Chapter 13 – Hydrocarbons

Class 11 Chemistry · 51 questions · 26 with answers

Questions

Q1Multiple choice

Arrange the following in decreasing order of their boiling points. (A) n–butane (B) 2–methylbutane (C) n-pentane (D) 2,2–dimethylpropane

(i)A>B>C>D
(ii)B>C>D>A
(iii)D>C>B>A
(iv)C>B>D>A

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(iv) C>B>D>A

Q2Multiple choice

Arrange the halogens F2 , Cl2 , Br2 , I2 , in order of their increasing reactivity with alkanes.

(i)I2 < Br2 < Cl2 < F2
(ii)Br2 < Cl2 < F2 < I2
(iii)F2 < Cl2 < Br2 < I2
(iv)Br2 < I2 < Cl2 < F2

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(i) I2 < Br2 < Cl2 < F2

Q3Multiple choice

The increasing order of reduction of alkyl halides with zinc and dilute HCl is (i) R–Cl < R–I < R–Br ii) R–Cl < R–Br < R–I (iii) R–I < R–Br < R–Cl (iv) R–Br < R–I < R–Cl

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Q4Multiple choice

The correct IUPAC name of the following alkane is

(i)3,6 – Diethyl – 2 – methyloctane
(ii)5 – Isopropyl – 3 – ethyloctane
(iii)3 – Ethyl – 5 – isopropyloctane
(iv)3 – Isopropyl – 6 – ethyloctane

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(i) 3,6 – Diethyl – 2 – methyloctane

Q5Multiple choice

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

(i)A and B as major and C as minor products
(ii)B as major, A and C as minor products
(iii)B as minor, A and C as major products
(iv)A and B as minor and C as major products

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(i) A and B as major and C as minor products

Q6Multiple choice

Which of the following will not show geometrical isomerism?

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

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(iv)

Q7Multiple choice

Arrange the following hydrogen halides in order of their decreasing reactivity with propene.

(i)HCl > HBr > HI
(ii)HBr > HI > HCl
(iii)HI > HBr > HCl
(iv)HCl > HI > HBr

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(iii) HI > HBr > HCl

Q8Multiple choice

Arrange the following carbanions in order of their decreasing stability. (A) H3C – C C (B) H – C C – – (C)

(i)A>B>C
(ii)B>A>C
(iii)C>B>A
(iv)C>A>B

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(ii) B>A>C

Q9Multiple choice

Arrange the following alkyl halides in decreasing order of the rate of – elimination reaction with alcoholic KOH. (A) (B) CH3—CH2—Br (C) CH3—CH2—CH2—Br

(i)A>B>C
(ii)C>B>A
(iii)B>C>A
(iv)A>C>B

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(iv) A>C>B

Q10Multiple choice

Which of the following reactions of methane is incomplete combustion: Cu/523 K/100 atm 2CH OH 2CH4 + O2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯

(i)→ 3
(ii)CH4 + O2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯ Mo2O3 → HCHO + H2O
(iii)CH4 + O2 C(s) + 2H2O (l)
(iv)CH4 + 2O2 CO2 (g) + 2H2O (l)

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(iii) CH4 + O2 C(s) + 2H2O (l)

Q11Multiple correct

Some oxidation reactions of methane are given below. Which of them is/are controlled oxidation reactions?

(i)CH4 (g) + 2O2 (g) CO2 (g) + 2H2O (l)
(ii)CH4 (g) + O2 (g)C (s) + 2H2O (l) Mo2O3 CH4 (g) + O2 (g) ⎯⎯⎯⎯
(iii)→ HCHO + H2O 163 Hydrocarbons Cu/523/100 atm 2CH4 (g) + O2 (g) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
(iv)→ 2CH3OH

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(iii) → HCHO + H2O 163 Hydrocarbons Cu/523/100 atm 2CH4 (g) + O2 (g) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯

(iv) → 2CH3OH

Q12Multiple correct

Which of the following alkenes on ozonolysis give a mixture of ketones only?

(i)CH3—CH CH—CH3
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

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(iii)

(iv)

Q13Multiple correct

Which are the correct IUPAC names of the following compound?

(i)5– Butyl – 4– isopropyldecane
(ii)5– Ethyl – 4– propyldecane
(iii)5– sec-Butyl – 4– iso-propyldecane
(iv)4–(1-methylethyl)– 5 – (1-methylpropyl)-decane

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(iii) 5– sec-Butyl – 4– iso-propyldecane

(iv) 4–(1-methylethyl)– 5 – (1-methylpropyl)-decane

Q14Multiple correct

Which are the correct IUPAC names of the following compound?

