Pharmaceutical analysis- Definition and scope MCQs

We have provided 60 MCQs on Pharmaceutical analysis- Definition and scope, Unit-1, 1st semester, Pharmaceutical Analysis, B. Pharm.

We have covered following topics.

1. Different techniques of analysis
2. Methods of expressing concentration
3. Primary and secondary standards.
4. Preparation and standardization of various molar and normal solutions- Oxalic acid, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, sodium thiosulphate, sulphuric acid, potassium permanganate and ceric ammonium

MCQ on Pharmaceutical analysis- Definition and scope

What is the primary goal of pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) Production of pharmaceutical drugs
• B) Testing the efficacy of pharmaceutical drugs
• C) Ensuring the safety and quality of pharmaceutical products
• D) Marketing pharmaceutical products

Correct Answer: C) Ensuring the safety and quality of pharmaceutical products

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• B) Mass Spectrometry (MS)
• C) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• D) Spectrophotometry

Correct Answer: C) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

In pharmaceutical analysis, what does the term “concentration” refer to?

• A) The purity of a drug substance
• B) The amount of drug present in a sample
• C) The color of a pharmaceutical solution
• D) The temperature at which a drug melts

Correct Answer: B) The amount of drug present in a sample

Which of the following is a primary standard commonly used in pharmaceutical analysis for acid-base titrations?

• A) Sodium chloride (NaCl)
• B) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
• C) Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)
• D) Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3)

Correct Answer: B) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

When expressing the concentration of a solution in molarity (M), what does “1 M” represent?

• A) 1 milligram of solute in 1 liter of solvent
• B) 1 gram of solute in 1 milliliter of solvent
• C) 1 mole of solute in 1 liter of solution
• D) 1 mole of solute in 1 milliliter of solvent

Correct Answer: C) 1 mole of solute in 1 liter of solution

Which technique is commonly used to determine the purity and identity of pharmaceutical compounds by measuring their absorption or emission of light at different wavelengths?

• A) Gas Chromatography (GC)
• B) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
• C) Infrared (IR) spectroscopy
• D) Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy

Correct Answer: D) Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy

Which of the following is an example of a secondary standard used for the standardization of solutions in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
• B) Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)
• C) Ferrous sulfate (FeSO4)
• D) Ceric ammonium sulfate (CAS)

Correct Answer: D) Ceric ammonium sulfate (CAS)

What is the purpose of standardization in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) To make solutions taste better
• B) To ensure the accuracy of analytical results
• C) To reduce the cost of pharmaceutical production
• D) To increase the shelf life of pharmaceutical products

Correct Answer: B) To ensure the accuracy of analytical results

Which of the following solutions can be used as a primary standard for acid-base titrations in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) Oxalic acid (C2H2O4)
• B) Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
• C) Sodium chloride (NaCl)
• D) Acetaminophen (paracetamol)

Correct Answer: A) Oxalic acid (C2H2O4)

In pharmaceutical analysis, which technique is commonly used to separate and identify the components of a mixture based on their mass-to-charge ratio?

• A) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• B) Gas Chromatography (GC)
• C) Mass Spectrometry (MS)
• D) Infrared (IR) spectroscopy

Correct Answer: C) Mass Spectrometry (MS)

What term is used to describe the concentration of a solution expressed in grams per deciliter (g/dL)?

• A) Molarity (M)
• B) Normality (N)
• C) Percentage (%)
• D) Parts per million (ppm)

Correct Answer: C) Percentage (%)

In pharmaceutical analysis, what is the purpose of using a calibration curve?

• A) To determine the expiration date of pharmaceutical products
• B) To standardize solutions for titrations
• C) To measure the refractive index of pharmaceutical compounds
• D) To analyze the taste of pharmaceutical formulations

Correct Answer: B) To standardize solutions for titrations

Which of the following methods of expressing concentration is used when the molecular weight of a solute is unknown, making it particularly suitable for complex mixtures in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) Molarity (M)
• B) Normality (N)
• C) Molality (m)
• D) Percentage (%)

Correct Answer: B) Normality (N)

When preparing a standard solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) for titration, what is the commonly used molar concentration (M) for NaOH?

• A) 0.1 M
• B) 0.5 M
• C) 1.0 M
• D) 2.0 M

Correct Answer: C) 1.0 M

In pharmaceutical analysis, which technique is used to identify and quantify the elements present in a sample by measuring the intensity of emitted X-rays?

• A) Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)
• B) Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
• C) Gas chromatography (GC)
• D) Infrared (IR) spectroscopy

Correct Answer: B) Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Which of the following statements about primary standards in pharmaceutical analysis is true?

