In Dumas' method 292text mg of an organic compound released 50text mL of nitrogen gas (textN_2) at 300text K temperature and 715text mm Hg pressure. [cite: 435, 451] The percentage composition of 'N' in the organic compound is dots % (Nearest integer) [cite: 452, 455] (Aqueous tension at 300text K = 15text mm Hg)

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Enter a numerical value Answer: 17.5 to 18.5 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula P_textdry textN_2 = P_texttotal - textAqueous Tension PV = nRT implies n = fracPVRT \%textN = fractextMass of NitrogentextMass of organic compound times 100 ### Core Logic First, isolate the pressure contribution of the dry nitrogen gas: P_textdry textN2 = 715 - 15 = 700text mm Hg = frac700760text atm Using the ideal gas parameters: - V = 50text mL = 0.050text L [cite: 1073, 1076] - T = 300text K - R = 0.0821text L atm mol^-1textK^-1 ### Step 1: Compute Moles and Mass Calculate total moles of textN_2 molecules collected: ntextN2 = fracleft(frac700760 ight) times 0.0500.0821 times 300 approx 1.868 times 10^-3text mol Compute corresponding mass of atomic Nitrogen elements (2 times 14 = 28text g/mol): [cite: 1016, 1017] textMass of N = ntextN2 times 28 = 1.868 times 10^-3 times 28 approx 0.0523text g = 52.3text mg ### Step 2: Calculate Percentage Composition Applying the fraction formulation against total sample mass: [cite: 1021, 1022] \%textN = frac52.3text mg292text mg times 100 approx 17.91\% approx 18\% ### Pattern Recognition Dumas analysis safety check: Always strip away the vapor pressure of water (aqueous tension) from the measured barometric value before computing the chemical molar counts. For standard conditions shortcuts, remember that 1text mole = 22400text mL at STP can act as an alternate path if values are normalized. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Q58 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Quantitative Analysis of Elements
In Carius method, 0.75 g of an organic compound gave 1.2 g of barium sulphate, find percentage of sulphur (molar mass 32text g mol^-1). Molar mass of barium sulphate is 233text g mol^-1.
  • A. 4.55\%
  • B. 10.30\%
  • C. 21.97\%
  • D. 16.48\%

Solution

### Related Formula textPercentage of Sulphur = fractextMass of S text in BaSO_4textMolar mass of BaSO_4 times fractextMass of BaSO_4 text formedtextMass of organic compound times 100 ### Core Logic Molar mass of BaSO_4 = 233 g/mol. Mass of Sulfur (S) in 1 mole of BaSO_4 = 32 g. Mass of BaSO_4 formed = 1.2 g. Mass of organic compound = 0.75 g. \% mathrmS = frac32233 times frac1.20.75 times 100 \% mathrmS = frac32 times 1.2 times 100233 times 0.75 = frac3840174.75 approx 21.97\% ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q62 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Resonance Effects
From the following, the least stable structure is :
  • A. textOption 1
  • B. textOption 2
  • C. textOption 3
  • D. textOption 4

Solution

### Core Logic In structure 3, there are positive formal charges on two adjacent atoms (Oxygen and the Carbon adjacent to it). Like charges on adjacent atoms cause extreme electrostatic repulsion, making the structure highly unstable.
Resonance Effects diagram for Q62 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
Resonance Effects diagram for Q62 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
### Pattern Recognition Rules of resonance stability: 1. Complete octets are more stable. 2. More covalent bonds = more stable. 3. Least charge separation is more stable. 4. Like charges on adjacent atoms create massive destabilization (Least stable scenario). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q66 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Isomerism
Identify correct statement from the following: A. Propanal and propanone are functional isomers. B. Ethoxyethane and methoxypropane are metamers. C. But-2-ene shows optical isomerism. D. But-1-ene and but-2-ene are functional isomers. E. Pentane and 2, 2-dimethyl propane are chain isomers. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. textB, C and D only
  • B. textA, B and C only
  • C. textA, B and E only
  • D. textC, D and E only

Solution

### Core Logic A. Propanal (CH_3CH_2CHO) and propanone (CH_3COCH_3) have different functional groups (aldehyde vs ketone) but the same molecular formula. They are functional isomers. (Correct) B. Ethoxyethane (C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5) and methoxypropane (CH_3-O-C_3H_7) differ in the alkyl chains attached to the polyvalent oxygen atom. They are metamers. (Correct) C. But-2-ene shows geometrical isomerism (cis-trans), but no optical isomerism as it lacks a chiral center. (Incorrect) D. But-1-ene and but-2-ene differ in the position of the double bond. They are position isomers, not functional isomers. (Incorrect) E. Pentane (straight chain) and 2,2-dimethyl propane (branched chain) have the same formula C_5H_12 but different carbon skeletons. They are chain isomers. (Correct) Correct statements: A, B, and E. ### Pattern Recognition Metamerism arises when there is a difference in the alkyl groups attached to a polyvalent functional group (e.g., -O-, -S-, -NH-, -CO-). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Hybridization in Organic Compounds
In 3, 3-dimethylhex-1-ene-4-yne, there are mathbfsp^3, mathbfsp^2 and mathbfsp hybridised carbon atoms respectively:
  • A. 4, 2, 2
  • B. 3, 3, 2
  • C. 2, 4, 2
  • D. 2, 2, 4

