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A unit operation is exemplified by the process of

A. Reduction

B. Desorption

C. Nitration

D. Combustion

Correct Answer :

B. Desorption


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RDX (an explosive), which is more sensitive but less toxic than TNT, is chemically

A. Cyclo trimethylene trinitramine

B. Trinitro resorcinol

C. Cyclo tetramethylene tetranitramine

D. Trinitrobenzene

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Yellow phosphorus is transported under

A. Air

B. Water

C. Nitrogen

D. Helium

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__________ is an ore concentrating metallurgical process involving a chemical change.

A. Electromagnetic separation

B. Froth floatation

C. Roasting

D. None of these

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Sodium salt of higher molecular weight fatty acid is termed as the __________ soap.

A. Hard

B. Soft

C. Metallic

D. Lubricating

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Low intensity explosives are also called propellants, whereas high intensity explosive are called detonators

B. Gun powder comprises of 75% salt petre, 15% charcoal and 10% sulphur

C. Lead azide is a popular military explosive

D. TNT is a hygroscopic explosive having very high melting point and is non-toxic to human being

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Contact process of sulphuric acid manufacture

A. Yields acid of higher concentration than chamber process

B. Yields acids of lower concentration than chamber process

C. Is obsolete

D. Eliminates absorber

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Poly Vinyl Chloride (P.V.C.) is a __________ material.

A. Thermosetting

B. Thermoplastic

C. Fibrous

D. Chemically active

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Oxygen is separated by distillation from air after its liquefaction. The boiling point of oxygen is about __________ °C.

A. -83

B. -183

C. -196

D. -218

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__________ are added in lacquers to remove film brittleness and to improve adhereness.

A. Film forming materials

B. Plasticisers

C. Diluents

D. Solvents

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Ca(OH)2 is called

A. Quicklime

B. Slaked lime

C. Limestone

D. Gypsum

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Penicillin, an antibiotic drug was discovered by

A. Alexander

B. Flaming

C. Doctor Zhivago

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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Exothermic neutralisation reaction between caustic soda and dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid produces sodium dodecylbenzene sulphate, which is a/an

A. Explosive

B. Soap

C. Detergent

D. Analgesic drug

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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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Sulphur removal by heating of pyrite ore in presence of air is called its

A. Reduction

B. Roasting

C. Calcination

D. Smelting

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Alum [Al2(SO4)3] is used as a coagulant in water treatment to remove

A. Colour

B. Turbidity

C. Bacteria

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

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Caprolactam (a raw material for nylon-6 manufacture) is produced from

A. Phenol

B. Naphthalene

C. Benzene

D. Pyridine

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Pick out the false statement pertaining to water treatment.

A. Aeration of water is effective in CO2 removal

B. The zeolite water softening process reduces the hardness of water by not more than 50%

C. Sodium sulphate or sodium carbonate do not cause hardness in water

D. Water with pH value less than 7, is acidic

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Main constituent of limestone is

A. CaCO3

B. MgCO3

C. Na2CO3

D. CaSO4

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Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of calcium & magnesium

A. Bi-carbonates

B. Sulphates & chlorides

C. Carbonate

D. None of these

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Cement mainly contains

A. CaO, SiO2, Al2O3

B. MgO, SiO2, K2O

C. Al2O3, MgO, Fe2O3

D. CaO, MgO, K2O

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Which of the following is used as a binding material in soap to improve soap texture?

A. Rosin

B. Borax

C. Benzyl acetate

D. Sodium carbonate

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Acetone is produced by catalytic dehydrogenation of

A. Phenol

B. Naphthalene

C. Isopropanol

D. Ethyl benzene

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Azoic dyes are mostly applied on cotton fabrics

B. Basic dyes (e.g. amino derivatives) are applied mostly to paper

C. Mordant dyes are applied mainly to wools

D. None of these

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Mercury electrolytic cell produces 50-70% NaOH solution. Its operating temperature is __________ °C.

A. 25

B. 60-70

C. 150-200

D. 250-300

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All enzymes are made of

A. Fats

B. Carbohydrates

C. Proteins

D. Amino acids

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Conversion of SO2 to SO3 in Monsanto-4 pass converter is about 98%

B. The chemical formula of oleum is H2S2O7, which is formed by saturating sulphuric acid with sulphur trioxide

C. Vitriol oil is nothing but technical sulphuric acid

D. Decomposition of sulphuric acid on heating does not start before its boiling

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99.5% purity oxygen is used in

A. Cutting and welding by oxy-acetylene flame

B. Hospitals for medicinal purposes

C. Gas masks and artificial breathing apparatus

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

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Haemoglobin is a/an

A. Amino acid

B. Biological catalyst

C. Protein

D. Enzyme

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Helium is produced on commercial scale from

A. Air

B. Natural gas

C. Coke oven gas

D. None of these