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951.

Diaphragm electrolytic cell as compared to mercury electrolytic cell

A. Produces 70% NaOH solution
B. Requires less specific power consumption for the production of chlorine
C. Requires lesser investment for similar capacity
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
952.

Sulphuric acid saturated with SO₃ is called

A. Concentrated H₂SO₄
B. Sulphurous acid
C. Oleum
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
953.

The catalyst used in the manufacture of DDT is

A. Alumina
B. Silica
C. 20% oleum
D. Aluminium chloride
Answer» D. Aluminium chloride
954.

Enzymes are organic catalysts used in the __________ reactions.

A. Chemical
B. Biochemical
C. Photochemical
D. Electrochemical
Answer» C. Photochemical
955.

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is added in detergents to act as a/an

A. Surfactant
B. Builder
C. Optical brightening agent
D. Anti soil redeposition agent
Answer» E.
956.

Good quality of edible salt is obtained from brine by the process of

A. Solar evaporation
B. Vacuum evaporation
C. Freeze drying
D. Electrolysis
Answer» C. Freeze drying
957.

Bleaching powder (chemically known as calcium chloro hypochlorite) is commercially produced by the action of chlorine on

A. Slaked lime
B. Soda lime
C. Calcium perchlorate
D. None of these
Answer» B. Soda lime
958.

Paper pulp produced by kraft/sulphate process is

A. Bleached easily
B. Dull white in color
C. Strong fibrous
D. Dark colored
Answer» D. Dark colored
959.

Commercial production of calcium carbide requires limestone and __________ as raw materials.

A. Coke
B. Sand
C. Soda ash
D. Fuel oil
Answer» C. Soda ash
960.

Starting material for the production of butadiene in India is

A. Naphthalene
B. Benzol
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Phthalic anhydride
Answer» D. Phthalic anhydride
961.

Sudden temperature fluctuation does not affect pyrex glass, because of its

A. Low co-efficient of expansion
B. High co-efficient of expansion
C. High melting point
D. Both B and C
Answer» B. High co-efficient of expansion
962.

Glycerine is a by-product of the __________ industry.

A. Soap
B. Detergent
C. Oil hydrogenation
D. Paint
Answer» B. Detergent
963.

Black liquor is converted into white liquor by

A. Evaporation and burning the concentrate followed by causticisation of products
B. Multi-effect evaporation only
C. Selective liquid extraction
D. Extractive distillation
Answer» B. Multi-effect evaporation only
964.

Which of the following is an additional step in the manufacture of paper from bagasse as compared to that from bamboo?

A. Depithing
B. Digestion
C. Bleaching
D. None of these
Answer» B. Digestion
965.

Styrene-butadiene-rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has

A. Poorer tensile strength
B. Poorer resistance to oxidation
C. Greater amount of heat build-up under heavy loading
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
966.

The end bleaching agent used to move last traces of colour bodies from the pulp is

A. Chlorine dioxide (ClO₂)
B. MgO
C. SO₂ gas
D. Mercaptans
Answer» B. MgO
967.

Fermentation of molasses to produce ethyl alcohol is done at __________ °C

A. 20 - 30
B. < - 5
C. 100 - 150
D. 250 - 300
Answer» B. < - 5
968.

Raw material used in alcohol distilleries in India is

A. Molasses
B. Benzol
C. Methylated spirit
D. None of these
Answer» B. Benzol
969.

The process involved in converting rubber into a thin sheet or coating it on fabric is called

A. Extrusion
B. Mastication
C. Calendering
D. Valcanisation
Answer» D. Valcanisation
970.

Coal tar is used as a

A. Binding material for coal briquettes
B. Fuel in rotary kiln
C. Binder in making carbon electrodes
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
971.

Which of the following is used as a coagulant in water treatment?

A. Chloramine
B. Chlorine
C. Ferrous sulphate
D. Hydrogen peroxide
Answer» D. Hydrogen peroxide
972.

CaCl(OCl) is the chemical formula of

A. Hypo
B. Bleaching powder
C. Plaster of paris
D. Aqua regia
Answer» C. Plaster of paris
973.

Main product in calcium carbide-water reaction is

A. Ca(OH)₂
B. C₂H₂
C. CO₂
D. CaCO₃
Answer» C. CO₂
974.

Chemical name of soda ash is

A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Sodium thiosulphate
C. Potassium carbonate
D. None of these
Answer» E.
975.

