Question 01 What is the percentage, bark comprises of in a tree stem?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A 10% – 20% correct

Option B 30% – 40% incorrect

Option C 41% – 62% incorrect

Option D 7% – 30% incorrect

Solution Because of complex analogy and chemistry, this percentage is the

most observed in most of the species

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Question 02 What are some high level non-process elements which interfere in
 the recovery process?

Type multiple_choice

Option A Carbon Dioxide and incorrect

Oxygen

Option B Lead and Other incorrect

Impurities

Option C Silica and Calcium correct

Option D Silicate and Copper incorrect

 These are the impurities which gets added while the extraction
Solution

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Question 03 Match the Petrochemical derivative in Group 1 with the raw
material in Group 2

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A
a-3 , b-1 , c-2 incorrect

Option B
a-4 , b-1 , c-2 correct

Option C
a-2 , b-3 , c-4 incorrect

Option D
None incorrect
Solution Aldehydes formed through propylene by oxo-process.
Phenol formed through benzene by a series of steps.
Isoprene forms naturally from hevea tree and synthetically
by propylene.

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Question 04
Match the column
(A) Unisol process 1. Mercaptans
(B) Mercapsol process 2. Naphthenic Acid
3. Methanol
AB

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A
12 incorrect

Option B 23 incorrect

Option C 32 correct

Option D
31 incorrect

Solution The Unisol process is an industrial method used for the

removal of sulfur compounds, particularly mercaptans
(thiols), from liquid hydrocarbon streams such as gasoline
and kerosene. This process improves the fuel quality by
reducing the sulfur content, which helps in meeting
environmental regulations and enhancing fuel
performance.

The Mercapsol process is another industrial method for

removing mercaptans (thiols) from hydrocarbon streams,
such as natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons like gasoline,
diesel, and kerosene. Mercaptans are sulfur-containing
compounds that can cause odor issues and corrosion, as
well as contribute to environmental pollution when fuels
 are burned.

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Question 05 Reaction of an olefin with an i – paraffin to produce a larger i

– paraffin is known as __________ and the catalyst used is
________.

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A
Polymerisation and incorrect
Phosphoric acid

Option B Alkylation and Acid correct

catalyst

Option C Isomerisation and incorrect

Aluminium chloride

Option D
None incorrect
Solution Reaction of an olefin with an i – paraffin to produce a larger i
– paraffin is known as alkylation in petroleum industry and
the catalyst used is acid catalyst that may be HCl or HF.

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Question 06
Which gas burns with a bluish flame ?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A
Producer gas incorrect

Option B
Natural gas incorrect

Option C Water gas correct

Option D
None incorrect

Solution Water gas burns with a bluish flame and that’s why it is also
known as blue gas.

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Question 07 During conversion of ammonia carbamate into urea,

 presence of large excess of water

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A
Increase the yield of incorrect
urea

Option B
Adversely effects correct
the yield of urea

Option C
Reduces the incorrect
evaporator load by
diluting the urea
solution

Option D
does not affect the incorrect
yield of urea

Solution large excess of water adversely effects the yield of urea.

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Question 08
Match the Reactant – product combination in Group 1 with
the unit process in Group 2:

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A
a-3 , b-2 , c-1 , d-4 incorrect

Option B
a-4 , b-1 , c-2 , d-3 incorrect

Option C
a-4 , b-2 , c-1 , d-1 correct

Option D
a-3 , b-1 , c-2 , d-4 incorrect

Solution
Toluene upon oxidation gives benzoic acid. Propylene under
alkylation with benzene gives cumene. Methanol and
ethylene dichloride upon pyrolysis gives formaldehyde and
vinyl chloride respectively.
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Question 09
Match each of the products in Group 1 with the Raw
Material in Group 1.

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A
P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-4 incorrect

Option B
P-4, Q-4, R-1, S-2 incorrect

Option C
P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2 correct

Option D
P-2, Q-2, R-4, S-4 incorrect
Solution
For making dynel, vinyl chloride is added with acrylonitrile.
Ethylene can be isomerized and then polymerized to form
gasoline.
Isoprene can be manufactured synthetically by propylene.

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Question 10 What is the specific gravity of the bark in usual cases?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A 0.90 – 1.45 incorrect

Option B 0.40 – 0.65 correct

Option C 0.45 – 0.90 incorrect

Option D 1.24 – 2.00 incorrect

Solution This is of mature bark. This value of ‘g’ is used in calculations.

