Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Industry.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemical Industry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is not a requirement for membrane separators?

A. Good mechanical properties
B. Long term stability
C. High electrical resistance
D. Durability under required conditions
Answer» D. Durability under required conditions
2.

Membrane used in membrane cell process is ______________

A. Asbestos
B. Anion- exchange membrane
C. Cation-exchange membrane
D. Woven fabric
Answer» D. Woven fabric
3.

Which of the following product is obtained at cathode in mercury cell process?

A. NaOH
B. NaHg
C. Cl<sub>2</sub>
D. NaCl
Answer» C. Cl<sub>2</sub>
4.

Diaphragm used in diaphragm cell process is ______________

A. Asbestos
B. Poly vinyl chloride
C. Wooden material
D. Woven fabric
Answer» B. Poly vinyl chloride
5.

Pure sodium hydroxide is obtained in mercury cell process. Is the statement true/false?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of membrane cell process?

A. Asbestos emission
B. Mercury contamination
C. High purity of brine
D. High electrical energy consumption
Answer» D. High electrical energy consumption
7.

Which of the following is an advantage of mercury cell process?

A. Pure sodium hydroxide
B. Pure chlorine gas
C. Utilization of less pure brine
D. Low electrical energy consumption
Answer» C. Utilization of less pure brine
8.

Concentration of NaOH produced in mercury cell process is ___________

A. 10-12%
B. 30-33%
C. 50%
D. 70%
Answer» E.
9.

Reagent used for drying of Cl2 is ______________

A. H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>
B. H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>
C. HCl
D. HNO<sub>3</sub>
Answer» C. HCl
10.

Major production of caustic soda is through ________________

A. Mercury cell process
B. Diaphragm cell process
C. Chemical process
D. Mebrane cell process
Answer» B. Diaphragm cell process
11.

Which of the following is denuding reaction?

A. NaCl+H<sub>2</sub>O (NaOH+ frac{1}{2} H_2+ frac{1}{2} Cl_2 )
B. Cl<sup> </sup> ( frac{1}{2} ) Cl<sub>2</sub> + e<sup> </sup>
C. Na + Hg NaHg
D. NaHg+H<sub>2</sub>O NaOH+ ( frac{1}{2} ) H<sub>2</sub> + Hg
Answer» E.
12.

Cathode used in electrolysis of brine by diaphragm cell type is _____________

A. Lead
B. Iron
C. Titanium
D. Carbon
Answer» C. Titanium
13.

High concentration of NaOH is produced by _____________

A. Mebrane cell process
B. Diaphragm cell process
C. Mercury cell process
D. Chemical process
Answer» D. Chemical process
14.

Sodium hydroxide is insoluble in water.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
15.

What are the co-products in the electrolysis of brine?

A. Chlorine and caustic soda
B. Soda ash and caustic soda
C. Soda ash and chlorine
D. Chlorine, caustic soda, and soda ash
Answer» B. Soda ash and caustic soda