Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

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101.

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).
102.

Hydrazine (N2H4) is used mainly as a/an

A. explosive
B. rocket fuel
C. detergents additive
D. none of these
Answer» C. detergents additive
103.

Main constituent of limestone is

A. CaCO3
B. MgCO3
C. Na2CO3
D. CaSO4
Answer» B. MgCO3
104.

Flexible foam (for mattresses) is usually made of

A. PVC
B. silicone
C. polyurethanes
D. polyamides
Answer» D. polyamides
105.

Molecular weights of polymers are in the range of

A. 102 - 102
B. 105 - 109
C. 102 - 107
D. 109 - 1011
Answer» D. 109 - 1011
106.

Soap cannot be used with hard water, because

A. hard water contains sulphate.
B. they form insoluble calcium soaps which precipitate.
C. they attract back the removed dirt.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. they attract back the removed dirt.
107.

Dense soda ash used in the manufacture of glass, is chemically represented by

A. Na2CO3
B. Na2CO3.10H2O
C. Na2CO3.H2O
D. Na2HCO3
Answer» D. Na2HCO3
108.

__________ process is used for producing soda ash.

A. Chamber
B. Chance
C. Tromp
D. Solvay
Answer» E.
109.

Sodium bisulphite is used for __________ water.

A. deaeration
B. dechlorination
C. both (a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor(b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor(b)
110.

Nitrile rubber is produced by the polymerisation of

A. acrylonitrile and butadiene.
B. acrylonitrile and styrene.
C. isobutylene and isoprene.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. acrylonitrile and styrene.
111.

Phthalic anhydride is made by the

A. oxidation of naphthalene.
B. oxidation of benzene.
C. dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. oxidation of benzene.
112.

Wax is a

A. mixture of glycerides.
B. mixture of esters of polyhydric alcohols excepting glycerine.
C. liquid at room temperature.
D. mixture of glycerides of fatty acids.
Answer» C. liquid at room temperature.
113.

Most easily and cheaply available fibrous raw material for paper manufacture available in India is bamboo. The yield of pulp produced from fibrous raw material by mechanical process is about __________ percent.

A. 75
B. < 10
C. > 30
D. 50
Answer» C. > 30
114.

Molecular weight of plastics ranges from

A. 5000 to 10000
B. 20000 to 250000
C. 500 to 5000
D. 106 to l09
Answer» C. 500 to 5000
115.

The amount of benzene present in pure benzol is about __________ percent.

A. 30
B. 50
C. 70
D. 90
Answer» D. 90
116.

Raw materials for 'Solvay Process' for manufacture of the soda ash are

A. salt, limestone and coke or gas.
B. ammonia, salt and limestone.
C. ammonia limestone and coke.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. ammonia, salt and limestone.
117.

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

A. N2 & H2
B. CO2 & H2
C. CO & H2
D. C & H2
Answer» D. C & H2
118.

The most economical pulp for the production of newsprint would be the __________ pulp.

A. groundwood
B. sulphate
C. sulphite
D. semichemical
Answer» B. sulphate
119.

Flash point of most vegetable oils is about __________ °C.$

A. 50
B. 100
C. 200
D. 300
Answer» D. 300
120.

Percentage of uranium in carnotite ore found in Jadugoda (Jharkhand) is about

A. 0.1 to 0.5
B. 1 to 5
C. 5 to 10
D. 15 to 25
Answer» B. 1 to 5
121.

Which of the following is an unsaturated fatty acid ?

A. Lauric acid
B. Palmitic acid
C. Stearic acid
D. Oleic acid
Answer» E.
122.

Poly tetraflouro ethylene (P.T.F.E.) is known as

A. bakelite
B. teflon
C. celluloid
D. decron
Answer» C. celluloid
123.

Which of the following is not an abrasive material ?

A. Bakelite
B. Pumice
C. Corundum
D. Carborundum
Answer» B. Pumice
124.

Enzymes are organic catalysts used in the __________ reactions.

