Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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1.

The Finkelstein reaction can be used to prepare alkyl fluorides.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The Finkelstein reaction takes place in what medium?

A. Concentrated HCl
B. Concentrated H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>
C. Dry acetone
D. Water
Answer» D. Water
3.

Which of the following is incorrect with regard to the reaction between C2H4 and Cl2 in CCl4?

A. It results in the formation of a vicinal dihalide
B. It results in the breaking of the C-C double bond
C. It results in the formation of a colourless compound
D. It results in the discharge of a reddish-brown colour
Answer» E.
4.

When propene reacts with HBr, two products are formed out of which one is predominates the other. Identify the minor product.

A. 1-Bromopropane
B. 2-Bromopropane
C. 1-Bromobutane
D. 2-Bromobutane
Answer» B. 2-Bromopropane
5.

How many monohaloalkane isomers can be formed on the free radical bromination of (CH3)2CHCH2CH3?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
6.

The following reaction to form haloalkanes is an example of which type of reaction?
Propane + Cl2 (in the presence of UV light) = 1-Chloropropane + 2-Chloropropane

A. Free radical substitution
B. Halogen exchange
C. Finkelstein reaction
D. Swarts reaction
Answer» B. Halogen exchange
7.

Iodoalkanes can be obtained by heating alcohols with potassium iodide in __________

A. hypophosphrus acid
B. phosphorus acid
C. phosphoric acid
D. hypophosphoric acid
Answer» D. hypophosphoric acid
8.

What do you get by heating a mixture of hexanol and concentrated aqueous hydrogen chloride?

A. Cyclochlorohexane
B. Chlorohexane
C. Phosphorus acid
D. No reaction
Answer» C. Phosphorus acid
9.

When ethanol reacts with PCl5, it gives three products which include chloroethane and hydrochloric acid. What is the third product?

A. Phosphorus acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Phosphorus trichloride
D. Phosphoryl chloride
Answer» E.
10.

The reaction of a primary alcohol with which of the following gives purely a haloalkane?

A. Phosphorus trichloride
B. Phosphorus pentachloride
C. Thionyl chloride
D. Sulphuryl chloride
Answer» D. Sulphuryl chloride
11.

What is the catalyst in the reaction of a primary alcohol with HCl to obtain a chloroalkane?

A. anhydrous ZnCl<sub>2</sub>
B. concentrated H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>
C. red phosphorous
D. pyridine
Answer» B. concentrated H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>
12.

What is the correct order of reactivity of the following haloacids with a given alcohol?

A. HCl &gt; HBr &gt; HI
B. HI &gt; HBr &gt; HCl
C. HBr &gt; HCl &gt; HI
D. HI &gt; HCl &gt; HBr
Answer» C. HBr &gt; HCl &gt; HI
13.

What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols with a given haloacid?

A. 1 &gt; 2 &gt; 3
B. 3 &gt; 2 &gt; 1
C. 1 &gt; 3 &gt; 2
D. 2 &gt; 1 &gt; 3
Answer» C. 1 &gt; 3 &gt; 2