Which of the following compounds is most readily sulfonated? (a) Benzene (b) Chlorobenzene (c) Toluene (d) Nitrobenzene

Which of the following compounds is most readily sulfonated?
(a) Benzene
(b) Chlorobenzene
(c) Toluene
(d) Nitrobenzene
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Toluene
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Which of the following compounds undergoes nitration most readily? (a) Benzene (b) Toluene (c) Nitrobenzene (d) Benzoic acid

Description : Which of the following compounds undergoes nitration most readily? (a) Benzene (b) Toluene (c) Nitrobenzene (d) Benzoic acid

Last Answer : Toluene

40. Among the fo the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is: (1) Benzene (2) Benzoic acid (3) Nitrobenzene (4) Toluene

Description : 40. Among the following compounds the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is: (1) Benzene (2) Benzoic acid (3) Nitrobenzene (4) Toluene

Last Answer : Toluene

Trinitrotoluene (TNT), an explosive, is made by the nitration of (A) Nitrobenzene (B) Toluene (C) Nitrotoluene (D) Benzene

Description : Trinitrotoluene (TNT), an explosive, is made by the nitration of (A) Nitrobenzene (B) Toluene (C) Nitrotoluene (D) Benzene

Last Answer : (B) Toluene

Which of the following compounds reacts least rapidly in electrophilic substitution reactions? (a) Nitrobenzene (b) Phenol (c) Bromobenzene (d) Toluene

Description : Which of the following compounds reacts least rapidly in electrophilic substitution reactions? (a) Nitrobenzene (b) Phenol (c) Bromobenzene (d) Toluene

Last Answer : Nitrobenzene

Which of the following compounds reacts most rapidly with HNO3/H2SO4? (a) toluene (b) anisole (c) nitrobenzene(d) benzonitrile

Description : Which of the following compounds reacts most rapidly with HNO3/H2SO4? (a) toluene (b) anisole (c) nitrobenzene (d) benzonitrile

Last Answer : anisole

In the following compounds, anisole (I), benzene (II) and nitrobenzene (III), the ease of reaction with electrophiles is:

Description : In the following compounds, anisole (I), benzene (II) and nitrobenzene (III), the ease of reaction with electrophiles is:

Last Answer : In the following compounds, anisole (I), benzene (II) and nitrobenzene (III), the ease of reaction ... . `IIIgtIIgtI` C. `IIgtIgtIII` D. `IgtIIgtIII`

Which of the following will give a precipitate with excess bromine water? (a) Bromobenzene (b) Aniline (c) Nitrobenzene (d) Toluene

Description : Which of the following will give a precipitate with excess bromine water? (a) Bromobenzene (b) Aniline (c) Nitrobenzene (d) Toluene

Last Answer : Aniline

Which of the following solutions will follow Raoult's law most closely? (A) A solution of benzene, toluene and o-xylene (B) 35% solution of camphor in water (C) 35% solution of NH3 in water (D) A solution of polar organic compounds (not of homologue of a series)

Description : Which of the following solutions will follow Raoult's law most closely? (A) A solution of benzene, toluene and o-xylene (B) 35% solution of camphor in water (C) 35% solution of NH3 in water (D) A solution of polar organic compounds (not of homologue of a series)

Last Answer : (A) A solution of benzene, toluene and o-xylene

Iodobenzene can be prepared by (a) treating chlorobenzene with I2 using FeCl3 catalyst. (b) treating phenol with I2 in NaOH solution. (c) treating benzenediazonium chloride with KI (d) treating benzene with CH3I using AlCl3 catalyst

Description : Iodobenzene can be prepared by (a) treating chlorobenzene with I2 using FeCl3 catalyst. (b) treating phenol with I2 in NaOH solution. (c) treating benzenediazonium chloride with KI (d) treating benzene with CH3I using AlCl3 catalyst

Last Answer : treating benzenediazonium chloride with KI

Benzenediazonium chloride reacts with warm water to give (a) Aniline (b) Phenol (c) Benzene (d) Chlorobenzene

Description : Benzenediazonium chloride reacts with warm water to give (a) Aniline (b) Phenol (c) Benzene (d) Chlorobenzene

Last Answer : Phenol

Which of the following reagents is most suitable for preparing chlorobenzene from benzene? (a) Aqueous chlorine (b) Chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light (c) Chlorine in acetic acid (d) Chlorine in the presence of FeCl3

