Alkyl Halides
MDCAT • Chemistry
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CH3CH2-Br + CN⁻ → ?
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Neutral nucleophile among the following is:
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3An alkyl halide may be converted to alcohol by:
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Rate of E1 reaction depends upon:
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5Which C-X bond has highest bond energy per mole?
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CH3-CH2-OH reacted with alc. NH3. The product is:
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Which reagent is a good nucleophile?
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8Which of the following is the most stable carbocation?
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Second step of which of the following pair of reactions is same:
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The organic chloro compound which shows complete stereochemical inversion during SN2 reaction is:
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Consider the following haloalkanes: 1. CH3F 2. CH3Br 3. CH3Cl 4. CH3I. The increasing order of reactivity in SN reactions is:
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Which among CH3X, R-CH2-X, R2CHX, R3CX is most reactive towards SN2 reaction?
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CH3Cl reacted with alc. KOH. The product 'A' is:
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14Higher polarizable nucleophiles favour:
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15The main factor which decides the reactivity of (R-X) is:
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16Ammonia reacts with excess of alkyl halide to form:
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2° alkyl halides show both SN1 and SN2 reactions depending upon:
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18Most common reactions shown by alkyl halides are:
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19Which of the following reactions is not shown by R-X?
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Which of the following is true about R-I?
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During SN2 mechanism of alkyl halides, C-X bond undergoes:
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22If a nucleophile is the attacking reagent, which one would be the most reactive one?
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Tertiary butyl bromide refers to follow which mechanism during substitution reactions?
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Whether an alkyl halide follows SN1 or SN2 mechanism depends on:
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Thioalcohol is prepared when alkyl halide is reacted with:
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Which compound is most reactive through SN2 mechanism?
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27In β-Elimination the resulting product is?
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Which statement is incorrect about nucleophilic substitution reaction?
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29Which statement is incorrect about reactivity of alkyl halides with respect to nucleophile?
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Which of the following is correct about SN2 reactions?
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Tertiary alkyl halides give:
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32β-elimination reactions are due to:
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Which of the following is correct about SN1 reactions?
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Order of SN1 reaction:
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35Alkyl halides are considered to be very reactive compounds towards nucleophile because:
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Which one among the following is not a good leaving group?
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37Elimination bimolecular reactions involve:
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38Which of the following is primary alkyl halide?
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Which one is monohaloalkane?
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Which of the following is alkyl halide?
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41Which is not a monohaloalkane?
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Which is least stable carbanion?
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Alkyl halides don't undergo:
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For SN2 reaction, highest reactivity is shown by:
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45A nucleophile can be identified by the presence of:
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46Alkyl halide reacts with excess of ammonia to give:
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47Wurtz synthesis is useful for preparation of:
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48Elimination bimolecular reactions usually obey:
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The strongest nucleophile is:
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50Alkyl halide can be converted into alcohol by:
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51UHS MDCAT 2009
CH3―CH2―MgBr + H2O Br-Mg-OH + X , Where 'X' is:
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52UHS MDCAT 2009
When n-butyl magnesium iodide is treated with water, the product is:
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53UHS MDCAT 2010 UHS MDCAT 2009
Grignard reagents are prepared by the reaction of magnesium metal with alkyl halides in the presence of:
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54UHS MDCAT 2010
During SN2 reactions, configuration of the alkyl halide molecule:
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55UHS MDCAT 2011
The suspected liver carcinogen which also has negative reproduction and developmental effects on humans is:
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56UHS MDCAT 2011
1-chloropropane and 2-chloropropane are isomers of each other, the type of isomerism in these two is called:
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57UHS MDCAT 2012
The alkaline hydrolysis of bromoethane shown below gives alcohol as the product H3C―CH2―Br → H3C―CH2―OH. The reagent and the condition used in this reaction may be:
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58UHS MDCAT 2014
If halogenoalkanes are mixed with an excess of ammonia and heated under pressure, amine are formed. Which amine is formed in the following reaction?CH3CH2Br + NH3 Amine
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59UHS MDCAT 2014
The halothane used in hospitals as an anesthetic is chemically:
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60UHS MDCAT 2015
In the below reaction, the configuration of product is:
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61UHS MDCAT 2015
The structural formula of 2,3,4 trimethylpentane is:
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62UHS MDCAT 2015
On the basis of the oxidising power of halogens, which reaction is possible?
