Match the structures of the compounds given in Column I with the name of the compounds given in Column II.
Column I | Column II | ||
i) | a) | Hydroquinone | |
ii) | b) | Phenetole | |
iii) | c) | Catechol | |
iv) | d) | o-Cresol | |
v) | e) | Quinone | |
vi) | f) | Resorcinol | |
g) | Anisole |
The correct match sequence of structure with their names us –
(i d), (ii c), (iii f), (iv a), (v g), (vi b)
(i) Cresols are methyl phenols that exist in three types namely: w-cresol, o-cresol, and p-cresol.
(ii) The common name of Catechol is pyrocatechol. It is the main constituent in many pesticides and perfumes. The IUPAC name is 1, 2-dihydrobenzene.
(iii). The compound Resorcinol is very commonly used to aid acne, skin disorders. ITSS IUPAC name is 1, 3-dihydroxybenzene.
(iv). The IUPAC name of Hydroquinone is 1, 4-dihydroxybenzene, and it is commonly known as quinol. The compound is a good reducing agent and looks like white granular solid.
(v) It is a colourless liquid also known as methoxy benzene, and the odour is similar to anise seed
(vi) Phenetole is commonly called ethyl phenyl ether; it is an organic compound. With a volatile nature, its vapours have explosive nature.