JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1580

7,896.

Which of the following substance is a mixture?

A.

Granulated sugar

B.

Sea-water

C.

Sodium chloride

D.

Iron fillings

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,897.

Which of the following compounds is NOT formed by the action of chlorine on methane?

A.

CH3CI

B.

C2H5CI

C.

CH2CI2

D.

CHCI3

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,898.

When ethanol is heated with excess concentrated sulphuric acid, the ethanol is?

A.

oxidized to ethene

B.

polymerized to polyethene

C.

dehydrated to ethene

D.

dehydrated to ethyne

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,899.

What reaction takes place when palm-oil is added to potash and foam are observed?

A.

Neutralization

B.

Saponification

C.

Esterification

D.

Salting-out

Correct answer is B

The reaction of palm oil with potash is known as saponification reaction, palm oil serves as the organic acid(palmitic acid) while potash( conc. KOH) serves as the base leading to the formation of soap(the presence of bubbles indicate the formation of soap)

7,900.

Which of the following is used as an 'anti-knock' in automobile engines?

A.

Tetramethyl silane

B.

Lead tetra-ethyl

C.

Glycerol

D.

n-heptane

Correct answer is B

knocking, in an internal-combustion engine, sharp sounds caused by premature combustion of part of the compressed air-fuel mixture in the cylinder.

Knocking is a phenomenon that occurs in a gasoline engine if the fuel used does not have a high enough octane rating.

Anti – knocking agents are chemical compounds added in the fuels that help in effective combustion.

An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.

Examples are: 

  • Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT)
  • Ferrocene.
  • Iron pentacarbonyl.
  • Toluene.
  • Isooctane.
  • Ethanol boosts the octane number of fuel, which helps prevent pre-ignition knock.

  • Organic lead (tetraethyl lead) is used as an antiknock agent in gasoline and jet fuels.