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Amines

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Chapter Questions
87 MCQs

01
PYQ 2013
medium
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A compound with molecular mass is acylated with to get a compound with molecular mass . The number of amino groups present per molecule of the former compound is
1
2
2
5
3
4
4
6
02
PYQ 2014
medium
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Considering the basic strength of amines in aqueous solution, which one has the smallest value?
1
2
3
4
03
PYQ 2014
medium
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Conversion of benzene diazonium chloride to chloro benzene is an example of which of the following reactions ?
1
Claisen
2
Friedel-craft
3
Sandmeyer
4
Wurtz
04
PYQ 2015
easy
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Arrange the following amines in the order of increasing basicity.
1
2
3
4
05
PYQ 2018
medium
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The predominant form of histamine present in human blood is Histidine
1
2
3
4
06
PYQ 2019
medium
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Arrange the following amines in the decreasing order of basicity:
1
I > II > III
2
III > II > I
3
I > III > II
4
III > I > II
07
PYQ 2019
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
An aromatic compound having molecular formula on treating with aqueous ammonia and heating forms compound . The compound on reaction with molecular bromine and potassium hydroxide provides compound having molecular formula . The structure of is :
1
2
3
4
08
PYQ 2019
medium
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Ethylamine can be obtained from N-ethylphthalimide on treatment with :
1
2
3
4
09
PYQ 2019
medium
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Hinsberg's reagent is :
1
2
3
4
10
PYQ 2021
medium
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The total number of reagents from those given below, that can convert nitrobenzene into aniline is ___________. (Integer answer)
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI. }

11
PYQ 2021
medium
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The Major Product in the above reaction is :

1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
12
PYQ 2021
medium
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Consider the given reaction, percentage yield of :

1

2

3

4
13
PYQ 2021
medium
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In the reaction of hypobromite with amide, the carbonyl carbon is lost as :
1
CO
2
CO₂
3
CO₃²⁻
4
HCO₃⁻
14
PYQ 2021
medium
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The major products A and B formed in the following reaction sequence are :

1

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

15
PYQ 2021
medium
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Which of the following is not a correct statement for primary aliphatic amines?
1
Primary amines can be prepared by the Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.
2
Primary amines are less basic than the secondary amines.
3
The intermolecular association in primary amines is less than the intermolecular association in secondary amines.
4
Primary amines on treating with nitrous acid solution form corresponding alcohols except methyl amine.
16
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

Identify correct A, B and C in the reaction sequence given below :

1

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

17
PYQ 2021
medium
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An organic compound "A" on treatment with benzene sulphonyl chloride gives compound B. B is soluble in dil. NaOH solution. Compound A is :
1
C₆H₅ - CH₂ - NH - CH₃
2
C₆H₅ - N(CH₃)₂
3
C₆H₅ - NH - CH₂ - CH₃
4
C₆H₅ - CH₂ - NH₂
18
PYQ 2021
medium
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Which one of the products of the following reactions does not react with Hinsberg reagent to form sulphonamide?

1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
19
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Gabriel phthalimide synthesis cannot be used to prepare aromatic primary amines.
Reason (R) : Aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is true but (R) is false.
4
(A) is false but (R) is true.
20
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

Considering the reaction of Aniline with at C to give X, which is then reacted with , identify X and Y :

1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
21
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
1.86 g of aniline completely reacts to form acetanilide. 10% of the product is lost during purification. Amount of acetanilide obtained after purification (in g) is _________ \times 10−2.
22
PYQ 2021
medium
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In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is :

1
group is highly meta-directive
2
substitution always takes place at meta-position
3
Formation of anilinium ion
4
low temperature
23
PYQ 2021
medium
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'A' and 'B' in the following reactions ( ) are :

1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
24
PYQ 2021
medium
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The diazonium salt of which of the following compounds will form a coloured dye on reaction with β-Naphthol in NaOH ?

1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
25
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
The total number of amines among the following which can be synthesized by Gabriel synthesis is _________. (A) ethylamine, (B) n-propylamine, (C) benzylamine, (D) aniline
26
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
A reaction of 0.1 mole of Benzylamine with bromomethane gave 23 g of Benzyl trimethyl ammonium bromide. The number of moles of bromomethane consumed in this reaction are n × 10 , when n = _________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
27
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

Which of the following reaction/s will not give p-aminoazobenzene ?

