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401.

Integral method for analysing the kinetic data is used%!

A. When the data are scattered
B. For testing specific mechanisms with simple rate expressions
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
402.

The reactions with low activation energy are%!

A. Always spantaneous
B. Slow
C. Fast
D. Non-spontaneous
Answer» D. Non-spontaneous
403.

For high conversion in a highly exothermic solid catalysed reaction, use a __________ bed reactor.%!

A. Fixed
B. Fluidised bed reactor followed by a fixed
C. Fixed bed reactor followed by a fluidised
D. Fluidised
Answer» C. Fixed bed reactor followed by a fluidised
404.

Kinetics of a solid catalysed reaction can best be studied in a __________ reactor.%!

A. Batch
B. Plug-flow
C. Mixed
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
405.

*$_For a tubular reactor with space time 'τ' and residence time 'θ', the following statement holds good.?

A. τ and θ are always equal
B. τ = θ , when the fluid density changes in the reactor
C. τ = θ , for an isothermic tubular reactor in which the density of the process fluid is constant
D. τ = θ , for a non-isothermal reactor
Answer» D. ≈ì√ë = ≈í‚àè , for a non-isothermal reactor
406.

*$_The enzyme which can catalyse the conversion of glucose to ethyl alcohol is?

A. Invertase
B. Maltase
C. Diastase
D. Zymase
Answer» E.
407.

*$_When a catalyst increases the rate of forward reaction, the value of rate constant?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remain same
D. Becomes infinite
Answer» B. Decreases
408.

*$_For every 10°C rise in temperature, the rate of chemical reaction doubles. When the temperature is increased from 30 to 70°C, the rate of reaction increases __________ times.?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 32
Answer» D. 32
409.

*$___________ explains the mechanism of catalysis.?

A. Activated complex theory
B. Collision theory
C. Thermodynamics
D. None of these
Answer» B. Collision theory
410.

*$_Vegetable oils are hydrogenated in a __________ reactor.?

A. Slurry
B. Plug flow
C. Homogeneous catalytic
D. None of these
Answer» B. Plug flow
411.

*$_From Arhenius law, a plot of loge K versus 1/T gives a straight line with a slope of (-E/R). The unit of E/R is?

A. K cal
B. K cal/°K
C. °K
D. K cal. °K
Answer» D. K cal. ¬¨‚àûK
412.

*$_The vessel dispersion number (D/μL) for plug flow is?

A. 0
B. 500
C. 750
D. ‚Äö√ √ª
Answer» B. 500
413.

*$_Radioactive decay follows __________ order kinetics.?

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Zero
Answer» B. Second
414.

*$_Transition state theory gives the rate constant as?

A. K α e-E/RT
B. K α eE/RT
C. K α T . e-E/RT
D. K ≈í¬± ‚Äö√ √∂T . e-E/RT
Answer» D. K ≈í¬± ‚Äö√ √∂T . e-E/RT
415.

*$_Considering the endotheomic dissociation of CaCO‚ÇÉ in a closed vessel (CaCO‚ÇÉ ‚áã CaO + CO‚ÇÇ), the pressure of CO‚ÇÇ increases, if?

A. A catalyst is added
B. The temperature is increased
C. An inert gas is pumped keeping the temperature constant
D. None of these
Answer» C. An inert gas is pumped keeping the temperature constant
416.

*$_In a CSTR __________ varies with time.?

A. Reaction rate
B. Concentration
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» E.
417.

*$_Chemical reaction rate of a component depends upon the?

A. Composition of the component only
B. Temperature of the system
C. Pressure of the system
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
418.

*$_The rate expression for a heterogenous catalytic reaction is given by, - rA = K.KA PA(1 + KA.PA + Kr.PR), where K is surface reaction rate constant and KA and KR are absorption equilibrium constants of A and R respectively. If KR PR >> (1 + KA PA), the apparent activation energy EA is equal to (given E is the activation energy for the reaction and ΔHR and ΔHA are the activation energies of adsorption of R and A)?

