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Which among the following compounds give yellow solid when reacted with NaOI/NaOH? (A) CH_3 - CH(OH) - C_2H_5 (B) CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - OH (C) CH_3 - CO - C_2H_5 (D) CH_3 - OH (E) CH_3 - CH_2 - H Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textCompounds with CH_3-CH(OH)- text or CH_3-CO- text groups undergo the iodoform reaction to form CHI_3 downarrow text (Yellow Solid) ### Core Logic Let's check the structural groups of each given option: - **(A)** CH_3 - CH(OH) - C_2H_5: Contains the methylcarbinol group (CH_3-CH(OH)-). Gives a positive iodoform test. - **(B)** CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - OH: Linear primary alcohol, does not contain the required group. - **(C)** CH_3 - CO - C_2H_5: Contains the methyl ketone group (CH_3-CO-). Gives a positive iodoform test. - **(D)** CH_3 - OH: Methanol does not give the test. - **(E)** CH_3 - CH_2 - H: Ethane does not give the test. Thus, only **(A)** and **(C)** yield the yellow precipitate of iodoform (CHI_3). ### Step 1: Chemical Equations The balanced haloform pathways occur as follows: CH_3-CH(OH)-CH_2-CH_3 xrightarrowtextNaOI/NaOH CHI_3downarrow + textCH_3text-CH_2text-COO^-textNa^+ CH_3-CO-CH_2-CH_3 xrightarrowtextNaOI/NaOH CHI_3downarrow + textCH_3text-CH_2text-COO^-textNa^+ ### Pattern Recognition The iodoform test specifically isolates methyl ketones or secondary methyl alcohols. Scan dynamically for a terminal -CH_3 affixed directly to a carbonyl oxygen index (C=O) or a hydroxyl carbon (CH-OH). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Class 12 Chemistry: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

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Q41 2025 Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis
Aman has been asked to synthesise the molecule ring with C—CH3 (x). He thought of preparing the molecule using an aldol condensation reaction. He found a few cyclic alkenes in his laboratory. He thought of performing ozonolysis reaction on alkene to produce a dicarbonyl compound followed by aldol reaction to prepare “x”. Predict the suitable alkene that can lead to the formation of “x”.
  • A. Option A
    Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis
    Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis
  • B. Option B
    Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis
    Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis
  • C. Option C
    Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis
    Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis
  • D. Option D
    Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis
    Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis

Solution

### Core Logic Analyzing the retro-synthesis path step-by-step: 1. The objective compound is 1-acetylcyclopentene. 2. Performing reductive ozonolysis (O_3, Zn/H_2O) on 1-methylcyclohexene (Option A) symmetrically breaks the internal endocyclic double bond to form heptane-2,6-dione, a dicarbonyl system.
Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis reaction part 1 for Q41
Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis reaction part 1 for Q41
3. Adding a base intermediate trigger (OH^-, Delta) drives an intramolecular aldol condensation: the methyl group carbanion at position 1 attacks the carbon 6 ketone site. This ring-closing event effectively drops water to synthesize the 5-membered cyclopentene core molecule attached to the acetyl unit.
Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis reaction part 1 for Q41
Aldol Condensation and Ozonolysis reaction part 1 for Q41
### Pattern Recognition Counting carbon coordinates is essential. Reductive cleavage transforms a 6-membered ring into an open heptane system, which easily self-condenses into a stable 5-membered ring attached to a methyl ketone side chain. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Q45 2025 Chemical Reactions of Ketones
The product (A) formed in the following reaction sequence is : mathrm C H _ 3 - mathrm C equiv mathrm C H xrightarrow [ (mathrm i i) mathrm H _ 2 / mathrm N i ](mathrm i) mathrm H g ^ 2 +, mathrm H _ 2 mathrm S O _ 4 (A)
  • A. mathrmCH_3-mathrmC(mathrmNH_2)(mathrmCH_3)-mathrmCH_2-mathrmOH
  • B. mathrmCH_3-mathrmC(mathrmOH)(mathrmCH_3)-mathrmCH_2-mathrmNH_2
  • C. mathrmCH_3-mathrmCH_2-mathrmCH(mathrmOH)-mathrmCH_2-mathrmOH
  • D. mathrmCH_3-mathrmCH(mathrmOH)-mathrmCH(mathrmCH_3)-mathrmNH_2

Solution

### Core Logic Breaking down the multi-step reaction path sequence: 1. Hydration of propyne using Kucherov's trigger condition (Hg^2+, H_2SO_4) adds water across the triple bond via Markovnikov's rule. The intermediate enol undergoes tautomerization to yield **acetone** (CH_3-CO-CH_3). 2. Reacting acetone with HCN drives nucleophilic addition at the carbonyl carbon, forming a **cyanohydrin** intermediate: CH_3-C(OH)(CH_3)-CN. 3. Introducing a reducing agent (H_2/Ni) selectively converts the nitrile group (-CN) into a primary amine side chain (-CH_2-NH_2). The final synthesized structure is: mathrmCH_3-mathrmC(mathrmOH)(mathrmCH_3)-mathrmCH_2-mathrmNH_2.
Chemical Reactions of Ketones step sequence product chart for Q45
Chemical Reactions of Ketones step sequence product chart for Q45
### Pattern Recognition Alkyne hydration produces a ketone carbonyl system. Cyanohydrin synthesis introduces a carbon coordinate, which subsequently reduces to a primary aliphatic amine functional group. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Q48 2025 Reactions of Carboxylic Acids
Xg of benzoic acid on reaction with aq. mathrmNaHCO_3 release mathrmCO_2 that occupied 11.2 L volume at STP. X is ______ g.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 61 to 61

