Functional Group Interconversions

45 MCQs

MCQs

45 questions · 40 min · 45 marks

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  1. Question 1

    Which reagent converts an alkene into a halogenoalkane?

    • AHBr
    • BKOH(aq)
    • CNaBH4
    • DLiAlH4
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    Answer: A

    Hydrogen halides add across the double bond.

  2. Question 2

    Which reagent converts a halogenoalkane into an alkene?

    • ADilute HCl
    • BKOH in alcohol
    • CNaBH4
    • DKMnO4
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    Answer: B

    Ethanolic KOH eliminates HX.

  3. Question 3

    Which reagent converts a halogenoalkane into an alcohol?

    • AEthanolic KOH
    • BHBr
    • CAqueous KOH with heat
    • DPBr3
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    Answer: C

    Hydroxide substitutes the halogen.

  4. Question 4

    Which reagents convert an alcohol into a halogenoalkane?

    • AKOH(aq)
    • BNaBH4
    • CKCN
    • DPBr3 or SOCl2
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    Answer: D

    These replace the -OH group by a halogen.

  5. Question 5

    A halogenoalkane is converted into a primary amine by:

    • AExcess ethanolic NH3 under pressure
    • BKMnO4
    • CNaBH4
    • DDilute HCl
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    Answer: A

    Nucleophilic substitution by ammonia gives the amine.

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