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NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter 13 Hydrocarbons

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter 13 Hydrocarbons

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Hydrocarbons are the fundamental compounds of organic chemistry that are taking the world forward because they are the key ingredients of petrol, diesel, or any fuel type. They are building blocks of fuels, plastic, and many essential chemicals. They consist of carbon, and hydrogen atoms which are further classified into alkane, alkenes, alkynes.

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In the following Exemplar questions of NCERT chapter hydrocarbons, students will learn about the nomenclature, preparation methods, properties, and reactions of hydrocarbons. They will also understand and learn the concepts of aromaticity, hydrogenation, nitration, and sulfonation, as well as all the reactions happening in aromatic hydrocarbons.

Our subject matter experts carefully structure these NCERT Exemplar solutions of hydrocarbons to ensure a deep understanding of the concepts and exam-oriented preparations. The solutions strictly align with the syllabus of the CBSE board and competitive examinations which will help the students excel in the same.

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Hydrocarbons: MCQ (Type 1)

Question:1

Arrange the following in decreasing order of their boiling points.
(A) n–butane
(B) 2–methylbutane
(C) n-pentane
(D) 2,2–dimethylpropane
(i) A > B > C > D
(ii) B > C > D > A
(iii) D > C > B > A
(iv) C > B > D > A
Answer:

The answer is the option (iv) C > B > D > A
Explanation: We know that Boiling point α molar mass & Boiling point is α surface area.
It means that the boiling point will decrease on branching (surface area decreases on branching). Therefore, the highest boiling point is that of n-pentane and the lowest is of n-butane. The other two options have branches; therefore, 2-methyl butane has a higher boiling point than 2,2-dimethyl propane.

Question:2

Arrange the halogens F2,Cl2,Br2,I2, in order of their increasing reactivity with alkanes.
(i)I2<Br2<Cl2<F2
(ii)Br2<Cl2<F2<I2
(iii)F2<Cl2<Br2<I2
(iv)Br2<I2<Cl2<F2
Answer:

The answer is the option (i)I2<Br2<Cl2<F2
Explanation: Since electronegativity of halogens decreases down the group, Fluorine is the most electronegative. As electronegativity of Fluorine decreases their reactivity with alkanes also decreases. Thus, F2 is highly reactive, whereas I2 is the least reactive.

Question:3

The increasing order of reduction of alkyl halides with zinc and dilute HCl is
(i) R–Cl < R–I < R–Br
(ii) R–Cl < R–Br < R–I
(iii) R–I < R–Br < R–Cl
(iv) R–Br < R–I < R–Cl
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii) R-Cl < R-Br < R-I
Explanation: We know that reactivity of halogen decreases down the group; therefore, reduction of alkyl halides with Zn/HCl follow reverse order.
Reactivity of reduction α 1bond strength of C-X
Reactivityofreduction1bondstrengthCX
It also depends on the size of the halogen. Therefore, we can say that to increase the reactivity; the bond strength must be reduced.

Question:4

The correct IUPAC name of the following alkane is

(i) 3,6 – Diethyl – 2 – methyloctane
(ii) 5 – Isopropyl – 3 – ethyloctane
(iii) 3 – Ethyl – 5 – isopropyloctane
(iv) 3 – Isopropyl – 6 – ethyloctane

Answer:

The answer is the option (i) 3,6-Diethyl-2-methyloctane
Explanation: Since the alkane has 8 carbon atoms, it is octane, viz., the longest chain. There is a methyl group on carbon 2, ethyl groups on carbon 3 & 6. Since 2 ethyl groups are present, it will be diethyl, and alphabetically it comes before methyl. The lowest sum rule is followed by side chains present on the carbon atoms 2, 3 & 6. Hence, the option (i).

Question:5

The addition of HBr to 1-butene gives a mixture of products A, B and C
CH3CH2CH2CH2Br
(C)
The mixture consists of

(i) A and B as major and C as minor products
(ii) B as major, A and C as minor products
(iii) B as minor, A and C as major products
(iv) A and B as minor and C as major products
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) A and B as major and C as minor products.
Explanation: According to Markovnikov’s rule, the major product is 2-Bromobutane, and the minor product is I-Bromobutane. Butane-1 is unsymmetrical. 2-Bromobutane has chiral carbon and hence exists in two enantiomers.
Thus, it is clear that the major products are A & B while the minor product is C.

Question:6

Which of the following will not show geometrical isomerism ?






Answer:

The answer is the option
Explanation: Alkenes show geometrical isomerism where the double-bonded carbons must have different atoms or groups.
Therefore, the structure in option (iv) does not show geometrical isomerism since the double-bonded carbons have 3 same groups and one different group.