Description : Which of the following reagents is most suitable for preparing chlorobenzene from benzene? (a) Aqueous chlorine (b) Chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light (c) Chlorine in acetic acid (d) Chlorine in the presence of FeCl3

Last Answer : Chlorine in the presence of FeCl3

Benzene reacts with chlorine in the presence of FeCl3 catalyst to form (a) Hexachlorobenzene (b) Chlorobenzene (c) Hexachlorocyclohexane (d) Benzyl chloride

Description : Benzene reacts with chlorine in the presence of FeCl3 catalyst to form (a) Hexachlorobenzene (b) Chlorobenzene (c) Hexachlorocyclohexane (d) Benzyl chloride

Last Answer : Chlorobenzene

Which of the following can be made by the action of CH3Cl on benzene in the presence of aluminium chloride? (a) Ethylbenzene (b) o-Xylene (c) Chlorobenzene (d) m-Xylene

Description : Which of the following can be made by the action of CH3Cl on benzene in the presence of aluminium chloride? (a) Ethylbenzene (b) o-Xylene (c) Chlorobenzene (d) m-Xylene

Last Answer : o-Xylene

What is the major organic product of the reaction between benzene and isobutyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3? (a) tert-butylbenzene (b) isobutylbenzene (c) n-butylbenzene (d) chlorobenzene

Description : What is the major organic product of the reaction between benzene and isobutyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3? (a) tert-butylbenzene (b) isobutylbenzene (c) n-butylbenzene (d) chlorobenzene

Last Answer : tert-butylbenzene

Aniline is prepared by (a) the reaction of benzene with ammonia (b) the reduction of nitrobenzene with Sn/HCl (c) the dehydrogenation of nitrobenzene (d) the reaction of nitrobenzene with I2/NaOH

Description : Aniline is prepared by (a) the reaction of benzene with ammonia (b) the reduction of nitrobenzene with Sn/HCl (c) the dehydrogenation of nitrobenzene (d) the reaction of nitrobenzene with I2/NaOH

Last Answer : the reduction of nitrobenzene with Sn/HCl

Which of the following statements is False/Incorrect about nitrobenzene? (a) is formed by nitration of benzene at temperatures below 60°C. (b) can be further nitrated to give m-dinitrobenzene. (c) can be oxidized with KMnO4 to give benzoic acid. (d) can be reduced with Sn/HCl to give aniline.

Description : Which of the following statements is False/Incorrect about nitrobenzene? (a) is formed by nitration of benzene at temperatures below 60°C. (b) can be further nitrated to give m-dinitrobenzene. (c) can be oxidized with KMnO4 to give benzoic acid. (d) can be reduced with Sn/HCl to give aniline.

Last Answer : can be oxidized with KMnO4 to give benzoic acid

Which of the following agents is used in order to make benzene react with concentrated nitric acid to give nitrobenzene? (a) Concentrated H2SO4 (b) FeCl3 catalyst (c) Lindlar's catalyst (d) Ultraviolet light

Description : Which of the following agents is used in order to make benzene react with concentrated nitric acid to give nitrobenzene? (a) Concentrated H2SO4 (b) FeCl3 catalyst (c) Lindlar's catalyst (d) Ultraviolet light

Last Answer : Concentrated H2SO4

Benzene reacts with concentrated HNO3 in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 to give nitrobenzene. This reaction is an example of (a) Electrophilic addition (b) Nucleophilic addition (c) Electrophilic substitution (d) Nucleophilic substitution

Description : Benzene reacts with concentrated HNO3 in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 to give nitrobenzene. This reaction is an example of (a) Electrophilic addition (b) Nucleophilic addition (c) Electrophilic substitution (d) Nucleophilic substitution

Last Answer : Electrophilic substitution

Benzene reacts with concentrated HNO3 in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 to give nitrobenzene. This reaction is an example of (a) Electrophilic addition (b) Nucleophilic addition (c) Electrophilic substitution (d) Nucleophilic substitution

Description : Benzene reacts with concentrated HNO3 in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 to give nitrobenzene. This reaction is an example of (a) Electrophilic addition (b) Nucleophilic addition (c) Electrophilic substitution (d) Nucleophilic substitution

