Chemical Process MCQs

Question 1

Alcohol is produced by the

Accepted Answer

Hydrolysis of an ether

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Oxidation of an aldehyde

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Esterification of a fat

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None of these

Question 2

All enzymes are made of

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Proteins

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Fats

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Carbohydrates

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Amino acids

Question 3

Reaction of an alcohol with organic acid is called the __________ reaction.

Accepted Answer

Esterification

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Saponification

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Neutralisation

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Acidification

Question 4

Impurities present in brine is normally removed by treatment with

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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NH3 and CO2

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Lime and soda ash

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Lime, ammonia and carbon

Question 5

Which of the following is an organo-metal-lic compound?

Accepted Answer

Tetra-ethyl lead

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Isopropyl alcohol

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Zeolite

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Cumene

Question 6

Analgesic drugs are

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Pain relievers

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Antibiotics

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Used in the treatment of T.B.

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Used in the treatment of typhiod

Question 7

Oxidation of ortho-xylene in presence of __________ catalyst is done to produce phthalic anhydride on commercial scale.

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Vanadium

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Nickel

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Alumina

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Iron

Question 8

Which of the following is used as a coagulant in treating turbid water?

Accepted Answer

Ferric sulphate

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Chlorine

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Calcium sulphate

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Activated carbon

Question 9

Antibiotic . . . . . . . .

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Inhibits/destroys the growth of microorganisms

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Is used as a pain reliever

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Is an antimalarial

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Is an anaesthetic