Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is not a use of carbon tetrachloride?

A. Manufacturing of refrigerants
B. Manufacturing of pharmaceuticals
C. Degreasing agent
D. Insecticide
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following is not a harmful effect of DDT?

A. It is non-biodegradable
B. Cannot be metabolized by animals
C. Highly toxic towards fish
D. Causes air pollution
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of CHClF2?

A. Non-toxic
B. Non-flammable
C. Non-corrosive
D. Non-liquefiable
Answer» E.
4.

Freon 12 is manufactured from the Swarts reaction of which compound?

A. Dichloromethane
B. Trichloromethane
C. Tetrachloromethane
D. Dichlorodifluoromethane
Answer» D. Dichlorodifluoromethane
5.

Which of the following is not a freon?

A. CCl<sub>3</sub>F
B. CCl<sub>2</sub>F<sub>2</sub>
C. CBr<sub>2</sub>F<sub>2</sub>
D. CClF<sub>3</sub>
Answer» D. CClF<sub>3</sub>
6.

Carbon tetrarchloride may indirectly cause skin cancer.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following polyhalogen compounds in useful in extinguishing fires?

A. Dichloromethane
B. Trichloromethane
C. Triiodomethane
D. Tetrachloromethane
Answer» E.
8.

What is the reason for iodoform to be used as an antiseptic?

A. Due to its unpleasant odour
B. Due to its melting point
C. Due to its solubility in alcohol
D. Due to the liberation of free iodine
Answer» E.
9.

Chloroform was previously used as a general anaesthetic in surgery.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

The oxidation of trichloromethane results in the formation of a poisonous gas called ________

A. carbon monoxide
B. carbonyl chloride
C. hydrogen sulphide
D. phosphine
Answer» C. hydrogen sulphide
11.

Which of the following is an effect of exposure to low levels of dichloromethane in the air?

A. Slightly impaired vision
B. Dizziness
C. Nausea
D. Numbness in fingers
Answer» B. Dizziness
12.

Which of the following is not a use of methylene chloride?

A. Paint removal
B. Propellant in aerosols
C. Metal cleaning
D. Antiseptic
Answer» E.