Question

Match the structures of the compounds given in Column I with the name of the compounds given in Column II.

Answer 1

$A.\to \left(4\right)B.\to \left(3\right)C.\to \left(6\right)\left(D\right)\to \left(1\right)E.\to \left(7\right)F.\to \left(2\right)$
A. Cresols are organic compounds which are methyl phenols. There are three forms of cresol-o-cresol, p — cresol and m — cresol.
B. Catechol is also known as pyrocatechol. Its IUPAC name is 1, 2- dihydrobenzene. It is used in the production of pesticides, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals.
C. Its IUPAC name is 1, 3- dihydroxybenzene. Resorcinol is used to treat acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin disorder.
D. Hydroquinone is also known as quinol. Its IUPAC name is 1, 4- dihydroxybenzene. It is a white granular solid. It is a good reducing agent.
E. Anisole or methoxy benzene is a colourless liquid with a smell reminiscent of anise seed.
F. Phenetole is an organic compound. It is also known as ethylphenyl ether. It is volatile in nature and its vapours are explosive in nature.