(i)5 – (2, 2–Dimethylpropyl)-decane
(ii)4 – Butyl – 2,2– dimethylnonane
(iii)2,2– Dimethyl – 4– pentyloctane
(iv)5 – neo-Pentyldecane

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(i) 5 – (2, 2–Dimethylpropyl)-decane

(iv) 5 – neo-Pentyldecane

Q15Multiple correct

For an electrophilic substitution reaction, the presence of a halogen atom in the benzene ring _______.

(i)deactivates the ring by inductive effect
(ii)deactivates the ring by resonance
(iii)increases the charge density at ortho and para position relative to meta position by resonance
(iv)directs the incoming electrophile to meta position by increasing the charge density relative to ortho and para position.

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(i) deactivates the ring by inductive effect

(iii) increases the charge density at ortho and para position relative to meta position by resonance

Q16Multiple correct

In an electrophilic substitution reaction of nitrobenzene, the presence of nitro group ________.

(i)deactivates the ring by inductive effect.
(ii)activates the ring by inductive effect.
(iii)decreases the charge density at ortho and para position of the ring relative to meta position by resonance.
(iv)increases the charge density at meta position relative to the ortho and para positions of the ring by resonance.

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(i) deactivates the ring by inductive effect.

(iii) decreases the charge density at ortho and para position of the ring relative to meta position by resonance.

Q17Multiple correct

Which of the following are correct?

(i)CH3—O— CH⊕ is more stable than CH3— CH⊕
(ii)(CH3)2 CH⊕ is less stable than CH3—CH2— CH⊕
(iii)CH2 CH— CH⊕ is more stable than CH3—CH2— CH⊕
(iv)CH2 CH⊕ is more stable than CH3— CH⊕2

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(i) CH3—O— CH⊕ is more stable than CH3— CH⊕

(iii) CH2 CH— CH⊕ is more stable than CH3—CH2— CH⊕

Q18Multiple correct

Four structures are given in options

(i)to
(ii)
(iii)(iv)
(iv). Examine them and select the aromatic structures. (i)

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(i) to

(iii) (iv)

Q19Multiple correct

The molecules having dipole moment are __________.

(i)2,2-Dimethylpropane
(ii)trans-Pent-2-ene
(iii)cis-Hex-3-ene
(iv)2, 2, 3, 3 - Tetramethylbutane.

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(ii) trans-Pent-2-ene

(iii) cis-Hex-3-ene

Q20Short answer

Why do alkenes prefer to undergo electrophilic addition reaction while arenes prefer electrophilic substitution reactions? Explain.

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Both alkenes and arenes are electron-rich. Therefore undergo electrophilic reactions. Olefins undergo addition reactions because addition of a reagent to an olefin gives a more stable product as sp2 hybridisation changes to sp3 hybridisation. Addition to the double bond of an arene would give a product with less or no resonance stability hence addition is difficult arenes. On the other hand in substitution reaction resonance stabilisation is retained therefore, arenes undergo substitution reaction.

Q21Short answer

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? 165 Hydrocarbons

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2-Butene is capable of showing geometrical isomerism.

Q22Short answer

Rotation around carbon-carbon single bond of ethane is not completely free. Justify the statement.

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The rotation about C—C bond is restricted because of repulsion between electron cloud of C—H bonds on either carbon atoms.

Q23Short answer

Draw Newman and Sawhorse projections for the eclipsed and staggered conformations of ethane. Which of these conformations is more stable and why?

Q24Short answer

The intermediate carbocation formed in the reactions of HI, HBr and HCl with –1 propene is the same and the bond energy of HCl, HBr and HI is 430.5 kJ mol , –1 –1 363.7 kJ mol and 296.8 kJ mol respectively. What will be the order of reactivity of these halogen acids?

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Bond dissociation energy is least for HI and maximum for HCl therefore, order of reactivity will be HI > HBr > HCl. ⊕

Q25Short answer

What will be the product obtained as a result of the following reaction and why?

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Propyl chloride forms less stable CH3—CH2—CH2 carbocation with anhydrous AlCl3 which rearranges to a more stable carbocation and gives isopropylbenzene as the product of the reaction.

Q26Multiple choice

How will you convert benzene into

(i)p – nitrobromobenzene
(ii)m – nitrobromobenzene

Q27Short answer

Arrange the following set of compounds in the order of their decreasing relative reactivity with an electrophile.Give reason.

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The +R effect of —OCH3 > —Cl and —NO2 has a – R effect. Relative reactivity of the substituted benzene rings is as follows : C6H5—OCH3 > C6H5—Cl > C6H5–NO2

Q28Short answer

Despite their - I effect, halogens are o- and p-directing in haloarenes. Explain.