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Question 11 What is solid wood density, practically?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Specific gravity of wood x Density of correct

water

Option B Specific gravity of pulp x Density of water incorrect

Option C Specific gravity of paper x Density of incorrect

water

Option D Specific gravity of impurity x Density of incorrect

Liquid
Solution This is the specific density value used in manufacturing unit.

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Question 12 The first method of sheet splitting involved the use of __________ One
other method of doing this is to use a precision grinder to remove the
portion of paper that is not of interest

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Blades incorrect

Option B Razor incorrect

Option C Cutter correct

Option D Handle incorrect

Solution The first method of sheet splitting involved the use of razor. One other
method of doing this is to use a precision grinder to remove the portion
of paper that is not of interest

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Question 13 ___________ can then be used to dissolve the tape and leave the
paper (to some degree) intact.

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Propyl ethylene incorrect

Option B toluene correct

Option C benzene incorrect

Option D chloroform incorrect

Solution Toluene is used to dissolve the tape and leave the paper intact. This is
mostly utilized, with repeated applications, to measure the filler location
across the thickness of the paper.

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Question 14 Which of the mentioned raw material does India lack in adequate
quantity?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Iron ore incorrect

Option B Petroleum correct

Option C Manganese incorrect

Option D Mica incorrect

Solution The total demand for petroleum products is projected to be 55 million
tons by the end of 7th plan and expected to increase to 90 million tons,
whereas the production level is 20 million tons.

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Question 16 Which of the mentioned symbol is used to represent Bauxite?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Ba incorrect

Option B Bx correct

Option C Bu incorrect

Option D Bt incorrect
Solution Bauxite is represented by Bx.

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Question 17 Which symbol is used to represent Fertilizer?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Fe incorrect

Option B Fz correct

Option C Fr incorrect

Option D Fl incorrect
Solution Fz is the symbol used to represent Fertilizer.

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Question 18 Which of the following statements regarding coal are correct?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Coking coals do not incorrect

soften on heating

Option B Non coking coals incorrect

soften on heating

Option C Coke is an oxidizing incorrect

agent

Option D Coal is a hydrogen correct

deficient hydrocarbon
Solution Coking coals soften and non coking coals do not soften on heating.
The product formed during heating of non coking coal is called char.
Coke is a reducing agent as it is hydrogen deficient hydrocarbon.

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Raw material Process

Question 19 i. Light oil A. Gasification of coal
ii. Powdered coal B. Distillation of coal tar
iii. Coke C. Hydrogenation of coal

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A i-A, ii-B, iii-C incorrect

Option B i-B, ii-A, iii-C incorrect

Option C i-B, ii-C, iii-A correct

Option D i-C, ii-B, iii-C incorrect

Solution Raw materials used in gasification of coal are coke or non coking coals,
powdered coal is used in hydrogenation of coal, and distillation of coal tar uses
light oil from coking process.

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Question 20 Which of the following is a step in the production of sulfuric

acid by the Contact process?

Type Multiple_Choice

Absorption of SO3 in
Option A water incorrect

Option B Moles of an atomic correct

species

Option C Reduction of SO2 to incorrect

elemental sulfur

Option D Polymerization of SO2 incorrect

Solution In the Contact process, sulfur is combusted to form SO2.

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Question 21 Which of the following processes is used to produce nitric

acid?

Type Multiple_Choice

Haber process
Option A incorrect

Option B Ostwald procss correct

Option C Contact process incorrect

Option D Solvay process incorrect

Solution The Ostwald process is used to produce nitric acid from
ammonia.

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Question 22 The main purpose of a catalyst in a chemical reaction is to:

Type Multiple_Choice

Increase the temperature of the

Option A reaction incorrect

Option B Decrease the pressure of the reaction incorrect

Option C Increase the rate of the reaction correct

Option D Increase the yield of the reaction incorrect

Solution A catalyst increases the rate of a chemical reaction without
being consumed in the process.

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Question 23 In a process, two feed streams are there and one output stream. The
feed streams have the feed rates as 500 kg/sec and 600 kg/sec. If the
output stream rate is 800 kg/s, what is the mass stored in the chamber
in five seconds?

Type Multiple_Choice

Ethylene
Option A incorrect

Option B Propylene incorrect

Option C Vinyl chloride correct

Option D Ethylene incorrect

Solution Vinyl chloride is polymerized to produce polyvinyl chloride
(PVC).

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Question 24 Which process is used to produce high-octane gasoline?

