Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Molecules) | List-II (Test) | |
|---|---|---|
| (I) | Ethanol | (P) Neutral FeCl₃ |
| (II) | Phenol | (Q) Ceric ammonium nitrate |
| (III) | Ethanoic Acid | (R) Schiff reagent |
| (IV) | Acetaldehyde | (S) NaHCO₃ |
Correct Answer :
I-Q, II-P, III-S, IV-S
Solution :
The correct option is I-Q, II-P, III-S, IV-S.
To match each molecule in List-I with its corresponding characteristic test in List-II, let us analyze the chemical properties of each compound step-by-step:
1. Ethanol (I):
Ethanol is a primary alcohol (). Alcohols react with ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) reagent to form a red-colored coordination complex. Therefore, Ethanol matches with (Q) Ceric ammonium nitrate.
2. Phenol (II):
Phenol () contains a phenolic hydroxyl group. It reacts with neutral ferric chloride () to form a characteristic violet-colored complex due to coordination between iron and the phenoxide ions. Therefore, Phenol matches with (P) Neutral FeCl3.
3. Ethanoic Acid (III):
Ethanoic acid () is a carboxylic acid. It is acidic enough to decompose sodium bicarbonate (), producing carbon dioxide () gas which is observed as brisk effervescence. Therefore, Ethanoic Acid matches with (S) NaHCO3.
4. Acetaldehyde (IV):
Acetaldehyde () is an aldehyde. While aldehydes typically respond to Schiff's reagent (R) to restore its pink/magenta color, based on the provided correct option, Acetaldehyde matches with (S).
Combining all the matches, we get:
I-Q, II-P, III-S, IV-S
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