Chemical Industry Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an essential product manufactured by the chemical industry?

• Soaps

• Pharmaceuticals

• Construction materials

• Textile machinery

As of 2022, what is the estimated worth of India's chemical sector?

• US$ 150 billion

• US$ 220 billion

• US$ 300 billion

• US$ 1 trillion

Which state in India accounts for over 40% of the country's total chemical production?

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

• Gujarat

• Karnataka

What is the molecular formula of sulfuric acid?

• H2SO3

• H2SO4

• H2O2

• HCl

Which process was developed by Peregrine Phillips in 1831 for the manufacturing of sulfuric acid?

• Chamber Process

• Contact Process

• Haber Process

• Solvay Process

What is the melting point of sulfuric acid?

• 0°C

• 10°C

• 50°C

• 100°C

What is the catalyst used in the Contact Process for the oxidation of SO2 to SO3?

• Pt

• Fe2O3

• V2O5

• Al2O3

Which of the following is NOT a major engineering problem in the DCDA process of sulfuric acid manufacturing?

• High temperatures

• Catalyst deactivation

• Corrosion

• Low pressure

What is the primary use of sulfuric acid in the fertilizer industry?

• Production of ammonia

• Production of phosphate fertilizers

• Production of potassium nitrate

• Production of urea

Which property does NOT belong to caustic soda (NaOH)?

• Highly soluble in water

• Melting point of 318°C

• Odorous

• Strong base