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The terminology 'BTX' used in coal tar distillation industry refers to

A. Benzol-toluol-xylol

B. Benzol-toluene-xylene

C. Benzene-toluol-xylol

D. Benzene-toluene-xylene

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D. Benzene-toluene-xylene


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The combustion reaction, C + O2 = CO2, is

A. Exothermic

B. Endothermic

C. Autocatalytic

D. None of these

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Ethylene oxide is produced by oxidation of ethylene in presence of AgO catalyst at

A. 1 atm & 100°C

B. 5 atm & 275°C

C. 100 atm & 500°C

D. 50 atm & 1000°C

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Bleaching powder (chemically known as calcium chloro hypochlorite) is commercially produced by the action of chlorine on

A. Slaked lime

B. Soda lime

C. Calcium perchlorate

D. None of these

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Concentration of NaOH solution produced by mercury electrolytic cell is about __________ percent.

A. 10

B. 25

C. 50

D. 98

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An alkali metal salt of Palmitic acid is known as

A. Soap

B. Metallic soap

C. Detergent

D. Alkaloid

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Rancidity of the fatty oil can be reduced by its

A. Decoloration

B. Hydrogenation

C. Oxidation

D. Purification

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Trinitrotoluene (TNT), an explosive, is made by the nitration of

A. Nitrobenzene

B. Toluene

C. Nitrotoluene

D. Benzene

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Poly Vinyl Chloride (P.V.C.) is a __________ material.

A. Thermosetting

B. Thermoplastic

C. Fibrous

D. Chemically active

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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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Raw materials required for the manufacture of __________ is acetylene and hydrochloric acid.

A. Phthalic anhydride

B. Vinyl chloride

C. Maleic anhydride

D. Dacron

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Massecuite is a terminology used in the __________ industry.

A. Paint

B. Oil hydrogenation

C. Soap

D. Sugar

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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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Average sulphur content in Indian pyrites is about __________ percent.

A. 15

B. 35

C. 55

D. 70

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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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Chrome tanning and vegetable tanning are done for

A. Light & heavy leather respectively

B. Heavy & light leather respectively

C. Both light & heavy leather

D. Neither light nor heavy leather

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Potassium is kept & transported under

A. Water

B. Liquid ammonia

C. Kerosene oil

D. Alcohol

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Zeigler process

A. Produces high density polyethylene

B. Produces low density polyethylene

C. Uses no catalyst

D. Employs very high pressure

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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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Titanium dioxide is a/an __________ colour pigment.

A. White

B. Black

C. Yellow

D. Blue

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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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__________ are used as corrosion inhibitor for iron & steel in aqueous solutions.

A. Phosphates

B. Chromates

C. Sulphates

D. Bi-carbonates

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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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DDT stands for

A. Diethyl-diphenyl-trichloromethane

B. Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloromethane

C. diphenyl-dichloro-trichloromethane

D. Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane

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Silicon carbide is a/an

A. Adhesive

B. Abrasive

C. Type of glass

D. Brittle material

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L.D. converter is used in the production of

A. Pig iron

B. Steel

C. Copper

D. Zinc

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Teflon is

A. Phenol formaldehyde

B. An inorganic polymer

C. Poly tetra-fluoro-ethylene (P.T.F.E.)

D. A monomer

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Alum is commercially produced from

A. Gypsum

B. Feldspar

C. Galena

D. Bauxite

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Which of the following is a constituent of vinegar?

A. Around 10% alcohol

B. Around 1% acetic acid

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Refractory bricks having high thermal conductivity is desirable, when it is to be used in the

A. L.D. converter

B. Blast furnace

C. Rotary kiln

D. Recuperator

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Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the soap manufacture.

A. Transparent soaps are made by cold process

B. Organic pigments are used as colouring materials in the soap manufacture

C. Both laundry as well as toilet soaps are manufactured by hot process

D. Colourless rosin is used in the manufacture of laundry soaps