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Two statements $[A]$ and $[B]$ are given below. Choose the correct option.

A) Protonated $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{C} \mathrm{H}_2-\mathrm{OH}$ can serve as Electrophiles while neutral $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{OH}$ acts as a Nucleophile.

B) The bond between $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}$ cleaves when $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{OH}$ acts as Electrophiles and the bond between $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}$ cleaves when they act as Nucleophiles.

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Choose the incorrect statement.

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$$ \text { A compound }[X] \text { undergoes reactions as given. Identify compounds }[C] \text { and }[D] \text { formed in these reactions. } $$

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$$ [\mathrm{A}] \xrightarrow{\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7^{2-} / \mathrm{H}^{+}}[\mathrm{C}] $$

$$ [\text { B }] \xrightarrow[\text { (ii) } \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_{3(\text { aq })}+\mathrm{I}_2]{\text { (i)aq. } \mathrm{KOH}} [\mathrm{D}] \quad+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}$$

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$$ \text { Identify the correct structure of o-ethyl anisole. } $$

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An aliphatic compound $[\mathrm{X}]$, Molecular formula $\left(\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}\right)$ can be prepared from Acetone and $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{Mg}-\mathrm{X}$.

$[\mathrm{X}]$ with $20 \%$ Phosphoric acid gives an unsaturated compound $\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_8[\mathrm{Y}]$. Compound $[\mathrm{Y}]$ is also obtained on heating $[\mathrm{X}]$ with Copper metal at 573 K . $[\mathrm{X}]$ shows no reaction with PCC but on heating with acidified $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ it forms Acetone $+\mathrm{CO}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$.

Compounds $[\mathrm{X}]$ and $[\mathrm{Y}]$ are $\_\_\_\_$ and $\_\_\_\_$

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Which one of the following statements is wrong?

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$$ \text { Match reactions in Column I with the corresponding products formed as given in Column II. } $$

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\text { Column I }
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\text { Column I }
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A $$
\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{~N}_2^{+} \mathrm{Cl}^{-}+\frac{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}{\text { warm }} \rightarrow
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P p-Bromophenol
B $$
\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}+\frac{\mathrm{Br}_2 \text { in } \mathrm{CS}_2}{273 \mathrm{~K}} \rightarrow
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Q 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
C $$
\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}+\frac{(\text { i }) \mathrm{CHCl}_3+\mathrm{NaOH}(\text { aq })}{(\text { ii }) \mathrm{HCl}} \rightarrow
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R Phenol
D $$
\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{Br}_2(a q) \rightarrow
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S 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
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$$ \text { Identify X, Y and Z. } $$

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Choose the incorrect statement.
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Identify $[\mathrm{X}]$ used in the given reaction.

$[\mathrm{X}]+$ Copper $/ 573 \mathrm{~K} \rightarrow[\mathrm{Y}]$

$[\mathrm{Y}] \xrightarrow[\text { (ii) } \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} / \mathrm{H}^{+}]{\text {(i) } \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgBr}}$ Tert.butyl alcohol. (major product)

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What are the intermediates formed during the reactions $A$ and $B$ ?

A. Reimer-Tiemann reaction.

B. Dehydration of alcohols in the slow rate determining step.

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Complete the following 2 reactions A \& B by choosing appropriate reactants $[\mathrm{X}] \&[\mathrm{Y}]$.

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Which one of the following compounds will give a yellow precipitate when reacted with $\mathrm{I}_2 / \mathrm{NaOH}$?
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Two statements, One Assertion and the other Reason, are given.

Which one of the following is the correct option?

Assertion: The acid strength of 4 compounds in the descending order is p- Nitrophenol > p-Methoxyphenol > Phenol > p-chlorophenol.

Reason: Electron withdrawing groups increase the acid strength while Electron donating groups decrease the acid strength of Phenol and its derivatives.

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Which one of the following is the major product formed when the given reaction occurs?

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Match the reaction in Column I with the major product formed given in Column II.

Column I - Reaction/conditions Column II - Product
A. COMEDK 2025 Afternoon Shift Chemistry - Alcohol, Phenols and Ethers Question 12 English 1 P. Pentan-2-ol
B. COMEDK 2025 Afternoon Shift Chemistry - Alcohol, Phenols and Ethers Question 12 English 2 Q. 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid.
C. COMEDK 2025 Afternoon Shift Chemistry - Alcohol, Phenols and Ethers Question 12 English 3 R. Phenol
D. COMEDK 2025 Afternoon Shift Chemistry - Alcohol, Phenols and Ethers Question 12 English 4 S. 2-Methylpropan-1-ol

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Convert Benzene $\rightarrow 3$-Bromophenol by choosing appropriate reagents [(i) to (v)] in the correct sequence.

