Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

This section includes 229 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

151.

____________ is a copolymer?

A. Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)
B. Neoprene
C. PVC
D. None of these
Answer» B. Neoprene
152.

Ion exchange resins are made of____________________?

A. Lucite
B. Sulphonated Bakelite
C. Polystyrene
D. Teflon
Answer» C. Polystyrene
153.

In step growth polymerisation, condensation occurs in a stepwise manner with or without the elimination of smaller molecules. An example of step growth polymerisation product is________________?

A. Terylene
B. Polybutadiene
C. PVC
D. Polypropylene
Answer» B. Polybutadiene
154.

In step growth polymerisation, generally only one type of reaction & some basic mechanism is involved. Step growth polymerisation reaction is not involved in the manufacture of__________________?

A. Cross linked polystyrene
B. Phenol formaldehyde resins
C. Polyesters
D. Polyamides
Answer» B. Phenol formaldehyde resins
155.

In nylon-66, the first and second numbers (i.e., 6) respectively designate the number of carbon atoms present in the_________________?

A. Hexamethylene diamine and the ring
B. Hexamethylene diamine and the adipic acid
C. Adipic acid and the ring
D. None of these
Answer» C. Adipic acid and the ring
156.

In nylon-6, the number 6 represents the total number of_________________?

A. Carbon atoms in the ring
B. Carbon atoms in the linear polymer chain
C. Nitrogen atoms in the ring
D. Hydrogen atoms in the ring
Answer» C. Nitrogen atoms in the ring
157.

In condensation polymerisation as compared to addition polymerisation____________________?

A. The monomers are unsaturated compounds
B. No co-product is lost
C. The monomers contain two functional groups
D. Generally only one monomer is involved
Answer» D. Generally only one monomer is involved
158.

In case of wet spinning of polymers, the polymer solution is forced through spinnerates into, a coagulating bath to give a filament form. Wet spinning is not used in case of the _____________ fibres?

A. Viscose rayon
B. Acrylic
C. Polyvinyl acetate
D. Saturated polyester
Answer» E.
159.

In case of dry spinning of polymers, the polymer solution in a volatile solvent is forced through the spinnerates into a warm air chamber, where the solvent evaporates leaving behind the polymer in the filament form. Dry spinning is used for _______________ fibres?

A. Polythene
B. PVC
C. Rayon
D. Polyvinyl acetate
Answer» C. Rayon
160.

In a linear polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to form long straight chains. The cross linked or branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher ___________________?

A. Densities
B. Melting point
C. Tensile strength
D. Hardness, rigidity & brittleness
Answer» E.
161.

Identify the group in which all the polymers mentioned can be used to make fibres ?

A. Butadiene copolymers, Polyamides, Urea-formaldehyde
B. Cellulose derivatives, Polyisoprene, Polyethylene
C. Cellulose derivatives, Polyamides, Polyurethane
D. Polypropylene, Poly vinyl chloride, Silicon
Answer» C. Cellulose derivatives, Polyamides, Polyurethane
162.

Hot drink (e.g., tea) cups are usually made of _____________________?

A. Polystyrene
B. Polythene
C. Polypropylene
D. PVC
Answer» B. Polythene
163.

Gutta percha rubber is_________________?

A. Soft & tacky at room temperature
B. An isomer of natural rubber
C. A thermosetting resin
D. Recovered by coagulation of rubber latex
Answer» C. A thermosetting resin
164.

Glyptal used in the manufacture of paints & lacquers is a _____________ polymer?

A. Polyamide
B. Polystyrene
C. Polyester
D. Polyacrylonitrile
Answer» D. Polyacrylonitrile
165.

Flexible plastic pipes are made of___________________?

A. High density polyethylene (HDPE)
B. Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
C. Polypropylene
D. Unsaturated polyester
Answer» C. Polypropylene
166.

Flexible foam (for mattresses) are usually made of _________________?

A. PVC
B. Silicone rubber
C. Polyurethanes
D. Polyamides
Answer» D. Polyamides
167.

Fillers such as zinc oxide and carbon black are added to the crude natural rubber before vulcanisation in order to improve its_________________?

A. Elasticity
B. Strength
C. Plasticity
D. Weathering characteristics
Answer» E.
168.

______________ fibres are made of polyamides?

A. Dacron
B. Nylon
C. Rayon
D. Orion
Answer» C. Rayon
169.

Epoxy resins (i.e., epoxide polymers) ?

A. Are made by addition polymerisation reaction only
B. Contain an epoxy group (fig bellow) at the ends of the polymer
C. Are cross-linked polymers only
D. Use emulsion polymerisation methods
Answer» C. Are cross-linked polymers only
170.

Epoxy resin is____________________?

A. Not used for surface coating
B. A good abrasive
C. An elastomer
D. A polyester
Answer» C. An elastomer
171.

Epoxy resin is a polymer containing two or more groups of the bellow fig. is called epoxide group or ethoxyline group. It is a _______________?

A. Polyamide & an elastomer
B. Good adhesive
C. Surface coating agent
D. Both B. and C.
Answer» E.
172.

Elastomers are__________________?

A. Thermosetting material
B. Exemplified by protein derivatives
C. Having high flexural strength
D. Having very high tensile strength and heat resistance
Answer» D. Having very high tensile strength and heat resistance
173.

Ebonite is a/an___________________?

