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51
DifficultMCQ
The product $(Y)$ of the following reaction is:
Question diagram
A
$2,4-$dibromo$-6-$sulfobenzenamine
B
$2,6-$dibromo$-4-$sulfobenzenamine
C
$2,4,6-$tribromobenzenamine
D
$2,3,4-$tribromo$-5-$sulfobenzenamine

Solution

(C) $1$. Aniline reacts with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ to form $p$-aminobenzenesulfonic acid (sulfanilic acid) as the major product $(X)$ due to the protection of the amino group by protonation,which prevents it from being highly activating and directs the substitution to the para position.
$2$. When $(X)$ is treated with excess $Br_2/H_2O$,the highly activating $-NH_2$ group directs the bromination to the ortho positions. Due to the high reactivity of the intermediate,the $-SO_3H$ group is displaced by a bromine atom,a process known as ipso-substitution.
$3$. Thus,the final product $(Y)$ is $2,4,6$-tribromobenzenamine.
52
DifficultMCQ
The product $(B)$ is:
Question diagram
A
$Ph-N=C(CN)-Ph$
B
$Ph-N=C(Ph)_2$
C
$Ph-N=N-Ph$
D
$Ph-CH=CH-Ph$

Solution

(A) $1$. Aniline $(Ph-NH_2)$ reacts with Caro's acid $(H_2SO_5)$ to form nitrosobenzene $(Ph-N=O)$ as product $(A)$.
$2$. Nitrosobenzene then undergoes a condensation reaction with benzyl cyanide $(Ph-CH_2CN)$ in the presence of a base $(EtO^-)$ and heat.
$3$. The base abstracts a proton from the $\alpha$-carbon of benzyl cyanide to form a carbanion $(Ph-CH^-(CN))$.
$4$. This carbanion attacks the electrophilic nitrogen of the nitroso group in $Ph-N=O$.
$5$. Subsequent steps involving proton transfer and elimination of water lead to the formation of the final product,$Ph-N=C(CN)-Ph$.
53
DifficultMCQ
When you ingest aspirin,it passes through your stomach,which has an acidic $pH$,before traveling through the basic environment of your intestine. Provide the structure form as it exists in the intestine.
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(C) Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid,which contains a carboxylic acid group $(-COOH)$.
In the basic environment of the intestine,the carboxylic acid group undergoes an acid-base reaction with the base to form a carboxylate ion $(-COO^-)$.
The structure that exists in the intestine is the one where the carboxylic acid group is deprotonated to form the carboxylate anion,while the ester group remains intact.
Therefore,the correct structure is the one with the $-COO^-$ group.
54
MediumMCQ
Which of the following sets of reagents, used in the order shown, would enable the preparation of $p$-chlorophenol from $p$-chloronitrobenzene?
A
$1. Fe, HCl; 2. NaOH; 3. NaNO_2, H_2SO_4; 4. H_3PO_2$
B
$1. Fe, HCl; 2. NaOH; 3. NaNO_2, H_2SO_4; 4. H_2O, \Delta$
C
$1. Fe, HCl; 2. NaOH; 3. NaNO_2, H_2SO_4; 4. \text{ethanol}$
D
$1. NaOH, \Delta; 2. HCl$

Solution

(B) The conversion of $p$-chloronitrobenzene to $p$-chlorophenol involves the following steps:
$1$. Reduction of the nitro group $(-NO_2)$ to an amino group $(-NH_2)$ using $Fe/HCl$ to form $p$-chloroaniline.
$2$. Diazotization of $p$-chloroaniline using $NaNO_2$ and $H_2SO_4$ (or $HCl$) at $0-5^{\circ}C$ to form $p$-chlorobenzenediazonium salt.
$3$. Hydrolysis of the diazonium salt by heating with water $(H_2O, \Delta)$ to yield $p$-chlorophenol.
Therefore, the correct sequence is $1. Fe, HCl; 2. NaNO_2, H_2SO_4; 3. H_2O, \Delta$. Option $B$ matches this sequence (noting that the $NaOH$ step in the options is redundant or implied for neutralization if needed, but the core reagents for the transformation are $Fe/HCl$, $NaNO_2/H_2SO_4$, and $H_2O/\Delta$).
Solution diagram
55
MediumMCQ
This reaction is an example of:
Question diagram
A
Intermolecular $C-N$ coupling
B
Intramolecular $C-N$ coupling
C
Intermolecular $N-N$ coupling
D
Intramolecular $N-N$ coupling

Solution

(D) The reaction of $o-$phenylenediamine with $NaNO_2$ and $HCl$ leads to the formation of a diazonium salt intermediate at one of the amino groups.
The lone pair on the adjacent amino group then attacks the diazonium nitrogen atom,resulting in the formation of a new $N-N$ bond within the same molecule.
Since this cyclization occurs within the same molecule,it is classified as an intramolecular $N-N$ coupling reaction,yielding benzotriazole.
56
DifficultMCQ
The product $(A)$ of the given reaction is:
Question diagram
A
$1,2,3,4-$tetrahydroquinoline
B
$1,2,3,4-$tetrahydroisoquinoline
C
Indoline
D
$4-$chlorobutylbenzene

Solution

(A) The reaction involves the nucleophilic substitution of aniline with $1$-bromo-$4$-chlorobutane.
First,the lone pair on the nitrogen atom of aniline attacks the carbon atom attached to the bromine atom,displacing the bromide ion to form $N$-($4$-chlorobutyl)aniline.
Subsequently,an intramolecular Friedel-Crafts alkylation occurs. The nitrogen atom directs the alkyl chain to the ortho position of the benzene ring.
The lone pair on the nitrogen facilitates the formation of a cyclic intermediate,which then undergoes cyclization to form $1,2,3,4$-tetrahydroquinoline.
Thus,the correct product $(A)$ is $1,2,3,4$-tetrahydroquinoline.
57
DifficultMCQ
The product $(A)$ of the given reaction is:
Question diagram
A
$2-$nitrobenzenethiol
B
$2-$nitrobenzenesulfenyl chloride
C
$4-$nitrobenzenethiol
D
$1,2-$dinitrobenzene

Solution

(B) The reaction involves the cleavage of the disulfide bond $(S-S)$ in bis($2$-nitrophenyl) disulfide by chlorine $(Cl_2)$.
The chlorine molecule acts as an electrophile,attacking the sulfur atom.
This leads to the formation of two molecules of $2-$nitrobenzenesulfenyl chloride $(o-NO_2C_6H_4SCl)$ as the product $(A)$.
58
DifficultMCQ
$Ph-NH_2$ $\xrightarrow{CH_3Cl \ (2 \ mole)} (A)$ $\xrightarrow{Ph-N_2^+ Cl^-} (B) \ (\text{major})$
Butter yellow is the product of the above reaction.
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(D) $1$. The reaction of aniline $(Ph-NH_2)$ with $2 \ mole$ of $CH_3Cl$ leads to the formation of $N,N$-dimethylaniline as product $(A)$.
$Ph-NH_2 + 2CH_3Cl \rightarrow Ph-N(CH_3)_2 + 2HCl$
$2$. $N,N$-dimethylaniline $(A)$ then undergoes an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction with benzenediazonium chloride $(Ph-N_2^+ Cl^-)$.
$3$. The $-N(CH_3)_2$ group is a strong activating group and is ortho/para directing. Due to steric hindrance,the para-substitution is the major product.
$4$. The resulting product $(B)$ is $p$-dimethylaminoazobenzene,which is commonly known as Butter Yellow.
Structure of $(B)$: $Ph-N=N-C_6H_4-N(CH_3)_2$ (para-substituted).
59
MediumMCQ
$p$-Toluidine reacts with benzene diazonium chloride to form a compound,which on boiling with $aq. H_2SO_4$ gives ........ products.
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) $p$-Toluidine reacts with benzene diazonium chloride to form a diazoamino compound $(p-CH_3-C_6H_4-NH-N=N-Ph)$.
This compound exists in tautomeric equilibrium with the aminoazo form $(p-CH_3-C_6H_4-N=N-NH-Ph)$.
On boiling with $aq. H_2SO_4$ (acidic hydrolysis),both tautomers undergo cleavage.
The diazoamino form cleaves to give $p$-toluidine and benzene diazonium salt (which further decomposes to phenol and nitrogen,but the question asks for the products of the cleavage of the formed compound).
Looking at the provided reaction scheme,the hydrolysis of the diazoamino form yields $p$-toluidine and toluene (via reduction/decomposition pathways in specific conditions),while the aminoazo form yields $p$-toluidine and $p$-cresol.
Counting the distinct organic products formed across the pathways shown in the reaction scheme: $p$-toluidine,toluene,and $p$-cresol are the distinct organic products.
Thus,the total number of products is $3$.
60
MediumMCQ
The product $(C)$ of the following reaction is:
Question diagram
A
$1-$bromo$-4-$nitrobenzene
B
$1,2-$dibromo$-4-$nitrobenzene
C
$1,3-$dibromo$-5-$nitrobenzene
D
$1,2-$dibromo$-3-$nitrobenzene

