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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I
(Constituent of Paint)
List-II
(Example)
A.Pigment1.Zinc oxide
B.Extender2.China clay
C.Thinner3.Naphthenate
D.Drier4.Turpentine

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The correct answer is

A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

Each paint constituent is matched with a substance that performs that role in a paint formulation.

List-IConstituentList-II MatchReason
APigment1. Zinc oxideZinc oxide is a common white pigment that gives paint its colour and opacity.
BExtender2. China clayChina clay (kaolin) is added as a cheap extender/filler to increase bulk and improve texture.
CThinner4. TurpentineTurpentine oil is a volatile solvent used to thin paint and adjust its consistency for application.
DDrier3. NaphthenateMetal naphthenates (e.g., cobalt/manganese naphthenate) act as driers that accelerate the oxidation and hardening of the paint film.

Hence, the correct matching is A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3.

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