>b
(B)b>a>d>c
(C)b>d>a>c
(D)a>b>c>d
Q63·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
The increasing order of pKa for the following phenols is: (A) 2,4-Dinitrophenol (B) 4-Nitrophenol (C) 2,4,5-Trimethylphenol (D) Phenol (E) 3-Chlorophenol. Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
(A)(A), (B), (E), (D), (C)
(B)(C), (D), (E), (B), (A)
(C)(A), (E), (B), (D), (C)
(D)(C), (E), (D), (B), (A)
Q64·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
In the cumene to phenol preparation in presence of air, the intermediate is (structures shown in the figure):
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q65·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
Find out the major product from the following reaction.
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q66·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
'A' and 'B' formed in the following set of reactions are:
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q67·ChemistryNumericalJEE Advanced 2022
The weight percentage of hydrogen in Q, formed in the following reaction sequence, is ________.
[Given: Atomic mass of H = 1, C = 12, N = 14, O = 16, S = 32, Cl = 35]
Q68·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2022
A 1.84 mg sample of polyhydric alcoholic compound 'X' of molar mass 92.0 g/mol gave 1.344 mL of H2 gas at STP. The number of alcoholic hydrogens present in compound 'X' is____.
Q69·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
A compound 'X' is acidic and it is soluble in NaOH solution, but insoluble in NaHCO3 solution. Compound 'X' also gives violet colour with neutral FeCl3 solution. The compound 'X' is :
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q70·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Compound I is heated with Conc. HI to give a hydroxy compound A which is further heated with Zn dust to give compound B. Identify A and B.
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q71·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The major product in the given reaction is
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q72·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Choose the correct option for the following reactions.
(A)'A' and 'B' are both Markovnikov addition products.
(B)'A' is Markovnikov product and 'B' is anti-Markovnikov product.
(C)'A' and 'B' are both anti-Markovnikov products.
(D)'B' is Markovnikov and 'A' is anti-Markovnikov product.
Q73·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Identify the major product A and B for the below given reaction sequence.
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q74·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Major product 'B' of the following reaction sequence is:
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q75·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The difference in the reaction of phenol with bromine in chloroform and bromine in water medium is due to :
(A)Hyperconjugation in substrate
(B)Polarity of solvent
(C)Free radical formation
(D)Electromeric effect of the substrate
Q76·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : On heating with KHSO4, glycerol is dehydrated and acrolein is formed.
Statement II : Acrolein has fruity odour and can be used to test glycerol's presence.
Choose the correct option.
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(C)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Q77·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2022
In the given reaction
the number of sp2 hybridised carbon (s) in compound 'X' is_____.
Q78·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2022
C6H12O6 →[Zymase] A →[NaOI, Δ] B + CHI3
The number of carbon atoms present in the product B is _______ .
Q79·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Given below are two statements.
Statement I : Phenols are weakly acidic.
Statement II : Therefore they are freely soluble in NaOH solution and are weaker acids than alcohols and water.
Choose the most appropriate option:
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(C)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Q80·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2022
The number of chiral alcohol(s) with molecular formula C4H10O is_______.
Q81·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The major product (P) of the given reaction is (where, Me is –CH3)
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q82·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Match List I with List II
List I
A. (reaction scheme shown as a drawn figure)
B. (reaction scheme shown as a drawn figure)
C. (reaction scheme shown as a drawn figure)
D. (reaction scheme shown as a drawn figure)
List II
I. Br2 in CS2
II. Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4
III. Zn
IV. CHCl3/NaOH
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(B)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(C)A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
(D)A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Q83·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2022
Compound 'P' on nitration with dil. HNO3 yields two isomers (A) and (B). These isomers can be separated by steam distillation. Isomers (A) and (B) show the intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonding respectively. Compound (P) on reaction with conc. HNO3 yields a yellow compound 'C', a strong acid. The number of oxygen atoms is present in compound 'C' ______.
Q84·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The major product in the following reaction
(i) Hg(OAc)2, H2O
(ii) NaBH4
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q85·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The major product formed in the following reaction, is
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q86·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
In the given reaction
2 A (i) 2 Mg, THF; (ii) Methyl benzoate(iii) H2O/H+
'A' can be
(A)benzyl bromide
(B)bromobenzene
(C)cyclohexyl bromide
(D)methyl bromide
Q87·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The intermediate X, in the reaction is :
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q88·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
In the following reaction :
The compounds A and B respectively are :-
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q89·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Amongst the following, the major product of the given chemical reaction is
Br2/CH3OH → Major Product
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q90·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The major product formed in the following reaction is :
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q91·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The compound/s which will show significant intermolecular H–bonding is/are :
(A)(b) only
(B)(c) only
(C)(a) and (b) only
(D)(a), (b) and (c)
Q92·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The major product of the following reaction, if it occurs by SN2 mechanism is :
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q93·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Synthesis of ethyl phenyl ether may be achieved by Williamson synthesis.