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63UHS MDCAT 2017
A researcher has prepared a sample of 1-bromopropane from 10g of 1-propanol. After purification he had made 12g of product. Which of the following is percentage yield?
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64UHS MDCAT 2017
What will be the exact product?
C2H5OH + CH3COOH (in presence of sulfuric acid) ?
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65UHS MDCAT 2017
During the SN1 reactions, the fast reaction involves:
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66UHS MDCAT 2017
In the elimination reaction, alcoholic KOH is used. OH- in this case, will act as:
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67UHS MDCAT 2017
The non-stick lining of pans is:
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68UHS MDCAT 2017
Which of the following is Halothane?
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69UHS MDCAT 2017 (Reconduct)
Chloroform is used as the following except:
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70UHS MDCAT 2017 (Reconduct)
Among the following, which one is a nucleophile;
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71UHS MDCAT 2019
CFCs are organic compounds, that are derivatives of saturated hydrocarbons. They have high bond dissociation values therefore they are inert and non-toxic for living organisms.The word CFCs stands for:
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72UHS MDCAT 2022
Neopentylchloride belongs to which class of alkyl halides?
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73UHS MDCAT 2022
When halogen is removed from an alkyl halide a carbocation is formed, identify the most reactive carbocation
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74UHS MDCAT 2023
In SN1 reactions the correct order of reactivity of alkyl halide is?
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75UHS MDCAT 2024
Alkyl Halides involving -C-X bond breakage and- C-Nu bond formation simultaneously.
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76UHS MDCAT 2024
Identify the correct statement related to substitution and elimination of alkyl halides:
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77UHS MDCAT 2024
Identify the correct ascending order of reactivity of alkyl halides:
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78PMDC MDCAT 2025
IUPAC name of (CH3)3CCH2Br is:
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79PMDC MDCAT 2025
Conversion of dihaloalkane into alkyne does not involve:
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The first step in the SN1 reaction is _.
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.Which one of the following is not a nucleophile?
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Aqueous KOH causes SN-reaction in alkyl halide. On which of the following alkyl halides KOHaq would like to attack easily?
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What is the correct order of reactivity of alkyl halides?
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Which of the following bonds has the highest bond energy value?
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Which type of alkyl halides gives the SN2 mechanism?
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The catalyst used in the reaction CHCl3 + ½ O2 → COCl2 + HCl is _ and its nature is _.
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2-Chlorobutane belongs to:
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Which one of the following is a strong nucleophile?
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The correct name of CH2Cl2 is:
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Alkyl halides can also be obtained by halogenation of_.
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91ETEA MDCAT 2017
OH-(alcoholic) +CH3(CH2)2Br- →Product+Product. The nature of OH in the above reaction is:
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92ETEA MDCAT 2019
Which one is stronger nucleophile?
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93ETEA MDCAT 2019
Which one is more reactive?
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As the polarizing power of cation increases thermal stability of carbonates
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𝑂𝐻- + 𝐶2𝐻5 - 𝐼 ⟶ 𝐶2𝐻5 - 𝑂𝐻 + 𝐼- One of the species in the above reaction is a substrate. It is:
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The Fridel crafts catalyst "𝐴𝑙𝐶𝑙3" used in the substitution reactions of Benzene is good:
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Compound in which addition takes place through Markovnikov's rule is:
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Aqueous KOH causes SN-reaction in alkylhalide. On which of the following alkylhalides KOHaq would like to attack easily.
