JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 278

1,386.

The general formula of alkanoates is?

A.

RCHO

B.

R2CO

C.

RCOOH

D.

RCOOR

Correct answer is D

Otherwise known as ESTERS, they are easily gotten from a reaction between the CARBOXYLIC acids and ALCOHOLS

RCOOH + R'OH yields a combination of an ester(RCOOR') and water. 

 

1,387.

When sodium is added to ethanol, the products are?

A.

sodium hydroxide and water

B.

sodium hydroxide and hydrogen

C.

sodium ethoxide and water

D.

sodium ethoxide and hydrogen

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,388.

Which of the following compounds is NOT an isomers of 2,2 dimethylbutane?

A.

2-methylbutane

B.

3-methylpentane

C.

2,3-dimethylbutane

D.

2-methylpentane

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,389.

Which of the following is the correct order of decreasing activity of the metals Fe, Ca, Al and Na?

A.

Fe> Ca> Al> Na

B.

Na> Ca> Al> Fe

C.

Al> Fe> Na> Ca

D.

Ca> Na> Fe>, Al

Correct answer is B

The order of reactivity of metals is as follows, Potassium > Sodium > Lithium > Calcium > Magnesium > Aluminium > Zinc > Iron > Copper > Silver > Gold.

1,390.

Which of the following is NOT true of metals?

A.

They are good conductors of electricity

B.

They ionize by electron loss

C.

Their oxides are acidic

D.

They have high melting points

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.