• A) Primary standards are often used without further purification.
• B) Primary standards are secondary standards that have been retested.
• C) Primary standards are typically mixtures of several compounds.
• D) Primary standards are used only in complex titrations.

Correct Answer: A) Primary standards are often used without further purification.

In the preparation of a standard solution of potassium permanganate (KMnO4), what is typically used as a primary standard for titration?

• A) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
• B) Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3)
• C) Oxalic acid (C2H2O4)
• D) Ceric ammonium sulfate (CAS)

Correct Answer: C) Oxalic acid (C2H2O4)

Which technique is used to separate and identify compounds in a mixture based on their differential migration in a stationary phase when subjected to a mobile phase?

• A) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• B) Mass Spectrometry (MS)
• C) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
• D) Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC)

Correct Answer: A) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

When expressing the concentration of a solution in parts per million (ppm), what does “1 ppm” mean?

• A) 1 gram of solute in 1,000 milliliters of solvent
• B) 1 milligram of solute in 1,000 milliliters of solvent
• C) 1 milligram of solute in 100 milliliters of solvent
• D) 1 gram of solute in 100 milliliters of solvent

Correct Answer: B) 1 milligram of solute in 1,000 milliliters of solvent

What is the primary purpose of using secondary standards in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) To ensure the accuracy of analytical instruments
• B) To calibrate analytical instruments
• C) To perform quality control checks on pharmaceutical products
• D) To standardize solutions for titrations

Correct Answer: D) To standardize solutions for titrations

In pharmaceutical analysis, what does the term “titration” refer to?

• A) The process of analyzing the taste of pharmaceutical products
• B) The measurement of refractive indices of compounds
• C) The quantitative analysis of a solution’s concentration by reacting it with a standard solution
• D) The identification of unknown compounds using mass spectrometry

Correct Answer: C) The quantitative analysis of a solution’s concentration by reacting it with a standard solution

Which technique in pharmaceutical analysis allows for the separation of compounds based on their size and charge, commonly used in the analysis of proteins and nucleic acids?

• A) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• B) Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
• C) Mass Spectrometry (MS)
• D) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

Correct Answer: B) Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)

In pharmaceutical analysis, what is the primary purpose of using a blank solution?

• A) To calibrate analytical instruments
• B) To verify the accuracy of primary standards
• C) To account for any impurities or contaminants in the reagents or solvents
• D) To neutralize the analyte in a titration

Correct Answer: C) To account for any impurities or contaminants in the reagents or solvents

Which of the following methods is commonly used for the preparation and standardization of sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) solutions in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) Acid-base titration
• B) Gravimetric analysis
• C) Redox titration
• D) Gas chromatography

Correct Answer: C) Redox titration

When preparing a standard solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) for titration, what is the commonly used molar concentration (M) for HCl?

• A) 0.1 M
• B) 0.5 M
• C) 1.0 M
• D) 2.0 M

Correct Answer: C) 1.0 M

Which pharmaceutical analysis technique involves the measurement of electrical conductance to determine the concentration of ions in a solution?

• A) Gravimetric analysis
• B) Acid-base titration
• C) Conductometry
• D) Chromatography

Correct Answer: C) Conductometry

In pharmaceutical analysis, what is the primary purpose of using a reference standard?

• A) To calibrate analytical instruments
• B) To perform qualitative analysis
• C) To analyze the purity of a sample
• D) To determine the solubility of a compound

Correct Answer: A) To calibrate analytical instruments

Which technique in pharmaceutical analysis is commonly used to determine the concentration of a specific substance in a sample by adding a reagent that reacts with the substance to produce a measurable product?

• A) Chromatography
• B) Spectrophotometry
• C) Gravimetric analysis
• D) Titration

Correct Answer: D) Titration

Which of the following statements about gravimetric analysis in pharmaceutical analysis is true?

• A) Gravimetric analysis measures the electrical conductivity of a solution.
• B) Gravimetric analysis is based on the measurement of weight changes.
• C) Gravimetric analysis is primarily used for colorimetric assays.
• D) Gravimetric analysis is a rapid technique for drug identification.

Correct Answer: B) Gravimetric analysis is based on the measurement of weight changes.

In pharmaceutical analysis, what is the primary purpose of using a reagent blank?

• A) To verify the accuracy of primary standards
• B) To calibrate analytical instruments
• C) To account for any impurities or contaminants in the sample
• D) To determine the solubility of a compound

Correct Answer: C) To account for any impurities or contaminants in the sample

Which technique in pharmaceutical analysis involves the separation of compounds based on their affinity for a stationary phase and a mobile phase?

