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Multiple Choice Questions - I

Q.1. Arrange the following in decreasing order of their boiling points.
(A) n–butane
(B) 2–methyl butane
(C) n-pentane
(D) 2,2–dimethylpropane
(a) A > B > C > D
(b) B > C > D > A
(c) D > C > B > A
(d) C > B > D > A
Ans. (d) C > B > D > A
Solution: Boiling point is directly proportional to molar mass and surface area. It decreases on branching because surface area decreases. Hence, n-pentane has the highest and n-butane has the lowest boiling points and in rest two branching is there, therefore,2-methyl butane has higher boiling point than 2,2-dimethylpropane.Q.2. Arrange the halogens F₂, Cl₂, Br₂, I₂, in order of their increasing reactivity with alkanes.
(a) I₂ < Br₂ < Cl₂ < F₂
(b) Br₂ < Cl₂ < F₂ < I₂
(c) F₂ < Cl₂ < Br₂ < I₂
(d) Br₂ < I₂ < Cl₂ < F₂
Ans. (a) I₂ < Br₂ < Cl₂ < F₂
Solution: Fluorine is a highly electronegative element. The electronegativity of halogens decreases down the group. As the electronegativity of halogens decreases, reactivity with alkanes decreases. Therefore, F₂ reacts vigorously and I₂ reacts too slowly.

Q.3. The increasing order of reduction of alkyl halides with zinc and dilute HCl is
(a) R–Cl < R–I < R–Br
(b) R–Cl < R–Br < R–I
(c) R–I < R–Br < R–Cl
(d) R–Br < R–I < R–Cl
Ans. (b) R-Cl < R-Br < R-I
Solution: The reactivity of halogens with alkane is F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > l_2- Hence, reduction of alkyl halide with Zn / HCl follow reverse order. The reactivity of reduction increases as the bond strength of C—X decreases. It depends on the size of X. As the size of X increases, bond strength decreases and reactivity increases.

Q.4. The correct IUPAC name of the following alkane is

(a) 3,6 – Diethyl – 2 – methyloctane
(b) 5 – Isopropyl – 3 – ethyloctane
(c) 3 – Ethyl – 5 – isopropyl octane
(d) 3 – Isopropyl – 6 – ethyl octane
Ans. (a) 3, 6-Diethyl-2-methyl octane
Solution: The given alkane has the longest chain of 8 carbon atoms hence, it is Octane. Sidechain on carbon 2, 3 and 6 follow lowest sum rule. On carbon 2-methyl, on carbon-3-and carbon-6 ethyl groups are present. Ethyl comes before methyl (alphabetically) and two ethyl groups are there. Hence the correct IUPAC name is 3, 6-Diethyl-2-methyl octane.

Q.5. The addition of HBr to 1-butene gives a mixture of products A, B and C
(A)

(B)

(C) CH₃ - CH₂ - CH₂ - CH₂ - Br
The mixture consists of
(a) A and B as major and C as minor products
(b) B as major, A and C as minor products
(c) B as minor, A and C as major products
(d) A and B as minor and C as major products
Ans. (a) A and B as major and C as minor products
Solution: Butane-1 is unsymmetrical, and according to Markovnikov’s rule, 2- Bromobutane is major product and I-Bromobutane is minor product. 2-Bromobutane has chiral carbon, hence it exists in two enantiomers which are mirror images of each other. Therefore, the mixture consists of A and B as major and C as minor products.Q.6. Which of the following will not show geometrical isomerism?
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (d)
Solution: Geometrical isomerism is shown by the alkenes in which double bonded carbons must have different atoms or groups. In structure (iv), double bonded carbons have 3 groups same and one is different.

Q.7. Arrange the following hydrogen halides in order of their decreasing reactivity with propene.
(a) HCl > HBr > HI
(b) HBr > HI > HCl
(c) HI > HBr > HCl
(d) HCl > HI > HBr
Ans. (c) HI > HBr >HCl
Solution: Reactivity of hydrogen halides depends upon bond dissociation energy and bond strength. As the size of halogen atom increases in hydrogen halides, the bond strength decreases and bond dissociation energy also decreases Therefore, the correct order of reactivity is HI > HBr > HCl.

