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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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Q67jee_main_2026_23_january_morningMethods of Purification
Given below are two statements:
Statement-I : Sublimation is used for the separation and purification of compounds with low melting point.
Statement-II : The boiling point of a liquid increases as the external pressure is reduced.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.$\text{Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.}$
B.Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.$\text{Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.}$
C.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.$\text{Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.}$
D.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.$\text{Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.}$
Solution
Core Logic
Assess theoretical principles of purification processes.
Statement-I: Sublimation is a process used for separating sublimable compounds from non-sublimable impurities. It does not strictly depend on a 'low melting point'. Sublimable solids bypass the liquid phase altogether when heated. (False)
Statement-II: The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which its vapor pressure equals the external atmospheric pressure. If external pressure is reduced, the liquid needs less vapor pressure (and thus lower temperature) to boil. Hence, boiling point decreases with reduced external pressure. (False)
Step 1: Final Conclusion
Both statements are fundamentally false based on basic thermodynamics and purification principles.
Pattern Recognition
Lower pressure = Lower boiling point (used in vacuum distillation). Sublimation relies on vapor pressure of solid overcoming external pressure without melting, independent of specifically 'low' melting points.
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Q57jee_main_2026_23_january_eveningCarbocation Stability and Hyperconjugation
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: (CH₃)₃C$(CH_{3})_{3}C^{\oplus}$ is more stable than CH₃$CH_{3}^{\oplus}$ as nine hyperconjugation interactions are possible in (CH₃)₃C$(CH_{3})_{3}C^{\oplus}$.
Statement II: CH₃$CH_{3}^{\oplus}$ is less stable than (CH₃)₃C$(CH_{3})_{3}C^{\oplus}$ as only three hyperconjugation interactions are possible in CH₃$CH_{3}^{\oplus}$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A.Statement I is true but Statement II is false$\text{Statement I is true but Statement II is false}$
B.Both Statement I and Statement II are true$\text{Both Statement I and Statement II are true}$
C.Both Statement I and Statement II are false$\text{Both Statement I and Statement II are false}$
D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true$\text{Statement I is false but Statement II is true}$
Solution
Related Formula
Number of hyperconjugation structures = Number of α-hydrogens$\text{Number of hyperconjugation structures} = \text{Number of } \alpha\text{-hydrogens}$
Core Logic
Statement I: In the tert-butyl carbocation, (CH₃)₃C$(CH_{3})_{3}C^{\oplus}$, the central positively charged carbon is attached to three methyl groups. This provides a total of 3 × 3 = 9$3 \times 3 = 9$α$\alpha$-hydrogens, leading to nine hyperconjugation interactions. This extensively stabilizes the carbocation. Statement I is true.
Statement II: In the methyl carbocation, CH₃$CH_{3}^{\oplus}$, there are zero adjacent carbon atoms, meaning there are ZERO α$\alpha$-hydrogens. Thus, no hyperconjugation interactions are possible in CH₃$CH_{3}^{\oplus}$. The statement incorrectly claims there are three hyperconjugation interactions. Statement II is false.
Pattern Recognition
Always count α$\alpha$-hydrogens strictly from the carbon adjacent to the C$C^{\oplus}$ center. CH₃$CH_3^{\oplus}$ has hydrogens on the C$C^{\oplus}$ itself, not on an adjacent alpha carbon, hence 0 hyperconjugative structures.
In Carius method0.2425 g$0.2425 \text{ g}$ of an organic compounds gave 0.5253 g$0.5253 \text{ g}$ silver chloride. The percentage of chlorine in the organic compound is
A.53.58%$53.58\%$
B.87.65%$87.65\%$
C.37.57%$37.57\%$
D.34.79%$34.79\%$
Solution
Related Formula
% of Halogen = Atomic mass of HalogenMolecular mass of AgX × Mass of AgX formedMass of Organic Compound × 100$$\% \text{ of Halogen} = \frac{\text{Atomic mass of Halogen}}{\text{Molecular mass of AgX}} \times \frac{\text{Mass of AgX formed}}{\text{Mass of Organic Compound}} \times 100$$
Core Logic
Given data:
Mass of organic compound (w$w$) = 0.2425 g$0.2425 \text{ g}$
Mass of AgCl precipitate (w₁$w_1$) = 0.5253 g$0.5253 \text{ g}$
Molar mass of AgCl = 108 (Ag) + 35.5 (Cl) = 143.5 g/mol$108 (\text{Ag}) + 35.5 (\text{Cl}) = 143.5 \text{ g/mol}$
Step 1: Perform Calculation
Substitute the values into the Carius formula:
% of Cl = (35.5)/(143.5) × (0.5253)/(0.2425) × 100$$\% \text{ of Cl} = \frac{35.5}{143.5} \times \frac{0.5253}{0.2425} \times 100$$% of Cl = 0.2474 × 2.166 × 100$$\% \text{ of Cl} = 0.2474 \times 2.166 \times 100$$% of Cl ≈ 53.58%$$\% \text{ of Cl} \approx 53.58\%$$
Pattern Recognition
Carius estimation is a direct plug-and-play stoichiometric ratio calculation. 1 mole of AgCl contains exactly 1 mole of Cl atoms.
