WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 173

861.

Reaction undergone by compounds with the general formula Cn H2n+2 include

A.

addition

B.

esterification

C.

substitution

D.

dehydration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

863.

The main difference between a primary cell and a secondary cell is that the primary cell

A.

is an electrolytic cell but the secondary is not

B.

cannot be recharged but the secondary cell can

C.

can be recharged but the secondary cell cannot

D.

contains electrodes but the secondary cell does not

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

864.

Which of the elements will burn in excess oxygen to form a product that is neutral to litmus?

A.

Carbon

B.

Hydrogen

C.

Sulphur

D.

Sodium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

865.

Which of the following reactions is sulphur (IV) oxidizing agent?

A.

2HNO 3(aq) + SO2(g) → H2SO4(aq) + 2NO2(g)

B.

2KMnO 4(aq) + 5SO2(g) + 2H2O → K2SO4(aq) +MnSO4(aq) 2H2SO4(aq)

C.

FeCI3(aq) + SO2(g) + 2H2O(l) → FeCI 2(g)+ 2HCI(g) + H2SO4(aq)

D.

2H2S(g) + SO2(g) →2H2O(l) + 3S(s)

Correct answer is B

It also reduces potassium permanganate and dichromate to Mn2+ and Cr3+ respectively.