Class 11 Chemistry · Chapter 13

Samacheer Class 11 Chemistry - Hydrocarbons

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Q.1The correct statement regarding the comparison of staggered and eclipsed conformations of ethane, is a) The eclipsed conformation of ethane is more stable than staggered conformation even though the eclipsed conformation has torsional strain. b) The staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than eclipsed conformation, because staggered conformation has no torsional strain. c) The staggered conformation of ethane is less stable than eclipsed conformation, because staggered conformation has torsional strain. d) The staggered conformation of ethane is less stable than eclipsed conformation, because staggered conformation has no torsional strain.v
Solution

b) The staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than eclipsed conformation, because staggered conformation has no torsional strain.

Answer:

b) The staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than eclipsed conformation, because staggered conformation has no torsional strain.

Q.2C 2 H 5 Br + 2Na C 4 H 10 + 2NaBr. The above reaction is an example of which of the following a) Reimer Tiemann reaction b) Wurtz reaction c) Aldol condensation d) Hoffmann reactionv
Solution

b) Wurtz reaction

Answer:

b) Wurtz reaction

Q.4The C – H bond and C – C bond in ethane are formed by which of the following types of overlap a) sp 3 – s and sp 3 – sp 3 b) sp 2 – s and sp 2 – sp 2 c) sp – sp and sp – sp d) p – s and p – pv
Solution

a) sp 3 – s and sp 3 – sp 3

Answer:

a) sp 3 – s and sp 3 – sp 3

Q.6Which of the following is optically active a) 2 – methyl pentane b) citric acid c) Glycerol d) none of thesev
Solution

a) 2 – methyl pentane

Answer:

a) 2 – methyl pentane

Q.7The compound formed at anode in the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of potassium acetate are a) CH 4 and H 2 b) CH 4 and CO 2 c) C 2 H 6 and CO 2 d) C 2 H 4 and Cl 2v
Solution

c) C 2 H 6 and CO 2

Answer:

c) C 2 H 6 and CO 2

Q.8The general formula for cyclo alkanes a) C n H n b) C n H 2n C) C n H 2n-2 d) C n H 2n + 2v
Solution

b) C n H 2n

Answer:

b) C n H 2n

Q.9The compound that will react most readily with gaseous bromine has the formula a) C 3 H 6 b) C 2 H 2 c) C 4 H 10 d) C 2 H 4v
Solution

a) C 3 H 6

Answer:

a) C 3 H 6

Q.10Which of the following compounds shall not produce propene by reaction with HBr followed by elimination (or) only direct elimination reaction a) b) CH 3 – CH 2 – CH 2 – OH c) H 2 C = C = O d) CH 3 – CH 2 – CH 2 Brv
Solution

c) H 2 C = C = O

Answer:

c) H 2 C = C = O

Q.11Which among the following alkenes on reductive ozonolysis produces only propanone? a) 2 – Methyl propene b) 2 – Methyl but – 2 – ene c) 2, 3 – Dimethyl but – 1- ene d) 2, 3 – Dimethyl but – 2 – enev
Solution

d) 2, 3 – Dimethyl but – 2 – ene

Answer:

d) 2, 3 – Dimethyl but – 2 – ene

Q.12The major product formed when 2 – bromo – 2 – methyl butane is refluxed with ethanolic KOH is a) 2 – methylbut – 2- ene b) 2 – methyl butan – 1 – ol c) 2 – methyl but – 1 – ene d) 2 – methyl butan – 2- olv
Solution

a) 2 – methylbut – 2- ene

Answer:

a) 2 – methylbut – 2- ene

Q.13Major product of the below mentioned reaction is, (CH 3 ) 2 C = CH 2 a) 2 – chloro – 1 – iode – 2 – methyl propane b) 1 – chloro – 2 – iodo – 2 – methyl propane c) 1, 2 – dichloro – 2 – methyl propane d) 1, 2 – diiodo – 2 – methyl propanev
Solution

a) 2 – chloro – 1 – iode – 2 – methyl propane

Answer:

a) 2 – chloro – 1 – iode – 2 – methyl propane

Q.14The IUPAC name of the following compound is a) trans – 2- chloro – 3- iodo – 2- pentane b) cis – 3- iodo – 4 chloro – 3 – pentane c) trans – 3 – iodo – 4 – chloro – 3 – pentene d) cis – 2 – chloro – 3 iodo – 2 – pentenev
Solution

a) trans – 2- chloro – 3- iodo – 2- pentane

Answer:

a) trans – 2- chloro – 3- iodo – 2- pentane

Q.15Cis – 2- butene and trans – 2 – butene are a) conformational isomers b) structural isomers c) configurational isomers d) optical isomersv
Solution

c) configurational isomers

Answer:

c) configurational isomers

Q.17CH ≡ CH, where A is, a) Zn b) conc. H 2 SO 4 c) alc. KOH d) dil. H 2 SO 4v
Solution

c) alc. KOH

Answer:

c) alc. KOH

Q.18Consider the nitration of benzene using mixed con H 2 SO 4 and HNO 3 if a large quantity of KHSO 4 is added to the mixture, the rate of nitration will be a) unchanged b) doubled c) faster d) slowerv
Solution

d) slower

Answer:

d) slower

Q.19In which of the following molecules, all atoms are co-planar a) b) c) d) both (a) and (b)v
Solution

d) both (a) and (b)

Answer:

d) both (a) and (b)

Q.23Which of the following compounds will not undergo Friedal – crafts reaction easily? a) Nitro benzene b) Toluene c) Cumene d) Xylenev
Solution

a) Nitro benzene

Answer:

a) Nitro benzene

Q.24Some meta-directing substituents in aromatic substitution are given. Which one is most deactivating? a) – COOH b) – NO 2 c) -C ≡ N d) -SO 3 Hv
Solution

b) – NO 2

Answer:

b) – NO 2

Q.25Which of the following can be used as the halide component for friedal – crafts reaction? a) Chloro benzene b) Bromo benzene c) Chloro ethene d) Isopropyl chloridev
Solution

d) Isopropyl chloride

Answer:

d) Isopropyl chloride

Q.26An alkane isobtainedbydecarboxylation of sodium propionate. Same alkane can be prepared by a) Catalytic hydrogenation of propene b) action of sodium metal on iodomethane c) reduction of 1 – chloro propane d) reduction of bromomethanev
Solution

b) action of sodium metal on iodomethane

Answer:

b) action of sodium metal on iodomethane

Q.27Which of the following is aliphatic saturated hydrocarbon a) C 8 H 18 b) C 9 H 18 c) C 8 H 14 d) All of thesev
Solution

a) C 8 H 18

Answer:

a) C 8 H 18

Q.28Identify the compound ‘Z’ in the following reaction a) Formaldehyde b) Acetaldehyde c) Formic acid d) none of thesev
Solution

a) Formaldehyde

Answer:

a) Formaldehyde

Q.29Peroxide effect (Kharasch effect) can be studied in case of a) Oct – 4 – ene b) hex – 3 – ene c) pent – 1 – ene d) but – 2 – enev
Solution

c) pent – 1 – ene

Answer:

c) pent – 1 – ene

Q.302 – butyne on chlorination gives a) 1 – chloro butane b) 1, 2 – dichloro butane c) 1, 1, 2, 2 – tetrachlorobutane d) 2, 2, 3, 3 – tetra chloro butanev
Solution

d) 2, 2, 3, 3 – tetra chloro butane
II. Write brief answer to the following questions:

Answer:

d) 2, 2, 3, 3 – tetra chloro butane
II. Write brief answer to the following questions:

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Q.31Give IUPAC names for the following compounds 1) CH 3 – CH = CH – CH = CH – C ≡ C – CH 3 2) 3) (CH 3 ) 3 C – C ≡ C – CH(CH 3 ) 2 4) ethyl isopropyl acetylene 5) CH ≡ C – C ≡ C – C ≡ CHv
Solution

1)
2)
3)
4) ethyl isopropyl acetylene
5)

Answer:

1)
2)
3)
4) ethyl isopropyl acetylene
5)

Q.33Write short notes on ortho, para directors in aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions.v
Solution

All the activating groups are ‘ortho-para’ directors.
Example: – OH, – NH 2, -NHR, -NHCOCH 3, -OCH 3 -CH 3 – C 2 H 5 etc.
Let us consider the directive influences of phenolic (-OH) group. Phenol is the resonance hybrid of following structures.
In these resonance structures, the (-) charge residue is present on ortho and para position of ring structure. It is quite evident that the lone pair of electron on the atom which is attached to the ring involves in resonance and makes the ring more electron rich than benzene. The electron density at ortho and para positions increases as compared to the meta position. Therefore phenolic group activates the benzene ring for electrophilic attack at ‘ortho’ and ‘para positions and hence -OH group is an ortho-para director and activator.
In aryl halides, the strong -I effect of the halogens (electron withdrawing tendency) decreases the electron density of benzene ring, thereby deactivating for electrophilic attack. However the presence of lone pair on halogens involved in the resonance with pi electrons of benzene ring, increases electron density at ortho and para position. Hence the halogen group is an ortho-para director and deactivator.