Question:7

Arrange the following hydrogen halides in order of their decreasing reactivity with propene.
(i) HCl > HBr > HI
(ii) HBr > HI > HCl
(iii) HI > HBr > HCl
(iv) HCl > HI > HBr

Answer:

The answer is the option (iii) HI > HBr > HCl
Explanation: The factors that affect the reactivity of hydrogen halides are bond strength and bond dissociation energy. We know that, in halogen halides the size of the halogen atom increases, the bond dissociation energy, as well as bond strength, decreases.
Hence, the option (iii) is the correct order.

Question:8

Arrange the following carbanions in order of their decreasing stability.

(i) A > B > C
(ii) B > A > C
(iii) C > B > A
(iv) C > A > B
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii) B > A > C
Explanation: CH3 group has +I effect, which decreases the stability of carbon anion and in C this effect direct to negatively charged carbon. +I effect is also present in A, but there is more distant from negatively charged carbon, and in B there is no +I effect

Question:9

Arrange the following alkyl halides in decreasing order of the rate of β – elimination reaction with alcoholic KOH.
(B) CH3CH2Br (C) CH3CH2CH2Br

(i) A > B > C
(ii) C > B > A
(iii) B > C > A
(iv) A > C > B
Answer:

The answer is the option (iv) A > C > B
Explanation: When alkyl halides are heated with alc. KOH, an alkene is formed by eliminating one molecule of halogen acid. Hydrogen is eliminated from the beta carbon atom. Order of reactivity is 3>2>1, hence option (iv). The rate of reaction is determined by the nature of alkyl groups.

Question:10

Which of the following reactions of methane is incomplete combustion:
(i)2CH4+O2Cu/523K/100atm2CH3OH
(ii)CH4+O2Mo2O3HCHO+H2O
(iii)CH4+O2C(s)+2H2O(l)
(iv)CH4+2O2CO2(g)+2H2O(l)

Answer:

The answer is the option (iii)CH4+O2C(s)+2H2O(l)
Explanation: Insufficient supply of air or oxygen leads to incomplete combustion and carbon black is formed.
Hence, CH4+O2C(s)+2H2O(l)

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Hydrocarbons: MCQ (Type 2)

Question:11

Some oxidation reactions of methane are given below. Which of them is/are controlled oxidation reactions?
(i)CH4+2O2CO2(g)+2H2O(l)
(ii)CH4+O2C(s)+2H2O(l)
(iii)CH4+O2M2O3HCHO+H2O
(iv)2CH4+O2Cu/523K/100atm2CH3OH
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii)CH4+O2M2O3HCHO+H2O and
(iv)2CH4+O2Cu/523K/100atm2CH3OH
Explanation: When combustion takes place in an insufficient supply of oxygen or air, water and carbon black are formed. Therefore, alkanes are heated with a regular supply of oxygen or in a controlled way to give HCHO and CH3OH.

Question:12

Which of the following alkenes on ozonolysis give a mixture of ketones only?

Answer:

The answer is the option (iii) and (iv)
Explanation: Depending on groups or atoms attached, alkenes give two molecules of carbonyl compounds on ozonolysis. Ketones are formed if the double-bonded carbon atoms have alkyl groups.

Question:13

Which are the correct IUPAC names of the following compound?

(i) 5– Butyl – 4– isopropyldecane
(ii) 5– Ethyl – 4– propyldecane
(iii) 5– sec-Butyl – 4– iso-propyldecane
(iv) 4–(1-methylethyl)– 5 – (1-methylpropyl)-decane
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii) 5-sec-Butyl-4-iso-propyldecane & (iv) 4-(1-methylethyl)-5-(1-mrthylpropyl)-decane
Explanation: The longest carbon chain has 10 atoms, hence ‘decane’. According to the lowest sum rule, side chains are on 4th(isopropyl group) & 5th(sec-butyl group) carbon atoms. Isopropyl is called 1-Methylethyl group and sec-butyl is called 1-Methylpropyl group in IUPAC. Hence the correct names are in option (iii) & (iv).

Question:14

Which are the correct IUPAC names of the following compound?

(i) 5 – (2′, 2′–Dimethylpropyl)-decane
(ii) 4 – Butyl – 2,2– dimethylnonane
(iii) 2,2– Dimethyl – 4– pentyloctane
(iv) 5 – neo-Pentyl decane
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) 5-(2’,2’-Dimethylpropyl)-decane & (iv) 5-neo-Pentyldecane
Explanation: The longest carbon chain has 10 carbon atoms, hence ‘decane’. Sidechain is present on 5th carbon atom, viz., neo-Pentyl or 2’,2’-Dimethylpropyl according to IUPAC. Hence option (i) & (iv).

