WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 106

526.

Which type of reaction is illustrated by the following equation? C12H26 → 5C 2H4 + C 2H6

A.

Addition

B.

Cracking

C.

Hydrogenation

D.

Polymerization

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

527.

Which of the following compounds determines the octane rating of petrol?

A.

1,2,3 - trimethyl pentane

B.

2,3,5 - trimethyl octane

C.

2,3,5 - trimethyl pentane

D.

2,2,4 - trimethyl pentane

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

528.

Ethene molecules can be added to one another to form a long chain compound called a

A.

dimer

B.

monomer

C.

polymer

D.

trimer

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

529.

Reduction is the process of

A.

loss of electron

B.

loss of hydrogen

C.

loss of oxygen

D.

addition of electronegative elements

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

530.

The reaction that occurs all the anode when CuSO4(aq) is electrolyzed using carbon electrode is

A.

2H - (aq) + 2e → H 2(g)

B.

Cu2+ (aq) + 2e → Cu (s)

C.

4OH (aq) -4e → 2H2O(l) + O2 (g)

D.

SO4(aq)2 -2e → SO 2(g) + O2(g)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.