Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids - Online Test

Q1. The following reaction is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

This is Friedal Craft reaction.

Q2. Arrange the following compounds in decreasing order of their acid strength: i) trichloroacetic acid ii) trifluoroacetic acid iii) acetic acid and iv)formic acid
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Fluorine is most electronegative so it increases acidity.

Q3. CH3CHO and C6H5CH2CHO can be distinguished chemically by:
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

CH3CHO will give iodoform test and C6H5CH2CHO will not give iodoform test.
Q4. Which of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Maleic Acid shows Geometrical Isomerism but does not give optical isomerism.

Q5. The correct sequence of steps involved in the mechanism of Cannizzaro's reaction is
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

In cannizaro reaction 1st nucleophile OH attacks on carbonyl carbon. Then hydride shifting take place. Followed by proton transfer.
Q6. The compound obtained when acetaldehyde reacts with dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide exhibits:
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

CH3CH=CHCHO is the product which is suitably substituted so will show geometrical isomer.
Q7. Benzaldehyde and acetone can be best distinguished using
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Aldehydes show tollen’s test while acetone which is a ketone doesnot give tollen’s test.

Q8. Acetone is treated with excess of ethanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The product obtained is:
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:


Q9.
Identify the product in the reaction


Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:


Q10. The incorrect IUPAC name is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Numbering is done in a way that CO gets the lower number.