Q38 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (06 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

Match the following. \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline & List I (Substance) & & List II (Use) \\ \hline (A) & Methanoic acid & (i) & Textile \\ \hline (B) & Ethanoic acid & (ii) & Polymer \\ \hline (C) & Hexanedioic acid & (iii) & Food preservative \\ \hline (D) & Sodium benzoate & (iv) & Vinegar \\ \hline \end{array}

  • Correct answer
    A
    A-(i), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(iii)
  • B
    A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)
  • C
    A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(i)
  • D
    A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)

Solution

\begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline List I (Substance) & List II (Use) & Explanation \\ \hline (A) Methanoic acid & (i) Textile & \begin{array}{l} It is used as pH regulator in neutralsing the alkaline environment in various \\ processes of textile industry. \end{array} \\ \hline (B) Ethanoic acid & (iv) Vineger & Vinegar is 4-7 \% solution of ethanoic or acetic acid. \\ \hline \begin{array}{l} (C) Hexanedioic \\ acid \end{array} & (ii) Polymer & \begin{array}{l} Hexanedioic acid or adipic acid is used as precursor for the production of \\ mylon. \end{array} \\ \hline \begin{array}{l} (D) Sodium, \\ berzoate \end{array} & \begin{array}{l} (iii) Food \\ preservative \end{array} & Sodium benzoute prevents spoilage of food from harmful bacteria etc. \\ \hline \end{array}

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

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