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99UHS MDCAT 2017 (Reconduct)
In elimination reactions, _ is used:
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100UHS MDCAT 2017 (Reconduct)
Among the alkyl halides, which always follows SN2 mechanism:
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101UHS MDCAT 2017 (Reconduct)
Which of the following is an intermediate compound in SN1:
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102UHS MDCAT 2016
The average bond energy of C-Br is
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103UHS MDCAT 2016
The mechanism followed by the reaction below is:CH3CH2Br → H2C=CH2 + HBr (Conditions: alcoholic KOH)
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104UHS MDCAT 2013
Consider the reaction given below: Which statement is true?
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105UHS MDCAT 2013
The order of reactivity of alkyl halides towards nucleophile is:
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106UHS MDCAT 2011
When purely alcoholic solution of sodium/potassium hydroxide and halogenoalkanes are reacted an alkene is formed, what is the mechanism of reaction?
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107UHS MDCAT 2012
In substitution reactions, dihaloalkane or secondary halogenoalkane give / show:
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What is the IUPAC name of the following compound? CH3-(CH2)2-CH2-Cl
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Which one of the following is not a secondary alkyl halide?
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In which phase are SN2 reactions favored?
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Alkyl halides generally give which type of elimination reactions?
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Alkyl iodides cannot be prepared directly by the halogenation of alkanes because?
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SN2 reactions are _?
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The reaction in which a nucleophile replaces another atom present in a compound is called as:
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During SN1 mechanism, nucleophile can attack on the halogen carbon?
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When CH3CH2MgBr reacts with CO2 which of the following product is formed?
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In IUPAC nomenclature, alkyl halides are named as _?
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If in a solution of alkyl halide in a nonpolar solvent, base is added which of the following reaction takes place?
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In SN2 reaction, nucleophile attacks on the electrophilic carbon?
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Grignard reagent is produced by the reaction of Alkyl halides with _.
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Which of the following is true about the kinetics of bimolecular elimination reactions?
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In SN2 reaction, rate of reaction is directly proportional to concentration of
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What is the reason for the reactivity of Grignard reagent?
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What is the order of SN2 reactions?
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First step in the SN1 reaction is _ ?
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In a reaction having both alkyl halide and base, the base will attack on _.
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Which of the following bond has highest bond energy value ?
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In a reaction having both alkyl halide and base, the base will attack on:
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During the nomenclature of Alkyl halides, halogens are named:
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The product in SN2 reaction is formed with?
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There is one lone pair present in H3O+, it cannot act as a(n)?
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Hydrolysis of tertiary butyl bromide gives _.
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Which of the following reactions is concerted (single step)?
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There is one lone pair present in H3O+, it cannot act as ?
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Reduction of alkyl halides in the presence of Zn and mineral acid produces _ ?
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In SN2 reaction, which of the following specie is formed?
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The group which leaves from the subtrate in a nucleophilic substitution reaction is called?
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Which one of the following has the correct IUPAC name of 2-Chloro,3-methyl pentane?
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In SN2 reaction, rate of reaction is directly proportional to concentration of _.
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The product in SN2 reaction is formed with _.
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Which of the following alkyl halide is most reactive towards Mg atom?
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In which phase SN2 reactions are favored?
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First step in the SN1 reaction is _.
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During the SN1 mechanism, nucleophiles can attack the halogen carbon _.
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During the nomenclature of alkyl halides, halogens are named as _.
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Which of the following alkyl halide give SN1 reactions?
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Which of the following reactions have a first step similar to each other?
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The reaction in which a molecule is removed from a compound but no addition takes place is called _?
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SN1 reactions are favored by which of the following?
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What is the common name of 2-methyl-2-chloropropane?
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Which of the following reactions have first step similar with each other?
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Alkyl halide reacts with sodium lead alloy, which of the following is the correct formula for tetramethyl lead?
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In SN2 reactions, the hybridization of carbon in moving from substrate to transition state changes from?
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Which of the following is formed during SN1 reactions?
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Hydrolysis of tertiary butyl bromide gives?
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What is the reason for the reactivity of the Grignard reagent?
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Which of the following gives primary alcohol with Grignard reagent?
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Which one of the following has the correct IUPAC name of 2-Chloro-3-methylpentane?
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Which of the following solvents favor SN2 reactions?
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Which one of the following is not an Alkyl halide?
