Match solution in List-I with nature of solute and solvent List-II
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List-I Solution |
List-II Solute and Solvent |
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(A) Amalgam of mercury in sodium |
(I) solid in liquid |
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(B) An alloy |
(II) liquid in gas |
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(C) A saturated solution of KCl |
(III) liquid in solid |
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(D) Chloroform in nitrogen gas |
(IV) Copper in gold |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
A solution is named by the physical states of its solute and solvent, with the solvent being the component present in the larger amount. The solvent decides whether it is a gaseous, liquid or solid solution.
(A) Amalgam of mercury in sodium — This matches (III) liquid in solid. Mercury (a liquid) is dissolved in sodium (a solid); this is a solid solution.
(B) An alloy — This matches (IV) Copper in gold. An alloy such as copper dissolved in gold is a solid-in-solid solution.
(C) A saturated solution of KCl — This matches (I) solid in liquid. Solid KCl is dissolved in water.
(D) Chloroform in nitrogen gas — This matches (II) liquid in gas. Chloroform vapour mixed with nitrogen is a gaseous solution with a liquid solute.
Shortcut: (A)-(III) appears only in Option (4).
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