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UPSC Civil Services (Mains)

Chemistry optional

  • 2 papers
  • 250 marks each
  • 3 h per paper
  • 5 of 8 questions, Q1 and Q5 compulsory

Paper II covers organic chemistry and spectroscopy.

UPSC Civil Services (Mains), Chemistry optional · 2022 · Paper II

Q7(c)(ii). Three isomeric carbonyl compounds C₅H₁₀O

Question

Three isomeric compounds having MF C₅H₁₀O give positive 2,4-DNP test and display the following NMR spectral characteristics. Identify the compounds. Among them, one isomeric compound on treatment with KOH (concentrated) gives two products. Write their structures also: (1) A triplet at δ 1.05 and a quartet at δ 2.47; (2) Two singlets; (3) A doublet at δ 1.0, a singlet at δ 2.1 and a septet at δ 2.2.

Model answer

The free solution for 2022 answers questions 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8, the ones picked in its time plan. Question 7 is answered in full in the Chemistry Paper II, 2021 to 2025 book, with every part of every paper.

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UPSC Civil Services (Main) Chemistry Paper II: Model Answers 2021 to 2025

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Covers2,4-DNP testC₅H₁₀O isomersNMR splittingCannizzaro reactionpivalaldehyde