In the following reaction sequence, P, Q, S and T are the major products. The correct statement(s) about P, Q, S and T is(are) :

S gives positive phthalein dye test.

Q on treatment with ethanol generates an aromatic aldehyde.

For the reaction sequence given below, the correct statement(s) is(are):

Both X and Y are oxygen containing compounds.

Y on heating with CHCl$_3$/KOH forms isocyanide.

Z reacts with Hinsberg’s reagent.

Z is an aromatic primary amine.

The option(s) with correct sequence of reagents for the conversion of $\mathbf{P}$ to $\mathbf{Q}$ is(are)

i) $\mathrm{NaBH}_4$; ii) $\mathrm{SnCl}_2 / \mathrm{HCl}$; iii) $\mathrm{H_3O}^{+}$; iv) Lindlar's catalyst, $\mathrm{H}_2$

i) Lindlar's catalyst, $\mathrm{H}_2$; ii) $\mathrm{NaBH}_4$; iii) $\mathrm{SnCl}_2 / \mathrm{HCl}$; iv) $\mathrm{H_3O}^{+}$

i) Lindlar's catalyst, $\mathrm{H}_2$; ii) $\mathrm{SnCl}_2 / \mathrm{HCl}$; iii) $\mathrm{NaBH}_4$; iv) $\mathrm{H_3O}^{+}$

i) Lindlar's catalyst, $\mathrm{H}_2$; ii) $\mathrm{H_3O}^{+}$; iii) $\mathrm{SnCl}_2 / \mathrm{HCl}$; iv) $\mathrm{NaBH}_4$

Considering the following reaction sequence, the correct option(s) is(are)

$\mathbf{P}=\mathrm{H}_{2} / \mathrm{Pd}$, ethanol $\mathbf{R}=\mathrm{NaNO}_{2} / \mathrm{HCl}$ $\mathbf{U}=1 . \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{2}$ 2. $\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}-\mathrm{KOH}$, heat

Correct option(s) for the following sequence of reactions is(are)

Q = AgNO 2 , R = phenylmethanamine

Compounds Containing Nitrogen — JEE Advanced Previous Year Questions

23 solved PYQs · 2016–2026 · Chemistry

Solved PYQs: 23
Years covered: 2016–2026
Avg / year: ~2
Subject: Chemistry

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Question 1 · JEE Advanced 2026 · one or more correct
In the following reaction sequence, P, Q, S and T are the major products. The correct statement(s) about P, Q, S and T is(are) :
1. (A) $Q on treatment with ethanol generates an aromatic aldehyde.$
2. (B) $S gives positive phthalein dye test.$
3. (C) $P is a dinitro compound.$
4. (D) $T is a coloured compound.$
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$Answer: options B and D$
Question 2 · JEE Advanced 2025 · one or more correct
For the reaction sequence given below, the correct statement(s) is(are):
1. (A) $Both X and Y are oxygen containing compounds.$
2. (B) $Y on heating with CHCl_{3} /KOH forms isocyanide.$
3. (C) $Z reacts with Hinsberg’s reagent.$
4. (D) $Z is an aromatic primary amine.$
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$Answer: options A and B and C$
Question 3 · JEE Advanced 2024 · one or more correct
The option(s) with correct sequence of reagents for the conversion of $P$ to $Q$ is(are)
1. (A) $i) Lindlar's catalyst, H_{2}; ii) SnCl_{2} / HCl; iii) NaBH_{4}; iv) H_{3} O^{+}$
2. (B) $i) Lindlar's catalyst, H_{2}; ii) H_{3} O^{+}; iii) SnCl_{2} / HCl; iv) NaBH_{4}$
3. (C) $i) NaBH_{4}; ii) SnCl_{2} / HCl; iii) H_{3} O^{+}; iv) Lindlar's catalyst, H_{2}$
4. (D) $i) Lindlar's catalyst, H_{2}; ii) NaBH_{4}; iii) SnCl_{2} / HCl; iv) H_{3} O^{+}$
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$Answer: options C and D$
Question 4 · JEE Advanced 2022 · one or more correct
Considering the following reaction sequence, the correct option(s) is(are)
1. (A) $P = H_{2} / Pd, ethanol R = NaNO_{2} / HCl U = 1. H_{3} PO_{2} 2. KMnO_{4} - KOH, heat$
2. (B)
3. (C)
4. (D)
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$Answer: options A and B and C$
Question 5 · JEE Advanced 2021 · one or more correct
Correct option(s) for the following sequence of reactions is(are)
1. (A) $Q = KNO 2 , W = LiAlH 4$
2. (B) $R = benzenamine, V = KCN$
3. (C) $Q = AgNO 2 , R = phenylmethanamine$
4. (D) $W = LiAlH 4 , V = AgCN$
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$Answer: options C and D$

Compounds Containing Nitrogen questions by year

Year	Questions	Share of chapter questions
2026	1
2025	2
2024	2
2023	3
2022	2
2021	5
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	2
2016	3

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