JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1192

5,956.

Department        K                    Y
Opening stock  #2,500          #800
Purchases   #120,000        #100,000
Sales         #180,000           #200,000
Salaries      #8,000             #30,000
Closing stock #3,000          #1,500
Rate expenses of #1,500 are apportioned in the ratio 1:2.

What is the net profit of Y?

A.

#52,000

B.

#68,300

C.

#68,800

D.

#69,300

Correct answer is C

opening stock            800         
purchase                 100,000     
                                100,800
less; closing stock   1500                          99,300

Salaries                                      30,000
Rates(1:2 of 1500= 1/3x1500)      500      30500 
                                                                   68,800
                                                                                          

5,957.

If humid air is polluted by chlorine discharged, the air can be restored by sprinkling

A.

solid MnO\(_{2}\)

B.

acidified KMnO\(_{4}\)

C.

acidified FeSO\(_{4}\)

D.

saturated NaCl(aq)

Correct answer is B

Chlorine is a toxic gas and when it pollutes the air, it can be neutralized by using acidified KMnO4. The reaction between chlorine and acidified KMnO4 results in the formation of chloride ions, manganese(II) ions, and water, which are harmless. This is why acidified KMnO4 is used to restore air polluted by chlorine discharge.

5,958.

Cathodic protection of metals is based on

A.

standard electrode potential of hydrogen

B.

its electrical conductivity

C.

nature of oxides formed

D.

relative tendencies of oxidation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5,959.

What is the relative molecular mass of the compound below?

[H = 1.0; C = 12.0; O = 16.0]

A.

137

B.

136

C.

64

D.

59

Correct answer is B

The molecular formula of the compound in question is \(C_6H_5COOCH_3\)

Then its relative molecular mass = 8C + 8H + 2O = 8 X 12 + 8 x 1 + 2 X 16 = 136

5,960.

The ratio of carbon atoms of hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon is 1:2. If its molecular mass is 56, what is its molecular formula?

A.

C\(_{3}\)H\(_{6}\)

B.

C\(_{4}\)H\(_{8}\)

C.

C\(_{2}\)H\(_{4}\)

D.

CH\(_{2}\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.