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  1. The metallic aluminium is obtained from pure alumina in the presence of fused cryolite by

  2. A.
    electrolysis
    B.
    electrolytic reduction
    C.
    electrolytic oxidation
    D.
    none of these

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  3. Bakelite is chemically known as

  4. A.
    polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
    B.
    polybutadiene
    C.
    phenol formaldehyde
    D.
    polyurathane

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  5. Which of the following is a co-product during the manufacture of caustic soda by electrolysis of brine ?

  6. A.
    Na2CO3
    B.
    NaHCO3
    C.
    H2
    D.
    none of these

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  7. Phthalic anhydride is made by the

  8. A.
    oxidation of naphthalene.
    B.
    oxidation of benzene.
    C.
    dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene.
    D.
    none of these.

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  9. RDX (an explosive), which is more sensitive but less toxic than TNT, is chemically

  10. A.
    cyclo trimethylene trinitramine.
    B.
    trinitro resorcinol.
    C.
    cyclo tetramethylene tetranitramine.
    D.
    trinitro benzene.

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  11. Raw material used in alcohol distilleries in India is

  12. A.
    molasses
    B.
    benzol
    C.
    methylated spirit
    D.
    none of these

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  13. Oil produced by solvent extraction

  14. A.
    has low free fatty acid content.
    B.
    is odourless.
    C.
    both (a) &(b).
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b).

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  15. High acid value of an oil or fat is an indication of

  16. A.
    storage under improper conditions.
    B.
    absence of unsaturation.
    C.
    its smaller molecular weight.
    D.
    none of these.

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  17. Yeast is used in the manufacture of

  18. A.
    pencillin
    B.
    antibiotics
    C.
    wine
    D.
    pasteurised milk

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  19. Liquefaction of gases can not be done by

  20. A.
    exchange of heat with colder stream.
    B.
    adiabatic expansion through a throttle valve (Joule-Thomson expansion).
    C.
    merely compressing it beyond critical pressure.
    D.
    adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine.

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