Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The decreasing order of nucleophilicity for the following anions is CH 3 C$${\text{O}}_2^ - $$, CH 3 O - , C 6 H 5 O - , N$${\text{O}}_3^ - $$
C6H5O- > CH3O- > N$${\text{O}}_3^ - $$ > CH3C$${\text{O}}_2^ - $$ is the correct answer to “The decreasing order of nucleophilicity for the following anions is CH 3 C$${\text{O}}_2^ - $$, CH 3 O - , C 6 H 5 O - , N$${\text{O}}_3^ - $$”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 2 of 40
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The most appropriate sequence of the reactions for carrying out the following conversion is
Correct Answer: Option D — (i) O3/Me2S, (ii) NaOEt, (iii) N2H4/KOH
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(i) O3/Me2S, (ii) NaOEt, (iii) N2H4/KOH is the correct answer to “The most appropriate sequence of the reactions for carrying out the following conversion is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 3 of 40
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Which of the following compounds is expected to show a sharp singlet for one of its protons at δ ≥ 8 ppm in 1 H NMR spectrum, given that this signal remains unaffected on shaking the solution thoroughly with D 2 O?
Correct Answer: Option B — CH3CONHC6H5
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CH3CONHC6H5 is the correct answer to “Which of the following compounds is expected to show a sharp singlet for one of its protons at δ ≥ 8 ppm in 1 H NMR spectrum, given that this signal remains unaffected on shaking the solution thoroughly with D 2 O”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 4 of 40
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Conversion of Ph-NH 2 into Ph-CN can be accomplished by
Correct Answer: Option C — diazotisation followed by reaction with CuCN
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diazotisation followed by reaction with CuCN is the correct answer to “Conversion of Ph-NH 2 into Ph-CN can be accomplished by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 5 of 40
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The absolute configuration for compounds X and Y respectively are
Correct Answer: Option A — R, S
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R, S is the correct answer to “The absolute configuration for compounds X and Y respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 6 of 40
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The reactive intermediate involved in the conversion of phenol to salicylaldehyde using chloroform and sodium hydroxide is
Correct Answer: Option A — Cl2C:
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Cl2C: is the correct answer to “The reactive intermediate involved in the conversion of phenol to salicylaldehyde using chloroform and sodium hydroxide is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 7 of 40
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Order of reactivity of the following dienes X, Y and Z in Diels-Alder reaction is
Correct Answer: Option D — X > Y > Z
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X > Y > Z is the correct answer to “Order of reactivity of the following dienes X, Y and Z in Diels-Alder reaction is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 8 of 40
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The binaphthol (Bnp) is
Correct Answer: Option D — an optically active compound with (S)-configuration
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an optically active compound with (S)-configuration is the correct answer to “The binaphthol (Bnp) is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 9 of 40
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Aniline can be distinguished from methyl amine by its reaction with
Correct Answer: Option B — (i) NaNO2/HCl, 0-5°C (ii) alkaline β naphthol
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(i) NaNO2/HCl, 0-5°C (ii) alkaline β naphthol is the correct answer to “Aniline can be distinguished from methyl amine by its reaction with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 10 of 40
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For the compound, the stereochemical notations are
Correct Answer: Option D — 2E, 4S
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2E, 4S is the correct answer to “For the compound, the stereochemical notations are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 11 of 40
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1 H NMR spectrum of [18]-annulene shows
Correct Answer: Option C — two peaks at δ 9.0 (12H) and δ - 3.0 (6H)
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two peaks at δ 9.0 (12H) and δ - 3.0 (6H) is the correct answer to “1 H NMR spectrum of [18]-annulene shows”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 12 of 40
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Oxymercuration-demercuration reaction of t-methylcyclohexene gives
Correct Answer: Option C — 1-methylcyclohexanol
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1-methylcyclohexanol is the correct answer to “Oxymercuration-demercuration reaction of t-methylcyclohexene gives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 13 of 40
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Identify the correct stereochemical relationship amongst the hydrogen atoms H a , H b and H c in the following molecule
Correct Answer: Option A — Ha and Hb : enantiotopic
