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451.

Major component of flint glass is$?

A. Lead oxide
B. Silica
C. Alumina
D. Soda
Answer» B. Silica
452.

Which of the following, when pyrolysed, produces perchloro-ethylene?$?

A. Ethylene dichloride
B. Chlorobenzene
C. Carbon tetrachloride
D. Chlorinated paraffin
Answer» D. Chlorinated paraffin
453.

Hydrazine (N‚ÇÇH‚ÇÑ) is used mainly as a/an$?

A. Explosive
B. Rocket fuel
C. Detergents additive
D. None of these
Answer» C. Detergents additive
454.

Alkylbenzene sulfonate (ABS) is a$?

A. Detergent
B. Rubber
C. Pesticide
D. Polyester
Answer» B. Rubber
455.

Higher vicosity index of a lubricating oil denotes$?

A. Less changes in fluidity of oil with temperature
B. Substantially high change in fluidity of oil with temperature
C. Its unsuitability under varying temperature conditions
D. None of these
Answer» B. Substantially high change in fluidity of oil with temperature
456.

The biochemical treatment applied to sewage effluents is a process of$?

A. Dehydration
B. Reduction
C. Oxidation
D. Polymerisation
Answer» D. Polymerisation
457.

Refractory bricks burnt at very high temperature have got$?

A. Greater resistance to corrosion by slags
B. Less resistance to corrosion by slags
C. High spalling tendency
D. None of these
Answer» B. Less resistance to corrosion by slags
458.

Varnish does not contain$?

A. Thinner
B. Pigment
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A & B
459.

Phthalic anhydride is produced by the oxidation of$?

A. Naphthalene
B. Benzene
C. Toluene
D. Aniline
Answer» C. Toluene
460.

Hydrodenation of vegetable oils is a/an __________ reaction.$?

A. Endothermic
B. Autocatalytic
C. Exothermic
D. Homogenous
Answer» D. Homogenous
461.

Hydrogenation of oil/fat does not$?

A. Improve its resistance to rancid oxidation
B. Raise its melting point
C. Remove double bonds
D. None of these
Answer» E.
462.

Proximate analysis of coal determines its __________ content.$?

A. Moisture, ash, sulphur & volatile matter
B. Moisture & volatile matter
C. Moisture, sulphur, nitrogen & fixed carbon
D. None of these
Answer» C. Moisture, sulphur, nitrogen & fixed carbon
463.

Riboflavin is a/an$?

A. Vitamin
B. Analgesic drug
C. Anaesthetics
D. Anti-malarial drug
Answer» B. Analgesic drug
464.

Which allotrope of sulphur is insoluble in carbon disulphide?$?

A. Rhombic sulphur
B. Monoclinic sulphur
C. Plastic sulphur
D. Milk of sulphur
Answer» D. Milk of sulphur
465.

Glauber's salt is chemically represented by$?

A. Na‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ.10H‚ÇÇO
B. CaCl(OCl)
C. CaSO‚ÇÑ.H‚ÇÇO
D. (NH‚ÇÑ)‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
Answer» B. CaCl(OCl)
466.

Systemic insecticides$?

A. Are absorbed throughout the plant
B. Kill insects following external bodily contact
C. Are stomach poisons
D. Emit poisonous vapour
Answer» B. Kill insects following external bodily contact
467.

Main constituents of natural rubber is$?

A. Polystyrene
B. Polyisoprene
C. Polybutadiene
D. Polychloroprene
Answer» C. Polybutadiene
468.

Most widely and commonly used coagulant for the removal of suspended impurities in water is$?

A. Bleaching powder
B. Slaked lime
C. Alum
D. Copper sulphate
Answer» D. Copper sulphate
469.

Which of the following is a detergent?$?

A. Benzene hexachloride
B. Alkyl benzene sulphonate
C. Polytetraflouroethylene
D. Cellulose nitrate
Answer» C. Polytetraflouroethylene
470.

Esterification reaction produces$?

A. Detergent
B. Vanaspati
C. Soap
D. Mercaptans
Answer» D. Mercaptans
471.

Mineral oils (e.g. petroleum oils) are preferred over fatty oils (e.g. mustard oil, ghee, tallow, palm oil, olive oil etc.) as a lubricant due to its$?

A. Poor oxidation stability and high gum forming tendency
B. Greater tendency of decomposition at elevated temperature
C. Hydrolysis tendency in presence of water
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
472.

The product obtained on mixing calcium oxide with water is called$?

A. Quicklime
B. Slaked lime
C. Milk of lime
D. None of these
Answer» C. Milk of lime
473.

Concentration of NaOH solution produced by mercury electrolytic cell is about __________ percent.$?

A. 10
B. 25
C. 50
D. 98
Answer» D. 98
474.

Reaction of ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) produces$?

A. Nylon-6
B. Dacron
C. Polyester
D. PVC
Answer» C. Polyester
475.

Carbon disulphide is mainly used in the production of$?

