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  1. The chief constituent of vinegar is

  2. A.

     Formic acid

    B.

     Acetic acid

    C.

     Salycylic acid

    D.

     Oxalic acid


  3. Vinegar made by fermentation from cane sugar contains

  4. A.

     Palmitic acid

    B.

     Lactic acid

    C.

     Citric acid

    D.

     Acetic acid


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

  6. A.

     Acetic acid

    B.

     Propionic acid

    C.

     Formic acid

    D.

     Butyric acid


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

  8. A.

     Nembutal

    B.

     Amytal

    C.

     Veronal

    D.

     Equanil


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

  10. A.

     Tomato juice

    B.

     Kerosene

    C.

     Vinegar

    D.

     Lemon


  11. The strongest acid of the following is

  12. A.

     P-chlorophenol

    B.

     M-nitrophenol

    C.

     P-nitrophenol

    D.

     O-nitrophenol


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

  14. A.

     NaHCO3

    B.

     NaOH

    C.

     Tollen's reagent

    D.

     SOCl2


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

  16. A.

     Caesium

    B.

     Rubidium

    C.

     Potassium

    D.

     Lithium


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

  18. A.

     Coke

    B.

     Coal

    C.

     Wood

    D.

     Natural gas


  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