Solution

### Related Formula textMoles of gas at STP = fracVtext in Liters22.4 text L/mol ### Core Logic The balanced acid-base reaction equation is: C_6H_5COOH + NaHCO_3 rightarrow C_6H_5COO^-Na^+ + H_2O + CO_2 This stoichiometry shows a 1:1 molar ratio between benzoic acid and the released carbon dioxide gas. Calculate the total moles of evolved CO_2 gas at standard conditions: textmoles of CO_2 = frac11.2text L22.4text L mol^-1 = 0.5text moles Thus, the reaction consumed exactly 0.5text moles of benzoic acid (C_6H_5COOH, molecular weight = 122text g/mol): textmass consumed (X) = 0.5 times 122 = 61text grams ### Pattern Recognition Carboxylic acids react with sodium bicarbonate in a straightforward 1:1 molar ratio, releasing exactly 1 mole of carbon dioxide gas per mole of acid group. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Q37 2025 Oxidation of Alkylbenzenes
The total number of compounds from below when treated with hot KMnO_4 giving benzoic acid is:
Alkylbenzene structures for Q37 - JEE Main 2025
The image lists seven distinct aromatic side-chain hydrocarbon structures to assess for side-chain oxidation.
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 5

Solution

### Related Formula Side-chain oxidation criteria: textAr-CH(R)_2 xrightarrowtexthot KMnO_4 textAr-COOH Requires the presence of at least one benzylic hydrogen atom on the aromatic side chain structure. ### Core Logic Alkyl side chains on a benzene ring are oxidized entirely down to a carboxylic acid group (benzoic acid) by strong oxidizing agents like hot alkaline KMnO_4, provided the benzylic carbon contains at least one hydrogen atom. Evaluating the structures from the diagram: 1. Toluene (contains 3 benzylic H) rightarrow **Yields benzoic acid** 2. Ethylbenzene (contains 2 benzylic H) rightarrow **Yields benzoic acid** 3. Isopropylbenzene / Cumene (contains 1 benzylic H) rightarrow **Yields benzoic acid** 4. tert-Butylbenzene (contains 0 benzylic H) rightarrow **Resists oxidation** 5. Isobutylbenzene (contains 2 benzylic H) rightarrow **Yields benzoic acid** 6. 2-Phenylpropan-2-ol (contains 0 benzylic H, tertiary alcohol center) rightarrow **Resists oxidation** 7. n-Propylbenzene (contains 2 benzylic H) rightarrow **Yields benzoic acid** 8. The last biphenyl derivative undergoes complex disruption or ring cleavages and does not cleanly yield simple benzoic acid under standard monocyclic oxidation definitions. ### Step 1: Counting Valid Targets The compounds that undergo oxidation to form benzoic acid are toluene, ethylbenzene, isopropylbenzene, isobutylbenzene, and n-propylbenzene. Total count = 5 compounds.
Structural evaluation summary for side-chain oxidation targets
The image lists seven distinct aromatic side-chain hydrocarbon structures to assess for side-chain oxidation.
### Pattern Recognition Look immediately at the benzylic carbon (the carbon bonded directly to the ring). If it is a quaternary center (like in tert-butylbenzene) or lacks a hydrogen atom entirely, mark it as unreactive to hot KMnO_4 side-chain oxidation. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Q41 2025 Clemmensen Reduction
The product (P) formed in the following reaction is:
Clemmensen Reduction diagram for Q41 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
The structural flowchart indicates a multi-functional molecule treated with Zn-Hg/HCl.
  • A. {{IMG_OPT1}}
  • B. {{IMG_OPT2}}
  • C. {{IMG_OPT3}}
  • D. {{IMG_OPT4}}

Solution

### Related Formula mathrmR-CO-R' xrightarrow[mathrmHCl]mathrmZn-Hg mathrmR-CH_2-R' ### Core Logic The provided reaction relies on classic Clemmensen Reduction reagent configurations (mathrmZn-Hg / HCl)[cite: 320, 872]. This reagent explicitly selective targets ketone/aldehyde carbonyl centers (>mathrmC=mathrmO) and converts them cleanly into methylene units (-mathrmCH2-). Any free aliphatic alcohol functionalities (-mathrmOH) located on the ring are preserved under these reductive conditions. Thus, the ketone group on the ring is cleanly converted to -mathrmCH_2-, yielding option (3)[cite: 863, 869]:
Clemmensen Reduction solution diagram for Q41 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
The structural flowchart indicates a multi-functional molecule treated with Zn-Hg/HCl.
### Pattern Recognition Clemmensen routes deoxygenate carbonyl clusters selectively without compromising adjacent standalone cyclic alcohol structural components. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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