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This section includes 565 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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 | |