Last Answer : Electrophilic substitution

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) For the manufacture of styrene, the major raw materials are benzene and ethylene (B) One important copolymer of styrene is SBR, which is widely used in the manufacture of automobile tyres (C) Manufacture of phenol by chloroben-zene-eaustic process involves. The chlorination of benzene, causticisation and hydrolysis (D) Phenol manufacture by chlorobenzene-caustic process is competitive even when low cost chlorine is not available

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) For the manufacture of styrene, the major raw materials are benzene and ethylene (B) One important copolymer of styrene is SBR, which is widely ... D) Phenol manufacture by chlorobenzene-caustic process is competitive even when low cost chlorine is not available

Last Answer : (D) Phenol manufacture by chlorobenzene-caustic process is competitive even when low cost chlorine is not available

. Reaction of benzene with chlorine gas to produce tri-chlorobenzene exemplifies a/an __________ reaction. (A) Elementary (B) Parallel(C) Consecutive(D) None of these

Description : . Reaction of benzene with chlorine gas to produce tri-chlorobenzene exemplifies a/an __________ reaction. (A) Elementary (B) Parallel (C) Consecutive (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Consecutive

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) DDT is manufactured by the condensation of chlorobenzene with chloral at 30°C in presence of oleum, which is a highly exothermic reaction (B) Chloral is obtained by the chlorination of ethyl alcohol (C) Insecticides acting on the insects through the respiratory system are called fumigants (D) Benzene hexachloride is not a contact insecticide

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) DDT is manufactured by the condensation of chlorobenzene with chloral at 30°C in presence of oleum, which is a highly exothermic reaction (B) Chloral ... through the respiratory system are called fumigants (D) Benzene hexachloride is not a contact insecticide

Last Answer : (D) Benzene hexachloride is not a contact insecticide

Chemical name of Gammaxane is - (1) Toluene (2) Chloro benzene (3) Aniline (4) Benzene hexachloride

Description : Chemical name of Gammaxane is - (1) Toluene (2) Chloro benzene (3) Aniline (4) Benzene hexachloride

Last Answer : (4) Benzene hexachloride Explanation: Gammexane is an insecticide that is the gamma isomer of benzene hexachloride. It is also known as lindane. Benzene hexachloride is any of several stereoisomers of 1,2,3,4,5,6- hexachlorocyclohexane formed by the lightinduced addition of chlorine to benzene.

A mixture of benzene and toluene forms (1) Non-ideal solution (2) Ideal solution (3) Emulsion (4) Suspension

Description : A mixture of benzene and toluene forms (1) Non-ideal solution (2) Ideal solution (3) Emulsion (4) Suspension

Last Answer : (2) Ideal solution Explanation: A mixture of benzene and toluene (60 mole% toluene) enters a distillation column to be separated into two product streams.

Out of benzene, m–dinitrobenzene and toluene which will undergo nitration most easily and why?

Description : Out of benzene, m–dinitrobenzene and toluene which will undergo nitration most easily and why?

Last Answer : Ans. -CH3 group is electron donating while –NO2 group is electron withdrawing. Therefore, maximum electron density will be in toluene , followed by benzene and at least in m-dinitrobenzene. Therefore, the ease of nitration decreases in the order: Toluene> benzene> m-dinitrobenzene

Out of benzene, m–dinitrobenzene and toluene which will undergo nitration most easily and why?

Description : Out of benzene, m–dinitrobenzene and toluene which will undergo nitration most easily and why?

Last Answer : Ans. -CH3 group is electron donating while –NO2 group is electron withdrawing. Therefore, maximum electron density will be in toluene, followed by benzene and at least in m-dinitrobenzene. Therefore, the ease of nitration decreases in the order: Toluene> benzene> m-dinitrobenzene

Resorcinol on distillation with zinc dust gives (a) Benzene (b) Cyclohexane (c) Toluene (d) m-Xylene

Description : Resorcinol on distillation with zinc dust gives (a) Benzene (b) Cyclohexane (c) Toluene (d) m-Xylene

Last Answer : Benzene

Compared to benzene, nitration of toluene takes place at (a) Same rate (b) Faster rate (c) Slower rate(d) Can not predict

Description : Compared to benzene, nitration of toluene takes place at (a) Same rate (b) Faster rate (c) Slower rate (d) Can not predict

Last Answer : Faster rate

An organic compound (A) has a molecular weight 78 and an empirical formula CH. (A) is resistant to attack by oxidizing agents but undergoes substitution and addition reactions. X-ray analysis shows that the distance between adjacent carbon atoms is 1.39Å (intermediate between single and double bond lengths). The evidence suggests that compound (A) is (a) Benzene (b) Cyclohexane (c) Toluene (d) n-Hexane

