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This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Terpene esters can be made by the direct addition of fatty acids only.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me during an interview.Origin of the question is Manufacturings in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct choice is (b) False |
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Cellulose occurs in which type of polymer weight?(a) Low molecular weight(b) Moderate(c) High molecular weight(d) None of the mentionedI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Question is taken from Manufacturings topic in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct option is (c) HIGH MOLECULAR weight |
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Cellulose acetate is used in manufacturing of what?(a) Cellulose acetate yarn(b) Plastics(c) Photographic films(d) All of the mentionedThis question was posed to me during an internship interview.Asked question is from Manufacturings topic in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) All of the mentioned To explain: Cellulose acetate is an important commercial polymer used in the MANUFACTURE of cellulose acetate YARN, plastics, photographic films and sheeting, and surface coatings. |
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The bicyclic terpenes are more reactive than what?(a) Monocyclic terpenes(b) Tricyclic terpenes(c) Both mono and tricyclic terpenes(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.Enquiry is from Manufacturings in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct option is (a) Monocyclic terpenes |
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Why is agitation in reaction kettle necessary?(a) Immiscible reactants(b) Viscosity(c) Both immiscible reactant and viscosity(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My question is from Manufacturings in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (c) Both immiscible reactant and viscosity Easy explanation: Thorough AGITATION in the reaction kettle is a necessity because of the IMMISCIBILITY of the ingredients and the viscosity of the MIXTURES. |
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What happens to the rate of heating as kettle size increases?(a) Increases(b) Decreases(c) No change(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me during an online exam.I would like to ask this question from Manufacturings in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right ANSWER is (b) Decreases |
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Which type of catalyst are used in manufacture of Alkyd Resins?(a) Lead(b) Zinc chloride(c) Triphenyl phosphite(d) All of the mentionedThe question was posed to me in quiz.The above asked question is from Manufacturings topic in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct ANSWER is (d) All of the mentioned |
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How is diffusion in mixtures which are viscous at start?(a) Fast(b) Mild(c) Slow(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in my homework.I would like to ask this question from Manufacturings topic in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct choice is (c) SLOW |
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The Dibasic acids are usually the crude acid mixtures.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me during an interview for a job.My doubt stems from Manufacturings topic in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct option is (b) False |
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Alkyd resins are polymeric esters are heated with what?(a) Basic acid(b) Dibasic acid(c) Tribasic acid(d) All of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me at a job interview.The origin of the question is Manufacturings topic in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct choice is (b) DIBASIC acid |
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Polyethylene terephthalate is prepared by a transesterification reaction.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me in a job interview.My question is taken from Esterification Practice topic in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
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Dimethyl terephthalate is obtained by esterification of what?(a) Benzene(b) Ethanol(c) Terephthalic acid(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question during an online exam.This is a very interesting question from Esterification Practice topic in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right answer is (C) Terephthalic acid |
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Polyethylene terephthalate is used in the manufacture of Dacron polyester fibre.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in an interview.The question is from Esterification Practice in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct answer is (a) True |
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The presence of considerable amount of water affects what?(a) Apparatus(b) Temperature(c) Both apparatus and temperature(d) None of the mentionedThe question was asked in an interview for job.The query is from Esterification Practice in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct CHOICE is (a) Apparatus |
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Which process is used for manufacturing ethyl acetate?(a) Batch process(b) Continuous process(c) Semi batch process(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question in quiz.This intriguing question comes from Esterification Practice topic in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct option is (d) All of the mentioned |
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What does refining of the ester include?(a) Neutralising(b) Water washing(c) Agitation(d) All of the mentionedThis question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This key question is from Esterification Practice topic in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned |
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As temperatures and concentrations of corrodents are increased, which type of stainless steels is/are used?(a) Ferritic chromium alloys(b) Chromium-nickel alloys(c) Both the alloys(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in homework.The query is from Esterification Practice in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct choice is (c) Both the alloys |
