JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 84

416.

Which of the following is not an alkali?

A.

Ca(OH)2

B.

NH3

C.

NaOH

D.

Al(OH)3

Correct answer is D

Al(OH)3 is not generally an alkali but is amphoteric; acting as a base and an acid when the need arises.

417.

Alkanols have the general molecular formula

A.

CnH2n-2

B.

CnH2n+1CHO

C.

CnH2n-2OH

D.

CnH2n+1OH

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

418.

The products formed when primary Alkanols are oxidized using acidified potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII) are what?

A.

CH3CH2CHO and H2O

B.

CH3CHO and CO2

C.

CH3CH2COOH and H2

D.

CH3COOH and CO2

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

419.

Which of the following compounds is used as a gaseous fuel?

A.

CH3 -CH2 -CHO2 -COOH

B.

CH3 -C = CH

C.

CH3 -CH2 -CH2 -CH3

D.

CH2 -CH2 -CH3

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

420.

Cast iron is used in making

A.

Chains and agricultural implements

B.

Iron sheets and retort stand

C.

Nails and iron rods

D.

Stoves and cookers

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.