Chemistry miscellaneous


  1. Which of the following is caused by the higher concentration of Nitrogen and Phosphorous ?









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    Higher concentration of Nitrogen and Phosphorus causes Eutrophication.

    Correct Option: A

    Higher concentration of Nitrogen and Phosphorus causes Eutrophication.


  1. The manufacture of iron from iron ore involves the process of









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    The manufacture of iron ore involves the process of reduction. Important ores of iron: Haematite, Magnetite.

    Correct Option: B

    The manufacture of iron ore involves the process of reduction. Important ores of iron: Haematite, Magnetite.



  1. Chloroform can be used as









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    Chloroform can be used as Anaesthetic. Chloroform (CHCl3) on heating with silver powder undergoes dehalogenation to form Ethyne.

    Correct Option: B

    Chloroform can be used as Anaesthetic. Chloroform (CHCl3) on heating with silver powder undergoes dehalogenation to form Ethyne.


  1. An element that does not occur in nature but can be produced artificially is









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    Plutonium does not occur in nature.

    Correct Option: C

    Plutonium does not occur in nature.



  1. The ‘Green House effect’ is produced due to the presence of excess amount of









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    By their percentage contribution to the greenhouse effect on Earth the four major gases are: Water vapour (36-70%), Carbon dioxide (9-26%), Methane (4-9%) and Ozone (3-7%).

    Correct Option: D

    By their percentage contribution to the greenhouse effect on Earth the four major gases are: Water vapour (36-70%), Carbon dioxide (9-26%), Methane (4-9%) and Ozone (3-7%).