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 a thermosetting plastic?
[A] Polythene
[B] Bakelite
[C] Polyvinyl chloride
[D] Casseine

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2. Which among the following is known as Quick Lime?
[A] CaO
[B] CaCO2
[C] Ca(OH)2
[D] CaCl2

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3. Which of the following is an anti-knocking compound that has been phased out in many countries so far?
[A] Lead tetrachloride
[B] Tetra Ethyl Lead
[C] Ethyl acetate
[D] None of the above

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4. Calcium Magnesium Silicate is commonly called as ________?
[A] Asbestos
[B] Borax
[C] Baking Soda
[D] Washing Soda

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5. Which among the following is correct ?
[A] Oxidation takes place at Cathode and Reduction Takes Place at Anode
[B] Oxidation takes place at Anode and Reduction Takes place at Cathode
[C] Both Oxidation and Reduction takes place at cathode
[D] Both Oxidation and Reduction takes place at Anode

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6. Which among the following can be used as a preservative in Tomato Juice?
[A] Sodium Chloride
[B] Sodium carbonate
[C] Sodium benzoate
[D] Sodium Lauril Sulphate

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7. The vegetable oil treated with which among the following halogens makes it an additive, which is used in artificial citrus flavoured aerated drinks to give it the cloudy look, so that consumers get deceived because it appears natural citrus drink?
[A] Chlorine
[B] Bromine
[C] Iodine
[D] Fluorine

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8. Double Sulphitation is the most commonly used method in India for refining of _?
[A] Crude oil
[B] Cooking oils
[C] Sugar
[D] Coal

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

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

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