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 correct decreasing of bio elements in Human Body?
[A] oxygen, hydrogen, Carbon, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
[B] oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
[C] oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
[D] carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus

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2. Which among the following is the objective of the Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) mixing with Petroleum?
[A] Raise Octane Number
[B] Antioxidant Stabilizer
[C] Lead Scavanger
[D] Fuel Dye

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3. Which among the following groups is characteristic to alcohols?
[A] OH group
[B] COOH group
[C] COO group
[D] CO group

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4. Which among the following of a catalyst does not change at the end of a reaction?
[A] Quantity
[B] Chemical Composition
[C] Both Quantity and Chemical com position
[D] None of the above

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5. Under standard conditions, which of the following is the most stable form of carbon?
[A] Charcoal
[B] Graphite
[C] Diamond
[D] Amorphous Carbon

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6. The synthetic rubber Buna is obtained from the reaction of an unsaturated hydrocarbon with ___:
[A] Sodium
[B] Magnesium
[C] Potassium
[D] Lithium

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7. In a photochemical smog, which gas causes irritation to mucous membrane and respiratory system?
[A] Nitrous oxide
[B] Sulphur dioxide
[C] Ozone
[D] Carbon monoxide

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8. Which of the following chemicals is also known as "Vitriol of clay”?
[A] Aluminium sulphate
[B] Sodium silicate
[C] Zinc sulphate
[D] Copper(II) sulphate

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9. Which of the following chemicals is also known as "butter of tin"?
[A] Stannic chloride
[B] Sodium perborate
[C] Potassium nitrate
[D] Magnesium hydroxide

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10. Which of the following compound of sodium is generally prepared by Solvay process?
[A] Sodium Carbonate
[B] Sodium Hydroxide
[C] Sodium Chloride
[D] All of the above

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