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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).
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): In partition chromatography, stationary phase is thin film of liquid present in the inert support.
Statement (II): In paper chromatography, the material of paper acts as a stationary phase.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Solution
Core Logic
Statement I is true: In partition chromatography, the stationary phase is indeed a thin film of liquid held on the surface of an inert solid support.
Statement II is false: In paper chromatography, the water molecules trapped inside the cellulose network of the paper act as the stationary phase, not the paper material itself.
Pattern Recognition
Remember that paper chromatography is a type of partition chromatography where moisture content (water) adsorbed on the paper serves as the stationary liquid phase.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q38jee_main_2025_29_jan_eveningSigma and Pi Bond Counting
Total number of sigma (sigma)$(sigma)$ and pi(pi)$pi(pi)$ bonds respectively present in hex-1-en-4-yne are:
Sigma and Pi Bond Counting diagram for Q38 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Number of pi$pi$ bonds: 1$1$ from double bond + 2$2$ from triple bond = 3$3$pi$pi$ bonds.
Pattern Recognition
Every single bond is 1sigma$1sigma$, every double bond contains 1sigma + 1pi$1sigma + 1pi$, and every triple bond contains 1sigma + 2pi$1sigma + 2pi$.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q49jee_main_2025_29_jan_eveningQuantitative Estimation of Sulphur
In the sulphur estimation, 0.20 g$0.20\text{ g}$ of a pure organic compound gave 0.40 g$0.40\text{ g}$ of barium sulphate.
The percentage of sulphur in the compound is x × 10⁻¹%$x \times 10^{-1}\%$, where x$x$ = ________.
(Molar mass: O=16$O=16$, S=32$S=32$, Ba=137 in g mol⁻¹$Ba=137\text{ in g mol}^{-1}$)
Numerical Answer.Answer: 275 to 275
Solution
Related Formula
%S = (32)/(233) × Mass of BaSO₄Mass of organic compound × 100$$%S = \frac{32}{233} \times \frac{\text{Mass of } BaSO_4}{\text{Mass of organic compound}} \times 100$$
Core Logic
Let's substitute the given values into the formula:
Mass of BaSO₄ = 0.40 g$$\text{Mass of } BaSO_4 = 0.40\text{ g}$$Mass of organic compound = 0.20 g$$\text{Mass of organic compound} = 0.20\text{ g}$$Molar mass of BaSO₄ = 137 + 32 + (4 × 16) = 233 g/mol$$\text{Molar mass of } BaSO_4 = 137 + 32 + (4 \times 16) = 233\text{ g/mol}$$%S = (32)/(233) × (0.40)/(0.20) × 100 = (32 × 2 × 100)/(233) approx 27.468%$$%S = \frac{32}{233} \times \frac{0.40}{0.20} \times 100 = \frac{32 \times 2 \times 100}{233} approx 27.468%$$
Step 1: Match with the Question Layout
Rounding to the standard value given in the official key:
The correct order of stability of following carbocations is :
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
A
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
B
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
C
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
D
A.A > B > C > D$\mathrm{A} > \mathrm{B} > \mathrm{C} > \mathrm{D}$
B.B > C > A > D$\mathrm{B} > \mathrm{C} > \mathrm{A} > \mathrm{D}$
C.C > B > A > D$\mathrm{C} > \mathrm{B} > \mathrm{A} > \mathrm{D}$
D.C > A > B > D$\mathrm{C} > \mathrm{A} > \mathrm{B} > \mathrm{D}$
Solution
Core Logic
To evaluate carbocation stability, apply the priority rules: Aromaticity > Resonance > Hyperconjugation.
C: Represents a cyclopropenyl cation derivative which achieves full aromatic stabilization due to its planar cyclic conjugated system satisfying Huckel's rule (2π$2\pi$ electrons). This makes it the most stable.
A: Stabilized by extended resonance from multiple phenyl groups.
B: Contains fewer phenyl rings participating in active cross-conjugation relative to A.
D: Stabilized solely by simple aliphatic hyperconjugation, making it the least stable.
Visual alignment chart:
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
Hence, the correct stability hierarchy is:
C > A > B > D$$\mathrm{C} > \mathrm{A} > \mathrm{B} > \mathrm{D}$$
Pattern Recognition
Sees: Mixed aromatic, benzylic, and aliphatic carbocations.
Shortcut: Isolate the cyclopropenyl system as an aromatic champion to confidently lead the sequence.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q43jee_main_2025_28_jan_morningAcidity of Organic Compounds
The compounds that produce CO₂$\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ with aqueous NaHCO₃$\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}$ solution are:
A. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
B. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
C. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
D. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
E. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.A and C only$\text{A and C only}$
B.A, B and E only$\text{A, B and E only}$
C.A, C and D only$\text{A, C and D only}$
D.A and B only$\text{A and B only}$
Solution
Core Logic
Organic compounds react with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃$\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$) to liberate CO₂$\mathrm{CO}_2$ gas if they are stronger acids than carbonic acid (H₂CO₃$\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{CO}_3$).
Evaluating the structures:
A: Benzoic acid, which is significantly more acidic than carbonic acid.
C: Picric acid (2,4,6-trinitrophenol). Due to three strong electron-withdrawing nitro groups, its acidity exceeds typical carboxylic acids and H₂CO₃$\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{CO}_3$.
D: Benzenesulfonic acid, a highly strong mineral-like organic acid.
B & E: Standard phenols or weakly substituted phenols, which are less acidic than carbonic acid and do not liberate CO₂$\mathrm{CO}_2$.
Therefore, structures A, C, and D give a positive test result.
Pattern Recognition
Sees: Sodium bicarbonate test for organic systems.
Shortcut: Only carboxylic acids, sulfonic acids, and highly nitrated phenols like picric acid possess sufficient proton acidity to displace CO₂$\mathrm{CO}_2$ from bicarbonate ions.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
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