JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 166

826.

The function of conc. H2SO4 in the esterification of ethanoic acid with ethanol is to

A.

serve as a dehydrating agent

B.

serve as a solvent

C.

act as a catalyst

D.

prevent any side reaction

E.

serve as an oxidizing agent

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

827.

If an excess of a liquid hydrocarbon is poured into a jar of chlorine, and the sealed jar is then exposed for several hours to bring sunlight, all the chlorine gas is consumed. The hydrocarbon is said to have undergone

A.

a polymerization reaction

B.

an isomerization reaction

C.

an addition reaction

D.

a substitution reaction

E.

a reduction reaction

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

828.

Alkanes

A.

are all gases

B.

have the general formula CnH2n + 2O

C.

contain only carbon and hydrogen

D.

are usually soluble in water

E.

are usually active compounds

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

829.

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) pellets are

A.

deliquescent

B.

hygroscopic

C.

efflorescent

D.

hydrated

E.

fluorescent

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

830.

Water is said to be 'hard' if it

A.

easily forms ice

B.

has to be warmed before sodium chloride dissolves in it

C.

froms an insoluble scum with soap

D.

contains nitrates

E.

contains sodium ions

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.