Chemistry questions and answers

Chemistry Questions and Answers

Learn more about the properties, composition, and structure of substances (elements and compounds) with these Chemistry questions and answers. This Test can be used by students preparing for Chemistry in JAMB, WAEC, NECO or Post UTME.

1,196.

Which of the following types of alkanols undergo oxidation to produce alkanoic acids? 1. Primary alkanols 11. Secondary alkanols 111. Tertiary alkanols

A.

1,11 and 111

B.

l and ll only

C.

ll only

D.

l only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,197.

Which of the following statements about soapless detergents is correct? They

A.

lather readily with hard water

B.

increase the surface tension of water

C.

cause hydrolysis of salts in water

D.

from a curdy precipitate with soft water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,198.

The reaction between ethene and chlorine to form 1, 2-dichloroethane is

A.

oxidation

B.

polymerization

C.

addition

D.

substitution

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,199.

The following compounds are hydrocarbons except

A.

methylpropanoate

B.

2-methylbutane

C.

benzene

D.

cyclohexane

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,200.

When alkynes are hydrogenated completely they produce compounds with the general molecular formula

A.

CnHn

B.

CnH2n

C.

CnH2n+2

D.

CnH2n-2

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.