Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound CH₃-CHBr-CH₂-CH₃?
A2-bromobutane
B1-bromobutane
C3-bromobutane
Dsec-butyl bromide
Correct Answer:
A. 2-bromobutane
EXPLANATION
The parent chain is butane (4 carbons). Numbering from the end nearest to substituent gives Br at position 2. IUPAC name is 2-bromobutane. Option D is a common name.
Which of the following compounds will give a positive Tollens test?
AAcetone
BPropanal
CDiethyl ether
Dtert-butanol
Correct Answer:
B. Propanal
EXPLANATION
Tollens test is positive for aldehydes. Propanal (CH₃CH₂CHO) is an aldehyde and gets oxidized to carboxylic acid, reducing Ag⁺ to Ag (silver mirror). Acetone is a ketone, ether and alcohol do not give positive test.
Which mechanism is involved in the reaction of tert-butyl bromide with aqueous NaOH?
ASN1
BSN2
CE1
DE2
Correct Answer:
A. SN1
EXPLANATION
tert-Butyl bromide is a tertiary alkyl halide. Tertiary substrates preferentially undergo SN1 mechanism due to stable tertiary carbocation formation. SN2 is hindered by steric effects.