Basics of Organic Chemistry

2022 Q151 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following compounds is not aromatic?

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 153 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 153 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 153 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 153 English Option 4
2022 Q152 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Arrange the following in decreasing acidic strength.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 157 English

A.
A > B > C > D
B.
B > A > C > D
C.
D > C > A > B
D.
D > C > B > A
2022 Q153 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following carbocations is most stable?

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 171 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 171 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 171 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 171 English Option 4
2022 Q154 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct IUPAC name of the following compound is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 170 English

A.
4-methyl-2-nitro-5-oxohept-3-enal
B.
4-methyl-5-oxo-2-nitrohept-3-enal
C.
4-methyl-6-nitro-3-oxohept-4-enal
D.
6-formyl-4-methyl-2-nitrohex-3-enal
2022 Q155 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which one of the following techniques is not used to spot components of a mixture separated on thin layer chromatographic plate?

A.
I2 (Solid)
B.
U.V. Light
C.
Visualisation agent as a component of mobile phase
D.
Spraying of an appropriate reagent
2022 Q156 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following structure are aromatic in nature?

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 168 English

A.
A, B, C, and D
B.
Only A and B
C.
Only A and C
D.
Only B, C and D
2022 Q157 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following is most stable?

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 167 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 167 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 167 English Option 3
D.
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2022 Q158 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct order of nucleophilicity is

A.
F$-$ > OH$-$
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 165 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 165 English Option 3
D.
NH$_2^ - $ > NH3
2022 Q159 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : A mixture contains benzoic acid and napthalene. The pure benzoic acid can be separated out by the use of benzene.

Reason R : Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C.
A is true but R is false.
D.
A is false but R is true.
2022 Q160 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Phenol on reaction with dilute nitric acid, gives two products. Which method will be most efficient for large scale separation?

A.
Chromatographic separation
B.
Fractional Crystallisation
C.
Steam distillation
D.
Sublimation
2022 Q161 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

In the following structures, which on is having staggered conformation with maximum dihedral angle?

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 163 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 163 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 163 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 163 English Option 4
2022 Q162 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The IUPAC name of ethylidene chloride is :

A.
1-Chloroethene
B.
1-Chloroethyne
C.
1,2-Dichloroethane
D.
1,1-Dichloroethane
2022 Q163 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Arrange the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 160 English

A.
B > A > C
B.
A > B > C
C.
C > B > A
D.
C > A > B
2022 Q164 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following is an example of conjugated diketone?

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 158 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 158 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 158 English Option 3
D.
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2022 Q165 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Optical activity of an enantiomeric mixture is $+12.6^{\circ}$ and the specific rotation of $(+)$ isomer is $+30^{\circ}$. The optical purity is __________$\%$.

2022 Q166 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Total number of isomers (including stereoisomers) obtained on monochlorination of methylcyclohexane is ___________.

2022 Q167 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The separation of two coloured substances was done by paper chromatography. The distances travelled by solvent front, substance A and substance B from the base line are 3.25 cm, 2.08 cm and 1.05 cm, respectively. The ratio of Rf values of A to B is _____________.

2022 Q168 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The total number of monobromo derivatives formed by the alkanes with molecular formula C5H12 is (excluding stereo isomers) __________.

2022 Q169 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Observe structures of the following compounds

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 172 English

The total number of structures/compounds which possess asymmetric carbon atoms is ______________.

2022 Q170 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Total number of possible stereoisomers of dimethyl cyclopentane is ____________.

2022 Q171 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Number of electrophilic centres in the given compound is _______________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 159 English

2022 Q172 JEE Mains MSQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following is not an example of benzenoid compound?

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 150 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 150 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 150 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 150 English Option 4
2021 Q173 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Arrange the following conformational isomers of n-butane in order of their increasing potential energy :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 173 English
A.
II < III < IV < I
B.
I < IV < III < II
C.
II < IV < III < I
D.
I < III < IV < II
2021 Q174 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Choose the correct name for compound given below :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 176 English
A.
(4E)-5-Bromo-hex-4-en-2-yne
B.
(2E)-2-Bromo-hex-4-yn-2-ene
C.
(2E)-2-Bromo-hex-2-en-4-yne
D.
(4E)-5-Bromo-hex-2-en-4-yne
2021 Q175 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : A simple distillation can be used to separate a mixture of propanol and propanone.

Reason (R) : Two liquids with a difference of more than 20$^\circ$ in their boiling points can be separated by simple distillations.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
(A) is false but (R) is true.
B.
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.
(A) is true but (R) is false
D.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2021 Q176 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The compound/s which will show significant intermolecular H-bonding is/are :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 177 English
A.
(b) only
B.
(c) only
C.
(a) and (b) only
D.
(a), (b) and (c)
2021 Q177 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which one of the following compounds is not aromatic?
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 178 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 178 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 178 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 178 English Option 4
2021 Q178 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The number of stereoisomers possible for 1, 2-dimethyl cyclopropane is :
A.
One
B.
Four
C.
Two
D.
Three
2021 Q179 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Hyperconjugation is a permanent effect.

