NEET
Chemistry

Name Reaction

Medium Priority
Consistency: 45%
Weightage: 9 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
12 MCQs

01
PYQ 2007
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

The compound on hydrolysis of 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide that produces the corresponding alcohol and acid is:

1. C6H5CH2CHO

2. C6H5CHO

3. CH3CH2CH2CHO

4. CH3-C||O-CH3

1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
02
PYQ 2008
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

In a basic medium, acetophenone yields a stable compound A with C2H5ONa.

The structure of A is:

1.  2.
3. 4.
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
03
PYQ 2009
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200
Propanoic acid with Br2/P yields a dibromo product. Its structure would be:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
04
PYQ 2011
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

The Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of:

1. Zn-Hg with HCl

2. LiAlH4

3. H2 and Pt as a catalyst

4. Glycol with KOH

1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
05
PYQ 2013
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Benzaldehyde cannot be prepared by:

1.
2.
3.
4. 
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
06
PYQ 2017
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Which product is generated when cyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensation and is subsequently heated?

1.  2.
3. 4.
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
07
PYQ 2021
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Substrates of reactions) List II (Name of reactions)
(a)  (i) Hell-Volhard-
Zelinsky
reaction
(b)  (ii) Gattermann-
Koch
reaction
(c)  (iii) Haloform
reaction
(d) (iv) Esterification

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
2. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
3. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
4. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
08
PYQ 2021
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202

The product formed in the following chemical reaction is:

1.
2.
3.
4.
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
09
PYQ 2022
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I
(Products formed)
List - II
(Reaction of carbonyl compound with)
(A) Cyanohydrin (I) NH₂OH
(B) Acetal (II) RNH₂
(C) Schiff's base (III) Alcohol
(D) Oxime (IV) HCN
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (B) (C) (D)
1. (IV) (III) (II) (I)
2. (III) (IV) (II) (I)
3. (II) (III) (IV) (I)
4. (I) (III) (II) (IV)
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
10
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: neet-202
Which one of the following is not formed when acetone reacts with 2-pentanone in the presence of dilute NaOH followed by heating?
1.
2.
3.
4.
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
11
PYQ 2023
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202
Identify the product (A) in the following reaction: 
1.
2.
3.
4.
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)
12
PYQ 2023
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202
Identify the major product obtained in the following reaction: 
1. 2.
3. 4.
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
(3)
4
(4)

Preparing Name Reaction for NEET

Name Reaction is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Name Reaction. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Name Reaction a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.