JEE Main Chemistry: Hydrocarbons Practice Questions

14 questions with answers and step-by-step solutions. Tap any question to see the full worked solution.

  1. Q1.
    Which reagent is used to convert an alkyne to a trans-alkene?
    Easy
  2. Q2.
    What is the general formula for non-cyclic alkanes?
    Easy
  3. Q3.
    What is the major product formed when propene reacts with HBr in the presence of peroxide?
    Easy
  4. Q4.
    What is the product of the reaction between ethene and bromine in carbon tetrachloride?
    Easy
  5. Q5.
    Which of the following compounds is aromatic according to Huckel rule?
    Easy
  6. Q6.
    Which of the following reagents is most suitable for the conversion of 2-butyne to trans-2-butene?
    Medium
  7. Q7.
    Which of the following compounds will show the highest reactivity towards electrophilic aromatic substitution?
    Medium
  8. Q8.
    Ozonolysis of an unknown alkene gives one mole of formaldehyde and one mole of acetone. What is the structure of the alkene?
    Medium
  9. Q9.
    What is the major product formed when 3,3-dimethyl-1-butene reacts with HBr in the presence of a peroxide?
    Medium
  10. Q10.
    What is the major product of the reaction of 1-methylcyclohexene with cold dilute alkaline KMnO4?
    Medium
  11. Q11.
    What is the major product of the reaction of benzene with n-propyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride?
    Hard
  12. Q12.
    Which reagent is most suitable for the conversion of an alkyne to a trans-alkene?
    Hard
  13. Q13.
    Identify the product formed when 2-methyl-2-butene is treated with ozone followed by zinc and water.
    Hard
  14. Q14.
    Which of the following compounds will undergo the fastest rate of electrophilic aromatic substitution when treated with nitrating mixture?
    Hard

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