JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 353

1,761.

Which of the following compounds is the best possible anti-knock agent for petrol?

A.

(CH3)2CH - CH(CH3)CH2CH3

B.

CH3CH2(CH3)CHCH2CH2CH3

C.

CH3CH2(CH3)CHCH2CH2CH3

D.

(CH3)3C - CH2CH2CH3

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,762.

CH3CH2Cl + KCN → CH3CH2CN + KCl

In the reaction above, the cyanide is

A.

hydrophobic

B.

hydrophilic

C.

nucleophilic

D.

electrophilic

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,763.

Which of the following represents an aromatic compound?

A.

C6H5OH

B.

C6H12

C.

C6H9OH

D.

C6H8

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,764.

A mixture of petrol and water can be separated through

A.

centrifugation

B.

distillation

C.

the use of separating funnel

D.

the use of filter paper

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,765.

A metal X forms two bromides with the formulae XBr2 and XBr3. What type of bonding exists between X and bromine in the bromide?

A.

Ionic bonding

B.

Metallic bonding

C.

Metallic bonding

D.

Dative bonding

E.

Covalent bonding

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.