Question:15

For an electrophilic substitution reaction, the presence of a halogen atom in the benzene ring _______.
(i) deactivates the ring by inductive effect
(ii) deactivates the ring by resonance
(iii) increases the charge density at ortho and para position relative to meta position by resonance
(iv) directs the incoming electrophile to meta position by increasing the charge density relative to ortho and para position.

Answer:

The answer is the option (i) deactivates the ring by inducive effect & (iii) increases the charge density at ortho and para position relative to meta position by resonance.
Explanation: Presence of halogen atom on benzene ring direct electrophile on ortho and para positions and increases electron density on ortho and para positions. It also shows the +R effect. Due to -I effect halogen pulls an electron from benzene since they are more electronegative and decreases electron density. The electron density on ortho and para position is greater than meta-position due to resonance.

Question:16

In an electrophilic substitution reaction of nitrobenzene, the presence of nitro group ________.
(i) deactivates the ring by inductive effect.
(ii) activates the ring by inductive effect.
(iii) decreases the charge density at ortho and para position of the ring relative to meta position by resonance.
(iv) increases the charge density at meta position relative to the ortho and para positions of the ring by resonance.
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) deactivates the ring by inducive effect & (iii) decreases the charge density at ortho and para position of the ring relative to meta position by resonance.
Explanation: Meta position is attacked by an electrophile. Due to the -I effect nitro group deactivates the benzene ring and decreases electron density at ortho and para positions than meta position.

Question:17

Which of the following are correct?
(i) CH3OCH2+ is more stable than CH3CH2+
(ii) (CH3)2CH+ less table than CH3CH2CH2+
(iii) CH2=CHCH2+ is more stable than CH3CH2CH2+
(iv) CH2=CH+ is more stable than CH3CH2+

Answer:

The answer is the option (i)CH3OCH2+ is more stable than CH3CH2+ & (iii) CH2=CHCH2+ is more stable than CH3CH2CH2+.
Explanation: (i)CH3OCH2+is more stable than CH3CH2+ because +R effect of CH3O is greater than CH3 (stability of carbocation increases due to the +R effect).
(iii) We know that the resonance effect is stronger than +I effect. Here, CH2=CHCH2++CH3CH=CH2 is stabilised by resonance effect; whereas CH3CH2CH2+ is stabilised by +I effect only . Hence, CH2=CHCH2+ is more stable than CH3CH2CH2+.

Question:18

Four structures are given in options (i) to (iv). Examine them and select the aromatic structures.

(i)


(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Answer:

The answer is the option (i) & (iii)

Explanation: The following conditions should be fulfilled by a compound in order to become aromatic-

  • π electrons in the ring should be completely delocalised.

  • Planarity

  • Huckel Rule should be followed, viz., presence of (4n+2)π electrons in the ring.

Now, analysing the given options:
(i) + n = 0, planar,
π electrons = 2
(ii) π electrons = 8, not planar,
n = not an integer
(iii) planar
πelectrons = (4n + 2) = 6 in each ring
(iv) lone pair is not in conjugation, hence it is non aromatic
n = not an integer
Hence, option (i) and (iii) are aromatic structure.

Question:19

The molecules having dipole moment are __________.
(i) 2,2-Dimethylpropane
(ii) trans-Pent-2-ene
(iii) cis-Hex-3-ene
(iv) 2, 2, 3, 3 – Tetramethylbutane
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii) trans-Pent-2-ene & (iii) cis-Hex-3-ene
Explanation: (ii) Because of different groups attached, trans-Pent-2-ene shows net dipole moment.
(iii) Here, both C2H5 groups are inclined to each other at an angle of 60 and hence has a resultant dipole moment. Thus, cis-Hex-3-ene shows a dipole moment.

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Hydrocarbons: Short Answer Type

Question:20

Why do alkenes prefer to undergo electrophilic addition reaction while arenes prefer electrophilic substitution reactions? Explain.
Answer:

Both Alkenes and arenes are unsaturated and electron rich. In order to give a highly stable and saturated product, Alkenes undergo addition reaction to give more stable saturated product. Under this reaction hybridization transforms from sp2 to sp3.
Arenes are stabilized by resonance with delocalization of π electrons. On addition reaction to the double bond of arene, a product is obtained which is not resonance stabilized whereas on substitution the resonance stability of arene is maintained. Thus, arenes prefer to undergo substitution reaction while alkenes prefer to undergo addition reaction.

