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Phosphate rock is a raw material for the manufacture of

A. Phosphoric acid

B. Phosphorous

C. Superphosphates

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

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


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Litharge is

A. Lead oxide

B. Zinc oxide

C. Zinc sulphide

D. Cellulosic photographic material

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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 is the most efficient absorbent for SO3 out of the following?

A. 20% oleum

B. 65% oleum

C. 78% H2SO4

D. 98% H2SO4

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Favourable conditions for the liquefaction of gases in general are

A. High pressure & low temperature

B. Low pressure & high temperature

C. High pressure & high temperature

D. Low pressure & low temperature

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Naphthols are derivates of

A. Methyl amine

B. Naphthalene

C. Phenol

D. Xylene

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Prussian blue is chemically represented by

A. FeO.TiO2

B. Ca SO4 . 2H2O

C. Fe4 [Fe (CN6)3]

D. AlF3 . 3NaF

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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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Baking soda is chemically represented by

A. Na2CO3

B. NaHCO3

C. Na2CO3.H2O

D. Na2CO3.10H2O

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Higher viscosity index of a lubricating oil denotes

A. Less changes in fluidity of oil with temperature

B. Substantially high change in fluidity of oil with temperature

C. Its unsuitability under varying temperature conditions

D. None of these

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Chemical name of Grignard reagent is

A. Sodium thiosulphate

B. Ethyl magnesium chloride

C. Sodium sulphite

D. Sodium bicarbonate

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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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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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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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Bleaching action of bleaching powder is due to its __________ properties.

A. Reducing

B. Oxidising

C. Disinfecting

D. None of these

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Roasting of metallurgical ores is done mainly to

A. Dehydrate it

B. Sinter the ore

C. Remove CO2 & H2O

D. Remove arsenic & sulphur

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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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Presence of sodium tripolyphosphate (an additive) in synthetic detergent

A. Facilitates its use even in hard water (by sequestering the water-hardening Ca & Mg ions)

B. Inhibits its corrosive effects

C. Does not allow redeposition of dirt on the cleaned surface

D. None of these

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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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Solvay process is used for the manufacture of

A. Caustic soda

B. Soda ash

C. Caustic potash

D. Soda lime

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Transparent soaps (e.g. Pears) are

A. Usually soft soap (made from coconut oil) in which cane sugar & alcohol are added and finally washed with methylated spirit to achieve transparency

B. Metallic soaps with frothing agent and free Stearic acid to achieve transparency

C. Metallic soaps with frothing agent from which glycerine has not been recovered

D. None of these

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Helium is produced on commercial scale from

A. Air

B. Natural gas

C. Coke oven gas

D. None of these

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Neon gas is

A. Flammable in nature

B. Used in color discharge tube

C. Filled in lamps having tungsten filament

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

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In the Lurgi coal gasifier

A. Coking coals cannot be used

B. Low carbon conversion efficiency is achieved

C. Entrainment of solids is higher

D. Large quantity of coal can be processed

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In the production of soda ash by Solvay process, the by-product is

A. CaCl2

B. NH4Cl

C. NH3

D. NaOH

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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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Molasses is the starting material for the production of

A. Alcohol

B. Essential oil

C. Fatty acids

D. Massecuite

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Calcareous & argillaceous materials are used in the manufacture of

A. Lead

B. Cement

C. Carbon disulphide

D. None of these

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Boiling of water containing temporary hardness produces

A. CO2

B. CaSO4

C. CaHCO3

D. None of these

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Which form of sulphur is the most stable at room temperature?

A. Plastic

B. Monoclinic

C. Rhombic

D. Flowers of sulphur

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Phthalic anhydride is used

A. In making PVC

B. As plasticisers

C. In insecticides manufacture

D. For making nylon-6