Straight run naphtha is converted into high octane number petrol (gasoline) by catalytic (A) Cracking (B) Polymerisation (C) Reforming (D) Isomerisation

Straight run naphtha is converted into high octane number petrol
(gasoline) by catalytic
(A) Cracking
(B) Polymerisation
(C) Reforming
(D) Isomerisation
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(C) Reforming
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__________ converts n-paraffins to i-paraffins. (A) Alkylation (B) Polymerisation (C) Isomerisation (D) None of these

Description : __________ converts n-paraffins to i-paraffins. (A) Alkylation (B) Polymerisation (C) Isomerisation (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Isomerisation

Solvent naphtha' used mostly as a solvent in paints and perfumery is produced by the __________ of virgin naphtha into small boiling range cuts. (A) Steam reforming (B) Distillation (C) Desulphurisation (D) None of these

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Which of the following is the most suitable feed for platforming process (reforming)? (A) Olefinic hydrocarbon (B) Naphtha (C) Fuel oil (D) Atmospheric residue

Description : Which of the following is the most suitable feed for platforming process (reforming)? (A) Olefinic hydrocarbon (B) Naphtha (C) Fuel oil (D) Atmospheric residue

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Optimum reaction temperature in steam reforming of naphtha is __________ °C. (A) 700 - 1000 (B) 300 - 450 (C) 1500-1700 (D) 100-200

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Last Answer : (A) 700 - 1000

Catalyst used in steam reforming of naphtha is (A) Bauxite (B) Cobalt (C) Nickel oxide on alumina support (D) Chromium

Description : Catalyst used in steam reforming of naphtha is (A) Bauxite (B) Cobalt (C) Nickel oxide on alumina support (D) Chromium

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Steam reforming of naphtha is a source of hydrogen production for nitrogenous fertiliser industry. What is the usual ratio of steam to carbon maintained in the process of steam reforming of naphtha? (A) 1.5 : 1 (B) 3.5 : 1 (C) 10 : 1 (D) 15 : 1

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Last Answer : (A) Nickel

Hydrogen gas is not produced commercially (for nitrogenous fertiliser manufacture) by (A) Iron-steam reaction (B) Electrolysis of water (C) Steam reforming of naphtha (D) Its cryogenic separation from coke oven gas

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Last Answer : (A) Iron-steam reaction

Which of the following is the costliest source of getting hydrogen on commercial scale for the manufacture of nitrogenous fertiliser? (A) Coal gasification (B) Steam reforming of naphtha (C) Electrolysis of water (D) Coke oven gas

Description : Which of the following is the costliest source of getting hydrogen on commercial scale for the manufacture of nitrogenous fertiliser? (A) Coal gasification (B) Steam reforming of naphtha (C) Electrolysis of water (D) Coke oven gas

Last Answer : (C) Electrolysis of water

Which of the following reactions is undesirable in the production of catalytically reformed gasoline? (A) Dehydrogenation of Naphthene (B) Dehydrogenation of lower paraffins (C) Dehydrocyclization of higher paraffins (D) Isomerisation of paraffins

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Naphtha yield in straight run distillation of crude oil may be about__________ percent.(A) 2(B) 6(C) 12(D) 18

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Feedstock for polymerisation is (A) Naphtha (B) Cracked gases rich in C2 & C4 olefins (C) Low boiling aromatics (D) None of these

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Furfural solvent extraction is used for upgrading (by dissolving aromatics) (A) Naphtha (B) Lubricating oils (C) Wax (D) Cracking feedstock

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