Q.8. Arrange the following carbanions in order of their decreasing stability.
(A) H₃C – C ≡ C^–
(B) H – C ≡ C^–
(C) H₃C – CH₂

(a) A > B > C
(b) B > A > C
(c) C > B > A
(d) C > A > B
Ans. (c) C > B > A
Solution: +I effect decreases the stability of carbon anion. Since CH₃ group has + I effect. In B, there is no +I effect, in A, + I effect is there but distance is more from negatively charged carbon and in C, +I effect (CH₃) direct to negatively charged carbon.

Q.9. Arrange the following alkyl halides in decreasing order of the rate of β– elimination reaction with alcoholic KOH.
(1)
(2) CH₃—CH₂—Br
(3) CH₃—CH₂—CH₂—Br

(a) A > B > C
(b) C > B > A
(c) B > C > A
(d) A > C > B
Ans. (d) A > C > B
Solution:

More the number of β-substituents (alkyl groups), more stable alkene will be formed on β -elimination and more will be the reactivity. Thus, the decreasing order of the rate of β -elimination reaction with alcoholic KOH is: A > C > B.

Q.10. Which of the following reactions of methane is incomplete combustion:
(a)
(b) 
(c) CH₄ + O₂ → C(s) + 2H₂O(l)
(d) CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(l)
Ans. (c)
Solution: During incomplete combustion carbon black is formed. It takes place when there is insufficient supply of air or oxygen.
CH₄ + O₂ → C(s) + 2H₂O(l) (incomplete combustion)

Multiple Choice Questions -II

In the following questions two or more options may be correct.

Q.11. Some oxidation reactions of methane are given below. Which of them is/are controlled oxidation reactions?
(a) CH₄ (g) + 2O₂ (g) → CO₂ (g) + 2H₂O (l)
(b) CH₄ (g) + O₂ (g) → C (s) + 2H₂O (l)
(c)
(d)
Ans. (c) and (d)
Solution: Alkanes on combustion give CO₂ and H₂O. Combustion in insufficient supply of air or O₂ give carbon black and water. Alkanes, on heating with regular supply of oxygen or in controlled way give HCHO and CH₃OH.
 
 

Q.12. Which of the following alkenes on ozonolysis give a mixture of ketones only?
(a) CH₃—CH = CH—CH₃
(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (c) and (d)
Solution: Alkenes on ozonolysis give two molecules of carbonyl compounds depending upon groups or atoms attached to double-bonded carbon atoms. If double-bonded carbon atoms have alkyl groups then ketones are formed on ozonolysis. Thus, options (c) and (d) givea  mixture of ketones.

Q.13. Which are the correct IUPAC names of the following compounds?
(a) 5-Butyl-4-isopropyldecane
(b) 5– Ethyl – 4– propyldecane
(c) 5– sec-Butyl – 4– iso-propyldecane
(d) 4–(1-methylethyl)– 5 – (1-methylpropyl)-decane
Ans. (c) and (d)
Solution: The compound has the longest chain of IO carbon atoms. Sidechains are on 4^th and 5^th carbon atoms according to lowest sum rule. On C4, there is isopropyl group, and on C5, sec-Butyl group. In IUPAC system, isopropyl is named as 1-Methylethyl group, sec- Butyl group is named as l-Methylpropyl group. Hence, the names of organic compound are :
(3) 5-sec-Butyl-4-iso-propyldecane
(4) 4-(1-methylethyI)-5-(1-methylpropyl)-decane

Q.14. Which are the correct IUPAC names of the following compound?

(a) 5 – (2′, 2′–Dimethylpropyl)-decane
(b) 4 – Butyl – 2, 2– dimethylnonane
(c) 2, 2– Dimethyl – 4– pentyloctane
(d) 5 – neo-Pentyldecane
Ans. (a) and (d)
Solution: The given compound has the longest chain of ten carbon atoms, hence, decane and side-chain is present on 5th carbon atom. The sidechain of 5 carbon atoms is neo-Pentyl and in IUPAC system it is 2’, 2’-Dimethylpropyl. Hence, the names of the compound are:
(1) 5-(2’, 2'-Dimethylpropyl)-decane
(4) 5-neo-Pentyldecane