A. Highly vulcanised rubber
B. Natural rubber
C. Unvulcanised raw rubber
D. Adhesive
Answer» B. Natural rubber
174.

Due to its excellent permeability to air/gas and oxidation resistance, the tubes of automobile tyres is made of________________?

A. Cold SBR
B. Butyl rubber
C. Bunai N
D. Buna S
Answer» C. Bunai N
175.

Diphenylamine is added to rubber to_________________?

A. Vulcanise it
B. Protect it from deterioration on exposure to air
C. Make it non-inflammable
D. Make it thermosetting
Answer» C. Make it non-inflammable
176.

Density of low density polythene is about ____________ gm/c.c?

A. 0.38
B. 0.56
C. 0.81
D. 0.91
Answer» E.
177.

Density of high density polythene is about __________ gm/c.c ?

A. 1.18
B. 1.05
C. 0.95
D. 0.99
Answer» D. 0.99
178.

Dacron is a/an___________________?

A. Addition polymer
B. Condensation polymer
C. Polyester
D. Both B. and C.
Answer» E.
179.

Dacron (or Treylene) fibres as compared to nylon fibres have_____________________?

A. Better heat & acid resistant properties
B. Poorer resistance to alkalis
C. Poorer dyeability
D. All A., B. and C.
Answer» E.
180.

Dacron is a/an ___________________?

A. Polyester
B. Unsaturated polyester
C. Polyamide
D. Inorganic polymer
Answer» B. Unsaturated polyester
181.

Dacron is a _____________________________?

A. Condensation polymerisation product of Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
B. Condensation polymerisation product of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol
C. Thermosetting material
D. None of these
Answer» E.
182.

Crystallisation of polymers is an undesirable property. Crystallisation of celluloid is prevented by adding_________________?

A. Glycerol
B. Nitro cellulose
C. Camphor
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
183.

Cross linked polymers formed from bi-and trifunctional groups in which cross-linkage in three dimensions via few chemical bonding across linear chains occur imparts to the polymer ______________ properties?

A. Thermoplastic
B. Thermosetting
C. Elastometric
D. Brittleness
Answer» D. Brittleness
184.

Cross linked polymers are__________________?

A. Thermoplastic
B. Thermosetting
C. Either A. or B.
D. Fibres only
Answer» C. Either A. or B.
185.

Contact lenses for eyes are made of Perspex, which is nothing but_______________?

A. poly-methyl-methacrylate
B. Polystyrene
C. Unsaturated polyester
D. Polypropylene
Answer» B. Polystyrene
186.

Condensation polymerisation of _____________ produces Bakelite?

A. Propylene
B. Phenol & formaldehyde
C. Phenol & acetaldehyde
D. Urea & formaldehyde
Answer» C. Phenol & acetaldehyde
187.

Condensation polymerisation of formaldehyde with _____________ does not produce phenolic resin?

A. Resorcinol
B. Phenol
C. Para-cresol
D. Melamine
Answer» E.
188.

Condensation polymerisation of caprolactam is carried out in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ °C for producing nylon-6?

A. -20 to 25
B. 50 to 75
C. 100 to 150
D. 250-280
Answer» E.
189.

Condensation polymerisation is not involved in the manufacture of_________________?

A. Teflon
B. Polythene
C. Terylene
D. Nylon
Answer» C. Terylene
190.

Commercial production of polypropylene employs _____________ polymerisation?

A. Emulsion
B. Suspension
C. Solution
D. Bulk
Answer» D. Bulk
191.

Collapsible tubes for tooth paste are produced by _____________ extrusion?

A. Direct
B. Indirect
C. Impact
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
192.

Chain growth polymerisation is a process, in which the monomers are added in a chain fashion, and it requires an initiator to produce the free radical. An example of chain growth polymerisation products is __________________?

A. Nylon-66
B. Teflon
C. Polyester
D. Bakelite
Answer» C. Polyester
193.

Cellulose is the main constituent of most ______________ fibres?

A. Acrylic
B. Spandex
C. Synthetic
D. Natural
Answer» E.
194.

Cellulose content in bamboo fibre is about ______________ percent?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 50
D. 85
Answer» D. 85
195.

Celluloid is__________________?

A. Cellulose acetate
B. Regenerated cellulose
C. Cellulose nitrate
D. Cellulose acetate butyrate
Answer» D. Cellulose acetate butyrate
196.

Cation exchange resins used in water treatment is made from _____________ resin?

A. Urea formaldehyde
B. Epoxy
C. Amino
D. Phenolic
Answer» B. Epoxy
197.

Cation exchange resins (0.3 to 1 mm size) used in water treatment is prepared from ______________ resins?

A. Epoxy
B. Phenol formaldehyde
C. Urea formaldehyde
D. Melamine formaldehyde
Answer» D. Melamine formaldehyde
198.

Catalyst used in the production of high density polythene by low pressure Ziegler process is ____________________?

A. Aluminium triethyl activated with TiCl4
B. Platinum
C. Molybdenum
D. Nickel
Answer» B. Platinum
199.

Caprolactam, a raw material for the manufacture of nylon-6, is produced from_______________?

A. Phenol
B. Naphthalene
C. Benzene
D. Pyridine
Answer» D. Pyridine
200.

Buna-S is also known as_________________?

A. Teflon
B. PTFE
C. SBR
D. Polycrylates
Answer» D. Polycrylates