CPI Flashcards
Oxidation of SO2
to SO3 is favored by
A. low temperature and low pressure.
B. low temperature and high pressure.
C. high temperature and low pressure.
D. high temperature and high pressure.
B. low temperature and high pressure.
Gun powder, an explosive, comprises of
charcoal, sulfur and .
A. glycerin
B. saltpeter
C. nitroglycerin
D. dynamit
B. saltpeter
The starting raw material for the manufacture
of alum is .
A. alumina
B. gypsum
C. bauxite
D. ammonium bicarbonate
C. bauxite
Paper pulp produced by kraft/sulfate process
is .
A. bleached easily
B. dull white in color
C. strong & fibrous
D. dark colored
C. strong & fibrous
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
D. adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine.
Viscose rayon is chemically .
A. cellulose nitrate
B. regenerated cellulose nitrate
C. cellulose acetate
D. regenerated cellulose acetate
D. regenerated cellulose acetate
Styrene is produced from ethyl benzene by
the process of .
A. dehydrogenation
B. oxidation
C. alkylation
D. dehydration
A. dehydrogenation
Gelatin which is a nitrogenous organic protein
is obtained by the hydrolysis of .
A. tannin
B. molasses
C. chitin
D. collagen
D. collagen
Sucrose content in the raw juice extracted
from sugar cane is about %.
B. 15 - 20
Fusel oil is a/an
A. essential oil.
B. extract from medicinal herbs.
C.mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols (a byproduct obtained during production of alcohol from
molasses).
D. none of these.
C.mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols (a byproduct obtained during production of alcohol from
molasses).
Styrene-butadiene-rubber (SBR) as
compared to natural rubber has .
A. poorer tensile strength.
B. poorer resistance to oxidation.
C.greater amount of heat build-up under
heavy loading.
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
Coefficient of thermal expansion of glass is
decreased by the addition of during its
manufacture.
A. CaO
B. MnO2
C. ZnO
D. FeS
C. ZnO
The catalyst used in the manufacture of DDT (from
chloral and chlorobenzene) is
A. dilute H2SO4
B. oleum
C. ultraviolet light
D. none of these
oleum
Epoxy resin
A. is a good adhesive.
B. is an elastomer.
C. cannot be used for surface coatings.
D. is a polyester.
A. is a good adhesive.
Which of the following is the most adverse factor challenging the choice of mercury electrolytic cell process for the production of caustic soda?
A. High cost of mercury.
B. High specific gravity of mercury.
C. Non-availability of high purity mercury.
D. Pollution of water stream by mercury.
D. Pollution of water stream by mercury.