Type Multiple_Choice

Cracking
Option A incorrect

Option B Reforming correct

Option C Polymerization incorrect

Option D Alkylation incorrect

Solution Reforming is used to produce high-octane gasoline by
rearranging the hydrocarbon molecules.

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In the production of phosphoric acid, which raw material is primarily

Question 25 used?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Sulfuric acid incorrect

Option B Phosphate rock correct

Option C Ammonia incorrect

Sodium chloride
Option D incorrect
Solution Phosphate rock is the primary raw material used to produce
phosphoric acid.

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Question 26 The process of converting rubber into a more durable

material by adding sulfur is known as

Type Multiple_Choice

Vulcanization
Option A correct

Option B Polymerization incorrect

Option C Cross-linking INcorrect

Option D Hydrogenation incorrect

Solution Vulcanization is the process of adding sulfur to rubber to
make it more durable.

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Question 27 The main component of Portland cement is:

Type Multiple_Choice

Calcium carbonate
Option A incorrect

Option B Calcium oxide incorrect

Option C Calcium silicate correct

Option D Calcium sulfate incorrect

 Calcium silicate is the main component of Portland cement.
Solution

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Question 28 In a chemical reaction, the limiting reactant is:

Type Multiple_Choice

The reactant with the smallest

Option A coefficient in the balanced equation incorrect

The reactant that is completely

Option B consumed first correct

The reactant with the largest initial

Option C amount incorrect

Option D The reactant that remains after the incorrect

reaction is complete
Solution The limiting reactant is the one that is completely
consumed first, limiting the amount of products formed.

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Question 29 Which of the following is a primary raw material for the

production of polyester?

Type Multiple_Choice

Ethylene glycol
Option A correct

Propylene glycol
Option B incorrect

Glycerol
Option C incorrect

Option D Sorbitol incorrect

   Ethylene glycol is a primary raw material for the production of
Solution polyester.

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Question 30 In which process is limestone used as a raw material?

Type Multiple_Choice

Solvay process
Option A correct

Contact process
Option B incorrect

Option C Haber process incorrect

Option D Ostwald process incorrect

Solution Limestone is used in the Solvay process to produce sodium
carbonate.

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Question 31 Which polymer is produced by the polymerization of

propylene?

Type Multiple_Choice

Polyethylene
Option A incorrect

Option B Polypropylene correct

Option C Polystyrene incorrect

Option D Polyvinyl chloride incorrect

Solution The polymerization of propylene produces polypropylene.

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Question 32 In the production of urea, which reactants are used?

Type Multiple_Choice

Ammonia and carbon dioxide

Option A correct

Nitrogen and hydrogen

Option B incorrect

Option C Ammonia and sulfur dioxide incorrect

Option D Carbon monoxide and hydrogen incorrect

Urea is produced from ammonia and carbon dioxide.

Solution

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Question 33 Which of the following processes is used to produce
synthetic gasoline?

Type Multiple_Choice

Fischer-Tropsch process
Option A correct

Option B Haber process incorrect

Option C Contact process incorrect

Option D Solvay process incorrect

Solution The Fischer-Tropsch process is used to produce synthetic

gasoline from carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

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Question 34 The process of removing sulfur from petroleum products is
known as:

Type Multiple_Choice

Cracking
Option A incorrect

Option B Reforming incorrect

Option C Desulfurization correct

Option D Polymerization incorrect

Solution Desulfurization is the process of removing sulfur from

petroleum products.

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Question 35 Which process is used for the hydrogenation of vegetable

 oils?

Type Multiple_Choice

Haber process
Option A incorrect

Option B Fischer-Tropsch process incorrect

Option C Catalytic cracking incorrect

Option D Hydrogenation process correct

Solution The hydrogenation process is used to convert unsaturated

vegetable oils to saturated fats.

