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  1. Pure rectified spirit contains about __________ percent alcohol.

  2. A.
    45
    B.
    70
    C.
    95
    D.
    99.5

  3. Oxygen is separated by distillation from air after its liquefaction. The boiling point of oxygen is about __________ °C.

  4. A.
    -83
    B.
    -183
    C.
    -196
    D.
    -218

  5. Titanium dioxide is a/an __________ colour pigment.

  6. A.
    white
    B.
    black
    C.
    yellow
    D.
    blue

  7. Mercury cells for caustic soda manufacture, compared to diaphragm cells

  8. A.
    require lower initial investment.
    B.
    require more power.
    C.
    produce lower concentration NaOH.
    D.
    none of these.

  9. Cellulose percentage in bamboo fibre is about

  10. A.
    10
    B.
    20
    C.
    50
    D.
    85

  11. Essential oils are usually obtained using

  12. A.
    steam distillation
    B.
    extractive distillation
    C.
    solvent extraction
    D.
    leaching

  13. Impurities present in brine is normally removed by treatment with

  14. A.
    NH3 and CO2.
    B.
    lime and soda ash.
    C.
    lime, ammonia and carbon.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  15. Hydrogenation of oil/fat does not

  16. A.
    improve its resistance to rancid oxidation.
    B.
    raise its melting point.
    C.
    remove double bonds.
    D.
    none of these.

  17. Solvay process as compared to dual process (i.e. modified Solvay process)

  18. A.
    can use low grade brine.
    B.
    has less corrosion problems.
    C.
    involves higher investment in NH3 recovery units than that for crystallisation units for NH4Cl.
    D.
    both (b) and (c).

  19. Builders are added in soap to act as

  20. A.
    cleaning power booster
    B.
    anti-redeposition agent
    C.
    corrosion inhibitor
    D.
    fabric brightener