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This section includes 607 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. |
*/*_Size range of polymer molecules varies from __________ metre.? |
A. | 10⁻² to 10⁻⁵ |
B. | 10⁻⁴ to 10⁻⁷ |
C. | 10⁻¹ to 10⁻² |
D. | 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻¹⁰ |
Answer» B. 10‚Äö√Ö¬™‚Äö√Ö¬• to 10‚Äö√Ö¬™‚Äö√Ö‚àë | |
152. |
*/*_90% of the caprolactum is converted to nylon-6 on its condensation polymerisation in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ °C.? |
A. | -5 |
B. | 10-30 |
C. | 250-280 |
D. | 500-600 |
Answer» D. 500-600 | |
153. |
*/*___________ is a thermosetting plastic.? |
A. | PVC |
B. | Polythene |
C. | Bakelite |
D. | Polystyrene |
Answer» D. Polystyrene | |
154. |
*/*_Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is never used for making? |
A. | Coated fabrics |
B. | Front wheel tyres of aeroplanes (i.e., heavy duty tyres) |
C. | Gaskets |
D. | Soles of shoes |
Answer» C. Gaskets | |
155. |
*/*___________ polythene is most prone to stress-cracking? |
A. | High density |
B. | Low density |
C. | Cross-linked |
D. | Linear low density |
Answer» B. Low density | |
156. |
*/*_Vinyl flooring is done using __________ sheets.? |
A. | Polypropylene |
B. | PVC |
C. | Polythene |
D. | Polyvinyl acetate |
Answer» C. Polythene | |
157. |
*/*___________ scrap can be recycled & reutilised.? |
A. | Bakelite |
B. | Epoxy resin |
C. | Polythene |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
158. |
*/*_The main use of butadiene is? |
A. | As a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester |
B. | In the manufacture of synthetic rubber |
C. | As an anti-skimming agent in paint |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. As an anti-skimming agent in paint | |
159. |
*/*_Thermosplastic materials? |
A. | Do not soften on application of heat |
B. | Are heavily branched molecules |
C. | Are solvent insoluble |
D. | None of these |
Answer» E. | |
160. |
*/*_Branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher? |
A. | Density |
B. | Tensile strength |
C. | Melting point |
D. | Degree of irregularity in atomic packing |
Answer» E. | |
161. |
*/*_Vulcanisation of rubber? |
A. | Decreases its tensile strength |
B. | Increases its ozone & oxygen reactivity |
C. | Increases its oil & solvent resistance |
D. | Converts its plasticity into elasticity |
Answer» E. | |
162. |
*/*_The monomer of natural rubber is? |
A. | DMT |
B. | Isoprene |
C. | 2 methyl-1-propene |
D. | Both B and C |
Answer» E. | |
163. |
*/*_Flexible plastic pipes are made of? |
A. | High density polyethylene (HDPE) |
B. | Low density polyethylene (LDPE) |
C. | Polypropylene |
D. | Unsaturated polyester |
Answer» C. Polypropylene | |
164. |
*/*_Which of the following is not a natural polymer?? |
A. | Nucleic acids e.g. RNA and DNA |
B. | Polysaccharides |
C. | Polyisoprene |
D. | Polyurethane |
Answer» E. | |
165. |
*/*_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 | |
166. |
*/*_Which of the following is an elastomer?? |
A. | Thiokol |
B. | Phenol formaldehyde |
C. | Urea formaldehyde |
D. | Polystyrene |
Answer» B. Phenol formaldehyde | |
167. |
*/*_Cellulose content in bomboo fibre is about __________ percent.? |
A. | 10 |
B. | 20 |
C. | 50 |
D. | 85 |
Answer» D. 85 | |
168. |
*/*_Which of the following rubbers has the widest service temperature range (-75 to 275°C) ?? |
A. | Butyl rubber |
B. | Silicon rubber |
C. | Nitrile rubber |
D. | Silicone rubber |
Answer» E. | |
169. |
*/*_Cellulose is the main contituent of most __________ fibres.? |
A. | Acrylic |
B. | Spandex |
C. | Synthetic |
D. | Natural |
Answer» E. | |
170. |
*/*_Silicone resins, which are highly water repellant and has good heat resistance can not be used? |
A. | As room temperature adhesive |
B. | As grease & lubricant |
C. | Hydraulic fluid for heat transfer |
D. | Resin for lamination |
Answer» B. As grease & lubricant | |
171. |
*/*_The monomer of poly vinyl chloride (PVC) is? |
A. | Chloroethene |
B. | Ethylene dichloride |
C. | Ethyl chloride |
D. | Chloroform |
Answer» B. Ethylene dichloride | |
172. |
*/*_Polyvinyl acetate is never used for making? |
A. | Moulded articles |
B. | Fibres |
C. | Adhesives |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» B. Fibres | |
173. |
*/*_Bakelite is? |
A. | Same as polytetra flouro ethylene (PTFE) |
B. | An inorganic polymer |
C. | Same as thermoset phenol formaldehyde |
D. | Not a polymer |
Answer» D. Not a polymer | |
174. |
*/*_Polystyrene is a light, transparent, thermoplastic material used for making? |
A. | Toys and combs |
B. | Packaging bags |
C. | Non-sticking utensils |
D. | Electrical insulation |
Answer» B. Packaging bags | |
175. |
*/*_Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has? |
A. | Poor tensile strength |
B. | Poorer resistance |
C. | Greater amount of heat build up heavy loading |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
