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201.

*/*_Linde process of gas liquefaction employs?

A. Exchange of heat with colder stream
B. Adiabatic expansion through a throttle valve (Joule-Thomson expansion)
C. Adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine
D. Merely compressing the gas beyond its critical pressure
Answer» C. Adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine
202.

*/*_The main use of HCl is in the?

A. Drilling of petroleum wells and pickling of steel sheets
B. Manufacture of cationic detergent
C. Treatment of spent fuel of nuclear reactor
D. None of these
Answer» B. Manufacture of cationic detergent
203.

*/*_Terylene is?

A. Same as dacron
B. A polyester
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
204.

*/*_Teflon is?

A. Phenol formaldehyde
B. An inorganic polymer
C. Poly tetrafluoroethylene (P.T.F.E.)
D. A monomer
Answer» D. A monomer
205.

*/*_Laboratory glass wares which reacts with hydroflouric acid, are made of the __________ glass.?

A. Lead
B. Borosilicate
C. Soda lime
D. Alkali silicate
Answer» C. Soda lime
206.

*/*_Bromine content in sea water may be around __________ ppm.?

A. 70
B. 640
C. 1875
D. 2500
Answer» B. 640
207.

*/*_Which of the following processes can remove both temporary as well as permanent hardness of water??

A. Filtration
B. Boiling
C. Distillation
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
208.

*/*_The metallic aluminium is obtained from pure alumina in the presence of fused cryolite by?

A. Electrolysis
B. Electrolytic reduction
C. Electrolytic oxidation
D. None of these
Answer» C. Electrolytic oxidation
209.

*/*_Fish contains about __________ percent oil.?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 35
Answer» D. 35
210.

*/*___________ glass has the lowest co-efficient of thermal expansion and hence is more heat resistant.?

A. Pyrex
B. Soda lime
C. Lead
D. High silica
Answer» B. Soda lime
211.

%_Glass is_%

A. Mainly CaO
B. Subjected to galvanising
C. A super cooled liquid
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
212.

%_Gun powder uses_%

A. Sulphur
B. Charcoal
C. Potassium nitrate
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
213.

%_A substance produced by a living organism and capable of anti-microbial activity is called a/an_%

A. Antibiotic
B. Antiseptic
C. Disinfectant
D. None of these
Answer» B. Antiseptic
214.

%_Percentage of glycerene present in the spent lye obtained during soap manufacture is about_%

A. 0.5
B. 5
C. 20
D. 35
Answer» C. 20
215.

%_Average sulphur content in Indian pyrites is about __________ percent._%

A. 15
B. 35
C. 55
D. 70
Answer» C. 55
216.

%___________ is used as a catalyst in fat splitting._%

A. ZnO
B. Ni
C. V‚ÇÇO‚ÇÖ
D. FeO
Answer» B. Ni
217.

%_Fat dispersed in water is exemplified by_%

A. Colloids
B. Gel
C. Butter
D. Emulsion
Answer» D. Emulsion
218.

%_Le-Blanc process is a primitive process for the manufacture of_%

A. Caustic soda
B. Soda ash
C. Bromine from sea water
D. Hydrochloric acid
Answer» C. Bromine from sea water
219.

%_Cement setting under water employs a/an __________ process._%

A. Hydration
B. Decomposition
C. Oxidation
D. Reduction
Answer» B. Decomposition
220.

%_Chloramines are used in water treatment for_%

A. Disinfection and control of taste & odour
B. Corrosion control
C. Removing turbidity
D. Control of bacteria
Answer» B. Corrosion control
221.

%_90% of the caprolactum is converted to nylon-6 on its condensation polymerisation in the reactor maintained at __________ °C._%

A. <0
B. 10-30
C. 250-280
D. 500-600
Answer» C. 250-280
222.

%_Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is_%

A. A natural rubber
B. A synthetic polymer
C. A synthetic monomer
D. Another name of silicone rubber
Answer» C. A synthetic monomer
223.

%_Phosphoric acid is prepared from_%

A. Cryolite
B. Chalcopyrite
C. Rock phosphate
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
224.

%_Phenol formaldehyde_%

A. Employs addition polymerisation
B. Employs condensation polymerisation
C. Is a monomer
D. Is an abrasive material
Answer» C. Is a monomer
225.

%_Parathion and Malathion are_%

A. Pesticides
B. Plasticisers for unsaturated polysters
C. Pain-relieving drugs (analgesic)
D. Tranquilisers
Answer» B. Plasticisers for unsaturated polysters
226.

