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Exercise 1 ( Page No. : 364 )

  • Q1

    What are hybridisation states of each carbon atom in the following compounds ?

    (i) CH2=C=O,

    (ii) CH3CH=CH2,

    (iii) (CH3)2CO,

    (iv) CH2=CHCN,

    (v) C6H6

    Ans:

    (i) C-1 is sp2 hybridised.

        C-2 is sp hybridised.

     

    (ii) C-1 is sp3 hybridised.

         C-2 is sp2 hybridised.

         C-3 is sp2 hybridised.

     

    (iii) C -1 and C-3 are sp3 hybridised.

          C-2 is sp2 hybridised.

     

    (iv) C-1 is sp2 hybridised.

          C-2 is sp2 hybridised.

          C-3 is sp hybridised.

     

    (v) C6H All the 6 carbon atoms in benzene are sp2 hybridised.


    Q2

    Indicate the σ and π bonds in the following molecules :

    (i) C6H6,

    (ii) C6H12,

    (iii) CH2Cl2,

    (iv) CH2=C=CH2,

    (v) CH3NO2,

    (vi) HCONHCH3

    Ans:

    (i) C6H6

    There are six C-C sigma (σC-C) bonds, six C-H sigma (σC-H) bonds and three C=C pi (πC-C) resonating bonds in this compound.

     

    (ii) C6H12

    There are six C-C sigma (σC-C) bonds and twelve C-H sigma (σC-H) bonds in this compound.

     

    (iii) CH2Cl2

    There two C-H sigma (σC-H) bonds and two C-Cl sigma (σC-Cl) bonds in this compound.

     

    (iv) CH2=C=CH2

    There are two C-C sigma (σC-C) bonds, four C-H sigma (σC-H) bonds, and two C=C pi (πC-C) bonds in this compound.

     

    (v) CH3NO2

    There are three C-H sigma (σC-H) bonds, one C-N sigma (σC-N) bond, one N-O sigma (σN-O) bond and one N=O pi (πN-O) bond in this compound.

     

    (vi) HCONHCH3

    There are two C-N sigma (σC-N) bonds, four C-H sigma (σC-H) bonds, one N-H sigma bond, and one C=O pi (πC-O) bond in this compound.


    Q3

    Write bond line formulas for : Isopropyl alcohol, 2,3-Dimethyl butanal, Heptan-4- one.

    Ans:

    The bond line formulae of the given compounds are:


    Q4

    Give the IUPAC names of the following compounds:

    Ans:


    Q5

    Which of the following represents the correct IUPAC name for the compounds concerned?
    (a) 2,2-Dimethylpentane or 2-Dimethylpentane
    (b) 2,4,7-Trimethyloctane or 2,5,7-Trimethyloctane
    (c) 2-Chloro-4-methylpentane or 4-Chloro-2-methylpentane
    (d) But-3-yn-1-ol or But-4-ol-1-yne

    Ans:

    (a) The prefix di in the IUPAC name indicates that two identical substituent groups are present in the parent chain. Since two methyl groups are present in the C–2 of the parent chain of this compound, the correct IPUAC name of the compound is 2, 2–dimethylpentane.It is an alkane molecule.

    (b) Locant number 2, 4, 7 is lower than 2, 5, 7. Hence, the IUPAC name of this compound is 2, 4, 7–trimethyloctane. In lowest set of locants the sum of locants should be minimum, the locant with lowest total value is given the preference, i.e 2+4+7=13 is lower in value than 2+5+7=14.

    (c) If the substituents are present in the equivalent position of the parent chain, then the lower number is given to the one that comes first in the name according to the alphabetical order. Hence, the correct IUPAC name of the given compound is 2–chloro–4–methylpentane

    (d) Two functional groups – alcoholic and alkyne – are present in the given compound. The principal functional group is the alcoholic group. Hence, the parent chain will be suffixed with ol. The alkyne group is present in the C–3 of the parent chain & will be considered as substitutent. Hence, the correct IUPAC name of the given compound is But–3–yn–1–ol.


    Q6

    Draw formulas for the first five members of each homologous series beginning with the following compounds.

