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Halogen Derivatives
Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. Plus every board question asked from this chapter. · 56 questions
10. Halogen Derivatives — worked examples
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Solved Examples
Worked · 4
- Solved Ex.10.1How will you obtain 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane from alkene? Write possible structures of alkene and the reaction involved.
- Solved Ex.10.2Arrange the following compounds in order of increasing boiling points : bromoform, chloromethane, dibromomethane, bromomethane.
- Solved Ex.10.4Primary allylic and primary benzylic halides show higher reactivity by mechanism than other primary alkyl halides. Explain.
- Solved Ex.10.5Which of the following two compounds would react faster by mechanism and Why ? (1-Chlorobutane) and (2-Chlorobutane)
Exercises
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1. Choose the most correct option.
Practice · 10
- Choose the most correct option.Ex Q.1 (i)The correct order of increasing reactivity of C-X bond towards nucleophile in the following compounds is (I) (II) a benzene ring carrying , with a group ortho to it and an group para to it (III) (IV)
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- Ex Q.1 (ii)The major product of the above reaction is,
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- Ex Q.1 (iii)Which of the following is likely to undergo racemization during alkaline hydrolysis ? (I) (II) (III) (IV)
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- Ex Q.1 (iv)The best method for preparation of alkyl fluorides is
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- Ex Q.1 (v)Identify the chiral molecule from the following.
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- Ex Q.1 (vi)An alkyl chloride on Wurtz reaction gives 2,2,5,5-tetramethylhexane. The same alkyl chloride on reduction with zinc-copper couple in alchol give hydrocarbon with molecular formula . What is the structure of alkyl chloride
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- Ex Q.1 (vii)Butanenitrile may be prepared by heating
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- Ex Q.1 (viii)Choose the compound from the following that will react fastest by mechanism.
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- Ex Q.1 (ix)(the ring drawn in the book is a plain saturated six-membered ring, i.e. is cyclohexyl) The product 'B' in the above reaction sequence is,
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- Ex Q.1 (x)Which of the following is used as source of dichlorocarbene
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2. Do as directed.
Practice · 22
- Do as directed. Write IUPAC name of the following compoundsEx Q.2 (i-a)
- Ex Q.2 (i-b)
- Ex Q.2 (i-c)Write the IUPAC name of the substituted cyclohexane whose structure is shown in the figure.
- Ex Q.2 (i-d)Write the IUPAC name of the substituted benzene whose structure is shown in the figure.
- Do as directed. Write structure and IUPAC name of the major product in each of the following reaction.Ex Q.2 (ii-a)
- Ex Q.2 (ii-b)
- Ex Q.2 (ii-c)
- Ex Q.2 (ii-d)(the ring drawn in the book is a plain saturated six-membered ring, i.e. cyclohexanol)
- Ex Q.2 (ii-e)
- Do as directed.Ex Q.2 (iii)Identify chiral molecule/s from the following. a. b. c. d.
- Do as directed. Which one compound from the following pairs would undergo faster from the?Ex Q.2 (iv-a)and (both rings are drawn in the book as plain saturated six-membered rings, i.e. cyclohexyl)
- Ex Q.2 (iv-b)and
- Do as directed. Complete the following reactions giving major product.Ex Q.2 (v-a)
- Ex Q.2 (v-b)
- Ex Q.2 (v-c)
- Ex Q.2 (v-d)
- Do as directed. Name the reagent used to bring about the following conversions.Ex Q.2 (vi-a)Bromoethane to ethoxyethane
- Ex Q.2 (vi-b)1-Chloropropane to 1 nitropropane
- Ex Q.2 (vi-c)Ethyl bromide to ethyl isocyanide
- Ex Q.2 (vi-d)Chlorobenzene to biphenyl
- Do as directed.Ex Q.2 (vii)Arrange the following in the increase order of boiling points a. 1-Bromopropane b. 2- Bromopropane c. 1- Bromobutane d. 1-Bromo-2-methylpropane
- Ex Q.2 (viii)Match the pairs.
Column I Column II a. i. vinyl halide b. ii. alkyl halide c. iii. allyl halide iv. benzyl halide v. aryl halide
3. Give reasons
Practice · 4
- Give reasonsEx Q.3 (i)Haloarenes are less reactive than halo alkanes.
