FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy I-Year (Suppl.) Examination, April 2018
Subject Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Explain the principle and procedure involved in the limit test for Arsenic
with a neat labeled diagram.
Give two characteristic tests for any one cation and anion with chemical
reactions.
OR
Explain in detail the sources of impurities in pharmaceuticals.
Mention the principle and procedure involved in the limit test for Iron.
2 What are electrolyte replenishers? Write the method of preparation, assay
and uses of sodium chloride and calcium gluconate.
Write a note on hemodialysis fluids.
OR
Mention the method of preparation, assay and tests for purity of magnesium
sulphate and aluminum hydroxide gel.
What are adsorbents? Write a note on Light Kaolin.
3 Mention the method of preparation, properties and uses of
Ferrous sulphate Sodium sulphite
(iii)Magnesium stcarate
OR
What are suspending agents? Write a note on Bentonite.
Explain about Desiccants.
4 What are expectorants? Mention the preparation, properties and assay on
ammonium chloride.
Write a brief note on Inhalants.
OR
Give the preparation, properties, and uses of
Sodium nitrite Potassium antimony tartarate
(iii)Copper sulphate
5 What are dentifrices? Explain the preparation, properties and assay of calcium
carbonate.
Write a note on Activated Dimethicone and zinc oxide.
OR
Mention the preparation, properties and uses of
Potassium permanganate
Barium sulphate
Potassium bromide