    (a) H-COOH

    (b) CH3COCH3

    (c) H-CH=CH2

    Ans:

    The first five members of each homologous series beginning with the given compounds are shown as follows:

    (a)

    H-COOH : Methanoic acid

    CH3-COOH : Ethanoic acid

    CH3-CH2-COOH : Propanoic acid

    CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH : Butanoic acid

    CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-COOH : Pentanoic acid

     

    (b)

    CH3COCH3 : Propanone

    CH3COCH2CH3 : Butanone

    CH3COCH2CH2CH3 : Pentan-2-one

    CH3COCH2CH2CH2CH3 : Hexan-2-one

    CH3COCH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 : Heptan-2-one

     

    (c)

    H-CH=CH2 : Ethene

    CH3-CH=CH2 : Propene

    CH3-CH2-CH=CH2 : 1-Butene

    CH3-CH2-CH2-CH=CH2 : 1-Pentene

    CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH=CH2 : 1-Hexene


    Q7

    Give condensed and bond line structural formulas and identify the functional group(s) present, if any, for :

    (a) 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane

    (b) 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

    (c) Hexanedial

    Ans:

    (a) 2, 2, 4-trimethylpentane

    Condensed formula: (CH3)2CHCH2C (CH3)3

    Bond line formula:

     

    (b) 2-hydroxy-1, 2, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid

    Condensed Formula:  (COOH)CH2C(OH) (COOH)CH2(COOH)

    Bond line formula:

    The functional groups present in the given compound are carboxylic acid (-COOH) and alcoholic (-OH) groups.

     

    (c) Hexanedial Condensed Formula: (CHO) (CH2)4 (CHO)

    Bond line Formula:

    The functional group present in the given compound is aldehyde (-CHO).


    Q8

    Identify the functional groups in the following compounds

    Ans:

    The functional groups present in the given compounds are:

    (a) Aldehyde (-CHO),  

    Hydroxyl (-OH),  

    Methoxy (-OMe),

    C=C double bond 

     

    (b) Amino (-NH2); primary amine,

    Ester (-O-CO-),

    Triethylamine (N(C2H5)2); tertiary amine

     

    (c) Nitro (-NO2),

    C=C double bond


    Q9

    Which of the two: OO2NCH2CH2O-   or   CH3CH2O- is expected to be more stable and why?

    Ans:

    NO2 group is an electron-withdrawing group. Hence, it shows -I effect. NO2 group decreases the negative charge on the compound by withdrawing electrons towards it and stabilising it. On the other hand, ethyl group is an electron-releasing group. Hence, the ethyl group shows +I effect. This increases the negative charge on the compound, thereby destabilising it. Hence, O2NCH2CH2O- is expected to be more stable than CH3CH2O-.


    Q10

    Explain why alkyl groups act as electron donors when attached to a π system.

    Ans:

    When an alkyl group is attached to a π system, it acts as an electron-donor group by the process of hyperconjugation. To understand this concept better, let us take the example of propene.

    In hyperconjugation, the sigma electrons of the C-H bond of an alkyl group are delocalised. This group is directly attached to an atom of an unsaturated system. The delocalisation occurs because of a partial overlap of a sp3-ssigma bond orbital with an empty p orbital of the π bond of an adjacent carbon atom.

    The process of hyperconjugation in propene is shown as follows:

    This type of overlap leads to a delocalisation (also known as no-bond resonance) of the π electrons, making the molecule more stable.

     


    Q11

    Draw the resonance structures for the following compounds. Show the electron shift using curved-arrow notation.

    (a) C6H5OH

    (b) C6H5NO2

    (c) CH3CH=CHCHO

    (d) C6H5–CHO

    (e) C6 H5 - C+H2 

    (f)  CH3CH = CHC+H2

    Ans:


    Q12

    What are electrophiles and nucleophiles? Explain with examples.

    Ans:

    An electrophile is a reagent that takes away an electron pair. In other words, an electron-seeking reagent is called an electrophile (E+). Electrophiles are electron-deficient and receiver of an electron pair.

    Carbocations and (CH3CH+2) neutral molecules having functional groups such as carbonyl group   are examples of electrophiles.

    A nulceophile is a reagent that brings an electron pair. In other words, a nucleus-seeking reagent is called a nulceophile (Nu:).

    For example: OH-, NC-, carbanions (R3C-), etc.

    Neutral molecules such as H2ö and ammonia also act as nulceophiles because of the presence of a lone pair.


    Q13

    Identify the reagents shown in bold in the following equations as nucleophiles or electrophiles:

    (a) CH3COOH  +  HO →   CH3COO- + H2O

    (b) CH3COCH3  +  C-N  →  (CH3)2 C (CN) (OH)

    (c) C6H +  CH3C+O  →  C6H5COCH3

    Ans:

    Electrophiles are electron-deficient species and can receive an electron pair. On the other hand, nucleophiles are electron-rich species and can donate their electrons.

