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Producer gas consists mainly of

A. CO, CO2 N2, H2

B. CO, H2

C. H2, CH4

D. C2H2, CO2, H2

Correct Answer :

A. CO, CO2 N2, H2


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The drug used in contraceptives is

A. Sulfadiazine

B. Mestranol

C. Methyl salicylate

D. Penicillin

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Main constituents of natural rubber is

A. Polystyrene

B. Polyisoprene

C. Polybutadiene

D. Polychlorophrene

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Commercial scale production of hydrogen from iron-steam reaction represented by, 3Fe + 3H2O = Fe3O4 + 4H2, is not practised, as it is

A. A slow reaction

B. A discontinuous reaction (requiring regeneration of iron by water gas intermittently)

C. Still in development stage (by employing fluidised bed technique)

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

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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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Which catalyst is used in the manufacture of ethylene oxide by oxidation of ethylene?

A. AgO

B. Al2O3

C. ZnCl2

D. Fe2O3

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

A. 300

B. 1100

C. 700

D. 900

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The basic difference between vegetable oils and fats is in their

A. Density

B. Chemical properties

C. Physical state

D. Composition

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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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Phenol formaldehyde resin is used as an adhesive in making

A. Laminates

B. Card boxes

C. Furniture

D. Books

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Which of the following is a disaccharide?

A. Sucrose

B. Glucose

C. Starch

D. Maltose

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Major component of flint glass is

A. Lead oxide

B. Silica

C. Alumina

D. Soda

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Catalyst used in the hydrogenation of oil is

A. Nickel

B. Platinum

C. Iron

D. Alumina

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Zeolite used in water softening process (cation exchange) is regenerated by washing with

A. Brine

B. Chloramines

C. Sodium bisulphite

D. Liquid chlorines

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Aryl benzene sulphonate (ABS) is a

A. Detergent

B. Plasticiser for unsaturated polyester

C. Starting material for the synthesis of glycerine

D. Coating ingredient for photographic film

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Chemical formula of oleum is

A. H2SO3

B. H2SO4

C. H2S2O7

D. H2SO7

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The ideal pulp for the manufacture of paper should have high __________ content.

A. Cellulose

B. Lignin

C. Both (A) & (B)

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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Which of the following is not an insecticide?

A. Hydrocyanic acid

B. Nicotine

C. Sodium fluoride

D. Hexane

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Catalyst used in the oxidation of benzene to produce Maleic anhydride is

A. V2O5

B. Pt

C. Ni

D. Cr

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Penicillin is made employing __________ fermentation process.

A. Continuous

B. Aerobic batch

C. Anaerobic batch

D. None of these

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The main product of high temperature carbonisation of coal is

A. Coke

B. Ammonia

C. Tar

D. Phenol

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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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Flux addition during smelting of ore is done to

A. Remove impurities/gangue

B. Enhance rate of reaction

C. Accelerate reduction of ore

D. Separate slag from metal

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__________ is used as a catalyst in fat splitting.

A. ZnO

B. Ni

C. V2O5

D. FeO

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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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Washing soda is chemically represented by

A. Na2CO3

B. Na2CO3.H2O

C. Na2CO3.10H2O

D. NaHCO3

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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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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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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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Heating of __________ to 120°C, produces plaster of paris.

A. Blue vitriol

B. Gypsum

C. Calcium silicate

D. Calcium sulphate