(a)                                  (b)

The correct relation of rate of reaction towards reduction using (H₂/Pt):

1.  a>b

2. a=b

3. b>a

4. Reduction is not possible

A compound that gives an optically inactive compound on treatment with H₂(2 moles)/ Pt is: 

1. 3-Methyl-1-pentyne
2. 4-Methyl-1-hexyne
3. 3-Methyl-1-heptyne
4. None of the above

 The strongest acid among the following is:

1.		2.
3.		4.

The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of light gives:

1.		2.
3.		4.

The Product (B) in the above-mentioned reaction is:

1.		2.
3.		4.

Product (A) in the above mentioned reaction is:

1.		2.	No reaction
3.		4.

Which of the following compounds is anti-aromatic?

1.		2.
3.		4.

Which of the following compounds gives the maximum percentage of meta-substituted
product upon nitration with concentrated HNO₃/H₂SO₄?

1. Toluene

2. Aniline

3. Benzene

4. Isopropylbenzene

What is the role of AlCl₃ in a Friedel-Crafts reaction?

1. Absorbs HCl
2. Releases HCl
3. Generates an electrophile
4. Generates a nucleophile