Chemical Engineering Mcqs

Which of the following is an endothermic reaction ?

(A) Absorption of SO3 in 98% H2SO4

(B) C + H2O = CO + H2

(C) Thermal dissociation of iron pyrites

(D) Both

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Hydrogenation of edible vegetable oils_________________?

(A) Is an exothermic reaction

(B) Increases their melting point

(C) Is done in presence of nickel catalyst

(D) All A ,

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Pick out the wrong statement. Iodine value of an oil or fat is________________?

(A) The number of grams of iodine taken up by 100 gm of oil or fat

(B) A measure of its unsaturation

(C) Helpful in findings its adulteration & its suitability for making soap

(D) Independent of the type of oil, whether it is drying or non-drying

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Neoprene is the trade name of___________________?

(A) Polyurethane

(B) Phenol formaldehyde

(C) Polychlorophrene

(D) Styrene-butadiene rubber

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Claude process of gas liquefaction employs___________________?

(A) Merely compression of gas beyond its critical pressure

(B) Joule-Thomson expansion cooling

(C) Heat exchange with colder stream

(D) Adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine

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Cumene (isopropyl benzene) is made by ____________________?

(A) Oxidation of naphthalene

(B) Propylene alkylation of benzene

(C) Polymerisation of a mixture of benzene & propylene

(D) None of these

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Setting of plaster of Paris is accompanied with___________________?

(A) Hydration

(B) Dehydration

(C) Hydrolysis

(D) Loss of CO2

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Vanillin is a type of____________________?

(A) Anti-pyretic drug

(B) Food preservative

(C) Flavour

(D) Dye

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