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Reaction of $1-chloro-4-nitrobenzene$ with $aq. NH_3$ undergoes nucleophilic aromatic substitution $(S_NAr)$ to form $4-nitroaniline$ as product $(A)$.
Step $2$: $4-nitroaniline$ reacts with $Br_2/H_2O$ to form $2,6-dibromo-4-nitroaniline$ as product $(B)$ due to the strong activating effect of the $-NH_2$ group.
Step $3$: The reaction of $(B)$ with $(i) NaNO_2 + HCl$ followed by $(ii) H_3PO_2$ involves diazotization of the $-NH_2$ group followed by deamination (reduction of the diazonium salt to a hydrogen atom).
Thus,the final product $(C)$ is $1,3-dibromo-5-nitrobenzene$.
61
MediumMCQ
Product $(B)$ of this reaction is:
Question diagram
A
$1-$chloro$-4-$(dimethylamino)benzene
B
$4-$(dimethylamino)aniline
C
$3-$(dimethylamino)aniline
D
$2-$(dimethylamino)aniline

Solution

(B) The reaction proceeds in two steps:
$1$. The first step is a nucleophilic aromatic substitution $(S_NAr)$ reaction where $1-chloro-4-nitrobenzene$ reacts with dimethylamine $(CH_3-NH-CH_3)$. The dimethylamino group replaces the chlorine atom at the para position,forming $N,N-dimethyl-4-nitroaniline$ as product $(A)$.
$2$. The second step is the reduction of the nitro group $(-NO_2)$ to an amino group $(-NH_2)$ using $Fe/HCl$. This converts $N,N-dimethyl-4-nitroaniline$ into $N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine$ (also known as $4-(dimethylamino)aniline$) as product $(B)$.
62
MediumMCQ
Product $A$ is
Question diagram
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(C) The reaction sequence is as follows:
$1$. Naphthalene undergoes catalytic oxidation with $Air/V_2O_5$ at high temperature to form phthalic anhydride.
$2$. Phthalic anhydride reacts with $NH_3$ followed by heating to form phthalimide.
$3$. Phthalimide reacts with $KOBr$ (Hofmann bromamide degradation) to form $2$-aminobenzoic acid (anthranilic acid).
Thus,the final product $A$ is $2$-aminobenzoic acid.
63
DifficultMCQ
Predict the major product $G$ of the following reaction sequence starting from $p$-nitrotoluene.
Question diagram
A
$2-$chloro$-4-$bromotoluene
B
$3-$chloro$-4-$bromotoluene
C
$2-$chloro$-5-$bromotoluene
D
$3-$chloro$-5-$bromotoluene

Solution

(C) The reaction sequence is as follows:
$1$. $p$-Nitrotoluene reacts with $Cl_2/AlCl_3$ to give $2$-chloro-$4$-nitrotoluene $(A)$.
$2$. Reduction of $A$ with $Fe/HCl$ followed by $NaOH$ gives $2$-chloro-$4$-aminotoluene $(B)$.
$3$. Acetylation of $B$ with acetic anhydride (implied) gives $2$-chloro-$4$-acetamidotoluene $(C)$.
$4$. Bromination of $C$ with $Br_2/FeBr_3$ gives $2$-chloro-$4$-acetamido-$5$-bromotoluene $(D)$.
$5$. Hydrolysis of $D$ with $NaOH$ gives $2$-chloro-$4$-amino-$5$-bromotoluene $(E)$.
$6$. Diazotization of $E$ with $NaNO_2/H_2SO_4$ at $0-5^{\circ}C$ gives the diazonium salt $(F)$.
$7$. Reduction of $F$ with $H_3PO_2/H_2O$ removes the amino group to give $2$-chloro-$5$-bromotoluene $(G)$.
64
MediumMCQ
Product $(E)$ is
Question diagram
A
$2-$bromobenzoic acid
B
$3-$bromobenzoic acid
C
$4-$bromobenzoic acid
D
benzene$-1,4-$dicarboxylic acid

Solution

(A) $1$. The starting material is $1$-methyl-$4$-nitrobenzene. Bromination in the presence of $Fe$ gives $2$-bromo-$1$-methyl-$4$-nitrobenzene $(A)$.
$2$. Reduction of the nitro group with $Sn/HCl$ converts $(A)$ to $2$-bromo-$4$-methylaniline $(B)$.
$3$. Treatment with $NaNO_2/HCl$ at $0-5 \ ^\circ C$ converts the amine group to a diazonium salt $(C)$.
$4$. Reduction of the diazonium salt with $H_3PO_2$ removes the $-N_2^+$ group,yielding $2$-bromotoluene $(D)$.
$5$. Oxidation of the methyl group with $KMnO_4/HO^-$ followed by acidification yields $2$-bromobenzoic acid $(E)$.
65
DifficultMCQ
The incorrect statement regarding the reaction shown below is:
Question diagram
A
Product $A$ is $2, 4-DNP$ ($2$,$4$-dinitrophenylhydrazine).
B
$A$ to $B$ is a dehydration reaction.
C
In the conversion of $A$ to $B$,geometrical isomerism is obtained in the product.
D
$B$ is known as an oxime.

Solution

(D) $1$. The reaction of $1-fluoro-2, 4-dinitrobenzene$ with hydrazine $(NH_2-NH_2)$ proceeds via nucleophilic aromatic substitution to form $2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine$ $(A)$. Thus,statement $A$ is correct.
$2$. The reaction of $2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine$ $(A)$ with $butanone$ in the presence of $H^+$ and heat is a condensation reaction (dehydration) that forms a hydrazone $(B)$. Thus,statement $B$ is correct.
$3$. The product $B$ is a hydrazone,not an oxime (oximes are formed from hydroxylamine,$NH_2OH$). Thus,statement $D$ is incorrect.
$4$. The hydrazone formed $(B)$ contains a $C=N$ bond with different groups on the nitrogen and carbon atoms,allowing for geometrical isomerism ($syn$ and $anti$ forms). Thus,statement $C$ is correct.
66
MediumMCQ
$E \xleftarrow{KOH/Br_2} D \xleftarrow{H_2O_2/OH^{-} \atop (Partial \ Hydrolysis)} C \xleftarrow{NaCN} C_2H_5-Cl$ $\xrightarrow{AgCN} A$ $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4} B$
What is the relationship between $B$ and $E$?
A
Isomer
B
Homologue
C
Having same general formula
D
Chemical properties are same

Solution

(B) $1$. Reaction of $C_2H_5-Cl$ with $NaCN$ gives $C_2H_5CN$ $(C)$.
$2$. Partial hydrolysis of $C_2H_5CN$ with $H_2O_2/OH^-$ gives $C_2H_5CONH_2$ $(D)$.
$3$. Hofmann bromamide degradation of $C_2H_5CONH_2$ $(D)$ with $KOH/Br_2$ gives $C_2H_5NH_2$ $(E)$.
$4$. Reaction of $C_2H_5-Cl$ with $AgCN$ gives $C_2H_5NC$ $(A)$.
$5$. Reduction of $C_2H_5NC$ $(A)$ with $LiAlH_4$ gives $C_2H_5NHCH_3$ $(B)$.
$6$. $E$ is $C_2H_5NH_2$ (primary amine) and $B$ is $C_2H_5NHCH_3$ (secondary amine).
$7$. Both $E$ $(C_2H_7N)$ and $B$ $(C_3H_9N)$ are amines,but they differ by a $-CH_2-$ group,making them homologues.
67
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is correct?
A
Hinsberg reagent can be used to separate $1^o, 2^o$ and $3^o$ amines.
B
Hinsberg reagent cannot be used to distinguish $1^o, 2^o$ and $3^o$ amines.
C
Volatile nature of isomeric amines is $1^o > 2^o > 3^o$.
D
Primary amines and secondary amines cannot be distinguished by Liebermann nitroso test.