Reason (R): Reaction of bromobenzene with sodium ethoxide yields ethyl phenyl ether.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A)Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B)(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
(C)(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
(D)Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
Q94·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The correct options for the products A and B of the following reactions are :
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q95·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Which one of the following phenols does not give colour when condensed with phthalic anhydride in presence of conc. H2SO4 ?
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q96·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Consider the above reaction and identify the product P:
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q97·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Consider the above reaction, and choose the correct statement:
(A)Both compounds A and B are formed equally
(B)The reaction is not possible in acidic medium
(C)Compound A will be the major product
(D)Compound B will be the major product
Q98·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Consider the above reaction, the major product “P” formed is”
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q99·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The given reaction can occur in the presence of:
(a) Bromine water (b) Br2 in CS2, 273 K (c) Br2 / FeBr3 (d) Br2 in CHCl3, 273 K
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)(a) and (c) only
(B)(b), (c) and (d) only
(C)(b) and (d) only
(D)(a), (b) and (d) only
Q100·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
An organic compound A (C6H6O) gives dark green colouration with ferric chloride. On treatment with CHCl3 and KOH, followed by acidification gives compound B. Compound B can also be obtained from compound C on reaction with pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC). Identify A, B and C.
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q101·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2021
To synthesise 1.0 mole of 2-methylpropan-2-ol from Ethylethanoate __________ equivalents of CH3MgBr reagent will be required. (Integer value)
Q102·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
In the given reaction 3-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl butane C2H5OH 'A' (Major Product)
Product A is:
(A)2-Ethoxy-2,3-dimethyl butane
(B)2-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl butane.
(C)2-Ethoxy-3,3-dimethyl butane
(D)1-Ethoxy-3,3-dimethyl butane.
Q103·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Main Products formed during a reaction of 1-methoxy naphthalene with hydroiodic acid are:
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q104·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Reaction of Grignard reagent, C2H5MgBr with C8H8O followed by hydrolysis gives compound "A" which reacts instantly with Lucas reagent to give compound B, C10H13Cl.
The Compound B is :
(A)(1)
(B)(2)
(C)(3)
(D)(4)
Q105·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Identify the major products A and B respectively in the following reaction of phenol :
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q106·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Identify A in the given reaction
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q107·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Identify A in the following chemical reaction.
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q108·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Given below are two statement :
Statement I : o-Nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding
Statement II : o-Nitrophenol has high melting point due to hydrogen bonding.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(B)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(D)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Q109·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
What is ‘X’ in the given reaction ? CH 2OH+ oxalic acid2100Cx (major product) CH2OH CH 2 CH—OHCH2OHCHO CH2 CH2 CHO CHO
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q110·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Compound(s) which will liberate carbon dioxide with sodium bicarbonate solution is/are:
(A)B and C only
(B)B only
(C)A and B only
(D)C only
Q111·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Which is the final product (major) 'A' in the given reaction?
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q112·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Which of the following compound gives pink colour on reaction with phthalic anhydride in conc.H2SO4 followed by treatment with NaOH ?
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q113·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2020
A solution of phenol in chloroform when treated with aqueous NaOH gives compound P as a major product. The mass percentage of carbon in P is __________. (to the nearest integer) (Atomic mass: C = 12 ; H = 1 ; O = 16)
Q114·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
Which of the following derivates of alcohol is unstable is an aqueous base?
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q115·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
When neopentyl alcohol is heated with an acid, it slowly converted into an 85:15 mixture of alkenes A and B, respectively. What are these alkenes?
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q116·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The major product [B] in the following reactions is:
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q117·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
Consider the following reaction:
The product ‘P’ gives positive ceric ammonium nitrate test. This is because of the presence of which of these – OH group(s)?
(A)(d) only
(B)(b) and (d)
(C)(b) only
(D)(c) and (d)
Q118·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The major product of the following reaction is :
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q119·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
Among the compounds A and B with molecular formula C9H18O3, A is having higher boiling point the B. The possible structures of A and B are:
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q120·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of C – OH bond length: methanol, phenol, p-ethoxyphenol
(A)phenol < methanol < p-ethoxyphenol
(B)methanol < p-ethoxyphenol < phenol
(C)methanol < phenol < p-ethoxyphenol
(D)phenol < p-ethoxyphenol < methanol
Q121·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
In the following reaction sequence, structures of A and B respectively will be
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q122·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
1-methyl ethylene oxide when treated with an excess of HBr, produces
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q123·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Advanced 2019
Answer the following by appropriately matching the lists based on the information given in the paragraph
List-I includes starting materials and reagents of selected chemical reactions. List-II gives structures of compounds that may be formed as intermediate products and/or final products from the reactions of List-I.
