Section A
Q1.
(a) In the following molecules, which one is more basic and why?
(b) Invoking the idea of kinetic and thermodynamic control, write the products (major and minor) in the following reaction :
(c) Establish the origin of carbon in the cyano group of the product obtained in the following reaction by using isotopic labelling method :
(d) Giving the mechanism, write the product(s) of the following reaction. Prove the formation of intermediate involved in the reaction using a suitable trap :
(e) Why does -NH2 at 'ortho' and 'para' position of the aromatic ring with respect to negatively charged groups cause their destabilization whereas -NO2 at the same position has the stabilizing effect?
(f) Polar aprotic solvents like DMSO favour the S_N2 reactions. Why?
(g) Write the major product obtained in the following reaction. Also substantiate your answer with mechanism :