Statement II : Hyperconjugation in ethyl cation $\left( {C{H_3} - \mathop C\limits^ + {H_2}} \right)$ involves the overlapping of ${C_{s{p^2}}} - {H_{1s}}$ bond with empty 2p orbital of other carbon.

Choose the correct option :
A.
Both statement I and statement II are false
B.
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true
C.
Statement I is correct but statement II is false
D.
Both statement I and statement II are true.
2021 Q180 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Staggered and eclipsed conformers of ethane are :
A.
Polymers
B.
Rotamers
C.
Enantiomers
D.
Mirror images
2021 Q181 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 182 English
The correct order of stability of given carbocation is :
A.
A > C > B > D
B.
D > B > C > A
C.
D > B > A > C
D.
C > A > D > B
2021 Q182 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The correct decreasing order of densities of the following compounds is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 184 English
A.
(D) > (C) > (B) > (A)
B.
(C) > (D) > (A) > (B)
C.
(C) > (B) > (A) > (D)
D.
(A) > (B) > (C) > (D)
2021 Q183 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which among the following is the strongest acid ?
A.
$C{H_3}C{H_2}C{H_2}C{H_3}$
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 185 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 185 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 185 English Option 4
2021 Q184 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which one among the following resonating structures is not correct?
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 186 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 186 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 186 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 186 English Option 4
2021 Q185 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which purification technique is used for high boiling organic liquid compound (decomposes near its boiling point)?
A.
Simple distillation
B.
Steam ditillation
C.
Fractional distillation
D.
Reduced pressure distillation
2021 Q186 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following compounds does not exhibit resonance?
A.
CH3CH2OCH = CH2
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 190 English Option 2
C.
CH3CH2CH2CONH2
D.
CH3CH2CH = CHCH2NH2
2021 Q187 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following molecules does not show stereo isomerism?
A.
3, 4-Dimethylhex-3-ene
B.
3-Methylhex-1-ene
C.
3-Ethylhex-3-ene
D.
4-Methylhex-1-ene
2021 Q188 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which one of the following pairs of isomers is an example of metamerism?
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 191 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 191 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 191 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 191 English Option 4
2021 Q189 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 193 English
Among the given species the Resonance stabilised carbocations are :
A.
(C) and (D) only
B.
(A), (B) and (D) only
C.
(A) and (B) only
D.
(A), (B) and (C) only
2021 Q190 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
In the following molecule,

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 194 English
Hybridisation of Carbon a, b, and c respectively are :
A.
sp3, sp2, sp2
B.
sp3, sp, sp2
C.
sp3, sp2, sp
D.
sp3, sp, sp
2021 Q191 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Compound with molecular formula C3H6O can show :
A.
Positional isomerism
B.
Both positional isomerism and metamerism
C.
Metamerism
D.
Functional group isomerism
2021 Q192 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Nitrogen can be estimated by Kjeldahl's method for which of the following compound?
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 196 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 196 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 196 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 196 English Option 4
2021 Q193 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following is an aromatic compound?
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 197 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 197 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 197 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 197 English Option 4
2021 Q194 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Retardation factor (Rf) can be measured in meter/centimeter.

Statement II : Rf value of a compound remains constant in all solvents.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
Statement I is true but statement II is false
B.
Statement I is false but statement II is true
C.
Both statement I and statement II are true
D.
Both statement I and statement II are false
2021 Q195 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
In chromotography technique, the purification of compound is independent of :
A.
Solubility of the compound
B.
Mobility or flow of solvent system
C.
Physical state of the pure compound
D.
Length of the column or TLC plate
2021 Q196 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Among the following, the aromatic compounds are :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 200 English
Choose the correct answer from the following options :
A.
(B), (C) and (D) only
B.
(B) and (C) only
C.
(A), (B) and (C) only
D.
(A) and (B) only
2021 Q197 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Given below are two statements :

Statement I : A mixture of chloroform and aniline can be separated by simple distillation.

Statement II : When separating aniline from a mixture of aniline and water by steam distillation aniline boils below its boiling point.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2021 Q198 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The correct order of acid character of the following compounds is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 202 English
A.
IV > III > II > I
B.
III > II > I > IV
C.
II > III > IV > I
D.
I > II > III > IV
2021 Q199 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which one of the following compounds is non-aromatic?
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 204 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 204 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 204 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 204 English Option 4
2021 Q200 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The dihedral angle in staggered form of Newman projection of 1, 1, 1-Trichloro ethane is ___________ degree. (Round off to the nearest integer)