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Question 36 Which of the following is a step-growth polymerization

process?
Type Multiple_Choice

Condensation
Option A polymerization correct

Option B Addition polymerization incorrect

Option C Free radical incorrect

polymerization

Option D Anionic polymerization incorrect

Solution Condensation polymerization is a step-growth

polymerization process

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Question 37 The main purpose of a distillation column in a refinery is to:

Type Multiple_Choice
 Separate hydrocarbons
Option A based on their boiling correct
points

Option B Convert hydrocarbons to incorrect

gasoline

Option C Remove sulfur compounds incorrect

Option D Hydrogenate unsaturated incorrect

hydrocarbons

Solution A distillation column separates hydrocarbons based on

their boiling points

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Question 38 Which catalyst is used in the catalytic cracking of

petroleum

Type Multiple_Choice
 Nickel
Option A incorrect

Option B Zeolite correct

Option C Platinum incorrect

Option D Vanadium incorrect

Solution Zeolite is a common catalyst used in the catalytic cracking

of petroleum

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Question 39 In the Bayer process, bauxite is treated to obtain

Type Multiple_Choice

Aluminum oxide
Option A correct
Option B Aluminum sulfate incorrect

Option C Aluminum chloride incorrect

Option D Aluminum nitrate incorrect

Solution The Bayer process is used to extract aluminum oxide

(alumina) from bauxite ore.

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Question 40 In the Solvay process, which chemical is used to produce

sodium carbonate?

Type Multiple_Choice

Ammonia
Option A incorrect

Sodium chloride
Option B incorrect
Option C Limestone correct

Option D All of the above incorrect

Solution The Solvay process uses ammonia, sodium chloride (salt),

and limestone to produce sodium carbonate

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Question 41 Which of the following processes is used for the production

of ammonia?

Type Multiple_Choice

Haber process
Option A correct

Option B Solvay process incorrect

Option C Contact process incorrect

Option D Ostwald process incorrect

 The Haber process is used for the production of ammonia from nitrogen
Solution and hydrogen.

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Question 42 Which of the following processes is primarily used for the

desalination of seawater?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Fractional distillation incorrect

Option B Reverse osmosis correct

Option C Sedimentation incorrect

Option D Filtration incorrect

Solution Reverse osmosis is a widely used method for desalinating
seawater. It involves forcing water through a semi-
permeable membrane to remove salt and other impurities.

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Question 43 What is the main purpose of the Claus process in the

chemical industry?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A To produce sulfuric acid incorrect

Option B To produce incorrect

ammonia

Option C To recover sulfur from correct

hydrogen sulfide

Option D To synthesize methanol incorrect

Solution The Claus process is used to recover sulfur from hydrogen
sulfide, which is a byproduct of natural gas processing and
refining.

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Question 44 In the manufacture of glass, the main component is:

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Sodium oxide incorrect

Option B Calcium oxide incorrect

Option C Silica correct

Option D Alumina incorrect

Solution Silica (SiO2) is the primary component in the manufacture
of glass. It forms the structural network of the glass
material.

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Question 45 In the production of sulfuric acid by the Contact process,

vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) acts as a

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Reducing agent incorrect

Option B Oxidizing agent incorrect

Option C Catalyst correct

Option D Reactant incorrect

Solution Vanadium pentoxide acts as a catalyst in the Contact
process, facilitating the oxidation of sulfur dioxide to sulfur
trioxide

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Question 46 The main purpose of a catalytic converter in automobiles is

to:

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Increase fuel efficiency incorrect

Option B Reduce noise incorrect

pollution

Option C Convert harmful gases correct

into less harmful
substances

Option D Increase engine power incorrect

Solution Catalytic converters are used in automobile exhaust
systems to reduce harmful emissions by converting gases
such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and
hydrocarbons into less harmful substances like carbon
dioxide and water vapor

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Question 47 Which of the following is the primary raw material for the
production of cement?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Limestone correct

Option B Sand incorrect

Option C Clay incorrect

Option D Gypsum incorrect

Solution Limestone is the primary raw material used in the
manufacture of cement. It provides calcium, which is a
major component of cement.

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Question 48 Which of the following is not a reaction of wet process method of

production of phosphoric acid?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Ca3 (PO4)2 + 3H2SO4 + 6H2O → incorrect

2H3PO4 + 3(CaSO4·2H2O)

Option B 6HF + SiO2 → H2 SiF6 + 2H2O incorrect

Option C Ca3 (PO4)2 + 6HCl + 6H2O → incorrect

2H3PO4 + 3CaCl2

Option D P2 O5 + 3H2O → 2H3PO4 correct

Solution Reaction P2 O5 + 3H2O → 2H3PO4 takes place in electric furnace
process, remaining reactions takes places in wet process method (both
H2SO4 leaching and HCl leaching).

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Question 49 Ortho phosphoric acid is completely miscible with water

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A False incorrect

Option B True correct

Option C It can’t be incorrect

Option D
None of these incorrect
Solution Phosphoric acid is completely miscible with water at 42.6°C, as it
mixes with water in all proportions at 42.6°C.

