Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

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201.

__________ paper is used in the manufacture of newsprint paper.

A. Groundwood
B. Board
C. Tissue
D. Wrapping
Answer» B. Board
202.

Main constituents of natural rubber is

A. polystyrene
B. polyisoprene
C. polybutadiene
D. polychloroprene
Answer» C. polybutadiene
203.

Sulphur removal by heating of pyrite ore in presence of air is called its

A. reduction
B. roasting
C. calcination
D. smelting
Answer» C. calcination
204.

The yield of tar from high temperature carbonisation of dry coal is about __________ percent.

A. 3
B. 12
C. 22
D. 0.3
Answer» B. 12
205.

Na2CO3.10H2O is called

A. washing soda
B. soda ash
C. slaked lime
D. quicklime
Answer» B. soda ash
206.

Oxygen is produced by fractionation of air using __________ process.

A. Linde's
B. Claude's
C. either (a) or (b)
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
207.

Bisphenol A is produced by the condensation of acetone with

A. formaldehyde
B. ethyl alcohol
C. diethyl ether
D. phenol
Answer» E.
208.

Raw materials required for the manufacture of __________ is acetylene and hydrochloric acid.

A. phthalic anhydride
B. vinyl chloride
C. maleic anhydride
D. dacron
Answer» C. maleic anhydride
209.

Digestion of wood-base materials (for manufacture of pulp) is done to

A. remove lignin.
B. produce long fibres.
C. prevent deterioration on storage.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. produce long fibres.
210.

Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of

A. glucose and glucose
B. glucose and fructose
C. glucose and galactose
D. fructose and galactose
Answer» C. glucose and galactose
211.

Cellulose percentage in bamboo fibre is about

A. 10
B. 20
C. 50
D. 85
Answer» D. 85
212.

__________ is produced using molasses as the starting raw material.

A. Methyl alcohol
B. Ethyl alcohol
C. Benzol
D. Dimethyl ether
Answer» C. Benzol
213.

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.
214.

Phthalic anhydride is used

A. in making PVC
B. as plasticisers
C. in insecticides manufacture
D. for making nylon-6
Answer» C. in insecticides manufacture
215.

Main product in calcium carbide-water reaction is

A. Ca(OH)2
B. C2H2
C. CO2
D. CaCO3
Answer» C. CO2
216.

Thorium is mainly used

A. for the manufacture of gas mantles.
B. as a fissile fuel in a nuclear reactor.
C. in the manufacture of hydrogen bomb.
D. in the treatment of cancer.
Answer» B. as a fissile fuel in a nuclear reactor.
217.

Massacuits is a terminology used in the __________ industry.

A. paint
B. oil hydrogenation
C. soap
D. sugar
Answer» E.
218.

Alum [Al2(SO4)3] is used as a coagulant in water treatment to remove

A. colour
B. turbidity
C. bacteria
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
219.

Potassium is kept & transported under

A. water
B. liquid ammonia
C. kerosene oil
D. alcohol
Answer» D. alcohol
220.

Which of the following is a disacchride ?

A. Sucrose
B. Glucose
C. Starch
D. Maltose
Answer» B. Glucose
221.

Dehydrogenation of isopropanol produces

A. propyl alcohol
B. acetone
C. trichloroethylene
D. formaldehyde
Answer» C. trichloroethylene
222.

Fumigant insecticides

A. kill insects, when they eat it.
B. emit poisonous vapour.
C. are absorbed throughout the plant.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. are absorbed throughout the plant.
223.

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
224.

The major constituent of black liquor generated during paper manufacture is sodium

A. sulphate
B. carbonate
C. hydroxide
D. bi-carbonate
Answer» C. hydroxide
225.

Titanium dioxide is a/an __________ colour pigment.

A. white
B. black
C. yellow
D. blue
Answer» B. black
226.

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
227.