Description : An organic compound (A) has a molecular weight 78 and an empirical formula CH. (A) is resistant to attack by oxidizing agents but undergoes substitution and addition reactions. X-ray analysis shows that the ... suggests that compound (A) is (a) Benzene (b) Cyclohexane (c) Toluene (d) n-Hexane

Last Answer : Benzene

An organic compound (A) has a molecular weight 78 and an empirical formula CH. (A) is resistant to attack by oxidizing agents but undergoes substitution and addition reactions. X-ray analysis shows that the distance between adjacent carbon atoms is 1.39Å (intermediate between single and double bond lengths). The evidence suggests that compound (A) is (a) Benzene (b) Cyclohexane (c) Toluene (d) n-Hexane

Description : An organic compound (A) has a molecular weight 78 and an empirical formula CH. (A) is resistant to attack by oxidizing agents but undergoes substitution and addition reactions. X-ray analysis shows that the ... suggests that compound (A) is (a) Benzene (b) Cyclohexane (c) Toluene (d) n-Hexane

Last Answer : Benzene

Cresols on distillation with zinc dust gives (a) o-Xylene(b) Benzene(c) o- plus p-Xylene(d) Toluene

Description : Cresols on distillation with zinc dust gives (a) o-Xylene (b) Benzene (c) o- plus p-Xylene (d) Toluene

Last Answer : Toluene

Which of the following statements is false about toluene? (a) can be prepared by treating benzene with methyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3. (b) is converted to benzoic acid on refluxing with acidic KMnO4 solution. (c) on refluxing with concentrated H2SO4 gives a mixture of ortho and para toluenesulfonic acid. (d) can be nitrated with concentrated nitric acid to give a mixture of ortho and meta nitrotoluene.

Description : Which of the following statements is false about toluene? (a) can be prepared by treating benzene with methyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3. (b) is converted to benzoic acid on refluxing with ... (d) can be nitrated with concentrated nitric acid to give a mixture of ortho and meta nitrotoluene.

Last Answer : can be nitrated with concentrated nitric acid to give a mixture of ortho and meta nitrotoluene

When propyne is passed through hot iron tube at 400°C, it gives (a) Benzene(b) Toluene(c) m-Xylene(d) Mesitylene

Description : When propyne is passed through hot iron tube at 400°C, it gives (a) Benzene (b) Toluene (c) m-Xylene (d) Mesitylene

Last Answer : Mesitylene

When acetylene is passed through hot iron tube at 400°C, it gives (a) Benzene (b) Toluene (c) o-Xylene (d) Mesitylene

Description : When acetylene is passed through hot iron tube at 400°C, it gives (a) Benzene (b) Toluene (c) o-Xylene (d) Mesitylene

Last Answer : Benzene

Chemical name of Gammaxane is (1) Toluene (2) Chloro benzene (3) Aniline (4) Benzene hexachloride

Description : Chemical name of Gammaxane is (1) Toluene (2) Chloro benzene (3) Aniline (4) Benzene hexachloride

Last Answer : Benzene hexachloride

Which of the following compounds would be unaffected by boiling aqueous NaOH? (a) Chloroethane (b) Acetaldehyde (c) Chlorobenzene (d) Ethyl acetate

Description : Which of the following compounds would be unaffected by boiling aqueous NaOH? (a) Chloroethane (b) Acetaldehyde (c) Chlorobenzene (d) Ethyl acetate

Last Answer : Chlorobenzene

Which of the following compounds will give a white precipitate with alcoholic AgNO3? (a) Vinylbenzene (b) Chlorobenzene (c) Vinyl chloride (d) Allyl chloride

Description : Which of the following compounds will give a white precipitate with alcoholic AgNO3? (a) Vinylbenzene (b) Chlorobenzene (c) Vinyl chloride (d) Allyl chloride

Last Answer : Allyl chloride

Which one of the following processes aims at producing higher yield of gaseous unsaturated hydrocarbons and aromatics like benzene & toluene? (A) Reforming (B) Pyrolysis (C) Alkylation (D) Hydrocracking

Description : Which one of the following processes aims at producing higher yield of gaseous unsaturated hydrocarbons and aromatics like benzene & toluene? (A) Reforming (B) Pyrolysis (C) Alkylation (D) Hydrocracking

