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10% oleum comprises of 10% free

A. SO2

B. H2SO3

C. SO3

D. H2SO4

Correct Answer :

C. SO3


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Bakelite is

A. Same as Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

B. An inorganic polymer

C. Same as thermosetting phenol-formaldehyde

D. Not a polymer

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The compressive strength of cement should not be less than about 110Kg/cm2 after three days & not less than 170Kg/cm2 after seven days. The fineness of an ordinary cement as determined by turbidimetric method should be about __________ cm2/gm.

A. 800

B. 1600

C. 4000

D. 8500

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

A. Diamine and the ring

B. Dibasic acid and the ring

C. Diamine and the dibasic acid

D. None of these

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__________ of rubber decreases after its vulcanisation.

A. Resistance to the action of organic solvent

B. Tackiness

C. Maximum service temperature

D. Tensile strength

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Which of the following impurities in feed water for high pressure boiler is the most detrimental?

A. Silica

B. Dissolved oxygen

C. Suspended salt

D. Dissolved salt

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Average sulphur content in Indian pyrites is about __________ percent.

A. 15

B. 35

C. 55

D. 70

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Fat splitting catalyst is

A. CaCO3

B. ZnO

C. Al2O3

D. Fe

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Maleic anhydride is produced by catalytic oxidation of

A. Toluene

B. Ethyl alcohol

C. Naphthalene

D. Benzene

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Which glass is usually used in optical work?

A. Lead glass

B. High silica (borosilicate) glass

C. Photo-sensitive glass

D. Fibre glass

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Yellow glycerine is made into white, using

A. Activated carbon

B. Diatomaceous earth

C. Bauxite

D. Bentonite

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Bakelite is chemically known as

A. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

B. Polybutadiene

C. Phenol formaldehyde

D. Polyurethane

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Styrene (a monomer for the production of polystyrene) is commercially produced by

A. Catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene

B. Dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation

C. Reacting ethylene oxide with acetaldehyde

D. Fermentation of starch

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Flux addition during smelting of ore is done to

A. Remove impurities/gangue

B. Enhance rate of reaction

C. Accelerate reduction of ore

D. Separate slag from metal

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Paper pulp produced by Kraft/sulphate process is

A. Bleached easily

B. Dull white in color

C. Strong fibrous

D. Dark colored

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__________ Nature of hypo (sodium thiosulphate) makes it useful in photography.

A. Oxidising

B. Reducing

C. Complex forming

D. Photochemical

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Coke oven gas consists mainly of

A. H2, & CH4

B. CO, & CO2

C. H2, & CO

D. CH4, & CO

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Chemical formula of 'salt cake' is

A. Na2SO4

B. CaSO4

C. MgSO4

D. BaSO4

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Sizing material is incorporated in paper to

A. Impart resistance to penetration by liquids

B. Increase its thickness

C. Increase its flexibility & opacity

D. Increase its brightness

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Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the properties of glasses. Glasses generally have

A. High electrical insulation properties

B. Sharp melting points

C. Low co-efficient of thermal expansion

D. Compressive strength much greater than their tensile strengths

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Viscose rayon is chemically

A. Cellulose nitrate

B. Regenerated cellulose nitrate

C. Cellulose acetate

D. Regenerated cellulose acetate

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Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of

A. Glucose and glucose

B. Glucose and fructose

C. Glucose and galactose

D. Fructose and galactose

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Production of alcohol by fermentation of molasses is a/an __________ process.

A. Anaerobic

B. Aerobic

C. Endothermic

D. Both (B) and (C)

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Hydrogenation of oil/fat does not

A. Improve its resistance to rancid oxidation

B. Raise its melting point

C. Remove double bonds

D. None of these

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In contact process, SO3 is absorbed in 97% H2SO4 and not in water, because

A. SO3 gas is sparingly soluble in water

B. Water forms an acid mist, which is difficult to absorb

C. The purity of acid is affected

D. Scale formation in the absorber is to be avoided

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For the hydrogenation of oils, __________ (i) __________ is commonly used as catalyst and __________ (ii) __________ is a catalyst poison.

A. (i) platinum (ii) sulphur

B. (i) palladium (ii) oxygen

C. (i) nickel (ii) sulphur

D. (i) nickel (ii) oxygen

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Which of the following processes can remove both temporary as well as permanent hardness of water?

A. Filtration

B. Boiling

C. Distillation

D. None of these

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Direct conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy is done in a

A. Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generator

B. Fuel cell

C. Fast breeder reactor

D. None of these

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Hydrogenation of oil takes place in a/an __________ reactor.

A. Autothermal

B. Trickle bed

C. Plug flow

D. None of these

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In Kraft process of paper manufacture, white cooking liquor consists of caustic soda

A. Sodium sulphide & sodium carbonate

B. Sodium sulphite & sodium carbonate

C. Sodium sulphite & sodium sulphide

D. None of these

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Setting of plaster of Paris is accompanied with

A. Hydration

B. Dehydration

C. Hydrolysis

D. Loss of CO2