    (a) CH3COOH  +  HO →   CH3COO- + H2O

    Here, HO- acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.

    (b) CH3COCH3  +  C-N  →  (CH3)2 C (CN) (OH)

    Here, C-N acts as a nucleophile as it is an electron-rich species, i.e., it is a nucleus-seeking species.

    (c) C6H +  CH3C+O  →  C6H5COCH3

    Here, CH3C+O acts as an electrophile as it is an electron-deficient species.


    Q14

    Classify the following reactions in one of the reaction type studied in this unit.

    (a) CH3CH2Br   +   HS-  →  CH3CH2SH  +  Br-

    (b) (CH3)2C = CH2  +   HCl  →  (CH3)2ClC-CH3

    (c) CH3CH2Br  +  HO-   →  CH2 = CH2  +  H2O  +  Br-

    (d) (CH3)3C  -  CH2OH  +  HBr   →   (CH3)2CBrCH2CH3  +  H2O

    Ans:

    (a) It is an example of substitution reaction as in this reaction the bromine group in bromoethane is replaced by the -SH group.

    (b) It is an example of addition reaction as in this reaction two reactant molecules combine to form a single product.

    (c) It is an example of elimination reaction as in this reaction hydrogen and bromine are removed from bromoethane to give ethene.

    (d) In this reaction, substitution takes place, followed by a rearrangement of atoms and groups of atoms.


    Q15

    What is the relationship between the members of following pairs of structures? Are they structural or geometrical isomers or resonance contributors?

    (a)

     

    (b)

     

    (c)

    Ans:

    (a) Compounds having the same molecular formula but with different structures are called structural isomers. The given compounds have the same molecular formula but they differ in the position of the functional group (ketone group).

    In structure I, ketone group is at the C-3 of the parent chain (hexane chain) and in structure II, ketone group is at the C-2 of the parent chain (hexane chain). Hence, the given pair represents structural isomers.

     

    (b) Compounds having the same molecular formula, the same constitution, and the sequence of covalent bonds, but with different relative position of their atoms in space are called geometrical isomers.

    In structures I and II, the relative position of Deuterium (D) and hydrogen (H) in space are different. Hence, the given pairs represent geometrical isomers.

     

    (c) The given structures are canonical structures or contributing structures. They are hypothetical and individually do not represent any real molecule. Hence, the given pair represents resonance structures, called resonance isomers.


    Q16

    For the following bond cleavages, use curved-arrows to show the electron flow and classify each as homolysis or heterolysis. Identify reactive intermediate produced as free radical, carbocation and carbanion.

    Ans:

    (a) The bond cleavage using curved-arrows to show the electron flow of the given reaction can be represented as

    It is an example of homolytic cleavage as one of the shared pair in a covalent bond goes with the bonded atom. The reaction intermediate formed is a free radical.

     

    (b) The bond cleavage using curved-arrows to show the electron flow of the given reaction can be represented as

    It is an example of heterolytic cleavage as the bond breaks in such a manner that the shared pair of electrons remains with the carbon of propanone. The reaction intermediate formed is carbanion.

     

    (c) The bond cleavage using curved-arrows to show the electron flow of the given reaction can be represented as

    It is an example of heterolytic cleavage as the bond breaks in such a manner that the shared pair of electrons remains with the bromine ion. The reaction intermediate formed is a carbocation.

     

    (d) The bond cleavage using curved-arrows to show the electron flow of the given reaction can be represented as

    It is a heterolytic cleavage as the bond breaks in such a manner that the shared pair of electrons remains with one of the fragments. The intermediate formed is a carbocation.


    Q17

    Explain the terms Inductive and Electromeric effects. Which electron displacement effect explains the following correct orders of acidity of the carboxylic acids?

    (a) Cl3CCOOH > Cl2CHCOOH > ClCH2COOH

    (b) CH3CH2COOH > (CH3)2CHCOOH > (CH3)3C.COOH

    Ans:

    Inductive effect

    The permanent displacement of sigma electrons along a saturated chain, whenever an electron withdrawing or electron donating group is present, is called inductive effect.

