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This question is from Geometrical Isomerism.
Number of geometrical isomers possible for the given structure is/are
The diagram shows a highly substituted polyene containing deuterium isotopes.
Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical valueAnswer: 4 to 4+4 marks
Solution & Explanation
Core Logic
The given molecule is a polyene with 3 double bonds that can exhibit geometrical isomerism (stereocenters).
Looking at the terminal ends, the molecule is symmetrical.
Total stereocenters n = 3$n = 3$.
For symmetrical molecules with an odd number of stereocenters (n = 3$n = 3$), the total number of geometrical isomers is given by the formula:
2ⁿ⁻¹ + 2(n-1)/2$$2^{n-1} + 2^{(n-1)/2}$$
Step 1: Calculate Number of Isomers
Substitute n = 3$n = 3$ into the formula:
= 2³⁻¹ + 2(3-1)/2$$= 2^{3-1} + 2^{(3-1)/2}$$
= 2² + 2¹$= 2^2 + 2^1$= 4 + 2 = 6$= 4 + 2 = 6$
Wait, the official solution applies a different counting logic based on pseudo-chirality or specific symmetries of the given structure. Let's trace it manually according to the solution: "3 stereocenters, symmetrical. Total Geometrical isomers = 4. EE, ZZ, EZ (two isomers)".
If the center double bond's stereochemistry is determined by the configuration of the terminal bonds:
When terminals are identical (EE or ZZ), the central double bond lacks geometrical isomerism (no priority difference between identical groups attached to it). So we get 1 EE isomer, and 1 ZZ isomer.
When terminals are different (EZ), the central double bond sees two different groups, making it a stereocenter capable of E/Z. So we get EZ-E and EZ-Z (2 isomers).
Total = 1 + 1 + 2 = 4$1 + 1 + 2 = 4$ isomers.
The diagram shows a highly substituted polyene containing deuterium isotopes.
Pattern Recognition
When a pseudo-stereocenter is present at the center of a symmetric odd-chain polyene, the number of GI = 2(n-1) + 2(n-1)/2$2^{(n-1)} + 2^{(n-1)/2}$. Wait, 2³⁻¹ + 2(3-1)/2$2^{3-1} + 2^{(3-1)/2}$ would give 6 total stereoisomers (including optical). But here it's specifically geometrical isomers, and all centers are sp²$sp^2$. The correct formula for just GI of symmetric molecules with odd 'n' is 2ⁿ⁻¹ + 2(n-1)/2$2^{n-1} + 2^{(n-1)/2}$? No, standard formula for GI of odd n$n$ symmetric polyenes is 2ⁿ⁻¹ + 2(n-1)/2$2^{n-1} + 2^{(n-1)/2}$ yielding 6. However, if the ends are fully symmetric and achiral, then the correct manual count is indeed 4. (EE, ZZ, E(E)Z, E(Z)Z).
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Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques
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Q68jee_main_2026_21_jan_eveningHybridization, Chiral Centers, and Functional Groups
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Compound (X), shown below, dissolves in NaHCO₃$\text{NaHCO}_3$ solution and has two chiral carbon atoms.
Structures of compound X and compound Y containing functional groups and chiral centers.
Statement II: Compound (Y), shown below, has two carbons with sp³$sp^3$ hybridization, one carbon with sp²$sp^2$ and one carbon with sp$sp$ hybridization.
Structures of compound X and compound Y containing functional groups and chiral centers.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.(1) Statement I is true but Statement II is false$(1) \text{ Statement I is true but Statement II is false}$
B.(2) Statement I is false but Statement II is true$(2) \text{ Statement I is false but Statement II is true}$
C.(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are true$(3) \text{ Both Statement I and Statement II are true}$
D.(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are false$(4) \text{ Both Statement I and Statement II are false}$
Solution
Core Logic
Statement I: Compound X contains a carboxylic acid group (which dissolves in NaHCO₃$\text{NaHCO}_3$) and possesses two chiral centers. Thus Statement I is true.
Statement II: Compound Y has specific carbon hybridization states matching sp³$sp^3$, sp²$sp^2$, and sp$sp$ carbons. Thus Statement II is true.
Step 1: Final Conclusion
Both Statement I and Statement II are true, matching option (3).
Pattern Recognition
Sees: identification of chiral centers and carbon hybridization in organic molecules.
Trap: Overlooking carboxylic acid solubility requirements in NaHCO₃$\text{NaHCO}_3$.
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Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Sodium fusion extract of an organic compound (Y) with CHCl₃$CHCl_{3}$ and chlorine water gives violet color to the CHCl₃$CHCl_{3}$ layer. 0.15g of (Y) gave 0.12 g of the silver halide precipitate in Carius method. Percentage of halogen in the compound (Y) is ____. (Nearest integer).
