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  1. The best method of determining sulphur in crude oil is by the __________ method.

  2. A.
    Kjeldah
    B.
    Duma
    C.
    Bomb calorimeter
    D.
    Junkar's calorimeter

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  3. Catalyst used in alkylation process is

  4. A.
    sulphuric acid
    B.
    nickel
    C.
    silica gel
    D.
    alumina

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  5. __________ base crude oil is also called asphaltic crude.

  6. A.
    Paraffinic
    B.
    Naphthenic
    C.
    Mixed
    D.
    Aromatic

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  7. Platforming is a __________ process.

  8. A.
    moving bed
    B.
    fluidised bed
    C.
    non-regenerative & fixed bed
    D.
    regenerative

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  9. Aromatics have the highes __________ of all the hydrocarbons of same carbon atoms.

  10. A.
    smoke point
    B.
    octane number
    C.
    cetane number
    D.
    viscosity

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  11. Aniline point is the temperature at which

  12. A.
    equal weight of diesel & the aniline are completely miscible.
    B.
    equal weight of aniline & the test sample are completely miscible.
    C.
    equal volume of aniline & the test sample are completely miscible.
    D.
    aniline vaporises.

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  13. Pick out the wrong statement.

  14. A.
    A pale color of petroleum product indicates lower viscosity.
    B.
    Color of petroleum products indicates the degree of refinement.
    C.
    Lighter petroleum distillates are lighter in color than the heavier residual oils.
    D.
    Flouroscene of oils helps to detect its adulteration.

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  15. Sweetening of petroleum product means the removal of

  16. A.
    sulphur & its compounds
    B.
    water
    C.
    organic impurities
    D.
    wax

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  17. Reforming

  18. A.
    uses naphtha as feedstock.
    B.
    does not much affect the molecular weight of the feed.
    C.
    improves the quality & yield of gasoline.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

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  19. Which of the following has maximum hydrogen/carbon ratio (by weight) ?

  20. A.
    Naphtha
    B.
    Gasoline
    C.
    Diesel
    D.
    Fuel oil

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