    Inductive effect could be + I effect or - I effect. When an atom or group attracts electrons towards itself more strongly than hydrogen, it is said to possess - I effect. For example,

    F —← CH2 —← CH2 —← CH2 —←CH3

    When an atom or group of atoms attracts electrons towards itself less strongly than hydrogen, it is said to possess + I effect. For example,

    CH3  —→  CH2 →→ -Cl

    Electrometric effect

    It involves the complete transfer of the shared pair of  π-electrons to either of the two atoms linked by multiple bonds in the presence of an attacking agent. For example,

    Electrometric effect could be + E effect or - E effect.

    + E effect: When the electrons are transferred towards the attacking reagent

    - E effect: When the electrons are transferred away from the attacking reagent

     

    (a) Cl3CCOOH > Cl2CHCOOH > ClCH2COOH

    The order of acidity can be explained on the basis of Inductive effect (- I effect). As the number of chlorine atoms increases, the - I effect increases. With the increase in - I effect, the acid strength also increases accordingly.

     

    (b) CH3CH2COOH > (CH3)2 CHCOOH > (CH3)3 C.COOH

    The order of acidity can be explained on the basis of inductive effect (+ I effect). As the number of alkyl groups increases, the + I effect also increases. With the increase in + I effect, the acid strength also increases accordingly.


    Q18

    Give a brief description of the principles of the following techniques taking an example in each case.

    (a) Crystallisation

    (b) Distillation

    (c) Chromatography

    Ans:

    (a) Crystallisation

    Crystallisation is one of the most commonly used techniques for the purification of solid organic compounds.

    Principle: It is based on the difference in the solubilites of the compound and the impurities in a solvent. The impure compound gets dissolved in the solvent in which it is sparingly soluble at room temperature, but soluble at higher temperature. The solution is concentrated to obtain a nearly saturated solution. On cooling the solution, the pure compound crystallises out and is removed by filtration.

    For example, pure aspirin is obtained by recrystallising crude aspirin. Approximately 2 - 4 g of crude aspirin is dissolved in about 20 mL of ethyl alcohol. The solution is heated (if necessary) to ensure complete dissolution. The solution is then left undisturbed until some crystals start to separate out. The crystals are then filtered and dried.

     

    (b) Distillation

    This method is used to separate volatile liquids from non-volatile impurities or a mixture of those liquids that have a sufficient difference in their boiling points.

    Principle: It is based on the fact that liquids having different boiling points vapourise at different temperatures. The vapours are then cooled and the liquids so formed are collected separately.

    For example, a mixture of chloroform (b.p = 334 K) and aniline (b.p = 457 K) can be separated by the method of distillation. The mixture is taken in a round bottom flask fitted with a condenser. It is then heated. Chloroform, being more volatile, vaporizes first and passes into the condenser. In the condenser, the vapours condense and chloroform trickles down. In the round bottom flask, aniline is left.

     

    (c) Chromatography

    It is one of the most useful methods for the separation and purification of organic compounds.

    Principle: It is based on the difference in movement of individual components of a mixture through the stationary phase under the influence of mobile phase.

    For example, a mixture of red and blue ink can be separated by chromatography. A drop of the mixture is placed on the chromatogram. The component of the ink, which is less adsorbed on the chromatogram, moves with the mobile phase while the less adsorbed component remains stationary.


    Q19

    Describe the method, which can be used to separate two compounds with different solubilities in a solvent S.

    Ans:

    Fractional crystallisation is method used for separating two compounds with different solubilities in a solvent S. The process of fractional crystallisation is carried out in four steps.

    (a) Preparation of the solution: The powdered mixture is taken in a flask and solvent is added to it slowly and stirred simultaneously. The solvent is added till solute is just dissolved in the solvent. This saturated solution is then heated.

    (b) Filtration of the solution: The hot saturated solution is then filtered through a filter paper in a China dish.

    (c) Fractional crystallisation: The solution in a China dish is now allowed to cool. Firstly, the less soluble compound crystallises , while the more soluble compound remains in the solution. After separating these crystals from the liquor, the latter is concentrated once again. The hot solution is allowed to cool and consequently, the crystals of the more soluble compound are obtained.

    (d) Isolation and drying: These crystals are separated from the mother liquor by filtration. Finally, the crystals are dried.


    Q20

    What is the difference between distillation, distillation under reduced pressure and steam distillation ?

    Ans:

    The differences among distillation, distillation under reduced pressure, and steam distillation are given in the following table.