176. |
*/*___________ is a homopolymer.? |
A. | Neoprene |
B. | Bakelite |
C. | Nylon-66 |
D. | Terylene |
Answer» B. Bakelite | |
177. |
*/*_Starting material for the production of butadiene in India is? |
A. | Naphthalene |
B. | Benzol |
C. | Ethyl alcohol |
D. | Phthalic anhydride |
Answer» D. Phthalic anhydride | |
178. |
%_Dacron is a/an_% |
A. | Polyester |
B. | Unsaturated polyester |
C. | Polyamide |
D. | Inorganic polymer |
Answer» B. Unsaturated polyester | |
179. |
%_Starting material for the production of butadiene in India is_% |
A. | Naphthalene |
B. | Benzol |
C. | Ethyl alcohol |
D. | Phthalic anhydride |
Answer» D. Phthalic anhydride | |
180. |
%_Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) as compared to natural rubber has_% |
A. | Poor tensile strength |
B. | Poorer resistance |
C. | Greater amount of heat build up heavy loading |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
181. |
%___________ is a homopolymer._% |
A. | Neoprene |
B. | Bakelite |
C. | Nylon-66 |
D. | Terylene |
Answer» B. Bakelite | |
182. |
%_Bakelite is_% |
A. | Same as polytetra flouro ethylene (PTFE) |
B. | An inorganic polymer |
C. | Same as thermoset phenol formaldehyde |
D. | Not a polymer |
Answer» D. Not a polymer | |
183. |
%_Polystyrene is a light, transparent, thermoplastic material used for making_% |
A. | Toys and combs |
B. | Packaging bags |
C. | Non-sticking utensils |
D. | Electrical insulation |
Answer» B. Packaging bags | |
184. |
_ Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is never used for making$? |
A. | Coated fabrics |
B. | Front wheel tyres of aeroplanes (i.e., heavy duty tyres) |
C. | Gaskets |
D. | Soles of shoes |
Answer» C. Gaskets | |
185. |
_ __________ is a thermosetting plastic.$? |
A. | PVC |
B. | Polythene |
C. | Bakelite |
D. | Polystyrene |
Answer» D. Polystyrene | |
186. |
_ 90% of the caprolactum is converted to nylon-6 on its condensation polymerisation in the reactor maintained at a temperature of __________ °C.$? |
A. | -5 |
B. | 10-30 |
C. | 250-280 |
D. | 500-600 |
Answer» D. 500-600 | |
187. |
_ Size range of polymer molecules varies from __________ metre.$? |
A. | 10⁻² to 10⁻⁵ |
B. | 10⁻⁴ to 10⁻⁷ |
C. | 10⁻¹ to 10⁻² |
D. | 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻¹⁰ |
Answer» B. 10‚Äö√Ö¬™‚Äö√Ö¬• to 10‚Äö√Ö¬™‚Äö√Ö‚àë | |
188. |
_ Plasticisers are added to synthetic plastics to$? |
A. | Impart flexibility |
B. | Improve workability during fabrication |
C. | Develop new improved properties not present in the original resin |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
189. |
_ Polymers are classified into four categories namely thermosetting, thermoplastic, elastomer and fibre depending upon their$? |
A. | Molecular sizes |
B. | Magnitude of intermolecular forces |
C. | Resistance to heat |
D. | Polymerisation mechanism |
Answer» C. Resistance to heat | |
190. |
_ __________ polythene is most prone to stress-cracking$? |
A. | High density |
B. | Low density |
C. | Cross-linked |
D. | Linear low density |
Answer» B. Low density | |
191. |
_ Vinyl flooring is done using __________ sheets.$? |
A. | Polypropylene |
B. | PVC |
C. | Polythene |
D. | Polyvinyl acetate |
Answer» C. Polythene | |
192. |
_ Polypropylene compared to polythene is$? |
A. | Harder |
B. | Stronger |
C. | Lighter |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
193. |
_ Phenol formaldehyde$? |
A. | Employs addition polymerisation |
B. | Employs condensation polymerisation |
C. | Is a monomer |
D. | Is an abrasive material |
Answer» C. Is a monomer | |
194. |
_ Perspex can be used as a substitute of glass. Its monomer is$? |
A. | Methyl methacrylate |
B. | DMT |
C. | Butadiene |
D. | Tetrafluroethylene |
Answer» B. DMT | |
195. |
_ Dacron is a/an$? |
A. | Polyester |
B. | Unsaturated polyester |
C. | Polyamide |
D. | Inorganic polymer |
Answer» B. Unsaturated polyester | |
196. |
_ __________ scrap can be recycled & reutilised.$? |
A. | Bakelite |
B. | Epoxy resin |
C. | Polythene |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
197. |
_ Alkyd resin can not be used for making$? |
A. | Plasticiser |
B. | Paint & varnish |
C. | Fibres |
D. | Film forming materials |
Answer» D. Film forming materials | |
198. |
_ Which of the following is not a condensation polymer?$? |
A. | Bakelite |
B. | Melamine polymer |
C. | Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
199. |
_ Liners of bags are usually made of$? |
A. | Polythene |
B. | PVC |
C. | Polypropylene |
D. | Polyesters |
Answer» D. Polyesters | |
200. |
_ Alkyd resin e.g., glyptal resin formed by phthalic anhydride and glycerene is not used$? |
A. | For surface coating of automobiles & air crafts |
B. | For fibre making |
C. | As plasticiser for PVC & nitrocellulose |
D. | For film forming materials |
Answer» C. As plasticiser for PVC & nitrocellulose | |