FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy I Year (Suppl.) Examination, October 2016
Subject: Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Classify inorganic pharmaceuticals based on their therapeutic applications with
examples. 8
Explain the principle and procedure involved in the limit test for iron and sulphates. 3+3
OR
Define limit test. Explain the principle and procedure involved in the limit test for
arsenic with a neat labelled diagram. 1+8
Write the general procedure for qualitative tests for cations. 5
2 What are electrolyte replenishers? Write the method of preparation, properties and
assay of calcium gluconate. 1+4
Give the preparation, assay and uses of the following compounds. 3x3=9
Magnesium sulphate ii) Potassium citrate iii) sodium bicarbonate
OR
What are antacids? Give the preparation, properties and assay of magnesium
carbonate and aluminium hydroxide gel.
Write a note on hemodialysis fluids. 5
3 Give the preparation, properties, tests for purity and uses of sodium sulphite and
ferrous sulphate. 4+4
What are suspending agents? Add a note on activated charcoal. 1+5
OR
Give the preparation and uses of the following:
Sodium phosphate ii) Aluminium stearate iii) Zinc chloride 3x3=9
Write a note on purified water. 5
4 Define expectorants. Give the preparation, properties assay and uses of potassium
iodide and ammonium chloride.
Explain the significance of nitrous oxide. 3
OR
Give the preparation, properties, limit tests and uses of the following compounds:
Sodium thiosulphate ii) Potassium antimony tartarate iii) Copper sulphate
5 Give the preparation, properties and uses of the following compounds: 4x3=12
Barium sulphate ii) Zinc oxide iii) Potassium perchlorate
Why fluorides are used as anticaries agents? 2
OR
Explain the principle and procedure involved in the assay of hydrogen peroxide and
potassium permanganate. 4+4
Write a note on activated dimethicone. 6