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 of the following is the poorest conductor of heat in comparison to other options?
[A] Silver
[B] Copper
[C] Lead
[D] Mercury
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Correct Answer: C [ Lead ]
Notes:
Silver is best conductor of heat while among metals lead is poorest conductor of heat. Cooper and aluminum are good conductor while mercury is a poor conductor.
2. Which of the following is not a correct statement about Bitumen?
[A] It’s a mixture of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic compounds
[B] Its is soluble in Carbon Disulphide
[C] SARA analysis is used to determine bitumen chemistry
[D] All of above are correct statements
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Correct Answer: D [ All of above are correct statements ]
Notes:
Bitumen is a mixture of organic liquids that are highly viscous, black, sticky, soluble in carbon disulfide and composed of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
3. Galena & Litharge are ores of which of the following metals?
[A] Mercury
[B] Zinc
[C] Copper
[D] Lead
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Correct Answer: D [Lead]
Notes:
Galena and litharge are ores of lead. Galena is the most common ore of lead. It is the natural mineral form of lead (II) sulphid. Litharge is a secondary mineral that forms from the oxidation of galena ores. It is one of the natural mineral forms of Lead(II) oxide.
4. Which of the following elements is not a member of the Carbon Group in the periodic table?
[A] Silicon
[B] Germanium
[C] Tin
[D] Selenium
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Correct Answer: D [Selenium]
Notes:
The Carbon Group of the periodic table includes the elements carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, lead, and flerovium. These elements have four electrons in the outermost shell. Selenium, however, is not a part of this group. It is a member of the Chalcogens and sits beneath Oxygen in the periodic table. The element number for Selenium is 34. It is known for its photovoltaic and photocatalytic properties.
5. Which among the following gas has lowest auto-ignition temperature?
[A] Methane
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Ethylene
[D] Carbon Di Sulphide
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Correct Answer: D [Carbon Di Sulphide]
Notes:
The auto-ignition temperature of a liquid, gas or vapor is the temperature at which the substance will ignite without any external heat source. Here is the temperature of some gases:
Methane -580 °C
Hydrogen -560 °C
Propane -493 °C
Ethylene -425 °C
Acetylene -305 °C
Naphtha -290 °C
Carbon disulfide -102 °C
6. If a Hydrogen atom is removed from a hydrocarbon of Benzene group, the remaining residue is called _________?
[A] Alkyl
[B] Aryl
[C] Arene
[D] Azene
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Correct Answer: B [Aryl]
Notes:
The correct answer is Aryl. In organic chemistry, when a hydrogen atom is removed from a benzene ring (a hydrocarbon), the remaining structure is referred to as an aryl group. Aryl groups are derived from aromatic compounds, specifically those containing a benzene ring. For example, when a hydrogen is removed from toluene (methylbenzene), the resulting aryl group is called a tolyl group. Aryl groups are important in various chemical reactions and are foundational in the synthesis of many organic compounds.
7. How does vulcanization make natural rubber more durable?
[A] The long polymer chains are shortened
[B] The rubber loses water and sticky substances
[C] The short polymer chains are lengthened
[D] Cross links form between the polymer chains
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Correct Answer: D [Cross links form between the polymer chains]
Notes:
Vulcanization introduces sulfur cross-links between poly-isoprene chains in natural rubber, restricting movement, which increases stiffness, elasticity, and durability. This chemical modification prevents rubber from becoming sticky or brittle, significantly improving its mechanical properties for industrial and commercial use.
8. Plumbism is a condition which occurs due to accumulation of:
[A] Lead in the body
[B] Sodium in the body
[C] Cadmium in the body
[D] Potassium in the body
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Correct Answer: A [ Lead in the body]
Notes:
Plumbism is also known as lead poisoning or a condition which occurs when there is accumulation of lead in body, usually over a few months' time period and even years.
9. Which among the following acids is generally used as a first hand test to judge whether a metal is Gold or not?
[A] Sulfuric Acid
[B] Nitric Acid
[C] Hydrochloric Acid
[D] Sulfurous Acid
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Correct Answer: B [Nitric Acid]
Notes:
The funda is that when a small drop of a strong acid, such as nitric acid, is put onto the metal’s surface, most metals fizz or bubble, whilst precious metals (Gold or Platinum not silver) are unaffected.
10. Which of the following is NOT correct about the use of Quick lime?
[A] Manufacturing of cement
[B] Manufacture of sodium carbonate
[C] Purification of sugar
[D] used to extinguish fire
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Correct Answer: D [used to extinguish fire]
Notes:
(i) It is an important primary material for manufacturing cement and is the cheapest form of alkali. (ii) It is used in the manufacture of sodium carbonate from caustic soda. (iii) It is employed in the purification of sugar and in the manufacture of dye stuffs.