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.

Which of the following is a secondary raw material produced from propylene?

A. Acrylic acid
B. Isoprene
C. Vinyl acetate
D. Methanol
Answer» B. Isoprene
2.

Which of the following end product is produced by the ethylene obtained from petroleum?

A. Formaldehyde
B. Esters
C. Cellulose acetate
D. Synthetic rubber
Answer» D. Synthetic rubber
3.

By which of the following fractions of petroleum aromatic hydrocarbons are produced?

A. Low boiling fractions
B. Wide ranging hydrocarbons
C. Medium boiling hydrocarbons
D. Special closely boiling fractions
Answer» E.
4.

Alpha olefins are obtained by the molecular separation of medium boiling hydrocarbons.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Petroleum proteins are obtained by __________________ of straight chain paraffin s.

A. Fermentation
B. Controlled oxidation
C. Chlorination
D. Thermal cracking
Answer» B. Controlled oxidation
6.

Which of the following product is obtained by controlled oxidation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?

A. Fatty acids
B. Acetylene
C. Acetic acid
D. Sulphuric acid
Answer» D. Sulphuric acid
7.

Which of the following process is used to convert the mixture of saturated hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum into a more reactive material?

A. Hydrogenation
B. Acidification
C. Alkylation
D. Chlorination
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following is a non-petroleum source?

A. CaC<sub>2</sub>
B. H<sub>2</sub>S
C. Paraffin
D. Olefin
Answer» B. H<sub>2</sub>S
9.

Which of the following raw material obtained from petroleum can be in preparation of acetic acid?

A. Acetone
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Ethylene
D. Tartaric acid
Answer» D. Tartaric acid
10.

What does the word petrochemicals signify?

A. Chemicals based on coal
B. Chemicals based on rocks
C. Chemicals based on atmospheric conditions
D. Chemicals based on fertility
Answer» C. Chemicals based on atmospheric conditions