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 among the following is the most abundant organic compound in nature?
[A] Glucose
[B] Fructose
[C] Sucrose
[D] Cellulose

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2. 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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3. Which among the following is the lowest atomic number element without any stable isotopes?
[A] Technetium
[B] Molybdenum
[C] Ruthenium
[D] Niobium

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4. What is the reason that despite being third most abundant element on the Earth’s surface and most abundant chemical substance in the universe, Hydrogen is not found as a gas in Earth’s atmosphere?  
[A] It is very reactive and unstable gas
[B] It is so light that readily escapes earth’s gravity
[C] It is not found in free state in nature
[D] None of the above reasons

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5. Consider the following:

  1. Hydrogen (H2)
  2. Carbon monoxide (CO)
  3. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
  4. Methane (CH4)

Which of the above is/are component(s) of high-quality (100% pure) Syngas?

[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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6. Which of the following alkali metal ions has the highest hydration enthalpy?
[A] Lithium
[B] Sodium
[C] Potassium
[D] Caesium

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7. Which of the following metal is the main constituent in Pewter alloy?
[A] Lead
[B] Zinc
[C] Tin
[D] Iron

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8. Which of the following metals is extracted and refined in the Mond’s process?
[A] Cobalt
[B] Bismuth
[C] Nickel
[D] Copper

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9. What is the relationship between becquerel and curie unit?
[A] 1 curie = 0.5 Bq
[B] 1 curie = 9 × 106 Bq
[C] 1 curie = 3.7 × 1010 Bq
[D] 1 curie = 5.7 Bq

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10. What is the sum of powers of the concentration of the reactants called as?
[A] Order of reaction
[B] Stage of reaction
[C] Zone of reaction
[D] None of the above

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