Solution

(A) The Hinsberg reagent is benzene sulfonyl chloride $(C_6H_5SO_2Cl)$.
It reacts with $1^o$ amines to form a sulfonamide which is soluble in alkali.
It reacts with $2^o$ amines to form a sulfonamide which is insoluble in alkali.
It does not react with $3^o$ amines.
Thus,it is used to distinguish and separate $1^o, 2^o$ and $3^o$ amines.
Regarding volatility,$1^o$ amines have two $H$-atoms,$2^o$ have one,and $3^o$ have none,leading to intermolecular hydrogen bonding strength $1^o > 2^o > 3^o$,which makes $3^o$ amines more volatile. Thus,the order of volatility is $3^o > 2^o > 1^o$.
68
DifficultMCQ
The product $(A)$ is:
A
$3-$methylbutan$-2-$ol
B
$2-$methylbutan$-2-$ol
C
$2-$methylbutan$-1-$ol
D
All of these

Solution

(D) The starting material is $3$-methylbutan-$2$-amine,which is a primary aliphatic amine.
When a primary aliphatic amine reacts with nitrous acid $(HNO_2)$,it forms a highly unstable diazonium salt.
This diazonium salt rapidly loses nitrogen gas $(N_2)$ to form a carbocation.
In this case,the initial carbocation formed is a secondary carbocation: $(CH_3)_2CH-CH^+(CH_3)$.
This secondary carbocation can undergo a $1,2$-hydride shift to form a more stable tertiary carbocation: $(CH_3)_2C^+-CH_2CH_3$.
Both the secondary and tertiary carbocations can be attacked by water $(H_2O)$ to form alcohols.
The secondary carbocation leads to $3$-methylbutan-$2$-ol,and the tertiary carbocation leads to $2$-methylbutan-$2$-ol.
Therefore,a mixture of products is formed,including $3$-methylbutan-$2$-ol and $2$-methylbutan-$2$-ol.
Since the question asks for the product $(A)$ and lists multiple possibilities,the correct answer is that all of these (or a mixture) can be formed.
69
DifficultMCQ
The structure of the product will be:
Question diagram
A
p-Nitroaniline
B
p-Aminoazobenzene
C
p-Hydroxyazobenzene
D
$4$,$4$'-Dihydroxyazobenzene

Solution

(C) $1$. Aniline reacts with $NaNO_2 + HCl$ at $0-5^{\circ}C$ to form benzenediazonium chloride $(A)$.
$2$. Benzenediazonium chloride $(A)$ on heating with $H_3O^+$ undergoes hydrolysis to form phenol $(B)$.
$3$. Phenol $(B)$ reacts with benzenediazonium chloride $(A)$ in a weakly alkaline medium to undergo an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction (coupling reaction) to form $p$-hydroxyazobenzene as the final product.
70
MediumMCQ
Which of the following compounds can form alcohol with $NaNO_2/HCl$?
A
$(CH_3)_3C-NH_2$
B
$(CH_3)_2CH-NH_2$
C
$CH_3-CH_2-NH_2$
D
All of these

Solution

(D) Primary aliphatic amines react with nitrous acid $(NaNO_2/HCl)$ to form unstable diazonium salts,which immediately decompose to form alcohols with the evolution of $N_2$ gas.
All the given compounds are primary amines:
$1$. $(CH_3)_3C-NH_2$ is a primary amine (tert-butylamine).
$2$. $(CH_3)_2CH-NH_2$ is a primary amine (isopropylamine).
$3$. $CH_3-CH_2-NH_2$ is a primary amine (ethylamine).
Since all of them are primary aliphatic amines,they all react with $NaNO_2/HCl$ to form their respective alcohols.
71
DifficultMCQ
Identify the product $B$ in the following reaction:
$C_6H_5NH_2$ $\xrightarrow[0^\circ-5^\circ C]{NaNO_2/HCl} A$ $\xrightarrow{Ph-N(CH_3)_2} B$
A
$4-$(Dimethylamino)biphenyl
B
$4-$(Dimethylamino)phenol
C
$4-$(Dimethylamino)-$4$'-aminobiphenyl
D
$N,N$-Dimethyl$-4-$phenylazoaniline

Solution

(D) $1$. The reaction of aniline $(C_6H_5NH_2)$ with $NaNO_2/HCl$ at $0^\circ-5^\circ C$ is a diazotization reaction,which produces benzenediazonium chloride $(A = C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^-)$.
$2$. The subsequent reaction of benzenediazonium chloride with $N,N$-dimethylaniline $(Ph-N(CH_3)_2)$ is an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction known as a coupling reaction.
$3$. The diazonium ion acts as an electrophile and attacks the para-position of the $N,N$-dimethylaniline ring to form an azo dye.
$4$. The product $B$ is $p$-(dimethylamino)azobenzene,which is also known as $N,N$-dimethyl$-4-$phenylazoaniline.
72
DifficultMCQ
$CH_3CH_2CONH_2$ $\xrightarrow{Br_2 / KOH_{(aq)}} X$ $\xrightarrow{C_6H_5COCl} Y$. Which statement is true?
A
Formation of $X$ is Hofmann degradation
B
Formation of $Y$ is Schotten-Baumann reaction
C
$X$ is more basic than $Y$
D
All

Solution

(D) In the given reaction sequence:
$1.$ $CH_3CH_2CONH_2 \xrightarrow{Br_2 / KOH} CH_3CH_2NH_2 (X)$. This is the Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction,where an amide is converted to a primary amine with one less carbon atom.
$2.$ $CH_3CH_2NH_2 (X) \xrightarrow{C_6H_5COCl} C_6H_5CONHCH_2CH_3 (Y)$. The reaction of an amine with an acid chloride (like benzoyl chloride) in the presence of a base is known as the Schotten-Baumann reaction.
$3.$ $X$ (Ethylamine) is an aliphatic amine,while $Y$ ($N$-ethylbenzamide) is an amide. Amines are much more basic than amides because the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in an amide is delocalized through resonance with the carbonyl group $(C=O)$.
Therefore,all the given statements are correct.
73
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is correct?
A
Aniline is more soluble in water as compared to methylamine.
B
Ethylamine is more soluble in water than ethanol.
C
Chlorobenzene has more dipole moment than cyclohexyl chloride.
D
All of the above.

