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In industrial nomenclature, alcohol means

A. Butyl alcohol

B. Propyl alcohol

C. Ethanol

D. Methyl alcohol

Correct Answer :

C. Ethanol


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Fourdrinier machine is used in the manufacture of

A. Sugar

B. Paper

C. Alcohol from molasses

D. Phenol formaldehyde

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Commercial production of soda ash by Solvay process requires limestone, __________ as raw materials.

A. Coke and sand

B. Brine and coal

C. Coke and caustic soda

D. None of these

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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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Which of the following is an yellow pigment?

A. Titanium dioxide

B. Ferrous sulphate

C. Lead chromates

D. Zinc sulphides

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Calgon used in water treatment is chemically

A. Sodium phosphate

B. Sodium hexametaphosphate

C. Calcium phosphate

D. Tricresyl phosphate

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Ordinary glass is not a/an

A. Amorphous isotropic material

B. Supercooled liquid

C. Material with sharp definite melting point

D. Electrical insulator

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Lurgi coal gasifier is a pressurised __________ bed reactor.

A. Moving

B. Fixed

C. Fluidised

D. Entrained

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10% oleum comprises of 10% free

A. SO2

B. H2SO3

C. SO3

D. H2SO4

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Sea weeds are an important source of

A. Fluorine

B. Chlorine

C. Bromine

D. Iodine

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Iron ore hematite is concentrated using

A. Electromagnetic separation mainly

B. Gravity separation

C. Froth floatation

D. Roasting

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High temperature carbonisation of coal takes place at __________ °C.

A. 2000

B. 700

C. 1100

D. < 500

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Fermentation is adversely affected by the

A. Presence of air

B. Absence of air

C. High concentration

D. Presence of ammonium salts

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Tall oil obtained as a by-product from the black liquor recovery is

A. A black, sticky & viscous liquid

B. Used in the manufacture of greases, emulsions & soaps

C. Composed mainly of rosin & fatty acids

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

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Pick out the wrong statement. Iodine value of an oil or fat is

A. The number of grams of iodine taken up by 100 gm of oil or fat

B. A measure of its unsaturation

C. Helpful in findings its adulteration & its suitability for making soap

D. Independent of the type of oil, whether it is drying or non-drying

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Main constituent of dolomite is

A. CaCO3

B. MgCO3

C. K2CO3

D. Na2CO3

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Dense soda ash used in the manufacture of glass, is chemically represented by

A. Na2CO3

B. Na2CO3.10H2O

C. Na2CO3.H2O

D. Na2HCO3

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Hydrogenation of oil/fat does not

A. Improve its resistance to rancid oxidation

B. Raise its melting point

C. Remove double bonds

D. None of these

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Neoprene is a

A. Monomer

B. Synthetic rubber

C. Polyester

D. None of these

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Most commonly used rubber vulcanising agent is

A. Sulphur

B. Bromine

C. Platinum

D. Alumina

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Which of the following fuel gases contains maximum amount of carbon monoxide?

A. Coke oven gas

B. Water gas

C. Blast furnace gas

D. L.D. converter gas

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Glycerine is a by-product of the __________ industry.

A. Soap

B. Detergent

C. Oil hydrogenation

D. Paint

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Liquor poisoning generally occurs due to the presence of __________ in it.

A. Ethyl alcohol

B. Impurities

C. Methyl alcohol

D. Carbonic acid

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Diaphragm electrolytic cell as compared to mercury electrolytic cell

A. Produces 70% NaOH solution

B. Requires less specific power consumption for the production of chlorine

C. Requires lesser investment for similar capacity

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

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In contact process, SO3 is absorbed in 97% H2SO4 and not in water, because

A. SO3 gas is sparingly soluble in water

B. Water forms an acid mist, which is difficult to absorb

C. The purity of acid is affected

D. Scale formation in the absorber is to be avoided

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Polymerisation product of C2F4 (carbon tetrafluoride) is called P.T.F.E (poly chloro tetra fluoro ethylene). It is also called

A. Polyurethane

B. Silicone

C. Teflon

D. Epoxy resin

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__________ of quicklime produces slaked lime.

A. Hydration

B. Dehydration

C. Hydrogenation

D. None of these

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Sodium chloride content in sea water is about __________ gms/litre.

A. 2

B. 10

C. 25

D. 50

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Which of the following is a co-product during the manufacture of caustic soda by electrolysis of brine?

A. Na2CO3

B. NaHCO3

C. H2

D. None of these

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Bisphenol A is produced by the condensation of acetone with

A. Formaldehyde

B. Ethyl alcohol

C. Diethyl ether

D. Phenol

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Ceramics are produced from silicates or clayish materials: Which of the following is not a ceramic material?

A. Slag cement

B. Glasses

C. Porcelain/Potteries

D. Teflon