0

Chemical Process Technology Mcqs

Q:

India is a world’s major producer of which of the mentioned raw material?

A) Manganese B) Mica
C) Bauxite D) Copper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mica

Explanation: India is the world’s major producer of mica, supplying 80% of the world output.

View Answer Discuss

174
Q:

Which salt of potassium consist highest amount of Nacl?

A) Carnallite B) Sylvinite
C) Hard salt D) Langbeinite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sylvinite

Explanation: Sylvinite contain 69.5% Nacl, carnallite contain 21.5% Nacl, hard salt contain 44.5% Nacl and 22.6% potassium chloride.

View Answer Discuss

159
Q:

In the manufacture of Acetylene (C?H?) by Wulff Process, Which of the following methods is involved?

A) Heating of copper tube B) Use of Calcium Carbide
C) Reforming D) Pyrolsis of hydrocarbons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pyrolsis of hydrocarbons

Explanation: Except option ‘Pyrolsis of hydrocarbons’, The others also yield C?H? but Wulff process is where Pyrolysis occurs.
Eg: From propane – C?H? ? C?H? + C?H? + CH? + CO + H? + CO?

View Answer Discuss

157
Q:

Diaphragm used in diaphragm cell process is ______________

A) Asbestos B) Poly vinyl chloride
C) Wooden material D) Woven fabric
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Asbestos

Explanation: Diaphragm cell is an electrolytic cell in which the anodic and cathodic liquors and products are separated by diaphragm made of asbestos.

View Answer Discuss

138
Q:

Which distillation technique is used to separate butane, butylenes, and butadiene?

A) Fractional distillation B) Vacuum distillation
C) Extractive distillation D) Steam distillation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Extractive distillation

Explanation: Extractive distillation is used when there is small difference between their boiling points. As butane, butylenes, and butadiene have close boiling points under pressure, they are separated using extractive distillation.

View Answer Discuss

137
Q:

Cyclone separator is used to separate which of the mentioned?

A) Solids particle from liquid B) Liquids particles from liquid
C) Solid and liquid particles from gases D) Solids from gases only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Solid and liquid particles from gases

Explanation: Cyclone separator is used to separate solids particles and liquid droplets from the gas flow to purify it/prevent air pollution etc.

View Answer Discuss

135
Q:

For which of the mentioned does Urea serve the purpose?

A) Fertilizer B) Formaldehyde resins
C) Melamine D) All of the mentioned
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the mentioned

Explanation: Urea is used as solid fertilizer (53%), liquid fertilizer (31%) and other miscellaneous applications such as animal feed, formaldehyde resins, melamine and adhesives.

View Answer Discuss

134
Q:

Which among the following is the major engineering problem faced during the manufacture of methanol?

A) High pressure B) Low pressure
C) High temperature D) Low temperature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) High pressure

Explanation: Designing a high-pressure reactor is the most difficult part in manufacturing methanol. To withstand high pressure thick reactor walls are necessary.

View Answer Discuss

116