Solution

### Related Formula textHybridization of Carbon = begincases mathrmsp^3 & 4~sigmatext-bonds \\ mathrmsp^2 & 3~sigmatext-bonds, 1~pitext-bond \\ mathrmsp & 2~sigmatext-bonds, 2~pitext-bonds endcases ### Core Logic Let's first draw the structural formula of **3,3-dimethylhex-1-ene-4-yne**:
Hybridization in Organic Compounds
Hybridization in Organic Compounds
overset6mathrmCmathrmH_3 - overset5mathrmC equiv overset4mathrmC - overset3mathrmC(mathrmCH_3)_2 - overset2mathrmCmathrmH = overset1mathrmCmathrmH_2 ### Step 1: Identify Hybridization of Each Carbon We count the sigma (sigma) bonds or pi (pi) bonds on each carbon: - **mathrmC_1**: Involved in a double bond (mathrmCH_2 =) implies mathrmsp^2 - **mathrmC_2**: Involved in a double bond (=mathrmCH-) implies mathrmsp^2 - **mathrmC_3**: Single bonds only (bonded to mathrmC_2, mathrmC_4, and two methyl carbons) implies mathrmsp^3 - **Two methyl carbons** attached to mathrmC_3: Single bonds only implies 2 times mathrmsp^3 - **mathrmC_4**: Involved in a triple bond (-mathrmC equiv) implies mathrmsp - **mathrmC_5**: Involved in a triple bond (equiv mathrmC-) implies mathrmsp - **mathrmC_6**: Single bonds only (-mathrmCH_3) implies mathrmsp^3 ### Step 2: Calculate the Count Summing the hybridization counts: - mathrmsp^3 carbons: mathrmC_3, mathrmC_6, and 2 times mathrmCH_3 on mathrmC_3 = 4 carbon atoms - mathrmsp^2 carbons: mathrmC_1 and mathrmC_2 = 2 carbon atoms - mathrmsp carbons: mathrmC_4 and mathrmC_5 = 2 carbon atoms Thus, the number of mathrmsp^3, mathrmsp^2 and mathrmsp hybridized carbons is 4, 2, 2 respectively. ### Pattern Recognition Quick Tip: Always draw side substituents (like methyl groups) explicitly. A common mistake is to skip counting the methyl substituent carbons as mathrmsp^3. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds
Match List-I with List-II: beginarray|l|l| hline beginarrayc textbfList-I \\ textbf(Purification technique) endarray & beginarrayc textbfList-II \\ textbf(Mixture of organic compounds) endarray \\ hline text(A) quad textDistillation (simple) & text(I) quad textDiesel + Petrol \\ hline text(B) quad textFractional distillation & text(II) quad textAniline + Water \\ hline text(C) quad textDistillation under reduced pressure & text(III) quad textChloroform + Aniline \\ hline text(D) quad textSteam distillation & text(IV) quad textGlycerol + Spent-lye \\ hline endarray Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. text(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
  • B. text(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
  • C. text(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  • D. text(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

Solution

### Related Formula textMethod Selection = fleft( Delta T_mathrmb, textdecomposition threshold, textvolatility with steam right) ### Core Logic Let's align each purification technique to its designated mixtures based on NCERT guidelines: - **(A) Simple distillation**: Used for liquids having a significant difference in their boiling points (>30~mathrmK or 30^circmathrmC). Chloroform (b.p. 334~mathrmK) and aniline (b.p. 457~mathrmK) are separated easily using simple distillation rightarrow **(III)**. - **(B) Fractional distillation**: Used if boiling point differences of the components are very close (less than 25~mathrmK). Separation of petrochemical fractions such as diesel and petrol uses this technique rightarrow **(I)**. - **(C) Distillation under reduced pressure**: Used for liquids that tend to decompose at or below their normal boiling points. Glycerol is separated from spent-lye in soap manufacturing industry using this vacuum method to prevent glycerol decomposition rightarrow **(IV)**. - **(D) Steam distillation**: Applied to substances which are steam-volatile and completely immiscible in water. Aniline and water are separated using this technique rightarrow **(II)**. ### Step 1: Conclusion Thus, the correct match is: **(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)** This corresponds perfectly to option (4). ### Pattern Recognition Glycerol from spent-lye is a highly tested practical chemistry concept. Remember that vacuum distillation lowers the boiling point, permitting evaporation without decomposition. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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