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Question 50 Which evaporator is used to concentrate the dilute acid produced in

wet process method by H2SO4 leaching?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Single effect correct

evaporator

Option B Film evaporator incorrect

Option C Triple effect evaporator incorrect

Option D Circulation evaporator incorrect

Solution The dilute acid (phosphoric acid) produced in wet process by
H2SO4 leaching method is concentrated in a single effect evaporator up
to 50%. Most of it is converted into high concentration chemical
fertilizer

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Question 51 What temperature must be maintained in the reactor used in wet

process by H2SO4 leaching?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A 100°C incorrect

Option B 80°C correct

Option C 150°C incorrect

Option D 120°C incorrect

Solution If the temperature is above 100°C, other products are formed which
are difficult to filter. By adjusting the temperature to 80°C, gypsum is
formed which can be easily filtered.

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Question 52 Which material is used in the construction of storage tanks in wet

process by H2SO4 leaching?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A PVC coated steel incorrect

Option B Steel lined with acid incorrect

proof brick

Option C Stainless steel incorrect

Option D Rubber lined steel correct

Solution Reaction tanks are made of Steel lined with acid proof brick. Filter is
type 316 stainless steel. Storage tanks are made up of rubber lined
steel. Air vent systems are made up of PVC coated steel.

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Question 53 Which is the economical process for manufacture of phosphoric acid in

India?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Wet process by incorrect

H2SO4 leaching

Option B Wet process by HCl correct

leaching

Option C Electric furnace incorrect

processes

Option D Blast furnace process incorrect

Solution Wet process by HCl leaching is the economical process in India,
because of excess chlorine and low sulfur content and we can produce
ammonium sulfate from gypsum in H2SO4 process.

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Question 54 Which of the following is used as reducing agent in electric furnace

process (direct conversion at plant site)?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Coke correct

Option B Graphite incorrect

Option C Nascent hydrogen incorrect

Option D Sodium amalgam incorrect

Solution Coke is used as reducing agent for reducing phosphorous present in
calcium phosphate Ca3 (PO4)2 into elemental phosphorous P4

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Question 55 H3PO4 1→H4P2O7 2→HPO3 Indicate the temperatures 1and 2?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A 1.300°C 2.1000°C incorrect

Option B 1.250°C 2.900°C correct

Option C 1.250°C 2.500°C incorrect

Option D 1.100°C 2.1000°C incorrect

Solution Ortho phosphoric acid on heating to 250°C gives pyro phosphoric acid,
which on further heating to 900°C produces meta phosphoric acid.

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Question 56 Which electrostatic precipitator element is used to resist free HF steel

action?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Arsenic incorrect

Option B Mercury incorrect

Option C Graphite correct

Option D Selenium incorrect

Solution To resist the action of free HF steel present, graphite is used as the
electrostatic precipitator element.

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Question 57 Which solvent is used as make-up for the extraction of H3PO4 from
CaCl2 solution?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Acetone incorrect

Option B Benzene incorrect

Option C Water incorrect

Option D Amyl alcohol correct

Solution Butanol or amyl alcohol is generally used as make-up solvent for the
extraction of H3PO4 from CaCl2 solution.

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Question 58 What is the ratio of hydrogen and nitrogen used in the production of
ammonia?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A 3 moles pure H2 : 1 incorrect

mole pure N2

Option B 2 moles pure H2 : 2 incorrect

moles pure N2

Option C 1 moles pure H2 : 3 correct

moles pure N2

Option D 3 moles pure H2 : 3 incorrect

moles pur N2
Solution In ammonia synthesis, 3 moles of pure H2 and 1 mole of pure N2 is
compressed to the operating pressure between 100 to 1000 atm. It is
sent through a filter to remove compression oil.

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Question 59 What is the cooling agent use in the ammonia synthesis process?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Cooling water incorrect

Option B Fuel gas incorrect

Option C Cooling air incorrect

Option D Cooling gas correct

Solution The relatively cool gas is added along the outside of converter tube
walls to provide cooling so that carbon steel can be used for thick wall
pressure vessel and internal tubes.

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Question 60 Why iron oxide used in the ammonia production process?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A To reduce porous iron correct

Option B To increase porous iron incorrect

Option C To maximize operating incorrect

pressure

Option D To maximize operating incorrect

pressure
Solution In ammonia production, preheated gas flows next through the inside of
the tube which contains promoted porous iron oxide and this help to
reduce porous iron in the start-up phases of operation in the synthesis
reactor.