Solution

(NONE) $1$. Aniline $(C_6H_5NH_2)$ is less soluble in water than methylamine $(CH_3NH_2)$ because the large hydrophobic phenyl group in aniline hinders hydrogen bonding with water. Thus,statement $A$ is incorrect.
$2$. Ethanol $(C_2H_5OH)$ forms stronger hydrogen bonds with water than ethylamine $(C_2H_5NH_2)$ because oxygen is more electronegative than nitrogen. Thus,statement $B$ is incorrect.
$3$. In chlorobenzene,the $C-Cl$ bond is attached to an $sp^2$ hybridized carbon,which is more electronegative,and the lone pairs on $Cl$ are in resonance with the benzene ring,reducing the dipole moment. In cyclohexyl chloride,the $C-Cl$ bond is attached to an $sp^3$ hybridized carbon,which is less electronegative,resulting in a higher dipole moment. Thus,statement $C$ is incorrect.
$4$. Since all statements $A$,$B$,and $C$ are incorrect,none of the options provided are correct. However,based on standard chemistry curriculum,if this is a multiple-choice question where one must be selected,there might be an error in the question framing. Given the options,none are factually correct.
74
DifficultMCQ
In the given reaction,$A$ is:
$A$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Reduction}} B$ $\xrightarrow{HNO_2} C_2H_5OH$
A
$CH_3CN$
B
$CH_3NC$
C
$C_2H_5CN$
D
$CH_3NO_2$

Solution

(A) The reaction sequence is as follows:
$CH_3-CN$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Reduction}} CH_3-CH_2-NH_2$ $\xrightarrow{HNO_2} CH_3-CH_2-OH$
Here,$A$ is $CH_3CN$ (acetonitrile),which upon reduction gives $B$ ($CH_3CH_2NH_2$,ethylamine). Ethylamine reacts with nitrous acid $(HNO_2)$ to form $C_2H_5OH$ (ethanol).
75
MediumMCQ
Amine compounds exhibit ............ isomerism.
A
Positional isomerism
B
Functional isomerism
C
Metamerism
D
All the above

Solution

(D) Amines exhibit various types of structural isomerism:
$1$. Positional isomerism: Due to the different positions of the amino group $(-NH_2)$ on the carbon chain.
$2$. Functional isomerism: Primary,secondary,and tertiary amines with the same molecular formula are functional isomers of each other.
$3$. Metamerism: Due to the different distribution of alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom in secondary and tertiary amines.
Therefore,amines exhibit all the above types of isomerism.
76
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is not true?
A
At room temperature,formyl chloride exists as $CO$ and $HCl$.
B
Acetamide behaves as a weak base as well as a weak acid.
C
$CH_3CONH_2 \xrightarrow{LiAlH_4} CH_3CH_2NH_2$
D
None of the above.

Solution

(D) . Formyl chloride $(HCOCl)$ is unstable at room temperature and decomposes into $CO$ and $HCl$.
$B$. Acetamide $(CH_3CONH_2)$ is amphoteric; it can be protonated by strong acids to form $CH_3CONH_3^+Cl^-$ (base) and deprotonated by strong bases (acid).
$C$. Reduction of acetamide with $LiAlH_4$ yields ethylamine $(CH_3CH_2NH_2)$.
Since all statements $A$,$B$,and $C$ are correct,the correct answer is $D$.
77
DifficultMCQ
Ethanoic acid on heating with ammonia forms compound $A$ which on treatment with bromine and sodium hydroxide gives compound $B$. Compound $B$ on treatment with $NaNO_2/dil. HCl$ gives compound $C$. The compounds $A, B$ and $C$ respectively are
A
ethanamide,methanamine,methanol
B
propanamide,ethanamine,ethanol
C
$N$-ethylpropanamide,methaneisonitrile,methanamine
D
ethanamine,bromoethane,ethanediazonium chloride

Solution

(A) $CH_3COOH \xrightarrow[\Delta]{NH_3} CH_3CONH_2 (A)$ (Ethanamide)
$CH_3CONH_2 \xrightarrow{Br_2/NaOH} CH_3NH_2 (B)$ (Methanamine) via Hofmann bromamide degradation.
$CH_3NH_2 \xrightarrow{NaNO_2/dil. HCl} CH_3OH (C)$ (Methanol) via diazotization followed by hydrolysis.
78
MediumMCQ
Which of the following amines will not give $N_2$ gas on treatment with nitrous acid $(NaNO_2 + HCl)$?
A
$C_2H_5NH_2$
B
$CH_3NH_2$
C
$(CH_3)_2CHNH_2$
D
All will give $N_2$

Solution

(D) All aliphatic primary amines react with nitrous acid $(NaNO_2 + HCl)$ to form unstable alkyl diazonium salts,which decompose to liberate $N_2$ gas.
$RNH_2 + HONO \longrightarrow R-OH + N_2 + H_2O$
Since all the given options ($C_2H_5NH_2$,$CH_3NH_2$,and $(CH_3)_2CHNH_2$) are aliphatic primary amines,they all will evolve $N_2$ gas.
79
Difficult
$(i)$ Write structures of different isomeric amines corresponding to the molecular formula,$C_{4}H_{11}N$. $(ii)$ Write $IUPAC$ names of all the isomers. $(iii)$ What type of isomerism is exhibited by different pairs of amines?

Solution

(A) $(i), (ii)$ The structures and their $IUPAC$ names of different isomeric amines corresponding to the molecular formula,$C_{4}H_{11}N$ are:
$(a)$ $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}NH_{2}$: $\text{Butan-1-amine } (1^{\circ})$
$(b)$ $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH(NH_{2})CH_{3}$: $\text{Butan-2-amine } (1^{\circ})$
$(c)$ $(CH_{3})_{2}CHCH_{2}NH_{2}$: $\text{2-Methylpropan-1-amine } (1^{\circ})$
$(d)$ $(CH_{3})_{3}CNH_{2}$: $\text{2-Methylpropan-2-amine } (1^{\circ})$
$(e)$ $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}NHCH_{3}$: $\text{N-Methylpropan-1-amine } (2^{\circ})$
$(f)$ $CH_{3}CH_{2}NHCH_{2}CH_{3}$: $\text{N-Ethylethanamine } (2^{\circ})$
$(g)$ $CH_{3}CH(CH_{3})NHCH_{3}$: $\text{N-Methylpropan-2-amine } (2^{\circ})$
$(h)$ $CH_{3}CH_{2}N(CH_{3})_{2}$: $\text{N,N-Dimethylethanamine } (3^{\circ})$
$(iii)$ The pairs $(a)$ and $(b)$,and $(e)$ and $(g)$ exhibit position isomerism.
The pairs $(a)$ and $(c)$,$(a)$ and $(d)$,$(b)$ and $(c)$,and $(b)$ and $(d)$ exhibit chain isomerism.
The pairs $(e)$ and $(f)$,and $(f)$ and $(g)$ exhibit metamerism.
Primary,secondary,and tertiary amines exhibit functional isomerism with each other.
80
Difficult
How will you convert:
$(i)$ Benzene into aniline
$(ii)$ Benzene into $N,N$-dimethylaniline
$(iii)$ $Cl-(CH_2)_4-Cl$ into hexane-$1,6$-diamine?

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ Benzene $\xrightarrow{Conc. HNO_3 / Conc. H_2SO_4}$ Nitrobenzene $\xrightarrow{H_2/Pd, Ethanol}$ Aniline.
$(ii)$ Benzene $\xrightarrow{Conc. HNO_3 / Conc. H_2SO_4}$ Nitrobenzene $\xrightarrow{H_2/Pd, Ethanol}$ Aniline $\xrightarrow{2CH_3Cl}$ $N,N$-Dimethylaniline.
$(iii)$ $Cl-(CH_2)_4-Cl$ $\xrightarrow{Ethanolic NaCN}$ $NC-(CH_2)_4-CN$ $\xrightarrow{H_2/Ni}$ $H_2N-(CH_2)_6-NH_2$ (Hexane-$1,6$-diamine).
81
Difficult
Convert:
$(i)$ $3-$Methylaniline into $3-$nitrotoluene.
$(ii)$ Aniline into $1,3,5-$tribromobenzene.

