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251.

Nicotine is___________________?

A. A volatile alkaloid
B. Obtained by treating by-products of the tobacco processing industry
C. Both A. and B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B.
252.

Nickel is not used as a catalyst in the____________________?

A. Fischer-Tropsch process
B. Shift conversion
C. Hydrogenation of oil
D. Ostwald’s process of HNO3 manufacture
Answer» E.
253.

Nickel is not used as a catalyst in the __________________ reaction ?

A. Shift conversion
B. Oil hydrogenation
C. Steaming reforming of naphtha
D. Ammonia cracking/dissociation
Answer» B. Oil hydrogenation
254.

Neoprene is the trade name of___________________?

A. Polyurethane
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Polychlorophrene
D. Styrene-butadiene rubber
Answer» D. Styrene-butadiene rubber
255.

Neoprene is chemically known as___________________?

A. Polybutadiene
B. Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)
C. Polyurethane
D. Polychlorophrene
Answer» E.
256.

Neoprene is a__________________?

A. Monomer
B. Synthetic rubber
C. Polyester
D. None of these
Answer» C. Polyester
257.

______________ Nature of hypo (sodium thiosulphate) makes it useful in photography ?

A. Oxidising
B. Reducing
C. Complex forming
D. Photochemical
Answer» D. Photochemical
258.

Naphthols are derivatives of________________?

A. Methyl amine
B. Naphthalene
C. Phenol
D. Xylene
Answer» C. Phenol
259.

Naphthalene is removed from coke oven gas by ________________________?

A. Adsorbing on palladium
B. Absorbing in ethanolamine
C. Scrubbing with wash oil
D. Passing it through electrostatic precipitator
Answer» D. Passing it through electrostatic precipitator
260.

Na2CO3 is called _________________?

A. Washing soda
B. Soda ash
C. Plaster of Paris
D. Calcite
Answer» C. Plaster of Paris
261.

Multistage catalytic converter is not used in the___________________?

A. Conversion of SO2 to SO3
B. NH3 synthesis reaction
C. Both A. and B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» C. Both A. and B.
262.

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
263.

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
264.

Most commonly used rubber vulcanising agent is___________________?

A. Sulphur
B. Bromine
C. Platinum
D. Alumina
Answer» B. Bromine
265.

More than 100 percent of _________________ is present in oleum?

A. SO3
B. H2SO4
C. H2SO3
D. SO2
Answer» C. H2SO3
266.

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
267.

Molecular weight of plastics ranges from ______________________?

A. 5000 to 10000
B. 20000 to 250000
C. 500 to 5000
D. 106 to 109
Answer» C. 500 to 5000
268.

Molasses is the starting material for the production of ___________________ ?

A. Alcohol
B. Essential oil
C. Fatty acids
D. Massecuite
Answer» B. Essential oil
269.

Mineral oils (e.g. petroleum oils) are preferred over fatty oils (e.g. mustard oil, ghee, tallow, palm oil, olive oil etc.) as a lubricant due to its________________?

A. Poor oxidation stability and high gum forming tendency
B. Greater tendency of decomposition at elevated temperature
C. Hydrolysis tendency in presence of water
D. All A, B. and C
Answer» E.
270.

Metallic soap is ________________ salt of fatty acids ?

A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Both sodium & potassium
D. Aluminium or calcium
Answer» E.
271.

Metallic soap (e.g. aluminium or calcium salts of fatty acids) can be used_______________________?

A. As a lubricant
B. As a rust preventive
C. In hard water for cleaning of cloth
D. As a foam depressant in distillation column
Answer» B. As a rust preventive
272.

Mercury electrolytic cell produces 50-70% NaOH solution. Its operating temperature is ______________ °C?

A. 25
B. 60-70
C. 150-200
D. 250-300
Answer» C. 150-200
273.

Mercury cells for caustic soda manufacture, compared to diaphragm cells___________________?

