Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 16 Chemistry in Everyday Life MCQs | Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 16 Chemistry in Everyday Life Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

(1) Detergents are prepared by the action of H2SO4 on which of the following?
[A] Cholesterol
[B] Lauryl alcohol
[C] Cyclohexanol
[D] p-Nitrophenol
Answer: Lauryl alcohol
(2) Which of the following will not act as an antacid?
[A] sodium hydrogen carbonate
[B] magnesium hydroxide
[C] sodium carbonate
[D] aluminium carbonate
Answer: sodium carbonate
(3) The main cause of acidity in the stomach is
[A] release of extra gastric acids which decrease the pH level
[B] indigestion and pain in the large intestine
[C] increase the pH level in the stomach
[D] release of extra bile juice which increases alkaline medium in the stomach
Answer: release of extra gastric acids which decrease the pH level
(4) Chloramphenicol is
[A] broad spectrum antibacterial
[B] broad spectrum analgesic
[C] broad spectrum antibiotic
[D] narrow spectrum antibiotic
Answer: broad spectrum antibiotic
(5) One of the most widely used drugs in medicine iodex is
[A] methyl salicylate
[B] ethyl salicylate
[C] acetyl salicylic acid
[D] o-hydroxy benzoic acid
Answer: methyl salicylate
(6) Chloramine-T is an
[A] disinfectant
[B] antiseptic
[C] analgesic
[D] antipyretic
Answer: disinfectant
(7) Benzalkonium chloride is a
[A] cationic surfactant and antiseptic
[B] anionic surfactant and soluble in most of the organic solvents
[C] cationic surfactant and insoluble in most organic solvents
[D] cationic surfactant and antimalarial
Answer: cationic surfactant and antiseptic
(8) Interferon is connected with
[A] tonic
[B] virus
[C] carbohydrate
[D] ore of iron
Answer: virus
(9) Ibuprofen contains
[A] only S-enantiomer
[B] only R-enantiomer
[C] the racemic mixture of both R and S enantiomerty
[D] both R and S enantiomers are active pain killers
Answer: the racemic mixture of both R and S enantiomer
(10) Which of the following is a hypnotic drug?
[A] luminal
[B] salol
[C] catechol
[D] chemisol
Answer: luminal
(11) The mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as
[A] analgesic
[B] antiseptic
[C] antipyretic
[D] antibiotic
Answer: antiseptic
(12) Which of the following is an analgesic?
[A] Penicillin
[B] Streptomycin
[C] Chloromycetin
[D] Novalgin
Answer: Novalgin
(13) Bithional is generally added to the soaps as an additive to function as a/an
[A] softener
[B] dryer
[C] buffering agent
[D] antiseptic
Answer: antiseptic
(14) Artificial sweetener which is stable under cold conditions only is
[A] saccharine
[B] sucralose
[C] aspartame
[D] alitame
Answer: aspartame
(15) Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following is not true.
[A] A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1 % solution acts as a disinfectant
[B] Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants
[C] Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen, peroxide are strong antiseptics
[D] Disinfectants harm the living tissues
Answer: Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen, peroxide are strong antiseptics
(16) Which one of the following is employed as antihistamine?
[A] Diphenyl hydramine
[B] Norethindrone
[C] Omeprazole
[D] Chloramphenicol
Answer: Diphenyl hydramine
(17) Bithional is generally added to the soaps as an additive to function as a/an
[A] softener
[B] dryer
[C] buffering agent
[D] antiseptic
Answer: antiseptic
(18) Which of the following hormones is produced under the condition of stress which stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver of human being ?
[A] Thyroxin
[B] Insulin
[C] Adrenaline
[D] Estradiol
Answer: Adrenaline
(19) Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microrganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true :
[A] Chlorine and Iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
[B] Dilute solutions of Boric acid and Hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
[C] Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
[D] A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.
Answer: Dilute solutions of Boric acid and Hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
(20) Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drug?
[A] Promethazine
[B] Valium
[C] Naproxen
[D] Mifepristone
Answer: Valium

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