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  1. 5-10-5 fertilisers mean that they contain

  2. A.

     5, 10, 5% respectively of N₂, P₂O₅ and K₂O

    B.

     Only 5 to 10% active fertiliser constituents

    C.

     5 to 10% filler & carrier of soil conditioners

    D.

     None of these


  3. Maximum nitrogen percentage is in

  4. A.

     Ammonium sulphate

    B.

     Calcium ammonium nitrate

    C.

     Urea

    D.

     Liquid ammonia


  5. Use of catalyst is a must in the ammonia manufacture, because the reaction is reversible as well as the heat of dissociation of N₂ & H₂ is high. The presence of promoter along with the catalyst helps in __________ of the catalyst.

  6. A.

     Stabilisation

    B.

     Increasing the effectiveness

    C.

     Improving the strength & heat resistance

    D.

     All of the above


  7. Low grade phosphate rock can be used in electrical furnace, because

  8. A.

     Of the better CaO/SiO₂ balance for slag formation

    B.

     CaO content is less

    C.

     It is cheap

    D.

     It produces low cost product


  9. Conversion of yellow phosphorus to red phosphorous is done in retorts at 250-450°C in the

  10. A.

     Presence of an inert atmosphere

    B.

     Presence of a reducing atmosphere

    C.

     Absence of air

    D.

     Presence of an oxidising atmosphere


  11. Catalyst used in the oxidation of ammonia is

  12. A.

     Platinum-beryllium

    B.

     Platinum-rhodium

    C.

     Cobalt-molybdenum

    D.

     Platinum-molybdenum


  13. An increase in the NH₃/CO₂ ratio in urea manufacture results in

  14. A.

     Increased degree of conversion of CO₂ to urea

    B.

     Decreased degree of conversion of NH₃ to urea

    C.

     Decreased yield of urea

    D.

     Decreased specific volume of molten mass


  15. Heating of coke, sand & phosphate rock in an electric furnace is done for the manufacture of

  16. A.

     Phosphoric acid

    B.

     Superphosphate

    C.

     Phosphorous

    D.

     Triple superphosphate


  17. Steam reforming of naphtha produces ammonia synthesis gas. This is a/an __________ process.

  18. A.

     Autocatalytic

    B.

     Endothermic

    C.

     Exothermic

    D.

     Non-catalytic


  19. Monte catini process is used for the manufacture of

  20. A.

     Nitric acid

    B.

     Phosphoric acid

    C.

     Urea

    D.

     Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)