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I- is an example of _.
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The products of SN1 reactions are formed with _.
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When CH3CH2MgBr reacts with CO2 then which of the following product is formed?
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SN1 reaction is a _.
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Which of the following is a slow step in SN1 reactions?
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In which of the following reactions, rate of reaction is not affected by increasing concentration of nucleophile?
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Which of the following reaction is used to produce symmetrical alkanes from alkyl halides?
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The compounds which are formed by the replacement of a hydrogen atom by a halogen are called as _?
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SN1 reactions have which of the following species formed and consumed in the reaction?
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Which of the following alkyl halides is most reactive towards an Mg atom?
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The products of SN1 reactions are formed with?
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Which of the following is an example of a nucleophile?
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In tertiary alkyl halides, the carbon atom is attached to how many carbon atoms?
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Formation of Grignard reagent from an alkyl halide and Mg metal takes place in _?
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During SN1, mechanism, nucleophile can attack on the halogen carbon from which orientation?
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Which of the following compound is formed when NaCI reacts with CH3MgBr?
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If in a solution of an alkyl halide in a nonpolar solvent, the base is added which of the following reaction takes place?
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Which of the following is an example of a good leaving group?
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Which of the following bond has the highest bond energy value?
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SN1 reaction is a _ ?
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What is the correct general formula of Grignard reagent?
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SN2 reactions are _ ?
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Grignard reagent is produced by the reaction of Alkyl halides with _?
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In which of the following reaction is the rate of reaction not affected by increasing concentration of nucleophile?
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Which of the following compounds can be prepared by using Grignard reagents?
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In SN2 reaction, which of the following species is formed?
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Alkyl iodides cannot be prepared directly by the halogenation of alkanes because _.
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In which phase, SN2 reactions are favored?
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Alkyl halides give which type of reaction?
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When a halide group is replaced by a nucleophile, this type of reaction is a:
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The reaction shown is: CH₃°+ Cl° → CH₃Cl
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Most common reaction showed by alkyl halide is:
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Alkyl halide is formed from alcohol by:
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Which of the following pairs of reactions comprises of one step only?
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Which of the following is a one-step reaction?
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SN₂ reactions are mostly given by:
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Alkyl halides undergo:
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Neopentyl halide is:
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Which of the following compound is formed when NaCl reacts with CH3MgBr?
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Which of the following is not a derivative of carboxylic acid?
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Which of the following reaction takes place when alkyl halide react with KOH in water?
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Which of the following is an example of free radical?
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1-Chloropropane and 2-Chloropropane are _.
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In a reaction having both alkyl halide and base, the base will attack on the _.
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205PMC Practice Test 5 2021
Which of the following catalyst is used in the Friedel craft reaction?
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206UHS MDCAT 2018
The correct order of increasing reactivity of the following alkyl halides, (I) CH3CH2CH2Cl
(II) CH3CH2CH2CH2Br
(III) (CH3)2C(Cl)CH2CH3
(IV) CH3CH2CH(Br)CH3
Towards SN2 displacement is:
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207UHS MDCAT 2018
Reaction mechanism of alkanes with halogens is known as;
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208UHS MDCAT 2018
Which compound is obtained by the elimination of bromopropane?
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209UHS MDCAT 2018
Which one of the following is the structure of Teflon?
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210UHS MDCAT 2018
Which of the following acts as a nucleophile in the reaction of alkyl halide with alcoholic / aqueous ammonia?
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211UHS MDCAT 2018
Halothane is a halo derivative of:
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Reduction of alkyl halides in the presence of Zn and mineral acid produces _.
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213PMC Practice Test 2 2021
Which of the following alkyl halides is most reactive towards the Mg atom?
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214PMC Practice Test 2 2021
SN1 reaction is a:
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215PMC Practice Test 2 2021
How many isomers of mono-substituted benzene are possible?
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216PMC Practice Test 1 2021 PMC Practice Test 1 2022
Which of the following compete with each other?
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217PMC Practice Test 1 2021 PMC Practice Test 1 2022
Which of the following is a poor 'leaving' group in nucleophilic substitution reactions?
