Double Bond (-CH=CH-$\mathrm{-CH=CH-}$): Positioned between carbons 4 and 5, this alkene group can exist in 2 distinct geometric configurations: cis (Z$Z$) or trans (E$E$).
**Chiral Carbon Center (*C$*\mathrm{C}$):** Carbon-2 is attached to four distinct groups: -H$-\mathrm{H}$, -OH$-\mathrm{OH}$, -CH₃$-\mathrm{CH}_3$, and -CH₂-CH=CH-Ph$-\mathrm{CH_2-CH=CH-Ph}$. This asymmetric carbon center can exist in 2 distinct optical configurations: (R$R$) or (S$S$).
Since the molecule is unsymmetrical, the two stereogenic units behave independently (n = 2$n = 2$):
The structural tracking confirms the presence of these stereogenic sites:
Isomerism solution diagram for Q47 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Pattern Recognition
Always break the molecule down to count chiral centers and stereogenic double bonds independently. Since the molecule has asymmetric ends, you can safely use the simplified 2ⁿ$2^n$ formula without worrying about meso configurations.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): In partition chromatography, stationary phase is thin film of liquid present in the inert support.
Statement (II): In paper chromatography, the material of paper acts as a stationary phase.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Solution
Core Logic
Statement I is true: In partition chromatography, the stationary phase is indeed a thin film of liquid held on the surface of an inert solid support.
Statement II is false: In paper chromatography, the water molecules trapped inside the cellulose network of the paper act as the stationary phase, not the paper material itself.
Pattern Recognition
Remember that paper chromatography is a type of partition chromatography where moisture content (water) adsorbed on the paper serves as the stationary liquid phase.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q38jee_main_2025_29_jan_eveningSigma and Pi Bond Counting
Total number of sigma (sigma)$(sigma)$ and pi(pi)$pi(pi)$ bonds respectively present in hex-1-en-4-yne are:
Sigma and Pi Bond Counting diagram for Q38 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Number of pi$pi$ bonds: 1$1$ from double bond + 2$2$ from triple bond = 3$3$pi$pi$ bonds.
Pattern Recognition
Every single bond is 1sigma$1sigma$, every double bond contains 1sigma + 1pi$1sigma + 1pi$, and every triple bond contains 1sigma + 2pi$1sigma + 2pi$.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q49jee_main_2025_29_jan_eveningQuantitative Estimation of Sulphur
In the sulphur estimation, 0.20 g$0.20\text{ g}$ of a pure organic compound gave 0.40 g$0.40\text{ g}$ of barium sulphate.
The percentage of sulphur in the compound is x × 10⁻¹%$x \times 10^{-1}\%$, where x$x$ = ________.
(Molar mass: O=16$O=16$, S=32$S=32$, Ba=137 in g mol⁻¹$Ba=137\text{ in g mol}^{-1}$)
Numerical Answer.Answer: 275 to 275
Solution
Related Formula
%S = (32)/(233) × Mass of BaSO₄Mass of organic compound × 100$$%S = \frac{32}{233} \times \frac{\text{Mass of } BaSO_4}{\text{Mass of organic compound}} \times 100$$
Core Logic
Let's substitute the given values into the formula:
Mass of BaSO₄ = 0.40 g$$\text{Mass of } BaSO_4 = 0.40\text{ g}$$Mass of organic compound = 0.20 g$$\text{Mass of organic compound} = 0.20\text{ g}$$Molar mass of BaSO₄ = 137 + 32 + (4 × 16) = 233 g/mol$$\text{Molar mass of } BaSO_4 = 137 + 32 + (4 \times 16) = 233\text{ g/mol}$$%S = (32)/(233) × (0.40)/(0.20) × 100 = (32 × 2 × 100)/(233) approx 27.468%$$%S = \frac{32}{233} \times \frac{0.40}{0.20} \times 100 = \frac{32 \times 2 \times 100}{233} approx 27.468%$$
Step 1: Match with the Question Layout
Rounding to the standard value given in the official key:
The correct order of stability of following carbocations is :
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
A
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
B
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
C
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
D
A.A > B > C > D$\mathrm{A} > \mathrm{B} > \mathrm{C} > \mathrm{D}$
B.B > C > A > D$\mathrm{B} > \mathrm{C} > \mathrm{A} > \mathrm{D}$
C.C > B > A > D$\mathrm{C} > \mathrm{B} > \mathrm{A} > \mathrm{D}$
D.C > A > B > D$\mathrm{C} > \mathrm{A} > \mathrm{B} > \mathrm{D}$
Solution
Core Logic
To evaluate carbocation stability, apply the priority rules: Aromaticity > Resonance > Hyperconjugation.
C: Represents a cyclopropenyl cation derivative which achieves full aromatic stabilization due to its planar cyclic conjugated system satisfying Huckel's rule (2π$2\pi$ electrons). This makes it the most stable.
A: Stabilized by extended resonance from multiple phenyl groups.
B: Contains fewer phenyl rings participating in active cross-conjugation relative to A.
D: Stabilized solely by simple aliphatic hyperconjugation, making it the least stable.
Visual alignment chart:
The images show different structural models labeled A, B, C, and D for evaluating stability variations.
Hence, the correct stability hierarchy is:
C > A > B > D$$\mathrm{C} > \mathrm{A} > \mathrm{B} > \mathrm{D}$$
Pattern Recognition
Sees: Mixed aromatic, benzylic, and aliphatic carbocations.
Shortcut: Isolate the cyclopropenyl system as an aromatic champion to confidently lead the sequence.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q43jee_main_2025_28_jan_morningAcidity of Organic Compounds
The compounds that produce CO₂$\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ with aqueous NaHCO₃$\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}$ solution are:
A. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
B. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
C. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
D. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
E. The prompt lists five structures labeled A through E evaluating structural acidities.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.A and C only$\text{A and C only}$
B.A, B and E only$\text{A, B and E only}$
C.A, C and D only$\text{A, C and D only}$
D.A and B only$\text{A and B only}$
Solution
Core Logic
Organic compounds react with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃$\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$) to liberate CO₂$\mathrm{CO}_2$ gas if they are stronger acids than carbonic acid (H₂CO₃$\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{CO}_3$).
Evaluating the structures:
A: Benzoic acid, which is significantly more acidic than carbonic acid.
C: Picric acid (2,4,6-trinitrophenol). Due to three strong electron-withdrawing nitro groups, its acidity exceeds typical carboxylic acids and H₂CO₃$\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{CO}_3$.
D: Benzenesulfonic acid, a highly strong mineral-like organic acid.
B & E: Standard phenols or weakly substituted phenols, which are less acidic than carbonic acid and do not liberate CO₂$\mathrm{CO}_2$.
Therefore, structures A, C, and D give a positive test result.
Pattern Recognition
Sees: Sodium bicarbonate test for organic systems.
Shortcut: Only carboxylic acids, sulfonic acids, and highly nitrated phenols like picric acid possess sufficient proton acidity to displace CO₂$\mathrm{CO}_2$ from bicarbonate ions.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
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