Chemistry MCQs

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

1. White Phosphorous is represented by which among the following symbols?
[A] P1
[B] P2
[C] P3
[D] P4

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2. What are Sodium Alkyl Sulphate and Benzene Sulphate examples of?
[A] Explosives
[B] Insecticides
[C] Fungicides
[D] Synthetic Detergents

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3. What is the number of naturally occurring Halogens in the periodic table?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6

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4. Which among the following is the main constituent of vegetable oil and animal fats?
[A] Glycogen
[B] Triglyceride
[C] Galactose
[D] Diglyceride

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5. L.P.G. is a hydrocarbon consisting of a mixture of :
[A] Methane and Butane
[B] Propane and Butane
[C] Ethane and Propane
[D] Ethane and Butane

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6. The largest component of Coal gas is__?
[A] Methane
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Carbon Dioxide
[D] Carbon Monoxide

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7. With reference to the Radioactivity, which among the following is called an isomeric transition?
[A] Alpha emission
[B] Gamma emission
[C] Beta emission
[D] X-Ray emission

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8. Which of the following is not a metalloid?
[A] Boron
[B] Silicon
[C] Germanium
[D] Titanium

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9. Which of the following is NOT correct about Phosphine?
[A] The chemical formula is PH3
[B] The electronic structure is like Ammonia
[C] It is odorless
[D] it is used as a dopant in semiconductor industries

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10. Choose the incorrect statement:
[A] Epsom salt is an ore containing Sodium
[B] Bauxite is an ore of Aluminium
[C] Asbestos is an ore containing Calcium
[D] Milarite mineral contains Nickel

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