NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 82

406.

The rate of a reaction usually increases with increase in the concentration of reactants because the

A.

distance between particles of the reactants increases

B.

frequency of collision of particles is lower

C.

particles of the reactants gain energy and move faster

D.

reactants from a complex which decomposes rapidly

E.

reactants occupy a higher energy level

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

407.

The reaction of an alkanol with alkanioc acid is known as

A.

dehydration

B.

esterification

C.

halogenation

D.

hydrogenation

E.

saponification

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

408.

The empirical formula of a hydrocarbon containing 0.12 mole of carbon 0.3 mole of hydrogen is

A.

CH2

B.

CH3

C.

C2H2

D.

C2H4

E.

C2H6

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

409.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct of group VII elements? They

A.

are diatomic

B.

are good oxidizing agents

C.

are highly electronegative

D.

have high electron affinity

E.

have relatively low ionization potentials

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

410.

Which of the following is NOT a fraction of petroleum?

A.

Bitumen

B.

Coal

C.

Diesel

D.

Kerosene

E.

Petrol

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.