A. chemical
B. biochemical
C. photochemical
D. electrochemical
Answer» C. photochemical
125.

__________ of quicklime produces slaked lime.

A. Hydration
B. Dehydration
C. Hydrogenation
D. none of these
Answer» B. Dehydration
126.

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.
127.

Production of one ton of dry paper pulp requires about __________ tons of bamboo or wood.

A. 1
B. 2.5
C. 5
D. 10
Answer» C. 5
128.

The catalyst used in shift converter is

A. nickel
B. vanadium
C. silica gel
D. alumina
Answer» B. vanadium
129.

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
130.

Phenol formaldehyde resin is used as an adhesive in making

A. laminates
B. card boxes
C. furniture
D. books
Answer» B. card boxes
131.

Solvay process is used for the manufacture of

A. caustic soda
B. soda ash
C. caustic potash
D. soda lime
Answer» C. caustic potash
132.

Catalyst used in the oxidation of benzene to produce maleic anhydride is

A. V2O5
B. Pt
C. Ni
D. Cr
Answer» B. Pt
133.

Portland cement consists mainly of

A. CaO & SiO2
B. SiO2 & Al2O3
C. CaO & Al2O3
D. CaO & Fe2O3
Answer» B. SiO2 & Al2O3
134.

Which of the following fuel gases contains maximum amount of carbon monoxide ?

A. Coke oven gas
B. Water gas
C. Blast furnace gas
D. L.D. converter gas
Answer» E.
135.

Favourable conditions for the liquefaction of gases in general are

A. high pressure & low temperature.
B. low pressure & high temperature.
C. high pressure & high temperature.
D. low pressure & low temperature.
Answer» B. low pressure & high temperature.
136.

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

A. 10
B. 25
C. 50
D. 98
Answer» B. 25
137.

Synthetic glycerine is produced from

A. toluene
B. phenol
C. propylene
D. naphthalene
Answer» D. naphthalene
138.

Insulin is an __________ drug.

A. anti-malarial
B. anti-TB
C. antibiotic
D. none of these
Answer» E.
139.

The enzyme which converts starch into the disacharides maltose is

A. diastase
B. maltase
C. yeast
D. none of these
Answer» B. maltase
140.

Phenolic antiseptics are added in the __________ soap.

A. shaving
B. medicated
C. metallic
D. transparent
Answer» C. metallic
141.

__________ are used as corrosion inhibitor for iron & steel in aqueous solutions.

A. Phosphates
B. Chromates
C. Sulphates
D. Bi-carbonates
Answer» C. Sulphates
142.

The function of gypsum addition during cement making is to

A. increase the density of cement.
B. decrease the cement setting rate.
C. both (a) and (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» C. both (a) and (b).
143.

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

A. Chlorine
B. Ferric sulphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Activated carbon
Answer» C. Calcium sulphate
144.

Polythene is a/an __________ polymerisation product.

A. addition
B. condensation
C. thermosetting
D. none of these
Answer» B. condensation
145.

Main use of hydrazine is

A. as a rocket fuel
B. in water treatment
C. as a disinfectant
D. as fire retardant
Answer» B. in water treatment
146.

Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to solvent extraction of oil.Rate of extraction

A. decreases with decrease of thickness of the flakes.
B. increases with the increasing flake size keeping the flake thickness constant.
C. increases Considerably with the rise of temperature.
D. decreases as the moisture content of flakes increases.
Answer» E.
147.

Bio-degradable detergents

A. can be readily oxidised.
B. pose problem in sewerage plant.
C. have an isoparaffinic structure.
D. should not be used as it spoils the cloth.
Answer» B. pose problem in sewerage plant.
148.

Pencillin, an antibiotic drug was discovered by

A. Alexender
B. Flaming
C. Dr. Zivago
D. none of these
Answer» B. Flaming
149.

10% oleum comprises of 10% free

A. SO2
B. H2SO3
C. SO3
D. H2SO4
Answer» D. H2SO4
150.

Antibiotic

A. inhibits/destroys the growth of microorganisms.
B. is used as a pain reliever.
C. is an antimalarial.
D. is an anaesthetic.
Answer» B. is used as a pain reliever.