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ Conversion of $3-$Methylaniline to $3-$nitrotoluene:
$1.$ $3-$Methylaniline reacts with $NaNO_2$ and $HCl$ at $273-278 \ K$ to form $3-$methylbenzenediazonium chloride.
$2.$ This diazonium salt reacts with $HBF_4$ to form $3-$methylbenzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate.
$3.$ Finally,treatment with $NaNO_2$ in the presence of $Cu$ and heat (Schiemann-like reaction variant) yields $3-$nitrotoluene.
$(ii)$ Conversion of Aniline to $1,3,5-$tribromobenzene:
$1.$ Aniline reacts with $Br_2/H_2O$ to form $2,4,6-$tribromoaniline.
$2.$ $2,4,6-$tribromoaniline is treated with $NaNO_2/HCl$ to form $2,4,6-$tribromobenzenediazonium chloride.
$3.$ Reduction of this diazonium salt with $H_3PO_2$ and $H_2O$ removes the diazonium group,yielding $1,3,5-$tribromobenzene.
82
Medium
Write $IUPAC$ names of the following compounds and classify them into primary,secondary,and tertiary amines.
$(i)$ $(CH_3)_2CHNH_2$
$(ii)$ $CH_3(CH_2)_2NH_2$
$(iii)$ $CH_3NHCH(CH_3)_2$
$(iv)$ $(CH_3)_3CNH_2$
$(v)$ $C_6H_5NHCH_3$
$(vi)$ $(CH_3CH_2)_2NCH_3$
$(vii)$ $m-BrC_6H_4NH_2$

Solution

(A) $(i)$ $1-$Methylethanamine ($1^{\circ}$ amine)
$(ii)$ Propan$-1-$amine ($1^{\circ}$ amine)
$(iii)$ $N-$Methylpropan$-2-$amine ($2^{\circ}$ amine)
$(iv)$ $2-$Methylpropan$-2-$amine ($1^{\circ}$ amine)
$(v)$ $N-$Methylbenzenamine or $N-$methylaniline ($2^{\circ}$ amine)
$(vi)$ $N-$Ethyl$-N-$methylethanamine ($3^{\circ}$ amine)
$(vii)$ $3-$Bromobenzenamine or $3-$bromoaniline ($1^{\circ}$ amine)
83
Medium
Arrange the following:
$(i)$ In decreasing order of the $pK_{b}$ values:
$C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2}, C_{6}H_{5}NHCH_{3}, (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH$ and $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2}$
$(ii)$ In increasing order of basic strength:
$C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2}, C_{6}H_{5}N(CH_{3})_{2}, (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH$ and $CH_{3}NH_{2}$
$(iii)$ In increasing order of basic strength:
$(a)$ Aniline,$p-$nitroaniline and $p-$toluidine
$(b)$ $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2}, C_{6}H_{5}NHCH_{3}, C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}NH_{2}$
$(iv)$ In decreasing order of basic strength in gas phase:
$C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2}, (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH, (C_{2}H_{5})_{3}N$ and $NH_{3}$
$(v)$ In increasing order of boiling point:
$C_{2}H_{5}OH, (CH_{3})_{2}NH, C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2}$
$(vi)$ In increasing order of solubility in water:
$C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2}, (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH, C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2}$

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ The basic strength order is $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} < C_{6}H_{5}NHCH_{3} < C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2} < (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH$. Since $pK_{b} \propto 1/\text{basic strength}$,the decreasing order of $pK_{b}$ is: $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} > C_{6}H_{5}NHCH_{3} > C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2} > (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH$.
$(ii)$ Basic strength order: $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} < C_{6}H_{5}N(CH_{3})_{2} < CH_{3}NH_{2} < (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH$.
$(iii)$ $(a)$ $p-$Nitroaniline $ < $ Aniline $ < $ $p-$Toluidine. $(b)$ $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} < C_{6}H_{5}NHCH_{3} < C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}NH_{2}$.
$(iv)$ In gas phase,basicity depends on $+I$ effect: $(C_{2}H_{5})_{3}N > (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH > C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2} > NH_{3}$.
$(v)$ Boiling point depends on $H$-bonding: $(CH_{3})_{2}NH < C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2} < C_{2}H_{5}OH$.
$(vi)$ Solubility depends on $H$-bonding and hydrophobic part: $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} < (C_{2}H_{5})_{2}NH < C_{2}H_{5}NH_{2}$.
84
Easy
How will you convert:
$(i)$ Ethanoic acid into methanamine
$(ii)$ Hexanenitrile into $1$-aminopentane
$(iii)$ Methanol to ethanoic acid
$(iv)$ Ethanamine into methanamine
$(v)$ Ethanoic acid into propanoic acid
$(vi)$ Methanamine into ethanamine
$(vii)$ Nitromethane into dimethylamine
$(viii)$ Propanoic acid into ethanoic acid?

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{SOCl}_2} \text{CH}_3\text{COCl}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{NH}_3} \text{CH}_3\text{CONH}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Br}_2/\text{NaOH}} \text{CH}_3\text{NH}_2$
$(ii)$ $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{CN}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{H}^+/\text{H}_2\text{O}} \text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{COOH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{SOCl}_2} \text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{COCl}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{NH}_3} \text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{CONH}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Br}_2/\text{KOH}} \text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{NH}_2$
$(iii)$ $\text{CH}_3\text{OH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{PCl}_5} \text{CH}_3\text{Cl}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{KCN}} \text{CH}_3\text{CN}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{H}^+/\text{H}_2\text{O}} \text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$
$(iv)$ $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{NaNO}_2/\text{HCl}} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{KMnO}_4} \text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{NH}_3, \Delta} \text{CH}_3\text{CONH}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Br}_2/\text{NaOH}} \text{CH}_3\text{NH}_2$
$(v)$ $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{LiAlH}_4} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{PCl}_5} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{KCN}} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CN}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{H}^+/\text{H}_2\text{O}} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}$
$(vi)$ $\text{CH}_3\text{NH}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{NaNO}_2/\text{HCl}} \text{CH}_3\text{OH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{PCl}_5} \text{CH}_3\text{Cl}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{KCN}} \text{CH}_3\text{CN}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{H}_2/\text{Ni}} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2$
$(vii)$ $\text{CH}_3\text{NO}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Sn/HCl}} \text{CH}_3\text{NH}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{CHCl}_3/\text{KOH}} \text{CH}_3\text{NC}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Na/C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH}} \text{CH}_3\text{NHCH}_3$
$(viii)$ $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{NH}_3, \Delta} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CONH}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Br}_2/\text{KOH}} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2$ $\xrightarrow{\text{NaNO}_2/\text{HCl}} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{KMnO}_4} \text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$
85
Easy
Accomplish the following conversions:
$(i)$ Nitrobenzene to benzoic acid
$(ii)$ Benzene to $m-$bromophenol
$(iii)$ Benzoic acid to aniline
$(iv)$ Aniline to $2,4,6-$tribromofluorobenzene
$(v)$ Benzyl chloride to $2-$phenylethanamine
$(vi)$ Chlorobenzene to $p-$chloroaniline
$(vii)$ Aniline to $p-$bromoaniline
$(viii)$ Benzamide to toluene
$(ix)$ Aniline to benzyl alcohol.

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ Nitrobenzene $\xrightarrow{Sn/HCl}$ Aniline $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2/HCl, 0-5^{\circ}C}$ Benzenediazonium chloride $\xrightarrow{CuCN}$ Benzonitrile $\xrightarrow{H_3O^+}$ Benzoic acid.
$(ii)$ Benzene $\xrightarrow{HNO_3/H_2SO_4}$ Nitrobenzene $\xrightarrow{Br_2/FeBr_3}$ $m-$Bromonitrobenzene $\xrightarrow{Sn/HCl}$ $m-$Bromoaniline $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2/HCl, 0-5^{\circ}C}$ $m-$Bromobenzenediazonium chloride $\xrightarrow{H_2O, \Delta}$ $m-$Bromophenol.
$(iii)$ Benzoic acid $\xrightarrow{NH_3, \Delta}$ Benzamide $\xrightarrow{Br_2/KOH}$ Aniline.
$(iv)$ Aniline $\xrightarrow{Br_2/H_2O}$ $2,4,6-$Tribromoaniline $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2/HCl, 0-5^{\circ}C}$ $2,4,6-$Tribromobenzenediazonium chloride $\xrightarrow{HBF_4, \Delta}$ $2,4,6-$Tribromofluorobenzene.
$(v)$ Benzyl chloride $\xrightarrow{KCN}$ Phenylacetonitrile $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4}$ $2-$Phenylethanamine.
$(vi)$ Chlorobenzene $\xrightarrow{HNO_3/H_2SO_4}$ $p-$Nitrochlorobenzene $\xrightarrow{Sn/HCl}$ $p-$Chloroaniline.
$(vii)$ Aniline $\xrightarrow{(CH_3CO)_2O/Pyridine}$ Acetanilide $\xrightarrow{Br_2/CH_3COOH}$ $p-$Bromoacetanilide $\xrightarrow{H_3O^+}$ $p-$Bromoaniline.
$(viii)$ Benzamide $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4}$ Benzylamine $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2/HCl}$ Benzyl alcohol $\xrightarrow{PCl_5}$ Benzyl chloride $\xrightarrow{Mg/ether, then H_2O}$ Toluene.
$(ix)$ Aniline $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2/HCl, 0-5^{\circ}C}$ Benzenediazonium chloride $\xrightarrow{CuCN}$ Benzonitrile $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4}$ Benzylamine $\xrightarrow{HNO_2}$ Benzyl alcohol.
86
Easy
Give the structures of $A$,$B$ and $C$ in the following reactions:
$(i)$ $CH_3CH_2I$ $\xrightarrow{NaCN} A$ $\xrightarrow[Partial\,hydrolysis]{OH^{-}} B$ $\xrightarrow{NaOH+Br_2} C$
$(ii)$ $C_6H_5N_2Cl$ $\xrightarrow{CuCN} A$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O/H^{+}} B$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{NH_3} C$
$(iii)$ $CH_3CH_2Br$ $\xrightarrow{KCN} A$ $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4} B$ $\xrightarrow[0\ ^oC]{HNO_2} C$
$(iv)$ $C_6H_5NO_2$ $\xrightarrow{Fe/HCl} A$ $\xrightarrow[273\ K]{NaNO_2+HCl} B$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{H_2O/H^{+}} C$
$(v)$ $CH_3COOH$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{NH_3} A$ $\xrightarrow{NaOBr} B$ $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2/HCl} C$
$(vi)$ $C_6H_5NO_2$ $\xrightarrow{Fe/HCl} A$ $\xrightarrow[273\ K]{HNO_2} B$ $\xrightarrow{C_6H_5OH} C$

