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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Ques. 1JEE Main 2026, 8 April (Evening Shift)

Consider the following reaction. [figure] The major product (P) formed is :

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
Ques. 2JEE Main 2026, 8 April (Evening Shift)

'x' is the product which is obtained from benzene by reacting it with carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride in the presence of cuprous chloride. 'y' is the major product obtained from the benzene by reacting it with ethanoyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3. Product (major) obtained by heating x and y in the presence of alkali is z. Total number of π (pi) electrons in z is .

Ques. 3JEE Main 2026, 6 April (Evening Shift)

'x' is the product which is obtained by the hydrolysis of prop-1-yne in the presence of mercuric sulphate under dilute acidic medium at 333 K. 'y' is the product which is obtained by the reaction of ethane nitrile with methyl magnesium bromide in dry ether followed by hydrolysis. IUPAC name of product obtained from 'x' and 'y' in the presence of barium hydroxide followed by heating is :

  1. 2-Methylpent-4-en-3-one
  2. 4-Methylpent-3-en-2-one
  3. 4-Methylpent-1-ene
  4. 2-Methylpent-3-one
Ques. 4JEE Main 2026, 5 April (Morning Shift)

" P " is a hydrocarbon of molecular formula:- C8H14. On ozonolysis, " P " forms "Q". "Q" on treatment with alkali under reflux condition produces "R", which on treatment with I2/NaOH gives a yellow precipitate. Acidification of the solution gives "S". The structure of "S" is given below:- [figure] The correct structure of P is

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
Ques. 5JEE Main 2026, 5 April (Evening Shift)

Complete the following reaction sequence and give the name of major product 'P'. [figure]

  1. 2-Chloropropanoic acid
  2. 3-Chloropropanoic acid
  3. 1-Chloropropane
  4. 2-Chloropropane
Ques. 6JEE Main 2026, 5 April (Evening Shift)

Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Ques. 7JEE Main 2026, 4 April (Morning Shift)

Consider the following sequence of reactions to give the major product (X) [figure] P g of the major product (X) formed is reacted with NaHCO3 solution to liberate a gas which occupied 11.2 dm3 at STP. P = g. (Given molar mass in g mol-1 H : 1, C : 12, O : 16, Cl : 35.5)

Ques. 8JEE Main 2026, 2 April (Evening Shift)

An organic compound “x” where molar ratio of C, O and H are equal, on treatment with 50% KOH under reflux followed by acidification produced “y”. The most likely structure of “y” is: [Molar mass of ‘x’ is 58 g mol-1]

  1. [figure]
  2. CH3-CH=CH-CH=O
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
Ques. 9JEE Main 2026, 2 April (Evening Shift)

A molecule (X) with following structure under mild acidic condition is hydrolysed to produce (Y) and (Z). Identify the correct statements about (Y) and (Z). [figure] Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A, B and C Only
  2. B and C Only
  3. C and D Only
  4. A and D Only
Ques. 10JEE Main 2026, 28 January (Morning Shift)

Given below are the four isomeric compounds (P, Q, R, S) [figure] Identify correct statements from below. Choose the correct option.

  1. C and E only
  2. A and E only
  3. A, B, D and E only
  4. A, C and E only
Ques. 11JEE Main 2026, 28 January (Evening Shift)

The correct order of acidic strength of the major products formed in the given reactions, is : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. C > A > D > B
  2. A > D > C > B
  3. A > D > B > C
  4. C > B > A > D
Ques. 12JEE Main 2026, 24 January (Morning Shift)

A student is given one compound among the following compounds that gives positive test with Tollens' reagent. [figure] The compound is :

  1. B
  2. D
  3. A
  4. C
Ques. 13JEE Main 2026, 24 January (Evening Shift)

The unsaturated ether on acidic hydrolysis produces carbonyl compounds as shown below :- [figure] Based on this, predict the solution/reagent that will help to distinguish "P" and "Q" obtained in the following reaction :- CH3-CH=CH-O- CH3 |C=CH2 [ ]H3O P + Q

  1. Saturated NaHSO3 solution
  2. Fehling solution
  3. Lucas reagent
  4. 2,4-DNP reagent
Ques. 14JEE Main 2026, 24 January (Evening Shift)

Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Ques. 15JEE Main 2026, 24 January (Evening Shift)

Grignard reagent RMgBr (P) reacts with water and forms a gas (Q). One gram of Q occupies 1.4 dm3 at STP. (P) on reaction with dry ice in dry ether followed by H3O+ forms a compound (Z). 0.1 mole of (Z) will weigh g. (Nearest integer)

Ques. 16JEE Main 2026, 23 January (Morning Shift)

'x' is the product which is obtained from propanenitrile and stannous chloride in the presence of hydrochloric acid followed by hydrolysis. 'y' is the product which is obtained from the but-2-ene by the ozonolysis followed by hydrolysis. From the following, which product is not obtained when one mole of 'x' and one mole of 'y' react with each other in the presence of alkali followed by heating?