Answer:

All the activating groups are ‘ortho-para’ directors.
Example: – OH, – NH 2, -NHR, -NHCOCH 3, -OCH 3 -CH 3 – C 2 H 5 etc.
Let us consider the directive influences of phenolic (-OH) group. Phenol is the resonance hybrid of following structures.
In these resonance structures, the (-) charge residue is present on ortho and para position of ring structure. It is quite evident that the lone pair of electron on the atom which is attached to the ring involves in resonance and makes the ring more electron rich than benzene. The electron density at ortho and para positions increases as compared to the meta position. Therefore phenolic group activates the benzene ring for electrophilic attack at ‘ortho’ and ‘para positions and hence -OH group is an ortho-para director and activator.
In aryl halides, the strong -I effect of the halogens (electron withdrawing tendency) decreases the electron density of benzene ring, thereby deactivating for electrophilic attack. However the presence of lone pair on halogens involved in the resonance with pi electrons of benzene ring, increases electron density at ortho and para position. Hence the halogen group is an ortho-para director and deactivator.

Q.36Describe the mechanism of Nitration of benzene.v
Solution

It is prepared by the action of a mixture of con. HNO 3 and con. H 2 SO 4 (nitrating mixture) on benzene maintaining the temperature below 333 K.
Nitration:
Sulphuric acid generates the electrophile – NO 2 +, nitronium ion-from nitric acid. This is an example of aromatic electrophilic substitution reaction.
The generation of nitronium ion
H 2 SO 4 + HONO 2 →
+ HSO 4 –
To the nitronium ion (being an electron deficient species) the π bond of benzene, donates a pair of electrons forming a 6-bond. A species with a + ve charge is formed as an intermediate. This is called ‘arenium ion’ and is stabilised by Resonance.
In the last step, the hydrogen atom attached to the carbon carrying the nitro group is pulled out as a proton, by the Lewis base HSO 4 –, so that stable aromatic system is formed.

Answer:

It is prepared by the action of a mixture of con. HNO 3 and con. H 2 SO 4 (nitrating mixture) on benzene maintaining the temperature below 333 K.
Nitration:
Sulphuric acid generates the electrophile – NO 2 +, nitronium ion-from nitric acid. This is an example of aromatic electrophilic substitution reaction.
The generation of nitronium ion
H 2 SO 4 + HONO 2 →
+ HSO 4 –
To the nitronium ion (being an electron deficient species) the π bond of benzene, donates a pair of electrons forming a 6-bond. A species with a + ve charge is formed as an intermediate. This is called ‘arenium ion’ and is stabilised by Resonance.
In the last step, the hydrogen atom attached to the carbon carrying the nitro group is pulled out as a proton, by the Lewis base HSO 4 –, so that stable aromatic system is formed.

Q.37How does Huckel rule help to decide the aromatic character of a compound.v
Solution

In 1865, August Kekule suggested that benzene consists of a cyclic planar structure of six carbon with alternate single and double bonds.
There were two objections:
Benzene forms only one ortho disubstituted products whereas the Kekule’s structure predicts two o-di substituted products as shown below.
Kekule’s structure failed to explain why benzene with three double bonds did not give addition reactions like other alkenes.To overcome this objection, Kekule suggested that benzene was mixture of two forms (1 and 2) which are in rapid equilibrium.
Resonance description of benzene:
The phenomenon in which two or more structures can be written for a substance which has identical position of atoms is called resonance. The actual structure of the molecule is said to be resonance hybrid of various possible alternative structures. In benzene, Kekule’s structures I & II represented the resonance structure, and structure III is the resonance hybrid of structure I & II.
The structures 1 and 2 exist only in theory. The actual structure of benzene is the hybrid of two hypothetical resonance structures.
Spectroscopic measurements:
Spectroscopic measurements show that benzene is planar and all of its carbon- carbon bonds are of equal length 1.40 Å. This value lies between carbon-carbon single bond length 1.54 Å and carbon- carbon double bond length 1.34 Å.
Molecular orbital structure:
The structure of benzene is best de¬scribed in terms of the molecular orbital theory. All the six carbon atoms of benzene are sp 2 hybridized. Six sp 2 hybrid orbitals of carbon linearly overlap with six 1 s orbitals of hydrogen atoms to form six C – H sigma bonds. Overlap between the remaining sp 2 hybrid orbitals of carbon forms six C – C sigma bonds.
Formation of Sigma bond in benzene
All the σ bonds in benzene lie in one plane with bond angle 120°. Each carbon atom in benzene possess an un hybridized p-orbital containing one electron. The lateral overlap of their p-orbital produces 3 π- bond. The six electrons of the p-orbitals cover all the six carbon atoms and are said to be delocalised. Due to delocalization, strong π-bond is formed which makes the molecule stable. Hence unlike alkenes and alkynes benzene undergoes substitution reactions rather addition reactions under normal conditions.
All carbon atoms have the delocalized π MO is formed by p-orbitais the overlap of six p-orbitals.
Representation of benzene:
Hence, there are three ways in which benzene can be represented.

