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351.

Chemical name of Grignard reagent is

A. sodium thiosulphate.
B. ethyl magnesium chloride.
C. sodium sulphite.
D. sodium bicarbonate.
Answer» C. sodium sulphite.
352.

Synthesis gas is a mixture of

A. CO and H2
B. N2 and H2
C. H2, CH4 and CO
D. CO2 and H2
Answer» B. N2 and H2
353.

In Kraft process of paper manufacture, white cooking liquor consists of caustic soda

A. sodium sulphide & sodium carbonate.
B. sodium sulphite & sodium carbonate.
C. sodium sulphite & sodium sulphide.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. sodium sulphite & sodium carbonate.
354.

The most popular and common detergent i.e., alkyl benzene sulfonate (ABS) is a/an __________ detergent.

A. cationic
B. anionic
C. amphoteric
D. semi polar
Answer» C. amphoteric
355.

Calcareous & argillaceous materials are used in the manufacture of

A. lead
B. cement
C. carbon disulphide
D. none of these
Answer» C. carbon disulphide
356.

Pick out the exothermic reaction out of the following:

A. C + H2O = CO + H2
B. CaC2 + H2O = Ca(OH)2 + C2H2
C. MgCO3 = MgO + CO2
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
Answer» C. MgCO3 = MgO + CO2
357.

Conversion of SO2 to SO3 in Monsanto 4-pass converter is about __________ percent.

A. 80
B. 90
C. 98
D. 100
Answer» D. 100
358.

Bakelite is

A. same as poly tetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
B. an inorganic polymer.
C. same as thermosetting phenol-formaldehyde.
D. not a polymer.
Answer» D. not a polymer.
359.

The type of high refractive index glass used in optical instruments is __________ glass.

A. pyrex
B. flint
C. crookes
D. none of these
Answer» C. crookes
360.

Liquor poisoning generally occurs due to the presence of __________ in it.

A. ethyl alcohol
B. impurities
C. methyl alcohol
D. carbonic acid
Answer» D. carbonic acid
361.

Nitroglycerene absorbed in wood flour, sodium nitrate or ammonium nitrate is commercially used as a controlled explosive called dynamite. The raw material used for its manufacture are glycerene, nitric acid and

A. sulphuric acid
B. phosphoric acid
C. hydrochloric acid
D. hydroflouric acid
Answer» B. phosphoric acid
362.

Bitterns is a/an

A. unsaturated fat.
B. starting material for the production of iodine.
C. by-product of chlor-alkali industry.
D. none of these.
Answer» E.
363.

Iron ore hametite is concentrated using

A. electro magnetic separation mainly.
B. gravity separation.
C. froth floatation.
D. roasting.
Answer» C. froth floatation.
364.

Commercial scale production of hydrogen from iron-steam reaction represented by, 3Fe + 3H2O = Fe3O4 + 4H2, is not practised, as it is

A. a slow reaction.
B. a discontinuous reaction (requiring regeneration of iron by water gas intermittently).
C. still in development stage (by employing fluidised bed technique).
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
365.

Riboflavin is a/an

A. vitamin
B. analgesic drug
C. anaesthetics
D. anti-malarial drug
Answer» B. analgesic drug
366.

Starting material for the production of butadiene in India is

A. naphthalene
B. benzol
C. ethyl alcohol
D. phthalic anhydride
Answer» D. phthalic anhydride
367.

Deaeration of water in its treatment is necessary, as it

A. minimises its turbidity.
B. helps in controlling its taste and odour.
C. minimises its corrosiveness.
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
368.

The terminology 'BTX' used in coal tar distillation industry refers to

A. benzol-toluol-xylol.
B. benzol-toluene-xylene.
C. benzene-toluol-xylol.
D. benzene-toluene-xylene.
Answer» E.
369.

Basic oxide is absent in __________ glass.

A. flint
B. pyrex
C. quartz
D. all (a), (b) & (c)
Answer» D. all (a), (b) & (c)
370.

Sulphuric acid solution having a specific gravity of 1.20 at room temperature is used mainly for the

A. fertiliser manufacture
B. car battery solution
C. synthesis of oleum
D. water treatment
Answer» C. synthesis of oleum
371.

Sucrose content in cane sugar may be around __________ percent.

A. 50
B. 70
C. 80
D. 95
Answer» E.
372.

Polymerisation product of C2F4 (carbon tetraflouride) is called P.T.F.E (poly chloro tetra flouro ethylene). It is also called

A. polyurethane
B. silicone
C. teflon
D. epoxy resin
Answer» D. epoxy resin
373.

Type of glass used in optical work is the __________ glass.