1
A only
2
c only
3
B only
4
A and B
28
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

Correct statement about the given chemical reaction is :

1
-NH group is ortho and para directive, so product (B) is not possible.
2
Reaction is possible and compound (B) will be the major product.
3
The reaction will form sulphonated product instead of nitration.
4
Reaction is possible and compound (A) will be the major product.
29
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Carbylamine test is used to detect the presence of primary amino group in an organic compound. Which of the following compound is formed when this test is performed with aniline ?
1
Phenylmethylamine (NHCH )
2
Phenyl cyanide (CN)
3
Phenyl isocyanide (NC)
4
Benzamide (CONH )
30
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which of the following ketone will NOT give enamine on treatment with secondary amines? [where t-Bu is –C(CH3)3]
1

Which of the following ketone will NOT give enamine on treatment with secondary amines

2

Which of the following ketone will NOT give enamine on treatment with secondary amines

3

Which of the following ketone will NOT give enamine on treatment with secondary amines

4

Which of the following ketone will NOT give enamine on treatment with secondary amines

31
PYQ 2022
hard
chemistry ID: jee-main
The correct stability order of the following diazonium salt is
correct stability order of the diazonium salt
1
(A) > (B) > (C) > (D)
2
(A) > (C) > (D) > (B)
3
(C) > (A) > (D) > (B)
4
(C) > (D) > (B) > (A)
32
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Fig.

Considering the above reactions, the compound ‘A’ and compound ‘B’ respectively are :

1

2

3

4

33
PYQ 2022
medium
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With respect to the following reaction, consider the given statements:

Fig








(A) o-Nitroaniline and p-nitroaniline are the predominant products.
(B) p-Nitroaniline and m-nitroaniline are the predominant products.
(C) HNO3 acts as an acid.
(D) H2SO4 acts as an acid.
Choose the correct option.

1
(A) and (C) are correct statements.
2
(A) and (D) are correct statements.
3
(B) and (D) are correct statements.
4
(B) and (C) are correct statements.
34
PYQ 2022
hard
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Among the following structures, which will show the most stable enamine formation?
(Where Me is –CH3)

1

2

3

4

35
PYQ 2022
medium
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Consider the following reaction sequence:

The product ‘B’ is:

1

2

3

4

36
PYQ 2022
medium
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Consider the above reaction, the compound ‘A’ is :

Fig.
1

2

3

4

37
PYQ 2022
medium
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The correct stability order of the following diazonium salt is
1
(A) > (B) > (C) > (D)
2
(A) > (C) > (D) > (B)
3
(C) > (A) > (D) > (B)
4
(C) > (D) > (B) > (A)
38
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

The final product ‘C’ in the following series of reactions

1

2

3

4

39
PYQ 2022
medium
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Which statement is NOT correct for p-toluenesulphonyl chloride?
1
It is known as Hinsberg’s reagent
2
It is used to distinguish primary and secondary amines
3
On treatment with secondary amine, it leads to a product, that is soluble in alkali
4
It doesn’t react with tertiary amines
40
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Aniline on nitration yields ortho, meta & para nitro derivatives of aniline.
Reason R : Nitrating mixture is a strong acidic mixture.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3
A is true but R is false
4
A is false but R is true
41
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Experimental reaction of with aniline and anhydrous does not give o and p-methylaniline.
Reason (R): The group of aniline becomes deactivating because of salt formation with anhydrous and hence yields m-methyl aniline as the product.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
4
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
42
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
A primary aliphatic amine on reaction with nitrous acid in cold (273 K) and there after raising temperature of reaction mixture to room temperature (298 K), gives
1
nitrile
2
alcohol
3
diazonium salt
4
secondary amine
43
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which among the following is the strongest Bronsted base?
1

2

3

4

44
PYQ 2022
easy
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Which among the following represents reagent ‘A’?

45
PYQ 2022
easy
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The Hinsberg reagent is
1

2

3

4

46
PYQ 2022
medium
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In Friedel-Crafts alkylation of aniline, one gets
1
Alkylated product with ortho and para substitution.
2
Secondary amine after acidic treatment.
3
An amide product.
4
Positively charged nitrogen at benzene ring.
47
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
An organic compound ‘A’ contains nitrogen and chlorine. It dissolves readily in water to give a solution that turns litmus red. Titration of compound ‘A’ with standard base indicates that the molecular weight of ‘A’ IS 131\pm 2. When a sample of ‘A’ is treated with aq. NaOH, a liquid separates which contains N but not Cl. Treatment of the obtained liquid with nitrous acid followed by phenol gives orange precipitate. The compound A is :
1

2

3

4

48
PYQ 2023
easy
chemistry ID: jee-main
The correct order in aqueous medium of basic strength in case of methyl substituted amines is :
1
2
3
4
49
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

Match the following with the correct name of reaction

ReactionName of reaction
(I)
(P)Gattermann Koch reaction
(II)
(Q)Hell Volhard Zelinsky
(III)
(R)Iodoform reaction
1

(I) (Q), (II) (R), (III) (P)

2

(I) (R), (II) (Q), (III) (P)

3

(I) (Q), (II) (P), (III) (R)

4

(I) (P), (II) (Q), (III) (R)

50
PYQ 2023
medium
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How many of the transformations given below would result in aromatic amines?