Answer:

In 1865, August Kekule suggested that benzene consists of a cyclic planar structure of six carbon with alternate single and double bonds.
There were two objections:
Benzene forms only one ortho disubstituted products whereas the Kekule’s structure predicts two o-di substituted products as shown below.
Kekule’s structure failed to explain why benzene with three double bonds did not give addition reactions like other alkenes.To overcome this objection, Kekule suggested that benzene was mixture of two forms (1 and 2) which are in rapid equilibrium.
Resonance description of benzene:
The phenomenon in which two or more structures can be written for a substance which has identical position of atoms is called resonance. The actual structure of the molecule is said to be resonance hybrid of various possible alternative structures. In benzene, Kekule’s structures I & II represented the resonance structure, and structure III is the resonance hybrid of structure I & II.
The structures 1 and 2 exist only in theory. The actual structure of benzene is the hybrid of two hypothetical resonance structures.
Spectroscopic measurements:
Spectroscopic measurements show that benzene is planar and all of its carbon- carbon bonds are of equal length 1.40 Å. This value lies between carbon-carbon single bond length 1.54 Å and carbon- carbon double bond length 1.34 Å.
Molecular orbital structure:
The structure of benzene is best de¬scribed in terms of the molecular orbital theory. All the six carbon atoms of benzene are sp 2 hybridized. Six sp 2 hybrid orbitals of carbon linearly overlap with six 1 s orbitals of hydrogen atoms to form six C – H sigma bonds. Overlap between the remaining sp 2 hybrid orbitals of carbon forms six C – C sigma bonds.
Formation of Sigma bond in benzene
All the σ bonds in benzene lie in one plane with bond angle 120°. Each carbon atom in benzene possess an un hybridized p-orbital containing one electron. The lateral overlap of their p-orbital produces 3 π- bond. The six electrons of the p-orbitals cover all the six carbon atoms and are said to be delocalised. Due to delocalization, strong π-bond is formed which makes the molecule stable. Hence unlike alkenes and alkynes benzene undergoes substitution reactions rather addition reactions under normal conditions.
All carbon atoms have the delocalized π MO is formed by p-orbitais the overlap of six p-orbitals.
Representation of benzene:
Hence, there are three ways in which benzene can be represented.

Q.38Suggest the route for the preparation of the following from benzene. 1) 3 – chloro nitrobenzene 2) 4 – chlorotoluene 3) Bromo benzene 4) m – dinitro benzenev
Solution

1) 3 – chloro nitrobenzene
2) 4 – chlorotoluene
3) Bromo benzene
4) m – dinitro benzene

Answer:

1) 3 – chloro nitrobenzene
2) 4 – chlorotoluene
3) Bromo benzene
4) m – dinitro benzene

Q.39Suggest a simple chemical test to distinguish propane and propene.v
Solution

Propene decolourises Br 2 /H 2 O it forms dibromo compound but propane does not react with Br 2 / H 2 O.

Answer:

Propene decolourises Br 2 /H 2 O it forms dibromo compound but propane does not react with Br 2 / H 2 O.

Q.41How will you convert ethyl chloride into (i) ethane (ii) n – butanev
Solution

(i) ethane
(ii) n – butane

Answer:

(i) ethane
(ii) n – butane

Q.42Describe the conformers of n – butane.v
Solution

Conformations of n-Butane:
n-Butane may be considered as a derivative of ethane, as one hydrogen on each carbon is replaced by a methyl group
Eclipsed conformation:
In this conformation, the distance between the two methyl group is minimum. So there is maximum repulsion between them and it is the least stable conformer.
Anti or staggered form:
In this conformation, the distance between the two methyl groups is maximum and so there is minimum repulsion between them. And it is the most stable conformer.
The following potentially energy diagram shows the relative stabilities of various conformers of n-butane.

