Correct Option : D
The correct matching is as follows:
- German Silver is an alloy primarily composed of copper, zinc, and nickel. Therefore, I matches with B (Nickel).
- Solder is a fusible metal alloy used to create a permanent bond between metal workpieces. It typically consists of tin and lead. Therefore, II matches with A (Tin).
- Bleaching Powder (calcium hypochlorite, Ca(ClO)₂) is produced by the reaction of chlorine gas with calcium hydroxide. Therefore, III matches with D (Chlorine).
- Hypo, or sodium thiosulfate (Na₂S₂O₃), is a chemical compound commonly used in photographic processing. Therefore, IV matches with C (Sodium).
Based on these pairings, the correct code is I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C.
Incorrect Options:
Options A, B, and C present incorrect combinations of the substances in List I with their corresponding components or related elements in List II. For instance, Option A incorrectly associates German Silver with Tin and Solder with Nickel. Option B incorrectly links German Silver with Tin and Bleaching Powder with Sodium. Option C incorrectly pairs German Silver with Tin and Hypo with Chlorine. These discrepancies render them incorrect as per the established chemical compositions and industrial applications of the substances.