PACOP - Inorganic Pharmaceutical
Chemistry (Green) Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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What is the pharmaceutical use of sodium bicarbonate?
✔✔ As an antacid to neutralize stomach acid.
Which inorganic compound is commonly called "milk of magnesia"?
✔✔ Magnesium hydroxide.
What gas is produced when hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate?
✔✔ Carbon dioxide.
Which compound is the main ingredient in plaster of Paris?
✔✔ Calcium sulfate hemihydrate.
What is the pharmaceutical importance of potassium iodide?
✔✔ Used as an expectorant and a source of iodine.
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,Which compound is used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning?
✔✔ Sodium nitrite.
What is the chemical name of common table salt?
✔✔ Sodium chloride.
Which compound is used as a topical antiseptic and contains iodine?
✔✔ Tincture of iodine.
What is the role of sodium thiosulfate in medicine?
✔✔ Used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning.
Which compound is known as Epsom salt?
✔✔ Magnesium sulfate.
What inorganic compound is used as a drying agent in desiccators?
✔✔ Calcium chloride.
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,What is the use of silver nitrate in pharmacy?
✔✔ As an antiseptic and for cauterization.
Which compound is known as the universal antidote component due to adsorption?
✔✔ Activated charcoal.
What is the chemical name of baking soda?
✔✔ Sodium bicarbonate.
Which compound is used as a systemic alkalinizer in urinary tract infections?
✔✔ Sodium citrate.
What is the pharmaceutical importance of boric acid?
✔✔ Used as an antiseptic and eyewash.
Which compound is called Glauber’s salt?
✔✔ Sodium sulfate decahydrate.
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, What is the main use of potassium permanganate in medicine?
✔✔ As an oxidizing antiseptic.
Which compound is known as limewater?
✔✔ Calcium hydroxide solution.
What is the active ingredient in antacids like Tums?
✔✔ Calcium carbonate.
Which gas is used as a respiratory stimulant in emergencies?
✔✔ Carbon dioxide.
What is the pharmaceutical importance of ammonium chloride?
✔✔ Used as an expectorant and systemic acidifier.
Which compound is referred to as soda lime in laboratories?
✔✔ Mixture of sodium hydroxide and calcium oxide.
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Chemistry (Green) Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the pharmaceutical use of sodium bicarbonate?
✔✔ As an antacid to neutralize stomach acid.
Which inorganic compound is commonly called "milk of magnesia"?
✔✔ Magnesium hydroxide.
What gas is produced when hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate?
✔✔ Carbon dioxide.
Which compound is the main ingredient in plaster of Paris?
✔✔ Calcium sulfate hemihydrate.
What is the pharmaceutical importance of potassium iodide?
✔✔ Used as an expectorant and a source of iodine.
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,Which compound is used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning?
✔✔ Sodium nitrite.
What is the chemical name of common table salt?
✔✔ Sodium chloride.
Which compound is used as a topical antiseptic and contains iodine?
✔✔ Tincture of iodine.
What is the role of sodium thiosulfate in medicine?
✔✔ Used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning.
Which compound is known as Epsom salt?
✔✔ Magnesium sulfate.
What inorganic compound is used as a drying agent in desiccators?
✔✔ Calcium chloride.
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,What is the use of silver nitrate in pharmacy?
✔✔ As an antiseptic and for cauterization.
Which compound is known as the universal antidote component due to adsorption?
✔✔ Activated charcoal.
What is the chemical name of baking soda?
✔✔ Sodium bicarbonate.
Which compound is used as a systemic alkalinizer in urinary tract infections?
✔✔ Sodium citrate.
What is the pharmaceutical importance of boric acid?
✔✔ Used as an antiseptic and eyewash.
Which compound is called Glauber’s salt?
✔✔ Sodium sulfate decahydrate.
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, What is the main use of potassium permanganate in medicine?
✔✔ As an oxidizing antiseptic.
Which compound is known as limewater?
✔✔ Calcium hydroxide solution.
What is the active ingredient in antacids like Tums?
✔✔ Calcium carbonate.
Which gas is used as a respiratory stimulant in emergencies?
✔✔ Carbon dioxide.
What is the pharmaceutical importance of ammonium chloride?
✔✔ Used as an expectorant and systemic acidifier.
Which compound is referred to as soda lime in laboratories?
✔✔ Mixture of sodium hydroxide and calcium oxide.
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