    S.No Distillation Distillation under reduced pressure Steam distillation
    1 It is used for the purification of compounds that are associated with non-volatile impurities or those liquids, which do not decompose on boiling. In other words, distillation is used to separate volatile liquids from non-volatile impurities or a mixture of those liquids that have sufficient difference in boiling points. This method is used to purify a liquid that tends to decompose on boiling. Under the conditions of reduced pressure, the liquid will boil at a low temperature than its boiling point and will, therefore, not decompose. It is used to purify an organic compound, which is steam volatile and immiscible in water. On passing steam, the compound gets heated up and the steam gets condensed to water. After some time, the mixture of water and liquid starts to boil and passes through the condenser. This condensed mixture of water and liquid is then separated by using a separating funnel.
    2 Mixture of petrol and kerosene is separated by this method. Glycerol is purified by this method. It boils with decomposition at a temperature of 593 K. At a reduced pressure, it boils at 453 K without decomposition. A mixture of water and aniline is separated by steam distillation

     


    Q21

    Discuss the chemistry of Lassaigne's test.

    Ans:

    Lassaigne's test: This test is used to detect the presence of nitrogen, sulphur, halogens, and phosphorous in an organic compound. These elements are present in covalent form in an organic compound. These are converted into the ionic form by fusing the compound with sodium metal.

    The cyanide, sulphide, and halide of sodium formed are extracted from the fused mass by boiling it in distilled water. The extract so obtained is called Lassaigne's extract. This Lassaigne's extract is then tested for the presence of nitrogen, sulphur, halogens, and phosphorous.

     

    (a) Test for nitrogen

    Lassaignes's extract     +     Ferrous Sulphate

                                               ⬇     Conc. sulphuric acid

                                       Prussian blue colour

                                       (Ferriferro cyanide)

     

    Chemistry of the test

    In the Lassaigne's test for nitrogen in an organic compound, the sodium fusion extract is boiled with iron (II) sulphate and then acidified with sulphuric acid. In this process, sodium cyanide first reacts with iron (II) sulphate and forms sodium hexacyanoferrate (II). Then, on heating with sulphuric acid, some iron (II) gets oxidised to form iron (III) hexacyanoferrate (II), which is Prussian blue in colour. The chemical equations involved in the reaction can be represented as

    6CN  +   Fe2+    →      [Fe(CN)6]4-

    3[Fe(CN)6]4-   +    4Fe3+        →    Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 

                                                         Prussian blue colour

     

    (b) Test for sulphur

    (i) Lassaignes's extract  +   Lead acetate    →    Black precipitate

    Chemistry of the test

    In the Lassaigne's test for sulphur in an organic compound, the sodium fusion extract is acidified with acetic acid and then lead acetate is added to it. The precipitation of lead sulphide, which is black in colour, indicates the presence of sulphur in the compound.

    S2-  +  Pb2+    →   PbS

                                (Black)

    (ii) Lassaignes's extract  +   Sodium nitroprusside   →    Violet colour

     

    Chemistry of the test

    The sodium fusion extract is treated with sodium nitroprusside. Appearance of violet colour also indicates the presence of sulphur in the compound.

    S2-  +  [Fe(CN)5 NO]2-    →    [Fe(CN)5NOS]-4

                                                       (Violet)

    If in an organic compound, both nitrogen and sulphur are present, then instead of NaCN, formation of NaSCN takes place.

    Na + C + N + S → NaSCN

    This NaSCN (sodium thiocyanate) gives a blood red colour. Prussian colour is not formed due to the absence of free cyanide ions.

    Fe3+  + SCN   →    [Fe(SCN)]2+

                                  (Blood Red)

     

    (c) Test for halogens

    Chemistry of the test

    In the Lassaigne's test for halogens in an organic compound, the sodium fusion extract is acidified with nitric acid and then treated with silver nitrate.

    X-   + Ag+    →    AgX

                             (X = Cl,Br,I)

    If nitrogen and sulphur both are present in the organic compound, then the Lassaigne's extract is boiled to expel nitrogen and sulphur, which would otherwise interfere in the test for halogens.


    Q22

    Differentiate between the principle of estimation of nitrogen in an organic compound by

    (i) Dumas method and

    (ii) Kjeldahl's method.

