Chemistry

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Match the structures of the compounds given in Column I with the name of the compounds given in Column II.
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Answer:

(i — » d), (ii — » c), (iii —> f), (iv —> a), (v — » g), (vi — » b)
(i) Cresols are organic compounds which are methyl phenols. There are three forms of cresol: o-cresol, p-cresol and w-cresol.
(ii) Catechol is also known as pyrocatechol. Its IUPAC name is 1, 2-dihydrobenzene. It is used in the production of pesticides, perfumes and pharmaceuticals.
(iii) Its IUPAC name is 1, 3-dihydroxybenzene. Resorcinol is used to treat acne, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin disorder.
(iv) Hydroquinone is also known as quinol. Its IUPAC name is 1, 4-dihydroxybenzene. Itisawhite granularsolid.lt isagoodreducing agent.
(v) Anisole or methoxy benzene, is a colourless liquid with a smell reminiscent of anise seed.
(vi) Phenetole is an organic compound. It is also known as ethylphenyl ether. It is volatile in nature and its vapour are explosive in nature.

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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Q 1.

Classify the following as primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.
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Q 2.

Assertion (A): Phenol forms 2,4, 6-tribromophenol on treatment with Br2 in carbon disulphide at 273 K.
Reason (R): Bromine polarizes in carbon disulphide.

Q 3.

Assertion (A): Phenols give o-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol on nitration with cone. HNO3 and H2SO4 mixture.
Reason (R): -OH group in phenol is o-,p-directing.

Q 4.

While separating a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols by steam distillation, name the isomer which will be steam volatile. Give reason.

Q 5.

IUPAC name of the compound
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Q 6.

Ethers can be prepared by Williamson's synthesis in which an alkyl halide is reacted with sodium alkoxide. Di-tert-butyl ether cannot be prepared by this method. Explain.

Q 7.

Show how would you synthesise the following alcohols from appropriate alkanes?
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Q 8.

Which of the following compounds are/is aromatic alcohol?  
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Q 9.

What is denatured alcohol?

Q 10.

Write the structures of the isomers of alcohols with molecular formula C4H10O. Which one of these isomers exhibits optical activity?

Q 11.

Suggest a reagent for conversion of ethanol to ethanal.

Q 12.

Write the names of reagents and equations for the preparation of the following ethers by Williamson's synthesis:
(i)1-Propoxypropane
(ii)Ethoxybenzene
(iii)2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane
(iv)1-Methoxyethane

Q 13.

What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction?
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Q 14.

Name the factors responsible for the solubility of alcohols in water.

Q 15.

Write the mechanism of the reaction of HI with methoxybenzene.

Q 16.

Write structures of the compounds whose IUPAC names are as follows:
(i)2-Methylbutan-2-ol
(ii)l-Phcnylpropan-2-ol
(iii)3,5-DimethyIhexane-l,3,5-triol
(iv)2,3-Dicthylphenol
(v)1-Ethoxypropane
(vi)2-Ethoxy-3-methylpentane
(vii) Cyclohexylmethanol
(viii) 3-Cyclohexylpcntan-3-ol
(ix)Cyclopcnt-3-en-l-ol
(x)4-ChIoro-3-ethylbutan-l-ol

Q 17.

Explain why is OH group in phenols more strongly held as compared to OH group in alcohols.

Q 18.

Alcohols are comparatively more soluble in water than hydrocarbons of comparable molecular masses. Explain this fact.

Q 19.

Write chemical reaction for the preparation of phenol from chlorobenzene.

Q 20.

Explain the following with an example
(i) Kolbe's reaction (ii) Reimer – Tiemann reaction –
(iii) Williamson ether synthesis (iv) Unsymmetrical ether

Q 21.

How can propan-2-one be converted into tert-butyl alcohol?

Q 22.

Match the starting materials given in Column I with the products formed by these (Column II) in the reaction with HI.
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Q 23.

Assertion (A): Bond angle in ethers is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle. Reason (R): There is a repulsion between the two bulky (-R) groups.

Q 24.

Assertion (A): o-Nitrophenol is less soluble in water than the m- and p-isomers.
Reason (R): m-Nitrophenol and p-Nitrophenol exists as associated molecules.

Q 25.

How can phenol be converted to aspirin?

Q 26.

Explain why propanol has higher boiling point than that of the hydrocarbon, butane?

Q 27.

You are given benzene, cone. H2S04and NaOH. Write the equations for the preparation of phenol using these reagents.

Q 28.

Explain how does the – OH group attached to a carbon of benzene ring activate it towards electrophilic substitution?

Q 29.

Which of the following species can act as the strongest base?
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Q 30.

Out of o-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol, which is more volatile? Explain.

Q 31.

When phenol is treated with bromine water, white precipitate is obtained. Give the structure and the name of the compound formed.

Q 32.

Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of acidity and give a suitable explanation:
Phenol, o-Nitrophenol, o-Cresol

Q 33.

Why is the reactivity of all three classes of alcohols with cone. HCl and ZnCl2 (Lucas reagent) different?

Q 34.

Why is the C – O – H bond angle‘in alcohols slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the C – O – C bond angle in ether is slightly greater?

Q 35.

Explain why is p-nitrophenol more acidic than phenol?

Q 36.

Explain why alcohols and ethers of comparable molecular mass have different boiling points.

Q 37.

The carbon-oxygen bond in phenol is slightly stronger than that in methanol. Why?

Q 38.

Match the structures of the compounds given in Column I with the name of the compounds given in Column II.
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Q 39.

Assertion (A): p-Nitrophcnol is more acidic than phenol.
Reason (R): Nitro group helps in the stabilization of the phenoxide ion by dispersal of negative charge due to resonance.

Q 40.

Assertion (A): Boiling points of alcohols and ethers are high.
Reason (R): They can form intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

Q 41.

Assertion (A): Like bromination of benzene, bromination of phenol is also carried out in the presence of Lewis acid.
Reason (R): Lewis acid polarizes the bromine molecule.

Q 42.

Give structures of the products you would expect when each of the following alcohol reacts with (a)HCl-ZnCl2 (b)HBrand (c) SOCl2
(i)Butan-1-ol
(ii)2-Methylbutan-2-ol

Q 43.

Write the equations involved in the following reactions:
(i) Reimer-Tiemann reaction
(ii) Kolbe's reaction

Q 44.

Give the structures and IUPAC names of monohydric phenols of molecular formula, C7H8O.

Q 45.

Give equations of the following reactions:
(i)Oxidation of propan-l-ol with alkaline KMnO4 solution.
(ii)Bromine in CS2 with phenol.
(iii)Dilute HNO3 acid with phehoL
(iv)Treating phenol with chloroform in presence of aqueous NaOH.

Q 46.

Give IUPAC names of the following ethers.
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Q 47.

Mark the correct order of decreasing acid strength of the following
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Q 48.

What is the structure and IUPAC name of glycerol?

Q 49.

Suggest a reagent for the following conversion.
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Q 50.

Suggest a reagent for conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid.