GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyGeneral Science1998

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: 1. List I - List II 2. I. Blue vitriol - A) Sodium bicarbonate 3. II. Epsom salt - B) Sodium hydroxide 4. III. Baking soda - C) Magnesium sulphate 5. IV. Caustic soda - D) Copper sulphate

A

I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A

B

I-D, II-C, III-C, IV-A

C

I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B

D

I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Match the common names with their chemical names/formulas: I. Blue vitriol: This is the common name for hydrated Copper sulphate (CuSO4·5H2O) (D). II. Epsom salt: This is the common name for Magnesium sulphate (MgSO4·7H2O) (C). III. Baking soda: This is the common name for Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) (A). IV. Caustic soda: This is the common name for Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (B). 2. The correct matches are I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B. 3. This corresponds to option (D).

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