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ $CH_3CH_2I$ $\xrightarrow{NaCN} \underset{(A)}{CH_3CH_2CN}$ $\xrightarrow[Partial\,hydrolysis]{OH^{-}} \underset{(B)}{CH_3CONH_2}$ $\xrightarrow{NaOH+Br_2} \underset{(C)}{CH_3NH_2}$
$(ii)$ $C_6H_5N_2Cl$ $\xrightarrow{CuCN} \underset{(A)}{C_6H_5CN}$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O/H^{+}} \underset{(B)}{C_6H_5COOH}$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{NH_3} \underset{(C)}{C_6H_5CONH_2}$
$(iii)$ $CH_3CH_2Br$ $\xrightarrow{KCN} \underset{(A)}{CH_3CH_2CN}$ $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4} \underset{(B)}{CH_3CH_2CH_2NH_2}$ $\xrightarrow[0\ ^oC]{HNO_2} \underset{(C)}{CH_3CH_2CH_2OH}$
$(iv)$ $C_6H_5NO_2$ $\xrightarrow{Fe/HCl} \underset{(A)}{C_6H_5NH_2}$ $\xrightarrow[273\ K]{NaNO_2+HCl} \underset{(B)}{C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^-}$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{H_2O/H^{+}} \underset{(C)}{C_6H_5OH}$
$(v)$ $CH_3COOH$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{NH_3} \underset{(A)}{CH_3CONH_2}$ $\xrightarrow{NaOBr} \underset{(B)}{CH_3NH_2}$ $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2/HCl} \underset{(C)}{CH_3OH}$
$(vi)$ $C_6H_5NO_2$ $\xrightarrow{Fe/HCl} \underset{(A)}{C_6H_5NH_2}$ $\xrightarrow[273\ K]{HNO_2} \underset{(B)}{C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^-}$ $\xrightarrow{C_6H_5OH} \underset{(C)}{p-C_6H_5-N=N-C_6H_4OH}$
87
Difficult
An aromatic compound $A$ on treatment with aqueous ammonia and heating forms compound $B$,which on heating with $Br_2$ and $KOH$ forms a compound $C$ of molecular formula $C_6H_7N$. Write the structures and $IUPAC$ names of compounds $A, B$,and $C$.

Solution

(N/A) The reaction of compound $B$ with $Br_2$ and $KOH$ to form compound $C$ $(C_6H_7N)$ is a Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction. This indicates that $C$ is an amine and $B$ is an amide. The amine with molecular formula $C_6H_7N$ is aniline $(C_6H_5NH_2)$,which has the $IUPAC$ name benzenamine.
Since $C$ is aniline,the corresponding amide $B$ must be benzamide $(C_6H_5CONH_2)$.
Benzamide is formed by heating benzoic acid $(A)$ with aqueous ammonia. Thus,compound $A$ is benzoic acid $(C_6H_5COOH)$.
The structures and names are:
$A$: Benzoic acid $(C_6H_5COOH)$
$B$: Benzamide $(C_6H_5CONH_2)$
$C$: Benzenamine or Aniline $(C_6H_5NH_2)$
The reaction sequence is:
$C_6H_5COOH$ $\xrightarrow{NH_3, \Delta} C_6H_5CONH_2$ $\xrightarrow{Br_2, KOH} C_6H_5NH_2$
88
Easy
Complete the following reactions:
$(i)$ $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} + CHCl_{3} +$ alc. $KOH \rightarrow$
$(ii)$ $C_{6}H_{5}N_{2}Cl + H_{3}PO_{2} + H_{2}O \rightarrow$
$(iii)$ $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} + H_{2}SO_{4}$ (conc.) $\rightarrow$
$(iv)$ $C_{6}H_{5}N_{2}Cl + C_{2}H_{5}OH \rightarrow$
$(v)$ $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} + Br_{2(aq)} \rightarrow$
$(vi)$ $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} + (CH_{3}CO)_{2}O \rightarrow$
$(vii)$ $C_{6}H_{5}N_{2}Cl \xrightarrow[(ii) NaNO_{2}/Cu, \Delta ]{(i) HBF_{4}}$

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ $\underset{\text{Aniline}}{C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2}} + CHCl_{3} + 3 \text{ alc. } KOH$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Carbylamine reaction}} 3H_{2}O + 3KCl + \underset{\text{Phenyl isocyanide}}{C_{6}H_{5}NC}$
$(ii)$ $\underset{\text{Benzenediazonium chloride}}{C_{6}H_{5}N_{2}Cl} + H_{3}PO_{2} + H_{2}O$ $\rightarrow \underset{\text{Benzene}}{C_{6}H_{6}} + N_{2} + H_{3}PO_{3} + HCl$
$(iii)$ $\underset{\text{Aniline}}{C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2}} + \text{conc. } H_{2}SO_{4}$ $\rightarrow \underset{\text{Anilinium hydrogen sulphate}}{C_{6}H_{5}NH_{3}^{+}HSO_{4}^{-}}$
$(iv)$ $\underset{\text{Benzenediazonium chloride}}{C_{6}H_{5}N_{2}Cl} + \underset{\text{Ethanol}}{C_{2}H_{5}OH}$ $\rightarrow \underset{\text{Benzene}}{C_{6}H_{6}} + \underset{\text{Ethanal}}{CH_{3}CHO} + N_{2} + HCl$
$(v)$ $C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2} + 3Br_{2(aq)} \rightarrow \text{2,4,6-Tribromoaniline} + 3HBr$
$(vi)$ $\underset{\text{Aniline}}{C_{6}H_{5}NH_{2}} + \underset{\text{acetic anhydride}}{(CH_{3}CO)_{2}O}$ $\rightarrow \underset{\text{N-Phenylethanamide}}{C_{6}H_{5}NHCOCH_{3}} + \underset{\text{acetic acid}}{CH_{3}COOH}$
$(vii)$ $\underset{\text{Benzenediazonium chloride}}{C_{6}H_{5}N_{2}Cl}$ $\xrightarrow[(ii) NaNO_{2}/Cu, \Delta ]{(i) HBF_{4}} \underset{\text{Nitrobenzene}}{C_{6}H_{5}NO_{2}} + N_{2} + NaBF_{4}$
89
Medium
Give a plausible explanation for each of the following:
$(i)$ Why are amines less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses?
$(ii)$ Why do primary amines have higher boiling points than tertiary amines?
$(iii)$ Why are aliphatic amines stronger bases than aromatic amines?

