Q1 Give plausible explanation for each of the following:
(i) Cyclohexanone forms cyanohydrin in good yield but 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone
does not.
(ii) There are two –NH
2 groups in semicarbazide. However, only one is involved
The molecular mass of the compound is 86. It does not reduce Tollens’ reagent
but forms an addition compound with sodium hydrogensulphite and give positive
iodoform test. On vigorous oxidation it gives ethanoic and propanoic acid. Write
the possible structure of the compound.
Q2An organic compound contains 69.77% carbon, 11.63% hydrogen and rest oxygen.
Q3
carboxylate ion, carboxylic acid is a stronger acid than phenol. Why?
Although phenoxide ion has more number of resonating structures than
in the formation of semicarbazones.
(iii) During the preparation of esters from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in
the presence of an acid catalyst, the water or the ester should be removed
as soon as it is formed.