    Ans:

    In Dumas method, a known quantity of nitrogen containing organic compound is heated strongly with excess of copper oxide in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide to produce free nitrogen in addition to carbon dioxide and water. The chemical equation involved in the process can be represented as

    The traces of nitrogen oxides can also be produced in the reaction, which can be reduced to dinitrogen by passing the gaseous mixture over a heated copper gauge. The dinitrogen produced is collected over an aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide. The volume of nitrogen produced is then measured at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

    On the other hand, in Kjeldahl's method, a known quantity of nitrogen containing organic compound is heated with concentrated sulphuric acid. The nitrogen present in the compound is quantitatively converted into ammonium sulphate. It is then distilled with excess of sodium hydroxide. The ammonia evolved during this process is passed into a known volume of H2SO4. The chemical equations involved in the process are

    The acid that is left unused is estimated by volumetric analysis (titrating it against a standard alkali) and the amount of ammonia produced can be determined. Thus, the percentage of nitrogen in the compound can be estimated. This method cannot be applied to the compounds, in which nitrogen is present in a ring structure, and also not applicable to compounds containing nitro and azo groups.


    Q23

    Discuss the principle of estimation of halogens, sulphur and phosphorus present in an organic compound.

    Ans:

    Estimation of halogens

    Halogens are estimated by the Carius method. In this method, a known quantity of organic compound is heated with fuming nitric acid in the presence of silver nitrate, contained in a hard glass tube called the Carius tube, taken in a furnace. Carbon and hydrogen that are present in the compound are oxidized to form CO2 and H2O respectively and the halogen present in the compound is converted to the form of AgX. This AgX is then filtered, washed, dried, and weighed.

    Let the mass of organic compound be m g.

    Mass of AgX formed = m1 g

    1 mol of Agx contains 1 mol of X.

    Therefore, Mass of halogen in m1 g of AgX = (Atomic mass of X x m1 g) / (Molecular mass of AgX)

    Thus, % of halogen will be  =   (Atomic mass of X x m1 x 100) / (Molecular mass of AgX x m)

     

    Estimation of Sulphur

    In this method, a known quantity of organic compound is heated with either fuming nitric acid or sodium peroxide in a hard glass tube called the Carius tube. Sulphur, present in the compound, is oxidized to form sulphuric acid. On addition of excess of barium chloride to it, the precipitation of barium sulphate takes place. This precipitate is then filtered, washed, dried, and weighed.

    Let the mass of organic compound be m g.

    Mass of BaSO4 formed = m1 g

    1 mol of BaSO4 = 233 g BaSO4 = 32 g of Sulphur

    Therefore, m1 g of BaSO4 contains 32 x m1 / 233  g of sulphur

    Thus, percentage of sulphur = 32 x m1 x100 / 233 x m

     

    Estimation of phosphorus

    In this method, a known quantity of organic compound is heated with fuming nitric acid. Phosphorus, present in the compound, is oxidized to form phosphoric acid. By adding ammonia and ammonium molybdate to the solution, phosphorus can be precipitated as ammonium phosphomolybdate.

    Phosphorus can also be estimated by precipitating it as MgNH4PO4 by adding magnesia mixture, which on ignition yields Mg2P2O7.

    Let the mass of organic compound be m g.

    Mass of ammonium phosphomolybdate formed = m1 g

    Molar mass of ammonium phosphomolybdate = 1877 g

    Thus, percentage of phosphorus = (31 x m1 x 100 %) / (1877 x m) 

    If P is estimated as Mg2P2O7,

    Then percentage of phosphorus =  (62xm1x100%) / (222xm)


    Q24

    Explain the principle of paper chromatography.

    Ans:

    In paper chromatography, chromatography paper is used. This paper contains water trapped inside it, which acts as the stationary phase. On the base of this paper, the solution of the mixture is spotted. The paper strip is then suspended in a suitable solvent, which acts as the mobile phase. This solvent rises the chromatography paper by capillary action and in the procedure, it flows over the spot. The components are selectively retained on the paper (according to their differing partition in these two phases). The spots of different components travel with mobile phase to different heights. The paper so obtained (shown in the given figure) is known as a chromatogram.


    Q25

    Why is nitric acid added to sodium extract before adding silver nitrate for testing halogens?

    Ans:

    While testing the Lassaigne's extract for the presence of halogens, it is first boiled with dilute nitric acid. This is done to decompose NaCN to HCN and Na2S to H2S and expel these gases. If any nitrogen and sulphur are present in the form of NaCN and Na2S, then they are removed. The chemical equations involved in the reaction are represented as

    NaCN  +   HNO3   →    NaNO3   +   HCN

    Na2S  +  2HNO3  →    2NaNO3   + H2S

     


    Q26

    Explain the reason for the fusion of an organic compound with metallic sodium for testing nitrogen, sulphur and halogens.