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218PMC Practice Test 1 2021 PMC Practice Test 1 2022
What is the common name of the compound CH3(CH2)2CH2Cl?
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219PMC Practice Test 1 2021 PMC Practice Test 1 2022
Which alkyl halide gives SN2 reactions?
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220UHS MDCAT 2019
Which balanced chemical equation show the formation of ethanoyl chloride using thionyl chloride?
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What is the correct order of reactivity of alkyl halides ?
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2-Chloro-2-methylpropane is an example of:
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Nucleophilic addition reactions of carbonyl compounds can be catalyzed by_?
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Which catalyst is used in the preparation of alkyl halide from alcohols?
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Which gases are produced when alcohol reacts with thionyl chloride?
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In general formula of alkyl halide RX, X represents _
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227UHS MDCAT 2016 Sindh MCAT NTS 2019
Which one of the following is NOT a nucleophile?
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228Sindh MCAT NTS 2019
SN2 reactions can be best carried out with:
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The reaction of isobutane with an unknown halogen is catalyzed by light. Identify the halogen if the two major products seen in a white mixture, obtained are:
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Ethylamine can be prepared by the action of bromine and caustic potash on:
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Elimination from 2 - bromobutane results in:
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A compound X (C4H9Br) undergoes the following reactions:
Compound X (C4H9Br)(in presence of heat and NaOH(aq))C4H10O→(in the presence of heat and K2Cr2O7/H+ C4H8O.
What is X?
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Markownikoff's rule is best applicable to the reaction between
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Alkyl halides can also be obtained by halogenation of _.
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235NUMS MDCAT 2019
Pick correct pair about the difference between E1 and E2 mechanism of tertiary butyl bromide forming an alkene.
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Classify this alkyl halide:
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237NUMS MDCAT 2019
Which of the following has the strongest bond?
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Which type of alkyl halides gives SN2 mechanism?
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Reaction of CH3CH2MgBr with ethylene epoxide gives:
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Order of the reactivity of halogens during halogenation of alkanes is:
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Order of reactivity of halogens towards alkanes is:
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SN2 can be best carried out with:
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In a Beta elimination reaction, the nucleophile attacks a\an:
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244FMDC MDCAT 2023 PMDC MDCAT 2020
Alkyl halides involving -C-X bond breakage and -C-Nu bond formation simultaneously would follow the mechanism:
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245PMDC MDCAT 2020
R-X on reaction with alcohols form:
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246Sindh MDCAT 2023 (Retake) Sindh MCAT NTS 2018
Which alkyl halide has the lowest reactivity for a particular alkyl group?
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The only o, p-directing group which is deactivating in nature is:
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248Sindh MCAT NTS 2014 DUHS and JSMU
If products of a reaction act as a catalyst, such process is called:
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Catalyst used in reaction CHCl3 + ½ O2 → COCl2 + HCl is _ and its nature is _.
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An SN2 reaction at an asymmetric carbon of a compound always gives:
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251Sindh MCAT NTS 2012 DUHS and JSMU
RMgX is an organometallic compound, generally known as:
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The order of reactivities of the following alkyl halides for an SN2 reaction is:
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In the reaction of p- chlorotoluene with KNH2 in liquid NH3, the major product is:
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Ethyl iodide and n-propyl iodide are allowed to undergo the Wurtz reaction. The alkane which will not be obtained in this reaction is:
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255ETEA MDCAT 2013 Sindh MCAT NTS 2010 DUHS and JSMU Sindh MCAT NTS 2009
Which of the following is not a nucleophile?
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The reaction mechanism of alkanes with halogens is known as;
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The reaction 2RX + 2Na RR + 2NaX is an example of:
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Which balanced chemical equation show the formation of ethyl chloride using thionyl chloride?
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259UHS MDCAT 2015
Order of reactivity of alkenes with hydrogen halide is:
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Which of the following bond has highest bond energy value?
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261PMC Practice Test 2 2021
What is the value of molecularity and order of SN1 reactions?