Question:

A compound 'X' when treated with phthalic anhydride in presence of concentrated \(\mathrm{H_2SO_4}\) yields 'Y'. 'Y' is used as an acid/base indicator. 'X' and 'Y' are respectively

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Phenol condenses with phthalic anhydride in conc. \(\mathrm{H_2SO_4}\) to give phenolphthalein, a common acid-base indicator. Phenol is also called carbolic acid.
Updated On: Nov 2, 2026
  • Toludine, Phenolphthalein
  • Carbolic acid, Phenolphthalein
  • Salicylaldehyde, Phenolphthalein
  • Anisole, methyl orange
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Phthalein reaction: two molecules of phenol (carbolic acid) condense with one molecule of phthalic anhydride in the presence of conc. \(\mathrm{H_2SO_4}\) (dehydrating agent) to form phenolphthalein, with loss of water.
Phenolphthalein is colourless in acidic medium and pink in basic medium, so it is used as an acid/base indicator (Y).
Thus X = carbolic acid (phenol) and Y = phenolphthalein.
Other options fail: toluidine and salicylaldehyde do not give a phthalein indicator, and methyl orange is made by diazo coupling, not from phthalic anhydride.
Answer: (2) Carbolic acid, Phenolphthalein
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