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Coke used for the production of calcium carbide should have

A. Low ash content

B. Low ignition temperature

C. High electrical resistivity

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

Correct Answer :

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


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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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Washing soda is chemically represented by

A. Na2CO3

B. Na2CO3.H2O

C. Na2CO3.10H2O

D. NaHCO3

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Most widely and commonly used coagulant for the removal of suspended impurities in water is

A. Bleaching powder

B. Slaked lime

C. Alum

D. Copper sulphate

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Phenol is mainly used

A. To produce benzene

B. To produce phenol formaldehyde

C. To produce polyester resin

D. As a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester

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Le-Blanc process is a primitive process for the manufacture of

A. Caustic soda

B. Soda ash

C. Bromine from sea water

D. Hydrochloric acid

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The amount of benzene present in pure Benzol is about __________ percent.

A. 30

B. 50

C. 70

D. 90

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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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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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Thermoplastic materials

A. Do not soften on application of heat

B. Are heavily branched molecules

C. Are solvent insoluble

D. None of these

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Argon is the third largest constituent of air (followed by N2 & O2). Its percentage by volume in air is

A. 0.14

B. 0.34

C. 0.94

D. 1.4

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Eosin requirement in tallow soap is about 40-50% which fastens the lather formation, softens the hard soaps and increases its cleansing action

B. Soap powder is prepared by mixing soap with hydrated sodium carbonate

C. Detergents differ from soaps in their action in hard water

D. Tarnish inhibitor (e.g., Benzotriazole) is added in soap to facilitate the removal of stains due to tea, blood etc

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Hard glass which is used for making laboratory glass wares is a mixture of sodium borosilicate and aluminium borosilicate

B. Glass is decolorized during its manufacture by adding antimony oxide, manganese dioxide or arsenic oxide

C. Ordinary glass is represented chemically by Na2O . CaO . 6SiO2

D. Red color is imparted to glass by addition of arsenic oxide

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Hydrocyanic acid (HCN) is used as an insecticide for

A. Controlling timber degradation by ants

B. Controlling poultry lice

C. Potato beetle

D. Citrus fruits

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High magnesia lime is added to hot sugar cane juice (during the manufacture of sugar) to

A. Flocculate the impurities

B. Facilitate fast filtration

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Deacon's method is used for the manufacture of

A. Glauber's salt

B. Common salt

C. Chlorine

D. Graphite electrode

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Hard water

A. Does not affect the lather formation by soap

B. Is not unfit for drinking purpose

C. Pollutes the water stream

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

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Lime and soda ash are added to water to remove

A. Bicarbonates & sulphates of calcium and magnesium

B. Undesirable taste and odour

C. Bacteria

D. Its corrosiveness

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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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Percentage of glycerine present in the spent lye obtained during soap manufacture is about

A. 0.5

B. 5

C. 20

D. 35

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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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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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Mercury cells for caustic soda manufacture, compared to diaphragm cells

A. Require lower initial investment

B. Require more power

C. Produce lower concentration NaOH

D. None of these

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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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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

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Common salt is generally not produced commonly by __________ method from brine.

A. Freeze drying

B. Electrolytic

C. Solar evaporation

D. Vacuum evaporation

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__________ is a polysaccharide.

A. Maltose

B. Starch

C. Sucrose

D. Glucose

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Concentration of sulphide ores is done usually by

A. Roasting

B. Smelting

C. Froth floatation

D. Electromagnetic separation

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Which of the following is an additional step in the manufacture of paper from bagasse as compared to that from bamboo?

A. Depithing

B. Digestion

C. Bleaching

D. None of these

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Chamber process of sulphuric acid manufacture produces pure acid of concentration < 80%

B. Contact process of sulphuric acid manufacture produces pure acid of concentration ≥ 98%

C. 75% oleum can be produced by distillation of 20% oleum

D. Contact process of sulphuric acid manufacture uses nickel as the catalyst

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Sodium bisulphite is used for __________ water.

A. Deaeration

B. Dechlorination

C. Both (A) & (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)