Question:21

Alkynes on reduction with sodium in liquid ammonia form trans alkenes. Will the butene thus formed on reduction of 2-butyne show the geometrical isomerism?
Answer:

Butene-2, where either both the methyl groups are on the same side or opposite side to show geometrical isomers, is formed on the reduction of 2-Butyne.
H3CCCCH3Na/liq.NH3

Question:22

Rotation around carbon-carbon single bond of ethane is not completely free. Justify the statement.
Answer:

(i)Alkanes have carbon-carbon sigma bond where the distribution of electron of sigma molecular orbit is symmetrical around the internuclear axis of C-C bond, viz., not distributed due to rotation about its axis.
(ii) Hence, C-C single bond is permitted for free rotation which results in different spatial arrangements of atoms in space which can change into one another.
Such spatial arrangements of atoms are called conformations or rotamers or conformers.
(iii) Due to rotation around C-C bonds alkenes have infinite no. of conformations. However, rotation around C-C single bond is not completely free and is hindered by small energy barrier of1-20 kJ mol-1 because of weak repulsive interaction between adjacent bonds. It is called a torsional strain.

Question:23

Draw Newman and Sawhorse projections for the eclipsed and staggered conformations of ethane. Which of these conformations is more stable and why?
Answer:

(i) Sawhorse projections of ethane


(ii) Newman projections of ethane


Stability of conformation:
(i) There are minimum repulsive forces, minimum energy and maximum stability in the staggered form of ethane. Here, the electrons clouds of carbon-hydrogen bonds are as far as possible.
(ii) the electron clouds come closer when the staggered form changes to the eclipsed form. It results in increased electron cloud repulsions. Here, molecules will have more energy and lesser stability.
Therefore, the staggered form is more stable.

Question:24

The intermediate carbocation formed in the reactions of HI, HBr and HCl with propene is the same and the bond energy of HCl, HBr and HI is 430.5 kJ mol-1, 363.7 kJ mol-1 and 296.8 kJ mol-1 respectively. What will be the order of reactivity of these halogen acids?
Answer:

Reactivity of hydrogen halides depends on the dissociation enthalpy of H-X. The order of reactivity of hydrogen halides is HI > HBr > HCl. They add up to alkanes to form alkyl halides.
Bond enthalpy of HI<HBr<HCl, hence reactivity in reverse order is:
HCl < HBr < HI

Question:25

What will be the product obtained as a result of the following reaction and why?
+H3CCH2CH2ClAlCl3


Answer:

When alkylation of Friedel-Crafts takes place with a higher alkyl halide in which primary carbocation is formed first and then converted into secondary carbocation, which is more stable. It is formed by rearrangement; therefore, the product is isopropyl benzene.
Primary carbocation- CH3CH2CH2Cl+AlCl3AlCl4++CH3CH2CH2+
Secondary carbocation- CH3CH2CH2+CH3CH+CH3

+H3CCH2CH2ClAlCl3

Question:26

How will you convert benzene into
(i) p – nitrobromobenzene
(ii) m – nitrobromobenzene

Answer:

(i) Converting benzene into p-nitro bromobenzene:
C6H6+Br2 (In presence of anhyd. FeBr3) → C6H5Br2+HBr
C6H5Br+Conc.HNO3+Conc.H2SO4 → p-nitrobromobenzene
(ii) Converting benzene into m-nitrobromobenzene:
C6H6+Conc.HNO3+Conc.H2SO4C6H5NO2
C6H5NO2+Br (In presence of anhyd. FeBr3) → m-nitrobromobenzene

Question:27

Arrange the following set of compounds in the order of their decreasing relative reactivity with an electrophile. Give reason.


Answer:

The methoxy group(OCH3)makes anisole more reactive than benzene because it is an electron releasing group and increases the electron density of the benzene ring due to the +R effect.



Cl group is less reactive than methoxybenzene as it gives +R and -I effect. And, Chlorobenzene is more reactive than NO2 group since the NO2 gives -I and -R effect.

Question:28

Despite their – I effect, halogens are o- and p-directing in haloarenes. Explain.
Answer:

Halogens are ortho and para directing because they have +R and -I effect. Now, halogens present on benzene ring has these effects in which, the -I effect deactivates the ring and +R effect increases the electron density on ortho and para positions.

Question:29

Why does presence of a nitro group make the benzene ring less reactive in comparison to the unsubstituted benzene ring. Explain.

Answer:

The benzene ring deactivated and the electron density decreases on the ortho and para positions as compared to the meta positions due to the presence of nitro group which has -I and -R effects.