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Question 61 What is the primary economic driver for a refinery?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A The cost of raw incorrect

materials

Option B The efficiency of incorrect

refining processes

Option C The market demand and correct

price of refined products

Option D The environmental incorrect

regulations
Solution The primary economic driver for a refinery is the market
demand and price of refined products, as these determine
the revenue

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Question 62 Which of the following is a major feedstock for the

production of ethylene in a refinery?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Methane incorrect

Option B Propane correct

Option C Naphtha correct

Option D Butane incorrect

Solution Naphtha is a major feedstock used in steam cracking
processes to produce ethylene, which is a key raw material
for the production of various petrochemicals and plastics.

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Question 63 What is the purpose of gas sweetening in a refinery?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A To separate natural gas incorrect

liquids

Option B . To remove sulfur correct

compounds from
natural gas

Option C To increase the calorific incorrect

value of natural gas

Option D To compress natural gas incorrect

for storage
Solution Gas sweetening involves the removal of sulfur compounds,
particularly hydrogen sulfide (H2S), from natural gas to
prevent corrosion, protect equipment, and meet
environmental standards.

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Question 64 What is the primary function of a hydrotreater in a refinery?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A To separate crude oil incorrect

into different fractions

Option B To remove correct

impurities such as
sulfur, nitrogen,
and metals from
petroleum products

Option C To convert heavy incorrect

hydrocarbons into
lighter products
Option D To produce lubricating incorrect
oils

Solution A hydrotreater uses hydrogen to remove impurities like

sulfur, nitrogen, and metals from petroleum products,
improving their quality and reducing environmental
pollutants.

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Question 65 Which of the following is a common byproduct of the

refining process?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Hydrogen sulfide correct

Option B Methane incorrect

Option C Ethylene incorrect

Option D Propylene incorrect

Solution Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a common byproduct of the
refining process, particularly from the desulfurization of
crude oil. It must be treated and removed to prevent
environmental and safety hazards.

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Question 66 What is "sweet" crude oil characterized by?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A High sulfur content incorrect

Option B Low sulfur content correct

Option C High viscosity incorrect

Option D Low API gravity incorrect

Solution "Sweet" crude oil has a low sulfur content, making it more
desirable for refining because it requires less processing to
meet environmental standards compared to "sour" crude
oil, which has a high sulfur content.

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Question 67 What is the primary goal of the isomerization process in a

petroleum refinery?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A To increase the boiling incorrect

point of hydrocarbons

Option B To convert straight- correct

chain hydrocarbons
into branched-chain
hydrocarbons

Option C To remove sulfur incorrect

compounds

Option D To produce lubricating incorrect

oils
Solution Isomerization rearranges the molecular structure of
hydrocarbons to convert straight-chain hydrocarbons into
branched-chain hydrocarbons, which have higher octane
numbers and better combustion properties.

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Question 68 In the alkylation process, what are the primary reactants

used to produce high-octane gasoline components?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A Olefins and isobutane correct

Option B Aromatics and incorrect

paraffins

Option C Naphthenes and olefins incorrect

Option D Paraffins and naphthenes incorrect

 Alkylation involves the reaction of olefins (such as propylene and
Solution butylene) with isobutane to produce high-octane gasoline components,
which enhance the quality of gasoline.

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Question 69 What is the primary purpose of the coking process in a

refinery?

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A To produce gasoline B. correct

To convert heavy
residues into lighter
products and coke C. To
remove sulfur D. To
produce jet fuel

Option B incorrect

Option C correct
Option D incorrect

Solution

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Question 70

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A incorrect

Option B incorrect

Option C incorrect

Option D correct
Solution

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Question 71

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A incorrect

Option B incorrect

Option C correct

Option D incorrect
Solution

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Question 72

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A correct

Option B incorrect

Option C incorrect

Option D incorrect
Solution

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Question 73

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A incorrect

Option B incorrect

Option C incorrect

Option D correct
Solution

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Question 74

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A correct

Option B incorrect

Option C incorrect

Option D incorrect
Solution

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Question 75

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A correct

Option B incorrect

Option C incorrect

Option D incorrect
Solution

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Question 76

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A incorrect

Option B incorrect

Option C correct

Option D incorrect
Solution

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Question 77

Type Multiple_Choice

Option A incorrect

Option B incorrect

Option C correct

Option D incorrect
Solution

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Question 107

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