Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques Previous Year Questions — JEE Main Chemistry
101 past-year Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques questions from JEE Main (Chemistry) — page 14.
Q69 (2024)
Appearance of blood red colour, on treatment of the sodium fusion extract of an organic compound with $FeSO_4$ in presence of concentrated $H_2SO_4$ indicates the presence of element/s
- $\text{Br}$
- $\text{N}$
- $\text{N and S}$
- $\text{S}$
### Core Logic
In the Lassaigne's test for elemental analysis, if an organic compound contains both Nitrogen and Sulphur together, the sodium fusion extract contains sodium thiocyanate ($NaSCN$) instead of sodium cyanide ($NaCN$) and sodium sulphide ($Na_2S$).
$$Na + C + N + S \rightarrow NaSCN$$
When this extract is treated with Iron (II) sulphate ($FeSO_4$) and acidified with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ (which oxidizes some $Fe^{2+}$ to $Fe^{3+}$), the $Fe^{3+}$ ions react with the thiocyanate ions to form a blood-red colored complex.
### Step 1: The Reaction
$$Fe^{2+} \xrightarrow[\text{Conc. } H_2SO_4,
{H^+} Fe^{3+}$$
$$Fe^{3+} + 3SCN^- \rightarrow Fe(SCN)_3 \quad \text{(blood red colour)}$$
The appearance of the blood red colour specifically confirms the simultaneous presence of both Nitrogen and Sulphur.
### Pattern Recognition
N alone $\rightarrow$ Prussian Blue ($Fe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3$).
S alone $\rightarrow$ Purple colour with sodium nitroprusside or black ppt of $PbS$.
N + S together $\rightarrow$ Blood red colour ($Fe(SCN)_3$).
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### Chapter Mix
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Q73 (2024)
The interaction between $\pi$ bond and lone pair of electrons present on an adjacent atom is responsible for
- $\text{Hyperconjugation}$
- $\text{Inductive effect}$
- $\text{Electromeric effect}$
- $\text{Resonance effect}$
### Core Logic
Resonance (or mesomeric effect) occurs when there is a continuous overlap of parallel p-orbitals. This can happen between a $\pi$ bond and an adjacent atom holding a lone pair of electrons (e.g., in vinyl chloride $CH_2=CH-\ddot{C}l$ or aniline $Ph-\ddot{N}H_2$). The delocalization of these electrons stabilizes the molecule and is referred to as the resonance effect.
### Step 1: Differentiating the Effects
- **Hyperconjugation**: Interaction between $\sigma$ bonds (like $C-H$) and adjacent empty or partially filled p-orbitals or $\pi$ bonds.
- **Inductive effect**: Polarization of electron density through $\sigma$ bonds due to electronegativity differences.
- **Electromeric effect**: Temporary complete transfer of shared $\pi$ electron pair to one of the atoms joined by a multiple bond, occurring only at the demand of an attacking reagent.
- **Resonance effect**: Delocalization of $\pi$ electrons and lone pairs. Thus, the correct answer is resonance.
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Q1747 (2024)
IUPAC name of the following compound is:
- $\text{2-Aminopentanenitrile}$
- $\text{2-Aminobutanenitrile}$
- $\text{3-Aminobutanenitrile}$
- $\text{3-Aminopropanenitrile}$
### Core Logic
Step 1: Identify the principal functional group. The $-CN$ (nitrile) group has higher priority than the $-NH_2$ (amino) group.
Step 2: Find the longest carbon chain containing the principal functional group. The chain contains 4 carbon atoms: Butane.
Step 3: Number the carbon chain starting from the carbon atom of the nitrile group as C1.
$$\overset{4}{\mathrm{CH}_3} - \overset{3}{\mathrm{CH}}(\mathrm{NH}_2) - \overset{2}{\mathrm{CH}_2} - \overset{1}{\mathrm{CN}}$$
Step 4: The substituent $-NH_2$ is at position 3. Prefix is '3-Amino'.
Step 5: Combine to form the IUPAC name: 3-Aminobutanenitrile.
### Pattern Recognition
Prioritize functional groups: Nitrile $>$
Amino. Always count the carbon of the nitrile group in the parent chain.
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Q1766 (2024)
Number of geometrical isomers possible for the given structure is/are
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### Core Logic
The given molecule is a polyene with 3 double bonds that can exhibit geometrical isomerism (stereocenters).
Looking at the terminal ends, the molecule is symmetrical.
Total stereocenters $n = 3$.
For symmetrical molecules with an odd number of stereocenters ($n = 3$), the total number of geometrical isomers is given by the formula:
$$2^{n-1} + 2^{(n-1)/2}$$
### Step 1: Calculate Number of Isomers
Substitute $n = 3$ into the formula:
$$= 2^{3-1} + 2^{(3-1)/2}$$
$= 2^2 + 2^1$
$= 4 + 2 = 6$
Wait, the official solution applies a different counting logic based on pseudo-chirality or specific symmetries of the given structure. Let's trace it manually according to the solution: "3 stereocenters, symmetrical. Total Geometrical isomers = 4. EE, ZZ, EZ (two isomers)".
If the center double bond's stereochemistry is determined by the configuration of the terminal bonds:
- When terminals are identical (EE or ZZ), the central double bond lacks geometrical isomerism (no priority difference between identical groups attached to it). So we get 1 EE isomer, and 1 ZZ isomer.
- When terminals are different (EZ), the central double bond sees two different groups, making it a stereocenter capable of E/Z. So we get EZ-E and EZ-Z (2 isomers).
Total = $1 + 1 + 2 = 4$ isomers.
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### Pattern Recognition
When a pseudo-stereocenter is present at the center of a symmetric odd-chain polyene, the number of GI = $2^{(n-1)} + 2^{(n-1)/2}$. Wait, $2^{3-1} + 2^{(3-1)/2}$ would give 6 total stereoisomers (including optical). But here it's specifically geometrical isomers, and all centers are $sp^2$. The correct formula for just GI of symmetric molecules with odd 'n' is $2^{n-1} + 2^{(n-1)/2}$? No, standard formula for GI of odd $n$ symmetric polyenes is $2^{n-1} + 2^{(n-1)/2}$ yielding 6. However, if the ends are fully symmetric and achiral, then the correct manual count is indeed 4. (EE, ZZ, E(E)Z, E(Z)Z).
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Q61 (2024)
Which among the following purification methods is based on the principle of "Solubility" in two different solvents?
- $\text{Column Chromatography}$
- $\text{Sublimation}$
- $\text{Distillation}$
- $\text{Differential Extraction}$
### Core Logic
Differential Extraction is based on the principle of differential solubility of an organic compound in two immiscible solvents (usually water and an organic solvent).
Different layers are formed which can be separated using a separating funnel.
### Pattern Recognition
Keyword matching: 'Solubility in two different solvents' = 'Differential Extraction'. Chromatography is based on adsorption, distillation on boiling point difference, and sublimation on vapor pressure.
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