Last Answer : (A) Reforming

A minimum boiling azeotrope is exemplified by (A) Toluene-benzene (B) Acetone-carbon disulphide (C) Water-isobutyl alcohol (D) None of these

Description : A minimum boiling azeotrope is exemplified by (A) Toluene-benzene (B) Acetone-carbon disulphide (C) Water-isobutyl alcohol (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Acetone-carbon disulphide

Pick out the system with minimum boiling azeotrope at 1 atm. (A) Benzene-toluene (B) Ethyl alcohol-water (C) Hydrochloric acid-water (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Pick out the system with minimum boiling azeotrope at 1 atm. (A) Benzene-toluene (B) Ethyl alcohol-water (C) Hydrochloric acid-water (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (B) Ethyl alcohol-water

. Main constituents of Benzol are (A) Benzene, toluene & xylene (B) Tar & creosote (C) Ammonia & phenol (D) Anthracene & phenol

Description : . Main constituents of Benzol are (A) Benzene, toluene & xylene (B) Tar & creosote (C) Ammonia & phenol (D) Anthracene & phenol

Last Answer : (A) Benzene, toluene & xylene

Benzol is used (A) As a motor fuel blend (B) For producing benzene, toluene & xylene by its distillation (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Description : Benzol is used (A) As a motor fuel blend (B) For producing benzene, toluene & xylene by its distillation (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)

Phthalic anhydride is produced by the oxidation of (A) Naphthalene (B) Benzene (C) Toluene(D) Aniline

Description : Phthalic anhydride is produced by the oxidation of (A) Naphthalene (B) Benzene (C) Toluene (D) Aniline

Last Answer : (B) Benzene

The terminology 'BTX' used in coal tar distillation industry refers to (A) Benzol-toluol-xylol (B) Benzol-toluene-xylene (C) Benzene-toluol-xylol (D) Benzene-toluene-xylene

Description : The terminology 'BTX' used in coal tar distillation industry refers to (A) Benzol-toluol-xylol (B) Benzol-toluene-xylene (C) Benzene-toluol-xylol (D) Benzene-toluene-xylene

Last Answer : (D) Benzene-toluene-xylene

Catalytic oxidation of toluene produces (A) Styrene (B) Phenol (C) Benzene (D) Tri-nitro-toluene

Description : Catalytic oxidation of toluene produces (A) Styrene (B) Phenol (C) Benzene (D) Tri-nitro-toluene

Last Answer : (B) Phenol

Maleic anhydride is produced by catalytic oxidation of (A) Toluene (B) Ethyl alcohol (C) Naphthalene (D) Benzene

Description : Maleic anhydride is produced by catalytic oxidation of (A) Toluene (B) Ethyl alcohol (C) Naphthalene (D) Benzene

Last Answer : (D) Benzene

Which of the following fuel detonates readily? a) Benzene b) Iso-octane c) Normal heptane d) Alcohol

Description : Which of the following fuel detonates readily? a) Benzene b) Iso-octane c) Normal heptane d) Alcohol

Last Answer : Answer: c Explanation: Normal heptane detonates readily.

Which of the following compounds will react most readily with concentrated sulfuric acid? (a) Ethane (b) Cyclohexane (c) Propane (d) Cyclohexene

Description : Which of the following compounds will react most readily with concentrated sulfuric acid? (a) Ethane (b) Cyclohexane (c) Propane (d) Cyclohexene

Last Answer : Cyclohexene

Which of the following compounds will undergo an SN2 reaction most readily? (a) (CH3)3CCH2I (b) (CH3)3CCl (c) (CH3)2CHI (d) (CH3)2CHCH2CH2CH2I

Description : Which of the following compounds will undergo an SN2 reaction most readily? (a) (CH3)3CCH2I (b) (CH3)3CCl (c) (CH3)2CHI (d) (CH3)2CHCH2CH2CH2I

Last Answer : (CH3)2CHCH2CH2CH2I

Which of the following compounds will react most readily with bromine in CCl4? (a) CH3CH2CH3 (b) (CH3)3CH (c) CH3CH=CH2 (d) (CH3)4C

Description : Which of the following compounds will react most readily with bromine in CCl4? (a) CH3CH2CH3 (b) (CH3)3CH (c) CH3CH=CH2 (d) (CH3)4C

Last Answer : CH3CH=CH2