A. soda-lime
B. fibre
C. lead
D. borosilicate
Answer» D. borosilicate
374.

Purity of oxygen used for blowing in steel making L.D. converter is 99.5%. The boiling point of oxygen is about __________ °C.$

A. -53
B. -103
C. -183
D. -196
Answer» D. -196
375.

Gypsum is chemically

A. calcium chloride
B. potassium sulphate
C. sodium sulphate
D. calcium sulphate
Answer» E.
376.

Sulphuric acid saturated with SO3 is called

A. concentrated H2SO4.
B. sulphurous acid.
C. oleum.
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
377.

Washing of coal is done to

A. remove the inherent impurities.
B. remove the adhering impurities.
C. reduce the ash content.
D. both(b) and (c).
Answer» E.
378.

Zeolite is used in the

A. water treatment.
B. glass manufacture.
C. hydrogenation of fatty oil as a catalyst.
D. development of exposed photographic plate.
Answer» B. glass manufacture.
379.

Double Contact Double Absorption (DCDA) process is the most recent process for the manufacture of

A. nitric acid
B. sulphuric acid
C. ammonium sulphate
D. hydrochloric acid
Answer» C. ammonium sulphate
380.

The end bleaching agent used to move last traces of colour bodies from the pulp is

A. chlorine dioxide (ClO2)
B. MgO
C. SO2 gas
D. mercaptans
Answer» B. MgO
381.

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
382.

Which of the following is a co-product during the manufacture of caustic soda by electrolysis of brine ?

A. Na2CO3
B. NaHCO3
C. H2
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
383.

Detergent is produced by the sulphonation of dodecyl benzene, which is an __________ reaction.

A. endothermic
B. exothermic
C. irreversible
D. both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
384.

Very dilute solutions are generally used in fermentation reactions for which the optimum temperature range is __________ °C.$

A. -5 to 0
B. 5 to 10
C. 30 to 50
D. 75 to 80
Answer» D. 75 to 80
385.

The process involved in converting rubber into a thin sheet or coating it on fabric is called

A. extrusion
B. mastication
C. calendering
D. valcanisation
Answer» D. valcanisation
386.

Graphite is a/an

A. electrical insulator.
B. allotrope of carbon.
C. moderator used in nuclear reactor.
D. both (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
387.

The process used for the manufacture of ethyl alcohol from molasses is

A. distillation
B. dehydration
C. dehydrogenation
D. none of these
Answer» E.
388.

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.
389.

Chalcopyrite is the main ore of

A. copper
B. lead
C. tin
D. iron
Answer» B. lead
390.

Glauber's salt is chemically represented by

A. Na2SO4.10H2O
B. CaCl(OCl)
C. CaSO4.H2O
D. (NH4)2SO4
Answer» B. CaCl(OCl)
391.

Cooking liquor in case of sulphite process is

A. sodium sulphite and sodium bisulphite.
B. magnesium sulphite and free SO2 in acid medium.
C. magnesium sulphate and magnessium bicarbonate.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. magnesium sulphite and free SO2 in acid medium.
392.

Chemical name of aspirin (an analgesic drug) is

A. acetylsalicylic acid
B. nictonic acid
C. calcium acetate
D. methyl salicylate
Answer» B. nictonic acid
393.

Phosphoric acid is prepared from

A. cryolite
B. chalcopyrite
C. rock phosphate
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
394.

Which form of sulphur is the most stable at room temperature ?

A. Plastic
B. Monoclinic
C. Rhombic
D. Flowers of sulphur
Answer» D. Flowers of sulphur
395.

Thermosetting materials

A. are cross-linked molecules.
B. soften on application of heat.
C. are solvent soluble.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. soften on application of heat.
396.

Pig iron is produced by blast furnaces in India using mostly the iron ore named

A. hematite
B. magnetite
C. siderite
D. chalcopyrite
Answer» B. magnetite
397.

Carbon disulphide is mainly used in the production of

A. viscose rayon.
B. corundum.
C. plasticiser for unsaturated polyester.
D. paints.
Answer» B. corundum.
398.

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
399.

Hard water

A. does not affect the lather formation by soap.
B. is not unfit for drinking purpose.
C. pollutes the water stream.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» C. pollutes the water stream.
400.

__________ is used as a flux in the smelting of copper ore like chalcopyrite.

A. Coke breeze
B. Lime powder
C. Silica/quartz
D. Dolomite
Answer» D. Dolomite