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.

3,591.

The intermediate product formed when ethanol is progressively oxidized to ethanoic acid with potassium heptaoxodichromate (IV) is

A.

butanal

B.

ethanal

C.

methanal

D.

propanal

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,592.

Hydrogen is readily released when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with

A.

Cu

B.

Na

C.

Au

D.

Ag

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,593.

which of the following polymers is suitable for packaging and electrical insulation?

A.

polyamide

B.

polyethene

C.

polycarbonate

D.

polystyrene

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,594.

The most important use of hydrogen is in the

A.

manufacture of ammonia

B.

manufacture of methyl alcohol

C.

manufacture of ethyl alcohol

D.

hydrogenation of oils

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,595.

The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as

A.

hydrolysis

B.

esterification

C.

acidification

D.

saponification

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.