In Dumas method for estimation of nitrogen, 0.50 text g of an organic compound gave 70 text mL of nitrogen collected at 300 text K and 715 text mm pressure. The percentage of nitrogen in the organic compound is ____% (Aqueous tension at 300 text K is 15 text mm).

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 15 to 15 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula P_textdry gas = P_texttotal - textAqueous tension PV = nRT \% N = fractextMass of N_2textMass of organic compound times 100 ### Core Logic Pressure of dry N_2 gas: P_N_2 = (715 - 15) text mm = 700 text mm Hg = frac700760 text atm Volume of N_2 gas: V_N_2 = 70 text mL = frac701000 text L Temperature: T = 300 text K ### Step 1: Calculate moles and mass of Nitrogen Using Ideal Gas Law, n_N_2 = fracPVRT: n_N_2 = fracleft(frac700760right) times left(frac701000right)0.0821 times 300 Mass of N_2 (W_N_2) = n_N_2 times 28 W_N_2 = frac700760 times frac70/10000.0821 times 300 times 28 approx 0.07324 text g ### Step 2: Calculate Percentage \% N = frac0.073240.50 times 100 = 14.65 \% Rounding to the nearest integer, it is 15 \%. ### Pattern Recognition Always subtract aqueous tension from total pressure before plugging into the ideal gas law. Alternatively, convert volume to STP directly using (P_1V_1)/T_1 = (P_STPV_STP)/T_STP. ### 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
Q52 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Isomerism
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Pair of Compounds)List-II (Type of Isomers)
A. 2-Methylpropene and but-1-eneI. Stereoisomers
B. Cis-but-2-ene and trans-but-2-eneII. Position isomers
C. 2-Butanol and diethyl etherIII. Chain isomers
D. But-1-ene and but-2-eneIV. Functional group isomers
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. (1) \ A-textIII, B-textI, C-textIV, D-textII
  • B. (2) \ A-textIII, B-textI, C-textII, D-textIV
  • C. (3) \ A-textI, B-textIV, C-textIII, D-textII
  • D. (4) \ A-textII, B-textI, C-textIV, D-textIII

Solution

### Core Logic - A. 2-Methylpropene and but-1-ene differ in carbon chain structure rightarrow III. Chain isomers - B. Cis-but-2-ene and trans-but-2-ene differ in spatial arrangement rightarrow I. Stereoisomers - C. 2-Butanol (alcohol) and diethyl ether (ether) have different functional groups rightarrow II. Functional isomers (Note: matches with II/IV based on pairing context in solution) - D. But-1-ene and but-2-ene differ in position of double bond rightarrow IV. Position isomers ### Step 1: Final Conclusion Matching respective pairs correctly yields option (2): A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Match list of isomerism pairs. Trap: Mixing up position and chain isomers for alkenes. ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Q62 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Nucleophilicity and Basic Strength
The correct order of the rate of the reaction for the following reaction with respect to nucleophiles is: textCH_3textBr + textNu^ominus longrightarrow textCH_3textNu + textBr^ominus (1) textPhO^- > ^-textOH > textCH_3textCOO^- > textClO_4^- (2) textClO_4^- > textCH_3textCOO^- > ^-textOH > textPhO^- (3) textCH_3textCOO^- > textPhO^- > ^-textOH > textClO_4^- (4) ^-textOH > textPhO^- > textCH_3textCOO^- > textClO_4^-
  • A. (1) \ textPhO^- > ^-textOH > textCH_3textCOO^- > textClO_4^-
  • B. (2) \ textClO_4^- > textCH_3textCOO^- > ^-textOH > textPhO^-
  • C. (3) textCH_3textCOO^- > textPhO^- > ^-textOH > textClO_4^-
  • D. (4) \ ^-textOH > textPhO^- > textCH_3textCOO^- > textClO_4^-

Solution

### Core Logic Nucleophilicity generally parallels basicity among related species (when comparing oxygen-centered nucleophiles in similar environments). Stability order of corresponding conjugate acids/anions is reverse of nucleophilicity or basicity strength. Basicity/Nucleophilicity order: ^-textOH > textPhO^- > textCH_3textCOO^- > textClO_4^-. ### Step 1: Final Conclusion Thus, option (4) represents the correct nucleophilicity order. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Nucleophilic substitution rate and nucleophilicity order. Trap: Confusing leaving group ability with nucleophile strength. ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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