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  1. In multistage equilibrium conversion of SO2 to SO3 (2SO2 + O2 2SO3), the reverse reaction becomes appreciable at a temperature of 550° C. The percentage equilibrium conversion of SO2 to SO3 can be increased by

  2. A.
    increasing the oxygen concentration.
    B.
    putting more quantity of V2O5 catalyst in the converter.
    C.
    removing some quantity of SO3 during intermediate stage.
    D.
    maintaining low temperature & pressure in the converter.

  3. Tall oil obtained as a by-product from the black liquor recovery is

  4. A.
    a black, sticky & viscous liquid.
    B.
    used in the manufacture of greases, emulsions & soaps.
    C.
    composed mainly of rosin & fatty acids.
    D.
    all (a), (b) & (c).

  5. __________ is a polysacchride.

  6. A.
    Maltose
    B.
    Starch
    C.
    Sucrose
    D.
    Glucose

  7. Styrene is produced from ethyl benzene by the process of

  8. A.
    dehydrogenation
    B.
    oxidation
    C.
    alkylation
    D.
    dehydration

  9. Acetone is produced by catalytic dehydrogenation of

  10. A.
    phenol
    B.
    naphthalene
    C.
    isopropanol
    D.
    ethyl benzene

  11. Nitrogen is an essential component of

  12. A.
    mineral salts
    B.
    carbohydrates
    C.
    fats
    D.
    proteins

  13. Bromine content in sea water may be around __________ ppm.

  14. A.
    70
    B.
    640
    C.
    1875
    D.
    2500

  15. Argon is the third largest constituent of air (followed by N2 & O2). Its percentage by volume in air is

  16. A.
    0.14
    B.
    0.34
    C.
    0.94
    D.
    1.4

  17. Poly tetraflouro ethylene (P.T.F.E.) is known as

  18. A.
    bakelite
    B.
    teflon
    C.
    celluloid
    D.
    decron

  19. Bakelite is

  20. A.
    same as poly tetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
    B.
    an inorganic polymer.
    C.
    same as thermosetting phenol-formaldehyde.
    D.
    not a polymer.