A. E
B. E + ΔHA
C. E + ΔHA - ΔHR
D. ΔHA + ΔHR
Answer» D. ≈í√ÆHA + ≈í√ÆHR
419.

*$_A multiple reaction may be classified as a __________ reaction.?

A. Consecutive or side
B. Parallel or side
C. Mixed
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
420.

*$_Rate determining step in a reaction consisting of a number of steps in series is the __________ step.?

A. Fastest
B. Slowest
C. Intermediate
D. Data insufficient; can't be predicted
Answer» C. Intermediate
421.

*$_Higher free energy of activation of a chemical reaction (at a given temperature) implies?

A. Slower rate of reaction
B. Higher rate of reaction
C. Higher equilibrium conversion
D. Both B and C
Answer» B. Higher rate of reaction
422.

*$_For multiple reactions, the flow pattern within the vessel affects the?

A. Size requirement
B. Distribution of reaction products
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
423.

*$_For the chemical reaction P ‚Üí Q, it is found that the rate of reaction doubles as the concentration of 'P' is doubled. If the reaction rate is proportional to Cpn, then what is the value of 'n' for this chemical reaction?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
Answer» B. 2
424.

*$_For a gaseous phase reaction, rate of reaction is equal to K. CA . CB. If the volume of the reactor is suddenly reduced to l/4th of its initial volume, then the rate of reaction compared to the original rate will be __________ times.?

A. 8
B. 16
C. 1/8
D. 1/16
Answer» C. 1/8
425.

*$_Exothermic reactions are best carried out in?

A. A CSTR
B. CSTR in series
C. A plug flow reactor followed by CSTR
D. CSTR followed by a plug flow reactor
Answer» E.
426.

*$_With an increase in pressure in gaseous phase chemical reactions, the fractional conversion __________ when the number of moles decreases.?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains unaffected
D. Unpredictable from the data
Answer» B. Decreases
427.

*$_In which of the following reactions, thee-quilibrium will shift to the right, if the total pressure is increased??

A. H‚ÇÇ + Cl‚ÇÇ ‚áã 2HCl
B. N‚ÇÇ + O‚ÇÇ ‚áã 2NO
C. N‚ÇÇO‚ÇÑ ‚áã 2 NO‚ÇÇ
D. H‚ÇÇ + I‚ÇÇ ‚áã 2HI
Answer» C. N‚Äö√á√áO‚Äö√á√ë ‚Äö√°√£ 2 NO‚Äö√á√á
428.

*/*_The reactions with low activation energy are?

A. Always spantaneous
B. Slow
C. Fast
D. Non-spontaneous
Answer» D. Non-spontaneous
429.

*/*_Integral method for analysing the kinetic data is used?

A. When the data are scattered
B. For testing specific mechanisms with simple rate expressions
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
430.

*/*_Kinetics of a solid catalysed reaction can best be studied in a __________ reactor.?

A. Batch
B. Plug-flow
C. Mixed
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
431.

*/*_For high conversion in a highly exothermic solid catalysed reaction, use a __________ bed reactor.?

A. Fixed
B. Fluidised bed reactor followed by a fixed
C. Fixed bed reactor followed by a fluidised
D. Fluidised
Answer» C. Fixed bed reactor followed by a fluidised
432.

*/*_A CSTR is to be designed in which an exothermic liquid phase first order reaction of the type, A → R, is taking place. The reactor is to be provided with a jacket in which coolant is flowing. Following data is given: CA0= 5 kmole/m³ ; XA = 0.5; Feed temperature = reactor temperature = 40°C. Rate constant at 40°C = 1 min⁻¹ ; (ΔH) = - 40kJ/mole; ρ = 1000kg/m³ CP = 4 J/gm.°C ; q = 10⁻³ m³/min (ρ and CP are same for the reactant and product streams). The amount of heat to be removed is?

A. 2/3 kW
B. 1kW
C. 5/3 kW
D. 4kW
Answer» D. 4kW
433.

*/*_When the reaction occurs in the diffusion controlled region, the apparent activation energy as measured is only __________ the true value.?

