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Concept Building MCQs

Alkyle Halides, Alcohol and Phenols

Time Allowed: 35 Min. Total Marks: 200
Instructions:

i. Read the instructions on answer sheet carefully

ii. Use blue or black ball point or marker
iii. Using Calculator or any electronic device during the paper is prohibited

1. Alkyle magnesium halide when hydrolysed by water yields.

a) Alkane b) Alkene c) Alkyne d) None

2. When CO2 is made to react with C2H5 Mg I followed by acid hydrolysis, the product formed is?
a) Propane b) Propanoic acid c) Proponal d) Peoponol

3. SN2 reactions can be best carried out with.

a) Primary alkyl halides b) Secondary alkyl halides c) Tertiary alkyl halides d) All

4. Carbon atom holding halogen in alkyl halides is.

a) sp2-hybridised b) sp3-hybridised c) sp-hybridised d) None

5. Ethyl chloride on treatment with aqueous alkali gives.

a) Ethane b) Ethene c) Ethanal d) Ethanol

6. SN I reaction of alkyl halides leads to

a) Retention of configuration b) Racemisation
c) Inversion of configuration d) None

7. E1 is a ______step reaction.
a) Four b) One c) Three d) Two

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8. 1-Chlorobutane on reaction with alcoholic potash gives

a) But-1-ene b) Butan-1-ol c) But-2-ene d) Butan-2-ol
9. Which is the correct IUPAC name of the structure:
CH3 ____ CH ____ CH ____ CH3
I I
CH3 Br
a) 2-bromo-3-methylbutane b) 3-methyl-2-bromobutane c) 2-methyl-3-bromobutane d) None

10. For which mechanisms, the first step involved is the same?
a) E1 and SN2 b) E2 and SN2 c) E1 and E2 d) E1 and SN1

H O H
CH3I  Mg
 A 
CO2
 B  
 C. In the reaction, identify final product ‘C’.
2
11.
a) Formic acid b) Acetaldehyde c) Acetic acid d) Acetone

Mg
12. CH3 – CH2 – Br  X H 2O
 Y. Compound ‘Y’ in the reaction is an.
ether
a) Alkane b) Alkyl halide c) Alkene d) Alcohol

13. Which of the following free redials is most stable?

a) CH3 b) (CH3)2CH c) (CH3)3C d) C2H5

14. Which rate equation describes an E2 reaction?

a) Rate = k[alkyl halide] b) Rate = k[alkyl halide]2
c) Rate = [alkyl halide]2[base] d) Rate = k[alkyl halide][base]

15. A 1,2-elimination is also known as:

a) a gamma-elimination b) a beta-elimination c) an alpha-elimination d) None

16. What product(s) is (are) obtained when 2-bromobutane undergoes an elimination reaction with
a strong base?
a) 1-butene and 2-butene, with more 2-butene b) only 1-butene
c) equal amounts of 1-butene and 2-butene d) only 2-butene

17. What is the major product obtained from the reaction of 2-bromo-3-methylhexane with
hydroxide ion?
a) 3-methyl-2-hexene b) 2-methyl-1-hexene c) 4-methyl-5-hexene d) None

18. What is the likely mechanism for the following reaction? CH3Cl + NaOH → CH3OH + NaCl
a) SN1 b) SN2 c) neither d) could be either SN1 or SN2

19. Which compound reacts MOST rapidly in an SN2 reaction?

a) 1-Bromo-3-methylhexane b) 2-Bromohexane c) 2-Bromo-2-methylhexane d) None

20. What product forms when excess MeMgCl reacts with acetyl chloride?
a) Ketone b) an ester c) an anhydride d) a tertiary alcohol

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21. Maximum number of active hydrogen are present in.

a) Acetic acid b) Glycerol c) Methane d) Methanol

22. Hydrolytic conversion of sucrose into glucose and fructose is known as.
a) Retention b) Inversion c) Racemization d) Inhibition
23. Alcohols reacts with Grignard reagent to form.
a) Alkanes b) Alkenes c) Alkynes d) All
b)
24. Which of the following groups will increase the acidity of phenol?
a) -NO2 b) -CN c) -X (halogens) d) All

25. C2H5OH can be differentiated from CH3OH by.

a) Reaction with HCl b) Reaction with NH3 c) Iodoform test d) Solubility in water

26. Phenol is more readily soluble in

a) dil. HCl b) NaOH soln. c) both a & b d) Sodium bicarbonate solution

27. Which of the following statements is correct?

a) Phenol is less acidic than ethyl alcohol b) Phenol is more acidic than ethanol
c) Phenol is more acidic than carbonic acid d) Phenol is more acidic than CH3COOH

28. Isopropyl alcohol on oxidation gives.

a) Acetone b) Ether c) Ethylene d) Acetaldehyde
b)
29. Of the following the one which contains a carboxylic group is:
a) Ascorbic acid b) Vinegar c) Carbolic acid d). Picric acid
b)
30. The solution of which acid is used for seasoning of food.
a) Formic acid b) Acetic acid c) Benzoic acid d) Butanoic acid

31. Which of the following is not a fatty acid?

a) Propanoic acid b) Acetic acid c) Phthalic acid d) Butanoic acid
32. α-bromobutyric acid is also called as _________________ acid?
a) 1-bromobutanoic b) 2-bromobutanoic c) 3-bromobutanoic d) None

33. The conversion of acetic acid to methane is an example.

a) Hydration b) Dehydration c) Oxidation d) Decarboxylation

34. Which one of the following substance does not react with Na.
a) CH3COOH b) CH3OCH3 c) CH3OH d) C2H5OH

35. An organic acid having molecular formula C2H2O4 is.

a) Fumaric acid b) Acetic acid c) Oxalic acid d) None

36. Which of the following is the strongest acid?

a) CF3COOH b) CBr3COOH c) CH3COOH d) CCl3COOH

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37. Which of the following spirits contains methanol as the main constituent?
a) Rectified spirit b) Methylated spirit c) Wood spirit d) None

38. Phenol has a pKa of about 10. What is the effect of adding a nitro group to the aromatic ring?
a) The compound will be more acidic b) The compound will be less acidic.
c) The compound will have a smaller pKa d) Both a and c

39. Neo-pentyl alcohol is a type of a alcohol?

a) Primary Alchool b) Secondary Alcohol
c) Tertiary Alchol d) Aromatic Alcohol

40. Which of the following compounds is a carboxylic acid?

a) Carbolic acid b) Picric acid c) both of these d) None

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