Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Chemistry.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following aromatic compound has a greater potential to smog formation?

A. Phenol
B. Benzene
C. Toluene
D. Xylene
Answer» E.
2.

How can we alter the hydrocarbon molecules in crude oil?

A. By fractional distillation
B. By alkylation
C. By pulverising method
D. By heating
Answer» C. By pulverising method
3.

Anti-knocking agent MMT is found to be toxic if ingested or inhaled.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Which of the following element has low toxicity than lead which can be used as anti-knocking agent, when released into environment?

A. Vanadium
B. Iron
C. Titanium
D. Manganese
Answer» E.
5.

Which of the following does the catalytic converter consist for reduction of emissions from petrol driven vehicles?

A. Non-metal support
B. Ceramics support
C. Gels and sols support
D. Radioactive element support
Answer» C. Gels and sols support
6.

What happens when noble metals like platinum and palladium are used as a catalyst in catalytic converters?

A. They convert the hydrocarbon content into CO<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O
B. They reduce NO<sub>x</sub> emissions
C. They prone to poisoning by lead
D. They are used to decrease lead content in gasoline
Answer» D. They are used to decrease lead content in gasoline
7.

What amount of lead is permissible for unleaded gasoline in India?

A. 13 mg/L
B. 17 mg/L
C. 21 mg/L
D. 10 mg/L
Answer» B. 17 mg/L
8.

How much power output can be achieved by using fuel of octane rating 100?

A. 21.3 %
B. 10.5 %
C. 26.7 %
D. 35.9 %
Answer» D. 35.9 %
9.

Which type of octane rating of petrol is used in India?

A. Ocatne-83
B. Octane-91
C. Octane-73
D. Octane- 87
Answer» E.
10.

Why is cresyl diphenyl phosphate added with petrol?

A. To increase the inductance period of the engine
B. To decrease the electrical conductivity of lead compounds
C. To increase the electrical conductivity of lead compounds
D. To decrease the inductance period of the engine
Answer» C. To increase the electrical conductivity of lead compounds