Chemistry MCQs

Chemistry Objective (Multiple Choice) General Knowledge Questions & Answers for SSC-CGL, UPPSC, UPSC, NDA, CDS and UPSC Civil Services Prelims Examination.

1. Which acid is described as HOOCCOOH?
[A] Oxalic Acid
[B] Acetic Acid
[C] Carbonic Acid
[D] Citric Acid

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2. Which of the following is an anti-knocking compound that has been phased out in many countries so far?
[A] Lead tetrachloride
[B] Tetra Ethyl Lead
[C] Ethyl acetate
[D] None of the above

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3. Who among the following had given the Atomic Theory?
[A] Benzamin Franklin
[B] Madam curie
[C] Albert Einstien
[D] John Dalton

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4. Consider the following:

  1. Cinnabar is also known as mercurblende
  2. The color of Cinnabar varies from dull grey to bright green
  3. Cinnabar is the most common source ore for refining elemental mercury
  4. Cinnabar is the historic source for the brilliant blue pigment termed azure

Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All Four

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5. Which of the following statements about the chemical nature of Diamond and Graphite is incorrect?
[A] The density of Diamond is greater than that of Graphite
[B] Diamond is chemically unreactive whereas Graphite mildly reacts with certain elements
[C] Both Diamond and Graphite are excellent conductors of electricity
[D] None of the above statements is incorrect

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6. Which among the following is the property of Tungsten which makes it eligible to use in the bulbs?
[A] highest melting point
[B] highest resistance
[C] Highest malleability
[D] All are correct

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7. Cassiterite is a primary ore of which of the following elements?
[A] Iron
[B] Zinc
[C] Copper
[D] Tin

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8. Which set shows copper ores as Sulfide, Carbonate, Silicate respectively?
[A] Chalcopyrite, Azurite, Dioptase
[B] Azurite, Dioptase, Chalcopyrite
[C] Dioptase, Chalcopyrite, Azurite
[D] Dioptase, Azurite, Chalcopyrite

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9. Why most of the aromatic hydrocarbons burn with a sooty flame?
[A] Because the carbon-hydrogen ratio in aromatic compounds is high
[B] Because of the presence of the strong carbon-carbon bonds
[C] Because, hydrocarbons are unsaturated
[D] Because the carbon-hydrogen ratio in aromatic compounds is low

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10. How many electrons can the s-orbital accommodate?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 8
[D] 16

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