JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 112

556.

Z in diagram above represents

A.

heat of reaction

B.

activation energy

C.

free energy

D.

entropy of reaction

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

557.

In the diagram, the function of the concentrated H2SO4 is to?

A.

purify the gas

B.

dry the gas

C.

liquefty the gas

D.

remove odour

Correct answer is B

Concentrated sulphuric acid is a very effective drying agent. The chlorine obtained as the product from the above reaction contains traces of water vapour, and hydrogen chloride (HCl) vapours. HCl vapours are removed by passing the gas through water, and the traces of water vapour are removed by passing through conc.sulphuric acid.

558.

The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound above is

A.

2-bromo-3-chlorobutanol

B.

3-bromo-2-chlorobutanol

C.

3-chloro-2-bromobutanol

D.

2-chloro-3-bromobutanol

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

559.

The compound above is an

A.

alkanone

B.

alkanoate

C.

alkanal

D.

akanol

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.