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Correct Answer: Option (D) — A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- German silver is an alloy of Copper, Zinc, and Nickel (A matches 2).
- Solder is an alloy of Lead and Tin (B matches 1).
- Bleaching powder is $\text{CaOCl}_2$, containing Chlorine as an active agent (C matches 4).
- Hypo is sodium thiosulfate ($\text{Na}_2\text{S}_2\text{O}_3$), containing Sodium (D matches 3). Therefore, the correct code is A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3.
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