Class 12 Chemistry NCERT Chapter 12: Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Questions
These Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Technique are designed to test deep conceptual understanding and application of concepts. They require analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and logical reasoning.
Question 1: A Mixture of 1 g each of chlorobenzene, aniline and benzoic acid is dissolved in 50 mL ethyl acetate and placed in a separating funnel, 5 M NaOH ( 30 mL ) was added in the same funnel. The funnel was shaken vigorously and then kept aside. The ethyl acetate layer in the funnel contains:
1) benzoic acid
2) benzoic acid and aniline
3) benzoic acid and chlorobenzene
4) chlorobenzene and aniline
Solution:
NaOH and benzoic acid will react to form a salt. Aniline and chlorobenzene, being organic compounds, will remain in the ethyl acetate layer as they will not react with NaOH.
Hence, the correct answer is option (4).
Question 2: Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Hyperconjugation is not a permanent effect.
Statement II : In general, greater the number of alkyl groups attached to a positively charged C -atom, greater is the hyperconjugation interaction and stabilization of the cation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Solution:
Hyper conjugation is a permanent effect because an external reagent is not required, so Statement I is false and Statement II is true. because more alkyl group, more $\alpha-\mathrm{H}$, so more hyperconjugation which results more stability of carbocation.
Hence, the correct answer is option (3).
Question 3: Total number of sigma $(\sigma)$ ______ and $\mathrm{pi}(\pi)$ _______ bonds respectively present in hex-1-en-4-yne are :
(1) 13 and 3
(2) 11 and 3
(3) 3 and 13
(4) 14 and 3
Solution:
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$\sigma$ bonds $=13$
$\pi$ bonds $=3$
Hence, the correct answer is option (1).
Question 4: If total number of plane of symmetry in a molecule of terephthalic acid be ' $x$ ' and total number of elements of symmetry (excluding axis and alternate axis of symmetry) in a molecule of meso-2,3-dichlorobutane be ' $y$ ' and total number of stereocentres in pentan-2-ol be ' $z$ ', then the value of $(x+y+z)$ will be $\_\_\_\_$ .
Answer:
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It has 3 planes of symmetry, i.e., x = 3
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It has one plane of symmetry and one centre of symmetry, i.e., y = 2
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It has one plane of symmetry, i.e., z = 1
then the value of $(x+y+z)$ is 6 .
Hence, the answer is 6.
Question 5: Given below are two statements :
Statement I: Steam distillation technique is applied to separate substances which are steam volatile and are immiscible with water.
Statement II: In steam distillation, the liquid boils when the sum of vapour pressures due to the organic liquid $\left(p_1\right)$ and that due to water $\left(p_2\right)$ becomes equal to the atmospheric pressure (p), i.e. $p=p_1+p_2$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Answer:
Statement I: Steam distillation technique is applied to separate substances which are steam volatile and are immiscible with water.
Statement II: In steam distillation, the liquid boils when the sum of vapour pressures due to the organic liquid $\left(p_1\right)$ and that due to water $\left(p_2\right)$ becomes equal to the atmospheric pressure (p), i.e. $p=p_1+p_2$. Hence state 1 is incorrect and statement II is correct.
Hence, the correct answer is option (3).
Question 6: Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) :
and
are isomeric compounds.
Statement (II) :
and
are functional group isomers.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer:
Statement-I $\rightarrow$ True
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Both are ring chain isomers
Statement-II $\rightarrow$ True
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$1^{\circ}$ Amine and $2^{\circ}$ Amine are different functional groups, hence both are functional group isomers.
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).
Question 7: The correct order of stability of following carbocations is :
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(1) $\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{D}$
(2) $\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{D}$
(3) $\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{D}$
(4) $\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{D}$
Answer:
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C is aromatic due to $\oplus \mathrm{ve}$ charge hence it is most stable
A have more resonance structure
B have less resonance structure
D have only hyper conjugation
Consider First Aromaticity > Resonance > Hyper conjugation
Ans. $\mathrm{D}<\mathrm{B}<\mathrm{A}<\mathrm{C}$
Hence, the correct answer is option (4).
Approach to Solve Questions of Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques
The following are the points that can help you build a good approach to solve the questions of NCERT exemplar Class 11 chemistry chapter 12 Some Basic Principles and Technique as sometimes, problems related to organic chemistry seem difficult, but once we understand the basic rules and strategy, it becomes very easy to solve all the questions related to organic chemistry. We can follow the steps given below to these questions.
1) Before solving questions, a basic understanding of the topics is a must, like IUPAC Nomenclature, electronic effect and the types of organic reactions, classification of organic compounds, stability and reactivity of intermediates like carbocations, carbanions and free radicals.
2) Learn the type of organic compounds:
- Acyclic compounds
- Cyclic compounds
- Aromatic compounds
- Aliphatic compounds
- Saturated and unsaturated compounds
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3) Read the question carefully and identify exactly what is being asked. Students also pay attention to conditions and reagents.
4) While solving questions it is important to identify which functional group is present and understand whether the reagent is acting as a nucleophile or an electrophile as these questions related to these topics are frequently asked in exams.
5) While solving Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Technique Class 11 chemistry Chapter 12 related to molecular formulas or empirical formulas, make sure that you are using the given data and formulas accurately. Students can follow class 11 chemistry chapter 12 Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Technique notes
6) Regularly revise topics and practice questions from NCERT books also practice previous year questions.