Question:30

Suggest a route for the preparation of nitrobenzene starting from acetylene?
Answer:

Ethylene undergoes cyclic polymerisation when passed through red hot iron tube at 873 K and gives benzene from which

nitrobenzene can be obtained through nitration.

Question:31

Predict the major product (s) of the following reactions and explain their formation.
H3CCH=CH2HBr(PbCOO)2
H3CCH=CH2HBr

Answer:

(i) H3CCH=CH2HBr(PbCOO)2 H3CCH2CH2Br
Step 1: Homolysis of peroxide for forming free radicals

Step 2: Formation of Bromine free radical
C6H5+HBrC6H6+Br

Step 3: Hydrogen bromide reaction with an alkyl radical

(ii)

Question:32

Nucleophiles and electrophiles are reaction intermediates having electron rich and electron deficient centres respectively. Hence, they tend to attack electron deficient and electron rich centres respectively. Classify the following species as electrophiles and nucleophiles.
(i)H3CO
(ii)

(iii) Cl.
(iv)Cl2C:
(v)(H3C)3C+
(vi)Br
(vii)H3COH
(viii)RNHR

Answer:

Electrophiles can be defined as the electron seeking species or electron-deficient species. They can be either positively charged or neutral.
Therefore, the following species are electrophiles-
(iii) Cl.
(iv)Cl2C:
(v)(H3C)3C+
electron rich species are called nucleophiles; they can be either negatively charged or neutral.
The following species are nucleophiles-
(i)H3CO
(ii)

(vi)Br
(vii)H3COH
(viii)RNHR

Question:33

The relative reactivity of 1,2,3° hydrogen’s towards chlorination is 1 : 3.8 : 5. Calculate the percentages of all monochlorinated products obtained from 2-methylbutane.

Answer:

There are 9 primary, 2 secondary and 1 tertiary hydrogen atoms in 2-methylbutane and the relative reactivity of 1,2,3hydrogen atoms towards chlorination is 1:3:8:5.
The relative amount of product after chlorination = no. of hydrogen atom X relative reactivity.

Relative

Amount

1 halide

9 × 1 = 9

2halide

2 × 3.8 = 7.6

3 halide

1 × 5 = 5

Therefore, the total amount of monochloro product will be :
9 + 7.6 + 5 = 21.6
Now, 1 monochloro product% = 9×10021.6=41.7 %
2 monochloro product % = 7.6×10021.6=35.2%
3 monochloro product % = 5×10021.6=23.1%

Question:34

Write the structures and names of products obtained in the reactions of sodium with a mixture of 1-iodo-2-methylpropane and 2-iodopropane.
Answer:

Alkanes having double bonds are obtained when n-alkyl halide is treated with name talin in the presence of ether, products obtained are based on Wurtz reaction.
RX+2Na+XRRR+2NaX
CH3CH(CH3)CH2I+2Na+ICH2CH(CH3)CH3Dryether2NaI+CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH(CH3)CH3
(2,5-dimethylHexane)
CH3CH(CH3)I+2Na+I(CH3)CHCH32NaI+CH3CH(CH3)CH(CH3)CH3
(2,4-dimethylbutane)
CH3CH(CH3)CH2I+2Na+ICH(CH3)CH32NaICH3CH(CH3)CHCH3CH3
(2,4-dimethylpentane)

Question:35

Write hydrocarbon radicals that can be formed as intermediates during monochlorination of 2-methylpropane? Which of them is more stable? Give reasons.
Answer:



Due to hyperconjugation and 9 α hydrogen tertiary 3 free radical is more stable and sit stabilised; whereas, 1 free radical has 1 α hydrogen and one hyper conjugative structure and hence is less stable.

Question:37

The ring systems having following characteristics are aromatic.
(i) Planar ring containing conjugated π bonds.
(ii) Complete delocalisation of the π−electrons in ring system i.e. each atom in the ring has unhybridized p-orbital, and
(iii) Presence of (4n+2)π−electrons in the ring where n is an integer (n = 0, 1, 2,………..) [Huckel rule].
Using this information classify the following compounds as aromatic/nonaromatic.

Answer:

1

It is aromatic since the ring is planar, has complete delocalisation of π electrons, also 6π-electrons is there.

2

It is non-aromatic because the ring is non-planar, has incomplete delocalisation of π electrons, 6π electrons is present there.

3

It is aromatic since the ring is planar, has complete delocalisation of π electrons, also 6π-electrons is there.

4

It is non-aromatic because the ring is non-planar, has incomplete delocalisation of π electrons, 4π electrons is present there.