%_Nylon-6 is a_%

A. Polyamide
B. Thermosetting resin
C. Polyester
D. None of these
Answer» B. Thermosetting resin
227.

%_Sodium chloride content in sea water is about __________ gms/litre._%

A. 2
B. 10
C. 25
D. 50
Answer» D. 50
228.

%_Inversion of sucrose produces_%

A. Fructose
B. Glucose
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A & B
229.

%_Hollander beater used during paper pulp manufacture does not facilitate the __________ of fibre._%

A. Cutting
B. Fibrillation
C. Hydration
D. Strengthening
Answer» E.
230.

%_The most stable allotropic form of phosphorous is the __________ phosphorous._%

A. White
B. Black
C. Yellow
D. Red
Answer» C. Yellow
231.

%_Concentration of NaOH solution produced by diaphragm electrolytic cell is about __________ percent._%

A. 10
B. 25
C. 50
D. 98
Answer» B. 25
232.

%_Coke oven gas consists mainly of_%

A. H‚ÇÇ, & CH‚ÇÑ
B. CO, & CO‚ÇÇ
C. H‚ÇÇ, & CO
D. CH‚ÇÑ, & CO
Answer» B. CO, & CO‚Äö√á√á
233.

%_Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the properties of glasses. Glasses generally have_%

A. High electrical insulation properties
B. Sharp melting points
C. Low co-efficient of thermal expansion
D. Compressive strength much greater than their tensile strengths
Answer» C. Low co-efficient of thermal expansion
234.

%_Lindane is_%

A. Not a fumigant
B. BHC (Benzene Hexa Chloride) containing 99% γ-isomer
C. A by-product of BHC manufacture
D. Both B and C
Answer» C. A by-product of BHC manufacture
235.

%___________ is produced using polycondensation reaction._%

A. Polythene
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Poly vinyl chloride
D. None of these
Answer» C. Poly vinyl chloride
236.

_ Ceramics are produced from silicates or clayish materials: Which of the following is not a ceramic material?$?

A. Slag cement
B. Glasses
C. Porcelain/Potteries
D. Teflon
Answer» E.
237.

_ Dehydrogenation of isopropanol produces$?

A. Propyl alcohol
B. Acetone
C. Trichloroethylene
D. Formaldehyde
Answer» C. Trichloroethylene
238.

_ Nylon-6 is a$?

A. Polyamide
B. Thermosetting resin
C. Polyester
D. None of these
Answer» B. Thermosetting resin
239.

_ The basic constituent of vegetable oils is$?

A. Triglyceride
B. Fatty acids
C. Fatty alcohol
D. Mono esters
Answer» B. Fatty acids
240.

_ Fermentation is adversely affected by the$?

A. Presence of air
B. Absence of air
C. High concentration
D. Presence of ammonium salts
Answer» D. Presence of ammonium salts
241.

_ Viscose rayon$?

A. Cannot be made from sulphite pulp
B. Utilises H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ, NaOH and CS‚ÇÇ during its manufacture
C. Cannot yield textile grade fibre
D. None of these
Answer» C. Cannot yield textile grade fibre
242.

_ High acid value of an oil or fat is an indication of$?

A. Storage under improper conditions
B. Absence of unsaturation
C. Its smaller molecular weight
D. None of these
Answer» B. Absence of unsaturation
243.

_ Superior quality laboratory apparatus is made of the __________ glass having low thermal co-efficient of expansion & high chemical resistance.$?

A. Flint
B. Soda
C. Pyrex
D. Potash
Answer» D. Potash
244.

_ CO & H‚ÇÇ are the constituents of$?

A. Producer gas
B. Water gas
C. Coke oven gas
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
245.

_ Coke used for the production of calcium carbide should have$?

A. Low ash content
B. Low ignition temperature
C. High electrical resistivity
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
246.

_ __________ process is used for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by ammonia soda process.$?

A. Ostwald's
B. Bosch
C. Solvay
D. Haber's
Answer» D. Haber's
247.

_ Which of the following is a constituent of coffee?$?

A. Caffeine
B. Nicotine
C. Calgon
D. Lignin
Answer» B. Nicotine
248.

_ Starting raw material for the manufacture of alum is$?

A. Alumina
B. Gypsum
C. Bauxite
D. Ammonium bicarbonate
Answer» D. Ammonium bicarbonate
249.

_ Fats as compared to oils have$?

A. More unsaturated glycerides of fatty acids
B. Less unsaturated glycerides of fatty acids
C. Much higher reactivity to oxygen
D. Lower melting point
Answer» C. Much higher reactivity to oxygen
250.

_ Which of the following may be viewed as a catalyst in the manufacture of soda ash by Solvay process?$?

A. NH?
B. NaCl
C. CaO
D. Coke
Answer» B. NaCl