A. Viscose rayon
B. Corundum
C. Plasticiser for unsaturated polyester
D. Paints
Answer» B. Corundum
476.

The combustion reaction, C + O‚ÇÇ = CO‚ÇÇ, is$?

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Autocatalytic
D. None of these
Answer» B. Endothermic
477.

Zeolite used in water softening process (cation exchange) is regenerated by washing with$?

A. Brine
B. Chloramines
C. Sodium bisulphite
D. Liquid chlorines
Answer» B. Chloramines
478.

Solvay process is used for the manufacture of$?

A. Caustic soda
B. Soda ash
C. Caustic potash
D. Soda lime
Answer» C. Caustic potash
479.

Use of chlorine in the treatment of sewage$?

A. Helps in grease separation
B. Increases the biological oxygen demand(BOD)
C. Causes bulking of activated sludge
D. Aids in flocculation
Answer» B. Increases the biological oxygen demand(BOD)
480.

Proximate analysis of coal determines its __________ content.?

A. Moisture, ash, sulphur & volatile matter
B. Moisture & volatile matter
C. Moisture, sulphur, nitrogen & fixed carbon
D. None of these
Answer» C. Moisture, sulphur, nitrogen & fixed carbon
481.

Riboflavin is a/an?

A. Vitamin
B. Analgesic drug
C. Anaesthetics
D. Anti-malarial drug
Answer» B. Analgesic drug
482.

Hydrodenation of vegetable oils is a/an __________ reaction.?

A. Endothermic
B. Autocatalytic
C. Exothermic
D. Homogenous
Answer» D. Homogenous
483.

Hydrogenation of oil/fat does not?

A. Improve its resistance to rancid oxidation
B. Raise its melting point
C. Remove double bonds
D. None of these
Answer» E.
484.

Phthalic anhydride is produced by the oxidation of?

A. Naphthalene
B. Benzene
C. Toluene
D. Aniline
Answer» C. Toluene
485.

'Synthesis gas' meant for the synthesis of organic compound is a variable mixture of?

A. N‚ÇÇ & H‚ÇÇ
B. CO‚ÇÇ & H‚ÇÇ
C. CO & H‚ÇÇ
D. C & H‚ÇÇ
Answer» D. C & H‚Äö√á√á
486.

Hydrazine is used in water treatment for the removal of?

A. Colloidal impurities
B. Dissolved oxygen
C. Turbidity
D. Chlorinous taste
Answer» C. Turbidity
487.

Conversion of SO‚ÇÇ to SO‚ÇÉ in Monsanto 4-pass converter is about __________ percent.?

A. 80
B. 90
C. 98
D. 100
Answer» D. 100
488.

Grignard reagent is chemically known as?

A. Ethyl magnesium chloride
B. Methyl magnesium chloride
C. Dichlorophenol
D. Monochloro acetic acid
Answer» B. Methyl magnesium chloride
489.

Absorption of SO‚ÇÉ in 97% H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ is?

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Not possible
D. None of these
Answer» B. Endothermic
490.

Pick out the true statement pertaining to water treatment.?

A. Slow sand filters can remove colour completely
B. Activated carbon can be used for taste & odour control without subsequent filtration
C. Application of activated carbon reduces the temporary hardness of water
D. Normally, the turbidity is removed by adding a coagulent prior to sedimentation
Answer» E.
491.

Oxygen is separated by distillation from air after its liquefaction. The boiling point of oxygen is about __________ °C.?

A. -83
B. -183
C. -196
D. -218
Answer» C. -196
492.

The combustion reaction, C + O‚ÇÇ = CO‚ÇÇ, is?

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Autocatalytic
D. None of these
Answer» B. Endothermic
493.

Carbon disulphide is mainly used in the production of?

A. Viscose rayon
B. Corundum
C. Plasticiser for unsaturated polyester
D. Paints
Answer» B. Corundum
494.

Solvay process is used for the manufacture of?

A. Caustic soda
B. Soda ash
C. Caustic potash
D. Soda lime
Answer» C. Caustic potash
495.

Zeolite used in water softening process (cation exchange) is regenerated by washing with?

A. Brine
B. Chloramines
C. Sodium bisulphite
D. Liquid chlorines
Answer» B. Chloramines
496.

Concentration of NaOH solution produced by mercury electrolytic cell is about __________ percent.?

A. 10
B. 25
C. 50
D. 98
Answer» D. 98
497.

The product obtained on mixing calcium oxide with water is called?

A. Quicklime
B. Slaked lime
C. Milk of lime
D. None of these
Answer» C. Milk of lime
498.

Reaction of ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) produces?

A. Nylon-6
B. Dacron
C. Polyester
D. PVC
Answer» C. Polyester
499.

Use of chlorine in the treatment of sewage?

A. Helps in grease separation
B. Increases the biological oxygen demand(BOD)
C. Causes bulking of activated sludge
D. Aids in flocculation
Answer» B. Increases the biological oxygen demand(BOD)
500.

Neoprene is the trade name of?

A. Polyurathane
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Polychloroprene
D. Styrene-butadiene rubber
Answer» D. Styrene-butadiene rubber