Chemistry MCQs

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

1. What is the key element used in the batteries of electric vehicles?
[A] Magnesium
[B] Lithium
[C] Sodium
[D] Bromine

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2. Which among the following gases is used in production of Vanaspati ghee from vegetable oils?
[A] Nitrogen (N2)
[B] Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
[C] Hydrogen (H2)
[D] Neon (Ne)

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3. What is the primary use of Phenolphthalein in chemistry?
[A] A Solvent
[B] A Dye
[C] A Catalyst
[D] A Detergent

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4. 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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5. Consider the following: 

  1. Copper 
  2. Zinc
  3. Tin

Gun Metal is the alloy of which among the above?

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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6. Which among the following will emit maximum mass of carbon dioxide , when the same quantity is burnt of all of them?
[A] Kerosene
[B] Natural Gas
[C] Gasoline
[D] Propane

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7. Which of the following elements have the lowest and highest boiling point in the Periodic table?
[A] Helium and Tungsten
[B] Hydrogen and Rhenium
[C] Helium and Rhenium
[D] Hydrogen and Tungsten

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8. Which of the following chemicals is called Philosopher’s Wool?
[A] Brimstone
[B] Zinc oxide
[C] Magnesium hydroxide
[D] Potassium nitrate

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9. Which of the following represents the general formula for alkanes?
[A] CnH2n
[B] CnH2n-2
[C] CnH2n+2
[D] CnHn

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10. What is Zeeman effect?
[A] splitting of spectral line in presence of magnetic field
[B] splitting of spectral line in presence of electric field
[C] convergence of spectral line in presence of magnetic field
[D] convergence of spectral line in presence of electric field

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