5-10-5 fertilisers mean that they contain
A. 5, 10, 5% respectively of N2 , P2 O5 and K2 O
B. Only 5 to 10% active fertiliser constituents
C. 5 to 10% filler & carrier of soil conditioners
D. None of these
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Maximum nitrogen percentage is in
A. Ammonium sulphate
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate
C. Urea
D. Liquid ammonia
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Use of catalyst is a must in the ammonia manufacture, because the reaction is reversible as well as the heat of dissociation of N2 & H2 is high. The presence of promoter along with the catalyst helps in __________ of the catalyst.
A. Stabilisation
B. Increasing the effectiveness
C. Improving the strength & heat resistance
D. All of the above
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Low grade phosphate rock can be used in electrical furnace, because
A. Of the better CaO/SiO2 balance for slag formation
B. CaO content is less
C. It is cheap
D. It produces low cost product
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Conversion of yellow phosphorus to red phosphorous is done in retorts at 250-450°C in the
A. Presence of an inert atmosphere
B. Presence of a reducing atmosphere
C. Absence of air
D. Presence of an oxidising atmosphere
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Catalyst used in the oxidation of ammonia is
A. Platinum-beryllium
B. Platinum-rhodium
C. Cobalt-molybdenum
D. Platinum-molybdenum
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An increase in the NH3 /CO2 ratio in urea manufacture results in
A. Increased degree of conversion of CO2 to urea
B. Decreased degree of conversion of NH3 to urea
C. Decreased yield of urea
D. Decreased specific volume of molten mass
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Heating of coke, sand & phosphate rock in an electric furnace is done for the manufacture of
A. Phosphoric acid
B. Superphosphate
C. Phosphorous
D. Triple superphosphate
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Steam reforming of naphtha produces ammonia synthesis gas. This is a/an __________ process.
A. Autocatalytic
B. Endothermic
C. Exothermic
D. Non-catalytic
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Monte catini process is used for the manufacture of
A. Nitric acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Urea
D. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
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Maximum stability of white phosphorous is at
A. Very high pressure
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Room temperature
D. >600°C
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Raw materials required for the production of CAN (Calcium ammonium nitrate) is NH3
A. HNO3 & limestone
B. CO2 & H2 SO4
C. HNO3 & NH4 Cl
D. CO2 & KNO3
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Fertilizer plant getting its hydrogen requirement partly from coke oven gas is situated at
A. Rourkela (under SAIL)
B. Barauni (under HFC)
C. Nangal (under NFL)
D. Talchar (under FCI)
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Main component of bone ash is
A. Calcium sulphate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Sodium phosphate
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NPK means a __________ fertiliser.
A. Mixed
B. Potassic
C. Liquid
D. Solid
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Vapor phase reaction of ammonia & nitric acid to produce ammonium nitrate is termed as the __________ process.
A. Haber's
B. Stengel
C. Le-chatlier's
D. Du-pont's
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Biuret formation in urea is kept at minimum (< 1 %), because it is
A. Corrosive in nature
B. Toxic and harmful to some crops
C. Helpful in decomposition of urea
D. Explosive in nature
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Pick out the wrong statement.
A. Yellow phosphorous which is the most reactive allotropic form of phosphorous is transported under water
B. Apatite is the principal material present in phosphate rock which is chemically Ca10 (PO4 )6 (F, Cl, OH)
C. Urea is more hygroscopic than ammonium nitrate
D. Nitrogen fixation means the process of bringing atmospheric nitrogen into combination i.e. into nitrogen compound form
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Ammonium sulphate fertiliser is
A. The highest concentration nitrogenous fertiliser
B. The best fertiliser for paddy
C. A basic fertiliser
D. A neutral fertiliser
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Chemical formula of metaphosphoric acid is
A. H3 PO4
B. H4 P2 O7
C. HPO3
D. Same as that of pyrophosphoric acid
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