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Which of the following is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of vegetable oil?

 

A) He B) H2
C) Ni D) Pb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ni

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Group 8A of the periodic table contains the

 

A) least reactive metals B) most reactive nonmetals
C) most reactive metals D) least reactive nonmetals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) least reactive nonmetals

Explanation:

Helium (He), Neon(Ne), Argon(Ar), Krypton (Kr), Xenon (Xe), Radon (Rn) and Ununoctium (Uuo) are present group 8A.

 

They have fully filled orbitals and hence are most stable amongst all the elements in the periodic table and are considered as least reactive least reactive non-metals.

 

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Which is the gas used for making vegetables and vanaspathi from vegetable oils?

A) Hydrogen B) Nitrogen
C) Argon D) Helium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hydrogen

Explanation:

Hydrogen gas is used for making vegetables and vanaspathi from vegetable oils.

As it is colourless, odourless, tasteless, flammable gaseous substance, it is added to oils to make them more solid or spreadable.

The use of hydrogenation helps to prolong the shelf life of the food and maintain flavour stability.

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In nuclear reactor,Chain reaction is controlled by introducing

A) cadmium rod B) iron rod
C) platinum rod D) graphite rod
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cadmium rod

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Atmosphere of Venus mostly contains which of the following gases? 

 

A) Nitrogen  B) Hydrogen 
C) Oxygen  D) Carbon dioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Carbon dioxide

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Which of the following statements is Incorrect?

 

A) The particles of matter have spaces between them B) The particles of matter are extremely small
C) The particles of matter attract each other D) The particles of matter are in stationary state
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The particles of matter are in stationary state

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Which of the following element is NOT a metal?

 

A) Al   B) P  
C) Ca D) K
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) P  

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Which group in the modern periodic table contains elements that are inert gases? 

 

A) Group 16    B) Group 18 
C) Group 17  D) Group 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Group 18 

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