5

It is aromatic since the ring is planar, has complete delocalisation of π electrons. Juckel rule is obeyed here

6

It is aromatic since the ring is planar, has complete delocalisation of π electrons. Huckel rule is obeyed here

7

It is non-aromatic because the ring is planar, has incomplete delocalisation of π electrons, 8π electrons is present there

Question:38

Which of the following compounds are aromatic according to Huckel’s rule?

Answer:


It is non-aromatic and has 8π electrons.

It is aromatic since it has delocalised 6π electrons and follows Huckel rule.

It is nonaromatic since delocalised 6π electrons are not present in this compound.

It is aromatic since it has 10 delocalised π electrons and obeys Huckel’s rule

It is aromatic since it obeys Huckel’s rule and has 8π electrons out of which 6π electrons are delocalised

It is aromatic since it follows Huckel’s rule, is planar and has 14π electrons which are in conjugation.

Question:39

Suggest a route to prepare ethyl hydrogen sulphate (CH3CH2OSO2OH) starting from ethanol (C2H5OH)
Answer:

Preparing ethyl hydrogen sulphate starting from ethanol.
Step I-
Protonation of alcohol and formation of a carbocation.
H2SO4H++OSO2OH
CH3CH2OH+H+CH3CH2+OH2
CH3CH2+OH2CH3+CH2+H2O
Step II-
Attack of nucleophile
HOSO2O++CH2CH3CH3CH2OSO2OH

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Hydrocarbons: Matching Type

Question:40

Match the reagent from Column I which on reaction with CH3CH=CH2 gives some product given in Column II as per the codes given below :

C olumn I
(i) O3/Zn+H2O
(ii)KMnO4/H+
(iii) KMnO4/OH
(iv) H2O/H+
(v)B2H6/NaOHandH2O2

Column II
(a) Acetic acid and CO2
(b) Propan-1-ol
(c) Propan-2-ol
(d) Acetaldehyde and formaldehyde
(e) Propane-1,2-diol

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Answer:

(i) → (d); (ii) → (a); (iii) → (e); (iv) → (c); (v) → (b)
Explanation:
(i)O3/Zn+H2O: Two carbonyl compounds are obtained on ozonolysis of alkene
(ii) KMnO4/H+: Propene gives CH3COOH and CO2 on reacting with KMnO4 in an acidic medium.
CH3CHCH2+KMnO4/H+CH3COOH+CO2
(iii) KMnO4/OH-: Alkaline KMnO4is decolourised by propene
(iv) H2O/H+: Propanol-2 is obtained when H2O is added to propene
CH3CH=CH2+H+/OHCH3CH(OH)CH3
(v) B2H6/NaOHandH2O2: Propanol-1 is obtained as a product

Question:41

Match the hydrocarbons in Column I with the boiling points given in Column II.

Column I

Column II

(i) n–Pentane

(a) 282.5 K

(ii) iso-Pentane

(b) 309 K

(iii) neo-Pentane

(c) 301 K

Answer:

(i)(b);(ii)(c);(iii)(a)
Explanation:
(i) There are more Vander Waal’s forces in n-pentane, and its boiling point is also high since there is no branching and surface area.
(ii) The boiling point of iso-pentane is less because the molar mass is the same except there’s one brach which reduces the surface area.
(iii) The boiling point of neo-pentane is the lowest because it has two side chains which have the same molar mass.

Question:42

Match the following reactants in Column I with the corresponding reaction products in Column II.

Column I

Column II

(i) Benzene + Cl2AlCl3

(a) Benzoic acid

(ii) Benzene + CH3ClAlCl3

(b) Methyl phenyl ketone

(iii) Benzene + CH3COClAlCl3

(c) Toluene

(iv) Toluene KMnO4/NaOH

(d) Chlorobenzene


(e) Benzene hexachloride

Answer:

(i)(d);(ii)(c);(iii)(b);(iv)(a)
Explanation:

Question:43

Match the reactions given in Column I with the reaction types in Column II.

Column I

Column II

(i) CH2=CH2+H2OH+CH3CH2OH

(a) Hydrogenation

(ii) CH2=CH2+H2PdCH3CH3

(b) Halogenation

(iii) CH2=CH2+Cl2ClCH2CH2Cl

(c) Polymerization

(iv) 3CHCHHeatCutubeC6H6

(d) Hydration


(e) Condensation

Answer:

(i)(d);(ii)(a);(iii)(b);(iv)(c)
Explanation:
(i) Hydration refers to the addition of water molecule
CH2=CH2+H2OH+CH3CH2OH
(ii) Addition of H2 in the presence of a catalyst is called as Hydrogenation
CH2=CH2+H2PdCH3CH3
(iii) Addition of halogens means halogenation
CH2=CH2+Cl2ClCH2CH2Cl
(iv) When a no. of smaller molecules come together to give one bigger molecule, it is known as polymerisation.

