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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. Plus every board question asked from this chapter. · 39 questions
11. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers — worked examples
9 q
Solved Examples
Worked · 9
- Solved Ex.11.1Draw structures of following compounds. i. 2,5-Diethylphenol ii. Prop-2-en-1-ol iii. 2-methoxypropane iv. Phenylmethanol
- Solved Ex.11.2Predict the products for the following reaction. (A) i. with ii. with (i) (ii)
- Solved Ex.11.3The boiling points of n-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, sec-butyl alcohol and tert-butyl alcohol are , , and respectively. Explain.
- Solved Ex.11.4The solubility of o-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol is and of respectively. Explain the difference.
- Solved Ex.11.5Arrange the following compounds in decreasing order of acid strength and justify. i. ii. iii. iv.
- Solved Ex.11.6Write the reaction showing major and minor products formed on heating butan-2-ol with concentrated sulfuric acid.
- Solved Ex.11.7Write and explain reactions to convert propan-1-ol into propan-2-ol.
- Solved Ex.11.8An organic compound gives hydrogen on reaction with sodium metal. It forms an aldehyde having molecular formula on oxidation with pyridinium chlorochromate. Name the compounds and give equations of these reactions.
- Solved Ex.11.9Ethyl isopropyl ether does not form on reaction of sodium ethoxide and isopropyl chloride. i. What would be the main product of this reaction ? ii. Write another reaction suitable for the preparation of ethyl isopropyl ether.
Exercise
30 q
1. Choose the correct option.
Practice · 10
- Choose the correct option.Ex Q.1 (i)Which of the following represents the increasing order of boiling points of (1), (2) and (3)? (1) (2) (3)
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- Ex Q.1 (ii)Which is the best reagent for carrying out following conversion ? 1-methylcyclohex-1-ene 2-methylcyclohexan-1-ol
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- Ex Q.1 (iii)Which of the following reaction will give ionic organic product on reaction ?
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- Ex Q.1 (iv)Which is the most resistant alcohol towards oxidation reaction among the follwoing ?
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- Ex Q.1 (v)Resorcinol on distillation with zinc dust gives
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- Ex Q.1 (vi)Anisole on heating with concerntrated HI gives
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- Ex Q.1 (vii)Which of the following is the least acidic compound ?
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- Ex Q.1 (viii)The compound incapable of hydrogen bonding with water is ......
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- Ex Q.1 (ix)Ethers are kept in air tight brown bottles because
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- Ex Q.1 (x)Ethers reacts with cold and concentrated to form
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2. Answer in one sentence/ word.
Practice · 4
- Answer in one sentence/ word.Ex Q.2 (i)Hydroboration-oxidation of propene gives.....
- Ex Q.2 (ii)Write the IUPAC name of alcohol having molecular formula which is resistant towards oxidation.
- Ex Q.2 (iii)Write structure of optically active alcohol having molecular formula
- Ex Q.2 (iv)Write name of the electrophile used in Kolbe's Reaction.
3. Answer in brief.
Practice · 6
- Answer in brief.Ex Q.3 (i)Why phenol is more acidic than ethyl alcohol ?
- Ex Q.3 (ii)Why p-nitrophenol is a stronger acid than phenol ?
- Ex Q.3 (iii)Write two points of difference between properties of phenol and ethyl alcohol.
- Ex Q.3 (iv)Give the reagents and conditions necessary to prepare phenol from a. Chlorobenzene b. Benzene sulfonic acid.
- Ex Q.3 (v)Give the equations of the reactions for the preparation of phenol from isopropyl benzene.
- Ex Q.3 (vi)Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between ethanol and ethyl bromide.
4. Structure deduction
Practice · 1
- Ex Q.4An ether (A), , when heated with excess of hot HI produce two alkyl halides which on hydrolysis form compound (B) and (C), oxidation of (B) gave and acid (D), whereas oxidation of (C) gave a ketone (E). Deduce the structural formula of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E).
