####1. An organic compound showing the following solubility profile is
(2019 Main, 8 April I)

(a) -toluidine
(b) oleic acid
(c) -cresol
(d) benzamide
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Solution:
- -cresol is the organic compound that shows the following solubility profile.

-cresol on reaction with forms 3-methyl sodiumphenoxide ion.
It does not react with and . Oleic acid is soluble in and due to the presence of group.
Benzamide is insoluble in and due to the presence group. o-toluidine is soluble in . due to presence of basic group attached to ring.