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Hydrocarbons: Assertion and Reason Type

Question:44

In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A) : The compound cyclooctane has the following structural formula :

It is cyclic and has conjugated 8π-electron system but it is not an aromatic compound.
Reason (R) : (4n+2)π electrons rule does not hold good and ring is not planar.

(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
There are some characteristics possessed by compounds which show aromaticity:

  1. Complete delocalisation of π electrons in the ring

  2. Planarity of the compound

  3. Huckel Rule, viz., presence of (4n+2)π electrons where n is an integer.

Question:45

In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A) : Toluene on Friedel Crafts methylation gives o– and p–xylene.
Reason (R) : CH3 group bonded to benzene ring increases electron density at o– and p– position.

(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:CH3 group is an electron-withdrawing group. It activates the benzene ring due to hyperconjugation effect. Toluene has -CH3 group attached to the benzene ring. This group also increases the electron density at ortho and para positions for electrophile attacks.

Question:46

In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A) : Nitration of benzene with nitric acid requires the use of concentrated sulphuric acid.
Reason (R) : The mixture of concentrated sulphuric acid and concentrated nitric acid produces the electrophile, NO2+ .

(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Answer:

(i) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: During nitration, benzene is treated with the nitrating mixture, viz., Conc. HNO3 and H2SO4. H2SO4 helps in furnishing the electrophile, i.e., NO2+.
H2SO4+HNO3H2ONO2++HSO3

Question:47

In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A) : Among isomeric pentanes, 2, 2-dimethylpentane has highest boiling point.
Reason (R) : Branching does not affect the boiling point.

(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Answer:

The answer is the option (iii) Both A and R are not correct.
Explanation: 2,2-dimethylpentane has the lowest boiling point among isomeric pentanes, and its boiling point decreases further on branching.

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Hydrocarbons: Long Answer Type

Question:48

An alkyl halide C5H11Br (A) reacts with ethanolic KOH to give an alkene ‘B’, which reacts with Br2 to give a compound ‘C’, which on dehydrobromination gives an alkyne ‘D’. On treatment with sodium metal in liquid ammonia one mole of ‘D’ gives one mole of the sodium salt of ‘D’ and half a mole of hydrogen gas. Complete hydrogenation of ‘D’ yields a straight chain alkane. Identify A,B, C and D. Give the reactions involved.
Answer:

To identify A, B, C and D, the reactions involved are-
C5H11Br(A)+alc.KOHC5H10(B)
C5H10(B)+Br/CS2C5H10Br2(C)
C5H10Br2(C)+alc.KOHC5H8(D)Alkyne
2C5H8+2Na2C5H7Na+H2
All the compounds above must be straight-chain as hydrogenation of alkyne (D) gives straight-chain alkane. It is clear that D is terminal alkyne as alkyne gives sodium alkenyde.

Question:49

896 mL vapour of a hydrocarbon ‘A’ having carbon 87.80% and hydrogen 12.19% weighs 3.28g at STP. Hydrogenation of ‘A’ gives 2-methylpentane.
Also ‘A’ on hydration in the presence of H2SO4and HgSO4 gives a ketone ‘B’ having molecular formula C6H12O. The ketone ‘B’ gives a positive iodoform test. Find the structure of ‘A’ and give the reactions involved.

Answer:

To calculate molar mass of hydrocarbon A it is given that 896 ml of Hydrocarbon ACxHy weighs 3.28 g at STP.
22400 ml of has ACxHy mass = 3.28×22400ml896ml
= 83.1 g/mol.
Thus, the molar mass of A = 83.1 g/mol

Element

C

H

Percentage

87.8%

12.19%

Atomic mass

12

1

Relative ratio

7.31

12.19

Relative no. of atoms

1

1.66

Simplest ratio

3

4.98 = 5


We know that empirical formula = C3H5
Empirical formula with weight = 3×12=36+5=41
Molecular formula = (empirical formula) n, where n = mol mass/empirical mass = 83141=2.02
Molecular formula = [C3H5]2=C6H10
Now, determining the structure of (A) and (B)-
C6H12 is obtained when hydrogenation of C5H10 happens with two moles of H2. The structure is methylpentane.
C6H12O (which gives positive iodoform test) is obtained when hydration of (A) takes place in the presence of dil. H=H2SO4 and HgSO4.
Thus, the structure of A=(CH3)2CHCHCCH(4-methyl pent-yne) and (B) is 4-methyl pentanone-2.

