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Q1
NEET 2016 Phase 1

For the following reactions: (a) $\ce{CH3CH2CH2Br + KOH(alc) -> CH3CH=CH2 + KBr + H2O}$ (b) $\ce{CH3CHBrCH2CH3 + KOH(aq) -> CH3CH(OH)CH2CH3 + KBr}$ (c) $\ce{C6H10(cyclohexene) + Br2 -> }$ trans-1,2-dibromocyclohexane Which of the following statements is correct?

Q2
NEET 2016 Phase 2

Which of the following can be used as the halide component for a Friedel-Crafts (alkylation) reaction?

Q3
NEET 2016 Phase 2

Which of the following compounds shall NOT produce propene by reaction with $\ce{HBr}$ followed by elimination, or by direct elimination only?

Q4
NEET 2017

Identify A and predict the type of reaction: 2-bromoanisole (an aryl bromide bearing an $\ce{-OCH3}$ group ortho to $\ce{Br}$) $\ce{->[NaNH2]}$ A

Q5
NEET 2018

The compound A on treatment with $\ce{Na}$ gives B, and with $\ce{PCl5}$ gives C. B and C react together to give diethyl ether. A, B and C, in order, are:

Q6
NEET 2018

The compound $\ce{C7H8}$ undergoes the following reactions: $\ce{C7H8 ->[Cl2] A ->[Br2/Fe] B ->[Zn/HCl] C}$ The product C is:

Q7
NEET 2018

Hydrocarbon A reacts with bromine by substitution to form an alkyl bromide, which by the Wurtz reaction is converted to a gaseous hydrocarbon containing less than four carbon atoms. A is:

Q8
NEET 2019

Among the following, the reaction that proceeds through an electrophilic substitution is:

Q9
NEET 2019

An alkene A on reaction with $\ce{O3}$ then $\ce{Zn/H2O}$ gives propanone and ethanal in equimolar ratio. Addition of $\ce{HCl}$ to alkene A gives B as the major product. The structure of B is:

Q10
NEET 2019 Odisha

The hydrolysis reaction (with aq. NaOH) that takes place at the slowest rate, among the following, is :

Q11
NEET 2020

Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium chloride, followed by hydrolysis, will give:

Q12
NEET 2020

The elimination reaction of 2-bromopentane to form pent-2-ene is: (a) a $\beta$-elimination reaction (b) follows Zaitsev (Saytzeff) rule (c) a dehydrohalogenation reaction (d) a dehydration reaction The correct set of statements is:

Q13
NEET 2020

What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction? $\ce{CH4(g) + 4Cl2(g) -> CCl4(l) + 4HCl(g)}$

Q14
NEET 2020

Which of the following alkanes cannot be made in good yield by the Wurtz reaction?

Q15
NEET 2021

The major product of the following reaction is: \ce{(CH3)2CH-CH=CH2 + HBr ->[(C6H5CO)2O2] ?}

Q16
NEET 2021

The major product formed in the dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromopentane is pent-2-ene. This product formation is based on:

Q17
NEET 2022

In the reaction \ce{RMgX + CO2 ->[\text{dry ether}] Y ->[H3O+] RCOOH}, the intermediate Y is:

Q18
NEET 2022

Which of the following sequence of reagents is suitable to synthesize chlorobenzene from the starting material shown?

Q19
NEET 2022

The incorrect statement regarding chirality is:

Q20
NEET 2022

The correct IUPAC name of the compound shown (a six-carbon chain bearing \ce{Br} at C1, \ce{OH} at C3, a \ce{CH3} branch at C4, and \ce{Cl} at C5) is:

Haloalkanes And Haloarenes NEET PYQ diagram
Q21
NEET 2023 Phase 1

Identify the final product [D] in the following sequence: \ce{CH3CHO ->[(i) LiAlH4][(ii) H3O+] [A] ->[H2SO4,\ \Delta] [B] ->[HBr] [C] ->[C6H5Br,\ Na/\text{dry ether}] [D]}

Q22
NEET 2023 Phase 1

The compound shown — \ce{C6H5-CH=CH-CH(Br)-CH2-CH3} (a benzene ring with a \ce{-CH=CH-} unit, then an sp$^3$ carbon bearing \ce{Br} adjacent to the \ce{C=C}) — is an example of a:

Haloalkanes And Haloarenes NEET PYQ diagram
Q23
NEET 2023 Phase 1

Identify the final product in the following sequence: \ce{C6H5N2^+ Cl^- ->[CuBr/HBr] (i) ->[Mg/\text{dry ether}] (ii) ->[H2O] Product}

Q24
NEET 2023 Phase 1

Identify the product (P) in the following reaction: \ce{(CH3)2CH-CH(OH)-CH3 + HBr -> P} (the alcohol is 3-methylbutan-2-ol)

Q25
NEET 2023 Phase 2

Which of the following reactions of alkyl halides produces an isocyanide (isonitrile) as the major product? (P) \ce{R-X + HCN ->} (Q) \ce{R-X + AgCN ->} (R) \ce{R-X + KCN ->} (S) \ce{R-X + NaCN ->[H2O/C2H5OH]} Choose the most appropriate answer.

Q26
NEET 2023 Phase 2

The correct order for the rate of $\alpha,\beta$-dehydrohalogenation of the following compounds is: (i) \ce{CH3CH2CH2CH2I} (1-iodobutane, 1$^\circ$) (ii) \ce{CH3CH2CHI-CH3} (2-iodobutane, 2$^\circ$) (iii) \ce{(CH3)3C-I} (2-iodo-2-methylpropane, 3$^\circ$)

Q27
NEET 2023 Phase 2

Choose the correct sequence of reagents for the conversion of 4-nitrotoluene to 2-bromotoluene.

