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Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques appeared 101 times across 3 years — 11.8% of Chemistry. This question is from Resonance Effect and Dipole Moment.

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Given below are two statements. Statement I: The dipole moment of 4CH₃- 3CH= 2CH- 1CH=O is greater than CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH=O. Statement II: C₁-C₂ bond length of CH₃-CH=CH-CH=O is greater than C₁-C₂ bond length of CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH=O. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

Core Logic
  • Statement I is true: In the conjugated system (CH₃-CH=CH-CH=O), extended resonance delocalization occurs, shifting electron density toward the carbonyl oxygen:
CH₃- CH-CH=CH- O

This configuration increases both the partial charge separation q and the dipole distance d, resulting in a significantly larger net dipole moment μ = q × d compared to the non-conjugated saturated aldehyde.

  • Statement II is false: Due to resonance conjugation, the single bond between C₁ and C₂ acquires partial double-bond character. This double-bond character shortens the bond length, making it smaller than the standard single bond found in CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH=O.
Pattern Recognition

Conjugation spreads partial charges across a longer carbon chain, expanding the charge separation distance to drive up the overall dipole moment μ.

Chapter Mix

Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Q68 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Hybridization, Chiral Centers, and Functional Groups
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Compound (X), shown below, dissolves in NaHCO₃ solution and has two chiral carbon atoms.
Compound X and Y structures for Q68 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Structures of compound X and compound Y containing functional groups and chiral centers.
Statement II: Compound (Y), shown below, has two carbons with sp³ hybridization, one carbon with sp² and one carbon with sp hybridization.
Compound X and Y structures for Q68 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
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
  • B. (2) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • C. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • D. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Solution

Core Logic
  • Statement I: Compound X contains a carboxylic acid group (which dissolves in NaHCO₃) and possesses two chiral centers. Thus Statement I is true.
  • Statement II: Compound Y has specific carbon hybridization states matching sp³, sp², and 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.

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Q74 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Quantitative Analysis
Sodium fusion extract of an organic compound (Y) with CHCl₃ and chlorine water gives violet color to the CHCl₃ 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 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
Core Logic
  • Identify the halogen: The violet color in the chloroform layer upon addition of chlorine water is the classic test for Iodine (I₂). Chlorine oxidizes I^- to I₂, which dissolves in CHCl₃ 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. (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) = 0.15 g Mass of AgI precipitate (m) = 0.12 g

% of I = (127)/(235) × (0.12)/(0.15) × 100 % of I = (127)/(235) × 0.8 × 100 % of I = 0.5404 × 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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Q56 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Kjeldahl Method Nitrogen Estimation
When 1 g of compound (X) is subjected to Kjeldahl's method for estimation of nitrogen, 15 mL, 1M H₂SO₄ 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)

Alternatively:

Meq of H₂SO₄ = V × M × nfactor
Core Logic

Step 1: Calculate equivalents of acid neutralized:

Equivalents of H₂SO₄ = (15 × 1 × 2)/(1000) = 0.03

Step 2: Calculate moles of nitrogen atoms:

Moles of NH₃ = 0.03 Moles of N = 0.03 Mass of N = 0.03 × 14 = 0.42 g

Step 3: Calculate percentage of nitrogen:

% N = (0.42)/(1) × 100 = 42%
Pattern Recognition

Sees: Kjeldahl's method with H₂SO₄ volume and molarity. Shortcut: Use standard formula % N = (1.4 × M × 2 × V)/(W) = (1.4 × 1 × 2 × 15)/(1) = 42%.

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Q58 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening IUPAC Nomenclature of Esters
The IUPAC name of the following compound is:
Organic ester structure for Q58 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Displays a branched halogenated ester compound requiring IUPAC systematic numbering.
  • A. n-propyl-2-bromo-5-methylheptanoate
  • B. 2-bromo-5-methylhexylpropanoate
  • C. 2-bromo-5-methylpropanoate
  • D. n-propyl-1-bromo-4-methylhexanoate

Solution

Related Formula
Ester IUPAC Nomenclature: Alkyl + [Substituents] + alkanoate
Core Logic

Step 1: Identify the alkyl group attached to oxygen: n-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.

Numbered carbon chain for IUPAC naming for Q58 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
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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Q66 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Functional group detection)List-II (Change observed during detection)
(A) Unsaturation (Baeyer's test)(I) Red colour Appears
(B) Alcoholic group (Ceric ammonium nitrate test)(II) Silver mirror appears
(C) Aldehyde group (Tollen's reagent)(III) Violet colour appears
(D) Phenolic group (FeCl₃ test)(IV) Discharge of pink colour
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  • B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • C. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  • D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Solution

Core Logic

Recall standard qualitative laboratory tests for functional groups: (A) Unsaturation (Baeyer's Test): Dilute alkaline KMnO₄ is pink. When it reacts with an alkene/alkyne, it gets reduced to MnO₂ (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]^+) to metallic silver, forming a silver mirror. Matches with (II). (D) Phenolic group: Phenols form strongly colored (often violet) complexes with neutral FeCl₃. Matches with (III).

Step 1: Final Mapping

(A) - (IV) (B) - (I) (C) - (II) (D) - (III)

Pattern Recognition

Baeyer's = Pink to colorless. Tollens' = Silver mirror. FeCl₃ = Violet/Purple. Ceric Ammonium Nitrate = Red.

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