Pharmaceutical Chemistry — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Pharmacy & Pharmacology MCQs on Pharmaceutical Chemistry — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Drug Inspector, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Which one of the compounds listed below contains a free aromatic amino group?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sulfacetamide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sulfacetamide is the correct answer to “Which one of the compounds listed below contains a free aromatic amino group”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 2 of 40
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Mycota and Desenex are the brand names of
Correct Answer: Option D — Undecylenic acid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Undecylenic acid is the correct answer to “Mycota and Desenex are the brand names of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 3 of 40
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Antidote for heavy metal poisoning is
Correct Answer: Option A — Magnesium sulphate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Magnesium sulphate is the correct answer to “Antidote for heavy metal poisoning is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 4 of 40
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Which of the following is a diethylamino ethyl ester of p-amino benzoic acid?
Correct Answer: Option A — Procaine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Procaine is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a diethylamino ethyl ester of p-amino benzoic acid”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 5 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Which is used as styptic.
Correct Answer: Option D — Alum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alum is the correct answer to “Which is used as styptic.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 6 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Abrasive agent used in dentifrices.
Correct Answer: Option A — Sodium fluoride
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sodium fluoride is the correct answer to “Abrasive agent used in dentifrices.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 7 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Which is not one of the three types of solutions used in the replacement therapy?
Correct Answer: Option C — Aluminium administration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aluminium administration is the correct answer to “Which is not one of the three types of solutions used in the replacement therapy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 8 of 40
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Gamma rays are . . . . . . . . type of radiation.
Correct Answer: Option C — Electromagnetic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Electromagnetic is the correct answer to “Gamma rays are . . . . . . . . type of radiation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 9 of 40
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6-(2-amino, 2-phenyl acetamido) penicillanic acid is a chemical name of
Correct Answer: Option B — Ampicillin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ampicillin is the correct answer to “6-(2-amino, 2-phenyl acetamido) penicillanic acid is a chemical name of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 10 of 40
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The probability of desired redox reaction can be assessed by using standard electrode potentials and . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Nemst equation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nemst equation is the correct answer to “The probability of desired redox reaction can be assessed by using standard electrode potentials and . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 11 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Sulphapyridine is used in the treatment of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Intestinal infections
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intestinal infections is the correct answer to “Sulphapyridine is used in the treatment of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 12 of 40
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★ FPSC
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★ FPSC
Paracetamol has
Correct Answer: Option C — Bitter taste
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bitter taste is the correct answer to “Paracetamol has”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 13 of 40
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Active chemical agents (biocides) of disinfectants are . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Active chemical agents (biocides) of disinfectants are . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
1.25% w/v boric acid & 1.25% chlorinated lime is the correct answer to “Eusol is a solution of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Glass is the correct answer to “Stannous fluoride slowly reacts with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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Which of the following can be marketed under generic name?
Correct Answer: Option A — Analgin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Analgin is the correct answer to “Which of the following can be marketed under generic name”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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★ FPSC
Chemically heroin is.
Correct Answer: Option B — 3, 6 - Dimethyl morphine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3, 6 - Dimethyl morphine is the correct answer to “Chemically heroin is.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 18 of 40
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Calcium gluconate can be assayed by.
Correct Answer: Option C — Complexometric titration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Complexometric titration is the correct answer to “Calcium gluconate can be assayed by.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 19 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Sodium fusidate chemically related to
Correct Answer: Option A — Steroids
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Steroids is the correct answer to “Sodium fusidate chemically related to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 20 of 40
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Delamanid is
Correct Answer: Option D — Practically insoluble in water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Practically insoluble in water is the correct answer to “Delamanid is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 21 of 40
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Emetine occurs as a . . . . . . . . crystalline powder.
Correct Answer: Option A — Yellowish white
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yellowish white is the correct answer to “Emetine occurs as a . . . . . . . . crystalline powder.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 22 of 40
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Buspirone is classified as a/an:
Correct Answer: Option A — Azapirone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Azapirone is the correct answer to “Buspirone is classified as a/an:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 23 of 40
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★ FPSC
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The tribasic acid is
Correct Answer: Option B — Phosphoric acid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Phosphoric acid is the correct answer to “The tribasic acid is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 24 of 40
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. . . . . . . . stimulate the physiological shedding process by reducing the cell-to-cell cohesion in stratum corneum.
Correct Answer: Option A — Keratolytics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Keratolytics is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . stimulate the physiological shedding process by reducing the cell-to-cell cohesion in stratum corneum.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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Which one of these is a radiopaque compound?
Correct Answer: Option C — Barium sulphate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Barium sulphate is the correct answer to “Which one of these is a radiopaque compound”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 26 of 40
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Which compound is used as the protective in GIT?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of above is the correct answer to “Which compound is used as the protective in GIT”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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In which compound benzo-pyrrole ring is present
Correct Answer: Option A — Indole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indole is the correct answer to “In which compound benzo-pyrrole ring is present”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
The principal product of corrosion on dezincification is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Copper
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Copper is the correct answer to “The principal product of corrosion on dezincification is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 29 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Question: Brand name of PAS is
Correct Answer: Option A — Idipas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Idipas is the correct answer to “Question: Brand name of PAS is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 30 of 40
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The main areas of quality control of drugs are . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis is the correct answer to “The main areas of quality control of drugs are . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 31 of 40
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Deficiency of iodine results in:
Correct Answer: Option C — Goiter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Goiter is the correct answer to “Deficiency of iodine results in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 32 of 40
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Mepyramine is official as
Correct Answer: Option C — Maleate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maleate is the correct answer to “Mepyramine is official as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 33 of 40
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Compounds liberating chlorine and hypochlorite or iodine act by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Halogenation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Halogenation is the correct answer to “Compounds liberating chlorine and hypochlorite or iodine act by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 34 of 40
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Pyridine-4-carbohydrazide is the IUPAC name of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Isoniazid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Isoniazid is the correct answer to “Pyridine-4-carbohydrazide is the IUPAC name of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 35 of 40
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★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Benzathine is freely soluble in
Correct Answer: Option C — Alcohol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alcohol is the correct answer to “Benzathine is freely soluble in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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What is meant by anhydrous salt?
Correct Answer: Option B — Without water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Without water is the correct answer to “What is meant by anhydrous salt”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 37 of 40
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★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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IUPAC natne of chlorocresol is
Correct Answer: Option A — 4-chloro-3-methyl phenol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4-chloro-3-methyl phenol is the correct answer to “IUPAC natne of chlorocresol is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Aprotic solvents have
Correct Answer: Option C — No acidic or basic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No acidic or basic is the correct answer to “Aprotic solvents have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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The chemical formula of chlonnated lime is:
Correct Answer: Option C — CaoCl2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CaoCl2 is the correct answer to “The chemical formula of chlonnated lime is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
Sulphonamides having
Correct Answer: Option B — Antibacterial activity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Antibacterial activity is the correct answer to “Sulphonamides having”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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