Answer:

Conformations of n-Butane:
n-Butane may be considered as a derivative of ethane, as one hydrogen on each carbon is replaced by a methyl group
Eclipsed conformation:
In this conformation, the distance between the two methyl group is minimum. So there is maximum repulsion between them and it is the least stable conformer.
Anti or staggered form:
In this conformation, the distance between the two methyl groups is maximum and so there is minimum repulsion between them. And it is the most stable conformer.
The following potentially energy diagram shows the relative stabilities of various conformers of n-butane.

Q.43Write the chemical equations for combustion of propane.v
Solution

C 3 H 8 (g) + 5O 2 (g) ) → 3CO 2 (g) + 4H 2 O(l)
propane

Answer:

C 3 H 8 (g) + 5O 2 (g) ) → 3CO 2 (g) + 4H 2 O(l)
propane

Q.44Explain Markovnikoff’s rule with suitable example.v
Solution

Markovnikoff ‘s rule:
“When an unsymmetrical alkene reacts with hydrogen halide, the hydrogen adds to the carbon that has more number of hydrogen and halogen add to the carbon having fewer hydrogen”. This rule can also be stated as in the addition reaction of alkene/alkyne, the most electro negative part of the reagent adds on to the least hydrogen attached doubly bonded carbon.
Addition of water: (Hydration of alkenes)
Normally, water does not react with alkenes. In the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, alkenes react with water to form alcohols. This reaction follows carbocation mechanism and Markovnikoff’s rule.

Answer:

Markovnikoff ‘s rule:
“When an unsymmetrical alkene reacts with hydrogen halide, the hydrogen adds to the carbon that has more number of hydrogen and halogen add to the carbon having fewer hydrogen”. This rule can also be stated as in the addition reaction of alkene/alkyne, the most electro negative part of the reagent adds on to the least hydrogen attached doubly bonded carbon.
Addition of water: (Hydration of alkenes)
Normally, water does not react with alkenes. In the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, alkenes react with water to form alcohols. This reaction follows carbocation mechanism and Markovnikoff’s rule.

Q.45What happens when ethylene is passed ‘ through cold dilute alkaline potassium permanganate.v
Solution

CH 2 = CH + H 2 O + (O)
CH 2 OH – CH 2 OH
Ethylene Ethylene glycol

Answer:

CH 2 = CH + H 2 O + (O)
CH 2 OH – CH 2 OH
Ethylene Ethylene glycol

Q.46Write the structures of following alkanes. 1) 2, 3 – Dimethyl – 6 – (2 – methyl propyl) decane 2) 5 – (2 – Ethyl butyl ) – 3, 3, – dimethyldecane 3) 5 – (1, 2 – Dimethyl propyl) – 2 – methylnonanev
Solution

1) 2, 3 – Dimethyl – 6 – (2 – methyl propyl) decane
2) 5 – (2 – Ethyl butyl ) – 3, 3, – dimethyldecane
3) 5 – (1, 2 – Dimethyl propyl) – 2 – methylnonane

Answer:

1) 2, 3 – Dimethyl – 6 – (2 – methyl propyl) decane
2) 5 – (2 – Ethyl butyl ) – 3, 3, – dimethyldecane
3) 5 – (1, 2 – Dimethyl propyl) – 2 – methylnonane

Q.49Complete the following: i) 2 – butyne ii) CH 2 = CH 2 iii) iv) CaC 2v
Solution

i) 2 – butyne
ii) CH 2 = CH 2
iii)
iv) CaC 2
CaC 2 + 2H 2 O → Ca(OH) 2 + C 2 H 2 ↑
Calcium Carbide Acetylene

Answer:

i) 2 – butyne
ii) CH 2 = CH 2
iii)
iv) CaC 2
CaC 2 + 2H 2 O → Ca(OH) 2 + C 2 H 2 ↑
Calcium Carbide Acetylene

Q.50How will distinguish 1 – butyne and 2 – butyne?v
Solution

1 – butyne reacts with ammoniacal AgNO 3 solution it forms white precipitate of silver acetylide but, 2 – butyne doesnot reacts with ammoniacal AgNO 3 solution.

Answer:

1 – butyne reacts with ammoniacal AgNO 3 solution it forms white precipitate of silver acetylide but, 2 – butyne doesnot reacts with ammoniacal AgNO 3 solution.