Q28
NEET 2023 Phase 2

Identify $X$ in the following reaction. $\ce{p\text{-}Br\text{-}C6H4\text{-}Cl}$ (1.0 mol) $\ce{->[\text{Mg (1.0 mol)}][\text{dry ether}]}$ Intermediate $\ce{->[D2O]}$ $X$

Q29
NEET 2023 Phase 2

Identify the product in the following reaction. Chlorocyclobutane $\ce{->[\text{(i) KCN}]}$ $\ce{->[\text{(ii) H2O/HCl, }\Delta]}$ $\ce{->[\text{(iii) Br2/red P}]}$ $\ce{->[\text{(iv) H2O}]}$ Product

Haloalkanes And Haloarenes NEET PYQ diagram
Q30
NEET 2024

The compound that will undergo $\ce{S_N1}$ reaction with the fastest rate is

Q31
NEET 2024

The products $A$ and $B$ obtained in the following reactions, respectively are $\ce{3 ROH + PCl3 -> 3 RCl + }A$ $\ce{ROH + PCl5 -> RCl + HCl + }B$

Q32
NEET 2024

Identify the major product $C$ formed in the following reaction sequence: $\ce{CH3CH2CH2I ->[NaCN]}$ $A$ $\ce{->[\text{partial hydrolysis}][OH^-]}$ $B$ $\ce{->[NaOH + Br2]}$ $C$ (major)

Q33
NEET 2024

Major products $A$ and $B$ formed in the following reaction sequence are: 2-methylcyclohexan-1-ol $\ce{->[PBr3]}$ $A$ (major) $\ce{->[\text{alc. KOH}][\Delta]}$ $B$ (major)

Q34
NEET 2025

Given below are two statements: one labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R). Assertion (A): $\ce{CH3CH2CH2I}$ (n-propyl iodide) undergoes $\ce{S_N2}$ reaction faster than $\ce{CH3CH2CH2Cl}$ (n-propyl chloride). Reason (R): Iodine is a better leaving group because of its large size. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Q35
NEET 2025

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Benzenediazonium salt is prepared by the reaction of aniline with acid at 273-278 K. It decomposes easily in the dry state. Statement II: Insertion of iodine into the benzene ring is difficult and hence iodobenzene is prepared through the reaction of benzenediazonium salt with KI. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Q36
ReNEET 2026

One of the products formed in the following reaction is: cyclohexyl–$\ce{MgBr}$ + cyclohexyl–$\ce{NH2}\rightarrow$

Haloalkanes And Haloarenes NEET PYQ diagram
Q37
NEET 2026 (1)

The following two reactions give the same foul-smelling product $Z$. Reaction 1: $\ce{C2H5Cl + }X \ce{-> }Z$ Reaction 2: $\ce{C2H5CONH2 ->[Br2,\ NaOH]}$ $Y$ $\ce{->[\text{CHCl3 / ethanolic KOH}][\Delta]}$ $Z$ $X$ and $Z$, respectively, are :

Q38
NEET 2026 (1)

In the following reaction sequence, $X$ and $Z$ respectively are : $\ce{CH3CH2CH2OH + PCl3 -> CH3CH2CH2Cl + }X \ce{ + HCl}$ $\ce{CH3CH2CH2Cl ->[\text{alc. KOH}][\Delta]}$ $Y$ $Y \ce{->[HBr][\text{peroxide}]}$ $Z$

Q39
NEET 2026 (1)

The major product $Z$ formed in the following sequence of reactions is $\ce{C2H6 ->[Cl2][\text{UV}]}$ $X$ $\ce{->[NH3]}$ $Y$ $\ce{->[\text{(i) NaNO2/HCl}][\text{(ii) H2O}]}$ $Z$

Q40
NEET 2026 (1)

The number of chlorine atoms present in the organic products $X$ and $Y$ of the following reactions, respectively, are : $\ce{C6H6 + 6 Cl2 ->[\text{anhyd. AlCl3}][\text{dark, cold}]}$ $X$ $\ce{C6H6 + 3 Cl2 ->[\text{UV}][\text{500 K}]}$ $Y$

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  1. Q1. The major product formed when 2-bromo-2-methylbutane is heated with alcoholic KOH is:
  2. Q2. 3-methylbut-1-ene reacts with . The major product is:
  3. Q3. Among the four structures drawn in the panel, identify the major product of the reaction: Product
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  4. Q4. Among the four structures drawn in the panel, identify the one that is CHIRAL (possesses an asymmetric carbon and is optically active). Choose the correct option.
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  5. Q5. The major organic product formed in the reaction is:
  6. Q6. Toluene is treated with in the presence of UV light (no Lewis acid). The major product is:
  7. Q7. Match the reagent in Column I (acting on an alcohol ) with the phosphorus/sulphur by-product in Column II. Column I (P) (Q) (R) Column II (1) (2) (3)
  8. Q8. In which one of the following is the halogen attached to an sp hybridised carbon (i.e. it is a vinylic or aryl halide)?
  9. Q9. Three isomeric chloropentanes are: (i) 1-chloropentane (n-chain), (ii) 1-chloro-2-methylbutane, (iii) 2-chloro-2-methylbutane (most branched). The correct order of their BOILING POINTS is:
  10. Q10. Which one of the following polyhalogen compounds was widely used as a chlorinated insecticide and is now banned in many countries because of its environmental persistence and bioaccumulation?

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