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20% oleum means that in 100 kg oleum, there are 20 kg of

A. SO3 and 80kg of H2SO4

B. H2SO4 and 80kg of SO3

C. SO3 for each 100 kg of H2SO4

D. None of these

Correct Answer :

A. SO3 and 80kg of H2SO4


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Main product in calcium carbide-water reaction is

A. Ca(OH)2

B. C2H2

C. CO2

D. CaCO3

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Nylon-6 is a

A. Polyamide

B. Thermosetting resin

C. Polyester

D. None of these

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Esterification reaction produces

A. Detergent

B. Vanaspati

C. Soap

D. Mercaptans

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Phenol formaldehyde resin is used as an adhesive in making

A. Laminates

B. Card boxes

C. Furniture

D. Books

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__________ is not a constituent of gun powder.

A. Carbon

B. Charcoal

C. Sulphur

D. Potassium nitrate

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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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Dacron is a

A. Condensation product of Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid

B. Thermosetting material

C. Condensation product of dimethyl terephthalate and ethylene glycol

D. None of these

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Dichloro diphenyl __________ is the full form of DDT (an insecticide).

A. Tetrachloroethane

B. Trichloroethane

C. Tetrachloromethane

D. Trichloromethane

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The catalyst used in the manufacture of DDT (from chloral and chlorobenzene) is

A. Dilute H2SO4

B. Oleum

C. Ultraviolet light

D. None of these

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Bromine is used in the preparation of

A. Fire extinguishing compounds

B. Fire proofing agents

C. Dyes and antiknock compounds

D. All (A), (B) and (C)

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The only commercial Fischer-Tropsch plant for producing liquid hydrocarbon fuel from coal is located at

A. SASOL (in South Africa)

B. Redcar (U.K.)

C. Los Angeles (U.S.A.)

D. Trombay (India)

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Neoprene is a

A. Monomer

B. Synthetic rubber

C. Polyester

D. None of these

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Cooking liquor in case of sulphite process is

A. Sodium sulphite and sodium bisulphite

B. Magnesium sulphite and free SO2 in acid medium

C. Magnesium sulphate and magnesium bicarbonate

D. None of these

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In sulphate pulp manufacture, the pressure and temperature in the digestor is

A. 10 atm., 800 °C

B. 10 atm., 170-180°C

C. 1 atm., 170 - 180°C

D. 1 atm., 800°C

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Bleaching action of bleaching powder is due to its __________ properties.

A. Reducing

B. Oxidising

C. Disinfecting

D. None of these

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The most widely used coagulant for removing suspended impurities from water is

A. Bleaching powder

B. Chlorine

C. Calcium sulphate

D. Alum

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Dacron (or Terylene) 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)

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Which of the following sugars is the sweetest?

A. Glucose

B. Fructose

C. Sucrose

D. Lactose

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Consider the production of ammonia from methene and air as raw materials. The catalysts used are:
(i) __________ for steam reforming of methane and
(ii) __________ for ammonia synthesis.

A. (i) - Ni/Al2O3; (ii) - Cu - ZnO/Al2O3

B. (i) - Fe/Al2O3; (ii) - Cu - ZnO/Al2O3

C. (i) - Ni/Al2O3; (ii) - Fe/Al2O3

D. (i) - Fe/Al2O3; (ii) - Ni/Al2O3

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Glauber's salt is chemically represented by

A. Na2SO4.10H2O

B. CaCl(OCl)

C. CaSO4.H2O

D. (NH4)2SO4

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The most commonly used substance to speed up the sedimentation of sewage is

A. Lime

B. Sulphuric acid

C. Chlorine

D. Sodium bisulphite

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Production of one ton of cement requires about __________ tons of limestone.

A. 0.6

B. 1.2

C. 2.2

D. 3.8

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Bromine content in sea water may be around __________ ppm.

A. 70

B. 640

C. 1875

D. 2500

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Which of the following is an unsaturated fatty acid?

A. Lauric acid

B. Palmitic acid

C. Stearic acid

D. Oleic acid

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Molecular weight of plastics ranges from

A. 5000 to 10000

B. 20000 to 250000

C. 500 to 5000

D. 106 to 109

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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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Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is the starting raw material for the manufacture of

A. Trichloroethylene

B. Perchloroethylene

C. Parathion

D. Methanol

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Which of the following processes does not produce Cl2 as a co-product during the manufacture of caustic soda?

A. Diaphragm electrolytic cell process

B. Mercury electrolytic cell process

C. Lime-soda process

D. None of these

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Catalytic oxidation of toluene produces

A. Styrene

B. Phenol

C. Benzene

D. Tri-nitro-toluene

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Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the soap manufacture.

A. Transparent soaps are made by cold process

B. Organic pigments are used as colouring materials in the soap manufacture

C. Both laundry as well as toilet soaps are manufactured by hot process

D. Colourless rosin is used in the manufacture of laundry soaps