Chemical name of 'alum' is

A. Barium sulphate
B. Aluminium sulphate
C. Aluminium chloride
D. Calcium sulphate
Answer» C. Aluminium chloride
976.

Chemical formula of oleum is

A. H₂SO₃
B. H₂SO₄
C. H₂S₂O₇
D. H₂SO₇
Answer» D. H₂SO₇
977.

Cement mainly contains

A. CaO, SiO₂, Al2O₃
B. MgO, SiO₂, K₂O
C. Al2O₃, MgO, FE₂O₃
D. CaO, MgO, K₂O
Answer» B. MgO, SiO₂, K₂O
978.

Celluloid is chemically

A. Cellulose acetate
B. Regenerated cellulose
C. Cellulose nitrate
D. Cellulose acetate butyrate
Answer» D. Cellulose acetate butyrate
979.

Which of the following is a bleaching agent added in the detergents to facilitate removal of stains caused due to blood, tea etc?

A. Sodium silicate
B. Sodium borate
C. Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP)
D. Caustic soda
Answer» C. Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP)
980.

Aryl benzene sulphonate (ABS) is a

A. Detergent
B. Plasticiser for unsaturated polyester
C. Starting material for the synthesis of glycerine
D. Coating ingredient for photographic film
Answer» B. Plasticiser for unsaturated polyester
981.

Pitch (a product of coal tar distillation) is always mixed with creosote oil, when it is to be burnt in a burner, because

A. Its calorific value is very less
B. Tar neutralises the residual acids present in pitch
C. It reduces viscosity and imparts fluidity for its transportation through pipelines at economic pressure drop
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
982.

Percentage of alcohol in beer may be around __________ percent.

A. 2-8
B. 18-23
C. 27-32
D. 1-4
Answer» B. 18-23
983.

Sucrose content in cane sugar may be around __________ percent.

A. 50
B. 70
C. 80
D. 95
Answer» E.
984.

Hydrogenation of oil takes place in a/an __________ reactor.

A. Autothermal
B. Trickle bed
C. Plug flow
D. None of these
Answer» C. Plug flow
985.

The difference between saponification value and acid value is

A. Called ester value
B. Always negative
C. Constant for all fatty oils
D. None of these
Answer» B. Always negative
986.

Saponification number of an oil or fat

A. Gives an idea about its molecular weight
B. Is inversely proportional to its molecular weight
C. Detects its adulteration
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
987.

CaSO₄ .1/2 H₂O is known as

A. Blue vitriol
B. Plaster of Paris
C. Gypsum
D. Zeolite
Answer» C. Gypsum
988.

Temperature during hydrogenation of oil should not be more than 200°C, otherwise it will result in

A. Pyrolysis of oil
B. Sintering of porous catalyst
C. Hydrogen embrittlement
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
989.

Multistage catalytic converter is not used in the

A. Conversion of SO₂ to SO₃
B. NH₃ synthesis reaction
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A & B
990.

BHC (Benzene hexachloride) is made by the chlorination of benzene

A. Which is an addition reaction
B. Which is a substitution reaction
C. In absolute dark
D. In presence of sunlight
Answer» B. Which is a substitution reaction
991.

The noble gas which occurs most abundantly in the atmosphere is

A. Helium
B. Neon
C. Krypton
D. Argon
Answer» E.
992.

Bordeaux mixture is a/an

A. Fertiliser
B. Inorganic fungicide
C. Insecticide
D. Explosive
Answer» C. Insecticide
993.

High temperature carbonisation of coal produces

A. Inferior coke compared to low temperature carbonisation
B. Less of gases compared to liquid products
C. Larger quantity of tar compared to low temperature carbonisation
D. None of these
Answer» E.
994.

CaO is called

A. Quick lime
B. Slaked lime
C. Limestone
D. Calcite
Answer» B. Slaked lime
995.

Calcination of gypsum produces

A. Plaster of paris
B. Salt cake
C. Nitre cake
D. Lime
Answer» B. Salt cake
996.

Ca(OH)₂ is called

A. Quicklime
B. Slaked lime
C. Limestone
D. Gypsum
Answer» C. Limestone
997.

Sand and __________ is fused at 1300°C, to produce sodium silicate.

A. Limestone
B. Soda ash
C. Coke
D. Sodium sulphate
Answer» C. Coke
998.

Blue vitriol is chemically

A. Copper sulphate
B. Ferrous sulphate
C. Copper nitrate
D. Aluminium sulphate
Answer» B. Ferrous sulphate
999.

Which is the most suitable dye for synthetic fibres?

A. Acid dye
B. Azoic dye
C. Pigment dye
D. Mordant dye
Answer» B. Azoic dye
1000.

Bitterns is a/an

A. Unsaturated fat
B. Starting material for the production of iodine
C. By-product of chlor-alkali industry
D. None of these
Answer» E.