JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1285

6,421.

Which of the following organic compounds can undergo both addition and substitution reactions?

A.

Pentane

B.

Benzene

C.

Propane

D.

Hexane

Correct answer is B

An example of benzene addition reaction is the formation of cyclohexane by a mix of benzene vapour and hydrogen passed over nickel catalyst; while chlorobenzene is formed by substitution reaction.

6,422.

In the upper atmosphere, the ultra-violet light breaks off a free chlorine atom from chlorofluorocarbon molecule. The effect of this is that the free chlorine atom will

A.

be very reactive and will attack ozone

B.

be non-reactive and will not attack ozone

C.

not change the level of ozone in the atmosphere

D.

increase the level of ozone in the atmosphere

Correct answer is A

CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) have a lifetime in the atmosphere of about 20 to 100 years, and consequently one free chlorine atom from a CFC molecule can do a lot of damage, destroying ozone molecules for a long time

6,423.

Which of the following separation techniques can be employed in obtaining solvent from its solution?

A.

Evaporation

B.

Distillation

C.

Filtration

D.

Precipitation

Correct answer is B

Distillation is the process of separating the components or substances from a liquid mixture by using selective boiling and condensation.

6,424.

In the removal of water hardness, permutit is regenerated with a strong solution of

A.

NaOH

B.

Na\(_3\)SO\(_4\)

C.

Na\(_3\)CO\(_3\)

D.

NaCl

Correct answer is D

permutit water softener can be regenerated by washing the spent resin with brine( saturated sodium chloride solution). The solution ions replace the calcium or magnesium ions present in it.

\(CaR_{2(s)}\) + 2\(NaCl_{aq}\)  → \(CaCl_{2(aq)}\) + 2\(NaR_{2(s)}\)

6,425.

Which of the compounds is composed of Al, Si, O and H?

A.

Epson salt

B.

Limestone

C.

Clay

D.

Urea

Correct answer is C

Between the five main minerals found in clay, kaolinite is the most common. Kaolinite holds the chemical composition Al\(_{2}\) Si\(_{2}\)O\(_{5}\)(OH)\(_{4}\) and is an aluminum silicate material with a low “shrink-swell” capacity. It is a soft, white mineral but is often colored orange or red by iron oxide found in the soil.