Which of the following options has the correct combination considering List-I and List-II?
LIST-I
LIST-II
I.see figure
P.see figure
II.see figure
Q.see figure
III.see figure
R.see figure
IV.see figure
S.see figure
T.see figure
U.see figure
(A)(IV), (Q), (U)
(B)(IV), (Q), (R)
(C)(III), (S), (R)
(D)(III), (T), (U)
Q124·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
Heating of 2-chloro-1-phenylbutane with EtOK/EtOH gives X as the major product. Reaction of X with Hg(OAc)2/H2O followed by NaBH4 gives Y as the major product. Y is:
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q125·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
What will be the major product when m-cresol is reacted with propargyl bromide (HC ≡ C – CH2Br) in presence of K2CO3 in acetone
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q126·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The major product of the following reaction is:
HI (excess)Δ
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q127·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
p-Hydroxybenzophenone upon reaction with bromine in carbon tetrachloride gives:
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q128·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The organic compound that gives following qualitative analysis is:
Test
Inference
(a) Dil. HCl
Insoluble
(b) NaOH solution
Soluble
(c) Br2/water
Decolourization
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q129·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The major product of the following reaction
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q130·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The major product in the following conversion is :
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q131·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
CH3−CH2−C(OH)(Ph)−CH3 can not be prepared by :
(A)CH3CH2COCH3 + PhMgX
(B)PhCOCH2CH3 + CH3MgX
(C)PhCOCH3 + CH3CH2MgX
(D)HCHO + PhCH(CH3)CH2MgX
Q132·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The major product of the following reactions is:
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q133·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The increasing order of pKa values of the following compounds is
(A)C < B < A < D
(B)B < C < D < A
(C)D < A < C < B
(D)B < C < A < D
Q134·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The products formed in the reaction of cumene with O2 followed by treatment with dil. HCl are:
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q135·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2016
The correct statement(s) about the following reaction sequence is(are)
Cumene (C9H12)i) O2ii) H3O+PCHCl3/NaOHQ (major)+R (minor)QNaOHPhCH2BrS
(A)R is steam volatile
(B)Q gives dark violet coloration with 1% aqueous FeCl3 solution
(C)S gives yellow precipitate with 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
(D)S gives dark violet coloration with 1% aqueous FeCl3 solution
Q136·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2015
In the following reactions
Compound X is
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q137·ChemistryIntegerJEE Advanced 2015
The number of hydroxyl group(s) in Q is
Q138·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2015
The major product U in the following reactions is
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
(C)(C)
(D)(D)
Q139·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2014
The reactivity of compound Z with different halogens under appropriate conditions is given below:
The observed pattern of electrophilic substitution can be explained by
(A)the steric effect of the halogen
(B)the steric effect of the tert-butyl group
(C)the electronic effect of the phenolic group
(D)the electronic effect of the tert-butyl group
Q140·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Advanced 2014
The acidic hydrolysis of ether (X) shown below is fastest when
(A)one phenyl group is replaced by a methyl group.
(B)one phenyl group is replaced by a para-methoxyphenyl group.
(C)two phenyl groups are replaced by two para-methoxyphenyl groups.
(D)no structural change is made to X.
Q141·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2014
The correct combination of names for isomeric alcohols with molecular formula C4H10O is/are
(A)tert-butanol and 2-methylpropan-2-ol
(B)tert-butanol and 1, 1-dimethylethan-1-ol
(C)n-butanol and butan-1-ol
(D)isobutyl alcohol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol
Q142·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2013
The major product(s) of the following reaction is (are)
(A)P
(B)Q
(C)R
(D)S
Q143·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Advanced 2013
The compound that does NOT liberate CO2, on treatment with aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution, is
(A)Benzoic acid
(B)Benzenesulphonic acid
(C)Salicylic acid
(D)Carbolic acid (Phenol)
Q144·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Advanced 2013
Match the chemical conversions in List – I with appropriate reagents in List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List – I
List – II
P.see figure
1.(i) Hg(OAc)2; (ii) NaBH4
Q.see figure
2.NaOEt
R.see figure
3.Et-Br
S.see figure
4.(i) BH3; (ii) H2O2/NaOH
(A)P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4
(B)P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4
(C)P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
(D)P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1
Q145·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2013
In the following reaction, the product(s) formed is(are)
(A)P(major)
(B)Q(minor)
(C)R(minor)
(D)S(major)
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