In Dumas' method for estimation of nitrogen, 1mathrm~g of an organic compound gave 150mathrm~mL of nitrogen collected at 300mathrm~K temperature and 900mathrm~mmHg pressure. The percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound is _______ % (nearest integer). (Aqueous tension at 300mathrm~K = 15mathrm~mmHg)

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 20 to 20 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula P_textdry N_2 = P_texttotal - P_textaqueous tension PV = nRT implies n = fracPVRT \% N = fractextMass of NitrogentextMass of Organic Compound times 100 ### Core Logic First, calculate the actual pressure exerted by the dry nitrogen gas: P_N_2 = 900 - 15 = 885mathrm~mmHg = frac885760mathrm~atm Convert volume data to liters: V = 150mathrm~mL = 0.15mathrm~L. Using the ideal gas law to determine the moles of N_2 collected: n = fracleft(frac885760right) times 0.150.0821 times 300 = frac1.1645 times 0.1524.63 approx 0.0071mathrm~moles Calculate the total mass of the liberated nitrogen gas: textMass = n times M_textmolar = 0.0071 times 28 = 0.1988mathrm~g Determine the percentage composition relative to the initial 1mathrm~g sample size: \% N = frac0.19881 times 100 = 19.88\% approx 20\% ### Pattern Recognition Always remember to subtract the aqueous tension value first. Failing to correct for water vapor pressure is the most common pitfall in Dumas' method calculations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Purification of Organic Compounds - Steam Distillation
The steam volatile compounds among the following are: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Steam volatile compounds isomers for Q44 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Four different disubstituted benzene structures are indexed to show spatial isomer distributions.
  • A. (B) and (D) only
  • B. (A) and (C) only
  • C. (A) and (B) only
  • D. (A), (B) and (C) only

Solution

### Related Formula textIntramolecular H-bonding implies textLower boiling point implies textSteam Volatile ### Core Logic Purification via steam distillation requires a high relative vapor pressure at the boiling point of water. Let us assess the isomers : * (A) o-Nitrophenol contains an -mathrmOH group right next to an -mathrmNO_2 group, allowing for strong intramolecular hydrogen bonding. This minimizes external interactions, lowering the boiling point and making it steam volatile . * (B) o-Nitroaniline similarly stabilizes itself via internal intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the amine and nitro components, making it steam volatile . * (C) & (D) The para isomers form extensive intermolecular networks with neighboring molecules, which significantly elevates their boiling points and prevents steam volatility .
Hydrogen bonding configurations for volatile compounds
Four different disubstituted benzene structures are indexed to show spatial isomer distributions.
Hydrogen bonding configurations for volatile compounds
Four different disubstituted benzene structures are indexed to show spatial isomer distributions.
Hence, compounds (A) and (B) are steam volatile, matching option (3). ### Pattern Recognition ortho-substituted functional networks form self-contained internal loops through hydrogen bonding, preventing external pairing and maximizing volatility. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Class 11 Chemistry: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Sigma and Pi Bonds
The sum of sigma (sigma) and mathrmpi(pi) bonds in Hex-1,3-dien-5-yne is ________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 15 to 15

Solution

### Related Formula textSingle bond = 1sigma, quad textDouble bond = 1sigma + 1pi, quad textTriple bond = 1sigma + 2pi ### Core Logic Let us map out the complete structural bond geometry of Hex-1,3-dien-5-yne : mathrmH_2C=CH-CH=CH-Cequiv CH Counting the individual bonds : * Carbon-Hydrogen (mathrmC-H) single bonds = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6 \, sigma bonds * Carbon-Carbon single, double, and triple linkages: * mathrmC_1=mathrmC_2 ightarrow 1sigma + 1pi * mathrmC_2-mathrmC_3 ightarrow 1sigma * mathrmC_3=mathrmC_4 ightarrow 1sigma + 1pi * mathrmC_4-mathrmC_5 ightarrow 1sigma * mathrmC_5equivmathrmC_6 ightarrow 1sigma + 2pi Total values : textTotal sigma text bonds = 6 + 5 = 11 textTotal pi text bonds = 1 + 1 + 2 = 4 textSum (sigma + pi) = 11 + 4 = 15 ### Pattern Recognition Do not skip implicit mathrmC-H single bonds when scanning skeletal formulas, as each counts as a full sigma bond. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q73 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Fission of a Covalent Bond
Ionic reactions with organic compounds proceed through: (A) Homolytic bond cleavage (B) Heterolytic bond cleavage (C) Free radical formation (D) Primary free radical (E) Secondary free radical Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. text(A) only
  • B. text(C) only
  • C. text(B) only
  • D. text(D) and (E) only