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Ha and Hb : enantiotopic is the correct answer to “Identify the correct stereochemical relationship amongst the hydrogen atoms H a , H b and H c in the following molecule”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 14 of 40
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Esterification of the acid P with the alcohol Q will give
Correct Answer: Option A — only one enantiomer
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only one enantiomer is the correct answer to “Esterification of the acid P with the alcohol Q will give”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 15 of 40
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Proteins are biopolymers. The monomer units present in them are
Correct Answer: Option B — amino acids
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amino acids is the correct answer to “Proteins are biopolymers. The monomer units present in them are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 16 of 40
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The acylanion equivalents among the following compounds (P-S) are
Correct Answer: Option D — Q and S
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Q and S is the correct answer to “The acylanion equivalents among the following compounds (P-S) are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 17 of 40
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Identify the correct set of stereochemical relationships amongst the following monosaccharides I-IV
Correct Answer: Option D — I and III are anomers; I and II are epimers
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I and III are anomers; I and II are epimers is the correct answer to “Identify the correct set of stereochemical relationships amongst the following monosaccharides I-IV”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 18 of 40
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(E)-3-bromo-3-hexene when treated with CH 3 O - in CH 3 OH gives
Correct Answer: Option A — 3-hexyne
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3-hexyne is the correct answer to “(E)-3-bromo-3-hexene when treated with CH 3 O - in CH 3 OH gives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 19 of 40
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The configurations of the reactant and the product in the following reaction, are
Correct Answer: Option D — S, S
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S, S is the correct answer to “The configurations of the reactant and the product in the following reaction, are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 20 of 40
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The absolute configurations of two chiral centres in the following molecule are
Correct Answer: Option B — 2(R), 3(R)
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2(R), 3(R) is the correct answer to “The absolute configurations of two chiral centres in the following molecule are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 21 of 40
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Among formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and benzaldehyde, the aldehydes which undergo Cannizzaro's reaction are
Correct Answer: Option D — formaldehyde and benzaldehyde
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formaldehyde and benzaldehyde is the correct answer to “Among formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and benzaldehyde, the aldehydes which undergo Cannizzaro's reaction are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 22 of 40
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1-hexyne upon treatment with disiamylborane followed by the oxidation with H 2 O 2 gives
Correct Answer: Option C — hexanal
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hexanal is the correct answer to “1-hexyne upon treatment with disiamylborane followed by the oxidation with H 2 O 2 gives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 23 of 40
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The configurations at the three chiral centres in the bicyclodecanol given below, are
Correct Answer: Option D — 1R, 2S, 6R
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1R, 2S, 6R is the correct answer to “The configurations at the three chiral centres in the bicyclodecanol given below, are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 24 of 40
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For the aldotetroses I-IV, the combination of true statements, among P-T, is P = I and II are diastereomers and II and III are enantiomers Q = I and IV are mesomers and are optically inactive R = I and III can be interconverted by a base catalysed isomerisation S = only I and IV are HlO 4 cleavable T = I and III are D-sugars and II and IV are L-sugars
Correct Answer: Option D — P, Q, S
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P, Q, S is the correct answer to “For the aldotetroses I-IV, the combination of true statements, among P-T, is P = I and II are diastereomers and II and III are enantiomers Q = I and IV are mesomers and are optically inactive R = I and III can be interconverted by a base catalysed isomerisation S = only I and IV are HlO 4 cleavable T = I and III are D-sugars and II and IV are L-sugars”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 25 of 40
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Which one of the following molecules will have n → \[\mathop \pi \limits^ * \] transition at the longest wavelength?
