Chemistry questions and answers

Chemistry Questions and Answers

Learn more about the properties, composition, and structure of substances (elements and compounds) with these Chemistry questions and answers. This Test can be used by students preparing for Chemistry in JAMB, WAEC, NECO or Post UTME.

1,606.

When excess ethene is shaken with acidified KMnO4 solution, the product obtained is

A.

ethane

B.

ethanal

C.

ethane - 1, 2 - diol

D.

ethanoic acid

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,607.

What process does the following equation represent ? n(C\(_{6}\)H\(_{10}\)O\(_{5}\)) + nH\(_{2}\)O → nC\(_{6}\)H\(_{12}\)O\(_{6}\) ?

A.

Polymerization of glucose

B.

Hydrolysis of starch

C.

Fermentation of sugar

D.

Dehydration of carbohydates

Correct answer is B

The enzyme amylase is secreted out of the cells (an exoenzyme) into the surrounding media, catalyzing the breakdown of starch into smaller sugars which can then be absorbed by the cells for use.

1,608.

The reaction of vegetable oil with a solution of wood ash is

A.

saponification

B.

neutralization

C.

hydrogenation

D.

esterification

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,609.

What is the organic product of the reaction of C2H 5OH with excess acidified K 2Cr 2O7(aq)?

A.

CH3COOH

B.

C2H5OC2H5

C.

HCOOCH 3

D.

C2H5CHO

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,610.

Which of the following substances could be responsible for the banana taste of a food flavour?

A.

Methylbenzene

B.

Butanol

C.

Ethanol

D.

Pentylethanoate

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.