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Q69jee_main_2026_24_january_morningStability of Carbanions
Arrange the following carbanions in the decreasing order of stability
I. p-Br-C₆H₄-CH₂^-$p-\text{Br}-\text{C}_6\text{H}_4-\text{CH}_2^-$
II. C₆H₅-CH₂^-$\text{C}_6\text{H}_5-\text{CH}_2^-$
III. p-CH₃O-C₆H₄-CH₂^-$p-\text{CH}_3\text{O}-\text{C}_6\text{H}_4-\text{CH}_2^-$
IV. p-CHO-C₆H₄-CH₂^-$p-\text{CHO}-\text{C}_6\text{H}_4-\text{CH}_2^-$
V. p-CH₃-C₆H₄-CH₂^-$p-\text{CH}_3-\text{C}_6\text{H}_4-\text{CH}_2^-$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.I > II > IV > V > III$\text{I} > \text{II} > \text{IV} > \text{V} > \text{III}$
B.I > IV > II > V > III$\text{I} > \text{IV} > \text{II} > \text{V} > \text{III}$
C.IV > I > II > V > III$\text{IV} > \text{I} > \text{II} > \text{V} > \text{III}$
D.IV > II > I > III > V$\text{IV} > \text{II} > \text{I} > \text{III} > \text{V}$
Solution
Core Logic
The stability of a carbanion increases when electron-withdrawing groups (EWG) are present, as they help disperse the negative charge through -I or -M effects.
Electron-donating groups (EDG) decrease stability by intensifying the negative charge through +I or +M effects.
Evaluating the para-substituents:
IV. -CHO$-\text{CHO}$: Strong -M effect. Highly stabilizing.
I. -Br$-\text{Br}$: Weak +M effect, but prominent -I effect. Overall stabilizing relative to hydrogen.
II. -H$-\text{H}$: (Plain benzyl anion) Neutral baseline.
III. -OCH₃$-\text{OCH}_3$: Strong +M effect. Highly destabilizing.
V. -CH₃$-\text{CH}_3$: +I and +H (hyperconjugation) effects. Destabilizing, but less so than strong +M.
Step 1: Final Conclusion
Based on the effects, the stability order is:
-CHO (-M) > -Br (-I) > -H > -CH₃ (+I, +H) > -OCH₃ (+M)$-\text{CHO} (-M) > -\text{Br} (-I) > -\text{H} > -\text{CH}_3 (+I, +H) > -\text{OCH}_3 (+M)$
Therefore: IV > I > II > V > III$\text{IV} > \text{I} > \text{II} > \text{V} > \text{III}$.
Pattern Recognition
For carbanions, think: "EWG stabilizes, EDG destabilizes". This is the exact opposite of carbocation stability rules.
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In Dumas method for estimation of nitrogen, 0.50 g$0.50 \text{ g}$ of an organic compound gave 70 mL$70 \text{ mL}$ of nitrogen collected at 300 K$300 \text{ K}$ and 715 mm$715 \text{ mm}$ pressure. The percentage of nitrogen in the organic compound is ____%
(Aqueous tension at 300 K$300 \text{ K}$ is 15 mm$15 \text{ mm}$).
% N = (0.07324)/(0.50) × 100 = 14.65 %$$\% N = \frac{0.07324}{0.50} \times 100 = 14.65 \%$$
Rounding to the nearest integer, it is 15 %$15 \%$.
Pattern Recognition
Always subtract aqueous tension from total pressure before plugging into the ideal gas law. Alternatively, convert volume to STP directly using (P₁V₁)/T₁ = (PSTPVSTP)/TSTP$(P_1V_1)/T_1 = (P_{STP}V_{STP})/T_{STP}$.
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