Question:50

An unsaturated hydrocarbon ‘A’ adds two molecules of H2 and on reductive ozonolysis gives butane-1,4-dial, ethanal and propanone. Give the structure of ‘A’, write its IUPAC name and explain the reactions involved.
Answer:

Two molecules of hydrogen add on ‘A’ this shows that ‘A’ is either an alkadiene or an alkyne.
On ozonolysis compound A gives
CH3CHO+O=CHCH2CH2CHO+O=C(CH3)2
Hence, the structure of A(Its IUPAC name will be 2-methyl octa 2,6 diene) is,

Question:51

In the presence of peroxide addition of HBr to propene takes place according to anti Markovnikov’s rule but peroxide effect is not seen in the case of HCl and HI. Explain.

Answer:

(i)
(ii) .C6H5+HBrhomolysisC6H6+Br.
(iii)
(iv) CH3+C˙HCH2Br+HBrHomolysisCH3CH2CH2Br+B˙r
Since the H-Cl bond is stronger than H-Br bond, peroxide effect is observed only in the case of HBr. It is not observed in the case of HI as well.
H-Br has lesser bond energy than H-Cl; thus, H-Cl bond is not cleaved by the free radical, whereas the H-I bond is weaker and iodine free radicals combine to form dimer iodine molecules.

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NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Chapter Hydrocarbons Cover the following topics:

A. Classification

B. Alkanes

i. Nomenclature And Isomerism

ii. Preparation

iii. Properties

iv. Conformations

C. Alkenes

i. Structure Of Double Bond

ii. Nomenclature

iii. Isomerism

iv. Preparation

v. Properties

D. Alkynes

i. Nomenclature And Isomerism

ii. Structure Of Triple Bond

iii. Preparation

iv. Properties

E. Aromatic Hydrocarbon

i. Nomenclature And Isomerism

ii. Structure Of Benzene

iii. Aromaticity

iv. Preparation Of Benzene

v. Properties

vi. Directive Influence Of A Functional Group In Monosubstituted Benzene

F. Carcinogenicity And Toxicity

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The students will learn everything about Hydrocarbons and its properties. NCERT Exemplar class 11 Chemistry chapter 9 solutions deals with the concept of hydrocarbons in detail. This in turn renders the students with complete information necessary in order to comprehend the chapter easily.

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Hydrocarbons Chapter-Wise



Topics To Cover For Exams From NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry Chapter Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are easy to understand when studied with alertness and perseverance. NCERT solutions are designed in such a way that it cover the most important topics without complicating it. Here are some topics that are studied in Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions chapter Hydrocarbons.

  • Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes are explained in detail along with their Nomenclature, preparation, properties, and conformations.
  • Alkanes are single-bonded organic compounds consisting of hydrogen and carbons, The chapter delves into its isomerism, properties, etc.
  • Alkenes are organic compounds that have double bonds of carbon and carbon. This term is used for hydrocarbons having more than one bond. The chapter takes care of each and every detail of alkenes.
  • Alkynes are organic compounds having triple bonds
  • Aromatic hydrocarbons, Carcinogenicity, And Toxicity

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Chapter-3 - Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Chapter-4 - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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Chapter-6 -Equilibrium

Chapter-7 -Redox Reaction

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are Hydrocarbons?

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds that are composed solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms. They are the fundamental building blocks of organic chemistry.


2. Why are hydrocarbons important?

Hydrocarbons are crucial because: They serve as the primary source of fuels (e.g., natural gas, gasoline). They are the raw materials for the production of numerous synthetic materials like plastics, polymers, and various organic chemicals. They are essential components of biological molecules (e.g., fats, oils).


3. How are hydrocarbons classified?

Hydrocarbons are mainly classified into two major categories: 

  • Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: These are open-chain or branched-chain compounds (e.g., alkanes, alkenes, alkynes). 
  • Saturated Hydrocarbons (Alkanes): Contain only single bonds between carbon atoms. 
  • Unsaturated Hydrocarbons (Alkenes & Alkynes): Contain at least one double (alkenes) or triple (alkynes) bonds between carbon atoms. 
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons: These contain at least one benzene ring structure.
4. What are alkanes? Give some examples.

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons containing only single bonds. Examples include methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8), butane (C4H10), etc.


5. What is isomerism in alkanes? Give examples.

Isomerism refers to the existence of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas (different arrangements of atoms). In alkanes, this is called structural isomerism (specifically, chain isomerism).


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