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  1. The chief constituent of vinegar is

  2. A.

     Formic acid

    B.

     Acetic acid

    C.

     Salycylic acid

    D.

     Oxalic acid

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  3. Vinegar made by fermentation from cane sugar contains

  4. A.

     Palmitic acid

    B.

     Lactic acid

    C.

     Citric acid

    D.

     Acetic acid

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  5. Which one of the following is found in Vinegar ?

  6. A.

     Acetic acid

    B.

     Propionic acid

    C.

     Formic acid

    D.

     Butyric acid

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  7. Which of the following is not a derivative of barbituric acid?

  8. A.

     Nembutal

    B.

     Amytal

    C.

     Veronal

    D.

     Equanil

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  9. Which of the following substance's smell is similar to Ethanoic acid?

  10. A.

     Tomato juice

    B.

     Kerosene

    C.

     Vinegar

    D.

     Lemon

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  11. The strongest acid of the following is

  12. A.

     P-chlorophenol

    B.

     M-nitrophenol

    C.

     P-nitrophenol

    D.

     O-nitrophenol

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  13. Methanoic and ethanoic acids can be distinguished by the action of

  14. A.

     NaHCO3

    B.

     NaOH

    C.

     Tollen's reagent

    D.

     SOCl2

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  15. Which of the following alkali metals has highest specific heat?

  16. A.

     Caesium

    B.

     Rubidium

    C.

     Potassium

    D.

     Lithium

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  17. Among the fuels given below, the one with highest calorific value is

  18. A.

     Coke

    B.

     Coal

    C.

     Wood

    D.

     Natural gas

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  19. Which of the following is the best fuel in terms of energy released per gram of fuel?

  20. A.

     Hydrogen

    B.

     Methane

    C.

     Ethanol

    D.

     Butane

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