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Match the column-I with column-II Column-I & & Column-II
(A) Aniline & & (P) Hinsberg reagent
(B) Benzaldehyde & & (Q) Tollen's reagent
(C) Phenol & & (R) Lucas reagent
(D) Isopropanol & & (S) Phthalein dye test
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Updated On: Apr 9, 2026
  • A-P, B-Q, C-S, D-R
  • A-R, B-S, C-Q, D-P
  • A-S, B-R, C-P, D-Q
  • A-P, B-R, C-Q, D-S
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

To solve the given matching problem, we need to correctly associate reagents from Column II to the compounds in Column I based on their typical chemical reactions or tests in chemistry.

  1. (A) Aniline: Aniline is a primary amine, and it reacts with the Hinsberg reagent (benzene sulfonyl chloride) to form a sulfonamide, which is a key characteristic test for primary amines. 
    Thus, Aniline matches with (P) Hinsberg reagent.
  2. (B) Benzaldehyde: Benzaldehyde is an aldehyde, and it gives a positive test with Tollen's reagent, which is used to distinguish aldehydes from ketones. The aldehyde is oxidized to a carboxylate ion, and a silver mirror is deposited. 
    Therefore, Benzaldehyde matches with (Q) Tollen's reagent.
  3. (C) Phenol: Phenol undergoes the Phthalein dye test, where it reacts with phthalic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst to form phenolphthalein, a common pH indicator. 
    Hence, Phenol matches with (S) Phthalein dye test
  4. (D) Isopropanol: Isopropanol is a secondary alcohol, and it reacts with the Lucas reagent (concentrated hydrochloric acid and zinc chloride) to form a turbidity due to the formation of an insoluble alkyl chloride. 
    Consequently, Isopropanol matches with (R) Lucas reagent.

The correct matching is: A-P, B-Q, C-S, D-R.

Column IColumn II
AnilineHinsberg reagent (P)
BenzaldehydeTollen's reagent (Q)
PhenolPhthalein dye test (S)
IsopropanolLucas reagent (R)
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