JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 79

391.

The diagram above. Y is

A.

fused CaO

B.

H2O

C.

NaOH

D.

Concentrated H2SO4

Correct answer is D

In the preparation of sulphur dioxide by the action of dilute acids on sulphates and bisulphites. conc H2SO4 helps to release SO2 from the mixture.
The setup represents the production of sulphur dioxide

392.

In the diagram above. X is

A.

SO3

B.

SO2

C.

S

D.

H2S

Correct answer is B

The setup represents the production of sulfur dioxide. And the cylinder marked X is SO2

393.

Cu2S(g) + O2(g) → 2Cu + SO2(g)
What is the change in the oxidation number of copper in the reaction?

A.

0 to + 2

B.

0 to + 1

C.

+ 1 to 0

D.

+ 2 to + 1

Correct answer is C

In the reactant;

Cu2S

2 Cu - 2(1) = 0

2 Cu = 2

Cu = \(\frac{2}{2}\)

Cu = +1

In the product, Cu

Cu = O

The oxidation number of Cu in Cu2S and Cu respectively is +1 and 0 respectively

394.

The alkyl group is represented by the general formula

A.

CnH2n

B.

CnH2n − 2

C.

CnH2n + 1

D.

CnH2n + 2

Correct answer is C

Alkyl group has the general formula CnH2n + 1.

This formed when one hydrogen is removed from the alkane family. It has the general formula CnH2n + 1

395.

The enzyme used in the hydrolysis of starch to dextrin and maltose is?

A.

lipase

B.

amylase

C.

invertase

D.

zymase

Correct answer is B

Starch is hydrolyzed by dilute acids to yield a mixture of dextrin (a shorter chain intermediate product), disaccharides (mainly maltose) and glucose. Further hydrolysis will eventually give glucose. Hydrolysis of starch to dextrin and maltose can also be brought about by the enzyme amylase present in saliva and in malt.