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.

2,646.

The four classes of hydrocarbons are?

A.

ethane, ethene, ethyne and benzene

B.

alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatics

C.

alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and benzene

D.

methane, ethane , propane and butane

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,647.

Alkanoates are formed by the reaction of alkanoic acid with?

A.

Alkyl halides

B.

alkanols

C.

ethers

D.

sodium

Correct answer is B

Alkanoate:  Any salt or ester formed from the reaction of an alkanoic acid and alkanol.

2,648.

Methylethanoate reacts with ammonia to yield?

A.

mettylamine and ethanol

B.

ethylamine and methanol

C.

methanamide and ethanol

D.

ethanamide and methanol

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,649.

Crude copper can be purified by the electrolysis of CuSO4(aq) if?

A.

platinum electrodes are used

B.

the crude copper is made the anode of the cell

C.

the crude copper is made the cathode of the cell

D.

crude copper electrodes are used

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,650.

Given the reactions (i) Fe(s) + X(NO3)2(aq) → Fe(NO3) + X(s) (ii) H2(g) + XO → X + H2O(s); X is likely to be?

A.

copper

B.

zinc

C.

calcium

D.

lead

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.