Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Chemistry.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Olefins have higher anti-knocking properties than the corresponding ______________

A. Paraffin
B. Benzene
C. Toluene
D. Nitrobenzene
Answer» B. Benzene
2.

Which of the following compound has the least knocking properties?

A. n-heptane
B. n-hexane
C. n-pentane
D. n-butane
Answer» E.
3.

How is the knocking tendency increased?

A. Due to the compression ratio of the engine
B. Due to size of the engine
C. Due to the decrease in the engine speed
D. Due to a defect in an engine
Answer» D. Due to a defect in an engine
4.

Which of the following compound produces the least knocking?

A. Benzyl
B. Paraffin
C. Olefin
D. Diesel
Answer» B. Paraffin
5.

At what value of compression ratio, a knock can be heard?

A. At the minimum value
B. At the maximum value for power output
C. At the maximum value above the power output
D. In between of lowest and highest value
Answer» D. In between of lowest and highest value
6.

The power output of engine increases continuously with an increase in the compression ratio.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

On what factor does the temperature of the engine depend?

A. Rate of oxidation
B. Size of the engine
C. Compression ratio of the engine
D. Fuel used in the engine
Answer» D. Fuel used in the engine
8.

How will be the knocking sound produce in an engine?

A. Due to an increase in the rate of oxidation of hydrocarbon
B. Due to a decrease in the rate of oxidation of hydrocarbon
C. Due to the impurities present in fuel
D. Due to an increase in the percentile of ethanol molecule
Answer» B. Due to a decrease in the rate of oxidation of hydrocarbon
9.

On what factor does the rate of oxidation of a hydrocarbon molecule depend?

A. On the calorific value of the compound
B. On the number of carbon atoms
C. On the rate of combustion
D. On its moisture content
Answer» C. On the rate of combustion
10.

Which compound of fuel is oxidised in the process of knocking?

A. Coke
B. Gasoline
C. Hydrocarbon
D. Compounds containing sulphur
Answer» D. Compounds containing sulphur