• A) Mass spectrometry
• B) Gas chromatography
• C) Liquid chromatography
• D) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

Correct Answer: C) Liquid chromatography

When preparing a standard solution of ceric ammonium sulfate (CAS) for titration, what is the commonly used molar concentration (M) for CAS?

• A) 0.01 M
• B) 0.1 M
• C) 0.5 M
• D) 1.0 M

Correct Answer: A) 0.01 M

What is the primary function of a buffer solution in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) To neutralize acids and bases
• B) To enhance the color of pharmaceutical products
• C) To increase the solubility of compounds
• D) To measure electrical conductance

Correct Answer: A) To neutralize acids and bases

In pharmaceutical analysis, which technique is commonly used to analyze the stability of pharmaceutical products over time?

• A) Titration
• B) Stability testing
• C) Gravimetric analysis
• D) Conductometry

Correct Answer: B) Stability testing

Which technique in pharmaceutical analysis involves the use of a magnetic field to determine the molecular structure of compounds?

• A) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
• B) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• C) Mass spectrometry
• D) Conductometry

Correct Answer: A) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

What is the primary purpose of using a blank solution in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) To ensure the accuracy of primary standards
• B) To perform qualitative analysis
• C) To measure electrical conductance
• D) To account for any impurities or contaminants in the reagents or solvents

Correct Answer: D) To account for any impurities or contaminants in the reagents or solvents

Which pharmaceutical analysis technique involves the separation of compounds based on their vapor pressures and interactions with a stationary phase?

• A) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• B) Gas Chromatography (GC)
• C) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
• D) Conductometry

Correct Answer: B) Gas Chromatography (GC)

In pharmaceutical analysis, which technique is commonly used to determine the concentration of an analyte by measuring the absorbance or emission of light at specific wavelengths?

• A) Titration
• B) Spectrophotometry
• C) Gravimetric analysis
• D) Conductometry

Correct Answer: B) Spectrophotometry

Which of the following is NOT a common method for expressing the concentration of a solution in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) Percentage (%)
• B) Molarity (M)
• C) Weight/volume (w/v)
• D) Density (D)

Correct Answer: D) Density (D)

When preparing a standard solution of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) for titration, what is the commonly used molar concentration (M) for H2SO4?

• A) 0.1 M
• B) 0.5 M
• C) 1.0 M
• D) 2.0 M

Correct Answer: C) 1.0 M

Which technique in pharmaceutical analysis is commonly used to determine the chemical structure of organic compounds and the presence of functional groups?

• A) Gas Chromatography (GC)
• B) Mass Spectrometry (MS)
• C) Infrared (IR) spectroscopy
• D) Conductometry

Correct Answer: C) Infrared (IR) spectroscopy

In pharmaceutical analysis, which term refers to the process of determining the concentration of a substance in a sample by comparing it to a standard solution of known concentration?

• A) Titration
• B) Gravimetric analysis
• C) Calibration
• D) Conductometry

Correct Answer: C) Calibration

• When preparing a standard solution of oxalic acid (C2H2O4) for titration, what is the commonly used molar concentration (M) for C2H2O4?

• A) 0.01 M
• B) 0.1 M
• C) 0.5 M
• D) 1.0 M

Correct Answer: A) 0.01 M

What is the primary purpose of using a control solution in pharmaceutical analysis?

• A) To ensure the accuracy of primary standards
• B) To calibrate analytical instruments
• C) To monitor the stability of pharmaceutical products
• D) To account for variations in environmental conditions

Correct Answer: C) To monitor the stability of pharmaceutical products

In pharmaceutical analysis, what is the role of a reference standard?

• A) To neutralize acids and bases
• B) To enhance the color of pharmaceutical products
• C) To increase the solubility of compounds
• D) To serve as a known sample for comparison

Correct Answer: D) To serve as a known sample for comparison

Which technique in pharmaceutical analysis involves the measurement of the rate of chemical reactions, particularly in enzyme assays and kinetics studies?

• A) Gas Chromatography (GC)
• B) Mass Spectrometry (MS)
• C) Spectrophotometry
• D) Kinetic assays

Correct Answer: D) Kinetic assays

• In pharmaceutical analysis, what is the primary function of a reagent?

• A) To serve as a reference standard
• B) To enhance the color of pharmaceutical products
• C) To react with the analyte to produce a measurable product
• D) To measure electrical conductance

Correct Answer: C) To react with the analyte to produce a measurable product