Match the structures of the compounds given in Column I with the name of the compounds given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| A. |  |
1. | Phenetole |
| B. |  |
2. | o-Cresol |
| C. |  |
3. | Catechol |
| D. |  |
4. | Resorcinol |
Codes
| A | B | C | D | |
| 1. | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2. | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 3. | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 4. | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
A. Cresols are organic compounds that are methyl phenols. There are three forms of cresol that are, o-cresol, p-cresol, and m-cresol.Cresol is a methyl phenol with meta, ortho, and para isomers. It is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic.
B. Its IUPAC name is 1, 3- dihydroxybenzene. Resorcinol is used to treat acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin disorder.
C. Phenetole is an organic compound. It is also known as ethylphenyl ether. It is volatile in nature and its vapours are explosive in nature.
D. Catechol is also known as pyrocatechol. Its IUPAC name is 1,2-dihydrobenzene. It is used in the production of pesticides, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals.
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