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1201.

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
1202.

Claude process of gas liquefaction employs

A. Merely compression of gas beyond its critical pressure
B. Joule-Thomson expansion cooling
C. Heat exchange with colder stream
D. Adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine
Answer» E.
1203.

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
1204.

Transparent soaps (e.g. Pears) are

A. Usually soft soap (made from coconut oil) in which cane sugar & alcohol are added and finally washed with methylated spirit to achieve transparency
B. Metallic soaps with frothing agent and free stearic acid to achieve transparency
C. Metallic soaps with frothing agent from which glycerine has not been recovered
D. None of these
Answer» B. Metallic soaps with frothing agent and free stearic acid to achieve transparency
1205.

Which of the following is used as a binding material in soap to improve soap texture?

A. Rosin
B. Borax
C. Benzyl acetate
D. Sodium carbonate
Answer» C. Benzyl acetate
1206.

In multistage equilibrium conversion of SO₂ to SO₃ (2SO₂ + O₂ ⇋ 2SO₃), the reverse reaction becomes appreciable at a temperature of 550° C. The percentage equilibrium conversion of SO₂ to SO₃ can be increased by

A. Increasing the oxygen concentration
B. Putting more quantity of V₂O₅ catalyst in the converter
C. Removing some quantity of SO₃ during intermediate stage
D. Maintaining low temperature & pressure in the converter
Answer» D. Maintaining low temperature & pressure in the converter
1207.

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
1208.

Silicone is a/an

A. Thermoplastic
B. Inorganic polymer
C. Monomer
D. None of these
Answer» C. Monomer
1209.

Silicon carbide is a/an

A. Adhesive
B. Abrasive
C. Type of glass
D. Brittle material
Answer» C. Type of glass
1210.

Fat dispersed in water is exemplified by

A. Colloids
B. Gel
C. Butter
D. Emulsion
Answer» D. Emulsion
1211.

__________ process is used for producing soda ash.

A. Chamber
B. Chance
C. Tromp
D. Solvay
Answer» E.
1212.

Phthalic anhydride is produced by the oxidation of

A. Naphthalene
B. Benzene
C. Toluene
D. Aniline
Answer» C. Toluene
1213.

Exothermic condensation reaction of monochlorobenzene with chloral in presence of 20% oleum as catalyst produces DDT. The reaction temperature is maintained at __________ °C.

A. 15-30
B. 90-100
C. 250-300
D. <0
Answer» B. 90-100
1214.

Average sulphur content in Indian pyrites is about __________ percent.

A. 15
B. 35
C. 55
D. 70
Answer» C. 55
1215.

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
1216.

Hydrodenation of vegetable oils is a/an __________ reaction.

A. Endothermic
B. Autocatalytic
C. Exothermic
D. Homogenous
Answer» D. Homogenous
1217.

__________ 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
1218.

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
1219.

__________ is used as a catalyst in fat splitting.

A. ZnO
B. Ni
C. V₂O₅
D. FeO
Answer» B. Ni
1220.

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
1221.

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.
1222.

Producer gas consists mainly of

A. CO, CO₂ N₂, H₂
B. CO, H₂
C. H₂, CH₄
D. C₂H₂, CO₂, H₂
Answer» B. CO, H₂
1223.

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
1224.

Ultimate analysis of coal determines its __________ content.

A. Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen & sulphur
B. Carbon, ash, sulphur & nitrogen
C. Carbon, sulphur, volatile matter & ash
D. Carbon, volatile matter, ash & moisture
Answer» D. Carbon, volatile matter, ash & moisture
1225.

Proximate analysis of coal determines its __________ content.

A. Moisture, ash, sulphur & volatile matter
B. Moisture & volatile matter
C. Moisture, sulphur, nitrogen & fixed carbon
D. None of these
Answer» C. Moisture, sulphur, nitrogen & fixed carbon
1226.

Adipic acid is an intermediate in the manufacture of

A. Perspex
B. Nylon-66
C. Polystyrene
D. Bakelite
Answer» C. Polystyrene
1227.

Which of the following processes does not produce Cl₂ as a co-product during the manufacture of caustic soda?

A. Diaphragm electrolytic cell process
B. Mercury electrolytic cell process
C. Lime-soda process
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1228.

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
1229.

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
1230.

Bromine is used in the preparation of

A. Fire extinguishing compounds
B. Fire proofing agents
C. Dyes and antiknock compounds
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1231.

Gun powder, which is an explosive comprises of charcoal, sulphur and

A. Glycerene
B. Salt petre
C. Nitro glycerene
D. Dynamite
Answer» C. Nitro glycerene
1232.

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
1233.

Yellow glycerine is made into white, using

A. Activated carbon
B. Diatomaceous earth
C. Bauxite
D. Bentonite
Answer» B. Diatomaceous earth
1234.

Riboflavin is a/an

A. Vitamin
B. Analgesic drug
C. Anaesthetics
D. Anti-malarial drug
Answer» B. Analgesic drug
1235.

Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of calcium & magnesium

A. Bi-carbonates
B. Sulphates & chlorides
C. Carbonate
D. None of these
Answer» C. Carbonate
1236.

Starting material for the production of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is

A. Ethyl alcohol
B. Ethylene
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
1237.

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
1238.

Out of the following processes of paper pulp manufacture, the maximum corrosion problem in digestion & handling equipments is encountered in the __________ process.

A. Mechanical
B. Sulphate/kraft
C. Sulphite
D. Neutral sulphite semi-chemical
Answer» E.
1239.

Grignard reagent is chemically known as

A. Ethyl magnesium chloride
B. Methyl magnesium chloride
C. Dichlorophenol
D. Monochloro acetic acid
Answer» B. Methyl magnesium chloride
1240.

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 of the above
Answer» C. MgCO₃ = MgO + CO₂
1241.

Pick out the endothermic reaction out of the following.

A. C+1/2O₂ = CO
B. CO + 3H₂ = CH₄ + H₂O
C. CaCO₃ = CaO + CO₂
D. CO +1/2O₂ = CO₂
Answer» D. CO +1/2O₂ = CO₂
1242.

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
1243.

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
1244.

Hydrazine is used in water treatment for the removal of

A. Colloidal impurities
B. Dissolved oxygen
C. Turbidity
D. Chlorinous taste
Answer» C. Turbidity
1245.

With increase in temperature, the equilibrium constant at constant pressure (Kp) for oxidation of sulphur dioxide

A. Increases
B. Increases linearly
C. Decreases
D. Decreases linearly
Answer» D. Decreases linearly
1246.

Setting of plaster of paris is accompanied with

A. Hydration
B. Dehydration
C. Hydrolysis
D. Loss of CO₂
Answer» B. Dehydration
1247.

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
1248.

L.D. converter is used in the production of

A. Pig iron
B. Steel
C. Copper
D. Zinc
Answer» C. Copper
1249.

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

A. 80
B. 90
C. 98
D. 100
Answer» D. 100
1250.

Oil produced by solvent extraction

A. Has low free fatty acid content
B. Is odourless
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» E.