JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 159

791.

Alkaline hydrolysis of naturally occurring fats and oils yields

A.

fats and acids

B.

soaps and glycerol

C.

margarine and butter

D.

esters

E.

detergents

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

792.

When the kerosene fraction from petrol is heated at high temperature, a lower boiling liquid is obtained. This process is known as

A.

polymerization

B.

refining

C.

hydrogenation

D.

cracking

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

794.

The hybridization of the carbon atom in ethyne is

A.

sp 4

B.

sp 3

C.

sp2

D.

sp

E.

s

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

795.

In the Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia, finely divided iron is used as

A.

an ionizing agent

B.

a reducing agent

C.

a catalyst

D.

a dehydrating agent

E.

an oxidizing agent

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.