JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 116

576.

When copper (ll) chloride solution is treated with excess aqueous ammonia, a deep blue solution results This is due to the presence of

A.

(CuNH4)3+ ions

B.

(CuCI4)2-ions

C.

[Cu(OH)4]2- ions

D.

Cu(H2-O)42+ IONS

E.

[cU(NH3)4] ions

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

577.

Aqueous sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) solution is alkaline because

A.

acid from which it is formed is strong

B.

sodium is an alkali metal

C.

sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) is decomposed by water

D.

sodium trioxocarbonate (lV) is stable to heat

E.

sodium triocarbonate (IV) is hydrolysed in water

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

578.

Which of the following metals cannot extracted from its ore by using carbon (ll) oxide as the reducing agent?

A.

Cu

B.

Zn

C.

Al

D.

Pb

E.

Fe

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

579.

How many isomers can be obtained from C4H10?

A.

0

B.

1

C.

2

D.

3

E.

4

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

580.

Which of the following is not true of the rusting of iron?

A.

Rusting is a reduction process

B.

Rusting of iron takes place in the presence of oxygen and moisture

C.

the rust formed is reddish brown

D.

the major constituent of rust is hydrated iron (lll) oxide

E.

rusting is similar to burning

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.