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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. -CHO

  2. -OH

  3. -COOH

  4. -NH2

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Carboxylic acids contain the carboxyl functional group, which is -COOH (carbonyl group C=O combined with hydroxyl group -OH), making option C correct. The -COOH group is the defining characteristic of carboxylic acids. Option A (-CHO) is an aldehyde, B (-OH) is an alcohol, and D (-NH2) is an amine.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Carbon has a valency of 4, meaning it can form four covalent bonds with other atoms. This tetravalent nature is fundamental to organic chemistry and allows carbon to form diverse and complex molecular structures. The ability to form four stable bonds explains why carbon can create long chains and branched structures.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Acetaldehyde

  2. Acetone

  3. Benzene

  4. Ethylene

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Acetylene undergoes cyclotrimerization to form benzene when heated or in the presence of a catalyst. Three acetylene molecules (C2H2) combine to form a benzene ring (C6H6) in this polymerization reaction. This is an important industrial process for benzene production and demonstrates how simple unsaturated hydrocarbons can form aromatic compounds.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Acetaldehyde

  2. Acetone

  3. Benzene

  4. Ethylene

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Acetylene undergoes cyclotrimerization to form benzene when heated or in the presence of a catalyst. Three acetylene molecules (C2H2) combine to form a benzene ring (C6H6) in this polymerization reaction. This is an important industrial process for benzene production and demonstrates how simple unsaturated hydrocarbons can form aromatic compounds.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Priestly

  2. JJ Thompson

  3. Kekule

  4. John Dalton

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

August Kekulé proposed the ring structure of benzene in 1865, suggesting alternating single and double bonds in a hexagonal arrangement. This structure, known as the Kekulé structure, was revolutionary in understanding aromatic chemistry. Legend says he discovered it after dreaming of a snake biting its own tail, representing the cyclic nature.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Mumbai

  2. Bangalore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Chennai

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SAP Labs India has its largest and primary campus in Bangalore (Bengaluru), established in 1998. Bangalore is known as India's IT hub and hosts many major technology companies. SAP Labs does have presence in other Indian cities, but Bangalore remains its main development center in the country.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2009, SAP was indeed the largest software enterprise in Europe by revenue and market capitalization. Founded in Germany, SAP dominates the enterprise software market and has been a European technology leader for decades. The company's ERP systems are used by businesses worldwide, solidifying its position as Europe's software giant.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The human brain exhibits contralateral control, meaning the left hemisphere controls the right side of the body and vice versa. This occurs because nerve fibers cross over (decussate) in the brainstem. Therefore, if the left part of the brain is affected, the right side of the body would be affected, not the left.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Pericardium

  2. Pleura

  3. Diaphragm

  4. Oesophagus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity (containing lungs and heart) from the abdominal cavity (containing stomach and other digestive organs). It plays a crucial role in breathing by contracting and relaxing. The pleura covers the lungs, pericardium covers the heart, and oesophagus is a tube passing through both cavities.