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.

3,541.

The type of reaction that is peculiar to benzene is?

A.

addition

B.

hydrolysis

C.

polymerization

D.

substitution

Correct answer is D

Benzene undergoes substitution reaction.

3,542.

The formula for ethyl butanoate is

A.

C3H7COOC2H5

B.

C2H5COOC3H7

C.

C4H9COOC2H5

D.

C2H5COOC4H9

Correct answer is A

Ethyl butyrate, also known as ethyl butanoate, or butyric ether, is an ester with the chemical formula CH₃CH₂CH₂COOCH₂CH₃.

3,543.

The leachate of a certain plant ash is used in local soap making because it contains

A.

sodium chloride and potassium hydroxide

B.

sodium hydroxide

C.

potassium hydroxide

D.

soluble carbonates and hydrogen carbonates

Correct answer is B

Lye is the most commonly used alkali for soap-making. The chemical name for lye is sodium hydroxide. (A lye is a metal hydroxide traditionally obtained by leaching ashes (containing largely potassium carbonate or "potash"), or a strong alkali which is highly soluble in water producing caustic basic solutions.)

3,544.

How many isomers does pentane have?

A.

6

B.

5

C.

4

D.

3

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,545.

Ethene reacts with hydrogen bromide to give

A.

CH2Br2

B.

CH3CH2Br

C.

C2H2Br2

D.

CHBr2

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.