Matching of Organic Compounds with Their Reactions and Uses

S. No.CompoundCorrect MatchExplanation
aBenzaldehyde(ii) Benzoin condensationTwo molecules of benzaldehyde react in the presence of ethanolic KCN to form benzoin.
bPhthalic anhydride(i) PhenolphthaleinReacts with two molecules of phenol in an acidic medium to form phenolphthalein.
cPhenyl benzoate(iv) Fries rearrangementUndergoes rearrangement with anhydrous AlCl₃ to form ortho- and para-hydroxybenzophenone.
dMethyl salicylate(iii) Oil of wintergreenIt is the main characteristic aromatic component of oil of wintergreen.
Benzoin condensation
Fries Rearrangement

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