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  1. Which of the following gasolines (unleaded) has the least octane number ?

  2. A.
    Catalytically cracked gasoline
    B.
    Straight run gasoline
    C.
    Catalytically reformed gasoline
    D.
    Polymer gasoline

  3. Feed for reforming is generally

  4. A.
    naphtha or straight run gasoline.
    B.
    reduced crude.
    C.
    vacuum gas oil.
    D.
    atmospheric gas oil.

  5. A fuel oil consists of 4 fractions A, B, C and D. Their molar compositions and vapour pressures are given below :

    The vapour pressure of the fuel oil will be __________ mm Hg.

  6. A.
    736
    B.
    727.5
    C.
    512
    D.
    767.8

  7. Which of the following is the most important property for a jet fuel ?

  8. A.
    Cloud point
    B.
    Pour point
    C.
    Colour
    D.
    Freezing point

  9. Which parameter is used for the grading of paraffin waxes ?

  10. A.
    Specific gravity
    B.
    Melting point
    C.
    Viscosity
    D.
    Penetration number

  11. Which of the following has the minimum °API gravity of all?

  12. A.
    Diesel
    B.
    Kerosene
    C.
    Petrol
    D.
    Furnace oil

  13. Higher pressure in the reforming reactor

  14. A.
    increases coke formation.
    B.
    increases the rate of reaction.
    C.
    produces high octane number gasoline.
    D.
    none of these.

  15. Gasoline yield in catalytic reforming of naphtha may be about __________ percent by weight.

  16. A.
    85
    B.
    65
    C.
    50
    D.
    98

  17. The main reaction in reforming is the

  18. A.
    dehydrogenation of naphthenes.
    B.
    hydrogenation of naphthenes.
    C.
    hydrocracking of paraffins.
    D.
    saturation of olefins.

  19. Carbon percentage (by weight) in crude petroleum may be about

  20. A.
    65
    B.
    75
    C.
    85
    D.
    95