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Which type of apparatus is used for commercial-scale esterification units?(a) Alloy(b) Stainless steel(c) Hydrogenated steel(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in exam.The doubt is from Esterification Practice in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct CHOICE is (B) Stainless steel |
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In esterification plant it is necessary to employ which catalyst?(a) Nitric acid(b) Hydrochloric acid(c) Sulphuric acid(d) All of the mentionedThis question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.The query is from Esterification Practice in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (c) SULPHURIC acid Best explanation: In every case of esterification plant, it is now customary to employ a catalyst, which is usually sulfuric acid, in ADMIXTURE with the ALCOHOL and acid that are to react. |
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The plant for making esters from organic acids and alcohols is divided into how many types?(a) Two(b) Three(c) Four(d) FiveThis question was addressed to me during an online interview.This interesting question is from Esterification Practice topic in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct choice is (b) Three |
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What is the formula of sulphur analogue of phosphorus oxychloride?(a) PSCl3(b) PSCl5(c) PSCl2(d) PCl2SThe question was asked in an online quiz.My doubt stems from Esters of Inorganic Acids in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct OPTION is (a) PSCl3 |
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Phosphates are prepared by the reaction of what?(a) Phosphorus pentachloride(b) Phosphorus oxychloride(c) Phosphorus pentachloride & oxychloride(d) None of the mentionedI got this question during an interview for a job.This intriguing question comes from Esters of Inorganic Acids topic in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (C) PHOSPHORUS pentachloride & oxychloride For explanation: Phosphates are PREPARED by the reaction of phosphorus pentachloride or phosphorus oxychloride with the APPROPRIATE alcohol or phenol. |
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“Care must be taken to achieve uniformity of nitration”.(a) True(b) False.I had been asked this question in an online quiz.The query is from Esters of Inorganic Acids in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right choice is (a) True |
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What is the use of monosulphates?(a) Drying agent(b) Detergent(c) Catalyst(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question in homework.I need to ask this question from Esters of Inorganic Acids in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct answer is (B) Detergent |
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Complete the following reaction: C2H5OH + HNO3 ——> C2H5ONO2 + H2O.(a) C2H5ONO3(b) C2H5ONH2(c) C2H5ONO2(d) C2H5NO2I had been asked this question in unit test.The doubt is from Esters of Inorganic Acids in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right ANSWER is (c) C2H5ONO2 |
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What is done to avoid polymerization of the hydrocarbons?(a) Low temperature(b) High heat(c) Catalyst(d) High temperatureThis question was addressed to me in a national level competition.Origin of the question is Esters of Inorganic Acids in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The CORRECT choice is (a) Low TEMPERATURE |
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What is a mixed acid?(a) HCl+ HNO3(b) H2SO4+HCl(c) H2SO4+ HNO3(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question in an interview for internship.My doubt is from Esters of Inorganic Acids in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The CORRECT option is (c) H2SO4+ HNO3 |
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The nitration is carried out in only homogeneous phase.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me during an interview.I would like to ask this question from Esters of Inorganic Acids topic in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right option is (B) False |
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Ketene on reaction with what produce ester?(a) Alcohol(b) Aldehyde(c) Carboxylic acid(d) KetoneThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My question is taken from Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives topic in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct choice is (a) Alcohol |
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Which of the following is an ester of inorganic acid?(a) Sulfuric acid(b) Phosphoric acid(c) Silicic acid(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question in semester exam.Enquiry is from Esters of Inorganic Acids topic in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (d) All of the mentioned To explain I would say: The commercially important ESTERS of inorganic acids are those of nitric, sulfuric, phosphoric, and SILICIC acids. The nitrates of glycerol and cellulose are among the oldest of synthetic chemical PRODUCTS. They are prepared by the direct esterification of the alcohol by nitric ACID. |
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How is sodium or potassium xanthate purified?(a) Distillation(b) Recrystallization(c) Evaporation(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives topic in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right option is (B) Recrystallization |
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What is/are the optimum condition for the esterification of olefins by carboxylic acids?(a) Low reaction temperature(b) High concentrations of reactants(c) Large quantities of catalyst(d) All of the mentionedI got this question in class test.This key question is from Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives topic in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT option is (d) All of the mentioned Easy explanation: The optimum conditions for the esterification of olefins by carboxylic acids require low reaction temperatures, HIGH concentrations of REACTANTS, relatively large quantities of catalyst, and ANHYDROUS conditions. |
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The addition of carboxylic acids to isobutylene and trimethylethylene gives what type of esters?(a) Primary(b) Secondary(c) Tertiary(d) None of the mentionedI got this question during an online exam.This interesting question is from Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right answer is (c) Tertiary |
