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Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques appeared 101 times across 3 years — 11.7% of Chemistry. This question is from Electronic Effects and Intermediates.

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Questions 22 49 30 101

Find out the statements which are not true. A. Resonating structure with more number of covalent bonds and lesser charge separation are more stable. B. In electromagnetic effect, an unsaturated system shows + E effect with nucleophile and -E effect with electrophile. C. Inductive effect is responsible for high melting point, boiling point and dipole moment of polar compounds. D. The greater the number of alkyl groups attached to the doubly bonded carbon atoms, higher is the heat of hydrogenation. E. Stability of carbanion increases with the increase in s-character of the carbon carrying the negative charge.
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Image lists the statements for the question.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Solution & Explanation

Core Logic

Let's analyze the statements: Statement A: Resonating structure with more covalent bonds and lesser charge separation are indeed more stable. (True)

Statement B: In the electromeric effect, when the pi electrons shift towards the attacking reagent (electrophile), it's +E. When they shift away from the attacking reagent (nucleophile), it's -E. The statement says +E with nucleophile and -E with electrophile, which is reversed. (False)

Statement C: Inductive effect is a permanent polarization that contributes to the dipole moment and intermolecular forces, thereby influencing boiling/melting points. (True)

Statement D: The greater the number of alkyl groups attached to the double bond, the more stable the alkene is (due to hyperconjugation). More stable alkenes release LESS energy upon hydrogenation, meaning they have a LOWER heat of hydrogenation. (False)

Statement E: Stability of a carbanion increases with the s-character of the carbon atom because an orbital with more s-character is closer to the nucleus, stabilizing the negative charge better (sp > sp² > sp³). (True)

Step 1: Conclusion

Statements B and D are NOT true.

Pattern Recognition

Heat of Hydrogenation (HOH) is inversely proportional to alkene stability. More substituted alkene = more stable = lower HOH.

Chapter Mix

Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Q32 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Isomerism
Identify the correct statements from the following: A. Pentan-3-one and pentan-2-one are metamers B. Propyl cyanide and propyl isocyanide are functional isomers C. Ethanol and methanol are position isomers D. Methylamine and ethylamine are homologous Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. C & D only
  • B. B & C only
  • C. A & B only
  • D. A, B & C only

Solution

Related Formula

Metamers: Different alkyl chains attached to the same polyvalent functional group.

Functional Isomers: Same molecular formula, different functional groups.

Core Logic

Statement A: Pentan-3-one and pentan-2-one have different alkyl groups attached to the carbonyl carbon (diethyl vs methyl-propyl), so they are metamers. (Correct)

Statement B: Cyanides (-CN) and isocyanides (-NC) have different functional groups, making them functional isomers. (Correct)

Statement C: Ethanol and methanol differ by a -CH₂- unit; they are homologues, not position isomers. (Incorrect)

Statement D: Methylamine and ethylamine are homologues, but among the available options, option 3 (A & B only) represents the correct combination.

Step 1: Final Selection

Statements A and B are unambiguously correct.

Pattern Recognition

Pentan-2-one vs Pentan-3-one = Metamers. Cyanide vs Isocyanide = Functional isomers.

Chapter Mix

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

Q44 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Acidity of Organic Compounds
The least acidic compound, among the following is: (A) EtO₂C-C ≡ CH (B) Ph-OH (C) Ph-SO₃H (D) Ph-COOH Choose the correct option:
  • A. (A)
  • B. (B)
  • C. (C)
  • D. (D)

Solution

Related Formula
Acid Strength ∝ Stability of Conjugate Base
Core Logic

Order of acidity among functional groups:

  • Benzenesulfonic acid (Ph-SO₃H) arrow Conjugate base stabilized by 3 equivalent resonance structures. (Most acidic)
  • Benzoic acid (Ph-COOH) arrow Conjugate base stabilized by 2 equivalent carboxylate resonance structures.
  • Phenol (Ph-OH) arrow Phenoxide ion resonance-stabilized over the aromatic ring.
  • Terminal alkyne (EtO₂C-C ≡ CH) arrow Proton lost from sp-hybridized carbon. Though electron-withdrawing ester group increases C-H acidity, terminal alkynes are significantly less acidic than phenols, carboxylic acids, and sulfonic acids (pKₐ ≈ 18--20 vs pKa ≈ 10 for phenol).
Step 1: Final Conclusion

Compound (A) is the least acidic among the given choices.

Pattern Recognition

Acidity order: -SO₃H > -COOH > -OH (phenol) > -C ≡ CH (terminal alkyne).