- Ex Q.3 (ii)Alkyl halides though polar are immiscible with water.
- Ex Q.3 (iii)Reactions involving Grignard reagent must be carried out under anhydrous condition.
- Ex Q.3 (iv)Alkyl halides are generally not prepared by free radical halogenation of alkanes.
4. Distinguish between
Practice · 1
- Ex Q.4Distinguish between - and mechanism of substitution reaction ?
5. Explain
Practice · 1
- Ex Q.5Explain - Optical isomerism in 2-chlorobutane.
6. Convert the following.
Practice · 8
- Convert the following.Ex Q.6 (i)Propene to propan-1-ol
- Ex Q.6 (ii)Benzyl alcohol to benzyl cyanide
- Ex Q.6 (iii)Ethanol to propane nitrile
- Ex Q.6 (iv)But-1-ene to n-butyl iodide
- Ex Q.6 (v)2-Chloropropane to propan-1-ol
- Ex Q.6 (vi)tert-Butyl bromide to isobutyl bromide
- Ex Q.6 (vii)p-Nitrochlorobenzene to p-nitrophenol
- Ex Q.6 (viii)Propene to 1-nitropropane
7. Answer the following
Practice · 6
- Answer the followingEx Q.7 (i)HCl is added to a hydrocarbon 'A' to give a compound 'B' which on hydrolysis with aqueous alkali forms tertiary alcohol 'C' . Identify 'A' , 'B' and 'C'.
- Answer the following. Complete the following reaction sequences by writing the structural formulae of the organic compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C' .Ex Q.7 (ii-a)2-Bromobutane
- Ex Q.7 (ii-b)Isopropyl alcohol
- Answer the following. Observe the following and answer the questions given below.Ex Q.7 (iii-a)Name the type of halogen derivative
- Ex Q.7 (iii-b)Comment on the bond length of C-X bond in it
- Ex Q.7 (iii-c)Can react by mechanism? Justify your answer.
What the board has asked from this chapter
Questions per paper · 16 papers · 2014 to 2026
2014: 2 questions per paper. 2015: 1 questions per paper. 2016: 1 questions per paper. 2019: 1 questions per paper. 2020: 1 questions per paper. 2022: 1 questions per paper. 2023: 2.5 questions per paper. 2024: 3 questions per paper. 2025: 2.3 questions per paper. 2026: 4 questions per paper
June 2026
3 q
- Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.ixThe source of dichlorocarbene is _____.
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Uses and Environmental Effects of Polyhalogen Compounds - Q. 14Explain optical activity of 2-chlorobutane.Optical Isomerism in Halogen Derivatives
- Q. 31(a) What is the action of following reagents on Bromoethane? (i) (ii) 'Mg' metal (iii) Silver acetate (b) Draw structure - DDT insecticide.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
February 2026
5 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.iiiAcetonitrile may be prepared by heating the following reactants :
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Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides - Q. 6(ii)Define – EnantiomersOptical Isomerism in Halogen Derivatives
- Q. 11What is the action of following reagents on chlorobenzene? (i) conc. (ii) fumingClassification of Halogen Derivatives
- Q. 17(ii)Convert : Bromomethane into methoxyethane.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
- Q. 30(ii)Explain the mechanism of alkaline hydrolysis of bromomethane.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
July 2025
4 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.ixThe metal used in preparation of Grignard reagent is _____.
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Reaction with Active Metals - Q. 12Complete the following reactions (i) (ii)Methods of Preparation of Alkyl Halides
- Q. 26(ii)Name the gamma isomer of BHC.Uses and Environmental Effects of Polyhalogen Compounds
- Q. 29(ii)(b) Explain optical activity in 2-chlorobutane. (c) Write full name of DDT.Optical Isomerism in Halogen Derivatives
February 2025
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- Q.31.bWhat is the action of following reagents on bromomethane : (i) bromobenzene (ii) mercurous fluorideReaction with Active Metals
- Q.31.aWrite salient features of mechanism.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
- Q. 13Identify 'A' and 'B' in the following reaction and rewrite the complete reaction :Methods of Preparation of Alkyl Halides
July 2024
5 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiAmong the following benzylic halide is ____. (The four options are drawn structures — see the figure.)
