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.

Mixed base oil does not act as an intermediate between paraffin and asphaltic base oils.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which kind of oils contain asphaltic, naphthenic and aromatic hydrocarbons?

A. Paraffin base oil
B. Asphaltic base oil
C. Mixed base oil
D. Other oils
Answer» C. Mixed base oil
3.

Which type of oil is obtained by the distillation of paraffin base oil?

A. Lubricating oil
B. Kerosene
C. Vegetable oil
D. Diesel
Answer» B. Kerosene
4.

What type of compounds does the paraffin base oil contains?

A. Paraffin, olefin and aromatic compound
B. Paraffin, nitrogen and sulphur
C. Paraffin, naphthenes and aromatic compound
D. Paraffin, sulphur and aromatic compound
Answer» D. Paraffin, sulphur and aromatic compound
5.

What is the role of high temperature and pressure in the making of petroleum (organic theory)?

A. For smooth flowing of petroleum
B. For generating good quality of petroleum
C. For decreasing the time required for its production
D. For providing a suitable condition for decomposers
Answer» E.
6.

According to the organic theory, from which kind of compound does the petroleum is formed?

A. Plant debris
B. Animal and vegetable debris
C. From the decomposers
D. From sunlight
Answer» C. From the decomposers
7.

Which of the following point does the inorganic theory of the origin of petroleum fails to explain?

A. Presence of sulphur and nitrogen in the petroleum
B. Presence of uranium carbide in the petroleum
C. Presence of paraffinic molecules in the petroleum
D. Presence of olefinic molecule in the petroleum
Answer» B. Presence of uranium carbide in the petroleum
8.

According to the inorganic theory in which form does the petroleum is found under the earth s crust?

A. Metal fluorites
B. Metal pyrites
C. Metal carbides
D. Metal oxides
Answer» D. Metal oxides
9.

Petroleum is found in _____________

A. Core of earth
B. In Seas
C. In air
D. Crust of the earth
Answer» E.
10.

Which region of the world contains the highest reserves of petroleum?

A. Western hemisphere
B. Middle East
C. Eastern hemisphere
D. North Pole
Answer» C. Eastern hemisphere