Chapter Mix

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

Q46 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Quantitative Analysis - Dumas Method
During estimation of nitrogen by Dumas' method of compound X (0.42~g):
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Structure diagram of compound X showing molecular formula C5H10N2.
____ mL of N₂ gas will be liberated at STP. (nearest integer) (Given molar mass in g~mol⁻¹ : C: 12, H: 1, N: 14)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 110 to 112

Solution

Related Formula
Moles of Compound X = Moles of N₂ VN₂ (at STP) = nN₂ × 22400~mL
Core Logic

From the molecular structure of compound X, its molecular formula is C₅H₁₀N₂.

Molar Mass of X = (5 × 12) + (10 × 1) + (2 × 14) = 60 + 10 + 28 = 86 ~g~mol⁻¹.

Step 1: Calculation

Moles of compound X in 0.42~g:

nX = (0.42)/(86)~mol

By Conservation of Atomic Mass (POAC) on Nitrogen atoms:

2 × nX = 2 × nN₂ nN₂ = nX = (0.42)/(86)~mol

Volume of N₂ liberated at STP:

VN₂ = (0.42)/(86) × 22400~mL ≈ 109.395~mL

Using 22.7~L standard STP molar volume: (0.42)/(86) × 22700 ≈ 110.88~mL ≈ 111~mL.

Pattern Recognition

Dumas method volume calculation: V = mMcompound × 22.4 L/mol × 1000 mL = 111 mL.

Chapter Mix

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

Q47 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Quantitative Analysis - Liebig's Combustion Method
0.5~g of an organic compound on combustion gave 1.46~g of CO₂ and 0.9~g of H₂O. The percentage of carbon in the compound is _____. (Nearest integer) [Given: Molar mass (in g~mol⁻¹) C: 12, H: 1, O: 16]
Numerical Answer. Answer: 79 to 81

Solution

Related Formula
%C = (12)/(44) × Mass of CO₂Mass of Organic Compound × 100
Core Logic

Mass of CO₂ = 1.46~g. Mass of organic compound = 0.5~g.

Step 1: Calculation
%C = (12)/(44) × (1.46)/(0.5) × 100 %C = (12 × 1.46 × 2)/(44) × 100 = (35.04)/(44) × 100 = 79.636%

Rounding off to the nearest integer gives 80%.

Pattern Recognition

Combustion formula directly yields %C = 79.63% ≈ 80%.

Chapter Mix

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

Q jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Basicity of Organic Bases
The correct order of basicity for the following molecules is:
Basicity of Organic Bases diagram for Q26 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
The diagram displays three nitrogen-containing organic structures labeled P, Q, and R for basicity comparison.
Basicity of Organic Bases diagram for Q26 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
The diagram displays three nitrogen-containing organic structures labeled P, Q, and R for basicity comparison.
Basicity of Organic Bases diagram for Q26 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
The diagram displays three nitrogen-containing organic structures labeled P, Q, and R for basicity comparison.
Basicity of Organic Bases diagram for Q26 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
The diagram displays three nitrogen-containing organic structures labeled P, Q, and R for basicity comparison.
  • A. P > Q > R
  • B. R > P > Q
  • C. Q > P > R
  • D. R > Q > P

Solution

Related Formula
Basicity ∝ Availability of lone pair of electrons on Nitrogen
Core Logic

Analyzing the molecules:

  • In molecule (R), according to Bredt's rule, the bridgehead nitrogen has a localized lone pair which cannot participate in resonance. Thus, it is highly available and most basic.
  • In molecule (Q), the nitrogen lone pair is involved in cross-conjugation with the carbonyl group, reducing its availability.
  • In molecule (P), the lone pair on nitrogen is directly conjugated with the carbonyl group (amide resonance), making it the least available.
  • Therefore, the correct basicity order is: R > Q > P

Step 1: Final Identification

Basicity breakdown explanation diagram for Q26
The diagram displays three nitrogen-containing organic structures labeled P, Q, and R for basicity comparison.

Basicity breakdown explanation diagram for Q26
The diagram displays three nitrogen-containing organic structures labeled P, Q, and R for basicity comparison.

Basicity breakdown explanation diagram for Q26
The diagram displays three nitrogen-containing organic structures labeled P, Q, and R for basicity comparison.

Comparing availability, structure R has localized electrons, Q has cross-conjugation, and P has standard amide resonance. Hence, option (4) is correct.

Pattern Recognition

Look for localized vs delocalized lone pairs on nitrogen. Bridgehead nitrogen lone pairs that violate Bredt's rule for double bond formation remain strictly localized, drastically increasing basicity compared to conjugated amides.

Chapter Mix

Class 11 Chemistry: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

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