JEE Advanced · Chemistry

Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

Hybridisation of carbon; sigma and pi bonds; shapes of organic molecules; aromaticity; structural and geometrical isomerism; stereoisomerism (enantiomers, diastereomers, meso) up to two asymmetric centres (R/S and E/Z excluded); empirical and molecular formulae by combustion; IUPAC nomenclature (hydrocarbons, mono- and bi-functional derivatives); inductive, resonance and hyperconjugative effects; acidity and basicity of organic compounds; reactive intermediates — carbocations, carbanions, free radicals.

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  • Q1 · Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry · HARD

    Among the following carbocations, which one is most stable due to hyperconjugation and inductive effects combined?

  • Q2 · Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry · MEDIUM

    The correct order of decreasing stability of the following carbocations is:

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