A. Require lower initial investment
B. Require more power
C. Produce lower concentration NaOH
D. None of these
Answer» E.
274.

Massecuite is ___________________?

A. Used for paper making
B. Used as a cattle feed
C. Highly acidic in nature
D. None of these
Answer» E.
275.

Massecuite is a terminology used in the ______________ industry ?

A. Paint
B. Oil hydrogenation
C. Soap
D. Sugar
Answer» E.
276.

Margarine is a/an____________________?

A. Fat
B. Explosive
C. Plasticiser
D. Rocket propellant
Answer» B. Explosive
277.

Manufacture of phthalic anhydride uses ______________ as a catalyst ?

A. Ni
B. Cr
C. V2O5
D. Al2O3
Answer» D. Al2O3
278.

Mannheim furnace is used in the manufacture of_________________?

A. Hydrochloric acid
B. H2SO4 by Chamber process
C. Calcium carbide
D. Corundum
Answer» B. H2SO4 by Chamber process
279.

Maleic anhydride is produced by catalytic oxidation of____________________?

A. Toluene
B. Ethyl alcohol
C. Naphthalene
D. Benzene
Answer» E.
280.

Major component of flint glass is_____________________?

A. Lead oxide
B. Silica
C. Alumina
D. Soda
Answer» B. Silica
281.

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
282.

Main product in calcium carbide-water reaction is___________________?

A. Ca(OH)2
B. C2H2
C. CO2
D. CaCO3
Answer» C. CO2
283.

Main constituents of Portland cement are calcium aluminate and__________________?

A. Gypsum
B. Silicates
C. Sodium silicate
D. Carbonates
Answer» C. Sodium silicate
284.

Main constituents of natural rubber is____________________?

A. Polystyrene
B. Polyisoprene
C. Polybutadiene
D. Polychlorophrene
Answer» C. Polybutadiene
285.

Main constituents of cotton fiber is__________________?

A. Lignin
B. Cellulose
C. Starch
D. Gelatine
Answer» C. Starch
286.

Main constituent of limestone is____________________?

A. CaCO3
B. MgCO3
C. Na2CO3
D. CaSO4
Answer» B. MgCO3
287.

Main constituent of dolomite is __________________?

A. CaCO3
B. MgCO3
C. K2CO3
D. Na2CO3
Answer» C. K2CO3
288.

Magnesium and calcium ______________ cause temporary hardness of water ?

A. Carbonates
B. Bicarbonates
C. Phosphates
D. Sulphates
Answer» C. Phosphates
289.

Lurgi coal gasifier is a pressurised _______________ bed reactor ?

A. Moving
B. Fixed
C. Fluidised
D. Entrained
Answer» B. Fixed
290.

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
291.

Low temperature carbonisation of coal takes place at _______________ °C ?

A. 300
B. 1100
C. 700
D. 900
Answer» D. 900
292.

Low purity oxygen is used for____________________?

A. L.D. steel making
B. Cutting and welding of metals
C. Medicinal purposes
D. Chemical oxidation processes
Answer» E.
293.

Lithophane is ___________________?

A. Explosive
B. White lead
C. Filter aid
D. ZnS (white pigment)
Answer» E.
294.

Litharge is________________?

A. Lead oxide
B. Zinc oxide
C. Zinc sulphide
D. Cellulosic photographic material
Answer» B. Zinc oxide
295.

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
296.

Liquefaction of gases cannot 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
297.

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
298.

Lindane is____________________?

A. Not a fumigant
B. BHC (Benzene Hexachloride) containing 99% γ-isomer
C. A by-product of BHC manufacture
D. Both B. and C.
Answer» C. A by-product of BHC manufacture
299.

Lime and soda ash are added to water to remove ___________________?

A. Bicarbonates & sulphates of calcium and magnesium
B. Undesirable taste and odour
C. Bacteria
D. Its corrosiveness
Answer» B. Undesirable taste and odour
300.

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