Q.15. For an electrophilic substitution reaction, the presence of a halogen atom in the benzene ring _______.
(a) Deactivates the ring by inductive effect.
(b) Deactivates the ring by resonance.
(c) Increases the charge density at ortho and para position relative to meta position by resonance.
(d) Directs the incoming electrophile to meta position by increasing the charge density relative to ortho and para position.
Ans. (a) and (c)
Solution: For an electrophilic substitution reaction, the presence of halogen atom in the benzene ring deactivates the ring by inductive effect and increases the charge density at ortho- and para-position relative to meta-position by resonance.
When chlorine is attached to benzene ring, chlorine being more electronegative pulls the electrons because of its -I-effect. The electron cloud of benzene becomes less dense. Thus, chlorine makes the benzene ring in aryl halide somewhat deactivated. But due to resonance, the electron density on ortho- and para-positions is greater than on meta-position.

The last structure contributes more to the orientation and hence halogens are o^- and p^- directors.

Q.16. In an electrophilic substitution reaction of nitrobenzene, the presence of nitro group ________.
(a) Deactivates the ring by inductive effect.
(b) Activates the ring by inductive effect.
(c) Decreases the charge density at ortho and para position of the ring relative to meta position by resonance.
(d) Increases the charge density at meta position relative to the ortho and para positions of the ring by resonance.
Ans. (a) and (c)
Solution: Nitro group by virtue of-I-effect withdraws electrons from the ring and increases the charge and destabilizes carbocation.

In ortho, para-attack of electrophile on nitrobenzene, we are getting two structures (A) and (B) in which positive charge is appearing on the carbon atom directly attached to the nitro group.
As nitro group is electron withdrawing by nature, it decreases the stability of such product and hence meta attack is more feasible when electron withdrawing substituents are attached.

Q.17. Which of the following are correct?
(a) CH₃—O— CH₂^⊕ is more stable than CH₃— CH₂^⊕
(b) (CH₃)₂ CH^⊕ is less stable than CH₃—CH₂— CH₂^⊕
(c) CH₂ = CH— CH₂^⊕ is more stable than CH₃—CH₂— CH₂^⊕
(d) CH₂ = CH^⊕ is more stable than CH₃— CH₂^⊕
Ans. (a) and (c)
Solution: +I effect increases the stability of carbonation.
In (1), +I effect of CH₃—O is greater than —CH₃. Hence, CH₃—O— CH₂⁺ is more stable than CH₃ — CH₂⁺.
In (3), CH₂=CH— +CH₂—CH=CH₂ is stabilized by the resonance effect. While CH₃— CH2— is stabilized by the + I effect -C₂H₅ group. The resonance effect is stronger than +1 effect. Hence, CH₂=CH—CH₂⁺ is more stable than CH₃-CH2-CH₂⁺

Q.18. Four structures are given in options (i) to (iv). Examine them and select the aromatic structures.
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Ans. (a, c)
In both these options, rings are planar and follow (4n + 2)π-electrons rule.
Solution: (a)2 delocalized π - electrons, (4n + 2) rule followed (where n=0)
(c)Both rings have 6π - electrons, (4n + 2) rule followed (where n = 1)
Cyclooctatetraene is non-planar and has 8π-electrons. It is not aromatic. Cyclopropenyl anion is planar but has 4 π -electrons. It is not aromatic.

Q.19. The molecules having dipole moment are __________.
(a) 2,2-Dimethylpropane
(b) trans-Pent-2-ene
(c) cis-Hex-3-ene
(d) 2, 2, 3, 3 - Tetramethylbutane.
Ans. (b, c)
Solution: 

Since, the +1 effect of CH₂CH₃ group is higher than that of CH₃ group, therefore, the dipole moments of C-CH₃ and C-CH₂CH₃ bonds are unequal. Although these two dipoles oppose each other, yet they do not exactly cancel out each other and hence trans-2-pentene has small but finite dipole moment.