  1. 2-Methylpent-2-enal
  2. 2-Methylbut-2-enal
  3. 3-Methylbut-2-enal
  4. Pent-2-enal
Ques. 17JEE Main 2026, 23 January (Morning Shift)

[figure] The correct sequence of reagents for the above conversion of X to Y is :

  1. (i) NaOH(aq), (ii) Jones reagent, (iii) H3O+
  2. (i) NaOEt, (ii) B2H6/H2O2, (iii) Jones reagent
  3. (i) Jones reagent, (ii) NaOEt, (iii) Hot KMnO4/KOH
  4. (i) B2H6/H2O2, (ii) NaOEt, (iii) Jones reagent
Ques. 18JEE Main 2026, 23 January (Evening Shift)

Which of the following statements are TRUE about Haloform reaction? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A, B & C Only
  2. A, C & E Only
  3. B, D & E Only
  4. A & C Only
Ques. 19JEE Main 2026, 23 January (Evening Shift)

Iodoform test can differentiate between Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A, B & E Only
  2. A & D Only
  3. A & E Only
  4. B, C & E Only
Ques. 20JEE Main 2026, 23 January (Evening Shift)

Consider the following reaction of benzene. [figure] In compound (Q), the percentage of oxygen is %. (Nearest integer)

Ques. 21JEE Main 2026, 22 January (Morning Shift)

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  2. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Ques. 22JEE Main 2026, 22 January (Evening Shift)

The compound A, C8H8O2 reacts with acetophenone to form a single product via cross-Aldol condensation. The compound A on reaction with conc. NaOH forms a substituted benzyl alcohol as one of the two products. The compound A is :

  1. 2-hydroxy acetophenone
  2. 4-hydroxy benzaldehyde
  3. 4-methyl benzoic acid
  4. 4-methoxy benzaldehyde
Ques. 23JEE Main 2026, 21 January (Morning Shift)

An organic compound "P" of molecular formula C6H12O3 gives positive iodoform test but negative Tollens' test. When "P" is treated with dilute acid, it produces "Q". "Q" gives positive Tollens' test and also iodoform test. The structure of "P" is :

  1. H- O \|C-CH2-CH2- OCH3 |CH-OCH3
  2. CH3- O \|C- OCH3 |CH- OCH3 |CH2
  3. CH3- O \|C-CH2- OCH3 |CH-OCH3
  4. CH3- O \|C- OCH3 | OCH3 |C-CH3
Ques. 24JEE Main 2026, 21 January (Evening Shift)

Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  2. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  3. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Ques. 25JEE Main 2025, 8 April (Evening Shift)

A [(ii) H3O+](i) NaOH B [(ii) H2SO4, ](i) EtOH C 'A' shows positive Lassaigne's test for N and its molar mass is 121. 'B' gives effervescence with aq NaHCO3. 'C' gives fruity smell. Identify A, B and C from the following.

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
Ques. 26JEE Main 2025, 8 April (Evening Shift)

When [figure] undergoes intramolecular aldol condensation, the major product formed is :

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
Ques. 27JEE Main 2025, 7 April (Morning Shift)

Which of the following compounds is least likely to give effervescence of CO2 in presence of aq. NaHCO3?

  1. Ph- NH3 Cl
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
Ques. 28JEE Main 2025, 7 April (Evening Shift)

"P" is an optically active compound with molecular formula C6H12O. When "P" is treated with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, it gives a positive test. However, in presence of Tollens' reagent, "P" gives a negative test. Predict the structure of "P".

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
Ques. 29JEE Main 2025, 4 April (Morning Shift)

Aldol condensation is a popular and classical method to prepare , -unsaturated carbonyl compounds. This reaction can be both intermolecular and intramolecular. Predict which one of the following is not a product of intramolecular aldol condensation?

  1. [figure]
  2. [figure]
  3. [figure]
  4. [figure]
Ques. 30JEE Main 2025, 4 April (Evening Shift)

Which among the following compounds give yellow solid when reacted with NaOI/NaOH? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (A) and (C) Only
  2. (C) and (D) Only
  3. (B), (C) and (E) Only
  4. (A), (C) and (D) Only