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JEE PYQ: Hydrocarbons Question 27

Question 27 - 2020 (09 Jan Shift 1)

The correct order of heat of combustion for following alkadienes is:

(A) (E)-1,3-pentadiene (conjugated) (B) trans-1,3-pentadiene (different geometry) (C) 1,4-pentadiene (non-conjugated)

(1) (A) < (B) < (C)

(2) (A) < (C) < (B)

(3) (C) < (B) < (A)

(4) (B) < (C) < (A)

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Answer: (1)

Solution

In isomers of hydrocarbon, heat of combustion is inversely proportional to the stability. Stability order: A > B > C (conjugated > skewed conjugated > isolated). Order of heat of combustion: A < B < C.


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