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.

1,236.

The production of biogas from the fermentation of waste materials is an example of

A.

combustion

B.

incineration

C.

refining

D.

recycling

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,237.

Which of the following organic compounds could be represented by the empirical formula CH2O?

A.

Ethanal

B.

Ethane

C.

Ethanol

D.

Ethanoic acid

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,238.
1,239.

The liquid hydrocarbon likely to be found in the fraction of crude oil used for domestic cooking is?

A.

C3H8

B.

C 5H 12

C.

C13H28

D.

C20H42

Correct answer is A

The gas used in gas bottles is LPG – liquefied petroleum gas – which are either propane or butane, flammable hydrocarbons used as fuel for home heating, cooking, hot water and LPG cars and vehicles.

1,240.

A colourless hydrocarbon with a sweet smell undergoes substitution reaction. The hydrocarbon is likely to be

A.

alkanol

B.

benzene

C.

ester

D.

methane

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.