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Aromatic Substitution Reactions

5 previous year questions.

Volume: 5 Ques
Yield: Medium

High-Yield Trend

5
2026

Chapter Questions
5 MCQs

01
PYQ 2026
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
An organic compound "x" where molar ratio of C, O and H are equal, on treatment with 50% KOH under reflux followed by acidification produced "y". The most likely structure of "y" is: Options
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
02
PYQ 2026
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
For the given molecule , the preferred site for the attack of the electrophile is:
1
Predominantly at
2
and
3
and
4
Predominantly at
03
PYQ 2026
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the nature and directive influence of group in nitrobenzene?
1
It is an activating group and ortho/para director
2
It is a deactivating group and ortho/para director
3
It is a deactivating group and meta director
4
It is an activating group and meta director
04
PYQ 2026
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
A cycloalkene (X) is treated with Br and compound (Y) is formed with C : Br ratio 3 : 1. One mole of X required 1 mol of Br . Find the composition of 'Br' in Y compound (percentage).
05
PYQ 2026
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match the two columns: based on the reaction Glucose + 'X' → 'P' List-I (Reagent-X) A. Br /water
B. Acetic anhydride (excess)
C. Conc. HNO
D. NH OH
List-II (Product-P) (i) Glucose oxime
(ii) Saccharic acid
(iii) Glucose pentaacetate
(iv) Gluconic acid
1
A – iv, B – ii, C – iii, D – i
2
A – ii, B – iv, C – iii, D – i
3
A – ii, B – iii, C – iv, D – i
4
A – iv, B – iii, C – ii, D – i

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