Correct Answer: Option C — C6H5COC6H5
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C6H5COC6H5 is the correct answer to “Which one of the following molecules will have n → \[\mathop \pi \limits^ * \] transition at the longest wavelength”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 26 of 40
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The correct order of-the basicity of the following compounds is
Correct Answer: Option C — IV > III > I > II
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IV > III > I > II is the correct answer to “The correct order of-the basicity of the following compounds is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 27 of 40
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Reaction of phenyl acetate with anhydrous aluminium chloride generates a mixture of
Correct Answer: Option A — ortho, meta and para hydroxyacetophenones
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ortho, meta and para hydroxyacetophenones is the correct answer to “Reaction of phenyl acetate with anhydrous aluminium chloride generates a mixture of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 28 of 40
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The pK a values for the three ionisable groups X, Y and Z of glutamic acid are 4.3, 9.7 and 2.2 respectively The isoelectric point for the amino acid is
Correct Answer: Option B — 3.25
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3.25 is the correct answer to “The pK a values for the three ionisable groups X, Y and Z of glutamic acid are 4.3, 9.7 and 2.2 respectively The isoelectric point for the amino acid is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 29 of 40
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Among the isomers of C 4 H 6 given below, the compound which exhibits an absorption band at 3300 cm -1 in the IR spectrum, is
Correct Answer: Option B — 1-butyne
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1-butyne is the correct answer to “Among the isomers of C 4 H 6 given below, the compound which exhibits an absorption band at 3300 cm -1 in the IR spectrum, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 30 of 40
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Toluene when refluxed with Br 2 in the presence of light mainly gives
Correct Answer: Option D — benzylbromide
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benzylbromide is the correct answer to “Toluene when refluxed with Br 2 in the presence of light mainly gives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 31 of 40
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Match the compounds P-S with their carbonyl stretching frequencies (cm -1 ) I-VI in IR spectroscopy. P. Acetone I. 1870 Q. Ethyl acetate II. 1800 R. Acetamide III. 1740 S. Acetyl chloride IV. 1700 V. 1660 VI. 1600
Correct Answer: Option C — P-IV, Q-III, R-V, S-II
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P-IV, Q-III, R-V, S-II is the correct answer to “Match the compounds P-S with their carbonyl stretching frequencies (cm -1 ) I-VI in IR spectroscopy. P. Acetone I. 1870 Q. Ethyl acetate II. 1800 R. Acetamide III. 1740 S. Acetyl chloride IV. 1700 V. 1660 VI. 1600”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 32 of 40
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The decreasing order of acidity of the marked H of the following molecules is
Correct Answer: Option C — III > II > I
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III > II > I is the correct answer to “The decreasing order of acidity of the marked H of the following molecules is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 33 of 40
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On heating with dilute sulphuric acid, naphthalene-1 sulphonic acid gives predominantly
Correct Answer: Option B — naphthalene-2-sulphonic acid
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naphthalene-2-sulphonic acid is the correct answer to “On heating with dilute sulphuric acid, naphthalene-1 sulphonic acid gives predominantly”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 34 of 40
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In the reaction, \[P{h_3}P\xrightarrow{{\,\,{\text{Mel}}\,\,}}\left[ X \right]\xrightarrow{{n - {\text{BuLi}}}}\left[ Y \right]\] the compounds X and Y, respectively, are
Correct Answer: Option B — [Ph3P(Me)] [I]; Ph3P=CH2
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[Ph3P(Me)] [I]; Ph3P=CH2 is the correct answer to “In the reaction, \[P{h_3}P\xrightarrow{{\,\,{\text{Mel}}\,\,}}\left[ X \right]\xrightarrow{{n - {\text{BuLi}}}}\left[ Y \right]\] the compounds X and Y, respectively, are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 35 of 40
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The amino acid side chain high affinity for Ca 2+ and Cu 2+ in metallo-proteins is
Correct Answer: Option C — carboxylate for Ca2+ and imidazole for Cu2+
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carboxylate for Ca2+ and imidazole for Cu2+ is the correct answer to “The amino acid side chain high affinity for Ca 2+ and Cu 2+ in metallo-proteins is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 36 of 40
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The decreasing order of the reactivity of the following compounds towards electrophiles is
Correct Answer: Option D — I > II > III
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I > II > III is the correct answer to “The decreasing order of the reactivity of the following compounds towards electrophiles is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 37 of 40
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The two pericyclic reactions successively involved in the thermal transformation given below are
Correct Answer: Option D — 4π-electrocyclization followed by [4 + 2] π-cycloaddition
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4π-electrocyclization followed by [4 + 2] π-cycloaddition is the correct answer to “The two pericyclic reactions successively involved in the thermal transformation given below are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 38 of 40
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Bridge-head hydrogen of the conformer of cis-decalin is positioned as [a = axial; e = equatorial]
Correct Answer: Option C — a, e
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a, e is the correct answer to “Bridge-head hydrogen of the conformer of cis-decalin is positioned as [a = axial; e = equatorial]”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 39 of 40
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The compound is
Correct Answer: Option A — aromatic and high dipole moment
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aromatic and high dipole moment is the correct answer to “The compound is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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Question 40 of 40
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Among the following, the Newman projections of meso-2, 3-butanediol are
Correct Answer: Option B — P, R
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P, R is the correct answer to “Among the following, the Newman projections of meso-2, 3-butanediol are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basics Of Organic Reaction Mechanism.
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