Chemical formula of oleum is

A. H2SO3
B. H2SO4
C. H2S2O7
D. H2SO7
Answer» D. H2SO7
228.

__________ is an ore concentrating metallurgical process involving a chemical change.

A. Electromagnetic separation
B. Froth floatation
C. Roasting
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
229.

Setting of plaster of paris is accompanied with

A. hydration
B. dehydration
C. hydrolysis
D. loss of CO2
Answer» B. dehydration
230.

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
231.

Temporary hardness of water can be removed by

A. addition of alum (a coagulant).
B. boiling.
C. filtration (through gravity sand filter).
D. addition of lime.
Answer» C. filtration (through gravity sand filter).
232.

Sulphuric acid is mainly used in the __________ industry.

A. fertiliser
B. steel
C. paper
D. paint
Answer» B. steel
233.

Liquefaction of gases can not be done by

A. exchange of heat with colder stream.
B. adiabatic expansion through a throttle valve (Joule-Thomson expansion).
C. merely compressing it beyond critical pressure.
D. adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine.
Answer» D. adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine.
234.

The main aim behind cooling the digested chip at the bottom portion of the digestor by injecting cold black liquor is to

A. avoid mechanical weakening of fibre.
B. remove lignin by way of crystallisation.
C. increase the cellulose content.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. remove lignin by way of crystallisation.
235.

Phthalic anhydride is produced by the oxidation of

A. naphthalene
B. benzene
C. toluene
D. aniline
Answer» C. toluene
236.

Which of the following coals has the highest calorific value ?

A. Lignite
B. Sub-bituminous
C. Anthracite
D. Peat
Answer» D. Peat
237.

Electrodeposition of metals i.e. electroplating is never done on

A. metals
B. alloys
C. refractories
D. non-metals
Answer» D. non-metals
238.

Cement setting under water employs a/an __________ process.

A. hydration
B. decomposition
C. oxidation
D. reduction
Answer» B. decomposition
239.

Dacron (or terylene) fibres as compared to nylon'fibres have

A. better heat & acid resistant properties.
B. poorer resistance to alkalis.
C. poorer dyeability.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
240.

Paper grade bamboo contains about __________ percent cellulose.

A. 5
B. 20
C. 40
D. 60
Answer» B. 20
241.

Which one of the following is not likely to be a constituent of vegetable oils ?

A. Citric acid
B. Oleic acid
C. Stearic acid
D. Glycerol
Answer» B. Oleic acid
242.

A cane sugar factory having sugar production rate of 10 tons/day will produce about __________ tons/day of bagasse (after consumption by the factory for heating etc.).

A. 1
B. 10
C. 25
D. 40
Answer» C. 25
243.

Alcohol is produced by the

A. oxidation of an aldehyde
B. hydrolysis of an ether
C. esterification of a fat
D. none of these
Answer» C. esterification of a fat
244.

Reaction of an alcohol with organic acid is called the __________ reaction.

A. saponification
B. esterification
C. neutralisation
D. acidification
Answer» C. neutralisation
245.

Pick out the false statement pertaining to water treatment.

A. Aeration of water is effective in CO2 removal.
B. The zeolite water softening process reduces the hardness of water by not more than 50%.
C. Sodium sulphate or sodium carbonate do not cause hardness in water.
D. Water with pH value less than 7, is acidic.
Answer» C. Sodium sulphate or sodium carbonate do not cause hardness in water.
246.

Hydrolysis of sugar is called

A. hydration
B. inversion
C. esterification
D. none of these
Answer» C. esterification
247.

Builders are added in soap to act as

A. cleaning power booster
B. anti-redeposition agent
C. corrosion inhibitor
D. fabric brightener
Answer» B. anti-redeposition agent
248.

Yeast is used in the manufacture of

A. pencillin
B. antibiotics
C. wine
D. pasteurised milk
Answer» D. pasteurised milk
249.

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.
250.

Analgesic drugs are

A. pain relievers
B. antibiotics
C. used in the treatment of T.B.
D. used in the treatment of typhiod
Answer» B. antibiotics