    Ans:

    Nitrogen, sulphur, and halogens are covalently bonded in organic compounds. For their detection, they have to be first converted to ionic form. This is done by fusing the organic compound with sodium metal. This is called “Lassaigne's test“. The chemical equations involved in the test are

    Na + C + N  →  NaCN

    Na + S + C + N   →  NaSCN

    2Na + S  →  Na2S

    Na + X  →  NaX

                     (X = Cl , Br, I)

    Carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, and halogen come from organic compounds.


    Q27

    Name a suitable technique of separation of the components from a mixture of calcium sulphate and camphor.

    Ans:

    Sublimation is used to separate a mixture of camphor and calcium sulphate. In this process, the sublimable compound changes from solid to vapour state without passing through the liquid state. Camphor is a sublimable compound and calcium sulphate is a non-sublimable solid. Hence, on heating, camphor will sublime while calcium sulphate will be left.


    Q28

    Explain, why an organic liquid vaporises at a temperature below its boiling point in its steam distillation?

    Ans:

    In steam distillation, the organic liquid starts to boil when the sum of vapour pressure due to the organic liquid (p1) and the vapour pressure due to water (p2) becomes equal to atmospheric pressure (p), i.e. p = p1 + p2. Since p1 < p2, organic liquid will vapourise at a lower temperature than its boiling point.


    Q29

    Will CCl4 give white precipitate of AgCl on heating it with silver nitrate? Give reason for your answer.

    Ans:

    CCl4 will not give the white precipitate of AgCl on heating it with silver nitrate. This is because the chlorine atoms are covalently bonded to carbon in CCl4. To obtain the precipitate, it should be present in ionic form and for this, it is necessary to prepare the Lassaigne's extract of CCl4.


    Q30

    Why is a solution of potassium hydroxide used to absorb carbon dioxide evolved during the estimation of carbon present in an organic compound?

    Ans:

    Carbon dioxide is acidic in nature and potassium hydroxide is a strong base. Hence, carbon dioxide reacts with potassium hydroxide to form potassium carbonate and water.

    2KOH   +  CO2   →     K2CO3  +  H2O

    Thus, the mass of the U-tube containing KOH increases. This increase gives the mass of CO2 produced. From its mass, the percentage of carbon in the organic compound can be estimated.


    Q31

    Why is it necessary to use acetic acid and not sulphuric acid for acidification of sodium extract for testing sulphur by lead acetate test?

    Ans:

    The addition of sulphuric acid will precipitate lead sulphate, the addition of acetic acid will ensure a complete precipitation of sulphur in form of lead sulphate due to common ion effect. Hence, it is necessary to use acetic acid for acidification of sodium extract for testing sulphur by lead acetate test.


    Q32

    An organic compound contains 69% carbon and 4.8% hydrogen, the remainder being oxygen. Calculate the masses of carbon dioxide and water produced when 0.20 g of this substance is subjected to complete combustion.

    Ans:

    Percentage of carbon in organic compound = 69 %

    That is, 100 g of organic compound contains 69 g of carbon

    . ∴0.2 g of organic compound will contain 69x.02 / 100 = 0.138g of C

    Molecular mass of carbon dioxide, CO2 = 44 g

    That is, 12 g of carbon is contained in 44 g of CO2.

    Therefore, 0.138 g of carbon will be contained in 44x0.138/12 = 0.506 g of CO2

    Thus, 0.506 g of CO2 will be produced on complete combustion of 0.2 g of organic compound.

    Percentage of hydrogen in organic compound is 4.8.

    i.e., 100 g of organic compound contains 4.8 g of hydrogen.

    Therefore, 0.2 g of organic compound will contain 4.8x0.2/100 = 0.0096 g of H

    It is known that molecular mass of water (H2O) is 18 g.

    Thus, 2 g of hydrogen is contained in 18 g of water.

    ∴0.0096 g of hydrogen will be contained in 18x0.0096/2 = 0.0864g of water

    Thus, 0.0864 g of water will be produced on complete combustion of 0.2 g of the organic compound.


    Q33

    A sample of 0.50 g of an organic compound was treated according to Kjeldahl's method. The ammonia evolved was absorbed in 50 mL of 0.5 M H2SO4. The residual acid required 60 mL of 0.5 M solution of NaOH for neutralisation. Find the percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound.

    Ans:

    Given that, total mass of organic compound = 0.50 g

    60 mL of 0.5 M solution of NaOH was required by residual acid for neutralisation.