A. Twice
B. Half
C. Equal
D. None of these
Answer» C. Equal
434.

*/*_Time required for 50% decomposition of a liquid in an isothermal batch reactor following first order kinetics is 2 minutes. The time required for 75% decomposition will be about __________ minutes.?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» C. 6
435.

*/*_Autocatalytic reactions are best carried out in a?

A. CSTR
B. CSTR in series
C. Plug flow reactor
D. Recycle reactor
Answer» E.
436.

*/*_For the non-catalytic reaction of particles with surrounding fluid, the time needed to achieve the same fractional conversion for particles of different but unchanging sizes is proportional to the square of particle diameter, when the __________ is the controlling resistance.?

A. Film diffusion
B. Diffusion through ash layer
C. Chemical reaction
D. Either A, B or C
Answer» C. Chemical reaction
437.

*/*_Equilibrium of a chemical reaction as viewed by kinetics is a __________ state.?

A. Dynamic steady
B. Static steady
C. Dynamic unsteady
D. None of these
Answer» B. Static steady
438.

*/*_The increase in the rate of reaction with temperature is due to?

A. Increase in the number of effective collisions
B. Decrease in activation energy
C. Increase in the average kinetic energy of the reacting molecules
D. None of these
Answer» C. Increase in the average kinetic energy of the reacting molecules
439.

*/*_A liquid decomposes by irreversible first order kinetics and the half life period of this reaction is 8 minutes. The time required for 75% conversion of the liquid will be __________ minutes.?

A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
Answer» E.
440.

*/*_For the reversible reaction A ‚Äö√°√£ 2B, if the equilibrium constant K is 0.05 mole/litre; starting from initially 2 moles of A and zero moles of B, how many moles will be formed at equilibrium??

A. 0.253
B. 0.338
C. 0.152
D. 0.637
Answer» C. 0.152
441.

*/*_Helium-mercury method can be used to determine the __________ of the catalyst particle.?

A. Pore volume
B. Solid density
C. Porosity
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
442.

*/*_B.E.T. method can be used to determine the __________ of a porous catalyst.?

A. Solid density
B. Pore volume
C. Surface area
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
443.

*/*_A catalyst?

A. Initiates a reaction
B. Lowers the activation energy of reacting molecules
C. Is capable of reacting with any one of the reactants
D. Can not be recovered chemically unchanged at the end of a chemical reaction
Answer» C. Is capable of reacting with any one of the reactants
444.

*/*_For a __________ order reaction, the units of rate constant and rate of reaction are the same.?

A. Zero
B. First
C. Second
D. Fractional
Answer» B. First
445.

*/*_A high space velocity means that a given?

A. Reaction can be accomplished with small reactor
B. Conversion can be obtained with a high feed rate
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
446.

*/*_Which of the following is the most suitable for isothermal operation??

A. Batch reactor
B. Back-mix reactor
C. Plug-flow reactor
D. Fixed bed reactor
Answer» C. Plug-flow reactor
447.

*/*_Photochemical reaction rate does not depend significantly on temperature, because?

A. It is a reversible reaction
B. It is an exothermic reaction
C. The energy of reacting molecules exceeds the activation energy by absorption of light
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
448.

*/*_A chemical reaction, A ‚Üí 3B, is conducted in a constant pressure vessel. Starting with pure A, the volume of the reaction mixture increases 3 times in 6 minutes. The fractional conversion is?

A. 0.33
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. Data insufficient, can't be predicted
Answer» D. Data insufficient, can't be predicted
449.

*/*_Fractional conversion __________ with increase in pressure for ammonia synthesis reaction i.e., N‚ÇÇ + 3H‚ÇÇ ‚áã 2NH‚ÇÉ.?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains unchanged
D. Unpredictable from the data
Answer» B. Decreases
450.

*/*_When a catalyst increases the rate of chemical reaction, the rate constant?

A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. Remains constant
D. Becomes infinite
Answer» C. Remains constant