JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3el213
Match the substance in Column I with its category/use in Column II.
Column I: P. Luminal (phenobarbitone); Q. Meprobamate; R. Bithionol; S. Tincture of iodine.
Column II: 1. Barbiturate hypnotic; 2. Mild tranquiliser for relieving tension; 3. Antiseptic added to medicated soaps; 4. Antiseptic applied to wounds.
AP-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4
BP-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4
CP-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3
DP-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4
Answer: A
Luminal is a barbiturate used as a sleep-inducer (hypnotic), meprobamate is a mild tranquiliser for tension, bithionol is the antiseptic in medicated soaps, and tincture of iodine is applied to wounds. This gives P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4.