UPSC Prelims 1998·GS1·science-and-technology·materials and robotics

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I List II I. Potassium bromide A) Fertiliser II. Potassium nitrate B) Photography III. Potassium sulphate C) Bakery IV. Mono-potassium tartarate D) Gunpowder Codes:

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  1. AI-B, II-D, III-A, IV-CCorrect
  2. BI-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A
  3. CI-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A
  4. DI-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C

Explanation

The correct option is A because of the specific chemical applications of each potassium salt: Potassium bromide is historically used in photography as a restraining agent in developing solutions to prevent fogging. Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is a primary oxidizing ingredient in gunpowder. Potassium sulphate is commonly used as a high quality synthetic fertilizer because it provides both potassium and sulfur to plants. Mono potassium tartarate, often called cream of tartar, is used in the bakery industry as a leavening agent and to stabilize egg whites. Matching these pairs leads to the sequence I B, II D, III A, and IV C.
science-and-technology: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I List II I. Potassi

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