    60 mL of 0.5 M NaOH solution = 60/2 mL of 0.5M  H2SO4 = 30 mL of 0.5 M H2SO4

    ∴Acid consumed in absorption of evolved ammonia is (50-30) mL = 20 mL

    Again, 20 mL of 0.5 MH2SO4 = 40 mL of 0.5 MNH3

    Also, since 1000 mL of 1 MNH3 contains 14 g of nitrogen,

    ∴ 40 mL of 0.5 M NH3 will contain 14x40x0.5 / 1000 = 0.28 g of N

    Therefore, percentage of nitrogen in 0.50 g of organic compound 0.28/0.50 x 100 = 56 %


    Q34

    0.3780 g of an organic chloro compound gave 0.5740 g of silver chloride in Carius estimation. Calculate the percentage of chlorine present in the compound.

    Ans:

    Given that, Mass of organic compound is 0.3780 g.

    Mass of AgCl formed = 0.5740 g

    1 mol of AgCl contains 1 mol of Cl.

    Thus, mass of chlorine in 0.5740 g of AgCl

    =  35.5x0.5740 / 143.32

    = 0.1421 g

    ∴ Percentage of chlorine = 0.1421/0.3780 x100 = 37.59%

    Hence, the percentage of chlorine present in the given organic chloro compound is 37.59%.


    Q35

    In the estimation of sulphur by Carius method, 0.468 g of an organic sulphur compound afforded 0.668 g of barium sulphate. Find out the percentage of sulphur in the given compound.

    Ans:

    Total mass of organic compound = 0.468 g [Given]

    Mass of barium sulphate formed = 0.668 g [Given]

    1 mol of BaSO4 = 233 g of BaSO4 = 32 g of sulphur

    Thus, 0.668 g of BaSO4 contains 32x0.668/233 g of sulphur = 0.0917 g of sulphur

    Therefore, percentage of sulphur = 0.0197/0.468 x100 = 19.59 %

    Hence, the percentage of sulphur in the given compound is 19.59 %.


    Q36

    In the organic compound CH2 = CH – CH2 – CH2 – C ≡ CH, the pair of hydridised orbitals involved in the formation of: C2 – C3 bond is:

    (a) sp – sp2

    (b) sp – sp3

    (c) sp2 – sp3

    (d) sp3 – sp3

    Ans:

     6          5         4           3        2      1

    CH2 = CH – CH2 – CH2 – C ≡ CH

    In the given organic compound, the carbon atoms numbered as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are sp, sp, sp3, sp3, sp2, and sp2 hybridized respectively. Thus, the pair of hybridized orbitals involved in the formation of C2-C3 bond is sp - sp3.


    Q37

    In the Lassaigne's test for nitrogen in an organic compound, the Prussian blue colour is obtained due to the formation of:

    (a) Na4[Fe(CN)6]

    (b) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3

    (c) Fe2[Fe(CN)6]

    (d) Fe3[Fe(CN)6]4

    Ans:

    In the Lassaigne's test for nitrogen in an organic compound, the sodium fusion extract is boiled with iron (II) sulphate and then acidified with sulphuric acid. In the process, sodium cyanide first reacts with iron (II) sulphate and forms sodium hexacyanoferrate (II). Then, on heating with sulphuric acid, some iron (II) gets oxidised to form iron (III) hexacyanoferrate (II), which is Prussian blue in colour. The chemical equations involved in the reaction can be represented as

    Hence, the Prussian blue colour is due to the formation of Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3.


    Q38

    Which of the following carbocation is most stable ?

    Ans:

    The answer is b.

    It is a tertiary carbocation. A tertiary carbocation is the most stable carbocation due to the electron releasing effect of three methyl groups. An increased + I effect by three methyl groups stabilizes the carbocation.


    Q39

    The best and latest technique for isolation, purification and separation of organic compounds is:

    (a) Crystallisation

    (b) Distillation

    (c) Sublimation

    (d) Chromatography

    Ans:

    (d) Chromatography

    Chromatography is the most useful technique of separation and purification of organic compounds. It was first used to separate a mixture of coloured substances.


    Q40

    The reaction:

    CH3CH2I + KOH(aq) → CH3CH2OH + KI

    is classified as :

    (a) electrophilic substitution

    (b) nucleophilic substitution

    (c) elimination

    (d) addition

    Ans:

    CH3CH2I + KOH(aq) → CH3CH2OH + KI

    It is an example of nucleophilic substitution reaction. The hydroxyl group of KOH (OH-) with a lone pair acts as a nucleophile and substitutes iodide ion in CH3CH2I  to form ethanol.


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