JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 286

1,426.

Palm wine turns sour with time because?

A.

the sugar content is converted into alcohol

B.

the carbon (IV) oxide formed during the fermentation process has a sour taste

C.

it is commonly adulterated by the tappers and sellers

D.

microbial activity results in the production of orgain acids within it

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,427.

The carbon atoms on ethane are?

A.

sp2 hybridized

B.

sp3 hybridized

C.

sp2d hybridized

D.

sp hybridized

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,428.

Al2O3(s) + 3H2SO4(aq) → Al2(SO4(aq)) + 3H2(I)O
Al2O3(s) + 2NaOH(aq)) + 3H2(I)O → 2NaAl(OH)4(aq)).
We can conclude from the equations above that Al2O3(s) is?

A.

an acidic oxide

B.

an amphoteric oxide

C.

a basic oxide

D.

a neutral oxide

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,429.

It is not desirable to use lead tetraethyl as an anti-knock agent because?

A.

it is expensive

B.

of pollution effects from the exhaust fumes

C.

it lowers the octane rating of petrol

D.

it is explosive

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,430.

The fraction of crude oil used as jet fuel is?

A.

refinery gas

B.

diesel oil

C.

kerosene

D.

gasoline

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.