In cis-hex-3-ene, although the dipole moments of the two C – CH₂CH₃ bond are equal, but they are inclined to each other at an angle of 60° and hence have a finite dipole moment.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q.20. Why do alkenes prefer to undergo electrophilic addition reaction while arenes prefer electrophilic substitution reactions? Explain.
Ans. Due to the presence of a π -electron cloud above and below the plane of alkenes and arenes, these are electron-rich molecules and, therefore, provide sites for the attack of electrophiles. Hence, they undergo electrophilic reactions. Alkenes undergo electrophilic addition reactions because they are unsaturated molecules. For example,
Arenes, on the other hand, cannot undergo electrophilic addition reactions. This is because benzene has a large resonance energy of 150.4 kJ mol^-1. During electrophilic addition reactions, two new σ-bonds are formed but the aromatic character of benzene gets destroyed and, therefore, resonance energy of benzene ring is lost. Hence, electrophilic addition reactions of arenes are not energetically favourable. 

Arenes, in contrast, undergo electrophilic substitution reactions in which σ C – H bond is broken and new σ C – X bond is formed: The aromatic character of benzene ring is not destroyed and benzene retains its resonance energy. Hence, arenes undergo electrophilic substitution reactions.

Q.21. Alkynes on reduction with sodium in liquid ammonia form trans alkenes. Will the butene thus formed on reduction of 2-butyne show the geometrical isomerism?
Ans.Thus, but-2-ene is capable of showing geometrical isomerism.

Q.22. Rotation around carbon-carbon single bond of ethane is not completely free. Justify the statement.
Ans. Ethane contains a carbon-carbon sigma (σ) bond. Electron distribution of the sigma molecular orbital is symmetrical around the internuclear axis of the C – C bond which is not disturbed due to rotation about its axis. This permits free rotation around a C-C single bond. However, rotation around a C – C single bond is not completely free. It is hindered by a small energy barrier due to weak repulsive interaction between the adjacent bonds. Such a type of repulsive interaction is called torsional strain. 

Of all the conformations of ethane, the staggered form has the least torsional strain and the eclipsed form has the maximum torsional strain. The energy difference between the two extreme forms is of the order of 12.5 kJ mol^-1, which is very small. It has not been possible to separate and isolate different conformational isomers of ethane.

Q.23. Draw Newman and Sawhorse projections for the eclipsed and staggered conformations of ethane. Which of these conformations is more stable and why?
Ans. In the staggered form of ethane, the electron clouds of carbon-hydrogen bonds are as far apart as possible. Thus, there are minimum repulsive forces, minimum energy, and maximum stability of the molecule.

On the other hand, when the staggered form changes into the eclipsed form, the electron clouds of the carbon-hydrogen bonds come closer to each other resulting in an increase in electron cloud repulsions. To check the increased repulsive forces, the molecule will have to possess more energy and thus have lesser stability.

Q.24. The intermediate carbocation formed in the reactions of HI, HBr and HCl with propene is the same and the bond energy of HCl, HBr and HI is 430.5 kJ mol^-1, 363.7 kJ mol^–1 and 296.8 kJ mol^–1 respectively. What will be the order of reactivity of these halogen acids?
Ans. The bond dissociation enthalpy decreases in the order HCl > HBr > HI, therefore, the order of reactivity is in the reverse order i.e., HI > HBr > HCl.

Q.25. What will be the product obtained as a result of the following reaction and why?
Ans.

Propyl chloride forms CH₃ – CH₂ – CH⁺2 with anhydrous A1C1₃ which is less stable. This rearranges to a more stable carbocation as:


Q.26. How will you convert benzene into
(1) p-nitrobromobenzene
(2) m-nitrobromobenzene
Ans.
(1) Benzene into p-nitro bromobenzene:(2) Benzene into m-nitrobromobenzene:Q.27. Arrange the following set of compounds in the order of their decreasing relative reactivity with an electrophile. Give reason.
Ans. The methoxy group (-OCH₃) is electron releasing group and increases electron density of benzene ring due to +R effect. Hence it makes anisole more reactive than benzene.

In case of Cl group it gives -I effect and +R effect. Its reactivity is less than methoxybenzene. —NO₂ group gives -I effect and -R effect so it is less reactive than chlorobenzene.


Q.28. Despite their - I effect, halogens are o- and p-directing in haloarenes. Explain.
Ans. Halogens present on benzene ring have -I and +R effect, -I effect deactivates the ring but +R effect increases the electron density on ortho and para positions. Hence, halogens are ortho and para directing.


