JEE Main 2024 · ChemistryMultiple choiceSingle correctEasyConceptual

JEE Main 8 April 2024, Shift 2, Chemistry Q78

Question 78 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 18 of 30, Section A.

Which one the following compounds will readily react with dilute NaOH ?

(1) $\mathrm{C_6H_5OH}$ Official answer
(2) $\mathrm{C_6H_5CH_2OH}$
(3) $\mathrm{(CH_3)_3COH}$
(4) $\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}$

Official answer

Option 1

NTA final key.

Chapter: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Topic: Alcohols and Phenols
Idea tested: Phenol Acidity Comparison

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 8× in all

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6 Apr 2023, Shift 2 · Q78The strongest acid from the following isEasyDiagram basedHas a figure
13 Apr 2023, Shift 2 · Q76Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : Order of acidic nature…MediumAssertion–reasonHas a figure
25 Jul 2022, Shift 2 · Q75Arrange the following in decreasing acidic strength. (A) [figure: benzene ring with OH and NO2 para to each other] (B) [figure: benzene…EasyDiagram basedHas a figure
29 Jul 2022, Shift 1 · Q80A compound ‘X’ is acidic and it is soluble in NaOH solution, but insoluble in $\mathrm{NaHCO_3}$ solution. Compound ‘X’ also gives violet…EasyDiagram basedHas a figure
29 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q80Given below are two statements. Statement I : Phenols are weakly acidic. Statement II : Therefore they are freely soluble in NaOH solution…EasyTwo statements

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