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

Questions
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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