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.

1,826.

Alkanes react with the halogens mainly by

A.

oxidation

B.

polymerization

C.

addition

D.

reduction

E.

substitution

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,827.

The by-product of the fermentation of sugar to ethanol is

A.

propane -1,2,3-triol

B.

ethyl ethanoate

C.

ethanedioc acid

D.

propanol

E.

carbon (lV) oxide

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,828.

Which of the following is the relative molecular mass of a compound which has empirical formula CH\(_2\)O? (H = 1; C = 12; O = 16)

A.

42

B.

45

C.

126

D.

180

E.

145

Correct answer is D

Empirical formula = CH\(_2\)O

= 12 + (2 x 1) + 16

= 30

Molecular formula = (CH\(_2\)O)\(_n\), where n is a whole number.

= 30n

\(\therefore\) From the options, only 180 is a multiple of 30. Hence, that is the only likely molecular mass with respect to CH\(_2\)O.

1,829.

The reaction between alkanoic acids and alkanols in the presence of a mineral acid is known as

A.

saponification

B.

hydrolysis

C.

polymerization

D.

esterification

E.

dehydration

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,830.

Ethene undergoes mainly addition reactions because it is

A.

a gas

B.

a hydrocarbon

C.

unsaturated

D.

easily polymerized

E.

a covalent compound

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.