4.7 g of phenol is heated with Zn to give product X. If this reaction goes to 60% completion then the number of moles of compound X formed will be 10-2. (Nearest Integer) (Given molar mass in g mol-1 : H:1, C:12, O:16)
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
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One mole of phenol is treated with dilute HNO3 at 298 K to give a mixture of products. The mixture is separated by steam distillation. The steam volatile compound (X) is separated. The increase in percentage of oxygen in (X) with respect to phenol is 10-1% (Given molar mass in g mol-1 H : 1, C : 12, N : 14, O : 16)
Consider the following reaction sequence : [figure] Compound (y) develops characteristic colour with neutral FeCl3 solution. Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.
- Compound y will dissolve in NaHCO3 and evolve a gas.
- Compound x is more acidic than compound y.
- Both compounds x and y will dissolve in NaOH.
- Both compounds x and y will burn with sooty flame.
Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Identify the products [A] and [B], respectively in the following reaction: [figure]
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Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
- (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
In Reimer - Tiemann reaction, phenol is converted into salicylaldehyde through an intermediate. The structure of intermediate is .
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Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Identify compound (Z) in the following reaction sequence. [figure]
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Consider the given chemical reaction sequence : [figure] Total sum of oxygen atoms in Product A and Product B is .
Which one of the following reactions is NOT possible?
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Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Salicylaldehyde is synthesized from phenol, when reacted with
- HCCl3, NaOH
- CO2, NaOH
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- CCl4, NaOH
Phenol treated with chloroform in presence of sodium hydroxide, which further hydrolyzed in presence of an acid results
- Salicylic acid
- Benzene-1,2-diol
- 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
- Benzene-1,3-diol
Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
- (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)