(i) $\mathrm{NaNO}_2 / \mathrm{HCl}\left(0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)$

(ii) Conc. $\mathrm{HNO}_3 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$

(iii) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} / 283 \mathrm{~K}$

(iv) $\mathrm{Fe} / \mathrm{HCl}$

(v) $\mathrm{Br} 2 / \mathrm{Fe}$

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What is the final product $[\mathrm{Z}]$ formed when the given reactions take place?

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Benzene diazonium chloride when warmed with water gives a compound, whose Sodium salt when reacted with Allyl bromide gives compound $[\mathrm{X}]$. Identify $[\mathrm{X}]$.
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Cyclohexanol undergoes a series of reactions as given. Identify compound (iv).

$\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{11} \mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{CrO}_3 \rightarrow(\mathrm{i})+\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{MgI} \rightarrow(\mathrm{ii})+$ dil. $\mathrm{HCl} \rightarrow(\mathrm{iii})+$ Conc. $\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4 \rightarrow(\mathrm{iv})$

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4 statements are given below. Identify the incorrect statement

A. Phenol has lower $$\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}$$ value than $$\mathrm{p}$$-cresol

B. 2-Chlorophenol is more acidic than phenol

C. Ortho and para nitrophenols can be separated by steam distillation since $$\mathrm{p}$$-Nitrophenol is more steam volatile than o-Nitrophenol

D. Phenol on reaction with $$\frac{\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7^{2-}}{\mathrm{H}^{+}}$$ yields a conjugated diketone

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Two statements, Assertion and Reason are given below. Choose the correct option.

Assertion: n-propyl tert-butyl ether can be readily prepared in the laboratory by Williamson's synthesis.

Reason: The reaction occurs by $$\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1$$ attack of Primary alkoxide on Tert-alkyl halide to give good yield of the product, n-propyl tert-butyl ether.

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Compounds $$\mathrm{A}$$ and $$\mathrm{B}$$, having the same molecular formula $$(\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O})$$, react separately with $$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgBr}$$, followed by reaction with dil. $$\mathrm{HCl}$$ to form compounds $$\mathrm{X}$$ and $$\mathrm{Y}$$ respectively. Compound $$\mathrm{Y}$$ undergoes acidic dehydration in presence of Conc. $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$$ much more readily than $$\mathrm{X}$$. Compound $$\mathrm{Y}$$ also reacts with Lucas reagent, much more readily than $$\mathrm{X}$$, with appearance of turbidity. Identify $$\mathrm{X}$$ and $$\mathrm{Y}$$.

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The major product '$$\mathrm{X}$$' of the following reaction is

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Which of the following tests may be used to distinguish between phenol and cyclohexanol?

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Arrange the following compounds in the decreasing order of their acidic strength.

(I) m-cresol

(II) Phenol

(III) m-aminophenol

(IV) m-methoxyphenol

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Which of the following compound cannot be prepared by Williamson's synthesis?

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An organic compound $$[\mathrm{A}]\left(\mathrm{C}_5 \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}\right)$$, on reaction with conc. $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$$ at $$443 \mathrm{~K}$$ gives $$[\mathrm{B}]$$ as one of the products. Compound [B] undergoes further reaction with $$\mathrm{O}_3$$ and $$\mathrm{Zn} / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$$ to give Propanone and Ethanal as products. Identify compound [A]

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Match the compounds given in column I with the corresponding most stable Carbocations formed by each, as given in Column II, when they undergo acidic dehydration in presence of Conc. $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$$.

No. Column I No. Column II
A 2-Methylbutan-1-ol P $${(C{H_3})_2}\mathop C\limits^ + - CH{(C{H_3})_2}$$
B Butan-2-ol Q $$C{H_3} - C{H_2} - C{H_2} - \mathop C\limits^ + {H_2}$$
C 3, 3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol R $${(C{H_3})_2}\mathop C\limits^ + - C{H_2} - C{H_3}$$
D Butan-1-ol S $$C{H_3} - \mathop C\limits^ + H - C{H_2} - C{H_3}$$

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Identify the starting compound from the following data:

$$\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{14} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{X})$$ on reaction with $$\mathrm{HI}$$ yields a haloalkane (A) and an alcohol (B). Compound (A) on reaction with aqueous $$\mathrm{NaOH}$$ gives an alcohol (C). Compounds (B) and (C) on reaction with $$\mathrm{CrO}_3$$ in anhydrous medium yields Butanone and Ethanal respectively.

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Choose the incorrect statement.

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Choose the correct order of increasing acidic strength of the following compounds.

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The chemical formula of Lucas reagent is

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Which of the following is a false statement?

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The major product in the given reaction is

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Denatured alcohol is

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