WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 175

871.

Greenhouse effect can be reduced by controlling

A.

water evaporation

B.

burning wood and fossil fuel

C.

the use of aerosols

D.

the use of artificial fertilizers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

872.

What is CaHb in the following equation? C a
H b + 5O2 → 3CO 2 + 4H2O

A.

C 3H4

B.

C3H6

C.

C3H8

D.

C 5H 10

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

873.

Which of the following compounds is an alkanoate?

A.

CH3COOH

B.

CH3COOCH3

C.

CH3CH2OH

D.

CH3CH2COOH

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

874.

What type of reaction occurs between vegetable oil and plant ash extract?

A.

Displacement

B.

Dehydration

C.

Neutralization

D.

Saponiflication

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

875.

Which of the following industrial processes is chlorines not used?

A.

Production of polyvinylchloride (PVC)

B.

Manufacturing of hydrochloric acid

C.

Manufacturing of common salt

D.

Manufacturing of domestic bleach

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.