Q.29. Why does presence of a nitro group make the benzene ring less reactive in comparison to the unsubstituted benzene ring. Explain.
Ans. Nitro group has -I and -R effect due to that benzene ring deactivates and electron density decreases on ortho and para positions as compared to meta positions.
Q.30. Suggest a route for the preparation of nitrobenzene starting from acetylene?
Ans. Ethyne, when passed through red hot iron tube at 873 K, undergoes cyclic polymerization to give benzene which upon subsequent nitration gives nitrobenzene.



Q.31. Predict the major product (s) of the following reactions and explain their formation.


Ans. Addition of HBr to unsymmetrical alkenes follows Markonikov rule. It states that negative part of the addendum (adding molecule) gets attached to that carbon atom which possesses lesser number of hydrogen atoms.
Mechanism: Hydrogen bromide provides an electrophile, H⁺, which attacks the double bond to form carbocation as shown below:

The carbocation (b) is attacked by Br^- ion to form the product as follows:

Addition reaction of HBr to unsymmetrical alkenes in the presence of peroxide follows the anti-Markovnikov rule.
Mechanism: Peroxide effect proceeds via free radical chain mechanism as given below:


(iii)



Q.32. Nucleophiles and electrophiles are reaction intermediates having electron rich and electron deficient centres respectively. Hence, they tend to attack electron deficient and electron rich centres respectively. Classify the following species as electrophiles and nucleophiles.
(i) H₃CO^– 
(ii)
(iii) Cl^.
(iv) Cl₂C:
(v) (H₃C)₃C⁺
(vi) Br^-
(vii) H₃COH
(viii) R-NH-R
Ans. Electrophiles are electron-seeking species or electron-deficient species. These species may be neutral or positively charged.
(iii) Cl^.
(iv) Cl₂C:
(v) (H₃C)₃C⁺ are electrophiles.
Nucleophiles are electron-rich species and may be neutral or negatively charged.
(i) H₃CO^-
(ii) CH₃COO^-
(iv) Br^-
(vi) CH₃OH
(viii) R—NH—R is nucleophiles.

Q.33. The relative reactivity of 1°, 2°, 3° hydrogen’s towards chlorination is 1:3.8:5. Calculate the percentages of all monochlorinated products obtained from 2-methylbutane.
Ans.

(A) Primary (9 positions for Cl group possible)

(B) Secondary (2 positions for Cl group possible at CH)

(c) Tertiary (1 position for Cl group possible) Relative amounts of A, B and C compounds = Number of hydrogen x Relative reactivity.
So, relative amounts = 9 + 7.6 +5 = 21.6Total amount = 9 + 7.6 + 5 = 21.6Q.34. Write the structures and names of products obtained in the reactions of sodium with a mixture of 1-iodo-2-methylpropane and 2-iodopropane.
Ans. Products obtained are based on Wurtz reactionQ.35. Write hydrocarbon radicals that can be formed as intermediates during monochlorination of 2-methylpropane? Which of them is more stable? Give reasons.
Ans. 2-methylpropane gives two types of radicals:
Tertiary 3° free radical is more stable because it has 9 α Hydrogen and Due to hyperconjugation structure sit stabilized. 

Primary 1° free radical is less stable because of only 1 α hydrogen and one hyper conjugative structure.

Q.36. An alkane C₈H₁₈ is obtained as the only product on subjecting a primary alkyl halide to Wurtz reaction. On monobromination, this alkane yields a single isomer of a tertiary bromide. Write the structure of alkane and the tertiary bromide.
Ans. The reaction is

The alkane is

The tertiary bromide is

Q.37. The ring systems having following characteristics are aromatic.
(i) Planar ring containing conjugated π bonds.
(ii) Complete delocalisation of the π−electrons in ring system i.e. each atom in the ring has unhybridised p-orbital, and
(iii) Presence of (4n + 2) π−electrons in the ring where n is an integer (n = 0, 1, 2,...........) [Huckel rule].
Using this information classify the following compounds as aromatic/nonaromatic.

Ans. 

Q.38. Which of the following compounds are aromatic according to Huckel’s rule?
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

Ans.

Q.39. Suggest a route to prepare ethyl hydrogen sulphate (CH₃–CH₂–OSO₂—OH) starting from ethanol (C₂H₅OH).
Ans. Preparation of ethyl hydrogen sulphate [CH₃CH₂-OSO₂-OH] starting from ethanol.

