Hetro Pharma Production Interview Questions and Answers

Pharmaceutical science

Q1. What is amphoteric behavior ?
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Amphoteric behavior refers to the ability of a substance to act as both an acid and a base.
• Amphoteric substances can donate or accept protons depending on the reaction conditions.

• Examples of amphoteric substances include water, amino acids, and metal oxides.

• Amphoteric behavior is important in many chemical reactions and in biological systems.

• The pH of the solution can determine whether an amphoteric substance will act
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Q2. What is distillation process explain with an example ?
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Distillation is a process of separating components of a mixture based on their boiling points.
• The mixture is heated to vaporize the component with the lowest boiling point

• The vapor is then condensed and collected as a separate liquid

• This process is repeated for each component with a higher boiling point

• Example: Separating ethanol and water in alcoholic beverages

• Ethanol has a lower boiling point than water, so it vapori
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Q1. Write the physical or chemical properties of phenol ?
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Phenol is a white crystalline solid with a distinct odor and is soluble in water.
• Phenol is highly reactive and can cause severe burns upon contact with skin.

• It is used as a disinfectant and in the production of plastics, resins, and pharmaceuticals.

• Phenol is toxic and can cause respiratory and neurological problems if inhaled.

• It can also cause liver and kidney damage if ingested.

• Phenol is a weak acid and can react with
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