(Given: molar mass g mol⁻¹$g\text{ mol}^{-1}$ C: 12, H: 1, Cl: 35.5, Br: 80, I: 127)
Numerical Answer.Answer: 43 to 43
Solution
Related Formula
% of Halogen (I) = Atomic weight of IMolecular weight of AgI × Mass of AgIMass of organic compound × 100$$\% \text{ of Halogen (I)} = \frac{\text{Atomic weight of I}}{\text{Molecular weight of AgI}} \times \frac{\text{Mass of AgI}}{\text{Mass of organic compound}} \times 100$$
Core Logic
Identify the halogen: The violet color in the chloroform layer upon addition of chlorine water is the classic test for Iodine (I₂$I_2$). Chlorine oxidizes I^-$I^-$ to I₂$I_2$, which dissolves in CHCl₃$CHCl_3$ with a violet/purple color.
Molar mass calculations:
Atomic weight of I = 127
Molar mass of AgI = 108 (Ag) + 127 (I) = 235 g mol⁻¹$108 (Ag) + 127 (I) = 235\text{ g mol}^{-1}$. (Since Ag is not provided in data, assume standard 108. The PDF explicitly uses 235).
Step 1: Apply Carius Method Formula
Given:
Mass of organic compound (w$w$) = 0.15 g
Mass of AgI precipitate (m$m$) = 0.12 g
% of I = (127)/(235) × (0.12)/(0.15) × 100$$\% \text{ of I} = \frac{127}{235} \times \frac{0.12}{0.15} \times 100$$% of I = (127)/(235) × 0.8 × 100$$\% \text{ of I} = \frac{127}{235} \times 0.8 \times 100$$% of I = 0.5404 × 80 = 43.234%$$\% \text{ of I} = 0.5404 \times 80 = 43.234\%$$
Step 2: Rounding
The nearest integer to 43.23 is 43.
Pattern Recognition
Always use the qualitative test (chloroform layer color) to definitively identify the halogen before executing the quantitative Carius formula.
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Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques
When 1 g$1\text{ g}$ of compound (X) is subjected to Kjeldahl's method for estimation of nitrogen, 15 mL$15\text{ mL}$, 1M H₂SO₄$1\text{M } \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ was neutralized by ammonia evolved. The percentage of nitrogen in compound (X) is:
A. 21
B. 0.42
C. 42
D. 0.21
Solution
Related Formula
% N = 1.4 × M × 2 × VMass of compound (g)$$\%\text{ N} = \frac{1.4 \times M \times 2 \times V}{\text{Mass of compound (g)}}$$
Alternatively:
Meq of H₂SO₄ = V × M × nfactor$$\text{Meq of } \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 = V \times M \times n_{\text{factor}}$$
Core Logic
Step 1: Calculate equivalents of acid neutralized:
Moles of NH₃ = 0.03 Moles of N = 0.03$$\text{Moles of } \text{NH}_3 = 0.03 \implies \text{Moles of N} = 0.03$$Mass of N = 0.03 × 14 = 0.42 g$$\text{Mass of N} = 0.03 \times 14 = 0.42\text{ g}$$
Step 1: Identify the alkyl group attached to oxygen: n-propyl$n\text{-propyl}$.
Step 2: Number the longest carbon chain containing the ester carbonyl carbon from C1 to C7.
Step 3: Substituents present: Br at C2 and Methyl at C5.
Step 4: Combine into IUPAC name: n-propyl-2-bromo-5-methylheptanoate.
Displays a branched halogenated ester compound requiring IUPAC systematic numbering.
Pattern Recognition
Sees: Ester esterified with propyl alcohol and heptanoate chain.
Shortcut: Always start naming ester with alkyl group attached to oxygen (n-propyl), followed by numbered parent carboxylate chain.
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Q66jee_main_2026_23_january_morningQualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds
Recall standard qualitative laboratory tests for functional groups:
(A) Unsaturation (Baeyer's Test): Dilute alkaline KMnO₄$KMnO_4$ is pink. When it reacts with an alkene/alkyne, it gets reduced to MnO₂$MnO_2$ (brown ppt), discharging the pink colour. Matches with (IV).
(B) Alcoholic group: Primary and secondary alcohols react with Ceric ammonium nitrate to form a red-coloured coordination complex. Matches with (I).
(C) Aldehyde group (Tollens' Test): Aldehydes reduce Tollens' reagent ([Ag(NH₃)₂]^+$[Ag(NH_3)_2]^+$) to metallic silver, forming a silver mirror. Matches with (II).
(D) Phenolic group: Phenols form strongly colored (often violet) complexes with neutral FeCl₃$FeCl_3$. Matches with (III).
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