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2017 · 9 Apr · Shift 1 · Q7
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Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2017 · 9 Apr · Shift 1 · Q7

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Which of the following compounds is most reactive to an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate ?
  1. A
    JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 217 English Option 1
  2. B
    JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 217 English Option 2
  3. C
    JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 217 English Option 3
  4. D
    JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 217 English Option 4
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Correct answer: C

The question asks:

Which compound is most reactive toward an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate, Na2CO3(aq)\mathrm{Na_2CO_3(aq)}Na2​CO3​(aq)?

1. Key chemical idea

An aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is a weak base. It reacts readily with compounds that are sufficiently acidic.

In organic chemistry, the common comparison is:

  • Carboxylic acids react with Na2CO3\mathrm{Na_2CO_3}Na2​CO3​ giving brisk effervescence of CO2\mathrm{CO_2}CO2​.
  • Phenols generally do not react with Na2CO3\mathrm{Na_2CO_3}Na2​CO3​ because they are not acidic enough.
  • Alcohols and hydrocarbons also do not react.

The reaction for a carboxylic acid is:

2RCOOH+Na2CO3→2RCOONa+H2O+CO2↑2\mathrm{RCOOH} + \mathrm{Na_2CO_3} \rightarrow 2\mathrm{RCOONa} + \mathrm{H_2O} + \mathrm{CO_2}\uparrow2RCOOH+Na2​CO3​→2RCOONa+H2​O+CO2​↑

So the most reactive compound will be the most acidic among the options.

2. Missing structural options

In the provided question, the structures/formulas for options A, B, C, D are not visible. Therefore, I cannot explicitly evaluate each option structurally.

However, since the stored correct answer is C, the most likely interpretation is that option C is the compound with the highest acidity, typically a carboxylic acid (or the strongest acid among the given organic compounds).

3. Conclusion

A compound that reacts most readily with aqueous sodium carbonate must be acidic enough to liberate carbon dioxide from carbonate. Among standard organic functional groups, this is usually a carboxylic acid.

Therefore, the derived answer is:

C\boxed{\text{C}}C​

provided option C corresponds to the most acidic compound.

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