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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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C. Teflon


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Economics of 'Solvay Process' depends upon the efficiency of

A. Carbonating tower

B. Ammonia recovery

C. Ammonia recovery and size of the plant

D. Ammoniation of salt solution

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Paper pulp produced by Kraft/sulphate process is

A. Bleached easily

B. Dull white in color

C. Strong fibrous

D. Dark colored

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Pasteurisation of milk means

A. Removal of fatty and albuminous substance from it

B. Killing of organisms present in it by heating it at controlled temperature without changing its natural characteristics

C. Inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms without killing them

D. None of these

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Anion exchanger is regenerated usually with

A. NaOH

B. H2SO4

C. Hydrazine

D. Alum solution

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Glass is

A. Mainly CaO

B. Subjected to galvanising

C. A super cooled liquid

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

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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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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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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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Styrene (a monomer for the production of polystyrene) is commercially produced by

A. Catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene

B. Dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation

C. Reacting ethylene oxide with acetaldehyde

D. Fermentation of starch

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High acid value of an oil or fat is an indication of

A. Storage under improper conditions

B. Absence of unsaturation

C. Its smaller molecular weight

D. None of these

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Use of chlorine in the treatment of sewage

A. Helps in grease separation

B. Increases the biological oxygen demand (BOD)

C. Causes bulking of activated sludge

D. Aids in flocculation

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Cellulose percentage in bamboo fibre is about

A. 10

B. 20

C. 50

D. 85

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Mercury electrolytic cells are preferred over diaphragm electrolytic cell (for production of caustic soda), as it

A. Has larger production capacity per unit cell

B. Consumes less power per ton of Cl2 produced

C. Produces high purity (70%) caustic soda directly

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

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10% oleum comprises of 10% free

A. SO2

B. H2SO3

C. SO3

D. H2SO4

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'Hollander beater' machine used in the paper manufacturing plant does not accomplish the task of

A. Final rolling out of paper

B. Cutting of fibres

C. Hydration of fibres

D. Fibrillation of fibre

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Co-efficient of thermal expansion of glass is decreased by the addition of __________ during its manufacture.

A. CaO

B. MnO2

C. ZnO

D. FeS

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The manufacture of Kraft pulp is done by a/an __________ process.

A. Alkaline

B. Acidic

C. Neutral

D. None of these

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Pitch (a product of coal tar distillation) is always mixed with creosote oil, when it is to be burnt in a burner, because

A. Its calorific value is very less

B. Tar neutralises the residual acids present in pitch

C. It reduces viscosity and imparts fluidity for its transportation through pipelines at economic pressure drop

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

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Which of the following is a disaccharide?

A. Sucrose

B. Glucose

C. Starch

D. Maltose

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Which of the following processes does not produce Cl2 as a co-product during the manufacture of caustic soda?

A. Diaphragm electrolytic cell process

B. Mercury electrolytic cell process

C. Lime-soda process

D. None of these

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Which of the following is a constituent of coffee?

A. Caffeine

B. Nicotine

C. Calgon

D. Lignin

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__________ is a thermosetting plastic.

A. Polyvinyl chloride

B. Polythene

C. Bakelite

D. Teflon

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Nitro-glycerine absorbed in wood flour, sodium nitrate or ammonium nitrate is commercially used as controlled explosive called dynamite. The raw material used for its manufacture are glycerine, nitric acid and

A. Sulphuric acid

B. Phosphoric acid

C. Hydrochloric acid

D. Hydrofluoric acid

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__________ is used as a flux in the extraction of iron from iron ore (haematite) in blast furnace.

A. Bauxite

B. Limestone

C. Quartz

D. Manganese

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Catalytic oxidation of naphthalene produces

A. Styrene

B. Phenol

C. Phthalic anhydride

D. None of these

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The main use of HCl is in the

A. Drilling of petroleum wells and pickling of steel sheets

B. Manufacture of cationic detergent

C. Treatment of spent fuel of nuclear reactor

D. None of these

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Penicillin is separated from fermented broth by

A. Extraction with amyl or butyl acetate

B. Ternary Azeotropic distillation

C. Evaporator in calandria

D. Extractive distillation

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Fish contains about __________ percent oil.

A. 5

B. 10

C. 20

D. 35

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Production of alcohol by fermentation of molasses is a/an __________ process.

A. Anaerobic

B. Aerobic

C. Endothermic

D. Both (B) and (C)

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Zeolite is a/an

A. Naturally occuring clay which is capable of exchanging cations

B. Abrasive material

C. Catalyst used in shift conversion

D. None of these