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ Amines undergo deprotonation to give amide ions (amide anions).
$R-NH_2 \to R-NH^- + H^+$
Similarly,alcohol loses a proton to give an alkoxide ion.
$R-OH \to R-O^- + H^+$
In an amide ion,the negative charge is on the $N$ atom,whereas in an alkoxide ion,the negative charge is on the $O$ atom. Since $O$ is more electronegative than $N$,$O$ can accommodate the negative charge more easily than $N$. As a result,the amide ion is less stable than the alkoxide ion. Hence,amines are less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses.
$(ii)$ In a molecule of a tertiary amine,there are no $H$ atoms attached to the nitrogen atom,whereas in primary amines,two hydrogen atoms are present. Due to the presence of $N-H$ bonds,primary amines undergo extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
As a result,extra energy is required to separate the molecules of primary amines. Hence,primary amines have higher boiling points than tertiary amines.
$(iii)$ Due to the $-R$ (resonance) effect of the benzene ring,the lone pair electrons on the $N$ atom are delocalized into the ring in aromatic amines. Therefore,the electrons on the $N$ atom in aromatic amines are less available for donation. This explains why aliphatic amines are stronger bases than aromatic amines.
Solution diagram
90
Medium
Write the chemical reactions for the following conversions:
$1.$ Aniline to Picric acid
$2.$ Ethanal to Butan$-2-$ol

Solution

(N/A) $1.$ Aniline to Picric acid:
Aniline is first converted to benzene diazonium chloride using $NaNO_2$ and $HCl$ at $273-278 \ K$. This is then hydrolyzed with water to form phenol. Phenol undergoes nitration with concentrated $HNO_3$ to yield $2,4,6-$trinitrophenol,commonly known as picric acid.
$2.$ Ethanal to Butan$-2-$ol:
Ethanal reacts with ethylmagnesium bromide (a Grignard reagent) to form an addition product. Subsequent hydrolysis of this product yields butan$-2-$ol.
91
Medium
Match the reactions given in Column-$I$ with the statements given in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$A$. Ammonolysis $1$. Amine with lesser number of carbon atoms
$B$. Gabriel phthalimide synthesis $2$. Detection test for primary amine
$C$. Hoffmann Bromamide reaction $3$. Reaction of phthalimide with $KOH$ and $R-X$
$D$. Carbylamine reaction $4$. Reaction of alkyl-halides with $NH_3$

Solution

(A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2) $A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2$
$A$. Ammonolysis: The process of cleavage of the $C-X$ bond by an ammonia molecule is known as ammonolysis. It involves the reaction of alkyl halides with $NH_3$.
$B$. Gabriel phthalimide synthesis: This involves the reaction of phthalimide with $KOH$ followed by reaction with $R-X$ to synthesize primary amines.
$C$. Hoffmann Bromamide reaction: This reaction is used to convert amides to amines with a lesser number of carbon atoms.
$R-CONH_2 + Br_2 + 4NaOH \rightarrow R-NH_2 + Na_2CO_3 + 2NaBr + 2H_2O$
$D$. Carbylamine reaction: This is a specific detection test for primary amines.
$R-NH_2 + CHCl_3 + 3KOH \xrightarrow{\text{Heat}} R-NC + 3KCl + 3H_2O$
92
Difficult
$A$ hydrocarbon $'A'$ $(C_4H_8)$ on reaction with $HCl$ gives a compound $'B'$ $(C_4H_9Cl)$,which on reaction with $1 \ mol$ of $NH_3$ gives compound $'C'$ $(C_4H_{11}N)$. On reacting with $NaNO_2$ and $HCl$ followed by treatment with water,compound $'C'$ yields an optically active alcohol,$'D'$. Ozonolysis of $'A'$ gives $2 \ mols$ of acetaldehyde. Identify compounds $'A'$ to $'D'$. Explain the reactions involved.

Solution

(A) The reactions are as follows:
$1$. Ozonolysis of $'A'$ $(C_4H_8)$ gives $2 \ mols$ of acetaldehyde $(CH_3CHO)$,which indicates that $'A'$ is $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_3$ (but$-2-$ene).
$2$. $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_3 + HCl \rightarrow CH_3-CH_2-CHCl-CH_3$ (Compound $'B'$,$2$-chlorobutane).
$3$. $CH_3-CH_2-CHCl-CH_3 + NH_3 \rightarrow CH_3-CH_2-CH(NH_2)-CH_3$ (Compound $'C'$,butan-$2$-amine).
$4$. $CH_3-CH_2-CH(NH_2)-CH_3 + NaNO_2/HCl$ $\rightarrow [CH_3-CH_2-CH(N_2^+)-CH_3]$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O} CH_3-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_3$ (Compound $'D'$,butan-$2$-ol,which is optically active).
The structures are:
$'A': CH_3-CH=CH-CH_3$
$'B': CH_3-CH_2-CHCl-CH_3$
$'C': CH_3-CH_2-CH(NH_2)-CH_3$
$'D': CH_3-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_3$
93
Advanced
$A$ colourless substance $'A'$ $(C_6H_7N)$ is sparingly soluble in water and gives a water-soluble compound $'B'$ on treating with mineral acid. On reacting with $CHCl_3$ and alcoholic potash,$'A'$ produces an obnoxious smell due to the formation of compound $'C'$. Reaction of $'A'$ with benzenesulphonyl chloride gives compound $'D'$ which is soluble in alkali. With $NaNO_2$ and $HCl$,$'A'$ forms compound $'E'$ which reacts with phenol in an alkaline medium to give an orange dye $'F'$. Identify compounds $'A'$ to $'F'$.

Solution

(A) The substance $'A'$ is $C_6H_5NH_2$ (Aniline).
$1$. $C_6H_5NH_2 + HCl \rightarrow C_6H_5NH_3^+Cl^-$ (Anilinium chloride,$'B'$).
$2$. $C_6H_5NH_2 + CHCl_3 + 3KOH \rightarrow C_6H_5NC + 3KCl + 3H_2O$ (Phenyl isocyanide,$'C'$).
$3$. $C_6H_5NH_2 + C_6H_5SO_2Cl \rightarrow C_6H_5NHSO_2C_6H_5 + HCl$ ($N$-phenylbenzenesulphonamide,$'D'$).
$4$. $C_6H_5NH_2 + NaNO_2 + 2HCl \xrightarrow{273-278 \ K} C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^- + NaCl + 2H_2O$ (Benzenediazonium chloride,$'E'$).
$5$. $C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^- + C_6H_5OH \xrightarrow{OH^-} C_6H_5-N=N-C_6H_4OH$ ($p$-hydroxyazobenzene,orange dye,$'F'$).
94
DifficultMCQ
Three isomers $A$,$B$,and $C$ (molecular formula $C_8H_{11}N$) give the following results:
$A$ and $C$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Diazotization}}$ $P + Q$ $\xrightarrow[(ii) \text{ oxidation } (KMnO_4 + H^{+})]{(i) \text{ Hydrolysis}}$ $R$ (product of $A$) and $S$ (product of $C$)
Identify $A$,$B$,and $C$ from the given options.
A
$A$ = $o$-ethylaniline,$B$ = $m$-ethylaniline,$C$ = $p$-ethylaniline
B
$A$ = $o$-ethylaniline,$B$ = $N$-methylbenzylamine,$C$ = $p$-ethylaniline
C
$A$ = $p$-ethylaniline,$B$ = $N$-ethylaniline,$C$ = $o$-ethylaniline
D
$A$ = $m$-ethylaniline,$B$ = $N$-methylbenzylamine,$C$ = $o$-ethylaniline

