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1001.

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
1002.

The temperature in the calcium carbide furnace is __________ °C.

A. 200-300
B. 700-850
C. 2000-2200
D. 4000-4500
Answer» D. 4000-4500
1003.

Platinum is a versatile catalyst for many processes in chemical industries. It is highly prone to be poisoned by the presence of

A. Carbon
B. Arsenic
C. Lead
D. Sulphur
Answer» C. Lead
1004.

Presence of H₂S in raw water (to be chlorinated) results in the

A. Reduced softening capacity of zeolite
B. Increased dosage of chlorine to provide a disinfecting residual in the water
C. Easy removal of its hardness
D. None of these
Answer» C. Easy removal of its hardness
1005.

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
1006.

The main product of high temperature carbonisation of coal is

A. Coke
B. Ammonia
C. Tar
D. Phenol
Answer» B. Ammonia
1007.

Rancidity of the fatty oil can be reduced by its

A. Decoloration
B. Hydrogenation
C. Oxidation
D. Purification
Answer» C. Oxidation
1008.

Hydrogenation of edible vegetable oils

A. Is an exothermic reaction
B. Increases their melting point
C. Is done in presence of nickel catalyst
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1009.

Lubricating greases are a mixture of

A. Mineral oil, soap and additives
B. Mineral oil and metallic soap
C. Mineral oil and fatty oil
D. Fatty oil and metallic soap
Answer» B. Mineral oil and metallic soap
1010.

Fatty material used in soap making is

A. Fatty acid
B. Fatty alcohols
C. Tallow
D. Detergents
Answer» D. Detergents
1011.

Salt is the basic raw material for the manufacture of

A. Cement
B. Glass
C. Potteries
D. Caustic soda
Answer» E.
1012.

Carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄) is the starting raw material for the manufacture of

A. Trichloroethylene
B. Perchloroethylene
C. Parathion
D. Methanol
Answer» C. Parathion
1013.

Phosphate rock is a raw material for the manufacture of

A. Phosphoric acid
B. Phosphorous
C. Superphosphates
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1014.

__________ process is used for the commercial production of nitric acid by the catalytic oxidation of ammonia.

A. Solvay
B. Ostwald's
C. Haber's
D. None of these
Answer» C. Haber's
1015.

Vinyl chloride (CH₂ = CH.Cl) is produced by the thermal pyrolysis of ethylene dichloride at a pressure & temperature of

A. 4 kgf/cm² & 500°C
B. 10 kgf/cm² & 1000°C
C. 40 kg/cm² & 200°C
D. 100 kgi/cm² & 500°C
Answer» B. 10 kgf/cm² & 1000°C
1016.

Fermentator temperature during production of alcohol from molasses is around __________ °C.

A. 5
B. 30
C. 150
D. 300
Answer» C. 150
1017.

Chemical name of aspirin (an analgesic drug) is

A. Acetylsalicylic acid
B. Nictonic acid
C. Calcium acetate
D. Methyl salicylate
Answer» B. Nictonic acid
1018.

Calcareous & argillaceous materials are used in the manufacture of

A. Lead
B. Cement
C. Carbon disulphide
D. None of these
Answer» C. Carbon disulphide
1019.

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
1020.

Penicillin is separated from fermented broth by

A. Extraction with amyl or butyl acetate
B. Ternery azeotropic distillation
C. Evaporation in calendria
D. Extractive distillation
Answer» B. Ternery azeotropic distillation
1021.

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
1022.

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
1023.

__________ paper is used in the manufacture of newsprint paper.

A. Groundwood
B. Board
C. Tissue
D. Wrapping
Answer» B. Board
1024.

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
1025.

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
1026.

Oxidation of ortho-xylene in presence of __________ catalyst is done to produce phthalic anhydride on commercial scale.

A. Nickel
B. Vanadium
C. Alumina
D. Iron
Answer» C. Alumina
1027.

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
1028.

Which of the following is an organo-metal-lic compound?

A. Isopropyl alcohol
B. Tetra-ethyl lead
C. Zeolite
D. Cumene
Answer» C. Zeolite
1029.

Impurities present in brine is normally removed by treatment with

A. NH₃ and CO₂
B. Lime and soda ash
C. Lime, ammonia and carbon
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1030.

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

A. Saponification
B. Esterification
C. Neutralisation
D. Acidification
Answer» C. Neutralisation
1031.

All enzymes are made of

A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Proteins
D. Amino acids
Answer» D. Amino acids
1032.

__________ is produced using molasses as the starting raw material.

A. Methyl alcohol
B. Ethyl alcohol
C. Benzol
D. Dimethyl ether
Answer» C. Benzol
1033.

Electric bulbs are made of __________ glass.

A. Jena
B. Flint
C. Crookes
D. Pyrex
Answer» C. Crookes
1034.

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
1035.

Transportation of 35% oleum during winter suffers from the problem of freezing, which can be overcome by the addition of small quantity of

A. Nitric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Methyl alcohol
D. Formic acid
Answer» B. Hydrochloric acid
1036.

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
1037.

Addition of calcium oxide to water produces

A. Exothermic heat
B. Hissing sound
C. Slaked lime
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1038.

In industrial nomenclature, alcohol means

A. Butyl alcohol
B. Propyl alcohol
C. Ethanol
D. Methyl alcohol
Answer» D. Methyl alcohol
1039.

Chemical name of Grignard reagent is

A. Sodium thiosulphate
B. Ethyl magnesium chloride
C. Sodium sulphite
D. Sodium bicarbonate
Answer» C. Sodium sulphite
1040.

Sizing material is incorporated in paper to

A. Impart resistance to penetration by liquids
B. Increase its thickness
C. Increase its flexibility & opacity
D. Increase its brightness
Answer» B. Increase its thickness
1041.

__________ nature of hypo (sodium thiosulphate) makes it useful in photography.

A. Oxidising
B. Reducing
C. Complex forming
D. Photochemical
Answer» D. Photochemical
1042.

Bakelite is chemically known as

A. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
B. Polybutadiene
C. Phenol formaldehyde
D. Polyurathane
Answer» D. Polyurathane
1043.

The major constituents of glass are

A. Lime, clay and soda ash
B. Sand, lime and soda ash
C. Silica, alumina and clay
D. Silica, alumina and soda ash
Answer» C. Silica, alumina and clay
1044.

Main constituent of dolomite is

A. CaCO₃
B. MgCO₃
C. K₂CO₃
D. Na₂CO₃
Answer» C. K₂CO₃
1045.

Plasticisers are added to synthetic plastics to

A. Impart flexibility
B. Improve workability during fabrication
C. Develop new improved properties not present in the original resins
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1046.

Polycaprolactum is commercially known as

A. Nylon-6
B. Nylon-66
C. Dacron
D. Rayon
Answer» B. Nylon-66
1047.

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
1048.

Catalyst used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid by chamber & contact processes are respectively

A. V₂O₅ & Cr₂O₃
B. Oxides of nitrogen & Cr₂O₃
C. V₂O₅ on a porous carrier & oxides of nitrogen
D. Oxides of nitrogen & V₂O₅ on a porous carrier
Answer» E.
1049.

The basic difference between vegetable oils and fats is in their

A. Density
B. Chemical properties
C. Physical state
D. Composition
Answer» D. Composition
1050.

Washing soda is chemically represented by

A. Na₂CO₃
B. Na₂CO₃.H₂O
C. Na₂CO₃.10H₂O
D. NaHCO₃
Answer» D. NaHCO₃