Chemistry MCQs

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

1. Dalton’s name is associated with which of the following terms?
[A] Electron
[B] Proton
[C] Atom
[D] Neutron

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2. Which among the following is a Noble Gas?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Oxygen
[D] Helium

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3. Which among the following acids is abundant in Grapes, Bananas and Tamarind?
[A] Lactic Acid
[B] Oxalic Acid
[C] Salicylic Acid
[D] Tartaric Acid

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4. Which among the following is a common salt in Detergents?
[A] Sulphate
[B] Nitrate
[C] Sulphonate
[D] Carbonate

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5. Which acid is described as HOOCCOOH?
[A] Oxalic Acid
[B] Acetic Acid
[C] Carbonic Acid
[D] Citric Acid

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6. Which of the following best describes the nature of Froth and Foam?
[A] Solid suspended in gas
[B] Liquid suspended in gas
[C] Gas suspended in liquid
[D] Gas suspended in solid

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7. How many noble gases occur naturally?
[A] Three
[B] Four
[C] Five
[D] Six

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8. What is the nature of an aqueous solution of Sodium Acetate?
[A] Acidic
[B] Basic
[C] Neutral
[D] Either acidic or basic, depending on the temperature of the solution

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9. Which of the following is the softest metal?
[A] Cesium
[B] Lead
[C] Gold
[D] Silver

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10. Which of the following catalyst is used generally during the hydrogenation of Alkenes?
[A] Platinum
[B] Palladium
[C] Nickel
[D] All of the above

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