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Chalcopyrite is the main ore of

A. Copper

B. Lead

C. Tin

D. Iron

Correct Answer :

A. Copper


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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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Raw materials required for the manufacture of __________ is acetylene and hydrochloric acid.

A. Phthalic anhydride

B. Vinyl chloride

C. Maleic anhydride

D. Dacron

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Oxidation of ortho-xylene in presence of __________ catalyst is done to produce phthalic anhydride on commercial scale.

A. Nickel

B. Vanadium

C. Alumina

D. Iron

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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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Catalyst used in the hydrogenation of oil is

A. Nickel

B. Platinum

C. Iron

D. Alumina

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Widely used method for the conditioning of boiler feed water is the

A. Cold lime process

B. Coagulation

C. Hot-lime soda process

D. Sequestration

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Bleaching powder (chemically known as calcium chloro hypochlorite) is commercially produced by the action of chlorine on

A. Slaked lime

B. Soda lime

C. Calcium perchlorate

D. None of these

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Dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene produces

A. Styrene

B. Naphthalene

C. Phenol

D. Benzoic acid

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__________ is a thermosetting plastic.

A. Polyvinyl chloride

B. Polythene

C. Bakelite

D. Teflon

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Flexible foam (for mattresses) is usually made of

A. PVC

B. Silicone

C. Polyurethanes

D. Polyamides

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The most reactive allotropic form of phosphorus is __________ phosphorus.

A. Red

B. Yellow

C. Violet

D. Black

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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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Coloured glass is obtained by mixing of colored salts. Addition of __________ oxide is done to impart greenish blue color to the glass.

A. Chromium

B. Arsenic

C. Copper

D. Manganese

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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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Gun powder uses

A. Sulphur

B. Charcoal

C. Potassium nitrate

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

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Wet chlorine gas produced during electrolysis of brine is dehydrated by

A. Spraying 66° Be H2SO4 counter current to the flow of the gas

B. Passing it through a bed of diatomaceous earth

C. Passing it through a bed of silica gel

D. None of these

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Naphthols are derivates of

A. Methyl amine

B. Naphthalene

C. Phenol

D. Xylene

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Riboflavin is a/an

A. Vitamin

B. Analgesic drug

C. Anaesthetics

D. Anti-malarial drug

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Neoprene is chemically known as

A. Polybutadiene

B. Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)

C. Polyurethane

D. Polychlorophrene

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Manufacture of phthalic anhydride uses __________ as a catalyst.

A. Ni

B. Cr

C. V2O5

D. Al2O3

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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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Reaction of calcium carbide with water produces a gas, which is used

A. As an illuminant

B. For metal cutting/welding

C. Both (A) & (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Pick out the endothermic reaction out of the following.

A. C+ ½O2 = CO

B. CO + 3H2 = CH4 + H2O

C. CaCO3 = CaO + CO2

D. CO + ½O2 = CO2

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Dechlorination of treated water is necessary to

A. Remove residual turbidity

B. Reduce the bacterial load on filter

C. Control taste and odour

D. Remove chlorinous taste

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__________ paper is used in the manufacture of newsprint paper.

A. Ground-wood

B. Board

C. Tissue

D. Wrapping

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Enzymes are organic catalysts used in the __________ reactions.

A. Chemical

B. Biochemical

C. Photochemical

D. Electrochemical

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At very high concentration of enzymes, the rate of fermentation chemical reaction is __________ the concentration of reactants.

A. Independent of

B. Directly proportional to

C. Inversely proportional to

D. Proportional to the square of

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Enamels

A. Give good glossy finish

B. Are same as varnish

C. Are prepared from non-drying oil

D. Do not contain pigment

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Hydrazine (N2H4) is used mainly as a/an

A. Explosive

B. Rocket fuel

C. Detergents additive

D. None of these

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Chemical name of soda ash is

A. Sodium bicarbonate

B. Sodium thiosulphate

C. Potassium carbonate

D. None of these