Q130 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 2) · Chemistry

Match List I with List II
List I
Compounds
List II
Uses
(A). Chlorine(I). as a preservative
(B). $\text{SO}_2$(II). in a petroleum refining
(C). Sulfuric acid(III). manufacturing of steel
(D). Oxygen(IV). extraction of gold and platinum metal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • B
    (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
  • Correct answer
    C
    (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
  • D
    (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Solution

Chlorine is used in the extraction of gold and platinum metals.

Sulphur dioxide ($\text{SO}_2$) is used as a preservative for various food items and squashes.

Sulphuric acid is widely used in petroleum refining and the manufacture of fertilizers.

Oxygen is used in the manufacturing of steel (Basic Oxygen Steelmaking process).

Matching these gives (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III).

Answer: (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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