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Halogens attached to benzene rings exert – I and +R effect. +R effect dominates – I effect and increases the electron density at ortho and para positions of the benzene ring with respect to halogens. 33. 2-Methyl butane is . Possible compounds are A, B and C given below : 171 Hydrocarbons Nine possibilities for compound ‘A’ because nine methyl hydrogens are present in 2-methylbutane. Two possibilities for ‘B’ compound because two CH hydrogens are present in 2-methylbutane. Only one possibility for ‘C’ compound because one CH hydrogen is present in 2- methylbutane. Relative amounts of A, B = number of hydrogen × relative reactivity and C compounds A (1°) B (2°) C (3°) Relative amount 9×1= 9 2×3.8 = 7.6 1×5=5 Total Amount of monohaloginated compounds = 9 + 7.6 + 5 = 21.6 Percentage of A = × 100 = 41.7% 21.6 7.6 Percentage of B = × 100 = 35.2% 21.6 Percentage of C = × 100 = 23.1% 21.6 35. Radical I is tertiary where as radical II is primary. Radical I is more stable due to hyperconjugation. 36. 37. A = Planar ring, all atoms of the ring sp2 hybridised, has six delocalised π electrons, follows Huckel rule. It is aromatic. B = Has six π electrons, but the delocalisation stops at sp3 hybridised CH2- carbon. Hence, not aromatic. C = Six delocalised π-electrons (4 π electrons + 2 unshared electrons on negatively charged carbon) in a planar ring, follows Huckel’s rule. It is aromatic. D = Has only four delocalised π-electrons. It is non aromatic. E = Six delocalised π-electrons follows Huckel’s rule. π electrons are in sp2 hybridised orbitals, conjugation all over the ring because of positively charged carbon. The ring is planar hence is aromatic. F = Follows Huckel’s rule, has 2 π electrons i.e. (4n+2) π-electrons where (n=0), delocalised π-electrons. It is aromatic. G = 8π electrons, does not follow Huckel’s rule i.e., (4n+2) π-electrons rule. It is not aromatic. 38. A = Has 8π electrons, does not follow Huckel rule. Orbitals of one carbon atom are not in conjugation. It is not aromatic. B = Has 6π delocalised electrons. Hence, is aromatic. C = Has 6π electrons in conjugation but not in the ring. Non aromatic. D = 10π electrons in planar rings, aromatic. E = Out of 8π electrons it has delocalised 6π electrons in one six membered planar ring, which follows Huckel’s rule due to which it will be aromatic. F = 14 π electrons are in conjugation and are present in a ring. Huckel’s rule is being followed. Compound will be aromatic if ring is planar. IV. Matching Type 40. (i) → (d) (ii) → (a) (iii) → (e) (iv) → (c) (v) → (b) 41. (i) → (b) (ii) → (c) (iii) → (a) 42. (i) → (d) (ii) → (c) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (a) 43. (i) → (d) (ii) → (a) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (c) 173 Hydrocarbons V. Assertion and Reason Type 44. (i) 45. (i) 46. (i) 47. (iii) VI. Long Answer Type Br in CS alc.KOH 48. C5H11Br ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ → Alkene (C5H10) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 2 2 → C5H10Br2 (A) (B) (C) Alc.KOH Na–liq.NH 1 –2HBr → C5H8 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ → C5H7–Na + H 2 2 D (Alkyne) Sodium alkylide The reactions suggest that (D) is a terminal alkyne. This means triple bond is at the end of the chain. It could be either (I) or (II). CH3— CH2—CH2—CH2 ≡ CH I II Since alkyne ‘D’ on hydrogenation yields straight chain alkane, therefore structure I is the structure of alkyne (D). Hence, the structures of A, B and C are as follows : (A) CH3—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2Br (B) CH3—CH2—CH2—CH CH2 (C) CH3—CH2—CH2—CH (Br)—CH2Br 49. Step I 896 mL vapour of CxHy (A) weighs 3.28 g 3.28 × 22700 –1 22700 mL vapour of CxHy (A) weighs g mol = 83.1 g mol–1 Step II Element (%) Atomic Relative ratio Relative no. Simplest mass of atoms ratio C 87.8 12 7.31 1 3 H 12.19 1 12.19 1.66 4.985 Empirical formula of ‘A’ C3H5 Empirical formula mass = 35 + 5 = 41 u Molecular mass 83.1 n= = = 2.02 ≈ 2 Empirical formula mass 41 Molecular mass is double of the empirical formula mass. ∴ Molecular Formula is C6H10 Step III Structure of 2-methylpentane is Hence, the molecule has a five carbon chain with a methyl group at the second carbon atom. ‘A’ adds a molecule of H2O in the presence of Hg2+ and H+, it should be an alkyne. Two possible structures for ‘A’ are : I II Since the ketone (B) gives a positive iodoform test, it should contain a —COCH3 group. Hence the structure of ketone is as follows : Therefore structure of alkyne is II. 50. Two molecules of hydrogen add on ‘A’ this shows that ‘A’ is either an alkadiene or an alkyne. On reductive ozonolysis ‘A’ gives three fragments, one of which is dialdehyde. Hence, the molecule has broken down at two sites. Therefore, ‘A’ has two double bonds. It gives the following three fragments : OHC—CH2—CH2—CHO, CH3CHO and CH3—CO—CH3 Hence, its structure as deduced from the three fragments must be (A) Reactions (A) ⎯⎯⎯⎯ Ozone → Zn /H2O ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ → CH3—CHO + OHC—CH2—CH2—CHO + 175 Hydrocarbons

