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  1. Choose the correct statement.

  2. A.
    Octane number of i-octane is zero.
    B.
    Octane number of paraffins increases with increasing number of carbon atoms.
    C.
    Branched chain paraffins have higher octane number than straight chain paraffins with same number of carbon atoms.
    D.
    The aromatics have lower octane number than naphthenes with same number of carbon atoms.

  3. Which is the most effective catalyst used in catalytic cracking of petroleum products ?

  4. A.
    Iron oxide
    B.
    Nickel
    C.
    Vanadium pentoxide
    D.
    Zeolite

  5. Maximum use of petroleum coke is in

  6. A.
    adsorption refining operation.
    B.
    fuel gas manufacture.
    C.
    carbon electrode manufacture.
    D.
    iron ore reduction.

  7. Carbon/hydrogen ratio (by weight) is maximum (out of following) for

  8. A.
    gasoline
    B.
    kerosene
    C.
    light gas oil
    D.
    heavy fuel oil

  9. The catalytic cracking of heavier petroleum fraction is done to produce mainly

  10. A.
    gasoline
    B.
    asphalt
    C.
    diesel oil
    D.
    tar

  11. Catalyst used in the catalytic cracking is

  12. A.
    silica-alumina
    B.
    silica gel
    C.
    vanadium pentoxide
    D.
    nickel

  13. Specific gravity of a petroleum product gives an indication of its

  14. A.
    degree of refinement.
    B.
    hydrocarbon content type (aromatic or paraffinic).
    C.
    ease of atomisation.
    D.
    sulphur content.

  15. Pick out the wrong statement.

  16. A.
    Aromatics have higher specific gravity than paraffins,
    B.
    Gross calorific value (GCV) of petrofuels is equal to (12400 - 2100 ρ2) where, ρ is the specific gravity of the fuel at 15.5°C.
    C.
    Heavier petrofuels have higher GCV on weight basis (i.e., Kcal/kg) but lower GCV on volume basis (i.e., Kcal/litre).
    D.
    Higher specific gravity of petrofuels means higher C/H ratio.

  17. The doctor's solution comprises of sodium plumbite in

  18. A.
    alcohal
    B.
    water
    C.
    aqueous caustic soda
    D.
    soda ash

  19. Liquefied petroleum Gas (LPG) used for the household cooking comprises mainly of

  20. A.
    propane & butane
    B.
    butane & ethane
    C.
    methane & ethane
    D.
    methane & carbon monoxide