JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 352

1,756.

Certain useful waxes are composed mainly of

A.

amino acids

B.

glycerols

C.

alkanols

D.

alkanoates

Correct answer is D

Waxes are esters of higher fatty acids with long chain of monohydric alcohols. It is a simple lipid that is an ester of a long-chain alcohol and a fatty acid. The alcohol may contain around 12-32 carbon atoms. Waxes are found in nature as coatings on leaves and stems. The wax prevents the plant from losing excessive amounts of water.

1,757.

Which of the following alkanes has the highest boiling point?

A.

Pentane

B.

Ethane

C.

Propane

D.

Methane

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,758.

The conversion of open chain alkanes into cycloalkanes and aromatic compounds is called

A.

cracking

B.

reforming

C.

isomerization

D.

polymerization

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,759.

How many structural isomers of chlorobutane are possible?

A.

4

B.

3

C.

2

D.

1

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,760.

The hydrocarbon used in the production of styrene is

A.

ethyne

B.

propyne

C.

ethane

D.

ethene

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.