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


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The major constituents of glass are

A. Lime, clay and soda ash

B. Sand, lime and soda ash

C. Silica, alumina and clay

D. Silica, alumina and soda ash

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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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Blue vitriol is chemically

A. Copper sulphate

B. Ferrous sulphate

C. Copper nitrate

D. Aluminium sulphate

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Fourdrinier machine is used in the manufacture of

A. Nylon-6

B. Paper

C. Antibiotics

D. Sugar

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Sucrose content in the raw juice extracted from sugar cane is about __________ percent.

A. 1 - 2

B. 15 - 20

C. 50 - 60

D. 80 - 85

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'Synthesis gas' meant for the synthesis of organic compound is a variable mixture of

A. N2 & H2

B. CO2 & H2

C. CO & H2

D. C & H2

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Zeolite is used in the

A. Water treatment

B. Glass manufacture

C. Hydrogenation of fatty oil as a catalyst

D. Development of exposed photographic plate

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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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Which of the following, when pyrolysed, produces Perchloroethylene?

A. Ethylene dichloride

B. Chlorobenzene

C. Carbon tetrachloride

D. Chlorinated paraffin

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Highly porous refractory bricks are

A. Less susceptible to chemical attack by molten fluxes and gases etc

B. Very strong

C. Having very high thermal conductivity

D. None of these

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Paper grade bamboo contains about __________ percent cellulose.

A. 5

B. 20

C. 40

D. 60

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Refractory bricks burnt at very high temperature have got

A. Greater resistance to corrosion by slags

B. Less resistance to corrosion by slags

C. High spalling tendency

D. None of these

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Mannheim furnace is used in the manufacture of

A. Hydrochloric acid

B. H2SO4 by Chamber process

C. Calcium carbide

D. Corundum

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Alcohol percentage in molasses may be around

A. 10

B. 40

C. 70

D. 85

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Essential oils are usually obtained using

A. Steam distillation

B. Extractive distillation

C. Solvent extraction

D. Leaching

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Absorption of SO3 in 97% H2SO4 is

A. Exothermic

B. Endothermic

C. Not possible

D. None of these

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Presence of carbonaceous matter in the sewage

A. Causes reduction in its dissolved oxygen content thereby endangering the life of aquatic creatures

B. Reduces sulphate ions to sulphides causing obnoxious smell

C. Increases the quantity of chlorine used for its purification

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

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Main constituent of dolomite is

A. CaCO3

B. MgCO3

C. K2CO3

D. Na2CO3

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Fat dispersed in water is exemplified by

A. Colloids

B. Gel

C. Butter

D. Emulsion

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Massecuite is

A. Used for paper making

B. Used as a cattle feed

C. Highly acidic in nature

D. None of these

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The most economical pulp for the production of newsprint would be the __________ pulp.

A. Ground-wood

B. Sulphate

C. Sulphite

D. Semi-chemical

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Sand and __________ is fused at 1300°C, to produce sodium silicate.

A. Limestone

B. Soda ash

C. Coke

D. Sodium sulphate

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Fluorescent dyes are added in detergents to

A. Act as fabric brightener (by converting ultraviolet light to visible light) thereby improving the whiteness appearance of white fabrics

B. Attain distinctiveness from other brands

C. Act as tarnish inhibitor for metals like German silver

D. None of these

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Neoprene is the trade name of

A. Polyurethane

B. Phenol formaldehyde

C. Polychlorophrene

D. Styrene-butadiene rubber

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Which of the following paper does not require a filler during manufacture?

A. Bond paper

B. Writing paper

C. Blotting paper

D. Coloured paper

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Which of the following is not a product of coal tar distillation?

A. Anthracene

B. Creosote oil

C. Carbolic oil

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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__________ acid is an unsaturated fatty acid.

A. Palmitic

B. Oleic

C. Stearic

D. Oxalic

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Lubricating greases are a mixture of

A. Mineral oil, soap and additives

B. Mineral oil and metallic soap

C. Mineral oil and fatty oil

D. Fatty oil and metallic soap

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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