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Classification of Halogen Derivatives - Answer the following questions :Q.2.iWrite the name of insecticide which is effectively used instead of DDT.Uses and Environmental Effects of Polyhalogen Compounds
- Q.2.iiWrite the name of hydrocarbon formed when methyl magnesium iodide is treated with ammonia.Reaction with Active Metals
- Q. 12Write salient features of mechanism.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
- Q. 25Explain optical isomerism in 2-chlorobutane.Optical Isomerism in Halogen Derivatives
February 2024
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- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiiAmong the following vinylic halide is ______. (Option (c) is printed as a drawn structure — see the figure.)
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Classification of Halogen Derivatives - Answer the following questions :Q.2.iiiComplete the reaction :Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
- Q.10.bWrite preparation of ethyl cyanide from ethyl bromide.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
- Q. 18What is the action of following on ethyl bromide ? (a) silver nitrite (b) Mg in dry ether (c) alcoholic sodium hydroxideNucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
March 2023
5 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions:Q.1.viThe allylic halide, among the following is _______. (Option (C) is printed as a drawn structure — see the figure.)
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Classification of Halogen Derivatives - Q. 7(ii)Write the chemical reactions for the following: (ii) Ethyl bromide is heated with silver acetateNucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
- Q. 18Explain dehydrohalogenation reaction of 2-chlorobutane. Write use and environmental effect of CFC.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
- Answer the following questions:Q.2.iiiWrite the structure of the product formed when chlorobenzene is treated with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether.Reaction with Active Metals
- Q. 7(i)Write the chemical reactions for the following: (i) Chlorobenzene is heated with fumingNucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
March 2022
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- Q.31Write chemical reactions for the following conversions: (i) Ethyl bromide to ethyl methyl ether. Ethyl bromide to ethene. (iii) Bromobenzene to toluene. (iv) Chlorobenzene to biphenyl.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
February 2020
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- Q.1.vConversion of methyl chloride into methyl fluoride is known as _____.
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Methods of Preparation of Alkyl Halides
March 2019
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- Q.19What is the action of the following on ethyl bromide . alcoholic solution of potassium hydroxide . moist silver oxide iii. silver acetate?Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
March 2016
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- Q.8.iThe preparation of alkyl fluoride from alkyl chloride, in presence of metallic fluorides is known as _____.
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Methods of Preparation of Alkyl Halides
March 2015
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- Q.5.iIdentify the product 'D' in the following sequence of reactions:
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Reaction with Active Metals
March 2014
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- Q.7.iiIdentify the compounds 'A' and 'B' in the following equation:Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
- Q.7.viDistinguish between and mechanisms.Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides
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: Jul 2024, Jul 2025, Jun 2026
Q. 14Explain optical activity of 2-chlorobutane.Question 2
Asked 2 times: Mar 2023, Feb 2026
Q. 11What is the action of following reagents on chlorobenzene? (i) conc. (ii) fumingQuestion 3
Asked 2 times: Mar 2016, Feb 2020
Q.1.vConversion of methyl chloride into methyl fluoride is known as _____.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
This type asked 4 times: Mar 2019, Mar 2023, Feb 2024, Jun 2026. This one: Jun 2026
Q. 31(a) What is the action of following reagents on Bromoethane? (i) (ii) 'Mg' metal (iii) Silver acetate (b) Draw structure - DDT insecticide.Question 5
This type asked 4 times: Mar 2014, Jul 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026. This one: Feb 2026
Q. 30(ii)Explain the mechanism of alkaline hydrolysis of bromomethane.Question 6
This type asked 4 times: Mar 2015, Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Feb 2025. This one: Feb 2025
Q.31.bWhat is the action of following reagents on bromomethane : (i) bromobenzene (ii) mercurous fluorideQuestion 7
This type asked 3 times: Mar 2023, Feb 2024, Jul 2024. This one: Jul 2024
Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiAmong the following benzylic halide is ____. (The four options are drawn structures — see the figure.)Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 8
This type asked 2 times: Feb 2024, Feb 2026. This one: Feb 2026
Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.iiiAcetonitrile may be prepared by heating the following reactants :Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 9
This type asked 2 times: Feb 2025, Jul 2025. This one: Jul 2025
Q. 12Complete the following reactions (i) (ii)Question 10
This type asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jul 2025. This one: Jul 2025
Q. 26(ii)Name the gamma isomer of BHC.