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.

1,241.

The enzyme that catalyses the conversion of glucose te ethanol and carbon (IV) oxide is

A.

diastase

B.

maltase

C.

ptyalin

D.

zymase

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,242.

The IUPAC name of the following organic compound is HOOC - COOH

A.

ethan - 1, 2 -dioc acid

B.

ethanoic acid

C.

oxalic acid

D.

propan - 1,2-dioic acid

Correct answer is A

Oxalic acid - HOOCCOOH 

It is the simplest dicarboxylic acid. It is a white crystaline solid that forms a colorless solution in water.

1,243.

Which type of reaction is illustrated by the following equation? C12H26 → 5C 2H4 + C 2H6

A.

Addition

B.

Cracking

C.

Hydrogenation

D.

Polymerization

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,244.

Which of the following compounds determines the octane rating of petrol?

A.

1,2,3 - trimethyl pentane

B.

2,3,5 - trimethyl octane

C.

2,3,5 - trimethyl pentane

D.

2,2,4 - trimethyl pentane

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,245.

Ethene molecules can be added to one another to form a long chain compound called a

A.

dimer

B.

monomer

C.

polymer

D.

trimer

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.