Group VII

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of Group VII

1. Which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent?

a. Flourine

b. Chlorine

c. Bromine

d. Iodine

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2. Hydrochloric acid is a

a. Neutralising agent

b. Stabilising agent

c. Solubilising agent

d. All of the above

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3. Bleaching powder is

a. Calcium hypochlorite

b. Sodium hypochlorite

c. Potassium hypochlorite

d. Zinc hypochlorite

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4. Iodine is also available in the form of ________ surface active salts used as sanitizing agents.

a. Cationic

b. Anionic

c. Non-ionic

d. both b and c

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5. Potassium permanganate is categorized as

a. astringent

b. deodorant and cleanser

c. local anti-infective of the oxidizing type

d. all of the above

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6. Which of the following is used as a catalyst for dehydrogenation?

a. Manganese

b. Astatine

c. Rhenium

d. Technetium

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Answers to multiple choice questions (MCQs) of Group VII in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. a

2. d

3. a

4. d

5. d

6. c

(These MCQs are helpful in the preparation of Inorganic Chemistry exams)

Further reading:

British Pharmacopoeia 2010

USP NF 2009 (United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary)

Modern Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

A text-book of inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry,

Rogers' Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry