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0.5 g of an organic compound on combustion gave 1.46 g of CO_2 and 0.9 g of H_2O. The percentage of carbon in the compound is _____. (Nearest integer) [Given: Molar mass (in textg mol^-1) C: 12, H: 1, O: 16]

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 80 to 80 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula The percentage of carbon via combustion details is found using: % text C = frac1244 times fractextMass of CO_2textMass of organic compound times 100 ### Core Logic Let us substitute the parameters: * Mass of organic compound = 0.5text g * Mass of CO_2 collected = 1.46text g ### Step 1: Numerical Calculation \% text C = frac1244 times frac1.460.5 times 100 % text C = frac12 times 1.4622 times 100 approx 79.63% Rounding to the nearest integer gives 80. ### Pattern Recognition Shortcut: frac1244 approx 0.2727. Multiply 0.2727 times 1.46 to find the carbon mass (0.398text g). Since 0.398text g out of 0.5text g is practically frac45, the value is \right around 80\%. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Q 2025 Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution and Hydrolysis
Consider the following molecules :
Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution and Hydrolysis
Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution and Hydrolysis
The correct order of rate of hydrolysis is :
  • A. (1)\ r > q > p > s
  • B. (2)\ q > p > r > s
  • C. (3)\ p > r > q > s
  • D. (4)\ p > q > r > s

Solution

### Related Formula The relative rate of nucleophilic acyl substitution follows the leaving group ability: textRate of Hydrolysis propto textLeaving Group Ability propto frac1textBasic Strength of Leaving Group
Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution and Hydrolysis
Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution and Hydrolysis
### Core Logic Let's analyze the leaving groups across all choices layout-by-row: * For **(p)**, the leaving group is mathrmCl^- (Very weak base, excellent leaving group). * For **(q)**, the leaving group is mathrmRCOO^- (Resonance stabilized carboxylate, good leaving group). * For **(r)**, the leaving group is mathrmRO^- (Alkoxide, strong base, poor leaving group). * For **(s)**, the leaving group is mathrmNH_2^- (Extremely strong base, exceptionally poor leaving group due to nitrogen lone pair resonance into the carbonyl). This structural comparison yields the final sequence: mathrmp > q > r > s. ### Pattern Recognition Acyl chlorides (p) are always the most reactive acid derivatives, while amides (s) are consistently the least reactive due to strong amide resonance stabilizing the carbonyl group. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Q42 2025 Empirical Formula Derivation
On complete combustion 1.0mathrm~g of an organic compound (X) gave 1.46mathrm~g of mathrmCO_2 and 0.567mathrm~g of mathrmH_2mathrmO. The empirical formula mass of compound (X) is ________ g. Given molar mass in mathrmg cdot mol^-1\ C:12,\ H:1,\ O:16
  • A. (1)\ 30
  • B. (2)\ 45
  • C. (3)\ 60
  • D. (4)\ 15

Solution

### Related Formula Elemental content calculation system equations: textMoles of C = fractextMass of mathrmCO_244 textMoles of H = 2 times fractextMass of mathrmH_2O18 ### Core Logic Let's perform the stoichiometry layout step-by-step: * Moles of mathrmC inside sample system: mathrmn_C = frac1.4644 = 0.033mathrm~mol textMass of C = 0.033 times 12 = 0.396mathrm~g * Moles of mathrmH inside sample system: mathrmn_H = 2 times frac0.56718 = 0.063mathrm~mol textMass of H = 0.063 times 1 = 0.063mathrm~g * Determine Oxygen mass by subtracting values from total starting mass: textMass of O = 1.0 - (0.396 + 0.063) = 0.541mathrm~g mathrmn_O = frac0.54116 = 0.033mathrm~mol * Find atomic whole-number ratio profile: mathrmC : H : O = 0.033 : 0.063 : 0.033 approx 1 : 2 : 1. * This gives an empirical configuration of mathrmCH_2O. ### Step 1: Evaluation Calculating formula mass: textEmpirical Mass = 12 + (2 times 1) + 16 = 30mathrm~g ### Pattern Recognition When calculated mole properties output identical numbers for two elements (0.033 for both C and O), their structural subscript ratio is exactly 1:1. This pattern significantly speeds up empirical calculations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q 2025 IUPAC Nomenclature of Multi-substituted Benzenes
What is the correct IUPAC name of the compound given below?
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Substituted benzene derivative with carboxyl, hydroxyl, bromo, and nitro substituents.
  • A. 3-Bromo-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid
  • B. 3-Bromo-4-hydroxy-1-nitrobenzoic acid
  • C. 2-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5-nitrobenzoic acid
  • D. 5-Nitro-3-bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid

Solution

### Related Formula According to IUPAC rules for nomenclature of aromatic compounds: - Principal functional group has highest priority: -mathrmCOOH > -mathrmOH - The principal functional group carbon is designated as Carbon-1, and numbering is directed to give substituents the lowest possible locants. ### Core Logic Assign priority and number the ring: - Carbon-1: -mathrmCOOH (Carboxyl carbon, parent name 'benzoic acid') - Carbon-2: -mathrmOH (Hydroxyl substituent) - Carbon-3: -mathrmBr (Bromo substituent) - Carbon-5: -mathrmNO_2 (Nitro substituent) This numbering yields substituent locants at positions 2, 3, and 5. ### Step 1: Arrange alphabetically List the substituents alphabetically with locants: - 3-Bromo - 2-Hydroxy - 5-Nitro Combining these names: text3-Bromo-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid This matches Option (1). ### Pattern Recognition Carboxylic acid always dictates position 1 in ring numbering over alcohol. Numbering clockwise gives 2-hydroxy, 3-bromo, and 5-nitro, whereas counterclockwise numbering would yield much higher locants (2-nitro, 4-bromo, 5-hydroxy) which violates the lowest-locant rule. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Q 2025 Stoichiometry of Nitration
Xmathrm~g of nitrobenzene on nitration gave 4.2mathrm~g of m-dinitrobenzene. The value of X is ________ mathrmg. (nearest integer) [Given: molar mass (in mathrmg~mol^-1 ) C: 12, H: 1, O: 16, N: 14]
Numerical Answer. Answer: 3 to 3

Solution

### Related Formula Balanced reaction for nitration of nitrobenzene: mathrmC_6H_5NO_2 + mathrmHNO_3 rightarrow mathrmC_6H_4(NO_2)_2 + mathrmH_2O textMoles = fractextMasstextMolar Mass ### Core Logic From the balanced stoichiometry: - 1 mole of nitrobenzene yields 1 mole of m-dinitrobenzene. ### Step 1: Determine molar masses - Molar mass of Nitrobenzene (mathrmC_6H_5NO_2): M_1 = 6(12) + 5(1) + 14 + 2(16) = 72 + 5 + 14 + 32 = 123mathrm~g/mol - Molar mass of m-Dinitrobenzene (mathrmC_6H_4(NO_2)_2): M_2 = 6(12) + 4(1) + 2(14) + 4(16) = 72 + 4 + 28 + 64 = 168mathrm~g/mol
Stoichiometry of Nitration
Stoichiometry of Nitration
### Step 2: Calculate moles and find X Moles of m-dinitrobenzene produced:
n = frac4.2mathrm~g168mathrm~g/mol = 0.025mathrm~mol Since stoichiometry is 1:1, the moles of nitrobenzene required is also 0.025\mathrm{~mol}: textMass of nitrobenzene X = 0.025mathrm~mol times 123mathrm~g/mol = 3.075mathrm~g Rounding to the nearest integer gives 3$. ### Pattern Recognition Electrophilic aromatic substitution stoichiometry is straightforward: each aromatic precursor ring converts to exactly one product ring. Finding moles from the heavier substituted product and converting back using the reactant's molecular weight quickly yields the answer. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Class 12 Chemistry: Amines
Q 2025 Isomerism in Benzene Derivatives
The total number of structural isomers possible for the substituted benzene derivatives with the molecular formula mathrmC_9mathrmH_12 is ________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 8 to 8

Solution

### Related Formula Degrees of Unsaturation (Double Bond Equivalents, DBE): mathrmDBE = C + 1 - fracH2 + fracN2 For formula mathrmC_9H_12: mathrmDBE = 9 + 1 - frac122 = 4 These 4 degrees of unsaturation match a benzene ring exactly (one ring + three double bonds). ### Core Logic Since the question specifies 'substituted benzene derivatives', we must keep the benzene core (mathrmC_6H_5- or similar) intact. This leaves 3 carbon atoms to be distributed as alkyl substituents. ### Step 1: Categorize by substitution patterns 1. **Mono-substituted benzene** (one propyl group containing 3 carbons): - n-Propylbenzene: mathrmC_6H_5-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3 (Isomer 1) - Isopropylbenzene (Cumene): mathrmC_6H_5-CH(CH_3)_2 (Isomer 2) 2. **Di-substituted benzene** (one ethyl group and one methyl group): - 1-Ethyl-2-methylbenzene (ortho-ethylmethylbenzene) (Isomer 3) - 1-Ethyl-3-methylbenzene (meta-ethylmethylbenzene) (Isomer 4) - 1-Ethyl-4-methylbenzene (para-ethylmethylbenzene) (Isomer 5) ### Step 2: Tri-substituted benzenes 3. **Tri-substituted benzene** (three methyl groups): - 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene (Hemimellitene) (Isomer 6) - 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (Pseudocumene) (Isomer 7) - 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene) (Isomer 8) ### Step 3: Total Count Summing all options: textTotal structural isomers = 2 + 3 + 3 = 8 ### Pattern Recognition For alkyl benzenes with N extra carbons, systematically group them as single chain substituents down to multiple methyl substituents. This hierarchical sorting prevents duplicates or missing patterns. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Class 11 Chemistry: Hydrocarbons

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