Q.40. Match the reagent from Column I which on reaction with CH3—CH=CH₂ gives some product given in Column II as per the codes given below

Ans. 

Q.41. Match the hydrocarbons in Column I with the boiling points given in Column II.

Ans. (i)→(b);(ii) →(c);(iii) →(a)
Explanation:

Q.42. Match the following reactants in Column I with the corresponding reaction products in Column II.

Ans. (i)→(d);(ii)→(c);(iii)→(b);(iv)→(a)
Solution.

Q.43. Match the reactions given in Column I with the reaction types in Column II.

Ans. (i)→(d);(ii)→(a);(iii)→(b);(iv)→(c)
Solution.

Assertion and Reason Type

In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.

Q.44. Assertion (A): The compound cyclooctane has the following structural formula :
It is cyclic and has conjugated 8π-electron system but it is not an aromatic compound.
Reason (R) : (4n + 2) π electrons rule does not hold good and ring is not planar.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Solution. Both A and R are Correct, and R is correct explanation of A.
Aromaticity is shown by compounds possessing following characteristics:

• Planarity
• Complete delocalization of the π electrons in the ring.
• Presence of (4n + 2) π electrons in the ring where n is an integer (4 = 0, 1, 2,...). This is often referred to as Huckel Rule.

Q.45. Assertion (A): Toluene on Friedel Crafts methylation gives o– and p–xylene.
Reason (R) : CH₃-group bonded to benzene ring increases electron density at o– and p– position.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Solution.
Toluene has -CH₃ group attached to benzene ring. CH₃ group is electron withdrawing group which activates benzene ring due to hyperconjugation effect and increases electron density on ortho and para positions for the attack of electrophiles.

Q.46. Assertion (A): Nitration of benzene with nitric acid requires the use of concentrated sulphuric acid.
Reason (R): The mixture of concentrated sulphuric acid and concentrated nitric acid produces the electrophile, NO⁺₂.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Solution.
In nitration, benzene is treating with nitrating mixture, i,e. conc. HNO₃ and H₂SO₄ and H₂SO₄ helps in furishing NO₂⁺ (ElectrophiIe).

Q.47. Assertion (A): Among isomeric pentanes, 2, 2-dimethylpentane has highest boiling point.
Reason (R): Branching does not affect the boiling point.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
Ans. (iii) Both A and R are not correct.
Solution.
Among isomeric pentanes 2, 2-dimethylpentane has lowest boiling point and on branching boiling point decreases.

Long Answer Type

Q.48. An alkyl halide C₅H₁₁Br (A) reacts with ethanolic KOH to give an alkene ‘B’, which reacts with Br₂ to give a compound ‘C’, which on dehydrobromination gives an alkyne ‘D’. On treatment with sodium metal in liquid ammonia one mole of ‘D’ gives one mole of the sodium salt of ‘D’ and half a mole of hydrogen gas. Complete hydrogenation of ‘D’ yields a straight chain alkane. Identify A,B, C and D. Give the reactions invovled.
Ans. ​
Q.49. 896 mL vapour of a hydrocarbon ‘A’ having carbon 87.80% and hydrogen 12.19% weighs 3.28g at STP. Hydrogenation of ‘A’ gives 2-methyl pentane. Also ‘A’ on hydration in the presence of H₂SO₄ and HgSO₄ gives a ketone ‘B’ having molecular formula C₆H₁₂O. The ketone ‘B’ gives a positive iodoform test. Find the structure of ‘A’ and give the reactions involved.
Ans. Q.50. An unsaturated hydrocarbon ‘A’ adds two molecules of H₂ and on reductive ozonolysis gives butane-1,4-dial, ethanal and propanone. Give the structure of ‘A’, write its IUPAC name and explain the reactions involved.
Ans.  The structure of A is

The reaction involved are as follows:

Q.51. In the presence of peroxide addition of HBr to propene takes place accordingto anti-Markovnikov’s rule but peroxide effect is not seen in the case of HCland HI. Explain

Ans. ​The bond energy of HCl is higher than that of HBr thus it is not cleaved by free radical mechanism to exhibit peroxide effect. However in case of HI the bond energy is so low that the iodine radical forms readily and after formation it combines to form an iodine molecule.