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.

1,507.

A hydrocarbon containing 88.9% carbon has the empirical formula [H = 1 C = 12]

A.

CH

B.

CH2

C.

C2H3

D.

C2H5

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,508.

Arrange the following compounds in order of increasing boiling point
l.CH 3CH2CH2OH
II.CH 3CH 2OH
III.CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
IV. CH3CH 2CH2CH 2CH 3

A.

I < II < IV < III

B.

IV < III < II < I

C.

I < II < III < IV

D.

IV < I < II< III

Correct answer is D

Ethanol 78°C
Propanol 97°C
Butanol 118°C
Pentane 36.1°C

Hence, the arrangement is IV, I, II, III. 

1,509.

What is the main type of reaction alkenes undergo?

A.

Addition

B.

Condensation

C.

Elimination

D.

Substitution

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,510.

The hydrolysis of groundnut oil by potassium hydroxide is known as

A.

hydrogenation

B.

saponification

C.

esteriffication

D.

neutralization

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.