Agricultural And Industrial Chemistry

9 Questions
  1. 1
    What is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL-20, HMX and LLM-105, which are sometimes talked about in media?
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  2. 2
    In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
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  3. 3

    Which one of the following is used as an explosive?

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  4. 4

    Which one of the following is another name of RDX?

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  5. 5

    Which one among the following is called philosopher's wool?

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  6. 6

    Consider the following chemicals:

    1. Benzene
    2. Carbon tetrachloride
    3. Sodium carbonate
    4. Trichloroethylene

    Which of the above/is are used as dry cleaning chemical?

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  7. 7

    Match List I (Industrial processes) with List II (Industry with which associated) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I List II
    I. Cracking A) Rubber
    II. Smelting B) Petroleum
    III. Hydrogenation C) Copper
    IV. Vulcanization D) Edible fats

    Codes:

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  8. 8

    Match List-I with List-il and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

    List-I List-II
    A. Potassium bromide 1. Fertiliser
    B. Potassium nitrate 2. Photography
    C. Potassium sulphate 3. Bakery
    D. Monopotassium tartarate 4. Gun powder

    Codes:
    ABCD

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  9. 9

    Which one of the following is used as an anti-freeze for the automobile engines?

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