Q29Short answer

Why does presence of a nitro group make the benzene ring less reactive in comparison to the unsubstituted benzene ring. Explain.

Q30Short answer

Suggest a route for the preparation of nitrobenzene starting from acetylene?

Q31Short answer

Predict the major product (s) of the following reactions and explain their formation. (Ph-CO-O) H3C—CH CH2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ → H3C—CH CH2 ⎯⎯⎯ →

Q32Multiple choice

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)
(iv)+ – (v) (H3C)3C (vi) Br (vii) H3COH (viii) R–NH–R

Q33Short answer

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.

Q34Short answer

Write the structures and names of products obtained in the reactions of sodium with a mixture of 1-iodo-2-methylpropane and 2-iodopropane.

Q35Short answer

Write hydrocarbon radicals that can be formed as intermediates during monochlorination of 2-methylpropane? Which of them is more stable? Give reasons.

Q36Short answer

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.

Q37Multiple choice

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.

Q38Multiple choice

Which of the following compounds are aromatic according to Huckel’s rule?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)(E) (F)

Q39Short answer

Suggest a route to prepare ethyl hydrogensulphate (CH3–CH2–OSO2—OH) starting from ethanol (C2H5OH). 167 Hydrocarbons

Q40Multiple choice

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 : Column I Column II (i) O3/Zn + H2O

(a)Acetic acid and CO2 + (ii) KMnO4/H
(b)Propan-1-ol (iii) KMnO4/OH–
(c)Propan-2-ol (iv) H2O/H+
(d)Acetaldehyde and formaldehyde (v) B2H6/NaOH and H2O2 (e) Propane-1,2-diol

Q41Multiple choice

Match the hydrocarbons in Column I with the boiling points given in Column II. Column I Column II (i) n–Pentane

(a)282.5 K (ii) iso-Pentane
(b)309 K (iii) neo-Pentane
(c)301 K

Q42Multiple choice

Match the following reactants in Column I with the corresponding reaction products in Column II. Column I Column II (i) AlCl3 Benzene + Cl2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯

(a)Benzoic acid → (ii) AlCl3 Benzene + CH3Cl ⎯⎯⎯⎯
(b)Methyl phenyl ketone → (iii) AlCl3 Benzene + CH3COCl ⎯⎯⎯⎯
(c)Toluene → KMnO /NaOH (iv) Toluene ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ →
(d)Chlorobenzene (e) Benzene hexachloride

Q43Multiple choice

Match the reactions given in Column I with the reaction types in Column II. Column I Column II + (i) CH2 H CH2 + H2O ⎯⎯⎯→ CH3CH2OH

(a)Hydrogenation (ii) CH2 Pd CH2 + H2 ⎯⎯⎯ → CH3—CH3
(b)Halogenation (iii) CH2 CH2 + Cl2 ⎯⎯→ Cl—CH2—CH2—Cl
(c)Polymerisation Cu tube (iv) 3 CH CH ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Heat → C6H6
(d)Hydration (e) Condensation

Q44Assertion & reason

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.

(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.

Q45Assertion & reason

Assertion (A): Toluene on Friedal 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.

(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.

Q46Assertion & reason

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, NO2 . (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.

(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.

Q47Assertion & reason

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. 169 Hydrocarbons

(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. 169 Hydrocarbons

Q48Long answer

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.

Q49Long answer

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-methylpentane. 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.

Q50Long answer

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.

Q51Long answer

In the presence of peroxide addition of HBr to propene takes place according to anti Markovnikov’s rule but peroxide effect is not seen in the case of HCl and HI. Explain.