Solution

(B) The molecular formula $C_8H_{11}N$ corresponds to several isomers.
$1$. $A$ and $C$ undergo diazotization followed by hydrolysis and oxidation to form $R$ and $S$. This sequence $(Ar-NH_2$ $\rightarrow Ar-N_2^+$ $\rightarrow Ar-OH$ $\rightarrow Ar-COOH)$ indicates that $A$ and $C$ are primary aromatic amines with an alkyl group on the ring.
$2$. $A$ forms $R$ (salicylic acid derivative with intramolecular $H$-bonding),which implies $A$ is $o$-ethylaniline.
$3$. $C$ forms $S$ (p-hydroxybenzoic acid derivative with intermolecular $H$-bonding),which implies $C$ is $p$-ethylaniline.
$4$. $B$ is an isomer that does not follow this path. Based on the provided options and the reaction of $N$-methylbenzylamine with $Ph-SO_2Cl$ forming a solid sulfonamide,$B$ is identified as $N$-methylbenzylamine.
Thus,$A = o$-ethylaniline,$B = N$-methylbenzylamine,and $C = p$-ethylaniline.
95
MediumMCQ
Identify $A$ and $B$ in the following reaction sequence:
Aniline $\xrightarrow[KCN]{NaNO_2/HCl} (A)$ $\xrightarrow{SnCl_2/HCl/H_3O^+} (B)$
A
$(A)$: Phenyl diazonium chloride,$(B)$: Benzaldehyde
B
$(A)$: Phenyl diazonium chloride,$(B)$: Chlorobenzene
C
$(A)$: Benzonitrile,$(B)$: Benzaldehyde
D
$(A)$: Benzonitrile,$(B)$: Chlorobenzene

Solution

(C) $1$. The reaction of aniline with $NaNO_2/HCl$ at $0-5^{\circ}C$ is a diazotization reaction,which produces benzene diazonium chloride $(C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^-)$.
$2$. The reaction of benzene diazonium chloride with $KCN$ (in the presence of $CuCN$) yields benzonitrile $(C_6H_5CN)$. Thus,$(A)$ is benzonitrile.
$3$. The reduction of benzonitrile with $SnCl_2/HCl$ followed by hydrolysis $(H_3O^+)$ is the Stephen reduction,which converts the nitrile group $(-CN)$ into an aldehyde group $(-CHO)$. Thus,$(B)$ is benzaldehyde.
$4$. Therefore,$(A)$ is benzonitrile and $(B)$ is benzaldehyde.
96
MediumMCQ
The major product of the following reaction is:
Question diagram
A
$CH_3-CH(Br)-CH(CH_3)-CH_2OH$
B
$CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2OH$
C
$CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2OH$
D
$CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2Cl$

Solution

(C) The reaction proceeds as follows:
$1$. Reaction with alcoholic $NH_3$ converts the acid chloride $(R-COCl)$ into an amide $(R-CONH_2)$: $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-COCl \xrightarrow{NH_3} CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-CONH_2$.
$2$. The Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction $(NaOH, Br_2)$ converts the amide into a primary amine $(R-NH_2)$: $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-CONH_2 \xrightarrow{NaOH, Br_2} CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-NH_2$.
$3$. Treatment with $NaNO_2/HCl$ at low temperature converts the primary aliphatic amine into a diazonium salt,which is unstable and decomposes in the presence of water $(H_2O)$ to form an alcohol: $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-NH_2$ $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2, HCl} [CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-N_2^+Cl^-]$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O} CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-OH$.
Thus,the major product is $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2OH$.
97
DifficultMCQ
The correct sequence of reagents for the following transformation is:
Question diagram
A
$i. Fe, HCl; ii. NaNO_{2}, HCl, 0^{\circ} C; iii. H_{2}O / H^{+}; iv. Cl_{2}, FeCl_{3}$
B
$i. Cl_{2}, FeCl_{3}; ii. NaNO_{2}, HCl, 0^{\circ} C; iii. Fe, HCl; iv. H_{2}O / H^{+}$
C
$i. Fe, HCl; ii. Cl_{2}, HCl; iii. NaNO_{2}, HCl, 0^{\circ} C; iv. H_{2}O / H^{+}$
D
$i. Cl_{2}, FeCl_{3}; ii. Fe, HCl; iii. NaNO_{2}, HCl, 0^{\circ} C; iv. H_{2}O / H^{+}$

Solution

(D) The transformation involves converting nitrobenzene to $3$-chlorophenol.
Step $1$: Chlorination of nitrobenzene using $Cl_{2} / FeCl_{3}$ gives $m$-chloronitrobenzene because the $-NO_{2}$ group is meta-directing.
Step $2$: Reduction of the nitro group using $Fe / HCl$ yields $m$-chloroaniline.
Step $3$: Diazotization of $m$-chloroaniline using $NaNO_{2} / HCl$ at $0^{\circ} C$ produces $m$-chlorobenzenediazonium chloride.
Step $4$: Hydrolysis of the diazonium salt using $H_{2}O / H^{+}$ results in the formation of $3$-chlorophenol.
Thus,the correct sequence is $i. Cl_{2}, FeCl_{3}; ii. Fe, HCl; iii. NaNO_{2}, HCl, 0^{\circ} C; iv. H_{2}O / H^{+}$.
98
DifficultMCQ
An organic compound $A$ contains nitrogen and chlorine. It dissolves readily in water to give a solution that turns litmus red. Titration of compound $A$ with standard base indicates that the molecular weight of $A$ is $131 \pm 2$. When a sample of $A$ is treated with aqueous $NaOH$,a liquid separates which contains $N$ but not $Cl$. Treatment of the obtained liquid with nitrous acid followed by phenol gives an orange precipitate. The compound $A$ is:
A
$C_6H_5NH_3Cl$
B
$C_6H_5CH_2NH_2 \cdot HCl$
C
$o-Cl-C_6H_4NH_2$
D
$p-Cl-C_6H_4NH_3Cl$

Solution

(A) $1$. The compound $A$ contains $N$ and $Cl$ and forms an acidic solution in water,suggesting it is an amine hydrochloride salt $(R-NH_3^+Cl^-)$.
$2$. The molecular weight of $C_6H_5NH_3Cl$ is $77 + 14 + 3 + 35.5 = 129.5$,which matches the given $131 \pm 2$.
$3$. Treatment with $NaOH$ releases the free amine: $C_6H_5NH_3Cl + NaOH \rightarrow C_6H_5NH_2 + NaCl + H_2O$. The liquid $C_6H_5NH_2$ (aniline) contains $N$ but no $Cl$.
$4$. Aniline reacts with nitrous acid $(HNO_2)$ at $0-5^{\circ}C$ to form benzenediazonium chloride,which then couples with phenol in basic medium to form $p$-hydroxyazobenzene,an orange dye.
$5$. Thus,$A$ is $C_6H_5NH_3Cl$ (anilinium chloride).
99
MediumMCQ
Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A$. Benzenesulphonyl chloride $I$. Test for primary amines
$B$. Hoffmann bromamide reaction $II$. Anti Saytzeff
$C$. Carbylamine reaction $III$. Hinsberg reagent
$D$. Hoffmann orientation $IV$. Known reaction of isocyanates

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A
$A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I$
B
$A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III$
C
$A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II$
D
$A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II$

Solution

(C) . Benzenesulphonyl chloride $\rightarrow$ $III$. Hinsberg reagent
$B$. Hoffmann bromamide reaction $\rightarrow$ $IV$. Known reaction of isocyanates
$R-CONH_2 + Br_2 + 4NaOH \rightarrow R-NH_2 + 2NaBr + Na_2CO_3 + 2H_2O$
Intermediate: $R-N=C=O$ (isocyanate)
$C$. Carbylamine reaction $\rightarrow$ $I$. Test for primary amine
$R-NH_2 + CHCl_3 + 3KOH \rightarrow RNC + 3KCl + 3H_2O$
$D$. Hoffmann orientation $\rightarrow$ $II$. Anti Saytzeff (Formation of less substituted alkene as major product)
Therefore,the correct matching is $A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II$.
100
MediumMCQ
Which among the following represents reagent $A$ in the given reaction?
$C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^- + A \xrightarrow{NaOH} \text{Product (Orange-red dye)}$
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(A) The given reaction is a coupling reaction of benzene diazonium chloride with a phenol or amine in a basic medium to form an azo dye.
The reaction of benzene diazonium chloride with $\beta$-naphthol in the presence of $NaOH$ (basic medium) yields an orange-red azo dye.
The chemical equation is:
$C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^- + \beta\text{-Naphthol} \xrightarrow{NaOH} \text{Orange-red dye}$

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