Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Chemistry.

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1.

On what basis does the grading of coals is done in India for coals containing high moisture?

A. On the basis of its calorific value
B. On the basis of its volatile matter
C. On the basis of its ignition temperature
D. On the basis of its ash content and moisture
Answer» E.
2.

Which type of coal is found in the Cutch and Lameta ghat of Narbada valley?

A. Gondwana
B. Jurassic
C. Tertiary
D. Cretaceous
Answer» C. Tertiary
3.

Which region of Gondwana coals have prime coking coals deposits?

A. Bilaspur
B. Raniganj
C. Jharia
D. Chhindwara
Answer» D. Chhindwara
4.

How can we calculate the calorific value of coal using proximate analysis?

A. By using Seyler s formulae
B. By using Dulong s formula
C. By using Davies formulae
D. By using Nakamura s formulae
Answer» E.
5.

Which of the following is the expression for determination of calorific value of coal using Davies formulae? (where CV is calorific value, %H is percentage of hydrogen, %C is percentage of carbon, %O is percentage of oxygen and %S is percentage of sulphur.)

A. CV = (6.543 %H + 403)[%C/3 + %H (%O %S)/8]
B. CV = (6.543 %H + 403)[%C/3 + %H + (%O %S)/8]
C. CV = (6.543 %H 403)[%C/3 + %H (%O %S)/8]
D. CV = (6.543 %H 403)[%C/3 + %H + (%O %S)/8]
Answer» B. CV = (6.543 %H + 403)[%C/3 + %H + (%O %S)/8]
6.

Which of the following substance contributes towards its heating value?

A. Nitrogen
B. Hydrogen
C. Sulphur
D. Oxygen
Answer» D. Oxygen
7.

Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen directly contribute towards the calorific value of the coal.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

What is the product obtained in the determination of the percentage of nitrogen by ultimate analysis?

A. Nitrogen di-oxide
B. Nitrogen oxide
C. Ammonia
D. Ammonium ion
Answer» D. Ammonium ion
9.

In ultimate analysis, how does the percentage of carbon and hydrogen are determined?

A. By using pure oxygen
B. By using pure nitrogen
C. By using pure sulphur
D. By using pure silicon
Answer» B. By using pure nitrogen
10.

At what temperature does the ash is determined by heating to complete its combustion?

A. 400<sup>o</sup> C
B. 600<sup>o</sup> C
C. 850<sup>o</sup> C
D. 750<sup>o</sup> C
Answer» E.