51
PYQ 2023
easy
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Group–13 elements react with in amorphous form to form oxides of type (M = element). Which among the following is the most basic oxide?
1

Tl2O3

2

Tl2O2

3

Cr2O3

4

B2O3

52
PYQ 2023
medium
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The correct order in aqueous medium of basic strength in case of methyl substituted amines is :
1
2
3
4
53
PYQ 2023
medium
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Statement-1: Methyl orange is a weak acid
Statement-2: Benzenoid form of methyl orange is deeply coloured than quinonoid form
Check out which of the above statement is true?
1
Statement-1 is correct and Statement-2 is wrong
2
Both the Statements-1 and Statement-2 are correct
3
Statement-1 is wrong and Statement-2 is correct
4
None of them
54
PYQ 2023
medium
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Match the terms in Column-I with their description in Column-II and choose the correct option:
Amino Acid Letter Code
(A).Alanine(P).N
(B).Asparagine(Q).A
(C).Aspartic acid(R).R
(D).Arginine(S).D
1
1-Q; 2-S; 3-P; 4-R
2
1-Q; 2-S; 3-R; 4-P
3
1-S; 2-P; 3-R; 4-Q
4
1-S; 2-P; 3-P; 4-R
55
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Pure Aniline and other arylamines are usually colourless.
Statement II : Arylamines get coloured on storage due to atmospheric reduction.
Choose the correct answer

1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
3
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
4
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
56
PYQ 2023
hard
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II
LIST I (Amines)LIST II (pKb​)
AAnilineI3.25
BEthanamineII3.00
CN-EthylethanamineIII9.38
DN, N-DiethylethanamineIV3.29
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
4
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
57
PYQ 2023
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Compound ‘B’ is
Compound ‘B’ is
1
Compound ‘B’ is
2
Compound ‘B’ is
3
Compound ‘B’ is
4
Compound ‘B’ is
58
PYQ 2024
medium
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Aniline reacts with con. followed by heating at 453–473 K gives p-aminobenzene sulphonic acid, which gives blood red colour in the 'Lassaigne's test'.
Statement II: In Friedel-Craft's alkylation and acylation reactions, aniline forms salt with the catalyst. Due to this, nitrogen of aniline acquires a positive charge and acts as a deactivating group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
59
PYQ 2024
hard
chemistry ID: jee-main
Statement-I : Aniline on reaction with concentrated at 475 K gives p-amino benzene sulphonic acid. This gives blood red colour with Lassaigne’s test.
Statement-II : Aniline forms a salt with anhydrus in Friedel Craft’s reaction.
1
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.
2
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
3
Statement-I is correct and Statement-II incorrect.
4
Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-II correct.
60
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Identify A and B in the following reaction sequence.
conc
1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

61
PYQ 2024
medium
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The azo-dye (Y) formed in the following reactions is: Sulphanilic acid + NaNO + CH COOH → X
1

2

3

4

62
PYQ 2024
medium
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A compound ( ) with molar mass undergoes acetylation to give a product with molar mass . The number of amino groups in the compound ( ) is ______.
63
PYQ 2024
medium
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Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : All the following compounds react with p-toluenesulfonyl chloride.

Statement (II) : Their products in the above reaction are soluble in aqueous NaOH.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1
Both Statement I and Statement II is false
2
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
3
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
4
Both Statement I and Statement II is true
64
PYQ 2024
hard
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Number of amine compounds from the following giving solids which are soluble in NaOH upon reaction with Hinsberg's reagent is _____.
amine
65
PYQ 2024
medium
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X of enthanamine was subjected to reaction with followed by hydrolysis to liberate and HCl. The HCl generated was completely neutralised by 0.2 moles of NaOH. X is ____ g.
66
PYQ 2024
medium
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An amine is prepared by ammonolysis of benzyl chloride. On adding -toluenesulphonyl chloride to it, the solution remains clear.Molar mass of the amine formed is _____ .(Given molar mass in : )
67
PYQ 2024
hard
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Number of compounds which give reaction with Hinsberg's reagent is_______.
Hinsberg Reagent
68
PYQ 2025
medium
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The correct order of basicity for the following molecules is:

1
2
3
4
69
PYQ 2025
medium
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Identify the inorganic sulphides that are yellow in colour:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1
(A) and (B) only
2
(A) and (C) only
3
(A), (D) and (E) only
4
(D) and (E) only
70
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

Identify correct statements:
(A) Primary amines do not give diazonium salts when treated with in acidic condition.
(B) Aliphatic and aromatic primary amines on heating with and ethanolic form carbylamines.
(C) Secondary and tertiary amines also give carbylamine test.
(D) Benzenesulfonyl chloride is known as Hinsberg’s reagent.
(E) Tertiary amines react with benzenesulfonyl chloride very easily.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1
(D) and (E) only
2
(B) and (D) only
3
(A) and (B) only
4
(B) and (C) only
71
PYQ 2025
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main

Identify product [A], [B], and [C] in the following reaction sequence.


1

2

3

4

72
PYQ 2025
medium
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The product B formed in the following reaction sequence is: $ $
1

2

3

4

73
PYQ 2025
medium
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Which of the following amine(s) show(s) positive carbamylamine test?

1
A and E Only
2
C Only
3
A and C Only
4
B, C and D Only
74
PYQ 2025
medium
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Consider an elementary reaction: If the volume of the reaction mixture is suddenly reduced to of its initial volume, the reaction rate will become times of the original reaction rate. The value of is:
1

2
9
3
3
4

75
PYQ 2025
medium
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The purification method based on the following physical transformation is:
1
Distillation
2
Sublimation
3
Crystallization
4
Extraction
76
PYQ 2025
medium
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The major product of the following reaction is:


1
2-Phenylhepta-2,4-diene
2
6-Phenylhepta-3,5-diene
3
6-Phenylhepta-2,4-diene
4
2-Phenylhepta-2,5-diene
77
PYQ 2025
medium
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The total number of compounds from below when treated with hot KMnO4 giving benzoic acid is:

1
6
2
3
3
5
4
4
78
PYQ 2025
medium
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Identify correct statements: (A) Primary amines do not give diazonium salts when treated with in acidic condition.
(B) Aliphatic and aromatic primary amines on heating with and ethanolic form carbylamines.
(C) Secondary and tertiary amines also give carbylamine test.
(D) Benzenesulfonyl chloride is known as Hinsberg’s reagent.
(E) Tertiary amines react with benzenesulfonyl chloride very easily.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(D) and (E) only
2
(B) and (D) only
3
(A) and (B) only
4
(B) and (C) only
79
PYQ 2025
medium
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The correct order of basic strength of the following molecules is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
1
A B C D
2
B C D A
3
D B A C
4
B A C D
80
PYQ 2025
medium
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The descending order of basicity of following amines is :

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1
2
3
4
81
PYQ 2025
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Total number of molecules/species from the following which will be paramagnetic is ……….

82
PYQ 2026
medium
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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 ________ . (Nearest Integer)
(Given molar mass in : H:1, C:12, O:16)
83
PYQ 2026
medium
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An organic compound (P) on treatment with aqueous ammonia under hot condition forms compound (Q) which on heating with Br₂ and KOH forms compound (R) having molecular formula C₆H₇N. Names of P, Q and R respectively are.
1
Phenylethanoic acid, phenylethanamide, benzamine
2
Benzoic acid, 4-methylbenzamide, 4-methylaniline
3
Benzoic acid, benzamide, aniline
4
Toluic acid, methylbenzamide, 2-methylaniline
84
PYQ 2026
easy
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Benzene undergoes the following sequence of reactions:
Find the percentage of nitrogen in compound .
85
PYQ 2026
medium
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Observe the following reaction sequence:
\text{(P) }\xrightarrow{\text{NH}_3, \Delta} \text{(Q)} \xrightarrow{\text{Br}_2, \text{KOH}} \text{(R)}
Which of the following is the correct structure for P, Q, and R?
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
86
PYQ 2026
medium
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Statement-I : followed by .
Statement-II : .
1
Statement-I and Statement-II both are correct
2
Statement-I is incorrect Statement-II is correct
3
Statement-I is correct Statement-II is incorrect
4
Statement-I and Statement-II both incorrect
87
PYQ 2026
medium
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Which of the following reaction is correctly matched with their product ?
1
Phthalimide reaction forming Aniline
2

3
Carbylamine reaction forming nitrile
4
Reduction of amide with forming nitrile