5. Write structural formulae for
Practice · 5
- Write structural formulae forEx Q.5 (a)3-Methoxyhexane
- Ex Q.5 (b)Methyl vinyl ether
- Ex Q.5 (c)1-Ethylcyclohexanol
- Ex Q.5 (d)Pentane-1,4-diol
- Ex Q.5 (e)Cyclohex-2-en-1-ol
6. Write IUPAC names of the following
Practice · 4
- Write IUPAC names of the followingEx Q.6 (i)i. Write the IUPAC name of the compound shown in the figure.
- Ex Q.6 (ii)ii.
- Ex Q.6 (iii)iii. Write the IUPAC name of the compound shown in the figure.
- Ex Q.6 (iv)iv. Write the IUPAC name of the compound shown in the figure.
What the board has asked from this chapter
Questions per paper · 18 papers · 2014 to 2026
2014: 2 questions per paper. 2015: 1 questions per paper. 2016: 1 questions per paper. 2017: 2 questions per paper. 2018: 1 questions per paper. 2019: 3 questions per paper. 2020: 2 questions per paper. 2022: 3 questions per paper. 2023: 1.5 questions per paper. 2024: 2.3 questions per paper. 2025: 2.3 questions per paper. 2026: 3 questions per paper
June 2026
3 q
- Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.iiAnisole reacts with HI at 398K to form
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Ethers - Q. 11Write a note on Kolbe reaction.Alcohols and Phenols
- Q. 19Convert the following : (a) Ethanol to ethoxyethane. (b) Phenol to p-benzoquinone (c) Salicylic acid to aspirinAlcohols and Phenols
February 2026
3 q
- Answer the following questions :Q.2.ivComplete the following reaction : phenolAlcohols and Phenols
- Q. 7(ii)Write the hydrolysis reaction of ethyl methyl ether.Ethers
- Q. 17(i)Convert the following : (i) Ethanol into sodium ethoxide. (ii) Phenol into o-phenol sulfonic acid.Alcohols and Phenols
July 2025
3 q
- Answer the following questions :Q.2.vWrite name of reagent used to convert phenol to Benzene.Alcohols and Phenols
- Q. 13Write chemical reactions for the preparation of phenol from isopropyl benzene.Alcohols and Phenols
- Q. 30(ii)(b) Write note on Reimer-Tieman reaction. (c) Write structural formula for methyl vinyl ether.Alcohols and Phenols
February 2025
4 q
- Q. 12Write the structural formula and IUPAC name of the alcohol having molecular formula which does not undergo oxidation under normal condition.Alcohols and Phenols
- Q.19.aWrite the reactions for the action of following reagents on phenol : (i) Nitrating mixture (ii) Zinc dustAlcohols and Phenols
- Q.19.bWhat is the action of phosphorous pentachloride on ethyl methyl ether?Ethers
- Q. 7(i)What is the action of liquid bromine in acetic acid on anisole?Ethers
July 2024
2 q
- Q. 24Identify A, B, C and rewrite the chemical reactions : , andAlcohols and Phenols
- Q. 27(ii)Write the chemical reaction to convert : (a) phenol to benzoquinone (b) phenol to cyclohexanolAlcohols and Phenols
February 2024
5 q
- Q. 24Identify 'A', 'B' and 'C' in following chain reaction and rewrite the chemical reactions:Alcohols and Phenols
- Q. 27(i)Convert the following : (i) acetaldehyde to isopropyl alcohol.Alcohols and Phenols
- Q. 27(iii)Convert the following : (iii) anisole to phenol.Ethers
- Q.10.aWrite preparation of diethyl ether from ethyl bromide.Ethers
- Q. 27(ii)Convert the following : (ii) cumene to phenol.Alcohols and Phenols
March 2023
3 q
- Q.31Write Dow process for preparation of Phenol. What is the action of bromine water on phenol?Alcohols and Phenols
- Q. 16(iii)Convert the following: (iii) Diethyl ether into ethyl chlorideEthers
- Q. 16(ii)Convert the following: (ii) Phenol into benzeneEthers
March 2022
3 q
- Q.19Write chemical reactions for the following reagents on methoxyethane: (iii) dilute .Ethers
- Q.31.iWrite chemical reactions for the following conversions: (i) Ethyl bromide to ethyl methyl ether.Ethers
- Q.1.viIsopropylbenzene on air oxidation followed by decomposition by dilute acid gives _____.