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The addition of an organic acid to an unsaturated hydrocarbon occurs in presence of what?(a) Mild base catalyst(b) Strong base catalyst(c) Mild acid catalyst(d) Strong-acid catalystI have been asked this question in final exam.My question is based upon Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives topic in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct CHOICE is (d) Strong-acid catalyst |
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The nitriles of hydroxy acids are obtained by addition of CN to what?(a) Alcohol(b) Aldehyde(c) Carboxylic acid(d) KetonesI had been asked this question in final exam.My question is based upon Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives topic in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct CHOICE is (b) Aldehyde |
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Complete the following reaction: CH3CN + H2O + C2H5OH —–> _______ + NH3.(a) CH3COC2H5(b) CH3COOCH3(c) CH3COOC2H5(d) CH3COOHI have been asked this question during an interview for a job.Question is taken from Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct answer is (C) CH3COOC2H5 |
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What is formed when metal salt of an acid is heated with an alkyl halide?(a) Alcohol(b) Alkyl ester(c) Aromatic(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question is from Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct answer is (B) Alkyl ester |
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The ester of an aliphatic acid is heated with what to produce acid?(a) Lithium(b) Calcium(c) Zinc(d) All of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.My question comes from Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives topic in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct option is (d) All of the mentioned |
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What is produced on mixing sodium acetate and benzyl chloride?(a) Benzyl acetate(b) Sodium benzyl(c) All of the mentioned(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question during an interview.My doubt stems from Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives topic in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right choice is (a) BENZYL acetate |
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What do we get on mixing NH3 with ester?(a) Amide(b) Alcohol(c) Acid amide(d) None of the mentionedI had been asked this question during an interview.I need to ask this question from Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» RIGHT choice is (c) Acid amide Easiest explanation: An EXCELLENT WAY to MAKE an acid amide is to treat an ester with AMMONIA. |
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What is the disadvantage of Acid chloride?(a) Evolution of HCl(b) Corrosive(c) Evolution of HCl and Corrosive(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in final exam.My question is based upon Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives topic in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (c) Evolution of HCl and Corrosive |
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Which is the commonly used catalysts for alcoholysis?(a) Aluminium oxide(b) Sodium alkoxides(c) Iron oxide(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question in an interview.My query is from Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct answer is (b) Sodium ALKOXIDES |
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How is reactions of an alcohol with acetic anhydride are accelerated?(a) Sulfuric acid(b) Zinc chloride(c) Phosphorus pentoxide(d) All of the mentionedI got this question in examination.Origin of the question is Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned |
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What is the counterpart of alcoholysis called?(a) Acidolysis(b) Aldehyde(c) Both acidolysis and aldehyde(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in an interview for job.Query is from Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Right option is (a) Acidolysis |
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Titanium esters are excellent esterexchange catalysts.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in quiz.My question is based upon Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives in section Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct CHOICE is (a) True |
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Which of the following acts as a catalyst in alcoholysis reaction?(a) Ammonia(b) Pyridine(c) Sodium hydroxide(d) All of the mentionedI got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.Origin of the question is Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct choice is (d) All of the mentioned |
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How to increase the rate in alcoholysis?(a) Increase basicity(b) Attack on positive carbonyl carbon(c) Catalyst(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question during an internship interview.Query is from Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives topic in division Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned |
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Ternary azeotrope can be easily separated by distillation.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in an online quiz.This intriguing question originated from Completing Esterification topic in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» The correct OPTION is (b) False |
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A mixture of amyl nitrite and ethyl alcohol produces what?(a) Nitrile(b) Nitrosamine(c) Nitro ethyl alcohol(d) Ethyl nitriteThe question was posed to me in semester exam.Origin of the question is Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives topic in portion Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (d) Ethyl nitrite The BEST I can explain: If a mixture of amyl nitrite and ethyl alcohol containing an ACID catalyst is WARMED, ethyl nitrite distils out. |
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Complete the following reaction: CH3COOC2H5 + HOCH3 ——> _______ + HOC2H5.(a) CH3COCH3(b) CH3COCH2CH3(c) CH3COOCH3(d) CH3COOCH2The question was asked in my homework.My query is from Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives topic in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes |
Answer» Correct option is (C) CH3COOCH3 |
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