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 iron ore contains the highest percentage of iron content?
[A] Hematite
[B] Siderite
[C] Magnetite
[D] Limonite

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2. The energy required to remove an electron from the outermost shell of an atom in its isolated gaseous state is called?
[A] Electron Affinity
[B] Reducing Potential
[C] Ionization Potential
[D] Shell Potential

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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 gas has lowest auto-ignition temperature?
[A] Methane
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Ethylene
[D] Carbon Di Sulphide

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5. Which of the following alkaline earth metals is the rarest in the earth crust?
[A] Calcium
[B] Strontium
[C] Radium
[D] Beryllium

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6. 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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7. Which of these compounds is also known as wood spirit?
[A] Ethanol
[B] Methanol
[C] Propanol
[D] None of the above

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8. Which of the following is correct about tincture of iodine?
[A] It is a solution of iodine in ethanol
[B] It is a solution of iodine in Hydrochloric acid
[C] It is a solution of iodine in Nitric acid
[D] None of the above

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9. Which of the following is correct about Solder?
[A] It is an alloy of lead and tin
[B] It is used for welding electrical wires together
[C] It has a low melting point
[D] All of the above

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10. Which of the following is also known as Alumina?
[A] AlO2
[B] Al2O3
[C] Al2O4
[D] Al2CO2

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