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Alcohols and Phenols
February 2020
2 q
- Q.2.iiWrite structural formula of the alcohol that results when acetaldehyde is reacted with in the presence of dry ether and the product is hydrolysed.Alcohols and Phenols
- Q.10Explain continuous etherification process for the preparation of diethyl ether.Ethers
March 2019
3 q
- Q.15.iWrite the balanced chemical equation for the following: . Action of sodium metal on ethanol.Alcohols and Phenols
- Q.15.iiWrite balanced chemical equations for the following: . Action of zinc dust on phenol.Alcohols and Phenols
- Q.9What are ethers? How are they classified?Ethers
March 2018
1 q
- Q.6.iiiWhy ethanol has higher boiling point than ethane?Alcohols and Phenols
March 2017
2 q
- Q.8.iiExplain the mechanism of alkaline hydrolysis of tert-butyl bromide with energy profile diagram. Define carbolic acid. How is carbolic acid prepared from benzene sulphonic acid?Alcohols and Phenols
- Q.6.iHow is diethyl ether prepared by continuous etherification process?Ethers
March 2016
1 q
- Q.7.iExplain the mechanism of esterification. Explain the reaction involved in dehydration of , and alcohols.Alcohols and Phenols
March 2015
1 q
- Q.6.ivExplain, why are boiling points of carboxylic acids higher than corresponding alcohols?Alcohols and Phenols
March 2014
2 q
- Q.5.iWrite the structural formula and IUPAC names of all possible isomers of the compound with molecular formula C₃H₈O. Write 'two' uses of phenol.Nomenclature
- Q.7.viiiHow is methoxyethane prepared from: . Methyl iodide . Diazomethane.Ethers
The 10 board questions to practise first
The questions the board asked again come first, most asked first. Each one says how often and when.
Question 1
Asked 3 times: Mar 2019, Mar 2023, Jul 2025
Answer the following questions :Q.2.vWrite name of reagent used to convert phenol to Benzene.Question 2
Asked 2 times: Feb 2024, Jun 2026
Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.iiAnisole reacts with HI at 398K to formTap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
Asked 2 times: Feb 2024, Jul 2025
Q. 13Write chemical reactions for the preparation of phenol from isopropyl benzene.Question 4
Asked 2 times: Feb 2020, Feb 2024
Q. 27(i)Convert the following : (i) acetaldehyde to isopropyl alcohol.Question 5
Asked 2 times: Mar 2017, Feb 2020
Q.10Explain continuous etherification process for the preparation of diethyl ether.Question 6
This type asked 5 times: Mar 2017, Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Feb 2024, Jul 2025. This one: Mar 2023
Q.31Write Dow process for preparation of Phenol. What is the action of bromine water on phenol?Question 7
This type asked 3 times: Mar 2022, Feb 2025, Feb 2026. This one: Feb 2026
Q. 7(ii)Write the hydrolysis reaction of ethyl methyl ether.Question 8
This type asked 3 times: Mar 2014, Mar 2022, Feb 2024. This one: Feb 2024
Q.10.aWrite preparation of diethyl ether from ethyl bromide.Question 9
This type asked 2 times: Jul 2025, Jun 2026. This one: Jun 2026
Q. 11Write a note on Kolbe reaction.Question 10
This type asked 2 times: Mar 2014, Feb 2025. This one: Feb 2025
Q. 12Write the structural formula and IUPAC name of the alcohol having molecular formula which does not undergo oxidation under normal condition.