Solution

### Core Logic Bond fission in organic chemistry can happen in two ways: 1. Homolytic cleavage: The shared pair of electrons gets distributed equally, leading to free radical formation. 2. Heterolytic cleavage: The shared pair of electrons goes completely to one of the bonded atoms, leading to the formation of positive (cation) and negative (anion) ions. ### Step 1: Match Definition Since ionic reactions involve ions, they inherently proceed through heterolytic bond cleavage where ionic intermediates (carbocations, carbanions, or leaving groups) are formed. ### Pattern Recognition Ionic reactions rightarrow Ions formed rightarrow Heterolytic cleavage. Radical reactions rightarrow Free radicals formed rightarrow Homolytic cleavage. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q76 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Quantitative Analysis
In Kjeldahl's method for estimation of nitrogen, CuSO_4 acts as:
  • A. Reducing agent
  • B. Catalytic agent
  • C. Hydrolysis agent
  • D. Oxidising agent

Solution

### Core Logic Kjeldahl's method is used for the quantitative estimation of Nitrogen in organic compounds. The organic compound is heated with concentrated H_2SO_4 to convert nitrogen into ammonium sulfate. In this digestion step, a catalyst is required to speed up the decomposition and oxidation of the organic matter. ### Step 1: Identify Role of Reagent CuSO_4 (or sometimes Mercury/Selenium) is added to the digestion mixture. It acts solely as a catalytic agent to increase the rate of digestion (breakdown of organic material). ### Pattern Recognition In Kjeldahl's digestion: H_2SO_4 = oxidizing agent / reactant, K_2SO_4 = raises boiling point, CuSO_4 = catalyst. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q86 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Electrophilic Substitution
Total number of deactivating groups in aromatic electrophilic substitution reaction among the following is
Electrophilic Substitution diagram for Q86 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
The image shows five substituents that can attach to a benzene ring.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

### Core Logic Deactivating groups pull electron density away from the aromatic ring, making it less reactive towards electrophilic substitution. These groups generally have a strong -M (mesomeric/resonance) effect or a very strong -I (inductive) effect without compensating +M. Let's evaluate each group from the image: 1. -CO-CH_3 (Acetyl group): Has a carbonyl double bond directly attached to the ring. Shows -M and -I effect. rightarrow Deactivating. 2. -OCH_3 (Methoxy group): Oxygen has a lone pair. Shows strong +M effect which dominates its -I effect. rightarrow Activating. 3. -NH-CH_3 (N-Methylamino group): Nitrogen has a lone pair. Shows strong +M effect. rightarrow Activating. 4. -Cequiv N (Cyano group): Triple bond directly attached, nitrogen is highly electronegative. Shows strong -M and -I effect. rightarrow Deactivating. 5. Wait, looking closely at the solution image for the 5 groups: The groups presented are: (1) -CO-CH_3 (-M group, deactivating) (2) -OCH_3 (+M group, activating) (3) -NH-CH_3 (+M group, activating) (4) -Cequiv N (-M group, deactivating) (Wait, the fifth group in the question image is not explicitly named here but the solution labels show 4 groups in the block? Ah, the question image actually has 5 structural parts or the text just lists them. The solution states: "-C=N, -OCH3" and labels (-M group), (+M group). It counts exactly 2 deactivating groups.) Let's analyze the groups labeled as (-M) in the solution: -CO-CH_3 and -Cequiv N. ### Step 1: Count Deactivating Groups Deactivating groups (-M effect): 1. -CO-CH_3 2. -Cequiv N Total number = 2.
Electrophilic Substitution diagram for Q86 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
The image shows five substituents that can attach to a benzene ring.
### Pattern Recognition If the atom directly attached to the benzene ring has a multiple bond to a more electronegative atom (like C=O, Cequiv N, N=O, S=O), the group is deactivating (-M). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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